Was meeting a friend who lives in Illinois so picked a place downtown, so glad we chose Aubergine! Food -- I ordered the yellow curry chicken and my friend ordered cashew chicken. We had spring rolls to share. I absolutely loved mine... there is something about coconut milk in curries that makes me happy. Add in carrots that are cut to look like sunshine or flowers? It's so fantastic! Tami was equally happy with hers. The spring rolls were so crispy and awesome. Location -- [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is simple and nice, I was reminded of a trip to Thailand as I saw the symbol of the king.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's just steps away from the dome and conventions. And parking in the 7th street garage was convenient. The staff was great -- quick and friendly service. They stayed busy but were always on top of things for us and everyone else there. read more

Aubergine Cafe - Yellow Curry with chicken - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

I cannot comment on the service as I ordered my food to go. It was ready when I arrived and while I had to wait a few minutes to receive it (all the tables were filled and wait staff was super busy), it was still hot when I finally dug in. The drunken noodles were a 7.5/10 - they could've been spicier but they had a decent amount of veggies and meat. The mango sticky rice was a 6/10 - it was bit saltier than I anticipated even with the coconut cream. read more

Aubergine Cafe - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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This Thai spot is a stones throw away from the convention center and the surrounding hotels and is a great option for food with actual flavor (we've all had conference food even at the hotels and 9 times out of 10 it's awful. Save yourself and come here instead). I had just arrived on a business trip staying at one of the marriott's nearby. It was about 30 degrees out and falling, and I intended to grab the food for take away, but when I got there [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was cute not crazy crowded so I decided to just eat there at their bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is small but cleanly decorated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There are about 6 chairs at the bar and a little more than a dozen tables. I hadn't had more than snacks on the plane for breakfast and lunch and was so hungry for something with actual flavor. I settled down at the bar and was greeted quickly. I ordered a glass of wine, cup of tea, a pad Thai with beef, side of white rice, and a cup of yellow curry soup. The server asked if I wanted everything out at the same time or in what order and I requested whenever anything is ready for it to come out. Everything arrived quickly and I dug into the Pad Thai first. I asked for a medium spice level and it was good. Not too spicy so that I can't taste other ingredients, but enough to have a little heat. The beef was good and so was the tofu. The rice noodles with egg in the tamarind sauce with crushed peanuts plus the proteins were so tasty. The yellow curry was also flavorful both with and without the rice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really great for a colder evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] From my seat I got to see all of the food coming up in the window from the kitchen to go to all the tables and so many other things I saw looked tasty as well. read more

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The food here was so good that, during my week-long stay in St Louis, I ordered from here twice.

Stopped for dinner during a conference at the convention center right across the street! So glad I did! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is simple and clean, very inviting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining room is not too big and a little under half full around 530 on Sunday.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was fast and friendly. I ordered chicken pad Thai medium spicy. It came out in under 10 minutes and was piping hot even when I had eaten half of it and boxed the rest! The flavor was delicious and the ingredients fresh. Usually when I order medium spicy, it's too sweet and not spicy at all but this place got it right! Just enough to make my nose run, but tolerable. The servers were very attentive, filling my water after every sip! Which was welcomed considering the spice. So glad I came here! Skip the overpriced convention stands and come here! read more

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Great Thai spot downtown. Very fresh food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small place inside but has seating, though I got it to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pad Thai was fantastic and even ate the leftovers the next day cold because I didn't have a microwave and it was still delicious. Spring rolls were very good as well. read more

This place had the most delicious Pad Thai....not spicy at all. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So, busy times can have a wait to get a table, but service was great! Prices were reasonable. If I find myself in St Louis again, I would go again! read more

Aubergine Cafe - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Good service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small space but high ceilings make it seem bigger than it is.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Noise level easy for conversation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was good but expected something better than typical Thai offerings. Were in a group and grouped us in threes for checks. Made it really confusing for less than math majors. read more

Aubergine Cafe - Vegetable Pad Tai - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

You can never go wrong with anything ordered at Aubergine Cafe. Service is attentive and the food served are delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a cozy ambiance, nicely decorated around the restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. What do we recommend? - We love the grilled eggplant, that is topped with cashews. It is a good treat. - Their green curry is so delicious. It comes with bamboo shoots, peppers and your choice of protein. read more

