This needs to be on Michelin's radar. Everything from the cocktails, the starters, and the mains are excellent. The dining room is small and intimate, and the staff is so attentive and lovely. We routinely drive from Columbia and battle the Lexington traffic and parking situation just for the short rib. Cannot recommend more. read more

Amazing dining experience!!! Service was top tier and the vibes are clean and classy. But the FOOD!!! Hands down best food in Columbia! One of the few fine dining places in Columbia. It is definitely a must try for a special night! You will not be disappointed!! read more

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The whole dining experience stands out. I've been here several times and it is always excellent. The food, the service, the ambience. It needs to be nominated for a James Beard award or a Michelin Star. It's heads above most dining experiences read more

We wanted to try this place for a long time. A friend came in from florida perfect time to go. The service was amazing, Our waiter was super knowledgeable and everything he suggested was spot on. Can't wait to go back again. would recommend this to anyone who love thai cuisine.. read more

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I must say they treats us very well! They knew of my severe allergy to all nuts and ensured there was no cross contamination. They even made a dish off menu for my daughter because there wasn't anything she wanted to eat. Our server was awesome!!! It felt amazing! Will be back for sure!!! read more

Excellent food, atmosphere, and service! I aattended a company luncheon here on Friday and the servers took excellent care of us. We started with an assortment of appetizers and they were all delish! For my entree I selected red curry with shrimp & jasmine rice. I was very happy with the taste and quality of the food. Would most definitely come back anytime I am in the area. read more

Bodhi Thai Dining - Red curry with shrimp & jasmine rice - Thai Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

Absolute unique, upscale jewel in the main core of Lexington! The chef is incredibly creative. One thing I appreciate is a taster/amuse bouche that the kitchen sends to start. The interior design is beautiful, sexy. Date nights are awesome here. The bar is all the way in the back, the bartender I had for first visit was great & wish I could remember his name. Brought wife back for restaurant week and we had a lovely server named Khong who was very polished, but also picked up that we like fun & personality in our servers, so she was pleasantly playful too. The food is not only presented in a beautiful & unique way, the flavors are fantastic - deep rich curries, light&citrusy green papaya salad. Everything is so well done. We drive over an hour to come here & it is worth every visit. read more

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Great food and wonderful service, white table cloths to boot. Really enjoyed our evening our server was very helpful!

This is the best restaurant in the greater Columbia area and it's not even close. Amazing food, amazing presentation, this restaurant doesn't belong in Lexington, it's like NYC. read more

Incredible. Food is always to die for and the staff is always on top of their game. Very relaxed but upscale ambiance. Great for date night or group setting. Drinks are also fantastic! A must have in Lexington. read more

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Was here on November 4th and got a curry. The ambiance is charming but neither the service nor the food was noteworthy. However, we have friends that really like Thai so we booked a reservation here for New Year's Eve (2025). At just before 10 pm the night before, they call and say they cannot accommodate us. Exactly where am I supposed to find a place to eat with that short of notice? Nobody's even open right now to try and find another dinner spot. It is shocking to be treated so shabbily by a company. Thanks for ruining our New Year's Eve plans. read more

Bodhi Thai Dining - Proof of reservation being cancelled by restaurant just before 10 pm the night before New Year's. - Thai Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

Food, service and atmosphere were all amazing. The attention the wait staff provides is unparalleled and the quality of the food is top notch. Would recommend if you are a fan of Thai or looking to try something new read more

Fabulous. Every detail of this restaurant is well thought out to make an excellent experience. The food was beautiful and delicious. The ambience was upscale but not ostentatious. Our server was knowledgeable and personable, helping us with pronunciation and accommodating food allergies. Wonderful place! read more

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Amazing food, especially the chilean Seabass, and tom yum soup. Chef's presentation is always elegant. Amazing wait staff and ambiance. They need a better white wine list to go with the fish dishes . Overall 5 stars except for the wine list. read more

