GREAT service, and AWESOME lunch specials! reasonable price, good variety of item options for the specials, and generous portions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]has a "hole in the wall" feel to it, among other "louder" establishments on polk[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] -- i live a few blocks away, glad this gem is here for me and the neighborhood read more

The food is excellent and the service Superb. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a congenial atmosphere, and is beautifully decorated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The most interesting aspect of it, from my point of you is how it came to be, that an immigrant from Vietnam started out as a cook, and gradually saving us, money, opened his own business, creating a work of art! Food is fantastic. Prices are reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Excellent and fast customer service; the food was delicious and the portions were generous. I ordered takeout this time, but I will definitely return to dine in read more

My best friend and I both agree this is the best Thai food in Santa Cruz and Monterey county combined! Amazing and totally worth your drive . Thai food is my favorite food of all time and this is my favorite of all the Thai food I've ever had !!!! Great for vegans with mock meat too read more

Average Thai Food. The tofu was really good and the fried spring rolls to start. Service was quick but there was only one waiter working the whole time. Good if you are in the area. read more

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So many delivery orders before moving nearby, and now either takeout or dine in... and always happy. Friendly service, great food.

Came here on a slower afternoon so I was sat immediately. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very quiet which was nice for this occasion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service wasn't bad either. The food was good, the pad Thai could've used a little more spice or seasoning but not bad. I'd come back and just ask for more spice on my order.(: read more

This is my go to Thai spot in the city. Here is what I thought of my most recent visit: Food: great! Cannot go wrong. I went with my friend for Sunday dinner - we had green curry and the shrimp crystal noodle soup. And you HAVE to try their mango sticky rice! Very no frills place with pretty to the point service! read more

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine - Green Curry with side of steam veggies - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A very average experience dining in. The food flavor was not very strong or memorable. Particularly of the red curry duck, there were not many duck pieces, and if there was it seemed thin and small, not juicy or meaty sustenance. Portion size was fair and value was ok on that regard. This restaurant special curry came with some rice and solid amount. However the regular menu did not come with rice and you have to order it extra Service was extremely limited to non-existent while we dined. Staff seemed busy with takeout orders and there were only up to 3 dining parties seated anyway. When we first were seated it took almost 10 minutes for us to order as we were the only ones seated and had to get their attention. Occasional water refills through the meal were appreciated. Friend thought the green curry was average good as well read more

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The food here was really good. The appetizers were delightful. Veggies were crisp and fresh. I would give it another shot although the shrimp in my dish was a little iffy and I passed on eating them. read more

Haven't been to this restaurant in ages and I was in the area so decided to drop in for dinner. I was craving Pumpkin Curry. I ordered chicken pumpkin curry and added a bowl of white rice. It wasn't bad, they give you a nice portion of chicken and various vegetables and there's the perfect amount of curry to add to your rice. If you're extremely hungry, you will probably need to add on an appetizer or soup. Service was cold, unfriendly and no one even came by to check on whether I needed anything else. I don't think I'll be returning. read more

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine - Chicken Pumpkin Curry - Added on a bowl of rice. Nice ratio of meat, veggies and curry. - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

We love lemongrass Thai!!! Order this very often and is our go to neighborhood Thai spot. Green curry, eggplants and tofu, pad thai, egg rolls, bbq grilled pork are some of the top contenders! [[HIGHLIGHT]]So nice and we sometimes eat here too ![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My favorite neighborhood Thai spot! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute ambience, but I usually just get take out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There are two dishes that I consistently order and I highly recommend! The Green Curry and the Crab Fried Rice! read more

Decent location for thai food. I was craving pad kra pao and this hit the spot. Very decent serving of meat, although I was surprised that rice did not come with it. I had ordered online and I didn't think to order rice; so I was a little surprised when it arrived. Honestly the main negative was the side order of chicken. I know it was labelled as steamed chicken, so I shouldn't have expected anything more, but I really thought they would've seasoned it or something but it was just plain. It was passable when mixed in with the kra pao, but still a little of a let down. read more

