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    Rin's Thai

    3.8 (443 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Salad, Noodles
    Open 4:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sea Bass Green Curry
    Helen L.

    We arrived and it was completely empty - possibly just a very slow day or the lunch rush was over? We tried 3 items and they were decent. The pad sieu with tofu was alright. The sea bass green curry was a bit too sweet for my taste and it was okay. Had to order rice separately. We tried the barbeque chicken with garlic noodles and they were decent at well. The food was not too oily. Overall decent.

    Sunil R.

    My friend lives super close to here, and we had lunch here together. It was a weekday and we were the only folks there, which was surprising. It is super low key and not fancy. The food was OK. The papaya salad was super spicy. The pad thai was good.

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    Juan V.

    SF Restaurant week is sometimes about the pop-ups and soft openings which are occurring around San Francisco. One soft opening in particular was here years ago and reappeared. It was always a hidden gem in Noe Valley on 24th street on Douglas a block up from Diamond street . Rin Thai use to have some good duck curry back in the days. Today the duck curry wasn't available so I decided to get the chicken curry . The true litmus test of a good Thai restaurant is trying their curry chicken. The curry chicken was aromatic and delicious. I then got the Mango sticky rice .The rice was tender and the mango was really juicy and ripe. SF Restaurant week ends tomorrow on Sunday April 13 but it is also the start of Thai New Year also known as the Songkran Festival.The same day of the next Full Moon known as the Pink Moon. Feels like a White Lotus Season 3 episode ( although I like The White Lotus Season 2 better). SF Restaurant week started on April 4 with a Rin's Thai soft launch notice so I went to get some Thai Food because of the paused tariffs on Thai goods by POTUS Then there something this past week that I started to notice were people craving Thai Food because of the Season 3 Finale of The White Lotus

    Mimi B.

    Today 8/-2/2025 I came here for the second time . First I came here like 5 years ago and I didn't have a good experience . I came here here again to try them out again . It was a bad decision. Unfortunately , my experience was a letdown. Here's a breakdown of what went wrong: - *Tuk Tuk ( 3 Layers of Happiness Drink) *: The presentation was nice, but the drink lacked flavor and didn't contain any alcohol. It didn't meet my expectations even half way . - *Fried Calamari*: The dish arrived on a broken plate, and the portion was extremely small. The calamari was dried out and tasteless. - *Chicken Pad Thai*: While the presentation was good, the portion was small, and the dish was mushy and soggy. As a classic Thai dish, I expected better. Considering the high price point ($50 for the meal), I was disappointed with the quality and portion sizes. The customer service was great, and the restaurant was clean, but that's not enough to redeem the food. Unless they revamp their menu and cooking techniques, I wouldn't recommend wasting your time and money. It was my second and last visit. Potential customers should think twice before dining here.

    Dessert Platter
    Bret B.

    Location: Quite neighborhood tucked away in the middle of a busy city. Family friendly place to get a good eat. A mixture of around eight: two and four tops Food: We got Brussel Sprouts we were glazed in a garlic sauce and cooked to perfection. To finish our appetizer we got Rin's Beef which is sliced beef cooked for 20 seconds with a garlic and sesame glaze(would recommended to try!!!). Again bringing out all the flavor. For main dish we did family style entrée combo called Luang Pra Bang Salad Set. This included Lao's style papaya salad and my personal favorite Thai BBQ skewers with a sticky rice and a sauce to go with it. My wife's favorite was the Beef Khao Soi which is just like her homeland for her. As she finish all the whole bowl and she said so amazing. They serve with homemade chilli oil and squzing lime in to the Khao soi that perfect!. When you think you have had enough don't forget to try the Rin Thai dessert platter with thai original street food Fried banana, coconut ice cream, and mango sticky rice. This Thai restaurant is a must have!!!

    BBQ pork jowl
    Pimwadee S.

    Me and my family came across this hidden gem after spending times at the playground across the street. It was our first time here and loved everything. The ambience was cozy and nice, the menu gave us right amount of Thai dishes we have been craving for, not too much and not less. We tried BBQ pork jowl, Duo Fried, Dessert Platter and Rin's Beef. They were all flavorful and simply delicious. Especially Rin's Beef dish, it was tooooo good we forgot to take a photo lol. To sum up, worth stopping by and giving it a try. Yummy Thai food with super nice service, pleasant ambience in a very nice neighborhood.

    Sweet Potato Samosas
    Maria W.

