I love the Khao Soi. I still have yet to try other items on the menu but I am sure they are also amazing. Staff is very friendly and I love the bright restaurant environment. Love supporting this small buisness. read more

Hands down the best Thai food I've ever had. And I love Thai food. I had the Gai Himmaparn! Nice and crispy chicken with bell peppers, cashews and string beans and a chili sauce that was perfect in flavor and spice. I got to see a past colleague in this place too which was awesome for my first visit. The atmosphere is so laid back and the decorations....I left the restaurant, looked around, and forgot I was in Oakland! read more

Great food, great service, great ambience. Menu has a wealth of vegan and gluten free options, which satisfied our party's needs. Delicious food, I'll be back. read more

Hands down this place has some of the best Thai food dare I say in California! Everything I've had here has been delicious and this place doesn't break the bank. The staff are also very friendly and I will be loyal to this place as long as I'm here. Things that I've had and love: - Green curry - Khao Soi - Crab fried rice - egg rolls - roti Honestly, you can't go wrong - make your way through the menu! read more

Tried the menu for Oakland restaurant week with friends so we could have everything. More adventurous than what we would have ordered on our own but great flavors across the board. Cute and casual spot with a very kind and inviting staff. My only feedback would have been a bit more guidance on the proper pairing for newbies! read more

Pintoh Thai - Fried whole tilapia - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Delicious lavender lemonade! The beef roti appetizer was great; loved the dipping sauce. We also had a great fried chicken and beef kemao dish. Really loved this place read more

Pintoh Thai - Lavender lemonade - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

COVID review: giving this place 5 stars for the quality, portion and price. During this time, it really is hard for me to find the right Thai place to buy food from. But I enjoyed all the dishes from Pintoh. Besides the white rice being a little too wet for my liking, the dishes were on point! My favorite was the eggplant and the curry. We are a family of two adult and one toddler. We had leftover pad Thai and curry to eat tomorrow. So really $45 is split into a dinner/lunch combo. Not bad! It was cool because it also came with Thai tea and coffee. I took out the ice and saved the coffee for the morning. read more

Pintoh Thai - Family style meal - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Finally got a chance to try this place and so glad my coworkers and I did. This location has housed many restaurants from African, Mediterranean and now Thai...initially I thought 'oh boy another expensive, hipster eatery with more Western flavors than authentic Thai...wrong. Of course when I think of street food I'm thinking of cheap snacks and dishes....this place isn't cheap (and I'm sure neither is the rent in Oakland!) but does have a variety of offerings of curry, rice and noodles, stir fries and snacks done well so were not complaining * CRISPY ROLLS - noodles with cabbage and carrots - coworkers really liked but I guess all I tasted was cabbage - not bad but expected a little more * PORK LEG STEW over rice with pickled mustard greens - simple dish accompanied with sweet, sour chili sauce - tender and delicious * SHRIMP PAD THAI - with tofu and sprouts - my coworker really liked. Dish wasn't oversauced or sweet - GREEN CURRY with chicken, basil, bell pepper and coconut milk - nice balance of flavors and enjoyed Good portion and each dish was $12 with appetizers at $6. All delicious and definitely coming back to try other items. 3 entrees and 1 appetizer (no drinks) for 3 people with tax and tip average $17/person read more

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Food was flavorless. Lychee martini was good. Service was good. Thai tea was watered down and not sweet. Pad Thai was alright.

Came here for dinner on a Thursday night and we got there just before it started getting busy. Service was decent, food was ok and the place felt chill. First time eating here and Nothing really stood out as a "must order" again. Give it a try if you haven't. read more

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Really good Thai food and even has veggie chicken options. I wish that they were for any dish, but the fact that they had them made me happy. read more

Khao soi is my favorite Thai dish. It is uncommon to find on menus, and even rarer to have it done well. Pintoh's khao soi was creamy with the right amount of spiciness, and in a super generous portion (as pictured... I could barely fit it all in my big bowl I usually use for pho at home!). I probably should have saved some for lunch the next day, but it was too delicious to stop eating until the last slurp. They offer 5% off take-out orders if you call in, 10% off wine with food orders, and $3.50 special on Thai beers. Preparation was fast, and everything was well-packaged after freshly cooked. They have a fair amount of other Thai dishes I have never heard of or tried, so I'll be back soon. read more

