[elinyc]

Can anybody recommend some good Thai and Vietnamese restaurants around Fairfield? Also, are there any Korean places around other than Edo in Norwalk? I miss my Asian food fixes from NYC. Thanks.

[Stylo]

For Thai: King & I in Bridgeport is solid. Rainbow Thai in Westport. Taste of Thai in Milford. Mai Thai in Orange. In New Haven, Rice Pot is fantastic. Thai Awesome in Hamden is very good too.

There is another recent thread specifically around Vietnamese food, so I won't get into detail on that. Do a search. I thought that the Vietnamese place in Stratford was decent, and I really liked Pho Vietnam in Danbury. But apparently the best Vietnamese is in Bridgeport.

Another place to try is Chao in New Haven. It's pan-Asian, but with a Taiwanese twist. Very good. Also, there's an excellent Vietnamese cart on Cedar Street near Yale New Haven Hospital. Right next to him is a fantastic Korean cart.

For Chinese, Lao Sze Chuan in Milford and Taste of China in New Haven are good. I hear Great Wall in New Haven is great for dim sum. I also like York Street Noodle House for a basic noodle dive.

[jesse_f]

Eli, there's a huge thread on Vietnamese food that you should go through, but I think by far and wide the best is Pho Saigon on Iranistan Ave in Bridgeport. It's similar in decor and menu to Pho Bang on Mott Street, although not in the best of hoods. Skip the place in Stratford though. Definitely check out Lao Szechaun in Milford, we go there at least once or twice a month, sometimes weekly. It's that good, and easily on par with almost anything in Flushing for non hot pot dishes. We went to Taste of Thai in Milford once - was ok, solid but not like the places in the city. Also check out Great Wall in New Haven for Dim Sum, we go there often as well.

p.s. Stylo, I don't think we've specifically discussed Thai - might have to check your pics this weekend.
p.p.s. Eli, it's worth checking out any place Stylo recommends.

[elinyc]

Thanks for the recommendations. Can't wait to try these places. So nothing in Fairfield proper, huh? I noticed several Asian places on Post Road - anything notable?

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by elinyc

Thanks for the recommendations. Can't wait to try these places. So nothing in Fairfield proper, huh? I noticed several Asian places on Post Road - anything notable?

Wild Rice isn't bad. Sweet Basil is pretty bad, IMO. In Westport, Pink Sumo and Tengda have good sushi. Have you tried the new Mecha Noodle Bar? I've heard mixed things. Apparently the owner is from Pho Vietnam in Danbury.

[elinyc]

Originally Posted by Stylo

Have you tried the new Mecha Noodle Bar? I've heard mixed things. Apparently the owner is from Pho Vietnam in Danbury.

No, I haven't yet, but it's on my list! For tonight, I'm craving a good spicy tom yum soup (preferably from somewhere close that delivers).

[Stylo]

Oops. King & I does have a Fairfield location.

Edit: Nvm. Closed. I guess the Bridgeport one is still there.

[Stylo]

This sounds interesting: Royal House Cambodia Cuisine - Fairfield, CT

[elinyc]

Originally Posted by Stylo

This sounds interesting: Royal House Cambodia Cuisine - Fairfield, CT

Yeah, I was just looking at it on yelp. Sounds interesting, but I think a lot of the flavors are more Indian than they are Thai.

[gmdealerguy]

Thai House in Orange is excellent!!!! We go there a lot. Friendly staff and awesome food.
www.thaihouseorange.com