True Thai

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2627 E Franklin Ave (at 26th Avenue S)
Minneapolis, MN 55406

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(612) 375-9942
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Best

We ordered the curry wontons, Laab salad and Massaman Curry with beef. The food came hot and while the curry wontons were good, the Laab and Massaman curry were out of this world....

Worst

Food was just so-so. Delivery was slow.

Excellent Buffet!! 9/26/2008

I had the lunch buffet today at True Thai and it was incredibly good!!. I can't get the thought of the flavor of the Lemon Chicken soup out of my mind. Very good!! Also, the salmon on the buffet was very well prepared and delicious. Excellent pad Thai noodles. All in all, the lunch buffet made my day and was well worth the drive out of my way. Also, the servers were very polite and gracious.\r \r My only suggestion is that I hope they start having buffets on Saturdays. \r \r Thank you!! more
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Not color-blind owners (if you get my drift) 9/5/2008

I live in the neighborhood where this restaurant is. One night I went to get some take out to bring home. To my surprise, the man behind the cash register jumped to the door, locked it right before my eyes and told me the restaurant was closed. This was a full 15 minutes before the closing time as stated on their door. Now, I am not one to cry ""racism"" every time something doesn't go my way, but this was all to obvious. In fact, when I asked the man behind the door why he had locked the door on me, his reply was ""we have been robbed one too many times."" Did I forget to mention that I am a 30-something dark-skinned Latino man? They will not see me there again... that's for sure. more
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Consistently Great 8/19/2008

True Thai is in the neighborhood now but I used to drive 30 minutes just for a taste of the curry puffs. I typically order the Rama Spinach Curry with Peanut and must stop myself from eating the whole thing. My boyfriend gets the sweet & sour chicken and argues that it is the best he has ever had. The Royal Golden Pineapple Fried Rice is wonderful and is served in a pineapple. I've never been disappointed with the quality of the food at the restaurant or for takeout. They are busy on weekends but they work hard to turn over tables without rushing anyone. more
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Bland and boring 8/15/2008

After reading so many good reviews we decided to try this 'authentic' thai restaurant. We had the green curry which we found to be extremely sweet and the chicken was overcooked and tasted like cardboard. The drunkard's noodles were equally disappointing - the shrimp was overcooked and dish tasted bland (despite the menu saying that there were chili's in it). Pros: parking is easy to find Cons: extremely bland food more
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The best Thai in town - excellent execution of take-out, too! 7/4/2008

My beautiful wife and I love True Thai! We have eaten at probably 10+ Thai restaurants between Minneapolis and Saint Paul, and none of them are better. (Tum Rup Thai is a distant 2nd place.) The owner of True Thai (the warm and friendly Anna) is almost always there and frequently takes food orders over the phone. We have gotten take-out from True Thai probably 20 times over the last 2 years and they have never made a mistake. The restaurant is efficient and friendly and clean - we love eating there, too. For me, there is no better Thai dish than the Panang Curry - it is the perfect agreement between spicy red curry and sweet green curry. I used to be a Pad Thai person, but I have seen the light of Panang Curry! And don't miss the Worlds Best Eggrolls - the dipping sauce is perfect. Friendly service, great food - what more could you ask for? One of the previous reviews complains about waiting too long to eat on a busy weekend night - we have never waited more than 15 minutes on any night. No matter, Anna and her staff are worth the wait. Pros: Food, Service, Clean, Take-out - everything! Cons: (none) more
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Best Pad Thai and Best Spring Rolls 7/3/2008

True Thai has been my favorite thai place in the twin cities for a few years now. Try as I might to find a place that I like as much, that's as reasonably priced, and that's as authentic I always fail. True thai is the truly the best thai food ever! Pros: Food is awesome, fast seating Cons: sometimes the waitresses are really unobservant. more
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Very Interesting Food 6/8/2008

The folks that run the place are great. We love the variety of Thai dishes that are well prepared. A special favorite is the pad thai as well as the rice filled pineapple main dish. Parking is an issue. You definitely need reservations due to the popularity of the retaurant more
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Disappointed 6/5/2008

Agree with this comment! Pros: many seats Cons: not True Thai food, slow more
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Great Thai!! 5/2/2008

I had True Thai for the first time today and it was soo good. I tried the green curry, which I've only had curry once before in my life, and was a little leery. I was far from disappointed! It was so good, just the right amount of spice, and plenty of rice to go with it. I wish they had a parking lot because it's not always easy to find street parking in the area. Pros: Very good food Cons: No parking, very busy more
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Meh. 4/26/2008

