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    Chai Thai Noodles Hayward

    4.0 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateThai, Laotian, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:45 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Happy hour specials

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    Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango
    Michelle C.

    I've ordered via DoorDash the last few times. Still a big fan of the noodle soups- Kao Poon and Kao Soy Laos. Tried the Pad Kee Mao more recently but found it to be too sweet for me personally. They definitely deliver on the spice level you ask for. Bummer that they have always forgotten to include the utensils as indicated in my orders. I also think $0.50 for a side of 2 slices of pickled jalapeños is a bit much.

    Appetizer Sampler
    Krystal G.

    Food - I've never had a bad dish from here. From Pad Thai that everyone knows and loves to my favorite Lao noodles - Kao Piek. All so good! Service - Our server was so sweet and funny. Ambiance - You know the food is going to be good when the restaurant is located in a sketchy area. Street parking available (if you're lucky).

    Sooo much goodness!!!
    Kim l.

    Amazing thai food!! On par with Must be thai in SJ! Man it so hard to find really good thai places in NorCal. So happy my friend suggested this spot. We picked up food to go. Pad see ew: 5/5 excellent and not too sweet. Pad thai: 3/5 just ok Chicken larb: 4/5 pretty good and has a nice kick to it Papaya salad: 5/5 really refreshing! Pad kee mao: 4/5 yum Green curry: 5/5 excellent!!! Pineapple fried rice: 4/5 good I will be spreading the word! Open one in the South Bay please!

    Kao Poon
    Manit D.

    My favorite Thai restaurants had a fire so had to look for other options in the area and came across this. They allowed us to come in 25 mins before closing and service was really nice. Restaurant was very well decorated as well. We got the vegetable rolls with shrimp (rice paper rolls) which were tasty on its own but the real hero of the dish was the peanut sauce that came with it and it was made really well. We decided to try the kaopoon which was a red curry noodle soup. I did like the curry, but it really needed to be hotter (temperature wise) and I'm not a fan of thin noodles either so I didn't like that. Would try other entree if I come back here again.

    Xuan P.

    Had dinner here on a Friday nite (on Mother's Day weekend) and made reservations for a big group the day of. Was surprised they could accommodate a group of 13 (adults and children) on short notice. I had already tried this place a few times in the past but never left a review. Food was good but the portions were smaller than other Thai places I've been to. So it was kind of expensive for the amount of food we got. We had 2 pad Thai, 2 pad see ew, 1 pad mee kao, 2 fried shrimps (very little for the price), 1 crab fried rice, 1 pineapple fried rice, 1 eggplant dish, and a seafood salad. I liked the seafood salad, crab fried rice and pad see ew the best. Good food but just small portions.

    Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
    Janice P.

    We found Chai Thai Noodles on yelp and decided to pass by while in town. We ordered the nam khao, beef noodle soup and pad thai. Everything was delicious! The staff were very friendly and their recommendations on dishes were helpful. The place is clean and welcoming.

    Shrimp Fresh Rolls
    Marilyn G.

    This is a Hayward Thai food spot that I love coming back to. Love catching up with my friends here. I usually park on the street around the corner or sometimes if I'm lucky I get princess parking right out front. I usually get seated right away and everything I have tried here is absolutely delicious. If you like spicy Thai food, this is the spot you have to try. When I say it is spicy, trust me and just know that your food will definitely be spicy so if you have a low tolerance, just keep that in mind when you are ordering your food. We came in a little after 1 PM and ordered fresh shrimp rolls, pad sew ew with shrimp, and the papaya salad with shrimp. Everything was soooo delicious & came out quickly. The papaya had the perfect balance of the shredded papaya, vermicelli, and other veggies and sauce. I am still thinking about how refreshing the papaya salad with shrimp was. The portions were generous enough to share between two people & then I took home leftovers to enjoy for dinner. One of my favorite things to order from here aka one of my fave local Thai spot in the hayward east bay area, is the green curry so if you stop by and don't know what to try but like spicy, creamy, and just deliciousness, try this dish out with shrimp or protein of choice & a side of rice. I didn't order it this visit but plan on it next time. The restaurant has a cute cozy vibe inside, everything is clean and with plenty of seating. The staff has always been nice, been coming here for years and look forward to my visit every time. Can't wait to return!!

    Pallavi P.

    Tucked away on a side street from downtown Hayward, this spot is easy to drive past. There's no dedicated parking lot but the one across the street works. But the food and the service are what keep regular patrons (and their friends) coming back. They have the usual Thai dishes such as the red, green and yellow curries and pad Thai etc. and also some others such as pig's neck and fried sausage. We went here on a Friday evening and the place was busy. We got the chicken soup noodles - a flavor coconut based broth with ground chicken and chicken slices, noodles, bean sprouts and mint, and the beef noodle soup where you can choose the type of noodles you'd like. Both our dishes were delicious. We will definitely be back to sample their other offerings!

    Nam Kao Nam Tod (Rice Ball Salad)
    Ruk G.

