Khao Hom was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a while, and I'll definitely be coming back. We started with the samosas, and honestly, they were the best samosas I've ever had. They weren't the traditional style--instead, they were shaped more like empanadas--but they were incredible. The pastry was flaky, light, and fluffy, and the seasoning inside was packed with flavor. Every bite had a great balance of texture and spices. For my entrée, I ordered the yellow curry chicken, which was equally impressive. The curry was rich and flavorful with just a touch of heat. It wasn't particularly spicy, but it had enough warmth to complement the dish without overpowering the other flavors. The chicken was tender, and the curry was something I found myself wanting to savor until the very last bite. The prices are a little higher than some other spots, but the quality of the food more than justifies the cost. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and full of flavor. If you're considering giving Khao Hom a try, I'd highly recommend it. read more

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The best thing was the Ube Pancake. The Tom Kha was too sour. It happened that some drilling was going on at noon and it was hella loud. read more

My first time here after a long hike at Lake Chabot. We called last minute and they were able to accommodate our table of 20+ people. Service was excellent. Will def come back and try again. They cooked real fast in the kitchen. So impressed. Food tasted very authentic as well. The chicken roti seems most popular. They had good drinks also. read more

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Thai infused brunch with eye catching dishes and bold flavors to stimulate your senses will have you waking up and then craving for a nap afterwards! Integrated into downtown Hayward just a block from the theater and other eateries and drink spots, Khao Hom has made a strong impression in the local community drawing a good following for weekend brunch as well as weekday lunch. With street parking right in front as well as sharing free public parking in the lot behind the restaurant, once you've slogged through traffic to get to this area, you'll be able to easily park and venture in for your food experience. As you enter, you'll likely need to wait for one of their staff members to seat you in one of their two dining spaces. The rooms are well lit and enhance the ambiance of your meal (and photos) with natural lighting. When seated, you'll get their food and drinks menu in addition to finding their dessert menu at the table. As standard, each table gets a carafe of water for you to serve yourselves. Their menu is quite extensive in representing popular Thai flavors with a bit of flare. You'll find curries, soups, noodles and chef specialties in their own sections of the menu. They also have some alcohol infused drinks for those looking for a full brunch experience. As a novice to some Thai dishes, I did have to ask the staff to explain a bit about certain dishes, but there were a few that caught my eye and never let go. Thai tea - flavorful and bold; rich but not too sweet Matcha latte - rich matcha flavor and creamy; best sipped and can be packed in a to-go cup if you don't finish Tom yum crab omelet - beautifully crafted omurice-esque dish where you'll find white rice encased in an egg omelet topped with succulent pieces of crab meat and smothered in tom yum soup. This dish is not only a pleasure to look at but the taste and textures in each bite will have you salivating for more until the dish completely disappears. This unique take is a must get for first timers! Roti gai tod - crispy fried yet succulent chicken served with a small serving of creamy yellow curry, white rice, and a roti alongside their delicious chili sauce. Fantastic balance of textures and flavors will have your tongue dancing from the spices. Tom kha soup - a bowl of comfort with a whole lot of shredded chicken, red onions, and mushrooms with a few big quarters of fresh tomatoes. It's not as creamy as I would like but the flavor is there with its abundance in lemongrass. The portion is large as one order can easily split into two bowls. Fried ice cream - a meal topper and sweet indulgence for those looking to try something new and rarely found elsewhere. This giant meteorite of a breaded and fried ball of vanilla ice cream is topped with chocolate fudge, powdered sugar, a generous helping of whipped cream and plenty of fruit (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, grapes, and cantaloupe). Definitely shareable and a surprising star of their dessert menu - they could definitely do more to advertise this! The staff were super friendly and quick to take dirty dishes out of the way. They kept the place clean, served the food promptly and treated all of their customers with respect and smiles. Top notch crew from the front of the house to the back. Furthermore, should you need the restrooms, they do have two gender neutral rooms that were decently maintained. Overall, Khao Hom is not your everyday Thai restaurant nor is it your run of the mill brunch spot - this is a unique experience with food created out of passion to merge these together. The result is an aesthetically pleasing yet hunger extinguishing meal that will have you discovering new flavors and craving for more. With its proximity to the city center, it's a great a spot to plan out a lunch or brunch before a nice stroll around or a movie. Thai food has never looked and tasted so good! read more

