Flamin' Thai & Sushi Northeast

16 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, United States

Flamin' Thai & Sushi Northeast
About This Sushi Bar

Flamin thai across from surdyks liquor store

Sushi Reviews
Sushi Experience №1

We had a great night at Flamin' Thai. All our meals were delicious. The staff did a great job with helpful recommendations and attentive service. We highly recommend.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №2

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №3

S/O JIMMY. I had a wonderful time. Great food and the Flammin'Rita was amazing. Thank you for the recommendations and hospitality. Jimmy even rearranged the table to accommodate my photos. JIMMY NOT KIMMY. 😅❤️🥰

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №4

Love the sushi and service here. Will definitely be returning!! Excellent martinis as well.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №5

Food is a HUGE hit or miss!

Good:
-Laab duck
-Duck curry (real duck)
-sticky rice

Mid things:
-chicken kapoon (not a lot of noodles and they were broken up, which sucked but it was overall flavorful)
-Thai hooker drink
-lychee contract drink
-lychee martini
*downside is that drinks are expensive but do not taste on par with price

Disappointing:
-pad see ew beef: broccoli was under cooked and flavor was good for the few bites that had any. It was mostly bland.
-Khao Piak Sen Soup: straight udon noodles and soup..not homemade noodles and the broth should be thick but this one was completely watery
-Crying tiger steak: THE WORST!!! They didn’t ask how we wanted it cooked so they made it well done, no “special” rub was on it or if there was, you could not taste any seasoning at all!! Low quality cut steak too! For $22 it’s like eating leather
-Papaya Laos style was not balanced! Really strong fermented taste that overpowered everything else and it was not made with any mango
- Server didn’t ask for desired spice level on any dishes other than the laab and papaya salad either so overall it made everything more bland

Nice looking on the inside but would not come back because of the food for that price

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №6

Great for a tasty lunch roll

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Sushi Experience №7

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Sushi Experience №8

The service, food and atmosphere was great.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №9

My favvvooorrerite spot in NE! The staff is so friendly, the food is amazing and fast, and the mango sticky rice never disappoints. We love this place!

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №10

Amazing customer service. Good place to go if you want variety of food options. My friend and I were craving for Japanese and Thai at the same time. Next time I go will try the mango sticky ride dessert

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №11

The foods here is so gooood. I have tried almost every Thai restaurant in MN and have been disappointed. But, Flamin Thai really hit it for me. The flavors, the spice, the presentation and the varieties of dishes was really good. I especially love their curry, it is exactly what I like, sweet, creamy, and the varieties of veggies. I really appreciate that the spice level is actually up there and not simmer down.

I think that the prices is pretty reasonable and the portion size is actually good. My party of three, we did family style and this was a lot of foods for us. The drinks are also really good too. I like myself a drink with a good balance of not too strong and not too sweet.

Parking was also great, I always appreciate when a restaurant is near parking ramp.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №12

I have ordered the massaman curry SO many times from this place being told by multiple employees that it was vegan, and then I just found out today that they ALWAYS put shrimp in the curry paste and that none of the curry is vegan. If you are vegan or have a seafood allergy this place is not safe.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №13

Amazing food, exceptional service. Jimmy is a Delight!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №14

This place is awesome I love the wings here and jimmy the guy will take care of you! Amazing service.

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Sushi Experience №15

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Sushi Experience №16

Spice level is not MN nice, bring it, Jimmy rocks

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №17

Nice cozy place with great curry

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №18

Amazing place with great food and drinks. The server Jimmy was amazing and made the experience 10 times better with suggestions. The duck is great !!!!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №19

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Sushi Experience №20

Food was delicious & our server was awesome.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №21

Food was good but lunch portion was tiny. Service and space were great though.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №22

Wow. We just loved this place. The sushi chef came and delivered the sushi himself and treated us like we were VIP. The vibes of this place are gorgeous. Definitely recommend!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №23

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Sushi Experience №24

We ate here for the first time last night. First off the welcome was outstanding, the staff really understands hospitality! We ordered 2 rolls and soup both were delicious. We each ordered a specialty martini and they were served with beautiful flowers- fun. I highly recommend Flaming Thai!

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №25

The food was very delicious 😋, very nice and welcoming atmosphere. Service was amazing, they stay on top of everything, making sure you're enjoying the delicious food

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №26

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Sushi Experience №27

ordered take out sushi and it was suprisingly delicious. the mango roll & spicy tuna roll were sooo good. the nigiri tasted fresh too. the only thing i wouldn’t recommend is the spider roll. 4 stars only because it took about an hour for our food to be ready. will be going back for the sushi and to try the thai food!

