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Thai Cafe
1041 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220, United States
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Al
Review №1

We enjoyed our food and the variety. We got a lot rice and soup with our entrees. The dumplings came loaded! I loved the oysters/ mussels. No complaints about the food or price, just wasn’t as astonishing as other Thai places we have had. We will probably continue ordering since location and service is great!

Ms
Review №2

The food is good but the customer service is horrible! They messed my order up and told me that I had to come in and swap it out and they would NOT be giving me any kind of discount for the inconvenience. You would think that during a pandemic restaurants would have better customer service.

Do
Review №3

Great pick up service, in and out in minutes. Staff was helpful and friendly. Blue crab sushi had a little too much rice but otherwise balanced taste. The padd see ewe was spicy as desired, just lacking an amount of chicken with the dish. Would recommend this place.

Ma
Review №4

Major plus: delivery food is well packaged and arrives hot! I have eaten at Thai Cafe twice, once in person, once delivered. Noodle dishes are good but leave a little to be desired. I find the veggies and noodles just a bit overcooked. The meat tastes like the oil it was cooked in without much seasoning. But they do give you just the spice level you ask for.

As
Review №5

This place is awesome! Their service is always made in a timely manner, the staff is super friendly and the food is delicious. My favorite Thai place in broad ripple!

Ro
Review №6

Ordered shrimp salad but it’s just shrimp on a bed of iceberg lettuce- there’s no dressing and I wanted zero spice but sauce on shrimp was spicy

Sa
Review №7

Was there for doordash. Asked her how long she said it’s almost ready. Then I ended up waiting 20 mins and had to leave without my order.

Pr
Review №8

Food and service were excellent. I dined during a non-peak time, so the service was fast. Smaller, cozy, restaurant with more of intimate feel.

Ky
Review №9

I visited Thai Cafe the evening of April 7th. The food is delicious and I tend to visit this restaurant once a week. Usually my experience is always a awesome one except for last night. I placed my normal order as usual and my normal spice level (you can choose between 1-5) and I ALWAYS get a number 3 spice level. Unfortunately, my meal yesterday was very, very spicy to the point I could not complete my meal. The restaurant was closed when I began to eat my food so I waited until today when they opened at 11 a.m. to advise.The lady they I spoke with had every excuse as to why they were right and I was wrong, as if I cannot tell if my meal is spicer than normal. After going back and forth (which was very unprofessional) the lady advised they will not correct because they did not make a mistake.Guess I’ll have to look for a different Thai restaurant because I refuse to give my money to a company that cannot admit mistakes can happen. I never once asked for a free meal, I just wanted to bring it to their attention but she assumed I wanted my 2 not 1 meal replaced and was unwilling to correct. This is very disappointing to a once loyal customer.

Ke
Review №10

Great food at great prices, would be five stars if the menu didnt vary so much from what you actually receive. Every time that Ive ordered a dish with rice noodles it has came with the their regular noodles instead. There are also often things that arent listed on the menu, such as spicy mayo on some of their appetizers.

Je
Review №11

Normally pretty good. A recently ordered pineapple fried rice and definitely got severe food poisoning that lasted 36 hours fromThis meal. I couldn’t eat for another day afterwards. Almost went to the hospital.I called to warn Thai Cafe as a courtesy and just give them a heads up and their response was “nope wasn’t from our food”. I know stuff can happen but not even acknowledging my warning was rude. I expected at least just an apology or a refund.

kd
Review №12

The food was delicious. Everything I tried, I liked. I highly recommend it. The sushi was great. The dumplings were great. And the pad thai was delicious.

An
Review №13

You could drink their lemongrass soup by the pitcher, their Thai hot is heckin delicious, and the amount of food you get for the prices is generous. Would give more stars if physically able

Di
Review №14

Very tasty and not too pricey!

Gi
Review №15

I have no idea how to pronounce what I ate, but dear lord was it good. Super friendly staff, also. Definitely going back.

