50 Best Thai Restaurants near El Sobrante

“Great food, Indoor dining and excellent service!“

“I tried to encourage my 12 yo to go to a different Berkeley Thai restaurant last night. His response was, "Dad, if it isn't from Maya Thai, honestly, I'm not interested."

Vegetarian options: I have also ordered take out many times, too. Always excellent. They close at 8.30 pm not 9 pm. Google screwed that up, oc.

Dietary restrictions: Very GF aware.

Kid-friendliness: Love kids.“

“Great food, service and prices! My sister took me there for my birthday, and we both liked it.“

“wonderful owners. good concept.“

“Wonderful food! Authentic. Kind staff!“

“Fantastic food and amazing service!!“

“I got the jade curry and Thai curry puff along with a smoothie. The experience was nice, food was good and our server James was very attentive and friendly. If you’re in the area be sure to check it out!“

“A cut above most mom & pop neighborhood Thai spots, yet still reasonably priced. Good food, nicely plated, nice staff.“

“My boyfriend and I came in for the first time on a Thursday night around 9pm for dinner and I can honestly say that after trying a lot of the Thai food in Berkeley / Albany / El Cerrito area, this place is the best! We got the Thai tea, coconut lemongrass soup with chicken and tofu, and the pad see ew with chicken. Everything was perfectly made with great, fresh flavor, and not oily or anything like that. Also Bua herself was there to serve us and she was so hospitable and welcoming. And lastly the interior decor is super cute!! We are definitely coming back again.“

“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.“

“Our dining experience at Bangkok Garden last evening was nothing short of delightful. From the moment we stepped through the door, we were greeted by the warm smiles of the staff. They promptly escorted us to our table, where our orders were taken and served with remarkable efficiency. Accompanied by our two young children, who were exceptionally well-catered to, we indulged in a variety of dishes. The grilled chicken satay and the fresh spring rolls were the stars of the evening. It's certain that we will be returning for another memorable meal. Bangkok Garden comes highly recommended!“

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

“We got the green curry with beef instead of pork. It had broccoli, two squash pieces and a green chili in it. It was good. The sauce was on the thinner side and tasted nice. The meat was good.

The staff is so super friendly. Look forward to coming back and trying more dishes!

Parking: Park in their lot so your car doesn’t get bipped. It’s Oakland after all.“

“Excellent all around. The food was outstanding… our family of three loved it (including our toddler!). We ordered the pad Thai with chicken, the BBQ pork with sticky rice, and the praram with chicken.

The place itself is adorable and so clean. It’s situated on the corner with lots of opportunity to people watch. 5/5 stars for ambience.

The service, wonderful! Everyone was so nice and accommodating. The food came out fast. 5/5.

The food was loaded with protein and flavor. The vegetables were fresh and everything tasted pretty clean. 5/5.

Everything is well priced and it looks like they have great drink specials as well.

We will be back!“

“Moved out of San Pablo for awhile, came back and I knew first thing I wanted to eat was the pad Thai, chicken satay and to finish it off a plate of mango w/ sticky rice and coconut milk with a glass of Thai ice tea. Was literally like $35. Pretty cheap for really great food I’ve seen worse prices lol
Also the owners/staff is always always great. Don’t listen to these people they’re not rude, I’ve been coming here since I was 12 years old I’m 24 now. Do I know their names? Nope. do they know me ? Nope. Just go already Jesus Christ. It’s delicious. Don’t get too spicy if you do good luck.“

“The standard Thai menu items like green curry and pad see ew were unusually good. The “Thai home cooking” menu items like “mee cook”and “custard bread” dessert were bland and not tasty.“

“first time eating here. great place, great food. Nadir was very attentive and made sure everything was going well“