    Here we are again at chai Thai noodles. We went on Saturday night. It wasn't pack when we arrived thanks to daylight saving lol. It was actually somewhere past 5:30 pm. We were promptly greeted and seated. One of the young guy server and gal server were alternating attended our table. We ordered total of 4 dishes for 4 people not including the sticky rice on the side which was a must. The papaya salad was really good. The chicken larb was ok. We asked for more sour taste in our dishes but we didn't get none; however the servers brought more lemons to us as we asked which made the ALL our salad dishes much better. The table is a bit cramped but manageable. The price is reasonable. Overall, it is still one of our best to-go for Thai food. Keep up the good work there!! Thanks for all your services both on the floor and in the kitchen.

    $17.95 lunch special. Green curry w/beef, prig king (green beans), and soup w/tofu
    Billy L.

    Thai food is my favorite cuisine, and I've been to Thailand many times. I've eaten Thai food all over the Bay Area, and this is hands down my favorite spot for lunch specials. A lot of Thai restaurants don't offer lunch specials anymore, and if they do, they're usually very limited. Often it's just one entrée with rice, and no soup or salad. My all-time favorite lunch special used to be at Siam Thai in Cupertino, where you'd get soup, salad, an appetizer, and your choice of entrée. Everything was always delicious and a great value. After moving to the East Bay, I've been on the hunt for something comparable, and I'm happy to say I finally found it. At Chai Thai, the lunch special comes with two entrée choices, rice, and your choice of soup or salad for $17.95. For the portion size, this is an absolute steal. I ordered the green curry with beef and the stir-fried green beans (prig king) with chicken, and I chose soup instead of salad. The soup was very flavorful and had tofu in it. The green curry was thick and rich, exactly how I like it. Too many places make curry watery, but this one wasn't at all. It also had a great variety of vegetables. The prig king was excellent as well, nicely cooked and full of flavor. I asked for both dishes spicy, and they delivered. Everything was well balanced and paired perfectly with the white rice. I also recommend asking for the side of spicy condiments. The pickled jalapeños were so good. You can add Thai iced tea for just $2 more, which is totally worth it. Service was great, and they were playing R&B music, which was a nice touch. The only downside is parking since it's on a busy street, but that won't stop me from coming back. Highly recommend, especially if you love a good lunch special.

    Kao Pad Nham (Perserved Pork)
    Alisa B.

    Surprisingly not a lot of Thai spots on this side of East Bay, so I was happy to find this place. Lots of seating inside and the staff are nice. Here's what I ordered: Khao Pad Nham (3/5): Simple. This was a decent fried rice, but I had never seen Nham cooked before! So this was more like a sour spam than the the typical cured pork I'm used to in Nam Khao Tod. Yum Ruam Mit Talay (4.5/5): I love a good Seafood Salad and this was the perfect salad dressing for me! I just wish it had more lettuce. It was way more seafood than veggies. The squid, mussels, and shrimp were delicious though!

    Pla Dook Pad Cha (Spicy Catfish Stir Fry) with eggplant and basil.
    Dezi S.

    Been going here for years now. It's a nice quaint spot decorated nicely. Service is always prompt and courteous! Doesn't matter who helps you, you'll be taken care of properly! There are SO many good things to order! Our usual is the catfish, eggplant, basil, pad thai w/shrimp, and fresh spring rolls. We've gotten other things like the larb and the BBQ chicken, etc. You just can't go wrong! Whatever you urge is, it'll be filled here! Best Thai spot in the area easily! Parking can be a little challenging, but it's doable! If you haven't been here, get here!

    Chaing Mai Noodles (Kao Soy Thai)
    Elizabeth G.

    Came in on a Sunday morning right around opening. No street parking, but there is a lot near by. Service was pretty good, although it did seem like they were short staffed because they told us to order soon since they only had 1 server on. Food came out pretty quick and they even brought over the spice rack for us. The yellow curry tastes so good. I highly recommend this if you're in the area. I wish the portion size for the pad kee Mao was a little bit bigger since it definitely was not as filling as the curry. There is a button on the wall to call the server over, but I'm not sure if it works all that well. We pressed it just once so they could bring over the bill, but no one showed up until they were waved over. Not a big deal though. I give it a 4.5/5 for now, rounded up to a 5. I hope they continue to higher more staff members as this place has a lot of potential.

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    Food is mediocre and feels overpriced for what you get. They have parking around back so that was nice. Staff was friendly and attentive.

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    Ask the Community - Chai Thai Noodles Hayward

    Do they have lunch plates on weekdays?

    Yes! They're doing it a bit differently now than before though.

    Do they use MSG?

    There are many myths about MSG being bad for your health which were perpetuated by racist academics who didn't bother to research their paper before they published. Often times these questions about MSG are asked because people believe in these… Read more

    Do u sell platters of pad Thai?

    yes, small, med, and large trays are available

    Do they have Sukiyaki noodle soup at this location?

    Their full menu is available online!

    Can I get the Kao poon but, change the noodles to egg instead of rice noodles?

    They are usually accommodating with these things, but in person would be better than risking it online if you've got a serious allergy.

    Do they cater?

    Greetings. Not sure. Safer just give them a call. Thanks.

    Does anyone know if doordash deliver to Livermore from this restaurant?

    Ask DoorDash. Prob not tho, doordash typically only offers to deliver from restaurants relatively close to you.

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