ThaiPop

We stumbled upon Thai Pop in Rochester, MN for lunch and were pleasantly surprised! When we arrived, the restaurant was about half full, but by the time we left, it was packed—clearly a local favorite. The space is large and beautifully decorated, with a stylish vibe that wraps around the block. The menu is well thought out, offering a great variety without being overwhelming. We started with the Cauliflower Pops and the Bomb Dot Com Wings—both were absolutely delicious. The flavors were bold and balanced, and the cauliflower came with a sauce that was chef’s kiss. For mains, we tried the rice noodles with house curry and the Thai basil chicken stir fry. The Thai basil chicken was spot on—flavorful and perfectly cooked. Unfortunately, the house curry missed the mark for us. The flavor just didn’t hit right, and we couldn’t quite figure out what was off. It might be worth reworking that dish a bit. All in all, Thai Pop is a solid choice for lunch or dinner with good food, great vibes, and a menu worth exploring. We’d definitely go back—just probably not for the house curry.

Great atmosphere with a nature theme. It has the vibe 😊. The food was delicious, you have to try the Annie’s toast. The bar options are very creative and delicious. The servers were great and very well informed about their menu, I would trust their suggestions.

We had a great meal at Thai Pop. I ordered the Noodles with House Curry and Brisket at a 5 out of 10 spice level, and it was the perfect amount of heat for me. My husband got the Green Curry with Chicken, which was flavorful but not very spicy, even though he was hoping for more kick. Both dishes tasted great and were well prepared. Prices were a little on the expensive side, but the quality and atmosphere made it a worthwhile experience. We’d come back to try more dishes.

Great service and atmosphere! We will definitely visit again. My only complaint is the lack of variety in spicing dishes. Most other places offer heat on a scale of 1-5. Thai Pop did not and one of my family members found the curry to be spicier than expected. Still yummy!

Wow! What an unexpected surprise this was to find in Rochester, MN! I was in town for work and felt like some Thai food when I stumbled upon this place. When I saw that they served Khao Soi I was so excited as that is not commonly served at Thai restaurants but is my favorite dish from my visit to the country! Their version was delicious!! The only thing that would’ve made it better/more authentic would’ve been house made noodles instead of packaged. My waiter was wonderful and the atmosphere they have created is fantastic! LOVE the plants! Definitely worth a visit if you enjoy Thai food.

Gorgeous atmosphere with plants and an eclectic feel. Even the glasses were functionally stunning. I had the sticky wings which were done to perfection. The son in law eggs were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Great flavor and attentive service!!! Don’t miss this gem!!

Never have eaten in a Thai food place. Dang this place hit all the right buttons with me. The Welcome, decor, the excellent fast service and the kickers was the food!!!! I had the Pork belly with a few side dishes I don’t know their name or ever had them before. Shazam!!! Oh, white rice as well. The helpings are good size and I was hungry so thank you!!! The owner was very friendly along with the staff. We will be back next time in town. For those of you reading this and wondering if you should go? Hell yeah!!!! Yummmmm! Jorge from DBQ, IA.

Our first time here. It will not be our last. I loved the interior. I especially loved all the plants in the windows. The wait staff was very friendly and even gave my wife tips on hoaw to eat her meal. I had the pork belly and rice and it was very good. The pork was very tender, the Chinese broccoli still crispy which I like. I dislike mushy vegetables. The hot pepper sauce was a good hotness.. The only drawback is that parking on the street close to restaurants is limited however don't let that scare you away.

Thai pop is one of my favorite spots in Rochester, MN. The decor is super cute with all the plants and bamboo rattan chairs also the food is super flavorful and fun. We started with a drink my mom had the chiang mai mai which was delicious. Next ordered the crispy brussel sprouts which were absolutely delicious and good size to share. She always gets the crispy pepper shrimp which comes with a crave worthy spicy green green cilantro sauce. Also ordered the sticky wings. They were good but not as sticky or saucy as I was expecting. I also ordered the coconut brisket it has the kind of layered coconut broth I dream of. So tasty and came with jasmine rice. I asked for a spoon so I could spoon the broth over the rice and eating it with the appetizers created the perfect meal! Only downside was the table seemed to get wet from condensation or something but the server brought us a towel which helped. If you've never been I highly recommend this place!! It gets busy on the weekend so just go online and get a reservation and save room for dessert!

