What a gem! If you like flavor, comfort, Thai food, and supporting local--you must go to this cozy cafe!
The signature pan-fried sour pork ribs paired with garlic, lime, and chilis are exquisite! This is authentic and amazingly flavorful food. The array of curries (creamy massaman), Thai staples (pad ka prow), Noodle soups (Boat Noodle), to fresh spring rolls and succulent mango sticky rice. Every dish has been excellent. I can't decide to order something new or have the great flavors I've already tried! Thanks to the families that created and sustain this restaurant!
Update 2/23 They had a review in the Tribune, such a great shout out to the owners. Still amazing, delicious and meals cooked with love!
Update 6/25 Still stellar all the way. Love supporting local community and all around great humans!
Update 1/24 Still a local favorite
ExileOne
Food was amazing and place seems to be run by a family. Staff was very noice and respectful. My wife is a strong critic when it comes to food but she had nothing but yum to say. We will definitely try here again. Food is bit pricey but it’s worth it.
Elizabeth Yang
Came and ordered for pick up and everything was just overly salty. Food came out quick. Ordered the duck, sour pork, pad thai, and chicken wings. Spent 65 dollars just for me to end up throwing it away. Duck was over salted, the carrot soup that comes with the sour pork was over salted, the sour pork was really sour, pad thai noodle was sour. The only thing my parent and I actually liked was the chicken wings. Tried it cause of the reviews, but I regret it. Maybe it was cooked to quick and thrown together? Idk, definitely not coming back.
Yatanar Htun
This place is a hidden gem! Our group of four ordered Fried Tofu, Sour Pork Ribs, Lao Papaya Salad, Tom Yum Seafood, Fried Fish Laab, and Mango Sticky Rice—every dish was bursting with authentic flavors, just like being back in Thailand. (I wpersonally prefer Lao-style Papaya Salad, so I ordered that, but given how authentic everything else was, I’m sure their Thai version is great too.)
At first, we weren’t sure what to expect since the restaurant was empty and the decor wasn’t impressive, but the food far exceeded our expectations. The staff was friendly, and parking at the rear was convenient. Highly recommend!
Thomas Olsen
Best thai restaurant in the metro. I haven't been to every thai restaurant, but I've been to dozens, and this mom and pop shop is doing something special. I implore you to eat here.
Brian Aust
Do not let the unassuming storefront presentation fool you. This is some of the best Thai food in the Twin Cities. Our family has now eaten in or been there a half dozen times in the last year or so. The quality of the food and the taste is always outstanding. Low marks for atmosphere, but I find that to be part of the charm. The early closing hours are a bit of a bummer, but if you find yourself on University Avenue, this is an outstanding place to get a great meal. The Panang Curry and Ginger Stir Fry are standout dishes.
Mike Jacka
Great thia food. The noodle soup is excellent and my personal favorite is the pineapple fried rice.
Aurora
WILDLY delicious!!! The tendon soup tastes so healthy and decadent at the same time. The sour pork is so well spiced. Amazing! (Ordered takeout and it all stood up well to the journey home!)
The Yellow Curry reminded me of Thailand. A certain richness that isn’t always tasted in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miss Yang
Love their food and the owner customer service. He always smiles, greet, and ask how can he help you. Went there during Mekong Night Market. I would say you must try his food. I got prad-kao-pao, thai papaya, and pork belly laab. The pork belly laab was my favorite (not on their regular menu, but was on the mekong night menu, u would need it special request, also to the owner - please add this pork belly laab on to your regular menu because it's so delicious & addicting that it might just become the popular dish).
Also, their peppers ? don't lie. When I say it's hot, it is hot and not like other restaurants where peppers aren't hot enough. Thai Cafe has the very special pepper level that meets your asian expectations spicy level if you request for your food to be very spicy. I will come back again! Thai Cafe is a hidden gem ?!
Thai Café is the best Thai food in the Twin Cities area. Every entree and appetizer I’ve tried is delicious (and they have the best bubble tea). The staff are genuine, kind, and sweet. The service is great too. I could not recommend this restaurant enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nick zahradka
Best Thai food around and there are a lot of option for Thai food in st paul. Atmosphere is lacking but the food more than makes up for it.
My husband and I had the Laos papaya salad (4/5 spice), dried noodles (3/5 spice) and beef laab (3/5 spice). The food was amazing!! The spice and flavor was on point! The service was excellent!!The owner was very personable and met our needs to the best of his abilities. My husband wanted raw laab, but he couldn’t serve it raw, so he made it medium rare.The atmosphere was casual but a little small; if I would’ve brought my family there, it would’ve been difficult to seat everyone.Lunch hour. Reasonable price. Parking was not an issue.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elle Elle
Super friendly staff and attentive! Thai boat noodle and sour pork was yummy! A must try and will be back for other dishes.