Pintoh Thai - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Went here with two friends on Saturday at 2pm. There're quite a lot of options on the menu and we ordered the classic wide noodle dish, green papaya salad, chicken skewer with peanut sauce, and a seafood soup with extra noodle. Pink milk was not available but I was very curious. The servant had some difficulty communicating with us in English. The decor of this place looks very colorful and reminds me of China in its old times decades ago. Overall the dishes are pretty delicious! read more

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Very First time visiting this Thai restaurant....We were out in about in Downtown Oakland....and we ran upon this nice Thai restaurant and had a great experience....The food was very tasty and so good....The Customer Service we excellent....I recommend trying this place out....So good....I will be back....Yum.... read more

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Great service, food was excellent and ambiance is fun, warm and inviting. Always order their noodles and any of their curries. Quality meats, seasoning/spice and good portions. Good for lunches when downtown and open later then many other places for dinner in the area - sit down or take out always consistant. read more

I only ordered takeout so I cannot speak to the restaurant or service. The food was very disappointing. The pad thai was only sweet with no depth of other flavors and the Pad See Ew was very bitter. The Guy Himmaparn was fine. I will not order again! read more

We were going to a show at the fox theater, that was the reason I chose Pintoh, without even reading the reviews ( which I usually do). So made a reservation without having special expect. Walked in to a very unassuming restaurant, was greeted with very friendly staff. On their cocktails list, were several Suju concoction. I had the pineapple cocktail, it was perfectly balance of lightly sweet, spicy and tangy, fabulous! The rest of my party tried the other cocktails, who all got accolades. We ordered several appetizers- the eggplant skewers, prawn, hi Ken satay all excellent, creative and well executed! Then for entrees, the fried chicken, papaya salad, beef noodle dish, and salmon and broccoli , all excellent! Through out the meal our lovely waitress was checked in with us, and had a very personalized approach, as well as patience, which made our experience even better. The price is very affordable and all I can say is, that if could have given them more then the 5 stars, we would have given them an easy 10! We are still talking about the fabulous food and overall experience, 4 days later! Extremely recommended!!! read more

Very lovely Thai restaurant within Oakland's City Center area. My friend suggested this place to have an after hour catch up session. What caught my eye was the high Yelp rating, the lovely photos that people put that visually demonstrated the distinct delightful eats that the restaurant offered, the decent selection of alcoholic beverages, and that they had happy hour when we were going to meet - on a weeknight (Friday) between 5-6pm. I arrived a bit early and decided to get a class of Riesling. It was half-off, and I wanted to wait until my friend came so we could sample each other's cocktails. The server was attentive and, despite the slight language barrier, was very patient, welcoming, and charming. When my friend arrived, we each ordered a specialty cocktail. It was delightful in taste and presentation, although the menu did not do a superb job at describing what a 'yuzu soju vodka' is... or a what I simple describe as an Alcoholic Thai Iced Tea would taste like. The Khao Soy was delightful. Bold in taste and was substantially filling. The only miss was that the noodles was significantly overpowering the toppings that it hand, and that the broth was minimal, so it seemed more like a sauce than a noodle soup. The roasted pork with Chinese broccoli in soy sauce was good. Nice flavor and fatty. It could have been more crispy in texture and the broccoli could have been more unique. I think a good splash of alcohol, which cooking, would have added a nice complexity to this dish. The papaya salad was good. Thai papaya salad tends to be a little less fishy than Laotian Papaya salad. It was perfect for me; but I typically like mine more 'Americanized', so take that with a grain of salt. Lastly, the pad kee mao we ordered was good too. It was a bit bland for what it was, despite being nicely decorated with fresh basil and peppercorn. It definitely had the spice factor, but lacked the punch that I was looking for. Overall, the food and drinks were good. There just wasn't anything exceptional about this place. The service would probably be the thing I enjoyed the most. read more

