Krua Thai

4.3 (206 reviews)

ModerateThai, Seafood, Asian Fusion

Closed • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 3:45 PM - 8:45 PM

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Gennie L.

krua thai was pretty good! i got take out and ordered the tofu pad see ew - the portion size was good, but they gave slightly less than other thai restaurants. nothing on their menu is more than $20, which i find amazing (especially nowadays). the restaurant is quite small but it wasn't too busy when i went around 7pm on a weekday. they don't have a bathroom for customers. service was quick and their employees are very kind. overall rating: 8/10

Mark e.

It's close to Thai food- I mean the fish sauce was overpowering so much to make it inedible. There was a curry in the red curry- no cream, no spices. The pineapple fried rice had the distinct flavor of dirt. Fried spring rolls were over fried and filled with a paste of unknown origin. I won't be going back.

andaman salmon, pad thai, pineapple fried rice, shrimp satay with a stray vegetable spring roll, beef satay. All excellent (and half-eaten!)

Tad B.

Living in Concord MA there are few good Thai places within a 30-45 minute drive. Among the 8 or so options, this is the absolute best you will find! Great menu, good flavor, consistent quality, fair prices. And they're super friendly and attentive. Highly recommended!

Saly B.

The food was excellent! We're so surprised that they didn't Americanize the dishes as you would expect in a town like Natick. We got noodle dishes and everything was evenly coated with delicious sauce. This little Thai joint is definitely a hidden gem. There's a small dining area inside but I think most do take out. We decided to eat in and everything was just cooked and seasoned to perfection.

Krua Thai fried rice (top), Chicken Panang curry (bottom)

Krista H.

Cute, clean and very tiny place that I stopped by for dinner with my boyfriend on a Saturday evening. Lots of people stopped by to pick up their dinner while we were eating, which definitely speaks to their popularity! The food is good and the service is fast and friendly. You can also see the cooks in the kitchen, which is cool, and I liked the mellow music they were playing. I had the chicken Penang curry, and bf had the Krua Thai fried rice. We also had fresh shrimp rolls for appetizer, which comes with peanut sauce and chili sauce. The rolls were tasty and fresh, and the sauces were delicious too - the chili sauce was sweet with a sour kick! My Penang curry was spicy in a warm way (1 chili pepper on the spicy eating in the menu), with a full flavor. The chicken was tender and I liked the vegetables in the curry. You do need to order the rice separately for dinner, though. I had enough to bring some home. The Krua Thai fried rice was really good with a comfy flavor! It's got a lot of sliced onions, so you can probably ask them to remove it when you order if you don't like that. We didn't order any drinks but I saw a lot of people having their Thai iced tea. I hope to stop by here more when I'm in Natick!

Wild Boar Basil Lunch Set with steamed vegetables and white rice ($8.95). Such a generous portion!

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Bryce B.

11 years ago

Absolutely fantastic Thai, I wish we had something like this in Philadelphia (maybe we do and I just don't know about it). Extensive menu, extremely fresh and colorful ingredients, no one in our party of 5 even ordered the pad Thai there was so much tip choose from! I had duck in a curry sauce and it was ridiculous, I loved it. I'll be definitely going back our taking out next time I'm up there. read more

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John Z.

12 years ago

We lived in Allston for many years and enjoyed having some of the first Thai restaurants in Boston within walking distance. Now that we live in the Metro West we are thrilled to have a top of the line Thai place in Natick. The food is great the people are wonderful. Stop in and check it out you won't be disappointed. read more

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Dennis C.

11 years ago

This is just a wonderful little restaurant with great food, friendly and fast service! Everything is always fresh, and perfectly prepared and cooked. We have been regular customers for a couple years, and have never been disappointed. Especially recommend the curry dishes! read more

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Mister T.

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10 years ago

This is pretty good thai food. We tried a few places in the area, they have great Tom Yum soup here. Good for when you feel sick or need something spicy. Pad Thai is great as well. Prices are reasonable as well. read more

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David P.

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11 years ago

More like 4.5 stars. This tiny hole in the wall place serves the best Thai food I've had. Everything my family ordered came out deliciously prepared. Even a simple dish like Pad Thai was extremely well prepared with wonderful texture and flavor. I'll be back in the area and will definitely stop by again. read more

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carla c.

