Spent the day in the city yesterday with my two best friends to celebrate one of their birthdays. Went to De Young for Monet and were starving after so we stumbled on this fantastic Thai restaurant! Every bite and sip was delicious. We ordered family style and shared everything. The service was also fantastic, even though we got there late and didn't realize until the food was beginning to come out that it was last call, our server and all the other workers that came by were all so friendly and made us feel welcome. We ate quickly and boxed the rest so they could get home. What we ordered: Tom Kha soup - coconutty, creamy, a lil sour and a lil spice. Delicious. Fresh rolls - crisp and springy with lots of greens and tofu and a good peanut sauce to dip. Crispy pork belly sweet basil - the CRISP and flavor of this pork belly was to die for. Chicken larb - this was my favorite dish of the night. Heavy basil/herbs, just a little kick from the chilies, full on flavor explosion. I will be thinking of this dish for a long time haha. Beef Pad See Ew - chewy in the most delicious and favor packed way. Love pad see ew and this one was great! Pad cha scallop - Came out sizzling on a cast iron! This dish was fun and the scallops while small, were fresh and had lots of flavor. And finally, for dessert we ordered the black rice durian. It was all three of us' first time trying Durian and we loved it! Creamy and a little funky but the black rice and sauce emphasized its natural sweetness. Thank you to everyone at Saap Ver for adding to my besties birthday happiness! Can't wait to come back. read more

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My friends had been hearing about this place in SF, and so when I was in town, we decided to give it a try! The inside of the restaurant was quite lively, even though it was pretty early in the evening. The decorations were very colorful, and the atmosphere felt lively. Service was fine, but the food did take awhile to get to us. We ended up ordering crispy pork, duck curry, pad thai, and fried rice (sorry don't remember which fried rice in particular). I think the pad thai and fried rice were a bit light in flavor, but the curry and crispy pork were really yummy! The duck curry kinda took me by surprise because of the lychee haha I wish the portions were bigger, but great taste. read more

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Made a reservation for Saap Ver on a weekday evening with friends, and we were seated immediately. We loved the decor of the restaurant and friendliness of the staff. Pumpkin Curry Tofu: I loved the strong taste of the spicy pumpkin curry, and it was creamy and went well with a side of rice. Saap Ver Fried Rice: I liked the quality of the pork belly and the rice was well seasoned. Crispy Basil Duck: This was my personal favorite! The duck was quite crispy and paired well with basil and bell peppers. read more

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Fun Thai restaurant with good food! The restaurant is good for larger groups - lots of tables and TVs around the restaurant. Also a lot of alcoholic drink choices on the menu as well! I've tried the pad see ew and the spicy chicken, which are both solid choices! read more

Came right at 5pm with no reservation and got seated immediately. Easy parking. Fun, high-energy vibe with great music, and the service was amazing. You know it's legit when you see Thai diners there too. Ordered the SAAP wings, pad kee mao, spicy basil chicken, and larb chicken salad. Everything was flavorful, and the wings are de-boned which makes them super easy to eat. Pro tip: ask for mild unless you really love spice. Order items From the Chef off the menu it's their specials. Clean bathrooms, great experience overall. Definitely coming back, to try the items From The Chef. There are 2 picnic tables outside great for outdoor dining with your dog. read more

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Amazing ambiance and good service. I would definitely order the Roasted Duck Curry and Saap Ver fried rice again, but would avoid the seafood stir fry (underwhelming). read more

Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine - Seafood Curry Stir Fry, Roasted Duck Curry, Saap Ver Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

We walked in on a Tuesday around 7:30 as a party of 8 and didn't have to wait at all. We ordered the crispy pork belly, green curry with pork, pad see ew, and pineapple fried rice! All were good but I would say the pork belly and green curry stood out to me the most. Rice is not included and costs $4 per bowl. Luckily they are large bowls so you can split them amongst 2 people. It's pretty loud and dark in there at night. They have strobe lights and sports games on. It's a fun environment. read more