    Once again, Rin's manages to completely exceed my expectations in providing the best Thai food and best experience. The service is amazingly quick, the interior is beautifully decorated, and the food? Wow. My last review details our go-to orders and once again, these dishes did not disappoint. I have to give special mention to/ rave about the mango sticky rice, which is simply mouth-watering. When splitting the dessert with a group it's tough not to grab the bowl and devour it all yourself. The black rice (which I have not seen any other place use) is textured and unique, the mango and condensed milk provide creamy fresh sweetness, and the sesame seeds and crispy flakes atop add the perfect complement to the soft textures of the dish. I would eat it every day if I could.

    Pad Siew
    Sarah C.

    pretty standard thai dishes with some chinese & viet dishes too. don't usually get pad siew but it was flavorful and well-portioned

    Pad Thai Noodles & Cucumber Salad
    Teresa C.

    Yummy! Pad See Ew, Spicy Eggplant & aside a jasmine rice was what we had last Friday night. Super clean very tasty dishes. Service was nice, but it was close at 9 PM and reviews said they closed at 10 PM. That was not the case... The staff were waiting to get out of there; Oh well, we did not know and they did not tell us until after we ordered. We were the only couple in the restaurant, so it was very quiet and enjoyable.

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    We ordered the Ginger Sea Bass for pickup. It was so delicious and perfectly cooked, covered with ginger shoots and perfect sauce.

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    Great food and great customer service. We got everything vegetarian and the food was really good!

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    1 year ago

    Delicious fresh and flavorful, one of my favorite Thai places in the city. Cozy neighborhood location.

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    Delicious food in a cozy, inviting environment with excellent service. Will to back soon.

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    The best local Thai restaurant!! Support local and eat Thai. Pick up is so easy too

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    MIXT

    MIXT

    3.8
    (25 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    I'm actually giving this spot a 3.5 but rounding up to 4 because the Agua Fresca was excellent as…read morewell as portion sizes and packaging were on point for delivery. So while I can't speak to in person service or decor the delivery is on point. My peachy salad was just ok. The chicken was cold and not crunchy, and the cornbread crumbles were not crunchy at all, like kind of in between stale and crunchy... weird combo. Peaches and pickled onions were awesome though. The dressings that it came with which were a bbq sauce and some type of special ranch also were a weird combo, glad it was on the side vs in the salad itself otherwise I'm not sure I would have eaten it. Crispy cauliflower was good but definitely not crispy at all! Probably got softer on delivery but definitely not something that should be advertised as crispy when it's not... The saving item was my carrot ginger agua fresca- this was amazing! Loved it, that gets a 5/5. Food is 3/5.

    I've now been 3 times and each time it just was nothing impressive and definitely not worth $20+…read more This most recent visit I ordered their steak salad with caramelized onions and croutons - big miss here. Steak was barely flavorful, quite cold even though it was "cooked on the spot". The caramelized onions were cold and nothing out of this world - if anything because they were chilled, they lost a bit of their flavoring. The croutons were nonexistent, I almost had to go back and ask if they could add some until I found 3-4 at the very bottom of my bowl. A lot of greens which was good, good serving there. I got a side of focaccia and that was delicious (do wish they offered to toast it a bit, it'd be that much more yummy!). As for my other visits, same applies - unfortunately it's just an overpriced salad I know I can make better at home. Not to mention 1 of my visits was a pickup order and they completely forgot my dressing on the side. All in all, I am very let down by this place. Dare I say I love and prefer it to be Sweet Green. Bummer, I really was happy to have this in the area.

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    FALAF 2.0 SALAD (vegan)
    FALAF 2.0 SALAD (vegan)
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    MIXT

    3.5
    (287 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Came to the viral sensation of eating healthy at this location and boy it was very tasty ... fresh…read moresustainable ingredients... warm or cold do your your way .. or their way ... either way your won't be disappointed.... Warm and inviting in the heart of Sf ... staff and management are very welcoming .. my guy who did my version of a Greek salad did not disappoint... 10/10 ... very spacious location too for one or for a small party .. come and try Mixt .. where bold flavors awaits to meet you pallet .