I was visiting my friends and they highly recommended checking out Thai Pop. Honestly, this restaurant already attracted me with vibrant decors and pleasing aesthetics. It felt so tropical but distinctively Thai and not Tiki style. Needless to say, I loved the ambiance very much. The menu was a mix of various authentic Thai dishes. Something I noticed over the years, is that if a Thai restaurant doesn't offer Pad Thai on their menu, then they will be super authentic. Same goes for Thai Pop. I tried several dishes and they were all amazing. My favorite would be the tamarind shrimps and the pad prik gang gai. They packed some unique taste compared to other dishes. However the rice noodles with house made curry was also very good. So sad that I don't live in town. If I do I would be frequent at this restaurant. Highly recommend you checking Thai Pop out!

The Rochester area has a tremendous amount of good food. I went to Thai Pop three times during my stay here. Although there were not any dishes that were in the 5/5 category for me, they got close and were very delicious. Thai Pop has such a nice amount of delicious dishes combined with nice service and ambiance that this elevates it to a 5/5 for me. Incredible place! Ambiance is lovely with a beautifully decorated interior. Makes you forget the weather outside. Dishes we tried: - lemongrass chicken: 4+/5. Juicy, keeps well for left overs, generous amount of accompanying sauces. - tofu satay: 3/5 (average) - crispy pork belly: 1/5, was neither crispy nor very flavorful. - Khao soi curry: 4+/5, the mildly spicy flavor just hit right - zaap wings: 4/5, not juicy enough, dry on the inside - Brussel sprouts: 4+/5. The roasted glaze on top of it was divine. A little sweet and a little salty. Personally could have done with less glaze or more crispy edges, as the amount of glaze made the brussel sprouts soggy. Still very delicious though and I ordered this each time

10s across the board! This place hands down was one of the best meals I've had. Every single dish provided a fantastic mouthwatering explosion of happiness bite by bite. We started out with some beverages. My friend tried the old fashioned and I tried two mocktails - island breeze and loon tang. I really appreciate the number of mocktails as II haven't been drinking for a while, but sometimes you want more than water. Great mixologists here! I'm not huge on pork belly as I have had some bad versions, but this was the BEST I have ever tasted. It was paired with a spicy sauce which was delicious as well. My friend and I also tried the coconut brisket which was delicious. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the tender meat was soaking in the broth and you scooped that into a bed of rice. Very unique and I highly recommend that one. I'm a huge wing guy and we tried the dry rub wings. Wow! Crispy and again, SO flavorful! We decided to try a dessert as they were known for them. I saw a bunch of awards on the walls. We went with their famous French toast dish that was served with fruit and ice cream and a honey drizzle. Words cannot express how good this was. Can't forget about our server. She was very patient and helpful with the menu and was able to explain the differences of the dishes upon questioning. HIGHLY recommend this place. I'm already missing this place as I live in the twin cities. I'm sure I'll come out again specifically for this place, but hoping they open a place in the cities. This would do well in Nordeast. I for sure would be a regular. There's so much on the menu, you can try a new dish and never be bored.

Nice cocktails and cold draught beer. Good menu selections for small bites and dinners. Service was very good and the ambiance pleasant with lots of green plants and accented lighting. We celebrated a birthday tonight and they brought a candle in the dessert and the servers came to sing Happy Birthday

The Thai food is decent. A little overpriced. Restaurant is pretty clean. The high tables are not the comfortable and small.

