“ I've been looking for a good Thai restaurant near Kirkwood for quite some time and I think we've found it. I'm a big Drunken Noodles fan and have been trying this dish in various Thai places throughout the St Louis area. I really love Pearl Cafe's version but it is so far from the Kirkwood area and King and I's is just decent. Manee Thai's, which is just across Manchester, is quite different than the typical recipe and was just ok. We ordered carry out from Rice Thai Bistro on a weekday night and of course I ordered Drunken Noodles and added steak to it with a spice level of Thai hot. My wife ordered the Pad Thai with tofu and my daughter ordered the same as me, but with just the medium spice level as it comes. When I arrived at Rice Thai Bistro, around the time I was quoted, I was promptly greeted by maybe the owner or manager who spoke good English. It's not a big restaurant but nice and quaint with about 12 tables for dine in service. My order was waiting for me all packed neatly and smelled delicious. As I was leaving I expressed my hopefulness to the gentlemen that this be the nearby Thai restaurant gem I've been seeking and he pointed me to a recent restaurant award that they recently won. This was encouraging. Got back home and unpackaged the food and it was 100% correct which is rare these days. My Drunken Noodles order was a good size portion and so tasty. It had the perfect amount of spice, flavor, texture and sauce. King and I's version is good but always has too much sauce. This had the right combination of every thing. I ate my entire entree and was sad when it was gone. My daughter enjoyed hers too and lucky for me I had her leftovers the next day! My wife ate all of hers and really enjoyed the Pad Thai. Needless to say...I've finally found our new Thai local favorite place and look forward to many more Drunken Noodles orders from Rice Thai Bistro! Will be trying dine in service there soon! ”

“ Amazing food, great service and wonderful atmosphere. Don't sleep on this place!! If you enjoy King and I, this place is maybe better! ”

“ My husband & I just stopped in for a really late lunch today. We felt bad that they apparently close at 2:30 & we walked in at 2:22, the owner insisted that he didn't mind and he would like us to order. We had shrimp gyoza (not pictured), chicken pad Thai and Pad Basil. Everything was delicious!! I loved the decor too! I will definitely go here again ”

“ Our daughter and son-in-law recommended Rice Thai Bistro to us a while ago and we just now stopped in for lunch. We kind of ended up there by accident. After voting, we decided we deserved lunch and went to Wan Fu, only to find it closed on Tuesdays. I kind of wanted some soup so we decided it was a good time to try Rice Thai. We were not going for a big meal, so each ordered Tom Kha Gai soups and shared an order of Spring Rolls. It was all very good and we definitely need to return for a real meal. We recently returned from a trip to Europe and oddly enough, I had Tom Kha Gai twice on that trip. They were pale imitations of the real thing. We also really enjoyed the spring rolls with homemade sweet chile sauce. This place is a surprise, given its obscure location along Manchester Road. It is clean and attractive inside. The people who operate it do a great job. I do believe the guy who waited on us and certainly did some of the preparation, when he said that they do food like it is done in Thailand. I love Thai curries and Ms T always likes Pad Thai and Pad See Ewe. I can't wait for some Panang Curry or perhaps Green Curry or perhaps Red Curry or perhaps.........I'm going five stars the first time out. I liked the experience that much and look forward to more. ”

“ Always very clean and cute inside! Very kind and personable staff. Authentic food and hands down, BEST spot for curry ever! Yummm ”

“ It was my first time at Rice Thai Bistro. It's a small bistro but very neat. I noticed they do a lot of takeout. Food and service were fabulous!!! Appetizers: -salt&pepper squid 10/10 -- a little spicy, flavorful but kinda salty to eat by itself. So don't forget to squeeze a little bit of lime on top to balance out the flavor -moo ping 10/10-- it's a Thai style pork skewers. Meat was tender and flavorful. Served with very moist and soft sticky rice and dipping sauce. Entrée: - Panang curry (chicken) 9/10- I expected a thick and rich sauce but panang curry here is a bit soupy. Curry is flavorful with earthy lime flavor from the Kaffir lime leaf - Tom yum noodles soup 10/10 - Rice noodles with simple toppings (fish cake, fish ball, ground pork). The broth was absolutely mouth watering flavorful - Pad Thai (chicken) 9/10- noodles was perfectly cooked and tasty, but chicken was a bit dry. Next time I will get shrimp instead. Drink - Thai lime tea 10/10 Highly recommend and I"ll definitely come back! ”

“ Chive Cake (2 pieces cut into 4s) $8 - Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. The chive flavor isn't very strong and I wouldn't be able to tell if it was swapped with something else. It's quite delicious and enjoyed by all parties. Som Tum (papaya salad) $8.50 - Nice refreshing salad with a little kick. Anchovies fried rice $15 - Comes with Chinese broccoli, has good flavors. The anchovies are blended nicely into the rice. Pad See ewe with tofu $14.50 - Kinda plain, only came with one vegetable - Chinese broccoli. Tofu was okay. Will go back to pad kee mao next time. Leo Beer $6 When I visited, their restaurant front was under construction because a car ran through it. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2024 ”

“ Another fantastic Thai dinner! Easily ordered takeout from their website. Quoted 20-25 minutes and food was ready when I arrived about 25 minutes later. I ordered: - vegetable wonton (4.5/5): GET THIS. Fantastic appetizer. Very flavorful. - pad kee mao (4/5): Drunken noodle. Very fresh and tasty. Would have liked more spice, otherwise, just how I like it! Small place with a few tables. Friendly service. ”

“ This place is an absolute find! The menu boasts some seriously great dishes with unique and delightful ingredients. The chef's creativity shines through, and the end result is a burst of deliciousness that's hard to resist. We opted for the tom yum shrimp soup, pad kee mao, and pa nang curry - and boy, were we in for a treat. What really blew me away were the lime leaves they used. It's a game-changer! I've never encountered Thai food with this level of depth and flavor before. The owner actually grows those leaves himself. The space itself is comforting - the kind of place you want to settle into with a group of friends or simply enjoy a quiet meal. It's clear that a lot of thought has gone into creating an inviting ambiance. All in all, this experience left me already planning my next visit. I can't wait to dive back into those unique flavors and enjoy the wonderful company of the owner. This place has definitely earned a special spot on my list of favorites in the area! ”