Went here for lunch with some coworkers. Service was great, food was good but I don't recommend ordering the thai boat noodles or the khao soi. They weren't authentic for me. Otherwise everything else seems passable and lots of people were dining in and waiting during lunch. read more

Pintoh Thai - Khao soi with chicken leg - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Okay, not too shaby! This place is located in Oakland. Some friends and I wanted to get some food later in the evening and they were open for dinner. Seems like a friendly place, family owned. The restaurant has relatively authentic food, but with an added American twist. Some of their dishes are usually things you would find when you're in Thailand but it is a little sweeter or maybe even more peanuts than what you'd expect. The sauce or curry is also creamier. No complaints here, food is pretty good in general. The staff seemed to be friendly and the spices were on point. We ordered a Pad Thai, Pad Gra Pow, and Khai Soi. Delicious! The food was rich and creamy. The portions were made to share and family style. The Khao Mun Gai is similar to the Rooster and Rice if you like that! read more

This place deserves 5+ stars. We arrived at 6pm for our 6:30 pm reservation on a Thursday, and was promptly seated. Within 15-20 minutes of our arrival, all tables were filled and I saw a succession of delivery pickups at the cashier area. Our party of three ordered and thoroughly enjoyed Sikrong Moo Tod (fried baby back ribs w/sticky rice & salad), Som Tum (papaya salad), Moo Ping (grilled pork skewers w/sticky rice & salad), Khao Soi Gai (w/chicken), Kao Niao Mamuang (mango w/sticky rice), Mango Mousse Cake and Thai Iced Tea. Authentically Thai for real! By the way Pintoh refers to the thai style travel food carrier (their logo) which is artistically depicted on their wall and displayed in the dining area. Such a cute name & logo. We received great customer service and I highly recommend this local establishment. TIPS: Make a reservation via Yelp just in case and plan ahead to find street parking. read more

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Never fails, my work orders this a ton and every time it hits the spot. Very tasty, fresh and great customer service

Staff are always beyond friendly and the environment shines in really making it feel like a special place in the middle of downtown Oakland. Note I have tried delivery 1-2 and for some reason it never stands out that way. But in person it's in my top 2 Thai places for the East Bay. Complex flavors, good portions, interesting dishes. The drinks are also a sleeper hit. Not relevant to me but they have vegan versions of dishes too, nice touch. The broths and curries in a ton of the dishes are just amazing. Also very welcoming to our toddler that couldn't get enough of the spicy noodles, I always appreciate when local restaurants actively welcome diverse types of patrons. read more

With Fall in full swing, we were really craving some hot soupy food and our go to is normally Thai in such cases. We stumbled upon this place and what a treasure! We had their spring roll, Khao Soi and yellow curry. It was all so good! Whenever I have had khao soi before at other places, the curry is typically fairly thin. This one was mildly creamy and very flavorful. Definitely my top khao soi in the Bay Area! Even the yellow curry had a good kick to it. For anyone that is looking for true flavor and not just hot chilli spicy.. this is your place! They have quite a few in house dips that all looked good. The service was excellent, the staff was super friendly and made great recommendations. Can't wait to go here again! read more

What's not to love about this place? It's one of the best Thai restaurants around Oakland. Definitely the place to take a date or have a business lunch. There is little noise at all and the atmosphere is pleasant. The staff is very attentive and makes sure that you are well taken care of. I would love to come back here for a special occasion or even a nice date night. It's a business that wants you to keep coming back for another great time! read more

