Wow! WOW! BEST THAI FOOD I've had in a long time! We found it on yelp on our way through Grants Pass and decided to try it. So glad We did! Wonderful warm and welcoming staff. Beautiful presentation and even better flavor with just the right amount of heat! I highly recommend the drunken noodles with vegetables. Oh did I mention we are vegans?! They accommodated us with no problem. That's not very common these days. So meat eaters and vegans alike give this place a try!
(5)
Bret C.
First of all let me say that we had one of the best plates of Pad See Ew I've ever eaten. And the service was very friendly. However, there were only three other customers in the place at 7:30pm and they still got two of the three items on our order wrong. Plus the dumpy little building they are in doesn't help the atmosphere although the place seems clean enough. But I would go back in a heartbeat just for another plate of the Pad See Ew. And I'd double check the order before they left the table. Ps. The website above no longer exists. The new one appears to be sunflowerthaicuisine.com
(4)
Guy B.
Two of us for dinner tonight, this place was within walking distance of our hotel. Walked in and wasn't sure if they were open, the lights were all off and the owner and waitress were just chiming in the corner.....perhaps turn a light on. Very friendly folks, our waitress who claimed to be new, didn't really seem to understand English .....we had to do a lot of pointing. Service overall was very slow..... THE FOOD HOWEVER, Was delicious! And worth the wait. Pad woon sen (seafood) was great! (But not what I ordered lol...couldn't imagine the conversation to correct it, just happy it was delicious) Drunken noodle w/beef was delicious Tulip dumplings appetizer was delicious Sticky rice w/ mango was good. The sticky rice could have been better, it seemed to be missing something.
(4)
Casandra R.
Let me tell you its hard to find vegan friendly place in and around the valley, and when you do its not always worth the trip. However Sunflower Thai nailed it. The service was excellent. My vegan Pad Thai was amazing. So much food for the money. We will be back.
(5)
Eric H.
I used to really dig this place but after it changed owners the food quality went down, and the servers seemed less knowledgeable.
(2)
Tai M.
Every time I pass through Grants Pass I have to stop here. This is the best Thai food restaurant I have ever been to. It almost makes me want to move to Grants Pass in order to eat here every day. There coconut milk soup is perfectly spiced and warms the soul. I also recommend their drunken noodles and just about any one of their curries. The service is fantastic as well. Don't pass this place up. The food is heaven on earth.
(5)
Liz P.
Great unexpected find after a long day on I-5. Got takeout to eat back at our hotel and it was delicious, authentic Thai. The lady in charge was sweet and friendly and helpful with recommendations. Will definitely eat here if we stop in Grants Pass on our next road trip through.
(4)
Denea Y.
The servers were very sweet and the portions were ample, but the compliments stop there. I'm part Thai and this is the most inauthentic, weak Thai food I've ever had. The glass noodle salad was very bland. The pumpkin curry wasn't creamy enough (had a weird inconsistent texture) and the pumpkin chunks were overcooked to the point of being mushy. I asked for medium spice and both barely had any spice at all. I'm pretty shocked at the high scores this place has gotten and fear any other Thai food in town considering this placed was one of the highest ranked.
(1)
Gwen O.
I came here for lunch. Had some Pad Thai. I've had Pad Thai all over the country, and the Pad Thai I got here was just not good in my opinion. The restaurant is in a pretty dumpy place, the inside is fine, not very well decorated, but fine. I have not been back and don't plan on going back again. Four Seasons has a much better Pad Thai in my opinion.
(2)
Jerry A.
We were in Medford for a softball tournament and relied on my Yelp app to point me in the direction of good food. This restaurant was in a strip mall and not busy when we arrived. We got very good service and food was also good. I will give 3.5-4 for atmosphere, service, food flavor and price.
(4)
Scott S.
I thought that it was really good. I ordered Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao), with squid. The vegetables were the star of the show. Squid good too. At first I wasn't sure if there were noodles there but they were underneath the vegetables. Noodles a little chewy but dish overall still very good. Added a Singha beer (from Thailand, a nice pilsner style lager (beer) - pretty much find only at Thai restaurants. Lady server (owner?) was very nice. Seemed to have a bunch of regulars in there eating, or getting food to go. I expect to be back. The food was very good and quite healthy as well.
(4)
Willam L.
Dee mak mak ! Kop koon kah ! Great Thai food & down home hospitality. Try the Thai tea during the summer ~ only $2 !
(5)
Caitlin S.
Came here in 2011 after reading some excellent Yelp reviews and we were pretty disappointed. Best Thai in southern Oregon makes me think Thai in southern Oregon must be pretty bad. Service was good, prices were cheap for lunch, portions were large. But the pad Thai had soy sauce in it (just wrong) and the massaman curry was too thin and very bland (massaman is my favorite). All in all, very disappointing.
(2)
Fran F.
Absolutely the best Thai food I've ever had. It was my favorite place for years and it changed ownership last Fall. Wow, I didn't think it could get any better, but I was wrong. The curries are full of flavor and spice. Coconut shrimp really tasty and the Staff very friendly. It's the kind of place that makes you crave their food. Highly recommend this place and its the food and Staff that matters, not the decor! Bravo to the Chef!
(5)
Rob H.
Great place for lunch. Atmosphere is lacking and sometimes they get overwhelmed, but the food is amazing and affordable. Seafood Pad Thai is my favorite.
(4)
Michael K.
Love this place! Probably the best Thai I've ever had. Too bad I don't live here otherwise I would come here all the time. Grey, authentic food. Staff is very nice and friendly. Hardly speak English but it makes it more enjoyable that way I think. Good prices and the sticky rice is to die for! Only downside is they may not be able to run your credit card because the employees are not technology inclined at all lol.
(5)
Phani M.
Decent food, below average ambience. Slightly priced more priced more than it deserve from ambience stand point. The taste of the food is decent and definite place to have some above food when you are new to the place.
(4)
Jennifer F.
This place is excellent!! The food is amazing. The spicy ocean soup had the best flavor and it's our new favorite. Everything was seasoned in a less is more fashion truly letting the flavors shine independently. The service was fantastic, our waitress was so sweet and helpful. Really thrilled to have local delicious Thai food and in regards to it taking too long.... It's fresh and delicious and they make it to order. I'll gladly wait for their magic to manifest.
(5)
Mario M.
Driving down I5 you just wouldn't expect an authentic Thai restaurant, but low and behold it's very authentic. Does it look authentic? Nope but the kitchen cooks are all Thai and man the food is great!!! So if you don't want the usual junk food on your drive down the I5 this is the place!! Spicy if you want it!!! Great find!
(5)
Amanda R.
When I walked in, I noticed that the decor was not specifically Asian; more like a casual dining restaurant from the 60s with nifty Asian touches. The server was very cheerful and nice. I ordered the lunch special teriyaki chicken to go, and they made my food promptly. When I got back to work to eat it, I wished I had asked for some soy sauce to go on the white rice. Maybe teriyaki isn't the best thing to order at a Thai place, but I didn't really care for the taste of it. Next time I'll try something else.
(3)
Leigh F.
Best pad Thai I've had in grants pass yet! It was so flavorful and spiced perfectly. My boyfriend loved his basil fried rice- it was also full of flavor! We tried their spring rolls were also super tasty. Loved the sauce it came with I can't wait to come back and try out their curries and this tiger dish that sounds amazing!!
(5)
Jody P.
Oh my gosh, this was so delicious. I had the special pumpkin salmon in peanut sauce. The fresh basil and red bell peppers and all the flavors were heaven. These girls here know how to cook! We were the only people in there . I will go back again and again. The owner really likes to talk about Thailand. the place could use updating in their decor. But it's so worth it for all the flavors. And the price is right.
(4)
Scott W.
A charming little place just off of I-5. A small, cozy place that was mostly open at 6pm on a Saturday though it filled up considerably within a half-hour. Kids got pad Thai to share - I got steamed shrimp with lime juice. Never seen the latter before on a menu, but the lime juice also had chilis mixed in with it and was mostly thin (it is lime juice, you know) with a nice flavor. Maybe I'm a weird man, but I could drink something like that. The pad Thai had broccoli in it, something I'd never seen before (well, I have seen broccoli before, you know what I mean), but my kids love broccoli so they were happy. We were there all in all for about 75 minutes. It took a while longer than I expected, and we sorta had to be on the road, to the point I had to do the International "I Want To Leave" motions with the lone waitress. Though I wasn't upset - rather I just felt bad, like I was cheapening the vibe with my impatient ways. And you don't want to cheapen the vibe here. But the waitress was all smiles, and we are all content beings, and we walked out all glad we came here.
(4)
Don S.
Driving down I-5 and decided to stop in Grants Pass for a meal. As my wife is Thai we frequently look for Thai restaurants. The Sunflower is convenient to the freeway so we chose that one and are so glad we did. Everything was tasty and authentic. We had the seafood stir fry with Thai spring rolls and the hot basil fried rice . The wife said it was like being home in Chiang Mai. We will definitely return to this reasonably priced, serene little Thai restaurant.
(5)
Jerry A.
We were in Medford for a softball tournament and relied on my Yelp app to point me in the direction of good food. This restaurant was in a strip mall and not busy when we arrived. We got very good service and food was also good. I will give 3.5-4 for atmosphere, service, food flavor and price.
(4)
Scott S.
I thought that it was really good. I ordered Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao), with squid. The vegetables were the star of the show. Squid good too. At first I wasn't sure if there were noodles there but they were underneath the vegetables. Noodles a little chewy but dish overall still very good. Added a Singha beer (from Thailand, a nice pilsner style lager (beer) - pretty much find only at Thai restaurants. Lady server (owner?) was very nice. Seemed to have a bunch of regulars in there eating, or getting food to go. I expect to be back. The food was very good and quite healthy as well.
(4)
Steve R.
Wow! WOW! BEST THAI FOOD I've had in a long time! We found it on yelp on our way through Grants Pass and decided to try it. So glad We did! Wonderful warm and welcoming staff. Beautiful presentation and even better flavor with just the right amount of heat! I highly recommend the drunken noodles with vegetables. Oh did I mention we are vegans?! They accommodated us with no problem. That's not very common these days. So meat eaters and vegans alike give this place a try!
(5)
Bret C.
First of all let me say that we had one of the best plates of Pad See Ew I've ever eaten. And the service was very friendly. However, there were only three other customers in the place at 7:30pm and they still got two of the three items on our order wrong. Plus the dumpy little building they are in doesn't help the atmosphere although the place seems clean enough. But I would go back in a heartbeat just for another plate of the Pad See Ew. And I'd double check the order before they left the table. Ps. The website above no longer exists. The new one appears to be sunflowerthaicuisine.com
(4)
Guy B.
Two of us for dinner tonight, this place was within walking distance of our hotel. Walked in and wasn't sure if they were open, the lights were all off and the owner and waitress were just chiming in the corner.....perhaps turn a light on. Very friendly folks, our waitress who claimed to be new, didn't really seem to understand English .....we had to do a lot of pointing. Service overall was very slow..... THE FOOD HOWEVER, Was delicious! And worth the wait. Pad woon sen (seafood) was great! (But not what I ordered lol...couldn't imagine the conversation to correct it, just happy it was delicious) Drunken noodle w/beef was delicious Tulip dumplings appetizer was delicious Sticky rice w/ mango was good. The sticky rice could have been better, it seemed to be missing something.
(4)
Casandra R.
Let me tell you its hard to find vegan friendly place in and around the valley, and when you do its not always worth the trip. However Sunflower Thai nailed it. The service was excellent. My vegan Pad Thai was amazing. So much food for the money. We will be back.
(5)
Eric H.
I used to really dig this place but after it changed owners the food quality went down, and the servers seemed less knowledgeable.
(2)
Tai M.
Every time I pass through Grants Pass I have to stop here. This is the best Thai food restaurant I have ever been to. It almost makes me want to move to Grants Pass in order to eat here every day. There coconut milk soup is perfectly spiced and warms the soul. I also recommend their drunken noodles and just about any one of their curries. The service is fantastic as well. Don't pass this place up. The food is heaven on earth.
(5)
Liz P.
Great unexpected find after a long day on I-5. Got takeout to eat back at our hotel and it was delicious, authentic Thai. The lady in charge was sweet and friendly and helpful with recommendations. Will definitely eat here if we stop in Grants Pass on our next road trip through.
(4)
Denea Y.
The servers were very sweet and the portions were ample, but the compliments stop there. I'm part Thai and this is the most inauthentic, weak Thai food I've ever had. The glass noodle salad was very bland. The pumpkin curry wasn't creamy enough (had a weird inconsistent texture) and the pumpkin chunks were overcooked to the point of being mushy. I asked for medium spice and both barely had any spice at all. I'm pretty shocked at the high scores this place has gotten and fear any other Thai food in town considering this placed was one of the highest ranked.
(1)
Gwen O.
I came here for lunch. Had some Pad Thai. I've had Pad Thai all over the country, and the Pad Thai I got here was just not good in my opinion. The restaurant is in a pretty dumpy place, the inside is fine, not very well decorated, but fine. I have not been back and don't plan on going back again. Four Seasons has a much better Pad Thai in my opinion.
(2)
Willam L.
Dee mak mak ! Kop koon kah ! Great Thai food & down home hospitality. Try the Thai tea during the summer ~ only $2 !
(5)
Caitlin S.
Came here in 2011 after reading some excellent Yelp reviews and we were pretty disappointed. Best Thai in southern Oregon makes me think Thai in southern Oregon must be pretty bad. Service was good, prices were cheap for lunch, portions were large. But the pad Thai had soy sauce in it (just wrong) and the massaman curry was too thin and very bland (massaman is my favorite). All in all, very disappointing.
(2)
Fran F.
Absolutely the best Thai food I've ever had. It was my favorite place for years and it changed ownership last Fall. Wow, I didn't think it could get any better, but I was wrong. The curries are full of flavor and spice. Coconut shrimp really tasty and the Staff very friendly. It's the kind of place that makes you crave their food. Highly recommend this place and its the food and Staff that matters, not the decor! Bravo to the Chef!
(5)
Rob H.
Great place for lunch. Atmosphere is lacking and sometimes they get overwhelmed, but the food is amazing and affordable. Seafood Pad Thai is my favorite.
(4)
Michael K.
Love this place! Probably the best Thai I've ever had. Too bad I don't live here otherwise I would come here all the time. Grey, authentic food. Staff is very nice and friendly. Hardly speak English but it makes it more enjoyable that way I think. Good prices and the sticky rice is to die for! Only downside is they may not be able to run your credit card because the employees are not technology inclined at all lol.
(5)
Phani M.
Decent food, below average ambience. Slightly priced more priced more than it deserve from ambience stand point. The taste of the food is decent and definite place to have some above food when you are new to the place.
(4)
Jennifer F.
This place is excellent!! The food is amazing. The spicy ocean soup had the best flavor and it's our new favorite. Everything was seasoned in a less is more fashion truly letting the flavors shine independently. The service was fantastic, our waitress was so sweet and helpful. Really thrilled to have local delicious Thai food and in regards to it taking too long.... It's fresh and delicious and they make it to order. I'll gladly wait for their magic to manifest.
(5)
Mario M.
Driving down I5 you just wouldn't expect an authentic Thai restaurant, but low and behold it's very authentic. Does it look authentic? Nope but the kitchen cooks are all Thai and man the food is great!!! So if you don't want the usual junk food on your drive down the I5 this is the place!! Spicy if you want it!!! Great find!
(5)
Amanda R.
When I walked in, I noticed that the decor was not specifically Asian; more like a casual dining restaurant from the 60s with nifty Asian touches. The server was very cheerful and nice. I ordered the lunch special teriyaki chicken to go, and they made my food promptly. When I got back to work to eat it, I wished I had asked for some soy sauce to go on the white rice. Maybe teriyaki isn't the best thing to order at a Thai place, but I didn't really care for the taste of it. Next time I'll try something else.
(3)
Leigh F.
Best pad Thai I've had in grants pass yet! It was so flavorful and spiced perfectly. My boyfriend loved his basil fried rice- it was also full of flavor! We tried their spring rolls were also super tasty. Loved the sauce it came with I can't wait to come back and try out their curries and this tiger dish that sounds amazing!!
(5)
Jody P.
Oh my gosh, this was so delicious. I had the special pumpkin salmon in peanut sauce. The fresh basil and red bell peppers and all the flavors were heaven. These girls here know how to cook! We were the only people in there . I will go back again and again. The owner really likes to talk about Thailand. the place could use updating in their decor. But it's so worth it for all the flavors. And the price is right.
(4)
Scott W.
A charming little place just off of I-5. A small, cozy place that was mostly open at 6pm on a Saturday though it filled up considerably within a half-hour. Kids got pad Thai to share - I got steamed shrimp with lime juice. Never seen the latter before on a menu, but the lime juice also had chilis mixed in with it and was mostly thin (it is lime juice, you know) with a nice flavor. Maybe I'm a weird man, but I could drink something like that. The pad Thai had broccoli in it, something I'd never seen before (well, I have seen broccoli before, you know what I mean), but my kids love broccoli so they were happy. We were there all in all for about 75 minutes. It took a while longer than I expected, and we sorta had to be on the road, to the point I had to do the International "I Want To Leave" motions with the lone waitress. Though I wasn't upset - rather I just felt bad, like I was cheapening the vibe with my impatient ways. And you don't want to cheapen the vibe here. But the waitress was all smiles, and we are all content beings, and we walked out all glad we came here.
(4)
Don S.
Driving down I-5 and decided to stop in Grants Pass for a meal. As my wife is Thai we frequently look for Thai restaurants. The Sunflower is convenient to the freeway so we chose that one and are so glad we did. Everything was tasty and authentic. We had the seafood stir fry with Thai spring rolls and the hot basil fried rice . The wife said it was like being home in Chiang Mai. We will definitely return to this reasonably priced, serene little Thai restaurant.
