Soo good! Came on Cal Day and it was a little busy but we were able to join the waitlist outside and were seated outside in 10 minutes. They also have a restroom for customers. We got the pad thai and pad kee mao with a side of sticky rice. Everything was super tasty and flavorful. I really enjoyed the flat rice noodles. The sticky rice sides came wrapped in foil and were so compact (but delicious)! read more

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Great food, hit or miss service. Definitely get signed into the Yelp waitlist as Imm Thai is always bustling, even at 3pm on a weekend! -2 stars for service. One of the staff members were so sweet and regularly checked up on everyone, but our main server was incredibly rude. My vegetarian friend wasn't able to eat eggs but the rest of the table could, so we asked kindly if it's possible to just have it put on the side. I understand if they couldn't do it for whatever reason, but we were just met with so much passive aggressiveness for asking. It made the mood very unpleasant. But honestly, I find it strange as most restaurants are pretty understanding of dietary restrictions and can make modifications to cater to their many costumers. I previously had their pad thai for takeout in 2024 and remember being very disappointed. That said, I would give it another try if dined in. RECS: + Pad see ew ($16) was good, one of the better ones I've had + Green curry ($16) was delicious and full of flavor! + Crispy pumpkin ($10) had a light, airy coating of batter and was paired with a tasty sweet and sour sauce read more

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The Pad See Ew Destination in the Bay. Full Stop. I've eaten my way through Thai spots from San Jose to San Francisco and in terms of the best Pad See Ew in the Bay Area, Imm Thai Street Food in Berkeley is the answer. Wide rice noodles with the right amount of char and savory-sweet balance that holds up from the first bite to the last. Nothing in the Bay Area touches it. Fair warning: there's almost always a wait. The good news is the line moves fast -- this kitchen doesn't mess around. Don't expect much in the way of ambiance either. It's a humble spot. Come hungry, come ready to wait a few minutes. The Pad See Ew will handle the rest.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Imm Thai Street Food - Pad See Ew, Wings - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

Had a lunch date with my girlfriend's here and honestly, it was really delicious! Service was super amazing! It can get really crowded in here. Such a cute brunch spot to take your friends or family out. definitely seeing myself come back here to eat. read more

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Most recent experience: Table for 8 had 30min wait on Saturday around 6pm which is totally fine and understandable. They hold tables for 5min so your entire group needs to be present. Order was taken in about 5-10min which was great since everyone had enough time to look at the menu. Appetizers came ~5-10min Everyone else entrees (pad kee maos, noodle soup, and tofu basil rice) ~ 5-10min additional Kua Gai ~10min additional (30min at the point) And second one for some reason took another 20min so it was almost an hour for the dish to come out! At this point the entire table is done eating except one person LOL. On top of that, staff couldn't care less which is crazy that tables 5+ have mandatory tip already. Horrible service overall. And to review the Kua Gai, it's quite average. The flat noodles are the same as the pad kee mao but flavor is very mid. 7/10 at best if it came out in a reasonable amount of time. read more

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We had the fried pumpkin, pad Thai and pad se ew. Our favorite was the pad Thai. We were pleasantly surprised with the fried pumpkin. The sauce served with it was soo tasty! The pad se ew was our least favorite and it's one that lots of reviews say is so good. The broccoli served with it tasted woody. We weren't wow'd by the food. Service and ambiance were good. You can sit indoors or outdoors. read more

Imm Thai Street Food - Pad Thai with chicken - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Probably one of the best Thai food spots I've tried in a while! We ordered: the pad se ew, pad thai, wings, roti dip, and a Thai tea. And every single item was full of flavor! The highlight to me was the pad se ew, it reminded me how delicious this plate is. Everything here is worth ordering! The service here is great, we waited about 20 minutes to be seated. But once we were seated the waitress was quick to attend to us and the food came out in a timely manner. 10/10 experience, thank you Imm :) I will be back read more

