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Manee Thai Restaurant has served authentic Thai cuisine for over 20 years.

BALLWIN, MO (StLouisRestaurantReview) Manee Thai restaurant is located in Ballwin, Missouri, and has served the community great Thai cuisines since its beginning in 1999. While it is certainly not one of the oldest restaurants in the St. Louis region, it is an excellent record that deserves to be noted. The existing family has owned it for more than sixteen years and has been in business for more than twenty-six years.

Dan Rifenberg opened Manee Thai in 1999, and Tanee and Neon Meeboon purchased it in 2009.

Tanee managed the kitchen for six years before buying it. Tanee remains the lead chef, while his wife, Neon, works the front of the house. Their two daughters, Claire and Arisa, provide excellent family and business support. The family sincerely appreciates their customers; customer satisfaction is on their priority list.

Tanee was born in Thailand, moved to the U.S. to study for over 35 years, and is now a citizen. His first restaurant job was as a line cook at a country club in Dallas, Texas.

After they purchased the restaurant, Tanee revised the menu items and their recipes to reflect his taste and touch. Customers have been loving his authentic Thai cuisine since he bought the establishment. The majority of its business is returning customers day after day.

The atmosphere is cozy. Lots of wood and Thai decorations enhance the Thai experience. While small, it is classy and provides an upscale dining atmosphere. Additionally, they offer beer, wine, and mixed drinks with a fully stocked bar of premium brands. It’s a great place to sit and relax while you enjoy great food and beverages delivered with friendly Thai service.

The location makes it an easy destination to reach. Located approximately 1 mile from 141 and Manchester Rd intersection in the Dierberg’s Shopping Center. They are located on the south end closest to Manchester Rd. You can’t miss it; they provide patio seating during the summer.

They have increased prices only once by a small fraction. They are dedicated to keeping prices low to express their sincere appreciation for the community’s loyal support throughout the pandemic. He has been willing to absorb the increased cost of goods to reflect that appreciation.

Like all restaurants, they are experiencing staffing issues, but they have survived due to the strong support of the family.

They started using third-party deliveries during the pandemic, accounting for approximately 50% of their total sales. Today, due to online ordering, their sales are exceeding those of pre-pandemic sales.

They offer catering for pickup with a full tray or half tray of your favorite Thai food. Call the restaurant for more details.

NOTE: We updated this review on March 22, 2025, to reflect the improvements in ratings and reviews to keep you current on one of the best Thai restaurants in the St. Louis region.

You can order delivery from Manee Thai Restaurant through the following:

DoorDash
GrubHub
Uber Eats
eOrderSTL

Manee Thai Restaurant reviews as of March 22, 2025, are as follows:

Google – 4.4 Stars with more than 610 online reviews
Facebook – 4.3 Stars with 60 online reviews – 654 likes – 666 followers – 86% recommend (46 Reviews)
Yelp – 4.1 Stars with 268 reviews
TripAdvisor – 4.2 Stars with 95 online reviews
STL.Directory – 5 Stars with one online customer rating and review
DoorDash – 4.7 Stars with 7.1K votes – an impressive number, leaving excellent ratings
GrubHub – 4.3 Stars with 1093 votes
Uber – 4.7 Stars with 1000+ online reviews