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    Red Chili Restaurant

    4.2 (600 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Thai Yellow Chicken Curry, Tofu Pad Thai, Jasmine Rice, House Salad with Miso Dressing
    Lon H.

    My family and I enjoyed lunch from Red Chili, supporting the San Jose Yu-Ai Kai sponsored lunch the other day. The Yu-Ai Kai sponsor lunch once a month and featured a different restaurant in the area. It's a great way to support the Yu-Ai Kai and introduces people to new restaurants in the area. As a bonus, all the proceeds are donated to a good cause. For this lunch, Red Chili was the featured restaurant. The boxed lunch consisted of Thai Yellow Chicken Curry, Tofu Pad Thai, Jasmine Rice and a Green Salad with a tasty Miso Dressing. The portion size was really good. It allowed you to taste all the delish items. The Red Chili restaurant is nearby in San Jose, off of Berryessa Road. After enjoying this boxed lunch, I will have to go to the restaurant and see what other delish dishes they offer.

    Tom Yum Wings
    Kathy T.

    this place has been on my list for a while and i finally decided to stop by since i was in the area. the menu is easily visible when you walk in and you order with the cashier. i ordered the roti canai and the tom yum wings to go. i have a bad sense of time but i'd say it took about 7-10 minutes to get my order. i opened it in the car when i was at a red light and the plastic lid on the yellow curry was already melted bc it was too hot T.T i'm so sad, i love yellow curry and roti at other establishments and wanted to try it here. i still ate the roti and it was flakey and good. if only i had something to dip it in. the tom yum wings were fire, and the sauce that it comes with really enhances the flavor. -1 star the melted lid LOL hopefully they'll have better take out container options, but otherwise, solid

    Pad See Ew
    Sharon N.

    Stopped by for lunch on Saturday per my bro's recommendation to try their tom yum wings. I got that and the pad see ew. At first, I was a bit skeptical about the wings. Although it came out piping hot, there appeared to be a ton of dry rub on it and so I was afraid it'd be too salty. To my delight it was gooooood- gotta have it with the sauce. The pad see ew was also gd. Chewy with the right ratio of noods, veg, and protein. This spot is the perfect size for a take out place with 3 tables. Highly rec their great wkday deals if you're too tired or busy to cook.

    Pad See Ew ($15.50) - Add shrimp +$2
    Cherylynn N.

    TikTok brought me here... Tom yum, larb, lemon zaap, and passionfruit habanero wings! Probably collabs but worth a try since I was in the area. The wings ($13.95) were just aight...while meaty, they were overdone, dry, and the Thai spices were too mild. I like bold in YOUR face spices. What you need to try? THE TAMARIND FRIED FISH ($20)! Large flaky filets of basa (?) coated in a thin, crispy batter coated in a sticky sweet and sour tamarind glaze (wish it was more tart and tangy tho). The fried basil added a shatteringly crunchy texture and slightly peppery spice. Bomb with a side of the sticky rice ($3.50)! As we were leaving, a regular came in with a friend and said, "My fav fish is the Tamarind Fish, we have to get that." Period. O T H E R I N F O * Red Chili started in 2004 (Hayward) serving Thai and Vietnamese Food. * Fast-casual service - order on kiosk and seat yourself. Self-serve water. * Food quickly arrived (the only customers on Saturday). * We also ordered the Pad Se Ew w/ shrimp ($17.95) and it ran bland. * IMO, I feel like they play it safe with the spices and seasoning. * Limited seating with 5-6 tables.

    Spring rolls
    Michelle H.

    Food was good! Portion sizes were really big and the spring rolls were really thick! The yellow curry was tasty and pad kee mao was not bad but not anything crazy. The thai iced tea was strong but a little too sweet for me Service was okay, they were friendly and dishes came out fast. Sometimes hard to get their attention since its a small store! Its in a quiet spot and there is a small number of tables to eat at but it did feel clean!! Next time we'll have to try the wings!

    Coconut Water. Tastes like the sweet frozen kind from Asian markets with a lot of ice added.
    Laurent N.

    TLDR: good food, but skip on coconut water I'm a big fan of their green curry, ton yum soup, pork, mango dishes, and coconut rice. The coconut water isn't worth it for $4.50 It tastes like the sweetened frozen pack from Asian supermarkets, and the cup is loaded with ice cubes.

    A8. Roti Canai
    Lisette D.

