50 Best Thai Restaurants near Mendota Heights

“The husband took our 4 year old and 7 year old to eat dinner there today without me. He ordered 1 kiddie bowl of pho and a 2nd kiddie bowl of broth and meatballs only. They charged him for 2 adult phos (16.00 each= 30 total) ontop of the regular entres he ordered (75.46 total). We've been dining there almost once a week for the past few months spending close to 100 each time. Very disappointed and show no value to loyal customers. Never returning.“

“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! 😋“

“I haven't been able to find a better place for massamun curry in the cities than here. Always delicious and always made super spicy (which I love.)“

“This place is totally worth a stop! Thai food is our favorite, and this place did not disappoint! The portions were very generous and spice level was perfect!

The only thing we weren’t expecting was the small seating area in the restaurant, but it was totally worth dining in! We will be back!“

“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.“

“Food is amazing and service is friendly as ever“

“If you're looking for an authentic Thai experience, this restaurant is the place to be! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The food was beyond amazing—each dish was bursting with flavor, and the Pad Thai was the best I've ever had! The ambiance is cozy and warm, with beautiful decor that transports you straight to Thailand. A perfect blend of great service, mouthwatering dishes, and a relaxing atmosphere!“

“Lemon Thai Kitchen is a real gem! From the outside, it looks like a humble little mom and pop restaurant that probably doesn't get a lot of foot traffic. Inside, it gives the same vibes. BUT, this restaurant is very good! I've come here twice, and both times, the food has been top notch. The pad thai (spicy!!) is very yummy, along with their chicken wings! Their pad see ew was also really good! Friends I've gone with also recommend the tom kha soup and drunken noodles.

Definitely coming back for more!“

“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.“

“Decided to revisit after two years and ended up visiting two days in a row because I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

The menu has clear markings for vegetarian and gluten free. As someone who is gf, I really appreciate the labelling and the large amount of options there are.

The pad thai is phenomenal and the portions are on the generous side—which I appreciate. The tofu triangles and sauce were additionally delicious. I can’t wait to go back and try other items.

My only ‘complaint’ is the spice levels, which is hard to gauge at every restaurant and very subjective. For reference, as a non-native Minnesotan I love spice. I’ve tried their Hot (3) and Very Hot (4) but was a little underwhelmed, so I’ll be getting the 5 next time. Just a heads up if you like spice!

The music selection is also on point. Whoever controls the aux has good taste.

Amazing place, will be returning in the next week likely.“

“TNT Wing Shack if you have not tried it go check it out good food good service and you get your money's worth and have a scoop of ice cream as well don't know what you missing“

“Amazing food, kind staff, reasonable prices“

“Great food. Great intimate and quiet atmosphere. Great location. Service was great, greeted upon arrival, patient when answering some questions. Very responsive as I texted prior to actually visiting the location to make sure I went to right location. Ordered the shrimp fried rice with 1/2 teaspoon of spice and it was fiya! Right amount of heat, flavor filled and shrimp cooked with the right texture. I ordered the imitation crab wontons, the presentation of these was beautiful. The imitation crab can be a hit or miss for people who like it. Sometimes the warm imitation crab is not as great as the cold imitation crab. I will be brave next time and try the fish meatball wontons. I inquired about the fish and it redfish Bree. Never heard of it so was scared but maybe next time. Definitely will return. Great food. Great service and great atmosphere. ♥️They are really feasible. Appetizer, specialty drink (lemonade with fixings) and entree was about $35 with tip.“

“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.“

“Pad Thai and spring rolls.“

“Ordered a variety of items. Curry, soup, noodles, etc. All 10 out of 10. Literally some of the best food We’ve ever had. Owner cooked. She is a meticulous chef with rare talent. You won’t be disappointed, no matter what you order“

“UPDATED to say that this place is such a hidden gem and I need more people to know about it. This recent time, I had the Yangon beef curry and it was perfection. The stuffed tofu was great and the tea leaf salad was just as delightful as it was the previous time. I really like that they can omit the fish sauce in the tea leaf salad and stuffed tofu. Consistency matters and this place has it.
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Really enjoyed the tea leaf salad. Highly recommend! I wanted to try the boat noodles but they said they were out of it. We were there an hour after they opened on a Saturday and there were only 3 other parties there. I guess they don't have it consistently. The yellow curry was pretty good. I also enjoyed the pad thai. I like that they can make some things vegetarian/vegan. I'd come back.“

“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!“

“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.“

“My new favorite restaurant! Great food, atmosphere, and friendly owners.“

“Been there twice, Barbara and I LOVED it. Great food great people- Don't miss this one!“

“Got the salmon pumpkin curry. Spicy, but not so much that my low spice tolerance couldn't handle it in small doses diluted with rice. The flavor was excellent and the portions so large I have enough left for 1-2 more meals depending upon how hungry I am.