Random dinner because the other restaurant was closed... Upon entering the vibe is very mellow nice for a intimate setting but I'm out on the town with my cousin lol... the dim lit building with the jazz calms the soul. I started with Toong Tong appetizer. Portion was small lol but tasty nothing to rave over but good. The chef also prepared complimentary carrot and jasmine rice bisque and it was amazing ..The flavors were very good and had a hit of sweetness .. For my entree I ordered Duck with the Khao Soi curry noodle soup, shallot, pickled green mustard and cilantro .... So I wasn't planning on having a cocktail but my cousin ordered and ole fashion with the smoke theatrics lol ... not to mention in the bathroom not only soap they have a citrus hand scrub lol .... Back to the food ... my Duck was AMAZINGGGGGG ... cooked perfectly .. the waiter Daniel suggested the correct spice level and add the extra spice on the side ... if you get the Duck cut it off the bone in pieces and mix everything up ... thank me later ... after careful consideration I gave in for desert crème brûlée with the strawberry gelato .. this will be a first ...and for a first time it did not disappoint .... But that damn Daniel ... has to be the best waiter I've had in a longgggggg time ... I will be back SOON read more

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I love Thai food but this place was just underwhelming. The food was fine nothing wrong with it but it didn't have that wow factor. Decor and service was absolutely great however! read more

Bodhi Thai Dining - Thai Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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I had an amazing lunch that was expertly prepared, and the presentation exceeded my expectations! This location is in a refurbished bank and they have really done an amazing job with the decor too. I'll definitely be returning to try some of their amazing Thai cuisine very soon. read more

My favorite Thai spot in SC. Elevated dining experience with excellent service. Classy & delicious. Great for date night

Oh my goodness! The appetizers were phenomenal! Got braised beef ribs, soup, dumplings...totally succulent. For my entree I had the Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass with butternut squash purée and wilted spinach. Wine and drink selections are incredible. Bar tender, cook, just, etc. all have attention to detail. I'll be going back!!! read more

Bodhi Thai Dining - Braised baby short ribs - Thai Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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A small restaurant remodeled from an old bank in downtown Lexington. My coworker recommended this place when I came in town. When I walked in, it did not look any Thai restaurant that i have been. More like a high end Michelin restaurant. There is limited tables and the bar is right next to the clear-window kitchen. We were first severed with complimentary potato soup from the chef. What a pleasant surprise! We ordered Thai Spring Roll as appetizer. It tasted slightly different than the Vietnamese version, but was good. The main dishes served with great plate presentation and tasted delicious. No room for desert after we finished everything. A great meal indeed! BTW, I retuned to this place in October and ordered takeouts due to my friend's family emergency. One of the selection had chicken but they put in tofu instead. We did not notice the problem until we were eating at my friend's house. Too late to fic the problem. Minor imperfection! read more

Food was great! Will go back! Husband has seafood bowl and loved it. I had chicken dish and it was good too! Added fried rice-delicious and then sorbet for dessert! read more

One of the best restaurants in Lexington. Food is delicious and service is generally great. A little on the pricey side but good value in my opinion. Small menu which I particularly like. Healthier food choices. Nice quiet atmosphere and ambience. read more

Amazing flavor. Warm atmosphere. Great drinks by Grant. The ambience was spectacular.

I had not been to Bodhi in a while, used to be my favorite place. The ambience is nice, clean and gives the appearance of fine dining. Unfortunately the food is not so fine dining. As i would expect for these prices, absolute deliciousness and flawless delivery of flavor. This is not so. The two stars i have are for service and ambience.... i could give a third for presentation but... I find the good presentation here to be beautiful but if the flavor cannot live up to it, it's a waste. Bodhi Thai was so disappointing, pretentious fine dining with a complete disregard for quality food and flavor. Our bill was $100 for two people, no alcohol, 1 drink, 2 appetizers and 2 entrees. Amuse Bouche - carrot soup, which did not excite me for what was to come. It tasted like puréed cauliflower, and is not something I'd consider as an enticing appetizer. I have worked in 3 Diamond, relais n chateaux fine dining establishments. Also eaten fine dining since i was a kid. This meal was more than disappointing after all the reviews i read about Bodhi and from past experiences for lunch at this establishment. Appetizers were sub par. Dinners horrible sauce and flavor pairings. Potatoes two ways, bland, soggy & granular. Fried crab over cooked.... the disappointment did not end. My advice to the chef. Spend less time on presentation and more on quality ingredients and mouth watering flavor. I would not recommend this place. You work hard for your money and deserve better. You will not get what you pay for here. So disappointing. read more

