I come here quite often, since I am in the area a lot. I frequent Kao Sarn because they have a wide menu and great selection of lunch specials. You can get an appetizer with an entree and drink under $20. The food is great here too. I've tried several items, but the standouts to me are the pad Thai with chicken and the yellow curry with tofu. Their Thai tea is great too. Perfect balance and doesn't taste too bitter or too creamy. The staff is extremely nice and kind, and they will definitely take care of you. The only downside to it, is that it is usually packed and they are a bit on the slower side. So, if you have extra time, or are not in a rush, I will definitely recommend Kao Sarn to you! read more

I've been frequenting Kao Sarn for almost 3 years now and I have to say I have barely been disappointed by the food. They have an amazing catalog of dishes that never fail to satisfy me. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious and they are really good at serving multiple people at once. They're very attentive and always make sure you're ok. I usually come during lunch where you get a complimentary salad and rice. The salad has the best dressing! I usually get either the garlic noodles with steak, whole pompano fish, grilled lamb, lamb shank, or their crispy fried chicken. They're all super good. If you're new, I would suggest the garlic noodles with steak (they're super generous with the meat) Their appetizers are also pretty good too. Like I said, I don't think you can order something from here and be disappointed. Love their service. My only gripe is prices have increased quite a bit over the past years but I guess that is every establishment in the Bay. read more

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What a charming area Point Richmond is, and even more so restaurants like Kao Sarn Thai. We're always on the hunt for good Thai food and Kao Sarn brings it. Pro tip: grab a holiday cocktail from the historic Hotel Mac down the street and walk over for a cozy dinner after here. Meeting a friend, we grabbed a table close to the back of the restaurant and enjoyed Thai Teas and a spread of some dishes I've never tried before: Nam Kao Tod Salad, Mango Paradise (curry), Calamari, Pad Woon Sen (noodles with prawn), and of course to round it out, Fried Banana with Coconut Ice Cream. What.a.treat. All dishes were so incredibly flavorful and budget friendly while remaining comforting and truly enjoyable. From the incredibly friendly servers to the super cool art deco/ambiance on the walls, I would for sure come back again to try more dishes from their large menu! read more

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Ordered take out: - pad see ew - the beef was really tough and overall lacked flavor / bland - honey wings - we asked for the sauce on the side and the wings tasted fine but the sauce tasted like bottled mea ploy. - pumpkin curry - this was then best dish of all. On point over rice. - eggplant with pork - the eggplant was good but the pork also tasted very tough. - trout - this was fried well and tasty. I wouldn't go out of my way but for a neighborhood point Richmond, this did the job. Thr dishes came with rice so that's a nice bonus. read more

Kao Sarn Thai Cuisine - Top Pad See Ew; middle Eggplant; bottom Trout Rad Preeg; right Honey Wings - Thai Near Me - Richmond, California

Such a lovely find! The food here is delicious and even reminded me of home in Thailand. The décor is stylish with charming vintage touches, and I love how thoughtfully the Thai elements are presented throughout the space. I came with my relatives, and every dish we tried was great. The flavors aren't super intensely Thai, but they're well-balanced and very enjoyable. Definitely a place I'd come back to. Service was amazing. The staff were warm, attentive, and incredibly sweet. It happened to be my birthday, and they surprised me by singing and bringing out a crème brûlée -- and it was so good! Their kindness really made my day. The atmosphere is calm, cozy, and not too crowded, which makes it a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy a meal. Highly recommend! read more

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This time I ordered takeout - garlic chicken lunch special with the shrimp rolls and crab fried rice. Me food came out quickly and the server was really helpful. Not too long of a wait since we got there right when they opened. Everything was good and full of flavor. read more

We came here for dinner before a masquers musical. The reservation was for 7 and we had an additional guest - the staff graciously accommodated. The restaurant was cozy. We ordered corn fritters as appetizers, pad kee maw, mango curry, pork fried rice, among other dishes. I liked how there were fresh mango pieces in the curry. We also got ginger tea, regular tea, and Thai iced tea. For dessert we also got mango sticky rice. Dinner was delicious. The company lovely as always. The only thing off was that our bill wasn't right - which we sorted it out with the staff. read more

