Pick Thai brings fresh, varied Thai cooking to Essex Junction

What the public feedback says

Pick Thai Vermont holds a Google rating of 4.8 from 133 reviews, a strong signal for a restaurant praised across food, service and atmosphere. This assessment is synthesized from that rating, the restaurant’s listed categories and the available public comments rather than an in-person visit.

Diners repeatedly describe the food as fresh, flavorful and carefully presented. Vegetables receive unusually specific praise: one reviewer noted green beans cooked until tender but still slightly crisp, along with generous vegetable portions rather than plates dominated by protein. Other comments call the cooking hot, fresh and varied. Several diners go further, naming Pick Thai among their favorite Thai restaurants in the Essex Junction area.

A menu with range

The reviews suggest enough breadth for groups with different preferences. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices are all highlighted, with plant-based diners reporting plenty to order rather than a few token substitutions. Tom Kha soup, chive dumplings, scallion pancakes, Pad Kee Mao and pineapple fried rice formed one particularly well-received vegan and vegetarian spread.

Other named favorites cover noodles, soups, salads and richer meat dishes. Khao Soi appears as a regular order for one repeat customer, while Pad See Ew, Thai basil sauté, Thai fried rice, Yum Crispy Chicken and Crying Tiger Steak broaden the picture. Another party enjoyed wings, fresh papaya salad and comforting beef boat noodle soup. Mango sticky rice supplies a familiar finish.

Scallion pancakes stand out because they appear in more than one enthusiastic account. Beyond that recurring choice, the reviews do not establish a single consensus signature dish. Instead, they point to consistency across several parts of the menu.

Service and setting

The dining room is variously described as cozy, clean, pretty, relaxed and welcoming. Service also earns consistent approval. Diners call the staff friendly, lovely and attentive without being intrusive, and one review reports particularly speedy service. Tea is another small positive, praised for arriving in a generously sized pot.

There is one practical caution. A party visiting on a busy weekend reported waiting about 40 minutes for a table. That diner still considered the meal worthwhile, but the experience suggests that peak periods may require patience. No other recurring service or food complaints appear in the supplied feedback.

The verdict

Pick Thai looks best suited to diners seeking a mid-range Thai meal with fresh vegetables, flexible dietary options and a comfortable sit-down setting. The strongest case comes from the combination of repeat customers, broad dish recommendations and consistent praise for warm service. Groups mixing vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and meat-eating diners should find the reported menu range especially useful. Busy weekends may be less convenient for anyone on a tight schedule, but the overall public picture is notably positive.