(5)
Chris C.
Best Thai food in GP by far. Service was excellent and our food came out right away. I don't understand all these poor reviews. Maybe they've never had real Thai food? Or were expecting Chinese food? If you like authentic Thai, this is the place.
(5)
Venus T.
10 dollars for a pumpkin curry, 1 more dollar for a stream rice, only get a lunch special size of food for dinner price. Which is not cheap. And the service is really bad, waiting 15 minutes for water, although there were only three tables of customers.
(1)
Angela B.
I read all of the previous reviews and thought I was about to stumble upon a real gem. People complained about the ambiance and the speed of service, both factors that are of minor importance to me when dining, provided that the food is delicious. I was quite disappointed in the food after having at least average expectations based on the previous reviews. I ordered pad kee mao, my standard, and a general staple of most Thai restaurants. It was some of the most terrible pad kee mao I've had. It just tasted like some pan-Asian gravy tossed on noodles. The spring rolls were decent at least. The ambience was fine but the temperature inside was freezing! I think they had the air on even though it was 50 degrees outside. If you are looking for delicious, interesting, authentic Asian food, I'd head on down to Sengthong's in Dunsmuir.
(1)
Mary M.
Authentic Thai food! Tried multiple dishes....rice, noodles, fish, soup. All delicious! Good service and the food comes quickly, dining room is very clean and relaxing.
(5)
Heather F.
Surprisingly delicious Thai food in Grants Pass. The Pad Kee Mao was well seasoned and loaded with veggies. Well Thai spiced even at medium level. Will definitely return when I am back in town.
(5)
Li Z.
Service is not good. Waiting for 10 mins to get water served. They need to hire more people to provide better efficiency.
(1)
Hana J.
Dinner time and we were the only customers here which had a very creepy, strange vibe. It was Sunflower Thai or bad Mexican or McDonalds...Sunflower it is! The food delivered, and was actually on the better end of thai food I've had all throughout California. Our server actually wrote out menu items in Thai--never seen it written out like that before. We ordered pineapple fried rice, pad thai, and drunken noodles to play it safe and all were delicious. The prices are at least a dollar or two higher than most Thai restaurants, but I'm sure to get raw ingredients out here in the middle of nowhere can get pricey. Order a tea; it was only a few bucks for unlimited tea to serve our entire party.
(4)
Allen K.
I ordered a lunch special the other day and, like other GP establishments, I felt that the portion was fairly small. It makes me wonder whether the whole town is left starving at lunch or if I'm just a gigantic glutton... probably the latter. Anyway, I ordered the Pra Ram (sort of a peanut sauce dish with some veggies and meat) to see if this place could make something tasty aside from the generic Pad Thai. The peanut sauce was decent, but due to the inherently strong flavor I needed more rice than the lunch special allowed. This resulted in me rationing my rice in a less than ideal peanut sauce-to-rice ratio. The decor is a bit confusing: there's a giant figurine on the front counter of an Italian man holding a barrel labeled "Tips", and above that are photos of Thai royalty (I'm assuming?) dressed to the nines. It's a stark juxtaposition of cultures in a small southern Oregon restaurant and raises many questions for me. Do they want me to put my tip in the barrel? Was this place an Italian restaurant? Is that their family up there? Are they royalty? If so, why are they working here now? These are the important issues I ponder during my lunch break.
(2)
Lacey H.
After living in San Francisco for the better part of a decade, I've inevitably become a food snob. More specifically, a Thai and Vietnamese food snob. After relocating back to Southern Oregon, I've tried my fair share of dinner spots trying to fill the void of excellent Bay Area eats... and haven't really succeeded. However, Sunflower Thai is as close as you can come to legit Thai food in Grants Pass. The portions may be a bit smaller than what most people are used to, but the ingredients are delicious, it's fast and the staff are always very friendly. If you are looking for a little break from your usual dinner routine, check this place out.
(4)
Ryan B.
Unreal!!!! Christmas eve they were closing and stayed open for me and my family to order enough food for 10 adults and 6 kids. The food is the best in town!!!!!!!
(5)
Sarah F.
What can I say,... I wanted good food on a road trip from Seattle to San Diego and this place delivered! Pros? -Cheap lunch time prices -Quick service -Fresh ingredients Cons? -Not as fatty and delicious as some Thai food... :-)
(4)
Amy L.
I'm newer to the area, and a thai newb. A few things. I ordered to go, as I'm planning a wedding and just really wanted to relax on the computer in the ambiance and comfort of home. When I came in the door I was immediately greeted by the nicest person ever. She was super friendly! This was my first time trying thai food, so I played it safe and got pineapple fried rice and spring rolls. Minus one star for spending nearly 20 bucks on one person to eat. Can I get an extra value meal? Four stars for the food. It was awesome! Like I'm going to be fat again if I don't do yoga and have jillian Michaels kick my butt into shape every day. Fortunately I can't afford this every day. Unfortunately I can't afford this every day. It was amazing. I seriously ate all six spring rolls, and I'm certain you aren't supposed to do that. Next time I will try pumpkin curry. Editing to say that I've been back a million times, and it's probably my favorite place to eat in Grants Pass. :)
(5)
Frank C.
Absolutely yummy thai food. A lil gem in Grants Pass. Visiting from southern california and finding a great thai food place was a pleasant and welcomed surprise. I had the basil fried rice with chicken and asked for spicy level "3". You can choose between 1 thru 3 for the "hotness" level. I like spicy and this was perfect. The service was top notch to go along with the food. You gotta give this place a try when yur in the mood for good thai food and happen to be in Grants Pass
(5)
Zack F.
Pumpkin curry ROCKED! Summer rolls ... Eh, had better Chicken soup had rave reviews. Ribs made my father wiggle! And one garlicy, funky noodle dish.
(4)
R R.
Stopped here on the road to Portland. Average Thai food at best. Pumpkin curry was just not good. Also had pad Thai. Apparently when you order it with chicken you get half tofu half chicken. Service was slow. Sat at table for 10 minutes then had to go get server. Although once we ordered the food came out quick.
(2)
K B.
The lady running this place was incredibly nice, and even happily made me my dish to go when I unknowingly called right after she had closed. I got the vegetarian pumpkin curry and it was delicious . Very happy with my experience, would definitely go again.
(5)
Theresa D.
I've been here a number of times. The food is always good and service always prompt and friendly. The thai iced tea and green curry are definitely my favorites!
(4)
David B.
Excellent dishes, authentically prepared, and at reasonable prices. The decor is pretty basic, and it is in a strip center. That being said, it is one of the two best Thai eateries in the Grants Pass area. Unfortunately, if you enjoy a glass of decent wine with dinner, like I do, they don't have anything fit to drink. Little airline sized bottles of cheap wine that is dreadful, so have your wine at home, then go out for a nice dinner here.
(3)
Lowell G.
Went with a friend, the food was much better than I thought it would be..
(3)
Kevin E.
I was surprised that a small town like Grants Pass would have such high quality Thai food. I like Sunflower Thai better than the other Thai restaurant in Grants Pass though I forget the name of it now. I've been here multiple times over the last 3+ years when I was in Grants Pass for business, visiting friends, and/or just passing through. I like their food better than any Thai restaurant in Eugene, which is where I was living for many years. Everything I've had here has always been top quality. The service is particularly good and the staff is very friendly. The last time I was there was a holiday weekend and I had driven all the way from Redding, CA and I knew I just wanted to make it to Sunflower to get some awesome food, then find a motel. They had just closed and I was sad...but then a woman came outside and let me in. She said they could make something for me to go, she gave me a glass of water while I waited, and brought out my order a few minutes later. It was such a blessing to me and I'm always grateful for the excellent quality of food and customer service. I hope their business is blessed incredibly for their kindness and delicious food.
(5)
Rebecca M.
We were just out and about enjoying the sunshine and running errands. Stopped to get a bite to eat at Thai Sunflower in Grants Pass, OR. We chose it because our fav restaurant was closed. I have to say it was the best Thai I've had in a long time. Very unexpected. Not fancy, just great food. Spick and span, great service, and we both loved it. Don't let the inconspicuous sign and store front fool you. It's now our new fav
(5)
Annie B.
The green curry is pretty good here, although I think The Royal Barge is better. This place gets packed during lunch hour, so get here early. I've tried a few dishes here, and they're mostly pretty good. This is a very simple restaurant with decent food, so if you're looking for upscale, look elsewhere.
(4)
Eric H.
The service was initially good, but the food took far too long to come out. I looked this place up on yelp and saw it had good reviews.. so I tried it out. This is definitely the worst thai place that I've been to out of all the thai restaurants ive been to. I cut them some slack, since I had a party of about 15, but my food wasnt even good.. I ate it because I paid for it.. sighh..
(2)
ARUN A.
Long wait for food. It took them 15 mins to provide water and ask our order. There was only one party beside us (party of 7) !! After 45 mins our order arrived and food was ok. I had better Thai food. If service was faster it would have been easy 4 start review for them....
(3)
Curtis A.
Came in for lunch. 1 server (working hard and doing the best she can), almost all the tables were unbussed, and it took a while to get our orders in. The food was OK, but expected for such a low priced meal.
(3)
Linda P.
Passing through town on our way home, poor travelers that we were, without any idea of where to go. We looked all up and down the street near our motel and finally settled on this place as the best of a bad lot. We were pleasantly surprised with the good food and friendly service. Being from the San Francisco Bay Area we are accustomed to eating at Thai restaurants, but this place was even on the better end of what we see at home! Modest surroundings, yes, a table unbussed, but still the food was very good and that's what we were there for.
(4)
Travis M.
Awesome, awesome, awesome. This place is in Grants Pass, a strange little town in Southern Oregon. The food quality is superior. This place could complete in Los Angeles. They have the ability to serve most of their entrees vegan, with many tofu options. Vegetables are fresh. Recipes are complex and original. Service is friendly. Dining room is comfortable. If you're looking for a vegetarian meal in Grants Pass, this is the place to go. You won't regret it.
(5)
ShmoHaw K.
The BEST pumpkin curry I have ever had. Very creamy red curry base. Perfectly cooked pumpkin. Every bite was delicious.
(5)
Amber F.
Love this place! The best spicy green beans and spicy basil around. Staff is very friendly.
(5)
Lisa R.
This was DELICIOUS!! Now, a warning: the cook is not taming down the spice level for us weeny Americans so if you normally get medium, I suggest mild. The medium left me gulping water for my burning mouth and lips. Yikes! In spite of the burning, the flavor was fantastic and I couldn't stop eating. Had pumpkin curry and tofu pad Thai. Tofu was nice and fresh with great texture. I'm really pleasantly surprised. This makes my top 5 list for Thai and I'm picky. Absolutely worth going out of your way and stopping. Isn't the classiest setting...kind of cafe looking with tables and chairs. Had wonderful friendly service.
(4)
Carmen L.
Dunken noodles. Best Thai in town for sure!
(5)
Lorissa J.
After hearing that this was "the best" Thai place in grants pass, I was very let down by food that could've come from a cart on Broadway in LA.
(3)
Robert P.
I'm not thrilled with the lack of atmosphere, however the delicious curries found at Thai Sunflower make up for this, and then some. Phad woon sain is good, pumpkin curry, Penang curry is my gf's favorite around. As with many Thai restaurants I have visited, specify your personal level of spicyness. We love the fact they are open on Sunday's which seems unheard of for Thai restaurants to be open on a Sunday. They stayed open late for us one time we showed up right before 9 pm when they close. I apologized for coming in so late and the hostess happily assured us that it was not a problem. Service is prompt, food is good, and the price is reasonable. Some Penang curry sounds really good right about now.
(4)
RayRay Food Critic F.
I went to the sunflower restaurant last week and had the 1/2 BBQ chicken, it was over cooked and really dry and tough. The vegetables were undercooked. I was not impressed, save your money and go somewhere else.
(2)
Susan R.
FABULOUS FOOD! Just passing through Grants Pass my husband and I wanted some good food for dinner but don't know the area. We just started driving and came across Sunflower Thai. It doesn't look like much but we don't need fancy. We picked the perfect place to eat... great food and fabulous service. The sad part is that I can't just pop in whenever I want Thai food.
(4)
Marie W.
The only reason I did not give them 5 stars was I asked them to make it spicy - wow they did and it was so good that we ate and ate anyway. Fast, polite service for take out.
(4)
Mike W.
I have had several of their lunch specials and have never been disappointed. Yesterday I enjoyed the Supreme Garlic with Chicken, and I splurged $2 on the wild rice. It was a wonderful lunch. I would recommend this restaurant for your Thai enjoyment.
(4)
Celestia L.
This place was so delicious. I wish I lived closer because I would for sure go here again. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because service was horribly slow. There was a group of 15 people paying individually when we walked in and we didn't order for about 30 minutes, but the wait was worth it. I got the chicken Massuman Curry and it was delicious. They made it the perfect amount of spicy and I asked for it hot. I will go here again if I am ever in the area.
(4)
Erin M.
Some amazing Thai food. We split a fish-ball curry. When I tried the first one I noticed that it was unlike any fish-ball I've ever had. Lemongrass fish-balls? They were homemade. They went so well with the curry, which was loaded with Chinese eggplant and bamboo shoots. It was, to say the least, one of the best things I've put in my face in months. I love this place. The service was attentive and cheery. I'm hooked.
(4)
tim h.
Sunflower in Grants Pass is probably one of the best Thai restaurants in Southern Oregon, Tonight I had the pumpkin Curry...awesome. Also had the Thai barbecue chicken on previous visits...very good..meat falls off the bone. Be sure to check out the "garden rolls" sometimes called Thai fresh rolls or Vietnamese salad rolls. You wont be disappointed with anything at Sunflower. I always try to dine there when in GP on business....
(5)
Gordon O.
This is an update. This is a message to the owners. You still hve good food. You CANNOT LEAVE DISHES UNWASHED ON NUMEROUS TABLES AND COUNTERS IN THE DINING ROOM FOR THE ENTIRE EVENING! IT IS UNHEALTHY. IT IS UNNECESSARY. STOP IT BEFORE YOU CAUSE A HEALTH ISSUE OR GET INSPECTED. PLEASE KEEP YOUR DINING ROOM SPOTLESS AND HIRE A BUSPERSON. YOU CANNOT HAVE PEOPLE ORDERING TO GO DISHES WHILE STARING A AT AT LEAST 10 DIRTY PLATES WITH LEFTOVER FOOD ON THEM. FIX THIS NOW!
(2)
Karen S.
Best Thai in S. Oregon. In the last couple of years they've toned down the spices, so if you like it spicy, you need to ask for it. Pad Thai is ok, not spectacular. But, their curry dishes (especially Panang Curry with pumpkin) are fantastic. Also, the drunken noodles are good too. I've actually never had anything that was bad, just some things are better than others. The spicy coconut soup needs more spices, in my opinion, but that's easily remedied by asking for them to make it spicy. Love the trout dishes when they're available.
(4)
Chris C.
Best Thai food in GP by far. Service was excellent and our food came out right away. I don't understand all these poor reviews. Maybe they've never had real Thai food? Or were expecting Chinese food? If you like authentic Thai, this is the place.
(5)
Venus T.
10 dollars for a pumpkin curry, 1 more dollar for a stream rice, only get a lunch special size of food for dinner price. Which is not cheap. And the service is really bad, waiting 15 minutes for water, although there were only three tables of customers.
(1)
Angela B.
I read all of the previous reviews and thought I was about to stumble upon a real gem. People complained about the ambiance and the speed of service, both factors that are of minor importance to me when dining, provided that the food is delicious. I was quite disappointed in the food after having at least average expectations based on the previous reviews. I ordered pad kee mao, my standard, and a general staple of most Thai restaurants. It was some of the most terrible pad kee mao I've had. It just tasted like some pan-Asian gravy tossed on noodles. The spring rolls were decent at least. The ambience was fine but the temperature inside was freezing! I think they had the air on even though it was 50 degrees outside. If you are looking for delicious, interesting, authentic Asian food, I'd head on down to Sengthong's in Dunsmuir.
(1)
Ryan B.
Unreal!!!! Christmas eve they were closing and stayed open for me and my family to order enough food for 10 adults and 6 kids. The food is the best in town!!!!!!!
(5)
Sarah F.
What can I say,... I wanted good food on a road trip from Seattle to San Diego and this place delivered! Pros? -Cheap lunch time prices -Quick service -Fresh ingredients Cons? -Not as fatty and delicious as some Thai food... :-)
(4)
Amy L.
I'm newer to the area, and a thai newb. A few things. I ordered to go, as I'm planning a wedding and just really wanted to relax on the computer in the ambiance and comfort of home. When I came in the door I was immediately greeted by the nicest person ever. She was super friendly! This was my first time trying thai food, so I played it safe and got pineapple fried rice and spring rolls. Minus one star for spending nearly 20 bucks on one person to eat. Can I get an extra value meal? Four stars for the food. It was awesome! Like I'm going to be fat again if I don't do yoga and have jillian Michaels kick my butt into shape every day. Fortunately I can't afford this every day. Unfortunately I can't afford this every day. It was amazing. I seriously ate all six spring rolls, and I'm certain you aren't supposed to do that. Next time I will try pumpkin curry. Editing to say that I've been back a million times, and it's probably my favorite place to eat in Grants Pass. :)
(5)
Mary M.
Authentic Thai food! Tried multiple dishes....rice, noodles, fish, soup. All delicious! Good service and the food comes quickly, dining room is very clean and relaxing.
(5)
Heather F.
Surprisingly delicious Thai food in Grants Pass. The Pad Kee Mao was well seasoned and loaded with veggies. Well Thai spiced even at medium level. Will definitely return when I am back in town.
(5)
Li Z.
Service is not good. Waiting for 10 mins to get water served. They need to hire more people to provide better efficiency.
