Thai Lotus Restaurant

When I was back in Architectural school there was a person...one day I shall visit Columbus IN. I…read moredid and had late lunch at Thai Connection. The place was clean, bright and airy, few occupied tables. I was seated immediately. After a few minutes I ordered Crispy Rolls and Namtok Beef salad (medium spice). The rolls were thin, crispy wrapped vegtable rolls - good. The beef salad was good but the beef was a little on the chewy side. Not bad for a Thai place in America's heartland. I was pleasantly surprised.

Excellent Thai food. Outstanding service. This place is our go to for entertaining family and…read morefriends, or just an event out

Our view of the bar

Pad sieuw w shrimp (lunch portion) : fresh noodles are hard to beat! Hot level hot is hot.

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Very pretty interior.

Siam House

4.2(268 reviews)

45.0 mi

Siam House favorite restaurant of all time, there's nothing I wouldn't recommend. The service is…read moregreat and the atmosphere is super cozy.

Service I ordered an appetizer, it came out with my meal, the fresh salad rolls - the paper was so…read morethin and rough that they fell apart, i got them with chicken - only 2 of the 4 had chicken, should give more peanut sauce instead of that little tiny deriving, I ordered papaya salad it was ok, I asked for medium spicy it was maybe mild at best, the Thai iced coffee was good

Tofu Pad Thai

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My Thai Cafe & Sushi Bar - West Side

4.1(191 reviews)

46.4 mi

Visiting town for a couple of days and decided to try My Thai based on Yelp reviews. It did not…read moredisappoint! We were greeted and seated promptly within moments of walking in. Appetizer came out quickly and entrees came out when the appetizer was 3/4 gone. Perfect timing. The edamame appetizer was hot and had plenty of salt, which is exactly how I like it (9.5/10)! I had the crispy chicken with pineapple (served in half of a pineapple) and spouse had the orange chicken. He said his was good (8/10), but I loved the pineapple chicken (9.8/10). He had no leftovers, I left with about half of my entree. We took a mango sticky rice to go and then drove around town for about 45 minutes before going back to the hotel to eat it (for context - I'm sure it's even better eaten in the restaurant). Even with it sitting at room temperature in a styrofoam container for about an hour after preparation, it's still a 9.9/10 for me. The mango sticky rice was a perfect ending to an excellent meal. When in Bloomington again, we will definitely be back. We may visit again before leaving town - it's that good.

My Thai on the westside of Bloomington is not merely a restaurant…read more It is an institution. A temple. A weekly ritual site. A blessed carbohydrate-and-curry sanctuary where my family has been eating once a week for ten years, which in restaurant loyalty years is basically a dynastic blood oath. I have eaten here through different seasons of life, different levels of exhaustion, different versions of myself, and probably several minor existential collapses. And through it all, My Thai has remained the most consistent restaurant I have ever eaten at. Not "pretty consistent." Not "usually good." I mean shockingly, mathematically, almost suspiciously consistent. Like somewhere in the back there is a monk, a wizard, and a very serious Thai grandmother operating a flavor reactor calibrated by NASA. My go-to is the Pad Prik King with chicken, because I am a simple man with a complicated nervous system and a deep spiritual need for spicy green beans. The green beans come in hot and crunchy like they are ready to fight for their honor. The sauce is rich, spicy, savory, and just the right amount of "hello, your face is awake now." The chicken is there doing noble chicken work. Bawk bawk, little warrior. Bawk bawk. This dish does not ask for attention. It seizes it. It kicks open the door wearing sunglasses, throws a handful of basil into the air, and says, "Get in, we're going to flavor town, but the weird respectable Bloomington version." And the best part? It is always good. Always. For ten years. Do you understand how rare that is? I have seen empires rise and fall faster than the quality control at My Thai. The service is friendly, the food is dependable, and the whole place has the comforting energy of, "Yes, the world is strange and unstable, but your Pad Prik King will still arrive correctly." That matters. Five stars. Ten years of loyal service. My Thai westside is one of Bloomington's great constants, and my spicy green bean chicken kingdom remains undefeated. BIG BADA BOOM!

Interior

Pad Thai

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Vegetable soup

Happy Thai Restaurant

4.5(74 reviews)

44.9 mi

4.5 stars, rounding up because the Thai food in Bloomington is so lackluster outside of this place,…read moremaking it shine that much more. The larb here is really, really good, as is the sticky rice I ordered with it. Tofu fried perfectly, fresh lime and fish sauce punching through, and a 3/5 spiciness that's actually the right amount of spice for me. Sticky rice sops up the juice perfectly. Next time I want Thai food, I won't hesitate to come here again, and any time anyone suggests any other Thai place in town, I'll try to go to Happy Thai instead.

