Excellent Thai steak with irresistible dipping sauce. Attentive service with water and any accommodations needed. Ambiance is nice and calming. Will be adding to the go to list for Thai. read more

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine - Thai steak - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Service was okay. There's plenty of seating, but parking is street parking only. We got the Thai tea, tom yum, satay, and coconut curry. The Thai tea was okay--not the best, but not the worst either. The tom yum felt like it was missing something. It just didn't taste that good, and the tomato pieces were cut a bit too big for my liking. The satay was pretty dry, and the only thing saving it was the sauce, which was really good. The coconut curry had a nice presentation and definitely had a strong coconut flavor, but it wasn't anything special. It was good enough, but not good enough that I'd order it again. Overall, this place was pretty mediocre. Nothing was terrible, but nothing really stood out either. I probably wouldn't come back. read more

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine - Satay - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I came back here a few times and the food quality has changed a bit. I had the pad Thai recently and it was a little lacking in spice and was a little too wet this time . My entire party was commenting on lack of spice notes. I think this is perfect for the average person who doesn't eat spice, but for the real spice lovers who can't eat unless it's spicy... be mindful that today you will be saving your livers and fighting the ulcers. The service was very kind and the restaurant wasn't too busy during lunch that day. read more

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A must try when in the area. One of my go to Thai spots in Sacramento when I'm in town. Everything I've tried here is delish. I will say my recent visit I ordered cashew chicken and egg rolls. The serving size of the cashew chicken feels like it has decreased since my last visit YEARS ago. But still enough for one to have some left overs if portioned strategically. Flavor and medium spice level are always on point! Service is decent for to go order that I placed. Wait wasn't too long. Ambiance as you can see from the pictures is very quaint, nicely decorated dining room. read more

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On a weekday afternoon during lunchtime, Sawasdee is filled with groups of customers, with tables being about half full. I ordered their Pad See Ew with pork to-go, and my order was ready within 15 minutes. The portion size was reasonable, and all the ingredients tasted fresh. I wish that the noodles were slightly more flavorful, but there was a generous amount of pork and vegetables in the dish. This was a great comfort dish, and I'm excited to try some of their other dishes in the future, including their Pineapple Fried Rice. read more

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Back again after a year, and it didn't disappoint! But it took me a long time to write this - totally forgot I started this review, and that was more than 2 weeks ago, LOL. We had fond memories of this restaurant, we made sure to plan it into our schedule to come back here on our trip up to Sac this year. This time, we were also prepared for large portions of food, and ended up planning all our leftovers so we could DRIVE the food back down to the LA area on our last day in Sac! Yup, we liked it THAT much! Everything was the same - comfy & classy atmosphere, and friendly and helpful staff. We noticed that a lot of people came in for takeout as well - so they must be well-known in the area! A few new things on the menu we totally enjoyed - Seafood Medley, Mango Cashew Chicken & Avocado Curry. The Seafood Medley is NOT small - and all the seafood is actually fried & crispy, including their basil! Despite taking it back home, and not staying crispy, it was still really, really tasty - rich flavor! I really enjoyed the Avocado Curry as well - it was a sweeter flavor of curry and it was nice and thick. LOVED the food! They asked us why we would bring their food back, especially when there was plenty of Thai food in the SoCal...we told them it was because it was delicious and worth the effort! :) I'm already looking forward to our next visit - Sac folk, keep supporting this family-owned small business!! read more

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Located in Midtown on J Street, we have passed by many times without stopping in. This time we did and are glad for having done so. The interior is simple and clean, with a large patio out front that (it appears) they open the entire front of the building to expose the interior to the exterior patio in the warmer months. Our server was super kind and efficient throughout our meal. We started with the fried potstickers (you can have them steamed or fried) then ordered the papaya salad - this was fresh and not so spicy, which was a nice change from the larb salads we would normally order. Next was drunken noodles with chicken, and the Panang curry with pork (always my benchmark for restaurants). Both of these dishes came out fresh and hot with lots of flavor and the proteins were fresh and tender. A very good meal indeed. I want to come back when they have the front patio open. read more

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Sawasdee Thai Cuisine is located on J Street and 19th Street. They have a good-looking, casual dining area. But, it's street parking only so finding a spot can be challenging during busy times. My work team and I have our group lunches at Sawasdee and they do a great job of taking care of us. They set up our tables beforehand and our food comes out quickly (we place our orders in prior to arriving). We love how accommodating they are - no matter how large our group is. Their food is delicious. We tried a number of dishes but their pad thai is one of my favorites. They can, of course, adjust spice levels but I find that they generally season their items on the safe side (nothing overpowering). read more

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

If I lived in Sacramento, this would be my go-to Thai spot--I'd be here every week! We ordered the Laotian papaya salad spicy, and it was perfect--bold spice, bright tang, and incredibly flavorful. The drunken noodles had the ideal smoky wok flavor with just the right level of heat. The pad Thai was just as impressive, with a great balance of sweetness, acidity, and savory depth. Their chili oil was a standout--rich, fragrant, and added so much depth to every dish. If you're looking for amazing Thai food in Sacramento, this is the place to go! read more

