They aren't kidding about the pepper, whew does this food pack some flavor! I don't know what it is about that Thai spice, but it makes my head sweat like crazy! It isn't heat that makes your tongue or mouth burn but it can sneak up on you. Admittedly though, I'm a wimp when it comes to spicy stuff but it's yummy. However, this place is great. For lunch, I'd suggest getting there before noon as it packs in quickly, and it's a very cozy spot. My lunch was $10.50 for the buffet and water, before tip. My favorites are the pad Thai, fried fish and grilled chicken tenders. Also I like the dessert, which is called black rice pudding or sticky rice. I'll definitely go back soon. read more

This place needs to be in my regular rotation of places. The restaurant is authentic, well priced, and, though it is a buffet, is very fresh due to how busy the restaurant is. I was easily able to get in and out for lunch on a workday in less than an hour. I will say, the desserts were a little too savory for me (I mean, still sweet, but I didn't expect the level of savory) -- black rice pudding, tapioca pudding. I can't even really remember exactly what I ate because I took a little bit of everything during their lunch buffet and WAS NOT disappointed. This is probably one of the few Asian places in Baton Rouge that's appropriately priced (I hate overpaying for Asian food because I have a pretty good idea of what it costs to make and how long it takes to make it). read more

I've been coming here for the past couple of months for lunch and love this place. The lunch buffet is great for a quick bite, very casual, and gives you the best bang for your buck. Good selection, great staff and service, and the food definitely taste home made! Good options of food varying from mild to spicy. They even give you a box toward the end of their lunch time (2:00 pm) to take with you before they start closing. I would recommend this for anyone who wants great Thai food for a decent price! read more

This is my second time eating here. First time i had the buffet and it was well priced for a generous selection of thai food. I came around 7:30pm and there was no one there at all. We sat down and they immediately came to our service. We had chicken larb for starters and it was on point, only complaint was they could have given more cabbage leaves. Then came the tom yum soup. Steaming got and the shrimp didn't taste like it had been sitting in the broth all day. For our main course we ordered pad thai (med spicy) and fish curry (highest spicy). The pad thai didn't wow me but was delicious with a good portion of veggies mixed in. The curry fish was freaking on point. Fish was crispy and sitting in the coconut goodness of the curry juice. As we were eating about 4 guest came in during the duration. Great meal for three people. Will definitely be back for that curry fish. read more

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After all the rave reviews and all the compliments I was hopeful that this place might just satisfy my craving for Thai. Didn't. I ordered Thai curry red with pork. It comes with rice. * bowl of rice small and though it was written extra costs more they didn't charge us. That's good. But the bad thing was the rice wasn't cooked. * the Thai red curry - thought I might as well try the signature dish. If a Thai restaurant is good, then the best of their preparations come out either in the pad thai or curry. Since wasn't feeling noodely went for the curry. What they mean by curry is under cooked pork pieces along with raw beans and bell pepper. That's totally not how the Thai curry is made. *What I ate was disappointing. A meal not satisfactory. Maybe lunch buffet which is the popular thing here might be the better of the options. But I don't think the quality would vary very much from what I had. read more

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I am not really an expert on Thai food, so I am not sure whether I had truly quality Thai, but I do know that I enjoyed myself. I had a training over near BRCC, so a friend of mine and I decided to grab something outside of our usual (whatever we can grab before heading back to work), and our handy Yelp Mobile app told me that they were just right around the corner, so we left the training site and headed over. The first thing you notice when pulling up is that it used to be some other kind of restaurant, as it has a defunct drive-thru. It looks a little shabby on the outside, so I was knew I was in for a treat or disappointment. When we entered, we saw that they had a the buffet set up off to one side, and it did not have a lot of variety, but it is a small establishment, so I wasn't too upset by that. I enjoyed the soup and the Pad Thai, but there were a few things that I had never tried before. They had a cinnamon pork, which was pretty awesome. I had never really thought to pair cinnamon with pork ribs, but it was a surprisingly awesome duo. The most unique thing on the menu though was the black rice with coconut milk. When I first saw it, I thought it was a rice pudding with some kind of berry sauce. It was actually a rice that had been prepared to be lightly sweetened that was naturally black and then they topped it with some coconut milk. Honestly, I loved it. I was a novel dessert that hinted at sweetness, rather than clubbing you with it. Overall, go and enjoy a lunch with something a bit exotic for Baton Rouge. read more

