50 Best Thai Restaurants near Columbia Heights

“Best Thai place in the twin cities in my opinion! Specifically if you like curry - I have ordered takeout from here probably over 200 times over the last 5 years - I’m not joking, and every time I get the Pineapple Curry with Chicken, I hope this place stays open for as long as I live because it is my absolutely favorite meal.“

“great soup. service, owners friendly, enough room and tables“

“4.5/5 - Solid thai food in a hole in the wall type place. Mostly takeout but they have some limited seating for eating in. We had the cream cheese wontons, pad thai with chicken and pad bai kara pao with beef. The cream cheese wontons were solid, good but not mind-blowing. The pad thai and pad bai kara pao were definitely the highlights - large portions, very well spiced and quite flavorful. There spicey was actually adequately spicey but not overpowering. The pad thai was saucy without being soupy. Will definitely plan to come here again“

“Super friendly workers. Delicious and beautifully prepared food. Immaculate dining room. They also do take out. You won’t be disappointed!!“

“Curry fried Rice - I'm calling it. It's the best rice I've ever had. Seriously seriously impressive.“

“This is the best Thai food around! I’ve never been disappointed in the food, and the service is always amazing. Super fast pick up times for take out, and a beautiful patio for summer. This is my ultimate favorite St. Paul restaurant. Don’t miss out on this gem. Menu highlights for me are Pad Krapao, Laab Isaan, curry fried rice and Pad Woon Sen! 😋“

“Some of the best Thai food in St. Paul, and very warm and friendly staff!“

“Great people, great food, and great morals. Thank you!“

“Calamari rings are tender and large! Squash red curry (medium spice) was just the right kick. Super tasty! Very clean restaurant and service was friendly.“

“Absolutely loved this place. The Thai boat noodles were rich, savory, and full of authentic flavor. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food here. Great service 10/10 overall“

“Myself and my fiancé are from Northern Minnesota and were there in July of last year. There were a couple of minor issues with our visit that day, but the food was delightful. Our server suggested that the manager may want to speak with me in regard to our experience, given the nature of the issues that occurred, so I left my business card and honestly forgot about it, as it wasn't that big of a deal to me. Some time later I received a letter at my office from the manager (I found out later that she's actually the owner.) She sent me a check to refund the cost of our meal, along with a very nice note of explanation and apology. The refund was way above and beyond what was necessary or expected. She took full responsibility for the issues that we had experienced at her establishment that day in July. She also asked for another opportunity to serve us the next time that we were in the area. This was a very classy (but unexpected) response to what I would consider to be something that wasn't that big of a deal to me, but it clearly was to her. Given the high standards that she clearly demonstrated for her establishment, there was no doubt that I would honor her request for a second opportunity. This last Saturday we were finally in town again and were able to visit the Basil Café for a second time. We had an absolutely delightful experience in every regard! After our meal, I asked the pleasant young lady that was checking on us if the manager happened to be in on a Saturday. Well, that turned out to be her! Her name is Tiffany, and she is the owner of the Basil Café. I introduced myself to her and she not only remembered the letter that she had sent and the small issues that occurred on our previous visit, but she also remembered my full name from memory!!! We had a very nice conversation and she sent us home with some extra spring rolls that we enjoyed at home later that evening. Tiffany, I also run a business, and the way that you treated us and handled that situation is an impressive lesson in customer service and leadership. You didn't just recover us as customers, you created 2 raving fans of your business through your actions and demeanor along with your wonderful cuisine. You easily could have brushed off the initial experience that we had last year. And, while we weren't upset about it, we likely wouldn't have thought to ever return to your establishment if you had. Instead, you held yourself and your wonderful restaurant to a higher standard, and you made 2 raving fans that will return again and again and will recommend your establishment at every opportunity. Tiffany, thank you for a wonderful dining experience and thank you for a refreshing attitude and demonstration of personal responsibility that you so impressively gave. That level of service and attention to detail is rare in our world today. BTW, the Drunken Noodles are delicious and so are the Spring rolls. We will see you again soon. - Jake & E.“