I've been coming here for several years. The quality and service are consistently good. Friendly, kind servers and very tasty meals for very affordable prices. They get a lot of DoorDash and Uber orders, so there can be a bit of a wait when the seating area is full. I'd say it is very much worth being patient. My favorites are the red curry, pad see ew, and the bbq pork. I always get the veggie rolls and sometimes the chicken satay. They have great brown rice. read more

Good prices , fast service and great for impromptu sit in or take out! This place is a machine! Food wise- no frills Vietnamese food w a pretty amply sized menu. I haven't even touched the tip of what it has to offer, but the first few dishes were great. read more

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Great pad Thai!!! Period! Good quality and has consistent choices. Huge menu for all. They were quick to make everything and it seems that when I walk in, the staff is friendly. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great place for a "that's looks good, lets try that" place for great pad Thai! read more

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I ordered the red curry last night and had the worst stomach bug till 2 AM this morning. I had stomach cramps 15 minutes after eating (8:30 pm) and was throwing up and had diarrhea. the WORST stomach cramps and pain ive ever had with food poisoning. Will not order from here again. This was unsafe food preparation for customers. had to reschedule work. read more

I had a craving for Thai food but unfortunately this didn't hit the spot :(. I ordered the beef pad kra pow and got quite a completely different dish. Instead of minced meat accompanied by rice (and little sauce), I got a pan-Asian style beef stir fry with no rice. I'd say there are better, more authentic Thai spots in the area. read more

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine - Beef pad kra pow - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lemon Grass Thai Red Duck Curry is delicious. Please do not skip out on it. Everything there is good but the curry is out of this world. It's a casual place with delicious food when you're in the mood for Thai. The service is very good. read more

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine - Red Curry Duck - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I used to DoorDash this place quite often and enjoy their curry- tried their pad thai yesterday and have the most terrible foodbourne illness today- I am sick as a dog, nauseous. Will not be going back unfortunately. read more

** The following review reflects my delivery experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. ** In the words of the late Trini Lopez as he strummed his Gibson guitar, "Lemon Tree, very pretty and the lemon flower is sweet. But the lemon fruit is impossible to eat." Oh wait, it's Lemon Grass? Never mind then. Actually I've heard of Lemon Grass since the nineties back when people were able to dine freely without fear of getting scooped up by the pandemic. Remember? It was a popular spot on Polk, but unbelievably I never tried it. There's no legitimate excuse for the oversight, but now that Door Dash and Grubhub have become my buddies, they've reintroduced me to old local neighborhood favorites that have previously alluded me. I indulged a bit and ordered the $15 Duck Salad since I rarely have roast duck these days. There were plenty of slices mixed with red and green onion, shredded carrot, tomatoes, and chili peppers on a bed of lettuce (photo: https://bit.ly/3lKs2Oe). The duck was succulent though a tad oily for my taste. I countered it with an order of the $15 Steamed Mussels, almost a dozen big, plump ones swimming in a briny broth with basil, onion, and lime juice (photo: https://bit.ly/3dtOSXD). Maritime goodness that I dipped in their special chili sauce. I decided to complete the meal with the $10 half-dozen Steamed Wontons, filled with minced chicken and vegetables, so tasty I skipped the sweet & sour sauce (photo: https://bit.ly/3iZMhpn). Lemon Grass, very pretty... FOOD - 4 stars...Thai specialties well executed and generously portioned AMBIANCE - n/a...still don't know after all these years SERVICE - 4 stars...well packaged and speedily served TOTAL - 4 stars... "Lemon Grass, very pretty and the steamed wontons are not sweet. But the duck salad is possible to eat." Sing it, Trini! RELATED - Ready for Thai? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2GPTCYK read more

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This has become our go to place to get Thai food. Exceptional quality every time we order. My favorites are by far the green curry and pad see ew. Highly recommend! read more

