50 Best Thai Restaurants near Albany

“Ate here 4 times. 1: salmon w fish, 2nd: branzino w lime , 3: seabass eggplant and 4th: sweet sour fried pompano. all of them were excellent. thai fish cakes and mushroom dumpling for appetizers were great . My wife had Tom yum soup and coconut pad Thai : both of which she loved . our service was great as well. we live in San jose but we're up in Berkeley for about a few weeks and this Thai restaurant is better than any in South Bay. highly recommended!“

“The food is amazing! We had a great experience“

“I order the pumpkin curry. It was delicious. I also ordered the Tom Ka chicken soup. It was too tart, the chicken over cooked. A disappointment for a soup I usually love“

“Bua Luang is hands down the BEST Thai restaurant in the entire Bay Area, not just in Albany! I have been enjoying Thai cuisine all around the Bay for over 25 years. My family and I have Thai food at least 2-3 times a week, so we have tried many (and I mean MANY) Thai restaurants over the decades, and without a doubt we all agree that Bua Luang offers the freshest, tastiest, and most delicately prepared Thai cuisine of all. Every dish is packed with the freshest ingredients. The flavors and textures are amazing. Restaurants in Thailand don’t make a Pad Thai as delicious as the Pad Thai at Bua Luang—believe us, we have tried Pad Thai all over Thailand and we still longed for the Pad Thai at Bua Luang. The chef at this restaurant is a culinary master!

Not only are the dishes at this restaurant superb, the atmosphere is serene and delightful. The indoor space is clean, cozy, and modern with soft old-world touches and whimsical lighting. The ambiance music is very pleasant. It’s not too loud, and it’s easy to talk with and hear others in your party. If you choose to dine outside, you are greeted by the most beautiful outdoor seating area on all of Solano Avenue. The space is gorgeous and inviting. And then there is the staff: always friendly and attentive. They provide a truly exceptional dining experience all around.

This restaurant is an absolute gem. If I could give it more stars I would. Don’t walk, run to this spot!“

“We brought our friend here to celebrate his birthday because we wanted to gift an experience. We saw you featured on Check Please . . . And you guys WOW’d us beyond our expectations!! Amazing staff! And amazing food . . And yes, amazing cocktails!! Down to the last finishing touches ! We will definitely be back !“

“the Thai soup with the prawns in it I like mine spicy“

“Fantastic food and amazing service!!“

“wonderful owners. good concept.“

“Amazing food at a great price“

“This is a cozy little Thai spot that completely changed my perspective on Thai food. I was never particularly drawn to Thai cuisine before, but this restaurant gave me a genuinely new appreciation for it :-)

My usual order is the Garden rolls, Spicy basil wings, and Pad thai. The Garden rolls are refreshingly simple, there’s no protein competing for attention, so you can actually taste the vegetables themselves. The dipping sauce is restrained rather than overpowering, which makes the whole dish feel nicely balanced.

The spicy basil wings are probably my favorite. The sauce is flavorful and remarkably well balanced, with just the right combination of savory, sweet, and aromatic basil notes.

The pad thai, with both shrimp and tofu, is substantial enough to make a satisfying meal on its own. My one consistent complaint, however, is the seasoning. It tends to be quite heavy-handed, with more sauce than I personally prefer, and I almost always find it too salty. I think a little less sauce and a more generous amount of vegetables would make the dish significantly better.

Overall, though, this has become one of those places I keep coming back to, which says quite a bit considering I never used to be much of a Thai food person.“

“I had such an amazing dining experience here! Every dish we ordered was absolutely delicious, and you can really tell that the restaurant puts a lot of care into both the quality of the ingredients and the presentation.

The Strawberry Salad was an unexpected highlight. It was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced. The sweet and refreshing dish that was flavorful.

The Crab Fat Fried Rice was one of the highlights of the meal. It was fragrant, rich, and packed with umami flavor. They served with seafood sauce on the side that make the dish more anthentic flavor.

The homemade Shumai was juicy, tender, and tasted freshly made. Every bite was packed with flavor and had a delicate texture. The sauce is exactly Thai flavor taste.

One dish that completely exceeded my expectations was the Fried Tofu. It was unbelievably crispy on the outside while remaining soft and silky on the inside. It’s easily one of the crispiest fried tofu dishes I’ve ever had.

The service was warm, friendly, and attentive throughout our visit. Combined with the cozy atmosphere and exceptional food, this restaurant truly delivered an unforgettable dining experience.