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №28

The people and service were amazing. The duck larb was probably one of the best Lao/Thai dishes I’ve ever had. 1000000% coming back for that. They said their spice scale is 1-3, but if you can swing it ask for a little higher 😀.

10/10 spot.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №29

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Sushi Experience №30

Absolutely LOVED everything here.
The Thai Hooker drink was delicious. Spring rolls were great. The sushi was AMAZING!!!!! The pad thai was delicious as well. Will absolutely be back again.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №31

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Sushi Experience №33

We are here over the weekend if September 28, 2024 for my birthday. It was recommended by a local. We were treated like royalty up at the Sushi bar. Chef J T was amazing! The pot stickers, sushi and pad Thai were top notch! We even got a delicious birthday dessert! Highly recommend to anyone, local or traveler! You will not be disappointed!

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №34

This was a back up plan. Service is fast and friendly. Food comes out fresh and hot, but... The Vegetable Rainbow Medley was mostly onion with 3 pieces of broccoli, 3 or 4 pieces of bell pepper, a few pieces of undercooked cabbage (was supposed to be carrots), a couple of mushrooms, and tofu add-on which was, again, only a few bites. It was an unbelievable amount of onion and it kind of ruined the dish for me. The cost was not worth it.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №35

My favorite spot for sushi in the city! I love the cozy atmosphere and the service is always great

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №36

Pad thai was good.
Kaphoon was good.
Laab was a bit salty.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №37

Great place.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №38

Place is great and food is good. Way overpriced though. 1 thai tea and curry to go of this size should never be $28.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №39

Definitely a 10/10 recommend. I got Khan’s roll & the crying tiger beef along with some mocktails. Sooo delicious. Kyle, the bartender, was such a joy. Super helpful. Gave amazing customer service & was super attentive. He was a key part of my experience at Flamin Thai being so awesome. Keep it up!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №40

Great Thai spot in Northeast, probably my favorite Thai restaurant in Minneapolis! They have great food, including sushi and lots of vegetarian/vegan options, and a good happy hour menu. The service is always quick and friendly and the location is convenient.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №41

First time here and we walked away satisfied. The sushi was good and the satay was delicious, the environment was great and the staff was super friendly, engaging and efficient. We’ll definitely be back soon.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №42

This was a great experience overall. We got the pop stickers , beef salad with side sticky rice and chili sauce and California roll . We couldn’t order drinks because we were early and the bartender hadn’t got there but the waiter who was just delightful offered wine and that was just fine. The beef salad was delicious, my friend who has a lot of food allergies really enjoyed it with the rice. The waiter was very accommodating as well which was top tier for us some places get annoyed but he went out of his way to make sure that everything was just perfect for her . The California roll was super good. The atmosphere was really nice, the space is picture worthy. Now my only concern or issue I had was the whole place was empty but the waiter started to put everyone together like directly next to each other. This is a small venue so it got “crowded” pretty quick just being so close. There was room to spread out some so as people come in the table next to them would be leaving to give them space. If that makes sense but not a huge deal overall.
Parking is a little annoying , there is a parking ramp right next the the building or street parking

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №43

Great food. Really enjoyed it. They also have some fun cocktails.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №44

Delicious food!!! Very generous portions for the prices. Kyle, bartender, was creative with my request for cocktail not having one of the ingredients for my choice, made me a yummy drink! Will be coming back!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №45

Highly recommend!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №46

We had the Chicken Satay, cream cheese wontons, pineapple fried rice and Thai red curry which comes with jasmine rice. The food was delicious and some of the best Thai food I have had. Very flavorful, not too spicy, and everything was fresh. We went at an odd time around 3pm and the place was empty, but our food came out quickly and our waiter was cordial. It is slightly on the expensive side, but worth it!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №47

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №48

Gorgeous restaurant, fantastic service and really good food. Red curry, tom yum, and drunken noodles were on point!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №49

Swag😎

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №50

One of my top spots in Northeast Minneapolis, and easily the best Thai food I've ever had! I often order takeout from here and absolutely love their pad thai, sushi, and mango sticky rice - but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №51

What a wonderful experience! We walked in there as an impulse and the pad Thai and peanut curry were awesome. Service was great and Henry was super nice!! Highly recommend!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №52

Great food and staff!!

