Our server was amazing! He was so nice and informative on the menu when I asked him what the most popular dishes were and what he would recommend based on what I was feeling. We were here to celebrate our friend's birthday and they let us save the cake in the back until it was time to surprise her for dessert. I ordered the Holy Basil Supreme since it looked hearty and nutritious with meat and veggies. Man was it good! I didn't grow up with spicy foods so Spice Level 3 was a perfect and manageable challenge for me. I think MN spicy would be level 2. My friends enjoyed the Pad Thai and Bangkok Seafood Special. The interior of the restaurant was simple and cozy. read more

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We came here for dinner on a Friday night and ordered the Tom Kha Soup with chicken and spring rolls. Both were very good, but I especially loved the Tom Kha Soup. It was warm, savory, and hearty, with natural spices like lemongrass that really stood out. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely revisit this Thai restaurant to try more dishes. Parking was easy and free--there's a large parking lot shared with other stores and restaurants in the block. read more

Sawatdee - Spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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We came to Sawatdee after finding out that Joy's was closed for renovations. I had massaman curry with mock duck and my friend had pad Thai with beef and Thai iced coffee. Curry was tasty although the portion was a bit small compared to other versions I've had in CA and MN. Friend liked the pad Thai and even had leftovers. Service was friendly and efficient. Restaurant wasn't super busy but definitely not empty, as we came early in the afternoon. Would try the pad see ew or pad Thai next time! read more

Sawatdee - Massaman curry with mock duck & 10. Pad Thai with Beef - Thai Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I stopped in for the first time because I had a business meeting, and the person I was meeting with was in the mood for Thai food. After discussions, we decided to give Sawatdee a shot. Our server, Daija, greeted us with a smile and was very helpful. She even helped my guest figure out the name of a dish she couldn't remember. I went with the Thai salmon fillet, and my guest ordered the Rama Thai Delight. It wasn't too busy when we arrived, but it picked up shortly after. Even with more tables filling up, Daija stayed on top of everything and continued to give us great service. The food was just a bit salty for me, but other than that, everything else was spot on. The restaurant was clean, the portions were generous, there were plenty of menu options, and parking wasn't an issue. Overall, a solid experience. I will definitely return to try other menu items that piquedmy interest. read more

Sawatdee - 61. Thai Salmon Filet - Thai Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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A good lunch buffet for a great price. Friendly service and clean place. I love the noodles salad on the buffet. read more

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First item ordered were the egg rolls and ate them so fast only one was pictured. They are perfectly crisped and not oily at all. My friend ordered the basil dish with pork while I ordered the duck curry which was very delicious. Our server took great care of us and made the rounds often to make sure we had all we needed and refilled our water often, good thing too since we ordered our food spicy. The restaurant is large so it is great for groups and just as great for two. read more

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The food was fantastic and the service was top notch. Went on a Friday night and walked in and had a table immediately. The mango sticky rice hit the spot for dessert. read more

I had Sawatdee for takeout and loved it! I got the tom kha with chicken, one of my go to Thai takeout orders. The flavor was delicious and the portion was typical, but I wish it had more veggies in it. It was more onion heavy than anything else. The order was ready quickly and the server I interacted with was nice. I'll want to go back to dine in sometime! read more

I ordered Masaman curry, there no curry in it. I returned the food back to the kitchen. The pad Thai looks lame and pathetic also. I will never come back and I suggest people not to come here. read more

Agree with other reviews. Really good food but not great. Love that you can order spicy level from 1-5 and 5 is actually truly spicy, even the server warned and questioned us twice. My son loves level 5 and I happily ate level 3 spice, my mom had level 1. Casual atmosphere, really great and attentive service. If you are looking for a cocktail or glass of wine with your meal, they sadly don't serve alcohol. We were there earlier (5pm) and had the place pretty much to ourselves on a Wed evening. Decent quality and good flavor. Everything appeared and tasted fresh. Very reasonably priced. Meals served with a good helping of rice. Not pictured were Sue's egg rolls which were very tasty! read more

Sawatdee - 30. Combination Vegetable Dish Chicken - Thai Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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This is usually our favorite place for pad Thai, but last time we went there the pad Thai was off--very oily and very little peanut butter- they seemed short-handed that night and maybe a different cook? Their pad Thai is usually spot-on, but not this time. :-( read more