Co
Review №16

The best Pad Thai i have had hands down!If you want authentic Thai food without having to go to Thailand (even though you should go to Thailand) this is the spot. The owner is sweet and makes the place worth coming back to time and time again.

ni
Review №17

This is my favorite Thai place the food is always cooked perfectly and has great flavors.

Ro
Review №18

My food was excellent.

Ca
Review №19

Love this place! Everything we’ve gotten is so good. Love the spring rolls, chicken satay, fried tofu, green curry, and Thai green beans.

Ja
Review №20

Great food. Nice staff. Spice levels are different daily. Sometimes hot is mild and sometimes its almost Thai hot. But I like it every way. Very flexible for food allergies and dietary restrictions. Havent had a dish I dont like. Recommend the Thai Tea!! I also think they have the freshest mango sticky rice!

Jo
Review №21

Always excellent, since day one at opening.The folks who run this place our absolute wonderful I believe its their 2 daughters who are the 2 main servers and they are always so kind. Since covid 19, weve only been there a couple times for carry out in they addressed us by our 1st names because they remember our names. they always ask how we been and that for staying healthy. Tonight we had dinner from there again ,I walked in the door they addressed me by name and said that they have missed us and what would we like to order. they knew we hadnt ordered yet because of who we are. The very hospitable and I would recommend this place to anybody

Se
Review №22

Thai Cafe over the years has head the best service and flavor of the Thai restaurants in Indy. However, today my order had SEVERAL black hairs in my food. Not just one; but five strands of hair. :(Whoever is working in the kitchen needs to have their hair in a net. I don’t know how it’s even possible to leave that many in one order of pad Thai yuccccck.I wish it would let me attach the photo.

Br
Review №23

I love thai Cafe! We come here all the time with a large family and we are always taken care of! As a family owned business the food is so delicious!

Sa
Review №24

My personal favorite Thai place of all time. The flavors are unreal. They know exactly how to mix the ingredients to make the dish peak quality and taste. Seriously good soup. Best spring rolls in town. Friendly service. Lunch prices are inexpensive but the food is always priced very fairly. I just love their dishes more than many other thai places. Quality pork.

Es
Review №25

I always order their Kao Soy Noodles!!! They’re so good!! My bf says they’re the best noodles he’s ever had, & I feel the same way!! Their Thai Iced Tea is good too!

RE
Review №26

Frequent flyer here, give this spot a try and you wont regret it. Lots of foodThe lunch specials are phenomenal and the service is short and sweet. Call in for carryout, or dine in you will be well taken care of

be
Review №27

I had not been here in a while.Met a friend for lunch there and we were both happy with our meals. A nice selection from the lunch menu, And it comes with a cup of tasty broth, fried spring roll.I will definitely be going back. 👍❤

Er
Review №28

Best Thai food in Indy! Family owned and run, authentic, large portions, great pricing. We love this place and come here all the time. Service is great, its clean, and they are so friendly. Love love love...hope they always stay in business.

To
Review №29

The place serves large dishes and for convenient pricing. nice employees. 5 stars.

J
Review №30

Chicken in chicken pad Thai-very dry. Wondering if it was microwaved. Peanut sauce served cold and not conducive to dipping. I asked the waiter about and he said that is how is is serve on the side. I’ll stick with sawasdee on 86th street. Great food and great attitudes.

Ma
Review №31

I absolutely love this place, amazing food, great service. Id recommend the spring rolls, the best in the city really. Also when they say soup or salad, get the soup its fantastic.

Je
Review №32

Best of meat and heat! My beef and string beans were fantastic. If youre looking for quality Thai food, I would recommend this eatery.

Ad
Review №33

The lemongrass soup is amazing.

Ch
Review №34

Super friendly!!!! The food came out fairly quickly and was really good. I have gone there about four times and my meal has been enjoyable every time.

Ka
Review №35

Delicious thai food. Reasonable prices. Decent beer selection. Fancy new decor! Friendly servers. Great!

Jo
Review №36

I really enjoy this place. Nice decor. Fast service. I have never had something from here that I didnt like. If your new to Thai food try the drunken noodles.

