Naviya's is one of the most underrated restaurants in the region. Although the service is warm and friendly the food is truly the star here. The ingredients are fresh and varied and the combinations create that rare experience where the flavors cascade over your palate. Everything is nuanced but delicious. read more

Have always been a big fan of Naviya's noodle based dishes--fresh and loaded with veggies and herbs, and a couple of the curries--NOT the bland musaman. The dishes with seafood, including the shrimp spring rolls, scare me. The freshness is off by a day or two each time I try them. The cod based protein has a wang to it--or at least it did when we went. My son was afraid to eat it. I know Minneapolis is far from the coast--but if you can't serve it super fresh, just don't. *The other thing is their service. We drove across town to order a small carry out because we were unable to order online. We thought their system was down. The guy at the counter would not take our order--1 spicey noodle--because he said it was only 15 minutes until they closed. I explained we had been trying to order for a while online and that we had driven across town--but he said they had been too busy and TURNED THE SYSTEM OFF--and just stared at me, offering nothing. At some point there will be another mediocre thai place in south minneapolis and maybe Naviya's will stop taking their customers forgranted. Despite loving certain dishes, I'm not going back. read more

I LOVE Thai food & wanted to love the food here. My mom raved about the food being good and wanting to go check it out. She specifically said the Thai Fried Rice was good. We ordered the Thai fried rice w/ chicken as the protein, cream cheese wontons and chicken wings. I didn't care for any of it. The flavor was lacking on the fried rice, pretty bland. Even with a spice rack it wasn't that great. The wontons were okay but it was $11 for 5 of them and they were just cream cheese in a thick wrappper. Chicken wings were served with a sweet and sour type sauce. Also bland. The menu seemed solid & maybe the flavor is elsewhere like the curry or other dishes. They had some featured drinks on the board, otherwise it's mostly wine. I tried to order the sake mojito but they were out. We went shortly after they opened, it was empty when we got there but a few more people came in as time went on. Our waiter was Amazing. Very attentive and nice. They share a parking lot to the left of building with Jones Coffee. It's a tiny lot, otherwise street parking. read more

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I feel like this probably deserves a 5, but both the price and service give me a bit of hesitation. The food is always well executed, and properly spicy. I generally go green curry, but I've also tried the fish red curry and I think the Thai lettuce wraps. The look is very clean, but maybe a bit stark for me? personally. read more

Naviya's has been on my list to try for quite some time, and I'm glad I finally did! I had the cream cheese wontons and rama curry/stir fry at a level 4 spice. This was the perfect meal. Wontons were perfect mix of soft and crispy with flavorful creamy cheese, and a mild dipping sauce. The level 4 spice for the rama thai was right on. It brought the heat! I'd love to come back to dine in. The atmosphere was lively and modern. The meal was delicious read more

Swung by for lunch this week and really enjoyed our visit! There is free street parking which is great and they also have a small lot but it does fill up quickly with the other businesses as well. We got the holy basil which was super delicious, and we added tofu for some protein. The portion was good but the price is a little bit high at $21. It's a cute area so you could definitely walk around after dinner or go brows the shops beforehand. Lots of great vegan and vegetarian options as well! And service was also great, our server was very attentive. read more

Naviya's Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Naviya's is really outstanding. There is so much flavor from the fresh herbs, the vegetables are always cooked perfectly. I wish it was closer to our house- I would order it all the time. Ordered spring rolls and red curry with beef. The spring rolls were delicious- fresh and stuffed well, with a delcicious dipping sauce. The Panang curry was sensational- loads of fresh veg (often curries don't have enough veg in my opinion), beef wasn't overcooked, lots of layered and robust flavor. Portion size was great. Sometimes takeout food loses its magic somewhere between the restuarant kitchen and your table but this is never the case with Naviya's. read more

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Naviya's has been highly recommended by my coworkers, and it did not disappoint! We went with the Sweet Basil Fried Rice, Red Curry with Tofu, and Spicy Noodles. All the food was delicious, but my favorite was the fried rice. It was so flavorful and yummy. I would highly recommend. We arrived around 7 pm and the restaurant was quiet with just a few tables. We got seated right away and got our food quickly after ordering. Also, it is luckily located just a few blocks away from Sebastian Joe's for an ice cream dessert. It's a wonderful pairing! We will be back. read more

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Placing a takeout order over the phone was simple, my food was ready in less than 10 minutes, and it was AMAZING. The shiitake spring rolls might be the best spring rolls I've ever had. My only regret is that I got an extra side of sweet chili sauce instead of a side of peanut sauce like I requested. I will definitely eat here the next time I'm in Minneapolis. Thanks for the great food! read more

