Three of us ordered different dishes: Pad Thai,Stir fry soft eggplant and Drunken Noodles. Each was delicious beyond our expectations! We will definitely be back and highly recommend Thai Aroma.Vegetarian options: All dishes have the option of ordering vegetarianDietary restrictions: Vegan menu too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Mika Tang
Matti and Charlie were nice while I waited in my tasty to go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Crane
The food was tasty, seemingly reasonably priced. The chicken curry puffs were delicious and well seasoned. Although I ordered an item that takes longer to prepare (also identified on the menu) my duck curry didn’t take too long and it came out at the same time as the chicken curry. The curry is good, has a decent amount of spice to it, and you can request more or less spice when you order. What really satisfied me was that each order came with a good size portion of rice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay B.
Great restaurant with extremely good good and personable waiters. Will definitely come back ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Fried Rice
NilayS
The vegan items are clearly indicated on the menu, and the staff seems knowledgeable about veganism. On many dishes, you have to choose veggies or tofu which was disappointing (can get both for a fee). The dishes are very tasty, good spice profile, and there are a lot of appetizers and mains that are vegan or can be vegan. I've been here many times so have tried most of them - the crispy eggplant is a unique option, was good.
Ed K.
Very solid little family run place. Not at all fancy inside but pretty spacious and clean enough. The food was authentic tasty and fresh and my crab friend rice came with a ton of jumbo lump crab which alone is reason to get their food. Larb salad was also excellent. Will become part of our dinner carry out rotation but would probably only do lunch there in person.
Arianna
Very nice service. Wonderful Thai rice. 10/10. Well worth the money. Would eat again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Fried Rice
Stephanie D.
Entrees and desserts were great. Service was slow unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pad See-EW, Drunken Noodles
Steven Galloway
I have done both take out and dine in. Amazing food. Quick service. Everything i have had has been prepared with care from fresh ingredients. I wish they had a better bar program but they have a full bar with beer, wine and liquor. Comfortable and friendly. Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Molly F.
First, I am wondering why so many 1 star reviews are not averaged in and also put in the "not recommended" section. Seems like an awful coincidence, and I know companies can challenge reviews with Yelp and get them moved to the not recommended page or deleted altogether. In any case, I've always thought the food here was OK - fine for a local place and I liked the casual ambiance and decor -- pleasant but not ostentatious. Their servers tend to leave you alone while you eat and not check in which can be annoying at times but during covid it was actually nice because I really didn't want anyone so close to me while eating. My favorite used to be the coconut soup here which was incredible and better than I've had elsewhere -- I know because I order it in every Thai place I go to! Now I think they have changed owners again because the soup was very marginal to say the least. The chicken in it looked liked sliced lunchmeat chicken instead of real chicken pieces. It had absolutely no flavor whatsoever and was gummy to chew and I actually had to discretely spit a lot of it out to my napkin. Could be because of the way it was prepared, or a cheaper chicken, or both. Also, there were no vegetables in the soup as there used to be, except one tiny piece of soggy tomato. There used to be scallions, lemon grass, bamboo at least, and often larger pieces of vegetable as well such as fresh tomato chunks, etc. I had gotten used to the generous portions of vegetable in the soup, but would be content with at least some scallions and bamboo, but there was nothing. So, it was basically just the broth since the chicken was almost inedible. Another uncomfortable thing was that a manager came to my table to look at something and put his face right into my face. Who does that anymore, with covid still around; very rude although probably unintentional. I also heard him making fun of a previous customer who complained about the change in the food, so that is a good way to never get anymore feedback.
Been here a couple of times and decided to write a review. The food is always great, good service, and atmosphere. The portions are a decent amount. Need more rice with the curry. Definitely my go to for Thai food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Douglas Blake
My taste buds go crazy for this food! Portion sizes are large. Food quality is fresh. Staff is very friendly. I've been ordering from Thai Aroma for a few years now and their food never disappoints. I always have big orders for family and friends and take-out almost every Friday night. Try the drunken noodles, Krapow, Crab fried rice, Basil fried rice, Pad Thai, Tom Yum and Tom Kha soups. All are excellent!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony H.
Went back to Thai Aroma. Still the best Thai restaurant in Ellicott City. Added some pictures this time. Enjoy.
Scott R.
The greeting you get at the door is just a sampling of all the good stuff to come. The wonton soup is very nicely spiced and far superior to wonton soup I have had anywhere else (and wonton soup is my favorite so I have had a lot of it). The crab rice was the special so I also ordered that. The spicing was so delicate but surprisingly good. The serving sizes were generous. The p;ace itself is also done in a homey upscale way. Very nice experience all around.
Diana K.
It's 5 years since I left my first review of this wonderful restaurant and the only thing that has changed is how much we enjoy it. The food, people and setting remain the same. Prices have gone up like everything else but reasonable and the quality is still great! I still order the yellow curry with tofu and salad with extra peanut sauce. My husband makes his way around the menu trying something different as often as he can. It's still our first choice of places to go out for a meal.
