Came here for dine in. Ordered their pork shoulder fried rice. Pan fried noodle with chix and gravy sauce. Angel wings and Thai ice tea. Their take on angel wings is different than Cambodian. I do like their stuffings. It reminds me of Vietnamese egg cake you would get it has meat mix with vermicelli the breading is panko crumbs and it's deep fried. Pork shoulder is good and nice to have fresh. The crispy noodle and chix were okay but their gravy sauce is very flavorful! The sauce was the star. I wish I had more noodles. Service is alright. Not the friendliest, but service was fast. read more

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Honestly, I wanted to give this place one star, but that wouldn't feel fair since I'm mainly judging based on one dish, the tom yum soup. It seems like their pork shoulder is actually the most popular item. I ordered takeout and asked to substitute the veggies for extra tofu, but that request wasn't followed. The tom yum soup itself was also disappointing... it was missing a key ingredient, lemongrass, which really affected the flavor. The surrounding area also felt a bit uncomfortable. Even though I was in and out quickly, I came back to find my car had been messed with. Overall, between the food experience and the location, I probably wouldn't return. read more

The food was pretty to look at, but disappointing. Spent $81 and I felt like I got robbed. Seafood noodle soup was thick with the same starch water they used to soften the noodles and the rice noodle was old because he was broken in small 3/4 inch instead of the long long strands of rice stick noodles. Also, I was expecting a clear chicken broth and it was not. Had to add lots of condiments for it to be edible. The pad kra pao ground chicken basil was salty. Less oyster sauce would have helped, flavor there, but the salt too heavy. The woo sen noodle salad was warm and it tasted like warm plastic washed in hot water. It almost tasted like they didn't rinse the glass noodle after boiling it. I love to cook and I can tell when someone took the easy way out. Disappointed. I will not be going back. With thousands of Thai restaurants in the Bay Area, you can afford to pass on this one. That's my opinion. Every taste bud is different. It's your money so spend it your way. read more

Sai Jai Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

TL;DR: come for the pork shoulder fried rice I was craving some pad Thai, so after a quick Yelp search, settled on this spot so I could also try the famous (it's in every review it seems) pork shoulder fried rice. The neighborhood is... As you might expect. The restaurant itself is pretty basic and service is efficient and friendly. Nothing to complain about, and we were only one of two tables at lunch time. I saw a few takeout orders but it was pretty quiet. On to the food! Tom Saap: got the sour pork rib soup since we really like the version at Saap Ver. I think the Saap Ver one is still better but this had a generous amount of pork ribs and had a good enough sour flavor. Pad Thai: pretty good, not too sweet, not too wet which was a plus! I got this with chicken and it hit the spot. I don't think there's a pad Thai specialist anywhere this side of the Pacific (except LA) so this was acceptable. Pork shoulder fried rice: ordered this out of curiosity and now I get the hype. The fried rice had good wok hei from the hot wok and was very tasty, although slightly on the salty side for my palate. The pork shoulder was tender and delicious, and came with this great chili dipping sauce that was not too spicy. Definitely get this fried rice, it was still good as leftovers the next day. Overall this was an inexpensive lunch by SF standards. read more

Sai Jai Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai, barbecue pork shoulder over fried rice, tom saap - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have this craving for pad Thai. 5o I got the tofu pad thai. A bit ketchupy, sour with cabbage, broccoli, bean sprouts, carrots, peanuts, and tofu with egg. Comes with a very fragrant lime slice. I'll give it 6 out of 10. It was satisfying. I'm going on an adventure of finding the right pad thai. I guess I wish there was more eggs, less redness in this one. Portion size was good. This place is still my go- to place. read more

