Opening hours
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Typical hours for Thai restaurants in Massachusetts
Most Thai restaurants in Massachusetts open around 11:30 AM and close around 9:00 PM on weekdays; 89% are open on Sundays and 28% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 47 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
287 Main StreetWorcester, MA 01608
About Rice Violet
Located at 287 Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, Rice Violet is a Thai restaurant. Our Worcester guide covers 150 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Available service options are dine-in.
Payment methods accepted: cash, NFC mobile payments, apple Pay, and google Pay.
Quick facts
- Category
- Thai Restaurant
- Address
- 287 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
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Popular times (typical for Thai restaurants)
Thai restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Thai restaurants in Massachusetts.
Typical prices for Thai restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 10 menus with 967 priced items from Thai restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.65, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $19.35.
We don’t have Rice Violet’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Thai restaurants in Massachusetts typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai | 80% | $17.45 |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 80% | $16.95 |
| Shrimp Tempura | 50% | $12.95 |
| Brown Rice | 50% | $2.50 |
| Sticky Rice | 50% | $3.25 |
Calculated from 10 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Payments
- Cash
- NFC mobile payments
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Rice Violet there are 16 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 53 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (7), Bars & Pubs (6), Bakeries & Desserts (4), and Sandwiches & Delis (4).
Competition is light: 1 other Thai restaurant is within a mile. The closest is Thai Time, 0.4 mi away.
21 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsArmsby Abbey0.2 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.2 mi
- AmericanThe Mercantile0.2 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeFuel America0.3 mi
- Japanese & SushiChashu Ramen Izakaya0.3 mi
What to expect at a Thai restaurant
Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.
What to order
- Pad thai or pad see ew – the most popular noodle dishes
- Green, red or massaman curry – with rice; massaman is the mildest
- Tom yum or tom kha soup – hot-and-sour or coconut-based
- Larb or som tam – bright, spicy Isan salads
Good to know
- Spice is usually rated on a 1–5 scale; you can always add chili at the table.
- Lunch specials typically include soup or a spring roll at a lower price.
- Many Thai restaurants close between lunch and dinner on weekdays – check the hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rice Violet located?
Rice Violet is located at 287 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
Does Rice Violet offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Rice Violet. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Rice Violet?
There are 53 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Rice Violet. Nearby options include Armsby Abbey (0.2 mi), Dunkin' (0.2 mi), and The Mercantile (0.2 mi).
Are there other Thai restaurants near Rice Violet?
1 other Thai restaurant within a mile. The closest is Thai Time, 0.4 mi away.
How much do Thai restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 10 menus with 967 priced items from Thai restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.65, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $19.35.
Nearby places
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