One of my favorite restaurants when I am in Rochester. I have ordered several items from the menu, but my go to's are the wings and the pork belly. I would recommend this place. Enjoy folks

The ambience inside is super cool. The food was decent but expensive for what it is. I got the coconut brisket and although the curry coconut sauce was delicious, it was literally just slices of meat and onion and nothing else for $17. I would definitely try something else next. Most of the dishes do not come with a protein and have an extra charge for adding it. The mock cocktails were yummy though; I got a mock-gari-thai which was bomb. Overall I think this would be a good place to have drinks with the girls, but to have an actual meal, be prepared to spend at least $25 for one entree.

Probably my 15th time ordering Noodles and Brussels ... adding a protein. (Usually pork belly or brisket) it's my favorite thing on the menu. I have tried many things. My only complaint was the brussel sprouts are usually the star of the dish. Along with the amazing cilantro dressing. Crispy outside charred and tender inside. But this lunch was different.. the Brussel sprouts were really big and not tender. And not charred and very tough in texture. But I tried the pepper shrimp appetizer and it was so amazing!!! I will definitely get this again. We also tried something new . The brisket stir fry. Very tasty but I need more texture and veggies in my dish so I wouldn't order it again. But the spice level was pretty perfect!! Always get a thia beer with lunch . So delicious.

ThaiPop is my go-to when visitors are in town because it boasts a delicious menu and fun atmosphere. Some favorites are the three-flavor whole fish, crying tiger, and brussels sprouts noodles. Annie's toast is maybe the best dessert in town!

Well worth the visit while in Rochester! Reminded me of James Beard award winning Langbaan in Portland, like a sibling restaurant. The fun vibe and decor makes you forget it's below zero degrees outside! Easy to book a table on OpenTable. They start getting busier around 6:00 on the weekdays. Service is friendly and the food came out much quicker than expected. The bar area is nice to sit at. I love the various mocktail options. I had the Mock Thai which had mainly grapefruit juice with a spicy salty sweet rim. I would have tried the crispy pork belly if I wasn't dining by myself. It looked delicious! I had the Tom Yum Soup with tofu added for protein. I asked for no spice (as the first menu descriptor is 'spicy'). It's a HUGE bowl that could easily be shared. The broth was so flavorful and I loved the pop of extra flavor with the tomatoes. Plenty of tofu and mushrooms, topped with fresh cilantro. Annie's Toast was voted the #1 dessert in Rochester for 2025 and it delivered! A huge piece of brioche that is so soft, with condensed milk, whipped cream, ice cream and fruit. The edges had a s'more like char flavor. Highly recommend!

Really enjoyed our lunch at Thai Pop! We were able to get in for lunch on a Saturday with a group of 6 and really enjoyed the cocktails, wings, and curries. Food came out quick and servers couldn't have been nicer. Understandable that it's the best Thai restaurant in Minnesota.

The style and eclectic atmosphere of this place is uniquely charming. On entry, we saw it was rated as one of Rochester's best Asian restaurants, so our expectations were set high. The service is casual but friendly, with servers who are willing to give recommendations and know the food well. Toward the middle of our meal the restaurant hit the dinner rush, so we did feel a little bit rushed at times, but the staff were still respectful and let us finish eating. The food was very good, and possibly best in the Rochester area, but if you are coming from other areas, it is what you might expect from a slightly better-than-average restaurant in terms of food quality. We ordered the three-flavor tofu to start, which was decently spicy and hit a sweet-and-sour note common in American Thai food. The basil chicken my husband ordered was not ground, which means the chicken did not soak up basil flavors as well and lacked some complexity. It was a bit bland, though adequately spicy. My house curry was recommended by our server, and it was quite good. I asked for extra spice and felt they delivered on that without overwhelming the flavor of the food. I definitely needed to saturate my rice in the curry to experience the full flavor, otherwise I noticed that the curry started to separate from the cream a bit. What I thought was especially nice were the extra touches - my hot jasmine tea was served in a beautiful little cast iron teapot that was hefty and made me feel like the tea was a substantial part of the experience (if you're a tea drinker, you'll appreciate that). The other surprising bit that I'll mention as a side note is the baby changing station in the larger bathroom in the women's room; it is a real cloth changing table with straps built into a sturdy wooden base, and not a plastic fold-down station. Very nice, and something I'm sure many moms will appreciate.

