SLA thai restaurant

One of the best Thai restaurants in the area. Each dish has a unique flavor, ingredients are fresh and high quality. Pad see ew and curry rolls were excellent. The duck is unique and has a nice kick of heat. The pork on a skewer was also very good. Would pass on the chicken skewers.

AMAZING FOOD • AMAZING SERVICE - THE comfort food spot in Montclair. SLA is a beautiful restaurant, decorated with thought. Thai culture is spread throughout the establishment and makes you feel at home. Real flowers line the walls. The ladies who work there are attentive and kind. Once we sat down they gave us jelly cookies. They were very good. We ordered the curry puffs and fell in love. The ultimate cold-weather comfort food. Paired with a light vinegar dip, this was the perfect item we chose to try. These were so good that after we finished our meals, we HAD to order more after our meals. Absolutely amazing. For dinner we ordered the Pad See Ew and the Duck Noodles. We loved our meals. The noodles cooked well and made with love. Everything had great flavor. This place is BYOB. After we paid, they gave us fresh cantaloupe. You definitely need to try this place if you like Thai, if you want to try Thai cuisine for the first time, or if you are from the area.

We keep coming back to this restaurant because the food is flavorful. The portion size is correct with the price you paid for. And there are vegetarian options too Mushroom Salad is a homeroom

Food was both appetizing to the eyes and palette, wait staff was kind and attentive, so the only thing I can complain about it the prices. I think for Montclair standards, it's quite average but it was about $40 pp when we ordered 2 entrees and an appetizer of chicken wings. But maybe thats just something to keep in mind before going in, so maybe save it for date night or special occassions only

I happened to stop by this place last month. The sunlight and scenery reflected in the mirrors created a beautiful sight. While the ambiance was nice, the food unfortunately didn't quite match the authentic local flavors I was anticipating, which was a bit of a letdown. The prices also seemed rather steep for the taste. Nonetheless, I still had an enjoyable meal overall.

I’ve been wanting to try this place for so long; glad I finally did. I went during my break at work with coworkers and had an amazing experience. We didn’t make any reservations, as it was a sudden plan, and got extremely lucky to get a table without reservations or having to wait. We were welcomed with some snacks soon as we were seated. For drinks, I ordered Jasmine Tea and my friends ordered Iced Tea which they really enjoyed. For food, we ordered- Pad Thai (8/10), Pad See Ew (7.5/10) and Chicken Fried Rice (8/10). My fav dish was def the pad thai as it was packed with flavors. Each course came with a side or either soup or salad. The service was good and so was the vibe. A great experience, overall. Would def be coming back for the pad thai.

One of the best Thai restaurants in NJ. The food is always prepared authentically and is fresh, paired with thoughtful and attentive service. This restaurant is also BYOB. My personal favorite is the khao soi - I’ve fallen in love with this dish since I first had in Chiang Mai - but everything on the menu is delicious, can’t go wrong.

Great restaurant. Mostly delicious selections. Pretty good service. Just be aware they do not provide refunds even if you make clear that you don't like a dish they serve. We had the chicken pad see yeu, truffle spring rolls, crispy beef,Thai chicken soup, and Papaya salad. We enjoyed all the dishes except neither one of us liked the Papaya salad. When we let the waitress know, she said she was sorry but would not take it off the bill. It looks like this is restaurant policy.

It is delicious. Everyone so attentive and nice. It is a BYOB. Food is amazing and authentic.

Consistently yummy! My go to thai place in Montclair. Love the decor and the service os great here. If you're here in the summer/fall I recommend sitting outside for cozy vibes. The truffle rolls are a must and most of the plates are great! Would love if they served cocktails here but most of Monclair does not serve alcohol but the good news is that its byob and theres a few liquor stores nearby.