12 years ago

Absolutely love Krua Thai!!! The food is fantastic, fresh, and well prepared. The staff is friendly, accommodating, and eager to please. Both dine in and take out are equally as good - all meals are consistently delicious! Strongly recommend the mango duck, fried dumplings, green curry, and Natick wings. Thank you Boon, Sid, Ali, On, and Mic!!! read more

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Bette G.

10 years ago

I'm always happy with my food and the staff is always very friendly! My friends and I have never had any trouble when it comes to catering to our vegan/vegetarian diets here, I would however love if they began to carry a milk alternative (coconut, soy, almond, rice) so we could enjoy some Thai iced tea as well. Still five stars for a casual and tasty Thai place. read more

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Ken M.

12 years ago

I've been eating here since they opened and they are the best Thai option in the Natick/Framingham area. The ingredients are fresh and the food authentic. They are primarily take out and are my go to place when heading home from work. Love the Hoi Jor app and the main courses are all great! Give them a try! read more

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Manny S.

9 years ago

Their pad tai is delicious!!! Was my first time but definitely my new place for tai!!! Got the spring rolls and beef satay too and both were really good!!! read more

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Evan K.

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9 years ago

The mango curry is amazing!! The service is also great too-- I'm allergic to fish and the wait staff offered to make one of the dishes without shrimp without us asking. read more

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Rachel L.

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11 years ago

Stopped in for a quick lunch while in the area. Tiny restaurant probably better for takeout. Service was very friendly from the waitress to the cooks...all making sure we were happy with our food. Started with an excellent Thai iced coffee & spring rolls. Went with pad thai & mango curry with chicken for our meals. A solid 3.5 for the food....good but certainly not the best Thai I've ever had. Went with 3 stars due to the weird fishy garbage smell inside the restaurant. Nearly turned me in my tracks at the front door. read more

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Kiran G.

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10 years ago

Chicken Fried is great. Drunken noodles are very good as well. Tiny place and great for carry out or delivery.

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Roger W.

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11 years ago

The food here is delicious! Even better they will actually make it spicy if you ask (tell them you want it at the "five chile" level--the menu goes to three, then insist that you enjoy "Thai spicy" food. This produced a curry at a legit 3 chile level, much better than I've been able to achieve at other Thai places in the suburbs.) Everything we've had in several visits has been fresh, hot, and wonderfully prepared. Service is friendly and good for this kind of place, it's mostly take out, there are only a half dozen tables. (so don't look for the "fine dining" experience). Sadly they don't have a liquor license, I didn't ask if you could bring your own beer. The food is a small notch below what you find at Simians or some of the other restaurants in town, but for the 'burbs it's fantastic. read more

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Jeffrey D.

7 years ago

Great Thai food! Pad thai is consistently good so are the curries. I highly recommend Krua Thai!

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Dan N.

9 years ago

Krua Thai never fails to disappoint. We've been here only a couple times, since we live far from the Natick area, but every time we stop by Natick Mall, we come here for lunch or dinner. The restaurant is small, but its food is packed with flavor. We ordered the tom yum papaya salad, chicken red curry, vegetable fried rice, and Krua Thai's famous signature pad thai. All were outstanding; however, my personal favorite is the pad thai. I cannot recommend it enough. Great service too. read more

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R B.

290

13 years ago

When Thai food starts all tasting alike, it's nice to discover a place with really fresh flavors, thoughtfully executed. They have a few tables and a counter, so it's mostly takeout. Prices are good, and portions are large. Spicy items were actually spicy. People who run it are super-nice. I hope they expand the space, that would be nice. read more

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Alana B.

7 years ago

Food was delicious! Presentation was awesome, I wish I took pictures. Portions are big. The price is fairly cheap! I will be back for sure.

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R P.

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11 years ago

Quality food and good service. Worth the effort to check out for lunch or dinner.

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Jeff G.

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11 years ago

Gold mine! Came into town for a show and found this place via yelp. Best Thai I've had since leaving California a year ago! Friendly staff and great fresh food. Wish I had a spot like this near my house! read more

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Dean B.

11 years ago

Highly recommend for lunch! It has a good portion size for its price and the food is delicious.

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N W.

191

11 years ago

Went here last night, thank you Yelpers.. you didn't steer us wrong on this one! Food was delicious and fresh.. loads of take out service as restaurant is small and lacks atmosphere.. read more

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Shravani C.