Pretty decent local Thai chain. Went here with a group of friends. They took our order and provided explanations for some items in question. Staff were young and fun and the decor is a mix of Asian and Fast Casual. We were seated promptly and served within reason, but then the place got slammed with legit 20+ people showing up at once as we were ready to check out. Not their problem, and they prioritized us checking out to reduce our wait so kudos to the team. Curry Puffs Not my favorite item and I don't really don't think it's a good value. The filling was decent, but not really something to write home about. This brought down my review score. Panang Curry with Pork. A tasty curry with a splash of coconut milk on top. The vegetables and meat were a good blend. It comes with a side of rice. Interesting to note they bring a serving spoon then an eating one. Otherwise a tasty dish. read more

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Food is good, not great. Service was a bit slow the day we came for dinner. Lots of different options. Flavors are good. Spicy scale actually spicy, which was a surprise! Everything was extra sauced, which we liked but not for everyone. Smaller venue, smaller lot. Really can only accommodate smaller groups especially during dinner time. Likely will not be back in future only because we are not from the area. Happy eating! read more

Sawatdee - 77. Pad See Yew Chicken - Thai Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Waiting on my new tires to be placed on my car, I popped by to grab some lunch. It's just a few steps away from Discount Tires. It was spic and span clean inside, nice decor and I was greeted by a nice young lady upon entering. Service was fast and I enjoyed my order. I looooove Curry puffs, so I got an order of those and a 6pc fried wing. This location isn't too far from my job, so I'll definitely stop by for lunch. read more

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We have been so incredibly impressed with Sawatdee in Bloomington. The food is always delicious (it is spicy- we love super spicy food and typically go with 2 or 3 on the spice level), the service in wonderful, and it is super clean- even the bathrooms. We travel from St. Cloud to go to this restaurant. It's our favorite of all the Sawatdee locations. Our to go items: Pad Thai with Beef, Thai Style Pasta with Chicken, Egg Rolls, and Cream Cheese Wantons, which are literally the best wantons I've ever had! read more

Sawatdee - Cream Cheese Wonton - Thai Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I used to frequent this location when I lived in Bloomington so I thought I'd stop in. There is a sign that says to seat yourself at lunchtime. It took awhile for the server to come my with water and a menu. We went to this location for the lunch buffet but was disappointed to see it's only offered Mondays and Fridays. The fresh spring rolls I had were ok but the pork was very dry and the sauce was not the peanut sauce I'm accustomed too. The chicken pad Thai I ordered medium spice and it had a kick. It tasted prey good and like I remembered. The presentation was lacking and I wish there was more color because it really didn't look appealing. Even something as simple as a lime wedge on top would have made a huge difference. There is ample parking. read more

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Best Thai food in Minnesota! You will not be disappointed. Always fresh and tasty. Excellent service with a smile!

Wow! What a great place! This was a 10/10 including food and service! The waiter was extremely attentive, he even filled up our eaters three times in the hour we were inside which is impressive and super kind. We talked with him and another customer sitting at a table nearby about movies and other local stuff and it was such a pleasant conversation, I love when what staff genuinely engage with their customers. We got two cans of soda, their chicken satay, cream cheese wontons, and their special curry and enjoyed all of them so much. The chicken satay was the perfect texture and the peanut sauce to pair was wonderful. The special curry came with a side of rice and they allow you to pick your spice level 1-5 which is always fun. We went with a 3 after he warned us they run hot and we enjoyed it, definitely had some spice as you had several bites but was very tolerable and added to the overall flavor well. Our bill came to right around 30 something which was so worth it for the quality of the food and service. The restaurant itself was about half full during early dinner time so it was very easy to walk in and get a table. The place is very simply decorated but clean with several tables and booths available. We will 100% be back and I recommend this for anyone wanting great service and food that comes out fast without sacrificing any quality, yum! read more

Sawatdee - 7. Chicken Satay 5B. Cream Cheese Wonton and Curry - Thai Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Our Go-To for Authentic Thai Cusine, and by far the friendliest Restaurant Staff and Owners. This family is AMAZING, and very caring, wonderful People. I love them. Thai food is number 1. Please support them, and enjoy Authentic flavors of a beautiful Culture. read more

Sawatdee - Awesome Staff and Owners. - Thai Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

If you have a Thai craving this will fulfill them. Pad Thai can get a bit greasy at times but overall, tasty. Watch the spice level as it does ramp up quickly! Bit expensive compared to other spots, but they are consistent with the food. read more

