Nakron Thai has been my go-to takeout spot for over 20 years. Even though the ownership and name have changed from the old King of Thai days, the food is still consistently delicious. My favorites are the Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, and especially the duck fried rice. If you're ordering curry, don't miss the pumpkin curry with chicken. The food comes out fast and the service is always friendly. Parking can be a little challenging, so ordering ahead for pickup is the way to go. There are seats in the back for dine in. And whatever you do, ask for a side of their hot sauce, it pairs perfectly with the duck fried rice. A longtime neighborhood favorite that never disappoints. read more

Sorry to go against the grain here... This used to be one of my favorite Thai restaurants in SF for years when it was King Of Thai and later King's Thai. Now, with its new ownership and name -- and despite most of the menu items being the same, albeit on a brand-new, slick and colorful menu -- I've found that, at least with one of my favorite dishes, it just ain't the same. The Tom Kha Gai is similar, it's yellow in color rather than the traditional white at most other Thai restaurants, but it does taste good -- although I miss the sliced mushrooms, they're now more whole and shriveled. But my main complaint is my favorite dish there, Gai Pad Med Ma Muang, which, in most other Thai restaurants, is simply known as Cashew under the "sauteed" (or similar) section of the menu. This used to be one of the most delicious and, dare I say, magical dishes at King's Thai! But it has been prepared here into a bland uninteresting dish ... in a way, lacking the soul of the original preparation in the restaurant's former incarnation. Sadly, I think this is the first and last time I'll be at Nakorn -- when I'm in the area I'll most likely go to the other main Thai place on Clement near 5th Ave which used to be the sister restaurant to King's Thai and, ironically, used to be terrible but they improved their game tremendously about five years ago. I'll get my cashew chicken dish there instead. read more

I ordered pickup by phone directly from Nakorn Thai because I like supporting local and avoiding delivery apps when possible/it makes sense. I went with the #21 Kao Gra Prow with pork and added a fried egg, since it seemed like a popular choice, and the person who took my order was very nice and even helped recommend a spice level. I went with medium, and when I mentioned that I like spice, she also offered to include some of their available spicy sauces, which I appreciated. Overall, the flavors were good, but not especially memorable for me. I was expecting a lot more of that savory punchiness I love in Thai food, but everything tasted a bit muted. The medium spice level was also very mild, so if you enjoy heat I would definitely recommend going with at least hot. One thing that did disappoint me was the pricing. I ordered directly because I wanted to avoid the app markups, but I was still charged more than the price listed on their website. The item I ordered was shown as $18, but I was charged $21, which felt misleading. They should either keep the online menu updated or remove the prices altogether so there is no confusion. Overall, it was a decent meal with friendly service, but between the muted flavors and the pricing issue, I'm not sure I would go back to try other items as perhaps I ordered the wrong thing. read more

Nakorn Thai SF - Kao Gra Prow w/ Pork + Fried Egg (+$3) - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What a find this little restaurant was for us. In the Sunset & Richmond districts are a plethora of Thai restaurants and today we chose to try Nakorn. Definitely a kind of a hole in the wall, which is usually my favorite kind of restaurant. The open kitchen upon us entering was nice to see, and the cooks were extremely welcoming. We started off with our Thai iced tea, which were quite good. We decided to each get something different so we could share. I had the red curry with vegetables and tofu. My other friend had Tom kha kai soup and the other person had a peanut curry. ALL were delicious bursting with flavor. I'm excited to have my leftovers for dinner tonight. The prices are quite reasonable and the portions large. I would definitely return to this spot again if in the area. read more

Nakorn Thai SF - 34. Tom Kha - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love it when I discover a restaurant while walking around. My friend and I were walking around Clement Street in San Francisco and stumbled upon Nakorn Thai. The restaurant smelled so good from the street and we decided to try it out. My friend and I ordered the tom kha soup, fried chicken over fried rice and Thai iced tea. OMG, when the staff brought out the food, our jaws dropped! The bowls and plates are huge! My friend was visiting from Texas so he is use to large portions but he was still surprised of how big the portions are. The tom kha was creamy, hearty and had great flavor. It was loaded and I really enjoyed it. The Thai iced tea was large and I cannot believe I found one in San Francisco that is under $5! Creamy, fragrant and so good! The star of the night was the fried chicken over fried rice. Lots of crispy fried chicken and lots of fried rice. The portion size can easily feed 2 people and it was so good! One of my favorites in San Francisco now. The owners are a husband and wife team and they were very friendly and nice. I definitely will come back to try more of their items and this is definitely a hidden gem on Clement Street! read more