(1)
Hana J.
Dinner time and we were the only customers here which had a very creepy, strange vibe. It was Sunflower Thai or bad Mexican or McDonalds...Sunflower it is! The food delivered, and was actually on the better end of thai food I've had all throughout California. Our server actually wrote out menu items in Thai--never seen it written out like that before. We ordered pineapple fried rice, pad thai, and drunken noodles to play it safe and all were delicious. The prices are at least a dollar or two higher than most Thai restaurants, but I'm sure to get raw ingredients out here in the middle of nowhere can get pricey. Order a tea; it was only a few bucks for unlimited tea to serve our entire party.
(4)
Allen K.
I ordered a lunch special the other day and, like other GP establishments, I felt that the portion was fairly small. It makes me wonder whether the whole town is left starving at lunch or if I'm just a gigantic glutton... probably the latter. Anyway, I ordered the Pra Ram (sort of a peanut sauce dish with some veggies and meat) to see if this place could make something tasty aside from the generic Pad Thai. The peanut sauce was decent, but due to the inherently strong flavor I needed more rice than the lunch special allowed. This resulted in me rationing my rice in a less than ideal peanut sauce-to-rice ratio. The decor is a bit confusing: there's a giant figurine on the front counter of an Italian man holding a barrel labeled "Tips", and above that are photos of Thai royalty (I'm assuming?) dressed to the nines. It's a stark juxtaposition of cultures in a small southern Oregon restaurant and raises many questions for me. Do they want me to put my tip in the barrel? Was this place an Italian restaurant? Is that their family up there? Are they royalty? If so, why are they working here now? These are the important issues I ponder during my lunch break.
(2)
Lacey H.
After living in San Francisco for the better part of a decade, I've inevitably become a food snob. More specifically, a Thai and Vietnamese food snob. After relocating back to Southern Oregon, I've tried my fair share of dinner spots trying to fill the void of excellent Bay Area eats... and haven't really succeeded. However, Sunflower Thai is as close as you can come to legit Thai food in Grants Pass. The portions may be a bit smaller than what most people are used to, but the ingredients are delicious, it's fast and the staff are always very friendly. If you are looking for a little break from your usual dinner routine, check this place out.
(4)
Rebecca M.
We were just out and about enjoying the sunshine and running errands. Stopped to get a bite to eat at Thai Sunflower in Grants Pass, OR. We chose it because our fav restaurant was closed. I have to say it was the best Thai I've had in a long time. Very unexpected. Not fancy, just great food. Spick and span, great service, and we both loved it. Don't let the inconspicuous sign and store front fool you. It's now our new fav
(5)
Annie B.
The green curry is pretty good here, although I think The Royal Barge is better. This place gets packed during lunch hour, so get here early. I've tried a few dishes here, and they're mostly pretty good. This is a very simple restaurant with decent food, so if you're looking for upscale, look elsewhere.
(4)
Eric H.
The service was initially good, but the food took far too long to come out. I looked this place up on yelp and saw it had good reviews.. so I tried it out. This is definitely the worst thai place that I've been to out of all the thai restaurants ive been to. I cut them some slack, since I had a party of about 15, but my food wasnt even good.. I ate it because I paid for it.. sighh..
(2)
ARUN A.
Long wait for food. It took them 15 mins to provide water and ask our order. There was only one party beside us (party of 7) !! After 45 mins our order arrived and food was ok. I had better Thai food. If service was faster it would have been easy 4 start review for them....
(3)
Curtis A.
Came in for lunch. 1 server (working hard and doing the best she can), almost all the tables were unbussed, and it took a while to get our orders in. The food was OK, but expected for such a low priced meal.
(3)
David B.
Excellent dishes, authentically prepared, and at reasonable prices. The decor is pretty basic, and it is in a strip center. That being said, it is one of the two best Thai eateries in the Grants Pass area. Unfortunately, if you enjoy a glass of decent wine with dinner, like I do, they don't have anything fit to drink. Little airline sized bottles of cheap wine that is dreadful, so have your wine at home, then go out for a nice dinner here.
(3)
Lowell G.
Went with a friend, the food was much better than I thought it would be..
(3)
Frank C.
Absolutely yummy thai food. A lil gem in Grants Pass. Visiting from southern california and finding a great thai food place was a pleasant and welcomed surprise. I had the basil fried rice with chicken and asked for spicy level "3". You can choose between 1 thru 3 for the "hotness" level. I like spicy and this was perfect. The service was top notch to go along with the food. You gotta give this place a try when yur in the mood for good thai food and happen to be in Grants Pass
(5)
Zack F.
Pumpkin curry ROCKED! Summer rolls ... Eh, had better Chicken soup had rave reviews. Ribs made my father wiggle! And one garlicy, funky noodle dish.
(4)
R R.
Stopped here on the road to Portland. Average Thai food at best. Pumpkin curry was just not good. Also had pad Thai. Apparently when you order it with chicken you get half tofu half chicken. Service was slow. Sat at table for 10 minutes then had to go get server. Although once we ordered the food came out quick.
(2)
K B.
The lady running this place was incredibly nice, and even happily made me my dish to go when I unknowingly called right after she had closed. I got the vegetarian pumpkin curry and it was delicious . Very happy with my experience, would definitely go again.
(5)
Theresa D.
I've been here a number of times. The food is always good and service always prompt and friendly. The thai iced tea and green curry are definitely my favorites!
(4)
Kevin E.
I was surprised that a small town like Grants Pass would have such high quality Thai food. I like Sunflower Thai better than the other Thai restaurant in Grants Pass though I forget the name of it now. I've been here multiple times over the last 3+ years when I was in Grants Pass for business, visiting friends, and/or just passing through. I like their food better than any Thai restaurant in Eugene, which is where I was living for many years. Everything I've had here has always been top quality. The service is particularly good and the staff is very friendly. The last time I was there was a holiday weekend and I had driven all the way from Redding, CA and I knew I just wanted to make it to Sunflower to get some awesome food, then find a motel. They had just closed and I was sad...but then a woman came outside and let me in. She said they could make something for me to go, she gave me a glass of water while I waited, and brought out my order a few minutes later. It was such a blessing to me and I'm always grateful for the excellent quality of food and customer service. I hope their business is blessed incredibly for their kindness and delicious food.
(5)
Linda P.
Passing through town on our way home, poor travelers that we were, without any idea of where to go. We looked all up and down the street near our motel and finally settled on this place as the best of a bad lot. We were pleasantly surprised with the good food and friendly service. Being from the San Francisco Bay Area we are accustomed to eating at Thai restaurants, but this place was even on the better end of what we see at home! Modest surroundings, yes, a table unbussed, but still the food was very good and that's what we were there for.
(4)
Travis M.
Awesome, awesome, awesome. This place is in Grants Pass, a strange little town in Southern Oregon. The food quality is superior. This place could complete in Los Angeles. They have the ability to serve most of their entrees vegan, with many tofu options. Vegetables are fresh. Recipes are complex and original. Service is friendly. Dining room is comfortable. If you're looking for a vegetarian meal in Grants Pass, this is the place to go. You won't regret it.
(5)
ShmoHaw K.
The BEST pumpkin curry I have ever had. Very creamy red curry base. Perfectly cooked pumpkin. Every bite was delicious.
(5)
Amber F.
Love this place! The best spicy green beans and spicy basil around. Staff is very friendly.
(5)
Lisa R.
This was DELICIOUS!! Now, a warning: the cook is not taming down the spice level for us weeny Americans so if you normally get medium, I suggest mild. The medium left me gulping water for my burning mouth and lips. Yikes! In spite of the burning, the flavor was fantastic and I couldn't stop eating. Had pumpkin curry and tofu pad Thai. Tofu was nice and fresh with great texture. I'm really pleasantly surprised. This makes my top 5 list for Thai and I'm picky. Absolutely worth going out of your way and stopping. Isn't the classiest setting...kind of cafe looking with tables and chairs. Had wonderful friendly service.
(4)
Carmen L.
Dunken noodles. Best Thai in town for sure!
(5)
Lorissa J.
After hearing that this was "the best" Thai place in grants pass, I was very let down by food that could've come from a cart on Broadway in LA.
(3)
Robert P.
I'm not thrilled with the lack of atmosphere, however the delicious curries found at Thai Sunflower make up for this, and then some. Phad woon sain is good, pumpkin curry, Penang curry is my gf's favorite around. As with many Thai restaurants I have visited, specify your personal level of spicyness. We love the fact they are open on Sunday's which seems unheard of for Thai restaurants to be open on a Sunday. They stayed open late for us one time we showed up right before 9 pm when they close. I apologized for coming in so late and the hostess happily assured us that it was not a problem. Service is prompt, food is good, and the price is reasonable. Some Penang curry sounds really good right about now.
(4)
RayRay Food Critic F.
I went to the sunflower restaurant last week and had the 1/2 BBQ chicken, it was over cooked and really dry and tough. The vegetables were undercooked. I was not impressed, save your money and go somewhere else.
(2)
Susan R.
FABULOUS FOOD! Just passing through Grants Pass my husband and I wanted some good food for dinner but don't know the area. We just started driving and came across Sunflower Thai. It doesn't look like much but we don't need fancy. We picked the perfect place to eat... great food and fabulous service. The sad part is that I can't just pop in whenever I want Thai food.
(4)
Marie W.
The only reason I did not give them 5 stars was I asked them to make it spicy - wow they did and it was so good that we ate and ate anyway. Fast, polite service for take out.
(4)
Mike W.
I have had several of their lunch specials and have never been disappointed. Yesterday I enjoyed the Supreme Garlic with Chicken, and I splurged $2 on the wild rice. It was a wonderful lunch. I would recommend this restaurant for your Thai enjoyment.
(4)
Celestia L.
This place was so delicious. I wish I lived closer because I would for sure go here again. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because service was horribly slow. There was a group of 15 people paying individually when we walked in and we didn't order for about 30 minutes, but the wait was worth it. I got the chicken Massuman Curry and it was delicious. They made it the perfect amount of spicy and I asked for it hot. I will go here again if I am ever in the area.
(4)
Erin M.
Some amazing Thai food. We split a fish-ball curry. When I tried the first one I noticed that it was unlike any fish-ball I've ever had. Lemongrass fish-balls? They were homemade. They went so well with the curry, which was loaded with Chinese eggplant and bamboo shoots. It was, to say the least, one of the best things I've put in my face in months. I love this place. The service was attentive and cheery. I'm hooked.
(4)
tim h.
Sunflower in Grants Pass is probably one of the best Thai restaurants in Southern Oregon, Tonight I had the pumpkin Curry...awesome. Also had the Thai barbecue chicken on previous visits...very good..meat falls off the bone. Be sure to check out the "garden rolls" sometimes called Thai fresh rolls or Vietnamese salad rolls. You wont be disappointed with anything at Sunflower. I always try to dine there when in GP on business....
(5)
Gordon O.
This is an update. This is a message to the owners. You still hve good food. You CANNOT LEAVE DISHES UNWASHED ON NUMEROUS TABLES AND COUNTERS IN THE DINING ROOM FOR THE ENTIRE EVENING! IT IS UNHEALTHY. IT IS UNNECESSARY. STOP IT BEFORE YOU CAUSE A HEALTH ISSUE OR GET INSPECTED. PLEASE KEEP YOUR DINING ROOM SPOTLESS AND HIRE A BUSPERSON. YOU CANNOT HAVE PEOPLE ORDERING TO GO DISHES WHILE STARING A AT AT LEAST 10 DIRTY PLATES WITH LEFTOVER FOOD ON THEM. FIX THIS NOW!
(2)
Karen S.
Best Thai in S. Oregon. In the last couple of years they've toned down the spices, so if you like it spicy, you need to ask for it. Pad Thai is ok, not spectacular. But, their curry dishes (especially Panang Curry with pumpkin) are fantastic. Also, the drunken noodles are good too. I've actually never had anything that was bad, just some things are better than others. The spicy coconut soup needs more spices, in my opinion, but that's easily remedied by asking for them to make it spicy. Love the trout dishes when they're available.
(4)
Gordon O.
This is an update. This is a message to the owners. You still hve good food. You CANNOT LEAVE DISHES UNWASHED ON NUMEROUS TABLES AND COUNTERS IN THE DINING ROOM FOR THE ENTIRE EVENING! IT IS UNHEALTHY. IT IS UNNECESSARY. STOP IT BEFORE YOU CAUSE A HEALTH ISSUE OR GET INSPECTED. PLEASE KEEP YOUR DINING ROOM SPOTLESS AND HIRE A BUSPERSON. YOU CANNOT HAVE PEOPLE ORDERING TO GO DISHES WHILE STARING A AT AT LEAST 10 DIRTY PLATES WITH LEFTOVER FOOD ON THEM. FIX THIS NOW!
(2)
tim h.
Sunflower in Grants Pass is probably one of the best Thai restaurants in Southern Oregon, Tonight I had the pumpkin Curry...awesome. Also had the Thai barbecue chicken on previous visits...very good..meat falls off the bone. Be sure to check out the "garden rolls" sometimes called Thai fresh rolls or Vietnamese salad rolls. You wont be disappointed with anything at Sunflower. I always try to dine there when in GP on business....
(5)
Karen S.
Best Thai in S. Oregon. In the last couple of years they've toned down the spices, so if you like it spicy, you need to ask for it. Pad Thai is ok, not spectacular. But, their curry dishes (especially Panang Curry with pumpkin) are fantastic. Also, the drunken noodles are good too. I've actually never had anything that was bad, just some things are better than others. The spicy coconut soup needs more spices, in my opinion, but that's easily remedied by asking for them to make it spicy. Love the trout dishes when they're available.
(4)
Steve R.
Wow! WOW! BEST THAI FOOD I've had in a long time! We found it on yelp on our way through Grants Pass and decided to try it. So glad We did! Wonderful warm and welcoming staff. Beautiful presentation and even better flavor with just the right amount of heat! I highly recommend the drunken noodles with vegetables. Oh did I mention we are vegans?! They accommodated us with no problem. That's not very common these days. So meat eaters and vegans alike give this place a try!
(5)
Mike W.
I have had several of their lunch specials and have never been disappointed. Yesterday I enjoyed the Supreme Garlic with Chicken, and I splurged $2 on the wild rice. It was a wonderful lunch. I would recommend this restaurant for your Thai enjoyment.
(4)
Bret C.
First of all let me say that we had one of the best plates of Pad See Ew I've ever eaten. And the service was very friendly. However, there were only three other customers in the place at 7:30pm and they still got two of the three items on our order wrong. Plus the dumpy little building they are in doesn't help the atmosphere although the place seems clean enough. But I would go back in a heartbeat just for another plate of the Pad See Ew. And I'd double check the order before they left the table. Ps. The website above no longer exists. The new one appears to be sunflowerthaicuisine.com
(4)
Celestia L.
This place was so delicious. I wish I lived closer because I would for sure go here again. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because service was horribly slow. There was a group of 15 people paying individually when we walked in and we didn't order for about 30 minutes, but the wait was worth it. I got the chicken Massuman Curry and it was delicious. They made it the perfect amount of spicy and I asked for it hot. I will go here again if I am ever in the area.
(4)
Erin M.
Some amazing Thai food. We split a fish-ball curry. When I tried the first one I noticed that it was unlike any fish-ball I've ever had. Lemongrass fish-balls? They were homemade. They went so well with the curry, which was loaded with Chinese eggplant and bamboo shoots. It was, to say the least, one of the best things I've put in my face in months. I love this place. The service was attentive and cheery. I'm hooked.
(4)
Guy B.
Two of us for dinner tonight, this place was within walking distance of our hotel. Walked in and wasn't sure if they were open, the lights were all off and the owner and waitress were just chiming in the corner.....perhaps turn a light on. Very friendly folks, our waitress who claimed to be new, didn't really seem to understand English .....we had to do a lot of pointing. Service overall was very slow..... THE FOOD HOWEVER, Was delicious! And worth the wait. Pad woon sen (seafood) was great! (But not what I ordered lol...couldn't imagine the conversation to correct it, just happy it was delicious) Drunken noodle w/beef was delicious Tulip dumplings appetizer was delicious Sticky rice w/ mango was good. The sticky rice could have been better, it seemed to be missing something.
(4)
Casandra R.
Let me tell you its hard to find vegan friendly place in and around the valley, and when you do its not always worth the trip. However Sunflower Thai nailed it. The service was excellent. My vegan Pad Thai was amazing. So much food for the money. We will be back.
(5)
Eric H.
I used to really dig this place but after it changed owners the food quality went down, and the servers seemed less knowledgeable.
(2)
Tai M.
Every time I pass through Grants Pass I have to stop here. This is the best Thai food restaurant I have ever been to. It almost makes me want to move to Grants Pass in order to eat here every day. There coconut milk soup is perfectly spiced and warms the soul. I also recommend their drunken noodles and just about any one of their curries. The service is fantastic as well. Don't pass this place up. The food is heaven on earth.
(5)
Liz P.
Great unexpected find after a long day on I-5. Got takeout to eat back at our hotel and it was delicious, authentic Thai. The lady in charge was sweet and friendly and helpful with recommendations. Will definitely eat here if we stop in Grants Pass on our next road trip through.
(4)
Travis M.
Awesome, awesome, awesome. This place is in Grants Pass, a strange little town in Southern Oregon. The food quality is superior. This place could complete in Los Angeles. They have the ability to serve most of their entrees vegan, with many tofu options. Vegetables are fresh. Recipes are complex and original. Service is friendly. Dining room is comfortable. If you're looking for a vegetarian meal in Grants Pass, this is the place to go. You won't regret it.
(5)
Lowell G.
Went with a friend, the food was much better than I thought it would be..
(3)
Linda P.
