Stopped in on a Wednesday, early evening around 5:30-ish. It was busier than imagined, but still had seating available. It's a small/quaint setup, with charming, yet admittedly unexpected decor; it's a mix of cozy meets eclectic, with dark woods, vintage photos, and a surprising mixture of clocks around the room. With pot stickers to start, I finished with the Ground Chicken entree. Overall the food was excellent. The only downside was the wait, as service was a bit slow once ordered, both for the appetizer and the main course. read more

SAO Thai Restaraunt - Ground Chicken - Thai Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

Had a pretty tasty lunch at Sao Thai in Tupelo, Mississippi i ordered drunken noodles. It was a good portion. My friend had the Massaman Curry with sweet potato instead of white potatoes. A nice change to the dish. Our food was hot and tasty. The restaurant is nicely decorated with many tables, chairs and booths. It seems like it was a different restaurant before this current one. There are a variety of clocks everywhere. Service was great. Our server was very nice and pleasant. He was attentive and checked on us often. We had a very fun time. read more

SAO Thai Restaraunt - Massaman Curry - Thai Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

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A wonderful spot for Thai food in Tupelo! The flavors are pretty spot on and portions are as expected. Probably the best and most authentic place to get asian food in Tupelo. We typically get take-out and it takes about 20 min until our order is ready. Staff is always friendly and helpful. read more

I love Pad Thai. Their Pad Thai is sooooo good. I usually get it with chicken. And the soup that comes with it is delicious! Plus they have a wonderful collection of clocks. The restaurant is beautifully. Service was great. I would definitely recommend. read more

We were visiting Tupelo for four nights and loved Sao Thai so much, we ate there three times! The food was fresh, delicious, and felt very authentic. I had the seafood salad, papaya salad, chicken satay, and coconut shrimp--all so good. The staff was super friendly and helpful. On our first night, I accidentally left my Gucci sunglasses. I didn't notice until the next day and was so worried--but when I called, they had found them and saved them for me. That really meant a lot. The prices were just right, there's plenty of parking, and the whole experience was great. We kept coming back because they truly earned our trust and our business. Highly recommend! read more

SAO Thai Restaraunt - Seafood salad - Thai Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

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Delicious, per the usual! We always come here! Everything they serve is fantastic but I really appreciate that they have tons of gluten free and dairy free options! The flavors are so deep and rich, and the meal typically contains vegetables so you don't feel weighed down after eating! Atmosphere is stellar, with clocks and vintage decor covering the restaurant. Staff is fast, friendly, and makes sure to answer any allergy questions I have (I can't stress how much I appreciate that)!! Hands down, best place in Tupelo! read more

SAO Thai Restaraunt - Spicy Basil Fried Rice w Shrimp (no soy sauce) Old Man Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

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The atmosphere is quaint, with great ambience and clocks everywhere. There interior is small but private. The service was quick, and friendly. My moo ping came out first, was tender, and milder than I expected but still very good. My entree was Bangcock noodles. They fresh, hot, and very flavorful, but again not as spicy as I expected. read more

SAO Thai Restaraunt - Bangcock noodles - Thai Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

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What a wonderful find here it Tupelo. The Thia place across from our hotel was closed today and we found this place about 2 miles away. The decor is awesome. Walking back in time including an old grandfather clock. Can you say welcome? We had the Tom Kha Soup was outstanding and so fresh. Remarkable. None better! Then we shared the Thai Fried Rice which again was the best I've ever had and I've had some great ones. Fried ice cream for desert and we are leaving so satisfied. Well done to all the staff here and kudos to the chef! Was a pleasure to dine here and recommend 100%! read more

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We've been here a few times and it's always excellent and we always get great service! Love the decor too. My favorite is the Chicken Pad Thai and the Coconut Shrimp Soup and a Thai Iced Tea. So fantastic! Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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This place is lovely. The antiques are wonderful. The Bangkok noodles are the very best. Also tried the Tom Yum shrimp soup, so tangy and fresh. Can't wait to try more dishes. read more

We visit Sao Thai frequently. They are perfect for a date night. You'll enjoy their quiet and intimate atmosphere where the food is fresh and seasoned perfectly. read more

This is always a go to when I visit Tupelo. I love the eclectic atmosphere. The servers are always friendly. My knowledge of Thai food is limited. I usually stick to the pad tai. I love their soup. read more

Such a gem! Locally owned with the freshest ingredients. Their soups are healing, the noodles comforting and the ambience feels like home.

