Stopped by for dinner on a Saturday night and I wasn't even sure if it was even open. The area around the restaurant in Uptown is really quiet and we didn't see anyone. Their entry way is in an alley facing the parking structure, so it's kind of strange. First thing I saw when I walked in was their pet dog sitting by the kitchen. ?!?!? Isn't that a health code violation? Or are rules different in MN? The restaurant is quite big. There were only about 5 other customers inside when we arrived so it felt very empty and quiet. The ambiance in the restaurant is very mellow with low lights, not sure if they were trying to create a romantic atmosphere? We were seated in a back booth. Our server was very friendly and upbeat and brought everything to us quickly. We ordered the Mee Kay Teeh (rice noodle with red curry) as was recommended by our server. It was a basically a noodle soup, reminds me of Khao Soi but rice noodle instead of egg noodles, and red curry instead of yellow curry, it was very good and hit the spot on a cold night! The pineapple fried rice was also good. read more

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We did an online order and the doors were locked, all chairs were up, and we could not get in. The open sign was on. We called the number on the website and the door which was the same number. It rang and mailbox was full. We knocked on the door and no one answered. I want to get our money back and will never be going again. We used to love it here so this was extremely disappointing. read more

Come here if you want the royal treatment! Excellent and very personal service, very tasty curry, and probably some leftovers for lunch the next day! Very easy to order most things vegetarian here. And for kids, fun decorations and music all around too (but it's not overwhelming at all) read more

I definitely should have stood on not returning here. When we walked in it seemed pretty slow. Only seen 2 men sitting at the bar. We stood at the host stand where they had a sign that said to ring the bell for service. We rang it and someone came from the kitchen right away to seat us. We were sat near the back of the restaurant but a football game was coming on soon (which they have tv's in the bar area) so I asked if we could be moved to the bar area and she handed me the menus and said to sit where ever (she was nice about it). I did notice a few tables had plates on them, as in haven't been cleaned off from the last party that sat there, no one ever came out to clean those tables the entire duration we stayed. As I mentioned earlier there were 2 men at the bar then us in the restaurant as customers. The bartender/waiter came out and served us, he was cool but would disappear to the kitchen for long periods, when we were ready to pay I had to get up and go to the kitchen to let him know we were ready to pay. One of the men sitting at the bar (by garnishes, bottles and glasses) was coughing and wiping/blowing his nose at the bar and placing the dirty tissues on the bar top which was gross. The two men went out side a few times to smoke and the guy would come back in coughing even more aggressively and post pandemic that was concerning. As the waiter was bringing our food he could tell we were grossed out and he stood back as the man was coughing before placing our food. He made a comment to us about the guy coughing but didn't say much to him directly. I've never worked in the food industry so I'm not sure how these situations are handled but I was definitely super uncomfortable and eager to leave. Needless to say not my crowd. We ordered the basil fried rice w/ chicken, jalapeños wontons and a few drinks. Rice portion was still iffy especially for the price. The wontons were just okay. Overall I wasn't too impressed. read more

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It has been a LONG time since I've been here. It used to be my favorite Thai place, but that was before I explored other great places MN has to offer. Honestly, it held up. The flavor's are great. However, I ordered Pad See Yew and Drunken Noodle and I honestly could barely tell them apart. I know they are similar dishes, but a little more variation could help. Lastly, I remember the Fried Rice being really good, and that's primarily what I wanted to review... but they forgot my order and I didn't want to correct the issue (luckily I ordered too much anyways). I'd go back. read more

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Awesome spot for Thai food in the uptown area. We usually have gotten take out. The panang curry and yellow curry are really good. I will have to try dining in next time to fully experience the service and ambience. read more

I finally went to Roat Osha after years of hearing good things. Our food was fantastic!!!! The service was amazing too - We will definitely be back! read more

We were served generous servings of delicious food. Our waitress was very attentive, and our bill with drinks, appetizers, and main dishes was under $200 for 7 people. Definitely will go again. read more

Food was amazing and Lilly and the staff were awesome! Can't wait to come back and try more items!

