This Thai restaurant is located off Lantana St. Ste # 22 & E. Daily Drive Camarillo CA This evening decided to come to our favorite Thai place to eat in Camarillo! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon entering I noticed how super clean & so were there restrooms . It's super organized & attention to details.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Entering this restaurant is very beautiful inside it's very warm, cozy, chic, classy and elegant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You have choice to sit inside or outside so it's great to have that option too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As entered I saw my girl there Gopgap "Lisa" we were so happy to see each other again! She asked if we had any questions and we did & she answered them beautifully! They have some many things go choose from whether it's appetizers, soup, plates of fish, seafoods, curries, noodles, beef, chicken, vegetables, salads, fried rice, Mama's specials, wok dishes, side orders, drinks and desserts. Their price point are great too & with the portions they serve you it's amazing ! So we ordered Tofu & Vegetables Hot pot Soup, Pad Z Ew with tofu and substitute broccoli for carrots (Noodle dish), Catfish Curry with 2 rice cups, and dessert we got Mango and stick rice! All hands down amazingly delicious. It's so mouthwatering, savory & purely authentic! That why we love coming back here!! We got full very fast ha! Gopgap always asked if we needed anything & she was on it! Gopgap "Lisa" was so super sweet, helpful, kind, caring, super down to earth! She had this very positive upbeat energy about herself that really radiates! She is your Rarest of all Diamond! Her shine can never fade!! Also Aun really helped us to helping put our food in to the to go bins so very sweet & kind of her! I would like to Thank Rice by Mama & Aun in Camarillo for a wonderful visit! I would Love to especially Thank Gopgap "Lisa" for making our visit so memorable!! We will definitely be back again!! See you soon!!! I'll tell all my Family & Friends to come here!! Please be kind & courteous to these hard workers! read more

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The food here is so fresh and so flavorful. I love to go in the middle of the week when I don't give to wait in line. The service is fantastic, as long as you're not there on peak hours. It's not that the servers are inadequate, they just need more help when they get slammed. They have fantastic hot tea options, my favorite is the herbal chamomile. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a wonderful ambiance and it's fun to watch the food show they usually have on their TV.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ice tried so many new dishes here and so far haven't found one that I don't like!! It's a bit pricier than other Thai restaurants, but I assure you, worth every penny! You get what you pay for. read more

Everything with Rice By Mama is a 10/10! It's relatively quick to get a table at least in our experiences. The staff are super pleasant and the food! YUMalicious! And we've tried many things over our visits and when we're in Ventura on Main we do both mama 1 & 2 just depends! So Love this place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always a good meal good time and chill spaces making dining enjoyable[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Thai Iced Coffee with coconut milk - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

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On a warm night in January (thanks to the Santa Ana winds) we wanted a Thai salad, and Mama's papaya salad did not disappoint. Crunchy papaya, green beans, peanuts and cabbage with succulent shrimp in a tangy lime dressing hit the spot. Tom Yum fried rice was steamy and tasty with basil, sweet onion and red peppers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is casual and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was proficient. Prices are reasonable. read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Tom Yum Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Ist time ordering from this location. I ordered orange chicken and a noodle dish for pickup. The chicken didn't have ANY sauce on it. Just fried chicken pieces. Idk if they forgot it or it was supposed to come on the side? The chicken pieces were good, just no sauce at all :( read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Orange chicken - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

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At the corner- food At the corner- food not bad, had lunch specials. Service okay. Good read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

So good, the pad Thai was great! Chicken Gyoza was good. But the chicken satay was probably the best chicken satay I've ever had. Love this place it will now be a staple for me every time I come to Camarillo. Absolutely delicious. Good service too! Helpful and attentive read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

I remember really enjoying Rice by Mama in Ventura but the Camarillo location doesn't make it memorable for me. I brought my aunt and cousin here who are visiting from Korea and this location was great for a spot that serves lunch specials and is close by to the Camarillo outlets. There's lots of parking and there are a good amount of diners in the restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor was nice and I do recall the customer service being top notch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the lunch special with chicken in yellow curry that comes with a salad, egg roll and brown rice. I also got unsweetened ice tea for my beverage. I think the flavor of my yellow curry was OK but maybe too sweet for my expectation. I might give this place another try and order a different entree instead :) read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Lunch special chicken yellow curry with salad, egg roll and brown rice - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

