I had high hopes for this places considering all of the great reviews but sadly, I was disappointed. My family and I tried this place out on a Saturday night. We showed up around 5 pm and were seated immediately. There were 2 other occupied tables when we arrived. Within 15-20 minutes the entire restaurant filled up. This is to be expected on a busy weekend night. Unfortunately there was only one server and one cook on this particular night. It took 25 min to get our drinks and then most of our food followed 45 min later and the order was completed 20 min after that with my daughters bowl of Mac and cheese. (yes they have Mac and cheese). We ordered Tom yum soup, drunken noodles, fried rice and the bowl of Mac and cheese. Everything was blah. The noodles in the Mac and cheese were so over cooked that they were falling apart. There wasn't a single thing that was worth the long wait. I hope this was an isolated incident. Staffing a restaurant that has over a dozen tables with 1 server and 1 cook = upset customers and sub par food. I gave 2 stars instead of 1 because I honesty felt bad for the employees. Both employees were working their @$& off but were completely overwhelmed. I'm not sure what was going on that night but it was enough to scare us away. :( read more

Nice little Thai gem. Great curry's. I ordered the Kow Soi, which is a lovely curry over noodles. I requested rice noodles instead of the egg noodles making it gluten free. Friendly staff. Large portions. The waitress was great, she would keep a watchful eye when our water glasses got low. The food was promptly served and the Thai spices and flavors were wonderful. We had a lovely dinner. read more

Tea Rose Diner - Kow Soi ~delicious! - Thai Near Me - Murray, Utah

Yummy little hidden gem! I had the mango Thai curry and it had just the perfect kick to it. I've been wanting to find some favorite Thai spots in the valley and will definitely come back here for lunch. read more

Little surprise! Terrific food in a quaint atmosphere, tucked away. You really need to use YELP to find this place! It has to be good! read more

Tea Rose Diner - Thai Near Me - Murray, Utah

I know nothing about Thai food, except that I like curry. I met a friend here for lunch and the place was packed. I looked around, and people were eating everything from breakfast to burgers to Thai food. Weirdest mixture of cuisine I've ever seen. Once I wrapped my mind around that, life was good. The red curry with chicken I had was phenomenal. I've been burned (literally) at other Thai places by ordering a 'level 2' spice and I did again this time, but it was just right! My friend had a level 1 mango curry and appeared to be just as happy. Great flavor. Great combination of vegetables. All-in-all, Tea Rose Diner is an awesome place to go with a vibrant atmosphere. I'll definitely be back. read more

To me, this place is way off the beaten path (I usually stick near downtown SLC) however for Tea Rose, I'll make the drive. The restaurant has a diner feel - minimal and basic interior with friendly service. It kind of makes you feel like you're getting a home cooked meal for a very decent price. i would say the dishes are priced just right considering you are getting a large portion of amazing thai food without the frills of fancy decorations or table clothes... which is totally fine by me! Their larb salad is one of my favorites, as well as the massaman curry. But I don't think I've ever ordered the same thing twice, and I am never disappointed!! So definitely feel free to explore the menu because I don't think you can go wrong. However I've definitely never ordered their american food - I honestly didn't even know they served american food until I read some reviews just now! I am obligated to mention their spice scale. W.O.W. As someone who loooooves spicy food, this place blew me away. The scale goes from 0-10 and luckily, the first time I at here I was with a friend who guided me in the right direction. I went with a 3 and have never dared anything higher since. I was definitely chugging water and sweating through my entire dinner, but loved every second of it. The spice isn't just a plain burn your face off kind of heat, but full of flavor and deliciousness. A 4 would probably be too spicy for me to enjoy my food so beware! Lastly, as you pay for your meal, they will give you these tiny hard candies with your check. I think they are either lychee or passion fruit, but whatever they are... they're Delicious and are 50% of the reason why we keep coming back. The best part is, they're not stingy about the candies! If you express how much you love the candy, they will freely give you more :) Now that's good service read more

I can't believe I have never reviewed this place. It is my wife's and my favorite Thai restaurant! Better even than those high brow places in urban centers like Chicago or Moab. We have recommended this to many friends and they have never been disappointed. read more

I waited tables at a Thai restaurant and have grown accustomed to spicy food. I walked in feeling confident that I could handle 8 out of 10 spice with their yellow curry. The waitress laughed and told me to start with a 4. I did, just to not be difficult. Thank god I did! The yellow curry was fantastic, but I think an 8 would have melted my insides. This is a sweet, tiny place that is not famous for their first class service, but the food is incredible and authentic. Where else can you get omelets, burgers, and curry?! Amazing! Plus their assortment of teas is out of this world!! I would highly recommend this place if you are a foodie and appreciate a good curry. Don't let the dumpy decor and dim lights dissuade you! read more