If you are ever in this area of Russian Hilland want some decently good tasting Thai food, Lemongrass is your place to visit. By no means is this the best Thai food you'll get, but this is definitely a good place to settle at if you live close by here. Never have I ever been disappointed in the food that they've served, and I've ordered here quite a number of times too. The main things I usually get are the noodle soups, the pad see ew, papaya salad, larb salad, and sometimes their curry. This time, I wanted to give their fried rice a try too. I actually really like their Lemongrass Special Noodle Soup. I love the sour/savoriness the soup brings and it just tastes so comforting. It's not overwhelming in flavor and I think the subtleness of the soup is really nice. It also contains a mixture of seafood and ground chicken too. I actually really recommend getting this one if you're craving noodle soups of course. Everything else is pretty much your standard common thai dishes. Overall, this is a good place to come to if you live close in the neighborhood, and the food overall is pretty adequate! read more

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As I sit here in my room sheltering in place, I cannot stop thinking about the Thai spring roll I had here. I moved from Russia hill to Oakland right before quarantine but boy oh boy do I dream id this spring roll. I actually think I look for reasons to visit my brother so I can have take out. I hope they are still doing take out, but have I told you how delicious the spring rolls are. I also had some authentic pineapple fried rice that is comparable to what I had in Thailand. Long story short. If you are in Russian hill. Treat yourself :) read more

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine - Spring rolls - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been going to Lemon grass when I visit my auntie at a nearby elderly care facility. Lately I noticed the drinking glass cup they used has that foul smell. Like it was not properly washed. It's a big turn off as I lost my appetite despite the great food they serve. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've noticed several flies were hovering at our table while we were eating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm going to take a break and stay away eating there for now. read more

We order from Lemon Grass Thai very often! We all love this restaurant! Their food is fresh and delicious and the service is excellent! We get our orders so quickly and always are perfect! They are also so accommodating with the adjustments I make to some dishes I order! I was surprised to see some poor reviews but some people are never happy! I highly recommend Lemon Grass Thai read more

Came here for a late lunch on a Saturday evening and was able to get a table instantly. Our order was taken pretty quickly and the food was brought out in a similarly swift way. I had ordered the Pattaya chicken and my friend had ordered the Pad Thai Jay. Pattaya chicken had a very funky taste, don't get me wrong, it was good funky. The gravy was rich and had a lot of flavor. The chicken and bell peppers were cooked well and the combination went overboard. The Pad Thai was standard stuff, as reviewed by my friend. For drinks we got some green tea and black tea, they came with the usual teabags, nothing to talk about there. 10/10 would go back again if I am craving Thai food in Russian Hill! read more

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine - B. Pattaya Chicken - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

We ordered in Pad Makuer Tofu and the Poh Pier Sod (PPS) Both the dishes were great - very healthy and extremely tasty. The soft PPS tofu stuffed rolls came with a nice sweet and tangy dip which enhanced its taste - best Thai veggie rolls I've had so far. The pad makuer tofu tasted just like spicy eggplant dish from Osha Thai but with more veggies - I really enjoyed both the items and they were really easy on the stomach lol. This restaurant is easily the best goto Thai order-in restaurant - available both on doordash and Uber eats. read more

I found this place on a late-night stroll. Great ambiance, great price, great proximities to the nightlife, and great food! It's all about the pad thai am with shrimp. I also got the fried tofu with peanut sauce, which was amazing. Also their selection of beers was very good. I thought the service was really fast. The food got to us pretty quickly, the servers were patient about waiting for us to order. Also the ambiance was really nice and they made a very small restaurant seem very big. This was the best bang for your buck, and if you're vegan or vegetarian, there's very good vegan and vegetarian options that go farther than just eating a salad. Big thumbs up and highly recommend going here again. read more

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine - Shrimp pad thai - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best Thai food I've ever had. Ordered the Crystal soup and the salmon curry--absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. It's also very cozy and cute inside. Will be coming back. read more