Upon walking in on a Sunday evening, our party of two was promptly seated. The restaurant is located in the corner of the plaza, offering plenty of parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was decorated with charming starry night-themed paintings, which I believe were done by local artists.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There were three waitresses managing the entire floor. We started with the crab rangoon appetizer, which arrived quickly and tasted fantastic. It had the perfect ratio of imitation crab and cream cheese to wrapper. The sweet and sour sauce was exactly as described--delicious. I would absolutely order this again. The chicken pad Thai was exceptional! It had the ideal balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. I thoroughly enjoyed the portion size, which made the dish well worth the price. The chicken was perfectly cooked--not too dry and not underdone. The only reason I deducted one star was due to the servers being extremely busy, which made it challenging to get their attention. Additionally, one server cleared our plate before we finished. She likely assumed we were done with the crab rangoon, but we had wanted to try the small salad that came with the dish. That said, the staff was polite and pleasant during our interactions. read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Crab Rangoon - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Best Thai spot in Camarillo! Here are some photos of my favorite dishes. They are all bussin, bursting with that umami flavor. Everything comes out nice, hot, and fresh. I enjoy seeing the staff and cooks. Gap is awesome and takes great care of us every time we go. read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Khao Soi, Cryting Tiger, Drunken Noodles - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Best Thai food in Camarillo. Drunken noodles with Sea are to die for, and the Avocado curry is excellent swell.

There's a lot to love here--fresh ingredients, friendly service, and some absolute standout dishes--but a couple of missteps held it back from being a perfect 5 (Closer to 3.5-4) The Ambiance [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super clean, modern, and bright. It's a small space tucked inside a shopping center next to Cronie's, and although it feels a bit cramped, it's still warm and inviting. Perfect for a casual lunch or a cozy dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Service The staff is friendly and attentive! You can tell they care about their food and customers. This Camarillo location is far better than the Ventura one in terms of freshness and overall experience IMO. The Food Fresh, flavorful with generous portions! Their shrimp and chicken are perfectly cooked, and I love that they go the extra step to completely de-vein their shrimp. I'm aways surprised by how many Thai places don't do that. HERE'S WHAT WE DEVOURED: Pumpkin Curry with Shrimp THE STAR OF THE SHOW. One of the best pumpkin curries I've ever had! The pumpkin is melt-in-your-mouth soft, the curry is a perfect blend of nutty, sweet, and savory, and the veggies are fresh and perfectly cooked. This dish alone is reason enough for me to come back! Papaya Salad with Shrimp Bright, Fresh, and MASSIVE! The lime juice is super fresh. My biggest ick is when lime juice sits out too long and the entire dish tastes bitter as a result. Not here! The balance of flavors is spot on. The shrimp is BIG! Definitely one of the best papaya salads I've had in a while. A must-order! Pad Thai with Chicken This was sadly a "meh" for me as it is missing flavor! While the portion was super generous, the flavors didn't quite pop the way I hoped. It was a little on the dry side, and I found myself wishing for more sauce and caramelization to bring it all together. Still fresh, but definitely needs tweaking! Drunken Noodles with Beef Disappointing. Normally one of my favorite dishes, but this one was a miss. The beef was tough, and the noodles lacked that deep, caramelized wok-kissed flavor that makes drunken noodles amazing. Hoping they can amp this up along with their Pad Thai. Thai Iced Tea with Boba Perfectly sweet, super creamy, and the boba was fresh and chewy. No complaints here! Spice Level Note We ordered everything at Medium Spice, but it's spicier than most at this level! (which I love!) So if you're debating between Mild and Medium, go Mild to be safe. While the Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles fell flat, the Pumpkin Curry and Papaya Salad were absolute knockouts. I have a strong feeling this place excels at curry dishes (not so much noodle dishes) and I'm excited to try other curries here. read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Papaya Salad with Shrimp (MUST GET), Pumpkin Curry with Chicken (one of the best I've had!) - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