Thai Pepper - Tom Yum Soup - Thai Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

As someone who has lived in Thailand for an extended period of time this is the closest thing to authentic Thai food I have had in Baton Rouge. The restaurant itself might seem somewhat lackluster but do not let that determine your experience let the food talk for itself. I have only had their lunch buffet but it is great and has many options. They also restock the buffet constantly so need to worry about your favorites running out. I have eaten almost everything on the buffet and recommend it all. They also have dishes that range in spiciness so everyone can enjoy the food. You should 100% get a thai tea to enjoy the delicious meal. read more

Quality buffet! A huge variety of freshly prepared dishes. The servers are very friendly and helpful. Their desserts are my favorites! I will keep on going! read more

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Thai Pepper has by far the best buffet in town not to mention the very best Thai food. The lunch buffet offers fresh Thai curries, spicy nam sod, hot and crispy spring rolls as well pad Thai and other items for those less adventurous or well versed in Thai food. Thai Pepper offers something for everyone. read more

Thai Pepper - Hot chicken nam sod and spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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A coworker of mine brought me here for their lunch buffet one day and I must say I was impressed! Small little hole in the wall looking place, but the food was the perfect amount of spice! A lot of vegetarian dishes and some with meat and such. I think the buffet is about $10 a person for lunch and it's so worth it. I am craving it right now as I'm typing! read more

This place is nice inside and super clean also This place was super crowded but they kept the buffet stocked. The food was fresh and tasted good. They're were 3 of us that went for lunch and we all found dishes that we enjoyed. They were so many choices, we all loved the coconut chicken soup, the fried eggplant and the noodle dishes. The fried spring rolls were delicious and they liked the fresh vegetable rolls also. They also had a small salad and fruit area which we also enjoyed. They had three different deserts but unfortunately we didn't like them but I'm sure they were delicious they just had a texture we weren't use to. Maybe next time I taste it I'll like it more and maybe not. read more

Thai Pepper - Part of buffet - Thai Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Incredibly fresh ingredients with amazing sauce combinations! Will always come by here when in Baton Rouge! I recommend the basil fried rice hot. It's hot but not too hot! Also, the veggie delight was great and the staff was so nice and accommodating! read more

Haven't been here in years way before yelp. But it is exactly as I remembered sweet and spicy goodness. I really like when things are labeled as spicy and they follow through. The spicy shrimp was tangy full of flavor with a little burn. Spring rolls on point. Three flavor fish crispy with a little spice and sweetness and tang. Perfect lunch will make it a frequent stop when I'm in BR. read more

This is my second visit to the lunch buffet just before noon. I enjoyed the vegetarian red curry, and the desserts out of the small refrigerator. The ladies working are attentive without being overbearing. It's best to arrive around 11:30, just before the heavy lunch crowd arrives. read more

My only regret is that I didn't bring my son. First experience was great and the spices were everything. My first experience with Thai food and it wont definitely be my last! read more

Here's why Thai Pepper is the best deal in town for a Thai lunch. The buffet items are always fresh, tasty, and never bland. The customer service is awesome, nothing but smiles and attentive wait staff. Also, they offer many veggie and seafood options. Be mindful this is a small restaurant but the buffet has at least 20 options including salad and desert. I never leave here disappointed. A go to quick bite for lunch. read more

Maybe we got the wrong things? We got drunken noodles and spicy pepper beef. Neither had much flavor. The beef was thin and tough. The noodles were all stuck together. One pro is that the veggies in each were fresh and not overcooked. We'll go back and get some curry and apps and update read more

I'm not a buffet person but that Thai buffet is awesome!! Plus for a price for 2 is only $25!!