I absolutely love Thai Pop, it took me quite awhile to start coming, but now whenever I'm in Rochester, this is the place I want to go. The brisket or chicken stir fry is amazing, it has nice heat that keeps you wanting to eat more. By all means please try the Thai old fashioned as well, very well made. I love the ambiance and decor, lots of plants around that gives it a nice Thai vibe. All the servers are very helpful as well and can offer suggestions.

This is a gorgeously decorated, colorful place. We immediately felt welcomed. The drink menu had great variety and our drinks were refreshing and delicious. Their menu clearly notes which options are gluten free. We started with calamari and Brussels sprouts, then shared the house curry with shrimp. It was spicy like they said, but not too spicy. It made for great leftovers too!

We were staying a block away at the Hilton Garden Inn and wanted somewhere close for dinner, and boy was this a great choice. We didn't have a reservation so we sat at the bar, and the bartender was great, as was the decor and atmosphere. I had the Thai Basil with Jasmine Rice and it was so delicious. Not spicy at all. My wife had the Coconut Curry with chicken and rice noodles. It's served cold and she loved it. I had a MN whiskey, Keeper's Heart, which is a blend of bourbon and Irish whiskey. You get the flavor of an Irish whiskey with a sweet depth from the bourbon.

I loved everything about Thai Pop from the moment I walked in and saw all of the live plants that decorate the entire dining room. We tried two different cocktails and both were amazing, very Thai inspired which I loved. Our waitress was very helpful, making recommendations for appetizers (cauliflower pops which were amazing) and also my meal of Brussels sprout and noodles. I added the crispy pork belly; the dish was amazing. I loved everything about. Our kids had the chicken kids meal which I tasted and it was also amazing. Can't wait to go back and try other items in the menu.

Very eclectically designed restaurant. We were seated immediately. We ordered the red snapper, rocket wings and cauliflower. The rocket wings were crisp and well seasoned. The cauliflower were tender and flavorful. The snapper is where it fell flat. It was dry and overcooked. Could not even get it apart with a soon/knife combo as usual for an appropriately cooked fish. Overall we regretted ordering it as it left a bad taste in our mouth so much so that we opted to go elsewhere for our main dish. Possibly we should've tried the Tom Yum Soup or the Coconut Brisket as those appeared to be popular dishes. This place would've been five stars if it wasn't for the snapper.

I am a huge fan of Thai food and my favorite is Tom Yum soup. I try it at every new place I visit. I cook it myself and well know the recipe and very unique taste of it if it has right ingredients, like fish sauce, galangal root and Kafir lime leaves. It doesnt have onion. Galangal root- small part of it- and Kafir leaves normally present in the bowl for a flavor and for authentic look. Unfortunately, none of those were present in the soup I had today.(((

Was in Rochester for a few days and checked out Thai Pop for lunch. Loved the ambiance and vibe of this restaurant . Located in downtown Rochester close to the Mayo Clinic this restaurant provides a nice visual retreat. Like the menu selection and was happy to see gluten free options. We had the Cauliflower Yum Pops, Garlic Pepper Shrimp, Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Thai Basil Stir Fry, and fried beans and Tofu. The food tasted good and arrived quickly. I would definitely visit again and try other things on their menu. One comment on the service, it can be better.

I can't say enough good things about this place. I have to stop by every time I'm in Rochester. For sure in my top 5 favorite restaurants of all time. My favorite things on the menu are... 1. Coconut brisket- amazing flavor, tender brisket, & warm creamy coconut broth. perfect over a bed of rice! 2. Rocket wings- the BEST dry rub wings i've ever had. Crispy, but not overcooked & it comes with a lovely, tangy dipping sauce if that's your thing! 3. TALAY DRIFT!!!!!! Everyone needs to try this. I don't think I've ever had a better cocktail. It's rum-based, refreshing, & has delicious tropical flavors. I wish I had the recipe so I could have a talay drift whenever I want. Tbh, it's a good thing I don't live in Rochester otherwise this place would make me broke. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu! Service and ambiance is always 10/10 as well.

