This was definitely a gem I wasn't expecting to find. The restaurant was very clean and lovely on the inside. The food was amazing and the service was top notch. We will definitely be coming here often. read more

The owner took time out one day and Taught My daughter about being Vegetarian, how/ what to eat to make up for meat protein , and Thai vegetarian cuisine. Awesome experience that I'll never forget. read more

Yummy! And cheap. 3 appetizers, 1 entree, 1 mojito, 1 soda for $44. Shu mai was awesome. Skewers were good but I'm not a fan of the peanut sauces, so was pretty simple, just chicken. I will go back next time I'm in town. read more

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We ate at lemongrass Cafe and what a treat it was. The staff was very attentive. Customer service is very important at this establishment. We had appetizers that were very delicious with some coconut soup with shrimp it was very good. Cheese and crab wontons were also very good. We had old school pad Thai it was so fantastic. The flavor was a perfect combination of spices. We also had beef bulgolgi it also was delicious. The price of are meal was a very good price. We will definitely be back to this place. read more

My boyfriend and I eat here FAR too often, but it never seems like we can go often ENOUGH! BEST BEST BEST Asian fusion in the QC. I love all of their drinks, everything I've eaten here has been the best, and the wait staff.. OH MY the wait staff is almost our most favorite part. We even have two favorite waitresses that have grown to recognize us and greet/send us with the most genuine smiles and jokes. :) We'll soon be moving out of state and we both agree that it's going to be hard to find an Asian food place we love as much as this one. I wish I knew the name of our favorite servers so that we could praise them here too! read more

Amazing authentic food and great atmosphere beautifully decorated my only regret is that I can visit this regularly since I live in Florida ,by far my favorite Thai restaurant read more

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I'm from the Chicagoland area and just came here to attend Augustana College. A commuter took me here the other night and it is by far the BEST Thai food I've ever had. My mouth was exploding with flavor. Even if you aren't a spicy fan, bring the heat to your dishes. The amount of flavors that you'll taste is ridiculous. 11/10. read more

Came here for the first time on Wednesday with some friends. The service was great. We received our food in a timely manner. I ordered the Poor Mans Noodles with Chicken. Delicious! I couldn't stop thinking about it the next day! I was craving it! My friend had the Pad Thai Chicken and she tried some of mine and wished she ordered what I had! I also ordered a Black Berry Mojito! Very good! My husband hasn't been here yet so I'm going to try to convince him to come here tonight! read more

Lemongrass Cafe - Poor Mans Noodles. - Pan Asian Near Me - Moline, Illinois

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I've never had bad service or bad food here. One of the best Thai places in town. Grab a Thai iced tea while you're there. So good!

Best Thai food in the Quad-Cities, barely edging out Kong's, in my opinion. I usually get the Pad Kee Mao, but have had many different dishes and they are all great. Just a warning, the Pad Kee Mao comes spicy even if you don't request it to be. Which is why I love it! Crispy duck, drunken noodles, pad thai, all the standards are great! As other reviewers have mentioned, service can be slow at times, but they are always very nice and accommodating. read more

Dude. Lemongrass. Oh my god. I've considered moving across the river just so I can be closer to this place. The Wor Won Ton Noodle soup is my favorite. My sister says the kimchi fried rice sucks, but who goes to a legit Asian fusion restaurant and orders fried rice? You know that person can't have good taste. Honorable mention: Rama, Cashew Lover, Ga Ree Gai Curry. Also, the Vietnamese coffee. I don't know what makes it Vietnamese. It's good, though. read more

Huge fan. 4. 5 stars. The first time I went there I recognized a few menu items from time I spent in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I ordered the Tom Yum and the Kai Soi soup and when it came out I said something like "damn, it smells like chiang mai". It tasted amazing and authentic with sweet, rich, salty and tangy flavors that only Thai food can pull off. After the meal I asked our server where they were from and she said "Chiang Mai!" - really funny coincidence. Great place to go for fresh, authentic, delicious food - it has very reasonable prices and you feel good about helping out a sweet, Thai family owned business - they're thrilled to see new people walk in their doors. * Definitely a treat for the Quad Cities. read more