Super place...very cozy and intimate...food was delicious...had spring rolls..pad thai , massamun curry w beef...all amazing and flavorful

SLA serves delicious Thai food. From their curry potato puffs to green curry salmon, you cannot go wrong with SLA.

consistently good food and love that its BYOB. ALTHOUGH the portion size has definitely decreased over the years

This place was super cute. However let me offer you a tip on reservations, they really don't apply. We had to wait 20 minutes for a table even though our reservation was for 8. So if your planning on making a reservation don't bother, basically it's still first come first serve basis. The pork belly was soooooo juicy and tender. I would of definitely recommend this dish as it was so flavorful. It even reminded me off a Filipino fish kare kare. Pad Thai was good! You can never go wrong with ordering of Thai. Nothing stood out to me but it was good! Truffle rolls did not taste like truffle. It was good, tasted like noodles but however not truffle. Kind of over priced for this as it was $12.

Concluding my day trip to Montclair, New Jersey, I wrapped up the evening at Sla Thai Restaurant. Despite the leisurely pace owing to Christmas Eve, we seized the opportunity to satisfy our hunger. Upon entering, the staff exhibited remarkable friendliness and attentiveness. Opting for a window seat, we enjoyed observing the transition from daylight to evening, with last-minute shoppers bustling about to secure their Christmas gifts. The holiday-themed interior and lofty ceilings added a festive touch that I particularly appreciated. For our meal, we shared delightful dishes, including Hoi Obb (steamed mussels), Chicken Sate (grilled chicken on skewers), tofu steak, and my personal favorite, Chicken Pad Thai. Each dish was impeccably cooked, with the Pad Thai boasting just the right amount of spice. To complement the meal, I also indulged in a refreshing Thai Tea Lemonade. The cherry on top of this culinary experience was the affordability. For anyone finding themselves in Montclair, I wholeheartedly recommend Sla Thai for a satisfying and reasonably priced dining experience.

"SLA" stands for Simple, Love, Authentic. Another meaning from the words of Northern Thailand, means an expert, knowledgeable and a specialist. They are a family of the chefs from Northern Thailand, and the food served is with fresh herbs and a balance of spice, sweet and sour, and salty, just the way it is made in their home town in Thailand. Perfect restaurant if you're looking for an intimate exclusive vibe for friends. I highly recommend to make a reservation to be safe especially on the weekends. The food is excellent and packs a lot of flavor. Go for the drunken noodle, it's amazing. Cheers

I love traveling and finding great restaurants. Sla Thai is a gem! I am a Thai and I can say that the dishes are authentic and excellent. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive If you are looking for delicious high quality Thai dishes, I highly recommend Sla Thai.

Super cute restaurant in Monclair. Love of the different prints on the wall and dishes. The food was good and fresh. The staff was nice. Our waitress was so helpful in helping my friend find gluten free dishes and providing great recommendations. An overall great experience. Sticky Mango dessert and coconut flan were delicious and a must try!

Great Thai food in a beautiful atmosphere. I opted for the lunch special. I appreciate that the restaurant offered vegan options. I had the vegetable dumplings. They were delicious. The dipping sauce was slightly sweet. The soup was a little spicy with a tasty lemongrass flavor. I had tofu with vegetables and brown rice. The Ube Lovers beverage was delicious. I'm definitely coming back.

The ambiance of this restaurant is welcoming, the service was as quick as it could be and our waitress was very attentive. I noticed all the servers were always on the floor and helping all tables. The food was a 10/10 the sweet sticky rice with mango was my favorite (sweet tooth). It was out of this world. The main dish KHO SOI is perfect to split between two people. It was spicy. I don't do spicy but this was 100% worth it. I recommend giving this spot a try 10/10

Yesterday, I went for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I was the only person in the restaurant so it was quiet, clean and my food came out quickly. The Thai iced coffee is amazing! It has a natural sweetness that I really appreciated. My pad see ew with beef was so flavorful and delicious. The lunch soup was also tasty. I would 100 percent go back for lunch again. The service was also very pleasant.

Been to SLA a few times and it never disappoints! The food is always top notch and this was the first time coming back after a couple years. Fried beef as an app was really tasty. The pad see ew is always my fav dish to get and it was very good so I was happy to see the quality not change. The pad thai was really tasty as well! I like to see that they expanded their menu and have a larger mocktail selection! My fav was the lychee and their thai tea lemonade I would literally buy it in gallons if they offered. For dessert we had the ube ice cream with mango sticky rice and that was very tasty as well! Highly recommend this if you're in montclair and craving good thai food.

