Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in West St Paul: 7:01 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (651) 451-7188 to confirm.
Location & directions
1720 S Robert StWest St Paul, MN 55118
About Mela Thai Cuisine
Looking for a Thai restaurant in West St Paul? Mela Thai Cuisine is at 1720 S Robert St, West St Paul, Minnesota. Our West St Paul guide covers 23 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
Mela Thai Cuisine is open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM (closed Thursday and Sunday).
Mela Thai Cuisine's menu features 68 dishes and drinks across 11 sections, including Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Curries, and Noodles. Listed prices range from $0.25 to $22.99, with a typical item around $12.99. You will find options like 1.Fresh Spring Roll, 13.Tom Yum Soup, and 18. Papaya Salad.
Available service options are kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (651) 451-7188 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Thai Restaurant
- Address
- 1720 S Robert St, West St Paul, MN 55118
- Phone
- (651) 451-7188
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM (closed Thursday and Sunday)
- Menu
- 68 items · $0.25–$22.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Thai restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Mela Thai Cuisine’s weekday schedule with 29 other Thai restaurants in Minnesota. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 8:30 PM, in line with the typical 8:30 PM.
In total it is open about 48.5 hours a week, 11 hours fewer than the local median of 59. 66% of Thai restaurants in Minnesota open on Sundays; Mela Thai Cuisine does not.
Compared with 29 other Thai restaurants in Minnesota that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Thai restaurants across the US
Based on 571 menus with 48,165 priced items from Thai restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.95.
At Mela Thai Cuisine the median listed price is $12.99, close to the typical $13.95 for Thai restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai | 66% | $16.00 |
| Green Curry | 62% | $16.95 |
| Red Curry | 56% | $16.95 |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 52% | $17.00 |
| Panang Curry | 52% | $16.95 |
| Yellow Curry | 49% | $16.95 |
| Sticky Rice | 42% | $4.00 |
| Peanut Sauce | 42% | $3.00 |
Calculated from 571 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Mela Thai Cuisine there are 14 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 25 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Chicken & Wings (4), Sandwiches & Delis (3), Burgers & Fast Food (3), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (3).
Mela Thai Cuisine is the only Thai restaurant within a mile. The next closest is Phi Chay Thai Cuisine, 3.3 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ChinesePanda Express< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisPanera Bread0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsRaising Cane's0.1 mi
- AmericanApplebee's0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell0.2 mi
What to expect at a Thai restaurant
Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.
What to order
- Pad thai or pad see ew – the most popular noodle dishes
- Green, red or massaman curry – with rice; massaman is the mildest
- Tom yum or tom kha soup – hot-and-sour or coconut-based
- Larb or som tam – bright, spicy Isan salads
Good to know
- Spice is usually rated on a 1–5 scale; you can always add chili at the table.
- Lunch specials typically include soup or a spring roll at a lower price.
- Many Thai restaurants close between lunch and dinner on weekdays – check the hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Mela Thai Cuisine's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM (closed Thursday and Sunday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Mela Thai Cuisine open on Sunday?
No, Mela Thai Cuisine is closed on Sundays.
Where is Mela Thai Cuisine located?
Mela Thai Cuisine is located at 1720 S Robert St, West St Paul, MN 55118.
What is the phone number of Mela Thai Cuisine?
You can call Mela Thai Cuisine at (651) 451-7188.
Does Mela Thai Cuisine offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Mela Thai Cuisine offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Mela Thai Cuisine?
The typical price range at Mela Thai Cuisine is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $0.25 to $22.99.
Does Mela Thai Cuisine take reservations?
Yes, Mela Thai Cuisine accepts reservations.
Is Mela Thai Cuisine wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Mela Thai Cuisine open late?
No, Mela Thai Cuisine usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Mela Thai Cuisine?
There are 25 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Mela Thai Cuisine. Nearby options include Panda Express (< 0.1 mi), Panera Bread (0.1 mi), and Raising Cane's (0.1 mi).
Are there other Thai restaurants near Mela Thai Cuisine?
None within a mile. The closest is Phi Chay Thai Cuisine, 3.3 mi away.
How much do Thai restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 571 menus with 48,165 priced items from Thai restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.95.