Definitely going to be coming back again and again! Got the bento box, a little more expensive than fast food ($12), but boy is it worth it. As a vegetarian, there were plenty of options for me, as almost any rice or noodles come without meat or with the option of tofu. Great soup with the bento box, and the Korean slaw and fruit are super refreshing. Their homemade peanut sauce that comes with the Vietnamese hand rolls is so good, I could eat with a spoon. Got the Pad Keemao, and then the Pad Thai the second time here and both were delicious. I came right around noon, so it was pretty packed, but the customer service was still fast and really great. Don't miss out on this great food!! read more

Great food! You really get a lot of bang with your buck, with large quantities of very authentic food. My only complaint about my dining experience would be the very impersonal staff, but the food makes it worth it every time! read more

Wish there was "happy & satisfied" emojis! Came here for lunch for the third time today, this time solo. Sat up at the bar where I had a close up view of how hard working and friendly this crew is, they earn the 5 stars on their own! To top it off, EVERY DISH I've had here has been awesome! Today was Tom Yum noodle soup with chicken- be warned, it is a full meal with a good kick of spice! Delicious! The service is amazing and fast even when they're busy, and they don't seem to mind us slow-food lingerers- I have never felt pressured to leave! Give this place a try, or multiple tried to sample different menu items! Can't recommend Lemongrass Cafe enough. read more

This place is great. If you haven't tried Thai iced tea, you should definitely order it here. Their general tso chicken is amazing and different from any dish similar to that from any other restaurant. read more

You know it was positive experience. Everyone was super friendly and the atmosphere was nice. The food, well I can't complain - if I could change one thing is to add more vegetables to the dish I had but that is always a request of a vegan. Don't let the 3 stars scare you, this place is probably one of of the best options in Moline but it's not like getting Thai in NY or San Fran. It is definately 5 stars for Moline. read more

Best place in the whole QC, we stop by weekly. Huge menu with a variety of types of food including a street food selection. Great Bento box option for lunch comes with soup, noodle selection, veggie roll, Korean slaw (i think). The Lemongrass Bouillabaisse is a gift from god, huge serving of soup with great fresh vegetables and a ton of seafood. Pad Thai and curries are vibrant, beautiful, and tasty. Service is quick, nice, and always willing to offer suggestions or explanations. read more

This place is everything. I never thought that I would be able to find such a gem of a place in such a small town. The flavors that are delivered are out of this world. I decided to try this place out one day on my trip out to the the QC area fro work and then ended up eating there almost every day afterword. It got to the point where I even had my own table in the restaurant, Usually a problem with Asian Fusion restaurants is that their menu is too big and they end up having things on the menu that they cannot execute effectively. I tried at least 15 dishes on the menu and each one was phenomenal. The flavors are bold. The spicy dishes hang on that border of immense flavor without being to spicy to eat. The best dish by far, is the crispy duck. The duck has a very crisp skin with a tender juicy meat that is flavorful and subtly sweet. It is one of those dishes that I will never forget. It has the perfect variety of texture and believe it or not, even if you reheat the dish, it doesn't loose much of it's original luster. Is this worth the two hour drive from Chicago? Most likely yes. read more

So apparently this is owned by Exotic Thai, but in my opinion, it's nothing like Exotic Thai. Lemongrass is not overpriced and the food is really good. I usually stick with the Buddha Rolls and Pad Thai and always enjoy every last bit of it. I've ordered the same-ish items at Exotic Thai and they had so much less flavor and were more expensive. Unfortunately, Thai food in the Quad Cities costs about twice as much as in Chicago and other big cities, but Lemongrass is much more reasonably priced for the area than Exotic Thai. Lemongrass has a daily lunch special but also offers a lunch sized portion alone, which is good for those of us who don't want the salad and soup. read more

Great food! Tried the bento box at lunch time. The rice had so much flavor. Service was also on point, even during busy lunch hour. Overall, great lunch place to go to. Would return if I actually lived here! read more

Great food and fantastic people! One of the best choices for Thai food in the Quad Cities!

The pork belly gra pow is out of this world. And their hot pots...Iove this place!!! It is my favorite restaurant in the Quac Cities.

This is the best Thai food in the QC!! Pad Thai is my favorite!! The staff is super nice and we love the atmosphere.

Fantastic dining experience! Intimate place, friendly staff, awesome food. What more could we ask for? Best Asian entrees my wife and I have ever had. Do yourself a favor and hit Lagomarcinos confectionary across the street. Great chocolate treats. read more

A great selection of Tai food in the heart of DownTown moline, always an attentive wait staff with good food!

