No one makes panang curry like this place does!! That beef just slides off the bone and the curry…read moreis so delicious! We really enjoyed the tom yum soup too-just the right amount of sour + savory. Was seated for a party of 4 on a Sunday night at 7:00 pm with no wait. Service was pretty quick and the restaurant is pretty and comfortable. Streetside parking is available on College Ave (free after 6 pm) or in the neighborhoods.

My friend and I came on a weekday evening and got a set meal for 2! I loved this option so we can…read moreshare plates and not have to think too hard about what to get. I feel like this would have paired better with one more dish that was more carb based like a noodle or fried rice. The curry came with Jasmine rice only. I thought the portion size for the lobster tail could have been better, we had to split that. Otherwise, the flavors for the fish patties were pretty good and it was pretty flavorful! I personally wpuld have used more spice, so it would have been nice if they offered that.

Our first take out from here and it was fantastic. Mussamun in particular. Will return to sample…read moreadditional delights.

Cozy eatery serving Thai dishes reminiscent of the eateries in Thailand. A rustic ambience with…read moresimple tables, and you know instantly that the focus is going to be on the food! They've also made it to the Michelin Bib Gourmand list several years in a row, so you know the food is going to be legit! They don't accept reservations, so getting there and hoping for a table is your best bet. We were a group of 5, and after about a 20 min wait (pretty much par-for-the-course for a Saturday night), we were seated. They do have tables outside, but we were told that we couldn't start our meal outside and then move to a table indoors after one was available, so we waited. Oh well! As we waited, we noticed a steady stream of online orders, indicating this is a popular place with those in the neighborhood. We got a few beers while we waited for a table. They also have Thai iced teas/coffee/lemonade, and serve young coconuts with water. We got a bunch of appetizers to share and some entrees. We got the crispy rice pork salad, this is served with lettuce leaves and herbs and a wedge of lime. I loved this dish - the crispy rice and ground pork combination was balanced and the squeeze of lime juice made for a perfect bite wrapped in a lettuce leaf with mint and cilantro. Next was the Bird & Buffalo Chicken wings, perfectly crispy and tossed in salt and pepper. Good for folks who don't enjoy the spice. We also got the grilled pork spare ribs to share, which folks enjoyed. For entrees we had the drunken noodles with pork, green curry with rice and massaman curry with rice. I could have done with a spicier version of the green curry, but it was flavorful and satisfying. Overall, a solid spot for Thai food - we will be back to sample some of their other dishes too!

I have decided that the temescal neighborhood is one of my favorite places to eat in Oakland. There…read moreare just so many delicious restaurants here! I have been super excited to try hawking bird, and it did not disappoint. We got the satay chicken salad, curry fried chicken rice bowl, pickles, and the calamansi soda. Satay chicken salad -- very fresh and flavorful. the grilled chicken was very well marinated, and had lots of flavor. It came with a vinaigrette and a yummy peanut dipping sauce on the side. We thought it could use a little more greens, as the portion felt somewhat small. Curry fried chicken bowl -- this was our favorite thing that we got! The curry was flavorful and there was the perfect amount of it over the chicken and rice. There was a healthy portion of fried chicken and rice, which we appreciated. The chicken itself was super crispy and yummy. All of the components went very well together, and we really loved this one! Pickles -- this was just okay to me. the pickled vegetables consisted of assorted veggies including green beans, peppers, and cabbage. The veggies had a slight sweetness to them, but also were spicy! Not my favorite, but still pretty good. Calamansi soda -- honorable mention because I love calamansi and was so excited to see that they had this as an option! If you are a calamansi lover, you definitely enjoy this. it was crisp, refreshing, and had an authentic calamansi flavor. I'd definitely get it again! Overall, we really enjoyed our meal! We thought that the portions were the perfect size for sharing, which we loved. Next time, I'd definitely get the curry rice bowl again because it was so good! The decor was super cute, and the staff were friendly and attentive. If you are craving a chicken dish, we recommend you check this place out!

Went Sat 7/18 around 5:45pm…read more Food was okay but does not compare to the food they used to serve at hawker fare (used to go to the prior location way back in the day in Oakland, and then the hawker fare location in SF). Order at the counter and they bring food to you. - kmg: The sauce did the khao mun gai did not taste as flavorful (less funky, more watered down). - green beans: similar to above, more watered down flavors. Was expecting more funk and spice and sweetness like what they used to serve. - tater tots: crunchy with a hint of tom yum (I think) seasoning - Lao sausage: a tad dry, again would want more flavorful seasoning Slow service (took 20 mins for us to get our soup broth that came with our rice dish, and prob 30 mins for us to get a side of pickles). Ambiance as loud and echoey and it sounded like a large fan or blender was going for a long time (which was still decently loud despite us sitting furthest end from the kitchen).

Definitely check out Thai Taste Kitchen! We were walking around the area when we stumbled upon this…read morerestaurant, and we're so glad we did. As soon as we walked in, the staff greeted us with such a warm welcome. The restaurant has plenty of seating, and the cozy atmosphere made it feel like we were dining in someone's home. We ordered family-style and got the roti, crab fried rice, Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, yellow curry, and mango sticky rice. Every single dish was delicious as we cleaned every plate! We were honestly surprised by how empty the restaurant was because the food and service were amazing. My friends and I definitely found a hidden gem, and we'll absolutely be coming back!

Was in the area for work - this was probably my third visit, but first review. Close enough to the…read morehospital to walk over. Since it was a nice day, we decided to sit in the back area. Water was brought to our table quickly & we asked for a couple extra minutes to look over the menu. I ordered Pad See Ew with chicken, the Roti app & my coworker ordered Kao soy. Everything was delicious and also filling. I actually didn't finish my portion and took it home for dinner. We'll be back when we're in the area.