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The service here was okay. They seemed super busy for a monday and it took a while for the food to come out which they warned us. I had asked for less ice on my iced tea but the server didn't accommodate even though she said she would. I'm not sure how clean they are but they could do a better job keeping their bathrooms clean. Probably won't visit again because it was pricey but had a good time overall. read more

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This is a really cool space with a fun ambience. The menu has a few unique things and overall I enjoyed my meal here. It seems like a lot of things are deep fried here, so while it's tasty, it may not be the most healthy. On the pricier side. Crispy rice salad - I've never had this before and I loved it! The crunchy rice and super tangy dressing was delicious with the fresh herbs. Wings - these are covered in a tangy, slightly spicy powder. Pretty good. Basil duck - good flavor, but the duck was overly salty. Pad kee mow - not impressed with this one. Tofu was still cold inside, and the flavor was just okay. read more

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Delicious Thai spot with a good atmosphere!! I came on a weeknight and was seated immediately (plenty of seating space inside). Cute decor and had sports games playing! We ordered: - pad see ew (DELICIOUS 10/10 recommend) - crispy chicken fried rice (also amazing, the crispy chicken was a perfect add an really elevated the fried rice) Overall food was spot on, exactly what I wanted and very authentic tasting. Would recommend and will be back! read more

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I had such a great lunch here and am glad I got to try several non-typical Thai dishes! It's huge inside and there are at least two bathrooms that I saw. We were seated immediately since it was pretty empty (had lunch at noon on a Thursday). The server was attentive. For a table of four, we ordered: Larb Fish (5/5) This was SO GOOD!!! Not spicy and the crispy fish was so good. No bones either. This is definitely a pretty big portion so it is better to get it for at least 3-4 people. Chicken Ginger Rice (4/5) This really reminds me of Hainanese Chicken. I really liked the broth that came with it but wasn't a big fan of the sauce. Pad Thai (5/5) Some of the best Pad Thai I have had! I liked that it was on the sweeter side. Saap Ver Fried Rice (5/5) This was also delicious but spicy even though we asked for mild. It was a good level of heat though! read more

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Came on a Friday night at 6PM - prime time but it was not busy at all. Plenty of tables open. We called beforehand and made a reservation but they claimed they didn't have any for us... luckily it didn't matter. The interior is very cute and lively. The service was not that great. It felt like the person to seated us and took our order didn't want to be there. We ordered 3 items - pork shoulder salad, pad thai, and tom yum noodle soup. We also got the thai tea and the lime thai tea. The pork shoulder was fine, just nothing too special. The pad Thai was so good though and the tom yum noodle soup was spicy and super sour. Two great items I'd recommend! The thai tea was good but we didn't really care for the lime Thai tea. Came for my birthday but didn't get any complimentary items like other reviews said. Overall, will definitely come back. read more

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I've came here multiple times now. Food is always solid - flavorful, consistent, good portions, and there is large variety of different dishes. Food comes out quick, and the restaurant is colorful and lively. The only thing is the service is sometimes hit or miss. The servers are generally nice, but the past two times I've visited, there was one server that gave us slight attitude/impatience that I noticed and didn't appreciate. Not sure I'll come back again after this. read more

Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine - Red Curry Beef and Saap Ver Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came by on a Friday night and was seated right away. Service was friendly and parking was easy. The food was delicious! I got the Tom Sum Ploo Pla Raa, med spicy, and the grilled pork shoulder. I want to come back to try more with a group to enjoy thelively atmosphere. Recommend! read more

Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine - Som Tum Poo Pla Ra and Grilled Pork Shoulder - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

saap ver is a delicious thai street food spot in potrero hill/soma area! i really enjoyed this meal. the pad see ew was super flavorful and basil chicken was awesome too. note that the noise level inside is quite loud and echoey, i felt that i was shouting. the service is standard. overall, cant wait to go back and try more dishes!! read more

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Nice vibes and good food. We got the green curry, which was on the spicier side, as well as the pad kee mao. The portion sizes and prices were in-line with what you'd expect in San Francisco. We didn't need a reservation and could just walk in :) read more

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My favorite Thai food spot in SF! Saap Ver has become a go-to place for dinner with a group of friends, as they are accommodating to large parties (usually visit with 6-8 people). I make reservations for a large party dinner, but I have walked in a couple of times with small groups and been seated almost immediately. The ambiance is lively and very casual, with sports games playing on the TVs. It can get loud, so conversations usually split into smaller groups when I am with a large party. Service quality can vary depending on the server and how crowded it is, but it is never horrendous. I would say the average of their service is around 3.5 out of 5. The food here is excellent and great for sharing! Here are some of my recommendations: Saap Ver Fried Rice: Such a flavorful dish! The highlight is definitely the crispy pork belly. The only caution is that even the mild spice level is pretty spicy. Pumpkin Curry: Creamy and coconut-y! Great vegan option. Rice is not included, so I definitely recommend ordering it on the side! Pad Thai: Classic! Noodles are perfectly chewy. The balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors is amazing. Thai Iced Tea: Delicious drink. Pairs perfectly with the spicy dishes. A lot of dishes can be pretty spicy, so make sure to ask for mild if you have a low spice tolerance like me. As mentioned, even at a mild spice level, they can still be spicy, so please be cautious! Can't wait to be back again for more amazing dishes! read more

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Excellent food! Though weekday dinner time has very loud music. I felt it was hard to have a conversation over dinner read more

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Was here for an early dinner saturday before a show. We were a little bothered by the hostess, she was definitely having a bad day, or so we thought (but later saw her laughing and joking with her coworkers...so maybe she's just rude and shouldn't be a hostess) Didn't really greet us or say anything when bringing us to our table. We were two people and we tried to ask for a 4 top but she denied it, saying it's reserved, even thought it was basically empty and 530PM.... What is funny is that after we ordered and got our food, it was so much that the servers had to combine another 2top table for us. Hilarious. The servers were fine, but I wouldn't say they provided great service either. Ordered the roasted duck over rice dish. There was no bones in the duck, so didn't know if thats intentional or because there was SO LITTLE DUCK they just happened to be the boneless pieces. WAY TOO MUCH RICE and so the minimal amount of duck they gave just felt even more ridiculous. the gravy was pretty good over it. the pickled ginger felt out of place in the dish. Our other dish was the grilled salted tilapia. The eggplant didn't feel roasted/cooked/charred enough and almost felt just past the raw line. The 3 sauces accomanying the dish were bomb though. It also came with boiled cabbage. The fish came out super quick and we thought it would take a while. I'm guessing it was precooked and they warmed it bc the fish was a little on the dry side. the skin wasn't scaled, but I assume it wasn't meant to be eaten. I'd be curious if the fried fish is de-scaled.. The decorations inside are very old-timey and cool to look at while waiting. I probably wouldn't come again though since there's so many other options to eat at and the service just put us off. read more

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My new favorite Lao restaurant! Where do I even begin... I came with my best friend last minute and was able to snag a reservation last minute. Upon arrival, we were greeted right away and sat down quickly. The waitress and staff were all accommodating. All said hello and came to greet us. I'm pretty familiar with Lao cuisine so I already knew what to get. We started off with nam khao, Lao style shrimp ceviche, pad kra pao. The nam khao was the definitely my favorite of all the dishes. Spicy, sour, crispy all my favorite things in the perfect bite. The restaurant itself reminded me of being back in Laos. Loud music, drinks flowing, everyone having a great time. Would definitely be coming back! read more