Passing through town on our way home, poor travelers that we were, without any idea of where to go. We looked all up and down the street near our motel and finally settled on this place as the best of a bad lot. We were pleasantly surprised with the good food and friendly service. Being from the San Francisco Bay Area we are accustomed to eating at Thai restaurants, but this place was even on the better end of what we see at home! Modest surroundings, yes, a table unbussed, but still the food was very good and that's what we were there for.
(4)
ShmoHaw K.
The BEST pumpkin curry I have ever had. Very creamy red curry base. Perfectly cooked pumpkin. Every bite was delicious.
(5)
Amber F.
Love this place! The best spicy green beans and spicy basil around. Staff is very friendly.
(5)
Lisa R.
This was DELICIOUS!! Now, a warning: the cook is not taming down the spice level for us weeny Americans so if you normally get medium, I suggest mild. The medium left me gulping water for my burning mouth and lips. Yikes! In spite of the burning, the flavor was fantastic and I couldn't stop eating. Had pumpkin curry and tofu pad Thai. Tofu was nice and fresh with great texture. I'm really pleasantly surprised. This makes my top 5 list for Thai and I'm picky. Absolutely worth going out of your way and stopping. Isn't the classiest setting...kind of cafe looking with tables and chairs. Had wonderful friendly service.
(4)
Carmen L.
Dunken noodles. Best Thai in town for sure!
(5)
Lorissa J.
After hearing that this was "the best" Thai place in grants pass, I was very let down by food that could've come from a cart on Broadway in LA.
(3)
Robert P.
I'm not thrilled with the lack of atmosphere, however the delicious curries found at Thai Sunflower make up for this, and then some. Phad woon sain is good, pumpkin curry, Penang curry is my gf's favorite around. As with many Thai restaurants I have visited, specify your personal level of spicyness. We love the fact they are open on Sunday's which seems unheard of for Thai restaurants to be open on a Sunday. They stayed open late for us one time we showed up right before 9 pm when they close. I apologized for coming in so late and the hostess happily assured us that it was not a problem. Service is prompt, food is good, and the price is reasonable. Some Penang curry sounds really good right about now.
(4)
RayRay Food Critic F.
I went to the sunflower restaurant last week and had the 1/2 BBQ chicken, it was over cooked and really dry and tough. The vegetables were undercooked. I was not impressed, save your money and go somewhere else.
(2)
Susan R.
FABULOUS FOOD! Just passing through Grants Pass my husband and I wanted some good food for dinner but don't know the area. We just started driving and came across Sunflower Thai. It doesn't look like much but we don't need fancy. We picked the perfect place to eat... great food and fabulous service. The sad part is that I can't just pop in whenever I want Thai food.
(4)
Marie W.
The only reason I did not give them 5 stars was I asked them to make it spicy - wow they did and it was so good that we ate and ate anyway. Fast, polite service for take out.
(4)
Rob H.
Great place for lunch. Atmosphere is lacking and sometimes they get overwhelmed, but the food is amazing and affordable. Seafood Pad Thai is my favorite.
(4)
Michael K.
Love this place! Probably the best Thai I've ever had. Too bad I don't live here otherwise I would come here all the time. Grey, authentic food. Staff is very nice and friendly. Hardly speak English but it makes it more enjoyable that way I think. Good prices and the sticky rice is to die for! Only downside is they may not be able to run your credit card because the employees are not technology inclined at all lol.
(5)
Phani M.
Decent food, below average ambience. Slightly priced more priced more than it deserve from ambience stand point. The taste of the food is decent and definite place to have some above food when you are new to the place.
(4)
Jennifer F.
This place is excellent!! The food is amazing. The spicy ocean soup had the best flavor and it's our new favorite. Everything was seasoned in a less is more fashion truly letting the flavors shine independently. The service was fantastic, our waitress was so sweet and helpful. Really thrilled to have local delicious Thai food and in regards to it taking too long.... It's fresh and delicious and they make it to order. I'll gladly wait for their magic to manifest.
(5)
Mario M.
Driving down I5 you just wouldn't expect an authentic Thai restaurant, but low and behold it's very authentic. Does it look authentic? Nope but the kitchen cooks are all Thai and man the food is great!!! So if you don't want the usual junk food on your drive down the I5 this is the place!! Spicy if you want it!!! Great find!
(5)
Amanda R.
When I walked in, I noticed that the decor was not specifically Asian; more like a casual dining restaurant from the 60s with nifty Asian touches. The server was very cheerful and nice. I ordered the lunch special teriyaki chicken to go, and they made my food promptly. When I got back to work to eat it, I wished I had asked for some soy sauce to go on the white rice. Maybe teriyaki isn't the best thing to order at a Thai place, but I didn't really care for the taste of it. Next time I'll try something else.
(3)
Leigh F.
Best pad Thai I've had in grants pass yet! It was so flavorful and spiced perfectly. My boyfriend loved his basil fried rice- it was also full of flavor! We tried their spring rolls were also super tasty. Loved the sauce it came with I can't wait to come back and try out their curries and this tiger dish that sounds amazing!!
(5)
Jody P.
Oh my gosh, this was so delicious. I had the special pumpkin salmon in peanut sauce. The fresh basil and red bell peppers and all the flavors were heaven. These girls here know how to cook! We were the only people in there . I will go back again and again. The owner really likes to talk about Thailand. the place could use updating in their decor. But it's so worth it for all the flavors. And the price is right.
(4)
Scott W.
A charming little place just off of I-5. A small, cozy place that was mostly open at 6pm on a Saturday though it filled up considerably within a half-hour. Kids got pad Thai to share - I got steamed shrimp with lime juice. Never seen the latter before on a menu, but the lime juice also had chilis mixed in with it and was mostly thin (it is lime juice, you know) with a nice flavor. Maybe I'm a weird man, but I could drink something like that. The pad Thai had broccoli in it, something I'd never seen before (well, I have seen broccoli before, you know what I mean), but my kids love broccoli so they were happy. We were there all in all for about 75 minutes. It took a while longer than I expected, and we sorta had to be on the road, to the point I had to do the International "I Want To Leave" motions with the lone waitress. Though I wasn't upset - rather I just felt bad, like I was cheapening the vibe with my impatient ways. And you don't want to cheapen the vibe here. But the waitress was all smiles, and we are all content beings, and we walked out all glad we came here.
(4)
Don S.
Driving down I-5 and decided to stop in Grants Pass for a meal. As my wife is Thai we frequently look for Thai restaurants. The Sunflower is convenient to the freeway so we chose that one and are so glad we did. Everything was tasty and authentic. We had the seafood stir fry with Thai spring rolls and the hot basil fried rice . The wife said it was like being home in Chiang Mai. We will definitely return to this reasonably priced, serene little Thai restaurant.
(5)
Chris C.
Best Thai food in GP by far. Service was excellent and our food came out right away. I don't understand all these poor reviews. Maybe they've never had real Thai food? Or were expecting Chinese food? If you like authentic Thai, this is the place.
(5)
Venus T.
10 dollars for a pumpkin curry, 1 more dollar for a stream rice, only get a lunch special size of food for dinner price. Which is not cheap. And the service is really bad, waiting 15 minutes for water, although there were only three tables of customers.
(1)
Angela B.
I read all of the previous reviews and thought I was about to stumble upon a real gem. People complained about the ambiance and the speed of service, both factors that are of minor importance to me when dining, provided that the food is delicious. I was quite disappointed in the food after having at least average expectations based on the previous reviews. I ordered pad kee mao, my standard, and a general staple of most Thai restaurants. It was some of the most terrible pad kee mao I've had. It just tasted like some pan-Asian gravy tossed on noodles. The spring rolls were decent at least. The ambience was fine but the temperature inside was freezing! I think they had the air on even though it was 50 degrees outside. If you are looking for delicious, interesting, authentic Asian food, I'd head on down to Sengthong's in Dunsmuir.
(1)
Mary M.
Authentic Thai food! Tried multiple dishes....rice, noodles, fish, soup. All delicious! Good service and the food comes quickly, dining room is very clean and relaxing.
(5)
Li Z.
Service is not good. Waiting for 10 mins to get water served. They need to hire more people to provide better efficiency.
(1)
Denea Y.
The servers were very sweet and the portions were ample, but the compliments stop there. I'm part Thai and this is the most inauthentic, weak Thai food I've ever had. The glass noodle salad was very bland. The pumpkin curry wasn't creamy enough (had a weird inconsistent texture) and the pumpkin chunks were overcooked to the point of being mushy. I asked for medium spice and both barely had any spice at all. I'm pretty shocked at the high scores this place has gotten and fear any other Thai food in town considering this placed was one of the highest ranked.
(1)
Gwen O.
I came here for lunch. Had some Pad Thai. I've had Pad Thai all over the country, and the Pad Thai I got here was just not good in my opinion. The restaurant is in a pretty dumpy place, the inside is fine, not very well decorated, but fine. I have not been back and don't plan on going back again. Four Seasons has a much better Pad Thai in my opinion.
(2)
Jerry A.
We were in Medford for a softball tournament and relied on my Yelp app to point me in the direction of good food. This restaurant was in a strip mall and not busy when we arrived. We got very good service and food was also good. I will give 3.5-4 for atmosphere, service, food flavor and price.
(4)
Scott S.
I thought that it was really good. I ordered Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao), with squid. The vegetables were the star of the show. Squid good too. At first I wasn't sure if there were noodles there but they were underneath the vegetables. Noodles a little chewy but dish overall still very good. Added a Singha beer (from Thailand, a nice pilsner style lager (beer) - pretty much find only at Thai restaurants. Lady server (owner?) was very nice. Seemed to have a bunch of regulars in there eating, or getting food to go. I expect to be back. The food was very good and quite healthy as well.
(4)
Willam L.
Dee mak mak ! Kop koon kah ! Great Thai food & down home hospitality. Try the Thai tea during the summer ~ only $2 !
(5)
Caitlin S.
Came here in 2011 after reading some excellent Yelp reviews and we were pretty disappointed. Best Thai in southern Oregon makes me think Thai in southern Oregon must be pretty bad. Service was good, prices were cheap for lunch, portions were large. But the pad Thai had soy sauce in it (just wrong) and the massaman curry was too thin and very bland (massaman is my favorite). All in all, very disappointing.
(2)
Fran F.
Absolutely the best Thai food I've ever had. It was my favorite place for years and it changed ownership last Fall. Wow, I didn't think it could get any better, but I was wrong. The curries are full of flavor and spice. Coconut shrimp really tasty and the Staff very friendly. It's the kind of place that makes you crave their food. Highly recommend this place and its the food and Staff that matters, not the decor! Bravo to the Chef!
(5)
Hana J.
Dinner time and we were the only customers here which had a very creepy, strange vibe. It was Sunflower Thai or bad Mexican or McDonalds...Sunflower it is! The food delivered, and was actually on the better end of thai food I've had all throughout California. Our server actually wrote out menu items in Thai--never seen it written out like that before. We ordered pineapple fried rice, pad thai, and drunken noodles to play it safe and all were delicious. The prices are at least a dollar or two higher than most Thai restaurants, but I'm sure to get raw ingredients out here in the middle of nowhere can get pricey. Order a tea; it was only a few bucks for unlimited tea to serve our entire party.
(4)
Allen K.
I ordered a lunch special the other day and, like other GP establishments, I felt that the portion was fairly small. It makes me wonder whether the whole town is left starving at lunch or if I'm just a gigantic glutton... probably the latter. Anyway, I ordered the Pra Ram (sort of a peanut sauce dish with some veggies and meat) to see if this place could make something tasty aside from the generic Pad Thai. The peanut sauce was decent, but due to the inherently strong flavor I needed more rice than the lunch special allowed. This resulted in me rationing my rice in a less than ideal peanut sauce-to-rice ratio. The decor is a bit confusing: there's a giant figurine on the front counter of an Italian man holding a barrel labeled "Tips", and above that are photos of Thai royalty (I'm assuming?) dressed to the nines. It's a stark juxtaposition of cultures in a small southern Oregon restaurant and raises many questions for me. Do they want me to put my tip in the barrel? Was this place an Italian restaurant? Is that their family up there? Are they royalty? If so, why are they working here now? These are the important issues I ponder during my lunch break.
(2)
Sarah F.
What can I say,... I wanted good food on a road trip from Seattle to San Diego and this place delivered! Pros? -Cheap lunch time prices -Quick service -Fresh ingredients Cons? -Not as fatty and delicious as some Thai food... :-)
(4)
Amy L.
I'm newer to the area, and a thai newb. A few things. I ordered to go, as I'm planning a wedding and just really wanted to relax on the computer in the ambiance and comfort of home. When I came in the door I was immediately greeted by the nicest person ever. She was super friendly! This was my first time trying thai food, so I played it safe and got pineapple fried rice and spring rolls. Minus one star for spending nearly 20 bucks on one person to eat. Can I get an extra value meal? Four stars for the food. It was awesome! Like I'm going to be fat again if I don't do yoga and have jillian Michaels kick my butt into shape every day. Fortunately I can't afford this every day. Unfortunately I can't afford this every day. It was amazing. I seriously ate all six spring rolls, and I'm certain you aren't supposed to do that. Next time I will try pumpkin curry. Editing to say that I've been back a million times, and it's probably my favorite place to eat in Grants Pass. :)
(5)
Frank C.
Absolutely yummy thai food. A lil gem in Grants Pass. Visiting from southern california and finding a great thai food place was a pleasant and welcomed surprise. I had the basil fried rice with chicken and asked for spicy level "3". You can choose between 1 thru 3 for the "hotness" level. I like spicy and this was perfect. The service was top notch to go along with the food. You gotta give this place a try when yur in the mood for good thai food and happen to be in Grants Pass
(5)
Zack F.
Pumpkin curry ROCKED! Summer rolls ... Eh, had better Chicken soup had rave reviews. Ribs made my father wiggle! And one garlicy, funky noodle dish.
(4)
R R.
Stopped here on the road to Portland. Average Thai food at best. Pumpkin curry was just not good. Also had pad Thai. Apparently when you order it with chicken you get half tofu half chicken. Service was slow. Sat at table for 10 minutes then had to go get server. Although once we ordered the food came out quick.
(2)
K B.
The lady running this place was incredibly nice, and even happily made me my dish to go when I unknowingly called right after she had closed. I got the vegetarian pumpkin curry and it was delicious . Very happy with my experience, would definitely go again.
(5)
Heather F.
Surprisingly delicious Thai food in Grants Pass. The Pad Kee Mao was well seasoned and loaded with veggies. Well Thai spiced even at medium level. Will definitely return when I am back in town.
(5)
Lacey H.
After living in San Francisco for the better part of a decade, I've inevitably become a food snob. More specifically, a Thai and Vietnamese food snob. After relocating back to Southern Oregon, I've tried my fair share of dinner spots trying to fill the void of excellent Bay Area eats... and haven't really succeeded. However, Sunflower Thai is as close as you can come to legit Thai food in Grants Pass. The portions may be a bit smaller than what most people are used to, but the ingredients are delicious, it's fast and the staff are always very friendly. If you are looking for a little break from your usual dinner routine, check this place out.
(4)
Ryan B.
Unreal!!!! Christmas eve they were closing and stayed open for me and my family to order enough food for 10 adults and 6 kids. The food is the best in town!!!!!!!
(5)
Theresa D.
I've been here a number of times. The food is always good and service always prompt and friendly. The thai iced tea and green curry are definitely my favorites!
(4)
Kevin E.
I was surprised that a small town like Grants Pass would have such high quality Thai food. I like Sunflower Thai better than the other Thai restaurant in Grants Pass though I forget the name of it now. I've been here multiple times over the last 3+ years when I was in Grants Pass for business, visiting friends, and/or just passing through. I like their food better than any Thai restaurant in Eugene, which is where I was living for many years. Everything I've had here has always been top quality. The service is particularly good and the staff is very friendly. The last time I was there was a holiday weekend and I had driven all the way from Redding, CA and I knew I just wanted to make it to Sunflower to get some awesome food, then find a motel. They had just closed and I was sad...but then a woman came outside and let me in. She said they could make something for me to go, she gave me a glass of water while I waited, and brought out my order a few minutes later. It was such a blessing to me and I'm always grateful for the excellent quality of food and customer service. I hope their business is blessed incredibly for their kindness and delicious food.
(5)
Rebecca M.
We were just out and about enjoying the sunshine and running errands. Stopped to get a bite to eat at Thai Sunflower in Grants Pass, OR. We chose it because our fav restaurant was closed. I have to say it was the best Thai I've had in a long time. Very unexpected. Not fancy, just great food. Spick and span, great service, and we both loved it. Don't let the inconspicuous sign and store front fool you. It's now our new fav
(5)
Annie B.
The green curry is pretty good here, although I think The Royal Barge is better. This place gets packed during lunch hour, so get here early. I've tried a few dishes here, and they're mostly pretty good. This is a very simple restaurant with decent food, so if you're looking for upscale, look elsewhere.
(4)
Eric H.
The service was initially good, but the food took far too long to come out. I looked this place up on yelp and saw it had good reviews.. so I tried it out. This is definitely the worst thai place that I've been to out of all the thai restaurants ive been to. I cut them some slack, since I had a party of about 15, but my food wasnt even good.. I ate it because I paid for it.. sighh..
(2)
ARUN A.
Long wait for food. It took them 15 mins to provide water and ask our order. There was only one party beside us (party of 7) !! After 45 mins our order arrived and food was ok. I had better Thai food. If service was faster it would have been easy 4 start review for them....
(3)
Curtis A.
Came in for lunch. 1 server (working hard and doing the best she can), almost all the tables were unbussed, and it took a while to get our orders in. The food was OK, but expected for such a low priced meal.
(3)
David B.