Zero. We're locals and we won't be ordering again or ever coming back. Making us stand for 1h 20 min in their restaurant, without a seat, for a pick-up order after we placed the order another 30 min before that? What a shame. Total mess. Bunch of other lost folks here too. Now it came - and I opened it at home and it looks like something they probably feed you in prison. I don't know what to do with it because I don't waste food but I will never touch it. Also, asked for no tofu. read more

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Just had the first delivery from Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine and it was really poor quality food. First, I ordered a shrimp and crab Pad Thai and there were 2 shrimp. Second, the Pad Thai was bland and tasteless. I needed to doctor it up myself. Extremely disappointing and I will never order anything from here again. read more

Lemongrass is my go-to for thai food on Polk street! It's conveniently located and always has a lot of pick up/to go business. My usual is to get the chicken or tofu pad thai, along with an order of their curry and white rice. I recently tried the Green Curry with Salmon off of their Specials menu and was blown away. The salmon was perfectly poached and had an excellent, soft texture- to the point of melting in your mouth. I usually get a couple orders of food so that I can have a meal for the day after. The salmon green curry was perfect day 1, so I'd recommend eating day of if you're like me and order a second meal. There's always space which has made it a go-to for me when looking for a sit down place on Polk without a long wait! read more

great place for Thai comfort food Ordered takeout: --red curry --yellow curry *curries are very good, do not come with rice but you can eat them standalone --tom kha pak tofu soup: tom yum w/ coconut milk, pretty good but my first time having this variation of tom yum soup. I personally prefer the regular tom yum soup (without coconut milk) read more

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place, service and menu options were super adequate. 4 stars because they are open during a pandemic. If we weren't still living in "unprecedented times" this would be a solid 3. Nothing really stood out as fantastic or remarkable, but the restaurant was busy enough and there was a steady stream of take out orders - which to me gives off the neighborhood consistency vibe. If you are looking for solid Thai options, you have come to the right place. read more

Was in the neighborhood in the evening, and happened to have saw this place. We were mainly just hungry and Thai food just sounded like a solid plan. So, we walked in and was seated pretty much immediately. Service was pretty average, but we didn't really come for that. I ordered the Lemongrass soup, which had fish balls, fish cake slices, some vegetables, and some rice noodles. I took a few bites and just thought the soup was kind of bland and all around unflavorful. You would think being in the city, you don't usually get disappointed with Thai food, but I was. My friend had their Pad Thai, or some noodle dish similar to it, and wasn't to her liking either. The menu also seems overpriced for what they offer you. But maybe it's because you're in a nice neighborhood and you know how that goes. But, if you're a Thai food fan, I'd recommend skipping this one. read more

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine - Lemongrass Soup - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

This has been my go to Thai take out spot for quite some time. It's always been very consistent in the quality of food dishes. I've never been here for dine in, the ambiance is nothing to write home about, just a little hole in the wall. I will say once when I ordered I did have to wait over an hour longer than the given time, but that was an exception. I think a lot of people order from here so you can anticipate to wait for take out! So far I've ordered crispy rice salad, silver noodle soup, pad se ew, green curry with chicken / prawns. Everything has been great! read more

This restaurant is very rude. Their food may be great, but their customer service is horrible horrible service on many occasions and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restroom is only for staff Wich is only two people cooking and one server.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]O yea there produce delivery drops food of right in front of restaurant on dirty piss smelling ground![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ‼‼‼‼‼ do not eat at location. read more

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine - This is your produce on the ground piss smelling ground! - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Had an excellent experience at the Lemon grass Tai Cuisine. Nice low key spot next door to a coffee shop. Getting there during traffic hours was a bit of a delay. Finding parking was a pretty big headache. Walked in the place not knowing what to expect for there was only two other customers when we walked in. I ordered the the lemon grass curry chicken. I can honestly say it's definitely one of the best tai curries I've ever experienced. They served it on a iron blazing hot skillet and your choice of rice on the side. All I have to say is Delicious!!! I will definitely be returning to this place when ever I'm back in San Francisco. Didn't try the other dishes that my table ordered, but they did look pretty damn good. But not as good as my curry chicken : ) read more

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