Service was good, [[HIGHLIGHT]]restaurant was decorated really cute[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but the food just wasn't great. We ordered a noodle dish, curry, and appetizer. Everything was bland and lacked flavor which isn't expected at a Thai restaurant. Maybe they were having an off day or kitchen was low on ingredients read more

A go to Thai restaurant whenever I go to visit the cousins over in Camarillo. Favorite dishes including: - Avocado curry- SO delicious. - Their wonton soup (if you have kids and trying to get a non spicy option for soup this is the one) - Thai fried rice. Service was attentive and friendly. Sometimes there is a wait especially for a big party so plan accordingly. read more

The best Thai restaurant ever. We work across the street and every time we can go we go. The food is so delicious and tasty. The service is amazing, everyone is so nice. As we go all the time and are regulars they know who we are and they are so kind. I recommend them 100% as the food is great and the service is amazing. read more

Why I haven't I tried this place before??? So good and flavorful. We started with chicken satay and it was beyond! From the chicken to the peanut sauce to the cucumbers! So full of flavor. And then I had Pad Thai with tofu. This is my standard that I compare with. Beyond tasty. They also serve a ton of food so we have lunch today! read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Pad Thai! So full of flavor. I totally forgot to take a picture before diving in - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

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Ah, yes, another Thai place in Camarillo. Is this place new, I wonder? Anyways, on a Wednesday evening, we strolled into the establishment with a party of about 12 people. They were able to seat us by putting tables together. The time posted says that the close at 8:30pm. That's early, I thought. Anyways, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the decor inside looked modern and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There were only about 2-3 waiters managing the entire floor. We got the starter plates of Fried Tofu and Papaya Salad. Those were actually extremely good. The fried tofu tasted crispy along with the sweet chili sauce. The papaya salad was refreshing to the palate. I also got the BBQ pork Fried Rice. This dish, however, was huge. It was like a mountain of food. Unfortunately, it was a bit dry and I tried really hard to finish it. The drunken noodles that I tasted from my friend tasted better, being a bit spicy. Overall, though this place gives huge portions, the quality of the food is a bit dry when it comes to fried rice. Maybe pineapple fried rice will fare better? That's what I'm going to order next. However, 4 stars for the starter plates as well as the sticky mango rice dessert. That tasted heavenly. I will definitely come back to try more! read more

I was craving pad thai, so I thought I'd check it out. The noodles were way overcooked, and they tasted almost like ketchup. It was overly sweet. And yet, it was starred as a fan favorite. I was very disappointed and still paid full price. read more

Ordered online and still had to wait 30 more minutes. It's slow but for some reason backed up. read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

I always get door dash from this place. I love their chicken Panang curry SPICY with a side of coconut milk Thai ice tea. I could never find another place that tasted similar to the Thai cuisine I can find back home. But after finding this place, I fell in love with their food. The dish I always order is consistent in flavor. read more

I've been to one of the Rice by Mama locations in Ventura and remember having a great experience, so was excited to see that they opened a location in Camarillo. It's tucked away in the corner of the mall so it might be a little difficult to find. We came for lunch on the weekend and it wasn't too busy. I think they were short-staffed though because it took a little bit of time to be seated. We ordered the ginger stir-fried beef, which comes with a side of jasmine rice, as well as the talay thai. The ginger stir-fried beef was a pretty standard stir-fried dish. It's a lighter dish, so might balance it out nicely if you are sharing with the table and have some dishes with stronger flavors. We also decided to try the talay thai, which is a seafood dish with slight hints of curry flavor. There was a reasonable amount of seafood, which didn't taste particularly fresh but wasn't terrible either. It tastes okay with rice, but by itself is very very salty. It's pretty expensive as well, so I would probably pass on this one. Service is a little on the slower side, but I could tell they were trying their best given how short-staffed they were. You can't go wrong if you're craving Thai, but nothing particularly stood out to me. read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Ginger Stir-Fried Beef - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