I had heard good things, but I was disappointed. It was bland and greasy. The ""medium"" is not even remotely spicy. I had massaman and my friend had drunkard noodles. Maybe we ordered the wrong things, but for the price it was really disappointing. The veggie spring rolls were more grease than veggie. I won't order it again. :-( more
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Great thai 4/22/2008

I love thai food and go to many thai restaurants and I can say that True Thai is one of the best in the Twin Cities Pros: Excellent food at great prices Cons: Iffy service more
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Fluctuates. 4/5/2008

The Curries are good. Pros: decent food Cons: Abusive behavior from owners husband if allowed to interact with public. more
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Dissapointing 3/30/2008

After reading all the good reviews, thought I'd try True Thai. Made a reservation for Friday night at 7:30. Got there at about 7:15 and the place was packed. Took forever to just get up to the front desk to check on the reservation, at which time I found out I didn't have one. Evidently they hadn't written it down, even though I had called twice and changed the number for the table on the second call. That aside, after standing shoulder to shoulder int he crowd for 20 minutes, finally did get a table. Pros: Not many Cons: Slow service, average to poor food, limited parking, crowded, lost reservation more
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Overrated 3/26/2008

After reading so many positive reviews, we decided to give True Thai a try for the first time. The first bite was exciting--wow, full of spices and wonderful flavors. I do appreciate the amount of basil they put in the dishes which brought out the flavors well. However, after the first bite, I can use one word to describe the taste--SWEET, VERY sweet. It seemed that both dishes (rice noodles with basil and sweet green curry) were drenched in sugar! Given the curry was marked ""sweet"", I guess it was ""acceptable"" to be very sweet, but even the noodles? Pros: nice decor Cons: food is too sweet, charge for rice refills more
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Best Thai in the Twin Cities 1/6/2008

I've been looking for a really good and authentic Thai experience in MSP and finally found it. If you like spicy food be sure to order it at least medium otherwise you'll miss the heat. The pad thai was just OK but their wok seared choices and curries are phenomenal! The only word I could use that came close to describing the flavor of the green curry was ""beautiful."" It is very flavorful and delicate - just incredible. They only service beer and wine which is fine but good to know in advance. Pros: Excellent Food; Great prices Cons: Gets busy so plan ahead or prepare to wait a bit more
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A-M-A-Z-I-N-G food! Seriously! 10/9/2007

This is really some of the best Thai food in the Twin Cities - the genuine article. I've lived in Thailand and have been searching for authentic food since returning and I've found it! But so has everyone else - this place is very busy on weekends, so expect a little wait, but it is SO worth it. You can also call your order in for pick-up and they're really fast about that. Fabulous service, excellent food and an up-beat positive atmosphere. Hands down, amazing all around! Pros: Food and service are outstanding! Cons: It's a popular place, so it can get busy, but any wait is worth it! more
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Best thai! 11/13/2006

By far the best thai I have had in the cities. The place is always so packed that I end up getting take out which can still be a bit of a wait. If you go, make a reservation or go after the 7-pm rush. Well worth the wait. Pros: Amazing flavor without the grease Cons: Higher price more
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Some of the better Thai in the Twin Cities 9/21/2006

The good: the individual dishes are fantastic. The bad: the lunch buffet. One of the most pathetic buffets I have ever seen. I made the mistake of getting it once. There is very little to choose from, and what they have on the buffet looks and tastes the same. But the regular dishes are great - try anything in a coconut cream sauce. But if you want a lunch buffet, you can do much better other places. Pros: Individual dishes are great, service is friendly Cons: Lunch buffet, crowded and noisy more
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Yummy to go! 6/17/2006

I have no idea of the authenticity of the cuisine but a friend introduced me to this place about a year ago and ever since then there are times when only True Thai's Pad See Yew (spelling??) will hit the spot. It's like junk food, only probably far more nutritious than nachos. 99% of the time I call ahead and get my food to go. What is remarkable about the service is that twice I have placed my order at or just after close (not knowing they were closed at the time) and they have greeted me with a smile and refused my apologies when I've arrived to pick up my food. If only they were open 24 hours to satisfy those 12am cravings. Pros: Tasty food Cons: Out of the way more
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Very good food!!! 6/12/2006

One of the best Thai restaurants in the cities if not THE best!! Only negative would be getting a table on a weekend evening....try take-out!! more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    This family-owned restaurant is always updating its menu to include unique spins on classic Thai dishes. But what always stays the same is the great taste, service and impeccable...

  • 11/3/2008 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pm Friday & Saturday 11am - 11pm
  • Payments: Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Longfellow, Seward
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