This is my favorite Thai restaurant in Eugene! The inside is very clean and pretty. Nice ambiance. Servers are extremely friendly. Great menu! I loved the Thai teriyaki chicken. Portions are big so you really get two meals. I always take home leftovers. Would definitely recommend coming here. read more

Sabai Cafe & Bar - tom ka soup, Thai Teriyaki Chicken - Thai Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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I'm always skeptical about restaurants in shopping centers--they tend to be franchises or only so-so dining establishments. I didn't want my Thai dining experience to be something like a meal that purports to be just that and is not or maybe a dumbed-down version. I came here for lunch on a rainy and ordered the Thai pumpkin curry with chicken. They offered different levels of spiciness: mild (no spice), mild plus, medium, hot or extra hot. Our server was very helpful with the spice description and I ended up choosing medium spice--the initial taste was not spicy at all--it did creep in a little and eventually I did get a little tingly sensation on my tongue, which to me is a good. The kabocha pumpkin squash was cooked perfectly...not underdone or over cooked. The curry sauce had a good consistency--not too watery/thin. It with a bowl of jasmine rice...I ran of out of rice for the curry sauce. My friend ordered the pad thai with tofu and her dish looked delicious too. Unfortunately, I did not sample her dish. I was very surprised at how delicious the food tasted and I would definitely come back again to probably try eating family style. read more

Sabai Cafe & Bar - Pumpkin curry with chicken - Thai Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Very, very tasty. For anyone that remembers Pok Pok in Portland, the wings here are similar to the fish sauce wings and are delicious. Also had some pad see ew that was also very good. The restaurant itself has an upscale feel, service is good and the prices are reasonable. read more

Had not been in the upscale Eugene shopping center where this Thai restaurant and several other eateries located. A friend took us here who said this is her favorite restaurant in Eugene. Atmosphere is open and light. Service was excellent. Wine and drink list was somewhat limited but decent. Food was very good and reasonably priced. Overall an excellent experience. read more

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Waited 40 minutes was going to seat in bar they said not unless you have a full meal . Food is ok. Service is terrible kept rushing us to leave. Oh and you had better slam your food and leave they only allow 90 minutes UMMM ITS EUGENE NOT A BIG CITY. CONSIDER TA RA RIN ON COBURG RD GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE read more

I have worked in restaurants for years and am very customer service oriented. I have been to Sabai many, many times since 2020. I'm usually there about once a month. Every single time, I pull a Coke out of my purse, because they serve Pepsi and I don't want to drink that. Several times, the servers have noticed my can and offered to bring me a cup of ice and a straw. One server even made a few jokes with me about how horrible Pepsi is and that he understood completely. That's great customer service. My last visit was 4 weeks ago. Today I walked in with a can of coke. Although the restaurant had just opened and was completely empty, the hostess had us wait for 7 minutes by the front door. Then she sat us in the dark back room of the restaurant, and informed me that they don't allow outside beverages. Ok, that's fine. She walked away and I pushed the can to the edge of the table. Our server came over and again mentioned the can of coke. I said "yes I'm aware, that's why it's at the edge of the table for you to take it", he was very rude and walked away. When the server returned several minutes later, we ordered, and I mentioned that they might want to put up a sign by the front door if they're suddenly going to not allow outside drinks. The server flipped out and was so rude. My friend looked at me and said "let's just go somewhere else, he's so rude." So we stood up and asked him to cancel our order. He was sarcastic to us and said "have a GREAT DAY", his attitude wasn't needed or appreciated. On the way out I asked for the manager. The manager had the most condescending attitude ever. I was polite and explained that I didn't know their policy until today, no one had ever enforced that over the last 5 years. I also mentioned that other servers have brought me a cup of ice and a straw. The manager got into my face and raised his voice. I am a short woman and he's a tall man and it felt overly aggressive. My friend was horrified at how he was acting. I have no problem with their policy. But between the attitude of the server and the aggressive behavior of the manager, I'll never return. read more

Generous portions and delicious food is served at Sabai. The menu has many of the favorites and prepared with traditional taste and ingredients. Broccoli was fresh and well prepared in the beef pad se ew. I recommend the following: Starter Vietnamese wings Chicken Satay Main Yellow curry beef Kaho Pad fried rice chicken Shrimp Sabai noodles Beef Pad se ew Dessert Mango and sticky rice (if available) Good for 4-5 hungry people. read more

Sabai Cafe & Bar - Pad - Thai Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

Have gone a few times, and they do not disappoint. The service is also excellent! All of my servers have been attentive each time I've visited. The atmosphere is very cozy and reflects thoughtful planning. read more

Sabai Cafe & Bar - Yellow Curry, Pineapple Fried Rice, Sabai Noodle - Thai Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

