NOW SERVING LUNCH BUFFET $9.95 Mondays-Fridays 11:30 am- 3 pm,
"The vibrant patterns woven by New Main Taste's meticulous chefs are worlds away from the slap-dash unbalanced fare served up at many Asian American restaurants." --Star Ledger
Grilled shrimp in a honey rum Thai chili sauce.
"The Premiere place to taste the cultivated cuisine developed in Thailand's most sophisticated kitchens.
* The chic Chatham quarters--unlike most Thai restaurants in America--is an ideal setting for the fascinating array of visually engaging, provocative preparations
*Chef Nida Punyaratabandhu, who originated the New Main Taste, follows traditions of her ancestors who cooked for the Thai Royal Family. Chili fires are moderated, achieving the delicacy and balance of contrasting flavors deemed to be the trademark of refined Thai Cuisine.
*Little wonder, the New Main Taste consistently wins stellar reviews from critics and is treasured by savants of genuine Thai Cuisine." New Jersey's Distinguished Restaurants Guide, edited by Larry Lazar
THIS YEAR THE NEW MAIN TASTE WAS AGAIN ONE OF ZAGAT 2008'S "BEST RESTAURANTS IN NJ" and received one of the highest food ratings out of any Asian restaurant in New Jersey. We have also recently recieved four and a half stars (out of five) rating on Spotlight.com Best of City Search, and AOL City Guide 2007.
We have received many honors in our nearly 20 years in Chatham, but the biggest compliment of all comes from our regular customers, who show their appreciation by coming back again and again, anxiously towing new friends each time into the fold. We particularly want to thank these customers for sustaining 12 years of constant "good buzz." At New Main, you are always welcome.
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| Crispy fried Red Snapper stuffed with a Thai crabmeat stuffing; topped with a flavorful (mild or spicy) ginger chili sauce. |
WE HAVE SOLD OUR LIQUOR LICENSE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR OWN
Our restaurant was simply too small to have a bar, which would have made a liqour license profitable. We have found that the vast majority of our customers prefer and are used to bringing in their own wine and beer, as so many restaurants in the area are not licensed.
TAKE OUT SERVICE Due to popular demand, we are happy to provide take-out service, however, as we are a fine dining restaurant and must give priority to our dine-in customers, we reserve the right to refuse take out orders, especially on friday and saturday nights. Your best bet is to call us early in the evening. Feel free to browse and print out our online menu by clicking the "Menu" button on your left, but please call the restaurant to check for availability.
Catering a Party? Let us help!
We have an eclectic offering of food selections catering to sophisticated palettes that will make your party a success..and talked about long after the night is over.
We also offer special appetizer buffet trays for corporate luncheons/meetings. Call the restaurant for details.
We would love to hear from you, but please do not make reservations or catering inquiries via the website.
This website is currently under construction. Come back soon to view pictures of the restaurant and some of our signature dishes.
Some Great Web Sites on Thai Food
http://www.tat.or.th/food/index.htm
Eating and ordering Thai food, What Comprises a Thai meal, Preparing Thai food--Recipes, Explanation of Herbs used in Thai cooking
http://www.rtsca.com
Royal Thai School of Culinary Arts--includes Recipes, a Discussion Board to share cooking tips, links to other culinary sites, and a list of recommended books on Thai Cuisine
http://www.chetbacon.com/thai-html/thai.html
Great list of extensive recipes
http://www.bitesofasia.com/Thailand/Thaimenu.shtml
Recipes with photos
http://www.importfood.com/recipes.html
Recipes, order Thai ingredients and cooking ware online
http://www.baanrimpa.com/cookbook.html
Recipes with photos of traditional Royal Thai Cuisine, the kind found at New Main Taste.