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    Bangkok By The Bay

    4.7 (136 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Debbie F.

    The food here is amazing! 4 of us had lunch specials today and everyone was so happy with the meal. The lunch menu comes with soup or salad on the entrees. Portions are nice sized. Cool looking restaurant with tons of outdoor seating. Service is very good

    Mango sticky rice

    Great Ambiance and quality of food was great. Very elegantly presented and served with love. The mango sticky rice was to die for.

    Thai iced tea
    Annie L.

    The food here is absolutely delicious in every way. It is plated so artistically and the presentation is so beautiful. We had heard a lot about this place and it definitely lives up to the glowing descriptions. We had several dishes and each one was something to marvel at. They tasted as good as they looked. My favorite was the roti appetizer with curry dip. I had never had it before but it was recommended to me and I can't say enough good things about it! It was light and flaky and yet crispy at the same time. The service was very good, friendly and efficient. I definitely would like to come back here!

    Pad see ew with shrimp
    Emily H.

    Came for lunch on a weekday since I work close by. I got the pad see ew with shrimp, and my colleague got the pad thai. The food came out in about 5 minutes. I really enjoyed my dish, although it started getting a little too salty at the end. But we liked our meals. The only gripe I have is the prices for the dishes are a bit pricey than you would have at other places. There are plenty of parking spots on front of the restaurant, and on the curbside as well. I would come again.

    Drinks and dessert menu
    Peg S.

    Had a lovely dinner at this beautifully decorated and nicely spacious restaurant. We made use of their happy hour specials (M-F from 5-6pm), including the pau pia (crispy rolls), curry puffs, moo-ping (pork skewers), and roti + yellow curry potato dip, accompanied by our refreshing Bang Mods (aperol + prosecco). The specials were enjoyable, although nothing really stood out. We plan to return to try more of their mains--we only had the duck curry, which was the best thing we had; just the right amount of medium spice, duck meat, and veggies, all in proportion. We ended our meal the mango sticky rice and coconut ice cream, both were pleasant. Everything was pleasingly prevented and service was attentive, even on a busy night.

    Pad See Ew w/ chicken
    Belinda W.

    Delicious food and excellent service. We were greeted by warm and friendly staff upon check-in with reservations on a weekday. F o o d (5/5) * Pad See Ew with chicken - tasty with a right balance of salty and sweet. The wide noodles were cooked perfectly with the Chinese broccoli. It also came with a spicy, vinegary sauce for an added kick and dimension to the dish. Definitely would order again. S e r v i c e (5/5) Staff was attentive as our water glasses were never empty. We didn't feel rushed out as the lunch service picked up. A m b i a n c e (5/5) Industrial contemporary vibes. It is a lovely spot for lunch/ dinner with a charming patio for outside dining on a nice day/ night. Overall, a solid spot that brought me back to Thailand for a bit. I cannot wait to return and try the tapioca dumplings (Sakoo Hed) and the Short Rib Massaman Curry. **FYI, parking is limited to street parking so you may want to leave your large vehicles at home.

    Restaurant area with tasteful interior design
    Ma L.

    I stumbled onto this tastefully designed resto while looking for a Thai resto while passing by Berkeley. I loved that is was in a quiet and private area, much like a welcome oasis for the senses for the tired and a bit hungry traveller. Music was tastefully not loud, and was classify subdued. Staff and owner were both welcoming. For the food: Som Tum - 4/5 Khao Soi Gai - 3/5

    Happy hour menu
    Mark E.

    Bangkok by the Bay was an excellent experience with wonderful service, delicious Thai cuisine, and the atmosphere was warm and decorated nicely. The restaurant is hidden from any main street and in a building that's across from a preschool or elementary school. There was plenty of parking and we were the first customers there. We were meeting friends and I would recommend this place whether you want a nice conversation with friends or if it's date night. They have a happy hour and we ordered everything on the happy hour menu. I had a glass of their Sauvignon Blanc which was ordinary and everyone else had the aperol spritzer. Every dish we had was prepared well and plated nicely. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. They have a bar with big screen tv's, too.

    Chicken Satay (2)
    Brianna R.

