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    4.2 (76 reviews)
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    Drunken Fried Rice

    Has to be the best Thai I've had in Bloomington, maybe even better than Indy! They also give HIGE portions so it's a great value!

    Tom Kha with shrimp
    CM C.

    So glad this Bloomington staple is back! Fresh Thai dishes PLUS the best Pho in town. We've loved all the handmade appetizers, the curry, pad see ew, etc. Our favorites though are the Tom Kha soup and the pineapple fried rice. SOOO flavorful and yummy. And do NOT skip dessert - they are all homemade and so unique - the thai cream cake was amazing as was the taro cheesecake. I can't wait to try the cream puffs but they keep selling out! They have tasty boba drinks and smoothies too. Their new location is cute with an outdoor patio. Service is always personable, friendly, and efficient. One of our regular go-tos again!

    Cute local Thai right on the square
    Jeff L.

    I finally made it to Blooming Thai after yet another friend told me I absolutely needed to get there. Now I'm kicking myself for not going sooner! What a fantastic experience! The location is downtown, right in the square. Cute place, not big by any means but didn't have to wait for a table at 7:30pm. Crowded but no line. Server was great and even remembered my wife from when he worked at a different Thai place in town. Hmmmm. Maybe remembering her instead of me is something I should think about :). Really couldn't decide between two dishes so ordered one as an appetizer: the Spicy Catfish. Thank goodness my wife wouldn't let me order 'hot' and negotiated medium because it was spicy enough at that level. And amazing. It came with rice and was just the perfect mix of flavors. Too big for an appetizer but I'm known for ordering separate entrees when I can't decide so don't judge. I'm glad I did! For main course, I had the rotisserie chicken fried rice - hot - and it was very good. You could tell the chicken wasn't the normal chicken flavor, the rotisserie added to the dish. To be fair, the spicy catfish heat probably muted the flavor of my main since my taste buds were altered from the appetizer so I'm looking forward to this dish a second time without the mix. Wife had crab fried rice (mild) and liked it as well. Portions were very large for all so for those judging my three entree meal, know we didn't finish everything! I'm not into the Thai iced teas but they had a huge selection and we noticed several people coming in just for those as to-go orders so they must be good. Maybe next time as the banana flavor milktea looked interesting to me. All in all I'll be back - a great experience and a new addition to my 'go to list' in Bloomington!

    Yen Ta Fo Noodle Soup
    Bronson S.

    I was interested in coming here for a while because the exterior of the restaurant is so cute and I see it whenever I'm walking around downtown. The inside is equally as cute and has a very cozy atmosphere. My friends and I all got the 5 dollar cocktails, which were good. We also ordered some summer rolls and pot stickers for appetizers. The pot stickers were well seasoned and the texture was really great as well. The summer rolls were also really good and refreshing and the sauces that came with them were good as well. I ordered the yen ta fo noodle soup and it was great. There were nice big chunks of tripe which absorbed so much of the flavor. The octopus, shrimps, and tofu also had great texture and flavor. The broth was spicy, umami, and salty. The portion size was also really big and I was 100 percent full after eating. The staff was also really nice as well and gave good service. Definitely would come here again.

    #33 Pattaya Pineapple rice with tofu
    Allisyn G.

    After the COVID-caused death of Darn Good Soup, I was hesitant to venture into its replacement. It took me more than a year to walk through the doors but I did and was surprised that it was good, perhaps not "Darn Good" as a replacement but definitely good in its own right. Blooming Thai has many more different options than the standard Thai restaurant. I had the pattaya pineapple rice with tofu which was delicious and something I had never tried before. The presentation was impressive and flavors, good. Their spiciness levels are more on the sensitive scale. I got medium spicy but it seemed more mild. If you want spicy, then I recommend Happy Thai (which is also a great Thai restaurant- my favorite in town). The service was also kind and the place was cute. I'd be happy to try Blooming Thai again for another unique dish.

    Nicole G.

    This place has the cutest decor I really enjoyed the red curry and the taro smoothie! I will definitely come back to eat here :) Also, the staff was so kind!

    #36 Pad See U
    Samir H.

    Delicious! Sweet and salty soft noodles good veggies! Service was amazing! I loved the decor all very instagrammable

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    Sitav E.

    I've had Thai from every place in town, and they're all good but each has their own special staple item that's better than the others - Blooming Thai I actually found two! Their spicy catfish was AMAZING, truly delicious with great heat but also really amazing flavor, and by far the absolute BEST crab Rangoon I've ever had in my life. I will make a special stop here anytime I was Rangoon, it ruined all others for me, so delicious I can't even tell you! Their massaman curry was great, I want to try the egg pad Thai next time, but man do yourself a favor and get that Rangoon!

    Spring rolls
    Leslie A.

    Had the spring rolls and egg pad Thai. Awesomeness!!!! Everything tasted great authentic and right amount of spice to sweetness ratio.

    Chicken Pineapple Lovers served in a pineapple! Completely delicious.
    Kirk, K.

    This place is completely fantastic! We started off with enough food to last for days (it really did!) and are excited to work our way through the menu. My husband had a chicken and pineapple dish served in half a pineapple (see below). We shared what I think was a special called Drunken Fried Rice--as our server explained, this is MUCH spicier than most fried rice on purpose, to help people with hangovers. Although we weren't hung over, we enjoyed it very much. I ate most of it since I'm more into spiciness. I also had Pad Thai with Egg (Pad Thai wrapped in an egg). That might not be the exact name, but that's what you'll see on the menu. It was delicious! The best Pad Thai I've ever had. The décor and vibe put us in a good mood right away. Our server was very attentive and answered our questions nicely--he made us laugh. It's wonderful to have a new favorite place!

    We stopped in for a quick snack. The hot and sour soup was amazing. Some of the best I've ever had. And a huge portion for the price!

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    Wonderful Thai fusion with many delicious flavorful dishes that will tingle your taste buds. Staff is very friendl

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    Dined inside last week. Food was amazing and the service really good. A great value. Highly recommend.

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    Everything was so flavorful and delicious. Two thumbs up! Would come back if I were back in town.

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    Great food and bubble tea, great portions and prices. Spiciness options in case you can't take the heat.

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    Excellent Thai dishes and the larb salad is a must order. Friendly, courteous staff, and timely service.

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    I love Thai food and this is definitely the best in Bloomington! The Panang curry is my go-to and I love the assortment of boba tea flavors.

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    Stopped in for lunch. Prices were comparable to Mai Thai and they are much better IMO.

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