Had an auntie visit from Florida, so we decided to bring her to Buddha Thai Bistro. Part of the reason I chose Buddha Thai was because of their new menu items, particularly the ALLIGATOR dishes. The 3 different alligator dishes. I chose the Alligator Drunken Noodles. The alligator meat was soft and not chewy or dry and "tastes like chicken." You literally cannot tell the difference by look and taste. Texturally, the meat has a slightly more chew to it than chicken, but other than that 99%+ people would not know the difference. Other dishes we had were: Pad See You (beef), Mango Curry, Tom Kha Soup, Eggplant S'il Vous Plait and Papaya Salad. Everything was delicious! Service: Great! Waitress was very attentive and came by multiple times to check on us and refill our water without asking. She also came by when it was the last call before the kitchen closed to see if we wanted to order other dishes or desserts. The prices have gone up some from their old menu, but the portions have also gotten bigger. Their new menu items are great and I look forward to trying out more of their new items as well as the old, traditional items. read more

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The staff at Buddha Thai Bistro were welcoming, friendly, and attentive from the moment we arrived. We stopped in for lunch after our round of golf, and it was a great choice. The food was excellent--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The service was outstanding, with the staff checking in regularly and making us feel well taken care of. The ambiance was comfortable and inviting, making for a relaxing dining experience. Ratings: Food: (5/5) Service: (5/5) Ambiance: (4/5) Overall, this is a great spot, and I would definitely stop by again the next time I'm in the area. Highly recommended! read more

Buddha Thai Bistro - A whole lot of goodness - Thai Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Standing ovation on the service and most of our food. AMAZING fried rolls, sautéed eggplant and salmon curry - Only the spicy beef salad didn't hit the mark. The beef pieces were big and not so tender. We still ate it and took our leftovers home. It was just missing something in the flavor and the beef was tough. But it's not a deal breaker- we'll be back again next time we are in the area. Thanks for the great service, extensive food choices, large portions, beautiful restaurant and clean bathroom. read more

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Since my first time about a month ago, I've continued to have a good experience when I come by here. You are greeted immediately upon entering the door. And I love that they remember to check up on you while you're waiting for your order and once you're eating. Just a great place to get good food and have a good experience. read more

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Had dinner here this past Saturday. They had a tablet on site to sign up for a waitlist, but our group of four was seated right away at arrival. The setting was casual and inviting. Staff was professional and friendly the entire time, and constantly refilled our water glasses without us having to ask. We ordered several sharable items including fresh rolls, duck fried rice, bbq chicken, papaya salad, and for dessert, the mango with sweet sticky rice which was served with a cute little umbrella. All of the dishes were outstanding, but the most memorable dish was the bbq chicken. It was so good, we got two orders of this and took some home as leftovers. read more

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Food was 3.6, nothing special. Ambiance was 4. Prices are too high for the quality of the food. So, I give them a 3.4. Overall.

It had been way too long... since I was here. This is definitely one of the best Thai restaurants in the US. You think that would be a bold statement, but it's very true! I've eaten a lot of Thai food all throughout California. The food is aways fresh and so very tasty. It's nice that they have such a wide selection of dishes. A few dishes that you won't find anywhere else. The owner Andy is super nice. So are the people working there. The prices are not cheap. Yet, the food is well worth it! This is one of those restaurants you should at least try once. Yet, everyone I know keeps going back over and over again. The food is just that delicious! read more

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Good location, good food, good ambiance, good staff and customer service... and can make things Vegan... so a lots Of Vegan options... one of the best tasting Thai food we ever ate. I wish a Thai restaurant like this could exist in Silicon Valley area too. read more

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Nice size portions! Chicken was white meat and very flavorful and moist. Very busy at lunch on a weekday. read more

Buddha Thai Bistro - Crispy Chicken Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Zero wait time on a Sunday?! (Man I'm getting good at this -- seems like these days I am lucky enough to miss the wait time!) Got here at 2PM and the restaurant was pretty packed but everyone was just about finishing up. They had a kiosk at the front and as I was signing into it we got sat at a table. The staff was very friendly, and attentive. Loved the simplicity of the restaurant but also its little charm and attention to detail. All the servers wore these beautiful uniforms. There was a small empty bar and a cooking show on the television. Food was really good. I did look through the menus a little but I already knew I'd want the Pad Thai and yellow curry (add chicken) upon arriving. My friends joined us and we also shared the crispy chicken fried rice and the cashew nut (add chicken). Great portions for sharing with even some to take home. Loved the tin water cups and the presentation of some of the foods. My favorite part was watching how management took care of their staff. At 3PM when the restaurant was closing for lunch the kitchen cooked up a bunch of food for the staff to gather around and eat once the guest left. Way to take care of the team! read more

