Tea Rose Diner

First time visiting. Loved it so much. My new favorite Thai restaurant. Wonderful friendly staff. Terrific menu. Absolutely delicious 😋 Awesome for vegetarian choices.

This is our favorite little Thai restaurant in Salt Lake. It is a family owned restaurant that has been around for years! All their food is fantastic. Each time we have been, we got the Massaman Curry and the Phad Thai. Some of the best phad thai that I have had. The staff is friendly and the service is great. Food can be kind of pricey for just two people, but it is great for a family style dinner! We love Tea Rose! (Parking is across the street in a small parking lot)

Went here for early lunch on a Saturday and it was not too crowded (love it). I ordered Chu-chee swai (fish) level 2 spicy and it was “Asian spicy”, so absolutely satisfied my spicy cravings. My friend got a vegetarian pad Thai, it was solid as well. Plus the Thai coffee was really good. Will come back to try other dishes.

Started with Chicken Satay. Horribly over- cooked, appeared deep-fried. I could not cut it with a fork, asked for a knife, not much better. Stringy, tough, burnt. I mentioned to the staff, they didn't seem to care. Unfortunate, I like this place & it's close to my office.

This is a cute traditional looking place. The service was good. I ordered pad Thai and it was fine, it wasn’t the best I’ve ever had. For me that pretty much sums up the food in general. It was good, but not my favorite Thai food around. Also, be careful ordering the curry because we ordered one off the menu that supposedly wasn’t spicy and ended up being a little too spicy for us.

I’ve never had a bad experience at Tea Rose. The food is always perfect, fresh, and piping hot. Great flavors. Great service. It’s currently a “hole in the wall” but I love it that way. Hopefully when they move into the church kitty-corner from their location, it’s not too fancy. We’ve got Fav Bistro for that :-).

Love this little hole in the wall place! Amazingly authentic. Perfectly spiced, great flavor, generous portions for a decent price. Everyone (6) of us ordered a different dish and no one was disappointed. The pad Thai was a solid choice.. No Ragrets. Will most definitely be back! And the mango sticky rice was excellent too- didn’t last long enough to put down the spoon and take a pic.

Absolutely wonderful!!! I DO NOT like Thai food. Well, not what Utah has available. It always seems to taste like fish. Even if there isn't any fish in the meal. Not this place. I had the Sweet Thai Basil with chicken. Oh my God that was good. It was fast, delicious, and the waitress was amazing. I will MOST DEFINITELY come back. I'm excited!!

This place is part of a local Thai food dynasty and well worth the drive to southwest SLC. Plates are generous and made to order. There's a "hot" plate challenge where winners get their polaroid posted on the wall near the door. It's a mix of spices so be careful. We had papaya salad, spring rolls, Pad See Ew, Larb and Panang curry. This is the real deal.

This place was incredibly busy during the lunch hour on a weekend. With only one server serving the entire restaurant, I was impressed with her efficiency. However, my water sat empty often. The food was amazingly tasty! The pad see-ew is my favorite Thai dish of all time, and it is the best dish at this place! The cream cheese wantons are life changing. The ambiance is clean but small. They have tables to accommodate parties of almost any size. I will definitely be back!

So good! Went here with a friend and they loved it too. We like the pad Thai especially! And mango curry.

Look what I stumbled upon in downtown Murray Utah! I was just at FOE playing in a pool playoff and as I pulled onto 5th I see the word "diner". Diners are my jam! Got me! It's a Thai restaurant!!! Doing the Yelp peek, seems I struck gold. They close in 16 minutes. I got mine to go. They kindly accepted my order and shared a prudent warning about the spice level 3/5 being extremely spicy. I opted for a 2 and she gave an additional warning that it may be too much too. The hostess and the cashier are classy ladies and very accommodating. I'll assume this food is amazing and I will be back with friends! My food arrived and I'll be home in 20 minutes. I will circle back with the foodie portion of the review in a bit. The place is pretty full and the vibe is no music and great conversations all around. I'm home and the food is so good! Grateful for the spice downgrade for a 3 to a 2/5. It's perfectly spicy. The garlic tofu, I forgot to ask for a spice level and it's just delicious. I'm eating it thinking about the perfectly cooked vegetables and firm tofu. So much good flavor and delicious flavor. The spring rolls are fresh and light the sauce a blend of peanut sauce and vinaigrette. I ate all three of them. I'll likely make three meals from this order. As for tonight, I'm full and very satisfied. I highly recommend this hidden gem.

Fantastic food! We ordered chicken panang and lettuce wraps. Phenomenal. Just the right level of heat for the panaeng, and the lettuce wraps were divine. I absolutely love their panang, however the star of the day was their lettuce wraps. They were my favorite part -- I could see eating that as a meal vs an appetizer. It was served just like the menu said: lettuce, cucumber, onion, shredded carrot, beansprouts, tomato, mint, cilantro, green onions, rice noodles, served with sweet chili sauce and crushed peanuts. Yum. :) Service was a little slow, but the place was absolutely packed, so it made sense. Very kind waitstaff.

Fabulous food- service was a little slow because it was busy but it was fine. Yellow curry, Thai chicken, pad Thai and lettuce wraps. We'll be back.

Solid Thai food. Friendly staff. Had the yellow curry and mango sticky rice. Not too busy when I came, as it is in a small street off of state street.

We ordered the spring rolls and the pot sticker and they were both delicious. The service was also excellent!

Best Thai food in Salt Lake County. Get the papaya salad. You won't be sorry. Everything is good.

5 stars for sure! Normally, Utah Thai food with a couple of notable exceptions is bland boring and weak. Utah palates seem to cleanse ethnic food of taste within a few years, so kudos to this place for hanging strong. Tea Rose is definitely not weak and bland, its pretty tasty, and downright flavorful. If you are looking for heat, you have come to the right place! Yes, its in a run down part of downtown, in a run down building around the corner from State street. Inside is clean, and well kept even though the outside is pretty rough. It's décor reminds me of the great Mexican food mom and pop places I ate growing up in the South AZ except with Thai temples instead of bullfighters on the wall. Yellow walls, giant plastic water tumblers and low frills. Yes, I would have never gone here without the very strong recommendation from a coworker. Yes, I admit said coworker was right about the food. So, lets talk about the food. appetizer: Cream cheese wonton. I know I know, but coworker wanted them and they were pretty good with carrot and onion inside. Not greasy, well fried, what more do you ant out of a fried appetizer? Panang Curry: 5 stars, now we are talking! smooth creamy, well seasoned, with finely shredded kaffir lime leaves on top in addition to the generous meat and veg portions. Beef was silky smooth. I got a 2 on their new 6 scale (0-5 is six places if you ask me) which was pretty warm spice wise. Delicious! Pad see Ew. Also beef although i normally order it pork. 5 stars, wide noodles, healthy portion of broccoli and carrots and onions. I really enjoyed it, Heat level 1 which was warm, not hot, although it sent coworker into choking convulsions from the heat level. (said Utah Palate) Larb Na: another noodle dish, coworker favorite. Tasty although not as good as the pad see Ew. 4 stars, heat level 0 deferring to my coworker. still flavorful to my surprise even with mostly missing one of the pillars of Thai food which is the heat. So since i have mentioned it several times, lets talk about the heat index. Apparently they used to have a 10 scale which is now a 6 scale (0-5). There are semi-amusing warnings on the heat level index on the menu. They charge you extra for 3-6. They will not remake your food or refund you if you order 3-6 and can't take it. I take it they have been burned in the past by Utah palates. (nice pun right? :)) It reminds me a little of my fav AZ Thai place which will not let you order the highest level if you are not Thai. I was especially thrilled by the waitress giving me the skeptical eye when i ordered a level 2 for the curry. It kind of made my day. She was like" are you sure you want to try that white boy?" without saying it. I was going to order level 3 but discretion was the better part of valor today. I don't know if she would have let me anyway. The level 2 was plenty spicy, although i believe i could have gone higher to a 3 and still enjoyed it. I would not recommend any higher than that to anyone other than a masochist without a tongue. Service was superb. Order was fast, food was quick out, and the water refills were awesome. Our waitress was running the whole front and she didn't miss a beat. very friendly without crossing a hovering line. Definitely mom and pop vibes, and not a thing wrong with that. My two fav Thai places in Utah are the same that way, and a lot of the fancier places pale in comparison food wise. go get some!!

It's like white lotus season 3 in my mouth. So good! Family owned business and you can tell the how much they care about the food they cook. Support local

As a southeast Asian person who loves spicy food and can handle extreme heat, I was very disgusted and incredibly angered/annoyed when the white server thought it was within her right do deny the level 5 spice for my papaya salad, claiming that she " cannot serve it, unless you have eaten our level 3 and 4" and even going as far as saying that it was their store policy not to serve customers level 5. She then proceeded to give me attitude as she served the salad which was not spicy at all, and had the nerve to charge an extra $2 for one pinch of chili powder which barely enhanced the dish for me. Besides that, the restaurant was quite decent and the dishes were of good quality and proportion. Love supporting local Asian businesses and I hope that they can find better wait staff who are less obnoxious colonizers. ( overheard it was her last day so good riddance!)

We were seated quickly, food came out fast, and the food was good. We drove up to this little diner and worried it was closed, but the windows are all just covered. It's a really great little local eatery. I wouldn't call it "family friendly", but if you want really well made Thai food to eat with a bunch of friends this is a really good spot.

I love this place for casual dining and take out. We love all the noodle dishes and curry. Delicious.

From the outside the building is just a little run down and uninviting, but this place has some of the best Thai food in Salt Lake city! Level 2 is about as spicy as you could want... any higher and you are trying to hurt yourself (and it costs extra). Everything is good here! The peanut sauce on the fresh spring rolls was awesome for an appetizer! This restaurant is a must if you like Thai food!

Food was yummy, but pay attention to how much spice you tell them! Our order was brought to the table quickly. I like the ambience of not overly noisy. Nice little place out of the way. Will be coming here again.

I have been coming to Tea Rose for about 12 years, but never reviewed. It is my "go-to" Thai food here in Utah. I've yet to find better. Watch spice levels! 1-5 with 5 being spiciest. I usually choose 1.5 or 2. I like spicey food, but anything over 2 is too much for me. Don't miss out on any of the curries. My fave noodle dish is the Lard Nar.

For the best Thai food in Salt Lake County, start with the papaya salad--it's unforgettable. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

Outstanding food. Just excellent. The best in Salt Lake easily. Try the fish with curry sauce, amazing.

Ordered pad see-ew for takeout. The restaurant was quaint and quiet when I walked in. The pad seemed-ew was different than any others I've had. It was good but not my favorite. Perfect level of spice

One of the best Thai places in the valley, in our opinion. Fresh and flavorful, cool little spot.

It was okay! The pad Thai was really mushy and not super flavorful. The appetizers were great though! Should have just stuck with the wontons and spring rolls. The sauces for those were great! Would have liked to see more flavor in the pad Thai. The yellow curry also wasn't as creamy as it normally is, but the price is pretty good for this spot.

The most spectacularly phenominal food.i hope they bring back the wall of flame someday

Really yummy fried rice and curry! I had the curry. I would have like more juice and vegetables but the flavor was good.

This is extremely tasty and legit Thai food, despite its unsuspecting location. Upon entering, we were immediately seated with menus, and someone near us warned that his food was a 0.5 on the spice level and was still pretty spicy. Apparently a 2 out of 7 is as spicy as most people want to go, so this place takes spice seriously!! We got the mango curry at a level 1, and it had plenty of heat. The best part was the sauces with the spring rolls and chicken satay- some of the best peanut sauce ever! I think it's a bit overpriced for when compared to some of my other local faves (Laan Na, ChaiYo), but will definitely return for these flavors and leftovers. There is no ambiance to speak of, but who cares? Solid 4.5.

So good. Everything here is delicious, just beware of the heat scale It's 1-10 and I Love really hot stuff and I order a 3 on my Curry. Go Try this place if you haven't

We came on a busy Friday night and it was so pleasant. I ordered the Pad Thai. It was so good. The only thing is that it was unclear if we paid at the front or if they brought us the check. That was a bit confusing, but the food was delicious.

Great food, customer service, they're wonderful people that create excellent food from the kitchen and straight to the soul.

A wonderful hole-in-the-wall spot you know is good! Quick and delightful service. Always refilling our waters. Food was delicious. One of the best Thai restaurants we've been to. Level 2 had me sweating, my husband also had level 2 and he could have possibly went higher but definitely recommend starting there or below the first time you try Tea Rose. Will be back!

Love this place, small, clean and friendly service! The food is amazing! Watch the spice level! A 2 was way too hot for me! I'll go with a 1 next time!

Sawadee krap. I'm not Thai so that's all I know. Great place. Hole in the wall. Located next to a defunct dance studio. Great food! I had the pad see ew with beef and added tofu. Warning though, at .5 spice (goes up to 3), it's still plenty spicy. Be warned, this is legit Thai spice!

I am so incredibly disappointed myself for not finding Tea Rose Diner sooner. Its slightly hidden and you park across the street and enter a small, homey looking restaurant. The food here is fabulous. Its fresh, authentic, filling, and very well priced. I ordered the Pad Thai and the noodles were cooked perfectly, nice crunchy toppings, and great sauce. The curry was creamy, smooth, and flavorful. I already want to come back and order more stuff.

Great food with a homey feel. The salad was a bit on the salty side but tasted fresh nonetheless. Great quick service as well

Ok. Listen. Their "heat system" is NO JOKE. We love, let me reiterate we LOVE SPICY FOOD. Like your chili verde is medium!? This is for wimps!! When we eat at Bombay for Indian? We order hot. So when I say take heed I mean it. I think we for a 2 and a 2.5 on another dish and they were almost inedible. (Almost) like noses ran and our mouths and throats may have become numb partway through. So just my 2 cents. Otherwise tasty and delicious curry's and food!

Tea Rose Diner is a real gem of a restaurant. It's a bit hidden, one block off the main road in a converted house. The food is fresh and it's a clean kitchen and seating. They offer up to seven levels of spiciness; only established regulars are permitted to order above level 3. (I found level 2 plenty darn hot!). Only one dessert option is available, a rather simple mango rice plate.

Wowza! So glad I found this place. You can choose your protein for most dishes. Family run and pleasant service . I can't wait to go back and try other dishes. I had Tom Yum soup. Perfect for a cold day. Felt nurturing and the ingredients are obviously fresh and well prepared!

Holy cow it's spicy! Like as you eat, you get used to the spice but the initial first bite almost made me throw my papaya salad in the garbage. This review is only for delivery which they packaged well and good portion. I ordered a 1 spicy and its Thai spicy. They warn that 2 is really spicy so thanks for that. So what else are my options when I can barely eat 1? Thankfully I didn't taste sugar in my salad like most places use. But dang, it's hot!

Our favorite Thai restaurant hands down! Great menu options, authentic taste. We love coming here! Service is always friendly.

This has quickly become my go-to for Thai food. You won't go wrong, but fair warning, anything above a 1 on the spice scale gets logarithmically hotter. The kow soi is the best I've had.

Good food quiet place. Nice staff. Spice is just right. Great for work lunches. Pad Thai is great.

Very friendly staff! We used to order our weekly lunches from there! Food was good. The green papaya salad was awesome provided the dressing is on the side.

Great fresh, perfectly delicious food! I feel healthier just smelling it! Annie is truly amazing in creating such flavorful, full of vegetables and healthily spiced dishes.

The outer building is wooden from a bygone era. Quaint Inside. Efficient staff. Delicious food! My favorite is the Pad Thai. I'll be taking a friend to lunch there soon to celebrate her birthday Walking distance to a fun little antique shop.

When visiting SLC this past May, my cousin took us to this restaurant. I love Thai food and have to say the food was fantastic! We ordered a number of things so we could try several items....all of it wonderful! Highly recommend. I will definitely be returning!

Great authentic Thai flavors! I really enjoy each flavorful bite! If you like spicy this is the place for you!

I LOVE this place - it is my go-to Thai place, and I live in Herriman Their massaman curry is delicious and the perfect consistency, their spring rolls are crunchy and quite large with a perfect chili sauce, and their Thai Tea is what me dreams are made of. 10/10 would recommend!

My husband and I have been here a few times. They consistently have great food and service. I normally go for the noodle dishes with Thai food but opted for the Thai Sweet Basil Stir Fry which was a good choice. I like my Thai noodle dishes with more sauce and this restaurant prepares them in the dry side. My husband likes their Massaman Curry. Thank you for the great visit!

I only got wind of this place through a passenger of mine during one of my drop offs in the area. I would have never realized a Thai restaurant was anywhere near. The name Tea Rose Diner assumes a western local establishment instead of an asian one. I decided to give this place a try today for lunch since I'm in the area. Parking is directly in front of the restaurant. I found this out after I had parked in the back; reserved for the owner and there's a low driveway entrance so be careful if your car is lowered. Just park across the street -- plenty of parking. Duh!! Walked in and was greeted by the lovely waitress--I would say she's middle aged and for sure is Thai! Seatings has about 7 booths (up to 4 seats), 8 Square tables seating up to 4 and 2 rectangular tables seating up to 8. So overall it seems like there's plenty of seating. However, I came in at around 11:30am and I was the only one. After 10 minutes, people started to flow in. Now, at 11:56am, there's only 1 table left!!!! This place is POPULAR!!! Fitting for a restaurant located on Popular Street & 5th Avenue!! Hahaha!!! I orders the Larb Pork Salad to go with White Jasmine Rice, instead of the usual Sticky Rice that comes with it. I asked for mild since I don't know the intensity is this place yet. The food came out in leas than 10 minutes, all before all the other patrons came in. This DISH IS VERY VERY VERY GOOD. Most South East Asian folks like myself know about this dish. It's very good. Recommending this place to anyone interested in authentic Thai Food!!

I've been eyeing this place for years, but it definitely fell short of expectations. Pad see ew has been my go to dish for a year and theirs was the least favorite version I've tried. Spice level 1 was so mild without any kick, while my husbands spice level 2 stir fry was too hot for me to take more than one bite. We also ordered the spring rolls which were good and the order was huge, but again, I didn't love them. The sauce was too syrupy/sweet. It was nice to try this little local place, but we will be sticking with our other places nearby.