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Well, color me impressed, Pintoh. I came with a party of 6 and couldn't get a Yelp reservation but was able to join Yelp'a waitlist; all such easy ways to patronize. Thank you! This review is a 4.5! Between portion, price, service and food it's a five star spot. The crab fried rice was a let down, but didn't detract from everything else. They ended up putting us in the front and that was fine, we were a rowdy bunch! And we ate a ton and enjoyed everything minus the crab fried rice. The dish we thought was gonna be the best ended up being the worst. It was Boring with a capital b and bland and missing the veggies it was supposed to come with. We did mention that to our server and she tried hard to sexy it up with broccoli, but alas, 'Twas bland. However, everything else was fantastic. Think your staple Thai eats but also some dishes you don't typically find at your run of the mill Thai spot: Thai style blue crab omelette, fried chicken, catfish and pork belly. The spicy dishes brought heat but not in an overpowering way and I loved the spicy beef noodle (pad kee mao with beef). If you love roti, theirs was delicious, as well as the eggplant app. Portions are generous and prices are more than reasonable. The space is fun, making it a great option for group dinner or a celebration and they seemingly seemed to host many of those as there were a few larger parties. This spot is the more reasonably priced and intimate version of Farmhouse Thai and I'd choose this spot for sure over the other. Overall, loved the food, the ambiance, and all at a reasonable price, a rarity these days, makes Pintoh a fun and delicious night out! ** I did consume multiple drinks while eating and having a great time with dear friends making this review potentially a little skewed. read more

Pintoh is a fantastic little Thai place with delicious food and very friendly staff. I dropped by for the first time about two and a half weeks ago on a Thursday night and was seated right away, though they were pretty busy. Pintoh is small but very charming and has a warm, modern, pleasing aesthetic. The menu used to be more comprehensive, with more appetizers and entrees. For my first meal I got the calamari appetizer, which was very good but small in portion. Unfortunately, the Pad See Ew was really disappointing - slightly underwhelming in flavor with noodles that were a tad on the greasy side. On the other hand, the Kang Kiew Wan Gai (green curry) was phenomenal and one of the best curries I've ever had. White meat chicken, red and green bell peppers, and broccoli in a bright, fresh, light green curry sauce with a side of jasmine rice. That curry was so good that I went back last night specifically for it, but noticed that the menu has gotten much smaller. It used to be double-sided but is now one-sided. The calamari is no longer on the menu, which was disappointing, but luckily the green curry was spared the ax and I got to enjoy it again. I also tried the Por Tod (crispy roll) and Khao Soi with chicken (noodle soup in a yellow curry broth); the Por Tod was totally delicious but was unfortunately luke warm when it got to the table. Though I didn't like the Khao Soi as much as the green curry, it was a tasty noodle soup perfect for a cold night. Pricing is very fair here, with entrees ranging from $10 to $14 and appetizers around $6, but service is hit or miss. While the staff are all incredibly nice people, they're a bit inconsistent with coming around to check on tables and I've seen more than one customer have to go up to the front counter to request drink refills, food they'd been waiting on, etc. It can also be hard to flag someone down because the staff are all running around trying to keep up with everything. It feels like they're still working out kinks and trying to find what works best for them, both on the menu and as a business. Regardless, I highly recommend checking out Pintoh, though perhaps it would be wise to come when you have time to relax and aren't necessarily in a hurry. The food is totally worth it. read more

Pintoh Thai - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

This is my downtown oakland go to lunch spot, I go at least weekly. Food is great, service too, and the ambiance is cool. Plus they have a few outdoor chairs and tables for those of us trying to avoid the 'Vid. read more

Hard to find good Thai places in oakland, I've tried many but this new place is the best! Nothing fab y inside just good food and flavors. The Pad See Ew is sometimes a miss at most places but is delicious here. Spring rolls are not too greasy either. Street parking is outside on the street but don't keep anything showing in your car. read more

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Good option in DT Oakland for Thai food that beats other places in the area. Pricing is comparable and reasonable. Service was good but there was a bit of a smell from the last restaurant. I got the Boat Noodle Soup which is basically beef chunks, vermicelli type noodles and few pieces of greens. I liked it for the most part but the broth was a bit tangy. Probably not the best first dish to try a new restaurant but I'll be back to try other dishes. Tried my coworkers pad thai and it was a bit too sweet for me. Lots of options on the 2 page menu for every appetite. read more

Pintoh Thai - Boat Noodle Soup - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