Excellent quality Thai restaurant in Upper Montclair. The ambiance inside is unique and cozy, perfect for a date or for dinner with a small group of friends. I like to order from their lunch menu which is always a treat when I'm working from home. My favorite is the SLA Lunch Combo with wings, sticky rice, tom yum soup, and papaya salad. The soup has chicken in it but you might be able to ask for a veggie version. I order the wings spicy and that's good spice for me, just be careful if you order the TKO version because wow that is incredibly spicy. Their curry puffs (not pictured) are also one of my favorite Thai curry puffs that I've ever tried. So many flavors in each dish! The staff always super sweet when I go in for pickup and they have the food prepared quickly.

After a long travel day from PHX to NJ, my husband and I were tired and very hungry... We were thrilled when our friend Rikki picked us up at the airport and told us that she made a dinner reservation here for later that evening. She said that the food here at SLA is some of the best, most authentic Thai food she's had, and she was right! It's BYOB, so we brought a rest nice bottle of red wine (thanks R and G) to pair with the meal. We ordered family style and admittedly, a ton of food for our party of four, but everything we had was fabulous! Soups, salads, cauliflower, pad see ew with shrimp, curry duck, and more... there was nothing we didn't enjoy. Our server was attentive and sweet and the restaurant is comfortable with a great vibe. Prices were moderate. Company was fabulous too :) This is one of those meals that we will remember for years to come. Highly recommend!

Amazing quality, speedy friendly service amd authentic cuisine. BYO. Definitely check out.

Beautiful decor/ambiance and even better food. Love all the traditional, colorful, plating here and the food tasted just ad vibrant. I've heard a lot about this place but never truly believed there would a thai restaurant head and shoulders above the average rest. Well... this is that place. The Duck Salad was one of the most flavorful, tasty dishes ive ever had regardless of cuisine. I've never had duck presented that way (like thick slabs of bacon) and now I'll never think of duck the same! Life changing. The Tom Kha soup was also super warm and refreshing at the same time. And finally the Pad Thai! Not too sweet not too spicy it was perfect and the noodles were perfectly cooked. An absolute surprise of a dinner and this place instantly shoots up to the top of my list of restaurants in Montclair!!!!

The food was very tasty, served hit. The service was very good and so was rhetorical ambiance. Will definitely go back.

Delicious! Highly recommend making reservations. Small cozy restaurant was fully booked when we got there. It's BYOB which means they really focus on their food and it did not disappoint. We started with the wings and they were delicious. Perfect combination of flavor and a little spice and we also shared a house salad. It was a basic salad with lettuce cucumbers and a couple of grape tomatoes, so not your usual Thai salad but the dressing saved it. I had the whole fried fish and it was really amazing. Lots of flavored with a nice citrus sauce on the bottom and sliced grape tomatoes and cucumbers decorating the fish. I will definitely be getting this dish again. My husband had the pad kee mao and it was also very good. We ended the evening with a coconut flan which was very tasty. Great evening out. Easy to find parking on the street. The only thing is the tables are really crammed together so you can hear your neighbors conversation.

Visiting Montclair on a sunny Mother's Day, we accidentally drove by Sla and saw their alleyway outside seating. Reminiscent of my time in Thai alleyways and delicious street food, we had to stop for lunch. The place is BYOB just FYI with a nearby cozy liquor and wine store. Service was extremely friendly and attentive. We started off with the truffle spring rolls, nice and crispy. For entrees we got the fried whole fish and short ribs Maasaman. The sauce and gravy for the massaman was poured in right at the table. The food was simply amazing and the kids love every bite.

don't remember loving this place. food was mid. would not come back. chicken satay was not good, peanut sauce was a miss.

I've been coming to Sla for years, and didn't realize I've never left my great experiences with them. My husband and I have been going to Sla since they were located in their smaller restaurant; now, in their newer location, decoration is more elevated and obviously more space. The kindness of their staff also makes Sla stand out even more to me. Regarding their food; I have never had a bad meal here. From their curry puffs to their scallion pancakes to their noodle dishes, curries, whole fish; everything is delicious! Highly recommend Sla Thai!

