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    Lil Thai Cafe

    4.7 (63 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Mike V.

    Had an excellent meal with my cousin tonight at Lil Thai Cafe in LaVergne. The food and service were both top notch. Definitely one of the best Thai/Lao restaurants in Middle Tennessee!!! It's great to see the doors open and being allowed to dine in again after all of this COVID19 garbage. If you like great Thai/Lao food, please go in or order to go and support this great little restaurant!

    Beef and broccoli

    You need to try this place! Everything I try here is awesome!! Good service and fast food!

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    Amy H.

    This was a convenient location right off of the interstate on the way to Nashville. We called ahead so that we could swing by and grab a quick take out. The soups were awesome! Would have loved to stay and try everything! The soups were fresh and authentic! I had never tried Gang Jued before and was hoping it wasn't too bland. Not disappointed it was packed with flavor. The coconut soup had fresh lemongrass and galangal root. This place will not disappoint! Try it! A gem!! Also friendly service and clean environment!

    Spicy papaya salad. Even the level 1 is spicy but it is so good
    Erik B.

    It might be a small hole in the wall but the food is fabulous. I had the Pad Thai and it is very good. We also had the Spicy papaya salad at a level three spice and it was very spicy but still excellent. We just said next time we will get a two. Nice people that really were attentive and wanted to know how we liked it. We will be back!!! I would say this is the best Thai in the Nashville area.

    Motty C.

    Don't let the curb appeal if this newly opened restaurant full you. The food is authentic and homey. The owners will warmly welcome you and help you choose the perfect dish from this fantastic cuisine. I love that food, and spicy food and I found them both is this lil thai hideaway. I was even lucky enough to have the company of a local neighbor wai is friend with the owners, explaining to me all about the food and ther culture. Definitely recommend place for a family night out dinner.

    Beef, tripe, onions, cilantro, roasted rice.
    Davanh K.

    We are from California and usually the best Lao food is in Fresno Ca. However we found a tasty restaurant. This place is sooooo good . You can tell when they make their own kaopiak noodles. We ordered laab beef, Lao said, tham, pho, and kaopiak. No complaints!!! Love love. The hospitality made the food even better.

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    I wish we had Thai food this good in Nashville. Clean, great service and friendly staff. The crab Rangoon is world class.

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    Great stop! Friendly service. Delicious food. I had the Gang phet chicken level 3, perfect amount of spice and flavors

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    This place is a hidden gem! Friendly people and the food is amazing!! Highly recommend!

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    Delicious, authentic Thai cuisine. We stopped on our way south. The drunken noodles are wonderful.

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    This is a real hidden gem. The food is authentic and really good. The staff is also very friendly.

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