There's a very good reason for the great ratings First time visit. It's around 49th and Memorial and not a vicinity I get to very often. After reading the reviews and reviewing the menus, I picked up my wife for lunch (she works close to 41st and Hudson) and since we were in the ball park, decided to check out The Tropical. She had been her once before with co-workers and liked it. I actually like the look of this place, with plenty of parking and a nice little walkway past a garden area. Immediately warmly welcomed at the front door. The bar area looks very inviting with several large screen TVs, high tops, bar stools and even a few booths. We sat in the large dining area in a booth elevated along the wall. Immediately greeted by Waeodao, presented with menus and water. We ordered off the Lunch Specials section. My wife had the L4 Stir-fried Vegetables + Chicken + Not Hot ($9.95), I had the L2 Garlic Pepper + Chicken + 1 Star mildly hot ($9,95). I would go a 2 or 3 Star hot next time. They were good sized portions. She got a to-go box for 1/2 of her meal. I ate all of mine and it was delicious! We were checked on and waters kept refilled. We could easily carry on a conversation though we could easily hear conversations in the booths adjoining ours. It started getting pretty crowded close to noon. We didn't feel rushed at all. If we do anything different next time, I would ask to be seated in the bar area. As we were leaving, there were at least 5 staff who smiled and thanked us for coming. I'm so glad to have finally eaten here. It's for sure going to be in our rotation read more

The Tropical - Suggested tip based on meal plus taxes - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

We went there for a family dinner since we had family visiting from out of town and they were craving Thai Food. This was the first time going to the Tropical and it was a nice surprise. I often drove past the restaurant but it never caught my attention until I explored on Yelp and read opinions from other Yelpers. The restaurant decor is really nice inside, I didn't really expect that given the location and the look from outside (don't judge a book by its cover!) The service was great, and the food delicious! I had the Pad Cha and the dish was flavorful and they got the spice just right! Little advice their spice level when ordering a dish is pretty accurate unlike other restaurants, I got a hot (#4) and it had a good kick! My wife got a Pad Thai and it was better than other Thai restaurants in town. The restaurant is slightly more expensive compared to your typical Thai restaurant in Tulsa but it is worth it in my opinion! read more

The Tropical - Pad Cha - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

We were promptly seated and the server was attentive. The environment is really nice and I love the decor. We got the typical fried rice and pad Thai and both tasted really good. Medium spicy was mild for me so next time we will be trying the spicy level. Really want to go back and try some Thai tea and papaya salad! Until next time.. read more

The Tropical - Chicken pad Thai - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Omg! Best Thai ever and who would have thought I would have found it visiting Tulsa. Chicken Panang Thai hot #4! Soooooooo good! read more

The Tropical - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Greet food with very fresh ingredients in the entrees. The location is a little of the Main Street

The thing we miss the most about no longer living in Australia food-wise is the wide variety of incredible Asian cuisine we had there--visiting The Tropical made the sting of being back home hurt a little less. It's not the easiest place to find, but it is definitely worth the trip! We went on a weeknight and were quickly seated and had our drink orders taken. They have a nice variety of domestic and Asian import beers to choose from, along with wine and other cocktails. The apps were super yummy and there we lots of vegetarian options for me! I had a curry, spicy, and it did not disappoint (they take spice super seriously so be warned!)! Full of layers of flavor, not too oily, and served with lots of rice. They also didn't hold back on the tofu, which I really like as a lot of times I feel like I get very few pieces compared to what a meat dish would offer. We left with full and happy bellies and will definitely be back again! read more

The Tropical - Green curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Said they were open until 11 (online & printed on their door) but when we walked up at 10, their doors were locked. Good food isn't worth bad customer service. read more