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The food was good and the service was good, but unfortunately our experience was disappointing. We had heard they were offering a kids-eat-free deal on Tuesdays, so we called ahead specifically to confirm that the promotion was still going on. We were told over the phone that it was. Based on that information, we drove there with our family. When we arrived, we were told that they were no longer offering the Tuesday kids-eat-free deal. We understand that promotions can change, but if you're going to discontinue a promotion, your staff should know about it and customers should be given accurate information when they call ahead. We made the trip specifically because we were told the deal was still available. The food and service were good, but the experience left us feeling like we had been bait-and-switched. That was frustrating and definitely affected our overall impression of the restaurant. read more

My sibling was in Vacaville and I thought maybe she could buy takeout for dinner. Looked up the category of Thai and this restaurant appeared with high ratings. Instead of ordering by phone, I ordered using the online method instead. I normally do not give out 3 stars but the food was just not there for me, takeout wise. 2 out of 3 items I ordered was sweet even though one of the food was supposed to be sour. Let's break it down: Tom Yum Seafood, spicy level. I normally do not buy this cause I can make this at home but I thought, why not. I was craving for soup. It came in a plastic container to hold the soup and the noodles were in a Chinese takeout box. Note to self, always microwave the noodles first before putting it in broth. Anyways, as I took a sip of the broth, it was sweet and not sour. I added in chili oil and siracha but it was still sweet. I thought something must be wrong with my tastebuds so I had my sister and my partner tasted and they both agreed it was sweet! My partner is mixed with Thai blood so he knows a good Tom Yum and this was not it. I did not finish the rest cause I know the next day it won't be as good due to the noodles soaking into the broth. Pad Thai, Thai Spicy. As I opened the box, the color of the Pad Thai was off cause it looked like it was not covered in peanut sauce all the way. As I continue to mix from one corner to the next, that was when I noticed the sauce. I got excited cause I like Pad Thai! They did not hold back on the spice! However, taste wise, again, it was sweet?! XD Lol! I was not sure what was going on so I took a bite from the Pad See You and that was probably the best dish out of the 3 I ordered. Pad See You, Thai Spicy with duck (+$6 charge) and mushrooms (+2). I hope to at least get more mushrooms but they were skimpy on the mushrooms...the flavor on this was savory , soy sauce-y, and spicy. Def better and overall a winning dish. Since I ordered for takeout, I was not able to experience dinning in and soaking in the ambiance but from the photos, looks like a nice place to dine. Overall, i wouldnt give this place 3 stars but more like 3.8?? Portions are huge so that's a plus. But as for the 2 dishes, it was just sweet in my opinion. read more

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Everything does right. I have to give this Thai restaurant a really good review, 5 stars! I think everything is done right and some vegetarian options if you ask. The salt levels are perfect. It has that sweet element that I like and excellence in food quality when taken home. read more

*** Vegetarian Review *** This is my return trip and the reason it's important to give restaurants a second change, especially if you see possibility. If I would have given this place a review on my first visit, it would have earned a 3-star for its vegetarian tofu pad see you. 5-star portion size and 5-star service, but the flavor was lackluster and bland, most likely because there was limited sauce. I wasn't planning on returning, but more and more people kept saying to give this place another chance. So I'm very happy to report that I will be one of those people that say "give this place another chance." Comparisons. If you like the curries and cashew nut dishes at Coconut on T in Sacramento, you'll be equally pleased here. Tips for first timers: 1. Plenty of free parking 2. They can make almost every dish vegetarian. Not sure about vegan. 3. Portion sizes are very generous. 4. If you can handle a little spice, medium is not over-the-top. Cashew Nut / no fish sauce ($17.95, Grade A) - Sautéed cashew nuts with stir fried tofu, onions, carrots, and roasted chiles. This is a super savory dish. You get a cashew in every spoonful. Mango Curry / no fish sauce ($22.95, Grade A+) - Homemade mango curry with coconut milk, soft tofu, green bean, potato, yellow onion, and of course fresh mango. As you can see from the photo, they use mango slices to form a cute heart-shaped curry swimming pool to contain all of the curry sauce and veggies. I can imagine this is a popular dish on Valentines. And one of the best parts about this, I was planning on ordering a mango sticky rice for dessert, but this dish totally takes care of that mango craving. Bottom Line: The service is very friendly and attentive. The portion sizes are generous - enough to share for 3 average-hungry people. They play bossa nova pop songs. I had my Shazam on while I ate so I could grab that playlist. I'm glad I returned and I'll be back before Valentines. read more

