Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Exotic Thai Restaurant

    3.8 (182 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

    Order Exotic Thai Restaurant Takeout or Delivery

    Exotic Thai Restaurant Photos

    Business Info

    EXOTIC THAI RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like Exotic Thai Restaurant

    Recommended Reviews - Exotic Thai Restaurant

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos - Exotic Thai Restaurant

    Egg Rolls
    Mabel R.

    Sat outside and the view was lovely as the patio was filled with large plants. Our server tended to us right away and we were able to order promptly. The egg rolls were delicious with the peanut sauce and the Thai mein was our favorite. We paired our dinner with some sake to end our evening and made our trip out to Ojai a pleasant experience. Would definitely return.

    Pad See-ew
    Lynn R.

    Visiting my daughter and she wanted to try this Thai restaurant that she hadn't been to yet. I love Thai food so I was looking forward to it. They have a lovely patio as well as an indoor eating area, we opted to eat outdoors so we could watch the pink moment as the sun was setting and it was nice and warm on an early fall evening. The indoors was air-conditioned so you can choose which you prefer. We arrived at 5:30 and we were one of the few people there, but the restaurant patio started filling up rapidly while we were eating. Art was our waiter and he was excellent. The menu has quite a few options so it took us a while to make a decision on the many appetizing offerings. I finally chose the scallops and shrimp curry with snow pea and mushrooms and bell peppers and it was unbelievably delicious. My daughter had her favorite pad see ew and thought it was excellent. My son had the spicy duck and it was delicious as well. We ordered a large bowl of brown rice to enjoy with our curries. It was a delightful evening with great service and wonderful food. The price was right and the quantity and quality was great. We will definitely be back for another wonderful meal here. It's so nice that you can have a view of the topa topa mountains while you're eating!! Bonus!

    It was the out door patio that attracted us while driving by. They could use a more visible sign. A little hard to see. Food was good. But I've had better Thai. Our server was nice. We were there an hour before closing. And when it's closing time they don't kid around. They are ready to go! They bring out the check, drop off to go boxes. Not a bad spot

    Lunch special pad thai with mixed veggies and white rice

    See all

    Photo of Mike B.
    3
    204
    38

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    We usually order our food to go. We have eaten in a couple of times and received good service. The ambiance is nice as well.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lynn R.
    545
    384
    1723

    10 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Suzanne C.
    37
    774
    229

    4 months ago

    Hidden Gems! The curry is excellent full of flavor, veggies wrap freshly made and wonderful sauce!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Stacey B.
    44
    105
    70

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Josef B.
    0
    34
    135

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    This place not only pricey but TASTELESS i ordered panang shrimp and it looks soup and nasty

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of sgt L.
    18
    29
    1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Bland, tasteless, watered down Thai food. Tastes like low fat diet Thai. Totally unauthentic.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Really good restaurant not crowded and clean with excellent Thai food topped off with excellent service.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Susan U.
    517
    1089
    3080

    8 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mark C.
    2
    106
    11

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kim A.
    2
    22
    2

    3 years ago

    We love the food here. Maybe we don't know "authentic" thai food but for your every day customer, we love it. Good food, good service.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Amazing service, great food, and very kind staff! Awesome atmosphere too, would gladly come back anytime!

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    The food is always delicious and the staff and owners are so friendly and accommodating. It's become a regular spot for us!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sar T.
    1
    44
    14

    4 years ago

    Delicious food and great customer service. I usually get it to go - but the restaurant looks cozy and cute. Very friendly folks!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    I love this place for a quick pad Thai. The staff is amazing and they are a wonderful part of the Ojai community.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 5

    Ask the Community - Exotic Thai Restaurant

    Do you use MSG in your food? And do you offer gluten free options?