    I came in specifically for the seasonal items and let me tell you... mission fully accomplished…read more My two picks were the Sonoma Salad and the Bangkok Bowl, and WOW -- both delivered in totally different (but equally amazing) ways. If you're craving something refreshing, light, and fruity, the Sonoma is a must. The pears take it to the next level and give it that perfect sweet, crisp bite that makes every forkful feel extra refreshing. It's the kind of bowl you order when you want to feel bright and satisfied. Now if you're in the mood for something warm, crunchy, and nutty, the Bangkok Bowl is your girl. The texture, the richness, the cozy vibes -- chef's kiss. It's hearty without being heavy and hits all the comfort-food notes. And can we talk about portions?! These bowls are NO joke. I swear I made a huge dent in mine, looked down thinking I was almost done... only to realize I basically still had a whole second meal left. Instant take-home win. On top of all that, the staff is super friendly, the space is clean, bright, and welcoming, and the whole experience just feels good from start to finish. I came for the seasonal menu but I'll definitely be back for everything else too. If you're debating what to order: Sonoma for fresh + fruity, Bangkok for warm + crunchy -- you truly can't go wrong!

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    Kitava

    Kitava

    4.4
    (683 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Kitava is one of those places I find myself craving again and again. It's consistently fresh,…read moreflavorful, and satisfying without ever feeling heavy -- and honestly, that kind of reliability is rare. My go-to is the build-your-own bowl, which never disappoints. Everything tastes intentional and well-balanced. The chicken nuggets are another favorite -- perfectly crispy, juicy, and seriously addictive. But the real star for me is the drinking broth. I crave it. It's warm, comforting, deeply flavorful, and somehow feels both nourishing and indulgent at the same time. I order it almost every visit. Every experience here has been so good that I'm determined to try everything on the menu eventually. If you're looking for food that feels wholesome but still hits those comfort-food cravings, Kitava delivers every single time.

    I was really looking forward to trying this place, the menu looked great and the reviews had me…read moreexcited. Unfortunately I never got to eat here because of how they handled a phone order. When I called to place a pickup order, I was asked for my full credit card number and expiration date before I'd even finished ordering. I went along with it, but when they then asked for my CVV code too, I got uncomfortable and stopped. No legitimate phone ordering system needs your CVV read aloud over the phone; that's the kind of information you only enter yourself on a secure, encrypted checkout page. Asking for it verbally is a red flag for how they're handling (or storing) customer payment data. On top of that, the location was too busy for me to just park and order in person instead. I really wanted to try the food, but I'm not comfortable giving out full card details over the phone to a stranger, and I don't think other customers should be asked to either. Hoping they switch to a secure payment process so I can come back and actually try the menu

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    Inside decor is lovely
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    Healthyish Republic

    Healthyish Republic

    4.5
    (201 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Healthy dining
    LGBTQ friendly

    Delicious and super fresh salad. Yummy hummus…read more Great and friendly staff. Definitely Healthyish and Delicious

    I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, it was a disappointment. I ordered takeout,…read moreand when I arrived, my food was ready on time. The restaurant itself made a great first impression. It was clean, organized, and even had a nice little area set up for social media photos. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the presentation. I ordered the Mediterranean Bowl with Greek chicken. The chicken was dry, and it was obvious the seasoning had been sprinkled on after it was cooked instead of being cooked into the meat. I also ordered the Brussels sprouts and fried cauliflower. The Brussels sprouts looked perfectly crispy, which is exactly how they should have been, but they were soft and soggy instead. To make matters worse, the sauce was packed inside the same container, so the steam made them even soggier while also heating the small plastic sauce container inside. The fried cauliflower was equally disappointing. It looked crispy because of its golden brown color, but there wasn't a bit of crunch. Instead, it was oddly firm, almost al dente, making it feel more undercooked than fried. I also tried the garlic chicken soup, expecting something similar to Avgolemono. Instead, it was a thin, watered down broth with the same dry chicken pieces from the Mediterranean Bowl tossed in. The pita bread served with it was honestly the worst part of the meal and the only thing I threw away. Nothing was completely inedible, but for more than $60 worth of takeout, I expected food that matched the clean, inviting atmosphere of the restaurant. Sadly, this experience fell well short of that, and it's not a place I'll be returning to.

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    Healthyish Keto Bowls
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    Wildseed

    Wildseed

    4.5
    (1.8k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    I first visited Wildseed a few months ago, and while the food was fantastic, the service truly made…read morethe experience unforgettable. Daniel took care of us and recommended a pasta that ended up being one of the best dishes we had. His thoughtful recommendations, genuine hospitality, and warm personality elevated the entire evening and made it a truly memorable experience. We came back last night and were so excited to see Daniel again! He remembered us, made us feel incredibly welcome, and crafted an absolutely delicious lychee cocktail. Highly recommend Wildseed for both the amazing food and exceptional hospitality. A special shout-out to Daniel for always going above and beyond!