“So happy we got to be one of the first customers to ever eat at this new Thai restaurant. The place inside is pretty small, but the decor is cute & simple. They make the most of the room by putting as many small tables that fit with seating mostly for tables of two or four. We were literally the second table to ever eat in this new spot. And wow, am I glad I decided to search Yelp today for lunch. The service was super sweet, friendly, and perfect. We had a hard time deciding on what to try first (because everything sounded good and the smells from the kitchen were amazing). What we ordered: - Tom Kha Soup with Chicken Excellently flavors and just enough spice for me. My spouse loves really spicy dishes and said it would be delicious with more spiciness, but thought the broth was so good that it didn’t even need to change. We actually just wish there was an option to order a larger size, it was that good! Sometimes my spouse like to just have soup as the entree. - Green Curry with Chicken (comes with rice) Wow! Super bright and fresh taste! Smells really good and tastes even better. It was very fresh and loved all the vegetables inside (eggplant soaked up all the delicious flavor just right, baby corn- yum, etc.). - Pad Cashew Nut with Pork (comes with rice) AMAZING. Mouth-wateringly delicious. I did not want the dish to end. It was the perfect amount of flavor and freshness. Loved the cashews, the carrots, the onions, the cilantro on top. Perfect combination of sweet & salty sauce with nuttiness from the cashews, enhanced by the onion, carrot, cilantro. Since it was their first day, we enjoyed free beverages. The Thai tea was so good- you can get oat milk for $1 more. The Black Mango Iced Tea was also delicious and you get refills on it. I cannot wait to go back and eat every dish. Since it was their first hour open, we were there when the Doordash photographer came to snap pictures of all the dishes. WOW! We were eyeing the Lobster Ravioli and honestly it looks too good to miss. So we’ll probably be back later this week to try it and more. Congratulations on your opening. Thank you for bringing delicious Thai food to the area. We just moved up here from San Diego, and we’ve been having a hard time finding true Thai food and flavors. Many of the Thai places we’ve eaten up up here lack flavor or are just different because they’re fused with Laotian dishes or another type of cuisine. Finely we found a great Thai places we can walk to from the University Village apartments. See you soon!“

“Wow. Drunken beef, chicken with green beans, and chicken satay were all amazing, Coming back next week with colleagues.“

“Nice, located of Willow shopping center. Several eateries nearby including a drive in Starbucks. I looked around and decided to go for the Won Thai restaurant, ordered the lunch special, fried catfish with rice, on the plate I got a colorful plate with a scoop of steam rice next to pan fried filet of catfish with plenty of green beans, fresh tomato pieces, sautéed on a lite curry sauce and sliced purple and green cabbage garnish.“

“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“

“Love this place!“

“Vegetarian options: Most dishes can be vegetarian, lots of tofu and veg options

Parking: Plenty of street parking nearby and in the lot nearby.

Kid-friendliness: They have kid friendly glasses and kids menu. My kids love the crispy fried tofu. “

“Omfg. Want Michelin star level food in delightfully casual digs at normal-people prices? This is your spot. Just had the most melt-in-your-mouth brisket bowl. Beef was eye-wateringly delicious. Veggies steamed to a crunchy perfection. Jasmine rice fluffy. Annoying work day forgotten! Was going to take it to go and ended up staying to eat, drink some rose, and chill out in the cute surroundings. Officially one of my new fave spots“

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

“good service very good food“

“Drunken noodles were amazing. Curry chicken was ok. Fried rice was ok. Slightly pricey (almost $3 for a small bowl of white rice). Soup was not very good.

They have a limited and pricey alcohol menu, but the servers know almost nothing about drinks.

If you find the right dish, and aren't looking for drinks, it is an ok place to eat. Servers are friendly.“

“Although there are very few vegan options here, I was pleasantly surprised with the Peanut Sauce Salad. They give you a lot of peanut sauce, on the side, which is great because I prefer lighter dressing. Truly, this was a great combination of flavors. Loved the crunchy bits at the top. It was very fresh and delicious. The photo doesn't show the actual green in the salad, but I assure you it's there and there's plenty of it. Very filling!

