Reviews for Bangkok Bistro in the alley in Burlington, VT
This might be my new favorite Burlington restaurant. It's been open for several years but had managed to fly under my radar,... maybe because there are other great Thai places in the area (Tiny Thai), or maybe because it is literally tucked away in analley. The cocktails here are among the best in the area, plus they also have unique, large drinks for sharing. I can't think ofanother place in the state that serves "sake towers". They even have hookahs! That's very much Not My Thing, but I appreciatethe uniqueness (don't worry, there's no smoking inside the restaurant). My favorite dishes so far are the creative pad Thaigyoza and the crispy chicken (with curry sauce) bao buns, but I have yet to have a "bad" dish here. I recommend either gettingreservations, or showing up when they open, because it does get busy. The atmosphere is kind of funky, with neon lights in a dimspace and eclectic music (one night we visited, the music was all rap...very rare to hear in VT). It's a nice break from thestandard asian restaurant decor around here. Read more
This was my second time here (I live in DC). I love Thai food but I am hard to please because I can easily know the difference... of good quality Thai food vs low fast food type. This restaurant has really nice selection of appetizers. They make all saucesin house and baby that green curry was just right. The only downside is that you will eat a lot and you need to take a nap afterthat yummy food. So if you?re in town, check this hidden gem in the alley. You won?t regret it. Read more
Great little place that is tricky to find. The pad Thai Gyoza appetizer was fantastic. I had to have the Thai International, I... mean duck and scallops, heaven. Great cocktails. Read more
Sitting outside after the sun goes down is lovely and there's free music from Red Square next door. Only been once and food was... exceptionally good. Lots of drink and veggie options as well. Attentive service. Can't wait to try hookah next time. Read more
In Burlington VT, you can literally take a trip out of of city by going straight into the city! Take a trip to this Bangkok... (BKK) theme eatery and hangout because it has that special touch to deliver you an experience coupled with good food and drinks! I had the handmade pan fried dumplings (delicious) and a crispy chicken teriyaki bowl (reminds me of a Japanese Katsu don)without the egg and with teriyaki sauce. Come try for yourself and give your take on the place! Read more
This is a very unique place off the beaten path. Well worth the effort to find. I've never had Thai food before, so wasn't... sure I'd like it. Man was I wrong! Got the Chicken Satay and Tom Yum Shrimp soup. Pleasantly surprised it was not overly spicyand was very tasty. Interior lighting was darker than most places with a variety of colored lights. Made for a greatexperience though. Several unique drink options too. Definitely make sure you stop here. Read more
Amazing vibe and even better cocktails! My fiancé and I had a wonderful time. This is our favorite bar in Burlington and we... wish we had this place at home. Pictures absolutely do not do it justice. Read more
I've lived in Burlington almost 5 years and had no idea this place existed. So glad I finally found it! I love that it's off the... beaten path and true to it's name. We started with cocktails (wide selection of craft beverages), chive dumplings and the iconspring rolls. The chive dumplings were our favorite - so crispy, but also soft at the same time. For entrees, we got the Sam Rod(crispy fried duck with tamarind sauce) and the Stop Light curry (curry sampler with red, yellow and green curry). Both weredelicious and quite large portions. Overall a great place with a fun, funky atmosphere. Read more