We love Asian fusion, so we were excited to try this. I ordered the Drunken Noodles with chicken and my husband ordered the Thai Basil chicken, heat level 4. They must have made mine with the heat, because it was so spicy that my eyes and nose ran. They just threw some shredded chicken on top that was seasoned to be taco meat... not kidding, it tasted like chili powder, cumin and crushed red pepper. So I had spicy chicken taco meat on top of super hot Asian-flavored noodles. (The flavor of the noodles was great, without the spice and taco seasoning, hence the second star). The Thai basil chicken was bland, flavorless, and dry. Felt like the chicken had been fried awhile go, then reheated. There was about one basil leaf shredded on top. I had to give my spicy taco chicken to my husband who at it with the plain rice, while I ate his "basil" chicken with my noodles. The presentation was beautiful, though (pic taken after I stirred up the noodles). Both plates looked amazing, but the flavors didn't live up to their looks. Needless to say we won't be returning. read more

The Wheelhouse - Drunken Noodle with chicken - Thai Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This restaurant is actually inside a hotel. Very quiet and pleasant vibes. The staff are friendly and helpful. Accommodations for food allergies and restrictions. Thai and Mexican options available. read more

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Food was good. Flavorful. The Thai has a pretty good kick to it. This restaurant is an open area in the Best Western lobby. Not real comfortable. Lots of tvs and a bar though. For service you go to the counter and order and pay. I would come again if I happened to be close. read more

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I haven't eaten here in 5+ yrs as my wife & granddaughter had a bad experience, though my sons & I enjoyed it. I recently revisited solo. I appreciate the "Asian Fusion" aspect & dedication to fresh ingredients with the plethora of Vegan options. Tastes, like individuals, vary. No one should make blanket judgements as to "good" or "bad", but only state personal preference When it comes to Thai food, I am a traditionalist. While I appreciate many dishes, my go-to is Pad Thai. I enjoyed the change of pace offered but there are at least a half dozen Thai restaurants in town that I prefer due to food flavor & consistency. Call me "un-fused" if you will, but there were far too many veggies & varieties in the dish for my taste. I felt the same way about the Pineapple Fried Rice. However, The Wheelhouse is unique enough that it warrants your attention at least once to draw your own conclusions. read more

Food was so good & they had Springfield Kombucha on tap I had the Pad Thai & my hubs got the Thai Basil chicken, we both loved it. read more

The Wheelhouse - Pad Thai with shrimp - Thai Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Limited menu, but great food made fresh with fresh ingredients. What drew us here were the solid vegan offerings, though it is not a vegan restaurant. Service was friendly and prompt even though it was a bit busy when we arrived. It was a little hard to find until we realized that it is actually in the lobby of the Vīb Hotel. read more

The Wheelhouse - the inside of a restaurant - Thai Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I'm from out of town and don't eat meat, so I was searching for a vegan/vegetarian option. I wanted the food to be great, but unfortunately it was not. I asked for extra vegetables and I could only see noodles. The flavor wasn't terrible, but I was really expecting more for the price. I wouldn't return to try it again or recommend it. On the plus side--the woman who gave me my food was very friendly and nice and there were plenty of utensils and napkins! read more

Located in the VIB hotel in Springfield this place has an awesome environment! The staff was super friendly and the Pineapple Fried Rice was killer! Definitely 5 's!!! read more

The food looks good in pictures but tastes terrible. Super slow service, food comes out cold.

One of my favorites in Springfield! Always excellent service and always gf options! Kombucha on tap is amazing!!

Don't let all those good reviews fool you. Got there and had to wait for someone coming out of the kitchen to find out you order up at the register. No hot tea because machine is broken. Unsweetened iced tea was okay. I am normally a Pad Thai fan but not here. It was very dry and noodles were so thick they stuck together. Also tried the chips and guacamole and it was good. My friend and I read about this place in 417 Magazine and I checked it out here on Yelp. We were very disappointed and definitely won't be back. Can't say I was very impressed with the open concept restaurant in the Best Western lobby. Service was poor. read more

The food was great!! I ordered the large pad Thai with shrimp and it was SO good, makes great leftovers! The service was really good and I overall recommend this place. My sister also works there! read more

