Bangkok Bistro in the Alley

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.

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 spicy and was very tasty. Interior lighting was darker than most places with a variety of colored lights. Made for a great experience though. Several unique drink options too. Definitely make sure you stop here.

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.

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 an alley. The cocktails here are among the best in the area, plus they also have unique, large drinks for sharing. I can't think of another place in the state that serves "sake towers". They even have hookahs! That's very much Not My Thing, but I appreciate the uniqueness don't worry, there's no smoking inside the restaurant. My favorite dishes so far are the creative pad Thai gyoza and the crispy chicken with curry sauce bao buns, but I have yet to have a "bad" dish here. I recommend either getting reservations, or showing up when they open, because it does get busy. The atmosphere is kind of funky, with neon lights in a dim space and eclectic music one night we visited, the music was all rap...very rare to hear in VT. It's a nice break from the standard asian restaurant decor around here. Kid-friendliness: It's definitely more of a grown up place, what with the giant cocktails and hookahs. But it's not going to be rowdy or anything, at least not around 5-6 pm. Not sure if they have a kids menu, but there are non-spicy dumplings and other options that kids would probably like. Parking: No dedicated parking. It's located just behind Red Square, so park wherever you park when you head to Church St. Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible. There are stairs to get in, and the space is a little cramped to move around in a wheelchair. Maybe this is better during the summer when they have outdoor seating available.

I ordered take out and got the dumplings and 2 orders of bai buns. The menu said the bao buns have peppers, carrots, and cilantro slaw. I also left a note saying “two pairs of chopsticks please :”. I opened the box to this and was shocked, also no chopsticks, plastic wear, or napkins. I ate the dumplings with my fingers. I brought it back to show them and they essentially “man-splained” what bao buns are to me, stating “this is what they’re supposed to look like” and “they haven’t put the slaw on in a while” why does it say it on the menu then? and “all the flavor is in the meat so you don’t need the other stuff”. I’ve had bao buns many times, and with meat much more flavorful and delicious, there is other ingredients that compliment the flavor. No one wants meat slapped in a dry bun with a single soggy bell pepper. They asked if i wanted something else, and i’m starving so I asked for popcorn chicken. It was good. I did not get refunded for the returned food, nothing was comped, so I lost money AND had disappointing food and service. I’ve worked in restaurants for years, and if someone ever came back with disappointing food I would not only replace the food, I would void the food and at least comp the new dish. Extremely disappointing and frustrating.

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.

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 sauces in 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 after that yummy food. So if you’re in town, check this hidden gem in the alley. You won’t regret it.

We started out with a Bankok Old Fashion and Lychee Cosmo, both of which were excellent. The use of pandan syrup and lychee puree added a nice little flare to the traditional drinks. The Thai International dish was some of best food I have ever had. The duck, scallops, and shrimp all were perfectly crusted on the outside while remaining tender on the inside, which is not easy for these three meats. The garlic pepper steak special was tender and flavorful. Everything was clearly cooked fresh and each bite was flavorful. Would highly recommend and will go again. Note: the restaurant is aptly named as it is off the main street and well hidden in an alley, but it's worth the detour.

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!

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 icon spring 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 were delicious and quite large portions. Overall a great place with a fun, funky atmosphere.