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    Chao Baan

    4.3 (342 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Nordia B.

    Large serving size with great flavors. Wasn't a big fan of the consistency of Thai Curry, however flavor did not lack. Staff were attentive to our need. Located in the Groove. Limited street parking directly in front available. I will return.

    Crab Rangoon
    Emily W.

    My favorite Thai in The Grove! Always have to start my meal with the crab rangoon. The Pad Kee Mao with Chicken is delicious and will keep me coming back! Staff is nice and helpful.

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    Amanda M.

    St. Louis is so lucky to have as many wonderful Thai places as we do! This one is right up there with the very best. I love the design of the interior with the open kitchen. The pad thai never disappoints and my other go-to is the khao soi. Don't pass up the spring rolls and potstickers if you're looking to get an app. Highly recommend checking out their Happy Hour from 4-6!

    Jasmine M.

    I got the Khao Soi and it was not bad! My friends said the pad thai and the grilled eggplants were a bit bland though. However, the service and the atmosphere of the restaurant was very very nice and attentive!

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    Austin S.

    I could have sworn I had already had a review for some of the best thai in stl. Alas, here we are. Overall, a can't miss spot. Everything I have had from here is great. People love to get carryout from here so it's the perfect spot for a date night because it is so quiet and relaxed. The workers are great. Efficient, attentive, and happy to serve! A few highlights for me on the menu: crab rangoons(their sweet chili sauce is outta this world) the pad kee mao is amazing. Super savory with a hint of sweetness. A good kick to it. Acidic, and the noodles are superb. A staple in the grove and a staple in stl. Great food, great people, chic vibes

    Whole Fried Golden Pompano
    Colton F.

    One of our favorite spots. I can tell it is a popular take out spot, but the inside is beautiful and worth dining there if given the chance. The food is delicious and the portions are pretty sizable. Our waiter was so nice and caring to our needs. Cocktails were strong as well. Certainly a must try if in the Grove.

    Taro Pearls in Coconut Cream
    Wanda H.

    A friend and I came for a special Tasting Menu for 2. Thought it'd be a good way to try different things, and it WAS! The cocktails we ordered were both different and DELECTABLE! ALL of the food was also different than I've had at other Thai restaurants and very, VERY good! I commend them on offering the Tasting Menu and wish more places would do the same. The service was good and the ambiance was quiet and comfortable.

    Pad kee maw
    Kim J.

    The place is beautiful, I really enjoyed the look and set up of the space. The hand crafted cocktails were yummy, and hard to chose from. My friend and I wanted to try this nice Thai place. He got the tofu Thai rice and I got Pad Kee Maw. We shared some crab ragoons. The service was okay, but only because they were down people that day. But the workers were working their butts off so I commend them for that. So I think their service typically would be great! My dish was good, I personally don't like the red wine added to it. Traditionally that is not typical and I am use to it being spicy. But I devoured it. My friend said the tofu was great and his dish was perfect. Our drinks were good. Over all we enjoyed this experience. I do think that they need to have fresh desserts and or frozen to order desserts. I would have gotten the mango sweets sticky rice as it's one of my favorites. So there is room for improvement!

    Cucumber Salad
    Linda P.

    Been twice and loved everything both times! Plates were CLEAN when we were done because it was really good. Our waitress was the same person both times and she was very helpful and kind. Place is really spacious and clean. They have a nice and unique drink menu and we will definitely be back to try more of them!

    Vegetarian menu
    Joan R.

    Love this restaurant, was a bit confused about the parking situation, I think I went to the wrong lot and it said parking was $10 for 9 hours. Anyway I met friends here on a sunday night, it was not super busy, I had a mocktail, which I love to see on the menu. It was tasty and I even got a $1 off as it was happy hour. Loved that they have a vegetarian menu. My food was really good, and my friends enjoyed theirs too. Our waitress was very helpful and friendly. Definitely adding this one to the rotation!

    Andrea S.

    Located in the hip area of Grove, the parking is a living nightmare. Once we parked, everything was fine. Food was delicious and the waiter was friendly.

    Rachel H.

    A girls night out dinner on a Saturday, I was surprised this spot wasn't more busy! The place has plenty of space for large or small groups and there is outside seating for days with better weather. The three of us were sat in a booth and service was prompt. The server was knowledgeable about the menu and provided his recommendations of the Khao Soi and the Kua Kling, both we ordered. When our third guest was thinking of ordering the Four Kings of Thailand dish, he was able to direct her that the portion size would be generous, which is was in comparison to our other two dishes. Of the three, the Khao Soi was probably my favorite with a rich, spiced coconut broth and a delightful blend of textures from the chicken, noodles, and garnish. The Kua Kling was a close second with delicious notes of lemongrass in the paste. That dish was certainly the smallest portion of the three. Overall, will be back. The bang for your buck here is excellent and staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable.

