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

Ran in here for lunch takeaway. The staff was super friendly and the food came out quickly. I even got a free Thai iced tea for checking in on yelp! Pad se ew: 5 stars - some of the best pad se ew I've ever had. The noodles were perfectly cooked and chewy with a delicious smoky flavor from the frying pan. Pad Thai: 2 stars - very bland. Won't be ordering that one again. Sticky rice with mango: 5 stars - the mango was perfectly ripe and tangy with the sweet coconut rice. Will definitely be eating here again for the pad se ew alone. read more

Pintoh Thai - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

A hip thai restaurant with reasonable prices. My friends from Australia ate here almost everyday when they were here lol. The GOOD: - SUPERIOR CURRIES. My friends swear by the Green curry and unlike other thai restaurants, when you order it here, it comes with white rice! Nice! LOL - The Khao soi is a really attractive dish and one you cannot go wrong with. I thought it was a little salty when I had it, but nothing a little white rice won't fix! The MEH: - Do not order their PAD SEE EW or PAD KEE MAO. You're welcome. Broken, soggy noodles, and not a lot of flavor. - Too many flies and mosquitoes flying around -- pretty authentic though lol reminds me of thailand. read more

Super yummy food, cozy space, lots of food for the prices. Highly recommend! Cannot say enough happy things about this place. The service was great, the space is very cute and cozy, the food was delicious and served in big portions. 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

I have ordered from Pintoh 4 times via DD. Each time I ordered the Khao Mun Gai and mango sticky rice, both tasty. Today I ordered Khao Mun Gai and the Kiew Wan Roti. This meal only got TWO stars because of the Roti. Rework your recipe! It was an oily mess. I have had Roti multiple times before this from Imm Thai Street Food and each time I liked it. Pintoh Roti is trash. Oil is all over my hands, the box, and the bag. The Roti has no sweet after taste. There was so much oil I had to use multiple paper towels to try to absorb it. They gave me 4 very small pieces of well done flavorless steak pieces. Overall 0/5 starts. I will never order this dish again. Pintoh needs to change their ROTI recipe because it's trash. The Khao Mun Gai continues to be a tasty dish. The only reason Pintoh gets 2/5 stars is because I like that dish and every time I order it, it is tasty. Edit: forgot to mention that EVERY time I've ordered food from Pintoh via DD they have not included any utensils. Not once! It's not the biggest deal BUT i have asked for utensils 4 times and 4 times that request has not be honored. read more

Alright, this place is pretty awesome. Great quality, authentic tasting food. Relatively well priced overall, especially considering the quality you get. And while it might seem small, they have a good playlist of Asian music. read more

Such a cute little restaurant, vibrant and colorful. This place is now high on my list for when the Thai food cravings hit. The food came out pretty quickly & food was great. My fav was the fried beef stew dish. read more

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Hey Pintoh. What was that What was that delicious thing I just ate. It was good, flavorful, the meat was super tender. What in the world. How did I not know. Khao Soi with Beef Amazing stuff. I still have yet to try other dishes but if this is any indication, consider me intrigued. I'll be back pintoh. Hoping your other items are just as good. read more

Came here on a weekday and they weren't too busy. It's fun and colorful inside. The host seated us right away. We ordered the papaya salad to start, khao soi, and kang kiew wan gai, The green papaya salad was really good. Nothing special, but a solid salad with crunchy green papaya and carrots and a salty and zesty dressing. The khao soi was a peanut type noodle curry soup with chicken and crunchy fried noodles on top. It was pretty big, really flavorful, and something I've never had before. I would come back for this dish. The kang kiew wan gai was a chicken green curry. Rice doesn't come with it and you have to order it on the side. It was flavorful and a modest portion. We really enjoyed the food overall. I would come back and try more things. read more

This place is near my work & met a friend here for dinner. We were seated quickly and I ordered the kah soi. SO SO SO SO GOOD. I couldn't stop thinking about this dish for weeks! It was my first time trying kah soi. I went to Thailand soon after visiting Pintoh & went to the region (Chiang Mai) where kah soi is famous & just binged on all the kah soi. I'd say Pintohs is up there with the authentic flavors of Thailand! read more

