Stumbled upon this spot after walking around the area and was very pleasantly surprised. We ordered the Khao Soi with beef and pineapple fried rice with chicken. Staff was incredibly friendly, I'm guessing the one who took our order and served us was the owner himself. Super caring! Food was incredible oh my. The Khao Soi beef was incredibly tender, and the curry done perfectly. Pineapple fried rice had many ingredients all working so well together, super flavorful! read more

Charm Thai Bistro - Pineapple fried rice - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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I used to like this place and order from them somewhat regularly. Not the most authentic but tasty and a nice neighborhood spot. Last time I ordered take out from them, there were lots of little insects on the lettuce in the fresh roll. I could see them through the wrap and they were mostly alive when I peeled it back. I sent them a message on their site about it and they didn't respond. I'll spare you all a photo but I took photos and video Anyway, I'm not ordered from them again. One fresh roll order with extra... protein... is enough. read more

Went here for a Sunday lunch. The service was very friendly and attentive, and the food came out quickly. The dining area is open to the kitchen so if you like seeing you're food made it's quite a treat. The Prawn Mango Salad was incredible, though was very light on the prawn (just 3 on ours). Tangy, sweet, and the prawn was cooked perfectly. Should really be called the Mango Prawn Salad. The Pad Thai was about as good as Pad Thai gets, maybe even a little too much flavor. Good amount for $16. We were disappointed with the Crying Tiger Beef dish... Unfortunately the beef was a slightly overdone, and the sticky rice had dried out. Not worth the $25 we paid for it. Portion size was okay. We paid $60 for drinks and lunch for two which is great for Piedmont. Overall we enjoyed the experience and would come again. read more

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Back again and really missed the amazing food at this restaurant! Got one of my favorites which is the prawn mango salad and it was outstanding! We also had the Koi soi with chicken which is a real treat read more

Charm Thai Bistro - Prawns Mango Salad - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Service and ambience were great! Loved the prawn mango salad, but the ribeye was a bit dry. The Thai tea was also a bit watery. read more

Charm Thai Bistro - Prawns Mango Salad - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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Dinner with friends at charm Thai bistro. This place is beautiful on the inside with friendly and quick service. The food was also comforting and delicious. The fried catfish was my favorite and was spiced well. The green curry and pad Thai were also tasty giving an authentic Thai flavor. Prices were reasonable/affordable. I would come here again for some good Thai food. read more

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One of our favorite local restaurants! Presentation, flavor, and creativity are always on point, and we always try their specialty entrees because they are always a treat! Great restaurant, excellent service, and a wonderful place to bring friends and family. Items pictured- crab rangoons(incredible), spicy catfish and pad Thai. If in doubt, we always love their fish entrees- including the halibut curry! read more

Charm Thai Bistro - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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The food is hands down the best. Always consistent. Delicious options for vegans and omnivores alike. It's a small space but they make it feel comfortable and relaxed. We have always had great service there and with to-go orders. read more

I'm not sure what happened - so many great reviews so we had high hopes and had been wanting to try it after walking by many times, but this was the worst Thai food my partner and I have had together. We did take-out, but the minimal service we did experience was pleasant. The interior looked inviting and clean and was about half full. We had the Pad Phrik Khing Moo Krob, Pad Thai, and Curry Puffs. The Curry Puffs were delicious, comparable to others we'd had but with a better, more delicate, crust. We ordered Pad Thai as a standard item to compare with other restaurants. It was very middle-of-the-road but a bit stingy with the shrimp and tofu and the sauce was a little pungent (vinegar-y?). The PPKMK was nearly inedible. We appreciated that they had a mild option as it was still fairly spicy. The crispy pork belly was the worst either of us had ever had. Hard is not the same as crispy. Both of us were wondering if we'd accidentally gotten a bit of bone or gristle instead of skins until we examined more pieces and ended up having to remove all skin so we could eat it. We've had plenty of pork belly and similar types of dishes so were wondering if it was just that the take-out sat too long; we'd had leftovers and communal food that sat for hours, though, and never experienced this. The flavor wasn't too our taste, but that can be pretty subjective and maybe this just wasn't our thing. It's rare we don't finish our food or our leftovers, but we didn't feel the Pad Thai or PPKMK were worth saving. Ordering online was a mixed experience. Typical experience, but there's no estimated time until after you check out. Once we did, the ETA was 10-30 minutes - a pretty large range. We ended up waiting until getting a notification of food being ready, which was at about the 30 min mark. read more