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Grabbed lunch with a friend and we enjoyed this place. We shared the tom yum crab omelette and the mama pad kee mao. We both liked the pad kee mao over the omelette. It was really flavorful and it all came together really well for us. I think we were a bit underwhelmed with the omelette. It wasn't bad, but I expected a bit more in terms of flavor and it wasn't much to remember. The cocktails were really yummy and creative. read more

Khao Hom - Peachy Whisky, Lychee Lanna - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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The rating for this restaurant mainly comes from the service our party experienced. Our waitress came across unengaged and unfriendly to our family. She was annoyed with the questions we inquired about the menu, especially so with the curry. In one instance, when we asked about recommendations beyond the Massaman short rib (as we thought it was too large and expensive) and green curry, mainly inquiring between the yellow and red curry, the lady responded by saying she already told us the green curry was good. Otherwise, the food was still delicious. The crab omelet was our winner. The portions are filling. Unfortunately just didn't have the best experience and having visited this place last year I also had a similar (though more positive) service experience. read more

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Have been to their sister shop in SJ so was keen to try our local one here. Parking is super easy in the public lot behind the shop row. Ambiance is cool, very airy and inviting. Came for a weekday lunch, 3 of us and got seated right away no problem. Love the special options on the menu, so many interesting things to try! The koong karee (prawn curry) and har mok seafood were my favorite. Special mention for the khao soi too! Big portions and took home enough for another meal. Prices are a little higher than the usual Thai joint but it's worth it. read more

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Parking was a bit rough but we lucked out and got parking in the back, I came here for lunch on a weekend and was pleasantly surprised. My friend and I shared the crab omlette and Thai tea pancakes. The crab omlette is giving omurice and we really enjoyed it! The Thai tea pancakes were not too sweet too, which we appreciated. The service was quick and friendly. Can't wait to ty other dishes here! read more

Khao Hom - Tom Yum Crab Omelet - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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We arrived at 1pm on Monday and the restaurant wasn't busy. We ordered their famous Tom Yum Crab Omelet and the staple street food Pad Kee Mao. Both were really good. The menu might be a little different from the regular Thai restaurant in your neighborhood but in a good way. I would definitely visit Khao Hom again if I happen to be in Hayward read more

Khao Hom - Tom Yum Crab Omelette - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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Thai + breakfast = match made in heaven! The tom yum omelette was so good and they were really generous with the crab. Only tried two dishes (tom yum omelette and khao tom waffles) and both complimented one another read more

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Crab omelet: absolutely no taste. I added salt and pepper still zero Tom Yum favor or and lack any chicken power of taste of any kind. The noodle tasted perfect. We love it. Something inconsistent here. read more

Khao Hom - Yum! - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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I've been here a couple times during brunch but came to try dinner here today and it is still sooo good! The service was crazy quick this time and all the food came out so good! I got my usual thai tea and fried chicken over fried rice-this is just always a safe bet but always better than I remember. In addition to that we also got pad see ew and the short rib massaman-sooo worth it. Generous portion sizes! My tummy is happy :) read more

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Got fooled by the inflated ratings once again. :( I ordered Roti Gai Tod and the fried chicken thigh tasted VERY bland + it was wayyyy overcooked and dried. The cucumber salad was also not evenly seasoned. Some were well marinated in the vinegar & sugar mixture, while some weren't marinated at all. On the other hand, the curry flavor was spot on. Service wise- it was a bit slow but they were probably doing their best with only two servers on the floor during peak lunch hours. read more

