Benja’s Thai Garden
435 N 1680 E St,Ste 14, St. George, UT, 84790
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Address :
435 N 1680 E St,Ste 14
St. George, UT, 84790 - Phone (435) 251-9301
- Website https://benjathai.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Classy
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Leigh K.
I love Thai food, and since moving to Utah, I have sorely missed it. Most of what I've had has been way below mediocre, but I was pleasantly surprised when a friend told me Benja was 'the best Thai, by far, in the area,' so I had to check it out for myself. The food is fresh and consistent. I feel like I have quite a few options, and the flavor is pretty good. It's not the best Thai food I've ever had, but it will do the trick for my Thai fix here. I'm happy it's around.
(4)Christina N.
This place does not serve authentic thai food! I learned that the chef is not thai but the owner is. Therefore there should be some authenticity but the food was not good at all. Their drunken noodles were uncooked and were straight rubber. I could say more negative things about their food but you get the idea. Their staff was super friendly and nice. They were good with checking up on you and refilling waters. The tall girl with high cheekbones and green eyes should not be working as a server there!! She should be a vs supermodel!
(2)Samantha M.
Very good panang curry and the service is usually fast and good.
(4)Christina D.
We have never had a bad experience here. We have tried so many different kinds sushi rolls, they have all been delicious! Everything from the fried rice, the curry, pad Thai and the mango sticky rice is yummy! Totally worth the money to eat here!
(5)Charles A.
Timeliness of staff was not adequate. It took 15 minutes just to get a glass of water; another 5 for someone to take my order. The lady who brought my water didn't say anything besides, "sorry", as she did a drive by past my table--No, "hello" or "good afternoon". The waitress finally came around and also of very little words, "Are you ready"?--she literally said nothing else. Communication is poor, timeliness is also poor. I prefer highly enthusiastic customer service that appears to be happy I am spending money at their establishment.
(1)Emily M.
Benja's is our favorite place to eat in St George so we have eaten here often for years. Everything is always so delicious. Benja's Pad Thai and Musaman Curry is the best we've ever had. We love the sushi too! (especially the Las Vegas roll)
(5)Robert A.
The service is great. The food is above par. The only thing I'd hoped they had was better fish sauce. I typically use it to spice up my meal when sharing meal with others but it doesn't boy came out salty and had no sliced pepper pieces. Besides that the food was great and the mango sticky rice was delicious.
(4)Glen R.
There are two things that make any restaurant good, quality of food and quality of service. Both were excellent at this restaurant! I have only been there once but I had the red curry and it was absolutely delicious and the portions were definitely of good size. Our waiter was probably one of the best waiters I've had it any restaurant. He memorized everything and treat us with respect and overall I would definitely go back
(5)Robert J.
We used to live in NYC and there was a Thai place that was amazing! We'll, now website here and this place reminds us of NYC. The curry is amazing, I prefer the red, spice level 3. The pad Thai is great. And the pad woon zen is a healthy alternative.
(5)Justin H.
Absolutely delicious. Every time we go we get a geisha roll and it's open from there. I actually like to get the orange chicken which is off menu but always an option. Also big fan of their pad Thai. If there was one thing I usually have issue with is how long it takes to get my water refilled, but otherwise the good an atmosphere is awesome!
(4)C. A.
Went here with a couple of friends while driving through Utah. Really enjoyed it. The place was very clean and friendly. The owner was also friendly and very receptive of her customers with an introduction and menu recommendations. I recommend this place is you're in the area and hungry for Thai food.
(4)Siam B.
For the Thai iced coffee, avocado rolls and the pumpkin curry, love coming here. Staff are friendly and a great menu. Prefer the Red Rocks Mall cooking than downtown.
(5)Abby L.
I've only been here twice but both times I was thoroughly pleased. Both times I had the Musaman curry. Omg it is amazing. I could eat it almost every day. Sadly we only come to St George once a year. I look forward to visiting again next year!! Food was fresh tasty and our order came out quickly. Service was friendly and fast even though they were very busy. Thanks for a good experience.