If you’re looking for authentic Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients and incredible flavors, this place is a must-visit. Every dish we tried was outstanding, and I can’t wait to come back and explore more of the menu. Highly recommended!“

“Great people Great Food! Ask for the chicken skins.“

“Loved the decor and the vibe，great place to hang out with friends.The food was absolutely delicious! The flavors were spot on.If you're in the area, this place is a must-try!“

“Great food quality and fantastic service.“

“Ordered the golden massaman curry and the dark soy dreams (pad see ew)! Loved the golden massaman curry- chicken was super trendy and the soup was super creamy and flavorful, paired super well with rice it was gone in seconds! Just taking one star off because the overall prices are higher than other Thai places“

“Best Thai food in SF. I highly recommend“

“One of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco! It's definitely their take on Thai food, but it was absolutely delicious. Every dish we ordered was flavorful and some had decent spice- both I find hard to replicate outside of Thailand. The ambiance was lovely, perfect date night spot. If I had to be picky, the service was okay (server came up to us without even saying hello, that kind of vibe), but he was able to answer every question we had so I really can't complain. Definitely would come back!“

“I came here last night for a business dinner and had a great experience. The service was excellent-attentive, friendly, and professional without feeling overdone. The food was the highlight - it offers a creative, modern take on Thai cuisine through a set menu, which made the meal feel much more thoughtful and unique than a typical Thai restaurant. Each dish was well presented, flavorful, and clearly designed to complement the rest of the menu. The space also has a great atmosphere. The décor is modern and stylish, but still warm and comfortable enough for a business dinner or a special night out. Overall, the combination of great service, creative food, and a beautiful setting made for a memorable evening. I would definitely recommend it.“

“Simply Quality! Whenever I see Organic Tofu that's my dish as it's clean and tastes perfect. Of course it also has to be cooked right which the Chef did for sure. I had the green curry with the kombucha pumpkin, two different types of cauliflower, and zucchini that actually had flavor. The owners both were lovely and came to check on me to make sure I was satisfied. Well I am and can't wait to return and try some fried rice or stir fry. Thank You!“

“Cozy place for breakfast in town. Good foods mixture between American and Thai highly recommend friendly service .“

“Brilliant flavor combinations and beautiful presentation. The gaeng bumbai aubergine has the the right amount of heat without being overpowering.“

“The best Thai food I’ve had to in SF so far. I love that they offer a decent Thai Boat Noodles and their special papaya salad is second to none (Tum Taad). I couldn’t help myself from over ordering the dishes from their menu since I’ve been craving Thai food. For our table of four, I spent around $50 per person, but each of their menu items are very reasonably priced and $20-$30 would be enough to get one feeling full. I highly recommend it and I’ll totally go there again soon.“

“Stumbled upon this place randomly and the food didn’t disappoint. It wasn’t busy at all on Friday evening so we were able to easily walk in. Great Thai food with plenty of options as a vegetarian. The green curry was one of the best I had and they made it spicy yet super flavorful. Tom yum soup was great too. The service was very fast and friendly.“

“Loved the decor and the vibe，great place to hang out with friends.The food was absolutely delicious! The flavors were spot on.If you're in the area, this place is a must-try!“

“The food was soo delicious!! 10/10 recommend the Yellow Curry with Chicken. Gorgeous ambiance and amazing service. The Thai tea was also delicious. My first time here and would definitely recommend this place. Great price too! The Curry comes with rice also!“

“My friend and I came here on a Wednesday night for dinner. We were seated immediately. Order was taken and the food was served very quickly.

My friend ordered the stirred fried noodle and I ordered the crab omurice. Great flavor with generous portion. I honestly have to say the crab omurice is overrated since it is the signature. The amount of crab meat is lacking.

I would be back to try for different dishes since the flavors are definitely great.“

“Cool place (love the decor/style), nice staff & tasty food. Some dishes you will not find in the average Thai restaurant in the Bay Area. For example, the chef or owner is from northern Thailand so the menu features a top Northern Thai dish - Kao Soi noodle soup (beef or chicken), or the all time fav 'street food' grilled pork skewers (moo ping) served with sticky rice (ck out the menu on their website). I had the Pad Kemao Chicken (menu says beef but they are happy to make dishes with what you like & even have Beyond Meat dishes on the menu - cool to see stir fried basil with Beyond Meat (Krapao Beyond Neur)). The taste of my wok fried pad kemao was delicious, same or better than any I've had on prior trips to Bangkok. Glad to have discovered a solid Thai restaurant that doesn't have watered down flavors. Good to see they have a lot of gluten free and vegan choices on the menu too. Definitely will be back, keep up the good work!“

“Oh how I miss Anchalee! Beautiful cozy decor and the food is amazing. I have great memories of this place. Time to make my way back to enjoy.“

