50 Best Thai Restaurants near El Cerrito

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

“AAAAHHHHH-MAZING FOOD♡ MY HUSBAND AND MY FAVORITE NIGHT OUT DINNER PLACE♡♡“

“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“

“Loved Praaw Thai! We got the Kao Pad Mun Puu, Ribeye Green Curry, and Emily’s Dumplings. The Kao Pad Mun Puu was my favorite, super flavorful and went so well with the soft egg. The ribeye was tender and the green curry was creamy and delicious. Emily’s Dumplings were really good too. I also loved the atmosphere and all the vinyl records on the walls. Such a cute spot, would definitely come back!“

“Prik Hom was incredible, probably the best meal I've ever had. There was a large selection of vegetarian dishes and every bite was packed with flavor. The aromatic curry was one of the best curries I've ever had, with so much more depth than the typical Thai curries you find everywhere else. The smoked ice cream brought back a lot of nostalgia. Will definitely be coming back.“

“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.“

“Great food quality and fantastic service.“

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

“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.“

“We just had dinner at Bangkok By The Bay and highly recommend it. The food was super tasty: we got Pad Makuer with tofu, brown rice, and a special that I think was called Choo Chee Salmon. The vegetables were all really tasty and nicely cooked, and the tofu and salmon were really good. The service is great, they were attentive and helpful--even brought a bed for our dog, and some water for her too. The outdoor seating is quiet and pleasant, not right on the street, with the additional nice element of the sound of the fountain nearby.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“Delicious food, great service, fun atmosphere!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Really loved this spot! Shared a few different dishes family style - crowd fave was the prik khing, and we’re looking forward to coming back to try more. They also had some fun Thai inspired beers. Our server, Saeen (sorry if I spelled that wrong!) was great and so nice to chat with“

“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.“

“This is my favorite place for brunch; I really enjoy the food and the great service. Everyone who works there makes me feel like part of the family. My daughter and I enjoy it every weekend—the food is amazing and the service is top-notch. I love and enjoy this place so much that I recommend it 1,000%. ❤️“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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).“

“Came here for lunch. DELICIOUS flavors. Quick service, polite and respectful host. Plenty of room inside with free parking behind the establishment. Very reasonably priced. All one could ask for. And they were not stingy with refills of the hot tea! 🫖🍵“

“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!“

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

“We've had consistently delicious and high quality food at Nua. The prices are reasonable and it has cute sunny above-average ambience. This restaurant is underappreciated and therefore punches above its weight as far as quality and table availability. We have had the pineapple fried rice and The tamarind tofu appetizer among other dishes, extremely generous and delicious. I hope they stay around for a long time.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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. 😋“

“Authentic fresh ingredients/spices, excellent customer services and now my fav thai restaurant ! If you haven’t tried it do so soon😋“

“Good! I love Laotian food and this is definitely well priced. I don’t have pictures but really loved their mango sticky rice too. We asked for one dish to be spicy and I wish we asked for all of them to be, but the none spicy eaters in the group couldn’t handle our one spicy dish.“

“We typically like Thai food and her we really liked their food. It was flavorful and not too spicy. The rolls were good.

As i and my wife was waiting for the food, i was seeing and appreciating the lady who single handedly taking orders, delivering food and managing other things. Appreciate her energy and dedication.“

“My son and I were the first customers of the day and we were greeted so pleasantly as well as asked immediately if we’d like to see all the specials I love this place and frequent it often It never disappoints , the food was delicious and served promptly...I recommend it to anyone“

“I had an incredible lunch yesterday at Lers Ros, and I chose the right day to come as they were celebrating their 18 year anniversary! On their specials menu, I immediately noticed the Green Curry Duck Confit which was highly recommended, in short it was one of the best things I have ever tried and such a unique combination.

I was very impressed by the top tier service and I definitely look forward to my next visit.

Thank you again 🙏🏼“