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Hidden gem in the heart of Lexington, serving some of the best food you can find in Columbia. You will find more of your traditional Thai fare at lunch and unique upscale dishes you won't find elsewhere. Staff is always welcoming and willing to offer you recommendations on bodhi offerings. Dining room is small and offers an intimate environment to enjoy a satisfying meal. read more

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I LOVE this place and apparently so does everyone else cause it was PACKED! I mean people were waiting to get in! Luckily we already had reservations since I was apart of a birthday party. Parking isn't or wasn't bad; they offer on-site free parking which is clutch on this strip in Lexington. The atmosphere is a 5 out of 5. Didn't notice the bar yet great place for a date night, swanky night out with friends, birthday dinner, you name it! The chef ended up sending us some type of soup that was coconut milk based and absolutely delicious. It was sent to our table as a thank you for choosing the restaurant to celebrate a birthday. We were highly grateful. I ordered the chicken that came with cashews and a scoop of potatoes which all of it was SOOOO flavorful! The chicken was juicy and tender, and extra bonus points for the chicken being a chicken thigh! Meaning extra juiciness since thighs are so meaty and tender. The skin of the chicken thigh was slightly crispy which was another added touch to an already delectable dish. The slight crunch of chicken skin and it's tender meat, matched with the creamy potatoes, and robustness of the sauce is 10 out of 5! The sauce was flavorful and indescribably amazing. My drink of choice was the Bodhi Old Fashion which initially came out smoking since it was infused with smoke, and you can taste it in the drink which was an added touch. In conclusion, GO! The chef is a Michelin starred chef and you can tell! This place is by far top 3 favorite Thai restaurants ever, especially in SC. read more

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I was a little discouraged when I looked this restaurant up and saw that reservations were required and that they were booked three weeks out. I decided to take a chance and see if they had a reservation sooner than that. I lucked out and was able to get in a couple of days later. After eating here, I can see why the seats stay full. DELICIOUS. First off, let me say when I got here, the hostess already knew my name and so did my waitress. Can we say impressed?! I started with the Toong Tong. Fire. They are extremely small, but very delicious. Then I said let me go ahead and try the Braised Baby Pork Ribs. I liked them. Don't get me wrong, I LIKED THEM BUT, they were a little too charred for me. They were sweet and falling of the bone, but next time just give me two Toong Tong orders. I ended with the Basil Stir Fry w/Jasmine Rice. Wow. That broth was marvelous, excellent, chef's kiss! It was more on the sweet side with a hint of spice. Loaded with vegetables. So good. So, so good. All the food came out fast and plated beautifully. It really is a fancy smancy kinda spot, so it's good for a date night or special occasion. I will definitely be back here to try other menu options. read more

Bodhi Thai Dining - Menu - Thai Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