I've been to other Sawatdee's and this one was closest so I tried it. It was good, not great. Service was excellent, that's a fact. The fresh spring rolls were really good and the cream cheese wontons were just meh. I ordered Pad Sew Yew for my entree, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special. I was underwhelmed by the flavors. I would like to try their lunch buffet, to taste some other items though. read more

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Met a friend here for lunch. There is a sign to seat yourself. However, it doesn't say to also take a menu. A server came up right away with water, then gave us time to look at the menu. Service was excellent, quick to refill water. My friend ordered the spring rolls and thoroughly enjoyed them. He also ordered the Green Curry with medium spice. The server warned him that their medium was quite spicy. He decided to go with it and was sorry he did. We found out after that they have a "sliding" scale. What he ordered was a 3. Next time, he'll try the 2. Even with the extra spice, he still enjoyed the dish I ordered the Shrimp Pad Thai, which was very good. There was plenty of large shrimp in the dish. Unlike many restaurants, this one gives you plenty of sauce on their food. The restaurant was clean and pleasant. I would definitely go back. read more

Was craving some Thai food and hit up one of my friend's favorite spot while I was visiting from CA. We ate a really early dinner, so the restaurant was fairly empty, great service by the waitress. I ordered chicken pad thai, and though my friend said level 3 medium spice was good, the waitress did warn us that it would be spicy. With that, I changed it to level 2. Well, everything was burn your lips, tongue, cheek spicy! I was so glad she convinced me to level 2 because even that was too spicy. However, the pad thai is incredibly sweet, and definitely not what I am used to eating. Everything was different from the food I am used to CA, so it wasn't to my exact liking. Quantity of food is a lot for the price you pay. Beware of the spice level for sure here! read more

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Stopped here for lunch en route to the tile store and was so glad that we did. It's a pleasant environment, and the food is lovely. My Holy Basil (medium spice) had a good level of heat, and you could taste both black pepper and chili pepper, which was a nice nuance. The basil was fragrant and enhanced the dish. The jasmine tea was lovely on a winter day, and the rice was fluffy and had a pleasant amount of starchiness. This was a delicious midday meal. read more

just had the yellow curry and it was really good ill get it again also it really really fast took t hem 5 mins to make my order

Nice restaurant and atmosphere. Friendly and attentive wait staff Their food was very good, ordered from their two nights is a row. Tom Yum seafood mix was nice and spicy The red curry was also very good, one night I had their sweet basil chicken, was very bland. Ingredients used were all of a high quality and cooked properly for me. read more

Doesn't look like much when you walk past but the spicy scale is actually spicy! The pad Thai had a lot of flavor, I will be going back!

This used to be my to go Thai place when I lived in Bloomington. Then I moved to Eagan and Covid hit. I happened to be in the area and went to enjoy a meal. The long and short is the place wasn't as clean looking nor the wait staff attentive. The food portion was clearly smaller. The food quality wasn't nearly was great. The food came at a higher price increase than before. Not sure if it is new owners, wait staff, or chefs. Maybe a combination of all. Perhaps I have found yummy Thai places since eating there! read more

Honestly I'm not positive this was the location that served us - we used DoorDash. I knew of the reputation of Sawatdee, and had been to the one in Maple Grove a couple of times, so I decided to spend the extra and get some Pad Thai. Wow, do I wish I had used the closer, neighborhood place Joy's Pattaya. 1. The chicken was somewhat over-cooked - I couldn't help but think "cardboard" when eating it 2. Not saucy. Now this can be a personal preference, but THAT'S WHERE THE FLAVOR IS. Boring. Boring. Boring. 3. This was - no exaggeration - THE most bland pad thai I have ever eaten. I saw (nor tasted) any basil or cilantro, there were very few green onions, bean sprouts, or egg. I mean a plate of blah noodles with dry chicken cost me over 20 buck. What a bummer this was. read more

Stopped in for the lunch buffet that is offered Monday-Friday. I wasn't sure if it would be good after reading some of the reviews, but our experience was better than I expected. They offered fresh chicken spring rolls and the sauce to go with them was really good! I loved the curry, and pad Thai was decent. I loved the fresh fried spring rolls and the cream cheese wontons were some of the best that I've had. They offer a few different dishes and a soup. The prices were fair for what you get. Service was excellent as well. I thought some of the dishes tasted a little bland, but you could add your own sauce to spice it up a bit. For someone who is short though, I needed a little help reaching the back dishes since you can only reach the buffet from one side. read more