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Sushi Experience №53

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Sushi Experience №54

First visit to this Thai/Sushi restaurant and we really enjoyed it. Our lunchtime experience will bring us back to sample more of the menu. Fresh Spring Rolls were obviously made to order - so much better than those typically made in advance. Pad Thai and Holy Basil stir fry were savory. The lunch menu is a good value and has many options. Service was great - seemed sincerely interested in our experience and satisfaction.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №55

Very good service amazing atmosphere and the food was so good I'm coming back to try more

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Sushi Experience №56

Wonderful food and hospitality

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Sushi Experience №57

Great service, perfect spice levels, fantastic food. Their drinks are gorgeous.

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Sushi Experience №58

No spice, Billy Joel, AC/DC, and bad service.

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Sushi Experience №59

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Sushi Experience №61

It’s so good. The flaming hot drunken noodles were amazing and super spicy!!

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Sushi Experience №62

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №63

This place was phenomenal! We couldn’t decide what we wanted, so we got a little of everything. The Lao beef jerky and sausage are spot on! When I asked our server where they sourced it from (I have a friend who makes Lao sausage commercially), our server, Henry, pointed to the kitchen and said “grandma makes it,” which delighted me. The dipping sauces were delicious, potent, and clearly scratch-made. Our next course was nigiri, which had generous portions of fish. The rice could’ve been packed a little more tightly together, which is my only feedback for the entire meal. Then, we split the holy basil stir fry with fried tofu. It was also fabulous! The final thing we had was mango sticky rice. The rice had a hit of matcha! Overall, they nailed 3 different types of Asian cuisine. The atmosphere was fabulous, and the staff very friendly. (A note on price, we could’ve spent less if we had wanted but decided to try it all instead).

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №64

super yummy, can't wait to come back! my sister and i both got the lunch special- a main dish and side. good deal for $15! i got the pad thai with tofu and veggie spring roll.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №65

Love this place! Great food and awesome atmosphere, the sushi chef and bartenders are so friendly

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №66

The sushi is insanely good. If I’m being completely honest, I like the rolls here more than Billy Sushi. The service is also super friendly. Highly recommend coming here for sushi.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №67

Good presentation but lacking on taste a lot. Overall not so bad.

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Sushi Experience №68

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Sushi Experience №69

Amazing food and service

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №70

The best Thai food I have ever had. I had the Snowflake Sushi Roll and I asked for it spicy, it was the perfect balance of spice and flavor. This is my new favorite place.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №71

The food was just OK. They were understaffed so the poor bartender was doing his job and serving tables. The order was wrong, we had to ask for silverware, plates etc. They were out of things like tofu and several basic dishes you expect in a Thai restaurant. (Not paying vendors)? This is the second time we’ve tried this place. Each time it’s disappointing.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №72

I found that it's really challenging to find a place that makes crispy rice salad (nam khao), and even more difficult to find a place that does it well. Flamin' Thai absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one. Flavorful and served with perfectly textured rice, this is a salad I know I'll come back for again and again. Honestly, now that I know they can make it this well, it is going to be extremely difficult to NOT want to come back. The portion size here may look a little small, but it's actually quite generous; I was able to break this down into two meals.

Since I did this as a takeout order, I did not get the chance to sit down and enjoy the restaurant's stylish atmosphere, but this is a great location, close to plenty of parking. Their menu is also extensive, including some Thai food favorites, and sushi (although I believe sushi is a dinner-only option!)

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №73

We have to talk about Flamin' Thai's sushi. Not enough people know about this absolute gem. Local sushi folks may remember Tiger Sushi at MOA. Well the same sushi chef from Tiger (JR) now works at Flamin' and he's the REAL DEAL. Our favorite is to ask him to whip up whatever is fresh and best (he also advocates to get the best fish for the restaurant). He won't steer you wrong. He's also super personable and pays attention to little details--he knows I'm Korean, so he serves me special Korean pickles and thanks me in Korean everytime I see him. JR is responsible for turning my bf into a sushi lover. GO VISIT HIM! Oh, the Thai food is also great--so there's something for everyone. Highly recommend the thai duck, thai papaya salad, pad see ew, or any curry.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №74

We met thr owner he is so friendly and loves his job. He gave a us some fresh sushi to try with flavors unlike any I've had before ! Could not recommend this place enough! They have everything you could want.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №75

We stopped in today and everything was super tasty! The sushi is so fresh and the chef even gave us a little tasting of some of the different tuna! So yummy and great portion sizes!

