my teacher recommend it to me. Nice place, with traditional tasty Thailand food. The waitress there are very polite and also warm hearted.

Really enjoyed our lunch at Thai Pop! We were able to get in for lunch on a Saturday with a group of 6 and really enjoyed the cocktails, wings, and curries. Food came out quick and servers couldn't have been nicer. Understandable that it's the best Thai restaurant in Minnesota. read more

Thai Pop - Yuzu Cocktail - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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We come to Rochester every year for yearly check up at Mayo. We have visited this restaurant EVERY time while here. They have actually gotten better over the years. What a beautiful display of cocktails, appetizer, and shareable main courses! The staff are amazing, friendly and welcoming. Brittany was the best!! much aloha and Mahalos. see you next time read more

This place is absolutely amazing. It is a Thai fusion restaurant and the dishes we have had. There have always been absolutely awesome. This is my oldest child's very favorite restaurant in quite a bit of the country as we have traveled extensively throughout the US. You absolutely cannot go wrong, trying their different types of wings And every dish that we've had has been stellar. You do need to be prepared for a little bit of spice, unless you make it very clear that you cannot have spice at at all, and somethings simply aren't available without spice. But for instance, our youngest child eats a Lime chicken rice dish that is I think made generally for the kids menu, but that people that are adult adults can order too. I don't know that's on the menu, but it is there always. If you like Thai food and you're really interested in seeing some very cool Thai fusion do not miss this place! read more

Excellent dining experience - rocket wings, tom kha soup, Thai basil stir fry were all outstanding with generous portions. And the Annie's toast is a unique and delicious dessert. The staff were all attentive and friendly, especially Peter our server, even though the restaurant was quite busy. read more

I loved everything about Thai Pop from the moment I walked in and saw all of the live plants that decorate the entire dining room. We tried two different cocktails and both were amazing, very Thai inspired which I loved. Our waitress was very helpful, making recommendations for appetizers (cauliflower pops which were amazing) and also my meal of Brussels sprout and noodles. I added the crispy pork belly; the dish was amazing. I loved everything about. Our kids had the chicken kids meal which I tasted and it was also amazing. Can't wait to go back and try other items in the menu. read more

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Was in Rochester for a few days and checked out Thai Pop for lunch. Loved the ambiance and vibe of this restaurant . Located in downtown Rochester close to the Mayo Clinic this restaurant provides a nice visual retreat. Like the menu selection and was happy to see gluten free options. We had the Cauliflower Yum Pops, Garlic Pepper Shrimp, Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Thai Basil Stir Fry, and fried beans and Tofu. The food tasted good and arrived quickly. I would definitely visit again and try other things on their menu. One comment on the service, it can be better. read more

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Very eclectically designed restaurant. We were seated immediately. We ordered the red snapper, rocket wings and cauliflower. The rocket wings were crisp and well seasoned. The cauliflower were tender and flavorful. The snapper is where it fell flat. It was dry and overcooked. Could not even get it apart with a soon/knife combo as usual for an appropriately cooked fish. Overall we regretted ordering it as it left a bad taste in our mouth so much so that we opted to go elsewhere for our main dish. Possibly we should've tried the Tom Yum Soup or the Coconut Brisket as those appeared to be popular dishes. This place would've been five stars if it wasn't for the snapper. read more

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I can't say enough good things about this place. I have to stop by every time I'm in Rochester. For sure in my top 5 favorite restaurants of all time. My favorite things on the menu are... 1. Coconut brisket- amazing flavor, tender brisket, & warm creamy coconut broth. perfect over a bed of rice! 2. Rocket wings- the BEST dry rub wings i've ever had. Crispy, but not overcooked & it comes with a lovely, tangy dipping sauce if that's your thing! 3. TALAY DRIFT!!!!!! Everyone needs to try this. I don't think I've ever had a better cocktail. It's rum-based, refreshing, & has delicious tropical flavors. I wish I had the recipe so I could have a talay drift whenever I want. Tbh, it's a good thing I don't live in Rochester otherwise this place would make me broke. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Service and ambiance is always 10/10 as well. read more

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I'm from Southern California and this place is by far the best Thai place I've been to. I had to read all the negative reviews to see what went wrong for someone to think this isn't a 5 star place. Service was great. I sat at the bar both times and all the bartenders were fantastic - personable and likable - great hires. Food - Flavors were amazing. I will say that everything I had seemed to run a bit heavy on the Vietnamese fish sauce. So if people aren't a fan of that, then ‍. This is also a Thai spot. Which means you're getting spices and flavors. Anyone who expects/wants a more subtle taste should either not come here or not comment on it being too spice forward. I'd say the only thing I wasn't super impressed with was the jasmine rice. But I didn't come here for white rice . Ambiance is hip, fresh, and new. Love this spot! Def coming back! read more