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Date: Sunday December 8th, 2024 Party of: 2 Meal: Late Lunch / Early Dinner Delivery Time Ordered: around 3:15pm Time Arrived: about 45 mins later Ordered via: DoorDash Delivered to: Outer Richmond *Papaya Salad Lao Style - Poo Pla Rah ($16.95): Extra Hot *Pad Kra Praow ($16.95): Chicken, Extra Hot *Tom Sapp - Spicy & Sour Pork Rib Soup ($16.95): Extra Hot *Steamed Tilapia ($19.95): Extra Hot *Fried Pork Egg Rolls ($10.95) I was craving Thai food. The hubby and I have a usual Thai spot in our neighborhood, but I wanted to try something different. Plus they have lao style papaya salad which I adore. After looking around, I decided to check out Sai Jai. The hubs always gets the ground chicken and basil dish. He actually liked this one better than our go to spot. It was more flavorful and had more heat. I also loved the papaya salad. I find most lao versions I get are too sweet, but this one was fishy and spicy in all the right ways. We used to get a pork tom yum type soup long ago from a place that's now gone. This was one of the hubs favorite soups. The version here was actually pretty close - tangy and porky. Tho I may add shrimp or something next time we order. I missed the seafood aspect of it. I was craving fish, so decided to get the tilapia. Sooo good! A lil over due to transit, bit the texture was still tender and smooth. The hubs wanted the egg rolls. I thought they were fine. Your standard eggs rolls. So glad I decided to change it up and explore a new spot. I think the hubs and I have found a new favorite Thai resto. REVIEW #3640 read more

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A local spot in the TL serving Thai food. I came here first for the Kao soi but the true winner is the pork shoulder fried rice. A taste of the fried rice you already know she wasn't playing around. There was a good flavor on the fried rice and the pork shoulder was thinly sliced with this sweet sticky glaze that was accompanied with this homemade crack sauce. This store is a local family restaurant with great service that serves delicious food. The area is sketchy outside which makes parking a breeze. read more

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I was hoping for something special with this place. It felt like it might be an old school establishment with excellent food. I ordered a shrimp pad Thai for takeout. It was a pretty basic dish and not very filling with only three shrimp. Disappointing enough to write this review. read more

solid thai for SF. can't speak to service nor ambiance since i got delivery. bbq pork was very tasty and went well with the sauce. fried rice was fine but worked as a vehicle for the pork. pad thai noodles aren't overcooked and overly sauced which is harder to find than you would expect. read more

Sai Jai Thai Restaurant - pad thai - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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UNCOOKED potato & cabbage in the curry (the potatoes were unforgivable since they were cut in large hunks, made up the bulk of the dish & had a tart unfresh scent.) The dish wasn't cheap so I'd expect for food to be cooked through at the bare minimum. They coulda just told me it wasn't ready/available instead of just warming it in a pot & calling it a day. -- the lingering taste of msg also wasn't ideal. read more

Sai Jai Thai Restaurant - Unreasonably large *uncooked* hunks of potato in curry dish. - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

I would love to give this place 5 stars, but unfortunately something held me back. I placed a large takeout order for my family today, and sadly the steamed tilapia was very dry and did not taste fresh. The fish also had a yellowish color to the meat, which was concerning. I'm not sure if this is normal for the dish, but it definitely affected our experience. Definitly was a long time customer but maybe this might be my last time being a long time customer. read more

A must go for when my mom visits town. I used to live a block away and it was a must when I wanted fried fish. My mom and I love getting the chicken bones to go so that we can watch a movie and chow down, insanely delicious but a messy eat. The neighborhood is getting more dangerous so I would keep that in mind if planning to visit. However, this doesn't stop people from coming. The tables are always full and to-go orders are always flowing out. read more

Sai Jai Thai Restaurant - Chicken Bones - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is a hands down best pork shoulder fried rice spot that I've been eating since I was a kid. This is a Family owned business in the TL district. I'm here for the food and not for the service but the service is great! lol Try their pandan jelly too. It's yummy. Hole in the wall vibe! Definitely a GEM in TL! Add me if you like my vibe! read more

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LOVE the BBQ pork shoulder but everything else tastes like they reheated the food in BURNT oil. The egg rolls were over fried , pineapple fried rice had pieces of burnt cashews and the tofu on the pad sew ew was un masticable. See photos. read more