St
Review №37

Food was really good.. thai hot is really2 like spicy food in southeast asian!! Really2 hot

R
Review №38

The restaurant is clean, the food is good the server is warm and friendly. Ive recommended this place to friends and family and I love to go there. Good portions and good food. Good value for the money . Highly recommend.

An
Review №39

I had the Basil Soup (came with it), the Red Curry Chicken with red rice and the Yum Tofu Salad. So the red curry was really good but the Yum Tofu Salad appetizer which was REALLY enough for a meal itself and was even better. Oddly my favorite part was the soup...it was SO freaking good! I dont even like soup very much! What I think made the difference is the ingredients (the veggies especially) are fresh. I went there for dinner and while I have a big appetite, I totally have another meal or so for tomorrow. The service was not bad but they werent exceptionally busy and everyone was very nice. Ive no understanding on how anyone could say this wasnt really good. I travel a lot for business and I will make a point of returning. As for the ambiance, well I kinda like the more casual dining experience rather than the snooty experience and I found the prices reasonable given the quantity and quality.

BR
Review №40

This place used to be my favorite Thai spot years ago. I can honestly say that it is still my favorite... Only somehow it is even better than it used to be! Great food!

Ja
Review №41

Fresh and delicious! Very friendly! Great lunch specials. The best Thom yum soup Ive ever had. Order the large to share and it comes in a dish with charcoals to keep it hot.

Ry
Review №42

Very good Thai food and not very expensive! Definitely will be back

Ro
Review №43

This is my go to Thai Restaurant in the area. The employees are great, the food is good, but the spicy level is inconsistent at best. Sometimes the Thai Hot is very delicious and flavorful... Other times its molten hot lava. Probably my fault, but sometimes you just need the good burn!

Cl
Review №44

Very tasty food! I love it Thai hot - very very hot without ruining the flavors of food. Soups are delicious.

Te
Review №45

The customer service was the best thing about this restaurant. Food quality and ingredients were mediocre. I had a tofu dish and while it did the job it wasnt anything special. The veggie sushi rolls were as good as Publix rolls. The sitting is very cramped and the bathroom is decent but not very welcoming. The restaurant had very few vegan options and their menu leaves a lot to be desired.

Vo
Review №46

Ordered the Pad Thai medium and thoroughly enjoyed it. Very generous portion sizes! I would suggest skipping the crab rangoons, though. Theyre a little pricey and not very full of stuffing.

Wi
Review №47

If you want good Thai food in Indianapolis, then by all means avoid this place like the plague. Ownership has changed hands at least once over the past few years and the new ownership is interested in one thing: your money. They couldnt care less about the food or the experience. The dishes are bland, overpriced and most importantly feel like they cut corners in creating the dish. I wouldnt be surprised if every dish was made the day before and frozen. For example, the potato curry has...potatoes...and...*nothing else*. This dish is $10.95. Really? If *anyone* would open an Thai restaurant in Broad Ripple and make genuine Thai dishes, Thai Cafe would be out of business in six months. As it stands, I believe it will be out of business soon anyway. Save your money.

Ri
Review №48

I love this place. I have been eating here for a few years now and have not been let down. If you love extra spicy food get your food Thai hot.

Al
Review №49

Solid service, good food, and lots of food choices! Small place, but it was clean and the food was very fresh!

Ga
Review №50

This was a really great place. The food was awesome, and for really good prices! Go there.

Ke
Review №51

Love this place so much! A good variety of menu items, staff is kind and helpful, and the atmosphere is very relaxed. Clean restrooms and parking lot for easiest free parking near broadripple.

Ba
Review №52

Excellent food and great service! Everyone is always friendly.

De
Review №53

This used to be one of the best Thai restaurants before. Ever since the new Management have taken over, many of the food recipes have totally changed. The Green curry was so bad. Totally tasteless and the green beans in the curry were raw and not cooked. Disgusting food.Drunken noodles were horrible too. The noodles were not cooked. I had ordered spicy hot but was very mild. The dish was very cold.We used to go there all the time. Not anymore!