It was a pick up order but 10/10. I used to come here back when I attended IU and the yellow curry…read moreis my GO TO curry to get better when I was sick (almost every single month it felt like at one point) I now live in Indy and am sick. My bf knows this is my go to meal. As amazing as he is, he ordered it for me and wow. It's just as I remember and stayed warm the whole drive home!!! So delicious and am forever grateful for them to still be this good!!

Entrance

Stir-fried curry noodles w/ tofu, Thai iced tea

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Lunch Menu

Blooming Thai

4.1(79 reviews)

45.1 mi

This and Siam House are both great. Can't go wrong with any dish and it's a nice vibe.read more

Delicious food But surprised by the automatic gratuity on a…read moretable of 2--was this because of the art fair, or is this now their practice? I'll stick with the weekday lunch specials IF I go back.

Cute local Thai right on the square

Blooming Thai - What is Taro? Taro is native to Southern Asia and has white or light purple roots. Taro root has a light,slightly sweet and nutty flavor

What is Taro? Taro is native to Southern Asia and has white or light purple roots. Taro root has a light,slightly sweet and nutty flavor

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Matcha latte w/ brown sugar crystal boba

Bangkok Thai Cuisine

3.8(136 reviews)

43.5 mi

I know we just moved here, but this might be our go-to choice for Thai food in Bloomington!…read more The restaurant is small, but still maintains a good atmosphere. The night I visited, they were very busy, with a large party in the back part; however, they didn't miss a beat, and service was as good as you would hope. Food was so good, I had to order a second dish, so I could take the first one home to the wife! We also found the prices to be reasonable. A high bar has been set. We will try other places, but I won't be surprised if we keep coming back.

I used their website to order takeout. The site tells you it takes 45-60 minutes to prepare an…read moreorder. I showed up about 50 minutes after ordering and my food was hot and ready on arrival. The host who greeted me and brought out my order was very friendly. While I was waiting for him to get my food from the back, another staff member also came by to check that I was being helped. I ordered the fried eggplant stir-fry with tofu and the coconut ice cream. The stir-fry tasted good, but I selected spice level 3 "hot" (and the takeout container had a "3" written on it so I know they got it), yet there was not a hint of spice in the dish, not even a single chili flake. I don't know if they messed up and forgot to add the spice or what, but I was kind of let down. Taking the heat level out of the equation, it would rate it about average for American Thai food. I wasn't really impressed by the dish, but I enjoyed it (spicy is nice but not a must-have for me if there are other flavours). I liked the coconut ice cream dessert. The included banana spring rolls were helpfully packaged in foil separate from the ice cream, so I warmed them up in my oven a little, and they were very good warm. I'm pretty sure that what the menu calls "homemade coconut ice cream" was actually vanilla bean ice cream with shredded coconut on top. Which is still delicious but not what is written on the menu. Based on my single visit, I don't think this is close to the best Thai in Bloomington, but it's alright, and I might come here again because it's closer to home than the other places I like. I might have even given the food 4 stars if it had just been described differently on the menu, but the lack of spice in a dish that was supposed to be made hot plus the "homemade coconut ice cream" not being that left a little bit of a bad impression.

33.8 mi•Brownsboro- Northfield

Filthy air vent

Drunken Man's Fried Rice - Lunch Portion

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Pad kee mow (mao)

All Thai'd Up

4.3(96 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

Thai food ranks as one of my favorite cuisines, so when friends suggested a new Thai restaurant…read morewhen I was over at their place recently, it didn't take much convincing! We ordered carry out from All Thai'd Up, a new restaurant in the former home of Gasthaus. Ordering on Toast was easy, and the food was ready quickly. A friendly employee passed it right to me When I walked in the door. The spot feels cozy and inviting, and I would love to go back and dine in again soon. The food stayed warm throughout the drive back. Everything we tried tasted wonderful - from the mango sticky rice to the pad see ew, and the pad Thai. Portions are a generous size and I ate most of my dinner, leaving about 1/3 of it for another time. This is one spot I'll be adding to my list to hit up again!

I'd had food from All Thai'd Up's food truck at festivals before but hadn't tried this brick and…read moremortar location until last month. I was so impressed I took another friend there the following week to celebrate their birthday. The restaurant is located in the unassuming strip mall of off Brownsboro Rd @ Rudy Lane. Traffic is tricky in this area with the VA construction right now, so I encourage going the back way from Hubbard's Lane to Rudy. Step through the door and you immediately see a cooler filled with impressive desserts - mostly cheesecakes. You also have a lovely bar. Don't sleep on their drink specials during happy hr weekdays from 4 - 6! The decor is lovely and the staff are very friendly. They'll explain that the kitchen doesn't adjust traditionally spicy dishes. The items marked with peppers are hot. Everything else is mild and comes with a caddy of items that you can create your own heat level. What a great idea! On my first visit, I had a satay tofu wrap from their fusion menu (look on the back page) and on my return, I had pad see ew with veggies and tofu (no egg). The satay wrap was a tad messy but very fresh and delicious. The yucca fries that came with it were a bit too salty for my palate but were fried well. I'm a frequent orderer of pad see ew and while the flavor was good, the noodles were a bit on the gummy side. I had a solid mass of noodles which happens to me at home when I overcook or let them sit before serving. I still ate every bite and enjoyed it! I love Thai food and am now a fan of this woman-owned business. I'll definitely be back and have recommended it to friends and colleagues.