about a month ago, my hubby and I were blown away by this awesome place (it was our first time here). we were warmly greeted by our servers, Champagne and Imm. Champagne made great recommendations when she told us about the delicious fall-off-the bone tender lamb shank in curry sauce (our very 1st time seeing it at a Thai restaurant). we also ordered the ribeye steak over a bed of garlic noodles. the garlic noodles had a lot of garlic flavor and was perfectly cooked, firm and chewy and the ribeye was very flavorful and delicious. Also, the angel wings were beautifully fried and stuffed with a very delicious and flavorful filling. earlier today was our second time here celebrating my hubby's birthday and we also met the friendly owner, Joe. Champagne was there today as well and she remembered us from a month ago. she told us the grilled lamb is delicious and once again she was spot on. we also ordered the garlic noodles with the ribeye steak and had them add prawns as well. omg-sooo yummy! the prawns were huge and perfectly fried and went very well with the great ribeye. we also tried their crispy pork belly with a basil garlic sauce and that was very tasty too. also, highly recommend the very flavorful curry puff for an appetizer. We washed it all down with their very refreshing and tasty Thai ice tea. Now that we've been here twice, I am thrilled to say that this place is consistent in quality and taste. We have def found our favorite Thai restaurant that is very comfortable, spacious, and clean. Thx u Joe for hiring great staff and knowing great Thai food! Can't wait to come back to try more culinary delights! read more

This is a cute little spot in PT Richmond. I have come here a few times and have always had a good meal and their portions are fair. They close at 8:30 but still took us in at 8:20, which we really appreciated. One of the reasons we like this place is because they can prepare most items GF. We ordered 2 Thai Iced Teas, Papaya Salad (Laous style) (but I have also gotten the Thai style), Green Curry with Shrimp and String Beans with Shrimp. For dessert we ordered the coconut ice cream and mango sticky rice. In the past I have ordered the Tamarind Prawns, some sort of fried ribs, angle wings, Tom Kha and the Pumpkin Curry. I have been here once for lunch and they do have lunch specials as well. If you happen to be around the area, definitely stop in and get some grub! read more

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I have been going to this place for years. The food, service and ambience are all excellent and reliable. Highly recommend the pumpkin curry, and the eggplant. read more

Another day, another craving for good noodle soup! My cousin and I were searching for a homey noodle soup, specifically Lao style Khao Soi. This was the perfect spot that satisfied the craving! The restaurant is super charming and in such a cute area surrounded by other gems (coffee shops, vintage clothing, knick knacks). I think this is a great location with a great selection of traditional and modern Thai dishes. I ordered the Duck Egg Noodle Soup and it was so flavorful that I didn't add any extra sauces or chili! Right when we got our soups we could tell they were flavorful just be the color and aroma. It also had a generous amount of duck and noodles :) Overall; this was a great find and we look forward to returning and trying other dishes. The staff was also lovely and helpful, thank you so much! read more

Kao Sarn Thai Cuisine - Duck Noodle Soup & Kao soi - Thai Near Me - Richmond, California

Excellent service and very high quality and tasty food. I went there recently for my birthday celebration and all of my guests were very happy with the meal. Thank you! read more

Kao Sarn Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Richmond, California

I feel like I'm always on the search for a good Thai restaurant, and this place was such a good find. The lunch special comes with an entree and a soup. Everything we ordered was so delicious and we were really impressed. The soups (tom yum, tom kha) were especially flavorful. The place is also very clean and the staff were friendly/attentive. If I lived closer, I'd probably come here more often! read more

Kao Sarn Thai Cuisine - Green Curry Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Richmond, California

I've been to Kao Sarn a few times and am never disappointed. Located in downtown point Richmond area its easy parking and walkability. Typical of many thai eateries the menu options are pretty consistent. I can recommend their Roti, Pad Thai, Yello Curry w/ chicken, Chicken Satay, Shrimp Rolls, and Tom Yum Koong Soup. All very tasty and filling. Service is prompt and prices are very reasonable, such that there wouldn't be much of a financial burden to eat here regularly. Would recommend anyone to try out Kao Sarn Thai. read more

Kao Sarn Thai Cuisine - Shrimp Roll and Yellow Curry with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Richmond, California

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I've heard positive hype from my coworker, and had to try it. They served angel wings! If you don't know. You are missing out!!! Noodles, meat & veggies stuffed wings with thai chili sauce- heaven!!! They also had lunch specials where you can choose a appetizer or soup special and order an entree. I ordered a beef one, in which I did not particularly enjoy because it was stew meat. I was a bit disappointed, but overall service was on point. The food came fast and it was perfectly. The ambiance is nice location with indoor outdoor seating. It wasn't too loud- love all the decorations. I will come back to try others! read more

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Excellent food and service. Lovely interior. Parking is tough, though. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx read more

Love this Thai spot! Hidden in Point Richmond, lots of options and accommodations! They even do a vast majority of their food Gluten free upon request which is great! The Papaya salad will be Thai spicy though if asked! Love it we always recommend this spot to friends read more

Every time I eat here, it's delicious!! Tastes like it was made that second, smell it! Proprietor is always welcoming, smiling and helpful. Try something you've never had before... surprise yourself, can't go wrong! read more

Just ok. Small servings. Curry watery. Eggplant good not great. Expensive for serving size.

My mistake was to just judge this place by the lunch menu. It's a combo-style meal but tbh - the real beauty is in the TRUE normal menu. Yeah the prices are a bit high but it's a supply and demand and Cali thing... I guess. Either way, the sweet and sour fried trout, seafood salad, chicken wings, angel wings, and calamari are go-to orders for me here. Thai COFFEE tea is really good as well. I've been told the curries were good in general as well. 8/10, would come again and recommend to a friend (honestly it's become my coworkers and I's go-to spot, especially for incoming visitors too :)) read more

Excellent food, a big variety of choices. I have been there a few times and have gad their garlic beef with pan roasted noodles, BBQ pork, Satay. read more

The pra ram was bland. No spice, at ALL. the rad nah was bland and had no meat! There was some soup that I didn't order which was the best part pf the meal. Terrible and disappointing. I will never order from here again. I intentionally ordered everything VERY SPICY because Thai places never add spice that I request. This place not only proved that it does not help to request spicy but they don't pay attention to whatwas ordered. Terrible! Waste of money. read more

Kao Sarn Thai Cuisine - Terrible. I ordered pra ram with beef VERY spicy. Rad Nah with pork VERY spicy. - Thai Near Me - Richmond, California

One of our go-to eateries in Richmond during our boatyard period at KKMI. We've eaten in and taken away, and the food is of the same high quality either way. Their mango salad is an explosion of flavor in your mouth. The pad see ew is savory and full of veggies. The Toto is crisp and chewy (how do they DO that?!?) and the peanut sauce is delicious. read more

My family and I were so excited to find a Thai restaurant close to our neighborhood. We enjoy Thai food and would usually drive to Oakland to enjoy it but this is definitely a new spot that we have been coming back to. What we have tried on our different visits: Curry puffs: 5/5 stars These curry puffs are delicious! We literally had to order 3 of them because we enjoyed them so much the first time. Roti: 5/5 stars The Roti is like a flat bread that has been fried. It comes with a delicious coconut curry sauce. I really liked it and so did the rest of my family. Duck fried rice: 4/5 stars This is a hit or miss, sadly. I don't mean it in a rude way. It's just that the first time we ordered it, it was soooo good and worth a 5 star rating. However, the two times we ordered it after that, the duck meat was not fresh. It didn't taste like it did the first time we ordered it. I'm not sure why. BBQ Pork: 5/5 stars This BBQ Pork is very flavorful. Chicken wings: 3/5 stars The chicken wings were okay to me but loved by my little sister lol. Thai Iced tea: 5/5 stars OMG!! This deserves more than 5 stars, seriously. I would drink this EVERYDAY, if I could. It is so refreshing. Especially when the day is hot. I look forward to grabbing this anytime I order. If you haven't tried it yet, you definitely should. Parking: Parking is available but the street is very busy because of the numerous businesses in the area. Staff: 5/5 stars. Each time we visit, the staff have always been very friendly and helpful. Overall: I would give Kao Sarn a 4/5 stars. I have recommended them to my friends who also enjoy Thai food and will continue to come back here with my family and try new items and other food that we have tried previously. read more

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I Am Pescatarian and have been for 8 years. I ordered shrimp rolls and after a bite I didn't know what the grey colored meat was so I called and asked if the only meat in their shrimp roll was shrimp. They said no there is also chicken. I am angry, because it clearly does not have chicken on the ingredients list on yelp or their website. Also why was the chicken grey. The service was mid. I placed a phone order then picked it up 10 minutes later. They didn't treat me when I entered. Felt bad for the waiter. The ambiance was AWKWARD in there. A group of 5 sat down to order 15 min before closing. Also, they took rolls to a table and the table said they had ordered vegetarian not what they were given. I also ordered garlic noodles and crispy prawns. It was bland, but the price was fair read more

Kao Sarn Thai Cuisine - Garlic noodles and crispy prawns - Thai Near Me - Richmond, California

