This restaurant is SO GOOD -- I make sure to come for dinner each time I visit Rochester. Great ambiance, outdoor seating, and friendly waitstaff. Last night I ordered the lemongrass chicken (SO juicy and flavorful), the farang spritz (refreshing!) and the cauliflower yum pops. (super yummy) My only complaint is that the sticky rice was more like a solid hunk of rice and was a bit hard to it. But it worked out cause I had my coworkers side of regular fluffy rice instead ;) read more

Thai Pop - spritz, monsoon, cauliflower yum pops - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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We really liked the interior with all the greenery. It was a very pleasant place to spend time in. We also enjoyed the fried rice. Please note that it's not listed on the main menu, but it can be ordered from the kids' menu. The portions are quite large as well. We also liked the grilled chicken and shrimp. The service was polite and attentive. read more

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We found Thai Pop just down the street from our hotel on a nice convenient spot. As soon as we walked in, the vibe was perfect. A nice chill spot, that smelled amazing even from the front door. The server got us situated and welcomed us for our first visit. She explained the menu, and gave us a few minutes to decide. I read that they had won awards for their mocktails, so I ordered one. It was rich and creamy, the perfect balance to the dishes. The fire cracker calamari had a nice kick to it, but the sauce was the real star of the show. We found ourselves going back for more of that. The pork belly and rice was yummy too. Tenderly cooked, and all together a very balanced plate. read more

Thai Pop - The pork belly and rice plate with hard boiled eggs and Chinese broccoli. - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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I need to research everything about this recipe. Our server was a delight, and had many stories to share about the Tom Yum soup! We were delightfully full from ambiance, food, and stories. This is one of my favorites and must visits for Rochester! The tom yum soup has a delightful limey zing, leading to a party in your mouththe flavor is insane, it's inspiring me to try and cook it--which is my assessment for a successful meal! It I want to cook it after the dish, it's an amazing bite. Thank you thaipop for the amazing consistent good food and service. This is also located in the hub of Rochester nightlife, be sure to check it out:) read more

Thai Pop - Tom Yum - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Literally sat at a table during lunch for 15 minutes and they had 5 people on the floor just talking to each other and looking at me and no one asked if I needed anything, no acknowledgment, no taking order. Inside was nice read more

Thai Pop - Inside table - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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This place needs reservation, some good vegeteranean options. We enjoyed the vibe, drinks and food there. Staff is also very friendly & responsive. read more

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This is easily one of the best dining experiences in Rochester. The interior is so fun! It is tropical, vibrant, and full of personality. The whole place feels lively and thoughtfully designed and it has a great central location that makes it easy to get to. On a seasonal note, I loved that they went all out with Christmas decor. My server was super friendly and took the time to walk through some highlights on the menu, which was really helpful. You could tell they were proud of what they serve. The standout dish for me was the Pad Phrik Gang Gai. It was SO good. The spice level was bold and flavorful with the perfect kick. It might be a little too spicy for some people, but if you like heat, this dish absolutely delivers. Every bite was packed with flavor. Between the incredible atmosphere, great service, and standout food, Thai Pop is a five star experience. I will absolutely be back! read more

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What I can say about Thai Pop. This place is poppin. The food is amazing. The restaurant is very laid back and chill. The deco made me feel relaxed while I ate. I sat at the bar and the bartender recommended me some great options. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. The Thai beef noodle soup was and the sticky wings were to die for. They also had an extensive mocktail menu. The loon tang was a delicious mix strawberry and pineapple, very refreshing. I will definitely be back when I'm in town again. Parking is a bit limited but definitely worth the journey from wherever you park at. read more

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Annie the owner helped my Dad and i try two new things off the menu. We have been coming to Thia Pop for many years and have tried so many delicious dishes. Once again the food and service were outstanding!! Love this place. Always busy and fun. Never had a bad dish. read more