0 stars if I could. Came to get to go food at 9:25 pm, pulled up in the parking lot and I saw worker inside staring me down from the moment I pulled into the lot until I walked in. She looked very unwelcoming and no smile, stating "Can I get you something?" When I walked in. I said I wanted food to go she handed me a menu and stood right next to me staring at me waiting for me to look over the menu and order. I said "I'll need a minute" and she respond "Well we close in 2 minutes that's why." I was very put off by the stares and rude attitude the worker was giving off. Plus how do you close in 2 minutes when you are supposed to close at 10pm? I put down the menu and left. Customer service is everything, I won't be back. read more

Yes... Yes... Yes... just say yes and try this place. The reviews are not wrong. If you are looking for a great Thai meal.. this is your place. A little hard to find... tucked behind and between two car dealerships... the outside seems a little industrial... but then you walk into a beautifully Thailand inspired decor... Dark rich woods... stone carvings... full bar and the most fragrant curry smell that immediately gets your mouth watering. We started our dining experience with the Tropical Dumplings that come with a chicken or pork filling. We chose pork & as soon as they were served... I new this was going to be a great meal. These little hand sculpted purses were steamed to perfection and inside them was a flavorful pork filling that just melted your mouth.. Each one was topped with a fried shaved fried shallots that added a satisfying crunch to every nibble. Onto the main courses! When ordering almost every dish you get to decide which protein.. chicken/beef/pork/shrimp/salmon or vegetarian. This is great because, there is something for everyone... Then you decide on your spice level 0-5 I'm a big fan of spicy... so I chose 4... I'll go with 5 next time... but they have hot sauce available on the side... So choose low & then you can always add ;) Lunch crowd was busy, and there were several large groups. Very diverse crowd. Service was friendly and willing to help choose menu items for the beginners. The main dishes were beautifully presented and the flavors were multilevel . Best Thai restaurant in Tulsa. Ambiance...Cleanliness...Service... Menu Selection...and taste of dishes. #eatthelocals read more

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Not my favorite Thai food spot but good Thai food spot. The restaurant is big and roomy

Maybe the best Pad Thai I've ever had. The lettuce wraps are excellent. We'll be back.

We enjoyed very good food. We ordered the corn cakes and shared Pad See Yu and I have no complaints.

Thanks to Yelp for finding this place, tucked behind car dealerships I would have never stumbled upon it myself. We will definitely be back to sample other menu items, it was hard to choose. We started with the fried calamari and the chicken dumplings. Both were tasty, but a little dark for our liking as it was obvious the oil needed to be changed. I ordered the Ruby Red Cosmo and it did not disappoint, delicious cocktail! The entrees were large portioned, flavorful and the service was fantastic! Note the spice levels were not very spicy. I now know that not all 1-5 spice levels are created equal. My 1 here as opposed to another establishment was not spicy enough, so next time I will kick it up to 2. read more

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My favorite Thai place in Tulsa. Great appetizers and good portion entrees. Love the fried tofu, Tom kah ghai soup is the best ever.

Fresh and flavorful Thai. Nice decor. Consistently good quality. A weekly stand by.

Really enjoyed this slightly upscale take on Thai food. Not really upscale, just more updated than most local Thai joints. The service was excellent and friendly. Had the Pad Cha fish and it was excellent! Super flavorful red curry paste, crispy fish, and loved the touch of having very finely sliced kafir like leaves and lemongrass on top. read more

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Amazing authentic Thai food! Best red curry and great atmosphere.... A must try!! If you're looking for your new Thai place, I recommend the Tropical or their sister restaurant Lanna Thai! read more

Great food and Great service!! I come her often to do my business paperwork!. The Corn cakes are vegan and they have tofu options .