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №76

Please note: the sushi chef doesn't work Mondays.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №77

Great place to pick up Thai, a bit pricey but good quality and fast service.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №78

Took my family out for a late Father’s Day, we ordered cream cheese wontons, chicken pad Thai, and lots of sushi rolls and lastly fried chocolate ice cream! All was delicious and very flavorful! I would recommend asking about their special sushi rolls that might not be on the menu yet. Staff was friendly, and atmosphere was nice. We will definitely be back!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №79

We've been here a few times and we LOVE it! The service here is truly excellent and the food is so, so delicious.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №80

Had a great dinner here with delicious food. Really enjoyed the duck, it was done to perfection with the right sauce. Also had pad Thai which was a good sized serving. The spice flavor and level was on point (asked for the second highest). Service was very friendly albeit a little slow. The atmosphere is good with relaxing lighting and a contemporary feel that retains some of the historical feel of the building and area. Cool menu with sushi on one side and Thai on the other.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №81

There was literally 6 pieces of pork in my curry 😠 okish flavor, not spiced or spicy enough, but ok… will probably not come back ☹️

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №82

*** Update*** still got charged for the food and getting a refund seems to be a sketchy process for these people. Not even a “I’m sorry for the inconvience.” ***

The food is absolutely amazing. But the service is the killer. Place take out orders which are accepted by the kitchen only to arrive for pick up and find out they are not filling the order because the sushi bar is closed.
Will not be returning as it’s a constant waste of time! This is the 2nd time this has taken place. You need to figure out your hours, and exactly what you are marketing.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №83

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Sushi Experience №84

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Sushi Experience №85

We had an amazing lunch meal at Flamin’ Thai! We had two apps and some sushi and all were amazing! We will definitely be going back very often to try out more sushi and their other food!

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №86

Certainly! Here’s a personalized review from you and your wife:

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My wife and I recently dined at Flamin' Thai & Sushi Northeast, and we were absolutely blown away by the experience. From the moment we walked in, the service was amazing, making us feel welcome and attended to throughout our meal.

We must give a special shoutout to the sushi chef, JR. His knowledge and passion for his craft were evident in every dish he prepared. Watching him work with such pride and skill was a true highlight of our evening.

The sushi was outstanding, with incredible flavors and beautiful presentation. Each piece was crafted with meticulous care and attention to detail, showcasing JR's expertise.

We were so impressed by the entire experience that we left the highest percentage tip we’ve ever given. Flamin' Thai & Sushi Northeast truly exceeded our expectations, and we can't wait to return for another unforgettable meal.

Thank you, JR, and the entire team, for making this visit so special!

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Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №87

Service was OK but the food was fantastic! Cocktails were disappointing but food made up for it.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №88

We got the masaman curry and the drunken noodles, and couldn't decide which was better. Highly recommend!
The lowest spice level still has a decent kick, don't be a hero and order extra hot if you aren't prepared, haha.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №89

Chong was our server and was super nice and informative. I always get red curry and pad Thai and both are excellent here. This place definitely moved into my top 5 for Thai food.

The cream cheese wontons are super good and the pot stickers are fried not steamed.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №90

I went there for my birthday and me and my friends loved it! The food is amazing and so is the service, the owner Thomas was very helpful and made sure we were all taken care of! 100% will go again

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №91

Food was amazing… loved the heat! We were very well taken care of and felt like regulars even though this was our first time. We will definitely be back soon. There were too many things on the menu that we want to go back for!

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №92

Great food good quantity excellent service! Henry waited on our table and was really wonderful - thank you!

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Sushi Experience №93

Good food. Nice drinks. Egg rolls were fantastic.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №94

Sweetest people for service! Amazing food! Definitely would come again they treat you like family. Amazing!

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №95

Went in on Tuesday night and had probably the worst service of my life. Our simple order of two very common dishes took 50 minutes to arrive, and our server didn't return to check on us in more than half an hour after that. I had to go up to the counter to ask for our bill and to-go boxes after nearly two hours there. Boxes never came and the other server in the restaurant brought us our tab. There were no more than four groups being served in the entire restaurant at one time with two servers. Food is decent, but will be a long time before I return.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №96

One of the best places ever!! The owner and staff are so kind, welcoming and just amazing. My friends and I adore this place. We came in a little late (about 40 minutes before closing) but they were so gracious to let us stay, chat and finish our food, even after closing time. The food is also scrumptious and lovely! It was a HIT! Literally, so kind and wonderful!!