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11 years ago

Thai food for cheap. Friendly service. I have only liked their panang and green curry and Thai iced tea. I have disappointed myself every time I order anything else. read more

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Chris M.

10 years ago

Stopped in for an early weekday lunch. Cute place with just a few tables. Food and service was great. I wasn't feeling adventurous today and ordered the spring rolls and pad Thai(lunch size). Rolls were good, fairly standard. Pad Thai was excellent, very tasty!! Can't wait to go back and explore more of the menu. read more

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Joel B.

9 years ago

Outstanding family run Thai place. Freshest spring rolls I've ever had. Very honest food, and humble but clean and attractive dining room.

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Steve K.

10 years ago

Best Thai food I've had in the Boston area. Great value - servings are large. Perfect for takeout or delivery. If eating there, note that it is quite small and casual. Staff is always friendly. read more

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Tara J.

10 years ago

Really good Thai take out! Super surprised as the location is easily overlooked. Authentic dumplings, crispy - not greasy- spring rolls. Super yummy pad Thai and the entrees are fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommend to all the local people! read more

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Margaret C.

9 years ago

Krua Thai is AMAZING. The place is a little small, so I don't know if it gets busy on weekends. On weeknights, there's always a table and great service. I take EVERYONE here when I need a good place for dinner with family and friends. We eat a LOT of curry, and this was the best we've ever had. Ingredients taste fresh. Service is fast and courteous. Prices are reasonable and fairly standard (perhaps a little less expensive) than other Thai places. Ordered: Pad Thai - Great, a little lighter (perhaps sweeter) than what I'm used to. Really delicious. Mango Curry - My husband loved it. Ordered it twice within one week. Panang Curry - Unbelievably good. I could not get enough. I had it three times within three weeks..... Summer Rolls - light, fresh, and delicious appetizer 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Jacquelyn H.

7 years ago

We have been ordering food from Krua Thai for a couple years now and everything we have tried is delicious. Some favorites include green curry, vegetable rice, and chicken basil fried rice. Spices can be adjusted to your likeness. Staff is friendly as well. read more

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An L.

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13 years ago

Pad kee mao was nice as was the masaman curry which had sweet potatoes, a pleasant surprise. Extra charge for brown rice. Nice service.

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Srimanth B.

11 years ago

Small place but amazing food and great service. Love the green curry! Lot of vegetarian options too.

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Angela T.

10 years ago

Food is delicious! Highly recommend the yellow curry! Restaurant is small but very clean. Service was good.

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Mary M.

7 years ago

We get takeout regularly from Krua Thai and it never disappoints. The kids love the Pad See Ew and usually Panang Curry and Tender Beef Delight for adults. Consistently great food, reasonably priced and awesome service. Highly recommended! read more

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Aditya O.

10 years ago

This is a great take out place and overall all the food here is above average. I have gotten a take out from here about 10 times and I has no complaints about he food ever. This is definitely better than closest rival Rice theory. That being said I have had better Thai food than this in and around Metrowest area. read more

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Darla J.

7 years ago

I am so grossed out RN..About a year ago I found a a hair in my Pad Thai ..So I did not order Pad Thai from Krua Thai for a very long time. I just tried it again today and I found what looks like an eyelash my husband said it was a bristle but I dont think so ( it looked like it had mascara on it) Then after 5 min of arguing he convinced me eat it. I was looking poking thru it with my fork and found some sort of white string ! WTF NEVER AGAIN BOA shud take a look !! OVER THEM !! SO PISSED ! read more

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Suzanne B.

10 years ago

My favorite Thai restaurant. Ever person I bring here says it is the best Thai they have had. It's a small place, but I think it is more of a take-out place because there is always a table. read more

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Dan B.

8 years ago

This place is a weekly staple of ours. The chicken basil fried rice is the best and its even better re-heated! (although I can't handle the full 3 spice action on this one) This is one of the more frequent locations we get to but they have had trouble finding good staffing and are closed Sundays and Mondays now - hence the 4 star. :-( read more

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Prem A.

8 years ago

Very Shitty food. Worst food i have ever tasted. All the sea food/meat wwre not fresh. Even tofu was very bad. I am never going back again for sure. read more

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D J.

