"Barn Thai" in Thai means "House of Thai", hope that clears up the confusion. The restaurant is packed during lunch but the real good food, in my opinion, is served during dinner. The Thai owners prepare everything themselves with all the desired results. I noticed Barn Thai now also serves weekly dinner specials (posted weekly on their website), Thai food I have not seen at most other Thai restaurants. This week for example "Chu Chee" Dry Red Curry of Rainbow Trout and smoky eggplant salad with shrimp. The black sticky rice with Mango is excellent. My personal favorite dishes from the dinner menu are Crab Stir-fried Noodle, Nam Sod Korat salad, Ginger Basa Filet, Tom Yum fried rice and the drunken noodles. From the curries I prefer the red and green. I tried most Thai restaurants in the wide vicinity and taking into account that the venue might be improved, the fact is that I just care for the authentic, excellent food and that is what Barn Thai delivers (for prices below average I might add). read more

I was reluctant to post a review as I would like to keep the crowds away so that I would be able to get a table here without too much wait !! This is a great little Thai Restaurant. The service is excellent and efficient. We went earlier (about 11:45) for a weekday lunch and we were glad we did as the place filled up quickly and as we were leaving there were folks waiting outside. They had good reason as along with the great service is good food. This was my first visit here. I played safe and ordered the Pad Thai, I am not a huge spice fan so I again played safe and ordered the mild. The flavor was great and the ingredients tasted so fresh. They did use vermicelli style noodles from mine so if you are picky about that then that is the only thing to look out for. Our server(s) were extremely attentive and friendly making for a very welcoming atmosphere. Our food came to the table quickly and was piping hot. As mentioned I was reluctant to post a review as I am sure now more people are going to try this place and make it even harder to get a table !!! Don't let this stop you though, maybe that will help this great thai restaurant grow !! read more

Nice restaurant!!! the Jun pad poo noodle is the best. It is out of this world good!!! Nobody, Nobody can make it like them!!!!!! staff was very friendly even though the place even though the place was packed!! 4 stars for good food and great service!!!! read more

We've been dinner regulars for over 10 years, but have only stopped by for lunch a very few times. Barn Thai is a fantastic small family business. Don't let the plain exterior and simple furnishings deter you: the food is fantastic! They have maybe 15-20 tables, and the place is always clean. Lunch gets extremely busy, and can have a crowd of 10-15 people waiting to get in. Get there early, or be prepared to wait. Dinner is much better. Despite the dining room being excessively empty, the lack of a crowd generally encourages a relaxed dinner service, no rush. Dinner is prepared fresh and to your specific needs; eg spice level or ingredient substitution. The food can be customized by request. Once we went with a friend who has a CONTACT allergy to mushrooms; that is if she were to eat one, we'd be calling an ambulance! We asked for all our dishes to be prepared without mushrooms, and that they be extra careful to wipe down the prep areas first to prevent any accidents, and they were able to accommodate our needs. No ambulance was needed, and everyone went away full and sated. The staff is friendly and quick; my water glass is never empty. If it's in season, Mango Sticky Rice is our dessert of choice. About once a year, we try a new Thai food place, but we're always disappointed and wonder why we ever went anywhere but Barn Thai. They're consistently very fresh and tasty! read more

Food is okay, service is HORRIBLE I go here by myself, not in a group of 4 -5. So I am lowest on the list of being called. I have waited for over 30 minutes on occassions, but they have no shame at all. It feels crap to see people come and go while you stand out in the cold like a food beggar !! Feels like they are oblizing me by giving me a place to eat. There is a male waiter who is SUPER RUDE, doesnt care for anything. They know their food sells, so they have become arrogant. Only 1 lady here still has her head over her shoulder, all others are just mannerless. Feels like they have too much business, dont need more. Good luck Barn Thai, its too much. If you prefer to have customers in group coz they give more business as compared to a single person, then you are definitely NOT the place for single customers. PEOPLE - DONT got to Barn Thai unless you have a GROUP !! read more

I came here for their lunch special options. Basil stir fry with chicken, soup of the day and an egg roll for $11 after tip ($9 meal + $2 tip). It was a little on the saltier side but still good. Great portion size for lunch specials too. read more

I got the pad Thai and it was flavorless. No peanuts either. They didn't ask for a heat level, so no spice. The eggs were burned so that was most of the flavor. The service was fast and the people were nice. But food.... meh. read more

I go there on several weekdays for lunch. However, I need to make sure I have nothing urgent going on after lunch to make sure I get back to work on time. This place is slow. But the wait is worth it. I have tried the panang curry, red curry, massaman curry and satay chicken. They are all fantastic -- top notch gastronomic experience. I would have given them a 5 star if the wait was shorter and they had more than two people to handle the whole place at lunch. read more

The food is OK. Restaurant is always packed at lunch time. They always mess my order up which is annoying. They also aren't polite in person or on the phone. Not recommended for takeout. read more

This place is far from authentic. I been here twice, once I got their massaman curry and the second time their pad thai. The massaman curry basically tasted like watered down coconut milk, I was not impressed. I went back the second time to give them another chance and ordered the pad thai. It was by far the worst pad thai I have ever had. It basically tasted like dry noodles. There were still some parts of the noodles that were still white because it did not have enough sauce or flavor in them. I will not be going back. read more

This is one of the worst, and I repeat, worst Thai restaurants I have ever been to. I think we once took an out of town coworker here and he ordered the pad thai. His description of it was that it tasted like ketchup noodles. After being traumatized by that experience, he never wanted to eat Thai food again in California. Fortunately, there are plenty of better choices for Thai around here so I would suggest skipping this place. read more

This is my to go place for Thai food in Sunnyvale. The service is great and the ambiance is pleasant. I always get my food in under 10 mins (unless it's during lunch hours) and it's reasonably priced. I also like the fact that you don't have to hunt for a parking spot. If you are looking for quick tasty Thai food without breaking the bank, then I would recommend this place. read more

Ordered for delivery - arrived on time and warm - tried a variety of dishes - everything was tasty!