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I went there just for the pork leg because I was craving it, and it did not disappoint. I ordered the big one so I could have leftovers. The cocktail was nice, and the larb wontons were not bad--it's pretty much what you would expect crispy wontons to be. Now, the green curry was very disappointing because it did not taste or look like green curry at all. I don't know what it was, but I wouldn't recommend getting it. They have a lot of options on the menu, and we'll definitely be back to explore more, but also be aware that they're busy no matter what day it is. If you come with a party bigger than two, I can guarantee you'll be waiting. read more

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This is THE spot in the design district. I've been here at least 5 times now, and it's super convenient if you're around all the tech offices nearby. The crispy rice salad is a non-negotiable!! We order it every single time, and honestly I crave it even when I'm not here. The other dishes we like to switch up depending on the mood. This visit we had the green curry with jasmine rice (have to order the rice separately) and it was so good. Love that you can customize the spice level to your liking too. The flavor of everything is incredible and the portions always leave enough for leftovers. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine - Crispy Rice Salad Green Curry (V) - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really great casual Thai spot with yummy food and a fun atmosphere. The flavors were really solid and it's a good choice for larger groups as they have some big tables and the plates are great for sharing! We ended up getting the Saap Wings, Naked Prawn, and Pad See Ew with Chicken. Starting off with the wings, they were really nicely seasoned with a kick from from the Thai spicy powder. The naked prawn was my favorite with mint and a special seafood sauce. If you're hesitant about raw shrimp, this dish really masks any fishness with a great tangy, herby topping. The pad see ew was good as well but a little sweet for my liking. Overall a nice spot to come grab Thai food with friends! It does get a little loud if you're looking for a better place to have conversation in but the lively atmosphere can be fun too! read more

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Excellent atmosphere. I was reading online Chef Kobe, also known as Nutnawat Aukcarapasutanun is showcasing lesser-known regional Thai dishes that is country-style Thai street food. I was afraid to try something different so I decided if they can't make a good Comfort dish then I can judge they are bad. They have lots of dishes. I decided to splurge and get appetizer Fresh Rolls that is filled with Tofu, veggies & vermicelli in rice paper and a side of Peanut sauce which was $12. Then I got the pad Thai which was filled with Rice noodles w/ tofu, egg, chive, peanut & bean sprout. that cost $23. The food is pricey on this side of the Design District. I was just working in this district for one day only and I used Yelp to figure what to eat. I remember I used to intend here long time ago with TechTv in the Zynga building where the used to have The Sega's blue hedge big outside of the office back in the days. Ah, the old days. The food I do must say was tasty and well executed. I enjoyed the fresh rolls and wish I had more peanut sauce. This was enough for two people. This is enough for two meals which makes me think for a solo diner it is expensive, but if two people came the bill would divide into 2 and would be more reasonable. I really like the decorations like you have left San Francisonand entered Thailand with a fun bar to watch TV and what is with the whole mini watermelon sitting on cocktail glasses? How crazy does it get for happy hour here I wonder? Well if I ever come back in this area again, I would like to try their other dishes. It was yummy in my tummy! read more

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We returned again, this time with a group of 12 adults and 3 small children. We had no reservation but they were able to accommodate us by letting us sit outside on 2 picnic tables. Luckily it was a warm night so we didn't need the heat lamp on. We ordered 18 dishes and some drinks. I noticed this time they add 18% automatic tip instead of 20% like on my last visit. We were celebrating a birthday and they brought out a complimentary coconut ice cream with a candle. Service was good. Portion is large. Pad Thai was less saucy this time. read more

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Mind blowingly flavorful and spicier than expected. Incredible steal. Super funny and caring staff, clearly very passionate about what they do. Lively atmosphere but quiet enough for good conversation. Would definitely come back. Good selection of side spices to accompany any dish, but you may not even need them. read more

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Great spot if you're in the mood for "street food" style thai food! Restaurant is well equipped for large parties and the wall decor is funky and fun. Tried their crying tiger dish and a fresh coconut to go with it. The meat was good although not the highest quality. It also didn't come with any rice so this had to be purchased separately. The coconut was delicious, I would definetly recommend getting it if you are looking for something light and refreshing! read more