    Tarot pearls in cream sauce for dessert
    MaryAnn B.

    It's a large , high ceiling dining area. Seems to help with keeping the noise/ conversation levels tolerable. Like that, when so many restaurants are noisy to a shouting level. Gracious service, polite, unhurried. Like that! We ordered the tasting menu. Price was reasonable and more than enough for two to share. Appetizer, entrees. Drinks not included but alcoholic compliments suggested. Parking might be confusing as the parking lot has is the address given on google maps is not the street address for the restaurant. Easy to figure out but advised. Pleasant place with happy hour choices for beverages and food.

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    One of my go to dinner spots! Super easy for takeout and the staff are always nice and helpful.

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    Apparently, some Chinese restaurants have a policy where they give you free egg rolls if you're a…read moreparty of six. I get that this is a Thai restaurant, not Chinese (though it's more Chinese than I am), but Meyou might consider such a policy. I would have benefited from it yesterday. I visited on a Wednesday evening with members of a running group. There were umpteen of us. If we'd been given a single egg roll appetizer, we would have been forced to cut it in tiny pieces and share. I would have been willing to do that, because I'm a confirmed, avowed savage. My reputation precedes me. Arguably, they should give you one free appetizer for every six members of your party. But I digress. Now, where was I? Ah yes, Meyou. I'd describe this place as a somewhat Americanized version of Thai food, based on what little I know from having recently visited Bangkok and eaten in roughly 40 or 50 restaurants, food stalls and what have you over the course of a few days, i.e. not a whole lot. You can get pad thai and various other soups, noodles and curries, along with fried rice, egg rolls, crab rangoon and chicken wings. It's got a little something for everyone. Do they charge you $0.25 for extra soy sauce? Can you call up and try to harangue them into giving you a free order of crab rangoon by claiming that they shorted you the last time you were there, knowing good and well they can count better than you? I'm not sure. I might try that on my next visit and report back. This time, I went with something called Pad See Ew, which wasn't nearly as gross as its name suggests. In fact, it was good. Its description on the menu, with broccoli, eggs and soy sauce, called to mind various things I might order from a Chinese takeout--which is what I tend to look for in a menu item. As a noodle dish, I figured the overall flavor profile might not be different from a lo mein lunch special I used to get decades ago, that I still fondly reminisce about on a weekly basis. I wasn't that far off from the mark. They let you choose the spice level, ranging from mild to hot. I usually get hot in most places, but I'm hesitant to do that at Asian restaurants, because they might have access to peppers that are technically considered research chemicals, like Temu Ozempic, and therefore not subject to FDA approval. There were a few girls there, and I didn't want to run the risk of my throat starting to close up. I'd have to find a new run group. Medium turned out to be just right for me, but maybe too spicy if you're expecting something along the lines of a buffalo wing. Even the mild, apparently, has a bit of a kick to it. The noodles were nice and slippery and cooked a touch beyond al dente, right in that Goldilocks zone between undercooked and mush. The heat, and the complexity provided by whatever they use to season this, helped offset the underlying sweetness. You get your choice of meat. No Diddy. I went with pork, natch, with apologies to the Honorable Minister. The amount they give you is surprisingly generous, except that this dish will run you. I'm talking modern-day Chipotle prices. Maybe a dollar or two more. Yikes! But I'd argue that the quality justifies it. If I lived nearby, and I had the means, I'd stop by on occasion.

    Fast, delicious food! This was my second time here and we tried the orange mock chicken which was…read moreabsolutely delicious and fried to perfection! Got the chive cakes again as an appetizer too which are so crispy and chewy and an absolute divine starter. Will be back!

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    Overall: not terrible but wasn't overly impressed…read more Food: the food was okay. I got the spring rolls and pineapple fried rice with chicken, which were OK. The rice didn't have as much flavor as I would like and I think some other Thai places in the area have better options. I would like to come back to this place and try some of their other dishes, like their noodles and their curries. Service: service was great, no complaints about that. I ordered to go, and the food came out quick. Ambience: it's a small place and if it gets busy, it might be tough to find seating here.