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №97

There are much better places for Thai. Food was average and service was below average. Good location though.

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №98

Very very rare to get five stars!!! Some of the best looking fish in freshest in Minnesota
Fantastic 🤩

Visited 9 months ago

Sushi Experience №99

Ooof. Came for sushi. Pretty disappointed with these rolls for $20/roll. Taste was fine. But the quality and size of a roll for that much at dinner I expect better. Could go to Whole Foods and grab sushi and I’d be more satisfied. Did not have any of the fried rice or noodle dishes tho - maybe those are good. 🤷‍♂️

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №100

Tried out Flamin' Thai and Sushi Northeast and loved the dishes I had! The spring rolls were soft, the red curry had just the right amount of spice, and the mango sticky rice was a sweet finale. However, they didn't have any sushi available during my visit, which wasn't an issue for me since I was there for the Thai food, but it could be disappointing if you're expecting both. Also, they were out of the Tri-color dessert. Definitely a great spot if you're craving Thai cuisine!

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №101

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Sushi Experience №102

The food service was slow, but the food was good. Beware. This restaurant adds on a service charge, and no one can explain the reason for the fee.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №103

They are very disorganized and don't seem to have any table tracking. I ordered some crispy egg rolls, and a Massaman Curry with Tofu. Instead we received some noodle dish with leafy greens and we almost got spring rolls. The noodle dish was also super oversalted.

Some of the food is good, IF they can get you what you ordered.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №104

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Sushi Experience №105

Will come back. Sushi is top notch and generous portions. The people here make it a great experience! We had Sushi this time but will have to try the Thai dishes.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi Experience №106

The un-busy bartender who took my order was bossy and condescending. He also forgot I existed as my to-go order sat at the bar getting cold. Overpriced. Plenty of other restaurants in the area.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №107

Fabulous service and awesome sushi!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №108

Best curry & spring rolls I've ever had! Great service, good prices & very helpful and knowledgeable staff!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №109

Are you looking for an authentic Thai experience? Then look no further! Flamin Thai has plenty different of options to eat for everyone. The sushi was fresh fresh fresh! The service was excellent! The environment made me feel like I was back in Thailand! I’ll be back.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №110

Drunken noodles were fine. Crispy egg rolls very greasy and soaked in oil. Sushi was okay with plenty of ginger and soy sauce.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №111

Had a late lunch with a friend. Food was OK. Expected more. Had the duck laab which has been good in the past , but this time it was missing acid, mint, and spice. Chicken wings were ok and egg rolls were good. Cocktails were so so. Not sure if I would go back. Food is inconsistent. We asked for napkins and more lettuce and we got nothing. They weren’t even busy. Just forgot about us.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №112

Adorable Thai place in the heart of NE Minneapolis. Delicious curries, fun drinks and a great atmosphere. 💞

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №113

Had an amazing date night here! I love sushi & every roll we ordered was amazing! The drinks were also good & the mochi dessert is out of this world!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №114

Always come here for the tom yum seafood soup. And today i finally got to bite into a special made sushi roll. 10/10 owner has a great sushi chef.

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Sushi Experience №115

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Sushi Experience №116

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Sushi Experience №117

good food, overpriced, server kept coming to us to get us out when it's only 9pm when they close at 10:30pm, very upsetting. every 5 minutes they come to us to kick us out, very frustrating ,annoying experience. never coming back again

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №118

Absolutely delicious! They actually use spices and Thai chilies unlike most other bland Thai in the cities. My favorites include: Papaya Salad, Lao Sausage, Red Curry, crying Tiger Beef. The Tom Yum soup is a must on a cold, snowy night.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №119

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №120

Service was slowww, we were the only customers at the time, food was good, mojito had no ice

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №121

Pad Thai they don’t make the chicken to order! The server admitted that they make it earlier in the day and even inferred that it might’ve been from the day before! You can tell when chicken isn’t made fresh so I had to ask. The other thing one of the staff was sweeping practically under our table while we are eating! That’s acceptable at a Burger King or maybe a Perkins. So unimpressed with everything. Will not return.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №122

It was super busy when we went, but servers were very attentive. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend the pear cider beer or the pink lady (strawberry rumchata). We are still new to the area and can easily say this is our new favorite spot.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №123

Minneapolis has a hidden Thai treasure where spice lovers thrive. The spring rolls are consistently fresh, paired with an exquisite dipping sauce that's a flavor symphony.