Recommend this place if you don't have much time for lunch break. I had 30mins to eat and got in and out in that time. Service was quick and food was great! They have all the Thai classics. Thai iced tea was delish as well. Plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. Love me some booth seating! I'm not sure why it's always so quiet in here but I'm glad I found this restaurant. read more

Charm Thai Bistro - Beef yellow Curry - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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The food is FIRE! Delicious and authentic. The staff is very friendly too. Warming: The seating is very basic with booths like an old school coffee shop. I go for the food! read more

Such a fitting name. Cham Thai Bistro is a very charming little corner restaurant. We enjoyed crying tiger beef and seafood pumpkin curry. Both dishes were so flavorful and delicious. There is one server but you're not left hanging at all. They are very attentive and polite. We look forward to coming back! read more

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Charm is a nice, cozy restaurant on Piedmont Avenue that serves tasty, reasonably priced Thai cuisine. The portions are generous and I usually have 2 meals from an entree that I order from them. Whenever I have dined in, the service is efficient, low-key, and friendly. I haven't eaten an entree there that I didn't like. I will continue patronizing this restaurant for delicious meals. read more

Cute place with meter street parking. Not the typical Thai food. Absolutely delicious food and nice presentation. We plan to come again !

This place is soooo good! It may be my new favorite thai spot. The vibes were immaculate- the restaurant was super cute and well decorated, and the service was friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Love that they have a vegetarian menu. My friend and I split the crispy rice salad, pad thai, tom kha, and curry puffs and every dish was a 5/5 both flavor and presentation-wise. The thai iced tea was perfect as well! My only critique is that it's a bit on the pricey side. Regardless, I'll definitely be back! read more

Charm Thai in Oakland's Piedmont neighborhood is truly a local treasure. If you're searching for Thai cuisine that transcends the usual Americanized fare and delivers genuine, complex flavors, look no further. This restaurant manages to pair deeply authentic cooking with an incredibly warm and attentive service experience, making every visit feel special. What sets Charm Thai apart is the authenticity of its kitchen. The dishes here are a masterful showcase of the foundational elements of Thai cooking: the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. I've consistently been impressed by the depth of flavor in everything, from their vibrant Spicy Fish Curry, which features rich coconut milk and aromatic fresh kaffir lime, to the flawlessly executed Pad See Ew, where the noodles are properly charred with a subtle smoky wok hei. You can tell they use high-quality, traditional ingredients, and the spice levels (when requested) feel genuinely tailored to the Thai palate, not watered down. It's a genuine taste of Thailand, right here in Oakland. The level of service at Charm Thai is just as exceptional as the food. From the moment you walk in, the staff greets you with genuine smiles and hospitality. They are incredibly attentive without ever hovering; water glasses are refilled promptly, and empty plates are cleared discreetly. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, offering excellent recommendations and happily accommodating minor dietary requests. The pace of the meal is always well-judged, ensuring you feel welcomed and relaxed throughout your dining experience. It's clear the team here takes immense pride in providing top-tier hospitality. For anyone in the East Bay seeking truly authentic Thai food served in a welcoming atmosphere, Charm Thai is a must-visit. The kitchen delivers bold, traditional flavors, and the entire front-of-house staff ensures you have a wonderful time. This is my new go-to spot for the best Thai experience in Oakland. read more

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I called ahead to confirm vegan options were available. I was told all vegetarian items do have fish sauce and oyster sauce in it by default but if you tell them not to add it, then they can omit those on select dishes, but that it must be explicitly stated. I got pad kee now without fish sauce and oyster sauce (explicitly stated and double confirmed) and it was great! The interior of this restaurant is so cute too and the prices seem affordable. I will definitely be back. I recommend double checking anything you get to my fellow vegans and vegetarians at time of ordering. E.g. only yellow curry can be made without fish sauce and oyster sauce out of the curries, so check your items correctly. read more