“Absolutely fabulous! The food was authentic, fresh, and bursting with flavor, and the service was outstanding from start to finish. Everything we ordered was delicious—I honestly ordered too many dishes to list, and every single one was worth trying. The experience was so good that I came back just a week later. If you’re looking for authentic cuisine and excellent service, this place is a must-visit. Be sure to check out the photos.“

“Food is amazing and service is friendly as ever“

“We have eaten here for YEARS and it’s just the best!!! Several of my family members have gluten allergies and they always take care of us. Great atmosphere and even better food!!! Love the chargrilled flavor of the veggies and their curries can’t be beat! It’s by far our favorite Asian restaurant in the cities.“

“Great food and friendly staff. Come support our neighbors and their local business by enjoying a tasty meal!“

“Amazing experience! Everything was so delicious! We got the durian sticky rice to take home and it was heavenly! 😋✨ The staff were super attentive with lovely smiles, and the owner was so warm and friendly. You can really feel the wonderful hospitality here. Can’t wait to go back again! 💖🍲“

“Pad Thai and spring rolls.“

“The best Lao food I have had at a restaurant in a long time! I was impressed the first time I tried and have been ever since!“

“Love love love this place!! We’ve been 3 times now and every time we always feel so welcome. Like we’re guests in their home. The food is excellent, prices great and exceptional service. Food is always hot and fresh and beautifully served. Our favorite place! Highly recommend!“

“The tofu red curry was wonderful, excellent spring rolls, and also really good cream cheese wontons (I'm picky about these, they can be too sweet... but these were just right). Everything was very fresh and flavorful.“

“Excelente Food. But a caution. They cook authentic Thai food, so there heat/spicy meter is higher than most other restaurants in MN. So if u can't handle spicy stick to non spicy dishes because mild is not in their vocabulary.

Food is delicious strongly recomendado.“

“Delectable flavors and a generous portion for both entrées. I highly recommend.KARTA Thai for quality flavorful food without MSG. The decor is pleasant with much natural light. We will definitely return.“

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Great selection of delicious food, generous portions, and reasonable prices! 😋 I ordered one of their Grab meals, and the serving was so big that I still had leftovers!

I also like how their ordering system works. You can choose Grab 1, Grab 2, and so on, depending on how many entrées you want. There are plenty of tasty options to choose from, and you definitely get your money’s worth.

The cashier was really nice and friendly, which made the experience even better. Overall, great food, great portions, and great value! I'll definitely be coming back!“

“This restaurant is a hidden gem, despite its modest size. It offers an incredible selection of starters and curries, including green, red, and yellow varieties. They also have special stir-fry dishes that can be served with either fried rice or noodles. Their hot soup Thom Kha is a must try. I highly recommend this place, and the prices are quite reasonable as well. One of the best Thai restaurants in twin cities area.“

“Been in the neighborhood for 15 years, we need more restaurants in uptown. Very excited they opened up. Big Thai fan, the Red Curry was very good, not spicy enough...ordered a 5 +, that's an easy fix, but very good flavor! Amazing Thai has gone downhill significantly since Covid. Amazing Thai still has the best chili oil I've ever tasted and it's still near and dear to me. Once Tom's gets their liquor license watch out.“

“Delicious I would recommend this place very highly Thai it you like it !!❤️“

“Just finished our wedding at Thai Twist and the owner Chery was VERY kind to us and looked out for us to very step. We had a blast here and most of the staff were very good at their job🙂‍↕️ also shout out to the security guards for helping us find our missing person! lol too much fun and lost somebody! Come check out the place for yourself! Everybody’s experience is different so come see for yourself!“

“Wow, so good! Highly recommend. Already polished off the pork dumplings, calamari, fried shrimp and spring roll appetizers. Had spicy curry. Amazing food! Will definitely be back!“

“Highly recommend!! Food is delicious, very clean and the staff is top notch!!! Cannot wait to come back!“

“I had the chicken birria fries and chicken birria taco. Omg that taco stole the show hands down, the best birria taco I’ve ever had. I also loved the birria fries with the Ka’Ris corn (get the corn! It’s amazing and I hate elotes in a cup). But I cannot say enough about the birria taco, just try it! This is now my new favorite taco spot.“

