Aubergine

"This place was quite a pleasant surprise. I got the cashew delight but the rest of the menu seemed like “regular” Indian fare The atmosphere is very nice and eclectic and very appropriate for downtown. The servers were fantastic and the prices below what I would have expected. I travel a LOT and had low expectations for Indian food in STL…but I’ll eat my humble pie only after another serving of their Cashew delight If I had to critique I initially thought the portion looked small…it filled me up…but maybe a little light on the protein. Again…its a reasonably priced meal in a great spot I would walk past a LOT of other restaurants to return when I visit again"

"Overall: Aubergine is a 10/10 experience and I highly recommend it, be it for a quick lunch or a dinner with friends. This restaurant is a delight to all senses. Service is fast and friendly. The menu is varied, and all items are top notch. This is a place to come again and again. I was so impressed with my visit I had to write a review for the first time in months! FOOD: There are many options that can please people of all palates, with no compromises on authenticity for more adventurous eaters. The curry dishes are sublime and come highly recommended. The red curry is delicious and contains leafy greens and your choice of protein. The fish curry is rich, full-flavored, and delicious, with the authentic Thai flavor of kaffir lime leaves. The kao soi is an authentic treat from northern Thailand and will be a familiar favorite for anyone who has traveled to Thailand and enjoyed the dish prior. The appetizers are excellent as well - I highly recommend the larb with pork - deliciously moist and made with flavorful herbs that pair perfectly with the pork. The chargrilled aubergine is phenomenal and truly unique to this restaurant - you will not want to miss it. Likewise, I recommend the chicken curry puffs. They are made with a flaky pastry and savory chicken curry filling that pairs perfectly with an optional sweet vinegar sauce. DRINKS: The owners have clearly put thought and care into crafting authentic Thai beverages for us to enjoy. The Thai iced tea is sweet but not overly so - and has a complex flavor to it that I have not experienced at other Thai restaurants. There is an additional variety of Thai tea on the menu that contains no cream, but rather includes lime juice - it is refreshing, light, and another signature item at Aubergine. The Thai coffee is also rich and full of flavor, and would be great item to get to-go after your meal. I did not get any cocktails so I'm unable to comment on those - but a variety of Thai and other Asian imported beers are available. SERVICE: It is a pleasure to be served at Aubergine. The owners are kind and attentive, as well as all the wait staff. Food comes out quickly, hot and fresh."

"I was debating to give 5 or 4 stars to this restaurant, but decided to give 4 stars. From an authentic Thai food perspective, I have to give a 4 stars because they didn't use the right noodles for my drunken noodles. The taste is excellent, but wrong noodles and the noodles were hard instead of soft. If the chef wants a twist to the dish, instead of using the traditional flat rice noodles, they could use another type of rice noodles. The services are excellent."

"If you're looking for great Thai food in downtown St Louis, then this is the place. I can say this with certainty because I lived in Thailand for nearly 5 years, so you can say I've had a few dishes to compare to... I particularly love their curry. Any of them. The staff are always attentive and courteous. This place is on our regular rotation of places we love to eat at."

"Nice small restaurant with great food. My husband and I ate here during the week and the place was really busy. The servers were running around making sure all of the tables were taken care of. The food took a little while to come out but it was worth the wait. I ordered the drunken noodles with beef and a mild spice level. The drunken noodles were absolutely delicious. Hands down the best Thai noodles I have ever had. My husband ordered the Sweet Chili Basil Bomb with Stew beef and it was also delicious. The serving sizes were adequate. The Calamari appetizer were cooked very well and the pairing sauce was tasty. There is no street parking but there is a parking garage nearby. We walked less then 5 minutes from the garage to the restaurant. We would eat here again."