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    Khao Hom

    4.3 (532 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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    Chefs special, Short Rib Massaman Curry
    Elaine S.

    This Thai joint is tasty Most of their dishes are gluten free! I like their fried chicken dish over fried rice most. The fried rice is very tasty, the deep fried chicken can use a bit more flavoring but it's meant to be dipped in their sweet and source sauce. I wasn't a fan of the sweet and sour sauce, it's a bit on the sweet side. Overall, I would recommend and definitely returning. There's still many other GF options I've yet to try. Service is not bad, but not great either. The ambience is nice and clean.

    Thanh T.

    Great place for weekend brunch. There was no wait for a table. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly. Loved everything we got, and the portions were generous. The fried chicken was moist and perfectly crispy. The roti was amazing. Our crab tom yum omelette really hit the spot. Great flavor and lots of crab. And you can't go wrong with a classic thai milk tea here.

    Thai Iced Tea
    Sherman T.

    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!

    Coconut waffle!
    Lizzie L.

    Wow Wow Wow! What a great find! The menu was creatively extensive and it made ordering what to eat for lunch difficult. But we managed and everything was delicious. The decor is pretty awesome and the people that work here were super nice. We're from San Francisco and were blown away by KH. I asked the owner to open a restaurant in San Francisco. That's how much we enjoyed our meal. It's a great place for brunch, lunch and dinner! Check it out!

    Peachy Whisky, Lychee Lanna
    Emily L.

    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.

    Yellow Curry*
    Jed O.

    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.

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    Colin R.

    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.

    Tom Yum Crab Omelet
    Kaelin N.

    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!

    Roti Dip
    Melia R.

    This is a classic brunch place for my family, as the food is just so good. I have only been around brunch time, when they offer both breakfast and thai lunch options. The restaurant itself is small and cute, but my mom and I were seated right away at around noonish on Sunday! That might have been because everyone was busy at world cup parties, though. We ordered: - thai iced teas - the khao hom waffle - samosas - roti with curry dip - koong karee The thai teas were unfortunately on the milky side, and weren't very strong tasting. I recommend the lychee iced tea instead! When I used to go, I always got the thai tea pancake but they have since removed it from their menu. Although this was a pretty devastating revelation, I went with their waffle instead. I thought that the waffle still super delicious, and I loved that it had coconut meat cooked into the batter. It comes garnished with fruit and coconut flakes, which was a plus. While I thought it was a delicious choice, I do not think it was a proper replacement for my thai tea pancake. The samosas and roti were both so delicious, flavorful, and savory. The portions aren't huge, but the flavors make up for it. The koong karee was the star of the show! The prawns were so well cooked, and came in the most delicious egg & curry sauce. I loved the vegetables that came in the dish, as well. You can't go wrong with the tiger prawns, and they go so well with some jasmine rice on the side. Overall, we keep coming back for good reason! The food is always so yummy, and I would definitely recommend you give this place a try. I hope they take this review as a plea for them to bring the thai tea pancake back, though! It was that good. Regardless, I will be back!

    Papaya Salad**
    Jenny L.

    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.

    Yum!
    Olee L.

    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.

    Khao tom waffles
    Ashley Z.

    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

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    Diego C.

    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.

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    Interesting dishes were the pork belly salad and the fried enoki mushroom. The waffle was just ok def wouldn't order that again.

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    Best Thai food I've had in the San Leandro / Castro Valley / Hayward area. We had about 4 dishes, and they were all good.

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    The food was alright , but the service was bad. It took over an hour for me to get my order. Overall the ambiance is floral and gorgeous.

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    Do you have high chairs?

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    Is there air conditionibg?

    Hi Lisa, no Khao Hom does not have air conditioning but there are running fans in the seating area to make it more comfortable

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    Red Chili

    Red Chili

    3.7
    (1.8k reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Best place I had in Hayward. Excellent food the ambiance I think they still need to work on but the…read morefood over powers that.

    I visited Red Chili Restaurant on March 14, 2026 around 8:11 PM with my wife and nephew. We noticed…read morethe prices were a little higher compared to when we used to dine here before, but the service was good and the food came out on time. We ordered five dishes: seafood soup, choo chee fish fillet, pad kee mao, roti canai, and rice. The food was good and we ended up eating about half of our meal and asked for to-go boxes to take the rest home. Unfortunately, on our way home we realized we forgot the to-go bag with all the leftover food at the restaurant. I immediately called the restaurant and asked to speak to the manager. I was told they had already thrown the bag away because they waited for a while and were preparing to close. I returned to the restaurant around 8:45 PM to ask about it in person. I spoke with one waitress who said there was no manager available. Another waitress came over and I explained the situation again. She said there was nothing they could do, and the conversation became unpleasant. When I expressed my frustration, she told me to go ahead and contact a lawyer and then told me to leave the store. I understand mistakes happen and that food may sometimes be thrown away for safety reasons, but the way the situation was handled was disappointing and unprofessional. A little understanding or better customer service would have gone a long way. We used to enjoy coming here, but this experience left a bad impression.

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    Farmhouse Thai Express - San Leandro

    Farmhouse Thai Express - San Leandro

    4.1
    (299 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Part of our cruising around the bay involved casually finding the bistro where we need to meet for…read moredinner later tonight. It's crazy what you bump into when you're not looking. After a couple of hours sight seeing, we took a wrong turn and ended up in this town and stumbled onto this beauty. It's like a new generation of Thai food for us. Not at all what we're used to or have ever tasted. It was great! A very intimate, joyous fellowship broke out with great friends and an even better atmosphere. Seating is outdoors only and you're surrounded by flowers and the very vegetables we were about to eat. Very surreal! I believe it's the first time I've ordered food and they literally grew it outside the eatery. It was all delicious and I highly recommend you get lost and stumble into them, yourself. I love this place!