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A Thai restaurant I find myself going back to in person or ordering from, always ALWAYS for the BBQ pork shoulder fried rice. Recently, I went around lunch time on a Sunday and got a table immediately. The restaurant is pretty spacious and clean inside. Staff was attentive in giving us everything we needed and the dishes came out immediately one after another. Our meal was so affordable, coming out to around 48 dollars without tip. Tom Kha - The soup had a lot of the mushroom and chicken ingredients in it. It was a warm comforting soup with good spices. BBQ pork shoulder fried rice - What they are most known for and highly recommend getting. The fried rice is the right amount of saltiness and works well with the soft bbq shoulder meat and the sauce, which is honestly a star of the dish. It is a sweet and spicy sauce that adds most of the flavor and is so well balanced. Pla Rad Prik (Deep Fried Whole Tilapia with mixed veggie sauce) - First time trying this and it did not disappoint. The fish was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. It was easy for us to remove the fish meat from the bones (we love that) and the sauce was sweet, sour and spicy. It packed a nice punch for the medium level spice we got. Highly recommend it if you're in the area for a quick bite or feel like ordering some delicious Thai food (the Pad Thai and appetizers are good too!!). read more

Sai Jai Thai Restaurant - BBQ pork shoulder fried rice - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Sai Jai Thai is my go-to spot for authentic Thai in all of SF! The owners are super friendly and helpful, and their freshly prepared dishes are always tasty and satisfying. I highly suggest stopping by to grab a bite or ordering out, you won't regret it! read more

Used to absolutely love their pork shoulder fried rice back in the days, and unfortunately haven't given it a try since Covid. We got take out recently of the following: - Pork shoulder fried rice: Greasier than what I remember, the pork itself was thinly cut and tasty with the side sauce. 4/5 - Pad Makeur Chicken: Very oily, bland. Not like our favorite pad Makeur from Sue's kitchen in El Sobrante. Eggplants we're cooked nicely. 3/5 - Grilled whole tilapia: Love the garlic sauce in this, fish was a bit on the drier side. 4/5 Portions were generous, recommend also trying their stuffed Angel wings and other curry dishes. Glad they survived the pandemic! read more

Sai Jai Thai Restaurant - Grilled tilapia, Pork shoulder fried rice, pad Makeur chicken - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was so delicious. Service was good too. I would definitely come back for the pork shoulder fried rice read more

Sai Jai Thai Restaurant - Pork shoulder over fried rice - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My boyfriend and I ordered the pad Thai, fried stuffed chicken and the pork shoulder fried rice. We thought everything was spectacular. I thought the food hit all of its notes. Got the sweet, spicy, sour and salty aspect to it. Probably one of my top spots for pad Thai. The food came out fairly quickly and all at once. It's amazing what the chefs can do back there. Although the restaurant is in a not so safe neighborhood, I thought they kept the store front, fairly safe. There weren't any creepers or weirdos up front. Can't wait to come back to try some of the other stuff on the menu. read more

Sai Jai Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

wow this is the best Thai place I've found in SF yet. The pad kee mao was SO spicy but also so flavorful and perfectly cooked. I was a bit skeptical when I walked in, but the food really shined and the service and overall experience was great. And for the price this is one of the best deals in the city. Will definitely be back! read more

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Was in the city visiting my friend, and she took me here for lunch since it was walking distance. We shared shrimp pad se-ew and chicken skewers. Both came out in decent time. It was sunday at lunch time, so not too busy, but there were others there too. She also decided to get the thai iced coffee, which I tried and regretted not doing the same. Even after leaving the restaurant, I kept telling myself to go back and get one to-go haha! The service was attentive, the restaurant was clean. And the prices were very affordable, especially for being in the city. read more

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Pretty authetic Kao Soy Noodle! Excellent curry flavor and soft egg noodles with crunchy wonton noodles on top... but it is definitely VERY RICH. They also unexpectedly put chopped green peppers (maybe jalapeños?) inside the curry sauce. It had a bit of a kick! Decently delicious. I would come back to eat this if I'm in the area. My friends and I were looking for a place to eat before a concert at the Great American Music Hall. Found this place across the street and decided to give it a try. I came on a Friday night around 6 PM and this place was pretty empty. The area is pretty sketchy outside and there's only metered parking. read more