Best Thai in town! Little eclectic cottage house, tucked away a few blocks northwest of Vine & State. I'm not a hipster, but I still liked it. It's always packed and worth the wait. They will dial in the heat to your liking on a scale of 0 - 10. RESPECT THE HEAT! The food is delish without the spice. With the spice, it's AWESOME. With my timid heat-fearing taste buds, I only dare venture up to a 1.5 on their 1 - 10 scale. It's good enough that it makes this weakling venture outside the normal limits to get that extra shot of flavorful "yeah!". My braver heat-loving friends don't go beyond 3. I'm talking serious sweat-inducing pink cheeked heat. RESPECT THE HEAT! They have a Wall of Flame with polaroid pics of those brave souls who have completed a 10 dish. It's on-the-house if you can pull THAT feat off. There are maybe 15 red-faced scorched souls' pictures up there. The Pad Thai is the best I've ever had anywhere, and that includes the entire West Coast. Everyone I've ever dined with agrees: outstanding Thai. It's possible there are other restaurants that equal (but don't exceed) the Tea Rose 10 Heat Index, but heat doesn't always mean "good". Tea Rose's spice is outstanding. Really adds to the taste in a positive way. Service is always low-key and quick (as possible). The cook overdid the heat one night, my server noticed, she said, "Is everything okay?" I grimaced and said, "It's good, but kind of hot!" She immediately took it back and replaced it. Do yourself a favor. Take your baby here on informal date night, bask in the funky gingerbread-house environment, and enjoy the heat! read more

This place was so fantastic!! Best curry I've had since my aunt closed down her Thai restaurant years ago. We had yellow curry, massaman curry, fried tofu and chicken satay. I got a 2 level on the curry and HOLY it was spicy. But it was a delicious tolerable spicy. I wish the chicken satay was more meatier.. It was super thin. Peanut sauce was perfect consistency. Tofu was perfect crispiness.. I want to go back to try more!!!! read more

Tea Rose Diner - Yellow chicken curry level 2 spice AKA hella spicy.. Sorry for this terrible picture. - Thai Near Me - Murray, Utah

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I love this place! My friend ordered the yellow curry and I ordered Pad Thai. Our waitress was awesome - she asked how spicy then kept telling us to just go with a two spicy. My friend got a four spicy and I went with three. The four, according to my friend was borderline too spicy and I thought three was perfect. We went on Friday at 11:30 and by noon the place was packed! read more

I loved the red curry I got and based the spiciness on what others had recommended. A level 2 was perfect for me & really enjoyed the kick, without sweating too much. Spring rolls were also good, but nothing to rave about, just basic. Loved the atmosphere & the service. I'll be back!! read more

The shrimp pineapple curry is so so so good. this is real Thai food spiced the way it is in Thailand- HOT! we ordered the green papaya salad - (amazing by the way) at spice level 2 and it was intense. If you know of and are a fan of Lotus of Siam in LV, you will love the tea rose diner. They serve seriously Thai style spicy food. Owner is so nice. Decor is simple, they have a tea menu also! read more

Nothing fancy, but the food is sure yummy. If you like spicy food, you'll get your fill here. On the first visit, I recommend starting low on the heat scale. A couple of guys sitting behind me complained to the server that their order was so spicy it was impossible to enjoy the meal (they got free ice cream out of it, however). Wimps. I LOVE spicy food and was quite happy with the heat level I ordered (only a two or three). I tried talking my partner, Darcy "Oh-My-God-Why-Is-My-Check-In- Feed-All-Bars" G., into a four or five, but am glad she convinced me otherwise. As I recall, the heat scale goes up to ten, but I can't even imagine anyone eating a ten and living to tell about it. read more