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Came here I think from IG video recommendations, as this place serves more authentic Thai food. Had plans to eat elsewhere so only ordered one dish to share for 2 people. We ordered the grilled pork shoulder. Not sure what the sauce is, but it's delicious: mixture of sweet, tart, and savory. The pork comes in nice thin slices and is grilled very well. Eating it with the lettuce that comes underneath is *chefs kiss. Definitely plan to come back to try more food on the menu and probably also the guava cider (didn't have on tap today). read more

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The only Thai -- and truly delicious -- restaurant around the mission bay! The restaurant is styled like a thai street vendor, and it's got a nice warm ambiance inside. * Crispy Chicken Fried Rice: Juicy chicken and crispy outside! This was a healthy amount of food, and given I've had so much chicken fried rice in my life time, I feel I can confidently call this a quality fried rice that everyone should try. The crisp wasn't overly heavy, and the ratio of breading to meat was decent. * Pad See Ew with Chicken: The taste was spot on. The portion was slightly small but would order next time with another small dish! One nit: During the day time, there's always some kind of glare right in your face, from the cars outside. The staff is extra friendly and understanding, and they'll move you if you ask! This would be the top choice when picking a restaurant within walking distance of mission bay -- thus the high star rating. :p read more

Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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TLDR: Obscenely loud on a Friday night. Food was delicious, but my ears are still ringing. I understand this is part of their ~*vibe*~, but when people have to yell to have a convo... I dunno, I guess I'm a grandma and that's not my vibe. Maybe the volume is a lower during the day and weekdays? *shrug* I trust I'll eventually find out, as we really enjoyed some of the dishes. Longer: We recently celebrated a friend's birthday at Saap Ver. Their colorful, flashy interior always intrigued me the hundreds of times I've passed in the past, but never have I ever thought "I'm want to go to the Division for dinner tonight!" Maybe that will be changing because there were a handful of dishes I'd gladly eat again, plus a few more I'm curious to try. We were a group of 9(iirc) and ordered family style, which was great as a first timer because I got to try soooo many things. The birthday girl as well as a few other guests have dined at Saap Ver many times, so we followed their lead plus added on a few of our regulars. Surprise surprise, our regulars were disappointing, and friends' suggestions were money. More please: - crunchy rice salad - papaya salad - samosas - pad see ew (best I've had in the City) - sausages Noooo thank you: - margarita - fresh rolls (what was that sauce?? lacked flavor) - chicken satay (small portion, disappointing peanut sauce) I'd love to give eating in a try (no dishes to clean, woo), but my head is already pounding thinking about the noise *cry laugh emoji* The good news is, Thai food doesn't lose much flavor/quality so long as you're not taking it "to go" far, which luckily, we won't be. read more

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We ordered the fresh rolls, green curry w tofu, and pad see ew with chicken. All of our dishes were ordered at medium spice and had zero spice. If you're looking for lots of flavor and spice, this is not the place to go. The green curry was pretty decent, but the eggplants were raw. We wanted to love this place so bad, but with the rushed service and mid food, we were disappointed. :/ Someone in our group has a gluten allergy, and we just find $3 charge per dish for making it gluten free is a bit excessive. On the menu itself only a couple of things were labeled GF, but when talking to the waitress she mentioned there were more GF options. So I find it a bit misleading for people who need GF meals. read more

I come here for the Som Tum (green papaya salad). Bonus that there are always nice beers on tap. Inside is a strange mix of calm and visual chaos, feels good to be here. read more

Busy restaurant even though my friends and I went right before closing. Service was great, but I thought the flavors were on the sweeter side. The prawns in the pineapple fried rice weren't scrumptious or crispy, indicating not-very fresh or high quality prawns. Otherwise, the dish was pretty standard. The roasted pork and crispy pork belly were great, but I thought the sauce was overpoweringly sweet so I didn't enjoy the dish as much as I'd like. read more

Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine - Pineapple Fried Rice W/ Prawn (V) - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Thai food is a challenge for me, because I prefer savor over sweet for meals. Lots of Thai dishes lean towards sweet, so finding stuff I really like is a little harder. Don't get me wrong, I can eat sweet dishes just prefer savory. So pad kee mao (rice noodles) and pad kra pow (basil chicken) tend to be my go to dishes. So we got those two dishes and added two more. The beef in the pad kee mao was tough, but otherwise the dish was yummy. The spicy basil chicken was really good. Roasted duck curry had lychee in it and leaned towards much sweeter than I prefer. The braised pork shank, which I was thinking was going to be fried even though the menu said braised (dumb me) also was sweet too. Everything was decent though. Service was great and the space is really cool. Normally cheesy decorated places don't end up being cool, but this one sure was cool. Old theater vibe was cool. All in all, not a bad meal, just need to find more savory dishes next time, but that's just a me preference thing. read more

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Saap Ver is located in a very convenient location around the SoMa area, and we had a nice experience when we went on a weeknight! We got there right about 6, but the restaurant was already packed and rowdy. There's a bar and large TVs inside, so you know you're gonna have a good time! The food was tasty and the portions were decent. Great place to go if you like a lively setting! read more

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Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. We didn't realize we needed reservations so we were seated at the bar area. It was actually pretty good because we were directly in front of the screen that was playing the warriors vs timberwolves game. Upon being seated, we were given menus and water. I ordered chicken pad thai while my friend had the basil chicken with a side of Jasmine Rice. The food was ready pretty quickly. Pad thai was super solid and had the right amount of sweetness and sauciness. The basil chicken was alright, I'm generally not a fan of basil chicken but it wasn't bad. My friend said that he preferred my pad thai. Vibes here were chill and lively. There's lots of seating available and by the time we left, there were several large groups waiting. Overall satisfied with this Thai spot and would come again! read more

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I've been here multiple times now and it does get pretty busy during the week for dinner. They have a lot of workers and the food is good. However, all the times I have been here I did have to wait a really long time for a couple of dishes to come out of the kitchen. read more

Ordered takeout and got the Pad See Ew with pork. The noodles were cooked well and had good flavor, but there wasn't much pork in the dish. Would've liked a bit more protein for the price. Overall, solid takeout if you're craving Thai, but the portion balance could be better. I'd give it another try and hope for more meat next time. read more

Saap Over never disappoints. I believe this restaurant along Farmhouse Thai are rated amongst the top Thai restaurants in San Francisco. I prefer this one over Farmhouse, but if you have any better recommendations please message me and let me know. Saap Ver is great for groups, not overpriced, great vibes, good music, really good Thai food, great service and the location is easy to get to. It's one of the spots where friends have dinner and order drinks before continuing the night somewhere else. My friends also mentioned that this place could be a good date spot. We were a party of 5. We ordered two appetizers and three main dishes + rice, family style The damage was $35 per person. read more

Honestly surprised by all of the good reviews of this place. My friends and I really wanted to like it because it's lively and upbeat inside but our experience wasn't good. You'll have to wait in line when you walk in and we waited a very long time to get our orders taken. Even the people who were seated after us were served first. After many attempts to flag people down we were finally assigned a waiter. I ordered the Tom Yum Prawn hotpot which I didn't finish because it didn't taste good. Also a lot of effort to peel the shrimp. I've had this soup before and it was much better at other Thai places. My friend got the Yellow Curry which he said was lacking flavor. My other friend got a Tofu noodle thing and the SAAP Ver Damn Good Signature cocktail which he didn't want to finish and didn't like. I think the best thing we had were the spring rolls. I wouldn't recommend this place based on our experience. We are all vegetarians and it's possible that the meat dishes might be better there. read more

Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine - Tom Yum Prawn Hot Pot - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California