Rama Thai's New Sister: Thai Square

Written By Parker Buzbee

Photography By Mindy Welland

We all know and love the famous Rama Thai restaurant for their delicious Thai cuisine that has been leaving customers happy and satisfied for over 8 years. What you might not know is that Rama Thai has officially opened the doors to their new sister restaurant: Thai Square. 

Located on 307 S National Ave, Thai Square resides in a historic Springfield house and is sure to make all customers instantly feel at home with their comforting dishes, amazing customer service, and warm ambience. So, what sets these two restaurants apart you may ask? Authenticity. Rama Thai is known for Thailand’s most popular dishes such as Pad Thai, Three Taste Chicken, and Yellow Curry, but Thai Square prides themselves on the authenticity of their menu. Owner Nadda Gamel explained that her inspiration stemmed from wanting to show Springfield what authentic Thai street food looked like, but with an already extensive menu at Rama Thai, she had the idea to open an entirely new restaurant.

Thai Square offers a “taste of Thai” with highly recommended dishes such as creamy, peppery “Panang Curry” (pictured first), their new, refreshing pork salad special “Nam Tok Moo” (pictured second), and their famous “Egg Wrap Pad Thai” (pictured third). Let’s not forget about their delicious thai teas that come in a variety of flavors such as matcha, coffee, or classic tea. While some of Thai Square’s menu items may look a bit familiar, every dish has a traditional Thai twist. Whether its a twist on fried rice with the” Thai Square Fried Rice” having turkey berry and traditional Thai green sauce or the egg wrapped twist on their “Egg Wrap Pad Thai”—you are sure to have a different experience when dining in or carrying out. With their large menu, flavorful food, and vegan or vegetarian options, everyone is sure to find their favorite dish at Thai Square.