(5)Jason Y.
A remake of a Saint George and Southern Utah classic, the new Benja's Thai Garden is now open in the East Ridge Mall! Modeled after the original and most appetizing Benja Thai and Sushi, this second location is tailored to ensuring that you treat yourself the best flavors of the orient, whether you're eating-out or dining-in. The food is more than just food--it's a diverse cuisine: from the phenomenal Sushi Bar, to the spicy Drunken Noodles, Thai Duck, and Whole Fish. They have something for everyone! So, stop in, get comfortable, and you'll leave satisfied. It's good. It's cheap. It's incredible. A remake of a Saint George and Southern Utah classic, the new Benja's Thai Garden is now open in the East Ridge Mall! Modeled after the original and most appetizing Benja Thai and Sushi, this second location is tailored to ensuring that you treat yourself the best flavors of the orient, whether you're eating-out or dining-in. The food is more than just food--it's a diverse cuisine: from the phenomenal Sushi Bar, to the spicy Drunken Noodles, Thai Duck, and Whole Fish. They have something for everyone! So, stop in, get comfortable, and you'll leave satisfied. It's good. It's cheap. It's incredible. A remake of a Saint George and Southern Utah classic, the new Benja's Thai Garden is now open in the East Ridge Mall! Modeled after the original and most appetizing Benja Thai and Sushi, this second location is tailored to ensuring that you treat yourself the best flavors of the orient, whether you're eating-out or dining-in. The food is more than just food--it's a diverse cuisine: from the phenomenal Sushi Bar, to the spicy Drunken Noodles, Thai Duck, and Whole Fish. They have something for everyone! So, stop in, get comfortable, and you'll leave satisfied. It's good. It's cheap. It's incredible. A remake of a Saint George and Southern Utah classic, the new Benja's Thai Garden is now open in the East Ridge Mall! Modeled after the original and most appetizing Benja Thai and Sushi, this second location is tailored to ensuring that you treat yourself the best flavors of the orient, whether you're eating-out or dining-in. The food is more than just food--it's a diverse cuisine: from the phenomenal Sushi Bar, to the spicy Drunken Noodles, Thai Duck, and Whole Fish. They have something for everyone! So, stop in, get comfortable, and you'll leave satisfied. It's good. It's cheap. It's incredible.
(3)Sara S.
I was in st George for a night and ordered my dinner from here. I got the pad Thai and pad see you. I was excited to find a place in the area with vegetarian options but this place was disappointing. I asked for no onions or garlic in my food but they put it in anyway. There were maybe 5 pieces of tofu in each dish and the rest were noodles. I didn't like the pad see you at all. It tasty very minty which is not something I would expect from this dish. Pad Thai was okay but nothing special. I wouldn't order from here again if for some unlikely reason I am ever in st George.. Not unless I was really starving.
(2)Trish A.
Pretty good Thai food in Utah! I'm coming back when I visit Zion! We are solid fans!
(4)Morgan L.
My family's favorite restaurant! The best sushi in town! The yellow curry is amazing. My parents go there once a week
(5)Tanner M.
Love Benja's!!! I haven't had a lot on the menu but everything i have had is amazing. the Curry's are incredible here! Crave this place just about every night!
(5)Christopher C.