Came back after a year plus being gone. So the food is always good. But at times it's busy getting in. If you don't get lucky and get kne of the limited parking spots.... It's a hike. The Indian Girl and I had dinner together here again. Vegetarian. Quite good as it has been most times. read more

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Food is wonderful here! All their dishes have a ton of flavor, but my two favorites are the chicken pad Thai and the chicken red curry. The wait staff is always super quick and responsive to their guests. Great capacity for the area, and you are able to have a convo without it being too loud. My go to Thai place! read more

Naviya's Thai Kitchen - Chicken pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My mom likes Thai food so we decided to try this hip place with my grandma. My grandma is in her 90's and was worried about parking, but we found a spot right across the street easy peasy. Went in and it is very trendy. Green walls, neon sign, and plants hanging from an exposed ceiling. One guy was working everything front of house, but luckily it wasn't too busy. Ordered some spring rolls, chicken satay, beef fried rice, and chicken pad thai. The spring rolls were okay, but the satay was EXCELLENT. Crispy and prepared in a way that I have never had at any other Thai restaurant. An absolute must!! The pad thai was hearty and my grandmother's favorite of the meal. She loves noodles just like her grandson. They gave us chicken instead of beef for the fried rice which was kinda annoying. Waiter was running around busy so couldn't tell him and my mom was hungry. She was zoned out due to surviving a family reunion and started scooping rice onto her plate. I can understand why because the rice was really yummy and looked it too. The women at the table did not like the little sharing plates with the shallow lips. They thought it was hard to eat off of. I didn't mind. I'm young and like to work for my food. Also, the plates are similar to something my wife would buy. At the end of our meal I told the waiter about the rice and he apologized. Luckily chicken costs the same as beef here so there wasn't a price issue. My mom, who was pretty out of it due to her dog passing away recently, also dropped her water glass shattering it on the ground and the waiter seemed pretty unfazed saying "those glasses break all the time". I'm curious if they actually break a bunch or if he just said that to make my mom feel better. Regardless, if I lived in the area I would be back. I'm sure my grandma will be. She'll probably order pick up which is what most Thai restaurants deal with these days. Please for the love of Paul Bunyan eat HERE or another small business instead of Panda Express or Leeann Chin. read more

Naviya's Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai with chicken - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Quality Thai food in an attentive environment. We love coming here for a delicious, comforting meal!

I love this place. The food is so fresh and delicious. We ordered wontons that were huge. We ordered panange curry that was too spicy for me. We ordered chicken pad Thai that was very good. Davis was our server he was very happy and accommodating read more

Amazing food! Started out iffy with the service. It took a while before someone came to get our drink order but the service improved from there. We had the spring roll appetizer that tasted fresh with delicious dipping sauce. I had the green curry and it had just the right amount of heat for me - little kick but not too spicy. Definitely recommend for a great local spot in Linden Hills! read more

I truly enjoy good Thai food and only have this one visit in which to make a judgment, but based on this one visit I will definitely be back! Check the hours before going though because, strangely, they don't open for lunch until 12. Thankfully, I arrived at 1215. I was seated immediately, offered water and submitted my order within the first couple minutes. The food arrived quickly and was still steaming hot with a wonderful presentation and perfect amount of spice. I chose the MEDIUM level of spice (level 3) but they offer several hotter options, including "Thai hot". The serving size was more generous than I would have expected but it was so delicious I ate every bite. I set my credit card in the table upon completion of my meal and it was retrieved and processed quickly -- enabling me to finish my entire lunch in less than 20 minutes from arrival to departure. There was no rush and i didn't feel pressured, but it was nice to know they could process my order so quickly. I will definitely be back to try the green curry next! read more

Naviya's Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai with chicken - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We had a lovely evening dining at this Linden Hills restaurant. The space is clean and open, and the service was helpful and cheerful. Our server answered all of our questions and made helpful suggestions. We started with the lettuce wraps, which were the perfect summer bite--light and refreshing, the different tastes and textures were united by a tasty sweet, salty, and tart sauce. Mom loved loved the crispy fried rice noodles so much she ate them by the handful. Mom really loved the massaman curry. It was sweet, smooth, and rich. The cinnamon came through clearly, and the carrots and potatoes were cooked to tender perfection. Mom adored the sauce. I was blown away by my Panang curry as well. The veggies were wok-charred, which was a surprising and absolutely delicious complement to the tongue-tingling spice of the curry. I'd never had this style of curry with a thick sauce that coated the other ingredients, but it worked really well here. We finished up with the mango and sticky rice, which is always a treat. I don't what magical store sells the Perfect Mangos that they used, but I wish I did--this dessert was a real treat! The portions are generous enough that you can take home another meal with your leftovers, and the menu had enough options to appeal to many dietary and taste preferences. It's a great place for vegetarians and vegans as well as obligate carnivores. read more