Small, older sister of the Chabaar restaurant, this thing is what people look for when they look for a dive, a hole in the wall slinging up awesome food. English spoken here is broken and a lot of the time, they will wind up missing changes to the food you request, but it all works to be part of the charm. Normally I wouldn't say that about someone misfiring on an order, but here, you can forgive, since it sort of fits into the ambiance and feel and this place definitely is a cool spot. I wish I knew about it when I lived in Murray. Getting there is funky, once there, parking is funky also and I imagine this place might sit upwards of a couple dozen people or so. Brave it anyway. It's worth it. Décor is eclectic and for once, I agree with a City Weekly award, though this one should have gotten one for food as well. If you've eaten at Chabaar, you've more or less eaten here also. A lot of the menu items are different, but there are probably more similar than different. If you want to try Thai food (particularly the Thai iced tea) in all its glory, work your way through that side of the menu. All of the flavors are there and done spectacularly. Presentation and execution could frequently use a bit of work, but the proprietors and staff are mostly well-meaning and it's hard not to be charmed into being more forgiving. I keep meaning to try the American stuff, but when the Thai food is this good...it's hard to break away. Other have mentioned the spice levels and definitely be aware of those. Don't order it spicy, in fact, unless you're in the mood for it, as the spice levels can easily overpower the food and color the experience considerably. I strongly suspect extract is coming into play here, but, again, if you want soaring capsaicin experience to sear your palate in a Thai style, you can easily do that here...though they inexplicably charge more for that. When I say you are hard pressed to find a bad Thai place, it shouldn't be taken that you can just eat anywhere. The difference between this place and one I recently reviewed in Ogden is myriad and eating the same dish at either will immediately and irrevocably demonstrate that one knows what they're doing and one is following along. If you hadn't gathered it, this place (also run by Thais) is the real deal and the other one, while not bad, is as a candle to the sun in comparison. read more

Hard to believe this place has such rave reviews on here, but our experience was sub-par at best. We came on a Friday night, the place was crowded as we expected, however the service and wait time caused us to leave without even getting our entrees. We sat for well over an hour while waiting for our food. We had the fried tofu and some tea - not too bad, but the time between finishing our tofu and The waitresses in the room where nowhere near attentive as other users have indicated. We observed folks from tables getting up to ask a waitress to come to their table, getting up to ask for a check, and even getting their own drinks. One table seemingly kept ordering additional apps because their main courses were taking so long. We finally were able to catch a waitress and asked the ETA of our food - it had been over an hour since we arrived at that point - she said five minutes. When no food arrived within five minutes, I decided to pay what we owed on the tofu and tea, and we left. The food must be something for people to go through what we did. We will not be returning to find out. read more

Have enjoyed many a meal in the restaurant and as take out. Food is consistent, honest, and tasty. Recently, it must have changed ownership or direction. The restaurant received a much needed face lift, but the New has done away with much of the old. Now high school kids attempt to be waitresses. Their skills may be better utilized at a fast food restaurant than someplace where service is actually expected! It is slow, inaccurate and zero personality. We will continue to go for takeout, until the cooks are replaced. Hopefully, the guy behind the cash register will be handling takeouts. Note, I am not alone. A couple that came in about same time we did walked out when they failed to get service by the time we finished our appetizer. read more

Well I guess someone has to be the one to go against the flow and give a less than stellar review of this place and I guess it has to be me! My wife discovered this place by accident while going to the dance theater nearby and told me about it. After reading the positive reviews we just had to go here. I ended up going with a bunch of folks one of whom was a veteran (of Tea Rose) and loves hot food. Most of the other guys loved hot food too. I just get mine at a ZERO! :) I had high expectations which is always in the end a setup for the downfall. I'm a veteran of many Thai places here and back east. To me this place is just weird and not that great. Cream cheese wontons were ordered. They tasted like old stale oil and were barely edible (I just had one). Good thing I didn't order the fried tofu. I got the chicken satay. I guess in keeping with the hot foods theme, the chicken was laced with pepper. Have never seen that anywhere else and it was not a plus. Also they came with the sweet sauce but no peanut sauce. I asked the waitress for peanut sauce and about 20 min later after a reminder she finally brought it. Also you only get a fork and a spoon, the word knife is not in their vocabulary! I had the pad thai which was fine. My friends enjoyed curries of various sorts with heat levels of varying degrees of 3 to 5. I think there was more machismo involved in this than actual enjoyment. And sweating! It seems to me this place is a niche for people who want really hot foods. Otherwise on the whole I'd rather go elsewhere. Maybe the breakfast is good, might come back to try that sometime. Hopefully they'll use fresh oil in the morning! read more

I like their ethnic food options and choices of tea. Just don't expect their English to be perfect and it be like a modern, American restaurant. They converted an old house. I think it's quite charming. read more

Best Thai food in town period. The food is always fresh and hot. When you say "spicy" they mean spicy! I love the spring rolls and satay for starters. I love massamun curry and Tea Rose gets it perfect every time!! read more