We decided to try this place after work and WHOA! First impressions weren't the best... there was a young guy working the front... asked our names (no wait, it's around 4:45 p.m.) he had us waiting a bit and tells us there's a 1.5 hr minimum dining time... okay? (I had to triple check thinking I teleported to a fancy NYC or a club in Chicago or even San Fransisco but NOPE we are in good ol' small town Eugene) I would understand this highfalutin in much much fancier place... Okay, food... we got the Vietnamese Wings... 3/5 I could only do 1 piece my partner was able to eat a bit more hence the rating. The chicken was not tender... I had green curry - nothing to write home about (forgot to take pictures because by the time the food got here I was starving (mind you the folks next to us got their food quicker and they were half way through when ours got here... the husb thought his food was decent... it was some stir fry, I can't remember. Anyway, I was over it when I asked for to-go boxes... the couple next to us got a bag but I had to loudly say I wonder if I'll get a bag too and I still had to ask for it... The experience was ho-hum to be honest... the attempt to be fancy fell flat... decent restaurant but folks working here are a bit judgmental... Will I come here again? Doubtful... there are 3 restaurants I can think of that serve better green curry) read more

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You can make reservation. Having had Thai food all these years, this is one of the best. It's not necessary the Thai food you have in Thailand, there's a little fusion twist but you can see the authentic ingredients and the taste is much improved for general public. Sabai Noodle - it's like a pad Thai but stir fry. Very tasty and flavorful. Tom Kha Soup - I recommend mild so you can taste the rich coconut flavorful and the spiciness of the soup. It was well mixed of hot and sour. White Angel on Fire - They have done an amazing job in the battered and came out deliciously crispy with a very intense sweet and spicy sauce. Satisfied! Yellow Curry - we ordered mild again, it's coconut dominated curry. If you like coconut flavor you don't disappoint. You can taste the curry spice in it but it's very different compared to green or red curry. Green and red curry or even panang curry taste more like Thai curry. Wish we have one of these in my neighborhood in Bay area California. read more

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Everything about this restaurant is perfect. The drinks are amazing, the food is delicious, the staff is awesome. ... When you are sitting there with friends, sipping a Sabai Mai Tai, eating a pocket of love from the appetizer menu and Cat Stevens is singing in the background, it's a spiritual experience. read more

Upscale Thai food- BEST in Eugene! My wife and I are big fans of this place. We love Thai food, but we also like to eat in a nice atmosphere and this is the best of both worlds! read more

Amazing that I have never left a review of Sabai. I guess I just assumed everyone knows how wonderful this restaurant is. We generally go as a 3 generation family of 5 and share dishes. This time we had 2 salads, the green bean appetizer and 5 entrees. Yes, we had leftovers and yes, it was over $200, but SO SO worth it! That price also included a couple glasses of wine, 2 beers, and 2 marvelous Thai iced teas. I have never had a subpar meal here and that means a lot! read more

We went to dinner last night and felt rushed the whole time. Our waiter kept taking plates off the table before we were even finished. An hour into our meal our waiter told us to finish up because someone was waiting for our table. No one was waiting up front. Very disappointing that Sabai is rushing long time customers out of their restaurant. No dessert was offered. Just a hurry up The food as always was good. Service was very poor read more

It was my first time at Sabai, and it was outstanding. We had the Vietnamese wings that were crazy good, I had the avocado curry noodle which was delicious, and my husband had the spicy cashew noodle that he loved. Out wait Aaron was so helpful with every question we had and offered us suggestions when we couldn't make up our mind. The drinks we had were Rangoon (must try!) and I had the Blush. The best part of the evening was when Aaron brought my husband a birthday dessert. And I didn't even mention to the restaurant or to our waiter it was his birthday. He just noticed the card on the table and took it upon himself to treat him to dessert. Awesome service! Great atmosphere too! read more

Yumm yumm lunch! Mocktails were delicious and beautifully presented. Garden vegetable salad rolls were crisp with a delicious dipping sauce that was spicy and full of peanuts. The spicy cashew noodles that we shared was plenty, full of veggies but just a couple pieces of tofu. The service was fast, friendly and accurate. A very nice restaurant to get back to over and over again.... read more

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Had reservations and seated within 5 min. Service was fast and efficient. We ordered the golden rolls for an appetizer and they were excellent! Then Sabai noodles with tofu and one Shrimp (8), both delicious. Ample sauce, no heat! read more

Sabai Cafe & Bar - Shrimp (8) and Sabai noodles, yummy! - Thai Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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Met 3 friends for dinner at 4:30. We were told when the reservation was made we could only stay 1 1/2 hours. We each had drinks & dinner and were out of there at 6:00. Assuming there would be customers waiting to be seated, were surprised to see that there was no one waiting to be seated and there were plenty of empty tables. I found that very strange. The service, cocktails and food were very good! read more