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first time visitor. solid solid spot downtown. around a 10 min wait (restaurant is a bit smaller). tables and chairs were kind of small to the point you can hear the next tables convo clearly. other than that quick, fast and friendly staff. - Curry w/rice 4/5: very fresh ingredients, vegetables. good portion amount for 1 person. not spicy imo, dependent on spice tolerance. - Duck noodle soup 4/5: loved the duck! soft and tender. soup broth tasted Msg heavy, could've been a bit more on the cleaner side when it comes to the broth taste, it was a bit more heavy. noodles and veggies were a nice compliment. - Pad Thai with chicken 4/5: 0 complaints pad Thai. solid noodles and chicken. All in all if you are craving Thai would highly recommend to try this spot! read more

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Hands down one of the best Thai places in bay! We went there after 7 years! I used to go here almost every week when I was studying at UC. Went back after 7 years. A lot changed, looks less cluttery, much cleaner. But a lot also didn't change! Food still delicious! We ordered fresh rolls, pad ke mao and spicy eggplant (with fried eggs). Fresh rolls are amazing, come with avocado. The peanut sauce is next level good. We ordered pad ke mao with chicken. It's very well seasoned, balanced spice and chicken is tender as well. The spicy eggplant with veggies is really good (not surprised), comes with rice. We finished our meal with sweet roti, which comes with condensed milk on the top and sugar sprinkles. The rotis are still hot when it came, and soft and flaky! Overall still one of the best Thai places in bay! I have two minor criticism (that's why 4, not 5)! The rice was a little under, 5 more seconds would have been perfect, they were a bit crunchy! Also the tomatoes in pad ke mao is huge, specifically one piece, it's humongous! Please pay attention to chop vegetables! But overall, hands down great place. And yes still after 7 years, that's not common at all! So yes change is not always good! Some things need to stay the same! read more

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There's always a line out the door for Imm Thai, Berkeley's most beloved Thai spot. The vibes here really resemble Asia's street food stalls, and the food is just as mouthwatering. You won't go wrong with any classics (our favorite is the Pad See Ew), but if you're feeling adventurous, I would recommend trying the Su Kuo Thai, a noodle soup in a sour and spicy broth. It might sound a bit odd at first, but trust me, the flavor will grow on you. The apps are fun bites and come in smaller portion sizes, perfect for 2-4 people to share. I absolutely love the creamy peanut sauce (I think it's made with coconut milk?) that is served with the grilled chicken satay and fresh rolls. read more

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Yummy solid Thai food! I really enjoyed the yellow curry, it had a perfect creamy flavor. I wish the potatoes and carrots were just a little softer. The pad thai was also good. I enjoyed the noodle texture but wish there was more protein. It's a casual homey spot with fast service and decent pricing. Street parking only, can be tough. I would come again to try more items! read more

Imm Thai Street Food - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

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VEGAN REVIEW Great Thai spot in downtown Berkeley. They clearly mark vegan or vegan optional items. I love that they make vegan Thai iced tea!!! Tiny tables that have stools- so be aware someone on your party will be uncomfortable without back support. Pretty packed, so it can get loud. Service is fast & friendly Definitely try the pumpkin appetizer! And the noodle dishes are phenomenal. read more

I went here on a solo date and it did not disappoint. I walked-in with no reservation, got immediately seated. I contemplated between the pad Thai and crispy pork with Chinese broccoli. My friendly server recommended the pork. That's what I ended up getting. Her recommendation did not disappoint! My food came out quick, probably less than 10 minutes after ordering. Everything was cooked to perfection, from the crispy hot pork to tender broccoli and soft steamy rice. This dish alone makes me want to come back for more! I also had a Thai iced tea to wash it all down. 10 out of 10 recommend this spot if you want yummy Thai food! read more

