Thai Village

This place is excellent. The prices are reasonable unlike Amazing Thai. Lil Thai Pin is horrible, see my review.

Their wide egg noodles are amazingly soft. The owner gives great service and is kind. I had the braised beef flank noodle soup. I was chasing the flavors of Vietnamese pho, but this was a bit spicier with chili oil. Still, the noodles were amazing, and the beef was so tender and flavorful.

I also had the mixed vegetables dish, with added beef. This was also excellent with fresh veggies and soft beef. I wish it didn’t have excess brown gravy though. I was chasing the experience of Palms Thai on Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood, CA, which is amazing. This was close.

If you don’t want sweet, I would strongly recommend drunken noodles with beef. My tab came out to $28, $34 with tip. No drinks except water.

Update: i had the beef drunken noodles lunch special. Lunch special is only about $11, on weekdays only. Amazing, delicious dish. Great service. I wish they would post the lunch special menu.

I called in before I arrived to let them know what time I’ll be arriving and placed my order. By the time I arrived, the food and water were already waiting for me! I asked to warm it up as I like my food piping hot and waiter was very kind. Enjoyed the food - beef drunken noodle - it actually has a spicy kick to it as I went for spicy. The portion was smaller than I expected though.

This quiet unassuming place is a must-visit! What you ask is what you get. Well cooked food, spice levels that serve almost everyone’s tolerance levels and sauces that add zing to the food.
What you shouldn’t miss:
1. Curry noodles (we ordered extra hot)
2. Thai Drunken Rice (liked it better over noodles). I think if they change the noodles type from Curry noodles, this could be a hit item too.
3. Coconut Shrimp.

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My fave in Princeton. Outstanding Pad Thai, Salmon, Vegetables... Service is quick and attentive. Buy wine at Varsity Liquors across the street

The best Thai food in my life! so addicted to their chicken Pad Thai! Trust me the pad Thai is gonna your first choice: )

Great food very tasty they don't rush you. I went with a friend from out of town and we ordered almost everything on the left side of the menu! Appetitizers were wonderful and we shared ginger chicken and lemongrass! Fantastic. They give you dipping sauces to try.

The food gets ready fast and taste very good. Will come back again!

Ordered during the holidays when we had friends visiting from NYC, the food was really delicious. We had red curry and it was the best our fam had ... it was much more creamier than other places we've tried. They really got the red curry down right.

We also ordered Padthai for take out and knew that we would have to heat it up at home and the noddles wouldn't be as great from a take out order but we still enjoyed it.

The food was prepped pretty fast, we called in advance and had a good experience with the staff. Would def be coming back and considering them for our next catering event!

Been going here since they opened over 20 years ago. Around here, the food is as close as it can get for Thai food. The food has just the right amount of kick if you like spicy.

I’ve been coming to Thai Village for over a year now. What started off as a first time visit slowly turned into me becoming a regular occurring customer. The food is always on point! Staff is extremely friendly and attentive. At first the food is what got me hooked but what made me come back day after day is the hospitality and genuineness of everyone there. It feels like I’m apart of their family when I’m dining in, I feel welcomed. I bring my family to eat here when they come visit me and my friends always rent the upstairs room whenever we have an event. When I come back from break I always look forward to eating at Thai Village. They even remember all the things I ordered, I sit down and my food is served without having to tell them what I want, lol! I love chatting with the owners Chao and Michelle, they’re a funny and cute couple. I’ve tried every Thai restaurant in Princeton and Thai Village for surely is THE go to spot! It’s my second home!
Sometimes we all get lost in the midst of studying, partying and working that we forget how hard these small family owned business work to put food on the table for their children, especially during these difficult economic times, rising inflation rates, rent increasing and rising food costs.. I stand with supporting small business’s and this is a business that I would give all my support to!

One of the better and more filling options for lunch in the area. I’m a student nearby and only really go out for food to satisfy a craving- Thai Village definitely does that. Portions are sizable for the price and flavor of the food is solid. Sometimes I wish the dishes were spicier but depends on what I order.

