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.“

“A very busy place and for good reason it seems. I was going for take out but, was told that was going to be an hour, at least but I could have a table in 15 minutes. We were seated in less then 10 minutes table for two. I asked for suggestion between my favorite curries Red and green . The server replies Red curry without hesitation. And I was not disappointed. This is some of the best green curry I've ever eaten. Fresh and complex flavors, clean tasting. Also ordered the pad thai with chicken. Very flavorful bright and tangy. The chicken was not remarkable. We will definitely be back. I think this is my new favorite Thai place. Also enjoyed some Thai iced tea.“

“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! 😋“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Food was great - collectively had the curry basil fried rice, pineapple curry, pineapple fried rice, and pad thai. All delicious.

Would recommend reservation as it is a smaller restaurant. Wait staff was very friendly and accommodating as much as possible for us showing up without a reservation.“

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

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

“This place is my door dash guilty pleasure. I used to live very close and it’s a cute spot to dine in as well. Always fast, high quality & consistent. My favorite thing is if you order it spicy it actually will be (& not Minnesota spicy either)!!! I hope this business continues to prosper.“

“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.“

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

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

“Food is amazing and service is friendly as ever“

“Best Thai food I can find in Minnesota. Favorites are the boat noodles and the Khao Mun Gai (chicken with rice). You're doing something right if you got me ordering something simple like chicken and rice at a restaurant lol. It's so satisfying, flavorful, and amazing.“

“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.“

“Not sure how this place flew under the radar . Chicken Pad Se Ew was awesome. I personally enjoy broccoli instead of Chinese broccoli and had no problem with the substitution. Also ordered the Spicy Chicken Wings that hit hard with spice and flavor. I want to try it all. This is definitely going into the rotation.“

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

“I usually don’t leave reviews, but I saw one about small portion sizes and wanted to publicly share that they are in fact PLENTIFUL. This was my lunch AND dinner. Crispy tofu had a wonderful flavor and the buttermilk sauce is a taste I will be chasing again!!“

“Make sure you stop by and see Ashley. She's amazing. The cream cheese wontons were delicious and the Pad Thai portion was huge. Also had the Chicken Satay with peanut sauce and it was juicy and cooked to perfection. Really great food and at a great price. Highly recommend!“

“Amazing food, kind staff, reasonable prices“

“Good food, good service, good price.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Probably the best crispy pork belly I’ve ever had in the Twin Cities! Everything we got was so flavorful and perfectly spiced. Highly suggest the drunken noodles (with the crispy pork duh) and the Madsamun curry. Can’t wait to be back!“

“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“

“Best pork belly in the Twin Cities!“

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

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

“We were so hungry and the food was so good I forgot to take pictures!

Papaya Salad - perfect hint of sour and spice
Pad Thai - devavoured by my daughter
Tom Yum - hot and flavorful - just like it.
Stir fried Basil Chicken - just yum!
Thai iced tea & Singha

Worthy destination next time I'm in Minneapolis!“

“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“

“Friendly Service, Fun Atmosphere, AMAZING FOOD EVERY TIME!!!“

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

“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!“

“All Thai food is delicious.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Muy buen servicio, empleados muy atentos.“

“amazing atmosphere . My friend and I were surprised we were the only ones there at the time. Our server was a very sweet man with a friendly smile and good energy :) The food was AMAZING and definitely needed. We took most of it home for later and it was just as good. The bar looked so fancy too and the pricing was very fair! big portions, lots of choices, yummy drinks. I have no complaints whatsoever. We will return <3 thank you guys“

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

“This place's foods taste very good!!! I love their boat noodles, Saikrok (may not be on the menu, so u have to tell them u want it), and their other foods! This place may be small, but don't let it doubt u, because this place has the best boat noodle in town compared to other restaurants I've been to. I love it. I am a returning customer always! 🥰♥️“

“My daughter and I came here for dinner and ordered cream cheese puffs, pan-fried wontons, house fried rice, chow fun, and pepper steak stir-fry. The cream cheese puffs were a standout—easily 5/5, the best we’ve had. Everything else was decent but average, around 3/5. Would go back.“

“Great people and great food“