The ambiance of this place is super cute but the food is pretty overpriced and not that good. You can definitely get better thai food for cheaper anywhere else. For an appetizer, we got the calamari and the sauce they put on it was a weird plum flavor. It made the dish pretty inedible and we couldn't even finish it. For entrees, we got the pad Thai and one the currys. They both really lacked flavor and were pretty disappointing. My thai food takeout tastes better than this.

Bottom line: Authentic and delicious Thai food in the heart of Upper Montclair. A must-visit restaurant if you love Thai food. Love: - Probably the best Basil chicken dish I've ever had - The soups are all delicious - The staff is super friendly and welcoming Like: - The decor is authentic - Food service is fast For further consideration: - Lack of parking so you'll need to find parking (may be a small walk) - Not a lot of seats so this place will be crowded at times

I'd come back. The food was good. The potato curry puff was sooo good. The tempura cauliflower was also very good. The vegetable dumplings weren't my favorite they were a little flavorless. The pad Thai and pad se ew were also very good. The curry with coconut milk however was so spicy. The waitress was so nice and attentive. She even brought out other staff to sing happy birthday to my brother. We sat outside and it was very cute not on the Main Street.

Delicious food and very cute ambiance. Have always had good service here too. Always a good experience.

Food - Pad Thai was delicious! Crispy Beef is an appetizer you can't miss. Also went for the chicken skewers and I think some sort of dumpling. All food was well portioned and delicious! Went with a Yuzu Bomb drink on a hot day and it was ultra refreshing - could've drank like ten of them! Service - Great! Ambiance - Beautiful interior. A few tiny sugar ants that were hanging out in the booth by the window, but nothing crazy.

The service was amazing. All of the staff were kind and welcoming. The emphasis on good lighting really showed throughout the restaurant and took me away from being in Upper Montclair. The Sai Ua was yummy and reminds me of an old friend's Laotian's sausages. The Truffle rolls were a perfect appetizer. The coconut sticky rice with the noodles was a suprise! So savory and sweet. For our main dish, we had the pad thai and I honestly felt like I was in an auntie's kitchen. The dessert was a classic coconut sticky rice with mangos, lychee, strawberry and pineapple! Their mojitos taste so wonderful and complimented each meal. Did I mention there was a special plate for each meal? I loved dining at Sla and look forward to visiting again!

I wanted to love this place!! ambiance is beautiful ! the staff was so friendly and warm. they give you complimentary cookies when you sit. food comes out fresh and hot. we have the dumplings and spring rolls .. I loved the spring rolls .. the dumplings were very dry and not much taste.. I got the popular pad thai with chicken and my partner got the pork belly. when I tell you I RARELY dislike something so much I don't eat some .. I took one bite and it was absolutely awful ! the only thing I can compare it too is what dry cat food smells like. absolutely terrible.. I even took a second bite thinking maybe it was just a bad bite.. nope, my body would not let me even swallow it! it came right out. and that has never happened to me. my partner enjoyed his pork belly. he took a bite of mine and said he can see what I mean when I compared it to the smell of dry cat food.. and I feeel so terrible for even writing this kind of review. i'm sorry but just not for me.

I've said it before and I'll say it again... SLA is phenomenal. I believe it is as authentic as it gets. The service is always top notch and the food is phenomenal. They are consistent and it keep me coming back! The decor and vibe is perfect for a casual get together but it is also a wonderful date night option. We'll be back!

Had a lovely Saturday lunch at SLA while needing to run errands in Montclair. Great ambiance and attentive service. MR ordered from the brunch menu and got their congee-like dish which was so savory. I went for the Kho Soi, a yellow-curry based soup with noodles and the most delicious braised chicken. I definitely won the ordering competition today. This dish warms you from the inside-out, with a slight edge of spice from the curry. The chicken and noodles are cooked to perfection. Dishes felt a tad overpriced, but I chalk it up to the overhead costs of running a restaurant in Montclair on Valley.

