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    Saap Thai Kitchen

    3.6 (116 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Thai style fried rice
    Kris K.

    this is absolutely not Thai Style Fried Rice at all. The taste is bland, with only green onions and onions included, not even a fried egg. I don't usually rate bad food, but this one is truly terrible. I wouldn't come back, even with a buy-one-get-one-free offer.

    Thai Iced Tea
    Allister D.

    Excellent Thai restaurant and super clean with such friendly staff. The kind gentleman, Phil, was patient with me since it was my first time. Because I ordered a pretty good set of food and had to wait a bit, he automatically offered my fresh cold water as I waited. Once I received my to-go order, I was surprised with an extra Thai iced tea which was so kind and generous. This made me super happy because the drink itself is my favorite Thai iced tea to date. It's creamy and has silky texture. I thoroughly enjoyed their Pad Sew Ew which was bold in flavor and darker than most of the others I've had. I think they put in extra of the sauce in this dish because it's more pronounced and tastier. The beef is cooked perfectly as well as the broccoli. The crispy tofu is fresh and goes perfectly with the sweet chili sauce. The Tom Kha soup was delicious and had a nice creamy thick texture. I loved the red chili that was included inside because it provided a nice subtle heat which also made the mushrooms and chicken stick out with more flavor. Overall, the food here is fantastic and definitely one of my favorite Thai restaurants right now. The food is fresh, the service is so nice and friendly, the place is clean with an urban decor. It's a must try in this little neighborhood. I would love to come back again.

    Is this drunken noodle??? Seriously?
    Jing S.

    Worst Thai food I've ever had. Noodles were completely dry and drenched in soy sauce. Very bland but salty. Go somewhere else. Employee was not helpful at all.

    Thai Iced Tea
    Janice A.

    Server was really sweet. Curry puffs were good. Spicy basil I would not order either bamboo as the bamboo had a really strong overpowering flavor to it. Yellow curry was good. All if the chicken though was dry. Calamari was ok. I would not order again. The other dish I can't remember what it was called. The milk to Thai tea ratio was a tad off. I thought it was a bit too much milk. Hard to find parking as it's all street in the area. We parked up the street in a public lot. Inside was cute, clean, and bathroom was clean.

    Spicy Basil
    Ketsana H.

    That ok no taste at all you call spicy but not even spicy also when I order I said thai spicy omg first and last order thx Why So much onion and u call basil spicy ? I can make better than you guy OMG I never eat thai food like this in my life

    Ordered online from uber eat. The items are different from what the pictures. No shrimp in tom yum soup. Only some pieces of chicken in pad Thai. Cucumber salad is flavorless.

    Literally have no idea? You can't see it but it's literally so much pineapple and tomatoes and peanuts?
    Samantha H.

    I ordered off of Uber Eats (it was BOGO). It was supposed to be the (Num Tok Moo) and I'm literally at a loss of what I received? It was a salad, with maybe 3 pieces of pork, so many tomatoes, and PINEAPPLE like so much pineapple. I'm literally at a loss of what they even gave me?

    I ordered spicy basil pork and ginger chicken. Can you tell which is which from the pics? Of course not, they both taste very bland. Spicy basil pork with no ground pork (pad kra pao) and totally diffeeent from ad. Ginger chicken no taste at all. Laziest chef ever cuz every dish look the same, this place makes Panda Express deserves a Michelin star. Will not order from this place again, fool me once, can't fool me twice

    Spicy basil ground chicken
    Minhchau N.

    Placed a take out order for lunch and the lady on the phone was helpful and kind. I ordered a spicy basil with ground chicken. I enjoyed the flavors but wish there were more chicken, basil and other veggies. It was mostly onions with some bell peppers sprinkled in. Overall flavor was there. I forgot to take a picture until half way through but you can see it's mostly onions and the rice I added. I would order from them again maybe a different dish though.

    LuLu D.

