Went to this establishment a couple of day ago. The atmosphere was very cold. While sitting with my party of three, the host was horrible with customer service and didn't want to address our questions about the menu. My mother is older and didn't have her glasses. I asked the host "Please explain the menu to a beginner". The host proceeded to have a horrible attitude, and didn't want to Service US. After that comment.m, we left. I will never STEP FOOT IN THIS PLACE. read more

We were spending a few days in Lawrence and stopped in on a Sunday evening there was a good crowd but were seated and had drinks quickly. Our waitress was very nice and Service was great read more

$12.50 for egg drop soup? "But it's 16oz." Bad service, worse management. By contrast, Thai Siam is excellent. read more

My friend took me here one time and I was satisfied and full! We went today again and ugh, compliments to the chef! The waitresses are super nice as well. Definitely come here if you love Thai food try the iced coffee or sweetened Thai tea!! read more

Thai Diner - Thai Chicken Fried Rice Sweetened Thai Tea - Thai Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

On this, our second visit, the food was just as good and the prices fair, but the service left something to be desired. We were not greeted when we arrived, only told to find our own table. It took quite a while for our server to welcome us and bring our water even though the place was virtually empty on a Sunday night with two servers working. We ordered the Mini Steamed Buns ($5.95) with sweet pork sausage and dried shredded pork on wheat flour buns and the Crispy Spring Rolls ($4.25 - Regular/chicken). The server asked me if we wanted the chicken spring rolls even though I ordered the "regular" variety which, according to the menu, come with chicken. I said. "yes, of course". After taking our order, our server indicated that "everything" would be out shortly, but if you know me, you know I detest entrees arriving before the appetisers have been finished. I asked her to please hold the entrees until we had finished our starters, to which she readily agreed. The steamed buns (3) were OK even though the steamed whole wheat buns were not even baked. They had an odd look and texture (like eating raw bread dough) and were too big for the tiny dipping cups, but the flavor was decent. Not something we would order again. The spring rolls were good and a decent value at $4.25. The dipping sauces came in teeny weeny cups, too small even for the fried spring rolls which were not that big to begin with. As I mentioned, the entrees did not arrive until we had finished our appetisers, so once we were done with the starters we waited and waited and waited, and more than 10 minutes later our entrees were finally in front of us. My wife had the Yum-Tum Phad Thai ($9.95) which she raved about, a stir fry of rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, cabbage and lemon grass with tofu. She cleaned her plate and would have likely licked it clean (I'm joking of course) if we were not in public, stating "that was absolutely delicious". I decided to try the Yellow Curry with beef ($9.25), a good size portion of potato pieces, yellow onion, sliced carrots and thinly sliced beef in a deliciously sweet, savory and spicy curry that dazzled the senses. It was an excellent curry. The decor is simple and basic, but tasteful, but I would recommend not sitting anywhere near the double front doors on a cold and/or windy night because our napkins flew and the chill was breathtaking every time someone entered or left, some several times, including one couple who did not know the difference between Thai and sushi, having missed their mark by several hundred feet and leaving as quickly as they had entered. Even though the service was suspect on this occasion, a plus was that I found out that you can "BYOB" (meaning wine I believe), because they advertise "no cork (corkage) fee". The minuses, they insist on "tipping your server appropriately" (better left unsaid as common sense tells you that if they provide the glasses and uncork the wine, then you should tip accordingly) and that you must leave any unconsumed alcohol behind (which is likely state law). CombatCritic Gives Thai Diner 8 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better! read more

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Heed not the nondescript strip mall location; this is the place to go in Lawrence for Thai. It's owned by the former owners of Topeka's Tup Tim, and all of my husband's coworkers in his Topeka office are super jealous that this deliciousness is now a little over half a mile from my house. There's not much going on, decor-wise, but the menu board and the people watching (it's a very small space) make up for it. The staff is attentive and always on their toes. It's as if they can read your mind when you need something. Unfortunately, they don't deliver, which is probably good for my bank account, and take out times can be over an hour on weekend nights, but that goes to show how popular they are and how they care about making food to order. I haven't ordered a dish that I wouldn't rave about (and my husband and I have probably eaten the entire menu at least once), even the curries (I don't like sweets, so I couldn't eat an entire bowl of coconut curry, but I always steal a bite of my husband's). The soup of the day is a $0.95 add-on and they're mouth-watering, generous portions. I've been trying to recreate their rice noodle and vegetable soup...I'll get there. Seriously. Thai Diner. You won't be disappointed. read more

Thai Diner - medium spicy (could have been spicier for me, but my husband got take out) chicken pad thai - Thai Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Awesome food. Just all you want from a Thai restaurant. The variety of Stir Fry is legit.

