27 Best Thai Restaurants near San Mateo

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“Easily one of the top 5 pho bowls I’ve had an I’m Vietnamese. I had a lot of doubts about so many different Asian ethnicities represented as dishes here but from the few we samples (Japanese, viet, Thai), it did not disappoint. Also the craft beer selection is *chefs kiss*

Bonus points: 👧🏻 tolerant restaurant“

“Delicious and straightforward. Highly recommend. If you're used to American portion sizes, you'll think the portions here are a bit small. It's affordable, so just order an extra appetizer!

We loved the tom yum and fried wontons.“

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

“Top notch home style Thai food, not sure I need to say more.

It's different enough from what you'd get at a restaurant, and very delicious! We're longtime fans of their pad see ew, pad Thai and (in particular) their khao soi, which they unfortunately run out of sometimes so come early! The staff are very friendly and happy to accommodate pure veg food requests as well.“

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

“food and service is superb! number 1“

“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 👍😍😍“

“Literally the best Thai food I've ever had. Southern set goes crazy, fried turmeric catfish with the spicy lime cilantro sauce, truly like last meal choice level good. Salad and noodle dishes all good, soups, ugh yeah, have loved everything here, and everyone who works there has been very kind. Can't recommend enough!“

“Loved their food + great service!“

“Thai Nakorn is one of our favorite spots for Thai food, and even through DoorDash the quality never disappoints.

We recently ordered the Pad Thai and Pad See Ew, and both arrived piping hot and incredibly fresh. The Pad Thai had the perfect balance of flavor — not overly sweet, great texture, and generous portions. The Pad See Ew was smoky, savory, and full of flavor with perfectly cooked noodles.

It’s impressive how well everything travels — still hot, fresh, and thoughtfully packed. You can tell they care about quality, even for delivery orders.“

“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.“

“food was great, and delicious“

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

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

“Food is always good and karge servings.“

“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.“

“Super fast and friendly and super yummy all the food!“

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

“Great experience at Saap Thai Kitchen!
The portions are huge, the food is very tasty, and everything was clean and well maintained. The service was pleasant, and the overall atmosphere was comfortable. Definitely a place I’d come back to and recommend to others.“

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

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