Thai Time Cafe
1804 E 32nd St, Joplin, MO, 64804
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Address :
1804 E 32nd St
Joplin, MO, 64804 - Phone (417) 781-0055
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
- Mon : 11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Courtney M.
The food was GREAT!!!!!! It was a little on the expensive side, for theater. Large portions, great amount of spice, good service. My only complaint is that it was SUPER hot in the restaurant. I hope they use the A/C or at least a fan next time
(3)Junior D.
I was stuck in town from Chicago with mechanical issues on my truck.. My son and I decided to visit this place based on reviews .. Omg what a great meal.. We had the Gra Pow, Firecracker pad Thai? & vanilla tea.. It was all fresh and flavorful.. If u ever make it back to town I will visit it again.. They have a drive thru too!
(5)Dianna S.
I am not an expert on Thai food, but I do know what tastes good and what doesn't. I've eaten here twice recently, in the same week, and I have to say that I really enjoyed my visits. The outside of the restaurant looks very small and it's never really that busy all at one time. Building was recently remodeled so it's new looking and very sharp. Inside, everything was very clean and neat. Walls painted this delicious, vibrant orange that made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. Warm, homey. The first visit I was with a group of co-workers. I ordered the sample appetizer platter with shrimp in a blanket, crab rangoon, pork dumpling, thai roll and fried tofu. All was fantastically good, except the tofu was weird, but that was just because it's tofu, not because of their recipe. My friends had lion noodles (took a bite = good), see-u noodles (took a bite = amazing), and cashew nut chicken (looked wonderful but did not try, regretfully). Second visit I went with my husband. I had the tamarind chicken in the bento box that comes with a salad, thai rolls and rice. I had them make the chicken mild, and they were able to accommodate. Very delicious once again. They also serve a selection of bubble teas. I've had the coconut and strawberry and both were yummy and refreshing. Hubby got a mocha, which I tried, and it's my favorite. I will absolutely go back to Thai Time. I want to try more things because everything sounded so wonderful.
(4)Cassie L.
I moved to Springfield, Mo from Ca and could not find a good thai restaurant in Springfield at all! Everytime I travel into joplin I eat here. The pad kee mao is the best I've had since moving to the midwest from Ca and the staff is very friendly. I've tried their fried rice and a couple other apps and nothing has disappointed me.
(5)Danna G.
Amazing food, and very friendly. Pricey but you definitely get what you pay for. Nomnom!!
(5)Jen B.
Best Thai food EVER!! Felt like I was back in Thailand. We enjoy our dinner so much, went back this morning at 1050am & waited until the restaurant open. Had to have 1 more meal b4 leaving town to head home. Wish we had Thai Time Cafe in San Antonio, TX too!
(5)Carly N.
I think this is one of the best restaurants in Joplin! I've eaten here a few times and have been satisfied with everything. The foods are full of flavor and the veggies are fresh. They are not skimpy on the shrimp and chicken like other restaurants. The service is great. You get your food quickly if you're eating there or you can do take out. The staff is friendly and the dining room is very clean. For a building so small, there are a lot of tables. Parking may be hard to come by.
(5)Cielo G.
A great spot for Thai with class and kind service. Panang curry had the perfect combination of a light broth and depth of flavor. They have fresh pumpkin curry too. Brown rice was available for only 50 cents extra. Portions weren't that large for the money (my only complaint).
(4)Nichole C.
We stopped here after driving all day and seeing all the reviews on yelp decided it sounded way better than any of the regular fast food places... Great food, and friendly atmosphere. I had the mango fried rice and it was delicious! When we go through Joplin again I will be stopping here!!!
(5)Andrea A.
This is the second time I've ate here, and took a chance in Pho in a Thai restaurant. There is no other place in Joplin that I could find that has Pho, and it's a cold evening and pho is what I wanted. Sooooooo......with that said, it's not too bad. They only have one size and one meat option. Meatballs and sliced beef combo. The broth is a little oily, and doesn't taste like the traditional pho broth. However, it's a decent beef based broth that was plenty hot. The noodles are excellent and fresh. You have to ask for the traditional sides that go with pho, but they brought everything as you can see by the picture. Final assessment....not horrible, but will stick with their excellent Thai menu from now on.
(3)Mariam H.