Excellent dishes, authentically prepared, and at reasonable prices. The decor is pretty basic, and it is in a strip center. That being said, it is one of the two best Thai eateries in the Grants Pass area. Unfortunately, if you enjoy a glass of decent wine with dinner, like I do, they don't have anything fit to drink. Little airline sized bottles of cheap wine that is dreadful, so have your wine at home, then go out for a nice dinner here.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Steve R.
Wow! WOW! BEST THAI FOOD I've had in a long time! We found it on yelp on our way through Grants Pass and decided to try it. So glad We did! Wonderful warm and welcoming staff. Beautiful presentation and even better flavor with just the right amount of heat! I highly recommend the drunken noodles with vegetables. Oh did I mention we are vegans?! They accommodated us with no problem. That's not very common these days. So meat eaters and vegans alike give this place a try!
(5)Bret C.
First of all let me say that we had one of the best plates of Pad See Ew I've ever eaten. And the service was very friendly. However, there were only three other customers in the place at 7:30pm and they still got two of the three items on our order wrong. Plus the dumpy little building they are in doesn't help the atmosphere although the place seems clean enough. But I would go back in a heartbeat just for another plate of the Pad See Ew. And I'd double check the order before they left the table. Ps. The website above no longer exists. The new one appears to be sunflowerthaicuisine.com
(4)Guy B.
Two of us for dinner tonight, this place was within walking distance of our hotel. Walked in and wasn't sure if they were open, the lights were all off and the owner and waitress were just chiming in the corner.....perhaps turn a light on. Very friendly folks, our waitress who claimed to be new, didn't really seem to understand English .....we had to do a lot of pointing. Service overall was very slow..... THE FOOD HOWEVER, Was delicious! And worth the wait. Pad woon sen (seafood) was great! (But not what I ordered lol...couldn't imagine the conversation to correct it, just happy it was delicious) Drunken noodle w/beef was delicious Tulip dumplings appetizer was delicious Sticky rice w/ mango was good. The sticky rice could have been better, it seemed to be missing something.
(4)Casandra R.
Let me tell you its hard to find vegan friendly place in and around the valley, and when you do its not always worth the trip. However Sunflower Thai nailed it. The service was excellent. My vegan Pad Thai was amazing. So much food for the money. We will be back.
(5)Eric H.
I used to really dig this place but after it changed owners the food quality went down, and the servers seemed less knowledgeable.
(2)Tai M.
Every time I pass through Grants Pass I have to stop here. This is the best Thai food restaurant I have ever been to. It almost makes me want to move to Grants Pass in order to eat here every day. There coconut milk soup is perfectly spiced and warms the soul. I also recommend their drunken noodles and just about any one of their curries. The service is fantastic as well. Don't pass this place up. The food is heaven on earth.
(5)Liz P.
Great unexpected find after a long day on I-5. Got takeout to eat back at our hotel and it was delicious, authentic Thai. The lady in charge was sweet and friendly and helpful with recommendations. Will definitely eat here if we stop in Grants Pass on our next road trip through.
(4)Denea Y.
The servers were very sweet and the portions were ample, but the compliments stop there. I'm part Thai and this is the most inauthentic, weak Thai food I've ever had. The glass noodle salad was very bland. The pumpkin curry wasn't creamy enough (had a weird inconsistent texture) and the pumpkin chunks were overcooked to the point of being mushy. I asked for medium spice and both barely had any spice at all. I'm pretty shocked at the high scores this place has gotten and fear any other Thai food in town considering this placed was one of the highest ranked.
(1)Gwen O.
I came here for lunch. Had some Pad Thai. I've had Pad Thai all over the country, and the Pad Thai I got here was just not good in my opinion. The restaurant is in a pretty dumpy place, the inside is fine, not very well decorated, but fine. I have not been back and don't plan on going back again. Four Seasons has a much better Pad Thai in my opinion.
(2)Jerry A.
We were in Medford for a softball tournament and relied on my Yelp app to point me in the direction of good food. This restaurant was in a strip mall and not busy when we arrived. We got very good service and food was also good. I will give 3.5-4 for atmosphere, service, food flavor and price.
(4)Scott S.
I thought that it was really good. I ordered Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao), with squid. The vegetables were the star of the show. Squid good too. At first I wasn't sure if there were noodles there but they were underneath the vegetables. Noodles a little chewy but dish overall still very good. Added a Singha beer (from Thailand, a nice pilsner style lager (beer) - pretty much find only at Thai restaurants. Lady server (owner?) was very nice. Seemed to have a bunch of regulars in there eating, or getting food to go. I expect to be back. The food was very good and quite healthy as well.
(4)Willam L.
Dee mak mak ! Kop koon kah ! Great Thai food & down home hospitality. Try the Thai tea during the summer ~ only $2 !
(5)Caitlin S.
Came here in 2011 after reading some excellent Yelp reviews and we were pretty disappointed. Best Thai in southern Oregon makes me think Thai in southern Oregon must be pretty bad. Service was good, prices were cheap for lunch, portions were large. But the pad Thai had soy sauce in it (just wrong) and the massaman curry was too thin and very bland (massaman is my favorite). All in all, very disappointing.
(2)Fran F.
Absolutely the best Thai food I've ever had. It was my favorite place for years and it changed ownership last Fall. Wow, I didn't think it could get any better, but I was wrong. The curries are full of flavor and spice. Coconut shrimp really tasty and the Staff very friendly. It's the kind of place that makes you crave their food. Highly recommend this place and its the food and Staff that matters, not the decor! Bravo to the Chef!
(5)Rob H.
Great place for lunch. Atmosphere is lacking and sometimes they get overwhelmed, but the food is amazing and affordable. Seafood Pad Thai is my favorite.
(4)Michael K.
Love this place! Probably the best Thai I've ever had. Too bad I don't live here otherwise I would come here all the time. Grey, authentic food. Staff is very nice and friendly. Hardly speak English but it makes it more enjoyable that way I think. Good prices and the sticky rice is to die for! Only downside is they may not be able to run your credit card because the employees are not technology inclined at all lol.
(5)Phani M.
Decent food, below average ambience. Slightly priced more priced more than it deserve from ambience stand point. The taste of the food is decent and definite place to have some above food when you are new to the place.
(4)Jennifer F.
This place is excellent!! The food is amazing. The spicy ocean soup had the best flavor and it's our new favorite. Everything was seasoned in a less is more fashion truly letting the flavors shine independently. The service was fantastic, our waitress was so sweet and helpful. Really thrilled to have local delicious Thai food and in regards to it taking too long.... It's fresh and delicious and they make it to order. I'll gladly wait for their magic to manifest.
(5)Mario M.
Driving down I5 you just wouldn't expect an authentic Thai restaurant, but low and behold it's very authentic. Does it look authentic? Nope but the kitchen cooks are all Thai and man the food is great!!! So if you don't want the usual junk food on your drive down the I5 this is the place!! Spicy if you want it!!! Great find!
(5)Amanda R.
When I walked in, I noticed that the decor was not specifically Asian; more like a casual dining restaurant from the 60s with nifty Asian touches. The server was very cheerful and nice. I ordered the lunch special teriyaki chicken to go, and they made my food promptly. When I got back to work to eat it, I wished I had asked for some soy sauce to go on the white rice. Maybe teriyaki isn't the best thing to order at a Thai place, but I didn't really care for the taste of it. Next time I'll try something else.
(3)Leigh F.
Best pad Thai I've had in grants pass yet! It was so flavorful and spiced perfectly. My boyfriend loved his basil fried rice- it was also full of flavor! We tried their spring rolls were also super tasty. Loved the sauce it came with I can't wait to come back and try out their curries and this tiger dish that sounds amazing!!
(5)Jody P.
Oh my gosh, this was so delicious. I had the special pumpkin salmon in peanut sauce. The fresh basil and red bell peppers and all the flavors were heaven. These girls here know how to cook! We were the only people in there . I will go back again and again. The owner really likes to talk about Thailand. the place could use updating in their decor. But it's so worth it for all the flavors. And the price is right.
(4)Scott W.
A charming little place just off of I-5. A small, cozy place that was mostly open at 6pm on a Saturday though it filled up considerably within a half-hour. Kids got pad Thai to share - I got steamed shrimp with lime juice. Never seen the latter before on a menu, but the lime juice also had chilis mixed in with it and was mostly thin (it is lime juice, you know) with a nice flavor. Maybe I'm a weird man, but I could drink something like that. The pad Thai had broccoli in it, something I'd never seen before (well, I have seen broccoli before, you know what I mean), but my kids love broccoli so they were happy. We were there all in all for about 75 minutes. It took a while longer than I expected, and we sorta had to be on the road, to the point I had to do the International "I Want To Leave" motions with the lone waitress. Though I wasn't upset - rather I just felt bad, like I was cheapening the vibe with my impatient ways. And you don't want to cheapen the vibe here. But the waitress was all smiles, and we are all content beings, and we walked out all glad we came here.
(4)Don S.
Driving down I-5 and decided to stop in Grants Pass for a meal. As my wife is Thai we frequently look for Thai restaurants. The Sunflower is convenient to the freeway so we chose that one and are so glad we did. Everything was tasty and authentic. We had the seafood stir fry with Thai spring rolls and the hot basil fried rice . The wife said it was like being home in Chiang Mai. We will definitely return to this reasonably priced, serene little Thai restaurant.
(5)Jerry A.
We were in Medford for a softball tournament and relied on my Yelp app to point me in the direction of good food. This restaurant was in a strip mall and not busy when we arrived. We got very good service and food was also good. I will give 3.5-4 for atmosphere, service, food flavor and price.
(4)Scott S.
I thought that it was really good. I ordered Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao), with squid. The vegetables were the star of the show. Squid good too. At first I wasn't sure if there were noodles there but they were underneath the vegetables. Noodles a little chewy but dish overall still very good. Added a Singha beer (from Thailand, a nice pilsner style lager (beer) - pretty much find only at Thai restaurants. Lady server (owner?) was very nice. Seemed to have a bunch of regulars in there eating, or getting food to go. I expect to be back. The food was very good and quite healthy as well.
(4)Steve R.
Wow! WOW! BEST THAI FOOD I've had in a long time! We found it on yelp on our way through Grants Pass and decided to try it. So glad We did! Wonderful warm and welcoming staff. Beautiful presentation and even better flavor with just the right amount of heat! I highly recommend the drunken noodles with vegetables. Oh did I mention we are vegans?! They accommodated us with no problem. That's not very common these days. So meat eaters and vegans alike give this place a try!
(5)Bret C.
First of all let me say that we had one of the best plates of Pad See Ew I've ever eaten. And the service was very friendly. However, there were only three other customers in the place at 7:30pm and they still got two of the three items on our order wrong. Plus the dumpy little building they are in doesn't help the atmosphere although the place seems clean enough. But I would go back in a heartbeat just for another plate of the Pad See Ew. And I'd double check the order before they left the table. Ps. The website above no longer exists. The new one appears to be sunflowerthaicuisine.com
(4)Guy B.
Two of us for dinner tonight, this place was within walking distance of our hotel. Walked in and wasn't sure if they were open, the lights were all off and the owner and waitress were just chiming in the corner.....perhaps turn a light on. Very friendly folks, our waitress who claimed to be new, didn't really seem to understand English .....we had to do a lot of pointing. Service overall was very slow..... THE FOOD HOWEVER, Was delicious! And worth the wait. Pad woon sen (seafood) was great! (But not what I ordered lol...couldn't imagine the conversation to correct it, just happy it was delicious) Drunken noodle w/beef was delicious Tulip dumplings appetizer was delicious Sticky rice w/ mango was good. The sticky rice could have been better, it seemed to be missing something.
(4)Casandra R.
Let me tell you its hard to find vegan friendly place in and around the valley, and when you do its not always worth the trip. However Sunflower Thai nailed it. The service was excellent. My vegan Pad Thai was amazing. So much food for the money. We will be back.
(5)Eric H.
I used to really dig this place but after it changed owners the food quality went down, and the servers seemed less knowledgeable.
(2)Tai M.
Every time I pass through Grants Pass I have to stop here. This is the best Thai food restaurant I have ever been to. It almost makes me want to move to Grants Pass in order to eat here every day. There coconut milk soup is perfectly spiced and warms the soul. I also recommend their drunken noodles and just about any one of their curries. The service is fantastic as well. Don't pass this place up. The food is heaven on earth.
(5)Liz P.
Great unexpected find after a long day on I-5. Got takeout to eat back at our hotel and it was delicious, authentic Thai. The lady in charge was sweet and friendly and helpful with recommendations. Will definitely eat here if we stop in Grants Pass on our next road trip through.
(4)Denea Y.
The servers were very sweet and the portions were ample, but the compliments stop there. I'm part Thai and this is the most inauthentic, weak Thai food I've ever had. The glass noodle salad was very bland. The pumpkin curry wasn't creamy enough (had a weird inconsistent texture) and the pumpkin chunks were overcooked to the point of being mushy. I asked for medium spice and both barely had any spice at all. I'm pretty shocked at the high scores this place has gotten and fear any other Thai food in town considering this placed was one of the highest ranked.
(1)Gwen O.
I came here for lunch. Had some Pad Thai. I've had Pad Thai all over the country, and the Pad Thai I got here was just not good in my opinion. The restaurant is in a pretty dumpy place, the inside is fine, not very well decorated, but fine. I have not been back and don't plan on going back again. Four Seasons has a much better Pad Thai in my opinion.
(2)Willam L.
Dee mak mak ! Kop koon kah ! Great Thai food & down home hospitality. Try the Thai tea during the summer ~ only $2 !
(5)Caitlin S.
Came here in 2011 after reading some excellent Yelp reviews and we were pretty disappointed. Best Thai in southern Oregon makes me think Thai in southern Oregon must be pretty bad. Service was good, prices were cheap for lunch, portions were large. But the pad Thai had soy sauce in it (just wrong) and the massaman curry was too thin and very bland (massaman is my favorite). All in all, very disappointing.
(2)Fran F.
Absolutely the best Thai food I've ever had. It was my favorite place for years and it changed ownership last Fall. Wow, I didn't think it could get any better, but I was wrong. The curries are full of flavor and spice. Coconut shrimp really tasty and the Staff very friendly. It's the kind of place that makes you crave their food. Highly recommend this place and its the food and Staff that matters, not the decor! Bravo to the Chef!
(5)Rob H.
Great place for lunch. Atmosphere is lacking and sometimes they get overwhelmed, but the food is amazing and affordable. Seafood Pad Thai is my favorite.
(4)Michael K.
Love this place! Probably the best Thai I've ever had. Too bad I don't live here otherwise I would come here all the time. Grey, authentic food. Staff is very nice and friendly. Hardly speak English but it makes it more enjoyable that way I think. Good prices and the sticky rice is to die for! Only downside is they may not be able to run your credit card because the employees are not technology inclined at all lol.
(5)Phani M.
Decent food, below average ambience. Slightly priced more priced more than it deserve from ambience stand point. The taste of the food is decent and definite place to have some above food when you are new to the place.
(4)Jennifer F.
This place is excellent!! The food is amazing. The spicy ocean soup had the best flavor and it's our new favorite. Everything was seasoned in a less is more fashion truly letting the flavors shine independently. The service was fantastic, our waitress was so sweet and helpful. Really thrilled to have local delicious Thai food and in regards to it taking too long.... It's fresh and delicious and they make it to order. I'll gladly wait for their magic to manifest.
(5)Mario M.
Driving down I5 you just wouldn't expect an authentic Thai restaurant, but low and behold it's very authentic. Does it look authentic? Nope but the kitchen cooks are all Thai and man the food is great!!! So if you don't want the usual junk food on your drive down the I5 this is the place!! Spicy if you want it!!! Great find!
(5)Amanda R.
When I walked in, I noticed that the decor was not specifically Asian; more like a casual dining restaurant from the 60s with nifty Asian touches. The server was very cheerful and nice. I ordered the lunch special teriyaki chicken to go, and they made my food promptly. When I got back to work to eat it, I wished I had asked for some soy sauce to go on the white rice. Maybe teriyaki isn't the best thing to order at a Thai place, but I didn't really care for the taste of it. Next time I'll try something else.
(3)Leigh F.
Best pad Thai I've had in grants pass yet! It was so flavorful and spiced perfectly. My boyfriend loved his basil fried rice- it was also full of flavor! We tried their spring rolls were also super tasty. Loved the sauce it came with I can't wait to come back and try out their curries and this tiger dish that sounds amazing!!
(5)Jody P.
Oh my gosh, this was so delicious. I had the special pumpkin salmon in peanut sauce. The fresh basil and red bell peppers and all the flavors were heaven. These girls here know how to cook! We were the only people in there . I will go back again and again. The owner really likes to talk about Thailand. the place could use updating in their decor. But it's so worth it for all the flavors. And the price is right.
(4)Scott W.
A charming little place just off of I-5. A small, cozy place that was mostly open at 6pm on a Saturday though it filled up considerably within a half-hour. Kids got pad Thai to share - I got steamed shrimp with lime juice. Never seen the latter before on a menu, but the lime juice also had chilis mixed in with it and was mostly thin (it is lime juice, you know) with a nice flavor. Maybe I'm a weird man, but I could drink something like that. The pad Thai had broccoli in it, something I'd never seen before (well, I have seen broccoli before, you know what I mean), but my kids love broccoli so they were happy. We were there all in all for about 75 minutes. It took a while longer than I expected, and we sorta had to be on the road, to the point I had to do the International "I Want To Leave" motions with the lone waitress. Though I wasn't upset - rather I just felt bad, like I was cheapening the vibe with my impatient ways. And you don't want to cheapen the vibe here. But the waitress was all smiles, and we are all content beings, and we walked out all glad we came here.
(4)Don S.