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Imm Thai is one of my favorite restaurants in Berkeley, known for its attentive service and consistently high-quality food. My go-to order is pad kee mao with beef. The noodles arrive fresh from the wok, infused with the bold heat of Thai chili and aromatic herbs. Each bite delivers a punch of spice and smoky flavor that wakes up the taste buds. The duck noodle dish leans slightly sweet, but the duck itself is tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked with the fresh vegetables. read more

Imm Thai Street Food - Pad Kee Mao** - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

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There's so many Thai options in Berkeley, but this was one of the most recommended. We came on a Friday right at opening (11:30AM) and there was no line. -Su Kho Thai (4/5): we knew we wanted a noodle soup and the duck noodles were the most recommended but we were really intrigued by the spicy and sour broth of the Su Kho Thai so we decided to give it a shot. Since we had a toddler, we requested mild instead of medium spice. It was really delicious! The sourness was a nice relief from the salt and sweetness of the other dishes. If you like tom yum, you'll like this! The toppings were really unique, like the ground pork and fried pork skin. The cha siu was a little dry through. -Pad se ew with chicken (5/5): one of the best pad se ew's I've ever had! The noodles were the perfect consistency and the seasoning was spot on (not too sweet or salty). -Thai iced tea (4/5): solid, husband thought it could have been a tad sweeter though. Overall definitely one of the top Thai places in the Berkeley area. Excited to come back and try more dishes! read more

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I typically get pad Thai but I was craving something different and was intrigued by the Su Kho Thai noodle soup. I saw someone's review mention if you like tom yum you'd like this soup. I love tom yum so I decided to give it a shot. I definitely enjoyed the soup! It wasn't a straight up tom yum flavor, but it did have a good balance of sour and spicy. It was flavorful and refreshing despite how hot it was. Really generous portions too. My husband got the beef pad see ew and that was also tasty, but we wished it had the signature smokiness that the dish usually has. I'm looking forward to coming back to try their pad thai. read more

Imm Thai Street Food - Su Kho Thai - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Really inexpensive street Thai food. I like everything here. Fun student atmosphere and fast service. There will be a wait so be ready to either wait or order out. One of the classic places in Berkeley everyone frequents - bustling w energy makes you really feel like you've transported to another country. read more

Loved dining at Imm Thai with my boyfriend. We got the Pad Kee Mao and Pad Thai (both with beef), as well as the mango sticky rice. My boyfriend has never had drunken noodles before so I was really excited for him to try it! He commented on how well spiced the Pad Kee Mao is and how tender the beef was in both of our dishes. He wasn't a big fan of the vegetable options and how they went with the texture and flavor of the dish, but I liked the quality and freshness of their bell peppers/green beans a lot. Their noodle dishes are very flavorful. The mango sticky rice was tasty and the mango was also very sweet and succulent! We ate outside just to save time on the waitlist, but we never felt neglected by our servers. They came out to tend to the other parties as well. read more

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We got the tom yum, pad thai, and the yum woon sen salad. Everything was good and I thought the portions were a decent size for the price. It was a little busy when we got there but there are seatings inside and out. The tom yum was on the more sour side so be cautious of that but I personally like that and I think it went great with the rice. The pad thai was sweet and flavorful and I really liked the salad, it was refreshing with all the right textures and flavor profiles. read more

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This is hands down my favorite Thai place in Berkeley, as there are several of them. I've been coming here for years now and I still remember the very first time like it was yesterday. What drew me to this place initially back then was the large crowd outside, which I later realized was people patiently waiting to be seated. Let's just say, I always judge a restaurant by the number of people lining out the door. So I ate there and fell in love INSTANTLY. It's a small quaint place that gets packed very quickly, especially during lunch/dinner rush times. I love that you can see the entire kitchen staff cooking your food, and the service is pretty fast, considering they pretty much stay busy. My go-to's are what I always get every single time because I just can't go wrong with their pad see ew (with beef), Thai fried rice, fried egg rolls, pumpkin curry and of course, their Thai iced tea! The food is flavorful and authentic and even the smell of the food will entice you when you walk in. I often order ahead and just pick it up and me and my boys devour everything. There's never any leftovers. What can I say, we're a FOODIE FAMILY! Imm Thai is always a treat for me and my boys. I did a video review of this place recently on my social media platforms and I noticed that a lot of people SAVED my video. I highly recommend this place! read more