Hu
Review №54

I have ordered from this place frequently for delivery. Today I order and after waiting for 90 mins no food. I called the joint and spoke with the owner...what a mistake. She is loud and rude. Hollered at me I told her it was for pickup and then she hung up on me telling me no food for you!Food is not bad but nothing to go out of your way to purchase. They will never see another penny of my money. Always a problem when non English speaking people come to the country, do not understand how words are used and unable to discuss situations without becoming angry over limited English. Thing is they asked for my phone number and after a reasonable amount of time, my question is why did they not call to ask why I had not come in to pick up my order. Unreasonable.

Pa
Review №55

Love this place but they’re not answering the phone. Did they close?

Ka
Review №56

Affordable Thai foods, although their level of spiciness is not consistent. Quick service. Free spring rolls and soup/salad for dining in.

Ad
Review №57

I always get the same thing and never regret it. My girlfriend and I sometimes argue quietly there and the server never cares. One time my ex came there while I was there with my girlfriend and said hi to her and not me. Same ex told people I was talentless. She drinks too much.

Ka
Review №58

Love the food, the family, service and location. Tom Ka and Pad Sew Yew are amazing! Grab a Thai tea too.

Ma
Review №59

Big portions, good prices, cozy interior, good music!! This place is even better with good company

Ge
Review №60

Great food, all take out due to plague

CJ
Review №61

I will stick with my favorite Thai restaurant on 82nd st near I-465. The food was okay. They were very slow and I felt ignored for a while. I understand differences in culture with a Thai and Filipino aunt, but I thought it put a bad taste in my mouth. I may give a second chance because everyone has off days, but if I get the same treatment again....my money goes elsewhere along with my recommendation for friends, colleagues and business associates.

Ha
Review №62

My husband and I come here a couple times a week. They are extremely delicious, a good price, and actually super spicy. As I recently learned I cant have gluten, Thai food is great and this place is my favorite. I always get the chicken drunken noodles and my husband always gets the beef pad Thai. Plus, the soup that comes with is a miracle worker for colds.

Va
Review №63

Walked in to this empty restaurant tonight and was told immediately that itd be at least a 45 minute wait on getting food for dine-in customers. There were only TWO small tables seated when we arrived.Something better be broken in the back, because if not, the management is garbage and doesnt know how to handle dine-in and takeout orders at the same time.

Ma
Review №64

Hidden gem! Great food. Try the Massaman Curry.

th
Review №65

The absolute best place in Indy for real Thai food!!! Amazing customer service and extremely clean and friendly environment

Ra
Review №66

Have visited a handful of times and have always been pleased with food and service. The food is tasty, served in generous portions, and less pricey than the Thai restaurant in Fountain Square.

An
Review №67

They were nice staff. Facility was clean food was prepared immediately and was fast.

La
Review №68

I ordered delivery the other day and to my surprise, it came pretty quickly! Props to that, but the quality was not the best. The crab pad thai ( that we ordered spicy), didnt even have a hint of spice and was pretty bland, not much crab either and I dont think I even tasted any. The eggplant dish we got with pork, was also flavorless and pretty bland. Nota big portion either. Although, the BBQ chicken was pretty good. The tasty sauce they had on it was good. Other than that, besides the quick delivery service, I probably will not be ordering from here again.

ch
Review №69

This is one of my favorite lunch spots in broadripple. Ive tried almost everything on the menu with no letdowns so far. Drunken noodles and samosas are my favorite.

We
Review №70

Very nice place w great service and beautiful food presentation. Quality!

Mo
Review №71

Great food and good service but they didnt.put that much heat in the food.

Ju
Review №72

Best bang for your buck, and service is fantastic.

Je
Review №73

DO NOT EAT HERE!!!! Their communication skills are horrible. I asked them to replace a meal that I took one bit out of because I didnt like it and they charged me for two meals. After he said I didnt have to pay for the first one. I told him I wasnt paying for two meals and he through the food on the floor.

Tr
Review №74

Been coming here for years and the food is always good, I am never disappointed!

Ka
Review №75

This was very good. I highly suggest getting everything spicy it makes it better :) Super flavorful and just delish :))

Do
Review №76

Absolutely love this place. Tons of good for the price and very delicious! Customer service is fantastic!!!