I'm from Southern California and this place is by far the best Thai place I've been to. I had to read all the negative reviews to see what went wrong for someone to think this isn't a 5 star place. Service was great. I sat at the bar both times and all the bartenders were fantastic - personable and likable - great hires. Food - Flavors were amazing. I will say that everything I had seemed to run a bit heavy on the Vietnamese fish sauce. So if people aren't a fan of that, then ‍. This is also a Thai spot. Which means you're getting spices and flavors. Anyone who expects/wants a more subtle taste should either not come here or not comment on it being too spice forward. I'd say the only thing I wasn't super impressed with was the jasmine rice. But I didn't come here for white rice . Ambiance is hip, fresh, and new. Love this spot! Def coming back!

I gave this restaurant a 2 rating for the following reasons: 1. We ordered the pad-see-ew. It was nothing like what we expected (we're from an area that has good Thai restaurants). It was the thin pad-thai noodle instead of the fat flat noodle. The noodle was over cooked. It was saucy instead of dry stir fry. 2. We ordered the noodle with the beef protein option (generally included in the price). The beef turned out to be brisket and we were surprised to see $8 added to the bill for the beef. 3. We also ordered the fried fish which came luke warm and hence no longer crispy. I don't know if it sat there and waited until our other dish was ready. It should have been served hot. At the end, we gave our waitress our feedback. She said the owner came from a different region and that's how they make the pad-see-ew. She went on to say that other customers have questioned or complained about how it's different from what they are used to. I understand she doesn't have control over the menu. However, as the first line to customers and hear their feedback, I would have appreciated she let us know when we ordered that the pad-see-ew is different than what we may be used to. AND that they use beef brisket instead of beef. AND oh, it's an additional $8!! I don't mind paying for good food. But none of it was good and I don't like a surprise on my bill.

Delicious Thai food in Rochester! We were greeted and seated quickly, and the service throughout our meal was fantastic. They have a lot of great cocktails that are very unique. The menu consists of pad Thai as well as a number of grilled items including steak and fish. There are plenty of menu items to choose from including vegetarian dishes. We really enjoyed our meal and will be back!

This place just transforms you to an out of country experience without needing your passport. The ambience is so cool with beautiful wallpaper and plants everywhere...love the greenery. I had lunch with my boss who was in town for the week and it was absolutely delish. I had the Tom Kha soup with tofu along with Thai coffee which I can't resist. The flavors of the soup were out of this WORLD! Our waitress Sheila was great and helpful and our food came out very quickly. As a side note, it seems like a popular spot for lunch so I recommend making a reservation just in case...which I did. It's easy to do on their site. Enjoy! PS Great GLUTEN FREE menu! Love the notations on the menu. Thank you!!!!

Drinks were super delicious as for the food let's say it was good. Not great fun place to meet up with friends or even a date.

Such a cute restaurant near Mayo Clinic. There's ample parking in the area. Friendly service. They offer dishes you don't always see on other Thai menus, some feel a bit more fusion than common but good overall. I think the only thing I was a bit bummed about was the crying tiger beef didn't come with the side of pepper dipping sauce that typically accompanies it.

Such a cute restaurant! Love all the plants! Our server was so sweet. Super helpful in picking out items on the menu and was very attentive. Would definitely recommend getting a reservation as it gets super busy and is fairly small We got a couple different kinds of curry as well as mocktails and they were phenomenal!

Was exploring downtown Rochester while in town for work and stumbled upon this gem. It was a late lunch and I wanted something a little lighter. I asked the bartender what I should order and she gave me a few suggestions. I went with the noodles and Brussels and told her to surprise me with the protein. I was not disappointed when it came out with pork belly. Everything was perfect and delicious. Almost finished the entire bowl. So many flavors, the dish never got boring. Can't wait to come back and try something else. I recommend coming with a few people and ordering a few different things and doing it family style so you can try everything.

