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

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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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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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

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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Man this place is great!!!!! And I love my Thai food. Upscale Thai with healthy options. It's for sure worth the price. Serving sizes are big and could easily split dishes. Tom kha and curry rice noodle are what I've had so far and I'll be coming back a third time. read more

We were very pleasantly surprised and very impressed by this restaurant. From the very charming interior filled with plants to the incredibly delicious food, we think it surpasses high end Thai restaurants in the Twin Cities. The food was incredibly flavorful, interesting and the menu was large enough for us to want to come back many times, whenever we are in Rochester. The portions are very generous so one entree would be enough for two people. Definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

This is a gorgeously decorated, colorful place. We immediately felt welcomed. The drink menu had great variety and our drinks were refreshing and delicious. Their menu clearly notes which options are gluten free. We started with calamari and Brussels sprouts, then shared the house curry with shrimp. It was spicy like they said, but not too spicy. It made for great leftovers too! read more

My food was very good, I got the pad see ew. It was a suggestion of the bar tender. It came with the spice on the side. I appreciate the attentiveness and kindness of the bar staff. I also got a Sweet Annie B cocktail. Really delicious, sweet bourbon drink. The energy of the restaurant was great. Will be back next time I'm in Rochester. read more

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Best Thai food in Rochester 100%. Will keep coming back until I try everything on the menu. I have been there at least 5 times and each time a 5 star experience. Service is quick and friendly. The restaurant looks absolutely gorgeous inside. You'll be missing out if you order to-go. read more

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

A popping restaurant even on a weekday night. Tried their house curry noodles which were good but bit lacking in flavor. However the service was topnotch despite it being busy. Have a good selection of cocktails and mocktails. read more

Had another great celebratory meal with a buddy. The food was amazing. Salt & Pepper Shrimp Pork Belly appetizer Thai Basil Stir Fry entree large enough to split. Great atmosphere mostly created by the soundtrack which was totally on point. The service, as always, was well staged and not rushed even though we were the last table to leave at 9:15. Will definitely be back. read more

We enjoyed some great food and comfortable atmosphere. Creative menu and presentation.

Great atmosphere with a nature theme. It has the vibe . The food was delicious, you have to try the Annie's toast. The bar options are very creative and delicious. The servers were great and very well informed about their menu, I would trust their suggestions. read more

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Such an amazing restaurant for a vegan!! Been living in Rochester for 2+ years and FINALLY decided to visit this restaurant. This mocktail was the best thing I've ever drank and you MUST try the tofu!! The plants around the place makes this so insta worthy and such cute vibes. The waitress answered all our questions. My non vegan family members also enjoyed their meal. The total was around $90 for four people. Such a great restaurant all through out and highly recommend stopping here when you get the chance! read more

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I have been going here since it opened and I have yet to try anything I don't like! Food is very flavorful and has authentic flavors and presentations. The fried shrimps, fried chicken, Brussel sprouts, tofu laab, crying tiger steak, and curry fried rice are items I have tried and recommend to anyone looking for something full of crunch and flavor. The servers are well trained and educated on the menu. As a plant lover, the ambiance is very calming and refreshing. Thai Pop has beautiful indoor plants and patio plants during the summer season. read more

Thai Pop - Pad Thai and Khoa Soi Curry - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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4.33* (out of 5) Food: n/a Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* 03/02/2023 This place was directly across the street from the Hilton Garden Inn where we were staying and since we didn't stop here for dinner, we stopped here for an after-dinner cocktail on the way back to our room. Given our penchant for unique cocktails and my love of spicy and smokey drinks, we really enjoyed our stop (see cocktail pictures below). Our server was very friendly and helpful relative to helping us find a great cocktail for our tastes and in addition to enjoying the drinks, we had great conversation with a couple of people at the bar. The food that was being served while we were there looked and smelled delicious, so we look forward to stopping back here for dinner sometime on another visit. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com read more

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Love this place! Such a vibrant, happy atmosphere - always lively. I love all the greenery. We love the mussels and wings (Zaap & yum yum are favs). The noodles + curry, coconut brisket (soup), & thai basil stir fry are favs. read more

Thai Pop - Noodles + curry with chicken - Thai Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota