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About Thai Taste

Thai Taste brings the vibrant, comforting flavors of Thailand to the heart of Carbondale, offering a welcoming dining experience from the bottom floor of a stately older building at 100 S Illinois Ave. The menu thoughtfully combines beloved Thai classics with distinctive dishes, healthy options, comforting favorites, and small plates made for sharing.

Whether you are stopping in for a relaxed lunch, enjoying dinner with friends or family, meeting colleagues, or treating yourself to dessert and drinks, Thai Taste offers a versatile selection designed to suit a wide range of tastes.

Guests can pair their meal with an excellent tea selection, coffee, beer, cocktails, spirits, or other alcoholic beverages, making the restaurant an appealing choice for both casual everyday meals and leisurely evenings out.

Convenience and flexibility are central to the Thai Taste experience. Customers can dine in, order takeaway, request delivery, or use kerbside pickup, so enjoying a flavorful Thai meal is easy whether you are dining at the restaurant or relaxing at home.

Inside, fast service, comfortable seating, table service, and a bar on site create a polished yet approachable atmosphere. The setting is casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, making it comfortable for solo diners while also providing an inviting backdrop for shared meals and social occasions.

Reservations are accepted for guests who prefer to plan ahead, and a restroom is available for added convenience.

Thai Taste is committed to making every visit accessible and comfortable, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Its strong rating of 4.20 out of 5 from 748 reviews reflects the consistent value customers find in its food, service, drinks, and atmosphere.

Credit and debit cards are accepted, and the restaurant can be reached at +1 618-457-6900. From a quick lunch and satisfying dinner to small plates, cocktails, tea, or dessert, Thai Taste offers a reliable and inviting way to enjoy the distinctive tastes of Thailand in Carbondale.

★★★★☆ 4.20 rating (748 reviews)
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Crafted with Passion

Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.

Signature Dishes

Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.

Fresh Ingredients

We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.

Crafted with Care

Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.

Thai Taste interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Coconut Tiki

Coconut Tiki

4 months ago

I like this little place. Definitely the best crab rangoons Ive had in a very long time. Also those chicken wings were SO good. Will Definitely be back!!!!

Fiona Douglas

Fiona Douglas

5 months ago

Amanda was an amazing server when we came in on Valentine’s Day! She made great suggestions, and made the atmosphere bright. The food was scrumptious as well and decently quick for a holiday night. Thank you Amanda, It was lovely to be seated in your section!

Arun Subramanian

Arun Subramanian

7 months ago

I've been a regular at this restaurant for more than a decade now, and I still love the place. The food and atmosphere never disappoint. It's a fantastic spot for both vegetarians and vegans, with plenty of options that can be easily made vegan-friendly.

Shannon Somers

Shannon Somers

3 months ago

Thai taste is one of the best restaurants in town for a good reason! The Pad Thai is the best I’ve ever had and they make everything to your specifications! The service is also amazing. Our server, Ellen, was very attentive, polite, and professional. We will be back many times!!

Latoyah Gates

Latoyah Gates

11 months ago

Food is the bom.com I had steak salad with the perfect spice I had a rice wrap, fried chicken skin and soup with coconut in it. Oh and strawberry basil lemonade. Service was good.

Danny Bradley

Danny Bradley

3 months ago

I order the Pepper Tofu every time and it is perfect. Best in the region. We also ordered from here for my daughter (her choice) and the owner found out. So she snuck in a few goodies including a shirt that she wears today. Thank you to Thai Taste and Kori for being part of our Southern IL food scene

Anna Little

Anna Little

3 months ago

I highly recommend this restaurant! Whether you like it with a ton of spice (an option!) or more mild like me, there is plenty of variety in the menu and every dish I have tried is delicious. It’s also one of the few places I can go with my friend who is gluten free as they take steps to avoid any cross contamination. The ambiance is also more intimate and sophisticated making it a great date spot!

Josh Williams

Josh Williams

year ago

I had never been there before. I assumed it was too fancy, but it's far from it. Cozy restaurant..food took a while to get to the table. Serving was ample amount. We had the lunch specials of Panang Curry with eggrolls and Sweet/Sour chicken with eggrolls. We both had Thai tea, which was different and really good. I would like to try other menu items.

MistyG

MistyG

year ago

Today for lunch I had the Beef Pad King lunch special. Between 11a-2p the lunch specials are only 10.25. 12.57 with tax. It comes with the entrée of your choice, an egg roll, soup of the day (you can substitute soup for an extra eggroll) and a drink.. Great food and service. High recommend.

Lindsey Calhoun

Lindsey Calhoun

3 months ago

This place is easily in my top three restaurants in Carbondale… and honestly, it might be fighting for the #1 spot! Let’s start with the wings, because they deserve their own fan club. I don’t know what kind of magic is happening in that kitchen, but these are hands-down the best wings I’ve ever had. Crispy, saucy, perfectly cooked— the sauce is mood-alteringly delicious. Everything else on the menu? Just as impressive. Every dish comes out fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor like it’s trying to win an award (and honestly, it should). You can taste the quality in every bite. And the service? Top tier. Friendly, attentive, and the kind of people who make you feel like a regular even if it’s your first visit. Fair warning: you’ll come for the Thai food, but you’ll stay (and keep coming back) for those wings. They’re half price on Wednesdays!! Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Kerbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

100 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, United States

Reservations

+1 618-457-6900

Hours

Open Now · Wednesday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-8 PM
Saturday 5-9 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-8 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-8 PM
Thursday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-8 PM
Friday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-9 PM
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