I really enjoyed my lunch here! The service was fast and attentive and the food came quickly. The red curry tasted great as did the edamame! I will definitely be back! read more

Came 30 minutes before close and would not seat us. Pretty lame. Said they only would do a to go order. read more

Tried this place for the first time today. Our server was great, and the tropical pad Thai was amazing! We did have quite an awkward experience with the busser though. We asked for extra linens to clean up a spilled drink, and 5 minutes later she finally comes back with a linen and it was was taken from a dirty table we saw her clean off, and it even had food all over it. We were really put off by that. We will still order take out occasionally though because the food was delicious read more

Sooo good! Lots of vegan options that are tasty and filling. The lettuce wraps are incredible. We had the Thai fried rice is amazing. Attentive staff! Highly recommend. read more

Definitely one of the better Thai restaurants in Tulsa/broken arrow. I got the Tom yum soup and shrimp pad thai. The pad thai had just the right amount of savory sweetness. It needed more limes and pepper but that's on me... haha. read more

The 2 stars for this review is not a reflection of the food. I actually think the food here is really good. It's a reflection of their business practice. My wife and I ate lunch here and we both ordered the pad thai with chicken. The menu said that the lunch pad thai was $11.99. When we got our bill, the total was over $34.00. When we questioned the waitress about it, she said that since we didn't specify we wanted the lunch portion, she gave us the dinner portion. We've eaten there numerous times in the past and we never had this problem. It was lunch time for crying out loud. So for the taste and quality of the food, I would give it 4 stars. As far as business ethics, 1 star. read more

One of my favorites until the last couple months. The service gets worse and worse. Had to get up from our table to order drinks at the bar. I won't even start on how bad the service was read more

Our FAVORITE Thai restaurant!!! The Tom Kha soup and the Crab Fried Rice are amazing and we order it every time. As far as entrees they are all very good and you will not be disappointed. read more

Tucked in an unassuming place, I found turbo-rad Pad Thai takeout at The Tropical. However, when I walked inside to pick-up, I wish I would've budgeted time to dine-in. The outside looks like a little cottage, inside transforms to a modern and sleek space full of booths, bar area and TV's. The pad thai was outrageously good and fresh. It's not too sweet like other more Americanized versions. Portion size was large; easily enough to feed me for lunch the next day, too. But it was so good, it was gone within 20 minutes. Can't wait to go back to dine-in! read more

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WOA! I have lived in Tulsa on and off for 6-7 years now. Reviewed and bookmarked MANY places...as you can see and this place... I was taken here by the man for lunch as a surprise bc he knew I would love it. One of my all time favorite places is Lanna Thai and The Tropical reminded me of Lanna Thai but with much more fresh ingredients and classier ambiance. I was truely impressed. I think the building is the old Flying Roll so do not be led astray by the outside of the building...you will walk in and be completely taken back! We had the L3 and L7 both with chicken and they were both amazing and gone in 5min. Service was fantastic. I have to come back in the evening for drinks!! read more

This has become one of my favorite places to eat. I love asian food and this one has a wide selection of flavor and style, I would suggest it to anyone. It's tucked away in an unexpecting place behind a car lot. -The one dish I order every time I go here, hands down, is the lettuce wraps. Do yourself a favor and try it. It's a vegetarian appetizer (portion is enough for a one person entree) that has so much flavor, spice, and crisp to it. I always order it. -Like spicy food? Well The Tropical has a scale from 1 to 5. 1 has flavor with a kick, 5 is dragon fire. We love spicy food but the waitress talked us out of 5 and instead we got a 4 on one dish and it was almost to much for me. I think I'll stick with 3 or below. -They have lunch specials. -The interior is dimly lit, booth seating in the back which makes it feel more private, but also has bar seating with tvs. read more

Pros: pad Thai, fried mangos, and mojitos. I need to try the tamarind margarita. They have TV's all around the bar, which my fiancé likes because it allows him to watch several games at once. Good ambience. Plenty of parking. Accepts credit cards. Cons: none that I can think of. They might be slightly more expensive than the other Thai places in area? I'm not sure since I don't usually order dessert or drinks at the other places. They're probably not more expensive. read more

The food and selection is awesome! Their Tom Kha soup is delicious and my go to at lunch...but not on the lunch menu but totally worth the splurge. Their pad Thai is legit too. They have a full lunch menu. They get you in and out quickly for lunch. I do like sitting in the bar area. read more

Tropical is amazing, Egg rolls are outstanding, I usually try something different every time and haven`t been disappointed.