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Thai Pop is a beautiful oasis in the heart of Rochester. We stopped in post-blizzard to find we'd entered a gorgeous, colorful space with a greenhouse like atmosphere thanks to all of the plants growing there. Service was warm, friendly and helpful. It was hard to pick a cocktail but I went with Siam I Am, a delicious concoction featuring Bulleit Bourbon, Thai tea, Amaro Camatti and cream. After consulting with our server, my daughter had the Old Thai Fashioned (Bulleit Bourbon, BTP Spicy Orange Aperitif, Thai tea, chocolate + orange bitters), which she loved. We split the Massaman Curry with chicken and Coconut Brisket. Both were excellent. If you enjoy Thai food and pretty restaurants, this is worth a visit! read more

Been coming to Rochester for 30 years and my only regret is not finding this place sooner. Drinks creative and delicious. Wings out of this world. The pork belly appetizer with spicy cilantro sauce was to die for. The Duck Duck curry! So amazing! I didn't have room for dessert and wish I did. The ambiance was such a vibe! I could have stayed for hours. And the best part? The service. The Chicago area does not even have one Thai place that even remotely comes close to this one. I can't wait to go back next year and eat here again. read more

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Thai Pop is so good! My mom and I were at the Mayo Clinic for the week and we were craving Thai food. The food was so good! Pretty authentic stuff like the street salad which is a Thai papaya salad. American flare with grilled corn added on top. We got fish cakes for an appetizer and house curry too. The curry had some kick but it was so good! We got two sides of sticky rice. We took one to go to eat our leftovers with. Trendy vibes and nice staff. Would go back! read more

We were visiting from out of town and we came here twice during our visit. This is some of the most incredible Thai food that I have ever had. We took recommendations from our waiters both times and everything we had was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to come back when we are in town to have lunch and dinner again. read more

Thai Pop - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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We come to Rochester every year for yearly check up at Mayo. We have visited this restaurant EVERY time while here. They have actually gotten better over the years. What a beautiful display of cocktails, appetizer, and shareable main courses! The staff are amazing, friendly and welcoming. Brittany was the best!! much aloha and Mahalos. see you next time read more

Such cute interior decor and vibes!! Our waitress was so kind and didn't rush us at all when we were sitting chatting after paying. The Thai food was subpar but drinks were good! I've been spoiled by authentic Thai food in the past and unfortunately wasn't too impressed with the food here. I will definitely be back for the fun vibes, and there's a speakeasy downstairs! 3/5 food - ok food, great drinks! 5/5 service 5/5 vibes read more

Thai Pop - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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Absolutely love the ambiance here! As soon as you walk in, it's to your left and greeted nicely by the host. We had a reservation but it wasn't too busy and was able to select a spot we wanted. Our server was warm and welcoming, and informed us of their specials - the drinks were tasty (mine had some spice ) There was a mix up on one of our order but was handled professionally and fast which was much appreciated. The food was delicious as reviewed by many others here. I'm a huge fan of spicy food and loved that they were willing to give a side of their chili peppers to add as you please with my pad see ew! The pork belly and rice was moist and soft to chew. The chicken had two sauces to dip that elevated the flavor and the cucumber salad was a refreshing app to share with our group. Overall we had great portion amounts per order! Would recommend coming here for the food, ambiance and drinks! read more

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Thai pop is one of my favorite spots in Rochester, MN. The decor is super cute with all the plants and bamboo rattan chairs also the food is super flavorful and fun. We started with a drink my mom had the chiang mai mai which was delicious. Next ordered the crispy brussel sprouts which were absolutely delicious and good size to share. She always gets the crispy pepper shrimp which comes with a crave worthy spicy green green cilantro sauce. Also ordered the sticky wings. They were good but not as sticky or saucy as I was expecting. I also ordered the coconut brisket it has the kind of layered coconut broth I dream of. So tasty and came with jasmine rice. I asked for a spoon so I could spoon the broth over the rice and eating it with the appetizers created the perfect meal! Only downside was the table seemed to get wet from condensation or something but the server brought us a towel which helped. If you've never been I highly recommend this place!! It gets busy on the weekend so just go online and get a reservation and save room for dessert! read more

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my teacher recommend it to me. Nice place, with traditional tasty Thailand food. The waitress there are very polite and also warm hearted.