I drove out to St. George for a leisurely drive and to clear my mind. My appetite grew and I stopped off here due to its Yelp reviews. When I located the building I noticed how nice and attractive it looked from the outside. I have eaten at over 50 Thai restaurants but very few look this nice on the outside. They are usually hole-in-the-wall gems where authentic Thai is served. The decor inside the restaurant is very nice, however, there aren't any booths to be seen. All seating is table seating, and I wasn't much for the ceramic tile floors, but it was a nice atmosphere. There was only one person attending to customers at the time I walked in and he had a large table in the back that was completely full taking up most of his attention. After a short wait he seated me and was very pleasant. I ordered a water, a cup of the Tom Kha Gai soup, Pad See-U (as written in their menu), and for dessert, I had the Mango Sticky Rice. The Tom Kha Gai soup looked wonderful. The presentation and the cup they served it in were unique. I was disappointed with the lack of lemongrass in it. There was only one piece of browning lemongrass, and there was no galangal root in it at all. It lacked the limey citruses that are present in other Tom Kha Gai soups I've had at other restaurants in Las Vegas and California. It was nice and creamy, however, but it wasn't balanced enough. It needed more of the limey citrus that galangal root, lemongrass and lime juice provide this dish. It also had too much green onion in it for my taste. On a scale of 1 to 5, I would give it a 3 as it wasn't horrible and I can see how the locals would like it. I am accustomed to more traditional Thai food. The Pad See-U was had a very disappointing presentation, however the portions were fairly large. Pad See-U is not supposed to contain carrots, sprouts, American broccoli, and be made with Pad Thai sized noodles. The noodles should be much larger and thicker. The sauce that Pad See Yew is made with should be a bit smoky and, in my opinion, turn the noodles a nice brown saturating them with the flavor. Chinese broccoli is the traditional vegetable used, and not much else. This Pad See-U here was more like Drunken Noodles, or Pad Kee Mao. Despite the change in recipe, it still had a decent flavor and I found that I enjoyed the carrots despite the divergence from a more traditional recipe. I'd also give this dish a 3 out of 5. The last dish was dessert. Mango Sticky Rice. The presentation was surprising. I'm used to getting half a mango, skinned on one side and the sticky rice on the other side with the sweet coconut sauce drizzled on top. Their presentation was mostly the coconut sauce. The rice was completely covered in it, and the mango half covered in it. It was everywhere. There were a few sesame seeds sprinkled on top of everything as well. The mango was fresh and juicy, however, and the sauce wasn't that strong. It was a bit watered down than what I'm used to. Still, even with the overabundance of sauce, I still enjoyed it mainly because of how fresh the mango was. When I was finished there was still an overabundance of the sweet coconut sauce left on the plate. I give this a 3.5 out of 5. The attention and courtesy of the waiter, Brent, was amazing. I could tell he really did his job well. He is an asset to the restaurant and I wanted to give him kudos for the wonderful job he did serving me. He kept my water glass full, made great suggestions and even told me about their other location on Main St. in town. I give him a 5 out of 5 stars for his service and dedication to his job. I would go here again and order some of the other dishes that were on the menu to really gauge how their food compares to many of the other Thai food restaurants that I've had the pleasure of dining at. I understand that this is St. George, Utah and the clientele may not be used to the more traditional Thai dishes and part of the restaurants responsibility is to cater to the locals, so I say give it a try. You may enjoy it as I am more spoiled than most when it comes to the way I enjoy my Thai food. Overall experience compared to all other Thai restaurants that I've eaten at would be a 3, however, this consists of Thai restaurants both in Las Vegas, Nevada and Southern California. For St. George and Washington, UT alone, it most likely does score higher.
(3)Yun-Ju H.
This amicable atmosphere restaurant served delicious food and high quality of service. I highly recommend their Thai meals. The green curry tastes great! The most amazing meal is the warm mongo sticky rice! The rich milky sauce blends the warm soft and a little chewy sticky rice.. It tastes really great
(5)Chad C.
Nothing worse that old fish when it comes to sushi, came here with a large group and had the "Siamese" roll which had that fishey taste tuna gets when it is too old. For the money I would go somewhere else.
(1)Tena C.
Stopped on my way from up North to my hotel. Heard good things about Benja's from coworkers. Got a take out order, the reception staff was very friendly and efficient. Food was quick and they even offered me utensils and chop sticks before I could ask for them. Pad Thai is my favorite and this was very tasty. The price seemed high, but the portion was hearty. There could have been more bean sprouts, limes, and peanuts, but I'll attribute that to the take out packaging. I can't say it was the very best that I've tried, but I would like to try a sit down portion next time I'm in town.
(3)IB V.