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Tried Sawasdee for the first time. It's located on the corner and has street parking only. Decent size restaurant with about 10ish tables that seat 2-4 people comfortably. Good service as well. Tried their: Appetizer sampler 9/10. Great selections of appetizers. Beef Drunken Noodles 9/10 Chicken eggplant dish 9/10 Everything was delicious and great portions. read more

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Friendly service, good food. Nice place to hang out with a big sized group. To be honest, the food is just ok, with everything being on the too-sweet side. Flavors weren't popping as far as Thai places go. Red curry Asked for mild and they said "it's Thai" lol. But it was mild with a nice kick. Laab pork Warm pork. Came with cabbage slices, but more like strips and wedges, and too small to make wraps out of. Flavors weren't popping, per se, but it was pretty good. Drunk noodles spicy it's ok. Much rather go with the curry or laab. Pork belly It's also ok. But much rather go with the curry or laab. read more

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Well, already 2000+ reviews, so I guess I'm late to the party. But.....glad we eventually ended up here. My mom is visiting, and we met up with friends as well. We ordered a smorgasbord of Thai dishes. Two fried rice orders: crab and pineapple....both really good. I've has fried rice that tastes...."stale." My favorite was the salmon curry...the sauce had a small kick to it, and the salmon itself was cooked well. However, the spring rolls had lettuce in it that tasted....old. Not fresh at all. Another disappointment, was the fried snapper. We all were assuming....a FRIED snapper. It was veggies, soft and mushy breaded snapper, covered in sauce. Perhaps describe that dish a little more clearly on the menu. Essentially, some amazing dishes, but....there were some misses, too. The customer service was good....water always refilled, and we were allowed to eat family style and have a good time. I would recommend this restaurant, and would return, but maybe omit some dishes read more

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Came into Sawasdee's for the first time earlier this week. A group of friends of mine decidedly to have dinner here after Jui Jitsu and arrived about 20 to 9pm as a party of 12. The staff welcomed us and noted they closed at 9:30, so we weren't sure at first if we could be seated. But the staff quickly got things together and sat us after combining several tables of 4. We all looked over the menus for a few minutes and got water and Thai teas are we ready our orders. Since there was a larger number of us and my group likes to eat family style, and be able to try various dishes. We went ahead and order the following dishes for our whole group: Appetizers: Gyoza Main Courses: Crab Pad Thai Thai Steak Thai Coconut Curry Crab Fried rice (hot) Menu drinks: Thai Tea Overall: Great food, and great prices. Staff were friendly and very attentive, and had our dishes to us pretty quickly. I also appreciate them accommodating us still at the time we arrived, but wished it came off more hospitably. Since it gave the impression to hurry up, as soon as we sat down. Honestly I originally thought after they noted the time several times, that they were going to turn my group away. Thankfully we ended up being done and left about 15 mins after closing, and still enjoyed our meals not being rushed. Would come back and would recommend. read more

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Sometimes I just crave a sweet treat and this place excelled! I have tried mango sticky rice all over Sacramento and this by far is my favorite! Our waitress was really nice too and the food was fresh. read more

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine - Mango sticky rice. - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Overall? I thought that this place crushed it. The curry was really good, like, dangerously close to ordering a second entree level good. They've got all the Thai classics you'd expect, plus a few curveballs if you're in the mood to have a culinary adventure. Service was quick and everything hit the table hot and ready Parking? Street options I had: Green curry (medium heat) + beef (4.5/5): Silky, aromatic, and rich without being heavy, the sauce nailed that perfect blend of creamy coconut, bright green chili, and punchy herbs. The beef was good but yeah, I could've used more of it. That's the only knock. Still, the dish was balanced, bold, and straight-up satisfying. Five out of five, with a side of don't be shy with the protein next time read more

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine - Green Curry - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Overall a great experience! My first time trying Thai curry and it was AMAZING!! The curry with the rice was so delicious. The appetizer sampler was a great opener where you got to try many things. I mean you can't go wrong with a spring roll hehe. The Thai tea was amazing!! One of the best I've had. Pad Thai was ok, still one of the top I've had but I think mine just needed more peanuts and bean sprouts. Service was great though! Super friendly and and sure we always had water too (which was nice cause it was HOT). Cant wait to go back in a cooler month and try the outdoor seating. Parking here isn't too bad since since there are a lot of other businesses near by. Def wouldn't go on a market morning though since it's always crazy busy! read more

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Stop here on my drive home to Bakersfield, California from Seattle, Washington. This place did not disappoint. I had the Drunken noodles, the steamed potstickers, BBQ chicken, and Thai tea. The food flavor was there and the portions were good. The service was great, the young woman seated us quick, served the drinks and took our order fast. The place was nice and cozy with plenty of room. I would recommend eating here if in the area. read more