Charm Thai Bistro - Pad Ke Mao (veganized) - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

I went to this place on a Sunday right after they opened for the dinner service. I ordered the tofu basil lettuce wraps and was surprised when they came in chunks of tofu (the tofu and other ingredients have been been diced whenever I've had this dish, and although there were a couple of of basil, the tofu chunks had a lot of visible black pepper, and a strong pepper flavor, not basil, and unfortunately was not tasty. The chunks also would not stay on the lettuce, making it impossible to eat this as a lettuce wrap. I also ordered the ginger shiitake entree. The flavor was better than the lettuce wraps, lots of ginger and garlic flavor, but the chunks of tofu and mushroom were so huge they did not absorb the flavor of the dish well, and the tofu absorbed most of the sauce but since the chunks were so large, they didn't absorb enough flavor form the sauce. It should have been named ginger tofu since there was a ridiculous amount of tofu to mushroom ratio. I really wanted to like this restaurant as I love Thai food and would love another option in my rotation since my favorite Thai restaurant closed during Covid and so many are just not good, but it was very disappointing. I hardly ate anything and didn't take the leftovers to go. The service was good and I didn't want to leave this review but I felt that others might want to know of my experience to manage their expectations, or perhaps the veggie options are not their best menu items. read more

People here are very nice and patient with us. We ordered catering for work event and everyone loved the food. It's delicious and well made. Pad Thai was flavorful, good portion. The Egg rolls were crispy and tasty. Mango salad have lots of mangoes in there and it was very ripped. The chicken satay was tender and tasty. We definitely will come back again for our lunch needs. I was planning to take photos but everyone got to the food before i did. Next time. read more

Found this lovely hidden gem nearby. My parents and I came here for dinner and we were not disappointed. We sat outside since we brought the dogs with us. It wasn't too chilly and the food kept us warm. We ordered the cucumber soup, yellow curry w/ beef, red curry w/ duck, chicken Pad Gra Pow (?), and bowls of rice. There was enough food for leftovers and I ate it for lunch the next day. My favorites for this meal were the cucumber soup and the curries. Everything was delicious though! Service was good too! We will be back! read more

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Curries, puff pastries, garlic noodles were all so so yummy. Servers were super attentive, and space was perfect for our larger group of 7.

Overall food is good and with very good price. The restaurant was a little bit dark at night. read more

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Adorable little triangle restaurant with lovely staff and good food. Prices are very reasonable and I've never had to wait for a table. It's a nice chill date night spot with easy parking. read more

Great lunch specials Tasty lamb and crab fried rice. Khao soy and curry are solid. Friendly space and cute decor inside. Polite and friendly staff. Have come back 3x during my lunch break read more

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Clean and comfortable interior and friendly service. This restaurant serves tasty food in a quick and pleasant manner. Recommendations: Curry puffs Chicken satay Spicy fried catfish They take card. There is a bathroom in the back. read more

Food was just ok. No flavor. Service was great. Cleanliness was amazing !! If they spiced up it maybe good

Finallyyy stepped in for a meal after walking by this place on Piedmont Ave so many times! We were drawn in by the cute exterior for the most part, and the outside eating area was also cute. Quick meal, so we opted for an appetizer, the Crab Rangoons, and a Pad Thai with prawns. Food came out pretty quickly, there weren't too many people at 12:45PM on a Friday. Crab Rangoons - 4.5/5. Loaded, yummy sauce to come with, and finished first. Simple as that. Pad Thai - 3.5/5. Not bad, but nothing remarkable. I'd have wanted to try other entrees, but I usually start with Pad Thai at a new Thai restaurant! Taking this as my lesson to expand my options here. Otherwise, decent prices, nice servers/owner, and they had the cutest booth inside for a larger party - Booking for a lunch next time. read more

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Quality thai food at affordable prices. They have plenty of dinner specials and a separate menu for vegetarian food. We really liked their pork belly and they had some great sauce in their curries. Note that rice doesn't come with the entree. We had the chicken wings as an appetizer, and I think that was sadly not as good as I would've hoped. The restaurant interior is quite charming, but they also offer outdoor seating on a small patio. Parking is relatively easy as there is a whole parking lot behind and plenty of street parking. Service is wonderful and they really allow yourself to enjoy the meal without too many interruptions. read more

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Excellent fresh veg spring rolls and mango salad. Friendly service. Causal and cute atmosphere.

