30 Best Thai Restaurants in Saint Paul

“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.)“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Ordered delivery. They don’t mess around. I ordered their special fried rice - there was plenty shrimp and meat, and the rice had that wok hei flavor. If a staple like fried rice is good then this bodes well for the rest of the menu. My fiancé loved the coconut curry. I look forward to trying other items on the menu.“

“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“

“Pad Thai and spring rolls.“

“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.“

“Hoooolee… wow.. came here by a trusted friends recommendation. Got the tom kha, naem sour ribs, and cream cheese wontons and I’m just buzzing about them.

Something that happens when you order tom kha at a restaurant is that the chicken is dry and tough even though it’s in soup, the mushrooms are undercooked, maybe they just get the whole flavor profile wrong (at least for what I’m looking for). But this. This is exactly what I pray for out of every bowl of Tom Kha that I order anywhere. I came in honestly when I probably shouldn’t have because I shouldn’t be eating out, but the food looks so good from my friends social media post that I bit the bullet. The prices seemed really steep initially and now thinking maybe they’re not underselling. The portions are plentiful and flavors just so well crafted, each individual ingredient cooked perfectly and extremely fresh.

The saem sour is a flavor I’ve never tried before, and it’s so delightful on these itty bitty short ribs. Sticky, succulent, a lil jammy… fricken awesome.

The cream cheese wontons were pretty good, not my personal winner but still great. What was outstanding about them was the tamarind sauce I ordered along side.

Anyway, I don’t leave reviews too often, but these dishes were seriously compelling. Thank you HOT GRAINZ!!“

“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“

“Food was ok for the price. Boat noodle had flavor and plenty of meat. Special pho(seafood) was a little bland and lacked flavor. Noodle portion to broth felt little. I would suggest using a smaller bowl to match the portions. Spring roll was presented well and fresh. Frog legs had a lot of flavor. I would suggest if you're eating here to get the more traditional dishes and stay away from the dishes you can get at other places, like the pho. Zero wait time and food came out within 10 mins and was fresh.“

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

“Good food, good service, good price.“

“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!“

“Our food was cooked while we waited, about 4 minutes. The pad thai was the best we have ever had. The egg rolls were excellent. The carrot pieces were a bit crunchy and we found out they were better than over cooked ones from other restaurants.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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! 🥰♥️“

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

“My friend who’s been there plenty of times took me to this place and despite the low reviews, I trusted my friend’s judgment and came away feeling quite impressed with the Hmong food they had. Loved all my dishes including the fried tilapia with tomatoes. Definitely enjoyed it“

“We thought their food was very delicious the service was great they were polite very nice place to eat. We would recommend this and we will go there again thank you so much for your hospitality. ?“