This restaurant in a big city would deserve five stars, easily. But the fact it is in the food wasteland of Joplin, MO.... well, the five stars isn't doing it justice. Located on the south side of town in a small building near a busy intersection, it is inconspicuous. Inside the decor is simple, but very Thai. Silk scarves adorn table tops, potted plants, and there is always a showing of colorful paintings on rotation. My mom (that still lives in the food wasteland) first brought me to Thai Time, and she has made friends with one of the young ladies that work there. I believe her name is Yim. She's delightful. Everyone there is delightful. They are always cheerful and remember regular visitor's favorites. I've had several dishes, but above all my favorite is the Khao Soi Gai. This dish originates from Northern Thailand. It's very flavorful, with the classic 1-2-3-4 punch of sour, sweet, savory and salty that is the distinctly Asian cuisine. This coconut curry includes chicken, noodles, lemongrass, shrimp paste (I'm guessing but I am pretty good at sniffing that out), fish sauce, fried shallots, other Thai spices, topped with fried noodles and a kaffir lime to squeeze extra zest on top. It's incredible!! As someone that has been to Thailand and will try anything, absolutely anything.... food from street vendors, to people bbq'ing on the side of the road in the jungle..... this place is the real deal, real Thai family running the show. I'm very jealous this little gem isn't among the great dining in the city I live in. If you're a foodie, trapped in Joplin.... just go. Now.
(5)Charley C.
Just had lunch at the little Thai Cafe very nice clean, beautiful, small. It does have a to go window AND it looks like they do a lot of to go. The prices seem very very reasonable, Everything was flavorful. the hot soup came with the no one asked for it. The lettuce wraps. Wow and it was good. it was fresh out of the wok it was beautifulT then came the pineapple fried rice yum yum yum and the nice thing about the pineapple rice when you get the bill it was and an order of pineapple rice was only 795 Wow and inexpensive taste treat. great i like it.
(5)Elana L.
Flavor in every bite! Start with the Sampler Appetizer. It has a little taste of everything. I had the yellow curry with chicken. It has potato, onion, and carrots in it. The menu says it is "mild", beware though, their spice ratings are a little off. One chili icon means mild but their yellow curry is not mild, it does have a little heat but not too much. I'm not a spice fan, and I love this dish! My husband had the Gra Pow with minced chicken. It was so flavorful! It came with a side of rice but we both thought it would be awesome in a lettuce wrap. (if only I knew how to make it at home! ) Add a Thai Tea to drink and cut the heat with any dish! Easily my favorite Thai in Joplin!
(4)Nathan M.
I've never had Thai food before and this was an excellent experience for my wife and I. The service was good and the food was great. Both times we have been have been for lunch and we got their lunch box special. It gives a good sample of what they have. Definitely recommend to others!
(5)Kevin K.
Now I know why this place has a perfect 5 stars. The food here is great. HUGE flavor. The staff here is very sweet, attentive, and pleasant. Nice decor, kinda small, but not unbearable. Authentic Thai music adds to the feel. Little touches like making the paper from the straw into a rosebud or a carrot flower (see pictures) is great. Can't recommended this place enough.
(5)Irfaan L.
Wow I was very impressed by the great food and hospitality here. I flew into Joplin and was craving thai food. I called them from The airport to place a take out order, I let them know I would be there 40 min after they closed and they were ok with that. They waited for me to come and pick up my food which was great. Thank you for making my day.
(5)Jamie T.
We are here for the first time recently and enjoyed our experience. Small and cozy seating. Good selection and seemed authentic. Good portions. Service was good but not great. It's hard to find anything in Joplin that isn't a mega chain. We will definitely try this again the next time in Joplin
(4)Lindsey F.
Love this place! The cafe is quite small but is very cute. The employees are always SO friendly and attentive. Food is awesome, my favorites are the Red Curry and Vegetable Pad Thai....yummy. They also have a pick up service which you can call ahead and they always have it ready in 10-15 min. In addition, they have a drive-thru to pick-up your delicious food after you've called it in. Definitely recommend this place for lunch or dinner if you are in the area. You won't be disappointed! (P.s. Also have some alcoholic beverages available).
(5)Su L.
I live in Los Angeles so I think it would be unfair to compare this place with restaurants in Thai town. So putting that factor aside, this restaurant is outstanding. Fast service and very good curry and noodle. And i like the fact that it has a drive-through service.