Last night was our first time back since they relocated to VIB from their old food truck location. I ordered the drunken noodles with grilled tofu, which I don't think I'd tried before. Wow, best meal I've had out in a while. The lowest heat option had just a little burn but not lingering, sauce was flavorful and umami without being too salty or overpowering the other flavors, noodles well cooked (al dente), tofu was firm with a nice chargrilled flavor (you could tell it was actually grilled), and there were some nice fresh additions like broccoli florets, shredded carrots, cilantro (and maybe mint?), plus lime slices. The single portion was huge, enough for two meals easily, and a steal at less than 10 bucks. My husband got a (huge!) burrito with chicken, mojo sauce, and fresh guacamole and enjoyed his as well. They have local beers and kombucha on tap, and some nice looking homemade desserts. Atmosphere was pleasant, modern hotel lobby, quiet, with nice large windows. The lady at the counter was very friendly and smiling the whole time she interacted with us. Food came out fast but it was clear they cooked it to order. Eating my leftover noodles for lunch and they're still on point next day and after being nuked XD All around great experience. We'll be back! read more

This is a great place to eat! The staff, especially Rosa, are really friendly and knowledgeable and the food and drinks are amazing.

These guys ovah here! Never had a bad dish with these guys. Always fresh, always flavorful, always perfect serving sizes. The service is always top notch - so kind and polite. One time I had to use the bathroom and when I returned to my table they immediately met me with my food and said they didn't want to bring it over until I had returned. THESE GUYS OVAH HERE PAYING ATTENTION TO MY BATHROOM HABITS TO KEEP MY FOOD SAFE AND WARM! 4/5 stars for life! Bathrooms were ok. read more

Food was super yummy! Staff was a bit grumpy but I can understand why, as it was later in the evening. I didn't expect the restaurant to be in the hotel lobby, and it's a situation where you order and pay at the counter and they bring it to your table. Not bad, just wasn't what I was expecting! read more

This place has really gone down hill after the move. It seem raising prices, and lowering quality and size seems to be the norm for "hipster" restaurants. We tried them a few months ago for the first time in forever, and noticed prices were $2 to $3 higher than they were when they were in the food truck. We waited in line, places our orders and sat at the bar. There were 2 people in front and I have no clue how many in back. One person in the front was strictly working bar, while the other was running food, taking orders, cleaning plates and areas etc. The kitchen was throwing food out faster than the lady could deliver it. There were stacks of plates under a small heating lamp waiting to be delivered. The kitchen staff after making a dish just stood around, why didn't they help serve?!! I watched our food sit under that lamp for 15 minutes.. By the time we got it; it was cold and soggy. We returned it and left... Well yesterday the wife wanted a Peanut Chicken Burrito. We use to split them because they were so big; they were worth the $8 though! When we drove across town to pick it up "making sure it was the large one" which they said they only do the large and no lunch size anymore. We were served someone a little bigger than a Taco Bell burrito for $10!!!! NO THANK YOU! So if you want "okay" food at a inflated price then this is the spot for you. read more

Tasty fresh food that will melt your tastebuds. Healthy offerings with a creative flair! Great Marguerites!

The orange tofu is to die for! The owner is super friendly. And the strawberry , mango margaritas are so yummy.

Springfield has been a crappy trip (for work). However this place made better. Michael is an amazing server, bartender and host--he was doing it all. I definitely recommend the Drunken Noodles (ask to add Thai spice) and the "Spicy Gal". read more

The Wheelhouse - Drunken Noodles (Pad See Ew???)... it's good. - Thai Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Amazing food loved all of it, and the kombucha was some of the best I have tasted. Chicken could have been cut a little smaller, but that is neither here or there. The food was amazing, and the chicken size didn't take anything away from the meal. read more

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Got the Pad Thai and it was so good! We added chicken and it made a great meal. The Wheelhouse has this great Asian food fusion thing going on and so their foods taste different than your traditional dishes. For example, the Pad Thai has lime and cilantro and it tastes so good. I haven't tried much else on their menu, and it is kind of in a weird location (bottom floor of a hotel) but the food is worth it! They also source desserts from local bakers which is a cool thing. read more