What sets this place apart is its uncommonly delicious noodle soups. While not new to the menu, these soups are a rarity in town. Each bowl offers a unique blend of Thai flavors and abundant noodles that keep you coming back for more.

For those seeking a distinctive Thai experience, this spot delivers with spice, freshness, and a unique soup selection. A must-try for Thai food enthusiasts! 🔥🍜

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №124

The food, service, and cocktails were all incredible.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №125

Great food, great vibe 👌

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №126

Great food, friendly staff that enjoyed having conversation even as tables were filled.
Great place to eat or bring a group and enjoy plates and drinks.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №127

Cozy restaurant with a vast menu. Lots to choose from. Servers are wonderful and give great suggestions. Some items were better than others. Pad Thai was delightful, noodles weren’t sticky or dry and flavor was packed. Red curry was typical and crying tiger beef was a bit of a disappointment. Though it was seasoned well, I wanted more spice or something, especially for the price of it. Pork belly stir fry was a delight.

Definitely will come back and try other things. It was delicious overall.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №128

Yup

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №129

Good food and friendly staff.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №130

JR is a premier sushi chef who creates amazing food. The fish is very fresh. The menu is extensive. I especially loved the refreshing volcano salad and baked mussels appetizers.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №131

We went to this restaurant on a cold and windy January afternoon, around 3 pm, well after the lunch hour rush. We were cold and hungry, and the food was just what we needed. Perfect in every way. Flavorful, aromatic and delicious. The service was equally good. I might make the trip into town again for the food and the experience. Thank you, Flamin Thai.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №132

Delicious food! We've been missing Ruam Mit in St. Paul as they set up in their new location. This food ranks right up with Ruam Mit's for quality.

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Sushi Experience №133

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Sushi Experience №135

We were a larger group that had dinner here for New Year’s Eve and felt like we were treated with some of the best customer service! Was very refreshing to have that level of service. The staff were all very friendly. Food was amazing and fresh. Drinks also! 12/10 recommend!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №136

Curry was delicious! I’ll definitely return.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №137

For a place that’s pricey the quantity is very small. Good flavor and good service but it’s tiny portions. I spent 60$ for 3 things and I was very disappointed. You can get the exact things with left overs at Karen Thai for cheaper too. Work on portions because that was very disappointing. First and last time.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №138

Got the pad Thai. Was not very good. No flavor and they forgot the spice.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №139

This place is disgusting! Went to the bathroom thankfully before our food came only to discover
Cockroaches! So Disgusting!!! I don't even want to think about what the kitchen might look like.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №140

The Drunken Noodle with shrimp was to die for!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №141

Was in Minneapolis for a few days for work. Ate a few small meals at some trendy places in the North Loop area, wasn't really impressed with anything. Pizza was terrible. Found this place and may have had the best roll I've ever had in my life (Mango roll, bluefin tuna), legit melted in my mouth. Beautiful presentation. Chicken pad Thai was fantastic. Again, some of the best I've ever had and I eat a lot of pad Thai. My friend got the drunken noodles, it was incredible as well. Definitely check them out.

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Sushi Experience №142

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Sushi Experience №143

We love this restaurant! JR makes the best sushi and Lyman always greets us with a smile. Our family goes here about once a week for lunch or dinner.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №144

Disappointing. Aside from the hot sake, 2 thumbs down. Cream Cheese Wontons were overcooked, dry and tough. Pad Thai was terrible - the chicken tasted spoiled with a strong fishy taste and smell I had to spit it out. Ordered pineapple fried rice with beef as a replacement. Rice had no egg in it, beef was boiled or steamed (not wok fried), bland, no soy sauce, and to top it off, a few stray cashews were in it (which I’m allergic to tree nuts and had to leave immediately). Server was not helpful or considerate and made no attempt to make things right.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №145

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Sushi Experience №146

Sorry to be negative on my first restaurant review ever, but we paid over $120 (including tax and tip) for carry-out of 4 entrees ($17 each) and an order of two spring rolls ($9). We picked it up at the bar because the restaurant was closed (this was 4 pm). When we got home, there was no rice for the curry or stir fry. Apparently we were also charged for extra sides of rice that we didn’t receive. The cashew stir fry was just veggies (my fault for not requesting chicken, but no one asked). Communication was off, for both the phone order and the call to ask about the missing rice. We cooked our own rice rather than face rush hour traffic again. The guy did comp us $8. The food was just ok. Overall, a disappointing experience for the cost of it.