Speechless! I give raving reviews all the time but this was a five star dining experience! We choose to visit Bodhi Thai for our Valentine's Day dinner. This restaurant is located off of Main st in Lexington. Parking was great and the location is perfect. The establishment was immaculate. Dark walls, beautiful chandeliers, and candle lit tables create the perfect ambience. The restaurant is fine dining at its best! Our server was very attentive and extremely welcoming. Everything we had was fresh, yet exotic and bursting with flavor!!! I love beautiful plating because I eat with my eyes first. All plating was absolutely breathtaking! We started out with some amazing cocktails. I had the Tropical Nivit was absolutely delicious. Sweet, Smokey but yet refreshing tropical! My partner had a siamese 75 and it was Chrisp and refreshing! We started out with a complementary gift from the chef, which was a broccoli purée. I would have never imagined a broccoli purée. Could have so many layers of flavor to it. It was absolutely delicious. We then put some appetizers. The first was an order of Toong Tong which are a crispy fried wontons, stuffed with chicken, water, chestnuts and mushrooms. They were so amazing that we got two orders, light and crispy and full of intense flavors. Tod Mun goong was a crispy prawn cake that came with the delicious sweet chili sauce. It was absolutely amazing as well. Tom Kha gai is one of my favorite dishes so we had to try it. This did not disappoint absolutely soothing to the soul. It was so aromatic. I could taste the kefir lime leaves and other herbs with the zing of the lime juice, and the sweetness of the coconut. I definitely enjoyed it. Next we moved on to our entrée we chose to share the soft shell crab dish, and added on a side of pineapple, rice, cream, corn, and cucumber salad! The crab was absolutely divine the best execution, of softshell crab. I have yet to try. The pineapple rice is literally a flavor bomb with a really nice texture complexity! You get the crunchy cashews, with the perfectly fried rice that's complimented by the sweet juicy pineapple! The cream corn was extremely delicious and the cucumber salad was nice and refreshing! Sadly my only complaint is that we were too full to try to desert. I have never been to a restaurant where I throughly enjoyed every single dish that I received! Now I have to come back time and time again to get through their menu because I want to try EVERYTHING! As you all know I will be back!!! read more

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One of if not the nicest restaurant we have been lucky enough to enjoy in the Columbia area! We stumbled upon this gem one evening after watching the sunset at the Lake Murray dam and we wanted something different. We loved it and felt we were a bit underdressed for the experience coming in jeans and sweatshirts. On this visit we knew to come back in proper attire and wore some "fancy" attire to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. The service the food the atmosphere are all excellent! The drinks are delicious and made very well. The fact they will cater to my wife being vegan and basically make any item vegan for her is a pleasant surprise. Some items like appetizers are made in advance and can't be altered but the rest of the menu is made to order. We took our time and enjoyed three courses and several drinks as we reminisced over the last 20 years of marriage. The coconut crème brûlée is not to be missed and was an amazing way to finish the meal. We will definitely be back for more!! read more

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Overpriced, small portions, very limited menu. Everything I ordered came out cold, even the soup. Flavors were average. Not worth the trip, certainly not worth the price! read more

Simply AMAZING! Visited this location while in town for the Masters and this dinner did not disappoint. Ordered the ribs appetizer, Duck dinner, and creme brulee. 10 out of 10. The duck was perfectly cooked and the curry was perfect spice. The mix of textures in the duck meal took it over the top, would highly recommend. Service was great and quick. I originally was planning to go with the steak but the waiter recommended the duck which did not disappoint. If I ever have the chance to attend the Masters again, I know where I am having dinner. read more

Such a lovely atmosphere. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and the servers are attentive and professional. I started with the Tom kha gah soup- it was a small portion but super delicious. For my entree I had the massaman- the flavor was great and the consistency of the sauce was thick and filling. My only complaint is that it did not have pineapple which I usually look forward to. Overall, a great dining experience with wonderful service and cuisine. read more

Bodhi Thai Dining - Tom Kha Gai Soup - Thai Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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Pretty good food. Service was great. It's a nice place to take a date. It tastes more fusion than straight Thai

This is the best Thai restaurant I have ever tried. I have had Thai food in California, New York, Missouri, and nothing compares to this. The chef is truly an artist. The service is amazing, and drinks are carefully selected. Recommendation: make a reservation before going. read more

We had a reservation at Bodhi Thai Dining for Valentine's Day. The restaurant was full, but actually not too crowded since the restaurant was not listed as open as it was Sunday. You had to call in to find that they were open just for Valentine's Day. When we arrived, we were seated immediately and our server was already at our side. She was extremely attentive and friendly. We got a complimentary carrot and potato soup before we received our food and it was delicious. Sweet, creamy, and a little thick. We ordered the pork belly steamed buns, the pan-seared duck, and the New York strip. The pork belly buns came with 2 different sauces and I ate the one with hoisin sauce. The bun is fluffy, although a little soggy on the bottom. But the pork belly was soft and delicious. I got the pan-seared duck and it was delicious when combined with the curry sauce, sweet peas, and bursting tomatoes. Perfectly cooked. The grilled pineapple was juicy and cut through the curry very well. My boyfriend got the New York Strip with the fish sauce and cucumber and tomatoes. It was okay, but not super flavorful. We've had better Thai steak at other places. For dessert, we ordered the mango sticky rice and the presentation was so cute. It came in a little banana leaf package and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was delicious considering mangos are not currently in season, however the coconut cream sauce was extremely salty. It went well when combined with the ice cream, but eating it on its own was a little rough. Good food, great service, and a great ambience. Perfect for date night. read more