The thai tea tasted like watery milk. The "fresh" spring rolls tasted like spoiled mint, leaving an unpleasant, bitter taste in my mouth. The peanut sauce tasted like cocktail sauce. This is not good Thai food; it's a less than mediocre imitation. read more

Not even average. Horrible service ditto bar. Hard pass don't waste your time or money

Roat Osha is a true culinary gem in Uptown Minneapolis! The innovative menu, cozy ambiance, and attentive service made for an outstanding dining experience. Highly recommend! read more

The spring rolls were light and fresh. I had the pineapple fried rice, it was amazing! Even the left overs were delicious. I cannot wait to come back! read more

Roat Osha - The spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Food wasn't good at all. The prices on the menu and the prices they put on your receipt are different. They're charging for extra things for no reason. The food was bland. The curry wasn't good at all. Would not recommend. read more

Have not had a good experience with this place in the two times i've tried ordering from here. The first time, I was gifted a giftcard that the employee never set up properly so I had to go back and forth with the manager to get a second giftcard. Second time around, I called in for a pick up order that they said would be 35 minutes. I arrived 50 minutes after my call only to be told 10 more minutes. There's also a line of people that are complaining about the poor service they have received here as well. The food is ok but this place is so poorly ran that I don't recommend going here. read more

Underwhelmed. I went here on a snow day and the place was quite empty. The person who recommended it raved about it. I on the other hand was not as impressed. The portions were generous, the service was good, the flavor was average. I had the drunken noodle with shrimp. I had enough to take the rest home which was very spicy. I also had the thai iced tea which was ok. The location of this place makes it easy to go here but would not be my go to. read more

Our favorite Thai restaurant in the Twin Cities. Owners Lily and Alec are always welcoming. Favorite dish is Egg Noodle Curry, but can also vouch for the Mee Kah teeh, drunken noodles, massamun curry and any of their appetizers. Oh, and they have great Pho! read more

Counting down the days until I return to MN so I can come in for dinner!!! Must try items in my opinion. Sriracha Fried Rice (my all time favorite, and a must order every time) Panang Curry with Chicken Grilled Beef Jerky (Appetizer Menu) Delicious offerings from the Happy Hour Menu: Pork fried spring rolls Cream Cheese Wontons Chicken Satay Calamari Thai dumplings Photos are from the last few visits when I dined in over this past summer. Salivating as I write this post. Must try if you live in the Twin Cities or surrounding area. Or plan a day trip or date night and take a little road trip!! read more

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Was walking around in Uptown and decided to stop by and check out what was still open as we were looking for a patio. Their patio was open! Score! They did have inside seating available, but we wanted to take advantage of the weather. Social distance and masks were used. Service was fast and friendly! They had Happy Hour! Score again! Got some beer and wine along with some Thai dumplings and egg rolls. Food was all delicious! Will be back of course! read more

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Every time I've eaten here at Roat Osha it was AMAZING. much better than Amazing Thailand across Hennepin, it is slightly confusing to find (have to go to the pedestrian mall area on the east side of the building and you will find it) but the search pays off big time. Amazing staff, vibes, and food read more

A single server was caring for all tables in the dining room (12 at least) and also bartending. Felt so bad for the guy I wanted to pitch in and help him but was in a hurry. Food was okay, my friends buddha's delight was large portion and lots of fresh brightly colored veggies. My papaya salad was meh at best- just a pile of pale grated papaya (short strands like they don't have a mandolin in the kitchen or someone didn't know how to use one). The usually punchy dressing, which brings everything together should be a delicious balance between salty, sour and sweet, but was so bland and flat it was like Wishbone had made it. If you love papaya salad, I'd recommend Bagu (where you can have it Thai or Hmong style- best in town) or Gai Noi for the real deal. Don't think I'll be back. read more