So good!! I love the pad Thai but also am not afraid to branch out into different entrees here. It's going to be delicious every time. Tasty and for a reasonable price! This time I got the Thai tee and pad see ew, or drunken noodles. Also say yes when they ask if you want them to bring out the hot sauces. They even cut up jalapeños if you like to add those to every meal, which I LOVE. Tasty, great portion of noodles and I always enjoy chicken with mine. Was so full and got sticky rice with mango to-go. Still amazing! They even added a cute purple flower on top of the sliced mango. Great, quick, and most importantly friendly service! We chatted with the server about the secret to making the perfect Rice Krispie treats and how trippy it is that the cereal is also named Rice Krispies... (I swear I thought the cereal had its own different name but whatever lol). This is a must-visit gem in Point Richmond! read more

Did a to go order only. Food was ready when promised and (don't tell anyone...) I ate it on the drive home!! Got the rib eye steak on a bed of lettuce and dumplings in a curry sauce. The steak was delicious and the accompanying little sides were fresh. Dumplings were kinda like wontons in a curry sauce. They were okay/good. Maybe next time, I'll remember to stop for pics! read more

I love this place. The food is extremely fresh made to order every time. Nothing looks like it's been sitting there for hours. Very good selection of different curries and other dishes are usually go at lunchtime and get the lunch special which is a great deal with great food lunchtimes can be busy with a lot of workers from Chevron nearby. read more

Point Richmond has a nice variety of eateries that serve cuisines like American pub food, Mexican, a deli, Greek, Thai, etc. This was one of my most recent trips and we were able to sit down a party of 9 as soon as it opened. Considering our large group, the service was pretty quick as were able to be in and out within an hour. I tried the Mango Paradise ($19), which has homemade red curry with prawn, calamari, scallop, fish, fresh mango, bell pepper, and sweet basil. The curry was on the sweeter side, but paired well with rice. I actually learned I'm not a fan of having mango stewed in a warm and slightly savory curry. I didn't think the flavors or textures complemented each other too well. The seafood was decent with only a few pieces slightly over cooked. It seems like they have a variety of items on their menu, including lunch specials, so I would be interested in coming back to try something different! read more

Kao Sarn Thai Cuisine - Mango Paradise ($19) - Thai Near Me - Richmond, California

Point Richmond is such a quaint enclave in an otherwise nondescript, sprawling East Bay suburb that I spend an inordinate amount of time just making the quick circuit in the commercial center of this neighborhood. I've eaten at El Sol and Masa before, but I was thinking of Asian this time. It was on one of those strolls that I decided to give this nice-looking Thai restaurant a try. I was feeling rather peckish after scaling the hills of Miller Knox Regional Park through the tunnel. Since scaling required some exertion on my part, I decided to justify getting three items for takeout. Don't sit there and judge me, OK? I was pleasantly surprised by the quality as well as the quantity served here. I started with the $9 Fresh Rolls which were particularly savory with ground chicken complementing the prawns in the rice paper encasement along with the expected lettuce, carrot, and vermicelli noodles. They offered both sweet & sour and peanut sauces for dipping (photo: https://bit.ly/2WAXjMQ). For my main entree, I went with the $15 Grilled BBQ Salmon, a generous portion that was completely lacquered in peanut sauce and accompanied by steamed vegetables (photo: https://bit.ly/2WAXlUY). Although it was oversauced, I still enjoyed the tender butteriness of the salmon. I probably overdid it by ordering the $12 Mixed Vegetables, a nice mix of sautéed produce in a light garlic sauce (photo: https://bit.ly/3kY6IqU). You'll be relieved to know that I saved a good part of the meal for lunch the following day, so stop judging me, OK? FOOD - 4 stars...generous portions with the fresh rolls the standout AMBIANCE - n/a...it looks nicely decorated inside but I took my hefty order to go SERVICE - 4 stars...quietly effective TOTAL - 4 stars...solid Thai option in my favorite part of Richmond RELATED - Exploring Richmond? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18 read more

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One of the best Thai restaurants I've been to in the States. Authentic and creative. Fresh shrimp rolls, mango curry seafood, mixed veggies are all super yummy!! Garlic noodles with ribeye steak is just outstanding, must try! Restaurant is decorated beautifully. Service is excellent! Thai restaurants' food in the States are way too sweet. So glad it's not the case here. Highly recommend. I live in Marin, just found out that it's only 14 minutes away. read more

