• 5 Thai Bistro

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Ovo
Thai
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai food restaurant with spacious interior. Offers noodles, curries, and many vegetable dishes which could be requested without egg. Sauces are reportedly vegetarian (no fish or oyster sauces), and several dishes are labeled as wheat-free. The fried tofu and other veggies are cooked in vegetable oil. Your choice of spice level. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.


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11 Reviews

First Review by passedout

Kate9791

Points +746

Vegan
08 Apr 2024

Good

Kind staff who took our walk in takeout order. We specified everything vegan, as well as each individual order (ie “Pad Thai, no egg”) but still ended up with one dish that had egg, which was disappointing.
Otherwise, the food was fast, and tasty. Especially enjoyed that it wasn’t as greasy as most Thai food. Big plus for that. Also appreciate being able to order the tofu steamed instead of fried. Only wish I had more confidence about the food being vegan. This won’t prevent me from trying again.

Pros: Vegetarian menu, Not very oily

Cons: Not made vegan

mtairyordge

Points +219

Herbivore
22 Aug 2022

Good food good vibes

Loved the food, price not so much but we are in the North East US.

Pros: Friendly knowledgeable staff, Vegan options are great

Cons: Expensive but it is NH

kelwood13

Points +384

Vegan
08 Jun 2022

Very Yummy

The food was excellent and the staff were efficient and kind! I wish they had desserts, but I think that's my only critique!

Pros: Yummy food, Great service, Calm environment

Cons: Wish there was dessert

NinaD1

Points +30

Vegan
12 Aug 2021

Good food, Great service

The food was really good. I had tofu green curry with extra basil on the side. This is my favorite dish and I order it often when I eat Thai. This version was excellent. The service was also above average

Pros: Great food, Excellent service, clean bathroom

Cons: would have liked to see more vegan options

JessicaRogalus

Points +40

Vegan
20 Apr 2021

Worthy of premium pricing

A little pricier than other Thai restaurants, but totally worth it! Not greasy. Fast and flavorful. There is a specific section dedicated to vegetarian-centric dishes... my favorite being Jay's tofu curry. I also frequently get the massaman curry and the fresh spring rolls. My one criticism is on the fried tofu. It is a little chewy. But, as many are aware, pan frying tofu is a very difficult skill to master. Highly recommend.

Pros: Vast variety , Flavorful , Quick service

Cons: Tofu texture , Cost

toastandjammies

Points +1107

Vegan
25 Nov 2019

Great food

I got the fried spring rolls, drunken noodles, and volcano tofu and all were delicious. They’ve got a vegetarian section on their menu that specifies items that can exclude fish sauce, which I appreciate.

Pros: Clearly marked vegan items, Authentic

plantbasedgal

Points +445

Vegan
30 Jun 2019

Wonderful Food and Service

There are several vegan choices at this friendly, beautiful eatery. We started with fresh rolls, which are served with a peanut dipping sauce. For entrees, my husband had green curry, and I ordered Pad Thai, without the egg. All delicious . I recommend that you order the house tea, a truly special Thai delight. We look forward to returning.

Pros: Fresh, delicious food and excellent service.

Cons: none

stayandwander

Points +60

Vegan
03 Jan 2018

One of my favorite places in Portsmouth!

This place is located right in the center of downtown Portsmouth. The people are friendly and the food is delicious! They have lots of vegan options and even have a special section on the menu for vegetarian options which makes it easier to know what is available without having to ask about every single dish. It says right on the menu that those dishes are made without fish sauce! Always a concern when ordering these type of food. Highly recommend checking this place out!

Pros: friendly staff, good food

Cons: serves meat

slithers

Points +701

Vegan
27 Jul 2015

Nice!

This place has a number of easily veganizeable entrées & know which dishes are vegan, though only a few specials are marked as vegan (nothing on their full menu is marked vegan, though they do have vegetarian section). I had the Jay Curry with veggies and tofu (see picture) which was moderately spicey & exactly what I was expecting/wanting. This place is non-veg so may smell a little fishy at times.

Pros: Friendly staff, Decent & tasty vegan options, Convenient to downtown Portsmouth

Cons: Vegan items inconsistently labeled, Restaurant serves fish (smell)

ChrisKoala

Points +48

Vegan
26 Mar 2015

Amazing food, Wonderful atmosphere, Great prices

Came here recently for a romantic date with my husband and we both absolutely loved it.

I had the Volcano Tofu and LOVED it!! Also, their hot tea is delicious and our waiter was exceptional. Will definitely come back!

passedout

Points +300

Vegan
03 Jun 2014

Great Food

Thai Bistro was awesome. Fresh thai food with a great menu. I had a dish which consisted of rice noodles, veggies, tofu and peanut sauce. It was perfect. They clearly mark what is vegan on their menu and also have gluten free marks too. I would recommend this place to everyone.

Pros: Food, Service, Decor




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