Three of us ordered different dishes: Pad Thai,Stir fry soft eggplant and Drunken Noodles. Each was delicious beyond our expectations! We will definitely be back and highly recommend Thai Aroma.Vegetarian options: All dishes have the option of ordering vegetarianDietary restrictions: Vegan menu too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
Matti and Charlie were nice while I waited in my tasty to go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was tasty, seemingly reasonably priced. The chicken curry puffs were delicious and well seasoned. Although I ordered an item that takes longer to prepare (also identified on the menu) my duck curry didn’t take too long and it came out at the same time as the chicken curry. The curry is good, has a decent amount of spice to it, and you can request more or less spice when you order. What really satisfied me was that each order came with a good size portion of rice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great restaurant with extremely good good and personable waiters. Will definitely come back ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Fried Rice
The vegan items are clearly indicated on the menu, and the staff seems knowledgeable about veganism. On many dishes, you have to choose veggies or tofu which was disappointing (can get both for a fee). The dishes are very tasty, good spice profile, and there are a lot of appetizers and mains that are vegan or can be vegan. I've been here many times so have tried most of them - the crispy eggplant is a unique option, was good.
Very solid little family run place. Not at all fancy inside but pretty spacious and clean enough. The food was authentic tasty and fresh and my crab friend rice came with a ton of jumbo lump crab which alone is reason to get their food. Larb salad was also excellent. Will become part of our dinner carry out rotation but would probably only do lunch there in person.
Very nice service. Wonderful Thai rice. 10/10. Well worth the money. Would eat again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Fried Rice
Entrees and desserts were great. Service was slow unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pad See-EW, Drunken Noodles
I have done both take out and dine in. Amazing food. Quick service. Everything i have had has been prepared with care from fresh ingredients. I wish they had a better bar program but they have a full bar with beer, wine and liquor. Comfortable and friendly. Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First, I am wondering why so many 1 star reviews are not averaged in and also put in the "not recommended" section. Seems like an awful coincidence, and I know companies can challenge reviews with Yelp and get them moved to the not recommended page or deleted altogether. In any case, I've always thought the food here was OK - fine for a local place and I liked the casual ambiance and decor -- pleasant but not ostentatious. Their servers tend to leave you alone while you eat and not check in which can be annoying at times but during covid it was actually nice because I really didn't want anyone so close to me while eating. My favorite used to be the coconut soup here which was incredible and better than I've had elsewhere -- I know because I order it in every Thai place I go to! Now I think they have changed owners again because the soup was very marginal to say the least. The chicken in it looked liked sliced lunchmeat chicken instead of real chicken pieces. It had absolutely no flavor whatsoever and was gummy to chew and I actually had to discretely spit a lot of it out to my napkin. Could be because of the way it was prepared, or a cheaper chicken, or both. Also, there were no vegetables in the soup as there used to be, except one tiny piece of soggy tomato. There used to be scallions, lemon grass, bamboo at least, and often larger pieces of vegetable as well such as fresh tomato chunks, etc. I had gotten used to the generous portions of vegetable in the soup, but would be content with at least some scallions and bamboo, but there was nothing. So, it was basically just the broth since the chicken was almost inedible. Another uncomfortable thing was that a manager came to my table to look at something and put his face right into my face. Who does that anymore, with covid still around; very rude although probably unintentional. I also heard him making fun of a previous customer who complained about the change in the food, so that is a good way to never get anymore feedback.
Restaurantji Recommends
Been here a couple of times and decided to write a review. The food is always great, good service, and atmosphere. The portions are a decent amount. Need more rice with the curry. Definitely my go to for Thai food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodles
My taste buds go crazy for this food! Portion sizes are large. Food quality is fresh. Staff is very friendly. I've been ordering from Thai Aroma for a few years now and their food never disappoints. I always have big orders for family and friends and take-out almost every Friday night. Try the drunken noodles, Krapow, Crab fried rice, Basil fried rice, Pad Thai, Tom Yum and Tom Kha soups. All are excellent!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went back to Thai Aroma. Still the best Thai restaurant in Ellicott City. Added some pictures this time. Enjoy.
The greeting you get at the door is just a sampling of all the good stuff to come. The wonton soup is very nicely spiced and far superior to wonton soup I have had anywhere else (and wonton soup is my favorite so I have had a lot of it). The crab rice was the special so I also ordered that. The spicing was so delicate but surprisingly good. The serving sizes were generous. The p;ace itself is also done in a homey upscale way. Very nice experience all around.
It's 5 years since I left my first review of this wonderful restaurant and the only thing that has changed is how much we enjoy it. The food, people and setting remain the same. Prices have gone up like everything else but reasonable and the quality is still great! I still order the yellow curry with tofu and salad with extra peanut sauce. My husband makes his way around the menu trying something different as often as he can. It's still our first choice of places to go out for a meal.