It's difficult to find great authentic Thai food. This is the spot to come though. Flavors are spot on and the service I great. Just moved to Oakland and making our way around all the great food places on Oakland. Make sure you check this place out. It's a little hidden but you can't miss it. We love flavors and this spot hit the Thai craving we've been having. My partner got the Green Curry and the flavors where fresh and savory. He loved it. I got the shrimp pad Thai and also loved it. Served with peanut and sprout. Perfect balance of crunch and flavor. The service is super laid back and everyone says hi as soon as you walk in. It's a little gesture that goes a long way. Come here to get your Thai fix! Haven't found a better Thai place yet. read more

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This place was right around the block from a friend that I was visiting with. It looked really quaint from the outside and I wanted to support a local business so we patronized them. The food was okay . . . we had the Pad See Ew with Pork and some fish dish that I forgot the name of and can't find it on the menu. The Pad See Ew was too mushy as if the noodles had been left to boil too long. The flavors were subpar . . . not too robust and the fish was barely seasoned. The only thing that gave it a kick was the ginger. Probably won't try this place again. read more

Pintoh's phrase on their website - 'We're not fancy, but we're freakin' delicious!' - couldn't be more accurate. The restaurant has a low key vibe, while staff are still friendly, attentive, and courteous. And the food...EVERYTHING that we ordered was super tasty, flavorful, fresh, and cooked to perfection. I highly recommend patronizing during happy hour when certain wines are half off and they offer discounts on certain appetizers. Pin-toh, a Thai word for portable food container, is the perfect name for the restaurant cause you are gonna want to order more than you can eat and have leftovers. Enjoy! read more

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tl;dr - Pintoh Thai should be your go-to pick for Thai in Oakland! I tried out a few Thai places in the area to find my replacement for my all-time favorite in Berkeley (Imm), though many Thai restaurants often have the same repeat issue of watery curry, inauthentic offering, or just straight up Chinese dishes on the menu. Pintoh perfectly nails my craving for smoky, wok-fried noodle dishes, rich curries, and the classic Thai appetizers. I've gotten a few of their noodle dishes, rice dishes, and their curry set -- all were fantastic. The curry set is a great way to dive into discovering what dishes you like, and for the price after tax (about $50 iirc), you get two drinks and it's a pretty good deal. The coffee and Thai tea are both sweet, strong, and deliciously creamy, too. As for my recommendations, I primarily go here to fix that curry craving. The green curry is a must-have with chicken or tofu, and the yellow curry is great as-is imo. The red curry had a tad too much shrimp + pineapple flavor which isn't just for me, but it was still great. In the future, I'm looking to update this review with more recs such as the Krob dishes and the fancy drinks. 5/5 read more

Pintoh Thai - Saam Curry Set - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Pinto Thai has happy hour from 5-7pm so snacks are about one dollar cheaper than the regular prize! My friend and I ordered the Por Tod which are like egg rolls and also Khao Sol to share. The Khao Sol which is a soft egg noodle curry soup dish with sliced chicken was yummy! I would highly recommend ordering this dish! It's a tiny bit spicy, but it's a very delicious broth and noodle dish! read more

In recent weeks I just couldn't get enough of Thai spices, especially craving the khao mun gai. I came here twice in the same week for that dish to-go, and they prepare the perfect amount with the perfect taste - just what I'd been craving. The place is also conveniently close to work and did you know a "pintoh" is an actual thing? Hint: they have a sign that explains it at the front desk. read more

Really enjoyed getting dinner here! Found it to be a hip place with solid food and great service. Vibe -- modern and colorful Food -- great flavours, meats were so-so quality Service -- super nice, even offering to move a nearby table to a warmer spot when they were cold Recommended -- the Khao Soi is delicious! great flavor, just enough spice, super warm and comforting on a cold night read more

This is our go-to spot for Thai food. Great food, great service, great people. We also hired them to cater a large family party last summer, and they did an amazing job. I cannot recommend Pintoh more highly. read more

This small little restaurant reminds me of Thailand! They try to create that outdoor little table Thai feel mixed with American dining ambiance. I love their little spice racks they offer. I can see that They try to keep things authentic! Service 5/5 Food 4/5 Drinks 4/5 read more

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Had an early dinner to go to a show at the Fox. FABULOUS food, great service. Will be back!!! Reasonable prices! Yum!

