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    Bangkok By The Bay

    4.7 (148 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Menu 4.22.2026
    Ashna D.

    This restaurant was the first Thai place I had gone to since coming back from Thailand in February and I'm so happy it lived up to expectations. It's located in a large building and very spacious outside in terms of parking as well as on the inside. I made a reservation since I was coming from the Hayward area and was worried about seating but the waiter was able to sit me right away about 15 minutes earlier since it was a Monday evening as the restaurant was at 50% capacity. My friend and I got the specials - the Nam Khao Tod and the Lobster Tail Pad Thai. My friend took hers home and really liked it while I completely devoured my pad thai whole. The lobster meat was a little tougher than I liked it to be but the flavor was there and so so delicious! It was a perfect blend of soy & fish sauces that I missed. Next time I get this I'll definitely ask for it to be spicier since that's the only element it missed. After having delicious Thai food from the source, I was worried eating out anywhere in the Bay as no place could compare but I'm so glad Bangkok by the Bay was as delicious & authentic as it was. I can't wait to come back to Berkeley just to come here again!

    Global Food P.

    My favorite Thai place right now , I don't know how I found this place but i haven't looked back ever since I started visiting this place . I come literally almost every week and brought 2 of my staffs for their birthday. They loved it so much . Food is really really good

    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

    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.

    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

    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.

    M M.

    My daughter made a reservation for 10. Upon arrival, our table was set for our party. The restaurant is tucked away from the chaos and is nice and cozy. The tables and chairs are comfortable. Parking was easy this evening. (I heard lunch time can get crazy looking for parking), We ordered a few different entrees - satay chicken, dumplings, tom kha, pad thai, short rib masamun , braised pork and of course the mango sticky rice. Their food tasted really good. The portions for the entree can be shared by two to three people. Rice is not included (not a deal breaker). I highly recommend.

    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.

    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.

    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!

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    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.

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    Imm Thai Street Food

    Imm Thai Street Food

    4.1
    (2.2k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Came around 5PM on a Sunday and were seated after 15 minutes. The restaurant is not super big, but…read morethey offer indoor and outdoor seating. Ordered pad kee mao, pad thai, baby back ribs, spicy fried rice and beef salad for the table to share. Food comes out quickly after placing an order.The spicy fried rice has a kick to it, but a great option if you like spicy. There was no option to select a spice level when we ordered the pad kee mao, and it came out spicy. It doesnt come with basil but instead its stirfried with green beans, red pepper and tomatoes. Can't go wrong with pad thai. It was saucy with all the flavors of sweet, salty and sour. The baby back ribs are a must try! Some pieces have bones, while others do not. The meat is deep fried, but each piece is tender and juicy. It wasn't too greasy and was delicious when paired with the sweet and sour sauce. The grilled beef salad was a refreshing dish tossed with herbs, green apple and red onions in a lime and fish sauce dressing. The one downside was that the beef was a little tough. I can see why there is almost always a line out the door. Will definitely be back again to try other items on the menu

    Food: My personal favorite was the Moo Ping, the crispy pork snack dish was so good. I would order…read moreagain just for the chili lime sauce. We split the Pad Kee Mao with beef. The green beans and sauce made this dish so good. We did get it mild instead of medium, glad they could accommodate. Couldn't leave without a Cha Yen, or the Thai tea. Delicious! Service: We took a big party and a wheel chair. The staff were able to accommodate all of us. It is a small restaurant too, but they even set us up to be inside. The staff were on top of it! Ambiance: We loved the casual setting of Imm. One of our favorite elements was the ability to see the staff actually cooking. The authenticity here is without a doubt.

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    Little Plearn Thai Kitchen

    Little Plearn Thai Kitchen

    4.0
    (447 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    I've always said that I love the ambiance of holiday popup bars but not the price tag. So when I…read morediscovered Little Plearn Thai by my alma mater that caters to the student budget, went all out for their holiday decor, I knew I had to stop by. Arrived with 10 min left for their HH discount so got their two mojito and sunrise mocktails and 3 appetizers, satay chicken, curry puff, and potstickers. Then onto their dinner menu of Moo Dang dry noodles and ginger sole before finishing off with one of their fun holiday drinks for dessert, the peppermint eggnog for just $8.50. Even the ones with alcohol were only $10-$11. For the price of a few drinks at a popup bar, we got drinks, dinner, and leftovers for lunch. Must be the Econ major in me.

    Stopped by Little Plearn for lunch since it's just a block down the street from me. We ordered the…read moreduck over rice and the mild pumpkin curry lunch special. The duck over rice was probably a 2/5 for me, and I definitely would not order it again. At first, I thought it was decent because my first bite was mostly sauce and rice, but once I tried the duck, it fell short. The skin was more slimy than flavorful, and the meat itself had a noticeable funk to it that made it seem lower quality. Luckily, the pumpkin curry saved the meal. I really enjoyed the flavor, and it was easily the better dish (still would rate it a 3/5 though). If you're like me, I'd skip the lunch special and just order the curry as a regular plate since I did not care much for the side salad or vegetarian spring roll. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back since there are so many Thai restaurants to try in Berkeley, but Little Plearn is definitely a convenient option near campus, especially for students looking for a quick lunch.

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    The Noodle Thai Restaurant

    The Noodle Thai Restaurant

    3.8
    (958 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Started off with the fresh rolls and corn cakes. The fresh rolls lived up to their name of being…read morefresh and they were a good size with a perfect crunch. The corn cakes were fried just right so they were golden on the outside but soft on the inside and the slaw and sweet sauce elevated it. I would get both appetizers again. For entrees we had: Mama Pad Kee Moa (3.5/5) - instant noodles with fresh veggies and very thin beef. Flavor was good, but the beef missed the mark because it was lacking. Massaman Gai Curry (5/5) - the curry was so flavorful in this dish and the soft potato complimented it very well. Definitely the winner of the night. Chicken Khao Pad (Fried Rice) (3/5) - rice was a little too dry and the thinly cut chicken again did not pop out in the dish. Overall, very fresh and authentic Thai dishes. Service was fast and attentive. There are plenty of seating options to dine in, but I also saw a lot of take out orders. Street parking can be difficult on Shattuck but easier to find on the side streets.

    No complaints about the service; they were quick and very friendly…read more Unfortunately, I was not the biggest fan of the food. The green curry noodles came with vermicelli, and I wanted to try it since it's what they recommend, but it just was not the right texture for the curry I felt. The flavor of the curry itself was not super flavorful. I felt like more coconut milk could have been added to coat the noodles more. The spring rolls were good. I enjoyed the peanut sauce. We also sat at the front by the door, and it was rather cold in that seat.

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    The Noodle Thai Restaurant
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    Sistory

    Sistory

    4.3
    (295 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    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.

    My friend and I came here around openning time on a Saturday and were sat right away. We ordered a…read moreKao Soi and Pad Thai to share. After ordering the food came out really quickly and we were able to dig in right away after some pictures. Both dishes were huge and we definitely had left overs to bring home. The kao soi was very flavorful as it was sour, spicy, and very creamy due to the coconut. The egg noodles really soaked up the sauce and made each bite taste so good. I wish there was a little bit more meat in it though. The pad thai was very saucy tasted so good. The noodles weren't soggy at all and had a lot of meat throughout. Overall a really nice place to share food with your friends and family.

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