Thai With Us

Thai With Us sits by the small airport in Augusta, where you can watch planes take off between bites. The kitchen turns out authentic Thai dishes, from street food you won't find elsewhere to reliable pad thai and duck. A small, quiet room draws both weeknight regulars and people making the drive for a proper meal.

• Authentic Thai including rare street food dishes.
• Staff Poppy and Tricia remember your name.
• Watch planes while you eat dinner.
• Best duck dish in central Maine.

Start with Thai dumplings or the crispy kanom gui chai. The crab fried rice and pad thai are solid choices. Duck is the signature. Pair a lychee or Thai tea martini with whatever you order, and don't skip the vegetarian menu if you're plant-based.

Small and peaceful, with big windows overlooking the airport. The noise level is low enough to hear planes rumble past.

The kitchen leans authentic. You'll see kanom gui chai (Thai crispy pancakes) and other street food dishes that most Maine restaurants skip. The duck is a standout. Vegetarian options fill the menu, and one diner who's traveled to Thailand said the food holds up to the real thing. One plate might arrive before another at a table, though, so go in patient or go solo.

Regulars call it their favorite Thai in central Maine and come back for the sunsets. One diner who knows Thailand well said the food felt authentic. Staff names like Poppy and Tricia come up often in praise.