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My sister and I came here after the gym to spend some quality time together since we hadn't seen each other in a while. I wanted to treat her to brunch and chose this popular Americanized Thai brunch spot. I knew it had a good reputation in the neighborhood, and the packed dining room confirmed that it's a popular destination. We were seated immediately, which was a great start. To begin, we ordered the enoki mushrooms and calamari. The mushrooms weren't quite what I expected, and they had a flavor that reminded me of oil that may have also been used to fry seafood. The calamari was decent but could have benefited from more seasoning. For my entrée, I ordered the Fried Chicken Benedict. Unfortunately, it was the weakest part of the meal. The fried chicken was very underseasoned and lacked flavor. When I cut into the poached eggs, excess water ran onto the plate, which diluted the hollandaise sauce and left the dish tasting a bit watered down. That said, not everything was a miss. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Most importantly, my sister really enjoyed her meal and said she would definitely come back. While my food didn't fully meet expectations, the strong service, pleasant vibe, and my sister's positive experience were enough for me to give this place another chance. I'd be interested in returning to try their lunch or dinner menu before making a final judgment. Overall, the food was hit-or-miss for me, but the service and atmosphere left a positive impression and make me willing to come back and explore more of the menu. read more

Khao Hom - Eh....maybe a bad day fr the chef. Or too busy to season the chicken. - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

Overall: Superb, authentic Thai curry. I love Thai curry. Not casually. Like obsessively. At this point I've eaten enough to have a pretty solid internal scoreboard, and this place easily lands on the right side of it. The space is relaxed and unfussy, seating was quick, and the menu has enough variety to keep things interesting without feeling bloated. The pumpkin curry alone was good enough that I briefly considered ordering a second dish just to keep the momentum going. I didn't, but I will absolutely be back for the green curry Parking Street parking. Surprisingly easy I had: Chicken Pumpkin Curry (5/5): Wow. This one nailed the fundamentals. The curry base was perfectly balanced with a rich coconut backbone, gentle heat, and just enough natural sweetness from the pumpkin to pull everything together. The pumpkin came in generous chunks that held their shape and actually tasted like pumpkin instead of dissolving into mush. The chicken was tender, the vegetables still had texture, and the whole bowl felt hearty without tipping into heavy. It also comes with rice, which is always a bonus and completes the dish the way it should. This is the kind of curry that reminds you why you love Thai food in the first place read more

Khao Hom - Pumpkin Curry** - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

I think the last time I was here it was smaller, but that was before covid. I think they expanded the restaurant. A friend and I came here on a random night because we wanted thai food. We were greeted and sat instantly. The server gave us extra time to look at the menu which was pretty good. We got the pumpkin tempura, pad thai, and the pad see ew. Honestly, it was pretty good. The vibe was more fine dining-ish to the pricing is a bit high. But if someone wanted to come here I wouldnt be opposed to. read more

Khao Hom - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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Pretty disappointed because Khao Hom is the first result when I searched up 'cute brunch spots" on yelp. Was expecting something instagram-worthy, maybe some stylish interior here and there, and cute photo spots. I didn't see any photos of the inside of the restaurant on yelp, so I had no clue that Khao Hom would look like a regular family restaurant you could find everywhere. Felt like they only put effort into the area near the entrance of the store, where they have a grassy shelf and a weaved palm tree. Cute, but there's gotta be more to qualify as a "cute brunch spot". We ordered the pad thai, Roti gai tod, Ka-Pow Short Rib Benedict, and Pad Ka-Pow. I found the pad thai great, good portion and really flavorful. One of the better pad thais I've had, and I loved the color. The tofu absorbed all the pad thai sauce and when you bit into it felt like a pad thai bomb! Totally recommend this dish. The Roti gai tod was a big dish of surprises. I found the fried chicken great: it wasn't too dry and the batter wasn't so thick it felt heavy. However, the roti was really really oily and soggy. When thinking about roti, I would imagine something that is crunchy, flakes falling out when you bite into it. However, this roti tasted like an oily pancake, no joke. The curry was great though! Loved loved loved the aroma. BUT, the potatoes that were in the curry were SOOO undercooked, I don't even know how to tell you without exaggerating! They were so dense and had that raw, "sandy" texture of a raw potato! Dang, what a bummer. The Pad Ka-Pow was okay. Not nothing much about it that stood out to me.. I guess it's because it was a really safe order. Lastly we ordered the Ka-Pow Short Rib Benedict. This, actually, was not a plate of surprises, but a plate of disappointment. I've seen many photos of this on their yelp page, so it really convinced me to order it, as I thought it was a customer favorite. (Or maybe it is, and I just really unlucky this time) The short rib was really lean and stiff, the type of meat you can find on the bottom of a pot of a chinese soup. In short, it was overcooked, and was not tender at all. For this dish, you're able to choose between salad, or potatoes. I chose potatoes. Again, I hate to repeat that the potatoes were hard. Last thing: the egg benedicts were overcooked!! Have you ever had an egg benedict where the yolk was not runny??? I haven't either.. until I came here! Service was good. Though they were busy Here, There, and Everywhere, they were able to respond to us promptly. Maybe I'll be back, but I would totally rather give another place a try when I search up "cute brunch spots". PS. Did you catch a Beatles song somewhere in my review? read more

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A huge fan of Thai food and wanted to try a new restaurant. Khao Hom was of the restaurants that showed up with impressive ratings so I decided to try it with my family. Parking is very tough. Very limited street parking but we were able to find parking about one block away. Parking is available at the garage, one block away. Upon entering, we were greeted within five minutes but we were very rushed. It wasn't full, it was roughly half full and still plenty of empty table available. As we arrived at 2pm and we were told that their was kitchen was closing soon, we were very rushed to order. We were given water and placed our orders and never really checked on, afterwards. The ambience is very simple and the space is quite small. It's very loud and we can hear the conversations from others because of the echos. Our appetizer and entrees arrived altogether, which is perfectly okay. Our appetizer and entrees were flavorful and delicious. I enjoyed my meal very much but I didn't enjoy the service. Not very attentive or kind, just very pushy and rushing. I would return in the future for to go orders but most likely avoid dine in. The food is delicious and would recommend. read more

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Khao Hom had been on my to-visit list in Hayward for a while. Without asking me, my boyfriend planned a birthday lunch outing for me here! Neither of us had been here before, and it's like it was meant to be! Ambience-wise, it's feels formal enough for a nice brunch, but casual enough to feel relaxed and dress semi-formal or semi-casual. They had Valentine's Day decorations even though it was still January, with paper hearts and tinsel decorating the restaurant. The our waitress came to take our order, she was so sweet and said I'm so beautiful with very healthy skin, and told my boyfriend he's very lucky, which tickled me pink. We got two Chef's Specials: 1) Chicken and Waffle: Croissant waffle, crispy chicken thigh, syrup, whipped butter 2. Mama Pad Kee Mao: Stir-friend instant noodles, homemade spicy sauce, fried egg, seafood, bacon, bell pepper, onion, fingerroot, tomatoes, basil, green bean, peppercorn. We really enjoyed both dishes! The Mama Pad Kee Mao came first, and we asked for the mildest level of spice. We were pleased it wasn't too spicy, and the texture of the noodles were great! Seafood was plentiful, with shrimp, scallops, squid, octopus, and clams. The chicken and waffle was so great! The croissant waffle had a great texture that was perfectly chewy and crisp, and the chicken was juicy with crunchy breaded skin. It came with butter, maple syrup, and what tasted like a chili sweet sauce. One of the bathrooms was leaking, which was the downside of our visit. The staff was so nice with helping us take photos in the restaurant! What a gem in downtown Hayward! I was so happy my boyfriend brought me here for my birthday! read more

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On 6/15/2026, my wife and I, ate at "Khao Hom", and had a really great experience. The service was great and the food was excellent. The atmosphere is great with seating for everyone. My wife had a papaya salad and waffle. She said it was the best she had ever had. I had deep fried pumpkin and a mushroom salad. It was great. If you're looking to have excellent food and great service, try Khao Hom. All in all, I give Khao Hom five stars read more

This was a pleasant surprise. Been here twice now. The first time was okay. The second time was with my nephew during Mother's Day. I'm willing to give it an above average rating. Parking, there's a lot behind it between A and B Streets if you can't find anything on Foothill. I mention this early since parking is challenging. There is also a parking structure about a block away on D Street. Food here was above average. This last time I went. The short ribs were good. I was expecting it to be incorporated with the Eggs Benedict and not as a side dish of sorts. Service was adequate, though I never received my utensils or napkins for that matter..I had to use my mother's fork. Ambiance is nice. A nice modern feel inside. Overall nice to visit. I may consider coming back. read more

