We moved from Devine St area in downtown Columbia and have been lamenting the dining options in Lexington. Not anymore! We had a wonderful dining experience - food, service and ambiance were on point! We will definitely be back. read more

This place is exceptional!!! The service and food is incredible!! The appetizer ribs are soooo good!!! Actually everything we've had was delicious! read more

Beautiful. Delicious. Indulgent. It's hard to believe that we have this gem in Lexington SC. So Good! read more

Fantastic experience. Fantastic food. (More than once) Yes, there are rules, but that is so much better than the local anarchy mentality. Bodhi Thai has a loyal following. Then there is a small handful of Karens that just don't get it. It totally suits me when Karen goes away mad. I would rather not dine next to her. I love this place! read more

The food is exquisite and the drinks are great as well. The atmosphere is great and the decorations are very tasteful. Perfect place for a date! read more

It's been awhile since I've had a really good steak, so thank you. And I've never had a spicy steak! Very interesting to have mouth on fire plus a tender juicy steak. But here's my complaint. For $140 for two entrees and a desert, there should be more refinement. Instead of the waiter saying "I'll get you steak knives" - just get the steak knives. And refine the experience with more private seating. Every seat is right on top of another seat, so the next table hears every word you say. The food is refined, but the experience has work to do. read more

Get the rib appetizer. I ordered one and then another and then another. It is absolutely addictive, with its sweet burnt honey exterior and a perfectly tender interior. read more

Bodhi Thai Dining - Ribs - Thai Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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Wonderful meal tonight! First time here. Said they use no MSG on their food-Hurray! I think this is one of the top restaurant in the Columbia area. They served high quality ingredients in a very well prepared fashion. The vegetables were exquisite. The sea bass had a perfect crunch around the edges. I enjoyed the fresh lemonade, even without sugar. They were kind enough to prepare my food according to my dietary restrictions. The decor was beautiful and classy, creating a cozy and refined atmosphere. September-so nice to have great restaurant open during these trying times. We find ourselves going frequently. read more

This is hands down the best Thai food I have ever had. Great staff. Unique desserts. It's so nice to see a gem like this in Lexington!

Hands down the best dining in columbia! Outstanding!!! We brought our sister from NYC who has eaten at many of the best restaurants in the nation and she was raving about this restaurant for days! Quality quality quality! The chef truly knows what he is doing! read more

Bodhi Thai Dining - Veggie pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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Breaks my heart to see a once phenomenal restaurant start dropping the ball. They struggled to re-open after last year's break. Service at lunch is a total coin toss. I see on Facebook they have now LOST their liquor license? How does that happen? Last time in was over a month ago and I quit coming because placing a to go at a lunch could take 20m or 45m depending on the day. You pay for to go orders in advance so their is no option to just leave if they are delayed. Food has always been excellent - I would go so far as to say best Thai in the midlands - but these managerial missteps are killing them. They were closed out of the blue Tue and Wed this week so definitely don't recommend hitting them on a "first day back" for a given week. Pre-covid they were well managed and well run. A real shame. read more

We started with the pork belly buns, amazing. One came with hoisin and the other with sriracha. My only suggestion would be to put both sauces on each. I had the scallop entree, medium heat. The scallops were prepared perfectly and the dish was very well balanced. My man got the crispy duck, Thai hot. It was also delicious and the curry sauce was fantastic. The reason I didn't give it five stars is that it doesn't scream traditional Thai. Everything was highly elevated and delicious, but didn't really satisfy our craving for Thai food. The setting is very lovely and great for a romantic evening. I wouldn't recommend for children. read more

Bodhi Thai Dining - Scallops and Crispy Duck - Thai Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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I was really disappointed after reading the rave reviews. First, the pricing is very high, definitely a 3-4 star price, not 2 stars. For a two person dinner, we paid over $100, with entree avg between $30-35 each. We stood at the hostess counter with an empty restaurant and waited over 5 minutes for her to take two different calls for reservations. Once we were seated the menus came and we were blown away at the prices. We ordered expecting the best Thai food ever and only received ok food with very small portions. The ambience is nice, although way overpriced for what you receive. read more

One of our favorite and "go-to" dinner spots in Lexington. In general, Lexington does not have a ton to offer when it comes to refined meals, but Bodhi hits the spot. My only criticism is that the menu has been pretty stagnant as of late. Early on the menu would change quite a bit, but COVID seemed to shut down that process. I'm hopeful they will begin to add a bit more variety in the future. Nonetheless, the execution of their menu items is always above par and we are never disappointed with the food. Give them a try and you should not be disappointed. read more

Yummy food! Owned by the same family that operates Thai orchid in Orangeburg (also amazing).