We had high hopes when this place arrived several years ago to the bldg formerly known as Calhoun Square. After all, we had enjoyed our times at their former location on 25th and Hennepin and their tiny predecessor down the street Tum Rup. Why wouldn't this place be bigger and better than both combined? sadly, just as the old name of the host building is troubling, so is the occupant. We are in the neighborhood so even though it's not a favorite haunt, we would occasionally stop by as some friends go there and location is convenient. But no more. Can't do it anymore. So many negative experiences there, we can barely remember them all or come up with many nice things to say. Well we liked some of the bartenders which they have since fired. Is that positive? Thing is, the place started off average at best and has only gone downhill since surviving the pandemic and all the rioting in the area. Really sad. They've become bitter hangers on instead of triumphant survivors of the unpredictable setbacks. First visit there, I ordered pickup but decided to eat it in house. Well, they provided me with nothing more than the plastic spoon and styrofoam container my soup came in. Real great meal at the bar. Not. But give them a chance to grow into the new location right? Time and time again the food here has been bland and not really worthy of calling Thai. Thai to me at least, means packed with some heat and flavor. Back to the bar, unlike the former tenant of that space, the mighty Chaing Mai Thai, their bar is right in the middle of the dining area. They ripped the walls down for what? so it could be awkward having bar conversations around family diners? Maybe for kiddos to learn some new words from the neighborhood bar flies? Who knows. All I know is nearly every time I walk by that place or regretfully walk inside for a beer, there's literally nobody manning the taps and bottles let alone at the host station. What is even stranger, the owners/de facto bartenders even have a meltdown any time someone leaves due to their lack of servicing to the bar. Like they practically chase down the people asking them to come back. So strange. They just don't get it. Youve got to be around for us to get a round. (See what I did there? Rule one of having any decent bar-- have someone always there. Rule two is have someone always there. The money and time you save by floating around and rarely being there means nothing compared to the bad word of mouth you're getting for being absent. Lots of "never going there again" energy. Speaking again of the bar, even when someone is there to pour another issue is the staleness of the taps. They clearly aren't cleaning their lines, another corner cut in this ramshackle operation. They do have a happy hour which like everything else here is painfully average. Which would be whatever. But they don't even honor their pricing. Our friends and ourselves have noticed the bill being full price no matter the time or promised specials. Interactions I've had with the owner(/bartenders/everything else) have been a mixed bag. She seems nice but distracted always but Vince (?) is almost always just being a total D. (D stands for whatever you want). He will let a patron know he doesn't like them. Weird he doesn't like the people throwing money his way. I don't think being a weirdo hot head is a good trait for running a place. Maybe running a place into the ground. Anyway if you think I am an exaggerating go find out for yourself but bring your own sriracha and an abundance of patience, especially if you enjoy a bar-side view. read more

I had Roat Osha for takeout last night. I started off with some pork spring rolls that were delicious, and the two dipping sauces that came with it were very tasty as well. The starter was my favorite part of the meal! I had veggie pad thai for my entree. It was pretty good and satisfied the craving but still wasn't the best I've had. I selected level 4 spice...definitely had a nice kick to it but I'd say on the mild side for level 4. It was ready about 30 minutes after I placed the order and the host was prompt to get it to us on arrival. read more

Roat Osha - Veggie pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We were seated rather promptly, but the hostess gave an eyeroll when we asked about the happy hour menu--as if we were a table full of cheapasses or something. If you don't want to offer discounts on items as an establishment, don't offer them. And don't get huffy when patrons ask about them. That's rude. Anyhow, my selections included: 1/2 order of fried spring rolls(HH deal), 1/2 order of Thai Dumplings (HH deal), Garlic Pepper w/vegetables w/chicken stir fry (3 star spicy) Before any food came, we were given a condiment carousel with jalapeno peppers, chili oil, another sauce, and sugar (??) The thai dumplings came plated nicely, but the only sauce that came with them was the stuff drizzled over the top. Some to dip would have been nice. My companions ordered some spring rolls for themselves and they looked so good I ordered some as well. Nice amount of crunch/wrapper/filling ratio. These came with a peanut sauce that had hints of sesame in it. Liquid based; not the thick kind you get with chicken satay. As indicated, I ordered my entree 3-star spicy. It was not indicated as a spicy dish in the menu; hence the 3-stars. It couldn't have been more than 1-star. No heat at all. Some chili oil helped, but it could have been a lot spicier. The rice comes plated separately in a little teacup that is very hot to the touch. Our actual server was pleasant and checked in regularly, though she did forget our water refills on one occasion. They also closed at ten, but were doing last call in the kitchen at 9:15. Seemed like the staff was in a hurry to get out. read more

Roat Osha - Thai dumplings - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I wanted drunken noodles! But this is what I got. I thought they had brought the incorrect dish, but the waitress confirmed this was their drunken noodle dish. Then she proceeded to say that if I wanted noodles, then what I wanted was pad Thai. I could not find one noodle in the entire dish, it was super disappointing. The fried rice was ok, the spring roles were excellent, and the drinks were good. Can't give them more than two stars though. read more

Roat Osha - Drunken Noodles (Noodles with Basil) - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My favorite thai place in the twin cities. The food is always consistent and Delicious! Went with girlfriend last night and they were busy the owner made us feel at home regardless of how busy it was. He was working behind the bar and making sure the customers were taken care of and content, making the dining experience amazing! Thanks always a good experience! read more

Great food, and even better service. Roat Osha manager Hatsady was gracious and patient in handling a last-minute call-in lunch order I had to call a second time to place after a mountain of donated clothing came tumbling down beside me, was accommodating and communicative in figuring out payment method given my wallet had been stolen and I'm heading up community donation sorting so someone else was picking up, and just being a lovely person to communicate with. Owners, I highly recommend giving this awesome guy a raise. read more