    The restaurant nit use MSG and various of gluten free options

    View All 2 Questions

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Thai 2,986 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Om Thai Cuisine

    Om Thai Cuisine

    4.5
    (279 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    My go-to favorite for a first time visit is usually PadThai and this was delicious! These noodles…read moreare thinner than I'm used to but just as good. The chicken was tender white meat. Very nice. They do not serve lunch specials on holidays so I had to order the full meal. More than I could eat and yummy enough to take home for later. My friend ordered Pineapple Curry. Absolutely delicious AND MOST SURPRISING was the FRESH pineapple instead of canned. It was wonderful. He ordered it ONE STAR for spiciness and I do not like spicy...yet I did not notice any spice as far as hotness. I guess one star is safe for me because I'll probably order the pineapple curry next visit. If you find this review useful please VOTE!

    Came here recently with my friend for her birthday. I don't come here very often because my…read morehusband is gluten-free and it's difficult to get GF stuff in restaurants that aren't focused on that. Anyway, I was really missing this place so I came here with my friend instead. Got my favorite pad see ew and it was amazing just like always. My friend got a curry dish and loved it. I also got mango sticky rice at the end (mostly to take home for lunch the next day) and it was wonderful. Thai ice tea was great. Staff was polite and kind to me even when it took us a long time to order and then we sat around chatting until closing time. Prices are fair and the menu has a lot of variety. I highly recommend them.

    Photos
    Seafood platter
    Seafood platter
    Panang curry with chicken
    Panang curry with chicken
    Dinner special satay chicken with the white rice

    See all

    Dinner special satay chicken with the white rice
    Little Sama Ojai

    Little Sama Ojai

    4.2
    (138 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Great food options, especially when paired with bevvies from Topa topa. You order at the counter…read moreand they'll buzz you when food is ready. 5/5 tater tots, perfectly fried and seasoned 5/5 pork katsu sandwich, good balance of bread, pork, and cabbage 4/5 Vietnamese noodle salad, felt healthy and satiated after a big bowl of veggies, chicken, and noodles. The rice noodles could've been one smidge softer I've had the wings and karaage chicken before and those dishes are also nicely done.

    Stopped by Little Sama in Ojai for some fuel after Chief's Peak. We got the sweet and spicy chicken…read morewings and they really hit the spot after a long hike. The Korean-style wings were juicy on the inside crispy on the outside and nicely sauced. The okonomiyaki tots were also a hit and worth ordering. It's located inside Topa Topa Brewing Company and the setup is straightforward. You order at the counter they give you a buzzer and pick up your food when it's ready. The service was so nice especially for counter service. They paid attention to small details without us having to ask and having worked in the service industry we definitely noticed and appreciate that The vibe is casual and family friendly. Dog friendly and kids running around, it's super relaxed. Food comes out fast and it's a chill spot to hang out

    Photos
    Cute casual interior shares space with the brewery.
    Cute casual interior shares space with the brewery.
    Chicken wings
    Chicken wings
    Delicious fried chicken wings with a sweet tangy sauce, not spicy

    See all

    Delicious fried chicken wings with a sweet tangy sauce, not spicy
    Hip Vegan

    Hip Vegan

    4.5
    (701 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    We came across this location while researching vegetarian-friendly spots in Ojai and I am so glad…read morewe decided to try it. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and honestly exceeded expectations. We ordered the gunpowder fries, tacos, and the tiger bowl - and the bowl was so good that I literally tried recreating it at home afterwards because I couldn't stop thinking about it. The flavors were unique, balanced, and super satisfying. It's a self serve style of place, where you order at the counter and then grab your own food. The person helping us was super friendly and provided her recommenations. The overall vibe of the place is pretty relaxed and welcoming. It has indoor as well as outdoor seating and parking was manageable. Definitely a spot I would go back to if I am back in the area.

    This is my second visit. I love the idea of a vegan restaurant and want to support so we have them…read moreas options. My take away: 1-loved the fries. Expertly fried. Not greasy and so crispy. Great mouth feel and the dipping sauces, chefs kiss. 2-Tempeh sandwich was not so tasty. Would not repurchase. Sorry no photo. 3-Tofu sandwich (photo included) had thee hardest bread ever. Just awful. Too hard. Was it stale? Not sure, but I cannot recommend this sandwich. The word slop comes to mind. Too much slaw sauce made it a slippery mess. See photos. See what was left behind and so many napkins used. Very poor construction. 4-An honorable mention was that the fries came out so long before the sandwiches, that they were all gone before the sandwiches for there. So much for timing. Unfortunately, I don't think the cashier/server was having a good day. I hope today is better for her! This visit was surprising bad.

