“First time trying Thai food. Asked for recommendations. Not only did our waitress give her recommendations but she told us what was popular and explained what was in every dish. She even brought me a sample to taste before ordering. 20/10 will be trying again!Parking: The restaurant is in a corner of a very busy shopping center. Don't know if the limited parking is normal or an occasional thing, but it didn't take anything away from our experience!“
“Based off of previous reviews, my boyfriend and I were definitely hesitant to try this place.. but because it seems that there are no other Chinese skewer spots in the vicinity (Allie Daddy switched from skewers to sushi, and we didn't feel like driving all the way out to Fremont/Milpitas), we gave this place a shot.The menu is pretty light, so it makes it easier to decide what you want to eat. We ordered a little lighter since we weren't too sure of the place yet.Skewers:Beef Skewers ($4.99 for 3) - Good flavor! However, not consistently cooked... the first skewer my boyfriend tried was completely raw in the middle. The other two skewers were cooked a good medium rare. Lightly seasoned and a little sweet in comparison to most Chinese skewer spots that hurt throw on a ton of cumin. We notified the workers about the raw skewer and they recooked us a new batch, but overcooked it the best time to make sure it was fully cooked through -_- but it still had decent flavor and was still somewhat tender with a slight jerkier consistency..Pork Jowl ($4.99 for 3) - Cooked well. Fatty, large pieces. Solid choice.Lemongrass Chicken Wings ($9.99) - This dish threw me off. It came out looking like a xylophone sorted from biggest size chicken wing to the tiniest wing they could cook. And it looked absolutely NOTHING like the picture someone else posted of the same chicken wings (confirmed with the waitress that the picture was of the same order; just cooked differently). So weird. Tasted fine though. And they gave us 6 wings instead of 5, probably because the wings were so small.Cheese w/ Beef Pancake ($8.99) - THIS. This was good. So simple, yet comforting. Beef was tender, pancake was fluffy and crispy, yet glutinous. The only note is that it's a bit oily, so they could probably lay it on a paper towel to absorb some of that oil or something underneath, but otherwise I loved it.Personally, I'd come here again. But based on the reviews, that's probably because I didn't try their Thai food. Lol, the theme of Thai food confuses me for that place. Don't think I've ever been to a Chinese spot trying to be a Thai restaurant too. But safe to say that their Chinese representation of food worked for us. We did get a bubbly stomach shortly after though, heh, so be forewarned.Ambiance wise, it's a cute small, cozy spot.“
“Came here for drinks and appetizers. Amazing crispy catfish salad (so bright, balanced, savory, herbaceous) and the mak grut (keffir lime leaf) cocktail was one of the best cocktails I’ve ever tasted—complex, fragrant, refreshing and just delicious. As a person with Thai ancestry who is picky about his Thai food, I definitely recommend this place for a creative spin on Thai food that still respects the proper balance of flavor, at very least based on the two things I tasted!Great service and atmosphere as well. Can’t wait to come back and have a full meal.“
“Portions are HUGE! Came here my myself and got two things and was surprised by the size when they came.Khao soy ($18) was good. Fresh noodles were soft and not overcooked. Flavor was good without being too salty.Fried clear rice roll wraps ($18) were crispy and tasty. I’ve had a hard time finding these in other restaurants. Love that it comes with lettuce and fresh herbs to balance it out.Would definitely come back to try their other items, but recommend coming with friends to share the large portions.“
“Visited this local Lao spot on a friend’s recommendation and wow, it didn’t disappoint! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was cozy and welcoming - exactly what you’d want from a neighborhood gem. The service was on point too; our server was super friendly, gave us great recommendations, and really knew their stuff.Now, let’s talk food because that’s the real star here. I went for the Pad Kee Mao, and it was absolutely delicious - spicy, flavorful, and just packed with all the good stuff. But the unexpected highlight? Their oysters! Affordable, fresh, and just so tasty, they were a total game-changer for me. It’s not often you find such quality at those prices.Overall, this place is a must-visit if you’re in the mood for some authentic Lao cuisine or just in search of a solid dining experience. Great food, great prices, and great service. I’ll definitely be back!“
“Best Thai food in the Bay Area. The Khao Soi soup is an explosion of flavor and so delicious. The way they package it to go, your soup and chicken stay hot and your crispy bits stay crispy it's magical. Every time family visits me here, I order from here. The staff is also incredible. I will continue to frequent this place regularly until I leave the Bay.“
“On this cold atmospheric rainy day, I'm glad I scored a parking spot right outside otherwise I might given up on trying this place. I'm glad the parking gods were with me today. It gave me the chance to try their Thai beef boat noodle soup. Omg it was perfect. The broth was a flavorful deep sweet soy sauce based broth with earthy spice undertones. The thinly sliced beef was tender. The noodles were al dente with a nice chew. Perfection in a bite. They had cute condiments but I didn't need to use anything. It was super tasty as it is. Anytime I'm in Alameda I'll definitely stop by for some great Thai food. A cute sweet Thai family runs this place.“