I was visiting my friends and they highly recommended checking out Thai Pop. Honestly, this restaurant already attracted me with vibrant decors and pleasing aesthetics. It felt so tropical but distinctively Thai and not Tiki style. Needless to say, I loved the ambiance very much. The menu was a mix of various authentic Thai dishes. Something I noticed over the years, is that if a Thai restaurant doesn't offer Pad Thai on their menu, then they will be super authentic. Same goes for Thai Pop. I tried several dishes and they were all amazing. My favorite would be the tamarind shrimps and the pad prik gang gai. They packed some unique taste compared to other dishes. However the rice noodles with house made curry was also very good. So sad that I don't live in town. If I do I would be frequent at this restaurant. Highly recommend you checking Thai Pop out! read more

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This place is a vibe. Decorations are spot on. Great variety in the menu and cocktails. This is a must go place. The service was great, food delicious and timely. read more

Thai Pop - Laam Het - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

10s across the board! This place hands down was one of the best meals I've had. Every single dish provided a fantastic mouthwatering explosion of happiness bite by bite. We started out with some beverages. My friend tried the old fashioned and I tried two mocktails - island breeze and loon tang. I really appreciate the number of mocktails as II haven't been drinking for a while, but sometimes you want more than water. Great mixologists here! I'm not huge on pork belly as I have had some bad versions, but this was the BEST I have ever tasted. It was paired with a spicy sauce which was delicious as well. My friend and I also tried the coconut brisket which was delicious. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the tender meat was soaking in the broth and you scooped that into a bed of rice. Very unique and I highly recommend that one. I'm a huge wing guy and we tried the dry rub wings. Wow! Crispy and again, SO flavorful! We decided to try a dessert as they were known for them. I saw a bunch of awards on the walls. We went with their famous French toast dish that was served with fruit and ice cream and a honey drizzle. Words cannot express how good this was. Can't forget about our server. She was very patient and helpful with the menu and was able to explain the differences of the dishes upon questioning. HIGHLY recommend this place. I'm already missing this place as I live in the twin cities. I'm sure I'll come out again specifically for this place, but hoping they open a place in the cities. This would do well in Nordeast. I for sure would be a regular. There's so much on the menu, you can try a new dish and never be bored. read more

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Delicious and fun! The place is beautiful. The waiter was fantastic. The food was delicious and different. My parents are not adventurous but they loved the food . The wings are so meaty and crispy. Share the entrees! read more

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Nice cocktails and cold draught beer. Good menu selections for small bites and dinners. Service was very good and the ambiance pleasant with lots of green plants and accented lighting. We celebrated a birthday tonight and they brought a candle in the dessert and the servers came to sing Happy Birthday read more

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The Rochester area has a tremendous amount of good food. I went to Thai Pop three times during my stay here. Although there were not any dishes that were in the 5/5 category for me, they got close and were very delicious. Thai Pop has such a nice amount of delicious dishes combined with nice service and ambiance that this elevates it to a 5/5 for me. Incredible place! Ambiance is lovely with a beautifully decorated interior. Makes you forget the weather outside. Dishes we tried: - lemongrass chicken: 4+/5. Juicy, keeps well for left overs, generous amount of accompanying sauces. - tofu satay: 3/5 (average) - crispy pork belly: 1/5, was neither crispy nor very flavorful. - Khao soi curry: 4+/5, the mildly spicy flavor just hit right - zaap wings: 4/5, not juicy enough, dry on the inside - Brussel sprouts: 4+/5. The roasted glaze on top of it was divine. A little sweet and a little salty. Personally could have done with less glaze or more crispy edges, as the amount of glaze made the brussel sprouts soggy. Still very delicious though and I ordered this each time read more