On a nice summer day, their unique patio is absolutely wonderful. And the server was very kind and courteous.“

“Bangkok Thai Cuisine: A Delicious Trip to ThailandI recently had a fantastic meal at Bangkok Thai Cuisine, and it was a delightful trip to Thailand without leaving town! The Pad Thai was a real standout. It wasn't just delicious, it was perfectly balanced. The sweet, savory, and just a hint of spice all played together beautifully. Every bite was a flavor party in my mouth!The veggie rolls were another winner. They were incredibly fresh and packed with flavor. The crispy lettuce gave way to a delightful filling making for a satisfying and light starter.Overall, Bangkok Thai Cuisine impressed me. The food was fresh, flavorful, and authentic-tasting. While I can't speak to the entire menu, both the Pad Thai and veggie rolls were fantastic. If you're looking for a delicious and affordable Thai dining experience, I highly recommend giving them a try!“

“I definitely enjoyed the Mango Fried rice dish along with the garlic noodles. Had Thai Iced Tea, which is always a treat. I did call this order in for pick up. When I got there I had to wait a minute, because they were busy but it wasn't long. They gave me an extra Thai iced tea on the house, I didn't need it. Yet it shows the type of business I'm eating at. The ambiance is very welcoming. The art work on the walls of the culture is beautiful. Would recommend friends/family to come and try this place out.“

“With the Mandatory Shelter in Place, I wanted to make sure that EVERYONE knew that Summer Summer Thai Eatery is still OPEN for take out or delivery. This is our (my boyfriend and I) FAVORITE place to go to, usually for dine in, and we’re doing everything we can to help small businesses stay afloat during these unprecedented times. Give them a call or order on Caviar or Door Dash for Take Out ONLY. Pictures from our take out dinner tonight - Summer Summer Rolls, Albacore Carpacio, Mild Drunken Noodle and Crab Rangoon. Its just the 2 of us and we have leftovers.“

“Delicious Thai food! Waitresses were very friendly & on top of making sure you’re drinks & hot tea were filled. I think we found our Thai restaurant & not very far from our house. ❤️“

“Best food ever... Best place ever... I love this place..“

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

“Very nice and welcoming staff!Ordered takeout on a slow night and felt very calm while waiting for my food.I had the pad see ew with pork and the spicy basil with chicken. Good amount of spice for me with an average spice tolerance palette. Lasted me two meals!“

“My favorite is Su Kho Thai...A hot and sour soup base with rice noodles, ground pork, pork, crispies. Great for a cold day like today.“

“Very tasty and great service. No problems finding vegetarian options. The combo option was plenty of food. I got a cocktail (February 15?) and had it made with sparkling water instead of sake, it was so good! I wish they had a mocktail menu as well, the non caffeine drinks are very standard and boring. please consider making fun drinks sans alcohol!

Vegetarian options: There’s spring rolls (friend and fresh) and all the noodle dishes are vegetarian if you add tofu“

“Very spicy! Love the larb Gai chicken salad.“

“My first time trying Thai Lao and I'm really glad this restaurant exists in Hercules because I really like Thai food! I did a phone order for in person pickup. The gentleman who answered the phone was extremely polite and took my order quickly and efficiently, understanding any customizations I wanted to make. I ordered the egg roll appetizer, a Thai iced tea, and chicken pad Thai. Upon arriving to Thai Lao, I was greeted by a gentleman at the front who was again, very polite. He offered utensils for me to take home with me, and rang me up while presenting the food which was nice and hot. I enjoyed my meal and will be happy to try additional dishes in the future. Happy to support a local Herculean business and hope they are around for many years to come!“

“Their menu says they focus on quality, not quantity, and I agree with this statement. The motherland curry is the kind of dish you want to eat slowly, to appreciate all the flavors. The matcha latte is also of great quality. I say the price is matching of the good food. I think you won't be able to not like it. ;)“

“Simple, clean, delicious, reasonably priced "hole in the wall" but without anything negative about anything -- just unpretentious with totally great food!
Lunch specials are a real bargain, but good any time. The coconut curry broths are fantastic, esp. Yellow curry with fresh eggplant & green beans.
Green curry as good, just different.
Red curry places third but still 5 stars.
Don't miss the little chive cakes or the Pad Thai as good as anywhere in Chiang Mai or Bangkok.
As for Thai in general, please note that 3 of the "world's best restaurants" listed for 2024 are in Thailand.

