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    Champa Garden

    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    16. Papaya Salad - Thai style VERY spicy!!!
    Adel W.

    Dishes are hit or miss here! Overall had a great meal, but would order differently next time: Best dishes: Champa fried rice, champa sampler, tom kha soup Dishes I'd pass on: Crispy pork belly, house special (catfish) The specials were surprisingly my least favorite items. I really enjoyed the fried rice!

    14. Champa Sampler
    Allena C.

    Craving some Southeast Asian cuisine, heard about Champa Garden, so we went to check them out on a weekday for dinner at 7 pm. Parking wasn't too difficult. We found a spot on a side street a block away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This Thai/Laos eatery was dimly lit with a cozy atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When we arrived, only a few tables were occupied, so we were seated quickly. They have a variety on the menu: starters, salads, noodle soups, pan fried noodles, stir-fries, seafood, vegetarian, curries, fried rice, specials, sides, & desserts. *** O U R P I C K S *** CHAMPA WINGS ~ sweet & spicy, dry pepper fried chicken wings. The wings were quite small, but we got 10 flats. Tasty, but not too spicy. Comparable to the wings you'd get from San Tung or Korean fried chicken wings. 4/5 CHAMPA SAMPLER ~ Lao sausages, fried rice ball salad, & fried spring rolls. Tasty generous platter! It comes with vermicelli noodles and lots of fresh lettuce and herbs so you can make lettuce wraps. Spring rolls were crispy and delicious. I think this was the highlight of our meal. 5/5 LARP LAO STYLE (Duck) SALAD ~ prepared with mint, onions, fish paste, cilantro & Thai eggplants. Alone, the duck is pretty salty. But eating it with the provided lettuce and herbs balanced the flavors and cut the saltiness. Unique and bold flavors. 4/5 PAD THAI ~ thin rice noodles, tamarind, eggs, bean sprouts, and chicken. Flavor was on point, but the noodles were a bit wet and overcooked. 3.5/5 GINGER FISH ~ battered catfish, minced pork, ginger, onions, bell peppers, and mushroom. This tasted more like a Chinese dish. The fish were filet pieces deep fried with a batter covered in a brown sauce. This dish tasted ok, but nothing special. 3.5/5 A few dishes stood out like the Champa sampler and Larp Lao style duck salad. We enjoyed our meal and we'll definitely make our way back when the craving hits!

    Frankie L.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was pretty quiet in the restaurant, service was good and staff were attentive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Papaya salad was not bad. The pad Thai was on the more sweet side and was a bit saucy for my taste. Highlight is definitely the champagne sampler, a great portion and I loved the combo of wrapping up the crispy rice with the sausage and the egg rolls, super tasty. The stir fry beef was on the saltier side. I would come back for the champa sampler. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside has ample seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    take out sauces and thai tea
    Alex H.

    I was craving Lao food after watching a movie at Century Theaters (I don't know why) and came across this place on the way home. I came 15 mins before closing so it was take out only. I ordered the champa sampler (super crispy rice, lao sausage, and lettuce to make wraps) and the kaow paik (tapioca noodles in a light clear broth with shredded chicken) and wow they were very generous with the portions! There were still leftovers after my girlfriend and I went to town haha it most definitely curbed my hunger and craving and like Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator, I'll be back!

    Thai tea
    Aileen L.

    Finally got a chance to come back to Champa Garden, and the food is still as good as we remember! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We stopped by around noon on a Sunday, and there were a few other parties, but plenty of open tables available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We picked out own table and quickly ordered some dishes to split between the four of us. -Thai Tea: it was a sunny warm day, so this thai tea was calling us - this ended up being a great idea because we overestimated our spice tolerance when ordering our papaya salad. Not watered down at all and a great thai tea. -Papaya salad: we got the thai style this time and confidently ordered a 5/10 spice. It was a bit too much for most of us, but still bearable - I'd probably get a 3 spice next time. Super fresh, with a bit of tartness cutting through the spice. -Champa sampler: forgot to get a picture but it looks the same as my previous review - we love the fresh veggies and herbs to go with the crispy rice, sausage and fried rolls. -Tom Kha: creamy, comforting, fragrant and full of mushrooms and our choice of chicken. -Pad kee mao: not too oily, with a generous amount of beef and veggies, this was just what we were looking for. Overall, a solid classic place to get comforting thai and lao food to split with friends. I know we'll be back again!

    Jenny H.

    Food - Craving for a Kaow Poont - Good portions - A lot of variety - Comfort food Service - Fast and friendly service Ambiance - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Large variety of table seating[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not too busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - [[HIGHLIGHT]]casual dining[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Inside
    Allie G.

    We visited Champa Garden on a Friday afternoon and found it mostly empty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior was cozy and casual, with plenty of seating and fake flowers hanging all around the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For drinks, my partner and I both chose hot tea, which was nice. It came in a kettle but weirdly didn't arrive until after our food was served. For food, we ordered the Fresh Spring Rolls to share. I also got the Tom Kha soup with chicken and he got the Champa Sampler, since our server said it was their most popular item. The Fresh Spring Rolls were tasty, but I wish they had come with more peanut sauce. My Tom Kha was awesome! The broth was so flavorful and it was the perfect meal for a rainy day. I couldn't try any of the Champa Sampler because it was all pork, but my partner said it was pretty tasty. His favorite part was the sausage. But he also said he would try a curry next time, since that's more up his alley. Portion sizes were huge, so we had plenty of food to take home. Overall, pretty good!

