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Thai Nivas Cafe

3.7 (171 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:50 PM

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Panang Curry- with duck
Jami R.

Really enjoyed this Thai restaurant! The strip mall is a bit deceiving but it is a surprisingly large space upon entry. Service was quick and food was delicious. We tried the Crab Rangoon, Peanut Noodles and Duck Panang Curry. The entrees were delicious and the flavor perfect. We were pleasantly surprised the crab rangoon had real crab inside.

Chicken Red Curry
Aimee B.

Ordered lunch to go from this restaurant while I was in between meetings. Was hoping to bring it back to the office to eat. It was a Friday during lunch and I don't eat meat on Fridays, so I ordered the tofu red curry. Picked it up, container said tofu. Got back to the office and it was not tofu, it was chicken. Called the restaurant and they said "what do you want us to do about it?" Asked to speak to a manager and asked for a refund. They asked if I could just bring it back to the restaurant. Restaurant was 25 minutes away from my office and I was working the rest of the afternoon, so I didn't have time to bring it back to the restaurant. Offered to take pictures of said chicken. Sent pictures in and they refunded me the next day. Sad that I didn't have a lunch for that day, but happy that they eventually decided to do the right thing. FWIW: Gave my lunch to a coworker and told him it might be spicy because I ordered it three out of five on the spicy scale. He was a little bit nervous because he doesn't like spice, but said it was not spicy at all. May give the restaurant another shot if I'm in the area.

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Sara L.

Met a friend here for dinner. There are multiple Thai food restaurants I like, but I've been on the search for a new favorite closer to my home. This restaurant is closer to my home. Parking was easy. I was greeted as soon as I entered and they seated me at a table. There was one other customer in this entire restaurant and they wanted to seat me directly next to them... I asked if I could be seated a few tables over and they did accommodate that. Drink orders were taken quickly. Friend arrived and they received a drink quickly. Before friend had even opened menu they asked for food order. We asked for a few minutes. They literally came back in about 2 minutes. We asked for a few more minutes. They came back in another 2 minutes. You get the point here... It was obvious friend was looking at the menu, why rush? This rushing was felt throughout the experience and we didn't enjoy it. When the check was delivered, they let us know we could pay at the register. We said okay and that we were talking for a few minutes and wrapping up. They came back over multiple times to tell us where to pay. Food - I ordered the Pad See Ew, friend ordered Pad Thai, we also had the crab rangoons. Rangoons were super tasty. Pad see ew was lacking flavor. It had spice, but not flavor. I felt like it was only "okay". Friend liked hers. Overall, there are other options I prefer more. I would not visit again.

Fried rice and sushi
Lorena B.

This place misses the mark in all areas. The food was bland, the service was slow and inattentive, and they did not pack me a utensils or ask if I needed them so I had nothing when I got to my hotel. It took so long for my order that my partner who I was on the phone with started dinner and was eating dinner before I got my order. I will not return.

Pad Woon Sen
Andy W.

When in the mood for Thai, this is our go-to place. Tucked away in the corner of a strip center, most of the cars in the parking lot are for here. It is usually moderately crowded, with several people waiting for take-out. Actually, I think their take-out business is just as robust at the eat-in. They have Thai and Japanese food, as well as several sushi offerings. The Pad dishes (Thai, Woon Sen, See Eew, etc) are always good choices, as are the noodle soups. If you're in the mood, they also have multiple Curry dishes (red or yellow). Too many items to summarize - better to just check out the menu: https://www.thainivassushibar.com/order/ As an aside, we almost always get potstickers as an appetizer, just to get the juices flowing. We've been coming here for 10 years and have never been disappointed. Note: please let me know if you find this helpful.

Salmon and tuna rolls
JoanaLola M.

We came here for lunch and won't be returning. I ordered sushi and hours later I still feel queasy and have a bad taste in our mouth. The tuna roll was way too (fluorescent) pink and the color stained the rice, which means they either dye their tuna or buy it already dyed. It left an odd coating in my mouth. The same happened with the salmon roll - it almost looked like a nectarine instead of salmon. I told the waiter and he just said "uh, I guess I'll tell the chef" and that was it. I didn't hear from the chef nor did they remove the item from the final bill. This was the first time I have ever left food without either finishing it/asking for a to-go bag. Not sure about their Thai food but certainly stay away from their sushi.

Nivas Pad Thai and pad kee mao
Heer S.

called in a to go order and it was ready quickly and the staff were so sweet. family establishment vibes with cute decor. ample parking in the lot. food was so yummy, i think some of the best i've had in stl area. will be back!!

Pad spicy noodles
Beck E.

Service can be hit-or-miss here, but the food is good. Like other reviewers, the first time I ordered takeout sushi from here, my order was quoted to take 45 minutes, but ended up waiting an additional 45 minutes at the restaurant. The sushi itself was good though and the prices were good. Every other time I've been here was for lunch during the workweek, and I dined in. Went with Thai noodle dishes each time, and they satisfy my hot-greasy-spicy cravings each time. Haven't had to wait long for food when dining in.