Chai Thai brings that to Berkeley!“

“Me and my co - workers loved the food that we ordered. We definitely come back and recommend“

“Thai Spice is a family-owned restaurant that provides superb flavor and a welcoming environment at a great value. Dine-in to maximize the freshness of your experience. We had a great experience and will be coming back with friends and family!

We arrived at opening time to eat in for dinner and were seated immediately. The servers were courteous, cheerful, and attentive with water refills. The decor is warm and classic, and the dining area is kept clean. Prices are very reasonable. For appetizers, the curry puffs had a thin crispy wrapping with a delicious moist filling. Tofu satay had a great crispy edges and was wonderfully seasoned. The peanut sauce is flavorful, but not oily or thick like some other places. Everything was clearly cooked to order and brought to the table immediately. The yellow curry was rich, full of flavor, and came with a very generous portion of chicken. The seafood was also cooked perfectly. Dishes here are marked by deep delicious flavor. Dinner portions are healthy and filling. Order some of their delicious appetizers while you wait for your entree. Perhaps my only nitpick was that the door was left open and the dining room got quite warm without A/C. Two apps, one curry, and a seafood entree with two orders of steamed rice totalled around sixty dollars.

Vegetarian options: Almost all menu items have vegetarian variations. Even some typically meat-based items have delicious vegetarian alternatives (e.g. Chicken satay and tofu satay).“

“I saw someome make a TikTok about this place and immediately knew I had to add that to my list. I headed out to Berkeley on a Friday morning to try it out and I bought a friend who isnt a big fan of Thai and or Asian food. I was thankful to experience this style of northern Thai cuisine I believe the order Tanzie referred to it as. The hospitality and service was above average. I enjoyed all of my food and so did my friend. The pork jowl was agreed to be are favorite out of the all the dishes we tried. Very juicy , flavorful and just all around deliscious topped off with that crispy fried garlic. The brown rice over that soft scrambled "lava egg" was to die for paired with the savory tomato based minced pork that I ordered extra spicy of course. The star of the show that me and my friend both agreed on had to be the "prik nam pla" which I would describe as a sweet and spicy vinegar or fish sauce based dipping sauce accompanied by a nice punch of spice from the thai chili peppers. I dont have any complaints whatsoever and I will definitely be back.“

“I’ve been a loyal customer of this place since way back in 2008, when it was still called Thai Noodle before it got a name (and maybe ownership) makeover as The Noodle Thai Restaurant. The flavors? Just as delicious as ever, maybe even better!“

“While staying across the road at the Mariott, I decided to walk around the shopping center and stumbled upon Tha Siam. I pulled up their website while standing outside, and looked at the "Chef's Suggestions" list. I thought the Grilled Short Rib with Garlic Noodle dish sounded good, so I went for it. Everyone inside was extremely friendly to me and polite while I placed my order and waited for a short while. I like my food spicy, but I forgot to say anything about wanting extra heat while ordering. The gentleman at the register said he could include hot sauces for me, and I thanked him. I got my food to go as I planned to walk back to the hotel to eat, but when I opened it 5 minutes later in my room I was not disappointed. The meal was beautifully put together, and it was delicious. I squeezed the orange over the marinated beef, and I added the extra hot sauces: fantastic! I highly recommend trying Tha Siam if you are in the area.“

“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“

“old skool cool. i've had many a meal here. it's probably responsible for how much i weigh after college.......actually i went here even more after graduating. everything is good. in particular pepper garlic chicken and basil eggplant chicken are two tasty standouts. good pad thai and pad see ew too. thankfully i work a little farther away from campus now, so i can't go here too often....but maybe i'll go again...“

“Maybe we came at a good time? Duck noodle soup was incredibly flavorful and I loved the wide noodles. Came late on a Friday with a group of 5, no complaints about the food. But the duck noodle soup was especially good, would recommend getting that.“