Origin French Thai - Somerville

Name: Origin French Thai - Somerville
Address: 25 Division St, Somerville, NJ, United States, 08876
Telephone: (908) 685-1344
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (22)

$30 and under

Thai

25 Division St, Somerville, NJ 08876

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

## Origin French Thai: A Culinary Fusion in the Heart of Somerville Origin French Thai is a unique and captivating dining experience in the heart of Somerville, New Jersey. This restaurant blends the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with the elegance and finesse of French culinary techniques, creating a truly unforgettable fusion. **A Culinary Journey:** Chef Manop Sutipayakul, with his third-generation knowledge of food and passion for global cuisine, leads the culinary journey at Origin French Thai. The menu boasts an array of dishes that tantalize the taste buds, from classic Thai curries and stir-fries to French-inspired entrees with a Thai twist. **Ambiance and Atmosphere:** The restaurant's ambiance is as captivating as its cuisine. The intimate setting, with its warm lighting and elegant décor, creates a perfect atmosphere for a romantic dinner or a special occasion. During the warmer months, guests can enjoy their meal in the beautiful outdoor dining area, under the stars and candlelight. **More than just a meal:** Origin French Thai is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience. The friendly and attentive staff ensures that every guest feels welcome and comfortable. The BYOB policy allows you to personalize your dining experience with your favorite beverage.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Thai, French
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(908) 685-1344
Website
https://www.originthai.com/somerville/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mr. Manop Sutipayakul

Location
25 Division St, Somerville, NJ 08876
Neighborhood
Somerville
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options

What 22 people are saying

Origin French Thai - Somerville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Somerset
Great for brunch
Somerset
Innovative
Somerset
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Origin French Thai in Somerville offers "delicious food and great service," creating a warm and inviting atmosphere reminiscent of a "French bistro with Asian flair." Signature dishes include crab and shrimp spring rolls and Muskovy duck. While reservations can be challenging, the experience is "a favorite dining venue" with its "amazing" flavors.

22 Reviews

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Andrea
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! We had the pineapple fried rice, appetizer sampler and chocolate soufflé.
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Marisol VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Favorite restaurant in town. Origins has great food and incredible service. Thank you for making Mother’s Day great.
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Karen
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good but service was quite slow. Might have been a staff problem. They brought us dessert menus but never came back After 40 minutes we flagged someone down just to get check
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Michelle
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place and I would have given a 4.5 only for this reason. It seems like the menu has changed. Their are less selections and my favorite dish isn't there anymore. What I got was still delicious as was the jasmine tea and the dumplings. My guest loved their meal as well.
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Charlotte VIP
New York City9 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My only disappointment was that the Pad Kee Mow was not part of the luncheon special. Also the price increased. My friend was not that happy with the chicken curry puff. The salad and Pad Thai was okay but next time I’ll have the Pad Kee Maow.
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Jason
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Despite having a 7:30pm reservation, was not even greeted or able to check in until 35 minutes AFTER the reservation. The entrance was at capacity and pressing against those tables at front of restaurant, so more than half of those waiting to be seated had to go outside in the cold, and it began raining. My family had to go next door to Yestercades to get out of the rain and they were gracious enough not to charge for entry. There was no verification of who did or didn’t have a reservation, and a party that arrived AFTER ours that DID NOT have a reservation was seated prior to us. When finally seated, 45 minutes after the scheduled reservation time, everything else was smooth sailing. Food was ordered and delivered to table in approximately 10-15 minutes. Was an unexpected, but pleasant change of pace given how rough the evening started. Good portion sizes, great ambiance (minus front tables are less than 2 feet from door and those waiting are towering over those who may be seated). I’ll likely stick with Grub Hub or other food service if I want food from here. They are not prepared for managing logistics, but the food is amazing nonetheless.
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claudia VIP
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
While I think the food is delicious and it’s always a good time. We had a 7 o’clock reservation and had to wait 45 minutes. It seemed like they were sitting people without asking if they had reservations.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Origins consistently impresses. Very attentive staff, fresh delicious food… ambiance is warm, welcoming and reminds me of an enchanting French bistro with Asian flair. The crab and shrimp spring rolls, grilled Jumbo shrimp with 3 (delicious) sauces and Muskovy duck are favorites!!! Dessert menu is elegant indulgence. This is a favorite dining venue!!!
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Albert VIP
New Jersey11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Everything was excellent including the food, the service and the value. We shared the Peking duck salad and it was delicious. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her Phuket jumbo shrimp and the wild boar was delicious. I've had the wild boar a few times before. The meat was expectedly gamey but a little less tender than I've enjoyed previously. But overall, the flavor was excellent. Our table was a little too close to the couple next to us but that didn't upset the dining experience at all.
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Steven
New York City53 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. The best Thai food in the area. It’s a byob which is wonderful. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
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Origin French Thai - Somerville is rated 4.7 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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25 Division St, Somerville, NJ 08876

Additional information

Neighborhood
Somerville
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Thai, French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mr. Manop Sutipayakul
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://www.originthai.com/somerville/
Phone number
(908) 685-1344

Origin French Thai - Somerville

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