    This place is such a hidden gem tucked away on a little side street. The food is super authentic and the portions are huge--you definitely get your money's worth. Every dish is packed with flavor, fresh, and beautifully presented. The restaurant itself is clean and has a really nice, relaxed vibe that makes you want to stay and enjoy your meal. On top of that, the staff are incredibly warm and friendly, which makes the whole experience even better. If you're looking for real Thai food beyond the usual spots, this is the place to go.

    Crab Fried Rice
    Jenny N.

    I went here with my friend around Tuesday at noon and this place was packed! There was only one poor guy manning the entire front and he was definitely overwhelmed. This definitely echoed my experience when I went to White Elephant Thai restaurant (see my review https://www.yelp.com/biz/white-elephant-restaurant-south-san-francisco-2?hrid=a6QobqD6qZMEq2DJMkimjw&utm) and as this is a sister restaurant, I can't say that I'm surprised. I do feel bad for the servwe as he was waiting on tables, taking orders, and also preparing orders for delivery services too! When it comes to the food, it was definitely great that it was the sister restaurant of White Elephant because the quality, great portion sizes, and authentic flavor is all still there! We ordered the crab fried rice, pad see ew with beef, pad Thai with chicken, and another pad Thai with beef (we were planning dinner to go too hehe). The food came out pretty quick and had tons of flavor. Loved the quality and portions of the food here. As for ambiance, the restaurant is pretty small and has some cool murals on the two main walls. It was pretty packed and people were even waiting outside during this prime weekday lunchtime. As for parking, there is street parking so could be hit or miss! Overall, will definitely come back but would suggest more help for the staff in the front for better efficiency!

    Basil chicken

    We have 8 of us gathering for Chinese new year and celebrating a birthday. We picked this restaurant because is in the neighborhood and is much quieter to talk. The owner is the waiter all by himself and yes a little slow service but he managed fine. The food come out good except the fired calamari that was burn and all of the dishes were fine. We love to support small businesses restaurant (mom and pops restaurant) and all my friends like it. I think we will come back!

    Issan Papaya Salad, Satay and Spicy Basil Pork Belly
    Bree W.

    Aww, man, this place is yummy! I've been searching for a papaya salad like the one I had in Pahoa, HI for a decade and finally found it with with Issan Style. So good, savory full of flavor. Strong fish sauce, but I love that! Satay was fantastic and spicy pork belly (got on recommendation here) was killer too. Don't sleep on this place if you're sleeping over at the airport hotels. Well with my 20 minute walk. To think, I could've ended up at Wendy's. Sorry for the less than lovely pic, I was hangry.

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    Ordered on uber eats....why is the food so bland LITERALLY no taste at all? The Thai tea is good but that is about it.

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    A very friendly service and so clean.. food was really so excellent and delicious...for sure highly recommend and be back in here as often!!

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    4.1
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    I recommend coming here to eat northern style Chinese food. The noodles are handpulled and cooked…read morewhen order. The broth was sweet and had depth; you can tell that a lot of ingredients and spices were used to achieve the subtle broth flavors.

    If you're craving a comforting bowl of noodles, this is a great place to go!…read more FOOD: 10/10 The noodles had the perfect chewy texture, and you can really taste the difference with fresh hand-pulled noodles. The broth was rich, flavorful, and comforting without being overly salty. Every bite just hit the spot, especially on a chilly day. The portions were also very generous, so you definitely get your money's worth. They had complimentary sauces and spices for you to add to your dish as well. The only note I have is that I wish the broth was a bit hotter. SERVICE: 10/10 Our server was friendly (and honestly looked familiar???) and efficient, and the food came out surprisingly fast. Everything felt organized, and the dining experience was smooth from start to finish. The waiter gave us a run down of what sauce pairings to try out and what sauces commonly go onto specific dishes. AMBIANCE: 9/10 The restaurant has a clean, casual atmosphere that's perfect for grabbing a comforting meal. It's welcoming and lets the food be the star of the experience. If you're looking for fresh, authentic hand-pulled noodles that are flavorful, comforting, and filling, I highly recommend giving this spot a try. I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm craving a good bowl of noodles!

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    Hing Lung

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