I definitely enjoyed SLA, although I'm not sure if I can definitively call it the best Thai spot in Montclair. It is a little pricier than the other two I've been to around here, even though the service was just as good and the quality of ingredients (mostly) seem the same. But I did love the duck salad which is a unique dish blasting with flavor. The chicken they cooked in the pad see ew is also better quality than the poultry in other places so that's another point. And the restaurant interior conveys a sense of elegance and class which contrasts with the more "cozy" interiors of its local peers. I liked it, I would say this is more of a high end option for Montclair Thai food. Overall super happy with the service, food, place, and cost. 9.5/10

Good food. Cute retro ambience. Recommend for a weekend brunch or lunch spot. Service was great.

Visited here twice already and can't recommend it enough! The food is delicious (and the plates they serve are all unique and intricate!) and the interior is beautiful. I heard they have a backyard terrace seating, which I'd love to be seated at once it gets warmer.

Suuuuch a good spot. We sat outside in the alleyway, so cute and the service was A+. We were in a quick bind because we had our pup, so we ordered the cauliflower app and then chicken pad thai. Both were amazing and we will totally return!

As much as I love the taste of the food, I have gotten headaches after eating here. I asked if they put msg and they said no. Next time I ordered, I just said no msg please and I still got a headache. Not sure what it is but I've stopped coming here and haven't had a headache after eating since.

This was my second time eating here but first time in the new location. They expanded nearby and even have a cute outdoor alley for seating! I was exited to see more menu options to choose from as well. For the appetizer my date and I shared the chicken wings and the pork belly. I thought they were both pretty good, especially the pork. The wings could have been crisp but they had a great flavor. For my entree I had such a hard time deciding as everything sounded so good. I ultimately went with the green curry with shrimp. It was delicious! The shrimp portion was quite nice and they were large. The broth was very flavorful. We had very friendly servers! I would recommend coming here if in the area.

Went out to dinner with another couple to SLA. A dinner came to the table that was way over salted with soy sauce. My wife being considerate and not returning the dish just asked for a small amount of xtra noodle to add to the dish. A small dish of noodles was brought over to the table. We declined dessert and received the bill. There was a charge for $5.00 for the small plate of noodles - maybe 2-3 oz. That is totally foolish - since she saved the cost of throwing out the dish and replacing. It's not that there wasn't enough food. The chef couldn't get it right. Besides the waitress came over over 5 times to take our order. What's the rush? Nobody was waiting and we had a reservation. Absolutely will "NEVER " return! Too many great restaurants in Montclair choose from!

Came here for a nice outdoor dinner after passing by many times and seeing the outdoor seating always filled up. Even now with indoor back open, there is a wait. I really liked Sla but after getting through the wait (which wasn't too bad) things just whittled down the score here for me. I was kinda let down by the apps. The Gai Tod (wings) was just alright. Nice presentation and comes with 5 wings. They were average though, the chili flavor didn't hit me, like other wings apps I've had Asian or otherwise. The Moo Yang - sliced pork belly was better. Some slices were a bit fatty, but I give the benefit of the doubt there since it's to be expected. I got that Pad see ew and this is where things dip a bit more. I was offered egg but it didn't have it. The food took a bit long to come out and didn't want to continue to wait so I went on without it. The portion was noticeably smaller than what I expected and I only got 3 pieces of shrimp. Yeah I counted. Though they were a decent size, that was a skimp on the shrimp. A no-no. Again, nice presentation and plate ware though. This all of course comes at a slightly higher price than my usual go to Thai spot. I don't want to say it's this a bad spot. The entrée was lacking, but good. The service was great and the setting is very nice. This is how it went down though and being in Upper Montclair you're definitely gonna be held to a high standard.

This is our go to Thai spot around the area! Their Thai iced tea is good to order with the food. We ordered the curry puffs which were delicious. It was made perfectly so that it has a bit of a crunch but not to fluffy that it would crumble everywhere. The sauce with it was delicious! We also ordered the mussels which was refreshing. Wish there were more in the bowl. I ordered the pad see ew, very flavorful and I got it with chicken. He ordered the massaman beef curry and it was tasty but unfortunately it was more on the smaller side. Would recommend this place still!

