46 Best Thai Restaurants near West Saint Paul

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Amazing food, kind staff, reasonable prices“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“Pad Thai and spring rolls.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“Been here about a dozen times and it's fantastic. Pineapple curry and samosas are works of art, as are the soups across the board. Wonderful coffee as well.

Avoid the cashew chicken; it has so little flavor even the English would add some spices to it. It's like eating a Michelob Ultra.
Treat yourself right and get a curry instead.“

“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.“

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

“Great job! We had the pineapple rice with pork, red curry with chicken, lo mein with shrimp and some apps - fantastic!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Good food, good service, good price.“

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

“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.“

“Delicious food! I went for lunch with a group of 3. I got the spicy fish, which was lightly breaded in a delicious sauce and I loved it. The others got pad Thai (the best version I’ve tried) and Tom Kah Gai (which I wanted to bathe in). I would love to go back again.“

“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 💥❤️“

“Muy buen servicio, empleados muy atentos.“

“Awesome service, good food and overall a fun place. Large menu and also have a lot of Gluten Free items and are indicated on main menu. Will definitely go back! So many more dishes I want to try!“

“When my family and I went to Thai Boat 89, we literally ordered the whole menu. Everything was good. My top 3 dishes was Pad See Ew, Pad Kra Pow, and Boat noodle. Sorry if I misspelled any of the dishes.“

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

“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.“

“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 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!“

“Nice, good service, Great food it’s a place that we keep going back to“

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

“Their thai boat for me wasn't good they tasted like package noodles. What was great and probably the best in MN to me is their raw larb. They use real pepper, not dry pepper, not chili flakes, real authentic cayenne pepper. 1 out of 5 places I've been to will use real pepper and not just that, they put mint leaves and lemon grass also. A lot of places just throw in cilantro and green onion, maybe red onion TOO. Their lao papaya is good, full of flavor and spice if you ask for it. I would say 4.5/5 overall as my main interest was their thai boat which wasn't for me. Service was great too.“

“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! 🥰♥️“

“Great people and great food“

“It has been years since my wife and I have dined in at DC2. The hype after its first opening seems to have died down. Usually when asked about DC2's food, folks seem to have mixed reviews. So because we were around in the area yesterday, we decided to give it a try to see what has changed.The menu seems about the same, with a few less items. The biggest change is the prices, which definitely is dollars more than it use to. Understanding with economy/inflation, pricing up is eventually going to happen. But is it worth really spending about $5-$10 on dishes where you can go a few blocks over to Hmong Village for cheaper?We ordered the combination pad thai (big noodles), papaya salad (Thai med spicy), and hli xiab (fried pork with tamarind sauce). I was always a big fan of the pad thai sauce from DC2, which seems to be the same as I remember it. However, the noodles are a bit thicker, like chow fun noodles. It was soft, feels homemade, and paired very well with the sauce & meats. The papaya salad was not overly sauced, and tasted very fresh. It had just the right amount of spiciness, sweetness, and sourness for both my wife and I. The hli xiab was a dish we have not tried before, and did very much enjoy. You pick a choice of meat which is stir fried with a sweet tamarind sauce accompanied with bell peppers and onions. There is an option to add spiciness, which we did do. We chose pork which was first fried, then cooked with the sauce and veggies. If you love sweet like in orange chicken, then this is the dish for you!The service was great, much better then I remember it. We were seated immediately, and the waiter was attentive. They also have a call system button now which you can click to ask for something or add things too.Overall, I was very impressed with DC2 and will come again. To go back on my question, I would rather spend few more dollars here then go to Hmong Village.“

“This place has never done me wrong when I got food here. If it was just better lit inside I'd give the Atmosphere a 5. But the place being clean and professional was enough for me.

I miss getting orders here. Food was always worth the price.“

“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. ?“