Typically, in my experience, when a restaurant closes for whatever reason and is followed by another restaurant it's a recipe for failure. Based on what we experienced and tasted, that will not occur here. Came not really knowing what to expect other than that awful sign out front and questionable name (diner? Not a diner, a very nice restaurant) sure made it look like a venture run by folks without much experience. I stand corrected because the experience was about everything done right. They actually have a lot of experience and it shows. Professional decor, much improved over previous tenant, expert wait staff, friendly, quick, attentive and knowledgeable. And the food was first rate and priced right. We started with steamed dumplings and then ordered the Gapow special and a red curry, Thai hot with shrimp. The dumplings were plentiful, 8 if I recall, and the entrees were done exceptionally well. I drive to Kansas City regularly to have this kind of red curry so I know what I really like and enjoy. This is done right. The heat was coming mainly from real peppers, not someone in the back dumping in dried pepper flakes (a peeve). Everything went really well and in my mind I was thinking, "wow, this is an easy four stars." But then dessert, a purple yam ice cream over top of a sweet coconut sticky rice that was warm so you get the cold, flavorful ice cream and the warm sweetness and savory from the rice and all of it topped with whipped cream. Not normally the dessert type but this was off the scale is a good way. The only thing left is what to order when we return. I expect Thai Diner to flourish! Count me a fan. There are a couple of other Thai eateries in town but this is clearly head and shoulders above the other two. If you come: credit cards accepted, no liquor license, plenty of lot parking shared with other businesses. read more

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Very impressed on my first visit. My dining companions ordered yellow and green curry medium spicy. Both really enjoyed their meals. I had Basil Fried Rice with chicken. It had a lot of flavor. We also ordered steamed buns, which were interesting. They had some sort of dried pork for the filling. It had a nice salty flavor, but the texture was like an old wool sweater. Not sure I would get this particular steamed bun again. read more

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Thai Diner's food was so over-spiced and so hot that my granddaughter threw up, and I could not eat my medium dish, even after mixing in extra noodles and rice. We threw BOTH DISHES in the garbage after paying $38 for two dinners. I asked about the amount of spice and couldn't get a clear answer; it was supposed to be a medium spicy chicken Pad Thai and a spicy vegetable Pad Thai. I've eaten spicy Thai food for years and so has my granddaughter. She makes a spicy vegan Pad Thai at home that the rest of us cannot eat because it is too hot for us. Disappointing. read more

I recently tried the panang curry chicken (hot), the pineapple curry with chicken, and the house soup that was made with jasmine rice. Everything was delicious. The hot spice level was nice. The soup was very fresh and had a lot of great flavors. It was perfect for a chilly day. The panang curry is sweeter than how I prepare it at home, but the flavor was great. This restaurant is a real gem and is deserving of its high rating. Also, the service was good. The waitress did a nice job and the staff are friendly. read more

Without question, and with much consensus with family and friends, the best Thai food in LFK.

#thaidiner Previous owners of Tuptim Thai!! Chira and KC are the Thai chefs!!!! Excellent food! I had cashew chicken and beef My husband had Panang Curry. Just The BEST EVER!! Go go go support this wonderful place!! read more

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I order takeout pretty regularly, usually ordering pad Thai or pad kee mao. Thai Diner was recommended was the best Thai in town. It is decent. The seasoning always tastes great, though the spice level is highly variable (sometimes a medium is pretty bland, sometimes it's a tear-jerker). The meat seems to be cooked separately, so it is generally dry and flavorless, which is the main letdown. read more

The best place for Thai food in Lawrence and in KC. The staff is always friendly, and helpful. Met the owner multiple times. She loves to interact with the customers and get feedback. I have been going to this place for nearly two years, almost three times a week. Dine there a few times and they'll remember your name, what you like, how you like it, and make it custom to you. I always recommend this place to everyone. Portions are the perfect size, I usually leave finishing everything and fully satisfied. Prices are reasonable and atmosphere is fantastic. Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Thai Fried Rice, Crab Rangoon, Sweet Sausage Fried Rice and all the soups are highly recommended! This family helped establish the Thai restaurant community in KC! If you want the best, here it is. Pros: Great food Friendly service Good price Clean Fast BYOB Cons: Small area for the amount of customers during diner rush read more