    Inside
    Jolens V.

    The taster plate was a delight sausage, imperial roll and vegetables are top notch. I ordered the Pineapple Fried rice but it was bitter from too much curry and the pineapple was sour. I complained about it and they took it off from my bill. They were. very understanding and pleasant about it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is clean and a lot of locals come for good food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend checking them

    38. Pad Se-ew
    Judy L.

    Ordered the Pad Se-Ew with Chicken and then the Mango Sticky Rice here! I like that the Pad Se-Ew tasted pretty light and didn't have an overpowering amount of sauce/ Soy sauce. The portion sauce was also decent a size. I really liked the Mango Sticky Rice here! There was a heaping amount of rice along with sweetened coconut milk and the mango was pretty sweet as well! Staff was quick and efficient and the dishes came out fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was clean, spacious and had a nice dinner ambience :)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Papaya salad
    Patrick ..

    Bottom Line Up Front: This is an Asian fusion restaurant that serves solid Thai and Laotian cuisine at decent prices. The Food: I was thrilled to see Kaow Soi on the menu. This is often my go-to dish when I go to a Thai restaurant, as I love its thick egg noodles, creamy yellow broth, and unique flavors. Unfortunately, that's not what I got when I ordered "Lue's Noodle Soup - Kaow Soy" from the menu. It had pretty much the same ingredients of the Kaow Soi I'm used to, but this had white rice noodles while the broth was more watery than creamy and more brown than yellow -- think beef noodle style rather than creamy coconut broth. Taste-wise, it was fine, but I was just disappointed it wasn't what I was expecting. Maybe this is the Laotian version? Fortunately, the other dishes my group got was more or less solid. The Pad Se-ew was standard fare, but the fried tilapia was delicious, with a perfectly crispy exterior and moist interior. The Champa Sampler (Lao sausages, fried spring rolls, and fried rice ball salad) was good and a good dish to get for sharing. But perhaps the best order was the Mango Sticky Rice. Simply delicious. The Service: The entire staff was friendly, prompt, and competent. Unlike at most Asian restaurants, the servers checked in with us from time to time and refilled our waters. The Setting: [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a medium sized establishment that was clean and well organized. The restrooms were clean, though some parks vandalized the mirror and paper towel dispenser with graffiti.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also, like many places in The greater San Francisco area, finding parking can be difficult. We lucked out with free street parking in front, but don't expect such lucky during peak weekend hours. The Conclusion: If you're looking for traditional Thai food, you might be a little disappointed. But if you enjoy trying a different take on Thai food or want the option of also having Laotian cuisine, Champa Garden can deliver the goods. It's really all about expectations. My true rating is 3.5 out of 5, but since Yelp doesn't allow for half stars, I'll round up to 4 because the staff was so nice.

    30. Lue's Noodle Soup - Kaow Soy
    Amber G.

    Loved this place, hope to go back and try more dishes! Great for family style, but since it was only two of us we got the Champa garden sampler and the fermented bean soup- both excellent choices! The price is also very reasonable so I would come back with a large group to try more dishes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a casual spot overall with great food[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Yellow curry
    Janice M.

    Came during dinner time around 6ish, no wait [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was friendly, pretty spacious[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We both got thai ice tea, slightly on the sweeter side but not bad 7/10 We ordered 1. Fried wrapped spring roll: very crispy and flavorful, the vermicelli on the side was cooked perfectly, when everything was wrapped in the lettuce, and paired with the sweet, garlicky, savory dipping sauce, just tasty 10/10 2. Thai fried rice: nice combo of veggies, umami flavor with the beef 10/10 3. Yellow curry: this dish was very disappointing. I was expecting a mild creamy yellow curry but it wasn't and it was watery and spicer than I expected 4/10, I would pass on this one Overall, tasty food and would come again but I would skip on the curry

    Tilapia with Cilantro Sauce
    Gary B.

    We had another delicious meal at this restaurant. I often forget how good it is. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have changed up the interior slightly, but it is still a cool and welcoming space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We have had the Larp and Pineapple Fried Rice. Both very tasty. But the highlight of this meal was the whole Tilapia with Cilantro. Amazing flavor! The staff is always helpful and friendly. I plan on going more often, as some of my other regular spots have closed or changed management.

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    How do you book reservations?

    Generally for a small group of 4,no. It you are planning on a large group you need to call them it is not very big inside so their accommodation are limited. Most if their business is take out or delivery. You can walk in if you want to dine in.

    Are they open for sit down meals?

    Yeah their indoor seating is open. (No outdoor).

    Do they use MSG?

    of course

    Are open on Sunday?

    Yes they are! 11-3 & 5-9 (closed 3-5)

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