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In my humble opinion our experience really deserves a 3.5. We were expecting this location to be as good as the OG Ventura location. The positives are the food comes out quick and fresh. The spicy fried rice was flavorful but not spicy. Our food didn't come out how we ordered it. I asked for no egg on the Pad Thai it had egg in it, there was also no peanuts in it. :( We wanted to love it, maybe it was an off Sunday night. read more

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Not as good as the Ventura location. Staff looked at us like we were idiots when we walked in. They are too concerned with leaning on the counter while talking. They seated us right by the counter which is awkward even though there were so many empty seats Food came out at a reasonable time but our appetizer came after the entree. Pad Thai was very good. Tom kha was good. Crying tiger was disappointing. It had good flavor and you get A LOT of meat, but was over cooked, tough, and dry. Everything that came with it was good. read more

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Another great new Thai restaurant in Camarillo. I've been aware of this spot based on their Ventura location and was eager to have their business on this side of town. Eagerly awaited their opening and was finally able to stop by today for lunch and overall it was a good experience. The restaurant itself is tucked away in the Lantana area shopping center in Camarillo. Parking is kind of a nightmare to be honest during lunch rush. It's always been this way in this center. They do in theory have plenty of parking but with so many great restaurants and businesses in this center it seems like still spots are hard to come by. Nothing the business can do about this but worth noting this center usually is strapped for spots unless you get lucky, I had to walk a little ways. Otherwise the restaurant itself is cute. Great signage and I love that they have an outdoor patio. Much needed and very nice to see that you can opt for outdoor seating. The interior while small was cozy and inviting. Busy at lunch time nice hustle and bustle of diners. Staff were very nice and professional. Attentive and quick to serve you. No issues at all there. Also kudos as they have a pretty extensive menu and lots of great options to choose from. The highlights of my meal were the chicken panang curry and the Thai fried rice. The panang curry was one of the better ones I've had in Camarillo. Super flavorful and I loved that they put green beans as a veggie in this curry, such a nice change from all of the filler peppers other places put. I would definitely get this again. Also I really enjoyed their fried rice. A classic but very fresh and flavorful given I didn't opt for any protein in it. Only dish I didn't love and wouldn't order again was their pad z ew (pad see ew). Usually this is one of my favorite dishes but there the flavors were a little off for me and not to my taste. I'd almost describe the sauce as more on the sweet side. I didn't love it and while the noodles and protein were cooked well, I just couldn't get over the flavor profile of this dish. 2 stellar dishes out of three isn't bad. Only other comment was the meal did seem a little pricey. Maybe it's just me? I just figured 1 curry dish, 1 noodle dish and 1 rice dish (no protein) totaling to over $50 seemed a little steep. While I did like the majority of the dishes I don't know that this spot would be on regular rotation for me. Some cheaper deals in town but again, you get what you pay for and I can say food was overall good. Definitely give this spot a try if you are in Camarillo. Nice to have another new local business and good Thai in the area, I am sure they will do very well. read more

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My absolute Favorite dish here is pineapple curry with chicken . Nice portions, and pick up is available.

Arguably the best Thai food in the area and worth the 20 min drive to get there :) Quick service and food is a flavor bomb! Highly recommend their red and yellow curry, drunken noodles, pad Thai, & chicken satay. Medium heat is perfect with everything. You can feel it however it doesn't blow your palette up. Always friendly and make you feel welcome. read more

Wow!! Have been wanting to try this place since they opened. Reviews boasting of the full flavors and great service was enough to entice me. About 7 tables out side for dining and maybe 8 tables inside. Very intimate and cozy. Arrived at lunch time 12:45. With plenty of availability we were seated right away. I knew I wanted to stay on the safe side and order Pork Thai rice. My husband went for medium spicy Chicken PadThai. The portions were more than enough for us to share!! The Pork Thai rice had so much flavor & big pieces of pork!! I also tried the Pad Thai chicken & I was really good too!! A lot of Gluten free options !! I will be back to try something new ! read more

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Only great things to say about Rice By Mama. Came in with my bf and we had the shrimp spring rolls and the yellow curry rice and everything was delectable. The yellow curry tasted incredible and the portion size was huge. My bf and I made the mistake of not ordering to share so next time we will def order different things to share and try. The ambiance was nice and the decor was pleasant. Service was great as everyone was lovely and our food arrived in a timely manner. read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Yellow curry - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