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We are here after my vaccine appointment at Sutter Walk-in-Care. I love Thai food. The food was good for the most part, except the beef in the pad Thai was chewy. Also, the service was kind of slow. I would come here again, just not Order beef. It was also during lunch hour on a weekend. read more

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Wonderful service, food was visually appealing and tasted wonderful. Price point was good. Would come here again. read more

Buddha Thai Bistro - Spring Fresh Rolls - Thai Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Ordered the chicken satay, yellow curry, and a side of rice. The meat in both dishes was tender and moist! Both dishes were flavorful and satisfied my Thai food cravings. The place was spacious with an industrial vibe. The waiter was attentive/welcoming. Rated this 4 stars because I felt that the portions were skimpy for the price. read more

Buddha Thai Bistro - Yellow Curry & Chicken Skewers with a side of white rice! - Thai Near Me - Vacaville, California

Buddha Thai serves up some pretty yummy flavorful and huge portioned Thai food in a spacious dining room. Location is in a big plaza with ample free parking. Some food faves: -crispy chicken with fried rice -pad see ew -peanut curry -eggplant chicken -pineapple fried rice They have more vegan curry options than other Thai places and hubz appreciates that. The servers are usually nice and prompt but we came with a big party on Father's Day and they were a bit flustered because it was super busy. We ended missing some items and getting double of others. Overall it worked out- Thai leftovers are always welcome. I'd recommend they increase the AC on hot days because you can really feel the heat near the window. read more

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The most amazing Thai food in Solano county! The lemon chicken, fried rice, and spicy basil fried rice are my favorites.

I would give Buddha Thai Bistro 7 Stars if I could. The food, service, and cleanliness were above and beyond. Starting with the food... I had the Wagyu Ka Prow and the Bangkok Noodles w/Chicken. I eat Thai food several times a month from Las Vegas to everywhere West Coast. This is by far the BEST Thai food I've ever had, anywhere! The beef dish was bursting with flavor and the basic came through nicely. The noodle dish however, was out of this world! A blend of yellow and red curries with a generous portion of crispy chicken on top?!? The chicken has an almost sweet batter which plays well with the savory curry. It's the best thing I've had in over 5 years. It's beyond amazing! The staff were all super friendly and wonderful. I forgot to get my servers name. She's Thai and was wearing colored contact lenses. She actually picked my entrees for me. Excellent picks! My water never reached the bottom. They always checked in on me and were all outstanding. I'll get her name next time. YES, I'll be back. The restaurant is in a strip mall setting. It's spacious and clean. No complaints. Buddha Thai Bistro has everything I like. Great food, superb staff, plus it's clean and comfortable. Just fantastic. read more

I saw so many good reviews for this place so I thought I'd try it after visiting Dixon for the world's largest corn maze since it was close by. I went with 3 other people. The place has an elevated modern vibe. There is a good amount of seating. The locations in a shopping plaza with plenty of parking. I ordered the spring rolls for an appetizer. It came with sweet chili dipping sauce and peanut sauce. The inside was wrapped with vermicelli noodles, avocado, lettuce, cucumber, and carrots. The rolls are very simple but delicious! My friend got the duck tacos. I didn't taste them but they looked good. I ordered a stir fried eggplant dish with chili sauce with basil peppers, onions, and shrimp. You get your choice of protein and I chose chicken. I love eggplant dishes and this one did not disappoint. There was a basil flavor and the ingredients were sautéed in light sauce which was not too much but there was lots of flavor. My boyfriend ordered the green curry which included multiple vegetables including eggplant, green beans, bell pepper, and basil with your choose of protein. Rice is not included with the dishes and is an extra charge. The portions for every main dish were very large and the table could barely fit the large plates! One of the people I was dining with orders a beef noodle soup which was a big portion also. I guarantee you will have a lot of leftovers to take home! The curry had good flavor but it was too watery from my experience of eating Thai curries and seemed more like a soup. Overall, I would recommended trying this place as well the dishes had good flavor and you get huge portions for the price! read more