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We are in Rochester multiple times a year and we HAVE to go to Thai Pop every time. It's our favorite place in Rochester. The food is consistently delicious and the drinks are always amazing. The Thai Basil stir fry is my go to. The spice is perfect and the sauce is super tasty. The staff is always friendly and can answer any question you have regarding the food or drinks. I love all plants that give the inside a tropical vibe even in winter. read more

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Kinda pricey for pad tie. Nice vibe but just wasn't super impressed. It was spicy and tasty but I'm a cheapskate. read more

Thai Pop - Bar - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

I was so excited to check out this place as the menu looked incredibly delicious. We came during a very busy time so we had a long wait but it was worth it. I got a mocktail that was coconut and pineapple a very delicious drink. I got the pork belly and rice and it was very delicious! I wish there were more potbelly and also more meat than fat on the pork. I thought the pork was cooked really good and the seasonings on it were on point. I thought it was great balance between meat and vegetables plus a soft boiled egg. The place is very beautiful in the inside fills with plants and art work. You feel as if you were in a curated jungle with art and color. I am excited to visit this place again whenever I'm in Rochester again. I would love to try their desserts next! read more

Busy. With good reason. Still found seats for us. Server was quick, food came very quickly. Amazing speed, actually. Yet paced well. Enjoyed the Crispy Pepper Shrimp and Cilantro sauce. Curry noodles with chicken was so good we ordered rice to finish up the sauce. Brussel sprouts with rice noodles were friend's favorite. I found that sauce too sweet. Monsoon was a solid cocktail. Liked the muddled fresh basil. read more

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Thai Pop is TOP! Seriously. The service - amazing. The cocktails - fresh & delightful. The food - to die for!!! Love the vibe that matches the fun menu and awesome wait staff! My partner & I have specialized diets (he's vegan; I'm gluten free) & the options and variety are second to none! Check out Thai Pop for fun, fresh, inclusive options! You won't be disappointed! read more

Thai Pop - Tofu satay - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Was in Rochester for less than 24 hours and found this restaurant. It was a good Yelp find! The staff was friendly, there wasn't a wait, and the food was GOOD. We ordered the shrimp, papaya salad, pad Thai, duck curry, and khao soi. None of these were a disappointment and I'd order again. The spice levels are actually on the spicier side. We picked two chili dishes and thre was a fair amount of spice but not too much. If you're sensitive to spice, I'd recommend asking your waiter for no spice. read more

Excellent dining experience - rocket wings, tom kha soup, Thai basil stir fry were all outstanding with generous portions. And the Annie's toast is a unique and delicious dessert. The staff were all attentive and friendly, especially Peter our server, even though the restaurant was quite busy. read more

The BEST place to catch up with friends over delicious food and drinks! Cute spot in downtown Rochester. Their mocktails are so yummy! We had the Tom Yum Mussels, Pork Belly Bites and the Ribs. The star of the evening would have to be their coconut passion fruit cake!!! Not too sweet and very flavorful. Tastes so fresh too! Its my favorite restaurant in Rochester and I always make time for a meal here when I'm in town! read more

Thai Pop - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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Well worth the visit while in Rochester! Reminded me of James Beard award winning Langbaan in Portland, like a sibling restaurant. The fun vibe and decor makes you forget it's below zero degrees outside! Easy to book a table on OpenTable. They start getting busier around 6:00 on the weekdays. Service is friendly and the food came out much quicker than expected. The bar area is nice to sit at. I love the various mocktail options. I had the Mock Thai which had mainly grapefruit juice with a spicy salty sweet rim. I would have tried the crispy pork belly if I wasn't dining by myself. It looked delicious! I had the Tom Yum Soup with tofu added for protein. I asked for no spice (as the first menu descriptor is 'spicy'). It's a HUGE bowl that could easily be shared. The broth was so flavorful and I loved the pop of extra flavor with the tomatoes. Plenty of tofu and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro. Annie's Toast was voted the #1 dessert in Rochester for 2025 and it delivered! A huge piece of brioche that is so soft, with condensed milk, whipped cream, ice cream and fruit. The edges had a s'more like char flavor. Highly recommend! read more