13 years ago

We've gotten takeout from here about 5 or 6 times since it opened. The 5 stars is for the area, not necessarily for the best thai food, but for being the best thai food we can get takeout from in Natick. The mango duck is super tasty (though I do wish for more duck) and the pad thai is actually spicy. read more

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Rajat D.

12 years ago

We've been here last week. The food was good except the duck preparation. The duck meat was definitely not freah. All other items were prepared and presented nicely. I think we will mostly use this restaurant for take out from now on. read more

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Bruce R.

12 years ago

Best Thai food we have had in the area for years! Great Tum Yum soup, Pad Thai, Masaman Curry and Wild Boar Basil. Will definitely be back.

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231 N Main St
Natick, MA 01760
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Hours

What time does Krua Thai open?

Krua Thai opens at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Krua Thai opens at 3:45 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Krua Thai close?

Krua Thai is closed on Monday and Sunday.Krua Thai closes at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Krua Thai closes at 8:45 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon, Sun ClosedTue-Sat 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:45 PM - 8:45 PM

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Does Krua Thai take credit cards?

Yes, Krua Thai takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Krua Thai have catering options?

No, Krua Thai does not have catering options.

Does Krua Thai have a drive thru?

No, Krua Thai does not have a drive thru.

Does Krua Thai serve alcohol?

No, Krua Thai does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Krua Thai allow dogs?

Yes, Krua Thai allows dogs.

Does Krua Thai have TVs?

Yes, Krua Thai has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Krua Thai have bike parking?

Yes, Krua Thai has bike parking.

Does Krua Thai have outdoor seating?

No, Krua Thai does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Krua Thai have parking?

Yes, Krua Thai has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Krua Thai wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Krua Thai is wheelchair accessible.

Does Krua Thai have free WiFi?

No, Krua Thai does not have free WiFi.

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3.7 mi

Well respected fish wholesaler and retailer serving fresh fish daily in their food trucks or…read morerestaurant . Excellent fresh seafood... never a bad seafood dish here ... always daily fresh Ordered the Captain's platter with grilled shrimp, scalloped, fried clams , fried haddock Substitutions for Brussel sprouts and broccolini instead of fries, Cole slaw. The cornbread fish as a table offering is a clever signature item . Everything was fresh and excellent. They serve draft Maine beer options, wines . The lobster risotto looked excellent. I would like to see a soup bowl size lobster bisque with lobster pieces as an option.

After waiting months for the renovation to Marden's, we arrived at 5:05; asked for a table for 2…read moreand were 'curtly' told there would be a 45min + wait! We were the second group IN LINE...whhaaat!???! Not the Captain's table anymore. Other grumblers waiting remarked about the restaurant moving 'upscale' in price while downscaling in quality, quantity and service...clearly, not the Captain's anymore.

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Bar area with excellent wine, beer options

Juniper

Food. Drink. Service. Ambiance. Vibe. All were excellent! This could not be a more cozy, comfy…read moredining experience, especially on a chilly winter night. We ordered a Chopped Salad to share which was very fresh and tasty with nicely cooked, slightly charred shrimp. My wife had the Seared Salmon (which she loved.) I had the Braised Short Rib which was superb in every way! The meat was perfectly cooked and tender, the polenta was creamy, cheesy, hearty and slightly sweet. The carrot slaw was a cool counterpoint to this hot, rib-sticking meal. This dish is now one of my favorite rib preparations and one of my favorite meals anywhere! We tried an Austrian red (Zweigelt Hapsler) which was terrific! Our server, Chris, was friendly and knowledgeable. This was a fantastic meal and an excellent dining experience on a chilly winter evening!

Juniper is always great! You can't go wrong with any of the dips. My favorites are the tzatziki and…read morethe baba ganoush. The octopus is great when they have it, the salads are huge, and the seafood stew is amazing!!! You have to get the date cake for dessert!!

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The view from the bar.

Murphy's Eats and Treats

4.3

(134 reviews)

4.2 mi

I was in the mood for clam strips and read many positive reviews for Murphy's -…read more My first time visiting Murphy's Dine in or to go. I ordered the clam strips plate $15.95 was good not greasy and the fries were good not soggy The menu offers something for everyone to enjoy I would recommend that you give them a visit

Not a fancy place by any means but the food was great and we were quite happy. We will definitely…read morebe returning there.

