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1st of Thai

Restaurant Meal takeaway Meal delivery Thai restaurant

One of the Top rated Meal takeaways in Faribault


Address

2921 Lavender Pkwy, Faribault, MN 55021

Website

1stofthai.com

Contact

(507) 334-2273

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (566 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Thai (9) rolls (9) good (9) order (8) time (8) service (7) friendly (7) great (7) staff (6) chicken (6)
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  • 5/5 Thomas O. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a terrific spot for an enjoyable Thai food experience! It's the best if you get Ty as your server. He's super helpful, explains all the options, and provides outstanding service! Their "spicy" scales 1-5, with 5 being hottest. 3 is bearable and 5 is outrageously hot 🥵 If you like Thai food or want to be adventurous, this is a super choice. The egg roll are 😋 tasty, too. Crispy not doughy 👌🏼
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tina L. 8 months ago on Google
    I used to come here often when I lived in Faribault many years ago. I was in the area and decided to stop here for lunch. I ordered my favs: egg rolls, beef laab and the red curry. The food & service was just as I remembered: exceptional & delightful! The staff is always so friendly and accommodating as well-Thank you!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Javier B. 10 months ago on Google
    An authentic Thai restaurant. The menu is huge. Each meal has the option for your type of protein which includes vegan. Free parking. Pick the level of how spicy you would like your meal; 1 to 5. You could order and pickup or have your order delivered via door-dash .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jason G. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm from Mankato and our only pho restaurant recently closed. So I looked for other options close by and a friend mentioned this place. Food was top notch, a bit pricey compared to the place in Mankato but I haven't been to others so I might me out of line. Their employees were super friendly and accommodating. Definitely will be going back. My picture definitely doesn't do it justice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nancy H. 8 months ago on Google
    Great Thai food! New chef from Laos likes it hot but no worries - our server Liz knew what to do for the perfect level of heat. Fresh spring rolls, tom ka, and #33 with thai basil were all a big hit. Absolutely delicious. Fast and friendly service, clean and comfortable dining room.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary M. 1 year ago on Google
    Phenomenal service and food! Almost the entire menu can be made gluten free, The staff was very knowledgeable about food allergies and even brought me out my own soy sauce. The food is so good, the staff made great recommendations. I wish it was closer to the cities!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura V. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has amazing food. The egg rolls are nice and crunchy, dishes are large portions and scrumptious! Pictured is Pad Ped with Shrimp and Spicy Fried Rice with Pork. They offer option for heat scale of 1-5, where 2.5/3 is about a jalapeño. Waiter was very pleant and knowledgeable. Enjoyed our meal immensely.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna R. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my very first time eating Thai. My husband has eaten it before and he said this was 5 star food. We started with tofu and chicken satay. I've never had tofu but it completely confused my brain. It had a nice firm outside while the inside was soft. The sauce it came with was good too so that helped the taste of the tofu. The chicken satay was delicious. Their peanut sauce has a little kick but not too overwhelming. My husband ordered the egg drop soup and Bamee Raadna. He said it was hands down the best egg drop soup he's ever had. He said the Bamee Raadna was absolutely phenomenal too. He ordered his at a level 3 spicy. I ordered the param longson with chicken. The flavor profile was great but I had a hard time handling the heat of the curry. Next time I'm going to order it with as little heat as possible. We ended the meal with a khao sang khaya Thai and oh my goodness. The mango was fresh, the coconut wasn't overwhelming, the sweet rice had a great flavor and a good texture. This was a great first experience for me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dennis F. 1 year ago on Google
    Update December 2022: The dining area is informal, with little decoration and fanfare. But the dishes are well prepared. Some menu choices appear similar to other Asian restaurants. But some are more unique. My friends always get the cream cheese puffs that come with peach syrup. The warm flavor of this deep fried treat is surprising! The spring rolls are made to order and come with a peanut sauce that is sweet, like a little jelly was mixed in. Beware they are not spring rolls in the vegetarian sense unless you order. But there are many choices for a vegetarian, always a plus. A surprising dish is the coconut noodle dish, on the sweet side and very rich. Each time I order Pad Thai, it seems to be cooked a little differently, sometimes a little soupy, sometimes a little stickier, both good. One annoying thing is the use of cleaners while people are dining. I have a rule, no nearby vacuuming or sweeping, and no nearby spray cleaners on tables. I've seen both these rules broken. Use soap and water, not chemicals that make people gag.