Food was excellent. Dine here frequently and have never had a meal that was not delicious, from soups to Pad Thai. The service is always great! You will not be disappointed by the ambience which has an art collection that is like a beautiful art museum. Great for date night or other celebration! read more

I have long been a fan of this now hidden gem in Uptown Square. Far tastier than a flashy competitor across the street, they use more than just the same three veggies in every dish. But that's a low bar to pass...I really like the basil shrimp appetizer, white ginger stir fry, Massamun curry, and the red curry peanut dish with broccoli and pork. Definitely not midwest spicy ratings, though probably not full Thai spicy either? Everything I've had there has been flavorful and fresh and usually covers two meals for me. read more

Came in for dinner. Ambiance is casual, service acceptable and food fair. Felt a bit pricey for what was being offered. Not a repeat establishment for me. read more

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This restaurant takes little effort to locate. Beverages: The cocktails are refreshing, Thai iced tea is sweet and didn't like it much. Appetizers: Cream cheese wontons were a hit, couldn't stop ordering three plates. Chicken dumplings are okay, Main course: Drunken noodles, Sriracha fried and salmon fish are fine. Nothing except fried rice is spicy. read more

Roat Osha - Roat Osha Thai Spicy Fish - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Our favorite Thai place in Minnesota, always fresh and such great flavors. Someone commented it was criminally underrated, I agree!

Shame ! I ordered pineapple fried rice and added shrimp. I got 3 pieces of shrimp and 4 pieces of pineapple with uncooked rice that tasted like raw dough. This was disgusting and disrespectful and I'm never eating there again ! read more

This place came highly, highly recommended from one of my coworkers, so on the last night being here a few of us came to check it out. Appearance/Atmosphere: I LOVED this place and the way it felt inside. It wasn't a hole-in-the-wall type of place that I expected when I hear of a Thai restaurant. This place was located Uptown Minneapolis across from the parking garage. Gigantic sign, big brick building that's connected to other businesses on the same strip. Inside had a very modern and oriental feel to it. Lots of Asian-influenced art all over the restaurant with a bar area up front and casual dining in the back. My only gripe so far was with seating 4 at one of the booths, it felt very cramped, unless I'm just too big. Oh well. Service: Molly took excellent care of us. She knew the beer menu inside-out, made great recommendations and handled my substitutions very well. She was personable, friendly and always made sure our waters were filled! Food: While everyone else was getting noodle-based meals and what-not, I went with one of their specialties. Stir-fried Scallops & Jumbo Shrimp which were obviously stir-fried in a garlic wine sauce served with steamed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots topped with scallions and cilantro. I substituted the cauliflower for mango... they were out of mango so I went with pineapple to add a sweetness to my meal. it was excellent. PLENTY of scallops and shrimp that came with a bowl of white rice. I was definitely full when I finished. Value: Pretty good. More expensive than the tiny "mom & pop" Thai places, but the food was worth it. $23.95 for my meal, which isn't too bad for the type of seafood that I had. In conclusion, I was glad I stopped in. I had an awesome time, even in a cramped booth. I'll likely get a table next time it's the 4 of us getting together again. I'd love to check out their happy hour menu and even explore the rest of the menu! read more

Such good food can be ruined by such awful service. I've been to this restaurant a few times and they weren't very special. My most recent visit on 7/13 really got on my last nerves. When we walked in, we were ignored for a few minutes. The restaurant really wasn't that busy at 8 P.M. on a Saturday. A guy who was sitting at the bar stood up and walked over to us and asked how he could help us. Um... obviously we're here to eat. He seated us and walked away. Our server came by a little later. The servers at this restaurant seem to move very slowly. One kept complaining loudly about how he was so annoyed and wanted to go home. Customers shouldn't be hearing that. You better put on the fakest smile and display top-quality customer service regardless of how you feel. I can't tell you how many times I've met awful customers in the service industry but still delivered a great experience. It's not that hard. The food was actually really good. My go-to is the Thai Fried Rice w/ Mock Duck. Good fish. My partner had the Pad Thai w/ Chicken and enjoyed it. About 4 bites into our food, our dessert showed up. We hadn't even ordered dessert yet. I simply asked the server whether they had the mango with sticky rice or not. By the time we got to our dessert, it was cold and not enjoyable. The sticky rice was no longer sticky rice, it was a hard block. Yuck. And not to mention what we though was a sesame seed was actually a gnat! They had a few gnats flying around the restaurant just hanging out of people's food. One thing I'll mention is that the woman and man (I think they are the managers?) were more interested in checking in with their friends and giving them free dishes and drinks rather than checking in on other people that were in the restaurant. Drinks were weak as well. I'll pass on going back to this place. read more