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YUM! Had lunch at Rice by Mama (which just opened yesterday in the spot next to the closed 3-screen movie theater on Lantana). I've been to the Ventura location but this was my first time anxiously waiting for it to open here. Just like the Ventura location, WOW, is it good! I ordered the pad thai and green curry. The flavor of the noodles and curry had a richness that when done right is absolutely amazing. I also got Thai iced coffee and Thai iced tea, both were equally delicious. Service was great for new opening and there is plenty of seating inside. Can't wait to come back for the pad see ew! read more

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I am a fan of rice by Mama in Ventura since I Work at Ventura City Hall and I must say this location has good food but not as good as the one in Ventura. Their food is too oily for me. See attached picture -I had to tilt my plate - let it sit on my rice plate so the oil goes to the other side of the dish plate. The other problem is their seating. The resto is so small so they maximize the space by letting people sit too close to the other customers. You can't even have a conversation because the people next to you are chatting and I don't want to be rude. The service is fast and I wish they bought the Thai resto in mission oaks instead. That one is spacious... Overall, I probably will not go back to this resto and go to Ventura instead read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Too much oil. I had to sit the plate on another plate so the oil goes to the other side. - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

Many of my friends have been raving about this place which also has another location from Ventura. Thus, I had to try it to see for myself how it is compared to other local Thai restaurants. I have to say that the dishes we ordered had its unique taste to it. We tasted that the dishes were a tad bit sweeter than the other restaurants. The Tom kha noodle soup was much more coconuty and thick in taste. It was delicious! We had also ordered the Pad Woon sen, pad see ew, and pad kee mao. All the dishes were delicious and filling. They had given a generous portion of food. It is located at The corner of the center next to Cronies. Service was excellent. Ambiance was casual. read more

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Perfection! My green curry with vegetables was coconut sweet savory hot basil heaven! Fresh vegetables with a side of red rice! I could not have been happier! This team of friendly young dedicated staff were a choreography to admire. The plate with the rice and sauce was scooped up before I could complete my handheld charger payment and text to Lyft about an Express pay issue. Fortunately a spoon was manifested to finish the bowl of broth! Go now! read more

Delicious food and the help is very good!!! We are vegetarians and they made all the sauces vegan for us..Definitely going back

Great food and service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean place and chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Right next to Cronies. The pork pannang curry is the bomb. Very tasty! read more

Definitely nothing like the Ventura location. I ordered a beef pad Thai and the noodles were thin and over cooked, almost like pancit noodles. read more

Rice By Mama Camarillo - Beef Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Camarillo, California

Tried this for the first time the other day and wow so impressed food is great, [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere and service is good[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and prices were very good! Great big portions we had food for two meals and we liked everything will def come back ! read more

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The restaurant has changed the traditional pot Thai noodle into some Italian spaghetti noodle, which has absolutely ruined the dish. In addition, they often get the takeout orders wrong and are very reluctant to make good on their mistakes. read more

Quick service. Indoor and outdoor dining. Kind staff. Tofu was average. Egg roll was average. Rice was okay. Tasted nutty. Vegetable delight was pretty tasty. Salad was good. Lots of umbrellas. I think it tasted healthy. Not the best, but not bad at all. It was okay. Kind of pricey. Next time I'll get it to go. My mom liked her yellow curry dish. Almost a 4, but not quite. read more

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So happy that Cam now has a Rice By Mama! Best fried rice, drunken noodles and egg rolls! We ate in March 2024 and noticed they are still working out a few opening kinks, but food is on point. Service was a but slow and they forgot one of our dishes, but were quick to make it right. Located next to Cronies, Rice by Mama will be a frequent spot for our family. Satisfying food and good sized portions, always a but leftover for the next day. read more

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I was really hoping this would be as great as everyone claims, but I was disappointed. The stir-fry dishes tasted exactly the same (w the same vegetables in each, which was unexpected) and lacked flavor. The pad see ew was bland. I just wanted more flavor for everything. read more