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===TL;DR=== - Yum woon sen - Red curry - Green curry ===TMI=== Small but lively atmosphere, giving off street food stall vibes except indoor. Loud on a Friday night. Everyone's having a blast inside and holding conversations over delicious food. Their portions aren't huge here but don't let it deceive you. It gets super filling. The curries were phenomenal over rice. Their glass noodle salad was also fantastic, it was light, refreshing and flavorful. Good vibes only! Parking might be a challenge and there might be some wait time but they're worth it! read more

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I had a really enjoyable experience. The flavors were strong and authentic, and the dishes had a nice balance of spice and savory. The portions were generous without feeling heavy and lasted to the next day. The service was friendly and attentive, even during a fairly busy time. The atmosphere is casual but inviting. Great vegan options. Got the yellow curry and then the pad see ew, great choices. Overall the quality was solid and satisfying. I'd be very down to return and try more of their menu. A great choice if you're craving comforting, flavorful Thai street food. read more

We ordered takeout from this place and got their Grilled Chicken Satay, Spicy Pork Pad Se Ew, and Spicy Beef Pad Kee Mao. The chicken satay was good, and the flavor was nice and well-seasoned. Both the Pad Se Ew and Pad Kee Mao were just ok. The ingredients were fresh, but the flavor was lacking overall. The noodles weren't fried well, so they had a mushy texture. Besides, we ordered both dishes spicy, but they had no heat at all, very mild and leaning toward more toward the sweet side. read more

Imm Thai Street Food - Pad Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

Imm Thai is so good! I have only tried the take away/delivery. I've had them three times in the last two months. And everything has been excellent. If you ask for spicy you get a little spicy. Big bold basil flavors in the basil dishes. Sweet Chili chicken IMO is like an improved general Tsos chicken that doesn't get soggy. Pad Thai is fine. Everything else is so much better tho. Love it. read more

Imm Thai Street Food - Sweet Chicken* - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Berkeley staple! Came here for a friend's birthday dinner with a party of 9. They don't take reservations and you can only join the Yelp waitlist in person, but when we arrived on a Sunday around 7pm, we were seated almost immediately (probably because school was not in session yet). I ordered the Green Curry and Sticky Rice with Mango. Green curry (3.5/5): Flavorful and the vegetables were cooked well but it was a bit salty. Also, the portion size was a bit small - would have liked more curry as the rice to curry ratio felt a bit unbalanced. Not very filling Sticky Rice with Mango (5/5): Amazing! Probably one of the best mango sticky rice dishes I've ever had. The mango was ripe and sweet and the rice was cooked just right. Very loud and chaotic restaurant but the food came out fast. Next time, I'd skip the curry and get the noodles instead and definitely the mango sticky rice read more

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Not too busy during lunchtime. Considering it's street food the food comes out pretty fast. All of our dishes came out at the same time. We ordered: - pad see ew: huge portions, we had to take half of it home. Marinated pretty well and a good portion of meat and vegetables. A little on the salty side but overall good flavor. - duck over rice: duck portion was pretty small. The skin was a little fatty and the marinade was very light. Pairs well with the sauce. I like the rice with the braised marinade. - papaya salad: on the sweeter side, pretty good portions. Was good but not too special. The shrimp was a little overcooked on top. - Pad kee mao: Huge portions and the vegetables are good pretty well. Also took half of this home with us. read more

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Decently affordable Thai spot that is good for family style. They pride themselves in not using msg so all the flavors are natural. I think they have overall good flavors and wouldn't mind going back to try a few more dishes. They have really great service. They have indoor and outdoor dining and their waitlist moves pretty quick. read more