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The service was warm and professional and the satay was beautifully fresh and packed with flavor. However a pork and ginger dish was uninspired. The pad see ew defaults to chicken which is a bland choice and they were chintzy with the broccoli. Overall not great. read more

We come here often, both for take out and for eat-in. Always good service, and always good food. So reasonable priced too! The coconut soup is amaaaaaazing! Thank you! read more

This is a new find for me, met up with a co-worker from the past & she suggested meeting at the Thai place in Pt. Richmond. It's appears to be a small place, yet extends back a bit. Definitely loud. The service staff is on it, they're moving thru quickly getting folks in & out for their lunch hour. Technically I would add 1/2 a star, but Yelp only allows full stars , so it's 3 . We both ordered the lunch combination, you get to pick 2 items & the meal comes with a small salad. She ordered the crispy shrimp rolls & BBQ pork, overall it look yummy & later I noticed she devoured it. I ordered the veggie spring rolls & yellow curry chicken, it was tasty. Both plates came with rice, the order with pork came with steamed veggies. Overall it was a tasty lunch. I'll be back to see if I can find something that knocks my socks off. Just a reminder parking in Pt. Richmond is a bear, but remember there's plenty of parking behind the main streets, so park in the back near the train tracks & walk versus waiting for a space to open up on the main drag. read more

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A couple of restaurants have shuttered permanently, so I am very grateful that our local Thai restaurant is still in business. Their food has always been consistently delicious and I am happy I don't have to make a 15-20 minute drive for some Pad Thai or BBQ pork. Their larb is a favourite of mine. Together with a side of rice makes a perfect sized meal for me. The same goes for their Tom Yum Koong or Tom Kha Kai. The present owner, Joey, is extremely kind. When the restaurant first opened he was a server and we would eat there fairly regularly. He left for few years to run another restaurant out of the area but has been back for some time. His presence really adds to the ambience and he is ready with any recommendations and will answer any questions you may have about the food. COVID protocols are in place. Take out order are easy, just call the restaurant or order directly from their website. read more

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Kao Sarn Thai is delicious and authentic . The food is creatively prepared and bursting with flavor. I love that the ingredients are fresh and healthy. If it's your first time trying Thai. Must try's would be the garlic noodles, Tom Yom Soup, Yellow Cury, Pad Thai, and Papaya Salad. The ambiance is classy, ethnic, and the vibe is relaxed. The menu is pricey! But I don't expect any different. Their using high quality ingredients. They offer sit-down inside, and a few tables in front of their business. Great place to come as a group with your family, friends, and co-workers. The service is always stellar! Everyone is friendly and helpful. Today we went, and they gave us two desserts on the house. That was such a thoughtful and kind gesture. We come here often for lunch and it felt nice to be treated. Thank you to the team, and owner. I love that you guys are offering the point Richmond community, great food and great service. We are very lucky to have you in town! The best Thai food!! read more

Kao Sarn Thai Cuisine - KAO SARN - Thai Near Me - Richmond, California

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I like the staff and service, and I like the eggplant dish and the ginger chicken (or whatever meat you wish), also the shrimp dishes. The flavors are good. However, I don't like that the meat and chicken are hard and dry (overcooked) in many dishes. Example is in Tom kha gai, but also the stir fried dishes. And I don't like that the fried calamari is not made with young squid so the pieces are big and are also overcooked. The fried calamari they serve is not good. I think with just a little care cooking the proteins this would be a really good place. But I still go there pretty often since it's nearby. read more

My coworkers and I stopped here after a job in Richmond for lunch. We all got the lunch special and an order of fresh rolls for the table. The lunch special offers an appetizer, main dish, rice, and small salad for $17.50 - a decent deal for this amount of food in the Bay Area. I ordered Tom kha with shrimp and the eggplant entree with tofu. Both were delicious and comparable in flavor and quality to other Thai places I have been to in the Bay - of which most are quite good. The lunch special was a good amount of food and I was able to save half for lunch the next day - yum! read more

Good food, warm service, nice ambience. What more can I say? I ordered the grill lamb and it was good, colorful, well balanced taste and presentation. read more

Kao Sarn Thai Cuisine - Grilled lamb - Thai Near Me - Richmond, California

I love coming here to get authentic Thai food each time I come I'm greeted right away and then they show me what's on the menu. They tell me the specials and my food is always prepared with love and care. It gives you that homestyle feel I love coming here especially for their lunch specials, also highly recommend the mango sticky rice. It's delicious. 10 out of 10. read more