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This is such a gem and I'm always amazed it's not more packed! Obviously the food is incredible--true Thai food prepared by a chef who is an artist. Look at the carrot in my post! That took time and effort! As the waiter said, in Thailand the presentation has to match the level of the food. Same goes for the drink menu--there is a serious mixologist behind their drinks. Next the staff--the waiters are in ties, so professional and educated on the menu, drinks and Thai culture. Atmosphere is perfect. The lighting, the music, the way they space you as you're seated--all so thoughtful and part of the experience. This is the 5th time I've been and every time is better than the last. I hope Bodhi Thai is around forever! read more

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Overpriced, marginal, questionable Thai. Stopped here on a visit...I've traveled the country and world. Recommendation for the "chef," stick to a menu of Thai food that you'd find in the country. Drop the foofoo frilly menu and stick to serving normal Thai food...dine in and take out. My recommendation, for a good Thai restaurant, go elsewhere while saving your hard earned money. read more

I used to go to Bodhi when I was in town for work. It's been a couple years since I have been but was so excited to go since I was in town for dinner!! The rib appetizer was amazing! The toon tong was just as good as I remember. The soup was just ok. It had shrimp in it with the tails on which I have never seen before in a soup. It was a bit of a hassle to remove the tails in the hot broth without making a mess. The short rib special was nice!! Noodles were good. Meat was so so tender!! A little too much sauce, it took away from the great short ribs. Service was terrible!! Our server was not very friendly and kinda rude. He was very short with us and a bit snooty. Definitely expected better service for such a nice place like this. Our Service experience definitely put a damper on the evening. read more

Unbelievably delicious meal. We went at lunch and the dining room was not busy. We got the pad thai and massaman curry as main dishes. I don't even care for curry but I will dream about theirs. Incredible flavor. The pork rib app was sublime. Don't miss out on this place. It is a gem! read more

Bodhi Thai Dining - pad thai - Thai Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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First time dining there. I had the toong tong, which was a TINY appetizer, but was not bad. I had the Tom Kha Gai soup, which was flavorful and zesty. I had the #5 red curry lunch with shrimp. Overall the food is solid on flavor, but portions could be more generous. Right up there with one of my favorite Thai restaurants in west Columbia, which is far less classy yet somehow more authentic in its ownership visibility, waitstaff, and larger portions for less. My only real complaint with Bodhi was their pretentious plating and silverware, the fork was barely useable to actually fork anything with. Mayhaps I should have turned the fork and spoon around and used them as chopsticks... idk.. they were abnormally long overall... That fork really forked up my experience..I don't care that it has the appearance of bourgeoisie gold tints. I need a fork to be widespread or at least normal spread and I need it to be forktacular. That fork must have done something egregiously wrong in its previous life to reincarnate into a barely stabbable utensil in its current incarnation. It was a feat trying to stab much of any vegetable let alone have it remain on during its transit.. The Tom kha was in an unsightly oversized bowl/plate thingy?? I'm gonna call it a bolate. Or maybe a platowl.. the spoon was not it's friend.. in retrospect I really should have requested a straw for maximum slurpocity should I return. Had they gifted the bowl as a complimentary hat; I would have appreciated the presentation a little better, but I'm not positive on head sized and proper fitment... The spoon fared slightly better with the #5 red curry. (Fork all but cowered in the corner by then) but I found the bowl and presentation to be off putting and awkward in its presentation and ergonomics. Overall the food was good, but the presentation left me baffled by their choices in plating presentation and ¿goldware? I might give it another go, but 10-1 I will take the comfort and unpretentiousness and flavor of the other place.. read more