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Great food and service. Loved the drink options and the mocktails. Don't pass on the desserts. read more

LOVE their house curry. Spicy but oh so good. The atmosphere is great and they keep their food authentic. its a gem

This place just transforms you to an out of country experience without needing your passport. The ambience is so cool with beautiful wallpaper and plants everywhere...love the greenery. I had lunch with my boss who was in town for the week and it was absolutely delish. I had the Tom Kha soup with tofu along with Thai coffee which I can't resist. The flavors of the soup were out of this WORLD! Our waitress Sheila was great and helpful and our food came out very quickly. As a side note, it seems like a popular spot for lunch so I recommend making a reservation just in case...which I did. It's easy to do on their site. Enjoy! PS Great GLUTEN FREE menu! Love the notations on the menu. Thank you!!!! read more

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Some of the best Thai food I've had! Pretty good service, even from the owner. Drinks were real great.

The Thai food is decent. A little overpriced. Restaurant is pretty clean. The high tables are not the comfortable and small. read more

Thai Pop - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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Very authentic!!!! The short ribs were amazing! We tried 2 different chicken appetizers and both were delicious!!!!! The entree can be split as it's a lot of food and the appitizers are amazing! (Don't remember the name) they were these fried "ball" shaped, cheese stuffed, crunchy YUMMY-ness !!!!! Service was prompt and so kind. read more

Thai Pop - Braised ribs! Amazing!!!!! - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

I love Thai Pop. Tried the cauliflower starter for the first time last night and it was as good as the spicy tofu starter. Always love their house curry with chicken. read more

Absolutely love the vibes in this place--walking in like walking into a cozy, plant-lovers paradise. My drink and food were excellent, service was excellent. read more

Sat down and they listed at least 5 different items on the menu that they either ran out of or were no longer serving. Pretty disappointing. Also their stir fry dishes are all a bit soupy which is odd and they taste very similar. Drinks were decent although all a bit on the sweeter side. read more

Delicious Thai food in Rochester! We were greeted and seated quickly, and the service throughout our meal was fantastic. They have a lot of great cocktails that are very unique. The menu consists of pad Thai as well as a number of grilled items including steak and fish. There are plenty of menu items to choose from including vegetarian dishes. We really enjoyed our meal and will be back! read more

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Came here for the 2nd time for date night with the hubs. First- the food & drinks: The food was excellent both times. We started with cocktails & apps. The "son in law" crispy soft boiled eggs were a delightful surprise. Based on the menu description, I probably wouldn't have picked it but absolutely loved it. The crispy fish sauce pork belly was also outstanding. For dinner, we both had curry. Me, rice noodle house curry with beef brisket. Excellent flavor, definitely has a "kick" to it. The brisket was amazingly tender, and I'm definitely not sad about having leftovers! The Negroni Floresscence was awesome- a delicious cocktail, not too sweet, definitely refreshing. Waiter Pierre was friendly and attentive. If there was anything negative to say this time (first time was perfect 5/5), was the hostess. The only reason I' m giving this 4/5 instead of 5/5. Had I not been here before, I really would have been put off. She was abrupt and it was hard to understand her as she spoke while smacking her gum. I get they were busy, as are most restaurants in Rochester on a Saturday night at peak of the dinner hour. She definitely doesn't give a good first impression of the overall joyful vibe of Thai Pop. Hopefully if it was a bad day for her it gets better, or with some mentoring she'll learn that hers is the first face of what will hopefully remain a thriving, unique place in downtown Rochester. read more

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We were staying a block away at the Hilton Garden Inn and wanted somewhere close for dinner, and boy was this a great choice. We didn't have a reservation so we sat at the bar, and the bartender was great, as was the decor and atmosphere. I had the Thai Basil with Jasmine Rice and it was so delicious. Not spicy at all. My wife had the Coconut Curry with chicken and rice noodles. It's served cold and she loved it. I had a MN whiskey, Keeper's Heart, which is a blend of bourbon and Irish whiskey. You get the flavor of an Irish whiskey with a sweet depth from the bourbon. read more

third time I visited this spot Service is consistent as well as the food no complaints here. They also allow you to order off the menu. some weird reason pad Thai is not listed!. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Rochester. Anytime I visit Mayo, I stop here. Great drinks, awesome bowls, and amazing seafood.

The ambience inside is super cool. The food was decent but expensive for what it is. I got the coconut brisket and although the curry coconut sauce was delicious, it was literally just slices of meat and onion and nothing else for $17. I would definitely try something else next. Most of the dishes do not come with a protein and have an extra charge for adding it. The mock cocktails were yummy though; I got a mock-gari-thai which was bomb. Overall I think this would be a good place to have drinks with the girls, but to have an actual meal, be prepared to spend at least $25 for one entree. read more

Thai Pop - Mock gari thai - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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Excellent Thai food! Flavors were eye-popping good. Service was attentive and prompt.