Driving down I-5 and decided to stop in Grants Pass for a meal. As my wife is Thai we frequently look for Thai restaurants. The Sunflower is convenient to the freeway so we chose that one and are so glad we did. Everything was tasty and authentic. We had the seafood stir fry with Thai spring rolls and the hot basil fried rice . The wife said it was like being home in Chiang Mai. We will definitely return to this reasonably priced, serene little Thai restaurant.
(5)Chris C.
Best Thai food in GP by far. Service was excellent and our food came out right away. I don't understand all these poor reviews. Maybe they've never had real Thai food? Or were expecting Chinese food? If you like authentic Thai, this is the place.
(5)Venus T.
10 dollars for a pumpkin curry, 1 more dollar for a stream rice, only get a lunch special size of food for dinner price. Which is not cheap. And the service is really bad, waiting 15 minutes for water, although there were only three tables of customers.
(1)Angela B.
I read all of the previous reviews and thought I was about to stumble upon a real gem. People complained about the ambiance and the speed of service, both factors that are of minor importance to me when dining, provided that the food is delicious. I was quite disappointed in the food after having at least average expectations based on the previous reviews. I ordered pad kee mao, my standard, and a general staple of most Thai restaurants. It was some of the most terrible pad kee mao I've had. It just tasted like some pan-Asian gravy tossed on noodles. The spring rolls were decent at least. The ambience was fine but the temperature inside was freezing! I think they had the air on even though it was 50 degrees outside. If you are looking for delicious, interesting, authentic Asian food, I'd head on down to Sengthong's in Dunsmuir.
(1)Mary M.
Authentic Thai food! Tried multiple dishes....rice, noodles, fish, soup. All delicious! Good service and the food comes quickly, dining room is very clean and relaxing.
(5)Heather F.
Surprisingly delicious Thai food in Grants Pass. The Pad Kee Mao was well seasoned and loaded with veggies. Well Thai spiced even at medium level. Will definitely return when I am back in town.
(5)Li Z.
Service is not good. Waiting for 10 mins to get water served. They need to hire more people to provide better efficiency.
(1)Hana J.
Dinner time and we were the only customers here which had a very creepy, strange vibe. It was Sunflower Thai or bad Mexican or McDonalds...Sunflower it is! The food delivered, and was actually on the better end of thai food I've had all throughout California. Our server actually wrote out menu items in Thai--never seen it written out like that before. We ordered pineapple fried rice, pad thai, and drunken noodles to play it safe and all were delicious. The prices are at least a dollar or two higher than most Thai restaurants, but I'm sure to get raw ingredients out here in the middle of nowhere can get pricey. Order a tea; it was only a few bucks for unlimited tea to serve our entire party.
(4)Allen K.
I ordered a lunch special the other day and, like other GP establishments, I felt that the portion was fairly small. It makes me wonder whether the whole town is left starving at lunch or if I'm just a gigantic glutton... probably the latter. Anyway, I ordered the Pra Ram (sort of a peanut sauce dish with some veggies and meat) to see if this place could make something tasty aside from the generic Pad Thai. The peanut sauce was decent, but due to the inherently strong flavor I needed more rice than the lunch special allowed. This resulted in me rationing my rice in a less than ideal peanut sauce-to-rice ratio. The decor is a bit confusing: there's a giant figurine on the front counter of an Italian man holding a barrel labeled "Tips", and above that are photos of Thai royalty (I'm assuming?) dressed to the nines. It's a stark juxtaposition of cultures in a small southern Oregon restaurant and raises many questions for me. Do they want me to put my tip in the barrel? Was this place an Italian restaurant? Is that their family up there? Are they royalty? If so, why are they working here now? These are the important issues I ponder during my lunch break.
(2)Lacey H.
After living in San Francisco for the better part of a decade, I've inevitably become a food snob. More specifically, a Thai and Vietnamese food snob. After relocating back to Southern Oregon, I've tried my fair share of dinner spots trying to fill the void of excellent Bay Area eats... and haven't really succeeded. However, Sunflower Thai is as close as you can come to legit Thai food in Grants Pass. The portions may be a bit smaller than what most people are used to, but the ingredients are delicious, it's fast and the staff are always very friendly. If you are looking for a little break from your usual dinner routine, check this place out.
(4)Ryan B.
Unreal!!!! Christmas eve they were closing and stayed open for me and my family to order enough food for 10 adults and 6 kids. The food is the best in town!!!!!!!
(5)Sarah F.
What can I say,... I wanted good food on a road trip from Seattle to San Diego and this place delivered! Pros? -Cheap lunch time prices -Quick service -Fresh ingredients Cons? -Not as fatty and delicious as some Thai food... :-)
(4)Amy L.
I'm newer to the area, and a thai newb. A few things. I ordered to go, as I'm planning a wedding and just really wanted to relax on the computer in the ambiance and comfort of home. When I came in the door I was immediately greeted by the nicest person ever. She was super friendly! This was my first time trying thai food, so I played it safe and got pineapple fried rice and spring rolls. Minus one star for spending nearly 20 bucks on one person to eat. Can I get an extra value meal? Four stars for the food. It was awesome! Like I'm going to be fat again if I don't do yoga and have jillian Michaels kick my butt into shape every day. Fortunately I can't afford this every day. Unfortunately I can't afford this every day. It was amazing. I seriously ate all six spring rolls, and I'm certain you aren't supposed to do that. Next time I will try pumpkin curry. Editing to say that I've been back a million times, and it's probably my favorite place to eat in Grants Pass. :)
(5)Frank C.
Absolutely yummy thai food. A lil gem in Grants Pass. Visiting from southern california and finding a great thai food place was a pleasant and welcomed surprise. I had the basil fried rice with chicken and asked for spicy level "3". You can choose between 1 thru 3 for the "hotness" level. I like spicy and this was perfect. The service was top notch to go along with the food. You gotta give this place a try when yur in the mood for good thai food and happen to be in Grants Pass
(5)Zack F.
Pumpkin curry ROCKED! Summer rolls ... Eh, had better Chicken soup had rave reviews. Ribs made my father wiggle! And one garlicy, funky noodle dish.
(4)R R.
Stopped here on the road to Portland. Average Thai food at best. Pumpkin curry was just not good. Also had pad Thai. Apparently when you order it with chicken you get half tofu half chicken. Service was slow. Sat at table for 10 minutes then had to go get server. Although once we ordered the food came out quick.
(2)K B.
The lady running this place was incredibly nice, and even happily made me my dish to go when I unknowingly called right after she had closed. I got the vegetarian pumpkin curry and it was delicious . Very happy with my experience, would definitely go again.
(5)Theresa D.
I've been here a number of times. The food is always good and service always prompt and friendly. The thai iced tea and green curry are definitely my favorites!
(4)David B.
Excellent dishes, authentically prepared, and at reasonable prices. The decor is pretty basic, and it is in a strip center. That being said, it is one of the two best Thai eateries in the Grants Pass area. Unfortunately, if you enjoy a glass of decent wine with dinner, like I do, they don't have anything fit to drink. Little airline sized bottles of cheap wine that is dreadful, so have your wine at home, then go out for a nice dinner here.
(3)Lowell G.
Went with a friend, the food was much better than I thought it would be..
(3)Kevin E.
I was surprised that a small town like Grants Pass would have such high quality Thai food. I like Sunflower Thai better than the other Thai restaurant in Grants Pass though I forget the name of it now. I've been here multiple times over the last 3+ years when I was in Grants Pass for business, visiting friends, and/or just passing through. I like their food better than any Thai restaurant in Eugene, which is where I was living for many years. Everything I've had here has always been top quality. The service is particularly good and the staff is very friendly. The last time I was there was a holiday weekend and I had driven all the way from Redding, CA and I knew I just wanted to make it to Sunflower to get some awesome food, then find a motel. They had just closed and I was sad...but then a woman came outside and let me in. She said they could make something for me to go, she gave me a glass of water while I waited, and brought out my order a few minutes later. It was such a blessing to me and I'm always grateful for the excellent quality of food and customer service. I hope their business is blessed incredibly for their kindness and delicious food.
(5)Rebecca M.
We were just out and about enjoying the sunshine and running errands. Stopped to get a bite to eat at Thai Sunflower in Grants Pass, OR. We chose it because our fav restaurant was closed. I have to say it was the best Thai I've had in a long time. Very unexpected. Not fancy, just great food. Spick and span, great service, and we both loved it. Don't let the inconspicuous sign and store front fool you. It's now our new fav
(5)Annie B.
The green curry is pretty good here, although I think The Royal Barge is better. This place gets packed during lunch hour, so get here early. I've tried a few dishes here, and they're mostly pretty good. This is a very simple restaurant with decent food, so if you're looking for upscale, look elsewhere.
(4)Eric H.
The service was initially good, but the food took far too long to come out. I looked this place up on yelp and saw it had good reviews.. so I tried it out. This is definitely the worst thai place that I've been to out of all the thai restaurants ive been to. I cut them some slack, since I had a party of about 15, but my food wasnt even good.. I ate it because I paid for it.. sighh..
(2)ARUN A.
Long wait for food. It took them 15 mins to provide water and ask our order. There was only one party beside us (party of 7) !! After 45 mins our order arrived and food was ok. I had better Thai food. If service was faster it would have been easy 4 start review for them....
(3)Curtis A.
Came in for lunch. 1 server (working hard and doing the best she can), almost all the tables were unbussed, and it took a while to get our orders in. The food was OK, but expected for such a low priced meal.
(3)Linda P.
Passing through town on our way home, poor travelers that we were, without any idea of where to go. We looked all up and down the street near our motel and finally settled on this place as the best of a bad lot. We were pleasantly surprised with the good food and friendly service. Being from the San Francisco Bay Area we are accustomed to eating at Thai restaurants, but this place was even on the better end of what we see at home! Modest surroundings, yes, a table unbussed, but still the food was very good and that's what we were there for.
(4)Travis M.
Awesome, awesome, awesome. This place is in Grants Pass, a strange little town in Southern Oregon. The food quality is superior. This place could complete in Los Angeles. They have the ability to serve most of their entrees vegan, with many tofu options. Vegetables are fresh. Recipes are complex and original. Service is friendly. Dining room is comfortable. If you're looking for a vegetarian meal in Grants Pass, this is the place to go. You won't regret it.
(5)ShmoHaw K.
The BEST pumpkin curry I have ever had. Very creamy red curry base. Perfectly cooked pumpkin. Every bite was delicious.
(5)Amber F.
Love this place! The best spicy green beans and spicy basil around. Staff is very friendly.
(5)Lisa R.
This was DELICIOUS!! Now, a warning: the cook is not taming down the spice level for us weeny Americans so if you normally get medium, I suggest mild. The medium left me gulping water for my burning mouth and lips. Yikes! In spite of the burning, the flavor was fantastic and I couldn't stop eating. Had pumpkin curry and tofu pad Thai. Tofu was nice and fresh with great texture. I'm really pleasantly surprised. This makes my top 5 list for Thai and I'm picky. Absolutely worth going out of your way and stopping. Isn't the classiest setting...kind of cafe looking with tables and chairs. Had wonderful friendly service.
(4)Carmen L.
Dunken noodles. Best Thai in town for sure!
(5)Lorissa J.
After hearing that this was "the best" Thai place in grants pass, I was very let down by food that could've come from a cart on Broadway in LA.
(3)Robert P.
I'm not thrilled with the lack of atmosphere, however the delicious curries found at Thai Sunflower make up for this, and then some. Phad woon sain is good, pumpkin curry, Penang curry is my gf's favorite around. As with many Thai restaurants I have visited, specify your personal level of spicyness. We love the fact they are open on Sunday's which seems unheard of for Thai restaurants to be open on a Sunday. They stayed open late for us one time we showed up right before 9 pm when they close. I apologized for coming in so late and the hostess happily assured us that it was not a problem. Service is prompt, food is good, and the price is reasonable. Some Penang curry sounds really good right about now.
(4)RayRay Food Critic F.
I went to the sunflower restaurant last week and had the 1/2 BBQ chicken, it was over cooked and really dry and tough. The vegetables were undercooked. I was not impressed, save your money and go somewhere else.
(2)Susan R.
FABULOUS FOOD! Just passing through Grants Pass my husband and I wanted some good food for dinner but don't know the area. We just started driving and came across Sunflower Thai. It doesn't look like much but we don't need fancy. We picked the perfect place to eat... great food and fabulous service. The sad part is that I can't just pop in whenever I want Thai food.
(4)Marie W.
The only reason I did not give them 5 stars was I asked them to make it spicy - wow they did and it was so good that we ate and ate anyway. Fast, polite service for take out.
(4)Mike W.
I have had several of their lunch specials and have never been disappointed. Yesterday I enjoyed the Supreme Garlic with Chicken, and I splurged $2 on the wild rice. It was a wonderful lunch. I would recommend this restaurant for your Thai enjoyment.
(4)Celestia L.
This place was so delicious. I wish I lived closer because I would for sure go here again. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because service was horribly slow. There was a group of 15 people paying individually when we walked in and we didn't order for about 30 minutes, but the wait was worth it. I got the chicken Massuman Curry and it was delicious. They made it the perfect amount of spicy and I asked for it hot. I will go here again if I am ever in the area.
(4)Erin M.
Some amazing Thai food. We split a fish-ball curry. When I tried the first one I noticed that it was unlike any fish-ball I've ever had. Lemongrass fish-balls? They were homemade. They went so well with the curry, which was loaded with Chinese eggplant and bamboo shoots. It was, to say the least, one of the best things I've put in my face in months. I love this place. The service was attentive and cheery. I'm hooked.
(4)tim h.
Sunflower in Grants Pass is probably one of the best Thai restaurants in Southern Oregon, Tonight I had the pumpkin Curry...awesome. Also had the Thai barbecue chicken on previous visits...very good..meat falls off the bone. Be sure to check out the "garden rolls" sometimes called Thai fresh rolls or Vietnamese salad rolls. You wont be disappointed with anything at Sunflower. I always try to dine there when in GP on business....
(5)Gordon O.
This is an update. This is a message to the owners. You still hve good food. You CANNOT LEAVE DISHES UNWASHED ON NUMEROUS TABLES AND COUNTERS IN THE DINING ROOM FOR THE ENTIRE EVENING! IT IS UNHEALTHY. IT IS UNNECESSARY. STOP IT BEFORE YOU CAUSE A HEALTH ISSUE OR GET INSPECTED. PLEASE KEEP YOUR DINING ROOM SPOTLESS AND HIRE A BUSPERSON. YOU CANNOT HAVE PEOPLE ORDERING TO GO DISHES WHILE STARING A AT AT LEAST 10 DIRTY PLATES WITH LEFTOVER FOOD ON THEM. FIX THIS NOW!
(2)Karen S.
Best Thai in S. Oregon. In the last couple of years they've toned down the spices, so if you like it spicy, you need to ask for it. Pad Thai is ok, not spectacular. But, their curry dishes (especially Panang Curry with pumpkin) are fantastic. Also, the drunken noodles are good too. I've actually never had anything that was bad, just some things are better than others. The spicy coconut soup needs more spices, in my opinion, but that's easily remedied by asking for them to make it spicy. Love the trout dishes when they're available.
(4)Chris C.
Best Thai food in GP by far. Service was excellent and our food came out right away. I don't understand all these poor reviews. Maybe they've never had real Thai food? Or were expecting Chinese food? If you like authentic Thai, this is the place.
(5)Venus T.
10 dollars for a pumpkin curry, 1 more dollar for a stream rice, only get a lunch special size of food for dinner price. Which is not cheap. And the service is really bad, waiting 15 minutes for water, although there were only three tables of customers.
(1)Angela B.
I read all of the previous reviews and thought I was about to stumble upon a real gem. People complained about the ambiance and the speed of service, both factors that are of minor importance to me when dining, provided that the food is delicious. I was quite disappointed in the food after having at least average expectations based on the previous reviews. I ordered pad kee mao, my standard, and a general staple of most Thai restaurants. It was some of the most terrible pad kee mao I've had. It just tasted like some pan-Asian gravy tossed on noodles. The spring rolls were decent at least. The ambience was fine but the temperature inside was freezing! I think they had the air on even though it was 50 degrees outside. If you are looking for delicious, interesting, authentic Asian food, I'd head on down to Sengthong's in Dunsmuir.
(1)Ryan B.
Unreal!!!! Christmas eve they were closing and stayed open for me and my family to order enough food for 10 adults and 6 kids. The food is the best in town!!!!!!!
(5)Sarah F.
What can I say,... I wanted good food on a road trip from Seattle to San Diego and this place delivered! Pros? -Cheap lunch time prices -Quick service -Fresh ingredients Cons? -Not as fatty and delicious as some Thai food... :-)
(4)Amy L.
I'm newer to the area, and a thai newb. A few things. I ordered to go, as I'm planning a wedding and just really wanted to relax on the computer in the ambiance and comfort of home. When I came in the door I was immediately greeted by the nicest person ever. She was super friendly! This was my first time trying thai food, so I played it safe and got pineapple fried rice and spring rolls. Minus one star for spending nearly 20 bucks on one person to eat. Can I get an extra value meal? Four stars for the food. It was awesome! Like I'm going to be fat again if I don't do yoga and have jillian Michaels kick my butt into shape every day. Fortunately I can't afford this every day. Unfortunately I can't afford this every day. It was amazing. I seriously ate all six spring rolls, and I'm certain you aren't supposed to do that. Next time I will try pumpkin curry. Editing to say that I've been back a million times, and it's probably my favorite place to eat in Grants Pass. :)
(5)Mary M.
Authentic Thai food! Tried multiple dishes....rice, noodles, fish, soup. All delicious! Good service and the food comes quickly, dining room is very clean and relaxing.
(5)Heather F.
Surprisingly delicious Thai food in Grants Pass. The Pad Kee Mao was well seasoned and loaded with veggies. Well Thai spiced even at medium level. Will definitely return when I am back in town.
(5)Li Z.
Service is not good. Waiting for 10 mins to get water served. They need to hire more people to provide better efficiency.