“Such a great restaurant! The food is absolutely amazing and the staff are all super friendly, courteous and efficient! Hats off to the kitchen, the staff, and the chefs! Pipi & May are fantastic!!! I highly recommend this restaurant if you love Thai cuisine!!! 5 stars ? ? ? ? ?“
“It's a welcome sight to see the original owners of the restaurant back! The husband is the waiter and the wife is the cook. I ordered the exotic herb salad and pad Thai. Both were authentic, flavorful, and simply delicious! It was takeout, so I didn't take photos.“
“Our neighborhood finally has a new gem of a restaurant! Everything about this spot is wonderful. The attention to detail in the decor (cozy fireplace, exposed brick, distressed woodwork, leaf-shaped cushions, gold silverware, plants galore) is transportive. The food is ravishingly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. On two different visits, we shared Market Salads, Chia Bowls, Yogurt Bowls, and Lava Eggs. Tanzie, the owner, is delightful, and you can tell she has a hand in every dish. My 8-year-old, who is a very picky eater, loved the yogurt bowl, eggs, and especially the Thai Beignets! Finally, a brunch I can look forward to, a few steps from my house...“
“Ordered lunch to go for three. Quick and courteous service. Excellent curries and pad Thai. A number of vegetarian options. The curried fish is incredible! Will definitely go again!Vegetarian options: A number of vegetarian dishes with vegetarian options on a few dishes, but not with the main curries.“
“best Thai food we've had in Oakland. we got takeout and all of it was so delicious and well prepared/presented. ordered again the next week. I love that they minimize plastic packaging too, so it doesn't stack up in my house (and then landfills). this spot wins a place in our regular rotation!!“
“Super fresh, good for a variety of eaters with different appetites. Very happy with my clay pot veggies, steamed to just tender and well seasoned/sauced. Service was a little scattered, but it might have been a busier lunch shift than normal.“
“The appetizers, mains, and deserts are all top notch here. As a "farang" who worked in Thailand, in large part because of my love of the food and culture, I am picky about my Thai spots. This one hits all the high notes. They can make anything American spiciness, but can also do "ped maak" for those of us that love true Thai spiciness. meat and veg dishes are equally delicious. Presentation is artful and the service is tremendous with the sweetest staff around. Whether you do noodles, meats, or veggies for the main, don't miss the fried bananas and coconut ice cream desert!“
“We checked this place out for Oakland's restaurant week. I was absolutely amazing. Every dish was cooked to perfection. The salmon was great, I love crunchy fish skin and they nailed it. We also tried the red curry. I was all delicious. The service was awesome as well. Even though is was the end of the night and they were closing shop, the staff didn't make us feel rushed. I can genuinely say this was some of the best restaurant food I've had in a while. Every dish was bursting with flavor without being over seasoned or too salty.“
“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!“
“This is our first time at this place.The place has a good number of tables and clean.Servers are very friendly and attentive.Food is great! Especially love the Organic Special I had with brown rice. My partner's dish Khao Soi (beef curry noodles) was also tasty with enough spice to it.Will definitely return again.“
“The food is very good, as are the prices. Duck curry is excellent, although they could be a tiny bit more generous with the duck. A sense of authentic Thai cuisine and culture right down to the seasoning and herbal tea leaves.Vegetarian options: A few vegetarian options.Wheelchair accessibility: Door seems wide enough. No stairs. Some tables accessible from the doorway. It is a relatively small restaurant.“
“This is a cozy little hole in the wall spot for authentic Laotian food.The food is consistent for dine-in and takeout and has great portions for the price. I'm always guaranteed leftovers.I suggest trying the namkhao, gaeng nor mai, and raw beef laab (if you like raw, but cooked beef is available as well).Everything about the place is great, besides the location. It's happens to be in a not so friendly looking location, but don't let that stop you from trying out their food. Get take out and you won't be disappointed.“
“Having tried many many thai restaurants in Berkeley and Oakland, Charm has become my go-to in the last year or so. The khao soi, duck noodle soup, and seafood pumpkin curry are a few of my favorites but everything I’ve tried here has been spot on. Service is excellent, food is delicious, and prices are good. There are also lots of vegetarian options that my girlfriend enjoys. If you are in the area, it is definitely worth stopping by.Vegetarian options: My vegetarian girlfriend loves the veggie menu here. They can also accommodate tofu substitutions for some dishes that aren’t labelled as vege.“
“Went for lunch and was not disappointed! The food and the drinks were very good, although there is a certain over-the-top quality to everything as well. It almost hints at being a bit touristy without explicitly giving that vibe. But don’t take that as a negative!I would note that the beverage and food prices are quite high, so do not come here expecting a bargain. This is where you go when you want an Experience!“
