Vulcan Thai Cafe

915 45th Ave, Oakland
(510) 536-6303

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Casey Weyer

Just stopped in and got this pad Thai to go. The menu says $9 and he charged me 14. Extremely lackluster. Not going back. It was really fast though cause I was the only customer on a Friday night.

Skylar Hope

Best tofu pad Thai I’ve ever had, sauce is so rich and complex and comforting and just the right texture. It isn’t excessively sweet like some Thai places trying to appeal to white people, I’m sensitive to sugar and no problems here. Chose no egg (eating vegan/plant-based) and they cooked plants so well that it fit the traditional style and the sauce powers everything. Outdoor dining smoking allowed in a nice garden area, requires 3 steps. $14

Vegetarian options: Tofu replaces meat, sautéed vegetables replace egg, I got pad Thai but tofu is a staple of SO MANY Thai dishes like pad see ew and beyond so many (most?) dishes can be configured for this.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robert Piggott

~I was hoping 2 find a decent late-night Thai Restaurant this side of the Bay, & unfortunately, this ain't it. I probably should have called, yet miscommunications seem 2/Ɓ the standard in these situations. I placed my order directly thrū their website, & was told it would Ɓ/40min Ɓ/4 it was ready. Which is absurd 4 what I ordered;
A Fresh Roll, Cucumber Salad, & Salmon Panang Curry.
They bagged all 3 together, & let it sit. The recommended time was completely off. The fact that they lock the gate so you cannot approach & communicate really is a detriment all around.
I understand why, the neighborhood & all. It's just not that great of a set'⬆️. Maybe it's better 4 dining in?
Ordering pick'⬆️, @ least in my experience, was a complete disappointment. If they cannot comprehend keeping cold items away from hot items 4 pick'⬆️, I do not imagine delivery would Ɓ much better?~

Parking: Free parking, although shared w/ other businesses, residents, whatever is going on?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ester Torrevillas

Almost missed this little cafe, just happened to search for Pad Thai while driving up the 880. Friendly service, tasty food. Ordered the Pad Thai and the Kao Kra Proa (with chicken), looking forward to trying this place again and other items on the menu!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sharon Sims

If I could give 0 stars I surely would. While eating my red curry I thought I saw a roach floating in it. I immediately jumped up in disgust & placed it on a napkin to be sure that's what it was. It was indeed a roach! I posted the image, feel free to look. Please do not eat here if you like your food to be sanitary!

Mitchiko Parrish

We had high hopes. However, there was a missing an item from our order. Portion size was small. Soup was great. Peanut sauce was a bit bland. We paid $49 for what worth $25. We will not return.

Food: 3

Service: 2

La Talya Parrish

We had high hopes. However, there was a missing an item from our order. Portion size was small. Soup was great. Peanut sauce was a bit bland. We paid $49 for what worth $25. We will not return.

Food: 3

Service: 2

Michael Rodriguez

22 dollars lol

Food: 1

Sarah Hai

No... Just no

Ibby Infinity

absolutely terrible food. prices are wrong on the website. pretty sure there are some health violations in that kitchen. I will never eat there again.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Antoinette Brown

It’s a no for me worst Thai food not sorry to say. I would not eat here again .. Tip read the reviews before

Charlie Levy

Truly yum! The food is super tasty, comforting and the people running the place are sweet and friendly. I love this spot!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pad See-EW

Jayeeta Bhowal

Literally the worst Thai food I’ve ever had. The red curry had a weird stink to it which made it inedible, and they had my order wrong. Gave me a chicken entree while the description said vegetarian. Very disappointed and frustrated!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Mr. G. Rhoades

Food was pretty okay. If you like a quiet place to do some work at lunch time, this is the spot. Only thing was they charged me 8 dollars for tax...

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Aaron J (AJ)

The chicken wings are adequately described as chicken bones. There was absolutely no meat on them at all. They try to get by on the flavoring which is decent but it seems that they are trying to up sell spare parts. The pad thai (for the price) is decent, but the noodles are way overcooked.

Food: 1

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