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Started with the dumplings as an app and had the kao soi, what a delicious meal! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Quiet, clean, relaxing atmosphere, professional wait service, what a treat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're staying near the convention center, I highly recommend you check it out. read more

Aubergine Cafe - Kao Soi, egg noodles in a coconut milk broth, a touch spicy and delicious. - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a small somewhat casual place with simple, but nice decor and lots of light from the big glass front.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was so friendly and warm and they helped make suggestions about which dishes we might choose. Everything we ordered was excellent and the standouts were the mango sticky rice dessert and the wings. They're both must order! They have a full bar and take their time making the drinks look and taste great. It started to get full when we were leaving (they also have a brisk takeout business it looks like) so it took a few minutes to pay, but you do pay table side. Definitely worth coming for. read more

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The Red Cardinal cocktail that I ordered was very tasty and the Sweet Basil was delicious! Forgot to even take a picture! ‍. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was good and it seemed like a nice place when we first got there, but it filled up and turned out to be pretty loud and too warm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A bit of a downer... read more

Aubergine Cafe - Red Cardinal - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

We had reservations for 12 on a Monday night. Staff were very accommodating and food was delicious. I ordered the Stir Fry Aubergine and Tofu. You can give your heat preference when ordering. I did mild and it still had some kick to it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everyone had a great time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The only thing we couldn't understand was the amount of time it took to get the checks out. We understood that they would only do 3 checks for our table, so we grouped up. But, waiter ended up just splitting everything 3 ways. We figured it out amongst us. This establishment is on 7th steer near Washington. No parking lot. So, you need to park on Washington or in the Parking Garage next door. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant is bright and cheery. Very welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would eat here again because the food was so good. Gave only 4 stars because of parking and the check debacle. read more

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Amazing service and amazing food! I had the shrimp roll and papaya salad and the pad kee mao with tofu. Everything was perfect, tasted delicious and spices were well balanced. The noodles were just scrumptious! Even though they were close to closing time, they let me take out. read more

Aubergine Cafe - Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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This place just gets better and better!!! So amazing and great service!! Don't miss out on this great location! read more

Aubergine Cafe - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice small restaurant close to St Louis convention center.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I knew it was good when we saw people sitting outside waiting to get in. Food had excellent flavor and service was very good. When we come back to the Lou, this will be a stop! read more

If you are in downtown and looking for Thai food, give Aubergine Cafe a try! Conveniently located near the convention center this spot is a must try. We had the chicken curry puff and the coconut shrimp to start with. The curry puff was crispy and flavorful. The coconut shrimp was crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. For main course we had the Thai fried rice with shrimp and the Kao Soi with pork. The Kao Soi was our favorite - the broth was delicious and creamy! A must try. The Thai fried rice was delicious as well. The service was prompt. The place can get crowded so be sure to make a reservation. read more

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I walked by this place several times on my way to the conference center. Today, the big bright floor to ceiling windows called me in for lunch. I arrived just before the lunch rush and seated. The server was very friendly and able help me sort out the spice level. I selected the pad kee mau and it promptly arrived. The flavor profile was on point and large portion. Slightly disappointed with the noodles as they were a bit hard/not fully cooked and I'm more familiar with wider rice noodles. Overall, for price point, portion size, ambiance, it's a solid deal! read more

Aubergine Cafe - Menu starters and drinks menu - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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I enjoyed the main course of Red Curry (Kaeng Tei Poe) with tofu (vegan, gluten-free). The ingredients are fresh and flavorful. This dish alone is filling. Red Curry is sweet and tangy. A small non-sweet side dish would have complemented the Red Curry. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I especially liked the presentation of the food and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The glass water bottle is nice so that a diner does not have to ask for water refills. read more

Aubergine Cafe - Red Curry (Kaeng Tei Poe) with tofu (vegan, gluten-free) - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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We were in STL for a trade show this past week. Went to Aubergine on the recommendation of a local friend and ordered his favorite khao soi. OMG so delicious. Flavors were complex and textures varied, service was attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]By the time we finished eating an early dinner the restaurant was full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This restaurant was special and I'm so happy to have enjoyed a meal here. read more