(4)M J.
YUM! Great authentic food and awesome customer service. FOOD- The Thai fried rice is delicious. Also tried the Pad Thai and Lion City Noodles. Both were good, but being that we've never had something like the Lion City Noodles, it became a favorite over the Pad Thai that I always end up getting at a Thai restaurant. Love the option of spicy sauces and Thai Chilies. CUSTOMER SERVICE- Everyone was so sweet. One lady, she might be the owner, made sure we really liked our food. Being that we were trying new things. Because if we didn't she would make us something else. She makes sure that everyone is happy. We never had an empty glass and everything was great. Really makes a difference when the staff cares. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Travis I.
Gra Pow was incredible with chicken. Food for our family of four came out very quickly.
(4)Edwin S.
Amazing food. Amazing service. And very affordable. I'm surprised this place isn't packed all the time. I've been here 5 times and I've never had a bad meal ...
(5)Jaysen M.
We were passing through town looking for food and decided to try. Fantastic service and one of the best Thai meals we've ever had! Very authentic and fresh. Also, fantastic service. We had the egg rolls, Outlaw Tofu, and Gra Pow...would highly recommend all of these. Go here!!!
(5)Ginger A.
I've eaten here twice so far and plan to do so many more times in the future! While I already have a favorite go-to in Joplin for Thai food (Kinnaree), it can be nice to switch it up occasionally and Thai Time is the perfect place for that. They have extremely affordable Thai and Vietnamese coffee which is definitely worth a try. I've enjoyed the pineapple fried rice on both visits (it was just THAT good, I had to order it again), while my boyfriend raved over the crispy tofu and a friend claims their pad thai is the best she's found in Missouri. This place happens to be within close walking distance of home, so I don't mind the small parking lot. I see in Carly N.'s review that Pro Nail doesn't mind diners parking there, either. The building was formerly a drive-thru only burger joint, so from the outside, Thai Time looks so tiny it's hard to imagine a comfortable dining area inside but there is actually plenty of space and you don't feel like you're right on top of the diners next to you, either.
(5)Denise E.
Delicious Thai food! I'm from California and find it hard to find great restaurants when I visit Joplin, Missouri. I love this place. The Fiery Pad Thai, Yellow Curry, Tom Kha Gai Soup, Mango Sticky Rice for dessert.... yum! Love this stuff! The staff is friendly, inviting, attentive, and remembers me even though I only visit a few times each year. I have Celiac Disease and need to eat only gluten free food. The kitchen and the servers ensure I don't get food with wheat or soy sauce in my food. Love this place. It looks like some ugly old drive through on the outside, then you step inside to a vibrant, colorful oasis. Come try it!
(5)Tim V.
This place earns every star. First of all, you'd never think of stopping at such a tiny building, so to walk inside and find this beautiful space was like opening a gift. The menu was sophisticated and fantastically tasty. And the service was nonpareil; when my daughter told the server that she loved the carrots cut into flowers, the server ran out to our car as we were getting ready to leave to bring her some fresh-cut carrot flowers. If you're in Joplin, eat here. Period.
(5)Jason C.
This is my second time here, and I am very pleased. I have taken the advice of other yelpers both times and went with the pumpkin curry (stupid good). People are very friendly, and service is over-the-top good. If there is something bad about this place, I haven't found it yet.
(5)Marcus V.
absolutely LOVE this place! they are always SUPER nice with FAST service...and the food is DELICIOUS! this has become my new fav place to eat in joplin. i've been back several times since the 1st time. my only worry is...that everyone ELSE will discover it and then it will be over-crowded!!! :P the spring rolls are great, the phò is great, the pumpkin curry is TO DIE FOR! (the other reviewers were right!) also the house zin is good and the cocktails make you dream about your next time at thai time :)
(5)Bubba L.
What a great find! This place is definitely worth a try. Great food, clean restaurant, and good service. Albeit small and casual, I would return again an
(5)Tod S.
Gra Pow was what she reccomended. Well, I am going to have to come back because it was soo good I need to try more! Summer rools were excellent but with a to go order I wouldve expected some Hoisen sauce. That said, highly reccomended!
(4)Katrina A.