Roat Osha - Thai Fried Rice w/ Mock Duck & Pad Thai w/ Chicken - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dined in and gotten takeout from here many times and love it! Have tried lots of dishes by splitting with family and friends . Some of my favorites: jalapeño cream cheese wontons, basil shrimp rolls, calamari, sweet cashew delight stir fry, peanut curry, pad Thai, Mee Kah Teeh (red curry with rice noodles) and green curry. All super yummy! read more

Some of the best Thai food I've had since moving to the Twin Cities! I came here for a girls night with my friends and we decided to eat on the patio. Our waitress was super attentive. She anticipated our needs and had small things like extra napkins and sauce ready for us before we asked. I am a spice lover so, I usually have an issue with food not being spicy enough, but I have met my match! Roat Osha does not play when it comes to the kick! I am so glad I ordered spice level 4 and not 5. It was perfectly hot! I order the red curry fish and it was yummy!! I'm particular about my curry, but it was heavenly! I even had some leftovers to take home. I can't wait to come back and try everything on the menu! read more

Roat Osha - Red Curry fish - Thai Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Interviewer: We're excited to be here today with Lat Laflewer, the new head coach of the Allouez Loaders. Lat, it's a pleasure to have you here! Lat: Thank you, guy. Interviewer: tell us your impressions about Roat Osha. First-- hold on. Clueless Commentator: You may not know, but Osha is short for Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the-- Interviewer: Shut up, no it doesn't, in this context. Sorry, Lat, please continue. Lat: Well, Roat Osha is a team effort, they're rebuilding and trying their best. They're a force to be reckoned with someday. Interviewer: Hmm, yes. Anything else? Lat: Oh yes. Y'know, if they can manage to score more points than the other team, they have a good chance at winning the game, and winning is a team effort, and teamwork makes the team more of a team and then that's how you win. Interviewer: (stunned silence) Lat: #winning Interviewer: Moving on, how did you react to the dried gum on the appetizer plate? Lat: That's not a winning recipe. No one wants to see that or eat that. Maybe I do, but I wouldn't dare to admit that in public. Interviewer: Agreed. That takes some credibility away. Lat: Ya, you betcha, dontcha know. Interviewer: But what about the the team itself? Lat: That Tom Yum was an excellent draft pick in the late second round. Maybe a bit bland, but all around good. Good chemistry, not a firecracker. Interviewer: Indeed. Any thoughts about fried spring rolls or massaman curry? Lat: Fried Spring Roll made an immediate contribution to the team. He's got a bright future ahead of himself and was a steal in the fifth round. Massaman Curry, the star, can be best described as "creamy". Interviewer: Creamy? Lat: Yup. Not so spicy, but tasty. Is that an appropriate way to describe a player? Interviewer: No and leave the questions to me, please! Any final thoughts? Lat: We're looking forward to next season with so many friendly faces and lots of potential. It's a rebuilding year. We have to plan for the future. Interviewer: Uh, yeah. And what else? Lat: We've got to give all we've got, 100% or more. It's a big rat race out there. If you don't play to win, you win to play. If it's not here, it's there. Seek and you shall find. Knock and the door will open. Walk and the ground will move below you. Interviewer: Um-- Lat: Think and the thought will be in your head. If you can't run, walk. If you can't walk-- Interviewer: All right! Thanks for talking with us, coach Lat. Lat: If you find a penny, pick it up. If it's a nickel, trade it in for five pennies. If you can't beat 'em, join-- Interviewer: Aagh!! Cram it up your cramhole, Laflewer! read more

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One of my favorite Thai restaurants. The Mee Kah Tee is amazing and a must try if you like Red Curry and Pad Thai, it's a delicious fusion dish. read more

Oof. It had been awhile since I was last here, and now I know why. I really hate to go negative, but something needs to change or this place will be another Uptown casualty. While the drinks and fried spring rolls were nice enough, the chicken in the fried rice was dry and the drunken noodle was, uh, drunk? The "noodles" were relegated to bottom-of-the-plate paste. The meat was paltry and the vegetables were so oversized it was absurd. I asked the server where the noodles were, and she showed me the cabbage. It was so sad it was funny. The place was nearly empty for the better part of a Friday night, and now I know why. read more