24 Best Thai Restaurants near Union City

“Food was decent overall. I ordered the tom yum expecting a classic, flavorful soup, but it didn’t quite meet expectations in terms of taste. I ended up switching to the tom kha, which was better and more enjoyable.

Portions were reasonable and the overall experience was fine. Not outstanding, but a decent place if you’re in the area.“

“This is a nice Thai BBQ place. We got Phad See-Ew with chicken, Chef's Special Seafood Combo Plate which came with Shrimps, scallops, mussels, squid. Fried shrimp & fried calamari, with a chicken fried rice. Everything was good except I felt the fried calamari and fried shrimp had to much breading on them we ended taking some of the breading off. Overall everything had good flavor, also the prices listed online are not the correct prices in store.“

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

“They just hosted our annual Post-Thanksgiving Dinner. We were a party of 30. So much amazing food, and the service was wonderful. There are some special dishes we ordered that needed to be pre-ordered. “House Special Crab and Curry Crab” did not disappoint. We will definitely be back to try more dishes when we are in town.“

“It was our first time here. We enjoyed the food! We will be back soon!“

“I had a great experience at this Thai restaurant. It has a nice cozy mom n’ pop atmosphere to it. Service was good, I ordered a cup of tom yum soup with a side of jasmine rice and it was very yummy. My friend who I went with is from Castro Valley and they always order the Pad Kee Mao. Super solid option if you’re craving noodles and a bit of spice! This is just my preference but I really liked how they used glass cups for water rather than plastic like how most restaurants use. The only thing that I wish they included on their menu is a papaya salad. I love papaya salad so I was a bit disappointed when I couldn’t find it on the menu. Overall, this was a solid Thai restaurant so I would recommend trying it and supporting their small business!“

“Great food, large portions at a great price. Has a mix of foods, Thai and crepes. Aa to the crepes they have combinations I’ve not seen before, i.e. Indian inspired. Staff are very pleasant. Offers indoor and outdoor seating.“

“This spot is so cute, clean and service is fast and friendly! The food was delicious and they even substituted chicken for the rib for me! They gave a me lot of chicken too. Will absolutely visit again!“

“I have been to Top Thai double digit times, and have always been met by warm and friendly staff. All of the dishes I have tried are good, but the pad see ew is absolutely top notch. Even though the exterior is unassuming, don't miss this neighborhood gem!“

“Best food ever great service been to all three highly recommended 😋5 star's definitely“

“Tofu was a protein option for most dishes, and the server confirmed that the dishes would be vegan. I got the larb with fried tofu which was tasty but rather salty. Even though the restaurant was quite full, it was not too loud. Updated from previous review on 2026-03-10“

“Amazing! We finally found a Thai spot in Fremont that makes amazing tom kha soup. The first time we ate here we were able to get a table! It’s a smaller place and was very busy. We ordered a variety of items to get a taste of the place. It was also a special meal as this was our last date night before our daughter was born. We were not disappointed. Besides the tom kha soup, we also ordered Thai iced tea, Thai iced coffee, fresh spring rolls, yellow curry with chicken, green curry with chicken, two jasmine rice, and matcha cake with Thai tea ice cream. The soup was our favorite by far! Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Also appreciate that you can choose the spice level on everything. I can only do mild and my husband does super spicy so he likes Thai hot. Even though they were very busy, the staff were friendly and attentive. We never felt rushed to leave so they could get an empty table. We appreciate that!
We liked this place so much that later that week when we left the hospital to bring our baby girl home, we ordered two tom kha soups for pick up. It tasted so good! They give you a good portion and is full of chicken and mushrooms. The chicken is tender and soaks up the lemongrass coconut broth goodness. The depth of flavors makes you want more and more. It was a very tasty meal to come home to. Also appreciate that they clearly mark which soup is spicy.
A couple weeks later when my mother in law was in town, we ordered for pick up as we wanted her to try this place. We ordered spicy tom kha soup with chicken, mild tom kha soup with chicken, red curry with chicken, green curry with chicken, pad Thai with chicken, jasmine rice, and pineapple fried rice with chicken. The soup was still the best in my opinion. Both curries were flavorful and had a good amount of veggies and meat. The pineapple fried rice was pretty tasty with the raisins and cashews. The pad Thai was a bit disappointing though. The noddles were thinner and not traditional pad Thai noddles. There was hardly any sauce so it was dry and the noodles stuck together. I also wish there was a bit more chicken and tofu.
This is now our go to Thai spot in Fremont. We wouldn’t order the pad Thai again but will for sure be back for the delicious tom kha soup and tasty curries. Highly recommend this place!“

“Randomly stumbled upon Chai Thai Noodle in Hayward and I am so glad we did. From the very first bite, we were completely blown away by how authentic and incredibly flavorful every single entrée was. You can truly taste the care, quality, and tradition in the food — nothing felt rushed or generic.

We’re still talking about how good the meal was and already planning our next visit because there are so many dishes we want to try. On top of the amazing food, the service was exceptional — friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which made the entire experience even better.

This place is a hidden gem and easily one of the best Thai meals we’ve had in the area. Highly recommend if you’re looking for authentic, comforting, and delicious Thai food. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Food is good and Shorty, our host, is very nice and funny.“

“A Thai Express is absolutely fantastic! The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Every dish tasted authentic, and the portions were generous for the price. The staff was friendly, fast, and welcoming, and the restaurant was clean and comfortable. I especially loved how quickly the food came out without losing any quality. If you’re craving delicious Thai food with great service, A Thai Express is definitely the place to go. Highly recommended!“

“The crepes are the best around. Service is friendly Easier to order ahead and pickup but wait, if you're in person, is usually no more than 15 mins“

“Best food ever great service been to all three highly recommended 😋5 star's definitely“

“Today, I discovered a Taishan-style restaurant. I haven’t seen it for a long time. It’s the taste of my childhood. You can add your favorite salty soup balls and ingredients according to your own taste. Their steamed rice is also pretty good, nutritious and delicious. Nothing I ordered was too bad, the dishes were rich and colorful, and the service was very good. I will try their rice bowls and skewers next time. The ones ordered by the next table looked very good, and they also have several nourishing soups. I recommend everyone to try it!“

“Papaya Thai is a Bay Area treasure. My wife and I stumbled upon it while looking for a good place to have lunch after running an errand in Newark. We had Lamb Yellow Curry Stew and Pad Thai with Shrimp. The lamb was perfectly cooked in a rich yellow curry with potatoes and carrots. The meat was as tender as you can possibly imagine. The Pad Thai was mixed with a sweet sauce that was slightly sticky, which I like so the noodles adhere to each other. I don’t know if this is traditional, but really like Pad Thai like that.“

“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.“

“I ordered a chicken pad thai. First order from this restaurant, even though I've lived in the area for a couple of years now. The website was very easy to navigate. The photo of the pad thai matched up with what I received. As I walked in, the employee was very kind and I got my order immediately.

The pad thai itself was very delicious. I got the medium spice level, which was just right as my tolerance has gone down over the past year from not eating as many spicy foods. The noodles, chicken and veggies were cooked to perfection. The amount of food I got was as expected for the price I paid. Will order from this place again if I'm craving Thai again!“

“Excellent food and excellent service. I love their Cho Chi Fish Fillet curry among a bunch of items on the menu.“

“Great food! Love ❤️ all that we ordered. And the bubble teas, too“