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A super duper new clean hole-in-the wall Thai restaurant on the iconic foodie land of clement street! I decided to give this place a try after seeing positive reviews and I was not let down! We were served by the most loveliest family-esque server. Nakorn has your Thai restaurant staples from pad Thai to pad see ew, curries and a lot of authentic noodle soups, special dishes I'll come back for another day. On to the great food .... Kao Gra Pow A very very super fragrant herbaceous beef basil dish. My mind was very blown when I took my first bite with how moist the beef was with the generous amount of white rice! Easily shareable amongst two unless you want to ravage the plate for your self and be full Pad See Ew It has your tamarind umami sweetness that makes or breaks a Thai noodle stir fry dish. We opted for medium spicey (ask for 'Thai spicy' and you'll be in for a sinus cleanse!) a great balance of veggies along with pieces of soft tender fried tofu! A must get for the table unless you're in team pad Thai read more

Nakorn Thai SF - 21. Kao Gra Prow - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Cute little restaurant on busy Clement street. My fiancé was getting a massage near by so I walked over for a bite. I was greeted right away and seated. Place was clean and I like how you are able to see the kitchen as soon as you walk in. Almost gives it a street vendor vibe. There was a lot on the menu but not too much where it felt overwhelming. I order the chicken satay and red pumpkin curry with chicken and jasmine rice. Spice levels was perfect I could of gone a little lore spicer but overall it was delicious. Peanut sauce was amazing. I think I've door dash from here before and the food was just as good. Would definitely come back and try some crab cakes when I'm not pregnant . read more

Nakorn Thai SF - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food is good, I finally got to eat Radnar , the noodles were slightly overcooked and it was a little soupy, I am used to the creamy sauce., and noodles with some bite to it . The fishcake had a little kick to it and it was tasty. The service is excellent. They made sure everything is fine. Coming often to check. The back part if the restaurant had the tables and chairs. It was a little bit tight for maneuvering around. The restroom was very clean and it smelled good. I recommend visiting them for good service and good food. read more

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I was looking to grab a late lunch before visiting the de Young Museum, and found Nakorn Thai SF on Yelp. This spot is really discreet - we nearly walked right by it. The entrance basically leads into the kitchen, and you have to walk through to get to the tiny seating area. Service was quick and efficient, and the ambiance was super casual. For drinks, my partner and I both ordered hot Green Tea. We got two entrees to share - the Yellow Curry with Chicken and Shrimp Pad Thai. I liked the flavor of the Pad Thai, and the non-traditional noodles. These were thinner and stickier that what I was used to, but worked well in the dish. The Yellow Curry wasn't very thick and had a nice flavor. I wish there were some more veggies in it, in addition to the potato and chicken. Overall, a good option for a quick, reasonably-priced meal! read more

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A hole in the wall with really tasty Thai food. There's not much ambience and it's not the most comfortable place to hang out for an extended period of time, but the service was prompt and efficient and the food was good. We met up with some friends there because it was a convenient location on Clement Street as we were making our way from the North Bay to the South Bay. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, including the larb, fish cakes, tom yum soup with added rice noodles, crab fried rice, yellow curry. There's curry was a bit watery and not as flavorful as expected, but everything else would definitely be a repeat order if we went back. Our friends enjoyed it so much, they ordered it for take out a few nights later. This is not a destination restaurant, but a solid choice if you are looking for a place in Clement. read more

There are several reasons why we enjoyed our first visit to Nakorn Thai SF. First of all, it's definitely a hole-in-the-wall. And we love supporting small businesses. The kitchen is at the entrance on the right. That's where all the action is! Entering the long narrow aisle to the seating area is like falling into the rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland. Once inside, the restaurant is magical. Everyone is enjoying their food. Everyone (well at least when we were there) were extremely neighborhood friendly sharing stories. It was so difficult to pick what to have for lunch since the menu is so extensive. The owner Nakorn was serving fragrant dishes to each table and it was like eye candy passing by every minute. Ugh, we wanted to order everything. The dishes were captivating. We decided to keep it simple and order Shrimp Pad Thai and Beef Pad Kee Mao. Nakorn asked me how spicy I would like my Pad Kee Mao. He said medium is 3 and it goes to 6. I said "Let's try 4. I like spicy." It was delicious, but painfully spicy where we had beads of sweat coming down the sides of our forehead. Hahaha! Jokes on me. But, it was well worth it. We finished our Valentines Day lunch with the mango sticky rice that hit the spot. Next time... no sharing! :) Nakorn had a little break where he told us that he doesn't even have a freezer. Everything is bought fresh every morning and from the local stores near his restaurant. Voila! Even more reason to support this gem of a restaurant. Nakorn supports small businesses and so here we are just playing it forward. Thank you, Nakorn, for the yum! We will definitely return. read more