“Great Thai restaurant. Wonderful atmosphere and service. Some of the dishes are outstanding. The Kha Moo was an excellent dish of Thai meets Chinese influence with meat that just melts in your mouth. The fresh spring rolls appetizer is not to be missed; delicious ingredients served with 2 well contrasting “
“This place is a go to, open pretty late good food and nice sized portions. The service is always good and fast. Usual orders are duck noodle soup or chicken pad see ew. Duck soup is never to oily and seasoned well.Pad see ew is flavorful with lots of chicken and veggies, not too sweet or saucy.Parking: Free parking lot in the shopping centerWheelchair accessibility: Accessible and welcome“
“In a rough part of town but that's what takeout is for. You gotta try their Naem Khao Tod...legit thai food. You also know it's legit thai when you order it as mild and there's enough heat to make your nose think about sweating. That's my fair warning to folks who are used to "white girl spicy."“
“We have been dining at Soi4 since it opened. Most recently we have been ordering takeout which is always good. We stopped in for dinner last night and found they had a fabulous happy hour menu. Extensive list of well balanced cocktails for $10, and small bites for $8. Everything was delicious and service and presentation were stellar. An enjoyable evening was had by all and we will definitely dine in more often!“
“Consistent, tasty, and super fast and friendly service. If you’re looking for the classics of Thai street food, you’ll find them here. Not avant garde, just everything as you’d expect - which is great. Mild is mild, spicy is spicy. Vegetarian options: Likely anything can be made vegetarian aside from fried chicken.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp into the main dining area.“
“My friends and I were there last night for the first time and the food was DELICIOUS!! Interior is nice clean and neat. Service was on point we came home with a lot of leftover. They also have Fresh coconut juice which very fresh. Samosa was delicious.Spicy Catfish is a MUST to try.Mama Keemow was delicious Fresh Spring rolls was beautifully wrapped with sauces on the side. Lastly the dessert!! Mango Sticky rice and ice cream with Roti. We had a food coma afterward. I will be back to try some other dishes.“
“I ordered a chicken pad kea mao (drunken noodles) and it was really good although… they gave me pork instead of chicken. And I didn’t know about that until they came over to the table with the plate that had chicken. Thankfully I am able to eat pork but… be careful if you are not— ask twice to make sure you get the right dish. Otherwise, they were very accommodating to our very large group.“
“This is a modern and casual dining Thai restaurant with affordable price that provides various appetizers, soup, chef's recommended menu, salad, barbecue, noodle, curry, wok, along with alcholic and non alcoholic drinks. We were here to have a dinner with a friend who is a university student here, so that this place is suitable for the students.We tried Panang Nua for $15.95 as one of the chef's re commended menu here. A plate of white rice with the tender beef, Thai chili, coconut milk, peanut sauce, basil, zucchini, green bean, red bell in a thick sweet and savory curry sauce.For the drink, my friend recommended Singha Thai Beer. This was my first time having this Thai beer, and I could say that Singha is good! It's not bitter, but not overly sweet.“
“The food served to me was originally bprderline flavorless, so I had to send it back, which I seldom do. Thankfully, they added more sauce and sent it back out, but it's honestly a little worrying that they looked at my pale pad see ew and thought it was ok to serve. The chicken was also overcooked. :(I tried my friend's chili lemongrass fish and that was really good, so maybe just stray away from the bland pad see ew.On the other hand, while expensive, the drinks were really good. The lychee mojito was my favorite, but I have a lychee bias!Parking: There's parking right out front along University“
“Delicious food and great service. We ordered the Tom Kha soup, pumpkin curry and pad see ew. We were given large portions so nice for leftovers! The service was excellent very friendly and checking in on us periodically. We came before the dinner rush and loved having the space and staff attention.Vegetarian options: Most items you can choose your own protein including veggies or tofu“
“We used to LOVE Giin Thai on Shattuck, and these are the same people! We had the Khao soi, string beans, thom kha chicken and it was all so delicious. So happy to have found this place. Will definitely be coming back. ?Vegetarian options: Khao soi, egg plant, string beans, and moreParking: Their parking lot is small (8-10? spots), but we've always found a spot in it, and there is street parking too.“
“I'm not even kidding when I say the chicken on the BBQ chicken sandwich is the best chicken I've ever had on a sandwich ever. It was so juicy and the sandwich was incredible. I cannot wait to come back. I cannot recommend highly enough!“
“First off when I walked in it was nice and cozy especially when the cute waitress greated me and my family! Our food was yum, it also came out very fast. I'm pretty sure that this place is a family business which makes it 10x better to support. We had the waitress snag some suggestions for us and that was not a regret what so ever. She picked out so many good dishes I barely remember but I remember how good the mango sticky rice was!Wheelchair accessibility: They have a wheel chair ramp for the disabled!!!“