(1)Hana J.
Dinner time and we were the only customers here which had a very creepy, strange vibe. It was Sunflower Thai or bad Mexican or McDonalds...Sunflower it is! The food delivered, and was actually on the better end of thai food I've had all throughout California. Our server actually wrote out menu items in Thai--never seen it written out like that before. We ordered pineapple fried rice, pad thai, and drunken noodles to play it safe and all were delicious. The prices are at least a dollar or two higher than most Thai restaurants, but I'm sure to get raw ingredients out here in the middle of nowhere can get pricey. Order a tea; it was only a few bucks for unlimited tea to serve our entire party.
(4)Allen K.
I ordered a lunch special the other day and, like other GP establishments, I felt that the portion was fairly small. It makes me wonder whether the whole town is left starving at lunch or if I'm just a gigantic glutton... probably the latter. Anyway, I ordered the Pra Ram (sort of a peanut sauce dish with some veggies and meat) to see if this place could make something tasty aside from the generic Pad Thai. The peanut sauce was decent, but due to the inherently strong flavor I needed more rice than the lunch special allowed. This resulted in me rationing my rice in a less than ideal peanut sauce-to-rice ratio. The decor is a bit confusing: there's a giant figurine on the front counter of an Italian man holding a barrel labeled "Tips", and above that are photos of Thai royalty (I'm assuming?) dressed to the nines. It's a stark juxtaposition of cultures in a small southern Oregon restaurant and raises many questions for me. Do they want me to put my tip in the barrel? Was this place an Italian restaurant? Is that their family up there? Are they royalty? If so, why are they working here now? These are the important issues I ponder during my lunch break.
(2)Lacey H.
After living in San Francisco for the better part of a decade, I've inevitably become a food snob. More specifically, a Thai and Vietnamese food snob. After relocating back to Southern Oregon, I've tried my fair share of dinner spots trying to fill the void of excellent Bay Area eats... and haven't really succeeded. However, Sunflower Thai is as close as you can come to legit Thai food in Grants Pass. The portions may be a bit smaller than what most people are used to, but the ingredients are delicious, it's fast and the staff are always very friendly. If you are looking for a little break from your usual dinner routine, check this place out.
(4)Rebecca M.
We were just out and about enjoying the sunshine and running errands. Stopped to get a bite to eat at Thai Sunflower in Grants Pass, OR. We chose it because our fav restaurant was closed. I have to say it was the best Thai I've had in a long time. Very unexpected. Not fancy, just great food. Spick and span, great service, and we both loved it. Don't let the inconspicuous sign and store front fool you. It's now our new fav
(5)Annie B.
The green curry is pretty good here, although I think The Royal Barge is better. This place gets packed during lunch hour, so get here early. I've tried a few dishes here, and they're mostly pretty good. This is a very simple restaurant with decent food, so if you're looking for upscale, look elsewhere.
(4)Eric H.
The service was initially good, but the food took far too long to come out. I looked this place up on yelp and saw it had good reviews.. so I tried it out. This is definitely the worst thai place that I've been to out of all the thai restaurants ive been to. I cut them some slack, since I had a party of about 15, but my food wasnt even good.. I ate it because I paid for it.. sighh..
(2)ARUN A.
Long wait for food. It took them 15 mins to provide water and ask our order. There was only one party beside us (party of 7) !! After 45 mins our order arrived and food was ok. I had better Thai food. If service was faster it would have been easy 4 start review for them....
(3)Curtis A.
Came in for lunch. 1 server (working hard and doing the best she can), almost all the tables were unbussed, and it took a while to get our orders in. The food was OK, but expected for such a low priced meal.
(3)David B.
Excellent dishes, authentically prepared, and at reasonable prices. The decor is pretty basic, and it is in a strip center. That being said, it is one of the two best Thai eateries in the Grants Pass area. Unfortunately, if you enjoy a glass of decent wine with dinner, like I do, they don't have anything fit to drink. Little airline sized bottles of cheap wine that is dreadful, so have your wine at home, then go out for a nice dinner here.
(3)Lowell G.
Went with a friend, the food was much better than I thought it would be..
(3)Frank C.
Absolutely yummy thai food. A lil gem in Grants Pass. Visiting from southern california and finding a great thai food place was a pleasant and welcomed surprise. I had the basil fried rice with chicken and asked for spicy level "3". You can choose between 1 thru 3 for the "hotness" level. I like spicy and this was perfect. The service was top notch to go along with the food. You gotta give this place a try when yur in the mood for good thai food and happen to be in Grants Pass
(5)Zack F.
Pumpkin curry ROCKED! Summer rolls ... Eh, had better Chicken soup had rave reviews. Ribs made my father wiggle! And one garlicy, funky noodle dish.
(4)R R.
Stopped here on the road to Portland. Average Thai food at best. Pumpkin curry was just not good. Also had pad Thai. Apparently when you order it with chicken you get half tofu half chicken. Service was slow. Sat at table for 10 minutes then had to go get server. Although once we ordered the food came out quick.
(2)K B.
The lady running this place was incredibly nice, and even happily made me my dish to go when I unknowingly called right after she had closed. I got the vegetarian pumpkin curry and it was delicious . Very happy with my experience, would definitely go again.
(5)Theresa D.
I've been here a number of times. The food is always good and service always prompt and friendly. The thai iced tea and green curry are definitely my favorites!
(4)Kevin E.
I was surprised that a small town like Grants Pass would have such high quality Thai food. I like Sunflower Thai better than the other Thai restaurant in Grants Pass though I forget the name of it now. I've been here multiple times over the last 3+ years when I was in Grants Pass for business, visiting friends, and/or just passing through. I like their food better than any Thai restaurant in Eugene, which is where I was living for many years. Everything I've had here has always been top quality. The service is particularly good and the staff is very friendly. The last time I was there was a holiday weekend and I had driven all the way from Redding, CA and I knew I just wanted to make it to Sunflower to get some awesome food, then find a motel. They had just closed and I was sad...but then a woman came outside and let me in. She said they could make something for me to go, she gave me a glass of water while I waited, and brought out my order a few minutes later. It was such a blessing to me and I'm always grateful for the excellent quality of food and customer service. I hope their business is blessed incredibly for their kindness and delicious food.
(5)Linda P.
Passing through town on our way home, poor travelers that we were, without any idea of where to go. We looked all up and down the street near our motel and finally settled on this place as the best of a bad lot. We were pleasantly surprised with the good food and friendly service. Being from the San Francisco Bay Area we are accustomed to eating at Thai restaurants, but this place was even on the better end of what we see at home! Modest surroundings, yes, a table unbussed, but still the food was very good and that's what we were there for.
(4)Travis M.
Awesome, awesome, awesome. This place is in Grants Pass, a strange little town in Southern Oregon. The food quality is superior. This place could complete in Los Angeles. They have the ability to serve most of their entrees vegan, with many tofu options. Vegetables are fresh. Recipes are complex and original. Service is friendly. Dining room is comfortable. If you're looking for a vegetarian meal in Grants Pass, this is the place to go. You won't regret it.
(5)ShmoHaw K.
The BEST pumpkin curry I have ever had. Very creamy red curry base. Perfectly cooked pumpkin. Every bite was delicious.
(5)Amber F.
Love this place! The best spicy green beans and spicy basil around. Staff is very friendly.
(5)Lisa R.
This was DELICIOUS!! Now, a warning: the cook is not taming down the spice level for us weeny Americans so if you normally get medium, I suggest mild. The medium left me gulping water for my burning mouth and lips. Yikes! In spite of the burning, the flavor was fantastic and I couldn't stop eating. Had pumpkin curry and tofu pad Thai. Tofu was nice and fresh with great texture. I'm really pleasantly surprised. This makes my top 5 list for Thai and I'm picky. Absolutely worth going out of your way and stopping. Isn't the classiest setting...kind of cafe looking with tables and chairs. Had wonderful friendly service.
(4)Carmen L.
Dunken noodles. Best Thai in town for sure!
(5)Lorissa J.
After hearing that this was "the best" Thai place in grants pass, I was very let down by food that could've come from a cart on Broadway in LA.
(3)Robert P.
I'm not thrilled with the lack of atmosphere, however the delicious curries found at Thai Sunflower make up for this, and then some. Phad woon sain is good, pumpkin curry, Penang curry is my gf's favorite around. As with many Thai restaurants I have visited, specify your personal level of spicyness. We love the fact they are open on Sunday's which seems unheard of for Thai restaurants to be open on a Sunday. They stayed open late for us one time we showed up right before 9 pm when they close. I apologized for coming in so late and the hostess happily assured us that it was not a problem. Service is prompt, food is good, and the price is reasonable. Some Penang curry sounds really good right about now.
(4)RayRay Food Critic F.
I went to the sunflower restaurant last week and had the 1/2 BBQ chicken, it was over cooked and really dry and tough. The vegetables were undercooked. I was not impressed, save your money and go somewhere else.
(2)Susan R.
FABULOUS FOOD! Just passing through Grants Pass my husband and I wanted some good food for dinner but don't know the area. We just started driving and came across Sunflower Thai. It doesn't look like much but we don't need fancy. We picked the perfect place to eat... great food and fabulous service. The sad part is that I can't just pop in whenever I want Thai food.
(4)Marie W.
The only reason I did not give them 5 stars was I asked them to make it spicy - wow they did and it was so good that we ate and ate anyway. Fast, polite service for take out.
(4)Mike W.
I have had several of their lunch specials and have never been disappointed. Yesterday I enjoyed the Supreme Garlic with Chicken, and I splurged $2 on the wild rice. It was a wonderful lunch. I would recommend this restaurant for your Thai enjoyment.
(4)Celestia L.
This place was so delicious. I wish I lived closer because I would for sure go here again. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because service was horribly slow. There was a group of 15 people paying individually when we walked in and we didn't order for about 30 minutes, but the wait was worth it. I got the chicken Massuman Curry and it was delicious. They made it the perfect amount of spicy and I asked for it hot. I will go here again if I am ever in the area.
(4)Erin M.
Some amazing Thai food. We split a fish-ball curry. When I tried the first one I noticed that it was unlike any fish-ball I've ever had. Lemongrass fish-balls? They were homemade. They went so well with the curry, which was loaded with Chinese eggplant and bamboo shoots. It was, to say the least, one of the best things I've put in my face in months. I love this place. The service was attentive and cheery. I'm hooked.
(4)tim h.
Sunflower in Grants Pass is probably one of the best Thai restaurants in Southern Oregon, Tonight I had the pumpkin Curry...awesome. Also had the Thai barbecue chicken on previous visits...very good..meat falls off the bone. Be sure to check out the "garden rolls" sometimes called Thai fresh rolls or Vietnamese salad rolls. You wont be disappointed with anything at Sunflower. I always try to dine there when in GP on business....
(5)Gordon O.
This is an update. This is a message to the owners. You still hve good food. You CANNOT LEAVE DISHES UNWASHED ON NUMEROUS TABLES AND COUNTERS IN THE DINING ROOM FOR THE ENTIRE EVENING! IT IS UNHEALTHY. IT IS UNNECESSARY. STOP IT BEFORE YOU CAUSE A HEALTH ISSUE OR GET INSPECTED. PLEASE KEEP YOUR DINING ROOM SPOTLESS AND HIRE A BUSPERSON. YOU CANNOT HAVE PEOPLE ORDERING TO GO DISHES WHILE STARING A AT AT LEAST 10 DIRTY PLATES WITH LEFTOVER FOOD ON THEM. FIX THIS NOW!
(2)Karen S.
Best Thai in S. Oregon. In the last couple of years they've toned down the spices, so if you like it spicy, you need to ask for it. Pad Thai is ok, not spectacular. But, their curry dishes (especially Panang Curry with pumpkin) are fantastic. Also, the drunken noodles are good too. I've actually never had anything that was bad, just some things are better than others. The spicy coconut soup needs more spices, in my opinion, but that's easily remedied by asking for them to make it spicy. Love the trout dishes when they're available.
(4)Gordon O.
This is an update. This is a message to the owners. You still hve good food. You CANNOT LEAVE DISHES UNWASHED ON NUMEROUS TABLES AND COUNTERS IN THE DINING ROOM FOR THE ENTIRE EVENING! IT IS UNHEALTHY. IT IS UNNECESSARY. STOP IT BEFORE YOU CAUSE A HEALTH ISSUE OR GET INSPECTED. PLEASE KEEP YOUR DINING ROOM SPOTLESS AND HIRE A BUSPERSON. YOU CANNOT HAVE PEOPLE ORDERING TO GO DISHES WHILE STARING A AT AT LEAST 10 DIRTY PLATES WITH LEFTOVER FOOD ON THEM. FIX THIS NOW!
(2)tim h.
Sunflower in Grants Pass is probably one of the best Thai restaurants in Southern Oregon, Tonight I had the pumpkin Curry...awesome. Also had the Thai barbecue chicken on previous visits...very good..meat falls off the bone. Be sure to check out the "garden rolls" sometimes called Thai fresh rolls or Vietnamese salad rolls. You wont be disappointed with anything at Sunflower. I always try to dine there when in GP on business....
(5)Karen S.
Best Thai in S. Oregon. In the last couple of years they've toned down the spices, so if you like it spicy, you need to ask for it. Pad Thai is ok, not spectacular. But, their curry dishes (especially Panang Curry with pumpkin) are fantastic. Also, the drunken noodles are good too. I've actually never had anything that was bad, just some things are better than others. The spicy coconut soup needs more spices, in my opinion, but that's easily remedied by asking for them to make it spicy. Love the trout dishes when they're available.
(4)Steve R.
Wow! WOW! BEST THAI FOOD I've had in a long time! We found it on yelp on our way through Grants Pass and decided to try it. So glad We did! Wonderful warm and welcoming staff. Beautiful presentation and even better flavor with just the right amount of heat! I highly recommend the drunken noodles with vegetables. Oh did I mention we are vegans?! They accommodated us with no problem. That's not very common these days. So meat eaters and vegans alike give this place a try!
(5)Mike W.
I have had several of their lunch specials and have never been disappointed. Yesterday I enjoyed the Supreme Garlic with Chicken, and I splurged $2 on the wild rice. It was a wonderful lunch. I would recommend this restaurant for your Thai enjoyment.
(4)Bret C.
First of all let me say that we had one of the best plates of Pad See Ew I've ever eaten. And the service was very friendly. However, there were only three other customers in the place at 7:30pm and they still got two of the three items on our order wrong. Plus the dumpy little building they are in doesn't help the atmosphere although the place seems clean enough. But I would go back in a heartbeat just for another plate of the Pad See Ew. And I'd double check the order before they left the table. Ps. The website above no longer exists. The new one appears to be sunflowerthaicuisine.com
(4)Celestia L.
This place was so delicious. I wish I lived closer because I would for sure go here again. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because service was horribly slow. There was a group of 15 people paying individually when we walked in and we didn't order for about 30 minutes, but the wait was worth it. I got the chicken Massuman Curry and it was delicious. They made it the perfect amount of spicy and I asked for it hot. I will go here again if I am ever in the area.
(4)Erin M.
Some amazing Thai food. We split a fish-ball curry. When I tried the first one I noticed that it was unlike any fish-ball I've ever had. Lemongrass fish-balls? They were homemade. They went so well with the curry, which was loaded with Chinese eggplant and bamboo shoots. It was, to say the least, one of the best things I've put in my face in months. I love this place. The service was attentive and cheery. I'm hooked.
(4)Guy B.
Two of us for dinner tonight, this place was within walking distance of our hotel. Walked in and wasn't sure if they were open, the lights were all off and the owner and waitress were just chiming in the corner.....perhaps turn a light on. Very friendly folks, our waitress who claimed to be new, didn't really seem to understand English .....we had to do a lot of pointing. Service overall was very slow..... THE FOOD HOWEVER, Was delicious! And worth the wait. Pad woon sen (seafood) was great! (But not what I ordered lol...couldn't imagine the conversation to correct it, just happy it was delicious) Drunken noodle w/beef was delicious Tulip dumplings appetizer was delicious Sticky rice w/ mango was good. The sticky rice could have been better, it seemed to be missing something.
(4)Casandra R.
Let me tell you its hard to find vegan friendly place in and around the valley, and when you do its not always worth the trip. However Sunflower Thai nailed it. The service was excellent. My vegan Pad Thai was amazing. So much food for the money. We will be back.
(5)Eric H.
I used to really dig this place but after it changed owners the food quality went down, and the servers seemed less knowledgeable.
(2)Tai M.
Every time I pass through Grants Pass I have to stop here. This is the best Thai food restaurant I have ever been to. It almost makes me want to move to Grants Pass in order to eat here every day. There coconut milk soup is perfectly spiced and warms the soul. I also recommend their drunken noodles and just about any one of their curries. The service is fantastic as well. Don't pass this place up. The food is heaven on earth.
(5)Liz P.
Great unexpected find after a long day on I-5. Got takeout to eat back at our hotel and it was delicious, authentic Thai. The lady in charge was sweet and friendly and helpful with recommendations. Will definitely eat here if we stop in Grants Pass on our next road trip through.
(4)Travis M.
Awesome, awesome, awesome. This place is in Grants Pass, a strange little town in Southern Oregon. The food quality is superior. This place could complete in Los Angeles. They have the ability to serve most of their entrees vegan, with many tofu options. Vegetables are fresh. Recipes are complex and original. Service is friendly. Dining room is comfortable. If you're looking for a vegetarian meal in Grants Pass, this is the place to go. You won't regret it.
(5)Lowell G.
Went with a friend, the food was much better than I thought it would be..
(3)Linda P.
