25 Best Thai Restaurants near San Carlos

“Best Thai place i have been too! Great food and even better owners!!“

“food and service is superb! number 1“

“great food, great people! Pad Thai was awesome!“

“Very tasty Pad Thai! Delicious food!

The waiter was the worst service i've ever had, he didn't even put in my food order, he didn't even come to give us a check , we had to go back and forth and ask for dessert at the counter. And as we left , he didn't even say thank you.

But I want to say that we had the best busser ever! He filled our waters constantly, he noticed that I wasn't getting my food and checked on me, and he's packed my food up. He actually cared about our family and our food and our experience. So thank you to him, he saved our experience.“

“Excellent, creative dishes! Good service!! 10 stars!!!“

“Love the food n the people who works there. ❤️papaya salad, pad thai. Fried pompano and ground chicken with basil Aroy mak mak 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️“

“I’m Thai and my family was in the restaurant business so I know Thai food. Our group of over 10 people dined here today. Food was great. It was a team event so we requested a prix fixe menu and budget control. The restaurant was very responsive and go above and beyond to help us with the arrangements. The menu options was good. We had some vegans in the group and vegan options were good too. Everyone in my team loved it. Thank you for a wonderful evening!“

“Everything is fine, yeah, everything 👍😍😍“

“I didn’t know they open for breakfast. I had sunnyside up eggs, fresh salad and Croissant. And I ordered DoorDash for dinner the other day. My favorite is coconut soup with a tofu. I went there with my sister again today. The owner was very friendly. I love her always smiling. The curry potato puff was so yummy. I will definitely go back to try some other stuff.“

“My Thai husband said the food here reminds him of his childhood 🥰. The flavors are great and the menu is far more interesting than your average Thai restaurant. To top it off, the ambiance in the dining area is really cozy and the service was great - I was really impressed at the one person who was host / waiter / expediter all in one. We'll definitely be coming again with the rest of the family. What we ordered which could feed 4 adults (favorites with *):

*Chiangmai Sausage - spicy and aromatic
Fried Tofu
Papaya Salad
*Larb Gai
*BBQ Chicken
Braised Chicken Noodle Soup - a hearty meal!“

“Absolutely awesome food!!!! My favourite Thai restaurant on the Sunshine Coast!!!! Delicious food!!!“

“Delicious does not do this restaurant justice. If I lived in the area I would be here once a week. This was my second time here in 6 wks and I live 3 hours away. My next plan is to bring my husband for Father's Day. Top shelf flavors!!!“

“Just got takeout here and it was really tasty. Green curry, Pad Thai, spring rolls and fresh rolls. 👌“

“The owner was very nice and the food are all tasty and very good, good portioning for all the orders. For sure will go back feels like being in Thailand already. See ewe TOm kha Papaya salad with salted crab duck friend rice Fried chicken Sticky rice duck curry . Everyting was tasty and satisfying 🤤🤤🤤“

“I think they updated their menu which is great. There are lots of vegan option or menu you can turned into vegan.“

“This is probably one of my new favorite thai places in the bay area! I went here with a friend and an acquaintance, and left with two and a half friends! There is both indoor and outdoors seating, and the servers are so friendly and nice. He overheard us discussing what to get and recommended the Pumpkin Curry and told us it’s definitely sharing size. We decided to get it and omg. I’m usually a pad see ew girlie but maybe I should convert. The pumpkin was so soft and sweet, and the portion size was MASSIVE. 🎃

They put a good amount of chicken, and the other waiter even told us to order less rice. Theyre really told us how to oder perfectly! I will be coming back again, I have to put everyone else on this. Yumyumyum!!!!“

“We are vegetarian, and we had such a great meal! They modified the yellow chicken curry with tofu, and they were nice enough to clarify with us that we didn't want fish sauce!

It was really tasty. The flavors were there. Give this place a chance. It's often missed in PA, but we'll be coming back again for the awesome food!“

“The food is always tasteful and delicious and the owner is very nice, helpful, and friendly.“

“Best Thai ever and we've done a fair bit of Thai in our time.“

“Chai Yo is a must visit for anyone in San Mateo craving authentic Thai flavors in a warm and inviting setting. The atmosphere is cozy and beautifully decorated, often described by guests as a hidden gem that offers a much more upscale interior than one might expect from the outside. Service is consistently praised for being friendly, attentive and welcoming, making it a fantastic spot for families or a quiet dinner with friends. The food is the true highlight, featuring large portions of expertly prepared dishes like the vibrant Pineapple Fried Rice, the flavorful Tom Kha Soup and the perfectly balanced Pad Thai. Other standout items include the succulent Chicken Satay with peanut sauce, the crispy and unique Spicy Catfish, and their impressive selection of vegetarian and vegan options, such as the Fried Mock Fish with garlic sauce. Whether you're enjoying a spicy curry or a refreshing Thai iced tea, Chai Yo delivers a high quality, 5-star dining experience with deep, authentic flavors that keep the local community coming back.“

“This Thai/Lao spot is truly a hidden gem in the Industrial area of Hayward off Highway 92. Fortunately, it's right off the freeway at the Clawiter/Eden Landing and you can spot it along the freeway.

Offering Thai and Lao food with some sushi rolls but I'm here for the Thai/Lao food as I love Nam Khao which is Southeast Asian crispy rice salad (with Lao pork) with plenty of flavor and textures accompanied with peanuts, mint, cilantro and lettuce for wrapping.

Royal Lao does a good one with plenty of bold flavors and heat (I asked for medium). The only comment I have for this dish it wasn't crispy (and not due to take out) so no crunch to it at all...no worries...popped into the air fryer and perfect! 4/5

:: Chicken Larb - ground chicken, herbs like mint, lime and fish sauce and chili with some cucumber and salad. - Flavorful and yummy. 4/5

:: Pork skewer (4) - good and juicy but could've been charred a bit to render some of the fat and get some caramelization from the sugars. Accompanied by a tomato-based sauce 3.5/5

Service friendly and efficient. Spoke to the owner, Noi and she mentioned the place has been there a year. Great option for Thai/Lao in the area as not many unless you go to East Oakland (Champa!) and head to Stockton's Angel Cruz Park.

Highly recommend stopping by. Place has a few tables for dining (no table service) but set up for take out. Pricing in line with similar spots. I'll definitely return to try other items and for the Nem Khao! Thank you Noi!

Note: Best to call or place order online to minimize wait.“

“Relaxing and modern ambiance to the restaurant. Super friendly service for an enjoyable experience. Hidden gem outside the hustles of the downtown area of San Mateo. The dishes were fresh and well presented. Ordered the Tom Yun Shrimp noodles and Keema Curry Rice. Nice Japanese infusion of flavors and techniques on South East Asian regional dishes. Can get pretty busy during lunch rush. We got there at 1:45pm and beat the rush.“

“We walked in for a quick munch. Surprisingly we were the only ones there at 2pm. Service is great!“

“The food is always great!“

“Needed something hot to hit the spot on a cold rainy day. The place was packed with students from Stanford. Ordering was easy and quick with the mobile service. The pad pad was steaming hot, which is something I always appreciate about quick service food and the Thai tea was delicious!

Pro tip: ask for the bean sprouts to be cooked with your pad thai!“