Had a great night at this restaurant. Jevan and Drake were top tier employees/hosts. All the staff here needs a raise. They are so friendly. Literally talked to waiter Jevan for 10 mins about life. Definitely recommend, my favorite place in Tupelo. read more

We ate Friday night at Sao. Friday is always my standby for eating each week at magnificent Sao Thai. Service is wonderful, as the entire family is delightful. The meals & ambiance are great. Sao is , without a doubt, my favorite restaurant in Mississippi! EVERYTHING on the menu is superb. read more

the food was absolutely phenomenal! very knowledgeable about gluten free options and were able to accommodate my allergy! the restaurant is also so, SO cute and the antiques were so interesting. awesome time! read more

Wonderful restaurant we stopped here accidentally. Place looks like an antique store from the inside, however don't be fooled. It's Thai. Surprisingly they also have a drive through. Food was wonderful and prices wonderful. Overall, 5 star experience. read more

SAO Thai Restaraunt - Red Curry with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

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Really good flavors. We ordered the lunch Panang, red Curry and Pad Thai. They came with soup and crispy roll. The food had a nice flavor and the portions were of a size that fit a lunch special. We shared the food. My wife could not eat the rolls as they were flour and I would not eat the soup as it had chicken. We worked that out though. The service and staff were nice. They are rated highly and I see why. Nicely done! read more

I love this place. Probably the best Thai food that I've ever had! The service was amazing! We dined here two days in a row. We will be back! read more

their food is AMAZING as well as service too. i am a regular and i ALWAYS tip but I found out recently that the tips go straight to the register. I have spend hundreds on just tips (i go super often...) just to find out now about what has been going on. I do not think that is right for this place to do that since servers work hard (i am a server myself) so i will not be returning. although the food is good, i will not support a business like this. poor servers read more

The food here was on point! Satay chicken, tasty and meaty pieces. Pad see ewe was special, with some extra kick I loved and could not identify flavor-wise. read more

This is the hidden gem in Tupelo. The food is just as good to go as it is in house. Pad Thai, Combo Fried Rice, and Pad See Ewe are some of my favorites but haven't had a bad meal here. Steamed potstickers are delicious as well. Quality service! read more

Cute little place in Tupelo. It feels just like your sitting down to someone's kitchen table for a home cooked meal. The food was very good if not a little pricey. Would happily come back for more when in the area. read more

Food is simply superb. One of the best in my travels and I seek Thai food wherever and whenever possible. The green papaya salad is spicier than I expected but a real treat! Staff is always friendly and prompt. Small inside dining room is stocked with antiques. There is another Thai restaurant in town that is acceptable; I choose to dine here. If the menu indicates spicy, trust it. read more

Visiting from Oklahoma City! Great atmosphere! Food was delicious!! I had the massaman curry with seafood. All of us enjoyed our meals!! read more

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First time we visited here. We were put aback how good the food was. It had been a while since we had Thai and this was great! Best shumai we ever had. We also had the moo ping, again, amazing! Our entree's were the cashew and the drunken noodles. These were very good. Can't wait to come back and try this little gem again. read more

One of my Favs in Tupelo! As Frank Sinatra plays in the background and an occasional grandfather clock chimes, I usually enjoy a cup of Noodle soup and my favorite Tai dish, Drunken Noodle. Then I cap it off with some hot Tea and Mango/ Rice for dessert! It's not too pricey but the quality is way up on the scale. It's a once a week must for me! read more

I have always loved the food and style of this place. It is one of my favorite restaurants.

