Durian — Restaurant in Town of Mamaroneck

I really haven’t the slightest idea of how this place has a 4.2 rating, it must be artificially inflated by workers, worker’s friends, and worker’s family. We decided to take a family member here for their birthday dinner because they enjoy Thai food and we had never tried Durian. Our party was 5 adults, two toddlers who did not order any food because most small children don’t enjoy Thai, and a baby who also obviously did not eat. That being said, the waitress/manager still attempted to charge us 20% gratuity for being over 6 people. She counted a baby and 2 toddlers who did not eat in order to obtain a 20% tip. Then on top of this we had brought our own birthday cake and asked if we could please just get several plates to eat it and then leave. We were told that this would result in an additional $8 per person charge. Once again they included the baby for an extra charge of $64 for using a few plates. The food tasted like overpriced Chinese food and the atmosphere/decor was fine,...

I've been going here for 5 years now so clearly I am or was a fan. Their service can be inconsistent, they're not the friendliest team initially but they do warm up. All that I can accept because the food was very good. However, last night the chicken was so tough, it was inedible. There was so many julienne ginger slices, I had to push them to the side and so few of those amazing mushrooms. Very disappointing. It seems they have quite a bit of staff turnover w/some constants. Not sure if that turnover is in the kitchen as well. My guess is yes. Sadly, I'm not in any hurry to return after last night's experience. I miss what Durian...

I love this place. Completely disagree with the last review about long wait times.

We came On Friday night. Seating inside And outside! Food flavors amazing. Service attentive and efficient. Cocktails delicious. No we didnt wait long, we lived abroad, this is NY time not France.

I am So over the negative reviewers who kill Our local establishments.

We drove From scarsdale and had a lovely dinner. Support your local restaurants so they don’t shut down.

Covid sucked. Go out and eat and if you don’t feel safe inside they had 5 tables for 2 in front. And yes we lived in the city for years so we Know what to expect in a...