I hit the "surprise me" wheel on Yelp and here I am! This cafe is so bright with a modern, crisp look. There's no more than about 10 tables and a bar area. The staff was very kind and attentive. My food was out in about 10 minutes and everything was yummy! The veggie pad thai was classic. The dumplings were more like a steamed meatball in wonton wrappers. I expected less filling but I'm not mad at it. The thai tea was also classic with perfect taste! I came at 1pm during their lunch time. Perfect time to come! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ultra processed junk food in a nicely decorated cozy spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I went there because of the name. I really wanted eggplant. Well apparently their namesake dish on the appetizer menu was not available so I ordered a coconut curry with the gluten free rice noodle option. At the end, they asked me how I liked it and I said it was too sugar sweet. And then they said "oh maybe that was in the powder or maybe the milk." First of all ,why are they using a powder? That is an ultra processed food and I expect better from a restaurant of the caliber that their decor was trying to portray. "Coconut milk is not sweet," I told them, The waiters then said something about "milk." I wondered why he didn't say coconut milk this time... and realized the taste reminded me a bit of carnation condensed sweetened milk. So I asked him if the dish had cow milk in it and he said "yes it has several milks ". I know Thai food pretty well and a coconut curry made the correct way should never have cow milk in it. I happen to be intolerant of cow milk, which many people who are gluten-free tend also to be. They made it very clear that it's entirely my fault for not mentioning that allergy and on this point they are right . I somehow thought that the word Thai meant that they cook authentic Thai, but she explained to me that it's actually more inspired by Thai and they take creative liberties. Anyway the point here is that this is not honest nourishing food that they make from scratch. It is the kind of pseudo-food that is leading to the obesity and diabetes edetic in this country. I challenged them to rethink this approach and to do better and introduce St. Louis to real Thai food, which is delicious and healthy. Still giving two stars for the ambience and decor and the male waiter/bartender who was friendly. read more

Been there twice this week, super delicious, love the sweet-ish spicy flavor. And each plate have sufficient amount of food that can definitely feed you well, every time I have leftovers to take so I will say food volume is for sure worth the price. Highly recommend as a place to consider for a nice dinner/lunch. Service are nice too, they all very patient in answering any questions and always with a warm smile. Thank you all for such a good food and good dinning experience. read more

Aubergine Cafe - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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Came here based on the wonderful yelp reviews. It was very good - not great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was very typical for small thai places - nothing terribly unique.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was very good, as was the service. read more

Was delicious, got the chicken wing appetizer and it was unfortunately a little raw in the center, but it was resolved amicably in the restaurant. Service was great and prompt with a great atmosphere. read more

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We came on the week of the SDA General Conference with over 50,000 people in the area. The place was full with a line out the door but the restaurant kept its cool and delivered great service to everyone seated inside. Despite being flooded with hangry and unapologetic guests, food was great and workers were kind. read more

Aubergine Cafe - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

I was not expecting to find a place like this in St Louis. We were trying to get calzones but the restaurant had a water leak and we had to find somewhere else to go. Happiest accident ever. The staff were super, very friendly and attentive. The decoration and music was relaxing, it put me at ease and was just a great place to eat. And the food was stellar. Kao Soi is a little like Kaopoon, and just as delicious. I went for medium spice, which was perfect for me. The broth was so flavorful and filling too. This is as comfortable as any comfort food you've ever had. Great spot if you want something good. I'll say the price was not bad either, $20 for my meal. read more

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We discovered Aubergine Cafe recently and it went to the top of our list because the reviews were so good. It's located in the heart of downtown, basically on the corner of Washington Ave. and 7th St...we went on a Friday night and it was less busy than expected. The mushroom curry puffs were fantastic. The cucumber and onions they came with were sweet and tasted great with the puffs. The Kao Soi was so good and it's a huge portion. I'd order it again. It is slightly spicy but the flavor is incredible. The tofu was nice and spongey (I love the texture). My date loves shrimp and isn't really a fan of breaded shrimp or coconut but decided to try them based on other reviews and he said they were good. He also really enjoyed the Sweet Basil Chili Bomb with the stew beef. The service was fine. The ambiance is relaxing, we enjoyed the music. It's a bright, well lit place. I'll definitely return to get more tofu Kao Soi. Can't recommend this place enough especially if you want to support downtown businesses. read more

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We were pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went on a Tuesday night and it was busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Excellent food, vegetarian options for those of a persuasion, and reasonable prices. We would go there again at the drop of a hat. The curries are light and tasty. Appetizers are recommended... read more