Yellow curry chicken had a very deep flavor and the food came out piping hot and fresh. This restaurant is also very cute with lots of nice decor and great service :) Perfect for a date night or a nice lunch with a friend. I would just wish that the portion size was a bit larger for the price. read more

Charm Thai Bistro - Yellow Curry with chicken - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Recently I have found Khao Soi, a curry soup with crispy noodle topping and protein of choice, usually chicken or beef. I had errands around Oakland's Piedmont Avenue and found many Thai restaurants along this street. I had arrived at one just short of 12 noon and it was opened so I went to next one down the street which happens to be this one. On my arrival, I received a warm greeting and gave choice of table. Since I had browsed the menu online, I knew what I wanted. It's a matter of currency of the online menus. So I placed my order for khao soi with chicken and Thai ice tea. The khao soi took a short while to be delivered, the slow cooked chicken was the quarter leg which was what I was hoping for. Though for a slow cooked chicken, the meat didn't exactly fall off the bone but nonetheless fairly tender. The curry soup had all the ingredients, noodles, crispy noodles, red pepper, lime, red onions, green onions, bean sprouts. All good stuff. I like a mild yet intense curry broth, this didn't quite achieve it. Though it was enjoyable. The Thai ice tea came very colorful and of course it needed to be properly stirred. It was what a Thai ice tea should be. Wait people came often to refill my water glass. Overall, pleasant dining experience read more

Charm Thai Bistro - Thai ice tea - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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Always fresh and flavorful! Food comes out piping hot! I especially love the crispy pork belly and their curries are always delicious read more

I came here for lunch during the week. Got parking in the municipal lot right behind the restaurant. Nice but casual dining. Good service. My pad Thai was fine. I would eat here again. read more

I enjoy their curry here and the khao soi, which is mildly spicy. Great place for to-go as their restaurant is small. Love the refreshing, sun-filled restaurant with lots of parking in the adjacent lot. read more

Charm Thai Bistro - Khao soi - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

The Service was good and the food was delicious. Ambiance was very much a neighborhood bistro. Simple and tasty. read more

Nice space and great flavors.People working there were efficient and kind.Highly recommend!

I still love this place. My latest thing to get here is the appetizer - lettuce wraps - you can make that a whole meal. They give you tons of food with that and it is refreshing and delicious. Excellent food here and the people who work here are really nice. I love this place and will always come here! Thank you for the amazing food! read more

I can confidently say that Charm is my favorite restaurants in the Piedmont area! I have returned to this place time and time again for many different reasons. Obviously, the food is fantastic. I have tried multiple dishes, but I'm absolutely obsessed with the crab fried rice. There is also an abundance of vegetarian options. The presentation of the dishes is great, and the serving sizes are generous. I always go home with leftovers (which I enthusiastically look forward to eating the next day). The inside is warm and inviting, and it's a great place for meeting up with friends or a date night. If my friends are visiting from outside the area, this is one of the restaurants I bring them to. The staff members are very friendly, and they really enhance the dining experience. This is definitely the Thai restaurant to visit! read more

Amazing. Thai. Food. Their curry is really good. The Khao Soi was all of our favorites. It had a deep and flavorful taste that didn't feel too greasy. With a good balance of crispy texture from the fried noodle on top, and acidic from the pickled cabbage and lime. The restaurant is a bit small but cozy. And the service tries as hard as they can to accommodate everyone. One of my fave thai places in Oakland! read more

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The food here is incredible Thai cuisine! Their starters and salads are some of the best appetizers. Lots of interesting takes on classic Thai and Asian dishes. Here's a list of what we tried. Crab Rangoon: A+ Crispy fried rice salad (yum nam kao tod): A+ Pork larb: B+ Crispy pork belly w/ sticky rice: B Duck curry: B Garlic noodle shrimp: B- Basil Fried rice: B+ Service is fantastic and if I lived in Oakland I would come here all the time. read more