Best Thai food in Lawrence hands down. Pad Kee Mao is my go to dish every time. I live in Thailand 6 months out of the year and know Thai food. This is the real deal. read more

Checked out this diner on a whim looking for some good Thai food and it did not disappoint. Have gone back a couple times since to try their other dishes, the curries and fried rice are delicious! read more

Best Thai place in Lawrence. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food never disappoints. Some folks may need to be cautious about their spice level as it can be extra Hot! My favorite items are the dumplings, green papaya salad, scallops, ANY curry, and the Tiger Cry Beef(extra Hot)! read more

I am biased when it comes to Asian cuisine being Asian.. I DoorDashed the food and it did not disappoint! So good!

This is the BEST place! Friendly staff fresh and delicious food. Their dumplings and curry are to die for. If you crave Asian food there is no place better in Lawrence! read more

The most wonderful pad Thai!!!! Great service. Very clean and excellent social distancing. Can't recommend enough. We're only here one night. So wish we had Thai Diner at home inTX. read more

Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The chef and wait staff are very helpful and friendly. I always order the pad Thai with chicken and mild/medium spice. Treat yourself to the popular cheese wontons if you're feeling hungry. read more

So the drive up appeal is kinda terrible -- strip center and the inside is "efficient" not glamorous or anything. But the flavors are on point, the prices are extremely reasonable and service is perfectly fine. Definitely worth a try. We enjoyed the chicken skewers and spring rolls before -- stuffed with fresh veggies. Then went with thai basil rice with beef and chicken pad thai. Both were genuinely delicious. read more

I just had one of the beat meals of my life at Lawrence's Thai Diner! It was the Wide Rice Noodles w/Thai Basil & Chicken. Wow! The best! Just a warning: As a chilihead, II usually I order whatever's a level below Thai hot. This is what I got last time I was here. It was really good, but just a notch above my heat tolerance. This time I ordered "medium" and it was juuuussst right. Can't wait until my next trip back. read more

great food fast service beautiful ambiance great menu food is wonderful been here many times highly recommend very clean too

Excellent quality and super tasty. Their curries are great too. I have been here twice and will continue to come back. The only thing stopping me from giving them 5 stars is value. The portions are small and there is no separate lunch menu. I am not into dropping $35 to $40 for a quick lunch. But if you are craving great flavors and Thai food in Lawrence, this is my go to spot. read more

Best Thai food in Lawrence, no question about it! Try the spring rolls and Pad Kee Mao(aka drunken noodles). I order takeout almost weekly, very consistent and the staff is so sweet and friendly. Also, it's BYOB so pack your drink of choice read more

My wife and I have been to numerous Thai restaurants in Kansas and Missouri and Thai Diner is quite possibly THE best we've ever had. The service is great, it's BYOB and their food is amazing! For a starter, my wife and I usually order the fried tofu with scallions. Their entrees are also ridiculously tasty. We recommend the Panang Curry, Basil Noodle Stir Fry, Basil Fried Rice and the Tom Yum Soup. read more

This place is Bomb! Had the Veggies green curry and it was super yummy! Friendly service, and you can also bring your own alcohol. Definitely recommend! read more

Go, go, go! This place is delicious and reasonably priced. Sweet Chili Noodle is my favorite--I'm ordering it again tonight!

We have found it--great Thai food in Lawrence! Finally! Just like my pizza, I'm picky about my Thai food. My husband and I ate here for the first time 2 weeks ago and have already been back 3 times. We love Thai food and missed it greatly when we moved to Lawrence from KC. He is Filipino and this is the closest he can get to some of the flavors he enjoyed growing up. (Although there is a new Filipino restaurant opening in KC to try). I have given this a solid 5 starts for service, price, ambiance and food. We start with the fresh spring rolls with shrimp. For dinner we get the Gapaw pork (hot) with soft eggs, he Panang (hot) and Traditional fried rice. All cooked perfect with great flavors. I'm not one for Pad Thai---however you have to serve good Pad Thai to call yourself a Thai restaurant in KS. Theirs is tasty, perfect consistency on the noodles. Finally we had the sweet coconut sticky rice dessert. Delish!! Like Scott T said the price is right too. Very reasonably priced and the menu is simple with all the necessities for a great restaurant but not overwhelming like some places can be. The service was excellent, the restaurant itself was nicely put together. I appreciated the chef coming out twice during our first meal to make sure everything was perfect and to thank us for eating in his restaurant. I hope the owners like it here in Lawrence, because it's a wonderful little gem for this town. I'll be a regular for years to come. read more