Girlfriend and I went here last Sunday and were very disappointed. We go to Thai places for the flavor and our dishes were no better than bland Chinese. Need to mention that we had one women complaining about her shitty life and on the other side three knuckleheads that spent the entire time talking and sharing videos about some athletic event they participated in.
(2)Messlisa O.
No good at all I ordered the drunken noodle and iced coffee for my lunch. The noodle testy too salty......
(1)Cubby J.
I'm a sucker for Thai, it was tasty
(4)Taylor M.
Came here after a long day at Zion National Park. Got here about 7pm and it was PACKED; even for a sunday and they seemed to be understaffed today. The 2 waitresses were all over the place. We ordered shrimp tempura roll, pork pad thai, tofu mango curry, and a California roll. The rolls were kinda skimpy. The pad thai was very good. But we finished the pad thai before the curry came out. They had ran out of rice so we waited a while before it came out. And instead of tofu like I asked, they gave us chicken, but it was already late so I don't want to send it back. The thai food was very good but I have had better sushi. Overall, its a little overpriced I feel but the Thai food is worth it. Hit the spot after a long day.
(3)Emily M.
Pretty good food but definitely not real Thai food. We wanted spicy and she told us that a spicy rating of "3" would be " spicy. However, it was totally sweet. Needed way more basil. We also felt that the veggies needed to be cooked more, as they were sort of too crunchy. Still, good Thai for Utah and much better than eating at fat food chains.
(4)Jim O.
My two stars is for the food. I'm giving an extra star because maybe the cook is new. The decor and service are fine at this "Thai" restaurant. However, the food is definitely not Thai. They may use ingredients that are traditionally used in Thai cuisine, but the execution is very poor. The crab wontons (Japanese I presume?) were devoid of crab. They tasted like melted cream cheese with small hints of raw garlic and raw onion. Fail. The Pad Thai was inedible. The beef tasted completely unseasoned, the noodles weren't cooked correctly, the sauce tasted off, and the worst part: the entire dish gave off a "wet dog" smell that made me sick to my stomach. I sit here now nursing my beer and wondering why in the hell did I choose Thai in this small corner of Utah. If you're accustomed to real Thai food, avoid this place like the plague. I write this review with a heavy heart because I am always hesitant to bash a small business owner. However, I feel that I owe it to other foodies and Yelpers to tell it like it is.
(2)John B.
My wife got part way through dinner. "Yeah.... it's OK." The green curry was sweet, none of the five dishes we ordered were spicy, the Thai tea tasted strange and the prices were 90% too high. Oh, and the John Denver tribute singer was loud enough that conversation was close to impossible. Skip this place and go elsewhere. 2013 #144 / 365
(2)Royce L.
First off, I'm a big fan of Thai food. I have been to 25-30 different Thai restaurants across the United States. The pad Thai was the worst I've ever had. It smelled strong of fish when it came out, and had wayy too much sugar added to it. It was like on the movie elf when he pours syrup on his spaghetti. The meat tasted like it was cooked separate with absolutely no spices and just added last minute. If you go, don't get pad Thai. My wife got the massomun curry and it was a 3-3.5 out of 5 stars. Overpriced for the quality for sure. Won't go back
(1)R M.
Great Thai food. Drunken noodles were great. Panang curry was too much like a soup with a bunch of uncooked peppers added in at the last minute. We really like the yellow curry.
(5)Andrew L.