Best pad thai I have ever had. The tofu or chicken I would strongly recommend. If you are really famished ask for extra noodles. I cant go Spicer than hot. If you are unsure just go with medium and ask for the spice bowl to make it to your own liking. read more

Bodhi Thai had been one our favorite restaurants. We enjoyed the food on their former menu. The appetizer and dessert were remnants of their former self. The entree (filet) was amount the worst I have eaten. It was not cooked properly to order and was extremely bland. The waitress was very kind and did not charge us for the dessert. The issue however was the entree. I've had better steak at Texas Longhorn. My spouse ordered the filet as well and the experience was the same so it was more than just a one-off. I hope they respond and return to the old menu or at least step up their game in preparation. read more

Another AMAZING evening with Chef Nivit and his masterful culinary skills! Duck, Scallops, Steak, and pad Thai for our entrees last night, starting the night off with the pork Belly Steamed Buns, Toong Tong, and Tom Yum soup! Desserts were Taro Custard, meringue and a selection of gelatos to end another delicious, beautiful, elegant evening in little old Lexington, SC!!! 15 out of 10 tens stars! Ask to sit in Joe's section for excellent and attentive service. read more

The food is really good but the prices are high and the plates are really small. The ambiance is great. It's quite adorable but I would never go back. read more

We kept "meaning" to try Bodhi, but never got around to it, till today. Boy am I kicking myself for not going sooner. Ambiance, a welcoming and attentive staff, and the food....shut up! So very good! I ordered the Thai Tea, with no idea what to expect. It's iced tea, sweet, with cream top layer. Coconut milk maybe? Being from the south I have had sweet tea, but his was sooo different. A great one for Summer, for sure. Ordered the #3 w quinoa (or Jasmine Rice), tofu (chicken, shrimp, etc also available) #2 heat. Perfectly seasoned savory sauce with Holy Basil. HoLy Smokes it was fabulous. Don't be like me, go as soon as you can and you'll be hooked!! read more

We've been to Bodhi a few times and every time, the food is great. Most recently, I had the Tropical Novit for my first drink and it was very well made. The chicken is out of the world. The pork chops are above average, but nothing to write home about. What gives this a 4* is the hit or miss service. Most recently, the waitress was trying to rush appetizer, salad, and entree all with the same order. When I asked for her to swing back for the entrees when the appetizer comes, she opted not to come back at all. At one point, the salads and appetizer were done, the drinks and water were empty. She continued to ignore our table. I apologize that they want to do everything all at once, but I prefer to enjoy my "upscale" dining experience, not rush it. read more

The food was fresh and delicious. I can't believe I waited so long to give this gem of a restaurant a try. I look forward to my next meal at Bohdi. read more

Excellent food and excellent service! The iced Thai coffee is absolutely delicious. The soups are amazing. Everything was scrumptious.

I am appalled by what just happened when entering this establishment. We came into Bodhi Thai dining this evening at 6pm. We were told by an EXTREMELY rude hostess that they do not allow children under 6 years old to dine here. Excuse me? First of all, I have NEVER in my life heard this rule. Our daughter is four years old and very well behaved. Secondly, I am 100% convinced this was based off of how we looked. We are used to dining at 5 stars restaurants. We are from California and have been all over the world and NEVER have we been treated like this. Avoid at all costs! Gross rule. Gross place. Oh and the food smelled gross too. read more

I will start the review by saying I have never eaten here but I have heard the food is very good. I am leaving a 1 star review bc I received a gift certificate in December of 2021 for $60. We have not been able to get away and have a date night until recently. I opened up our gift certificate and noticed it states that it expired in March. I called and was told yes their gift certificates do expire. I'm disappointed bc I know we held onto it for awhile but it was less than a year and we were not able to go until now. I think that not honoring your gift certificates for at least a year is not great service. read more

From some local but very traveled foodies... You wouldn't expect this level of cuisine and experience from Main St. in Lexington, SC but wow- it's worth finding out about! From the chef's special black rice and potato cream, to the pork chop with curry and sweet potatoes to the strangely satisfying floating lotus dessertS we were more than excited the whole meal through. Service is excellent and the drinks better than most places. This place is now at the very top of our faves list for the Midlands! read more

Bodhi Thai Dining - New York strip with a most delectable dipping sauce. - Thai Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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Yes it is delicious but be prepared to spend a lot of money at dinner time. Try it out for lunch. Better pricing on a limited select menu.