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Where do I begin... I LOVE THIS PLACE I have been here multiple times, even gotten take out and it has never disappointed me! My favorites are the crab fried rice, papaya salad, and the khao soi beef short rib! Flavors are balanced for the crab fried rice and I love spicy food, so the papaya salad has a nice kick to it. The Khao soi beef short rib has a slight kick to it and the meat falls off the bone so easily. For drinks, their thai iced tea and thai ice coffee are very addicting!! I always order one when I go :) I haven't encountered a long wait and the ambiance inside is always welcoming! read more

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I've come here twice now and I would recommend it especially if you want a cool cocktail with your meal. Parking is easy, both times we've been able to find street parking near the front immediately unless we happened to luck out (not a frequent patron of this neighborhood). So far I've tried the following. Brunch Crab tom yum omelette for brunch. Although the crab is real, I'm not sure if I'd get this dish again because of the portion/value. It's good, just pricey for what you get. Thai tea pancake. This one was alright. It was definitely on the denser side, rather than fluffy. The pancake itself had some thai tea flavoring, but it didn't taste that great. We did like the thai tea syrup though. It was nice having the fruit, although I felt like the tea and fruit sort of clashed so I ate them separately. The drinks stood out! Thai Wakeup with jalapeno and mint. So clean and crisp. It's smooth because of the Tequesta (agave wine). Strong, yet tasty! I love that it's unique, and I'd definitely get this one again. My second visit I immediately ordered this one for dinner but it felt weaker?? Not sure if I imagined it lol. Peach Whiskey which was sweet and tart. I could not taste any of the whiskey. It's much lower in alcohol content, but refreshing and summery. I like my drinks stronger so I'd probably skip this one next time. Dinner Pad Thai. Classic, tasted great, texture was perfect. Some places overcook the noodles to the point where they are soggy. Here it was Al dente, and had a bounce to it. I'd get this again. Yellow curry. This was great, although sweeter than I expected it to be, I still felt like the flavors were great. Creamy and sweet, it was a good dish to pair with the Pad Thai because it balanced out the tartness in that dish. I'd also get this again. The area is nice and convenient for grabbing coffee or tea after brunch, and the inside is modern, clean, warm and cozy. read more

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We love their food, flavors sooo good! Dishes could be a little more! Try so many all the time! Will keep going back like we have with our family! Service is always with a smile, very friendly! See you soon again! read more

It was my first time eating at Khao Hom. I booked a 6:30 PM reservation for my mama's birthday. They had the table ready for us when we arrived and there weren't any issues with the rest of our party arriving a few minutes later because - Asian time. I didn't have any of the drinks, but my husband did and thought they were delicious. The restaurant is nicely decorated and spacious. The store front is in a pretty grubby looking town center area, but nothing grubby about the inside. The food was delicious and well flavored. We loved the roti dip, short rib noodle soup, tom yum soup, kra pow, and curry. The fried chicken was a little dry. My only complaint is that the portions were relatively small for the price. Other than that the servers were attentive and service was great! Would definitely come back. read more

So good I came to eat x2 within 3 days ! Brunch and dinner ! Brunch was delicious eggs Benedict with short rib and potatoes , definitely enough to share. Avocado toast with smoked salmon. Bloody Mary was the star ! I'm very picky about my Blood Mary but this hit all flavors. Friendly service, clean attentive. Dinner was even better fried chicken with roti and rice, pad se ew noodles all so good and of course a Bloody Mary ! Go visit eat and enjoy this great spot ! read more

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Great atmosphere with good, attentive service. We ordered the crabby tom yum omelette, roti gai tod, crispy enoki mushroom, fresh coconut juice, and Thai iced coffee. The crispy enoki mushroom was my least favorite--while nicely fried, it had more of a crispy onion texture, and I wished it included a heartier or different type of mushroom for more bite. On a positive note, I appreciated that they offer an oat milk option for the Thai iced coffee. The roti gai tod was a standout: it comes with two pieces of fried chicken thighs, roti, a side of curry, and a sweet-and-sour sauce for the chicken. Everything was well-executed and satisfying. The star of the meal, though, was the crabby tom yum omelette--topped generously with shredded real crab meat and served with steamed rice. It was delicious, though I did wish it had a bit more of a spicy kick. Overall, it's a solid brunch spot with some strong dishes. I'm glad I got to try it, but while enjoyable, it didn't quite make it onto my list of must-return favorites. read more