An amazing surprise at Joplin. I'm very satisfied with the food here. I'd recommend their pad see ew
(5)Anne T.
I had an excellent meal here, with friendly service. The waitress was a kind person who was also very attentive. I tried the pumpkin curry with shrimp and it was delightful. Vegetables in the dish were plentiful--so many pieces of pumpkins and green pepper, and generous shrimp. It was nice to eat Thai food where the vegetables and shrimp were not almost afterthoughts. They bring some sauces with the curry which were nice, though one was too hot for me. I am not from Joplin, but while traveling through wanted to eat somewhere other than the chain restaurants next to my hotel. I'm really glad I did a google search and found Thai Time. The ambience is nice too--it is very clean, and I dug the music and calm atmosphere. And I've already said it, but the waitress was very kind and sympathetic that I had driven nine hours, and truly seemed happy I was there. I wish I could take this restaurant back home with me!
(5)Bill R.
Awesome. Get the spicy pad Thai for your first visit. Cozy, deceiving exterior, but cozy, nicely decorated interior and great food!
(5)Dena W.
This was a WONDERFUL place to eat. Was not to surewhen I drove by and looked at the outside but don't let that fool you. It has a wonderful inside and the food is to die for. I had the pumpkin curry and my husband had the sweet and sour chicken. Both were absolutly fantastic! They have a slide show of pictures of Thialand and of some of there food. We saw Thia custard for dessert and decided to give it a try since we are both huge flan fans. Let me tell you. Flan has NOTHING on this custard! You HAVE to save room for dessert and try this! I would recommend this cafe to anyone that likes Thia food. It was great!
(5)Sonya T.
I was an undying fan of Piya, so I was afraid that anything that replaced it couldn't possibly be as good. I happened to come across the reviews on yelp, and they were promising, so we decided to take the plunge! The decor is updated a bit with some of the old elements. We were greeted immediately by a very friendly hostess. The menu is easy to understand and is descriptive of all the dishes. One menu item we miss is Pad Pak, the veggie-loaded stir fry that was my husband's regular order. He tried the Gra Pow, and he liked it very much. I had pineapple fried rice with tofu and it was quite good! They now serve alcohol, and we noticed some top shelf choices! We plan on once again becoming regulars, and then maybe we can bring back the Pad Pak!!
(5)Staci H.
Excellent food and fantastic customer service! This was definitely a nice treat in Joplin. Thai Time has a great variety...perfect for vegetarians and vegans!
(5)Alma G.
Very close detail to food. Tastes like good ingredients and fresh. Great flavor. We loves the fried rice and masaman curry. Server was very friendly. Sticky rice with mango was amazing, make sure you save space.
(5)Bob G.
I tried the Pumpkin Curry with Brown Rice and I was thrilled. Just the right amount of spice and heat! The service was incredible. The decorations were beautiful and we all enjoyed it! Now, where in the world can you get Pumpkin Curry? I wish I could find this in Austin TX.
(5)Allison R.
I love Thai Time! It's always delicious and the service is great. Prices are reasonable as well. Love love.
(5)Nathan S.
Awesome place to eat! Great atmosphere, service and food!
(5)Tony B.
I miss Piya, the Thai restaurant that used to be in this building, but Thai Time is great. If looks matter to you, don't let the outside fool you. It's nice inside.
(4)Food Spy S.
This was the former Piya Thai and has new owners/managers. I have been quite a few times when I am in town. I love the PumpKin curry. It is a sweetish dish and takes an interesting twist to the usual curry. I also lang the beef cilantro soup which has thin beef steaks and beef balls. Lots of cilantro and bean sprouts that you can dip into your soup. It is PERFECT for the harsh winter. Everyone should drop in and have a bowl. I love the service here and the place is clean and ... a good place to date, to enjoy time with friends or family. Or even just to dine alone.
(5)Corey D.
I've been here about 10 times. The Spicy Basil Fried rice is probably the best in town. Along with the Pad Kee Mao. Spicy, but delicious. Thai Time is a small, quaint place. Friendly wait service and each time the wait time is fairly short. Definite recommend and is up there with Kinnaree and Magic Noodle
(5)Kirk W.
It was ok. With these reviews I was expecting more. I might try it again, but with other options in town it might be a long time.
(3)Belinda K.
Wonderful service + fantastic food!!! The Red Curry is delicious!