We went back for drinks, mocktails, and some nibbles. Wow! Just wow, we loved everything! So tasty and uniquely delicious. Our server was nice to talk through options and give recommendations. We also tried the chicken wings, not photographed and they were great.

Pad Thai was not on the menu but they told me they could make it. Best chicken Pad Thai I've ever had. If you've never had Thai ice tea I highly recommend it, it's delicious. Service was great and it's nice to sit outdoors on a nice day.

The food is among the best Thai we've had. Excellent service and cozy atmosphere in downtown Rochester. Highly recommended.

This place was super cool! There were plants everywhere and the decor just felt very fun. It reminded me a bit of Hai Hai in Minneapolis. The Yum Yum wings were absolutely delicious! Crispy and flavorful with some delicious little pickles on the side. The Thai tea I got was incredibly sweet, but we loved our alcoholic drinks. We tried the brisket, coconut curry, and it was pretty decent. It didn't blow our socks off. The service was relatively fast and was very friendly.

Outstanding food! Our waitress was so kind, attentive, and genuinely hard working. We love Thai Pop. Favorite Local spot! Our staples are Noodles and Brussels add shrimp and Coconut Veggies add Shrimp!

Came here for the 2nd time for date night with the hubs. First- the food & drinks: The food was excellent both times. We started with cocktails & apps. The "son in law" crispy soft boiled eggs were a delightful surprise. Based on the menu description, I probably wouldn't have picked it but absolutely loved it. The crispy fish sauce pork belly was also outstanding. For dinner, we both had curry. Me, rice noodle house curry with beef brisket. Excellent flavor, definitely has a "kick" to it. The brisket was amazingly tender, and I'm definitely not sad about having leftovers! The Negroni Floresscence was awesome- a delicious cocktail, not too sweet, definitely refreshing. Waiter Pierre was friendly and attentive. If there was anything negative to say this time (first time was perfect 5/5), was the hostess. The only reason I' m giving this 4/5 instead of 5/5. Had I not been here before, I really would have been put off. She was abrupt and it was hard to understand her as she spoke while smacking her gum. I get they were busy, as are most restaurants in Rochester on a Saturday night at peak of the dinner hour. She definitely doesn't give a good first impression of the overall joyful vibe of Thai Pop. Hopefully if it was a bad day for her it gets better, or with some mentoring she'll learn that hers is the first face of what will hopefully remain a thriving, unique place in downtown Rochester.

Good Tom yum shrimp, Papaya salad, good price, good service. Very nice place. There is a parking in front of the restaurant or parking meter

My food was very good, I got the pad see ew. It was a suggestion of the bar tender. It came with the spice on the side. I appreciate the attentiveness and kindness of the bar staff. I also got a Sweet Annie B cocktail. Really delicious, sweet bourbon drink. The energy of the restaurant was great. Will be back next time I'm in Rochester.

We were very pleasantly surprised and very impressed by this restaurant. From the very charming interior filled with plants to the incredibly delicious food, we think it surpasses high end Thai restaurants in the Twin Cities. The food was incredibly flavorful, interesting and the menu was large enough for us to want to come back many times, whenever we are in Rochester. The portions are very generous so one entree would be enough for two people. Definitely recommend this place to anyone.

Khao soy at Thai pop was phenomenal. I got the brisket on a recommendation from the bartender, but I usually prefer shrimp and/or chicken. The brisket was very good but the sauce is powerful and overtakes it. The tongue ties cocktail was amazing, also sweet and spicy. We got the wings for an appetizer and they were super crispy and delicious.

This place is awesome. I have been here twice while in town, and the food, service, and ambiance are all on point. I love how there are so many plants around the place. It really gives tropical vibes in the middle of downtown rochester. Both times, I was lucky enough to have Pierre as my server. He was excellent with recommendations and never made us feel rushed even when trying to make up our minds mid dinner rush. The food came out incredibly quickly, which was a great bonus. I have enjoyed everything I've ordered there, and absolutely love that they have a mocktail menu (which so many other places overlook)! The house curry is delicious, as is their tofu app. I was so excited to see they had Mango sticky rice during Mango season! I'd highly recommend giving them a try when you're in the area.