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This is one of the best Thai places ever! We somehow find a way to justify the drive to East Bay for a good sumptuous meal! Servers are very friendly and check on you from time to time. There's always a spot for us on a late Sunday morning - lunch! Elevated casual - love it for a nice brunch with the girls, family or post hike treat! read more

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Everything was very flavorful. The crabby tom yum omelette was saucy and fluffy. There was a decent amount of crab meat. The sauce paired well with the white rice. The beef salad was slightly sour and heavy with aromatics. There was no wait for an early Saturday dinner. The staff was very friendly and gave a lot of recommendations. The interior was lovely and modern. read more

Khao Hom - Crabby Tom Yum Omelet - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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I've been here a few times already with my husband and Khao Hom continues to show they know what flavor is and how to execute. On my most recent visit, I opted for their enoki mushroom, roti, and beef noodle soup and was surprised by how good everything was. The beef noodle soup was impressive in size and was enough for another meal later that day. The enoki mushroom was good but hard to eat due to it being stringy. The roti was also good with the curry to dip in. There are parking spots in front of the restaurant and across the street as well as around the block. Overall, it's a solid place to stop by if you're craving an Asian fusion brunch. read more

Khao Hom - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

I've been to Khao Hom a few times now, and on my more recent visits we've come for breakfast/brunch. Each time, the experience has been consistently great. The staff is accommodating, friendly, and provides fast service, and the food has always been excellent. I especially appreciate that this is one of the few Thai restaurants that opens early for breakfast. Their signature crabby tom yum omelette never disappoints , the eggs are rich and buttery, and the crab is fresh without any strong fishy taste, blending beautifully with the tom yum broth. They also have an adorable kids' menu. My son has tried both the pancakes and the French toast on different visits and enjoyed them each time. Overall, Khao Hom offers a great ambiance, attentive service, and delicious food. It's definitely a go-to spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. read more

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A great addition to the food scene in the downtown Hayward area with a semi modern twist on Thai cuisine! Came here with my friend and we ordered the crab tom yum omelette and it was so flavorful! It was a bit on the pricier side but I loved the tom yum flavor and there was a TON of crab meat in the dish. We also had the roti gai tod which was the fried chicken with fried roti on top. This was just okay! If you're hungry and need something to fill you up, this is definitely the dish to order. The fried chicken was nothing out of the ordinary and didn't have much flavor on the inside. The roti wasn't bad but I wish it was a little thinner. The curry that came with the roti was good! We also decided to get the mango sticky rice and it wasn't bad! I think it really helped that mangos were in season. I will say that everything was on the pricier side. After tip, the meal was almost $80 and we only ordered those three things. I would come back with more people so that I can try brunch, more of the classic dishes, and maybe even the cocktails (they look interesting). The service was great and everyone was friendly and attentive. read more

Khao Hom - Crabby Tom Yum Omelet - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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This was on the top of the list when searching for brunch in East Bay. I always think Fusion food is best when it's brunch and Khao Hom did not disappoint. I loved the crabby tom yum omelette and khao ka-yum dishes that were both on the chef specials menu. The thai tea pancakes were also so fluffy and actually holds the tea flavor well. (I don't usually have high expectations with flavoured pancakes..) The seating is comfy and the interior is modern and bright. Our service was also attentive, with the food coming out not long after we ordered. Saturday morning wasn't too busy so there was no crazy waiting period. Will come again! read more

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I've been here twice now, and I'm only writing a review because I really tried to give it a fair chance. The first visit was already meh, but I thought maybe it was just an off day. The second time confirmed it for me, the food is really lacking in flavor. I'm not sure why there are so many good reviews. Even the most basic dish, Pad Thai, was disappointing. We actually had to go home and "fix" it by adding fish sauce and tamarind. The tamarind salmon was the best of what we ordered, and even then it wasn't great. The calamari was about 70% breading and 30% chewy squid, the larb was okay.. We ordered three dishes and the total was around $80+, and honestly, none of them made us happy. We won't be coming back two chances were enough. The service, however, was good, and that's the only reason I'm giving 2 stars. There are better places out there that serve truly flavorful Thai food. read more

