Thai Café — Restaurant in Saint Paul

We stopped at 1 pm on a Saturday, a week or two after this place was raved about in a local newspaper. We love Thai food, but we weren't impressed here. Only 6 tables, all full and people standing around waiting for takeout and tables. Told not to bother to wait for a table and that takeout would be an hour. We placed a takeout order and left, getting a call it was ready in 45 min. The spring rolls were good, but I was glad I had leftover dipping sauce from a different Thai restaurant. The "signature" ribs order didn't have a lot of meat for the price. They were spicy, which we normally would have liked, but all three of us agreed was "strange" and wouldn't order again. The red and green curries were both thinner and with much less curry flavor than we are used to. The price was narginally less than other Thai restaurants, but the servings were smaller as well. Clearly not how others feel, but "a swing and a...

What a gem! If you like flavor, comfort, Thai food, and supporting local--you must go to this cozy cafe!

The signature pan-fried sour pork ribs paired with garlic, lime, and chilis are exquisite! This is authentic and amazingly flavorful food. The array of curries (creamy massaman), Thai staples (pad ka prow), Noodle soups (Boat Noodle), to fresh spring rolls and succulent mango sticky rice. Every dish has been excellent. I can't decide to order something new or have the great flavors I've already tried! Thanks to the families that created and sustain this restaurant!

Update 2/23 They had a review in the Tribune, such a great shout out to the owners. Still amazing, delicious and meals cooked with love!

Update 6/25 Still stellar all the way. Love supporting local community and all around great humans!

Update 1/24 Still a...

Love their food and the owner customer service. He always smiles, greet, and ask how can he help you. Went there during Mekong Night Market. I would say you must try his food. I got prad-kao-pao, thai papaya, and pork belly laab. The pork belly laab was my favorite (not on their regular menu, but was on the mekong night menu, u would need it special request, also to the owner - please add this pork belly laab on to your regular menu because it's so delicious & addicting that it might just become the popular dish).

Also, their peppers 🌶 don't lie. When I say it's hot, it is hot and not like other restaurants where peppers aren't hot enough. Thai Cafe has the very special pepper level that meets your asian expectations spicy level if you request for your food to be very spicy. I will come back again! Thai Cafe is a...