Imm Thai Street Food - Grilled Beef Salad, Pad Se Ew& Thai Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

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A cozy restaurant located in the heart of downtown Berkeley that specializes in Thai Street Food. I came on a Saturday evening and it was super busy, however, the line moved quickly. They have an open kitchen and you are able to see the chefs cooking quickly, all the food came out in a timely manner. We ordered the roti, summer rolls, pad thai, and moo deng. All the food was delicious and freshly made. The standout was the roti that was paired with a buttery yellow curry and the pad thai had the perfect amount of sweetness and savory. read more

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We stumbled upon this spot while driving around Berkeley and decided to give it a try. Joined the waitlist, which was about 15 minutes, and loved that you can choose indoor or outdoor seating--we picked outside since we had our dog. By the time we were seated, we'd already scoped out the menu and were happy to see all our favorite Thai dishes. We ordered the drunken noodles and pad see ew, and my husband grabbed a beer. Service was great--fast and friendly. Pro tip: hop on the waitlist from your phone before you arrive to avoid a long wait, especially during peak hours when it gets busy. The vibe is relaxed and casual--no dress code--so it's an easy spot to drop by anytime and hang out. I'd definitely come back to try more of their Thai favorites. Loved it! read more

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Imm Thai Street Food for dinner and ordered the spicy pad see ew. The flat noodles had a great chewy texture and the beef was very tender.

This place was super popular and busy when we got here, and I can see why! Came here on a Friday for dinner and it wad packed. You put your name down on the waitlist via their kiosk out front. It took us about 30 minutes to get seated even with just a party of 2. We sat outside, which I highly recommend if there's pretty weather. We were in a rush, so we had our orders ready to go as we sat down -- our waitress was super nice about getting our orders in quickly which we appreciated so much! I got the Pad See Ew with Chicken, and the portions are huge! Definitely could be shared and be very full. The noodles were nice and chewy, well-flavored, and plentiful! The chicken was cooked well too, and the veggies were nice and crunchy. This really hit the spot, and I look forward to coming back and trying more of their delicious menu! read more

Imm Thai Street Food - Pad Se Ew with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

Always crowded. Great food. Disappointed in Tom Kai soup but the spicy eggplant was divine. Hugh selection. Cozy place not fancy.

This looked like a very popular spot with tons of great reviews; my husband has visited a few years ago and hyped it up to me as well, so we finally decided to try it together. I'm pretty simple, I normally just get a basic Pad Thai, so I ordered the Pad Thai with chicken ($15). I'll also give them credit for having reasonable prices. But the pad thai was just completely bland. It looked coated with a fair amount of sauce, so no idea what was up with that. But I honestly struggled to eat this when it had almost no flavor. My husband ordered the Yen Ta Foh ($16) which should've come spicy (and he's kinda weak when it comes to spice), but both of us agreed that it wasn't spicy at all. It's possible they just forgot to add in the spice here, but it's kinda wild that both our dishes completely flopped on flavor. The only thing that did actually have flavor, was the Thai Iced Coffee ($5) that we found to be way too sweet for our liking. Overall, the experience was pretty disappointing given the hype, so I'm probably just scratching this off my list. read more

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Imm Thai is a Berkeley staple and I am glad that it is still operating and thriving throughout these years. This Thai restaurant has always been a popular dining option and for many great reasons. Their food is really packed with flavor - one of the tastiest Thai food I've been to. I ordered the Cashew Chicken and Pad See Ew. From the color of the Pad See Ew, you can already tell how savory it looks. Tender chicken, umami-rich and sweetened soy sauce noodles - delicious! Likewise, the Cashew Chicken also has a flavorful bite. Variety of texture, nuttiness from the cashews, deep savoriness with a gentle sweetness - really is an underrated dish. The only reason why I rated this place a 4/5 is because of the price and portion size. read more