I was very surprise to find this place in Oakland. This place was awesome. The food was really good. I ordered the pork belly with veggie and it was awesome. I can't wait to try the other dishes. The place was clean and the atmosphere was great. The staff were super friendly and they gave good advise. I recommend this place. 5 Stars. read more

Pintoh Thai - First time here - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Okay, sure. Cutesy interior and some edible dishes. This place will get a pass for most people. I gave this place 2 chances... The hallmark of a good Thai restaurant for me is the pad see ew and papaya salad. The pad see ew here was just okay, one star for using Chinese broccoli, but there was no char on the noodles at all and the flavors were just not there. It seemed one dimensional with no other flavors in my mouth. Also, when you ask for chili flakes they don't have the real Thai chili flakes, you're given a substitute that's like Italian chili flakes for pizza. The papaya salad just seemed like it was tossed in the dressing white style and not pounded enough. It came with some dried thick jerky type shit. It was just okay and bland for me. Go to Bird & Buffalo or Im Thai Street food instead read more

This store is super cute and the food is not bad. The service is also friendly. However there is a pretty bad toilet smell in the restaurant. *beef roti: the bread was really good and has a nice crispy texture. The beef was a little bit dry but overall not bad! *green curry fried rice: this dish was a little bit bland. I was expecting the green curry taste to be a lot stronger but it was very faint and tasted and smelled like green tea instead. *garlic pork: the pork and the egg were actually super yummy! The broccoli was unseasoned but I actually like it like that, so that you can pair it with the more flavored meat. TLDR; not bad but probably wouldn't come again but not a bad place if you are in the area and want some Thai food. They also have happy hour 5-6:30 read more

Pintoh Thai - Kiew Wan Roti Dinner - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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Wow, they checked all the boxes. Colorful, delicious, quick and great service. Definitely will be back. My new go-to spot for Yellow Curry. Can't wait to try more. Cheers! read more

Pintoh Thai - Yellow Curry with Chicken soup and ginger berry kombucha from Juice Holick - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Chicken Khao Soi, nothing else matters. I was taken back to the rainy mountain food stalls near Pai on the first bite. It was delicious, the curry had the right consistency, identical spice, and was not thick or thin, coating the noodles perfectly. Portions were big enough to send me home with a meal for later. Roti was light and savory. The staff was friendly and didn't turn away our party of 5 with 45 minutes to closing. It was so good I ordered take out a few days later. read more

Pintoh Thai - Khao Soi with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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BEST DARN CURRY I have ever tasted!! I am still dreaming about it. The customer service was excellent, very attentive. Really great menu a lot of options, but not overwhelming. I loved the curry, it was sweet with just the right amount of spice. The chefs know how to excite the taste buds! The prices weren't bad at all, the portions are noice(key & Peele fans, what's up!). Not too much,not too little. The beef stirfry...mind blown. It was spicy and tangy, the beef melted like butta. I must praise the Lychee iced tea, my taste buds went through so much joyus emotions. I have never tasted anything like this before. I didn't want the drink to be finished. It was crisp, bursting with so much flavor. There's so many more dishes I want to try! I'll be back!! read more

Pintoh Thai - We're here!! - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

We'll start with the positives. The food was good. On to the negatives. The service is deplorably slow, reception was cold and indifferent, and half an hour passed before we even got our drinks. The food took over an hour to arrive to our table; but we dove in and devoured our food and to our delight it was delicious. This moment of euphoria came to a crashing halt when I discovered a thick, coarse, split ended hair at the bottom of my dish. Horrified I took extra time to examine the hair to ensure I wasn't mistaken and flagged the waiter down. He was extremely cavalier and unapologetic and we had to ask them to comp the meal. Won't be back. read more

When you didn't have a chance to take a pic of your dinner plate, that's when you know it's good! #pintohoakland read more

Pintoh Thai - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Pad Thai was seriously bland! No flavor at all. I will not be ordering from here again.