"When can we go back?!?" pretty much sums up my feelings about this place. Pintoh Thai Street Food is located in Downtown Oakland and one of the newer restaurants in the neighborhood. They use Yelp Waitlist, so you can add your name when it gets busy. We came on a weekday during lunchtime, so the restaurant was busy, but there were still a few tables available. Right away, I loved the chill ambiance and colorful decor of the bright floral tablecloths and turquoise chairs here and there throughout the space. Everyone around us was talking and enjoying themselves, so that usually tells me that there's good service, good food, and no one's rushing you to leave. The lunch menu is pretty large. They offer "Snacks" (or appetizers) some of which you see on the menu at many Thai restaurants like Crispy Rolls and Chicken Satay, along with others like Eggplant Satay and Roti with Steak. They also have salad, soup, many noodle and rice dishes, curries, and specialties. We went with the Crispy Rolls, Eggplant Satay, Khao Mun Gai, and Pad See Ew. Y-U-M! The food came out as it was ready, so we got our noodles first before anything else, and were fine with that. (I'd rather have the dishes piping hot than have everything out at once.) The Pad See Ew came with pork, which I don't usually eat, but it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The dish wasn't overloaded with soy sauce and was probably one of the best versions I've tasted. Next came the Eggplant, which was grilled and covered in peanut sauce with a cucumber sauce. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Then came my Khao Mun Gai, which was amazing. I haven't ordered this dish from many places, but this stands out from all the other times. The chicken was melt in your mouth good (wish they gave a bit more of it), the herb-garlic and ginger rice was fluffy and delicious, the chicken broth and cucumber was nice and hot, and the sauces incredibly tasty. Last came our Crispy Rolls that were nicely fried, but I was too busy eating everything else to try more than 1 piece. In summary, service was quick, the staff were friendly and hard working, the prices were affordable, the portions were good, and the environment was welcoming. Can't wait to return to try more dishes! read more

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Cool new Thai place with delicious food! Happy hour is 5-6:30pm everyday with $1 off snacks, wine, and beer. Who doesn't love a good discount! Loved their Khao Soi noodles which had a rich and creamy spicy curry flavor. It has a strong spicy kick to it and is so flavorful. It can get a little heavy, so you can always save some as leftovers to eat later. I saved half of it for later and still enjoyed it just as much! Pad Thai tasted good too. Their noodles were a little al dente. Haven't tried the Khao Mun Gai (chicken rice) yet, but will have to get it next time! Service is very friendly and our waitress came several times to make sure we had everything we needed. It can get pretty crowded during weekdays at lunch, so would recommend calling in your order if you're in a rush. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Love, love, love, this place. Until today. I've been coming here for a while and absolutely love the food and service every time that I come. Unfortunately, I happened to walk in here on Friday the 21st expecting the usual, unaware it was Oakland's Restaurant Week. I was asked if I had a reservation upon coming inside, to which I replied no. Also, unaware that today was a "reservation suggested" day. Fortunately however, I was brought to a table anyways, which I was grateful for. I am sad to say that the service I received was extremely poor and inattentive. I am happy Pintoh got lots of business today, yet disappointed that they were focused more on quantity rather than quality. Constantly seating new customers while leaving the current ones unattended. While eating my dinner I did some research and found them highly promoting themselves on Instagram, for this weekend specifically. In my opinion, if you had time to prepare to promote yourself for a week then you had time to ensure your seated customers were well looked after. read more

I'll start by saying this is my go to place for any business lunch in Oakland. I've got an office in city center and it's super convenient to access from there. They offer so many amazing dishes and drinks and have a happy hour. Definitely recommend checking it out. I've visited about ten times and have yet to be disappointed. Keep up the great work Pintoh!!! A couple of highlights: 1. You can make reservations on yelp, I highly recommend this as the lunch rush is normally busy. 2. Super friendly and speedy service 3. Wide array of menu options 4. Clean Restrooms 5. All forms of credit card payment 6. Easy check in if you don't have reservation 7. Centrally located in Oakland 8. Food comes out so fast I recommend any of curry dishes including the curry rice dishes. This past visit I was rather Thai basic and ordered a Thai tea with pad Thai with shrimp, so delicious. We also ordered the spring rolls and chicken satay for the table of 5 and not a single person was let down. Highly suggest the iced Thai tea with coconut milk to round out any spicy dish. Check it out if you're looking for a delicious dish in the Oakland area. read more