Came for the lunch buffet. I tried just about everything they offered and was impressed with: Fried fish Cinnamon pork Clap it noodles Fried eggrolls Absolutely delicious. Finished with a light fruit dessert: read more

I tried this restaurant for the first time last night. It was the best meal I have had in my entire life. This place is amazing. I may have to eat here once a week. read more

I enjoyed this place last time I came (though I had the same issue my previous visit, I was able to come back and have them remake my order), which is why I didn't want to give it fewer than two stars. However, I'm super bummed about my order. I'm allergic to peanuts, and I repeated 3 times, "No peanuts, please." I even reiterated my request when I got there: "No peanuts?" She nodded in affirmation. However, as you can see from my picture, there are peanuts all over the place. I feel cheated out of 12 dollars. I certainly shouldn't have tipped. I wish I could get a refund. By the time I drove home, the restaurant was already closed, so I couldn't call in a reorder. read more

Thai Pepper - Thai Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I liked it! The first thai buffet i have been to and it was great. The food wAs coming out fresh and the employees were very attentive to their customers. Some of the items are thai hot, so be ready. read more

Little thai gem! Hubs and I have eaten thai all over the country and it is rare to find a buffet! And one that we can both happily eat at being that I am vegan and gluten free. Delicious vegetable curry and spring noodles and hubs enjoyed everything else: about 20 other options including dessert. read more

I love this place! The lunch buffet is always delicious! They're always consistent with their food. Service is wonderful and attentive no matter how busy they are. read more

Best Thai food in town. I ordered take out from there last night and still thinking about how delicious it was. I got chicken pad thai- spicy- with lemongrass soup, and fried wontons. All of it was wonderful. My girlfriend got veggie pad see yu (sp?) and loved it. The lunch buffet is always good, but menu items were great. read more

This is a Thai gem in Baton Rouge. It's one of a very few restaurants in that specific area and by far the best. When they say spicy, they mean spicy. They are able to pack a punch while maintaining a beautiful flavor. The alcohol options are limited, but you can find at least one thing you like. We had the cucumber salad, the pad see ew, and the chicken pad Thai. I can't wait to go back for the lunch buffet which I hear is the best in town! Will be back very soon! read more

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If you're looking for Thai in Baton Rouge, this is definitely the place to go. The lunch buffet is the best deal in town!

This place is sooo good! The food is authentic Thai and there is plenty to choose from! We came here on vacation from Chicago and we cannot find Thai food this good in the city. The food is the perfect amount of spicy and smokey (without being burnt of course lol), with noodles, soups, vegetables, rice dishes. There are also a lot of vegetarian choices. The actual restaurant is very cozy and the staff was very friendly and quick to respond to questions about the food and things to do in the area. Definitely coming here in the future! read more

A coworker and I came here for lunch by accident looking for another Thai place. Glad we decided to stay and have lunch here instead. We didn't know it was a buffet before entering, so when we came in we were kind of confused. The hostess was busy and didn't greet us for a few mins. Looks like everyone else knew what the deal was though. There were several options to choose from on the buffet line. I had the garlic chicken and the peanut curry chicken and Pad Thai with peanut sauce. I'm happy to report that I had seconds lol. The food was very good. The desserts - not so much. They offered fresh fruit, tapioca, and a black rice pudding that quite literally had no taste. Very odd tasting. The buffet came out to 9 bucks a person. This place is a short drive from the office so it will likely become a staple for a quick Thai fix! read more

Thai Pepper - Pad Thai, curry chicken, peanut sauce and a fried calamari ring. - Thai Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

That fried fish tho... Really, the fried fish on the buffet is amazing. I really enjoy pretty much everything on the buffet for lunch. Good satay, good pad thai, good curry. This place is usually busy, which means the food is usually hot. Never been at any time other than lunch. For a very good buffet with a mix of meated and non-meated items under $10, this is THE place to be. read more

