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    Buddha Thai Bistro

    4.4 (2.3k reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Citrus chicken fried rice
    Brianna A.

    First timer here! I live close by and have been wanting to come by and give Buddha Thai a try and I'm so glad I did! Everyone was so polite from the moment we walked in and the food/drinks came out quick. My favorite thing on the menu I tried was the potstickers in yellow curry *chef kiss* but overall everything was so so good!

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    Annabelle R.

    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.

    vs   match at Buddha Thai Bistro in Vacaville.
    Pete K.

    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.

    Panang Curry... Choice of chicken, beef, tofu, (sub prawns + 3 sub seafood +5) Carrot, Red Bell, Basil, Green Bean, Eggplant.
    Matt C.

    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!

    Crispy Chicken Fried Rice
    Shauna f.

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

    Inglish R.

    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!

    Pad Thai with chicken
    Hongo T.

    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.

    Vegetarian - Mango curry (vegan) with soft tofu. Beautiful dish and just as delicious
    Ron R.

    *** 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.

    Pad Thai
    Kayla ..

    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!

    Beef Pad Thai
    Jessica E.

    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.

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    Jyotinder S.

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

    Yellow Curry & Chicken Skewers with a side of white rice!
    Vanessa A.

    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.

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    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!

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    The food is delicious and always fresh! It's nice to be able to find a place that is consistently great!

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    Is this a Michelin place?!

    Michelin star rating was developed to get people to drive to new restaurants using tires to increase demand back in the 30s when rubber tires were a new invention.

    Is the peanut sauce for the spring rolls vegan?

    Yes it is vegan

    Do you cater?

    yes I do catering but its mostly chocolate dipped Oreos

    Hi, is the crispy Citrus chicken available to order from 11:30-3 or do I have to wait until after 4 since it's a dinner item?

    order it anytime the worst they can say is no the best they can say is here is 1 million dollars but I don't think they'll say that...

    Do you have outdoor seating?

    Yes we do.

    What happened to the coconut ice cream with the fried banana is there a shortage on coconut ice cream?

    The previous manager actually had a second house in Hawaii and they were bringing all the coconuts and fresh but unfortunately there was a huge storm that was set off by the volcano and her house was burned to a crisp. Unfortunately she no longer… 

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes, there are gluten free options. Then menu options will have an asterisk (*) next to the item, which will refer you to the note at the bottom.

    Are there any vegan options?

    Yes we do! Try out some of our curry dishes! Or drunken man noodles (my favorite) ask you waiter to cook them with out oyster sauce and no eggs :)

    Where can I find a link to the menu? The one on the website only shows appetizers! The rest of the tabs are blank. Thanks!

    I apologize our website is not up today yet but we are working on it. By the mean time you can go on yelp on search on men's category. There is full menu there as well. Thank… 

    Do you take reservations?

    Yes we do

    Are there gluten free items on the menu or items that can be made gluten free?

    Yes, we have many choices for gluten free options. For appetizers, we have items such as fried tofu… 

    Does this restaurant use MSG?

    Yes we do, but you can ask to cook without msg

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    We tried the soft shell crab with crispy noodles, crispy chicken fried rice and thai iced tea…read more Soft shell crab with crispy noodles - 10/10, soft shell crab was fried to perfection and on top of a bed of dried crispy noodles. the amount of crispy noodles was a little too much in my opinion, but paired well with the sauce it came with. the sauce was refreshingly herbaceous and had a nice kick to it. Crispy chicken fried rice - 10/10, chicken was juicy and super crispy, paired with two different sauces (1) some sort of creamy mayo aioli (2) sweet chili sauce; i personally preferred the sweet chili sauce. The rice itself was subtle, with a slight soy sauce flavor; definitely allowed the chicken to shine. Thai iced tea - 8/10, good thai tea. not too sweet, stronger on the tea side. Staff were friendly and food came out quickly. The restaurant is decent in size (has both outside and indoor seating), and had a modern, clean look. Overall, food was delicious and would definitely come back. (extra note: the menu has some interesting items that I'm looking forward to trying, definitely unique in comparison to other thai restaurants)

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    you will be missed, thank you for feeding me for the past 8 years. rest in peace tom yum goong…read morevacaville