“Service was fast and efficient. Food was good.“

“Great food and service, would recommend, love it 😋“

“I rarely eat in here, but when I do I enjoy the atmosphere and service. Much more frequently, I do take out, and it is always great. The ingredients taste fresh and perfectly seasoned, and it is always on time. HB is probably my favorite spot for take out in Oakland.“

“Delicious food, great service, fun atmosphere!“

“Had to take my daughter to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland and we were looking for a good place to have lunch before her appointment. My daughter spotted this restaurant and we are absolutely in love. Clean, comfortable eating area inside and outside. Variety on the menu and best Thai food we’ve eaten in a long time. Amazing flavors and portions are just right. And let’s not forget the Thai tea, best everrr! Seriously highly recommend for lunch and dinner if you are in the Oakland area.“

“Really cute little place which actually reminded me of being back in Bangkok! Delicious food, especially their soup which opens the lunch special. Super nice people running the place and serving here and very welcoming to my small dog. I will return!“

“boat noodle soup rice ball salad larb fish is my favorite 1|2 lemongrass chicken papaya salad sticky rice“

“Peacock Pansy is a fantastic spot with a lovely atmosphere and excellent service. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, and everything came together for a really enjoyable experience. The staff were welcoming and attentive throughout. Definitely a place I’d happily visit again—5 stars!“

“Pork jowl fried rice is 🔥 We will be back for that and the fried chicken wings. The cod was delicious as well. Definitely hoping to try the pad Thai and duck curry next time.

The logistics are a bit tricky; leave 10-15 minutes for parking and expect to navigate some narrow and uneven roads. I would also not rely on the restaurant to respond to calls or texts very quickly. Changing a reservation within 48 hours is allowed by policy but not easy.“

“Always the best food and best service. May has done a fantastically amazing job of improving an already fantastic offering. Thank you may for the wonderful dining experiences“

“I've been here about five times now, and all the food has been great in terms of both quality and size, whether dining in or taking out. Very small for dining in tho, probably seating no more than 10 max, and the prices on the bottled Thai tea & coffee are not competitive with nearby boba shops (with admittedly worse service and worse food or no food at all).“

“This place is easy to drive by and miss, but I recommend you don't. What a delightful experience! Not fancy, but still I like the decorations and open space (the high ceilings), which is a good combination of casual with some classic Thai touches. The food is fantastic. I had Pumpkin Curry with tofu and vegetables, and it was superb. Service is very friendly and accommodating (I requested some additional pumpkin curry sauce, and they even brought out that with more chunks of pumpkin, no charge). Nice vibe and good, lively energy, but not too loud. It was clear all customers were enjoying the place and the food. When I got the check I was also pleasantly surprised, as the bill was lower than expected. Give it a try!“

“Great place with very delicious food.“

“We often bring out-of-towners here because it's hard to find Laotian food outside of the Bay and Vientian Cafe always delivers. The menu is super extensive and very reasonably priced, so you can try a bunch of new things each time. We always get the nam kao and the lao sausage (which you can also take home frozen). Angel wings are also super addictive.

Food also travels well if you're looking for takeout. One of our favorite spots in the east bay!“

“Very authentic Thai food. Casual environment. Love their dessert and the shrimp paste fried rice.“

“Great food and service. My earring came off during dinner and I didn’t discover that it was missing until I got home. I called the next day and they went out of their way to find my favorite Christmas earring.“

“5 stars for food, but giving 4 because historically their phone almost never rings properly, and their hostess told me last call was 9:45pm when I called earlier today but they actually close at 9 🤦🏻‍♀️ Their website also doesn’t work properly… so yeah amazing food but management could really use some work.

Favorites:
- Larp
- Pumpkin curry
- Pad ped pla cook (catfish)
- Rice ball salad

Everything, especially the vegetables, is literally cooked to perfection.“

“good food and great service“

“After visiting this place twice, it goes straight to top 2 on my favorite restaurants!

Every single dish was just an extraordinary explosion of taste in your mouth 🤤🤤🤤!

The service, just wow! The waitress was literally on top of everything. Even whit the room well packed of people. 👏

Something else I love of this place is the presentation of the dishes, it’s so clean, delicate and simple but effective! ❤️❤️“

“Just happened to stop by, because Food Mill is right next's door . Was just gonna just get some Thai ice tea, but they had Thai ice coffee and just went with that. Spotted Thai boat noodle on the menu.... It's been awhile.... So took it TOGO. Overall... Super delicious. Great flavor. Not overwhelming. Although I probably would of want the wider noodles. I'll try to request that next's time if it's possible to switch it up. 😋“

“Think what a great Thai restaurant should be? and Summer Summer is that!“