Kuay Tiew Noodles & More

The BEST experience I’ve had at a restaurant in a long time. To start, everyone was beyond friendly. Our server was extremely and helpful. I love that they gave us wipes to clean our hands prior to eating, and also really appreciated that they leave bottles of water on the table to refill. The pork buns were the best I’ve had. Crispy, juicy, packed with flavor and the pickled veggies added the perfect amount of acidity. The curry noodle soup was insane. Portion was large, it was creamy, spicy and sweet. The crispy noodles on top added the perfect crunch. Prior to leaving we asked to take our leftovers to go. Our server packed them for us at the table (thank god because there’s no way I wouldn’t have spilled the broth) and folded the bag nicely so it would stay closed. I love the atmosphere of the restaurant itself but between the service and incredible flavors, it was phenomenal. Cannot wait to come back!

Kuay Tiew makes it onto my list of favorite Thai restaurants in NJ! My go-to dish when trying new Thai restaurants is pad krapow, oftentimes written as spicy basil on some menus. Specifically I look for ground meat, flavorful sauce, the scent of basil, and some light heat (not always Thai spicy as it’s personally too hot for my enjoyment and my digestion). Aside from the pad krapow I also decided to try their Ducky Puff (if I’m remembering the name of that item correctly), which is like their flaky curry puff with a lightly sweet and definitely salty filling. Interior is very nice. Pricing matches that of the area but I do think serving sizes, ambiance, service, and of course the food warrants it. Also note that like many places now they have an extra service charge for credit transactions, which does not apply to cash or debit transactions. I’m not frequently in Somerville but the next time I have a Thai flavor craving I know where I’ll be visiting. Thanks!

I highly recommend this restaurant for its authentic and delicious Thai food. Service was friendly and attentive. My dad had a bison osso bucco special, I had a sea bass special, and my mom had the best noodle dish, Khao Soi (noodle curry) among yummy appetizers (buns, calamari). I no longer live in NJ, but every time I come home to visit I will make a point of coming here.