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    Chao Baan

    4.3 (341 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Chicken pad thai
    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!

    Interior
    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

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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.

    Pad see ew and Pad Thai with a Thai tea

    My go to Thai restaurant! Never a wait with delicious food at good prices. Sometimes the service is a bit slow though.

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    Authentic Thai food!! Krua king is highly recommended if you like spicy foods, also 4 king of Thailand is good as well

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    Incredible food and service! Super authentic Thai food! Do not miss the Kao Soi . We plan to go back again soon!

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    I've tried a couple of different restaurants in STL but I keep finding myself coming back to Meyou…read more There's something about the Pad Thai (call me basic) and Drunken Noodles that reminds me of sitting in the busy streets of Bangkok. I usually always get take out although I've dined in a couple of times and have always received the best service. The menu is straightforward and has a variety of the staples - from curries, noodles, rice dishes and more. You're allowed to pick from a variety of spice levels which is nice! The street is sorta busy so I usually park near the McDonalds for pickup as it takes only 10-15 minutes for the order to be ready. Highly recommend! Food: 9/10 Price: 10/10 Service: 10/10

    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.

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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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    Fork & Stix - Khao soi

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    A small place within walking distance from the Pagaent, my rating is based more on their food than…read morethe ambiance*. We had the Laab Gai (wonderful - $10), Spring rolls (Very good - 2 for 3.50), and the Tamarind Shrimp (VERY good - 4 prawns for $13), for the latter the waitress arranged to have the sauce on the side. Very good service. * - 15-ish tables fairly close together, with about 5-ish more outside. Not much atmosphere, but ver good for casual dinner. Very busy place. I'd recommend reservations if they offer them. We fortunately went early

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    This is the BEST restaurant that I've been to in STL so far!!…read more First, the service was absolutely wonderful. Our server was super nice and knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive to our table. The food was purely amazing: - The Sake Sashimi was absolute chef's kiss (rate: 10/10). The fresh sashimi in the ginger mint sauce left us speechless, the salsa gave a fresh and fruity burst of flavor, and even the fried chips on top had a ton of flavor! - The Isaan Hamachi (rate: 9.5/10) was also a must! I first tried the candied garlic on top, and it was truly sweet with only a hint of garlic. The yellowtail was also super fresh, and the coconut sauce brought out even more flavor from the yellowtail (and masked any fishy taste)! - The Massachusetts Scallops (rate: 9.5/10) was one of the best scallops I've ever had. Topped with crab and combined with the pea puree, everything complemented each other so well. There were only two scallops, but they were large and super filling. - The Shrimp Toasts had layers and layers of flavor (rate: 9/10)! The shrimp was inside of the toast, creating a super umami flavor, and then the light and fruity topping and sauce, along with the thin slice of cucumber, truly made this a party in my mouth. - The Chili Garlic Noodles were super nutty and so good (rate: 8/10)! The noodles were slightly spicier than expected, but the spice was a quick burst of flavor, so the spice didn't overpower the dish at all. The noodles were mixed with vegetables and topped with a crunch - definitely make sure to mix before eating to get the different textures and flavors in each bite! We also got cocktails (Pretty in Pink & Sands in the Sun), and both were really yummy. Last, we got a dessert - homemade ice cream by the Sous Chef that day: soy ice cream with red bean! Flavors were all subtle but together they created such a unique and beautiful end to the meal. Came here for my birthday, and I will certainly be returning!

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