The location is the bit hard-to-find but the atmosphere, service and meals are great. They have a large bar with lots of TVs channeling sports. The decor is also pretty decent. I had their vegetarian version of Pad See Yu, medium hot (not that spicy) which was okay. I recommend trying their mango & coconut ice cream for desert. It's home made and quite good. Went back with family and had another delightful experience. The entrees and service were excellent. See photos posted by me. read more

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Loved it! Yelped looking for something near the car dealership zone and found this. Had no clue of sistership to Lanna Thai! Ordered tofu panang, minus bell peppers, plus pineapple and broccoli; it was amazing! Spouse had the salmon (huge portion of fish) in the triple sauce over the mango slaw with corn cakes. Loved all of it! We will be back. Bar was hopping with a big group, dinner on a Wed only had about 6 tables. Has lunch specials too! Great services and good prices! read more

The Tropical - Salmon with triple sauce and mango slaw - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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This place is pretty fancy. I came in after leaving the gym and felt completely underdressed. This is definitely a place you would take a date, have a business meeting, or nice family evening. They have a lot of vegan options, but regardless of your nutritional desires, you MUST try the Tropical Veggie Wrap appetizer. It is incredible! I also got the veggie stir-fry with tofu and it too was delicious. They grade the heat on a 1-5 scale. I got a 3 and it was just right. I will definitely be back! read more

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So last night I found myself driving around T-Town aimlessly looking for a good place to have dinner. My main criteria? Some place I had never been. A friend of mine called and asked if I had had dinner and I let them know I had not and that I had no clue where we should go. They suggested The Tropical. I had been wanting to try it so that settled it. When we arrived we walked in and were immediately greeted and taken to a booth. The restaurant was pretty full so it was nice to not have to wait for a seat. Our waitress was friendly and did a great job taking care of us. As I always do when I'm at a restaurant for the first time, I asked the waitress for suggestions. She gave me several. I was feeling very indecisive so I asked what her personal favorite was. Without hesitation she said the Kaprao. Being that I was feeling so indecisive I asked what she thought would be the best meat to go with it. She suggested shrimp so that's what I ordered. I certainly did not regret that decision! The shrimp were huge and had excellent flavor! A very nice surprise! The food was excellent. The flavor was very very good! I was a little worried that the basil would overpower the rest of the veggies but they put just the right amount so there was just a hint of basil. It was delicious! This place is definitely on my "I'm going back to this place" list. As far as the prices...it's a little high so be prepared for that. read more

The Tropical - Kaprao with shrimp! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Wow! I was really impressed with the food here. I went with a group of 4 and we all ordered very different dishes, all of which were fantastic, including my panang curry beef. I wish I had known about this place sooner. I discovered it randomly when I was driving by and smelled the amazing smells wafting down the street. read more

The menu is a little Americanized but the food is good. They have what appears to be a moderately priced steakhouse menu with Thai sauces, with a little more inspection they have traditional Thai food like pad Thai and kaprao WITH a FULL BAR! Their Thai hot is hot. If you're a Thai food fan this place needs to be on your short list of places to eat. read more

The Tropical - Kaproa - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Holy WOW!! This food was AMAZING! It smells fabulous from the moment you walk in. I will totally come back here when I come to Tulsa again. What a wonderful gem of a place! read more

Hard to write this review as I never ever do this unless it's awful. This rating has nothing to do with service or anyone working there so bear that in mind. I just spent $15 on a lunch portion of fried rice (extra because I added shrimp) and it tasted like smoke and had NO other flavor (not sure if they forgot to put soy sauce in it or something). This was the single most awful fried rice I've ever tasted. Even Panda Express does better. This is so strange because this restaurant is supposed to be related to Lanna Thai which makes a killer fried rice. This is so disappointing for such a simple dish. Not sure if the chef was off today or what but I won't be trying this again :( read more