Modern, Authentic Thai cuisine with Great cocktail and amazing Bourbon collection
First time here was great we started with crab Rangoon appetizers they were good just wish they were a little bigger. For our meal I had pad see ew with a medium spice didn’t disappoint the spice level was great and the portion was great also. My friend got yellow curry with crispy tofu and loved it. Our server was very friendly and kind We’ll definitely be back & I would recommend this hidden gem to others !
Staff, service, and ambiance...all wonderful. I love the location as well! We tried several dishes that night and while some were great, some were just okay. The glass noodles had a good flavor profile and I would definitely get those again. My go-to however, drunken noodles (and the see ew) were lacking some flavor. The noodles were lighter than usual, may be a lack of sauce but for sure not lacking in the vegetables. Panag curry was good, but still felt like it needed something.
This is a simple review about the lunch menue. I had the chicken Pad Thai. It was a larger then expected portion. Good flavor. For $11, you can not go wrong in the world of rising restaurant prices. I definitely recommend giving this place a try.
The food was mid (I had pad thai and my partner had chicken fried rice) the person on the phone was so kind and personable though and the atmosphere was really neat. I'd recommend eating here for those two reasons but probably skip if you're looking to get takeout. They also don't take apple pay.
Osha Thai Restaurant and Bar is a hidden gem for lunch or dinner. The generous lunch portions offer great value for the price, while dinner servings are hearty enough to satisfy and leave you with leftovers for a late-night snack. Standout dishes include the incredible green curry, as well as classic Thai favorites like 'pad thai' and 'drunken noodles'. The happy hour specials from 2-6 pm are unbeatable, rivaling the best deals in the downtown area. I also appreciate the cozy and unassuming atmosphere. Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed and look forward to returning frequently.
Wonderful bar with an exceptional bartender! The food was really good and priced exceptionally well. Would 10/10 recommend the Bangkok margarita (a spicy take on a margarita). I had the chicken teriyaki on pineapple fried rice and my boyfriend had beef teriyaki, we both thoroughly enjoyed our food (each meal averaging around $13 for good sized portions). I didn't drink it, though my boyfriend ordered the espresso drink and swears by it!
Food quality is excellent, however, at multiple attempts I have had to leave early without food due to lunch times taking 1+ hours. If not in a hurry or on a lunch break I would recommend, if on any kind of schedule I would strongly encourage a different option. Service is a bit lackluster as well, cellphones seem to be more important than customers.
Great food, great service, I will be returning.
The food was mid (I had pad thai and my partner had chicken fried rice) the person on the phone was so kind and personable though and the atmosphere was really neat. I'd recommend eating here for those two reasons but probably skip if you're looking to get takeout. They also don't take apple pay.
This is a simple review about the lunch menue. I had the chicken Pad Thai. It was a larger then expected portion. Good flavor. For $11, you can not go wrong in the world of rising restaurant prices. I definitely recommend giving this place a try.
This is an OSHA certified good restaurant!
Food was awesome. Service was excellent
Private party upstairs with appetizers, buffet and open bar. Outstanding service and delicious food. Excellent value. Cheers!
First time here was great we started with crab Rangoon appetizers they were good just wish they were a little bigger. For our meal I had pad see ew with a medium spice didn’t disappoint the spice level was great and the portion was great also. My friend got yellow curry with crispy tofu and loved it. Our server was very friendly and kind We’ll definitely be back & I would recommend this hidden gem to others !
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Wonderful bar with an exceptional bartender! The food was really good and priced exceptionally well. Would 10/10 recommend the Bangkok margarita (a spicy take on a margarita). I had the chicken teriyaki on pineapple fried rice and my boyfriend had beef teriyaki, we both thoroughly enjoyed our food (each meal averaging around $13 for good sized portions). I didn't drink it, though my boyfriend ordered the espresso drink and swears by it!
Staff, service, and ambiance...all wonderful. I love the location as well! We tried several dishes that night and while some were great, some were just okay. The glass noodles had a good flavor profile and I would definitely get those again. My go-to however, drunken noodles (and the see ew) were lacking some flavor. The noodles were lighter than usual, may be a lack of sauce but for sure not lacking in the vegetables. Panag curry was good, but still felt like it needed something.
Food quality is excellent, however, at multiple attempts I have had to leave early without food due to lunch times taking 1+ hours. If not in a hurry or on a lunch break I would recommend, if on any kind of schedule I would strongly encourage a different option. Service is a bit lackluster as well, cellphones seem to be more important than customers.
Great food and bartenders
If I could give 6 stars for the staff, I would.
Best happy hour in Lexington, love to see Cam, Caroline, Caleb, and Sebastian's smiling faces! Great place for dinner or even to stop in for snacks and a couple drinks. The frozen Cosmo is delicious!
Osha Thai Restaurant and Bar is a hidden gem for lunch or dinner. The generous lunch portions offer great value for the price, while dinner servings are hearty enough to satisfy and leave you with leftovers for a late-night snack. Standout dishes include the incredible green curry, as well as classic Thai favorites like 'pad thai' and 'drunken noodles'. The happy hour specials from 2-6 pm are unbeatable, rivaling the best deals in the downtown area. I also appreciate the cozy and unassuming atmosphere. Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed and look forward to returning frequently.
Great drinks and even better food. Beautiful interior and friendly wait staff. Highly recommend!
Flavors were all right! but WAY overpaid for what we got…too much rice…prep work on the vegetables was sloppy if you’re someone who cares about that. Soup was good. Also, not hot enough to call it “Thai spicy” IMHO.