    Had a weird experience here. Came in 35 minutes before closing and you know when you can just tell someone has an attitude, that's immediately what I felt as we were looking at the menu deciding what to order. I got the impression that the worker taking our order was trying to rush us out. And I understand we came near closing, but the restaurant closed at 8:30. I would be more understanding if we came 5 minutes before closing but we didn't. What I don't understand is we weren't the only people there, there were people that came to order after us. I didn't get her name, but that really did alter my experience here. Ordered the fire and chili wings, roti, pork fried rice, and the short rib plate. All of the items came out one by one and by 8:20 we got all of our items. We were given to go boxes even though we let her know we were dining in. She told us it was because they would be closing soon which I was okay with. Once we got our food, we ate it at a table and were out the door by their closing time. I chose not to finish my food and took the rest to go since I knew they were closing. The food was great, I really enjoyed the crispiness of the wings, and the flavor of the short ribs. Those were the two stand out items to me. However, I don't think I'll be back here unless I ordered takeout because of the awkward and tense hospitality.

    Carlo Q.

    FOOD : Every time I come to eat here, I feel like I'm at home. The food is really delicious and tastes homemade. The Pad Thai is very tasty, and the Thai tea is also really good . Everything has great flavor SERVICE: The service is very good. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. I've also had the chance to talk with the lady manager there, and she is very kind. That makes the place feel even more special. AMBIANCE: The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, a nice place to enjoy a meal. There's also plenty of parking, which is very convenient. In the same shopping area there are other stores like Safeway, pizza places, a barbershop, nail salon, pharmacy, and more. Honestly, I really like this place. The food feels homemade and I always leave happy. I definitely recommend it.

    Patricia J.

    I walked into Red chili as they were opening for dinner service. The girls behind the counter were really nice and made me feel welcome even though they barely opened. I ordered a red curry with beef and mistakenly didn't order the plate, but they were more than happy to help me fix it so I got the rice I wanted as well. I took the curry home for dinner and it was amazing. Sweet and spicy, with the rice cooked perfectly. The shop is cute with a handful of tables and fun pictures on the wall. The hours make it hard for me to come in, but any chance I get, I love going in.

    Pad Thai with chicken
    Lisa N.

    Been there, Thai-ed them twice. They have 2 locations (San Jose and Hayward). It's a family-owned small business serving delicious Thai/ Vietnamese dishes. Pretty solid selection to choose from. You definitely get your money's worth here. Many people were raving about their tamarind fish filet so ordered that. It did not disappoint. Kinda sweet and crispy. The portion was actually pretty big. I also ordered some staple dishes, such as pad thai with chicken (medium spice), panang curry with shrimp (mild spice) and tom yum chicken wings. The curry was so flavorful. Tom yum chicken had such an addicting seasoning and I wanted more wings afterwards. I have to try their larb chicken wings next time. Pad Thai was not bad. Not my fave but still good nonetheless. I'm more of a pad see ew gal anyways. Can't leave without getting some green thai tea and thai tea. Ended the meal with some yummy mango sticky rice. The heart shaped sticky rice is so cute! They also sell catering party trays! Make sure to call ahead. Why cook when you can save the hassle and order for your next gathering!! I'll be back to support.

    Winston C.

    My wife and I have been here for many years and I've finally had the time to write a review. This place is our go-to Thai place. We do a lot of takeout here and we've always enjoyed their quality and portion size. We either order at the kiosk or place an order over the phone. The food takes 15-20 minutes to be ready. I love their fried chicken -- specifically their tom yum and larb wings. I highly recommend it!

    Monica H.

    Where to find the best tamarind fish fillet in the Bay Area! This family owned small business has the best Vietnamese x Thai Fusion dishes. Their chicken wings are a MUST GET. The perfect crunch and bursting with flavor. They also have combos that comes with a side and salad for under $20 and does catering! Service is the best and it's the cutest spot!

    This is the bug I found. Seems to be like a roach
    Leo S.

    I tried the coconut curry soup here for the first time, and while the food tasted good at first, my experience was ruined toward the end when I found what looked like a bug in my soup. I took photos of the food and the bug because it was really upsetting and disappointing. I had planned on coming back another time, but after this first experience, I will not be returning. I wish I could put 0 stars but oh well.

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    1 month ago

    Got a pickup order, don't care about service. The food is amazing, one of the best Wings in San Jose.

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    Is the mango sticky rice vegan?

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    Anything on the menu, besides the spaghetti options, can be made gluten free if asked!

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