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Probably one of my favorite Thai restaurants located in the Inner Richmond on Clement street. For me to drive from the peninsula to get takeout here says volumes. Yes, Champa Gardens in the Ingleside is closer as well as Khao Tieu in the Parkside of which both are very good (slight nod to the latter) but something about Nakorn Thai makes me wanting to come back as I have come here years before when the ownership split off. Quality and quantity of my entree has always been consistent. We have dined in and done take out as shown. Depending on what time you do take out, entrees will take 15-20 minutes. Highly recommend for some reasonably priced Thai food. read more

Nakorn Thai SF - #17 Pad Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great food and great service. Here on clement st, I don't usually consider Thai food but I was willing to try it after walking around during the Moon Cake Festival. All the regulars here seem to always come back and I understand why. Highly recommended! read more

Nakorn Thai SF - Boneless chicken over thai Rice. - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent Thai foods And good service read more

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This is my go-to Thai restaurant, and one of my recommendations for visiting family and friends! My partner who lived in Thailand for several years said the food here is the most authentic he's had in the US, and he's always looking for food that reminds him of those times. If you're looking for Thai, this is the place. -- Food Recommendations -- When I think of Thai food, Kao Gra Prow comes to mind, and this is my favorite/go-to when I eat here! I recommend it with pork and an extra fried egg, mix that runny yolk into the rice, and enjoy a spoonful of that and the minced meat combined for a fantastic flavor. I like to intentionally order extra to have another meal of it at home, but honestly it takes a lot of will power to stop myself from eating all of it in one sitting. This is the dish I crave the most. My other recommendations are the Pad See Ew, Gang Dang (red curry), Som Tum (papaya salad), and Hoi Jor (pork, crab, water chestnut wrapped with bean curd paper and fried. It's like crab cakes but way better, and this is speaking as someone who lived in Baltimore for some time lol) -- Closing statement and more info -- I already said it, and I'll say it again: if you're looking for Thai, this is the place. Now go Mind the hours as they are closed from 3-5pm, and closed Thursdays. PS: Nakorn is in a great neighbor for Asian food, bakeries, and groceries in general, but if you can't make it or stay in the area for long, their food travels well via to-go and delivery. I write this as I am eating my order from the comfort of my home lol read more

Really small Thai place - and frankly looks like an alley walking up, but the food here is super affordable and the portions are unbelievable. Food came out quick and I really enjoyed the #4 beef noodles dish. I've never had that soup before, and I think I could see myself craving it relatively often. During the middle of the meal, someone opened the rice cooker with a fresh batch of rice and the aroma filled the entire place really cozily. Would def go back. read more

Nakorn Thai SF - 4. Guay Tiew Ruer Ruam w flat noodles - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So... Nakorn Thai SF replaces KOT #1 where I had repeatedly the best meal of my life, the beef stew with flat noodles. I returned to find the interior of this hole in the wall restaurant intact and the menu very similar to the old one including favorites like the pineapple rice and pumpkin curry and my beloved noodle dish. On first slurp I found the broth a little less sweet with palm sugar, maybe not a bad thing. I asked for the fish sauce/chili special sauce which is not on the table because it could instantly ruin a meal for the unwary and was glad it was still available. Once I had spooned the small portion (probably not much more than a tablespoon) into my soup I was on familiar ground. The stew meat could use a little more seasoning while stewing, otherwise no complaints. Plenty of noodles and the weird body parts that make this dish special. I am so happy to give Nikon Thai SF five stars and look forward to a return visit. I hope the transition was smooth to the new owner and good karma is on hand for all involved, both current and former participants. read more

Nakorn Thai SF - #3 noodle soup with flat noodles and fish sauce/chili fiery sauce on the side. - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food is awesome, very tasty and nice service! I definitely recommend it and coming back soon! read more

