Ban saisong — Restaurant in Newark

I stumbled upon this place by happenstance and boy am I glad I did. My spouse can testify that I'm borderline addicted to all types of Asian cuisine and when I heard this opened right by our house, I was so ready to try it.

We just ordered takeout from Ban Sai for the first time and we couldn't be happier. I got massaman curry and my spouse ordered drunken noodles. We also got a side of the spicy bao as well as two pork fresh rolls.

Let me tell ya: Everything (and I do mean everything) was delicious. The massaman was packed with flavor and heat and the vegetables were tender without being mushy. The drunken noodles were savory and scrumptious. The bao was so delectably light and fluffy and the rolls were crisp, crunchy, and absolutely mouthwatering when dipped in some peanut sauce.

Ban Sai has modest prices, serves generous portions, and is a welcome addition to the town's food scene. I recommend all Asian food fans to give them a try. I sure know that I can wait to explore more...

Spectacular! We spent 3 weeks in Thailand and Vietnam this summer and the food at this place is every bit as good as the food we ate on our travels. This was our first visit and we had: pad see ew, panang curry, Tom kha gai soup and the papaya salad. Only a couple of small criticisms. The veggies and meat in the panang curry were a bit overdone and on the soft side. Personally, I like the vegetable to have a bit more snap. Also can’t figure out why one of the least expensive types of food in the world is on the expensive side when served here in the states (applies to all Thai places). But . . . The fact that you can get different portion sizes with different prices is welcome and very much appreciated. Even with the small critiques, this place gets a solid five stars. We will be back every time we need a Thai food fix. If I had anything to say about it I would eat here every day but my family gives me a two times a month Asian...

It's been a few months since I've ordered from this restaurant, and I always loved the food. I love heat, and I always ordered mine with a spice level of #15, and it was perfect 😋🌶🔥 I called to place an order, and I spoke with someone new. They said they would not do a spice level that high because no one would be able to handle that 😒 I tried to explain to this person that I am quite familiar with the spices and it's not a problem. No luck on that one. So, this person said they could put some on the side. (It wasn't enough) Then, while having some semblance of some heat, the food itself had no flavor to it. I have since been told that the restaurant has new owners. This saddens my heart. What was once a great restaurant that had great food, even if it was a little pricey, has been reduced to this. I can honestly say that I will have to search for another place to...