If you have not been to Wheelhouse, you NEED to go! The food was fresh, local, hot, and full of flavor, with good portions for what you pay for. Me and three kids had the vegan Pad Thai but I added smoked pork and they added chicken. Wow! Best Pad Thai, and best smoked pork I've ever had. The sauce was great, the balance of noodle, and veg was on point. Spice was just right and the peanut was not overpowering but still fully in front. Wife had chicken nachos with a green verde type sauce and was very flavorful! It was the happy hour portion for $5 but still was a good size. One of my daughters got the garlic Lo Mein off the happy hour menu. It was very tasty and also a good portion for the price. Oldest son got a Kimchi Falafal sandwich and it was the bomb!!! The spicy Kimchi was soooo goood! Me and wife both tried a few of their drinks!!! All fresh, and different than your run of the mill cocktails. Kids enjoyed fresh made fruit spritzers as well! But what really made this an amazing dinner, was our server Melissa!!! She knows how to treat customers! She was very kind, talkative but not in the annoying bothersome way. She allowed us to sample many of the drinks, bitters and ingredients that were being used. We felt like we were over to her house for dinner and drinks! If the food don't make you want to come back, which it will, Melissa will make you want to come again! You must try this place! read more

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Food is great you'll wait a little while longer than other places. But boy is it worth it! The owners are amazing people and very friendly. It's inside a hotel so expect some foot traffic but there's loads of seating. The kimchi fries are phenomenal. 10/10 read more

The venue is beautiful, hands down. I love that the servers actually know their menu and are willing to break down the items based off preference. Serving sizes are appropriate for the price that you pay! Worth the visit every time. read more

Food is great.. nacho's with chicken and peanut sauce , orange chicken with great white rice and a salad. Service is slow , so not fast food... quiet but cool... doors let in drafts... it's kept clean, bathroom also. Would definitely go back and would be a good takeout place ! read more

Steak burrito, both sauces, as hot as you can make it. The best burrito I I've ever had/ever will have. I lived in Springfield for over ten years and would get this at least once a week. Since moving to KC, I wake up in the middle of the night dreaming of this burrito. I travel all over the US for work and nothing will ever compare to this burrito... I heart you wheelhouse (p.s. their other stuff is great too.....) *Only writing this review because I am eating a lack luster burrito in Utah just anticipating the excitement for the next time I pass through Springfield and get a wheelhouse burrito. read more

A favorite for happy hour. Great from scratch nibbles and wonderful service! The vastness of the lobby and lack of ambiance results in a 4 vs 5. read more

We are out-of-towners looking for vegan + allergy friendly spots and this was perfect. The lady working went over every item on their menu and was extremely knowledgeable about ingredients. I showed my list of allergies which she took to the chef to make sure there were no additional ingredients of concern. The food was good but the peace of mind was even better! read more

Food truck turned hotel anchor restaurant. Tasty, fresh food in a cool atmosphere. We both had lime Shrimp tacos with pinto bean dip, salsa & chips. The tacos were made from homemade tortillas, which were super gorgeous, but fell apart the moment you picked them up. These are knife & fork tacos and were so full of plump spicy shrimp, fresh greens, cilantro, onion, guacamole & sour cream that we didn't even mind. I washed mine down with an amazing blueberry thyme Kombucha from Spring Branch. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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We finally visited the Wheelhouse for the first time and were not disappointed! Love the new location inside the VIB hotel. You order up front at a counter. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. They give you a number and you find a seat wherever you'd like in the hotel lobby. There's plenty of seating and it's a nice casual spot. Food arrived in about 7 minutes. We ordered a spice level 3 for our Mexican and it was delicious! Will be coming back soon. Nice spot for a group hangout or casual meal with a friend! read more

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Very tasty Fusion food. Huge portions, great prices too. Counter staff very friendly and helpful too. Bright open space, easy entrance and parking. Give it a try! read more

I really enjoy the wheel house. A nice blend of Asian and Mexican concepts. My go to is usually the Peanut Chicken Burrito. It's got a nice balance of flavor and you can get it with some spice. The portions are also very generous. I like that they have a lunch size available as well. The service is also pretty quick and they have updated their outdoor seating very nicely. read more

The Wheelhouse - Thai Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Fabulous place to try! The staff was super friendly and truly cared about their job. Everything is fresh. My wife and I sat at the bar. There are four TVs and the restaurant is attached to the Vib Hotel. Our server was very nice and she even gave us a free cupcake for Veterans Day plus a military discount! I highly recommend this place for lunch or dinner. You will be really impressed!!! read more