One star. That's a tough review, but it has nothing to do with the food. We arrived as a party of four and were quickly sat without a delay on a Saturday night, so off to a good start. At some point someone dropped off water but I honestly don't remember it happening because they left without a word and did not return. After 15 minutes a member of our party went to the hostess to ask off we had a waiter and about 2 or 3 minutes later someone arrived. We were offered a free appetizer for our trouble. Orders were placed and the help was friendly enough, even giving suggestions on the menu. We ordered sushi and some dishes of orange chicken and I ordered yellow curry, my absolute favorite. Our food arrived in an acceptable amount of time but the waitress left before we could ask anything and never brought my yellow curry. I ate the sushi roll and snacked on my wife's entree, and wouldn't you know it, they FORGOT MY ENTREE!!! Literally, the most critical piece of the meal was missed entirely! When the waitress appeared again I mentioned the missing entree and she only responded with, "seriously?", and looked around confusedly. I'm not sure if she looked at other tables for the missing food or was looking to the other wait staff for help, but I just told them to leave it off. We had a Dixie Direct card (discount card) that gave us $8.00 off the meal but we were told we had to buy a drink to use the card. I purchased a $2.00 coke and got a smaller discount but when the waitress returned our cards she did not bring the cokes, she charged us for our free appetizer and failed to apply the $8.00 discount for the other couple in our party (they had their own Dixie Direct card). We were given a free desert for my missing entree but this has to be the worst service I've ever received. I almost want to offer a second star, or maybe write two separate reviews, one for the excellent food (not all of which I got to taste...still sad about the missing yellow curry), and another for the service. Side note about the service, I ordered a rainbow roll and when I asked my waitress what fish was on it, she said it was salmon, tuna and two others. She didn't know the "two others", and only half-heartedly said it was probably red snapper or something. The other person I asked who stopped to refill our waters just shrugged and said, "no se" (Spanish for 'I don't know'). This place isn't cheap. That was a $50 meal after all was said and done. I still left her a 20% tip, and hopefully it went to the chef and the hostess. She didn't deserve a dime.
(1)Cat V.
We made reservations at the one downtown this friday night and when we got their the hostess said they didn't have any for us and the wait was 30 min. We explained that we called and put our names in but b/c they didn't write it down/lost it/forgot we had to wait 30 min. She was not pleasant nor helpful. I thought the customer service here was awful so we drove to the other Benjas b/c we were really in the mood for thai. The food is good but the hostess at the downtown Benjas made me loose my appetite. By the way, we loved our waiter at the Benjas by the mall and as usual the food was awesome. Sorry but I'm only doing 2 stars b/c and only b/c of that horrible hostess.
(2)Missy R.
This place is alright in terms of Thai food for St. George, coming from Los Angeles though it doesn't really compare. If you are craving thai then come here but overall I give a "meh*
(3)Parker P.
OMG What a great find!! A gem that my wife and I found joyfully great. She had gang panang and for me pad thai. both dishes left us smiling and looking forward to our next visit. Great food/service and reasonable pricing and you have a winner!
(5)Ken N.
I travel extensively, have eaten all over the world, and Benjas is terrific by comparison. We feel lucky to have not just 1, but 2 in town. The food is great. Service is great. Definitely worth straying slightly off the highway to eat at one of the locations. For visitors, the downtown one will be more interesting for locale. For regulars, I prefer this location as it is easy in and out. I eat here weekly at least.
(5)Monica T.
Whenever my fiance and I make our way to Vegas (which is often), we like to drop by San Jorge for lunch, and since discovering it, we've been kind of obsessed with stopping at Benja's. Normally, we go to the other location, but this time we were driving through on a Sunday and it wasn't open for lunch, so we decided to check out the new location. The hours are a bit odd on Sunday, as it doesn't open until 1pm (is this an after church thing?) but that didn't stop us! We ended up rolling into town just in time, and I do believe this location is even better than the old one. Why? Location, for one. It's much closer to the highway, and the parking is much better. Also, the cell phone coverage is really good, which is nice when you've been driving for four hours and need to stop and feed your Internet addiction. We fed ourselves too, of course. I had the seafood salad, which was delightful. Yes, lettuce can be boring, but not when it's topped with spicy dressing and a generous portions of way-fresher-than-expected mussels, scallops, shrimp, and fish. My companion had the special noodles, which were indeed quite special. Something about that sauce is kind of like crack. Prices are fair, the service is great, and the atmosphere is oddly comforting. This is easily the best Thai food in St. George, and it would more than hold its own in a larger city as well. Don't miss this place.
(5)Sunny G.