    I have ordered from Bangkok by the bay to go and also have eaten in. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and food is outstanding! I love Thai food but my husband isn't a lover like I am. He was blown away by our dishes. Everything tasted freshly made and flavorful. My favorites were the tom yum and the shrimp pad Thai but everything was delicious. We will definitely be back!

    Bamee
    Kirk M.

    My wife and I were dropping off my sculpture at the nearby Artworks Foundry. So we needed lunch afterwards, and decided to walk here. Super glad we tried them! We both had the Bamee and shared the Basil duck rice. Looking forward to our next time! Extremely friendly and welcoming service! Bamee Ped Toom Duck confee Basil Duck Fried Rice

    Yeonhwa S.

    This restaurant is absolutely fabulous. It seemed new with very nice interior and decorations. Food is presented in a very nice way too, which I appreciate. They have an outdoor area for people with dogs. They are baby friendly as well - high chair, baby utensils and plates, etc. friendly servers, great food, ample portions, no reasons not to go again. Fantastic!

    Interior - dine-inn area
    Ashley Z.

    Very solid Thai food restaurant and food is good! I really loved the pad see ew and thought the gai yang and shiitake mushroom dumplings were ok. The location of the restaurant is in a nice part of Berkeley and felt safe with decent parking at the front.

    Moo Ping (2)
    Cin-Yee S.

    Just a superior level of cooking - the impressive execution on these dishes had me texting Berkeley friends during lunch about this new spot. The moo ping skewers had good chair and the marinade kept the pork tender, and the accompanying sauce ensured the balance of sweet and acidic in the classic Thai flavor profile. The nam khao tod here is one of the best versions I have ever had, and this is a dish that I order almost every time I see it on a menu. Rice was crispy and not clumped, with chili, herbs, fermented sausage and crunchy roasted peanuts. I do prefer to roll it in lettuce and herbs, so I brought most of it home to do so and dip in nuoc cham, but next time I could just ask for more lettuce there. The pad see ew features perfectly crisp Chinese broccoli and tender wide rice noodles coated in just the right amount of sauce that wasn't overly sweet, and it came with a bright acidic, spicy orange sauce on the side as a nice counterpoint. The chicken breast in the noodles was a bit on the dry side, but that was most likely due to my arriving at the end of the lunch rush and that I tend to prefer chicken thigh. Excited to have found this restaurant as it is rare to find a Thai place at this level! Service is great and the industrial, airy space is beautiful. There's also plenty of outdoor seating and accommodation for canine friends - I saw a dog bed at the host stand. So glad I over-ordered at lunch yesterday so that I can enjoy leftovers today, but will be back soon for more.

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    Imm Thai Street Food

    Imm Thai Street Food

    4.1(2.1k reviews)
    1.9 miDowntown Berkeley
    $$

    Soo good! Came on Cal Day and it was a little busy but we were able to join the waitlist outside…read moreand were seated outside in 10 minutes. They also have a restroom for customers. We got the pad thai and pad kee mao with a side of sticky rice. Everything was super tasty and flavorful. I really enjoyed the flat rice noodles. The sticky rice sides came wrapped in foil and were so compact (but delicious)!

    Great food, hit or miss service. Definitely get signed into the Yelp waitlist as Imm Thai is always…read morebustling, even at 3pm on a weekend! -2 stars for service. One of the staff members were so sweet and regularly checked up on everyone, but our main server was incredibly rude. My vegetarian friend wasn't able to eat eggs but the rest of the table could, so we asked kindly if it's possible to just have it put on the side. I understand if they couldn't do it for whatever reason, but we were just met with so much passive aggressiveness for asking. It made the mood very unpleasant. But honestly, I find it strange as most restaurants are pretty understanding of dietary restrictions and can make modifications to cater to their many costumers. I previously had their pad thai for takeout in 2024 and remember being very disappointed. That said, I would give it another try if dined in. RECS: + Pad see ew ($16) was good, one of the better ones I've had + Green curry ($16) was delicious and full of flavor! + Crispy pumpkin ($10) had a light, airy coating of batter and was paired with a tasty sweet and sour sauce