Omg... This place was great! My drink was a ginger martini... There was so much fresh ginger and it was great! I had the lemongrass steak and O.. M.. G... I'm still thinking about it. It was soooo freaking good!!! I personally think I had the best dish at my table. When I go back to Rock Island, I'll be sure to make a stop here! Maybe I'll try something new on the menu.... There was so much to choose from but then again, I have to get that lemongrass steak just at least one more time! read more

I honestly think this was the best food I ever ate! I ordered the coconut soup and the pineapple rice...O.M.G.!!! Melt in your mouth delicious! I was visiting from PA so when I got back I tried to order the same thing from a place near where I live and it could not hold a chopstick to Lemongrass Cafe!! I have considered the 16 hour drive JUST to be able to eat there again! read more

4/13/18 phenomenal! All 4 entrees and appetizers were amazing. Cool atmosphere. Great waitress.

I came in for lunch with my family and it definitely tasted good. However, I have a gluten allergy and the waitress assured me the food would be gluten free. Hours later I had serious stomach cramps, headache, fogginess, and nausea. Definitely not gluten free food. Ended up spending the day with stomach flu/food poisoning symptoms. Not fun. read more

Best pad Thai ever ever EVER!!! Great service and always my favorite place to eat! Their original pad Thai is incredible and they recently just got a new recipe that is just as great, I can never decide which one to choose! The staff and management truly care for the customers and it is hands down the best Thai food in the area. read more

Lemongrass Cafe - Pad Thai times two and pumpkin curry, incredible! Old school and new school pad Thai both out of this world - Pan Asian Near Me - Moline, Illinois

I love the staff. Everyone was so friendly and kind. The food was yummy. Well most definitely come back if I ever come back to Moline. read more

Lemongrass Cafe - My favorite! The sauce was on point .. - Pan Asian Near Me - Moline, Illinois

Everything I've had has been fresh and flavorful! Service is always great and they have a wonderful beer and wine menu. One of my favorite places! read more

Parking but once inside the delicious food makes you forget about all of that. Nothing bad to say here.

Food was absolutely outstanding. I had the pork belly appetizer and pad tai and this was great. Service was very good and I can't wait to come back to Moline again. This place is a tremendous find! read more

Being from the state of Washington, I have never seen such a shortage of decent Thai food. After trying a handful of Thai restaurants around the Quad Cities this was the one that has outshone the rest. I now make sure that I come here at least once a month trying new things on the menu. Chili Tamarind is a must try and their specials never seem to fail. It is very casual here, however, during their lunch rush and dinner rush it gets quite loud. Everything from wall art to their light fixtures seem just right for the setting. Enjoy your time here because it is not easy to find another Thai restaurant with the same ambiance as this one. read more

Lemongrass Cafe - Mango and crispy chicken. One of their specials. Carrots, mangos, chicken, cashews, and various other small knick-knacks - Pan Asian Near Me - Moline, Illinois

unfortunately I did not have the opportunity to taste the food. The place is supposed to be open until 9:00 p.m. and I walked in at 8:40 trying to order takeout and they told me that the place is not able to cook food because the kitchen is being cleaned. Isn't that why you close at 9:00 that way you could clean the kitchen when you close. People come all the way to your place soon you're open and some hour, why or them off? read more

Great food and outdoor service. We have enjoyed the glass noodles and the vegetable Pad Thai. All of the food tasted very fresh and the serving size is more than a meal. There are spicy and mild options that are true to the menu description.The staff is conscientious of Covid health protocols and welcoming. Great little place. read more

This is my favorite Thai restaurant and one of my favorite restaurants in the Quad Cities. I eat here every week. I love the Old School Pad Thai, the Panang Curry and the Rama. They take reservations and also offer takeout. They accept credit cards. It can be very busy, so make sure to call ahead. You'll love the food here. read more

Great restaurant! One of my favorite restaurants in the Quad Cities. They have the same owners as Exotic Thai. This restaurant is an Asian fusion of Thai, and Vietnamese food. They have noodle bowls, curries, and Pho. Personally, I think the pho is the best in town. I also would recommend the appetizers, the lettuce wrap, and the fresh spring rolls. read more