Wow! This place was incredible! Great super flavorful food...good job on the spice level too! This place should have been totally packed but we were one of the only tables! read more

I love this place, so fresh and delicious. Tucked away and almost empty when we came on a Saturday night. Super friendly service, super freehand clean. I will definitely be back and hopefully catch the lunch buffet. It's not far from Whole Foods or BRCC. read more

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What can I say? Don't let this small building fool you. The buffet here is good although the buffet bar only offers a limited amount of dishes (around 10-12). The catfish really stood out to me. It's not fried but brewed in a chicken(?) broth. I couldn't help getting more each time I returned to get a new plate. The buffet costs around 10 dollars including tax and tip. The desert they offered that day was tapioca with coconut milk. This desert is a hit-and-miss. It may be because I don't like overly sugary sweets... read more

Let's be real here, Baton Rouge isn't overflowing with choices when it comes to Thai food. So looking at the limited options, Thai Pepper is where I'll go when give a choice all things considered. Rama? If you have 2+ hours and don't mind fun-house ambiance, I guess. I don't think the food is so great that it's worth the wait. Thai Chli has a watered down menu with random chinese and japanese dishes to hopefully appeal to a lot of people. Sadly, you can't get this much range and get everything right. Thai Kitchen has always been very middle of the road. Never awful but never memorable. And serving sushi at a thai place is just strange. Enter Thai Pepper. The menu reflects a fairly traditional Thai menu without being overly ambitious with its options. No half baked sushi available. Their pad woon sen is great, and they accurately use glass noodles. Very veg friendly- you can make basically any entree vegetarian with either just vegetables or tofu available. The portions are very fair, especially since the price is reasonable. I won't lie-the setting is pretty shady. It's in a not great part of town and the interior is pretty generic. Even though its family owned, the service is fast and courteous though. Side notes: My experiences reflect the dinner menu. Also, they do not take American Express. read more

Back again w/ the family. .kids requested it & mom can't deny it. I'm soo glad there's an authentic thai buffet in BR. .which is a rarity & hard to find anywhere in the US. read more

We decided to stop here for lunch instead of my usual go to spot which is Thai Kitchen. After reading several Yelp reviews it was decided. I had been here many years back but I didn't remember my experience. Needless to say I'm glad I came back. The pad Thai, curry chicken and Tom Kha soup were very good. They had a good bit of vegetarian dishes as well. They had a good deal of fried foods which I didn't try because I don't eat fried foods. The food was pretty spicy but really enjoyable. read more

Thai Pepper - Lunch buffet at Thai Pepper restaurant. - Thai Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Great food, however when I tried to call and place an order at 7:15 on a Tuesday somebody hung up on me and left the phone off the hook for the rest of the night. read more

The general appearance of the restaurant was a typical suburban "me too" Thai restaurant, but the restaurant did a good job of preparing good meals. I had some questions about the different curries, and so I was handed a booklet explaining the curries, with a summary of spice ingredients. The food was well propared and did not have off-tastes. My partner had a vegetarian item which she said was also good. From the other reviews and my friend's comments, the restaurant is under new management. They seem to have gotten their act together when we visited. This place is good. read more

Great Thai food! Very unexpected. Ive been to a lot of Thai restaurants and this is top of the list! Huge portions, great prices and best of all the food is amazing! read more

Okay, when you drive up, you will think you've made a mistake. The building is small and sad, and the parking lot has weeds shooting through its many cracks. When you walk in, you will be tempted to spin on your heel and walk back out. The interior is quiet and dark, and the paneling evokes a budget ski lodge. But come on, sit down and order and be pleasantly surprised. It's the best Thai I have found in Baton Rouge, a city not renowned for its Asian delicacies. The Pad Thai is spot on, the rice dishes are wonderfully fragrant and piquant, and the rolls are minute-ago fresh. Be advised that lunch is buffet only, but it's also the only time you'll find the place anywhere close to full. read more