I was excited to try a new place, and Thai is one of my favorite cuisines. Perhaps it was an off day for someone in the kitchen...They did some dishes decently like the Pad Thai. But some of our usual favorites just missed the mark. The crab fried rice lacked flavor, with an overly fishy crab taste. It was missing the crispiness and nuttiness of twice-cooked rice and the usual cilantro to give it a pop of flavor. The Pad See Ew was so salty, and we had to stop eating it. Pass the water, please! The leftovers sat in the fridge for a few days because no one wanted to revisit these after the first try. read more

Located at a secluded location downtown Oakland, this place is a gem! Their food was authentic, tasty, and portion was in accordance to price. I think this place is a newer restaurant. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Pintoh Thai - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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My team came here for a team lunch. Made reservations ahead of time and we were seated promptly. I ordered the Thai iced tea and my go to at every Thai place - pad kee Mao. The Thai tea wasn't as sweet as other Thai restaurants which I actually liked but you can tell that there was less tea and more milk in it. The pad kee Mao was okay, noodles were a bit too soft as they were breaking apart while I was picking it up with my chopsticks. They added more herbs than other Thai restaurant which was a bit weird. We also got the mango sticky rice as dessert which wasn't bad but they didn't have any coconut cream with it and the mango was pretty sour. Overall, a decent Thai restaurant with average food and average portions. read more

Pintoh Thai - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Great food! The best khao soi I've had outside of Thailand. So many wonderful options that you don't find in many Thai restaurants, and pretty cheap too read more

Pintoh Thai - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

I loved the food. It was delicious and I can't wait to go back. The food is always delicious.

Came in on a Sunday evening, which I think is a great time to come because of how empty downtown is. We ordered the fried calamari appetizer, curry noodle soup, and the fried catfish. The fried catfish was fairly standard, but the fried calamari and curry noodle soup are a step above. I like to think of myself as a home fry master and so for me the fried calamari is not only fried perfectly, but also seasoned really well. Unfortunately, the portion is smaller than most places, but it might be the reason why it's so good. We also really enjoy the Curry noodle soup, which I believe is a Chiangmai dish. The portion is right for the price, but of course it's the flavor, texture, etc that we enjoyed the most. read more

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Came here after a team trip to the museum and was able to get seated right away since it was close their closing time. I ordered the khao soi and it was DELICIOUS! The curry flavor has such richness with coconut flavor mixed in. The fried noodles gave it texture and the portion was super generous. The crab fried rice was also decent and generously portioned. I'd definitely return just for the khao soi with chicken! read more

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Delicious! Tasty and filling. Liked the variety of flavors. Definitely recommend and the folks working there were great.

Definitely one of my top 2 favorite Thai restaurants in the East Bay. Their rice dishes seem to be a big hit here and I couldn't agree more! I've been here at least 3 times with my colleagues and they seem to love it here as well. This restaurant is pretty authentic. Typically, I would order pad thai at a Thai restaurant, but I wanted to try something different than the usual order. So I got a rice plate with a side dish of prawns, mango, veggies, and spices (per photo)! It was spicy, which had a good kick to it, the flavors went well together, and the veggies weren't overcooked. It's the only order I get here and it always taste as delicious as the first time :) Super busy during lunch hours on a business day so I'd get here before noon to be seated. Lastly, check in on Yelp to get a free thai tea drink! read more

Pintoh Thai - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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Ordered the pad kee mao with vegan shrimp. The vegan shrimp was not very good, had a weird texture (almost like fish cake, but very bouncy) and after taste. The noodles had a great flavor and texture and the fried basil on top was perfect. I'd be interested to try more items from their menu in the future! read more