    Photos
    Get your eating tools and water station.
    Get your eating tools and water station.
    Deliciously cooked fries.  Crispy greatness. 4/19/26
    Deliciously cooked fries. Crispy greatness. 4/19/26
    I love the entrance!

    See all

    I love the entrance!
    The Dutchess

    The Dutchess

    4.1
    (686 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    The Dutchess is massive, with two rooms of seating and a quaint back patio. They're open from…read morebreakfast to dinner and as their website says: "This kitchen comes to life at 4am and doesn't shut down until 11:30pm." They do a soft close from 2-5 where they don't serve the food menu but offer drinks, coffee and pastries. We stopped in on the 4th of July and were seated right away. They also have a coffee and pastry counter if you want to grab something to-go. You do not want to miss out on the pastries, and the display sure catches your eye. Along with our main we split a morning bun which was flaky and just the right amount of sweet. As we were walking out I noticed some sandwiches that looked extra tasty as well. We kept it simple and split the Dutchess Breakfast Plate since we had quite a bit of eating planned for the day, but it was more than enough to satiate us alongside the pastry. It comes with these massive, crispy and spiced potatoes, big slabs of Niman Ranch bacon, tomato chutney, thick-cut sourdough toast and two eggs. At $22 this isn't cheap, but the quality is there and I would order this again just for those potatoes. The Burmese Fried Chicken Sando seemed to be the most popular dish and I was jealous as I saw it hitting other tables. I'll just have to come back!

    The Dutchess is a unique Burmese meets Central California spot in Ojai that is part bakery and part…read morerestaurant. Reservations are highly recommended as tables do tend to fill up fast. Wifey and I stopped by for brunch with a reservation and were seated right away. I got the Spicy Chicken & Scallion Waffles, she got the Chicken Congee, and we shared a Cinnamon Bun. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here and all the staff were very friendly and welcoming.

    Photos
    Interior design
    Interior design
    Burmese Fried Chicken Sando
    Burmese Fried Chicken Sando
    Naan good texture but the herb butter was just okay.

    See all

    Naan good texture but the herb butter was just okay.
    Rice By Mama

    Rice By Mama

    4.3
    (939 reviews)
    12.0 mi
    $$
    Curbside pickup during COVID-19
    Family-owned & operated

    Amazing. Simply fantastic. They're incredibly busy almost every day, & for good reason- the wait is…read moremore than worth it!! You truly can't miss w/ the padthai: classic, perfectly balanced, & sooo satisfying. The papaya salad w/ shrimp was my personal fav; one bite had me craving more. I'm honestly drooling just thinking about it while writing this. The restaurant is on the smaller side & fills up rather quickly, often reaching a full house, so going earlier in the day is the best way to fully enjoy both the food & the experience. The servers are efficient, attentive, & keep everything moving seamlessly. If you love thai cuisine, this spot is a must visit. I highly recommend!

    My mom and I stopped by the main location for the Lunch Special this week and it was delicious!…read moreThere are two locations (around 800ft away from each other) that operate the same, it's just for more space I'm guessing. The lunch special came with a small egg roll and mild side salad (not too much dressing, which was perfect). I just wish there were more egg rolls to come with it lol! It was a great deal for $16 and we had food to take home since the portions were large. We ordered the Pad Thai with chicken, and the Thai Fried Rice with pork. Both were spectacular! I will say the Pad Thai was a bit on the sweeter side however--just keep that in mind for taste preference. It's this reason that the fried rice was both of our favorite dishes, as its savory umami flavor paired so well with the pork. I could've eaten an entire plate by myself! Service took a bit long to get our food, but they were very kind nonetheless. We will be returning, and we can't wait to try other dishes like their soups and curry!

    Photos
    Rice By Mama
    Rice By Mama
    Rice By Mama

    See all

    Exotic Thai Restaurant - thai - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...