Thai Diner

I've been here a few times and everything has been 9's everytime. Servers are chill and attentive…read more Food is delicious and decent portion sizes. They get their ingredients locally when they can; so giving back to the community and fresh taste. The prices are extremely reasonable. I know that's a bit ambiguous but just check the menu ahead of time if it's a concern. They take their spice seriously so if you are a "white boy spice" enthusiast I wouldn't go above medium heat.

Zen Zero has been a favorite of mine for almost 20 years. When a craving for their incredible…read moreSingapore noodles arises, it's worth the 30 minute trek to satisfy! Have always received wonderful service and the food quality is always consistent. Simple decor with table and bar seating, plus a patio perfect for people watching.

Our to-go order

Panang

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Crab Rangoon's

Thai Siam Restaurant

3.5(177 reviews)

2.9 mi

1st time trying this place and we were immediately welcomed like family by the owner. The staff is…read moreincredibly friendly, the service is fast, and the food is delicious! We've always gone to another Thai spot in town, but after trying Thai Siam, this has officially become our new favorite and go-to place. They also went above and beyond to make our visit feel extra thoughtful and accommodating for our family. Highly recommend!

BEST THAI IN LAWRENCE. I'm gonna start out my saying my mom does not like Thai food, but she loves…read moreThai Siam. That's huge. Their soups are great, their curry is great, everything is great. What I love most is that they listen about your spice preference. I used to love going to another place in town but they started making the mild so volcanic that I couldn't eat it anymore. Thai Siam makes sure you're taken care of. I also love the lady behind the counter. She told me I should call in next time instead of door dashing so it's cheaper and I thought that was really sweet of her to mention. It's a small place but it's really clean inside. ALSO ORDER THE THAI ICE TEA!

Beef pho-- takeout version pre-assembly

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Assembled beef pho

Jong's Thai Kitchen

4.9(135 reviews)

24.9 mi

My Pad Ga Pow tonight was as good tonight as it's ever been if not the best. So fragrant and just…read morethe right amount of heat. Happy to see these friendly neighbors doing so well all these years later!

Absolutely one of the best Thai restaurants we have ever eaten at. The food is always amazing and…read morethe service is fast and friendly. I don't believe they have any sit in tables now and all food is delivery apps/pickup. But the ambiance is always live and bustling in their when we have picked food up. Not to mention it smells amazing. Highly recommend.

Anniversary flowers

Pad Ga Pow

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Pad Thai

Baan Thai Restaurant

4.0(364 reviews)

31.3 mi

This review is for lunch on a Monday in mid-March…read more service: Rusha did a great job taking care of us. food: We started with Larb Gai and it was excellent ($12 as of 03/2026). Note that the Larb comes with a side of rice. My wife had Tiger Cry Beef and thought it was OK ($9 as of 03/2026). I had Khao Soi with chicken and it was outstanding ($14 as of 03/2026). It's a red curry soup with egg noodles in the soup and crispy noodles on top. details: Open and airy inside, with booths along the walls and tables in the middle. The place was busy even for a Monday lunch. They have parking behind the restaurant and the entrance is adjacent to the parking lot.

My husband's favorite Thai place since he grew up in Leavenworth--we were in Weston for a weekend…read moreso drove the quick 15 min for dinner as most places are closed on Mondays in Weston. Portions are huge! I did not expect that when ordering my salad plus side of steam veg. Good flavors, a bit basic in seasoning, but good. Service was excellent and quick. About 1/3 of the place was full on a Monday night, so it was pretty busy!

Open and airy inside, with booths along the walls and tables in the middle

Chicken pad Thai and Tom Yum

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House Sampler

Tuptim Thai

4.2(202 reviews)

24.2 mi

Do not sleep on this place I feel like a lot of restaurants…read morenow are giving small portions of gross food,but this place is so good The food taste and quality is actually worth going inside and eating I am basic I love their sweet pork rice as hot as they can make it ( if it's called something else I'm sorry) The food is so flavorful and if you get spicy it's not obnoxious just trying to be as hot as possible, it blends with flavors and is a wonderful experience I never had bad service here they are so nice and patient It's one of my favorite spots in Topeka Love it

We arrived for a late lunch after an event and were greeted and seated quickly. The server was very…read morehelpful in making sure I ordered gluten-free items, and service was great through our meal. My partner ordered the grilled chicken satay appetizer, I got the fresh spring rolls, and we shared the Pad Thai. Everything was fresh and tasty. We enjoyed our meal and will go back again when in town.