“One of my favorite Thai restaurants to go to! This place has incredibly reasonable prices and food quality is really. Food portions are really big and they taste really good. I usually get BBQ Chicken Dinner. It comes with shrimp fried rice with their special sauce.The place is really nice too though they should start replacing old lightbulbs with new ones. It’s pretty dim here, but doesn’t really change the fact that this restaurant is good for eating. Staff are very friendly when they use simple greetings to say hi to customers.I honestly bet that everything there is good based on foods I had here. Definitely will come back for more!“
“This was my first time here and won't be my last. The yellow curry was so rich in flavor!I did not like how the Thai ice tea was served. I would have preferred a regular glass but it was creative I guess. The service was pretty good, nothing out of the ordinary. I would said to give this a try if you haven't already!Dietary restrictions: You can request for non-dairy Thai iced tea.“
“Great Thai in the East bay! I have a go-to delivery Thai place closer to my house but I wanted to give a new place a try. Chai Thai has a great menu, from appetizers to curries to noddles. I ordered Pad Thai with pork, side of fried eggs and an order or chive cakes (gui chai). The food arrived ready to eat and all was delicious. The Pad Thai had great flavor. I love when you get a nice portion of each of the ingredients; meat to tofu to eggs to green onion to sprouts. Each bite had everything. Can't wait to order again from Chai Thai!“
“Great spot to get wonderful Thai food. The ginger salad is a MUST try, palate cleansing salad with fresh ginger strips, crunchy veggies topped off with nuts & a sweet dressing. The pad thai (beef) is also amazing with a sweet & tangy taste.“
“We had the pleasure of working with Tumi & Thai Rice Spoon as the food caterer for our wedding in August and they exceeded our expectations in every way possible.Tumi was so flexible and was willing to accommodate our specific requests. She worked closely with us to create a customized menu that perfectly reflected our preferences and the overall theme of our wedding. The staff was attentive and professional, ensuring that the dining experience was seamless for both us and our guests.On the day of our event, the food was displayed beautifully and the quality was excellent. Our guests are still raving about it. The staff was so kind enough to make us our own plates and kept us fed throughout the evening.We would highly recommend Tumi & Thai Rice Spoon to any couple looking for a caterer that goes above and beyond to create a memorable dining experience. We are forever grateful!!“
“This is a true gem in Castro Valley. The staff are very friendly and the food is great. We typically order to go. However, we have also dined in a few times, and the atmosphere is casual and nicely decorated. We enjoy the Satay Chicken with peanut sauce, Yellow curry chicken, Mun Tod with plum sauce, and Pad See Ew.I would recommend this place to anyone that like good Thai food.“
“Ample veggie options. Quick service, good food. We didn't have to wait for seating. Ordered and got the food within ten minutes. The servers were nice and friendly, they were able to suggest alternatives for dietary restrictions. I'd like to go again and try some other items on the menu.Vegetarian options: You can ask the server and they will suggest alternatives for your dietary restrictions, including veggie options.“
“Best Thai place in the Bay in our opinion. And we are lucky enough to live walking distance. The food is delicious and always prepared fresh to order. The staff, especially the very polite and nice gentleman in the front, are extremely kind and courteous. The restaurant is well lit and always kept clean. Water and glasses are in the front, self serve. They put up cute holiday decorations today. The mango sticky rice is our favorite dessert to get and it is prepared beautifully. We love all the dishes we have ever ordered but my kids especially love the pad Thai and the chicken noodle soup. I love their boat noodle soup, tom yum noodle soup, and the spicy basil chicken with rice and a fried egg. So happy to have such a delicious Thai restaurant in our neighborhood.“
“The food was ok first time going there and definitely trying a second time to see if it changes my mind to great. all restaurants have there bad days so I’m giving it a second chance server was nice and friendly and brought air water and drinks right away .“
“This was our 3rd visit and it was excellent. Our prior visits were 1 excellent and the 2nd, just OK. We decided to give Chao Thai another try and we're still talking about the Tum Kak Gai that was exceptional.Our only disappointment (minor) was I ordered the chef's seafood special but received a chicken & green bean dish that, while unexpected, was great. Next time I'll order by number to avoid confusion.In case you're wondering the guest check was accurate for the food delivered.We'll be back“
“Delicious Thai food! Fast friendly service - had ordered delivery on-line before and soooo good had to go back- definitely a must try for Thai food in San Leandro. Faves crab fried rice, pad Thai, crispy pork belly and crab cream cheese wontons. Outdoor seating only - but also quick delivery and take out.“