    I'm very disappointed with my visit and I had been wanting to try this spot out for the longest…read moretime!! Finally made it and they only do take out and cater to just make the food rather than providing at all any public service. No one greets you or offers assistance especially with how the online menu you would order on at this location. Even after waiting and calling out to the people preparing the food for help I still did not get what I ordered completely I was missing the blue rice which would have kept a star up but because I was denied what I asked what was pictured and even paid more since there was a lunch special and told if you want what is pictured on the menu order the dinner item Their online menu isn't updated so don't look at their website Their other locations are way better than this spot which is an express only with rude employees I definitely suggest the other locations in Oakland and Palo Alto Beautiful areas with great customer service and they present their food instead of getting missing items over priced take out only. I will say the food was still delicious and I ate everything but with the blue rice that extra star would be there Expect No help To go only And missing items with the miss communication of rude service The reason stars fell off on my end The 2 stars I did give was just for the food still being delicious but that missing rice made it seem not amazing as the sit down locations aside from here And the other star was for it being close by to me so convenient I would had told all my family and friends but I will tell them to never go here unless you just want the food ok but check the items before leaving Go to their other locations the food and service is far way better than here

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    Pad Thai Cuisine

    Pad Thai Cuisine

    3.8
    (502 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    I haven't written a review for a very long time with restaurants that my family and I have visited…read moreand that's because there's not too many restaurants out there there I have been to have inspired me to write a review. However, Pad Thai Cuisine is very different. My son and I decided to try Pad Thai Cuisine today because we just happened to be in the area. I am so glad that we did! The exterior of the restaurant looks like a house with a cute little white picket fence. As you walk onto the porch, there is a door to the right of it. You open the door and the reception area is just right ahead. We were greeted by a young lady named Jasmine. She is super sweet and friendly. We were told that we were welcome to sit anywhere we liked, so we decided to take a window seat. Where we sat, we can see the little garden and the main street. There weren't a lot of customers, but wasn't empty either. Jasmine asked us what we wanted to eat. Since it was our first time there, we asked for her suggestions. She recommended curry and fried noodles. She also told us that our meal came with drinks (only for lunch), so my son and I ordered Thai Ice Tea. This is no ordinary Thai Ice Tea. It wasn't overly sweet and the tea was brewed. I could be wrong, but it really tasted like they used tea leaves to make the tea. I didn't ask though. I should ask. After talking to Jasmine, we decided to order Chicken Yellow Curry with rice and Pork Pad See Ew. Let me start with the Chicken Yellow Curry, it had bell peppers, onions, chicken and potatoes. I have never had potatoes made this way before. It was soft (not mushy) and the center was firm (not raw). It was made to perfection! The chicken was not dry, the curry was not too spicy and very well balanced with the curry seasoning. It was served along side with a small amount of rice. The Pad See Ew, was so delicious! The noodles were not clumped together. When I took the first bite, I can taste the wok hay (Chinese for taste of the strong fire that the wok that the noodles were cooked in. The pork was very tender with a tad bit of fat that made it just right to bite into. We requested it to be mild because I can't handle spicy food. However, if you like spicy food, I say go for it! Last but not least, the dessert! There were 3 choices, but we ordered the mango with sticky rice. It was AMAZING! The sticky rice was not mushy, the mango was sweet and did not contain a lot of fibers. Small amount of coconut milk to be drizzled on top. I felt my palate being in heaven. Pad Thai Cuisine is owned by a Laotian family. It's owned and run by grandma, mom, aunts and two daughters. Grandpa is retired, but also helps with ordering and picking up ingredients when they run out. It's a very unique and cozy place to enjoy some delicious Thai Cuisine. Don't take my word for it. You must go and try it out yourself! I will be returning to the restaurant to try other delicious food that they have to offer! I will also be writing more about the story of Pad Thai Cuisine restaurant. We need to support more mom-and-pop restaurants! More story and pictures to Come...

    This restaurant surprised me. Very friendly host and…read morewaitress. Plenty of seating inside. Not fancy and old decor but food was good and staff were very polite. Several dish options. The pumpkin soup was delicious as was the eggplant dish. Best peanut sauce we have had with our rolls. Humble restaurant with really good food.

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    Top Thai

    Top Thai

    3.8
    (1k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    First off, this place has been here for as long as I can remember. During my college years, I have…read moreseen this place and almost 20 years later, it is still here. Longevity in the restaurant business is tough so when looking for a place to add to my takeout list as a new resident to Castro Valley, I had to give this place a try. I have been in Castro Valley for about 7 months now and have gotten take out from here at least 5 times and every single time, my wife and I have been greeted and treated with love by the owners. Were there a few times where I had to wait a little while longer because of how busy they were or issues in the kitchen? Of course yes, stuff like that happens. I am a patient and understanding person. What is always consistent is the warmth that the owner just seems to emit, it must be the Thai culture and personality as having traveled to Thailand more than a handful of times, I felt the the love from the people. Now for the food. We usually order pad see eww, crab fried rice, angel wings and a few currys. The food always comes super hot and delicious, havent had a bad experience yet with the food. Honestly, what keeps me coming back is the lady that runs the place, I adore her and the love she treats people with.

    I've been here twice but I don't remember what I got the first time and how the experience was…read more In my most recent dinner experience. We ordered: - tom kha with chicken - flavors were good, but chicken was dry. - pad see eww - flavors were also fine but beef was extremely chewy. - grilled salmon with curry on the side - salmon was overcooked; without the curry on the side, the vegetable vegetables and salmon would be extremely bland Not sure how they were out of sticky rice when had just opened at 4:30 PM. The server was really sweet, but I just don't see myself coming back for a third time because the food is just very mediocre to me.

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