$20.95+tt (lunch special) Pineapple Salmon Curry: salmon was slightly overcooked (just a bit dry)…read morebut the red curry did wonders for moisture and flavor. $4.50 Ginger Lemonade: intense, spicy, sweet, delicious. Lovely atmosphere. Happy to explore the menu further when I return.

What a cute new restaurant. The giant movie poster gives this restaurant a very cool vibe. The food…read morewas very good, although next time I will ask for more spice for the Spicy Eggplant. The waiter was very busy, so we had to flag him to take our order. But the food came out relatively quickly. I recommend this restaurant.

Bangkok By The Bay on Heinz Ave, tucked away in west Berkeley but worth finding. Moo ping was the…read morereason i came and it did not disappoint, pork skewers charred and slightly sweet from the coconut milk marinade, proper street food execution. Khao soi was also excellent, that crispy noodle topping and rich northern Thai curry broth are hard to get right and they nailed it. Mango sticky rice for dessert, warm rice with good coconut milk, not an afterthought. Small calm space, service was relaxed and knowledgeable about the menu. Menu goes beyond the basics in a good way. 5 stars, real Thai cooking without the Americanized version, glad this place exists

I've only ever ordered takeout from here, but it's become a pretty reliable spot. I've tried their…read morePad Thai, Pad See Ew, the Pad Kee Mao with steak, and some of the fried rice. ​The best part about their noodle dishes is that you don't even have to microwave them for long and they still taste great. They don't get clumpy like a lot of takeout noodles do. ​The Pad Thai runs a bit sweet, and the quality of the steak in the Pad Kee Mao isn't the absolute best, but the seasoning and overall flavors are always on point. For the price tag, it is a very solid, satisfying meal. I'd love to actually dine in sometime soon!

Secrets of Tiger is one of the best Thai restaurants in the bay! It's a quaint restaurant with big…read moreflavor! I couldn't put my fork down. The steak was seasoned to perfection, the curry was so flavorful that we asked for the recipe and the eggplant dish was perfect! The one single waiter was on top of everything! We didn't know how he served everyone and refilled water glasses as the place was packed from the dinner time rush and he handled all the tables on his own. If you're looking for flavor, delicious Thai that is by far one of the best, try this place out and thank me later!

Our friends had raved about this spot so we just had to check it out, especially since it was in…read moreour neighborhood. Luckily we made a reservation ahead of time for 6:15 and glad we did because by 6:45pm the placed was packed with a line forming outside. The decor and aesthetic of this restaurant is such a vibe. I loved the little details from the knick knacks on the walls and shelves to the green plants, it was quirky! The server was very friendly and inviting, she gave us her recommendations on beer and the different dishes. We went with the Singha and Chang for drinks. We initially wanted the mushroom puffs but unfortunately they didn't have it that day so we started off with the crispy eggrolls. Wow, they were delicious! Very crunchy and filling, and the sauce just completed the dish. We got dishes to share: Spicy eggplant (not pictured), Pad See Eww with chicken, Hat Yai Fried Chicken and the Khao Sud Soi. Of all the dishes we tried, the Khao Sud Soi was hands down the best dish - 10/10 high recommend. The noodles mixed with the curry was just pure perfection and they give you a good amount steak with it. All the dishes we got to share were incredibly delicious! The Pad See Eww was topped with fried garlic and it truly elevated the dish, I especially loved the wide noodles they used. I wanted to try the mango sticky rice but was unfortunately too full from all the yummy dishes. I can't wait to go back soon to try out more of their dishes. This is definitely one of those hidden gem restaurants that you have to visit and try!

Super tasty Burmese food!!…read more I live right down the street and stumbled upon this place a couple months ago, and now I feel so lucky to have this little gem just a 2-minute walk away. Everything is super flavorful! I keep ordering the 9th Street Shrimp every single time because it's just THAT good. My boyfriend has tried the poutine with coconut shrimp, salt and pepper chicken wings, and the Golden Chicken Noodles and has loved everything too. The staff is always so nice and welcoming, and the service is super quick. Honestly, you really can't go wrong with this place. Such a great neighborhood spot!

I was excited to try this new Burmese restaurant in Oakland Chinatown Swan's Market…read more I would return, however I have some cautions about the cooking. In general dishes were either too salty or too sweet. I hope they adjust that as they settle in We started with the tea leaf salad made with cabbage. It was way too salty. We did enjoy that there were several different types of seeds and nuts in it, and the dressing tasted nice and fermented, however, again too salty. Mango shrimp: this was very good tasting, but definitely on the sweet side. The shrimp was fresh and large. The mango taste tasted good. The sauce was very sweet. Pumpkin curry chicken: this dish had a wonderful pumpkin taste. It was my favorite of the day. Fried tofu in sweet chili sauce: the tofu was crispy. The sauce tasted bottled. It was fine and though sweet, it was not as sugar- filled as some other dishes! Coconut rice: adding a little salt to coconut rice is what I do at home. Salt balances sugar and this is a sweet dish. But oh my, their version also is too salty!! The menu has many items one doesn't see at Burmese restaurants, like Korean inspired dishes such as corn cheese The dessert menu was interesting, but since the main dishes were too sweet and salty, we were afraid of the dessert, all of which were sweets ( sweet rice for example) with three more sweets added ( like ice cream and syrup and something else) So, in summary, too much sugar and salt bit the place has potential. Also, since many Americans like too much sugar and salt, this may be a great hit with many diners