We ordered the Pad Thai with veggies and Green Curry with Tofu. Both were very good. We were confused as they had and old menu and a newer one and each had different prices. After explaining this to the wait staff they decided to honor the old price, which was on the menu we were given. They ended up giving us money back after we had already charged. So, be sure that they will honor their prices as shown in the menu. Other than that, it was good and the staff were all really nice. read more

Aubergine Cafe - Pad Thai with tofu. - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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I visited Aubergine Cafe and ordered three items: the Mango with Sticky Rice, Drunken Noodles or Pad Kee Mao, and the Kao Soi. I'll divide my review into equal points to give a fair assessment. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere of this quaint around the corner restaurant is good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, the Kao Soi, did Soi disappoint. I had expected a fragrant and rich curry, similar to what I'm accustomed to, but instead, I received a dish that resembled Tom Kha with Chicken and Noodles two Ways. It was decent, but it wasn't exactly Kao Soi. I suppose Kao Soi is more of a luxury item to charge more. .75 out of 1.666 The all allusive Pad Kee Mao or Drunken Noodle. First let me start off by saying Pad Thai noodles does NOT work for Drunken Noodles! I do not know what's up with this area using the wrong items for the dishes. Pad Kee Mao has wide thicker noodles, so they can hold up to a bit more cooking to achieve that almost point of a smoke flavor. Pad Thai Noodles, does not give me that toothsome mouthfeel one is seeking and the sauce does not cling to the noodles the same. Speaking of the sauce, it was just ok, It did taste like a premade sweet chili sauce vs some authentic scratch cooking. .25 out of 1.6 Now, let's talk about the Mango with Sticky Rice, my favorite Thai dessert. It's a simple combination of fresh fruit, seeds, sauce, and rice. It's a refreshing and clean bite, and this one was quite good. What I did not enjoy and why this wasn't a perfect score is with fresh fruit being readily available and it is summer, I would've loved to have seen this freshness being taken into consideration for this dessert. 1.0 out of 1.6 - not bad! Overall, Aubergine Cafe will most likely NOT not be my first or fifth choice for Thai food in the area. read more

Outstanding food. We're had the pad Thai, Tom Yum soup and a few other entrees; all were 10/10. Hot, fresh, authentic, delicious. Service? Could use some improvement, this the 1 star deduction. It took some time to have our order taken, and a very long time to get boxes and checks. We had to ask multiple times for the check. This was unfortunate, because by this time, there were people waiting for tables. The employees were all working hard, so it's not like they were standing around doing nothing, but I felt they weren't super efficient. Cute little place, somewhat small, but not too small. Great vibe. Clean, crisp, modern. Besides the slow service, I can't think of anything else that needs improvement. Would definitely come back. read more

Amazing Thai food. Very friendly owner, nice decor. Aubergine appetizer and red or yellow shrimp curry is my go-to there. read more

Aubergine Cafe - Chicken Satay - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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Fantastic flavor, authentic food, delicious fresh drinks, and friendly service. It's a cute place with a casual but slightly upscale feeling and it's quite lovely. Highly recommend! Oh and they were able to make curries without fish sauce for us vegetarians. read more

Aubergine Cafe - Red curry - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Every time we are in STL I HAVE to stop by. This food is AMAZING! Top 5 meals I've ever had! read more

Aubergine Cafe - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

Hands down the best meal I've had in a long time! As an appetizer we had the crab Rangoon- best I probably ever had. My husband had a curry and I had the steak cashew. Everything was delicious and our servers were amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was incredibly clean, chic, and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If we come back to St. Louis, we are coming back for more delicious food! read more

Good food. Fried rice was good, but I've had better in nyc. Good service Nice people Would come back again read more

Aubergine Cafe - Fried chicken - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

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What a treat on a cold day. I've never had Kao Soi before, but this was one of the best things I've had in a while ! Highly recommend read more

Aubergine Cafe - Kao soi (no cilantro) - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri

The food was phenomenal! The chicken may have needed some more seasoning but it was overall pretty good. I forgot to ask them to make it spicy but either way no crumbs were left. The calamari was served with a yummy sweet sauce. The curry was also delicious and highly recommend. Our waiter was really nice and we were served pretty quickly with our food. The inside of the restaurant is friendly and will be coming back again :) read more

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This was so delicious! You can choose the spice level: low, medium, hot. I went with hot and it wasn't severe and had a great flavor that was enjoyable. read more

Aubergine Cafe - Cashew Delight with Tofu - Thai Near Me - St Louis, Missouri