Thai Diner - Thai Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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I was pleased and surprised to find a great Thai place in Kansas. To be fair, I have never been to Kansas before. Relatively small place in a strip mall of chain restaurants. To be honest, this place should be packed. The best Thai food I have consumed since I was in Thailand three years ago. I don't even like calamari but I'm always willing to try again. When my co-diner ordered I figured why not? After consuming a healthy portion we were almost ready for our meal. But first we had to get all the little crunchy bits still on the plate. Fresh, not chewy (which is why I don't usually eat calamari), It was accompanied by a nice sauce with a little bit of kick to it. My roommate and I shared the scallops and Pad Thai. The scallops were perfectly cooked. We tried the garlic sauce which added to it's deliciousness. The accompanying pineapple fried rice was a heavenly burst of flavors. The Pad Thai was moist and flavorful with a plethora of shrimp. There was plenty so we had leftovers. Sadly my roommate swooped on the Pad Thai the next day so I was forced to eat my friend's leftover beef fried rice. Yum. They don't sell alcohol but they have a BYOB policy and don't charge a corkage fee. Just know that if you don't drink the whole bottle, it will stay at the restaurant and be disposed. If you happen to be in Lawrence, KS and you like Thai food, run, don't walk to Thai Diner! read more

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Delicious food and quaint atmosphere. Friendly staff and good service. Prices are fair for the amount of food you are served.

Thai Diner is a trendy and relaxed environment for a laid back meal. They have a BYOB policy if you want to indulge. The staff are incredibly courteous and attentive. Though, the flavor balances were not at all traditional their food was still bright, fresh and delicious. This is just generally a great place for a laid-back lunch. read more

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I'm so glad I checked Yelp to help me find a great dinner location just last night. I went to Thai Diner here in Lawrence. I pass through Lawrence two times a year and will eating at Thai Diner next time. I had Mango Madness with shrimp. Really fresh and the heat level (they asked me how spicy I wanted it) was just right with the mango. Mango Madness was a special and will probably rotate off the menu for something else just as good. For dessert I had a purple ice cream (can't remember the fruit it came from) over sticky rice. Another winner. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. Two people came out at different times to ask how my meal was. OK, then. read more

I'm giving this restaurant only two stars even tho their food deserves 3-4 stars only because they have raised their prices so much that I can no longer afford to lunch here. The staff is nice, the place is clean and attractive, their hours are good but they have simply priced themselves out of my range... read more

By far the best Thai food ever. I have been all over the country and even to Thailand. Mama Ann's food is the best. She knows how to cook Thai food for the American palate. I understand the prices are slightly on the high side, but with the cost of raw materials skyrocketing and their people needing to be paid a fair living wage, I am all in. I am OK to pay an additional 2$ to treat the staff who work so hard during these difficult , happy . Excellent food , great service. Try it read more

We used to come to this place many times. It was to be a very good place. However, our recent experience was not good. They increased the price of every dish. The portion of the dish also became smaller. We came here from when they started their business. They used to serve much bigger portion in every dish. The dishes were quite greasy too, during our recent visit. I don't think we would be coming back again, sadly read more

I have been to this thai diner in lawrence, ks at 2223, louisiana st and 23rd st junction for lunch. Parking is in front of establishment, shared by other businesses also. Once inside, customer seating area is enough for a small crowd. Ambience is all right. We were immediately seated by a lady. Orders were taken immediately. My orders are fresh basil stir fry with chicken and tom yum soup. Food was brought in few minutes. Food taste was good, customer service was good too. Item prices are high. For food taste and customer service i would this restaurant, a rating of 4*. read more

Expensive for an Ok meal. Thai Siam near Kasold St. has better food for cheaper and better servings.