(5)David B.
Great food, wonderful service, very authentic Thai food. They are very well with vegetarian and vegans alike and will prepare the food without egg if the dish calls for egg (noodle dishes and fried rice dishes).
(5)Chuck S.
First off, AWESOME service, and a super clean place. The best iced tea I have ever had. Ordered 3 star hot Pad Thai and Tom Kha soup. Both amazing. Large portions. You don't want to pass this place up!
(5)Blazek R.
What an excellent meal! We had the steamed spring rolls, traditional Thai soup, my wife had the pad Thai with Tofu (excellent!), and I had the Thai Wok with duck - outstanding! We live in Dallas and stopped on our way to St. Louis; this will be part of our routine from now on. The service was attentive without being pushy and the atmosphere is relaxing . Very, very good.
(5)Carl C.
Although a small town, Joplin is rich in good Thai restaurants. The best of them all is Thai Time. Their food is fresh with delicious, complex flavors, always prepared promptly. The restaurant is clean and comfortable, if a little on the small side. Staff are friendly and polite, and if you eat there enough, they'll know you and your favorite order by name. Great place. It's the best Thai restaurant in Joplin, and personally my favorite of all Joplin restaurants. If you're vegetarian, try the mock duck and soft veggie spring rolls. So good!
(5)Deborah A.
I only give it 4 stars because of the price. The food is excellent. The duck is my favorite and the chicken on a stick is the kids.
(4)Eric L.
This place was great. Everything we tried was fresh, served promptly, and tasted great. I would skip the spring rolls next time just because we like a different style of spring roll, not because they were bad.
(4)Tristen B.
Just perfect in all aspects!!! Please visit!! We are from Columbus, OH traveling to Los Angeles, CA. Never had such a great thai delicacy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)Gareth M.
Outstanding food. It takes a lot for me to write a Yelp review (sadly due to laziness) but this definitely warranted one. Quick, polite service and delicious food. Glad to have this place in Joplin!
(5)Scott M.
The easiest and best was to describe Thai Time is to say we don't deserve it. The food is the tastiest Thai you will find in any major city. The vegetables and seafood are as fresh as you'd find at any local market. And the chef / owner is as dedicated as you'd find at any upscale restaurant. Yet despite the sprawl, the endless chain restaurants, the mullets and the meth that so proudly represent Southwest Missouri, and for whatever reason, Thai Time calls Joplin home. Do we deserve Thai Time? Of course not, but let's hope we can squeeze in a few more satays before the chef/owner figures that out.
(5)Andrew W.
Was not really impressed at all and the flavors were basically hot or not, the Panang was very bland for example and it's one of our favorites. Seafood dish was VERY fishy from the shelfish. We'd pass on this one unless you can't find another Thai place.
(3)Richard H.
We called ahead and ordered this for carry out. We got the Thai soft spring rolls for an appetizer, the menu says 6 pieces for $5.95 but it was actually only two rolls for that price. They were ok except the lettuce looked like it came from a bag instead of being fresh. I got the pumpkin curry and my wife got the vegetable pad Thai. The curry was good, a bit overpriced for the small portion size. The vegetable pad Thai had very few vegetables. I would not recommend this place, unless you are wanting to spend a small fortune and walk away hungry.
(2)Vincent D.
Fantastic Thai food for such a little place. The Mock Duck was excellent along with the lettuce wraps. Definitely will be back!
(5)Michelle D.
We LOVE LOVE LOVE Thai Time!!! So authentic and delicious! Their Lion Noodle and Golden Dices are family favorites but I adore the Panang (vegetarian style!) The sisters are adorable and sometimes in the summer their Mother is over from Thailand and she does a traditional barbecue on the front stoop! Adorable! But small!
(5)Brian K.