Hands down the best Thai food in Eugene and a fun environment for a date night out. This week we went on a Thursday hoping the wait wouldn't be too long. Still about 30 minutes for two people at the bar, but we passed the time walking around the nearby shops. The drink list is extensive with something for everyone. I usually go for something with gin or rum but decided to switch it up and try the Bangkok Alexander which featured Crater Lake Hazelnut Vodka, Brandy, Creme de Cacao, coconut milk, Orgeat, nutmeg. It was creamy, unique, and not as overly sweet as you would expect. The pockets of love are a must have appetizer. Creamy cheesy interior with a golden crispy outside, what's not to love. I usually have their pad see ew and today's had a perfectly grilled flavor on the chicken. Occasionally they can be a bit heavy handed with the fish sauce, but generally it's a tasty dish. I frequently get their red curry as well. Ask for extra eggplant, it's the best part! Always a fun and classy atmosphere. read more

Sabai is, hands down, our favorite restaurant in Eugene. Our favorite drinks-Rangoon Gimlets- are delicious and refreshing. Every single dish we've had was extraordinary, but our favorites are the yellow curry with shrimp, and pad him mar pan with beef. The restaurant is lovely and the staff so nice. You must make a reservation, as it is always full. read more

Excellent food and service ! The dishes are so tasty and beautiful to look at. Very appetizing!

Came in on a Wednesday afternoon and I was the only one seated. Dined solo and loved it. The server was very friendly. Ordered the Tom kha soup and Vietnamese wings. Tom kha soup with oysters: fresh and great 5/5 Vietnamese wings: 3/5 salty and over seasoned, should be eaten with rice Cold brew Thai coffee: not strong 3/5 Would come back to try the other dishes. Glass was chipped, but the server brought back another one. read more

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I promise there is a reason why Sabai always has a long waitlist. Their food is seriously that good... and who doesn't love a semi boujee Thai restaurant to dine in after shopping at Pottery Barn? I recommend the Tom Yum, White Angle on Fire and Fancy Thai Eggplant. The vegetarian fresh rolls are good but I am battling trying to decide if they're really worth $8... maybe if there was some tofu in there. Sabai is a little on the higher side with moderate portions. Sometimes you can squeeze another meal out of it if you didn't already share. I have had mixed service. It feels curt. Yes we know you're good but you're in the customer service business. Sometimes I feel like it's nice other times more disingenuous. Maybe it's just the vibe? I don't know. Also, be prepared to wait even if you have a reservation. Other times it's nearly impossible to actually make a res, in that case you will be waiting a good bit of time. Go parooze the shops in that case. All in all I do like Sabai mainly for the quality of food and chic interior, the rest of it is the reason why I don't go that often. read more

Gotta love this place. They have survived through the years and I hope they are here for many more. Birthday dinner before a special Yelp event to hear the symphony. read more

My daughter and I can always count on Sabai for the most delicious meal. It was Mother's Day weekend and we sat at the bar as it was available when we walked up. We each had the thai tea drinks-so refreshing and the bartender was so nice. The food is hands down, one of the best Thai places we have eaten at. The pad thai, mussels in tom ka and calamari salad were all flavorful. This place is always a 10/10!!! read more

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I stand by my previous evaluation of the Pad Thai, but I believe Sabai deserves the fifth star given that they are so good at what they do. If you think of Sabai as modern, upscale, elevated Thai food, then it really could not be better. The cocktails are great as well, and they always have a good wine list. One of the best restaurants in town! Also, my favorite dish has been updated: try the fancy Thai eggplant if you enjoy sweet/savory blends and are a fan of eggplant (or at least willing to try it--it's cooked so well here). read more

Sabai Cafe & Bar - Red curry with beef. Get medium spice! - Thai Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

It is one of the best Thai restaurants we have been to and we travel a lot. Food is always excellent, and the service can not be matched. This is our go-to place when we have visitors or for special occasions. The ambiance is an inviting, relaxed yet elegant atmosphere read more

Great Everything!! Driving to WA from the Oregon coast and worth the detour. Great lunch! Got busy by the time we left at 1:00 pm on a Wednesday. Thank You! read more

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Good food. Salad rolls and tempura beans for starters. Stir fry was nicely done. Pad Thai style noodles with tofu was a hit. Tasty mai tai also. Unfortunately the service wasn't up to par. Long wait times and lack of attentiveness. We'll give them another try sometime. read more

Overall we enjoyed Pan Asian menu - curries, fried rice dishes both 4 star tasty. Unfortunately tempura long bean appetizer too oily and beans unstrung ! Server efficient, checking on us several times during our hour ten minute supper. I mention time at table b/ c reservationist reiterated "90 minute table turn" mandate - geez ? ? read more

