Bodhi Thai Dining

Excellent food, atmosphere, and service! I aattended a company luncheon here on Friday and the servers took excellent care of us. We started with an assortment of appetizers and they were all delish!For my entree I selected red curry with shrimp & jasmine rice. I was very happy with the taste and quality of the food. Would most definitely come back anytime I am in the area.

I love Thai food but this place was just underwhelming. The food was fine nothing wrong with it but it didn't have that wow factor. Decor and service was absolutely great however!

Random dinner because the other restaurant was closed... Upon entering the vibe is very mellow nice for a intimate setting but I'm out on the town with my cousin lol... the dim lit building with the jazz calms the soul. I started with Toong Tong appetizer. Portion was small lol but tasty nothing to rave over but good. The chef also prepared complimentary carrot and jasmine rice bisque and it was amazing ..The flavors were very good and had a hit of sweetness .. For my entree I ordered Duck with the Khao Soi curry noodle soup, shallot, pickled green mustard and cilantro .... So I wasn't planning on having a cocktail but my cousin ordered and ole fashion with the smoke theatrics lol ... not to mention in the bathroom not only soap they have a citrus hand scrub lol .... Back to the food ... my Duck was AMAZINGGGGGG ... cooked perfectly .. the waiter Daniel suggested the correct spice level and add the extra spice on the side ... if you get the Duck cut it off the bone in pieces and mix everything up ... thank me later ... after careful consideration I gave in for desert crème brûlée with the strawberry gelato .. this will be a first ...and for a first time it did not disappoint .... But that damn Daniel ... has to be the best waiter I've had in a longgggggg time ... I will be back SOON

One of if not the nicest restaurant we have been lucky enough to enjoy in the Columbia area! We stumbled upon this gem one evening after watching the sunset at the Lake Murray dam and we wanted something different. We loved it and felt we were a bit underdressed for the experience coming in jeans and sweatshirts. On this visit we knew to come back in proper attire and wore some "fancy" attire to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. The service the food the atmosphere are all excellent! The drinks are delicious and made very well. The fact they will cater to my wife being vegan and basically make any item vegan for her is a pleasant surprise. Some items like appetizers are made in advance and can't be altered but the rest of the menu is made to order. We took our time and enjoyed three courses and several drinks as we reminisced over the last 20 years of marriage. The coconut crème brûlée is not to be missed and was an amazing way to finish the meal. We will definitely be back for more!!

This is the best Thai restaurant I have ever tried. I have had Thai food in California, New York, Missouri, and nothing compares to this. The chef is truly an artist. The service is amazing, and drinks are carefully selected. Recommendation: make a reservation before going.

A small restaurant remodeled from an old bank in downtown Lexington. My coworker recommended this place when I came in town. When I walked in, it did not look any Thai restaurant that i have been. More like a high end Michelin restaurant. There is limited tables and the bar is right next to the clear-window kitchen. We were first severed with complimentary potato soup from the chef. What a pleasant surprise! We ordered Thai Spring Roll as appetizer. It tasted slightly different than the Vietnamese version, but was good. The main dishes served with great plate presentation and tasted delicious. No room for desert after we finished everything. A great meal indeed!BTW, I retuned to this place in October and ordered takeouts due to my friend's family emergency. One of the selection had chicken but they put in tofu instead. We did not notice the problem until we were eating at my friend's house. Too late to fic the problem. Minor imperfection!

I had not been to Bodhi in a while, used to be my favorite place. The ambience is nice, clean and gives the appearance of fine dining. Unfortunately the food is not so fine dining. As i would expect for these prices, absolute deliciousness and flawless delivery of flavor. This is not so. The two stars i have are for service and ambience.... i could give a third for presentation but... I find the good presentation here to be beautiful but if the flavor cannot live up to it, it's a waste. Bodhi Thai was so disappointing, pretentious fine dining with a complete disregard for quality food and flavor. Our bill was $100 for two people, no alcohol, 1 drink, 2 appetizers and 2 entrees. Amuse Bouche - carrot soup, which did not excite me for what was to come. It tasted like puréed cauliflower, and is not something I'd consider as an enticing appetizer. I have worked in 3 Diamond, relais n chateaux fine dining establishments. Also eaten fine dining since i was a kid. This meal was more than disappointing after all the reviews i read about Bodhi and from past experiences for lunch at this establishment. Appetizers were sub par.Dinners horrible sauce and flavor pairings. Potatoes two ways, bland, soggy & granular. Fried crab over cooked.... the disappointment did not end. My advice to the chef. Spend less time on presentation and more on quality ingredients and mouth watering flavor. I would not recommend this place. You work hard for your money and deserve better. You will not get what you pay for here. So disappointing.

Hidden gem in the heart of Lexington, serving some of the best food you can find in Columbia. You will find more of your traditional Thai fare at lunch and unique upscale dishes you won't find elsewhere. Staff is always welcoming and willing to offer you recommendations on bodhi offerings. Dining room is small and offers an intimate environment to enjoy a satisfying meal.

Overpriced, marginal, questionable Thai. Stopped here on a visit...I've traveled the country and world. Recommendation for the "chef," stick to a menu of Thai food that you'd find in the country. Drop the foofoo frilly menu and stick to serving normal Thai food...dine in and take out. My recommendation, for a good Thai restaurant, go elsewhere while saving your hard earned money.

This is such a gem and I'm always amazed it's not more packed! Obviously the food is incredible--true Thai food prepared by a chef who is an artist. Look at the carrot in my post! That took time and effort! As the waiter said, in Thailand the presentation has to match the level of the food. Same goes for the drink menu--there is a serious mixologist behind their drinks. Next the staff--the waiters are in ties, so professional and educated on the menu, drinks and Thai culture. Atmosphere is perfect. The lighting, the music, the way they space you as you're seated--all so thoughtful and part of the experience. This is the 5th time I've been and every time is better than the last. I hope Bodhi Thai is around forever!