Food is pretty good, but wow they raised the prices and smaller portions. If you want anything hotter than a 2, you have to pay extra now. I spent $20 for a lunch item. It's good, but not $20 good. Good bye Tea Rose, you used to be my go to Thai place. read more

I love Chabaar, Tea Rose Diner's sister restaurant. I ride my bike to and from work and Tea Rose Diner is literally on the way. I finally gave it a try. I got my Chabaar usual fresh spring rolls and drunken noodles. It delivered, but I don't think my #3 was as spicy as Chabaar but hey maybe my heat tolerance has gone up. This place is cute and old. Many old couples come in and it seems like they are regulars. The service was top notch and my food came really fast. I'll come again, but maybe not when I have to bike another 5 miles, that was hard to do on a full stomach lol. read more

Finally was able to check out this place from all the Yelp hype! Unfortunately, I was only able to sample the laad nar and the pad siew but both were very tasty and flavorful. The laad nar was perfect with a side of white rice. The vegetables still had some crunchiness to it rather than overcooked and soggy, which was perfect for me. Level 2 was mild to me, but luckily there was hot sauce on the table that I could douse my noodles with. Service was friendly and food came out pretty fast for lunch hour. I cannot wait to come back to try their other dishes and ice cream. read more

The Thai food is some of the best that I have ever had. My cousin was in the country visiting and had never had Thai food. We seriously just about ordered one of everything so that he could try out different things. Everything that was put on the table was FABULOUS and it is rare that everything that is served is dead on for balance in sweetness, sourness, spice, and heat. Tea Rose Diner gets 2 stars for sustainable practices.** On a positive note, none of their food eaten in the restaurant is served with the use of styrofoam which is good. However, there was no mention on their menu that they supported local farmers or that they used humanely farmed animals. All takeout is served in styrofoam and non bio-degradable plastic bags. There is some room for growth. :-) **I am starting to a new rating system for restaurants that have sustainable practices. This could include a move towards creating less waste (no styrofoam, degradable plastic bags), buying local produce, and/or serving humanely farmed animal products. Join me in making a difference in helping foodies support restaurants that are working to minimize our impact on the environment and to treat the animals with respect. read more

One of our favorite Thai restaurants in Utah! Such good food and service! The workers are always helpful and friendly! Highly recommend the pad Thai, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu! It's all delicious!! Definitely a must try! read more

WOW! So incredible! I love Thai food and I've never had a bad Thai experience, but this place is a step above the rest. I can't quite describe it, but the flavors in their dishes and the fluffiness of the rice was somehow better than anywhere else. A word of caution: these people don't play when it comes to spice! Normally I ask for a 9 or 10 but after reading comments online, I ordered a 3... SO glad I did!!! Their 3 was so hot! It was edible and still good, but at times was pushing the boundaries of my comfort level. If you LOVE spice, go with a 3. If you don't, ask for a half? Or a negative number?? Insanely delicious though read more

Massuman curry is sooo goood! I like it at spice level 3 (out of 5), but it's pretty spicy. I look forward to having this dish all week. So sad they're closed on Sundays. Great place, clean and fresh inside. Love it! read more

Decent Thai food. Lunch time can be busy and a little slow, but not bad overall. Their curry dishes are great, other things are really sweet. read more

Decent quality and quantity, especially for the price. Curry was high in mushrooms, which is overpowering in my opinion.

Drove down here from the University area in Salt Lake based on the fact that the friend we were eating lunch with heard good things. Made the drive down to Murray to check it out and I'd say it was worth it. Definitely get the address because the sign was hard to spot. That added to the character of this no-frills, cozy place. The one thing we all wish we had done is read some reviews online before-hand to learn about their spicy scale. My husband can do a decent level of spicy and our friend and I are total lightweights. We got a 1. That's right. A 1/10. Even my husband had a hard time with it. The flavors were great. I only wish I could have eaten more of it, but could not since my whole face was on fire. I look forward to going back again and getting some dishes with 0 spice level, or maybe a .5 if we're feeling adventurous. read more

I went here with a group of friends on a Friday night. The service was awful, but the company was good so it didn't bother us as much as it could have. We tried the Fried Tofu and Potstickers, which were pretty good, though the dipping sauce for the tofu was pretty tasteless. I got the Basil Stir-fry spiciness 3. I can handle a decent amount of spicy. 3 is right at the top of my tolerance. They aren't kidding about it being spicy! On that count I was happy, but the stir-fry itself just wasn't very tasty. Basil stir-fry is one of my go-to dishes at Thai restaurants. This was probably the worst one I've had. Most people seemed satisfied with their food, but no on had anything all that great to say about it. Two people tried the Sticky Rice with Thai Custard for desert (I tried to get Fried Bananas with Ice Cream, but they were out of ice cream...). It got good reviews, though I thought it was kind of bland. Added to all this was an atmosphere of a dive restaurant. I can confidently say I have no reason to ever return here. Nuan's Thai Kitchen is the only Thai restaurant I need. read more