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The food was excellent; papaya salad was slapped. It's spicy, but you can't stop eating it. The pad Thai was good; the sweetness was perfect and chewy. Poke shoulder was great, too. My friend enjoyed it, thanks to her. I got to try it. The service was fast, and the staff were very friendly. The restaurant inside is good. It gives off night market vibes. read more

I was greeted when walked in, the ambiance was nice, the place is not big but there is suitable seating available. The restaurant is clean, the bathroom is clean with needed essentials and open (but secured) windows which keeps fresh air flowing through. The kitchen are look clean and you can see the chefs cooking nice! The staff is pleasant and patient. The food was super good!!! It didn't take long to prepare and I loved how we were not rushed out. Definitely recommend 9.5 out of 10!!!!! Oh the area is not so great, come on it's the Tenderloin lol but no worries just stay to yourself and there's meter parking but limited, I recommend taking the 38 Geary bus line. read more

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Yes yes yes and more yes. This restaurant has NEVER disappointed me, whether eating in or for delivery. It's LEGIT A F. faves - pork shoulder - crispy rice salad - basil chicken with rice - ANY of the curries Do not skip on this place. I know it's in the TL, but highly worth dealing with whatever nonsense you may have to encounter on your journey there. The place is small, quaint, and hole in the wall. Service is also fast, reliable, and so sweet. read more

This is a long overdue review- ive always complained that there are no real authentic Thai restaurants in the SF Bay Area when I compare it to Thai restaurants in the Los Angeles area. I get really disappointed . However, there are exceptions. Sai Jai Thai is one of them. price points are reasonable ...It's family style. and the dishes are authentically Thai, just like in Bangkok... and even just like Los Angeles. for instance, very few Thai restaurants here offer crispy pork with Chinese broccoli... they have it here and it was excellent. every dish we ordered was excellent. you really can't go wrong. The only "downside" is it's located in the Tenderloin and you have to go through the rough area to get to it... we opted for lunch so no problems. read more

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We almost forgot to take pictures of our food. They were quick, and the food was delicious. We both ordered a shrimp Tom Yum while fighting a cold. The waitress advised him to go with spicy vs. extra spicy and was right about the spice level. They don't mess around. Perfect! Don't judge me, but I ordered mine with "no spice," even though I feared it might jeopardize the flavor and end up with a bland hot liquid. However, I was pleasantly surprised that the broth was flavorful and oh-so-savory. We both agreed this is one of the best Papaya Salads we've had. Simple, with the right amount of crunchy peanuts, refreshing lime dressing, and perfectly chilled papaya. read more

Sai Jai Thai Restaurant - Shrimp Papaya Salad, after we ate all the shrimp! - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My fav Thai place! The flavor has a kick to it and every dish is tasty. Outside of the restaurant stinks but the food is good. The most authentic Thai food I've had. read more

One of those SF establishments that have been around for years and haven't changed. I'm happy (and relieved) that they survive the pandemic. Pork shoulder over fried rice still tastes as amazing as I remember. Service was very very friendly too. Don't change, Sai Jai! read more

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I love this place, my favorite Thai restaurant in the city! Amazing price, huge portion and great service! I've dined here and got to go before and they were both good. My favorite dishes are the raw shrimp salad and the pork shoulder fried rice. They are both soo good and my family love them too! read more

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Sai Jai Thai has the best Pad Thai with shrimp. There noodles are cooked perfect. I also love their Pork Shoulder fried rice it's delicious. The meat is so tender. This place is the best if you like spicy!! You get to chose what level of spicy you want. I love this place, the people are very nice and friendly. Its famiky owned. My order is always ready when I go to pick it up. This is a must try if your in the area. read more