Inside the New Vib Best Western hotel, the peanut tacos were fantastic, Thai Mex favor and hit the spot. Highly recommended read more

The Wheelhouse - Thai Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

We live in KC and were here on business for my husband's work. We were looking for a good street taco for lunch when I found this place. My husband is low carb and wanted a place that he could eat, so we chose here, and man, one of the best decisions ever! I ordered the mojo tacos. The girl taking our order was very nice and explained the different heat levels (1 is the lowest, 5 is the highest heat) and how my husband could turn the regular carb items on the menu into low carb. I got the level 3 heat which had just a tad bit of heat. My husband ordered the sweet steak, but as a bowl, so without rice and a wrap/tortilla. He had the level 4 heat and said while it had some spice, wasn't crazy, burn you for life heat. Was just the right amount. We both loved our food. They both were visually appealing, but also tasted fresh and like real food, not some fast food crap. They have their own take on their food, which is refreshing. We will definitely come back here again the next time we are in Springfield! The food is definitely worthy of 5 stars, but I have one little nit pick - which is their little outdoor seating area does not have shade! It was only in the upper 80's when we were there, but it was sunny and hot, and felt more like in the upper 90's, too hot to sit there and eat. We took our food back to our vehicle for air conditioning while we ate. To be fair, I'm a fair skinned redhead and I burn in like two seconds in the sun. And I think their web page says you can go eat inside the coffee shop next door (which we wanted to try but didn't have time this visit) but that seems kind of weird to me. I think some umbrellas or a simple canopy would do the trick. Just need a little shade :) But do yourself a favor - if you like good, quality food with uniqueness, try this place! It's a great meal, at an affordable price, that you won't forget! read more

The Wheelhouse - Mojo Tacos!! Double Yum! - Thai Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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You know you've found something special when a food truck vendor hands you a burrito in a box and, with a look of genuine concern, warns, "This could get messy." What elicited these semi-ominous words of caution, you ask? Look no further than my standard order at The Wheelhouse, which combines their veggie mojo and chicken burritos into one human-head-sized bundle of unspeakable deliciousness. And yes, it really is that massive - so big, in fact, that even with my insatiable appetite, I often fail to finish it in a single sitting. It's also big on flavor thanks to liberal use of Wheelhouse's mojo sauce and my request that they make it extra-spicy (4 on an available scale of 5). Honestly, it's probably the best burrito in the city, and even with all the extras (say yes to the guacamole; you won't regret it), it's comparable in cost to what one might expect at a Chipotle or Qdoba. Wheelhouse's menu has a number of other gourmet takes on ethnic classics that other diners might find appealing, but when I've found something this good I rarely deviate from it. So, if you see me toting a burrito-shaped to-go box somewhere on St. Louis St., you can safely assume you know exactly what's inside - and soon to be inside of me. read more

The Wheelhouse - Thai Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

On our 15hr drive home from Colorado to Memphis my husband and I were so excited to find such a killer spot with vegan options and a bar, especially in these smaller towns where there isn't much to choose from. The service was great, drinks were awesome, environment was comfortable, and food was amazing. Highly recommend if you want some clean/delicious grub and a refreshing cocktail to wash it all down. Wheelhouse will most definitely be our main stop if we're ever driving through. read more

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A great find if you want healthy, fresh vegetarian and vegan options in Springfield. House made falafel as an appetizer was pretty much a meal all by itself. The vegan aioli paired well. I went with the veggie bowl plus tofu as an entree and it was a huge portion. Tons of tofu, a good peanut sauce, veggies, rice and greens. I threw in a couple of the falafel from the appetizer as well and I hungry for hours. Friendly staff, kids menu (quesadilla and cheese sandwiches for mine). Would definitely go back next time I'm in town. read more

Cold days require deliciously warm food. And today was the perfect day to try Wheelhouse for the first time. We ordered for delivery to our work and were not disappointed. As always, we ordered two different meals to split. The burrito, with a level 3 spice, was not only filling, but this fusion item was fantastically delicious! Because we were still full, we opted to eat our second item, the Drunken Noodles, at home. The reheat went well and the meal was satisfying. However, the chicken was dry, something a coworker had mentioned as well. This is our reason for a 4/5 star rating. We hope to eat in house next time and try a few more offerings. Definitely going back! read more