BUZZ - Pumpkin Curry - Tom Kha Soup (9/10) I ALSO TRIED - Thai Soft Spring Rolls (3/10) - Penang Curry (4/10) Someone explain to me how there are so many Thai restaurants in Joplin. I live in a pretty diverse suburb of Chicago, yet we have just 2, and they are at least 10 miles apart! The funny thing about Joplin, though, is that there are 3-4 Thai restaurants in very close proximity, yet I have yet to see an Asian person in Joplin...save for the one in the mirror... Apparently Japanese places are common here too. I'm always looking for local fare, and Yelp says this is the most popular (and highest rated) restaurant in Joplin. Somehow Thai food doesn't yell out to me as "local" fare. TOM KHA Wow! This was unexpected! This is either the best Tom Kha I've ever had, or at least on par with it! It's very clean, no "landmines," just soup, scallions, cilantro, mushrooms, tomatoes, and meat -- shrimp in my case. It was so perfectly balanced and excited every taste bud! It had a sweetness, but not too sweet, a tangyness, but not too tangy, creamy, but not too creamy nor watery, and on top of it all, it was seasoned perfectly. Each slurp actually makes you drool for more, and then you satisfy the craving. The flavor and seasoning last the whole bite too! You know the very back of your tongue, the place where sometimes food that has initially intense flavors run out of them by? Well, this carriers the full punch of flavor all the way down. Nothing was lacking! Oh...wait...yeah, that missing point. Something WAS missing. I asked for Extra Spicy, and I got, pretty much, mild. Bummer. That might have made this the best ever! Turns out, they just forgot...sigh... SPRING ROLLS I must have completely forgotten that I was sitting in a Thai restaurant, not a Vietnamese, and I just blindly ordered spring rolls. What the heck is a Thai spring roll, anyway? Well, let's start with "bad." They don't serve the actual rolls, they cut them up into slices. There're pictures on here. The nice thing about them, which I've been having bad luck with lately in Vietnamese restaurants, is that the rice paper is rolled pretty thin. In some places, you're actually fighting against the wrapping because it's laid on so thick. The flavors of the roll itself is not that dissimilar to Vietnamese ones, but what really sets it apart, in a bad way, is the dipping sauce. Vietnamese spring rolls come with basically a hoisin sauce with peanuts. I like that, sweet, savory, salty, nutty, etc. This is more like the weird "sweet chili" sauce you can buy at grocery stores. It's a little sweet, a little unsettlingly sour and tangy, and has a small kick. It's that plus minced garlic. When I tried the sauce by itself, I thought it wasn't bad. Plus, I like garlic, so those flavors tasted pretty good, but then I dipped the spring roll in it, and then it became nasty. All of these flavors contrasted heavily with the roll, except for the sweet part. I don't know if I'm just that accustomed to Vietnamese spring rolls or if this is just really that bad. In any case, I definitely won't be ordering those again. PENANG CURRY As soon as they wheeled it out, I was disappointed. It's served in what looks like a cereal bowl. As soon as he put it down, I got more disappointed, because I saw how watery it was. Sigh. Then I looked at what's in there, and it's pretty much beef, green and red peppers, and diced carrots and peas (almost looks like the frozen variety, but I don't think they were). Nowhere did I see ginger, but that was everything I tasted. As soon as I scooped some curry, the first 1/2 second tasted like it could have a chance, and then those flavors drowned in a sea of ginger and never surfaced again. Now, it wasn't like it was the ginger flavors were so incredibly strong that it was clearing my sinuses or anything, it's just that either the other flavors were so week, or the ginger was just that strong, that it was almost the only thing I could taste. I tried scooping other vegetables into the mix, but they too were defeated by ginger. Well, it was worth a shot. BYE TIME Not that I'll really be around Joplin much longer, but honestly, I don't think I'd waste my time with Thai Time. Yesterday, I went to Red Lobster (spent almost 2x what I paid here), but I would definitely go there before coming here again. They really do have something with that Tom Kha, and given some similarities between Penang Curry and Tom Kha, I was surprised they messed up the curry the way they did. Oh well,.
(3)Rachel E.
Who knew a microscopic little building in Joplin, Missouri would have such fantastic Thai food? Not me, but I'm glad I stopped in with my boyfriend during our visit down there. He and I swung in for a late lunch and ended up sharing the Tom Kha soup, Pacific curry with tofu, and mango chicken. I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, so the soup wasn't my forte, but it was still good. The other dishes: outstanding. We both agreed that the mango chicken was our favorite, because it struck a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Our server was great, and the food came out quickly even though nearly all of their tables were full. This is a darling little place and most certainly worth trying.
(4)Shane W.
