# @memory.making.mama.nj on Instagram - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdtXYfIMCXT - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70827505-memorymakingmamanj-instagram - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/f2533a196a.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-09-25T11:39:29.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Michelle Palmer | NJ Mom life | Travel | Content creator (@memory.making.mama.nj) โ€” https://gondola.cc/memory.making.mama.nj ## Caption ๐ŸŒถ๏ธโค๏ธ A love story you can TASTE! ๐ŸŒฎ ๐Ÿ We had the BEST family dinner at thaimexstation in East Rutherford, NJ, where two cultures come together through food, family recipes, and a whole lot of flavor! ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ From the moment we walked in, you can feel that this is more than just a restaurant. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Thereโ€™s beautiful artwork ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ throughout the space, a fun area with snacks and drinks for kids, and SO many unique flavors to try! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ What we tried: ๐Ÿง€ Quesadilla โ€” cheesy, crispy & satisfying! ๐ŸŒฝ Elote โ€” grilled corn marinated and topped with cheese, with the perfect little kick of spice! One of my favorite appetizers! ๐Ÿฅช Cheesy Birria Sandwich โ€” toasted garlic bread, mozzarella cheese & that cozy comfort-food feeling after a long day! ๐ŸฅŸ Thai Combo โ€” spring rolls, crispy shrimp rolls, chicken puffs & chicken dumplings. And watching my almost-4-year-old DEVOUR the dumplings?! ๐Ÿฅนโค๏ธ We actually had to order a second round! ๐Ÿš Northern Thai Combo โ€” sticky rice + marinated pork with Thai herbs grilled into a sausage. Such a delicious way to experience authentic Northern Thai flavors! ๐ŸŒฑ Vegan Pad Kra Pao โ€” stir-fried plant-based mock meat with basil, onion & chili over rice, topped with a bean pancake. SO flavorful and even toddler-approved! ๐Ÿฅญ๐Ÿ Fresh Mango Pineapple Juice โ€” REAL fruit chunks and tropical vibesโ€ฆ except I thought it was MY drink. ๐Ÿ˜‚ My toddler had other plans. First she stole my heart, then she stole my drink! ๐Ÿ’• ๐Ÿœ Basil Noodles โ€” thin rice noodles, egg, mixed veggies, duck & spicy garlic soy sauce. And you can customize your order exactly how you like it, from spicy to mild! And yes ๐Ÿ™Œ my big kid may love squishy dumpling toys, but apparently she has officially decided that REAL dumplings are her new favorite food. ๐ŸฅŸ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ“ Thai Max Station | East Rutherford, NJ Definitely a fun spot for a family meal when you want to try something a little different and experience flavors from two cultures all in one place! โค๏ธ #EastRutherfordNJ #NJFoodie #NJFamily #NJRestaurants #FamilyFriendlyNJ ## Stats - **Views:** 21,640 - **Likes:** 293 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 59 ## Tags eastrutherfordnj, familyfriendlynj, njfamily, njfoodie, njrestaurants --- Copyright (c) Gondola