So good I spilled it in my car and salvaged most of it
Alex Weitz
My favorite restaurant in Vermont. Authentic homestyle Thai food, not just your standard red green yellow curries. I stop here anytime I'm in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob
This is a restaurant that’s run like a food truck.
Their menu consists of three items. This menu changes weekly (sometimes during the week if they happen to run out of an item). There’s usually a curry/soup, a noodle or rice dish. All of their dishes contain meat: seafood (fish sauce), chicken, pork and beef. Rarely, there’s a dish with tofu and vegetables (but this dish always contain fish sauce). They will sometimes substitute tofu for an animal protein, but this will not necessarily make that dish vegetarian (and they are very upfront about this).
So if you are vegan or vegetarian, this is definitely not the place for you.
They only take credit cards or personal checks (no cash). I’m fine with this credit card only policy, as a matter of fact I prefer it.
They take phone orders and, as a result, often run out of items soon after opening. Once they sell out, they shut it down for the day. Also, being a family run business, they shut down for breaks throughout the year, so be sure to check their social media before taking a drive.
People wait outside for take out, so there’s always a crowd on the sidewalk. They have three small tables inside, but it’s rare to see these tables occupied.
People can bring their own bowls to be filled, or take the restaurant’s bowls and return them. I’ve gotten take away a few times, but it’s best served fresh as the greens will wither in a closed container.
The owner’s brother paints pictures which he hangs on the wall to sell. They’re affordable and tend to be minimalist still life’s of things like pizza slices, toast, sausages, eggs, tacos, roosters, and such.
The service tends to be hectic but pleasant.
The food ranges from good to excellent / 30-70% respectively. I usually get the Green Curry as it’s tasty and only contains fish sauce (no other meat). Unfortunately, this dish doesn’t make its way on the menu all that often. It would be nice if they offered vegetarian dishes from time to time, but that’s not their focus.
The food is typically served spicy (hot). Spicy is the default. I happen to like spicy food, but if you don’t like spicy food let them know when you order. Consider yourself forewarned.
Overall, this is a top food option for the area (even if it’s basically run as a food cart). I’d give a fifth star if they offered a weekly vegetarian option.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
epimedium21
I was completely blown away by Wilaiwan's Kitchen. The food was amazingly flavorful, fresh, and delicious. It is a cliché, but love is clearly an ingredient in this wonderful food. If only I lived closer, I'd be there every week to try something new in their rotating menu. 100% recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Vardaman
One word... AMAZING! So fresh and incredibe flavors. It's no wonder there is a line. Tiny seating area, but lots of outside seating just down the block. I will definitely be back!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robbie
Closes early. As in, before their posted closing.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Gordon Merrick
This vibe and meal immediately brought me back to spending time in SE Asia. A treasure for folks who enjoy authentic Thai/Khmer food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Schoeps
Fantastic and as authentic as you can get in these United States. As former Portlanders (OR) and Andy Ricker fanatics, this was bliss.
Very very good authentic food. Pre ordered to go. Very reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Willie Canseco
Good food at this lovely mom-&-pop place! Lots of great spots here, downtown, to love and frequent, and I think Wilaiwan’s tops the list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Tischler
This is by far my favorite lunch spot in Montpelier! The menu consists of 3 dishes that rotate weekly. Everything that I have tried has been super spicy, brilliantly fresh and delicious! They open at 11am and are typically sold out of at least one dish by noon and sold out of everything by 1pm, so get there early! It’s mostly a take out restaurant, but there are a couple tables outside to eat there. They do accept credit cards, but tips are cash only.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worth Allen
It’s hard to imagine a better restaurant or a better business. Perfect in every way.
So good I spilled it in my car and salvaged most of it
My favorite restaurant in Vermont. Authentic homestyle Thai food, not just your standard red green yellow curries. I stop here anytime I'm in town
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a restaurant that’s run like a food truck.
Their menu consists of three items. This menu changes weekly (sometimes during the week if they happen to run out of an item). There’s usually a curry/soup, a noodle or rice dish. All of their dishes contain meat: seafood (fish sauce), chicken, pork and beef. Rarely, there’s a dish with tofu and vegetables (but this dish always contain fish sauce). They will sometimes substitute tofu for an animal protein, but this will not necessarily make that dish vegetarian (and they are very upfront about this).
So if you are vegan or vegetarian, this is definitely not the place for you.
They only take credit cards or personal checks (no cash). I’m fine with this credit card only policy, as a matter of fact I prefer it.
They take phone orders and, as a result, often run out of items soon after opening. Once they sell out, they shut it down for the day. Also, being a family run business, they shut down for breaks throughout the year, so be sure to check their social media before taking a drive.
People wait outside for take out, so there’s always a crowd on the sidewalk. They have three small tables inside, but it’s rare to see these tables occupied.
People can bring their own bowls to be filled, or take the restaurant’s bowls and return them. I’ve gotten take away a few times, but it’s best served fresh as the greens will wither in a closed container.
The owner’s brother paints pictures which he hangs on the wall to sell. They’re affordable and tend to be minimalist still life’s of things like pizza slices, toast, sausages, eggs, tacos, roosters, and such.
The service tends to be hectic but pleasant.
The food ranges from good to excellent / 30-70% respectively. I usually get the Green Curry as it’s tasty and only contains fish sauce (no other meat). Unfortunately, this dish doesn’t make its way on the menu all that often. It would be nice if they offered vegetarian dishes from time to time, but that’s not their focus.
The food is typically served spicy (hot). Spicy is the default. I happen to like spicy food, but if you don’t like spicy food let them know when you order. Consider yourself forewarned.
Overall, this is a top food option for the area (even if it’s basically run as a food cart). I’d give a fifth star if they offered a weekly vegetarian option.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I was completely blown away by Wilaiwan's Kitchen. The food was amazingly flavorful, fresh, and delicious. It is a cliché, but love is clearly an ingredient in this wonderful food. If only I lived closer, I'd be there every week to try something new in their rotating menu. 100% recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
One word... AMAZING! So fresh and incredibe flavors. It's no wonder there is a line. Tiny seating area, but lots of outside seating just down the block. I will definitely be back!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Closes early. As in, before their posted closing.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
This vibe and meal immediately brought me back to spending time in SE Asia. A treasure for folks who enjoy authentic Thai/Khmer food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic and as authentic as you can get in these United States. As former Portlanders (OR) and Andy Ricker fanatics, this was bliss.
Amazing food and great staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best, most authentic & fresh Thai food anywhere.
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious, reasonably priced, quick 10/10.
Very very good authentic food. Pre ordered to go. Very reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food at this lovely mom-&-pop place! Lots of great spots here, downtown, to love and frequent, and I think Wilaiwan’s tops the list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is by far my favorite lunch spot in Montpelier! The menu consists of 3 dishes that rotate weekly. Everything that I have tried has been super spicy, brilliantly fresh and delicious! They open at 11am and are typically sold out of at least one dish by noon and sold out of everything by 1pm, so get there early! It’s mostly a take out restaurant, but there are a couple tables outside to eat there. They do accept credit cards, but tips are cash only.
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s hard to imagine a better restaurant or a better business. Perfect in every way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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