The restaurant itself is fairly large for where it is and has a great ambience to it. There was hardly anyone there while I was eating but the waiter stopped by multiple times to check that everything was ok and and the staff were all very nice.“

“Awesome refreshing Papaya Salad and Spring Rolls, will superb dipping sauce.“

“I get greeted and quick service every time. They have very good spring rolls and the sauce is very good, they have canned drinks for a good price and they made the springrolls fast enough so you can stop here on your break. Got the shrimps in a blanket this time and it was very good, the sauce was tasty. Would reccommend.“

“Absolutely amazing! Yum 😋 the food I can't wait to go back!“

“Always my go-to Asian food, quality is much better than the stuff you get elsewhere in the skyway. The portion size is decent. The food tastes better, too. The stir fry dishes and curries are my go-to. I usually eat them with white rice. They have great service, quick and efficient, and the rice is usually cooked well.“

“Do not sleep on this place, its is some of the best thai food in the twincities, complicated dishes that are very authentic to thailand. Food comes out hot and in huges portions. The spice level is pretty high so if your don't like alot of heat order mild, it will still be spicy.“

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

“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.“

“Everything! Loved the drinks and creative, yummy menu!! So fun!❤️“

“Good food, good service, good price.“

“I ate here for the first time this week. And I felt that I was back in Thailand. I ordered Thai Noodle soup. (GUAY TIEW). I was stationed there for one year during the Viet Nam War, and ate Thai food every day. Went back to visit in 2019 for 3 months. Returning this winter to live there. Anyways, I have been to several restaurants in search for this dish here at home. And never could find one that was the same. Many were Vietnamese that served Pho and is not the same. It looks the same but the flavor is different. Only Thai cooks, especially from the Issan area have the secret recipe I guess. Guay Tiew is one of the top dishes in Thailand. Right up there with Pad Thai and Tom Yum, etc. I believe that it does not get noticed because there is not a long list of ingredients and spices like most dishes. Also had a perfect Thai Coffee and a Singha beer. The Lady that waited on me was the best one could ask for. Please try the Thai Noodle Soup, (Guay Tiew) for a treat.“

“I like eating some of the foods in their menu. Some foods tastes good. However, I wouldn't go there for pho, but I would go there for cooked dishes that's served on plates, because those taste better than the pho's. They have good customer service over there when I went.“

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

“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!“

“Best papaya!!! I could not stop eating it!“

“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“

“I got a little lost trying to find this place in the skyway but if you enter from the lasalle apartments on 9th and lasalle, take the elevator up to the skyway it will be the first door on the right! Parking is located in a paid garage or paid street.

The food is delicious! I ordered the Nasi Lemak with Crispy Chicken and got my egg sunny side up. I ordered at the kiosk and waited less than 10 mins.

I loved the spicy sauce it came with and the chicken was super crispy and well seasoned. The limeade was not too sweet and the lobby was clean and spacious! I would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a delicious and filling bite.“

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

“I am not in the area to visit this business but if you are or passing through Minnesota stop in. Tell them Josh sent you! They are kind and caring about their community and gave free meals to the Homeless. So please give them a visit. *I heard the food is a #10 too! Thanks Kong’s Kitchen!“

“All Thai food is delicious.“

“Our first time here. The sake and plum wine were delicious. The atmosphere was relaxing, tall ceilings and dim lighting. The food was exquisite, the vegetable tempura was perfectly prepared, and we both loved our entrees. The server was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. We both plan on coming back.“

“Good food and service! “East Side Local!”“

“Ordered takeout from here for the first time while working on trying all the Thai restaurants that are within delivery range. This was by far one of my favorite Thai orders in many years - we had the khao soi curry, red curry fried rice, pad Thai along with a couple apps and were floored with how amazing everything was. They actually apply the heat! Will definitely be ordering from here again in the near future.“

“Muy buen servicio, empleados muy atentos.“

“Nothing hits the spot like authentic Thai food from Thai Boat 89! We had their crispy pork belly, Pad Ka Pao, and fresh spring rolls — every bite was perfection 😋🔥 Definitely a must-try if you love bold flavors and that perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory!“

“I've never been disappointed at Bagu! We had the split corn-on-the-cob special appetizer with parmesan and a delicious sauce - an amazing way to end the corn season. Drunken noodle (wide noodles option is so good) with shrimp and a spicy tuna roll. Service is always with a smile. One of my favorite places!“

“the whole experience of hot pot was great! parking was a bit hard and I wish the plates were smaller to fit all foods on the table. I love the sauces, one is spicy/ savory and one is acidic/sweet. great amount of meat! the owner suggest the tricolor so it was good as well. would definitely come back!“

“I lived in Thailand for 15 months and am always looking for a legit thai place. Nothing else has come close! This place is amazing!!!! great pad thai, fresh and fried spring rolls, fried rice, everything! Also the owner had us try the papaya drink and it was incredible!!!“

“We stopped by on a Monday evening so not a real busy time so dining room was pretty empty. Had coconut shrimp appetizer which was good but slightly over cooked. Family had a curry dish that was great, shrimp/scallop noodle dish that was also great and drunken shrimp that was so so with way overcooked shrimp. Very good service and a robot that delivers the food. Will have to try a hotter spice level next time as medium is pretty weak.“