Pad See Eew with shrimp.
Keith J.

I visited Thai Nivas Cafe on a Wednesday evening and ordered the Pad Sew Eew thats similar to drunken noodles but a sweeter sauce (so not as hot as drunken noodles) with broccoli, added shrimp as a protein and its a dish I can recommend. The noodles, shrimp and veggies were nicely cooked with a slightly smokey flavor and that I enjoyed and the shrimp were plump and flavorful that made this dish very enjoyable. I requested their chili sauce to add to my dish and it tasted great and added a little flair and heat to my dish with out being overly hot. However, I ordered a starter appetizer that is the vegetarian soft rolls appetizer that was a little uninspiring although it tastes okay but instead I'll order the fried spring rolls as an app if I get back there. Parking was easy and the staff were quick and efficient and since I was very hungry I was happy with the service. I can think of a few Thai restaurants in St. Louis that I like a little bit better but since I was in that neighborhood and wanted to try a new Thai place out I'm glad I went there. Thai Nivas also features Sushi but l I decided not to try that but maybe I will on another visit there.

Red green curry tofu
Sam R.

I love this place. Just picked up my to go order of red and green curry tofu. It's so good. Thank you

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My go to for takeout! Love the basil fried rice, pad Thai and the sushi. Can't go wrong with any appetizer either!

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Food is always great, made to order and quick. service is amicable, ambiance is relaxed, restaurant is clean and spacious.

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Everything is truly yummy. Well everything we've had. Easy to order for pickup. Pleasant friendly people. Delicious fresh food

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Best Thai food in STL. I've been coming here since I was a teen so 12-15 years, my favorite is their yellow curry stir fry.

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Food is delicious and the staff is super attentive and polite. Definitely my new go-to thai restaurant

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Less quantity and authentic touch of Thai was missing . May be that's the best one around the area but definitely need to improve on taste.

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3 years ago

Fantastic food! Can hardly wait to ho back!! Has not been crowded either tike we were there. Service was great. Ambience was fine.

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Blk Mkt Eats

Blk Mkt Eats

4.5
(438 reviews)
7.0 mi
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One of my all time top 5 places in St. Louis. There's nothing else like it here. The sushi burritos…read moreare always huge and filled to the brim. My go to order is the tiger style spicy tuna burrito with added kanikama salad. I also cannot put my obsession with their tofu nugs into words. They're highly addictive. You get a bunch for the price. Truly amazing.

Yes, your food is delicious and we've been a frequent consumer of it... but, come on, the…read moreefficiency/service for online order processing really needs aggressive attention... Placed an online order 15 minutes before arriving... arrived a couple of minutes before the estimated "ready for pick-up time"... waited ANOTHER 20 MINUTES and had to ask several times about the order to get it prepared for pick-up... meanwhile, more than a dozen walk-ins who ordered at the counter AFTER THE TIME OF MY ONLINE ORDER got their food and were sitting down and eating it while I watched and waited for mine... There needs to be some more reasonable priority and attention given to the online order fulfillment if you are going to take them... there are plenty of other delicious sushi bowl/burrito/poke places much closer to my home these days since it became more popular (thanks to places like BLK MKT) but I choose to try and continue supporting BLK MKT even though it's a 45 minute drive round-trip... perhaps it's no longer worth it... please, do better!

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SUSHI KOI

4.4
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9.0 mi
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A sashimi lovers dream! Sushi koi is a Super cute little sushi shop. My partner and I went on a…read moreweeknight and were seated at the bar promptly, but they were packed. Highly recommend calling in a reservation if you are wanting a table to eat at. Service was quick and efficient. For as busy as they were, we felt well taken care of and got our food quickly. We also got to talk to the chef briefly and she was just the sweetest! You can tell she takes pride in her craft. The sushi rolls were fantastic. We got the sumo roll and the crazy roll, both of which were filled with of flavor and textures. The sashimi was some of the best I've had in STL. Huge portions for the price and very fresh. We'll absolutely be back here!

I will start off by saying I have always loved this place. The rolls are incredible. I LOVE the…read moreeuclid and hamachi garlic ponzu rolls. The chefs are always hard at work in the kitchen and you can tell everything is made with love. I had never had any issues here with the food nor the staff. However, I had a different experience in April. My friend made a reservation for his birthday today. It was the groups' first time coming and they were all very excited. We called multiple times to make sure a group of 12 was okay. We are all aware that not every restaurant is suitable for such a big group, but were told it was not a problem. As soon as we sat down, we could tell one of the servers was very annoyed at the group. From the start, he would answer with an attitude, harshly put the plates on the table, and was outright disrespectful when we asked about a friend's plate that never arrived. This person ended up leaving and going to eat somewhere else. I was a server before and understand that big groups can be frustrating. Nevertheless, there is no excuse to treat a table so rudely when they have been nothing but nice and understanding. The food was great, but we were all extremely dissapointed, specially me since I've been here numerous times with no problem. I had never seen this server before, so I'm not sure if it was an off day for him or what. Most people said they would not come back, which made me very sad since it's good food. Thankfully, the female servers were all very nice and accomodating after the entire situation. I highly recommend Sushi Koi for their rolls. However, do not come in big groups.