Al
Review №77

I go to Thai cafe twice a week for lunch around 1 pm and the same guy (need to learn his name) always serves my food--- he is a consistent delight. My food is always delicious (usually pad Thai+ spring rolls or red curry and steamed dumplings). Good quality food and great servings I always need to-go boxes! They have never misaccomodated me and always make a point to provide personal, above-and-beyond customer service. This place is great, I have every intention of being a long-term customer.[Not sure if some of the other customers have had bad experiences and given low ratings because of the time of day], maybe afternoon time is where its at! Anyhow, love ya Thai Cafe!

Sa
Review №78

Incredibly awesome. Food was outstanding.... Yum.....

St
Review №79

Great food. Great service. Good prices.

Al
Review №80

Small, ate in; was quiet on a Sunday night. Good food simple service, all around nice place to eat or go.

Jo
Review №81

Excellent food at a good price in an underwhelming but convenient location for Broadripple. Food is excellent from soup to appetizer to main course. Many options with a good variety.

Bi
Review №82

The food is really tasty. One day decided I was ready for Thai Hot after mastering Hot-level. Couldnt have been more wrong about anything in my life! When they say thai hot here, they mean it! My goodness.Gave it a 4-star because the food is great and takeout is really smooth, but dining in the past few times have been very impersonal and cold. No refills, brought the check out of nowhere and no follow up about the overall experience.Suggestion: Pork Drunken Noodles (to-go). NOT THAI HOT! Lol

Ns
Review №83

I have been to the Thai cafe a few times and today was the worst experience ever. The man attending to my friend and I did not bring my order in and when we asked why, he was really rude, screaming at the top of his voice and pointing fingers and yelling. I was in disbelief and could not believe how he treated us. If I could put a zero I would.

To
Review №84

Great food ..have to check it out for yourself

Ja
Review №85

I love the food that I ordered 😋

Vi
Review №86

Good service but don’t try fish curry at all. I was throwing up all night after eating fish curry yesterday ☹️☹️

La
Review №87

Loved the food. Very attentive wait staff.

Ja
Review №88

Gr8 service, Gr8 Food, Gr8 Price....

Am
Review №89

Decent Thai food. Not the most authentic or flavorful. If you want a solid pad Thai close to the strip, this is your place.

Ch
Review №90

Need more experience how to deal with coustomer

St
Review №91

Great rice noodle soup. Get it with beef and the shrimp dumplings. You wont be dissapointed.

Lu
Review №92

Wonderful food. Great service.

Je
Review №93

Food is awesome but dang, really wish they were open on tuesdays.

GI
Review №94

I have tried their things on the menu but the tum yum soup is the best! When I’m sick it does the trick every time!

An
Review №95

BEST PLACE EVER. BEST SERVICE THE GREATEST 💕

Au
Review №96

I go there a quite often great food great service!

Sh
Review №97

Very popular cafe, Beer and Wine available. Try the #27 and Veggie Dpring Rolls.

Iv
Review №98

Ordered two things via doordash. One item came in wrong. They offered to have doordash delivered the right item, but at this point we were hungry enough that wed rather drive there to exchange for the right item. So we paid for delivery and tipped the driver but then at the end we still had to drive there in person, and Thai Cafe didnt even offer any compensation.

Re
Review №99

Ordered the grilled shrimp for lunch. Came with broccoli and carrots and a hot sauce. Shrimp were tasteless and bland as were the vegetables, sauce overpowering hot.I tried to provide feedback but owner did not seem to care. Had eaten here before many times. Heard about new onwer. Not sure I will be back.

Review №100

Excellent food! Great customer service.

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  • Address:1041 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220, United States
  • Site:http://www.thaicafeindianapolis.com/
  • Phone:+1 317-722-1008
Categories
  • Thai restaurant
  • Asian restaurant
  • Sushi restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:3–9PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–9PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:11AM–9PM
  • Saturday:11AM–9PM
  • Sunday:11AM–9PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Highlights
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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