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This is by far my favorite Thai food restaurant in the Twin Cities (and maybe ever). The food is high quality and it tastes phenomenal and the service is great. They know us when we walk in an treat us as such. They better since we are there a couple times a month! read more

Meh. This whole experience was just fine. The spring rolls were delicious. The pad Thai was decent. For a Thai place, I was expecting everything to be more flavorful. It was still good, but my golden standard for Thai food in the twin cities is Thai Table: this didn't hold up in comparison. The service was disappointing, especially given the neighborhood it's in. I'm not one who's bothered by not having 'friendly' service as long as they're still attentive. It felt like they were trying to get us out as fast as they could (we got there at 7:30, they close at 9, we only sat for maybe 45 mins) while also not being at the table when we needed them to be? It was weird service. The space itself is nice. They've got patio seating which I imagine can be nice in the summer, but they're unfortunately backed up to some pretty major road construction at the moment. I can find good spring rolls elsewhere so this one won't be a place I return to. read more

We were here visiting family for the holidays from San Francisco, and we did a takeout because it was too cold to go anywhere. The service was quick and friendly. We ordered Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, pineapple fried rice, Pho tofu soup, and fried chicken wings. The food was a bit sweeter for my taste and there is not enough flavor from the wok (aka heat). It would probably be better if it was a sit down instead of takeout. read more

I ordered takeout from here and was happy with the service I received. I ordered the red curry with chicken at a three spice level. It was extremely spicy but the flavors were incredible. Definitely will be back but will be sure to get a lower level of spice! read more

Naviya's Thai Kitchen - a plate of food - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Holy WOW, this place is hands down AMAZING!! My husband and I visited here for date night and neither of us had heard of it before. I came across it on Yelp and it seemed like it had really great reviews so we figured we'd try it. I called to see if I needed to make reservations but they don't do reservations for tables under 4 people. They do have indoor and outdoor seating though, so keep that in mind for when you plan a visit. After spending some time looking at the menu we ordered a starter: Fresh Shrimp & Chicken Spring Rolls. They are gluten free and include Lettuce, carrot, basil, cucumber, rice noodle, shrimp, chicken, rice paper. Def a 10/10 on these, so good!! After our starter I ordered my main entree: Ginger Garlic Hot Plate which included Ginger, carrot, broccoli, red pepper, cauliflower, pea pod, zucchini, onion, garlic, cilantro, and green onion. I also requested to add a Protein: Natural Chicken. Hands down amazing - lots of fresh veggies, rice on the side and chicken cooked to perfection!! My husband ordered: Red Curry, which is gluten free and inckudes red curry paste, coconut milk, onion, red pepper, lime leaf, cauliflower, zucchini, pea pod, bamboo shoots, basil. He too asked for a protein: Wild Cod and requested that it be deep fried. HOLY AMAZING! When I go back I'm definitely getting this dish - the textures and flavors amazing, the curry was like none I've had before and how they lightly deep fried the Wild Cod brought the seafood flavor out especially. This too was served with rice on the side. When we left, we were full from the amazing veggies and protein. My husband and I can't wait to stop back here again soon ... I can tell after our first visit we're going to be regulars lol. read more

Naviya's Thai Kitchen - Ginger Garlic Hot Plate with Natural Chicken - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Nice little Thai restaurant, with a variety of dishes that consist of a little meat with a lot of veggies that differ depending on the sauce. The three-star spicy is actually fairly spicy, especially by Minnesota standards. read more

This place deserves all your money. They'll blow your taste buds outta this world their Pad Thai is yet to be rivaled by anyone in Minneapolis read more

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The amazing places you can find through just a quick search always amaze me. Naviya's was no exception as the food, service, and atmosphere were amazing! I arrived on a super chilly Halloween evening to an empty spot. I was warmly welcomed and asked to sir wherever. I took a seat and checked out their menu, which had a diverse mix of curries, rice, appetizers, and other entrees. I was a little overwhelmed, so the waiter told me to try the green curry with chicken. I'm so glad I tried this as the curry was so delicious. It came out pipping hot and with medium spice. It made my lips tingle just enough, but not to the point of discomfort. I added the white rice that came on the side and chowed down. Every bite was satisfying, and I could not get enough. I'm so happy that curry makes great leftovers as I was able to save it and savor it later. Definitely recommend this wonderful neighborhood gem! Speaking of the neighborhood, it is super quaint and cute. I will be back to Naviya's when I am in the Minneapolis area again! read more

We had an excellent experience at Naviya's. We walked in with no reservation and were able to get a table outside. Service was great we ordered a couple of iced teas to kick things off. Their Thai tea was everything I wanted on a hot day. Spring rolls and cream cheese wontons were both delicious. Both just well done and fresh. Highlight of the meal for me was the Basil Fried Rice, but the Pad Thai was also very good. This place should rated much higher than it is! One of the best Thai restaurants in Minneapolis without a doubt! read more

Naviya's Thai Kitchen - Iced Thai Tea, Iced Jasmine Thea, Cream Cheese Wontons, Spring Rolls - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Best spring rolls ever. Love the fresh veggies and how kind the servers are. It is my go to place.