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OMG! Can you say sweet?! Sugar, sugar with extra sugar. EVERY single noodle dish, curry dishes and most rice dishes have sugar added. Then the lunch comes with 2 mealy egg rolls with a sweet dipping sauce AND a side salad with a sweet dressing. No wonder America is FAT! And I even asked the waitress for a recomendation for a non-sweetened dish. She shrugged. read more

We came here at 7:40 pm and the waiter told us that they were closing at 8 pm but to take our time and no worries! So we ordered the drunken noodles and pad Thai, it came out fast! They started to close up but they let us continue to stay and eat. The food was so good oh my goodness it was really tasty! We stuffed our faces and left no crumbs lol. Customer service is very friendly here, the place is very clean and big and lively! We can't wait to come back here again and try other dishes! I recommend this place! read more

Buddha Thai Bistro - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Some of the best thai food and the portions are huge! Highly recommend checking this place out. The udon drunken noodle dish is the best as is the BBQ pork. read more

Buddha Thai Bistro - Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Excellent food. Great ambience. Highly recommend. Can't believe how amazing the food and just perfect customer service! Will be back very soon. read more

Buddha Thai Bistro - Satay Chicken - Thai Near Me - Vacaville, California

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When I order yellow curry my favorite part is the potatoes. The potatoes in this dish were unfortunately disappointing. They were not seasoned and tasted as though they were just throw in the dish at the last minute. They really reminded me of unseasoned red breakfast potatoes. I got this item to go or else I would've inquired on if this was their norm. I also got the thai tea. It was amazing. The customer service was okay and the ambiance is nice, very spacious. read more

Buddha Thai Bistro - Yellow Curry - Thai Near Me - Vacaville, California

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This has been the most phenomenal Thai food I've had in a really long time! I've been let down by many Thai restaurants in Sacramento and so I wasn't expecting much coming into this restaurant here in Vacaville. There, Tom Yum was PERFECT! It was big enough to split between two people. It had the perfect amount of spice. It had the perfect amount of soreness to it and the chicken was cooked so tender. The Thai tea here was phenomenal! I am an avid Thai tea lover, and this was just amazing. It wasn't too sweet. It was just the perfect amount of sweetness. That being said the mango sticky rice was a seven out of 10 for me because number one the portion was extremely small. Also, I do love my mango sticky rice on the sweeter side, and I felt like this didn't hit the mark for me. But if you like your mango rice, not too sweet then this would be perfect for you. read more

Buddha Thai Bistro - Tom Yum Buddha Bowl - Thai Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Oh my God I went here today for the first time. It was one of the best meals I've had in a minute. Everything was so fresh and wonderful. The service was amazing and they celebrated my birthday and the most beautiful way from start to finish this place is a winner winner chicken dinner.. I will definitely be back as this restaurant knows what they're doing PS shout out to the waitress and I didn't get her name. I feel so bad but she had the most amazing outfit on and she said she dresses for joy which I love. read more

This came up under vegan friendly restaurants in Vacaville so thought I'd try it ! Large open dining room clean & neat w/ lots of waitstaff wearing colorful floral shirts w/ those fun but comfy looking puffy satin pants. The dish has many assorted veggies including beansprouts w/fresh tofu in small cubes !! The chili sauce is not very thick or red but pretty spicy ( they didn't ask how spicy I wanted it ) Everyone is so pleasant & polite!! By 6:30 the place was packed !! The stirfry was tasty & very veggiful but full of onions, green & white, the cabbage was cut so large it was hard to eat w/ chopsticks & the dish was a bit spicy for me !! I probably should have ordered rice but I'll take my leftovers home to eat w/some rice ! Tasty but not exceptional ... read more