    Quaint little Thai spot located at the corner of Euclid and Maryland in the CWE. Have walked here…read moreseveral times for lunch. Seating is limited, offering options for both indoor and outdoor. They are quick and fast, friendly and reasonably priced. I expected more from than place with all the rave reviews but it's more generic Asian cuisine than heart and soul cuisine. There food is visually appealing but lacking something extra in the flavor profile. I can't quite put my hands on it. I've tried their fried rice and it was nothing special, actually it was not good at all, gummy, tasted more like white rice with soy sauce and limited msg amongst things. The sesame chicken is literally just ok. Also tried one of their the pad lunch specials, added egg, again just OK. Love the fake food display in the window.

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    4.5
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    First time at this restaurant. First thing I noticed was the beautiful ambiance and fresh smell of…read moreplants. The food was exquisite! We enjoyed sharing the lamb tartare, potstickers, Isaan himachi (WOW), shrimp toast and sake sashimi with King Salmon (next level!!!). Drinks were amazing and wine selection perfectly paired. Highly recommend! Although we were asked to wrap up at exactly 2 hours in, I suppose that is ok. We were just having such a great time and time went by so quickly!

    The food is edible art. Texture, layers of flavor abound in each dish. My husband called the food…read more"revelatory" because you read the ingredients on the menu and they are just words. The words do not convey the end product. For those who do not like sashimi - I understand. At other places, it has literally made me gag. But, I tried it here and holy moly is it good. In a menu of stand out dishes, I think the sashimi is at the very top. The service was wonderful- friendly, knowledgeable, attentive but not too attentive. Gratuity seemed to be included, but we tipped on top of that because the included gratuity was not nearly enough for service that good. Now it is noisy. That is what I did not like, but I have noise challenges. We asked if we could sit up front near the bar. They kindly accommodated us. It was late on a Thursday and the restaurant was full. Definitely make a reservation. There is an adjacent parking lot, but parking fills up quickly. It is evident why the owner has been a James Beard finalist - this is not your average great food. This is more. It is creativity and vibrancy. I almost forgot - price. It is surprisingly reasonable. The dishes are shareable and almost tapas style. 2-3 person is a good amount. Most dishes run $20-30 at this point in time (June 2026). We had really great mocktails which were in the $10 range.

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    King & I Thai Cuisine

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    I really enjoyed my visit to King and I! Plenty of parking in their lot outside. The restaurant is…read morenice plenty of seating. Came in on a Wednesday night and we were able to grab a seat pretty quickly. Service was fast and our waitress was very friendly and helpful with menu suggestions. They have a wide variety of drinks and cocktails on their menu. As well as some good options for a non-meat eaters that are seafood based. I also saw a few veggie options. I tried the pad Thai with shrimp and overall the dish was very good. They use jumbo shrimp for their pot Thai, which was extra tasty and the food came out nice and hot and fast! The portion size was great. I had plenty to eat at the restaurant and enough to take home as well. I look forward to visiting again.

    King and I Thai is located off Dale and Hanley in a spacious building in a strip mall. Parking is…read moreabundant in the lot right out front. Upon entering, there is a sandwich board advertising drinks and seasonal specials, such as mango sticky rice. It seemed to be a two-person operation on the weeknight we went. You check in with the host, who appeared to be taking turns serving guests with one other woman. I believe they have happy hour from 4 pm-6 pm on weekdays. We had waters, and I ordered a piña colada while my beau ordered a strawberry lemonade margarita. My friend ordered some appetizers for our table: spring rolls and Thai wings. The spring rolls arrived neatly plated atop green lettuce with a very loose dipping sauce, while the wings arrived perfectly crispy and hot with a thicker sauce that was slightly spicy. On the table, they had plenty of red chili flakes as well as a spicy sauce that we added to our wing sauce for more spice. I would say the chicken wings needed a pinch of sea salt. I ordered the Thai Fried Rice with chicken, my friend ordered Thai Fried Rice with shrimp (a pro--they remove the shells from the tails), and my beau ordered Spicy Kee Mao Noodles with beef. Every dish was hot, fragrant, colorful, and delicious. The meat was tender in every dish, with pops of color from bell peppers. However, service was very slow. At first, there was hardly anyone there, and then tables filled up quickly. Even before then, we had to flag a server down for various things: napkins, etc. My friend ordered some food to go for her son, and it did not come with utensils or napkins, so she had to ask for some. We also had to flag a server down just to get our bill. Once paid, on the way out, I saw the biggest roach I have ever seen. It was lying on its back, dead but still. I'm so glad I saw it after and not before dinner because otherwise, I would not have dined there. Based on parts of my experience, I am doubtful about returning.

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