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    Little Plearn Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai | @whaevaeats

    Little Plearn Thai Kitchen

    4.0(441 reviews)
    1.8 miDowntown Berkeley
    $$

    Best lunch deal in Berkeley, complete lunch with salad, entrée, rice , & egg-roll, last time I went…read moreit was $16.00! Charming interior design, and wonderful staff. Cold beers are available with a nice glass. I frequent this spot and love the yellow curry vegetarian style or the ginger vegetables with cashews. Served with jasmine rice, or a small up charge for brown rice. The background music is ambient, elevator jazz music, which at times is a bit annoying. But much better than classic rock blaring at you. A must if you end up in Berkeley for lunch, dinner, takeout or delivery! And I know you'll agree and thank me......

    The restaurant is so adorable inside! Even though it was busy, the staff was super attentive and…read morefriendly the entire time. We tried the Restaurant Week sampler plates, which were such a fun way to explore a variety of dishes. Everything was incredibly fresh, vibrant, and tasty. My standouts were the papaya salad, green curry tofu, pad see ew, and pad thai! Every dish was flavorful with the perfect hint of spices. The drinks were refreshing and beautifully presented. We ended the night with mango sticky rice, which was so delicious - it had a crunchy topping sprinkled on top that added a really nice texture! Overall, this place exceeded expectations in every way. Delicious food, amazing service, and such a welcoming atmosphere. We will 100% be back!

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    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    1.8 miDowntown Berkeley
    $$

    After I was introduced to this restaurant, there was no going back. This place has such amazing and…read moredelicious dishes. I was here all the time in college, and I try to go back whenever I can. I genuinely dream about this place. My go to meal is the hokkien noodles with the Thai flavor and chicken. It's also a very good bang for your buck. If I get this meal, I'm eating for the rest of the day. The service is always super quick! Sometimes, there might be a line, but they do a very good job at getting the food out quickly. It is a smaller restaurant ao seating can be limited ơn busier days, but that's bc it's so good, everyone's trying to go. I don't blame them.

    Overdue review as I've been here several times now. Ambiance isn't much to write home about. It's…read morevery simple and casual with few tables and seating areas. Service here is overall friendly and welcoming. Although, I've mostly gotten take out and dining in means you clear your own table? Food*: - Tom Yum Soup 8/10, bold and tasty - Laksa Soup 7/10, tasty but oily - Clear Soup 10/10, clean and flavorful which is what keeps me coming back almost every time (especially good when feeling under the weather) * I've only had the soups and always with the big flat noodles Overall: - 8/10, great place for quick and casual dining or maybe best as take out order to enjoy at home

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    Sistory

    Sistory

    4.3(296 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Just want to give a shoutout to Sistory's lunch plate which is fabulous! The lunch special includes…read moreappetizer, entree, salad, scoop of rice and Thai tea/coffee. The food is fresh and tasty as always!

    My best friend and I grabbed dinner together at Sistory! Our initial plans didn't go through due to…read morethe holidays, but we're happy to have checked off a new spot. I've always wanted to dine at Sistory for brunch, but coming in the evening, it wasn't too busy. There was a steady flow of customers and take-out orders. The restaurant is warm, cozy, and quaint. There are several tables for pairs or parties of four, plus some artwork displayed. There was only one server who was juggling customers, but we were well taken care of. My best friend and I shared Roti Dip, Pad Thai with Chicken, and Yellow Curry with Tofu. The roti was so flaky and warm! The Pad Thai tasted good and was typical of the ones I've had. The curry was robust and flavorful! Being mild, it was a bit spicier than we had anticipated. So if you have a low spice tolerance, keep that in mind! We also got Thai Tea, which was refreshing! Portion sizes were good, and we took our leftovers to go. Sistory Thai Kitchen is an addition to the Albany and North Berkeley area. I wouldn't mind coming back to try their brunch! They're located off San Pablo Ave. with street parking out front.

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    Sistory - Kanoom Jeen Nam Ngew/ traditional dish from Northern Thailand

    Kanoom Jeen Nam Ngew/ traditional dish from Northern Thailand

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