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Sushi Experience №147

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Sushi Experience №149

The food is excellent, the staff is attentive and friendly. There is a lunch special that is a really good deal. I have tried several things on the menu, and everything has been great!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №150

I love this place. Lunch specials are fantastic. Their Tum Kha Gai soup is my favorite thing I crave now all the time. Happy hour and dinner also rules. My favorite neighborhood spot now!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №151

We had a quick lunch for 4. The fried tofu appetizer was really good, and so was the green curry and tom kha soup. However, the basil fried rice and pad thai were average and both tom kha soup and cashew stir fry were very oily. The host was pleasant and entertaining.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №152

Jeffery was a cool dude! Amazing service by him

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Sushi Experience №153

Went out for dinner and ordered the Masaman curry, red curry and Pad Kee Mau. The masaman curry was a little salty but all of them tasted great. I would liked some more quantity considering the price for each dish.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №154

Father/daughter lunch.

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Sushi Experience №155

The server seemed very inexperienced, like it was her first day on the job!

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Sushi Experience №156

Food was great and the wait staff was super kind and friendly!

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Sushi Experience №157

Awesome food and great drinks. JR the sushi chef is the best in town 👌

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Sushi Experience №158

Love this place. The food is so delicious! The green papaya salad, Lao style especially! Devine!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №159

Awesome Thai spot

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Sushi Experience №160

I enjoyed this restaurant all in all. I had one issue during my visit. I'll start with the highlights. The place is CLEAN. I mean clean. I walked in at 4:00pm and the place was spotless. After sitting down, I noticed staff wiping down tables that appeared to be spotless. I was served promptly, even before my plus one showed up. Their happy hour is incredible, (between 4 &6pm.) We ordered two different drinks that were $7 on happy hour. The Flamin Margarita and The Tropical Mojito, both were good, but the Mojito was on the sweet side. We also ordered the wings and veggie egg roles. The egg rolls were the issue. They offer either veggie or pork. I Don't EAT PORK! My egg rolls came out as pork. I noticed as soon as I bit into them. I brought this to my waitress's attention and she corrected it promptly. This is a big mistake, seeing people who don't eat pork can become very sick if it's consumed. I will take away a star for this only. Our wings were made well with lots of flavor. Our main dishes of basil, fried rice were great and the heat level of medium was perfect for my taste of liking spicy foods. I had three drinks off the happy hour menu, two appetizers, off the happy hour menu, and one entire off the regular menu and my bill was $65 $75 with a tip and I would return. Even with the egg roll issues.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №161

Food wasn’t very good and not many options were offered. Seemed very overpriced for what our group received. The “Thai Garden Fusion” that used to be a Flamin’ Thai, located in Cedar Riverside, offers a more eclectic variety of food and I find that the food I receive is typically more flavorful there. Won’t be back here so long as the prices remain so high.

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Sushi Experience №162

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Sushi Experience №165

Everyone at my table has always loved whatever they ordered here. Reasonably priced, yummy food. My favorite is to come for happy hour and grab a full tuna avocado sushi roll and glass of wine for $9!!!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №166

Incredible food and incredible service. Make sure to check out the sushi bar. Everyone is so nice!!! They've got themselves a new regular (:

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Sushi Experience №167

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Sushi Experience №168

Loved the atmosphere..great service, great food and super fresh sashimi..their menu is very diverse and the cocktails menu as well.. highly recommend

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №169

When you see bell peppers have been substituted for Thai eggplant or gai lin, you know you are not eating anything close to Thai food. They count on you not knowing this. Leeann Chin is just as authentic.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №170

Easily my first thought when I'm going for Thai.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №171

Love the atmosphere, as well as the food & cocktails. Great service at friendly staff too!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №172

Flamin' Thai has been one of my favorite food experiences in my life! The first night we got to Minneapolis after adventuring around the river and downtown area we stopped in and tried some pork larb and Thai drunken noodles with sticky rice on the side. It was incredible and we were so excited to eat I didn't get a picture LOL I went back yesterday for lunch and decided to try the sushi side of the menu and I'm so glad I did! It was nothing short of amazing. Seaweed salad, sashimi platter, oysters, mango sticky rice, and toro which is like the wagyu of sushi. The chef was kind enough to make me a complimentary bite of toro tartare over salmon sashimi and sticky rice which was one of my top 10 bites of food I've ever had in my life. Overall this place was 10/10 across the board 💛

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №173

Service and food were both fantastic!