Nakorn Thai SF - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

Bangin Hole in the wall on clement with some genuinely authentic and tasty Thai food. We came on a Tuesday during lunch hours and the place was pretty empty. The waitress was on her A game and was attentive to us and the 3 other tables. The pad kee mao and the Tom yum soup were delicious. The food was well flavored and didn't need the extra spices they provided. Total came out to around $45 and was well worth the portions and experience. Will definitely be back read more

Nakorn Thai SF - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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No nonsense, no frills - great Thai Food, at great price. Quick and efficient service. Street food ambience. No alcohol: But, if you want authentic - Thai flavours without fanfare.. this is a place to try. My recommendation- Roasted duck in red curry. read more

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Found this place In the middle of essentially Chinatown. Was greeted by the entire staff which I thought was pretty amazing! I was in a rush so I placed my order and payed the cashier. Whale I was waiting, I was taking photos of the menu. Not even 5 minutes later my meal was done and the cashier was bringing it out to me. Quick and friendly service, what more can you ask for? Oh yea, the food is pretty amazing! I ordered the #17 the pad kee mao medium spicy. Pretty fire!!! I love it, highly recommended!! Check em out when yall get a chance! read more

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Very small restaurant located in the heart of Clement neighborhood. Food tastes great and so many varieties of Thai food. Service was excellent and friendly with the reasonable prices. Highly recommended!! read more

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#900. Nakorn Thai occupied the former King Thai #1 on Clement St. They brought the business from the original owner and kept the same menu (or slightly updated) for the many regulars that frequent this restaurant. We found them to be friendly and the food delicious. Ambiance is one of a small restaurant with minimal decor. Looking forward to trying new menu additions in the next visits. read more

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Been here once, been here twice. Will be coming again and again. Consistent quality and better yet, consistent taste. Gotta be my go to Thai place even if I'm across the city. Good service and vibes and all that read more

Amazing food, great restaurant, and friendly service! Right once you walk in you go right past the kitchen, which looked to be super clean and full of fresh ingredients. The dining area in the back wasn't too large, and felt nice and cozy and unique for a restaurant. The service was speedy and friendly, and the prices are extremely reasonable given the quality of the food. To eat, we ordered the following: -Pad Kee Mao -Pad Prik Khing -Pineapple Fried Rice All three were delicious, but the noodles were definitely the best dish. They all had so much flavor and every bite was delicious. I would definitely come back! read more

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This is a small spot with nice friendly staff! Can't go wrong with the #18 pad thai - stir fried small rice noodles w/ shrimp, egg, fried tofu, bean sprouts peanuts, and chives in a sweet & sour tamarind sauce and #15 pad see ew - stir fried flat rice noodles, your choice of meat or vegetarian with egg and chinese broccoli in sweet black soy sauce. Portions for these two are good to share. Also got "C" as fried emerald salmon which comes with green curry (#37 gang khew wan - green curry with bell pepper, bamboo shoots, green bean and basil) but also asked to have it with red curry (#36 gang panang - red curry with bell pepper and basil mixed with peanut sauce) . Both are good but preferred the red curry. You can also request a spice level. read more

Wasn't this the original location of King of Thai? That's how I remember it... Has the delicious King of Thai disappeared now?? Anyway, I came here with the wrong expectations, but even though it was an open-run and we were pressed for time, I still have fond memories of the tasty meal! Overall, the food was pretty good, and my wife said the seafood noodle soup was really tasty. read more

Nakorn Thai SF - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best Pad Kra Pao I recall having in the city. My goto whether in Bangkok or SF, and typically add the fried egg or two. All was perfect from the egg to the rice and all in between. read more

Nakorn Thai SF - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

I LOVE NAKORN FOR THAI FOOD I always get the Guay Tiew Ruer Ruam noodle soup with flat noodles and it tastes amazing its the closest thing you'll get to Pho if you're craving it. The pad thai, pad kee mao, pad see ew, and thai ice tea here are also good dishes. The owners are really nice and the service is amazing! I am always warmly greeted by all the staff when I walk in and no one there is ever in a bad mood. The ambiance makes it feel like an authentic Thai restaurant. PLEASE COME HERE FOR ALL YOUR THAI FOOD CRAVINGS!!! Best Thai food in the Richmond District. Period. read more

