Nearly hidden away in a nondescript storefront, you’ll find Clifton Thai. The small dining space “hides” a well thought out menu, with most of the creative dishes modern Thai cuisine is known for. Fresh Duck with Tamarind Sauce catches our eye, as does the housemade Thai Sausage. Of course, no proper Thai meal starts without the traditional Tom Yum soup, the spicy Lemongrass broth with Thai veggies. We share two salads, a spicy (see the pattern here) Green Papaya Salad, and a Thai Beef Salad, with Cilantro and Chili Lime dressing. Trying to stick to a mostly vegetarian diet, we sample a spectacular Panang Curry with Tofu and noodles. The Panang Chili paste mixes well with Kaffir leaves and coconut milk, ingredients from the other side of the world. Another well known Thai dish, Drunken Noodles, with its flat rice noodles, and both Thai Basil and Thai Broccoli, is amongst the finest we’ve tried.
Location
239 Parker Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
Phone Number: (973) 253-1400