Showed up to grab some dinner on 08/31 and they were closed. They did not update their hours on Google to reflect that they were closed. I wasted my money on parking, and it wasn’t cheap.
Great wait staff and the food is amazing--
The pho was really good (for a Thai place). We also got the beef pad see ew which was delicious. Good quantity and left with extra. Nice view of downtown. Service was prompt and pleasant.
Amazing food, good vegetarian options.
I liked the ambience and their spice level is also very perfect. I rightly recommend this place.
We are vegetarian and we had pineapple fried rice and yellow Thai curry with a spice level of 3.
Cute decor. A good place to have a drink and/or a meal. Our server was very attentive. The food was very tasty. A good selection if you're looking for noodles or Thai food near downtown.
I adore the fried rice here.
Wonderful Thai cafe with great ambiance and service. The only negative was when I got “medium” spicy I literally couldn’t taste any spice.
Fantastic food and a fun location! Ordered takeout, the pad see ew and drunken noodles, both were excellent. Prices were fairly reasonable and we’re always happy to support a local joint that’s new to Lexington. Excited to go back and eat in person next time!
Great new spot
Ordered Panang Curry and egg rolls.
Thr rice that came with curry was cery dry, almost hard. Panang curry was average, not great.
Egg rolls were OK.
Tasty & nuanced food & cocktails. Great service. Lots of vegetarian options. Hope this place sticks around!
Best Thai food in town and great atmosphere
Incredible food! My husband and I were so impressed with our meals and the food was served to us so quickly. I got classics chicken Pad Thai and my husband got the Pad See Ew- both were excellent. The cocktails were also delicious! Definitely try their margarita. We can’t wait to go back, so glad to have this new addition to Lexington!
Great Thai food in a plentiful portion. Great drinks and exceptional service. It’s very intimate and cozy but very open feeling at the same time with the street side doors all open. Very nice. Will definitely be going back to try again. I’ve also added the phone number to the google profile.
Had amazing, authentic Thai food! The food is so fresh! We can't wait to come back!
Authentic pad Thai wow! So happy to find this new place. Super friendly service. I got it medium but I’d go hot next time. Not Thai hot. Fabulous!!!
We were there to celebrate a birthday and the food was outstanding. The service started out slow but then was excellent.
Love the decor and the cushions on the benches- the cushions made the seating much more comfortable, but otherwise it would’ve been hard to sit there for the duration of the meal.
We just came for a drink, and the Jalapeño Margaritas were delicious and spicy and awesome. The bartender was attentive and efficient. It was a great experience!
Run, don’t walk, to OSHA Thai Kitchen & Bar. It’s downtown next to Corto Lima. They have an awesome space where you can sit inside but still feel the breeze of outside because of the big garage doors at the entrance. You can also sit outside if you prefer.
The four of us got the gyoza and a fried wonton dish (couldn’t find it on the menu online but I swear we ate it… I think the menu last weekend was updated even more since some of the ones on Google!) as appetizers. As for entrees, we got the red curry, green curry, pad ka pow, pad cashew, and drunken noodles. All were delicious and very generous portions!! I’ll be honest - I was pleasantly surprised with the portion sizes as many restaurants have shrunk their portions. They are definitely family-style shareable and only $14/$15 for the chicken dishes.
I will say that the pad ka pow and the pad cashew tasted pretty much the same (with the exception of the addition of cashews), but they were tasty so it didn’t matter. The green curry was better than I’ve had in a while; both curries were the perfect amount of creamy. Curries also came with a side salad.
They were out of one of the wines were were going to order a bottle of, but it wasn’t a big deal since they had plenty of the one that we settled on after that.
As for my Thai accolades: we frequent Planet Thai, Archa Nine and Jasmine quite often. Planet Thai will always win in my book due to its wonton soup, but I’m definitely excited to try out more on the Osha menu! We’ll be visiting here more than the others due to its location and (so far) equal tastiness.
Confession: we were too excited and hungry and therefore the camera didn’t eat first. By the time I thought to take a picture, the plates were clean 🤩
Worst tom kha soup ever. Tomatoes in tom kha?! And not a hint of coconut milk. And I ordered medium and it's flaming hot.
I'm really excited to go, but I can't find a lot of reliable information about hours. I have followed their sister locations IG posts, but they need to create their own socials and website.
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- 54 reviews
- 4.4 Health Rating
- Contact: +1 859-253-2222
- Website: https://oshathaiky.com/
- Location: 107 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507, United States
- Map: 38.0472442, -84.49632729999999
- Thai restaurant
- Monday: 11 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM
- Friday: 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Saturday: 5–9:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Outdoor seating: Available
- Delivery: Available
- Takeaway: Available
- Dine-in: Available
- Fast service: Available
- Great cocktails: Available
- Great tea selection: Available
- Rooftop seating: Available
- Sport: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Solo dining: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
- Alcohol: Available
- Beer: Available
- Cocktails: Available
- Coffee: Available
- Comfort food: Available
- Healthy options: Available
- Small plates: Available
- Spirits: Available
- Vegan options: Available
- Vegetarian options: Available
- Wine: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Catering: Available
- Dessert: Available
- Seating: Available
- Bar on site: Available
- Toilet: Available
- Casual: Available
- Cosy: Available
- Trendy: Available
- Groups: Available
- Accepts reservations: Available
- Cash only: Available
- Credit cards: Available
- Debit cards: Available
- NFC mobile payments: Available
- Credit cards: Available
- Good for kids: Available
- High chairs: Available
- Free of charge street parking: Available
- Paid multi-storey car park: Available
- Paid parking lot: Available
- Paid street parking: Available
- Parking: Available