Amazing food and service. So much flavor. Wonderful people. Nice modern setting. Can't wait to return. read more

Naviya's Thai Kitchen - Green curry, pad Thai, veggies. - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This was a take out situation. I work nearby and needed dinner between the work day ending and an event in the evening. I ordered Thai fried rice. The online ordering process was straightforward, and the food was ready when promised. Price was reasonable. People at the front were friendly. The food itself was just okay. It was pretty flavorless - I know I ordered a rice dish, but there is usually more to taste in Thai fried rice. This was so bland. If it were not my only dining option that night I likely would not have eaten it. Maybe there are lots of other more flavorful items, but my experience was very meh. I'd give it another try with something different. read more

Spicy noodles were perfect (after adding a little of the chili sauce). Veggies were al dente and plenty of sauce. Server was personable and friendly and even gave our dog a little portion of chicken on our patio. New favorite place in Linden Hills read more

Naviya's Thai Kitchen - Spicy Noodles - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is by far my favorite Thai food in Minneapolis. I don't do great with spicy food, and the medium spice level was almost the tipping point for me. The curry was very flavorful, with an enjoyable kick. The restaurant is small, but has a great ambience and local feel. I highly recommend this location and dish. read more

Naviya's Thai Kitchen - Green Curry, with beef, medium spice - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I ate dinner here on a recommendation from a friend. It was excellent. We choose an early dinner time so it was not very busy. They had indoor seating with a few tables on the sidewalk. Much too hot the night we were there to want to eat outside. Our server was excellent, allowing us to talk and catch up while we took our time through dinner. We started with spring rolls per his recommendation and they were excellent. Very fresh ingredients and a yummy dipping sauce. I chose the ginger garlic hot plate, also as a recommendation, and I thought it was excellent. The veggies were crisp and steaming hot. The ginger garlic spices enhanced the meal. I added chicken as my protein. It was a ton to eat so I had lunch the next day as well. Very nice experience. read more

Naviya's Thai Kitchen - Ginger garlic hot plate - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I get take out from Naviya's when I'm too busy to cook. Today I ordered the Rama Thai stir fry with chicken. It was ready quickly and delicious. The slightly spicy red peanut and coconut milk warmed me up on this rainy day. read more

Naviya's Thai Kitchen - Rama Thai Stir Fry - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

What a fantastic place! Absolutely delicious food, stunning presentation, fabulous service. Can't say enough. We'll go back again and again! Shared lettuce wraps and chicken pad Thai. PS they will accommodate any special food needs. read more

Service was excellent and the food was amazing! I would eat there at least once a week if I lived in the area. Will definitely be back!

Delicious food. Plenty of vegetables in the curry and stir fry. Great vegan and vegetarian options on the menu. Excellent service. Small in size get there early to secure a table for dinner. read more

Naviya's Thai Kitchen - Turkey Basil Stir Fry - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Amazing food and great portion sizes! I would recommend getting more then one orders of the cream cheese wontons, trust me!

We had the Panang Curry, Green Curry and Bangkok Hot Plate, all we very flavorful. The Panang Curry had a great Smokey flavor. We got take out and it was plenty of food. read more

Revisiting this Thai restaurant again, the look and feel were same as earlier the ambience and interiors. We went ahead and ordered our favorite Thai traditional soup tom yum goong with shrimp broth and lot of veggies. It had the right heat also bit of sourness to cleanse the pallet. Ordered crispy veggie spring rolls for appetizer the stuffing was tasty and meaty though it was all veggies. It was comforting for the pallet but we would have preferred a bit spice or heat in the stuffing. For the main course we ordered Thai fried rice which was the best. It had the burnt flavor which was so refreshing. Veggies and egg were added to the right consistency with the rice which made the dish a super star. Finally it was a great lunch and we would love yo comeback. read more

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This place has the absolute best cream cheese wontons. Most places have good ones, but these are superior. The pad Thai is also great. I would not recommend the spring rolls as they did not come with much peanut sauce and lacked flavor read more