Khao Hom - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

The perfect addition to downtown Hayward! Khao Hom is a great spot to get Thai food that's both traditional and modern. They serve brunch and dinner and have slight variations in their menu. Some of our favorites: -Crabby Tom Yum Omelette: worth the hype! Never had a dish like this before. The tom yum sauce is tangy and flavorful. It has huge chunks of crab as well! They serve this during brunch and dinner. -Tom Yum Fried Rice: again, their tom yum hits! The fried rice has the perfect amount of tom yum flavor without being watery. -Pad See Ew: I think this one could be slightly saltier, but the noodles are cooked really well. I've tried tofu and chicken and they give a solid amount of protein. -Roti prata: two thick pieces of roti with a curry sauce. Great appetizer! Service is pretty fast and efficient. I've gone here during prime lunch / dinner hours and have never had to wait. It might be hard finding parking on the Main Street so would recommend looping behind to park in the parking lot. read more

Khao Hom - Roti - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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Everything ordered was really good. I'd come back and get everything again. Khao soy with chicken was a huge portion, spice was too hot for my friend that is sensitive by I loved it. Pad Thai was really good and roti with curry dip appetizer was also really good. The roti was nice and crispy. Thai iced tea was standard. Service was a bit slow and I had to flag them down several times even though the restaurant didn't seem too busy at 1pm on a Wednesday. Nice ambiance though. read more

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First visit: Smoked Salmon Benedict: good Waffles: good; syrup not too sweet Crabby tom yum omelette: delicious, but the rice was slightly hard/undercooked. Thai iced coffee: too sweet and weak Second visit: asked for less-sweet Thai iced coffee but it was still quite sweet; coffee lacked strength. Ordered the pad kee mao -- spicy enough but a bit too sweet and missing the wok hay. Place isn't very busy, yet staff repeatedly asked if we had reservations despite many open tables. Overall decent dishes, but there are better brunch-fusion options and it feels a bit pricey for the food. read more

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This place is mainly a Thai food place with some fusion dishes for breakfast. Their crab omelette with tom yum is super tasty! Crispy enoki was also unique. Papaya salad was ok. Pad ke mao was fantastic. Roti dip was good but I wish they would give more than the tiny amount. Their cocktails are nice and sweet but not enough alcohol. The servers were very kind - we celebrated a birthday and they really made it festive. The lights on the ceilings are cute. read more

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Came to east bay for another reason and decided to stop by for lunch/ brunch on a Friday and was able to be seated immediately. A clean, modern, Instagram friendly Thai place, that feels nice, but laid back enough. FOOD: Roti. Solid roti. Flaky, crispy, buttery with a delicious, flavorful yellow curry, that gets you all the savory bits you want. Sriracha garlic chicken wings. These were okay. Solid crispy wings, but the sauce was pretty standard. Sweet and a bit spicy. Average stuff here. Crabby tomyum omelet. This was so good. An omelet over a bed of rice surrounded by a mote of creamy Tom yum soup, which was getting closer to gravy, but still able to drench your rice. Topped with fresh sweet crab and mushrooms to give it a bit more depth. Served with a lime to give it the freshness. Each bite was amazing. Highly recommend. Beef rib Benedict. Pretty good too. Comes with either a side salad or potatoes, we opted for the salad which was a standard garden salad. The beef rib was excellent. Cooked perfectly too be tender and fatty, just the way it should be. Benedict was pretty good too. Classic hollandaise with a nice poached egg with a tomato slice for the freshness. The beef was good with the Benedict, but it wasn't epic. Either way, a good, no great dish. Stuffed French toast. Oof this was good. Crispy outside with a decadent fried banana in the middle to give it that gooey inside texture. Topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and syrup. Excellent and highly recommended. Overall, an excellent place with generous portions for the price. Service was good and the whole experience was a good one. I'll definitely come back if I'm ever in the area. I'm guessing the lines are long in the weekends. Weekdays are a great choice read more

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Vegs w curry sauce and don't forget the basmati rice! The best rice in the world. I like quite a few of the veg dishes they feature but my "go-to" is always alu gobi and chana masala. I also trade naan for roti (chapati). No eggs/dairy. The service is great and the food always looks thrillicious. The restaurant is pretty large and very clean. The wait staff is always professional and personable. read more