Andy and the Thai Village team gave us a wonderful evening on Saturday night. They were super accommodating and flexible to our growing table (18 in the end) after the football game! The food was served promptly, was enjoyed by all - my Green Thai Curry hit the spot! And they gave is a wonderful table and then let us hang out together. The prices are fab and as a byob - everyone is happy. Thank you Andy - we will see you next ‘Homecoming’.

The food was delicious.
The service was great!
We will 100% be back...

I went back! Thai Village is tasty again!

--- Previous review, 2023 ---
I am really sad that this place has gone downhill this last year. Thai Village used to be the only decent Thai restaurant in the area. I love spicy food, but lately the spicy dishes have tasted sharp and acrid--because the food is flavored with chopped green peppers--rather than chili oil or chili flakes, which gave the food a more aromatic flavor. Maybe the previous chef left. If the food tasted the way it did in 2019 I would order every week.

--- Previous review, 11/2021 ---
I’ve been coming here for years and pretty much never been disappointed!

Thai Village is the best restaurant in Princeton. Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, perfect service. I cried sweet tears of joy when I tasted the Thai tea and red curry. Made me think about the good things in life.

As Virginia residents, coming here is a must every year. The food and service was a 10/10 and they are extremely family friendly. If anyone needs some recommendations on what to get, these are our are our go-to dishes:
1) Green Curry Chicken
2) Pineapple Fried Rice
3) Pad Thai
This is one of our favorite restaurants in New Jersey and we look forward to coming here time and time again!

This place is a hidden gem! I’m shocked how good the food, service and price is compared to the other restaurants around the area. I don’t know where to start!

Upon, opening the door and walking in I am greeted by the staff and warmly welcomed to take a seat. I take a few minutes to look at the menu and my waiter comes by, starts me off with a glass of ice cold water and then introduces himself. His name is Andy, he asks me if I would like to try out the new seasonal specials with limited quantities they have in stock or any appetizers to start with. Before ordering I let him know about my food allergies and certain ingredients I cannot consume. He lets me know that any item on the menu can be modified to accommodate to the customers liking. I start off with an order of papaya salad with a thai iced tea on the side. Papaya salad has a authentic thai flavor to it which gives me a feeling of nostalgia when I was in Thailand for vacation a few years back before the whole COVID pandemic ruined air travel. The blend of sweet and heat then flushed down with a ice cold thai tea really hits the spot. Afterwards, I ask for a recommendation of what to order for my entree. He proceeds to ask me about my likings and dislikes, what type of flavors I prefer, sweet or salty or spicy and then he narrows down my options to an order of thai drunken noodle made spicy with an extra order of hot sauce and peanut sauce on the side and also an order of sweet and sour fish fillet. Everything is delicious! I am pleasantly surprised at how flavorful and robust the drunken noodle dish tasted and how flaky and fresh the fish fillets tasted. I never expected something to taste so good to come from such a small restaurant like this. The only complaint I have is that because I came during rush hour, my dishes didn’t come out as fast as I’d have liked them to but I can also understand because it was almost a full house. Despite being almost a full house, I was still taken care of and the food tasted amazing! As my waiter was busy taking care of other customers the boss personally came and cleared my table up and gave me the check. She’s a very nice woman named Michelle, she gave me a 10% discount for paying with cash because my order was over $50. I really enjoyed my stay here at Thai Village and I plan on coming back again soon! I hope you guys see this, thank you for the great service and amazing food! Cheers!

I had a wonderful meal here! It’s a must visit for those looking for delicious Thai cuisine in the area. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and I enjoyed my meal here immensely.

Delicious authentic Thai food! Very excellent service, will definitely be back soon! P.S. They now open for Indoor dine in and have some special items must try, fried shrimp shumai dumpling, garlic & pepper soft shell crab and fresh coconut juice... yummy!!!

Absolutely delightful experience, the fried calamari was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The beef Pad Thai was well flavored with tender and juicy sliced steak. They curry chicken was creamy and hearty. Will definitely come back.