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Thai Pop, Rochester, MN

Thai Pop

4.8
4.8
527 Reviews
$31 to $50
Thai
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Bringing the past to the present, Thailand to Minnesota, and the passion for good food and drinks to you.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Cocktail Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (507) 226-8146
  • Website
    http://www.thaipopmn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
  • Executive chef
    Chef Annie Balow
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Event Space can accommodate up to 35 people. Please call us for more details and to reserve your event today!
  • Location
    4 3rd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902-3019
  • Neighborhood
    Rochester
  • Cross street
    On Historic 3rd Street
  • Parking details
    There is also parking at the 3rd Street Ramp. Parking is Free on the weekends. During weekdays, Parking at the ramp is free for the first TWO hours and FREE after 4:00 pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Authentic Thai cuisine in Rochester!

    Multiple dates available
    Chef Annie’s love for cooking started when she moved to the United States in 2012. She thinks about food all day; what it looks like, what it tastes like, and most of all, how it makes people feel connected and content. For Annie, cooking is a passion, a legacy, and a bridge. Cooking is a way for her to feel joy honoring her mother and her first home by serving the people in her new community. That is why Annie and her husband Ryan, a Rochester native, created ThaiPop. It is a labor of love to bring two homes and two worlds together in one place, to honor all who came before by serving all who gather today and tomorrow.
    Authentic Thai cuisine in Rochester! Photo

What 527 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Overall

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Ambiance

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Value

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Innovative

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Healthy

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Lively

  • Rochester

    Best Overall

  • Rochester

    Best Food

  • Rochester

    Best Service

  • Rochester

    Best Ambiance

  • Rochester

    Best Value

  • Rochester

    Good for business meals

  • Rochester

    Good for groups

  • Rochester

    Healthy

  • Rochester

    Neighborhood gem

  • Rochester

    Lively

  • Rochester

    Most Booked

527 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The food was good but all of our dishes were lacking vegetables only having meat, sauce and rice. The flavors were great but a little more substance would have made it so much better!

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  2. JodiK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and fun, cozy ambience. Noise level was high…just because of talking, not because of loud music. The chairs, however, were extremely uncomfortable. The chairs were TOO high for the high tables and very short in length to support one’s legs (and I’m 5’6”). It was an awkward way to sit and try to enjoy dinner. Other than that…great menu selections and our server was great.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The authentic thai dishes created by Chef Annie are deliciously amazing. Every bite or mouthful makes your Palate sing with delight. Ratha our server and the rest of the staff are amazingly friendly professional and kind. They represent the best of the best customer service experience . You’ll definitely enjoy whatever choice you make from the menu and your palate will thank you.

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  4. BrianD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    I thought since we made a reservation we would get a table in the nicer part of the restaurant but they walked past those areas to take us into the back room that was not as nice and had no music. The food was great although very spicy -without any warnings. They have a limited amount of items that are gluten free.

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  5. foodlover

    Phoenix

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good and creative Thai-fusion food, creative cocktails and mocktails, with excellent service.

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  6. Quinam

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food! The Honey Toast dessert is mind-blowing!

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  7. JodiM

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and staff were amazing. I will definitely come back here when I’m in town!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time for my kids having Thai food. They loved it! Food was absolutely delicious & so quick!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best Thai food I’ve ever had! The food was so fresh, authentic and made with passion! The atmosphere is energetic, the cocktails are deliciously crafted, and the service was top notch! Give them a try!

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  10. MasakoN

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    ThaiPop has been my favorite restaurant in town since they started as a cute pop-up restaurant. I come hear for my birthday, anniversary, and when I want to treat my special friends. Today was their second year anniversary and I ordered their special dish, the Get-together tray, which is a humongous collection of their most popular dishes. Everything was so flavorful, just amazing! But in the end we needed to take home about the half of the food. No worries. Our server brought us various types of takeout containers, even the little containers for sauces and a big bag to put everything into. This place never disappoints me. Truly a gem.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always have a great experience at Thai Pop. Food was fantastic as always and the service was wonderful. It's my go-to restaurant for most occasions

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  12. Phil

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite Rochester restaurants! Delicious food, terrific ambiance, and friendly & prompt service.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thai pop is always amazing! This time wasn’t anything less then expected! I love the rotation they do of seasonal hand crafted cocktails!