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Another stop on our road trip so food is food where we can get it. Service was good, the restaurant was clean and food came out at a reasonable time. The food was good, portion size was a little small for the cost but quality is there. The flat noodles are more broken apart then I would've liked but flavor is there, just wish there was slightly more of it. read more

Buddha Thai Bistro - Tofu pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Vacaville, California

I met a friend here for lunch, and I was looking for a restaurant with a lot of vegetarian options and this place fit the bill. We ordered Thai basil and pad Thai both with tofu. Even though the food tasted decent it didn't taste like Thai food. The pad Thai had a sweet and sour sauce instead of a peanut sauce. The Thai basil was ok definitely could have used more seasoning. They did have a diverse drink menu and offered lunch specials. Service was good but be aware that they close between lunch and dinner. We had a late lunch so it was a bit awkward when they were trying to close up. The inside is very large and can accommodate large parties. Overall glad a tried a new spot but it wasn't exactly I was looking for. read more

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I haven't been to Buddha Thai in awhile and I remember this place being me and my family's favorite Thai spot! I still remember Andy, the chef, and my family and I started coming here because he used to work at Chaam in Vallejo. I was really happy to see that the place expanded! The inside is huge and there's a ton of seating. It wasn't too busy on a Friday night, and they have music playing but it's not too loud. The service was also really good and our waitress, Ann, was very kind. I asked if they had Roti curry, and she made a special order for my mom and I, since it wasn't on the menu. What we ordered: Roti curry, of course: 5/5! I love the fried pancake kind of texture with the curry sauce!! It's soooo good, I highly recommend asking if they have it! Pad thai with fried tofu: 4/5! Really good, perfect amount of tangy-ness. However, I asked for a little spicy and it wasn't spicy at all. Tom Kha with chicken: 4/5! The broth and veggies were really tasty and fresh. We did have to ask for more soup though, because when it came out there wasn't enough soup. Eggplant S'lou... something lol with beef: 3/5. The eggplant and flavor of the whole dish was DELICIOUS. However, the beef was super tough and not tender enough. My mom and I were chewing forever lol. Mango Nata: 5/5!! I missed this drink so much. I used to always order it whenever I would come here. This place is solid and satisfied my craving for Thai food. I'm happy to see this business thriving and hope to be back soon when I'm in the area! read more

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my friend and I just couldn't finish it. I took mine home and just decide to throw away at the.. They charge extra for sticky rice that was wrapped in a tinfoil and it's soon dried out into a hockey park just by sitting on the table. read more

This is one of our favorite local Thai spots. It's owned by the same family as Rice Barn in Vacaville, which is fantastic. Dig it!

Came here yesterday for a date night, the foood was too good. Enjoyed the restaurants atmosphere. Amazing service. I will definitely be back to try more read more

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Hands down the most consistent Thai food I've ever had outside of any chains. They truly deliver - the flavor is bar none. You won't be disappointed in the quality of food, that is for sure! There isn't been anything I've ordered that was not delicious. It's on the pricier side; the waiting staff is usually professional, efficient and friendly. Another thing to note, because of how busy they are, it can take up to 30 minutes of wait time for your order if you decide to eat there. read more

The food is so fresh and good here! I love the new look and it helped the ambiance go from small "hole in the wall" to one of the locals favorite restaurants. The service is fast and the spot is clean. Love the crispy citrus chicken friend rice! read more

We like the pad Thai and the fried rice with crispy chicken. We come fairly often and those are our go to items. Portions are good sized and cocktails are good too. read more

Came here for dinner and had a great experience all around. Staff were very attentive and the restaurant ambience was welcoming and clean. The yellow curry was so flavorful. I tend to go for red or green for more of a punch but my friend is a big fan of yellow. I enjoyed it a lot. Not a watery curry at all. And with adding some Thai chilis it was perfect. The pad see ew was fresh and flavorful. The dishes together were great. read more

Buddha Thai Bistro - Pad see ew chicken - Thai Near Me - Vacaville, California

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We LOVE this place! The staff are very friendly and knowledgable about the menu and are very helpful navigating allergies, including gluten and dairy allergies. The food is very solid - they have strong foundations in Thai classics and also have some interesting flavors and other options that mix things up. It's clean and pleasant space, with modern and simple decorations. read more