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Sado

4.5
(334 reviews)
9.0 mi

Sado was one of my favorite meals while I was in St. Louis. I made a reservation and sat at the…read moresushi bar, which was a fun experience since I got to watch the chefs prepare all of the sushi right in front of me. The service was excellent. My server took the time to explain the menu, answered all of my questions, and gave some great recommendations. I was in the mood for salmon, so I ordered the sake, sake toro, and benitoro nigiri along with the shibo maki. The salmon was fresh, buttery, and each piece was a good size. Everything was simple but really well done. I only tried the sushi this time, but the hot and cold tasting menus looked really tempting. If I'm ever back in St. Louis, that's definitely what I want to order next. If you're looking for a nicer sushi spot, I'd definitely recommend checking out Sado!

You will only leave hungry if you hate fish. We left,…read moreuncomfortably full. Comparing Sado to Indo is not apples to apples, which my partner was trying to do. We ordered a few sashimi and we expected them to be a little fancier. That was on us. The server as with Indo, above and beyond nice, I think they are accustomed to a lot of questions. Ours was amazing, she said "we don't fork shame here" I fork shame, but she refused. Good for her! I also ordered a cocktail. I would arrive to Sado just for this cocktail, it had a coconut pillow top, that was reminiscent of a marshmallow. Delightful compliment to my savory dinner. I was very surprised at the size of Sado on the inside, we made a turn into the seating then a second turn deeper into seating. I did not get to check out the bathrooms, which disappointed me, but the ambiance was very dark and romantic, also unexpected, there were several tables of friend groups.

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Nadai (snapper), masu (ocean trout), shima aji (striped horse mackerel)
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Sushi Ai

Sushi Ai

3.8
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4.9 mi
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This was my first time at Sushi Ai and the all-you-can-eat sushi is a great deal! They do charge…read morefor leftover rice/sushi, so plan accordingly and don't over-order. I came with a group of friends and we were seated pretty quickly. This is a slightly newer location in Clayton and I heard it's bigger than the older location. Favorite things I tried: Yaki Ika (grilled squid appetizer), seaweed salad sushi, tofu skin sushi, Volcano roll, green dragon roll, and Crazy Spicy crab Roll (it was not that spicy). I only ended up ordering 3 rolls and a few 1-piece sushis because I was so stuffed! You do have to wait awhile after ordering sushi for them to prepare the rolls, so order earlier if you know you want to try other rolls. There's a 2-hour limit after you're seated. And don't forget the deep-fried Oreos--my friend ate 8 of them because they were so good!! I tried the sugar biscuit too and it reminded me of a dense beignet.

Wow! Blown away by this locations revamp. Love the corner location, the atmosphere feels modern and…read moreupdated. It was very busy when we went, so we had to wait for a half hour to be seated but not a big deal - glad they are being patronized! The service was great, they took good care of us and always love the all you can eat sushi the appetizers, rolls, nigiri, and desserts are all excellent. We've never been disappointed by any Sushi AI experience. This location is 10 out of 10!

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Nobu's

4.8
(33 reviews)
6.7 mi

I don't think there's anything we would change about our anniversary dinner at Nobu's on Delmar. We…read moredid the nine course omakase and I would highly recommend it if you enjoy sushi and intimate dining experiences. Some of the bites are definitely an acquired taste (this meal was my first exposure to eating liver and sea urchin - both very bold and unique flavors) but getting to try new foods was something I really liked about this meal. The restaurant is beautiful, warm, and bright. You get to sit right up at the counter with just 5 other people when you do the nine-course dinner. Each course is prepared in front of you so it's neat to be able to see the chefs prepare the next course while you're eating. When you book the reservation, you get the choice to pick between tempura and yakizakana for one of the courses, and while the tempura was good (which I ordered), the yakizakana was excellent (which my husband ordered). They do a great job explaining what everything is that you're eating, how to eat it, and which order to eat it in. And even though it's all small bites, we left dinner feeling full and satisfied. We will absolutely be back.

Amazing dinner experience!! The atmosphere was intimate, especially when we were their only guests…read morewhen we dined here. The waiter was warm and knowledgeable, telling us stories and background on the food and beverage we had. His father is the chef and his mom does all the flower arrangements at the restaurant. It's beautifully decorated and sophisticated. There were two of us and we went with the 4-course $100 Omakase, which had 2 options and we did one of each: Omakase Nigiri and Chirashi. The food here was delicious and I can't remember all the items I had, but it started with a Tsukidashi tasting followed by a soup. Between the two options, I would opt for Omakase Nigiri next time. The wine and sake pairing was terrific, which introduced us to so many new beverages. Dessert is a must, especially at $5. The matcha mousse was airy and fantastic. You can dine by reservation only, and it's easy to make reservations on Tock, but need to plan ahead. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026

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