Thai Two Cents has begun its soft opening at 263 Spectrum Avenue in Gaithersburg’s Spectrum Town Center, taking over the former California Tortilla space, which closed in November 2024 after approximately a decade at the location. A first look video is available below.
The new restaurant comes from part of the same ownership group behind Kiin Imm Thai and Eat a Lao in Rockville. Kiin Imm Thai is known for its menu inspired by traditional Thai street food and was previously recognized by Eater DC as one of the “15 Standout Thai Restaurants Around DC.”
We stopped by Thai Two Cents on Friday, November 13, for a first look and tried the Rockville Candy Pork ($17.02), Pad See Ew Noodles with shrimp ($17.02), and Massaman Curry ($22.02). We also ordered a Pink Ranger drink ($5.02), made with strawberry puree, pomegranate syrup, and half-and-half, along with a Deluxe Thai Iced Tea ($8.52). Our total came to $73.77 after tax, before tip.
The restaurant offers an extensive menu of Thai dishes, including appetizers, soups, salads, curries, stir-fries, noodles, fried rice, and specialty seafood dishes. Options include chicken satay, papaya salad, drunken noodles, pad Thai, green curry, pineapple curry, basil stir-fry, boat noodle soup, and Chiang Mai khao soi noodles. Specialty dishes include fried whole tilapia, caramelized salmon, crispy pork belly, and several varieties of fried chicken wings. Most standard noodle and stir-fry dishes start at $15.02, with additional charges for certain proteins.
Thai Two Cents also offers a variety of specialty beverages, including Thai iced tea, strawberry matcha, taro drinks, Vietnamese coffee, coconut-based refreshments, and fruit-flavored sparkling drinks. Beer, wine, and desserts are also listed on the menu, with dessert options including pandan crème brûlée, Thai tea cheesecake, coconut ice cream, and mango sorbet.
According to the restaurant’s hours listed on Google, Thai Two Cents is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 2:30pm and 4pm to 9pm, Friday from 11:30am to 2:30pm and 4pm to 9:30pm, Saturday from 11:30am to 9:30pm, and Sunday from 11:30am to 9pm. Hours are subject to change.
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