I don't get why people like this place. I have been here a few times because I was in the neighborhood. I have tried the spicy eggplant with chicken - the chicken was dry and there was no taste except that it was spicy. I want flavor with my spicy not just spicy. I also tried the pad seiew with chicken - hardly any chicken, hardly any brocolli, just a bunch of oily noodles flopped onto a plate. And the lunch special price is a bit steep here. I get chicken which is supposed to only cost me $6.95, I get a thai iced tea that I finish in 2 gulps because it's all ice, and my bill is always around $11 something? Does that add up to you? I suppose it's my damn fault for not saying anything. The service here is non existent also, I go after the lunch crowd and I still have to practically do cartwheels in my seat to get their attention. There are far too many other thai restaurants with better quality food, at a better price and with better service. Don't waste your time here. read more

my coworkers and i have lunch here all the time. you really can't beat it! nice price, you get a lot of food, quick service, friendly staff, and good eats. for about $7 you get a delicious soup (mostly broth and vegetables), vegetarian egg roll, rice and your dish. it's very consistent; everything that we've tried here has been great - red curry, yellow curry, pad thai, fried rice, green beans, etc. you can't go wrong! read more

Awful experience. We waited to get a table, were seated and after that they never showed up to take our order. 20 minutes later we walk to the counter and the lady said she was very busy and it would be 15 more minutes before she could take our order! No apology, no warning about long wait when she seated us. Only dining in customers were a party of 10. Obviously they don't care about their business read more

Excellent food and great service. This is my choice for Thai restaurants in Sunnyvale. If you are coming in for lunch, be ready to wait in line due to the high demand. read more

this place has amaaazing pad thai! at first i was thrown off by the obscure location...driving through office buildings down a dark road, but then we came to the little shopping center and found the restaurant. the atmosphere is very interesting, with a variety of decorations from Thailand and some kind of random things (ie a strand of plastic chili pepper lights) but the seating is comfortable. the service was friendly and fairly quick. definitely will be going back anytime i get a craving for thai food! read more

I have been eating here for more than 6 years and couldn't find any more genuine, reasonably priced Thai food anywhere in the world! Trust me! read more

We love the food at Barn Thai. We go there about once a week, and have never been disappointed. The service is great.

Food is ok, maybe a 3 1/2 star BUT be warned if you come here for lunch, the service and wait for your food to be served can be spotty to very BAD. During lunch, be prepared for the long wait to get your food. Their excuse as always is "we have a big To Go order" that has stumped your dine in order. They've been around for so long don't know why they can't improve or staff their kitchen better during their busy lunch hours. read more

I don't want to give even one star to this place. The food was stale and upset my stomach!! I have eaten good Thai food at numerous places. This was the worst experience, will never go back to this one! read more

On Thursday 5/26/2016, I had a lunch with my friend for a first time, I ordered a pineapple fried rice. After eating a half of it, I found something stuck inside my mouth. I used fingers to pull it out. What did I find? a piece of sharp silver metal about 1 inch long...I was shocked and felt lucky I didn't swallow it and didn't get cut. I shown it to a lady (manager?) who served and gave bill to customers. She looked at that metal then came back with a bill and a word "I am sorry". Here eyes checked on me for my reaction. I nicely paid and my friend gave $2 tip. I told my wife and friend and I will not go back to this restaurant again...I didn't know if I eat any metals before that. read more

This is a great spot for lunch! My co-workers and I love it so much we have a designated "Barn Thai" day every week. The food is full of taste, the service is very good, and the restaurant is clean. The only issue is you need to get there early as it gets pretty crowded and it can take a bit for a table to open up. read more

Absolutely great tasting food and my vegetarian co-workers loved it too

Tried for 1st time at lunch. Very busy but still friendly service. Definitely not a place to come for lunch if on a time budget. Soup is good, but a bit sweet for my taste. Panang curry with chicken was pretty poor, in flavor, spice, and temperature. Far too much coconut milk and not enough Mae Ploy! Asked for "Thai Hot" spice level and it was like a 1-2 star at best. Other customers' noodle and stir fried dishes looked quite good, but the curries I saw go by also looked weak. I will give another try maybe with a Khao Soi, or Krapao Gai Kai Dao to see how they do on those, but avoid the curries IMO. read more

Small Thai restaurant, good for a quick lunch or small dinner group. Food is a little above average.

What else can you ask for in a restaurant? Friendly, courteous, and fast service. One of the best places for lunch in the Sunnyvale area. My wife and I would drive up from San Jose just to have a taste of the Green Curry Chicken with Basil, and with that comes the Yum Tum soup and Thai Spring Roll both are excellent. If I could find anything wrong here would be the Lunch Crowd that appears just after 12:00 noon. So we always go a little early to beat the rush and the wait. read more

The wait for the food is so long!! We went there in May 2013, took about 40 mins for the food to get to the table for just regular lunch special.. All I can taste is extreme sugar and fish sauce in the dishes. Either too sweet (Pad Thai) or too salty (curry).. It used to be authentic restaurant and now it seems to slide down on the quality. read more

good food, the male waiter is kinda rude, the lady is nice. slow to get order placed, but kitchen is fast. been going there for years, very consistent. read more

really great thai food always get spicy fried rice and chicken pad thai