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №174

This is likely one of my favorite new restaurants in NE Minneapolis. I was craving Thai food and decided to try something new.

This place did not disappoint, we got two dishes when we were there, we had drunken noodles with beefs and the salmon red curry. Both were AMAZING. The salmon was a thick filet cooked perfectly and the curry itself was full of flavor. I got medium and it was the perfect level of spice without being over powering. The other dish we got was the drunken noodles with beef, the beef was recommended by the bartender, this pair was out of this world. Portions for both dishes was perfect.

We sat at the bar. Jeffery gave amazing service! We had lots of laughs and he gave great recommendations. We will for sure be back. Can’t wait to try their sushi

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Sushi Experience №175

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Sushi Experience №176

Food is good but a little pricey.

Visited a year ago

Sushi Experience №177

Great restaurant,worth it, definitely coming back again!

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Sushi Experience №178

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №179

Fantastic waitress, and the specialty drinks were amazing, as was the super fresh, delicious Thai food. I would highly recommend this place to others.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №180

Always taken care of really well anytime I or friends or family visit. The food is delicious the drinks are fun and happy hour prices are great.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №181

Our absolute favorite place! The owner and entire team are so nice, and the food is always bomb-thankful this is in our neighborhood!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №182

The food was good. We got the duck curry, crispy pork belly, and the jerky. All three of these were solid dishes. I'd come back here! The mango sticky rice looked really delicious (I was spying it jealously on a neighboring table). The service was excellent. The owner/manager stopped by to say thanks, gave us some chili oil, and mentioned that there is free parking for them in an adjacent lot--West Photo lot after 5pm weekdays. Not sure about weekends.

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Sushi Experience №188

We had sushi, and the sushi chef came out and talked to us, he's passionate about creating a great food experience.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №189

The place was had a really nice ambience. I was pleasantly surprised to see a full bar with a good selection of tap beer. However, the food was just ok. In my opinion, it is not worth the price. I knew something was off when I did not see a spice chart and my curry was not spicy at all. It is a cool place, but the food is just ok. I ordered the Red Curry lunch special with potstickers. While the curry was average, the crispiness of the potstickers and flavor was amazing.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №190

Excellent service and fantastic food. Surprised that this restaurant doesn’t have more reviews.

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Sushi Experience №191

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Sushi Experience №193

We just had a wonderful lunch while celebrating my husband Mike's birthday! Our entrees were fresh, flavorful and generous. The service was outstanding and personal. It was our first visit and we'll definitely be back!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №194

The California and Alaskan rolls were outstanding! Service was fast and the staff was pleasant. Plus, the pricing was truly reasonable!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №195

Food was delicious, and the service was great. Had a good time with my family

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Sushi Experience №196

Amazing

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №197

Arrived at a quiet time - 3pm on a rainy Sunday - and sat at the bar, in front of the sushi stand, which I highly recommend. First, it's closer to the beer taps! But mainly, it's because of the excellent service of the sushi chef, who served lovely cuts of sashimi, graciously explained the different types of fish to ensure visitors receive precisely what they expect, and whose conversation and company made this a memorable lunch. The chef clearly cares about patrons enjoying their meals and that they receive a high-quality product with no unexpected negative surprises that sometimes come with ordering at an unfamiliar restaurant. While I was only visiting MN for a weekend, my positive experience here makes this restaurant a required stop during my next visit.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Experience №198

Flavorful fresh Thai - one red curry w/shrimp one paid Thai with shrimp and great summer rolls. Very friendly and accommodating service too!

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Sushi Experience №199

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Sushi Experience №200

Not a huge Thai food fan typically, but everything tasted fantastic! We will definitely be back. Service was unbelievable!!

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi Details
  • 12 sushi photos
  • 200 sushi reviews
  • 4.5 Sushi Rating
  • Reservations: +1 612-389-9083
  • Menu Website: https://flaminthainortheast.us/
  • Sushi Address: 16 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, United States
  • Sushi Map: 44.9884218, -93.25695019999999
Specialties
  • Thai restaurant
  • Bar
  • Delivery service
  • Laotian restaurant
  • Sushi restaurant
Sushi Hours
  • Sunday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Monday: 4–9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–10:30 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Happy-hour drinks: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilets: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
  • Trendy: Available
Crowd
  • Groups: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Paid parking lot: Available
  • Paid street parking: Available