I was in St. George UT for a tennis Camp for few days so I decided to venture out for new tastes. I was told by the locals that this place served real authentic Thai so I gave it a try. I came for the dinner and it was so delicious when I was leaving town the next day, I stopped by for lunch before heading back home. Their flat noodle dishes (Pad-see-U & drunken) are great! It's very hard to have it cooked just right so it's firm, chewy and not stuck together from first bite to last! :) Ingredients were fresh, beef was tender and vegetable cooked to crisp perfection! Sauce had a great flavor. Dish was harmonized and great all over. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. And I noticed servers were dressed in their normal clothes. Not trying so hard to look authentic by dressing up. They let their food speak the authenticity! Only thing that didn't satisfy me was their spicy level went from 1 to 5 and I asked for 5 but it didn't really bring any heat to me. I had to add more hot sauce & pepper from the spice tray. One warning, I am a seasoned spice champ with who's mastered to the level of habaneros! I eat jalapeños like cucumbers so if you don't handle spice too well order accordingly! If I return to St. George for any reason, I am definitely revisiting this place!
(5)Jared N.
Awesome! Great food and service. Perfect amount of spice! Try the Candy Cane roll.
(5)Brooke M.
I am giving this 4 stars because it is in St. George. In a bigger city, it would probably get 3. Do NOT order the Thai Ice Tea. Per Benja's command, it is a cup full of ice with little to no tea for $3.00!! It was a complete rip off. The traditional beef salad was ok. The lettuce was really watery & it is not served with the traditional sticky rice. The papaya salad had great flavor, but again, too much watery iceberg lettuce. The green curry was delicious! Sweet & spicy, some of the best I have had. The drunken noodles were wonderful as well. They are definitely the best noodle dish. The other noodle dish (I have forgotten the name-I think it was listed just under the Pad Thai) was not nearly as flavorful. We will definitely come back to this restaurant! I came away quite pleased. Finally there is somewhere to eat in this city full of terrible chain restaurants!
(4)Mike M.
We love the one by the mall. The tomkhagai soup is awesome. And we also love the masauman curry. And do not forget the sweet mango rice. To die for.
(4)Carissa F.
Favorite Thai restaurant in Utah! Love their pineapple fried rice, yellow curry, and basil chicken dish. I have never had anything that wasn't amazing!
(5)Tyler W.
Best Thai Food in St. George! Have had better outside of the area but unless your headed to the big city you will not fine better.
(4)Chris C.
This is a new expansion location for Benja's, which apparently proved too popular for just the original location in downtown St. George. After visiting here, I'd say the popularity is warranted and this location is well-worth a visit. Beautiful new interior with barely any trace of wear and tear plus a superb wait staff put this place in the upper echelon of Thai places that I've visited. As the reviews for the other location note, the menu is vast and varied- everything from sushi to curry to the standard Thai noodles and such. I was particularly pleased with the recommendations from the server- interesting and useful rather than just the most expensive special of the day. I ended up trying one of the curries and it was fantastic- thick, tasty, and loaded with beefy flavor. While the prices weren't cheap, I had enough food to last for 2+ meals, which made it worth it in my book. Staff was very accommodating for people with special needs and brought the food in a very short amount of time. I'll definitely be coming back here when I pass through St. George in the future.
(5)April A.
I always make a point to eat here when in the St. George area. The atmosphere at BOTH restaurants is fabulous. The atmosphere and decor seems very well designed. The food is so delicious. My favorite is the sticky rice. It comes in a cute colorful container and is truly.....well sticky. I can't tell you why something as simple as rice resonates with me but in this case it did. I have to admit, this is probably my favorite Thai restaurant of all time.
(5)Niki H.
Lunch prices were great. The cucumber, chicken soup at the beginning of the meal was nothing like I've ever tasted before. Red Chicken Curry and Chicken Lard Na made up a great meal. Nice place.
(4)Darel M.