Sawatdee - Thai Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

First off, I was too eager to eat the food I forgot to take photos! The egg rolls are a MUST. They're large and ever so tasty! Their fried rice is also super good. We got a spice level 2 and it was perfect for our taste. If you struggle with spice I'd suggest a 0 or 1. read more

This review is for LUNCH BUFFET only: Every.single.dish looked AND tasted like leftovers from yesterday or beyond (maybe that really is what they are). Would NOT return and would NOT recommend. Sure, the price is cheap for buffet, but the selection is EXTREMELY limited and the taste is way below average. Nothing was fresh except for egg rolls maybe, but then they're just fried egg rolls, nothings special. The entire buffet consists of 1 soup, white rice&brown rice, pad Thai, 1 spicy chicken dish, 1 chicken dish, fried egg rolls and cream cheese wontons. I'm not sure what kind of soup they're trying to make (hot and sour??) but it literally tasted like leftover veggies from yesterday thrown in a broth. Found rotten potato in the braised beef dish, you might want to inspect the food in your plate closely before eating. As for dessert section, cantaloupe tasted rotten, watermelon was tasteless, not to mention there was a fly circling around the food. Those chocolate covered cookies are generic store-bought. Come on. read more

Sawatdee - Rotten potato from the braised beef dish for lunch buffet - Thai Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I love their Green curry chicken never disappointed . So amazing very friendly and helpful .

Food was stale and pad Thai tasted like it was from a ramen cup. I would not come back.

I have only ordered take away from this location- the green coconut curry with tofu and extra veggies. Sooooo satisfying with a delicious kick in the mouth! I appreciate the heat infused with the creamy sweet coconut. The extra veggies definitely follows through as other restaurants may also offer this add on but I'm usually left wondering if they forgot to add. The variety and quantity of vegetables (and overall portion size) is of content value. I would highly recommend this place! read more

Fans of Sawatdee know what to expect: GREAT authentic Thai food. It's hard to try new things when you find a favorite. Today, I went outside of my comfort zone and tried two new things. The tofu soup is a must for starters! Very flavorful (the broth as tofu has no flavor!) and a great way to start the meal. Don't worry, Spring Rolls. I haven't given you up completely! Avoiding my usual choices of Pad Thai or fried rice, today I opted for the Lob Esan with sticky rice. Wow, this was a treat to the taste buds! Fresh flavors, and so many flavors. They make this with coconut milk and peanut paste, along with cilantro, cucumbers, and other ingredients, I really am happy I tried something new. I love spicy food, but for some reason, I chose three peppers instead of four. I should have done that to really make this dish pop. The sticky rice was extra, but I'm glad I ordered that too. And at this location, the server is so kind and friendly. I should get her name, but she's there all the time. The entire dining experience makes me come back for more! read more

Sawatdee - Lob Esan with sticky rice. - Thai Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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Get the soup! Tom Yum is delicious and revitalizes you!

Stopped in with a few friends on a Sunday for lunch. We were asked to seat ourselves, which was no problem. It's a very clean, well lit dining area. My buddy had Holy Basil Supreme, and I had Pad Thai with "3" on the hotness scale. We both thought our dishes were excellent, and portions were about average. Pretty decent experience. read more

Tried Sawatdee for the first time tonight - live out in SLP, but had a random Uber Eats coupon & was excited to try it! We ordered Tom Kha soup with chicken, 3/5 spice; a set of vegetarian fried spring rolls & plain cream cheese wontons! Portions were huge as expected by other reviewers. We loved the mushrooms in the Tom Kha, however would order 4 or 5/5 heat next time as the soup was quite mild. Would probably also try tofu instead of chicken to see how they compare! The egg rolls & wontons were THICK. We reheated them at 375 for 5 min after the food was dropped off so they tasted as if they were just delivered to our table. Two hungry people devoured the food with some leftovers for a midnight snack! Would go back if I was in the area :) read more

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Just visited this place for lunch today (10/15/21). I've eaten here several times in recent years, usually for the lunch buffet, which has returned after a hiatus during the pandemic. In the past, it's been great - meat & vegetable stir fry, Thai noodle dish, rice, appetizer and soup. But today the food was very poor. Soup and appetizer, OK, but after one bite of the other dishes I couldn't stomach it. The chicken dish was fine, but the noodles had an awful taste, and the white rice, of all things, was not only clumpy but gave off a terrible smell. I told the waitress, who said she'd mention it to the cook, but then got a bill for the full price (which is higher than before). Awful food, poor service, not a pleasant experience. Won't be visiting this place again. read more