Such a cute restaurant! Love all the plants! Our server was so sweet. Super helpful in picking out items on the menu and was very attentive. Would definitely recommend getting a reservation as it gets super busy and is fairly small We got a couple different kinds of curry as well as mocktails and they were phenomenal! read more

Such a cute restaurant near Mayo Clinic. There's ample parking in the area. Friendly service. They offer dishes you don't always see on other Thai menus, some feel a bit more fusion than common but good overall. I think the only thing I was a bit bummed about was the crying tiger beef didn't come with the side of pepper dipping sauce that typically accompanies it. read more

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ThaiPop is my go-to when visitors are in town because it boasts a delicious menu and fun atmosphere. Some favorites are the three-flavor whole fish, crying tiger, and brussels sprouts noodles. Annie's toast is maybe the best dessert in town! read more

Thai Pop - Three flavor fish - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Was exploring downtown Rochester while in town for work and stumbled upon this gem. It was a late lunch and I wanted something a little lighter. I asked the bartender what I should order and she gave me a few suggestions. I went with the noodles and Brussels and told her to surprise me with the protein. I was not disappointed when it came out with pork belly. Everything was perfect and delicious. Almost finished the entire bowl. So many flavors, the dish never got boring. Can't wait to come back and try something else. I recommend coming with a few people and ordering a few different things and doing it family style so you can try everything. read more

Thai Pop - Noodles and Brussels - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

This place was super cool! There were plants everywhere and the decor just felt very fun. It reminded me a bit of Hai Hai in Minneapolis. The Yum Yum wings were absolutely delicious! Crispy and flavorful with some delicious little pickles on the side. The Thai tea I got was incredibly sweet, but we loved our alcoholic drinks. We tried the brisket, coconut curry, and it was pretty decent. It didn't blow our socks off. The service was relatively fast and was very friendly. read more

Thai Pop - Coconut brisket, curry - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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The ambiance here is so fresh and energizing! There are a lot of appetizing entree options to choose from. We went with the Coconut Brisket and Khao Soi. Both were delicious. Khao soi was a bit too spicy for me so I gave that to my husband. The coconut brisket hit the spot over rice. I was happy to see such a hip spot like this in a small city like Rochester. I loved that they had separate choices for kids. They devoured the fried rice. The waitress even gave our kids crayons and a coloring sheet. We played tic tac toe while we waiting. Service was great. They really accommodated our young kids and didn't give us any looks when I had to walk around with my 1 yr old. The interior is beautifully decorated. Would love to come here again to try other dishes. read more

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The food is among the best Thai we've had. Excellent service and cozy atmosphere in downtown Rochester. Highly recommended.

Drinks were super delicious as for the food let's say it was good. Not great fun place to meet up with friends or even a date. read more

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Good Tom yum shrimp, Papaya salad, good price, good service. Very nice place. There is a parking in front of the restaurant or parking meter read more

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We went back for drinks, mocktails, and some nibbles. Wow! Just wow, we loved everything! So tasty and uniquely delicious. Our server was nice to talk through options and give recommendations. We also tried the chicken wings, not photographed and they were great. read more

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Super cute spot! The aesthetic is so cute but with a great menu to match. We had the crispy pork belly, chicken wings w/ fish sauce, & curry. Everything was really good but we especially loved the pork belly. The tongue thai'd cocktail was delicious as well! They have a speakeasy downstairs which was very intimate and perfect for a nightcap. read more

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Khao soy at Thai pop was phenomenal. I got the brisket on a recommendation from the bartender, but I usually prefer shrimp and/or chicken. The brisket was very good but the sauce is powerful and overtakes it. The tongue ties cocktail was amazing, also sweet and spicy. We got the wings for an appetizer and they were super crispy and delicious. read more

Thai Pop - Khao soy with brisket - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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This place is awesome. I have been here twice while in town, and the food, service, and ambiance are all on point. I love how there are so many plants around the place. It really gives tropical vibes in the middle of downtown rochester. Both times, I was lucky enough to have Pierre as my server. He was excellent with recommendations and never made us feel rushed even when trying to make up our minds mid dinner rush. The food came out incredibly quickly, which was a great bonus. I have enjoyed everything I've ordered there, and absolutely love that they have a mocktail menu (which so many other places overlook)! The house curry is delicious, as is their tofu app. I was so excited to see they had Mango sticky rice during Mango season! I'd highly recommend giving them a try when you're in the area. read more

Thai Pop - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

One of my favorite restaurants when I am in Rochester. I have ordered several items from the menu, but my go to's are the wings and the pork belly. I would recommend this place. Enjoy folks read more