My wife grew up in Joplin so we go several times a year. Up until this last visit, we've mostly just eaten at Instant Karma but we can now expand our repertoire to include Thai and I am very happy about that. Thai Time is a very small restaurant with about a dozen booths. The decor is simple but comfortable and the service is great. I don't know for sure but it had the feeling of the owners being the operators - there was a since of ownership in the host and server that isn't there with a distant owner. Our server was very kind and thoughtful. Food was really very good. The one down side was the wine wasn't great but they probably don't sell a lot of it. We didn't send it back but it was almost that bad. Mostly not their fault though. Everything else was so comfortable they should get a pass for that.
(4)Cindy M.
Love Thai Time, it's my go-to place for Thai food. I've been a loyal customer since they opened, and the staff is absolutely the sweetest in town. The food never disappoints, either. Favorites are the chicken satay, Fiery Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao, Larb Kai, and Lion City Noodles, but you really can't go wrong here. Just go-- you'll be back!
(5)Holly S.
The only thing keeping me from 5 stars is their Thai Iced Tea. It isn't good. However, their vanilla flavored bubble tea is SO AMAZING. If it weren't for the fact it is literally like $4.87 each WITH tons of ice that would bump it back up to 5 stars. The employees are really great. We usually get an app and order out since it is a pretty tiny restaurant. I can't recall exactly what I ate, when we go again I'll edit this to add. But I do know overall it is a tasty place with great people.
(4)Susan F.
Ordered the pumpkin curry and ended up draining my bowl. So darned good! The atmosphere and staff were nice--very welcoming to a single diner. Thai beer and cocktails are available. If I lived in Joplin I'd be there often!
(5)Rondia C.
Best kept secret in this area for thia food!! What an amazing experience. Tiny place but the staff was so friendly and I cant wait to go back to try something else.
(5)Shree V.
Found this little place through yelp when we were getting back from Chicago.Its about 5 mins from I-44.We got the Fiery Pad Thai and the Spicy Basil Fried rice.The Fiery Pad Thai was simply awesome.It was served with a side of rice.The fried was okay but not very impressive.The Tom Yum soup was very good.Flavorful Thai food!!
(4)Rachel W.
Mango chicken, ordered spicy, was absolutely delicious. I don't live in Joplin, but if I did, I'd try to eat here very often.
(5)Terry A.
Driving From Arizona to Wisconsin happened upon . Comfortable setting, clean, attentive service, good portions. Would eat their again. Yummy
(5)Jes C.
Fantastic lunch spot with awesome pad thai.
(4)Melinda H.
We just went here for lunch & I had pad Thai. It was sweet & served with rice....which I find very odd since it's a noodle dish & a bit disappointing. I was also disappointed because the serving size was very small, at least half the size I'm use to. I feel like they thought they needed to add the rice to make up for the small serving size! It did have good flavor, but I had to add a lot of chili to cut the sweetness. Not sure if I'd come back again or not.
(3)Meghan M.
Cute little place, and happy it is in a smaller city like Joplin--offers some nice food diversity. The food was very good, and they had some interesting choices, such as pumpkin curry which was great. Most of the food was delicious, and a few items were good but just not that interesting. Lunch servings were modest, but plenty for a lunch meal. Overall, I'd give the food a 4 or 4.5. The service was wonderful--5 stars. Our waitress was fast and attentive. She also modified items if we didn't like it, such as the Thai tea which was too sweet for my tastes...and of course those cute rose straw wrappers are a great touch. The price was also nice. I think we had 3 entrees, 2 drinks, 2 apps, and a soup for under $50. In short, this place is quaint and yummy. They really want to make their customers happy, so give it a shot!
(5)Kristi W.
The food was excellent! I've driven by for years and never stopped because of the way the building looked on the outside. We finally stopped today and it was FABULOUS!! I was also surprised with the nice seating areas as well. I had the dish with glass noodles and it was our fav, the pho was also delicious as was the spicy pad Thai and the the black pepper wok. Don't judge this book buy its cover, this place is great!!
(5)Brad B.
After reading the reviews I just had to try the pumpkin curry. It was just as delicious as everyone stated. I ordered mine "extra spicy" and they followed through. My tongue is on fire! I would've liked a lil more pumpkin flavor in the sauce but it was great nonetheless. I ordered take-out so this review is mostly based on the pumpkin curry and the fact that they actually made it extra extra spicy for me.
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