Angel Hair Thai Noodles Lunch

Money Bags

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Pad Thai

Thai Table

4.3(83 reviews)

25.1 mi

Delicious! The table enjoyed crisp spring rolls, dumplings and rangoons followed by delicious…read morecurries and plated main dishes. Food can be ordered on a scale of heat, and with a choice of protein and/or extra veggies. All dishes are made to order so diners can request specific modifications. Service was attentive and helpful.

We arrived late on a Monday after a long day of travel, and the staff let us know right away that…read morethe kitchen was backed up and food would take about 45 minutes. We really appreciated the transparency and decided to stay. The interior is open and airy, and our server was good at keeping our waters filled and giving us periodic updates. Our meals arrived right on schedule, except for one dish that was accidentally missed. The server took care of it immediately and had it out to us as quickly as possible. I ordered the mild Pad Thai and found it flavorful with a generous portion (I finished all of it!). Everyone else enjoyed their meals as well. We would eat here again.

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Firecracker Shrimp

Pad Thai Restaurant

4.5(675 reviews)

31.4 mi

The service here was great from the second I walked thought the door. The team cleaned a table up…read morefor me and got me seated fast. It didn't take me long to order, I had to go with the namesake dish. It was hands down the largest pad Thai I have ever had. I ordered it hot and it was perfect! Just at the point where the heat teases you, but not enough to cover up the delicious flavor! It was really good! Great food, great service!

If you're looking for the absolute best Thai food in Kansas City, look no further than Pad Thai in…read moreOverland Park! The food is consistently outstanding, the service is warm and welcoming (Ann, Pim, and the team are the best!!), and every meal has so much flavor! The Chu Chee Chicken is hands-down the star of the menu. The rich, flavorful curry sauce is perfectly balanced, and the chicken is always cooked to perfection. It's one of those dishes you'll find yourself craving long after you've finished the last bite. As someone who requires gluten-free options, it's refreshing to find a restaurant that takes dietary needs seriously while still delivering incredible food. Pad Thai has earned its place as my favorite restaurant in Kansas City. Five stars all the way!

Beautiful covered patio for warmer days!

Chick Pad Thai

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Beef Pad Thai

Thai Place

4.2(503 reviews)

29.5 mi

Absolutely amazing Thai food! The Crab Rangoon was hands down the best I've ever had. So fresh,…read moreflavorful, and perfectly made. The pineapple rice was also incredible. I substituted chicken in mine, and it was delicious! We ordered takeout, and everything was fresh and packed with care. Highly recommend this place. We'll definitely be back!

Love their seafood pad thai mild-medium spice! Their thai tea is good too!…read more Service is pretty quick! Everyone is friendly. Ambiance, nice sit down thai restaurant.

Tiger Cry beef

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Tom Kha w/veggies (very blah )

Thai Kitchen

4.5(247 reviews)

48.0 mi

A warm welcome as you enter, even though everyone here is handling multiple roles…read more I enjoy the Thai beer while looking over an extensive menu. Plenty to choose from and the normal mild, hot, and Thai hot sauce. I like the Thai hot. The spring roll also comes with a perfectly blended sauce. Pricing is reasonable and the service is spot on. Which makes a very simple dining room a perfect place to eat.

Best pad thai!! The medium is not too spicy and you can get extra seasoning and sauce on the side…read more The crab rangoon are so good! The service is great. 10/10 recommend!

Great place, clean, neat, and smells good!

Pad Thai w/ chicken

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Dex P.

10 years ago

Had lunch with my hubby yesterday, wow we were amazed with the service and food!! We love Thai food and I think we found our new place to go now!! The vegetables were fresh and tasted amazing, I had the curry paste passion stir fry and my husband had the fresh garden stir fry with chicken!! Great flavor and taste!! We will definitely be back!! Can't wait to try all the other entrees on the menu!! read more

Matt S.

7 years ago

Always greeted warmly coming through the door by staff. Our family always looks forward to Thai Diner for the food, service, and the community feel of the restaurant. One of our three go to places in LFK. Thanks Thai Diner for being a reliable go to week in and out. read more

Karmen G.

10 years ago

Had lunch there today and was very impressed with how fresh and reasonably priced the food was. Staff was very friendly. Will definitely go back read more

Julie P.

186

8 years ago

We were here on a business trip and this was a great surprise! Great service and great food. Definitely a hidden gem in Lawrence.

Abigail C.

4 years ago

Best fried rice in town. Love their food and they always have it ready so quickly too.

B S.

6 years ago

Best Thai food in Lawrence. Our go to spot for good food at a decent price.

Nathan F.

10 years ago

Stellar! We can't wait to go back

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