    Wildseed is a beautiful restaurant that was well lit, decorated with lush greenery and warm wooden…read moreaccents. The seating is spacious and sectioned off rather than one large open dining room, which allows for different arrangements and a nice sense of privacy between groups. The downside is that this layout seems to leave patrons on the right side, behind the wooden partition, nearly forgotten. We were handed our menus and then left alone for almost 15 minutes without anyone circling back to take our order. When we finally did order, the servers brought dishes to the wrong table and couldn't keep track of who had ordered what. That said, the food, atmosphere, and location could easily make up for it, I would consider coming back if I had to return to San Francisco.

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    Heirloom tomato bruschetta
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    Blue Barn-Polk

    Blue Barn-Polk

    3.8
    (662 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Blue Barn is a healthy splurge, because the salads are mostly tasty (but can be hit or miss on…read morequality) while also being some of the most expensive in SF. My personal favorites are the Spring Salad which is seasonal, the Caesar Salad, Tostada Salad, and Waldorf Salad. They also do great meat sides that you can add to your salad, like grilled steak, salmon, or shrimp. These add-ons cost an extra $8-$12, so when all is said and done you could be paying close to $40 for your salad after tax, which is a little bananas. Still, I can tell they put a lot of care into their ingredient selection, and it's a good option if you don't mind lighting some cash on fire. I do wish they had some more convenient locations closer to the Financial District or Mission Bay, but maybe one day!

    1. I wanted a fresh green salad with grilled salmon. For $35, the basics should be executed well…read more 2. My salad had 1/3 of bitter, watery romaine stems that took 15 minutes to remove. I was starving and irritable. 3. Salmon was overdone - rubbery on the outside, dry inside. There was no soft, flaky interior or glossy naturally slightly caramelized exterior or light char on the edges (not always present but always welcome). I normally love salmon and eat it several times a week. This is the first time I have ever returned a salmon dish in San Francisco. The sandwiches I spotted on neighboring tables looked amazing but I won't be back. In a city with hundreds of restaurants worth revisiting, this won't make the rotation.

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    Part of the seating area
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    Thai Chicken Salad
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    RT Rotisserie

    RT Rotisserie

    4.2
    (893 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Had a fantastic lunch here after a little shopping spree in Hayes Valley. It's only a short walk…read morefrom the neighborhood, so I figured I'd give it a try, and I'm glad I did. I haven't been to Rich Table yet, but the name definitely carries some weight, so I came in with high expectations for this concept. Even though it's counter service, the hospitality really stood out. The staff was patient, welcoming, and happy to answer questions, and the space itself is thoughtfully designed with a clean, modern feel that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy your meal. I almost ordered the half chicken, but ended up going with the rice bowl since it had everything I wanted in one dish. It was excellent. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the sides were fresh and vibrant, and the rich, slightly fatty rice tied everything together. It struck a great balance between hearty and refreshing, and the portion was filling without feeling heavy. At the price point, it also felt like a great value. I didn't even feel the need to reach for the hot sauce or chimichurri because the bowl stood well on its own, but both were delicious and worth trying. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to the next time I'm in Hayes Valley.

    Order their Rotisserie chicken! It's a waste to order anything else because that's their specialty…read moreand it's just so good. I came with a group of 7, and they were able to seat us pretty quickly. We ordered: A whole rotisserie chicken, the RTR Rice Bowl, the Chicken soup, the fried chicken sandwich, the seared broccoli, the rotisserie fat rice, and the shredded cabbage & almond. Best Dishes: The Rotisserie chicken and the Shredded cabbage & almond. The rotisserie chicken skin is really crispy and delicious, we were all fighting over who gets to eat the skin. The chicken is so juicy, it's really the best rotisserie chicken I've had. We understand why this place is so well regarded. The shredded cabbage is definitely the best side and we should've gotten another order, as we quickly finished ours and were basically licking the bowl clean. Worst: The rotisserie fat rice and the chicken soup. The rice was basically untouched and none of us wanted to eat it. It's ok, just falls short compared to the other sides. The soup was also ok, it's just a huge bowl and it felt like a waste stuffing ourselves with that when there were other better dishes. The rice bowl was pretty good, and is really good value. It's yummy and a good meal for 12.50. It's a very casual place, you order at the cashier and find a table and seat yourself there. Great for a quick lunch.

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    Interior facing ordering area
    RTR Salad $10.50 + Chicken $4.25; iced tea $4.00
    RTR Salad $10.50 + Chicken $4.25; iced tea $4.00
    Roasted Cauliflower $9.50

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