  • 5/5 Julie B. 7 months ago on Google
    I visited a year ago today, as I was visiting from the Twin Cities just for the day. Fantastic food and service! So good!!!

  • 2/5 Rachel G. 5 months ago on Google
    I've had them before and loved them but after this order I'm not sure I'd spend my money on them again. My egg rolls were delicious but we couldn't eat the chicken Pad Thai. Something was off with it and it smelled and tasted horrible. I also got the sweet green curry but it was so so spicy I couldn't eat it. I've had both of these dishes before with no problem. This was the first time doing a pickup order and we live out of town so we couldn't just go back. I was hyping it up to my husband as he's never had it before and was so let down.

  • 5/5 Nina M. 4 months ago on Google
    My husband and I are truck drivers and are always looking for good places to eat that isn’t truck stop food. Guys… this place is incredible!! The food was absolutely delicious and made fresh. Big portions, very filling. The waitress was so sweet as well. And it’s right across the street from a truck stop so easy access for drivers. Couldn’t recommend this place enough!

  • 5/5 Colton V. 1 year ago on Google
    The interior is a bit on the bare side... But don't let that dissuade you. The food was very flavorful with pretty large portions. Service was fast, as was the food coming out of the kitchen. The price was also very reasonable. I would certainly go again and would very much recommend it to others.

  • 5/5 Brooke A. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food! They have many options and will tailor a dish for people with sensitivities and allergies. I appreciate the kind staff. I absolutely recommend the chicken almonding. It was so good!

  • 3/5 lee y. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is ok not comparable to the metro. I had their pho before this and it's somewhat bland but still ok. Went and dine again the 3rd time and wow the pho tasted so bland there's almost no flavor to it. I'm not over exaggerating it when I say it's bland, even my wife thought she lost her sense of taste. It was very watered down, I tried putting salt, hoisen, Sriracha and now it just taste like condiments with a slight hint of beef marrow. I never put anything into my pho when i go to vietnamese restaurant. We didn't tell them until the end, but when we did they were very understanding and appreciated our feedback. They gave us a small discount on our tab. Maybe ill come back but not for pho, maybe chicken wings for the kids. One star for the awesome service, one more for the friendly atmosphere and last star for the discount. Negative 1 star for bland pho, another negative star for not checking their food before serving it to customer. When we pay for something we demand the same quality just like grand opening.

  • 1/5 bugs020272 1 year ago on Google
    First time I had asian food that was fast food. Everything was pre-made. Egg rolls tasted like they were bathed in grease. Never again.

  • 4/5 MEC M. 1 year ago on Google
    5 stars for friendly service. 3 stars for the food. The green curry is great but everything else is good but not spectacular. The spring rolls are boring and bland.

  • 3/5 Kyla S. 1 year ago on Google
    Last time we ate there, there was a hair in the soup. And a burnt crusty something in my rice. We were so sad. It was one of our favorite places to eat. Normally really good food. We decided to take a break from them for a while

  • 2/5 Lisa H. 1 year ago on Google
    Prices are way to high!! If the atmosphere was somewhat elegant or the quality of food a little better then the prices would be fair. I love Thai food was very excited to see the restaurant however wasn't what I expected

  • 5/5 Noella D. 1 year ago on Google
    Just passing through on a road trip and this place's location and menu really fit all criteria. Super friendly staff, and delicious food. Everything was fresh and well cooked / seasoned. Would be nice for big parties since there is a lot of variety for everyone's tastes

  • 5/5 Dustin M. 2 years ago on Google
    Such great friendly staff, the gentleman always remembers us and our kids… and the food is always great. I like that they’ll let you specify the heat level 1-5. I go for the green curry and their spring rolls are awesome.

  • 5/5 Dan L. 1 year ago on Google
    I have never been disappointed by the food quality. This is one of my favorite places in Faribault for lunch, but it is a little pricey so we don’t go as often as we used to.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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