Anchalee

Best Tom Yum soup ever. Perfect mango salad. Love this place.

This restaurant is fresh and delicious, very high quality food. Has been a favorite for years. Love the elephant paintings inside!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a nice, cozy, clean, spot in West Berkeley. It has a lot of vegan/vegetarian options. I ordered fried rice, vegetable curry, tempura veggies, and curry puffs. Everything was tasty and well seasoned. The medium heat level was perfectly firey. Staff was friendly, with efficient service and the meal came pretty quickly for freshly prepared food. I will return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Delightful little place tucked away off San Pablo, this restaurant sets the standard for what comfort Thai restaurant experience ought to be. It took us a while to be seated, and then served, but the anticipation was worth it. The restaurant was overflowing with the aroma of galangal and lemongrass. It's one of the few restaurants that has an entire vegetarian menu, which made my decisions much harder!

The curry puffs are definitely worth it - little Thai samosas that melt in your mouth. I wish it came with a chutney or a sauce, but they held their own. We got the tempura fried yam and taro root and they didn't disappoint either. The little side salad with cucumbers and onions in a sweet sauce was top notch!

The lemongrass aroma was so overpowering I had to get the Tom Yum soup. It was good, not great. Somehow the taste didn't live up to the aroma. We got the tofu in sweet peanut sauce and it was decadent! I don't remember the last time I had a Thai dish so well balanced - sweet and just spicy enough to feel the burn. At this point I was too stuffed and even though the dessert menu looked interesting, I had to skip it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Beautiful small restaurant with great tasting food. Food came out hot and quick. The portions are large. Staff was very inviting.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hidden gem. Great wine list and excellent food. This place is cozy and perfect for a romantic dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I recently visited this charming Thai restaurant in Berkeley and it exceeded all my expectations.
​The menu is well-balanced and offers vegan options. I tried the green curry with tofu, which was perfectly spiced and rich with coconut flavor. The pad Thai had the ideal balance of sweet, tangy, and savory, and the portion was generous. Even the fresh spring rolls were a highlight — crisp, vibrant, and served with a delicious peanut dipping sauce.

What really stood out was the attention to detail. Every dish tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable about ingredients, and happy to accommodate dietary preferences.

If you're looking for delicious Thai food that doesn’t compromise on authenticity or flavor, this place is a must-try. I’ll definitely be returning!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered for the office team - everyone enjoyed their dishes - we ordered everything from Gai Satay and Gai Yang Somtum (bbq) to Pumpkin Curry and Halibut Green Curry. All was delicious. Kitchen paid careful attention to varied spice level requests.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Massaman, Seafood Pumpkin Curry

Small, cozy Thai restaurant. Lots of different menu options, including vegetarian. Food options are generous and prices are reasonable.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Curry Puffs, Praram

The soup was in edible. Salty and nothing else. The vegetable crisp were so greasy. And the Pinot Grigio was sour. I remember I used to like this place.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Did take out. Curry puff were delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Curry Puffs

Anchalee is a strong contender for my favorite restaurant ever. Creative, delicious, veggie-heavy Thai food made by lovely people at super reasonable prices. Somehow a perfect spot for a date, a family dinner, or for takeout. Truly stellar!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Massaman, Sticky Rice with Mango Seasonal

Love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve gone to Anchalee for years

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garden Rolls

Amazing food! Authentic Thai style cuisine.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Khao Man Gai - Ginger Chicken Rice