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  14. newyorker

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience2
    The flavours are good, the service was great, but not enough vegan options and too many flies inside the restaurant

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  15. BrianG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food. Right downtown with a relaxing atmosphere. Red curry dish was amazing.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and staff Well prepared food and very tasteful

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  17. Koop

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful!! Great selection of food for everyone. And the cocktails and dessert highly recommend!

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  18. Hood

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food is still very expensive and we noticed the portions are less.

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  19. SueB

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good food and service, fun atmosphere but very, very loud. Hard to even converse.

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  20. EatAndRun

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Some innovative dishes we hadn’t seen before - don’t miss the Noodles & Brussels (if you’d told me 5 years ago that I would order - much less praise - Brussels sprouts…). Hard to choose among great options. Spice level can be intense. Attractive drinks menu - cocktails, local beers, wine. Attentive and friendly servers. Good value for money.

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  21. Rita

    San Francisco

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Surprisingly good Thai food in Rochester. Serving staff was friendly and helpful. House curry and brisket in coconut cream sauce were both tasty and excellent. We will definitely return.

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  22. SteveB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was quick, waitress was fantastic and knowledgeable re all menu items. Highly recommend!!

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  23. Sunshine

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Thai Pop. Wonderful food, great service with joyful and fun service.

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  24. Kelly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    服務生人很好很熱心，環境很美適合拍照，空間寬敞，我們點的麵有點鹹有點可惜，但炸物是好吃的，下次或許可以試試別的主食。

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is such a great place. Amazing food, kind waiters, very friendly, calm environment and very tasty drinks

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently superb food and cordial service. Best restaurant in town hands down

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  27. BethK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Fun atmosphere but it is noisy.

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  28. BobbieG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great lively atmosphere with excellent food. The biggest boldest flavors in town!!!

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  29. good

    Grand Rapids

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. I would stick to their drink menu though. I got a gin and tonic and it was not good.

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  30. KimV

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was delicious. Just know that moderately spicy means very spicy here.

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  31. JudyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of our favorite places in Rochester! Food and service and atmosphere… consistently excellent!

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  32. ericas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very nice dinner! Very quick to serve, helpful amd friendly staff, delicious food!

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  33. SankarB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I like Thaipop and it is one of my favorite restaurants in town. I like the ambience, service and quality of the food but it’s bit pricy though.

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  34. ayh4

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants in Rochester. The food is unique, flavorful, and reasonably priced. Our toddlers loved the pad cha, sticky wings, and passion fruit cake. We loved that we could customize the spice level to make it manageable for our kids. We have ordered multiple times from the restaurant and the food is always great!

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  35. KatieS

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thai pop never disappoints- thank you for another amazing meal!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great service, reasonable prices. Can’t wait to go back again!

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  37. MissBeehivenFoodie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The Khao Soi and fried tofu were delicious. They even had a non-dairy option for the cocktail I chose and it was *chef’s kiss*.

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  38. MichelleC

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    If you like spice, sweet,tangy all in one - come to Thai Pop. Chef Anne uses family recipes and ingredients from Thailand. Whether you like spice or not you can find a great plate here. She does tasting meals that sell out fast. Small plates great for sharing.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thai Pop nails everything from the food to the drinks every single time we go. 100% the most flavorful and colorful food in town. Not outrageously priced or beyond what the market can handle here in Rochester which keeps them packed. Atmosphere is lovely no matter if you’re inside or out. My wife and I even got comped one drink each as the bar got backed up at one point. So, if the service isn’t on point for some reason, they make it up to you. 10/10 recommend. This is our favorite place to dine in Rochester.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service! Delicious options for food and drinks

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FAQs

Thai Pop is rated 4.8 stars by 527 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Thai Pop

4 3rd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902-3019

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On Historic 3rd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Rochester
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Cocktail Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is also parking at the 3rd Street Ramp. Parking is Free on the weekends. During weekdays, Parking at the ramp is free for the first TWO hours and FREE after 4:00 pm.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, Women
  • Executive chef
    Chef Annie Balow
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thaipopmn.com/
  • Phone number
    (507) 226-8146
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Event Space can accommodate up to 35 people. Please call us for more details and to reserve your event today!
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