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Rice Noodle Thai Eatery

Tiny place with few tables and service can be hit or miss, but the food is great…read more The curry portions are generous - we tried the Panang and the Massaman and enjoyed both. The papaya salad is spicy and delicious. The mango sticky rice was a bit disappointing because the mango wasn't sweet - perhaps it's better in the summer season.

Fantastic lunch spot! Came here on a whim with a friend who had been before. It's a hole in the…read morewall... you could miss it driving by. Food, service, portions, price, and speed were all top notch. Only noting speed for those who are looking for a quick lunch - it was quick to arrive to the table, but we were not rushed at all! I've been telling friends about this place non stop all week. Can't wait to return, just bummed I forgot to grab a to-go menu on my way out!

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Buttercup

Our family had a wonderful dinner at Buttercup this week. Delish cocktails to start, I had the…read moreshrimp / saffron risotto with a roasted beet salad on the side and it was absolutely delish! Great service, fabulous food, and warm environs... will definitely be back!

This always pops up on Yelp, so we finally made reservations for our anniversary dinner…read more Disappointed they didn't do anything special or acknowledge the special occasion, even after replying to their survey post-visit. Server was nice but you could tell they were understaffed that night and sat too many tables at once. Once we sat done down and given water it took a while before our server appeared. The pacing was off and there were long periods between our order and apps, entree, and dessert. - bread service: kind of expensive ($13) for 5 pieces of bread and a dollop of each dipping sauce. Try just bread and butter for $6 - cornbread: delicious but small portion for $14. Also not a fan of the cutting board presentation - kids Mac and cheese: very cheesy ($12) - tiger shrimp risotto: ($34) good flavor but risotto was underdone - fried chicken: ($30) so crispy and cooked perfectly but had an odd spice in there like cinnamon? The star was the fried green tomatoes and the buttermilk ranch! Perfectly fried and crunchy while the tomatoes stayed firm and a very tasty ranch dressing! - dessert: warm cow sugar cookies were nice and warm sitting in butterscotch pudding, very cute! - the toffee in the butterscotch pudding ($11) was super crunchy, wish there were more cubes mixed in - warm chocolate brownie ($15) was missing the creme anglaise? Or the splatter of it was very small? I liked the open kitchen, high ceilings and farm2table concept but be prepared to spend $$$. Some street parking available and metered lot across the street.

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Zucchini burrata

Casey's Diner

Always on the search for a rarified gourmet burget, but sometimes the…read moreclassic flat top diner style just slaps! We lucked out and grabbed 6 of 10 counter stools. Lots of folks grabbing takeout at the window or delivered to the car. My burger on a griddled bun, juicy with everything ( pickle relish, sliced pickles, ketchup, raw onion, lettuce, tomato and white american) hit the spot.

Old School rail car diner with an endless Cuppa Joe and breakfast…read more But let's not talk eggs and such, it is the hot dogs they are known for! Whatever you want to put in it, they will. Use extra napkins. Elbow room, great staff and service, and the prices are reminiscent of the early 2000s. Quality does not suffer. Truly the old school diner feel and decor. America needs more places like this.

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Jeffrey R.

10 years ago

The restaurant only has about 5 tables, but it is the best Thai food I have ever had. I am a vegetarian and my favorite item on the menu is the Pad Kee Mao. I have never had tofu cooked the way they do it, and now I can't have it any other way. Everyone I have brought there is very pleased with their meal. I'm glad I don't live closer, because I swear I would go every night. read more

Caitlin G.

5 years ago

This place was voted best Thai in metro west? Have the people who wrote those reviews ever had Thai food? Orders 7 different dishes including the staples. Pad Thai and drunken noodles. They were terrible and bland. Never again. read more

Claudia O.

6 years ago

My husband is a big fan of Thai food. Me not so much. However, I was very happy with the customer service here and their food was good. The portions were sub-par & pricing was fair. I would recommend to friends and family. read more

Jon C.

8 years ago

Enjoyed their food and that is why I go there twice per month. The dining room is small and It can be filled up quickly. Friendly service. Great food and reasonable price. read more

Adrianna L.

6 years ago

New to the area, it was imperative that I found somewhere close-by for Thai. I was so excited to have found Krua Thai and look forward to going regularly! read more