Nakorn Thai SF - 4. Guay Tiew Ruer Ruam - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were welcomed by the nicest people in the area, they greeted us with smiles and showed us to our table. The food was also exceptional and fresh, our deep fried ground pork and crab roll, roasted duck red curry and cashew chicken came piping hot, and all the dishes were absolutely delicious! The price point is also quite good, as most dishes comes with rice or noodles. There are a total of 7 tables inside, so it is cozy and gives off a neighborhood vibe. They were all so great even greeting us as we left. We will definitely come back to try more. read more

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Overview: We called in our order... and it was ready in 20 minutes. Taste almost like home cooking. Meal/Time: Dinner/Sunday 5PM Decor/Atmosphere: Narrow and cozy, feels like a diner. As you walk in, the open kitchen is to your right by the door. You can see them prepare your food...but the entrance way is a bit narrow. Restaurant was very clean; all the tables were cleared/ Service/ Front of the House: Greeted immediately and made to feel like home Service/Serving Staff: N/A Food: Pad Thai - Shrimp Good Balance of sweet and a bit of tangy. Really good flavor I really like the fried tofu. The bean sprouts and peanuts gave a nice crunch to the dish/ Pork Belly with Chinese broccoli (Gai Lon) with garlic. You cannot go wrong with crispy pork belly. The gai lon was a bit on the stringy side. Really good garlicky sauce... really goes well with white rice Kao Gra Prow - minced pork Stir fried with bell peppers and basil. You can really taste the basil. Awesome flavor... please note... if you do not handle spicy heat, ask for this dish to be mild or no heat at all. Kao Pad Ped - Duck Fried Rice Love duck... roast duck chunks... fried eggs and onions. I had to share this dish with my youngest son... it was almost a fight, he really likes duck and this was a dish for him. Value: pretty good value for the quality and quantity. Less than $20 per dish. Restroom: Did not check Will I come back?: Yes.. really good Thai food. read more

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Some of the best Thai food I've ever had can't go wrong with the crab fried rice or pad see ew. Appetizers are great too. Friendly staff cleans tables it's amazing read more

Decent, but not the same as King's, which was the best little hole in the wall Thai restaurant in SF. I wish Nakorn used coconut cream like the old recipe. Still a good place though. Food is out quick. read more

Been trying all the Thai places that deliver near us, and this place came out as the winner! We've ordered a few more times since, and it's great every time. The pad see ew, kao gra prow, and som tum were all so good. Can't speak to the dine-in experience, but the portions are great for the price. Grateful to have so many good options in the city, and in the neighborhood! read more

This spot may be small, but it packs a serious punch! The staff is super friendly, and the food is absolutely delicious. My go-to place for Thai food! read more

This is honestly my most fave Thai restaurant! Staff is incredibly welcoming and kind which makes you enjoy your experience even more. Spice levels & flavor AMAZING! Very small location but great food and atmosphere read more

Real good for a great price. Fast take out and lasted me a few meals. It's my go to thai in the inner richmond

I first experienced this restaurant at a fundraiser. The food was flavorful, well presented, and appetizing. I have since ordered takeout and dined in; both times, the service, food, and ambience of the "welcoming Thai spirit" of the home country was consistent. Here's what I had during my last dine in experience. read more

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We've been patronizing this place for almost 30 years, since it was the original King of Thai Noodles. We knew that there was a change of ownership a few years back, nevertheless, we gave it a chance. At the beginning we noticed the food tasted sweeter, but flavor was still on point. So we continued to visit when we are on our weekly trip to SF. Today was the most disappointing experience ever. The vermicelli noodle soup with pork was flavorless. The soup base tasted as bland as water. Left a majority of it uneaten at the table. I didn't say anything, thinking maybe it's just an off-day. Also Ordered 2 stir-fried flat noodles togo. Went home to find that they were burnt. The string beans and fish cakes were black, and made the noodles also taste burnt. $60 altogether of mediocre food, we must bring it to the owner's attention. When we called to let the business know, we were told that it happens sometimes. Never in my past 30 years of coming to this place, this would be considered as "normal". We understand it's under a new ownership. We really wanted to love this place for memory sake, after bringing our friends and family here for so long over the years. You're paying almost $20 for a dish of noodles, you want something not just tasty but at least, not burnt? Not sure if we will ever return. Marnee is our other favorite. Guess it's time to pay them a visit. read more

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It's been awhile since I had good Thai food. True Thai cuisine. The portions are alittle smaller but would definitely come back again and again. read more