“My friend and I popped in here for lunch last week while I was in the area. We ordered the Nasi Lemak w/ Crispy Chicken. The chicken was indeed super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It could've been a tad bit fresher as it tasted like it was fried earlier. However, it was still good. The rice was cooked perfectly and the sambal tied everything together. It had a nice little punch to it but it wasn't too spicey. I thought of it more so as a good heat. A cool spot to have in the skyway!“

“Good food, good service, good price.“

“Don't sleep on this place. It's more of a venue but they have takeout dinner hours late week-weekend. The generals chicken is better than most places and the chicken laab is great. They nail it on your spicy preferences. I reccomend calling in your order so you can leave a tip. Online orders are through a platform and you can't tip in store. They're always super fast and friendly. Family owned spot. Hmong sausage and sticky rice is on point also.“

“I ate there today with my daughters and everything was delicious! One wanted spicy and one wanted plain. The restaurant handled both requests perfectly! Everyone was great and so kind :) Top notch!“

“Our favorite outing is Sabbai with a beer at east lake. Alisa always remembers us, her family and team are wonderful and the food is best!! They make the hottest Pad Thai in the twin cities and offer vegan among many ways to customize your order“

“Very reasonable and everything we ordered was amazing. Definitely check them out!“

“Everything was obviously freshly prepared with complex flavors, crisp vegetables and tender chicken. Entrees are very generous so one was plenty with an appetizer for two. Our waiter was also very helpful and pleasant. Mai Thai is a hidden gem in Robbinsdale.“

“The service is prompt and friendly. The food is equally awesome. They just added Spring Rolls to their menu and they are the best I’ve had. Add their perfect peanut sauce and I’m putting this place on my ‘must go to’..“

“On’s is the best Thai food in the Twin Cities. The spices in the dish were perfect. I think it was the best Pad Se Ew I’ve ever had, and it was easy to order vegan. Also a great place if you want your food really spicy!“

“Loved this place! By far the best drunken noodles I've had in Minneapolis, and the sushi servings looked big and really good. I came here with a large group (~12), everyone ordered something different, and each one said their dish was amazing. Hard to find a place that will satisfy everyone, but Bagu definitely does.“

“I'm not a sushi fan, so I got shrimp pad thai, which was excellent. "Medium" spice was enough for me. My dad got a custom sushi roll that was made perfectly to order, which he really loved. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable. We'll be back!“

“Best pork belly in the Twin Cities!“

“Food was delicious! 🤤 We got it to go because we had somewhere to be, though totally need to do a dine-in experience here. Really cute!“

“Best Tempura ever and the Rice Noodles Amazing but that Mango Sticky Rice was to DIE FOR 💥❤️“

“Amazing food and staff. Thank you for having non-meat protein options. Whenever possible, we try to stop in. I always get the lo mein with mock duck.“

“Once again this place is incredible. I ordered the lao papaya salad with salted black crab on Wednesday and I can only have two bites a day because it's so spicy but they've been the best 8 bites of my life“

“Most friendly atmosphere, with great food and fast delivery and great customer service. I will be back next week, super friendly owner to, love the fry rice“

“Went for dinner and the food was good. Service was quick and attentive.
The pho broth is light in taste, they do provide beef paste at the table as a condiment. Would probably pass next time.
Pad krapao was good, asked for medium spice but it came out mild with no spice, would order again, easy to add chili to make it hotter.
Cream cheese wontons were crisp and had a good amount of filling, love them!
Spring rolls were good, they were warm upon arrival, idk if they were accidentally under a heat lamp.
Papaya was good, would order again.
Pork belly was crisp, wish it had more seasoning, but with the pepper, it elevated the bite. Sticky rice was good, firm enough to squeeze in your hand to dip into pepper.
Namva was okay, the cendol was really mushy, but overall good sweetness and variety of textures from the tapioca and jellies.
Would visit again.“

“Authentic Delicious food. Does not lack flavors. I’m a big fan of their boat noodle,lak nak & especially cream cheese wontons!“

“The food and service was good. The only complaint was that my appetizer came after my main dish. Other than that, I’d go back.“