Pumpkin and Egg stir fry with Thai basil. October special.

Joke - Congee - Rice porridge

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Kai jeaow- Thai omelette

District 6

4.5(421 reviews)

34.3 mi

District 6 exceeded my expectations! My friends and I stopped in while it was pouring rain and…read moreasked if we could order takeout but stay inside until the rain let up. The staff couldn't have been more kind and accommodating. Even though it was takeout, the food was outstanding--freshly made, beautifully prepared, and packed with incredible flavor. It's rare these days to find such high-quality, upscale food at such a reasonable price. The excellent customer service made the experience even more memorable. I highly recommend District 6 and will definitely be back! Absolutely worth mentioning The Short Rib Pho was to die for amongst other food items we ordered.

Food n service "GREAT". Specially the Crispy fish n the pork belly bun. Take out orders also…read moregreat. Would recommend to everyone

Spicy Fried CAULIFLOWER Bao Buns

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Banh mi grilled pork

Simply Thai

3.7(560 reviews)

34.2 mi

Simply Thai was okay. It was not anything spectacular, and I have definitely had better Thai food…read moreelsewhere, but it was still decent. The food presentation was nice, though the prices felt a bit high for the overall experience. I have been twice, and both times the service was slow. It honestly felt like I had been forgotten about. The atmosphere is fine, but it could use some updating. That said, it is a comfortable place to sit, talk, and enjoy a meal if you are nearby. I just would not go out of my way for it.

The visit met my expectations, but certainly did not exceed them. Lunch prices just take $2 off the…read moreregular meal price for *most* menu options. It's clearly labeled on each page, but can still be confusing to figure out what is and is not included in the lunch deal. The canned beer I ordered was out of stock, and full bar was not open due to no bartender. I ordered a 4 on 0-5 scale, which was represented to be extra hot but found it to be severely lacking heat. With all the disclaimers on the menu, it was disappointed to see they still dialed it down, to the point where I had to ask for hot chili oil separately to give it a kick. Overall rating is decent. Wouldn't likely recommend to my foodie friends, but for a convenient Thai place in the area for the not so persnickety, sure.

Decor

Spider Roll

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William G.

7 years ago

Salem is a really cute small town, so you may be surprised to learn that it hosts one of the best Thai restaurants I've ever eaten at. Although the restaurant is small, it is impressively pretty on the inside. I found the atmosphere to be conducive for couples and families alike. Wait staff was very friendly and courteous. Now the most important part, the food. I had the Ginger Lover's entree with beef at level 1 (out of 5) spiciness which was pretty good. My other family members had noodle dishes and orange chicken and really enjoyed their entrees too. However, the real show stopper (and why this place absolutely deserves 5 stars) were the dumplings. Served in a bamboo steamer, these bundles of joy had great filling and paired well with the sauce. The sauce is spicier than typically sauces, but you will get addicted to it after the second plunge. If you have the opportunity to be anywhere near this charming town and love Asian cuisine, this is the place to go. read more

Aaron G.

5 years ago

We found our new favorite restaurant! The food was hot, fresh and delicious. My husband had the salmon with red curry. Amazing! It's a chef specialty. I had the drunken noodles. Also amazing! We also had shrimp spring rolls and chicken noodle soup. Delicious! We will definitely be back again..... maybe tommorow! :) read more

Ben M.

7 years ago

love this gem right on the salem square, quick service and there great about refilling your drinks. Really enjoy the orange chicken, spring rolls and Volcano. read more

Alexandra J.

1 year ago

We got crab Rangoon as an appetizer and I had pad woon sen (medium spice). The food was delicious, the ambience was nice, and the service was great. read more

Kayla S.

4 years ago

Very good. The Drunken Noodles and Chicken Soup are my two favorites. They have take out which we do often.

Brian G.

2 years ago

One of the best meals in town and great prices fast service always made the way you want it.

Michael H.

114

7 years ago

Its worth the drive!!! The best Thai food around!!! And the service is great as well!!!!!

Anna B.

3 years ago

The service and the food were excellent.

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