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A hole in the wall gem of Oakland. One of the best Thai food places I have tried. Tastes fresh, everything is extremely tasty and savory. Definitely recommend getting a reservation, as it gets busy. Enjoy! read more

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I've come to Pintoh numerous times now whenever I'm working in Oakland. It's one of the few Thai places in downtown Oakland so my fellow coworkers typically default to suggesting Pintoh for lunch. While not overly big, this establishment is split into two sides, so there's still a decent amount of seating available. And of all times that I've been, the wait time, even during lunch, has thankfully been fairly minimal. While I tend to order the same few things every time I am here, I occasionally try to order something new for a bit of experimentation. Some of the dishes that I have ordered include, but are not limited to: -Satay Gai: Grilled chicken on skewers. The highlight of this dish is definitely the amazing peanut sauce that comes with it. Highly recommend trying out this appetizer item! -Kiew Wan Roti: Crispy Roti sliced into pie slices with some pieces of steak as garnish. Comes with a green curry sauce for dipping. Okay dish that I would not mind ordering again. -Pad See Ew with Pork: Wide rice noodles with broccoli and egg. The noodles were a bit too mushy for my liking. But the sauce was done well. -Pad Thai with Shrimp: Rice noodle with egg, tofu, and bean sprouts. While I certainly enjoy a good shrimp dish, the noodles on the pad thai were unfortunately, also too mushy for my liking. -Gai Himmaparn: Crispy chicken served with cashews, string beans, bell peppers, and a side of rice. The crispy chicken is very good, and the veggies and cashews lends itself well with the protein. A pretty good dish that I cleaned very quickly. -Khao Pad Kang Kiew: Pineapple fried rice that comes in a bamboo basket that dim sum will typically come in. The portion size is very large and will probably leave you with enough leftovers for dinner as well. Service here has always been very friendly and the waitresses have always been quick to refill our waters. read more

Pintoh salvaged a nightmarish delivery with UberEats today. I'm writing today to highlight a great experience in customer service I had here. I ordered Pintoh through Uber Eats and my Uber Eats delivery person horrendously messed up my order and delivery. I had ordered a catfish (must try), green curry (my favorite of the curries they have here), and two drinks (Thai tea and Thai coffee). My delivery driver spilled my curry all over my rice and did not deliver my catfish or my drinks. I live nearby and couldn't get a hold of my driver or of UberEats so I decided to walk over and ask them if they remember packing my order. They were actually closed for their post lunch break but they still were willing to help me. They told me they did and they gave my order to my delivery driver. They also noted my food should not have spilled the way it did. After showing them all the photos of my failed order, Pintoh was incredibly kind and cooked my order for me again. Everything was correct in my order and I went back home. When I got home, everything was still packaged well (nothing spilled) and tasted amazing. HUGE thank you to Pintoh for your customer service!! Pintoh has always had amazing fresh quality delicious food (even during the pandemic) and now I know they have amazing service as well. 10/10 I love Pintoh and their food. I think I will just not be lazy and pick up the food myself from now on. read more

Yummy, very welcome Thai restaurant in uptown. Never been to Thailand so cannot say if it is authentic, but it certainly gives an authentic vibe. Pad Thai and fried tofu were both yummy. Service was very kind. At the higher end of prices, but portion sizes are large to compensate. A bit of a line at lunchtimes. Planning to come again to try more menu items and see if the service is consistent. Recommend. read more

Pintoh Thai - Order counter - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

They're open during COVID and they take very good precautions. There is a table blocking at the front door and they do all the take out for you right at the table with a plastic shield up and of course they wear masks too. I ordered by phone and paid by phone and was quoted 20 minutes and it was ready quickly. I had pad kee mao noodles and fried rice along with roti appetizer. The food was delicious and fresh and the service friendly. I made sure to tip 20% for take out as well because it's clear to me the two people there are working super hard. Great place! read more

The crunchy noodle is my favorite dish here. It leans on the spicer side. Beer is served in Thai style bowls that are kept in the freezer, really enhancing the taste of the beer. read more

Pintoh Thai - Pork Belly/Egg/Rice , Crunchy Noodle, Beer - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California