What a gem! If you like flavor, comfort, Thai food, and supporting local--you must go to this cozy cafe!
The signature pan-fried sour pork ribs paired with garlic, lime, and chilis are exquisite! This is authentic and amazingly flavorful food. The array of curries (creamy massaman), Thai staples (pad ka prow), Noodle soups (Boat Noodle), to fresh spring rolls and succulent mango sticky rice. Every dish has been excellent.
I can't decide to order something new or have the great flavors I've already tried! Thanks to the families that created and sustain this restaurant!
Update 2/23
They had a review in the Tribune, such a great shout out to the owners. Still amazing, delicious and meals cooked with love!
Update 6/25
Still stellar all the way. Love supporting local community and all around great humans!
Update 1/24
Still a local favorite
Food was amazing and place seems to be run by a family. Staff was very noice and respectful. My wife is a strong critic when it comes to food but she had nothing but yum to say. We will definitely try here again. Food is bit pricey but it’s worth it.
Came and ordered for pick up and everything was just overly salty. Food came out quick. Ordered the duck, sour pork, pad thai, and chicken wings. Spent 65 dollars just for me to end up throwing it away. Duck was over salted, the carrot soup that comes with the sour pork was over salted, the sour pork was really sour, pad thai noodle was sour. The only thing my parent and I actually liked was the chicken wings. Tried it cause of the reviews, but I regret it. Maybe it was cooked to quick and thrown together? Idk, definitely not coming back.
This place is a hidden gem! Our group of four ordered Fried Tofu, Sour Pork Ribs, Lao Papaya Salad, Tom Yum Seafood, Fried Fish Laab, and Mango Sticky Rice—every dish was bursting with authentic flavors, just like being back in Thailand.
(I wpersonally prefer Lao-style Papaya Salad, so I ordered that, but given how authentic everything else was, I’m sure their Thai version is great too.)
At first, we weren’t sure what to expect since the restaurant was empty and the decor wasn’t impressive, but the food far exceeded our expectations. The staff was friendly, and parking at the rear was convenient.
Highly recommend!
Best thai restaurant in the metro. I haven't been to every thai restaurant, but I've been to dozens, and this mom and pop shop is doing something special. I implore you to eat here.
Do not let the unassuming storefront presentation fool you. This is some of the best Thai food in the Twin Cities. Our family has now eaten in or been there a half dozen times in the last year or so. The quality of the food and the taste is always outstanding. Low marks for atmosphere, but I find that to be part of the charm. The early closing hours are a bit of a bummer, but if you find yourself on University Avenue, this is an outstanding place to get a great meal. The Panang Curry and Ginger Stir Fry are standout dishes.
Great thia food. The noodle soup is excellent and my personal favorite is the pineapple fried rice.
WILDLY delicious!!! The tendon soup tastes so healthy and decadent at the same time. The sour pork is so well spiced. Amazing! (Ordered takeout and it all stood up well to the journey home!)
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Papaya Salad, Sour Pork Ribs, Tendon Soup
The Yellow Curry reminded me of Thailand. A certain richness that isn’t always tasted in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love their food and the owner customer service. He always smiles, greet, and ask how can he help you. Went there during Mekong Night Market. I would say you must try his food. I got prad-kao-pao, thai papaya, and pork belly laab. The pork belly laab was my favorite (not on their regular menu, but was on the mekong night menu, u would need it special request, also to the owner - please add this pork belly laab on to your regular menu because it's so delicious & addicting that it might just become the popular dish).
Also, their peppers ? don't lie. When I say it's hot, it is hot and not like other restaurants where peppers aren't hot enough. Thai Cafe has the very special pepper level that meets your asian expectations spicy level if you request for your food to be very spicy. I will come back again! Thai Cafe is a hidden gem ?!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Papaya Salad
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Best pad kra pao I've eaten!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thai Café is the best Thai food in the Twin Cities area. Every entree and appetizer I’ve tried is delicious (and they have the best bubble tea). The staff are genuine, kind, and sweet. The service is great too. I could not recommend this restaurant enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Thai food around and there are a lot of option for Thai food in st paul. Atmosphere is lacking but the food more than makes up for it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Boat Noodles, Sour Pork Ribs
My husband and I had the Laos papaya salad (4/5 spice), dried noodles (3/5 spice) and beef laab (3/5 spice). The food was amazing!! The spice and flavor was on point! The service was excellent!!The owner was very personable and met our needs to the best of his abilities. My husband wanted raw laab, but he couldn’t serve it raw, so he made it medium rare.The atmosphere was casual but a little small; if I would’ve brought my family there, it would’ve been difficult to seat everyone.Lunch hour. Reasonable price. Parking was not an issue.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super friendly staff and attentive! Thai boat noodle and sour pork was yummy! A must try and will be back for other dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Boat Noodles, Sour Pork Ribs
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