Imm Thai Street Food - Cashew Chicken, Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

The sweet chicken was pretty hard to eat, it was almost like jerky. There were mostly small pieces and it unfortunately tasted like old, dehydrated chicken. In the photo, this is what most of the chicken pieces looked like. The marination and rice was great but the chicken was disappointing. The Pad Thai was pretty good with a great sauce (8/10) and a good amount of chicken. The Pad See Ew was decent but a little salty (7/10). I feel like the beef and noodles in the Pad See Ew could have used some more oyster sauce. I do wish there were larger portion sizes as well. Other than that, I would give Imm Thai a second chance at either their Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, or just try another dish. read more

Imm Thai Street Food - Sweet Chicken* - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

Had to wait for an order for an hour after they told me to pick it up in 20min. No apologies Disappointing. read more

I've heard a lot of my friends recommend this place so me and my coworkers decided to go. Quite a long wait, it's rather busy. We waited about half an hour before we were able to get a table. The waitlist is through yelp at the front. I needed to flag a server when I got notified that our table was ready because there isn't much of a host. We waited an additional 15 minutes before we were seated when our table was ready. Very small place, not much room so makes sense why it was difficult to get a table. We ordered a few dishes but the server had a difficult time hearing us so some of the dishes did not come to the table and forgot it was ordered. We ended up cancelling the pork since we sat over an hour and it never came. The fried rice was quite good, super flavorful and the pad see ew noodles were soft and chewy. The mango sticky rice was hard to eat, which sucked because I really looked forward to it. The mangos were sour and hard and the rice was overcooked. We were not table touched at all so couldn't ask for the missing dish until we were almost done. I know it was quite busy so I get that. The thai tea tasted rather watered down. Loved the roti with yellow curry- was a great appetizer. The roti was crispy and the yellow curry was packed with flavor and we all wanted another! I think overall has potential, maybe it was because it was so busy there wasn't much of a chance to try the food to its full potential. I'd give it another try read more

Imm Thai Street Food - Pad Se Ew - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This place is no joke. The food is so good that it's hard to stop when you're full. The portions looked a little small compared to our normal spot but it was looks. We all left full and satisfied. The pricing is good too. The people there are very nice and helpful. I was having a hard time deciding and the young lady helping us told me about the Napalese curry. I'd eat it every time it was that good. We left our bowls clean after cleaning them up with our naan. If you're near the university, and crave good food, you can't get much better. read more

Very good food and service. There usually is a bit of a wait, but there's a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating. The noodles are delicious. The curries are okay but don't have seafood paste. This makes them less flavorful than most Thai curries, but it also makes them vegetarian-friendly and probably ok for some religious diets too. The portions are very filling and generous. read more

Since we pass by this place so often we finally decided to give it a try. We came on a Sunday around 3pm somewhat of a wait but not too bad. For food we ordered Sween Chicken, Kao Kha Moo and Kua Gai Noodles. Honestly my review is going to be a bit mixed. The Sween Chicken was terrible, the pieces were cut so small that when they fried the chicken they became super dry and we maybe got a tiny chicken thigh worth of meat and a scoop of rice for $15? 0/5 flavor/texture. On then other hand, the Kao Kha Moo was very tender and cooked well again my gripe is going to be portion size for $17 the amount of food you get was a little lackluster. 4/5 flavor Finally the Kui Gai noodles, this was a pleasant surprise because it had the wok flavor that I'm always looking for in my noodles and had an okay amount of seafood (2 shrimp, 2 squid, 1 baby octopus) 5/5 flavor Overall, I think noodles and maybe the fried rice dishes looked to be the best bang for your buck; the prices they charge don't exactly fit the amount of food you're getting, but maybe it's just Berkeley? Our waitress never came back aside from asking us if we wanted dessert before promptly walking away. My review is based on the food and not the service though. Service: 2/5 Food: 3/5 Value: 3/5 read more

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