I am a spice nut. I believe that unless you are crying and your nose is running more than Niagara Falls that the dish is not spicy enough. Tea Rose Diner definitely fulfills my expectations and more. You can get stuff pretty hot here and even the lower levels, as others have alluded to, have decent amounts of heat. The restaurant itself is pretty small and set back in a very random area so it is pretty easy to miss. It is pretty close to I-15 so if you are able to tolerate horribly slow left lane drivers it is pretty easy to get to. Now for the food- the actual food has excellent flavor. Since most Utah food is more bland than a roll of Scott's toilet paper, this came as a great surprise (then again the creator/owner of Tea Rose Diner is not from Utah). The curry here is probably one of the best Thai curries I have ever had. There is not one dominant flavor, rather all the flavors meld perfectly together like the new apartment complexes popping up around the valley. The big quip I have here is that the actual meat is lacking. I'm pretty sure there is more meat at a vegan convention than you get in a dish here. Would I come here again? Most definitely. Highly recommended. read more

Oooo Tea Rose...yum! This place is great. When you approach the restaurant it almost appears closed due to the sort of awkward entrance area. When you step inside, you're welcomed with mouthwatering smells and lots of people. Seriously, this place is busy. With that said, I've never had to wait very long at all. The staff are very attentive and allow you to actually enjoy your meal without pushing you out the door. As far as the food goes, Delicious! I really love the Tom Yum soup but if I'm being honest everything is pretty wonderful. So, be adventurous and order a few things. read more

I have eaten at this restaurant a number of times. It is small, but the food is always good and the wait staff is friendly. My only complaint is that I like to eat a late lunch and they often get behind at clearing the tables of dirty dishes. read more

This was my first time to Tea Rose. Being an avid Thai food lover, It wasn't disappointing. Great service and selection of teas. Salads were delicious and so was the curry. I made sure to check the reviews before selecting my spice level and I'm glad I did! Level 2 was good for me, and I love spice. Authentic, fresh and friendly. We will definately be back. read more

I was skeptical... This place looks like a hole in the wall. But WOW! I can see why it's so highly rated. Excellent food! I had panang curry with shrimp, and it was one of the best I've had. It was chalk full of vegetables, and came with plenty of shrimp. Be forewarned: This place makes spicy dishes! I originally ordered a 6. ALL the surrounding tables rubbernecked around with "that's cute, you silly (stupid) girl" looks on their faces. The waitress quickly said, "Let's get you a 2 and you can add more chili paste if you like." Best advice ever! I typically order a 7 in a scale of 1-10, and a 2 was PLENTY! Really- PLENTY!! That said, food and flavors were wonderful! I'll definitely return! read more

This place is always good. The curries was delicious. Tried the Pineapple curry and wow that was good. I was there with 3 of my friends and all of the dishes were wonderful. Their rating of spicy sucked ( 1-10) and we all have a high tolerance for spicy and 3 was hot. Service is slow but the food is soo good that I dont really care about the slow service. Give yourself enough time if you are going for lunch. read more

Wow!!! The food is so fresh and cooked perfectly! The decor has a family feel...nothing fancy but clean. They are stretched on their staffing/service so be prepared to wait to order or to get your drink refilled (if ever). I would only come if not limited on time. Beware of the spice...the level 1 left my lips burning and my nose running. It wouldn't be a problem if the waitress would refill my drink. Next time I will order an extra water ahead of time because the food is delicious! read more

Local gem of an authentic, delicious Thai restaurant! We've been coming him for years and they have the tastiest Thai food in town, hands down. The spice level scale is more potent than your typical Utah spice scale, so I typically only get a 1/5 or 1.5/5 heat level. Favorite dishes include pad woo sen (glass noodles), pad thai, kow soi (curry noodle), coconut soup, ANY curry dish (can't go wrong), and mango sticky rice. read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem - a place people tell you about! The Tea Rose doesn't look like much from the outside - but once you try their cuisine, you will be hooked!!! I'm partial to curry - but we have gotten a variety of dishes. Every single choice has been a good one! Service is attentive and quick. Dishes are priced vert fairly. And the taste...you have to find out for yourself!!! read more