This is my favorite restaurant in Montclair and have been 5+ times and have never been disappointed. I'm so confused by some of the reviews. I'm guessing those folks are just getting pad Thai which full disclosure I have not tried because there are so many amazing and interesting items in the menu. During this last visit my husband got the duck noodles which we've had several times. It is fresh and rich at the same time with a super flavorful broth but the duck skin maintains its crispiness. I got the sea bass which was in a broth reminiscent of French onion soup with strong Thai flavors. This fish was cooked perfectly and each bite put a smile on my face. I highly recommend upgrading your dishes to come with the sticky rice. It's so worth the upcharge. The ambiance is so lovely. I love the wallpaper and mismatched disheS. SLA is my happy place.

Ive been dining here for years. The food is fresh and good. My favorite is the fried snapper and the dried chilies. Attentive staff Indoor & outdoor seating

Nice cut little thai spot.Love the wallpaper and ambiance of this place. Little pricier than the regular thai places around. They are BYOB. Our first time here and they seated us immediately even without a reservation.The place was busy on a Saturday evening. We ordered the fried calamari and chicken Satay fot appetizers.The calamari was one the best.The sauce and onions make it perfect.Must try if you are visiting. On the other hand we felt the satay was a little underwhelming.Not enough char or flavor.Tasted okay with the peanut sauce but lacked flavor on its own. For the mains,we had kho soi and pad thai. Kho soi was the best part of this meal.The flqvor of the broth is superb.The chicken leg is so tender and full of flavor. Pad thai is good.Nothing special.More on the sweeter side which i didnt really like. They gave us small pineapple cookies at the beginning of our meal which were super tastt. Overall,a good spot for thai dinners inUpper Montclair area.

Food is delicious. I requested some chili oil, a standard condiment in Thai restaurants. They secretly added $1.50 to the bill. For a tiny dish of chili oil! We spent over $100 on food. That's some petty business practice. A real bummer.

Came with my boyfriend on a Sunday during brunch and loved everything that we ordered. The service was great, the staff came and checked up on us multiple times. Most importantly I really liked that they changed our plates after appetizers so we can have a fresh one for the main course. This location offers indoor and outdoor dining both socially distanced. We decided to sit inside because it looked less crowded. On a warm day outdoor seating would be really nice. The decorations were beautiful and we were able to take some really cute pictures. We started with 2 Thai iced tea. For appetizers we got the Kanom jeeb, which is a Thai steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings, and the curry puffs. Both apps were delicious and had really nice plating. We ordered the Pad Thai with chicken and Pad Kemoa with chicken. I enjoyed the Kemoa more as it was spicy and flavorful. My boyfriend really liked the Pad Thai. Then for dessert we got the sticky rice with ube ice cream. We enjoyed everything that came out and will be returning!

Nice change of pace for Thai for us, some of the dishes were very traditional and some of them were definitely updated versions of the classics. What was a bit of a shock was the check, I don't think I have paid as much for Thai food as I did for this meal, but I guess that's the suburbs for you. No complaints in terms of quality, skip the Thai spring rolls as they were rather small and not much flavor.

Lunch specials are embarrassing. For $17, I got a doxen tiny strips of barely edible crispy beef and a miniature salad - not even any rice. UPDATE: The restaurant owner called to apologize and refunded my money. Given the overall positive reviews the restaurant gets, I imagine my experience was an anomaly, and I'll give the place another try.

Ambience: pretty cool looking place. Customer Service: excellent. Food: this was mixed bag. It's hit or miss like any other restaurant but nothing special about their food as some of these reviews suggest. The mussels were blah! It was "fishy" and the broth needed more flavor. The calamari was delicious. The pork belly and ribs in curry sauce was good. The mixed veggies with shrimp was terrible. It lacked seasoning and the veggies were over cooked. Price: items are waaaaay overpriced for the very small portions. It's downright price gouging and they actually charged for hot oil!! I've never had a restaurant charge me for hot oil. The audacity! $6 for a small pot of tea with one teabag. Again, the audacity. Conclusion: Can easily say I will not be back and return to my local Thai restaurant. Live and learn.