As a general rule, if there is a line out the door of a tiny hole in the wall, you should probably investigate. And if you’re in Montpelier Monday – Friday and looking for a great lunch place… Well, we suggest you look for the inevitable line at Wilaiwan’s Restaurant. This tiny place serves Thai food to die for. If you’re looking for amazing food in VT, this is the place to go.

The place might not look like much from the outside, and the seating inside is limited at best, but a trip to Wilaiwan’s Restaurant will never disappoint.

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If you like spicy food, your taste buds will be in heaven. If you’re not a fan of spicy, just ask and they’ll tell you if one of their daily offerings can be toned down.

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Just look at this Moo Pad Phrik Gaeng Tua! Sliced pork in red coconut curry, green beans, fresh ginger, and kaffir lime leaf. Wow!

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If you can’t find a table, there are plenty of places in the area to enjoy take out. Now that the weather is nice, who wouldn’t want lunch outside?

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The chefs here take great pride in their dishes and use fresh and delicious ingredients.

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Each week the selections vary, but no matter what you have it will be off the charts good. This Khao Soylooks almost too good to eat!

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The staff here might know their regulars by name, but everyone is still unsure if they are pronouncing “Wilaiwan’s” correctly…

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Regardless of how we say it, when they close for vacation you’re sure to hear people in Montpelier saying “I can’t wait for Wilaiwan’s to open again!”

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Who doesn’t love a great hole in the wall? These 12 great hole in the wall restaurants in Vermont will blow your taste buds away!

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Psst! If the dish can’t be toned down, you might want learn how to like spicy foods. You don’t know what you’re missing!

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