A popping restaurant even on a weekday night. Tried their house curry noodles which were good but bit lacking in flavor. However the service was topnotch despite it being busy. Have a good selection of cocktails and mocktails.

Super cute spot! The aesthetic is so cute but with a great menu to match. We had the crispy pork belly, chicken wings w/ fish sauce, & curry. Everything was really good but we especially loved the pork belly. The tongue thai'd cocktail was delicious as well! They have a speakeasy downstairs which was very intimate and perfect for a nightcap.

I have been going here since it opened and I have yet to try anything I don't like! Food is very flavorful and has authentic flavors and presentations. The fried shrimps, fried chicken, Brussel sprouts, tofu laab, crying tiger steak, and curry fried rice are items I have tried and recommend to anyone looking for something full of crunch and flavor. The servers are well trained and educated on the menu. As a plant lover, the ambiance is very calming and refreshing. Thai Pop has beautiful indoor plants and patio plants during the summer season.

We were in the area enjoying some hiking at Whitewater State Park and decided to stop in Rochester for food. I stumbled upon Thai Pop on Yelp and had high expectations based on the reviews. It did not disappoint!! We ordered the Cauliflower, five-spice tofu, and chicken Thai basil. Everything was amazing!! The sauce on the cauliflower (yum sauce) was...yummmmm. We had the honey toast for dessert (I forget what it is called...Annie's toast?) and omg. I have had it before at other Thai restaurants and this one was one of the best! We are talking about making a trip down from the Cities just to eat there again.

Each time I travel to Rochester for work, I always dine at Thai Pop. My favorite dish is the crunchy pork belly. Service is always great. Reservations are recommended; they are always busy!

Quite outstanding Highly recommend. 1st visit. Excellent tom kha Diverse menu. Very fairly priced

Yowza! What a fun place full of energy and laughter! This restaurant is great for groups, they have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a hipster ambiance. Tried two cocktails and the three flavor Walleye - wow wow wow, loved the flavors and ordered extra sauce because it was so so good! The front manager/bartender P was a true powerhouse, making the best cocktails, chatting to everyone at the bar, creating a wonderful atmosphere. Service was prompt and everything was delivered with a big smile. Definitely a must-try when in Rochester, you won't regret it!

The ambiance here is so fresh and energizing! There are a lot of appetizing entree options to choose from. We went with the Coconut Brisket and Khao Soi. Both were delicious. Khao soi was a bit too spicy for me so I gave that to my husband. The coconut brisket hit the spot over rice. I was happy to see such a hip spot like this in a small city like Rochester. I loved that they had separate choices for kids. They devoured the fried rice. The waitress even gave our kids crayons and a coloring sheet. We played tic tac toe while we waiting. Service was great. They really accommodated our young kids and didn't give us any looks when I had to walk around with my 1 yr old. The interior is beautifully decorated. Would love to come here again to try other dishes.

I was surprised by how authentically Thai the food at this restaurant was compared to other Asian restaurants in Rochester. I loved both dishes that I got: the Son-in-Law fried boil egg in a tamarind sauce & an extra-spicy (per request) house curry with brisket. Staff was very nice and checked in on you throughout the meal. Service was 5/5! Son-in-Law eggs (4/5): The pickled red onion and cucumber with fresh chilies paired so well with the sweet and savory tamarind sauce. It made for a perfect bite with the fried boiled egg, which was not overly-fried. I feel like a lot of restaurants overly-fry their boiled eggs which creates a rough rubbery outer layer but Thai Pop got this one right in my opinion. House Curry w/ Brisket (5/5): Although the House Curry base itself was nothing standout compared to other Thai restaurant curries, it was still very delicious. The part that upped this dish to a 5/5 for me was the quality of the brisket. I've never had a brisket beef cut inside a Thai curry before, and it was a perfect pairing. The brisket was super tender and soft, soaking up the curry so well. It came with evenly-cooked rice too :)