The specialty dishes are good and the evidence of Thai basil is apparent in most offerings. Their fried rice like their competitors leaves much to the imagination (they lack it in volume...). It's not supposed to be "just rice with peas, carrots and protein. If you are going to offer a simplistic yet incredible dish like this the emphasis needs to be towards flavor and preparation. It says a lot about any restaurant that you visit when they don't rise to the standard with rudimentary dishes. Always order a standard or staple dish along with your order when dinning out somewhere for the first time. It's an obvious sign when they miss the board on well known dishes. If they foul that up you can best be sure that the rest of your experience will follow suit. On a more positive note the sushi fares well considering their competition and for the untrained that's Japanese fare not Thai. Food for thought...
(3)Desert G.
Food good and excellent service with nice ambience. However agree with previous review that entree had sweet taste which kept it from 4 stars
(3)Matt H.
Love Benjas!!! One of the best restaurants in town!! Authentic thai food and excellent service. Food is savory, delicious and presented well! This is their second and newer place in town. Do not let the strip mall look distract you, the food is great and ambiance inside is decent. Check em out!
(5)Lisa P.
My husband and I come up to Saint George to visit my parents and we love to stop and eat here. I usually get some type of sushi or california roll and then we get the yellow curry and also friend rice. They are always very tasty and very yummy.
(5)Jason F.
Great service and great Sushi! Finally found a great restaurant in St. George.
(4)Dan S.
Love this place, my wife and I make it a point to come here anytime we come to St George. The most amazing sauces, I had the Benja Asparagus, spice level 2 got me sweating, but I love it that way I felt like I was burning all the calories I was ingesting. Very Friendly staff!
(5)Chelsea R.
The masaman curry is the best thing i've had in my life. I've been here a few times now and have had great food and great service each time!
(5)Greg T.
First the pluses... nice atmosphere, helpful staff, good selection, abundant servings, quality ingredients. An all-around good Thai place, though the competition is not stiff in St. George. Next the "red flag"... generally, restaurants that have a schizophrenic identity aren't very good... for example, Japanese-Chinese or Greek-Italian or, a Northwest favorite... Teriyaki-Espresso. So... I was suspect of Thai-Sushi... but the sushi turned out excellent... really fresh fish which I didn't expect in southwest Utah. Finally... a small complaint. Benja's Thai dishes have one flaw that I'm finding in more and more Thai restaurants... most of the dishes are TOO SWEET! Our party had 7 different dishes and every one was sweet... and with several, sweetness was the dominant characteristic. It's a shame, because Benja's dishes would have been excellent if not overly-sweetened.
(3)B K.
During a road trip to St. George today to shop on Nevada Day, I asked my friends and co-workers where they thought we should have a bite of lunch - they didn't have a plan, so I suggested they take a look at my ipad, find the yelp app, and see if anything popped up in town... And sure enough, these normally picky, unadventurous eaters picked Benja's...without my offering any assistance, read the reviews, and made up their minds... So after shopping, off we went. Lovely decor, friendly helpful staff, Thai menu with sushi bar and Chinese dishes...but we stuck with Thai signatures and had a lovely meal. As a locally owned and operated restaurant, Benja's is, as others have said, a gem. Competent food (although my shrimp were overcooked in my red curry - but the sauce was so good, it didn't really matter...), Is this Lotus of Siam? no. But that doesn't matter when you're in the land of chains...it really is a desert out there... Chuck-o-rama? really? shiiiivers.... they even have a wine and beer list...what's not to love?
(4)Rae R.