One of the best Thai restaurant I have been to! Potstickers, Thai tea, spring rolls, basil chicken and Panang curry were few dishes I tried. Service can get a little slow if its busy! But the tastes of the entrees and curries make it up! And it gets real busy during peak hours. read more

So glad to find this place in Tupelo! Tough to find via Google maps and Apple too. Location is Nao but listed as Sao. Either way it's on the west side of Gloster between downtown and 178 and worth the search. Place was packed on a Friday night but we were able to wait at the unattended bar for no time at all. Staff is super nice!! We got spring rolls and they were piping hot and very good. Will add those fried tofu wraps next time for sure. Needed a little more for my one major meal of the day. Hated to be unadventurous but the pad Thai just looked good and did not disappoint! Of course opted for no egg and tofu as protein. Noodles were thinner than normal but good. Traditional pad Thai flavors but not overpowering. Very nice balance. Will order again. Only reason this is not 5 Stars is difficulty finding the place and not being offered dessert, tea, coffee or traditional Thai beverages. Their takeout was rockin and that may be the ideal way to enjoy, but let me be clear -- great and quirky little spot with fantastic Thai food and super nice staff. Will definitely go back the next time we are in or near Tupelo read more

I used to live in Amory and my wife and I would frequent this little gem. We loved the food and discovered Thai food here. The atmosphere is so unique and a reprieve from your typical Asian restaurant with its 1930-50s Americana vibe. We moved to Houston, TX and there are Thai restaurants on every corner. Please take my word for it, NONE of them have food as fresh and rich in flavors. SAO is a Tupelo treasure. Make sure you give it a shot. read more

If you haven't you must. So not your average Thai place - antique decor and soft jazz vocals set the stage for perhaps the finest Thai food we have eaten, excellent service. The layers of flavor in the Thai chicken noodle soup was masterful, we are fans for life. read more

Let me be terse, yet hit the required number of words: Sao Thai is sthe best Thai restaurant within 300 miles of Memphis, and worth the drive to Tupelo. read more

Man, I'm I upset that I've driven bye this place for so long before stopping!!! The decor has the feel of your grandma house in the 40's, it's really nice though. I have the crispy panang noodles, OMG delicious!!! I travel for work and when I finished I placed another order to go. read more

SAO Thai Restaraunt - Crispy Panag noodles, absolute must order!!! - Thai Near Me - Tupelo, Mississippi

Terrible timing they take forever to bring just a side of white rice. And they charge for then what they give you. Food is pretty tasty just small portions. But they give you huge plates to make you think otherwise. read more

Best restaurant in town, I love the curries and the basil fried rice. Always fun to get a side of sticky rice. Great for to-go and also great for eating in the restaurant. Super weird but comforting atmosphere, quirky. All the staff members are very kind! read more

Not good i order chicken curry they only give few meal they charge me $17 with my order very little food I pay money not good food,i suggestions this not a good restaurant I ever eat thai restaurant like this 02/23/2020 zero rate read more

Amazing quality food. Excellent customer service. Wonderful home like feeling. Very very authentic food. Need I say more? The owner is a true Buddhist monk and has been cooking since birth. These guys are great! 5 stars! read more

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Very nice to have culture beyond chains and fast food in Tupelo. Tonight I had the Thai Mussels for an appetizer and Pad Thai for my entree. Decided to play it safe until I had a chance to see what I was dealing with. All in all, the food was wonderful. Perfect seasoning, flavor and portions were just right. Not stuffing you, not starving you, but definitely leaving you wanting more. It was great. The staff was very attentive, polite, and offered to explain any menu items, make suggestions, etc. They managed to do all this without being the kind of staff that catches you in the middle of a bite with a question. Everything was quite good. As I visit more and try more dishes, which I will, I may adjust to 5 stars. Please try it out so we don't lose this great cultural experience. read more

I live in a family of ardent Thai food lovers, so naturally we're pretty critical of it. I often make Thai food at home because for a time, you couldn't find in Tupelo. However, this place is a hole in the wall. A hidden gem. I don't understand why more people don't go! Then again, Tupelo is dominated with chains and safe places to dine. I ordered the chicken Thai fried rice and I was blown away at how delicious it was. Hot and fresh, seasoned very well. I'm definitely dragging my husband and brother here next time. I'm really eyeing their curries and Thai tea. I'll give it a try next time! read more