    Tom Yum Goong is located in the back corner of the parking lot next to the Vietnamese restaurant…read more(Pho Lee Hoa Phat). We frequent the Vietnamese restaurant, but never really think about going to Tom Yum Goong until today. We were originally going to Pho Lee Hoa Phat for dinner, but when we walked up I asked my son if he want to eat Thai instead which he and my wife decided they wanted to eat instead of Vietnamese. Ambiance (3.5/5 stars): first impressions when we walked in is that it is dark and needed more lighting. After sitting down, I noticed that one side of the restaurant was full of random antique items. I overheard someone asking them about the antiques and the owner said that her husband buys the antiques at estate sales, etc and that they are open to offers to purchase them. There are some Thai decor in the restaurant. Older 70's/80's music was playing in the background so it didn't feel like being in a Thai Restaurant especially with all the American antiques on one side of the restaurant. There are a handful of tables (seating for 4 people), but they do have room for larger parties. Food (4.5/5 stars): We really enjoyed our food. They had great flavors. The portion size was not big, but the price also reflected the smaller portion size compared to other Thai restaurants in town. Dishes: - Mango Salad: nice chunks of mango, mixed with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onions, mint, cilantro, carrots, cashews, shrimp and the chef's special mango sauce. It was a nice refreshing dish and was once of our favorite dishes that we ordered today. - Super Pad Thai w/ Chicken: flavorful, authentic Pad Thai flavors - Moo Yang (B.B.Q. Pork): nice tasting grilled pork with sweet chili dipping sauce - Pad Ka Prow (Pad Basil - Beef): nice flavor, had a lot of green beans (not usually in Pad Ka Prow), but I liked the flavors. I always welcome extra veggies. Service (4/5 stars): The waitress/owner was very nice and was pretty attentive overall. She was the only one waiting tables and with take out orders as well as helping some in the kitchen. She came by a few times to check on us and refill our waters. It was a slow night for dinner (~7pm, Friday), only one other table eating and 2 take out orders while we were there, so not sure how the service would have been if they were busy. Food came out relatively quick. Tom Yum Goong is a kind of hidden in Vacaville. They have great tasting food and would be much busier at a better location. They do have smaller portion sizes, but prices do reflect that. Between Vacaville and Fairfield, I feel Vacaville's Thai restaurants are much tastier than any in Fairfield and Tom Yum Goong is no exception. If you are craving some good Thai food, give them a try. You might even find a piece of antique that you may want to purchase.

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    Good food friendly staff. Lunch specials had generous portions. Bangkok chicken wings were…read moredelicious. Our favorite was the basil chicken over rice. Will definitely eat here again when I'm around Fairfield.

    Took my parents out for lunch on a weekday because my dad enjoys Thai food. They hadn't been here…read morebefore, but I've been enough times to know it's a solid choice. We walked in and there were a few people already enjoying lunch, but plenty of open seating. We were seated right away and service got going quickly. Always a good sign. There are lunch specials, but we went à la carte because I believe if you're going out to eat, you might as well order what you actually want. We ordered seafood tom kha, chicken & shrimp pad Thai, basil beef, spicy catfish, pla pad phed (trout), and steamed rice -- all requested not spicy because my parents like flavor, not a near-death experience. The seafood tom kha was a win. Dad was impressed with the variety of seafood -- shrimp, scallops, mussels, calamari, and catfish. He kept commenting on how flavorful the broth was, which in dad language is basically a Michelin star. The basil beef was new for my parents and they both loved it. The sauce had great flavor and paired perfectly with the rice. The pad Thai was good. Solid. Dependable. Not the kind that makes you dramatically pause mid-bite and rethink your life choices, but definitely tasty. Now the spicy catfish is what I personally come here for. It's fried just right -- not overly breaded, still flaky and tender inside. The sauce is always on point and full of flavor. This dish alone keeps me coming back. The pla pad phed (trout) unfortunately didn't land the same way. Because it's served filleted, it's easy to overcook, and sadly this one was. The sauce itself was great, but the fish was a bit too done. Overall, this place has been a favorite of mine for a while, and it survived the ultimate test: my parents enjoyed it too. I'll definitely keep coming back for the spicy catfish, basil beef, and their reliable pad Thai. And the service? Always friendly and attentive -- which honestly makes the experience even better.

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