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    Dara Thai

    5.0 (15 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Green curry lunch special
    Ruby A.

    I absolutely LOVED this restaurant. I've been craving Pad Thai and a Thai Tea and saw this place just opened so of course I had to try it immediately. The ambiance is very gentle and welcoming, and the owner Tanya is a sweetheart. We ordered calamari, pad thai, green curry lunch special that came with rice and salad, and my order of Thai tea. It's the small things that they do that make the service spectacular. My straw was heart shaped and our toothpicks came with cute little characters. I encourage everyone to stop by and try this place out! You will leave feeling satisfied and full! Will be back in a heartbeat

    Chicken satay + Rangoon
    Valery T.

    Soft opening! This Thai spot is such a great edition to the peninsula area. I've been on the search for good Thai food & have def found the delicious flavors here. The service, food, and location is an absolute 10/10. The restaurant is run by a family and the owners mom is the chef here! Her dishes are phenomenal... every dish had a delicious flavor. Lots of tasty options on the menu, which means I have to come back to try more! They also have great lunch specials so I'll be back for that

    D B.

    Everything was amazing: had larb, pad see ew and pad kra pow. The mango sticky rice was delicious also. Very authentic flavors and nice and friendly staff

    Tried this new restaurant in Belmont last night. Family friendly staff grandma and mom cooks. Food was top notch excellent flavors and choices. Welcome to Belmont!

    Betty B.

    I was lucky to have been able to try Dara Thai on day 1! This family owned restaurant is just what we have been missing in this area of the peninsula. Tanya and Niti are such lovely people. The establishment is warm and inviting, top notch service, and well the food.... I think it is the best Thai food I have had in a LONG time! I had the Yellow Curry Chicken and a Thai Lemon Iced Tea. I had to get it go as I was between my jobs for the day. I will be visiting again very soon! And you should, too!

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    6 days ago

    They recently opened and the service and food are off the charts. Very traditional and a tasty menu. I would come back on a weekly basis.

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    10 days ago

    This is a new place that replaced another. The people are extremely nice and my basil chicken was excellent! I can't wait to try more!

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    Tae, Ricky, and Tanya were great hosts and the food was Delicious.

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    Scallop and beef in Black Pepper Sauce
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    Coconut Rice - 4.5/5
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