Passing through town on our way home, poor travelers that we were, without any idea of where to go. We looked all up and down the street near our motel and finally settled on this place as the best of a bad lot. We were pleasantly surprised with the good food and friendly service. Being from the San Francisco Bay Area we are accustomed to eating at Thai restaurants, but this place was even on the better end of what we see at home! Modest surroundings, yes, a table unbussed, but still the food was very good and that's what we were there for.
(4)ShmoHaw K.
The BEST pumpkin curry I have ever had. Very creamy red curry base. Perfectly cooked pumpkin. Every bite was delicious.
(5)Amber F.
Love this place! The best spicy green beans and spicy basil around. Staff is very friendly.
(5)Lisa R.
This was DELICIOUS!! Now, a warning: the cook is not taming down the spice level for us weeny Americans so if you normally get medium, I suggest mild. The medium left me gulping water for my burning mouth and lips. Yikes! In spite of the burning, the flavor was fantastic and I couldn't stop eating. Had pumpkin curry and tofu pad Thai. Tofu was nice and fresh with great texture. I'm really pleasantly surprised. This makes my top 5 list for Thai and I'm picky. Absolutely worth going out of your way and stopping. Isn't the classiest setting...kind of cafe looking with tables and chairs. Had wonderful friendly service.
(4)Carmen L.
Dunken noodles. Best Thai in town for sure!
(5)Lorissa J.
After hearing that this was "the best" Thai place in grants pass, I was very let down by food that could've come from a cart on Broadway in LA.
(3)Robert P.
I'm not thrilled with the lack of atmosphere, however the delicious curries found at Thai Sunflower make up for this, and then some. Phad woon sain is good, pumpkin curry, Penang curry is my gf's favorite around. As with many Thai restaurants I have visited, specify your personal level of spicyness. We love the fact they are open on Sunday's which seems unheard of for Thai restaurants to be open on a Sunday. They stayed open late for us one time we showed up right before 9 pm when they close. I apologized for coming in so late and the hostess happily assured us that it was not a problem. Service is prompt, food is good, and the price is reasonable. Some Penang curry sounds really good right about now.
(4)RayRay Food Critic F.
I went to the sunflower restaurant last week and had the 1/2 BBQ chicken, it was over cooked and really dry and tough. The vegetables were undercooked. I was not impressed, save your money and go somewhere else.
(2)Susan R.
FABULOUS FOOD! Just passing through Grants Pass my husband and I wanted some good food for dinner but don't know the area. We just started driving and came across Sunflower Thai. It doesn't look like much but we don't need fancy. We picked the perfect place to eat... great food and fabulous service. The sad part is that I can't just pop in whenever I want Thai food.
(4)Marie W.
The only reason I did not give them 5 stars was I asked them to make it spicy - wow they did and it was so good that we ate and ate anyway. Fast, polite service for take out.
(4)Rob H.
Great place for lunch. Atmosphere is lacking and sometimes they get overwhelmed, but the food is amazing and affordable. Seafood Pad Thai is my favorite.
(4)Michael K.
Love this place! Probably the best Thai I've ever had. Too bad I don't live here otherwise I would come here all the time. Grey, authentic food. Staff is very nice and friendly. Hardly speak English but it makes it more enjoyable that way I think. Good prices and the sticky rice is to die for! Only downside is they may not be able to run your credit card because the employees are not technology inclined at all lol.
(5)Phani M.
Decent food, below average ambience. Slightly priced more priced more than it deserve from ambience stand point. The taste of the food is decent and definite place to have some above food when you are new to the place.
(4)Jennifer F.
This place is excellent!! The food is amazing. The spicy ocean soup had the best flavor and it's our new favorite. Everything was seasoned in a less is more fashion truly letting the flavors shine independently. The service was fantastic, our waitress was so sweet and helpful. Really thrilled to have local delicious Thai food and in regards to it taking too long.... It's fresh and delicious and they make it to order. I'll gladly wait for their magic to manifest.
(5)Mario M.
Driving down I5 you just wouldn't expect an authentic Thai restaurant, but low and behold it's very authentic. Does it look authentic? Nope but the kitchen cooks are all Thai and man the food is great!!! So if you don't want the usual junk food on your drive down the I5 this is the place!! Spicy if you want it!!! Great find!
(5)Amanda R.
When I walked in, I noticed that the decor was not specifically Asian; more like a casual dining restaurant from the 60s with nifty Asian touches. The server was very cheerful and nice. I ordered the lunch special teriyaki chicken to go, and they made my food promptly. When I got back to work to eat it, I wished I had asked for some soy sauce to go on the white rice. Maybe teriyaki isn't the best thing to order at a Thai place, but I didn't really care for the taste of it. Next time I'll try something else.
(3)Leigh F.
Best pad Thai I've had in grants pass yet! It was so flavorful and spiced perfectly. My boyfriend loved his basil fried rice- it was also full of flavor! We tried their spring rolls were also super tasty. Loved the sauce it came with I can't wait to come back and try out their curries and this tiger dish that sounds amazing!!
(5)Jody P.
Oh my gosh, this was so delicious. I had the special pumpkin salmon in peanut sauce. The fresh basil and red bell peppers and all the flavors were heaven. These girls here know how to cook! We were the only people in there . I will go back again and again. The owner really likes to talk about Thailand. the place could use updating in their decor. But it's so worth it for all the flavors. And the price is right.
(4)Scott W.
A charming little place just off of I-5. A small, cozy place that was mostly open at 6pm on a Saturday though it filled up considerably within a half-hour. Kids got pad Thai to share - I got steamed shrimp with lime juice. Never seen the latter before on a menu, but the lime juice also had chilis mixed in with it and was mostly thin (it is lime juice, you know) with a nice flavor. Maybe I'm a weird man, but I could drink something like that. The pad Thai had broccoli in it, something I'd never seen before (well, I have seen broccoli before, you know what I mean), but my kids love broccoli so they were happy. We were there all in all for about 75 minutes. It took a while longer than I expected, and we sorta had to be on the road, to the point I had to do the International "I Want To Leave" motions with the lone waitress. Though I wasn't upset - rather I just felt bad, like I was cheapening the vibe with my impatient ways. And you don't want to cheapen the vibe here. But the waitress was all smiles, and we are all content beings, and we walked out all glad we came here.
(4)Don S.
Driving down I-5 and decided to stop in Grants Pass for a meal. As my wife is Thai we frequently look for Thai restaurants. The Sunflower is convenient to the freeway so we chose that one and are so glad we did. Everything was tasty and authentic. We had the seafood stir fry with Thai spring rolls and the hot basil fried rice . The wife said it was like being home in Chiang Mai. We will definitely return to this reasonably priced, serene little Thai restaurant.
(5)Chris C.
Best Thai food in GP by far. Service was excellent and our food came out right away. I don't understand all these poor reviews. Maybe they've never had real Thai food? Or were expecting Chinese food? If you like authentic Thai, this is the place.
(5)Venus T.
10 dollars for a pumpkin curry, 1 more dollar for a stream rice, only get a lunch special size of food for dinner price. Which is not cheap. And the service is really bad, waiting 15 minutes for water, although there were only three tables of customers.
(1)Angela B.
I read all of the previous reviews and thought I was about to stumble upon a real gem. People complained about the ambiance and the speed of service, both factors that are of minor importance to me when dining, provided that the food is delicious. I was quite disappointed in the food after having at least average expectations based on the previous reviews. I ordered pad kee mao, my standard, and a general staple of most Thai restaurants. It was some of the most terrible pad kee mao I've had. It just tasted like some pan-Asian gravy tossed on noodles. The spring rolls were decent at least. The ambience was fine but the temperature inside was freezing! I think they had the air on even though it was 50 degrees outside. If you are looking for delicious, interesting, authentic Asian food, I'd head on down to Sengthong's in Dunsmuir.
(1)Mary M.
Authentic Thai food! Tried multiple dishes....rice, noodles, fish, soup. All delicious! Good service and the food comes quickly, dining room is very clean and relaxing.
(5)Li Z.
Service is not good. Waiting for 10 mins to get water served. They need to hire more people to provide better efficiency.
(1)Denea Y.
The servers were very sweet and the portions were ample, but the compliments stop there. I'm part Thai and this is the most inauthentic, weak Thai food I've ever had. The glass noodle salad was very bland. The pumpkin curry wasn't creamy enough (had a weird inconsistent texture) and the pumpkin chunks were overcooked to the point of being mushy. I asked for medium spice and both barely had any spice at all. I'm pretty shocked at the high scores this place has gotten and fear any other Thai food in town considering this placed was one of the highest ranked.
(1)Gwen O.
I came here for lunch. Had some Pad Thai. I've had Pad Thai all over the country, and the Pad Thai I got here was just not good in my opinion. The restaurant is in a pretty dumpy place, the inside is fine, not very well decorated, but fine. I have not been back and don't plan on going back again. Four Seasons has a much better Pad Thai in my opinion.
(2)Jerry A.
We were in Medford for a softball tournament and relied on my Yelp app to point me in the direction of good food. This restaurant was in a strip mall and not busy when we arrived. We got very good service and food was also good. I will give 3.5-4 for atmosphere, service, food flavor and price.
(4)Scott S.
I thought that it was really good. I ordered Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao), with squid. The vegetables were the star of the show. Squid good too. At first I wasn't sure if there were noodles there but they were underneath the vegetables. Noodles a little chewy but dish overall still very good. Added a Singha beer (from Thailand, a nice pilsner style lager (beer) - pretty much find only at Thai restaurants. Lady server (owner?) was very nice. Seemed to have a bunch of regulars in there eating, or getting food to go. I expect to be back. The food was very good and quite healthy as well.
(4)Willam L.
Dee mak mak ! Kop koon kah ! Great Thai food & down home hospitality. Try the Thai tea during the summer ~ only $2 !
(5)Caitlin S.
Came here in 2011 after reading some excellent Yelp reviews and we were pretty disappointed. Best Thai in southern Oregon makes me think Thai in southern Oregon must be pretty bad. Service was good, prices were cheap for lunch, portions were large. But the pad Thai had soy sauce in it (just wrong) and the massaman curry was too thin and very bland (massaman is my favorite). All in all, very disappointing.
(2)Fran F.
Absolutely the best Thai food I've ever had. It was my favorite place for years and it changed ownership last Fall. Wow, I didn't think it could get any better, but I was wrong. The curries are full of flavor and spice. Coconut shrimp really tasty and the Staff very friendly. It's the kind of place that makes you crave their food. Highly recommend this place and its the food and Staff that matters, not the decor! Bravo to the Chef!
(5)Hana J.
Dinner time and we were the only customers here which had a very creepy, strange vibe. It was Sunflower Thai or bad Mexican or McDonalds...Sunflower it is! The food delivered, and was actually on the better end of thai food I've had all throughout California. Our server actually wrote out menu items in Thai--never seen it written out like that before. We ordered pineapple fried rice, pad thai, and drunken noodles to play it safe and all were delicious. The prices are at least a dollar or two higher than most Thai restaurants, but I'm sure to get raw ingredients out here in the middle of nowhere can get pricey. Order a tea; it was only a few bucks for unlimited tea to serve our entire party.
(4)Allen K.
I ordered a lunch special the other day and, like other GP establishments, I felt that the portion was fairly small. It makes me wonder whether the whole town is left starving at lunch or if I'm just a gigantic glutton... probably the latter. Anyway, I ordered the Pra Ram (sort of a peanut sauce dish with some veggies and meat) to see if this place could make something tasty aside from the generic Pad Thai. The peanut sauce was decent, but due to the inherently strong flavor I needed more rice than the lunch special allowed. This resulted in me rationing my rice in a less than ideal peanut sauce-to-rice ratio. The decor is a bit confusing: there's a giant figurine on the front counter of an Italian man holding a barrel labeled "Tips", and above that are photos of Thai royalty (I'm assuming?) dressed to the nines. It's a stark juxtaposition of cultures in a small southern Oregon restaurant and raises many questions for me. Do they want me to put my tip in the barrel? Was this place an Italian restaurant? Is that their family up there? Are they royalty? If so, why are they working here now? These are the important issues I ponder during my lunch break.
(2)Sarah F.
What can I say,... I wanted good food on a road trip from Seattle to San Diego and this place delivered! Pros? -Cheap lunch time prices -Quick service -Fresh ingredients Cons? -Not as fatty and delicious as some Thai food... :-)
(4)Amy L.
I'm newer to the area, and a thai newb. A few things. I ordered to go, as I'm planning a wedding and just really wanted to relax on the computer in the ambiance and comfort of home. When I came in the door I was immediately greeted by the nicest person ever. She was super friendly! This was my first time trying thai food, so I played it safe and got pineapple fried rice and spring rolls. Minus one star for spending nearly 20 bucks on one person to eat. Can I get an extra value meal? Four stars for the food. It was awesome! Like I'm going to be fat again if I don't do yoga and have jillian Michaels kick my butt into shape every day. Fortunately I can't afford this every day. Unfortunately I can't afford this every day. It was amazing. I seriously ate all six spring rolls, and I'm certain you aren't supposed to do that. Next time I will try pumpkin curry. Editing to say that I've been back a million times, and it's probably my favorite place to eat in Grants Pass. :)
(5)Frank C.
Absolutely yummy thai food. A lil gem in Grants Pass. Visiting from southern california and finding a great thai food place was a pleasant and welcomed surprise. I had the basil fried rice with chicken and asked for spicy level "3". You can choose between 1 thru 3 for the "hotness" level. I like spicy and this was perfect. The service was top notch to go along with the food. You gotta give this place a try when yur in the mood for good thai food and happen to be in Grants Pass
(5)Zack F.
Pumpkin curry ROCKED! Summer rolls ... Eh, had better Chicken soup had rave reviews. Ribs made my father wiggle! And one garlicy, funky noodle dish.
(4)R R.
Stopped here on the road to Portland. Average Thai food at best. Pumpkin curry was just not good. Also had pad Thai. Apparently when you order it with chicken you get half tofu half chicken. Service was slow. Sat at table for 10 minutes then had to go get server. Although once we ordered the food came out quick.
(2)K B.
The lady running this place was incredibly nice, and even happily made me my dish to go when I unknowingly called right after she had closed. I got the vegetarian pumpkin curry and it was delicious . Very happy with my experience, would definitely go again.
(5)Heather F.
Surprisingly delicious Thai food in Grants Pass. The Pad Kee Mao was well seasoned and loaded with veggies. Well Thai spiced even at medium level. Will definitely return when I am back in town.
(5)Lacey H.
After living in San Francisco for the better part of a decade, I've inevitably become a food snob. More specifically, a Thai and Vietnamese food snob. After relocating back to Southern Oregon, I've tried my fair share of dinner spots trying to fill the void of excellent Bay Area eats... and haven't really succeeded. However, Sunflower Thai is as close as you can come to legit Thai food in Grants Pass. The portions may be a bit smaller than what most people are used to, but the ingredients are delicious, it's fast and the staff are always very friendly. If you are looking for a little break from your usual dinner routine, check this place out.
(4)Ryan B.
Unreal!!!! Christmas eve they were closing and stayed open for me and my family to order enough food for 10 adults and 6 kids. The food is the best in town!!!!!!!
(5)Theresa D.
I've been here a number of times. The food is always good and service always prompt and friendly. The thai iced tea and green curry are definitely my favorites!
(4)Kevin E.
I was surprised that a small town like Grants Pass would have such high quality Thai food. I like Sunflower Thai better than the other Thai restaurant in Grants Pass though I forget the name of it now. I've been here multiple times over the last 3+ years when I was in Grants Pass for business, visiting friends, and/or just passing through. I like their food better than any Thai restaurant in Eugene, which is where I was living for many years. Everything I've had here has always been top quality. The service is particularly good and the staff is very friendly. The last time I was there was a holiday weekend and I had driven all the way from Redding, CA and I knew I just wanted to make it to Sunflower to get some awesome food, then find a motel. They had just closed and I was sad...but then a woman came outside and let me in. She said they could make something for me to go, she gave me a glass of water while I waited, and brought out my order a few minutes later. It was such a blessing to me and I'm always grateful for the excellent quality of food and customer service. I hope their business is blessed incredibly for their kindness and delicious food.
(5)Rebecca M.
We were just out and about enjoying the sunshine and running errands. Stopped to get a bite to eat at Thai Sunflower in Grants Pass, OR. We chose it because our fav restaurant was closed. I have to say it was the best Thai I've had in a long time. Very unexpected. Not fancy, just great food. Spick and span, great service, and we both loved it. Don't let the inconspicuous sign and store front fool you. It's now our new fav
(5)Annie B.
The green curry is pretty good here, although I think The Royal Barge is better. This place gets packed during lunch hour, so get here early. I've tried a few dishes here, and they're mostly pretty good. This is a very simple restaurant with decent food, so if you're looking for upscale, look elsewhere.
(4)Eric H.
The service was initially good, but the food took far too long to come out. I looked this place up on yelp and saw it had good reviews.. so I tried it out. This is definitely the worst thai place that I've been to out of all the thai restaurants ive been to. I cut them some slack, since I had a party of about 15, but my food wasnt even good.. I ate it because I paid for it.. sighh..
(2)ARUN A.
Long wait for food. It took them 15 mins to provide water and ask our order. There was only one party beside us (party of 7) !! After 45 mins our order arrived and food was ok. I had better Thai food. If service was faster it would have been easy 4 start review for them....
(3)Curtis A.
Came in for lunch. 1 server (working hard and doing the best she can), almost all the tables were unbussed, and it took a while to get our orders in. The food was OK, but expected for such a low priced meal.
(3)David B.
Excellent dishes, authentically prepared, and at reasonable prices. The decor is pretty basic, and it is in a strip center. That being said, it is one of the two best Thai eateries in the Grants Pass area. Unfortunately, if you enjoy a glass of decent wine with dinner, like I do, they don't have anything fit to drink. Little airline sized bottles of cheap wine that is dreadful, so have your wine at home, then go out for a nice dinner here.
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