Little Buddha — Restaurant in Stamford

The name applies: this place is tiny but will change your life. The food is divine, but the space is small. I’m from CA, the land of badass Thai spots, and this place can go round for round with the best. I ordered the Gang Ped Yang, which is duck with pineapple and bell pepper coconut curry, and it was badass. Seriously one of the best suppers I’ve ever had, at any price and any style of cuisine. The portion was generous too; I took 1/3 home, and I’m a big eater. The space is small, but that fact also keeps the crowd down.It was not crowded and I got seated immediately when I went at 7pm on a Tuesday. The majority of the space is dedicated to the kitchen, which you can see into and looked very clean and orderly: if I was a cook I would enjoy working in that space, which is probably why the food is so good. The dining area has 7-8 tables for two, about half of them are in an “alley” on the way to the restroom. You can combine tables to fit 4, but it’s a squeeze. The food is worth it though! The decor is tastefully modern with a splash of tradition. There is slate tile on the floor and walls, so if you are looking for an intimate and quiet dining experience this ain’t it. I actually enjoyed overhearing the conversations of the other clientele, but I was dining alone and that’s me being weird. It seems that a lot of their business is pickup, so if you’re looking for a more intimate dining experience, take it home for Netflix...

I pass by this place so often but didn't get a chance to eat here until recently with a friend. It wasn't hard to find parking and the staff was very friendly upon walking in. Inside is very small but it was never uncomfortable. I think during the weekdays before 2pm is the best time to come. Their menu choices made it hard to choose what we wanted because it all sounded so good! I've never had Thai food before, but I tried their Mee duck noodle soup which was a must try. The menu items not only sound tasty, but the dishes looked like a rainbow of bright colors with an amazing amount of flavor to match! I couldn't finish everything in one go due to tooth problems but I will definitely visit again soon to try the Tom-Yum soup, Prew Warn, and Mango coconut sticky rice. If you ever get the chance to come, everyone should always try the Thai tea! Pros: A variety of flavorful food, kind staff, fast service, good parking, comfortable atmosphere, Thai tea Cons: Space may be too small for larger...

A little awkward at first. The service window was right by the door so instinctually you head towards it but there's a few signs saying to wait for seating. Menus are already laid out at the table so you can have a look right away. Everytime I visit a Thai restaurant I always go for the Tom yum soup (hot and sour) and/or Nua Nam Tok (spicy beef salad) and this visit was no exception. Food came out at a good pace and it was delicious. The serving of beef was on the heartier side which can be overwhelming if you are expecting a salad but it was good. The steak could have been cooked a little less or at least gone through a different cooking method to make it less chewy. Other than that it was just the right level of spice (though you can crank it up two more levels). The soup was fantastic and I loved that they give you the option of just vegetables or you can have shimp (which is traditional) or chicken. I wasn't feeling shrimp today so I went light and got veg. Overall...