Eugene's best restaurant, as far as I'm concerned. The standard bearer. The food is consistently stellar, with layers of amazing flavor, and the cocktails and wine list are solid. Plus the waitstaff are super friendly and professional. Also, Sabai is so very vegan-friendly. Meaning not only that they have vegan (or veganizable) menu items, but also that these items reflect the same amount of thoughtful creativity and care that go into the rest of the menu. Seems like a no-brainer in this day and age, but honestly most Eugene restaurants fail on this point. Highly recommend to herbivores and omnivores alike! read more

I had the salmon panang curry, same dish I had the first time I was here, maybe a decade ago. I tried the Ragoon Gimlet based on reviews here as well, worth the taste, one time at least. They have a few "bar?" seats on the open air side of the bar, not sure if they are reservable etc., probably more for drinking. I had a high top table next to them! I was going to risk eating inside. read more

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Service was a bit slow, but it was NYE, so maybe that's not the norm. The crab rangoons (they call them love something, maybe love pockets?) were great super crispy and lots of cream cheese. I had the panang curry with chicken, it came with tons of green beans, it was good. The restaurant is nice inside, cute for a date night. read more

as always the dishes were so good. we had leftovers to take home too. we had the avocado Noodle with pork and some wide noodle with chicken. Resembling a Pad.Thai but with more veggies.. both the sauces taste super savory with some heat. The sauce for the avocado dish was nice and creamy. we ordered the pockets of love for our appetizers. wish were delicious. the service was okay. but i mentioned that it was our 25th wedding anniversary, she did nothing special at all. no free dessert or drink. i was disappointed. But the meal was tasty. read more

Sabai is known and enjoyed by friends. So we met there with them, around 4 in the afternoon on a weekday. Still, It was crowded and noisy. After being seated, our waitress informed us that we would have a ninety minute limit, after which we would have to leave ! I've never had this happen before, anywhere ! Some like it hot: we ordered chicken wings with the mildest of sauces. Yet, it burned our mouths and was simply inedible. We took them home and boiled them. I just read another review where someone who LIKES hot food couldn't eat it either. My drink was weak. All in all, the experience left me wondering why so many others like this joint. Location in an upscale shopping center? "Status"? The next day, one of our friends returned to complain. He spoke to the owner, who gave us each a gift certificate. But would I go back there? Not on your tin type ! read more

Mann and Tim continue to deliver a consistent Thai experience with menu options that span authentic to creative. The bar has a full offering and I recommend their signature the Rangoon Gimlet. My favorite dish is the Salmon Panang, Tempura Green Beans and Eggplant Curry. The staff is well trained on serving the customer. Menu and specials have not changed since the day they opened but does not disappoint. read more

Best Thai food in Eugene. Food is absolutely delicious, but you need to make a reservation. I called to make my reservation a week in advance for last Friday and they were already very booked. Also, their bar is apparently a "dinner bar" so they don't do just drinks or standing service while you wait for your table. Service was great for how busy everyone seemed, but would probably come back earlier in the week when things aren't so hectic and loud. read more

I'm not sure why this restaurant is so popular but after last night's experience there I definitely won't be back. I arrived at 5:00 to meet a friend in the bar. There were three people ahead of me waiting for a table in the dining room so I patiently took my place in line even though I was not acknowledged by the hostess or the young man helping her. After a few minutes a couple walked in and they were seated right away while I stood by, still unacknowledged. The bar was completely empty except for three people behind the bar so I finally asked one of the bartenders if I could take a table for me and my friend. He said I really needed to wait for the hostess who finally came back to the front desk and decided to notice me. She then took me to a table in the bar and haughtily informed me that we had an hour and a half. What? This was a Monday night in Eugene, Oregon not New York. I texted my friend about this and we decided to meet instead at The Broadway just a few yards away where we happily drank wine, ate dinner, and caught up with each other for over two hours. By the way, the food at Sabai is OK though portions are small and prices are high. There's much better Thai food in Eugene especially Krob Krua. read more

The food isn't bad or anything but I definitely don't think it's worth the price... the pineapple in the pineapple fried rice tasted like cheap canned pineapple. There are cheaper places around that use fresh cut. It also didn't come with the cashews that it was supposed to which is my favorite part. Like someone else mentioned, the food was SO hot, I had to wait a while to eat it. The drinks were also average tasting for the price and the peanut sauce was really weird. It was super thin and tasted like sweet and sour sauce with a bunch of peanuts floating in it. I will say that service was amazing, everyone was so nice and helpful. And the vibe of the place was super romantic and relaxing. But I probably won't return.. read more

Sabai Cafe & Bar - Pineapple fried rice & avocado curry noodle - Thai Near Me - Eugene, Oregon

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I really enjoyed the avocado curry and the green papaya salad (made vegan!) It's nice to have a more upscale feeling restaurant that has vegan options and good cocktails. Make reservations! read more