I was down in St. George on vacation with my family when we came across this place. I was with my mother who hates spicy food, my grandma who considers Panda Express good "asian" food, and my sister who is only slightly more experienced in Thai cuisine than my grandma. None of them were very excited about the prospect of eating at a Thai restaurant, but it was my birthday and I wasn't about to eat at the Pizza Factory (barf). I am SO glad we stopped at Benja's, this place is a gem. The restaurant was extremely quiet and clean, the decor was very tasteful and added serenity to the atmosphere. We even had an adorable waiter named Jason who was very nice, attentive, and even laughed sincerely at my mom's stupid jokes. I would say Benja's is more of an Asian fusion restaurant than straight Thai - they had some Chinese dishes on the menu and also had a sushi bar at the back. We ordered potstickers, spring rolls, and tempura shrimp for appetizers; and orange chicken, pad thai, and massuman curry for our main courses which we shared family style. The food was DELICIOUS and fresh; my family gobbled everything up. Benja and her husband even stopped by to chat and ask what we thought of the food. And when they heard that it was my birthday, they gave us a complimentary dessert! Mangos and sticky rice with a coconut milk drizzle (they even put a candle in it!) Mmmmm.... This is obviously a place that cares a lot about making customers happy :D
(5)Benson Y.
Nam Tok, garlic pork, pad thai, duck curry, green chicken curry, fried tilapia, fried bananas, & mangoes w/ sticky rice. I would not say totally authentic but all with great flavor and thats what counts. Very busy when we were there but there are a lot of events in town this week. I would venture to say better than most Thai places in Salt Lake.
(4)Dave N.
I wouldn't say it's the best Thai I've ever had, that award goes to Thai Tom in Seattle WA but this is the best Asian cuisine in st George in my opinion. The sweet and sour pork and the pad Thai are my favorite dishes. Usually I don't get dessert when I go out to eat but the mango sticky rice is a MUST HAVE. it is Soooo good!
(4)Bryan C.
Great food and excellent service. Seriously these guys go above and beyond what is expected for service, and I don't mean in an annoying way like waiters tend to do. You know the guy I'm talking about, comes and ask you how your water is after every sip? No these guys are descrete yet efficient. Hey and the food is good too. It's worth trying. It's not like St. George is a melting pot or anything, so this is about as good as you can ask for from a Thai restaurant or anything other than a pig trough like "Chuck O Rama."
(4)Ryan G.
My favorite place to eat! I hope Benja keeps up the good work.
(5)Ido W.
The bottom line: The best Thai food we have had outside of Thailand! The pros: Many have mentioned the atmosphere. This is true. This small place in the middle of a non-assuming neighborhood manages to create a feeling of inviting sophistication. But the true pro is the food. The menu is very versatile. One previous reviewer mentioned his concern about the fact that there is both Thai food and sushi. Another problem that they raised was that the food was too sweat. Well. The first remark does not make sense to me. Taste the food. If you like it, why should it matter what the title of the restaurant is? Also, the Thai food is so good and there is so much versatility - facts that prove that the restaurant chef knows their work. As for the dishes - we had four (two soups, one curry and one rice dish) - None were too sweet. They were perfectly made in my opinion, especially if you like spicy food. The cons: There are two con's. The first is portion size. It is HUGE. It may not sound like a con, however it is, because you finish your meal overwhelmed. Come here planning to pack some of your meal home, or order one entree for a couple. But then you will miss out on versatility. The second con is the location. This is the best thai food ever, however for many readers it will only be relevant for a meal on the way back or to Zion National Park. For those who live in the St. George, UT area - good for you...
(5)Ken V.
Rounding up on this one for two good reasons. First, the pleasant surprise of this restaurant in St. George. Second, the undeniable warmth of Benja (owner). The food is quite good. The sushi selection fresh,if not particularly well wrapped. The Pad Thai (a cowardly safety choice in a strange Thai restaurant) was well prepared, flavorful and generous. The star of our order was delightful Masaman curry, with delicious cinnamon and clove highlights. Actually, the star of the meal was Benja...who made herself at home at our (her) table and shared her story of bringing Thai to Southern Utah. Our only mistake was aiming too low on their heat meter. Having been set aflame in well-established Thai settings in Seattle, SF and LA...we tend to be timid. But Benja admits she has scaled the spice meter WAY back to accommodate local tastes, and our request for a "mild" setting did not do justice to the food. Great wait staff. Reasonable prices. Two people...appetizer, two entrees, sushi, dessert and adult beverages for $50. Not bad at all.
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