Surprisingly good. Hidden little gem, food was fantastic and drinks were well made. The only thing that threw me was the hostess in what seemed like a bath robe and flip flops ‍ read more

Just went to this amazing restaurant! Amazing presentation. Superb service. Every dish we got was mouth watering , fresh ingredients. Husband got the shrimp pad tai. Said it was best he ever had. Coconut shrimp was not overcomes and light. My steak melted in my mouth. Got the brussel sprout and they also were delish. Can't say enough how much I loved this place. Atmosphere and company were great! read more

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The experience from start to finish was amazing. The staff seated us and the waitstaff took us through the menu making recommendation through each course explaining and answering all our questions. The food was a Thai fusion with the heat, the flavors, and the exotic play on the ingredients. Although we were near full we both needed to try the desserts. Again, happy we made the decision. I will be back during the day to try the lunch. The heat level was 1-4. I went with the three and the dessert helped to calm the heat. Two thumbs up. read more

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This place is amazing ! We didn't have a reservation but was able to be seated. Was our 1st experience here and it exceeded all our expectations! Jason was an outstanding waiter & very interactive since we had questions. From the drinks to the dessert, to the pineapple fried rice we enjoyed every bite, every drop! Scallops were amazing, house made gelato and smoky cocktails tickled our palette and we can't wait to go back. Great date nite atmosphere, make a reservation today. read more

Formal yet comfortable environment. Their specialty drinks are fun. Food is fresh and creatively done. This is one of our favorite Lexington spots. read more

Honestly, this was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Brought my wife on a much needed date and we were blown away by the presentation and taste. Bodhi is on the pricier side but once you receive your edible art you understand why. The chef's attention to detail and understanding of flavor combinations were on point. The whole meal was an experience...and a great experience at that. Please give it a try and let's keep them in business because we just found our new favorite restaurant. read more

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This new restaurant is wonderful! Definitely try this place Great service and beautiful presentation The interior is very tastefully done decor The dishes are fresh and seasoned to your liking (Mild medium or spicy) Hidden gem! read more

Tonight was our first time going to Bodhi. We called ahead for a reservation. When we arrived they sat my husband and me at a table for two in the middle of the room. The restaurant was almost empty at the time. We don't enjoy sitting in the middle of a room and asked if we could please move to a side table. The waiter told us that would be fine. We moved. Thirty seconds later, another waiter told us we had to move back to the original table in the middle. My husband asked why and was told that "people choose their tables ahead of time." WHAT? Is this an AIRLINE? What harm could it have done to let us sit where we were comfortable??? RUDE!! I don't care how good the food is....they were wrong and insulting. We actually ate at a Thai restaurant in Columba last week where the food was delicious and the staff was polite! We are now enjoying dinner at Alodia's right across the street....where our business is always appreciated and the staff is so welcoming. We will not be back to Bodhi's. They should learn some common courtesy. read more

Went last night with a party of 14. Uptown ambiance. Service was excellent, food terrific. If you like food architecture and plating, this is the place to go. Very creative. Started with the chef's complimentary soup, very tasty. Then to the Fresh Roll, light and tasty. Two nice sauces. My main course was duck, excellent. The sea bass looked like the winner main dish choice. Delicate, well plated, sauce was perfect. Finished with dessert and great coffee. Don't be put off by the pace. It's fine dining, which takes time. We had a big party, which is tough. Wine, beer, and liquor is reasonably priced. Noise level is moderate, comfortable. Heat level is 1-4. Pick 2 unless you're fire breathing. Great food experience. Going back. read more

This is by far our favorite restaurant of all time. The food is to die for and the ambiance is perfect. The prices are high so we can't go as much as we would like. read more

An amazing amazing meal from start to finish. I started with the Tom Ka soup which was a coconut based chicken soup. The fresh cilantro was a great addition for a kick of flavor. For dinner I ordered the duck which came with peas and blistered tomatoes and a spicy curry. I also opted for asparagus as a side. The duck was perfectly cooked with a crispy skin and moist inside. The curry added the necessary kick to balance the sweetness of the duck. The tomatoes were waiting to shed their skin and join the curry so of course I obliged. The array of textures of flavors was chefs kiss. For dessert I had the mango sticky rice with pistachio gelato. The mango was salty to play with new sweetness of the stick rice. The consistency was firm, not dry and a perfect vehicle to accompany the pistachio gelato. From the stellar service by Wendy, to amazing food, and the elegant decor there was nothing left by the wayside. read more

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***Note: this is fine dining Thai. Delicious flavors IMO but pricey. I was coming through the area and craving some Asian food and this had the biggest rating. Gave them a call for takeout right about 25m before closing and excited they took my order. Unfortunately, very limited takeout menu on Yelp so I asked for the basics like Thai basil chicken or stir fry whatnot. Nope, didn't have them. So I asked for a recommendation. He gave me salmon in a curry sauce. And I ordered papaya salad with chicken satay. Now mind you, food was absolutely tasty and delicious but I paid nearly $50 and the portions were seriously minuscule. The ~$22 salmon dish barely fed one person and papaya was more of a side dish. I would probably say a great romantic ambience if dining in but don't expect the normal Thai size takeout entrees. I had to grab Popeyes on my way home :( read more

I have been here numerous times both at lunch and dinner. Every time the food is consistently excellent and the service is very good. I would highly recommend this place for a special dinner or an every day lunch. read more