My first Thai food review! Sai Jai Thai is located in the Tenderloin but on the busy O'Farrell street. I came and sat in on a Saturday but they also have takeout. This place is most known for its BBQ Pork Shoulder Fried Rice and rightfully so. The dish was packed with so much flavor. The thinly sliced pork perfectly complements some of the best rice I've ever had. The Kao Soy noodle was amazing and authentic. The distinct Kao Soy curry flavor was noticeable. Noodles soaked in the soup with crunch noodles on the top. I chose to add chicken but there were many other options! Can't forget the Thai tea! Apart from it looking beautiful, it tasted great - not too sugary. Mom and pop/hole in the wall vibes. If you are comfortable with the area, you should definitely stop by! Fairly priced around $10-15 per dish with great sized portions. Recommend!! read more

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A friend introduced us to this Thai spot and it's becoming our go to takeout thai restaurant. We ordered our typical pork shoulder fried rice and decided to give the pork egg rolls and Thai iced tea a try. The pork shoulder fried rice with their special lime chili sauce was delicious as always. The thai iced tea had the perfect amount of tea to milk ratio and not very sweet. However would pass on the pork egg rolls. It didn't taste fresh and the skin was so hard to chew. read more

Sai Jai Thai Restaurant - Pork shoulder fried rice, pork egg rolls and Thai iced tea - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

When people first meet me, they ask me what's my ethnicity because I have a last name they have never heard of before! Sounds sorta Chinese? I tell them I'm Thai/Chinese, as in Thailand and not Taiwan! Then they usually tell me they love "pad thai" Sai Jai is my favorite Thai restaurant in the Bay Area! Nothing fancy, simply very delicious food and great price. Their pork shoulder fried rice is Aloi and Amazing!!! I have to warn you though, it's in the Tenderloin! Be brave! Oh yeah, they have Pad Thai! read more

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I. Love. Sai Jai Thai. The food here is on another level. As a Thai person, I usually am skeptical of ordering Pad Thai as it's usually a bit lackluster, but not at Sai Jai Thai. You can really taste the tamarind paste which I appreciate. They also craft their own meatballs for their Boat Noodles, another must try. The food here reminds me of a nice warm hug from my mom. If you're ever in the Tenderloin you have to try Sai Jai Thai. read more

This is my favorite thai place EVER. I love this place so much and am so happy I found this gem. I love thai food in general but Sai Jai Thai is definitely high on the list for me. If you have to try only one item please get the pork shoulder fried rice. The soft shell crab and any of their salads are alsooo so good too! I have not had anything bad here and am always excited to try more from their menu. Every time I eat here I know I will leave full and happy. I have eaten at the restaurant and also done take out before both are amazing. The only thing is parking is a bit difficult but other than that its worth it :) read more

Miss this place so much, used to walk a few blocks from work to come here all the time. Love their pork shoulder, fried chicken fried rice, silver noodle with egg and shrimp and baked shrimp salad! The area is very ghetto but food is so good! If you wanted to try, plan to come here in the day time. You got to have their roti no matter how full you are, is the best! read more

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Sai Jai Thai is my favorite Thai restaurant! I'm so glad this place is near my office. It is quite the walk to the restaurant, but I'm always down to walk from my office to get their pork shoulder fried rice. The restaurant is located in Tenderloin which isn't the cleanest/safest neighborhood, but their store front is ok. The service is super quick and the inside is fairly clean. Can I just say, their pork shoulder fried rice is chefs kiss! The sauce that comes with the pork shoulder fried rice is also amazing. It is a must try if you come to this restaurant. I would always order it when I come for lunch. Their Pad Thai, Fish Cake, and Pad See Ew are also very good here. You cannot go wrong with ordering those dishes. Highly recommend coming here for the pork shoulder fried rice! read more

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My favorite Thai restaurant in SF!!! Everything I get it never disappoints. They're located in the Tenderloin so parking is a bit tricky. However I always grab take out from here. They give out big portions and price is so reasonable! I always get their pad see ew, pad Thai, pork shoulder fried rice, and lastly their Thai tea. SO GOOD! All the staffs working here is super friendly. I would definitely recommend this place to all my friends & family! read more

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Sai jai Thai restaurant is Amazing. highly recommended. Great food and good service.