food
Spring rolls
Beautifully decorated
Prosecco, perfect weather, and a view... Sigh...
Strawberry Milk Tea w boba
interior
Crab Rangoon
Happy valentine's Day
New location
interior
Khao man tofu ("the veg")
Valentine's Day vibes
What is Taro? Taro is native to Southern Asia and has white or light purple roots. Taro root has a light,slightly sweet and nutty flavor
Saefood Pad kea mao (Druken noodles)
Mango boba
Taro Cake Heavens in your mouth
A feast!
Mango Italian Soda and Strawberry Italian Soda
outside, bagels
Massaman curry (shrimp)
Calamari appetizer
Chicken Pineapple Lovers
Forgot the photo at first - Spicy Catfish - delish and definitely spicy! #66 Spicy Cat Fish
Larb Salad and Isann Papaya Salad pair with sticky rice
Tom H.
Nov 13, 2024
Sometimes Yelp's computer goes a little crazy. It wants me to review Blooming Thai as though I were the first. That review is actually located here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/blooming-thai-bloomington and explains everything very well.Nonetheless, I'm humoring them because they've suggested doing this for many days now. It's a fine place see the link to understand why. Bloomington is blessed with two great Thai places on Fourth Street. There is a third place that's not so good, and not recommended for anyone. You can read my other reviews to understand the differences. Thanks.
Read MoreTyler G.
Nov 10, 2024
This is the top 3 best Thai restaurants I've had anywhere in the country! Seriously great! Super authentic and the staff is super nice. Pho is amazing also! Don't pass this place up.
Read MoreTiffany K.
Jan 17, 2025
For Bloomington, Indiana, this place is a decent choice. I've found that ethnic food in Bloomington often leans toward milder flavors, and this spot is no exception. Blooming Thai recently relocated to a new spot on 4th Street, and the seating capacity is similar to their previous downtown location. While it's not my top pick for dining out, it's a reliable option if you're craving Thai food--though I rarely find myself in the mood for it. I typically only visit Thai restaurants when someone else suggests it. Maybe if the flavors were bolder and more authentic, I would be more enticed in going. On the bright side, the service here was solid, which is always a plus.
Read MoreCM C.
Nov 15, 2024
So glad this Bloomington staple is back! Fresh Thai dishes PLUS the best Pho in town. We've loved all the handmade appetizers, the curry, pad see ew, etc. Our favorites though are the Tom Kha soup and the pineapple fried rice. SOOO flavorful and yummy. And do NOT skip dessert - they are all homemade and so unique - the thai cream cake was amazing as was the taro cheesecake. I can't wait to try the cream puffs but they keep selling out! They have tasty boba drinks and smoothies too. Their new location is cute with an outdoor patio. Service is always personable, friendly, and efficient. One of our regular go-tos again!
Read MoreJeff L.
Feb 18, 2023
I finally made it to Blooming Thai after yet another friend told me I absolutely needed to get there. Now I'm kicking myself for not going sooner! What a fantastic experience!The location is downtown, right in the square. Cute place, not big by any means but didn't have to wait for a table at 7:30pm. Crowded but no line. Server was great and even remembered my wife from when he worked at a different Thai place in town. Hmmmm. Maybe remembering her instead of me is something I should think about :). Really couldn't decide between two dishes so ordered one as an appetizer: the Spicy Catfish. Thank goodness my wife wouldn't let me order 'hot' and negotiated medium because it was spicy enough at that level. And amazing. It came with rice and was just the perfect mix of flavors. Too big for an appetizer but I'm known for ordering separate entrees when I can't decide so don't judge. I'm glad I did!For main course, I had the rotisserie chicken fried rice - hot - and it was very good. You could tell the chicken wasn't the normal chicken flavor, the rotisserie added to the dish. To be fair, the spicy catfish heat probably muted the flavor of my main since my taste buds were altered from the appetizer so I'm looking forward to this dish a second time without the mix. Wife had crab fried rice (mild) and liked it as well. Portions were very large for all so for those judging my three entree meal, know we didn't finish everything! I'm not into the Thai iced teas but they had a huge selection and we noticed several people coming in just for those as to-go orders so they must be good. Maybe next time as the banana flavor milktea looked interesting to me. All in all I'll be back - a great experience and a new addition to my 'go to list' in Bloomington!
Read MoreBronson S.
Jul 17, 2022
I was interested in coming here for a while because the exterior of the restaurant is so cute and I see it whenever I'm walking around downtown. The inside is equally as cute and has a very cozy atmosphere.My friends and I all got the 5 dollar cocktails, which were good. We also ordered some summer rolls and pot stickers for appetizers. The pot stickers were well seasoned and the texture was really great as well. The summer rolls were also really good and refreshing and the sauces that came with them were good as well.I ordered the yen ta fo noodle soup and it was great. There were nice big chunks of tripe which absorbed so much of the flavor. The octopus, shrimps, and tofu also had great texture and flavor. The broth was spicy, umami, and salty. The portion size was also really big and I was 100 percent full after eating.The staff was also really nice as well and gave good service. Definitely would come here again.
Read MoreAllisyn G.
Mar 10, 2023
After the COVID-caused death of Darn Good Soup, I was hesitant to venture into its replacement. It took me more than a year to walk through the doors but I did and was surprised that it was good, perhaps not "Darn Good" as a replacement but definitely good in its own right. Blooming Thai has many more different options than the standard Thai restaurant. I had the pattaya pineapple rice with tofu which was delicious and something I had never tried before. The presentation was impressive and flavors, good. Their spiciness levels are more on the sensitive scale. I got medium spicy but it seemed more mild. If you want spicy, then I recommend Happy Thai (which is also a great Thai restaurant- my favorite in town).The service was also kind and the place was cute. I'd be happy to try Blooming Thai again for another unique dish.
Read MoreNicole G.
Nov 11, 2022
This place has the cutest decor I really enjoyed the red curry and the taro smoothie! I will definitely come back to eat here :) Also, the staff was so kind!
Read MoreSamir H.
May 2, 2023
Delicious! Sweet and salty soft noodles good veggies! Service was amazing! I loved the decor all very instagrammable
Read MoreRocky F.
Oct 9, 2021
Really good. My understanding is that the owner is related to the people who own Siam House, which is my fave B-town Thai restaurant. I have had lunch here many times since I work downtown. The satay, the Thai dumplings, and the egg rolls are wonderful. I am eager to try more dishes. I am intrigued by the pad Thai wrapped in egg, planning to order it soon. Have only done take-out since it's been a pandemic since they opened, and their indoor dining space is tiny. They do get super busy during the lunch hour, so be aware it may take some time, but well worth it.
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