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The style and eclectic atmosphere of this place is uniquely charming. On entry, we saw it was rated as one of Rochester's best Asian restaurants, so our expectations were set high. The service is casual but friendly, with servers who are willing to give recommendations and know the food well. Toward the middle of our meal the restaurant hit the dinner rush, so we did feel a little bit rushed at times, but the staff were still respectful and let us finish eating. The food was very good, and possibly best in the Rochester area, but if you are coming from other areas, it is what you might expect from a slightly better-than-average restaurant in terms of food quality. We ordered the three-flavor tofu to start, which was decently spicy and hit a sweet-and-sour note common in American Thai food. The basil chicken my husband ordered was not ground, which means the chicken did not soak up basil flavors as well and lacked some complexity. It was a bit bland, though adequately spicy. My house curry was recommended by our server, and it was quite good. I asked for extra spice and felt they delivered on that without overwhelming the flavor of the food. I definitely needed to saturate my rice in the curry to experience the full flavor, otherwise I noticed that the curry started to separate from the cream a bit. What I thought was especially nice were the extra touches - my hot jasmine tea was served in a beautiful little cast iron teapot that was hefty and made me feel like the tea was a substantial part of the experience (if you're a tea drinker, you'll appreciate that). The other surprising bit that I'll mention as a side note is the baby changing station in the larger bathroom in the women's room; it is a real cloth changing table with straps built into a sturdy wooden base, and not a plastic fold-down station. Very nice, and something I'm sure many moms will appreciate. read more

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My sister-in-law made reservations. Parking is difficult on a weekend evening ... especially with the construction so I'd recommend an Uber/Lyft/taxi. Greeted warmly by our server who was helpful with suggestions when asked. The food was savory and better than anticipated from the menu description. Each of us agreed we'd get our dishes again ... but there's still a lot we'd like to try. When the server recommended dessert, we considered it. Our tummies were full, but the way he described it made it sound amazing. And it was reportedly voted best in town. We ended up ordering it. It did not disappoint. My brother even went so far as to say it's one of the best desserts he had in a long time. He doesn't give those compliments lightly. If I'm in the area, I'd definitely go there again. We were sat towards the front and the tables were a little close together, but they do move to facilitate people being able to get in and out. read more

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I absolutely love Thai Pop, it took me quite awhile to start coming, but now whenever I'm in Rochester, this is the place I want to go. The brisket or chicken stir fry is amazing, it has nice heat that keeps you wanting to eat more. By all means please try the Thai old fashioned as well, very well made. I love the ambiance and decor, lots of plants around that gives it a nice Thai vibe. All the servers are very helpful as well and can offer suggestions. read more

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We were not impressed by either the food or service! If I'm hungry for god Thai food I go to Sawatdee in Bloomington Mn

Sat down and they listed at least 5 different items on the menu that they either ran out of or were no longer serving. Pretty disappointing. Also their stir fry dishes are all a bit soupy which is odd and they taste very similar. Drinks were decent although all a bit on the sweeter side. read more

Was excited about the food because of reviews and was ready to be blown away but honestly it wasn't amazing. The flavors felt very one dimensional and didn't have a lot of depth. I wish it tasted as good as it smelled. Ordered the noodle soup and the Thai basil maybe another dish would have been better. The place was decorated really well though. read more

Really enjoyed our lunch at Thai Pop! We were able to get in for lunch on a Saturday with a group of 6 and really enjoyed the cocktails, wings, and curries. Food came out quick and servers couldn't have been nicer. Understandable that it's the best Thai restaurant in Minnesota. read more

Thai Pop - Yuzu Cocktail - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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