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Casual Thai spot in Midtown open fairly late -- it was pretty quiet on a Friday night so we were seated immediately. I got the crab pad thai and it was a huge portion for about $22. It fed me for 3 meals! (And it still tasted good on the third day.) I wish they added more crab meat since the portion felt small, but I liked that they added tofu for extra protein. The service was friendly but it took pretty long for the food to come out. read more

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine - crab meat pad thai - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place is definitely a hidden gem! I got seated quickly, not even five minutes into being there we received our drinks and were able to order our appetizer. Our appetizer of choice was fried tofu. The fried tofu came with a yummy sweet sauce that we dipped our tofu in! Both our entree meals came out in a timely manner and were freshly cooked! The service was perfect, the server made sure our table stayed clear of dirty dishes and that we were satisfied with our food. The restaurant is a clean and relaxing environment to enjoy authentic Thai food with your friends or family! read more

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Service was good and fast. We were a group of 7 and the food came out quick. Everyone really liked it, the place was clean and staff were nice. read more

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My husband and I are craving for some Thai food, so we drove to eat here again. No line ~ we were sat down right away on a Friday night, although street parking has a fee and not a lot available, the food came out right away and the shrimp pad Thai is delicious and not dry. My favorite was the sticky mango rice if the mangoes were a little bit sweet it would be perfect! I love the rice and the coconut milk sauce over it. I'll come back for the sticky mango rice. read more

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Pad see ew was too wet, Pad Thai was great, two color fish was well liked by son, chicken curry was liked by a friend but I prefer Penang curry. read more

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Imma go with 4.5 rating even though we didn't dine in and it was my first time here. With that said: My friend and I came in on a Friday afternoon to make an order to go. First impression walking in- they have a cute patio space. The dining room was cozy and we were greeted warmly. We looked at the menu beforehand, so we already knew what we wanted. We stopped on our way to Tahoe, so we wanted something satisfying, but easy to eat while charging our car. We ordered drunken noodles with shrimp and crab fried rice. Friday Lenten choices. Perfect choices as it turned out. Off top the best drunken noodles and Thai crab fried rice I've had. They were generous with the amount of shrimp and crab. The food is made to order so it's hot and fresh...(like your mom). The drunken noodles had the perfect amount of sauce so it was easy to separate, but not drowning in sauce. The broccoli was cooked perfectly as well. Not overcooked so it wasn't limp and soggy. It had a nice crunch to it still. We didn't want anything too heavy, but the portions fed 3 adults with some rice left to eat later. They gave us paper plates and utensils since we said we would be sharing/eating in the car. Real talk, we wanted to stop back here on our way home, but unfortunately time wasn't on our side. I will be recommending Sawasdee to anyone passing through Sacramento. Next time I'm in the area I will be stopping by! Side note- I tried the Thai ice tea, but it was too sweet and not enough tea flavor for my liking. Did that affect my rating? Not at all. read more

This place has easily become one of my favorite Thai spots of all time! I enjoyed every single thing I ate here. Service is great and food is prepared super fast. My favorite dish here is the Spicy basil fried rice. The rice is moist and super flavorful! It was jaw-dropping delicious. Definitely a must try! You also can never go wrong with an order of pad see ew or yellow curry. Definitely the spot to order Thai food in Sacramento! The interior is pleasant and radiates a classic atmosphere. read more

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food was good, first time here. Came with my colleague for lunch. Service was attentive, it was Saturday. Not super busy. A good place to grab lunch while working or after work for a quick bite. read more

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great food! Ordered beef curry and chicken pad Thai. The chicken pad Thai also had some tofu in it, which I wasn't expecting, as I am not a big fan of tofu. The curry was delicious and I put it over the white rice which was also very flavorful and yummy. Good cost. Ordered to go and it was ready pretty fast. read more

Tried Sawasdee for the first time this past Friday for a late lunch/early dinner. We were greeted immediately and seated. We ordered a couple of items. My boyfriend has been here before and he wanted me to try the Kai Soi Gai. We got it with pork. We also got the chicken yellow curry and crab fried rice. We were the only ones dining in at the time, so the food came out really quick. The Khao "Kao" Soi Gaiwas good! Perfect amount of sweetness from the curry and loved all the pickled veggies in the dish. It is a nice portion too. The crab fried rice was decent. I thought it could have used some more spice since it was on the plain side. It's not a big deal, but the dish only had two slices of tomatoes when that's one of the ingredients in the fried rice. The yellow curry was what I actually was craving. No complaints about the taste as it met all the requirements. My only thing is maybe the portion size of it? I thought it was on the smaller side. Usually at places I have a good amount of leftover curry, but didn't really have that here. Overall, I think this is a great place to have Thai food and the atmosphere is very nice and welcoming. Would recommend you to come try it out when you're in downtown. read more

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Food is full of flavor, authentic and all the perfect amount of spice as you request your level of spice per dish. Freshly made always. Staff is always welcoming and very friendly. Service was great. For appetizers we Ordered Fresh Spring rolls with the house made peanut sauce, sauce served warmed and very flavorful. Main course: drunken noodles, Thai fried rice, Thai Basil (Kra Pow), Yellow curry. All with chicken and medium spice and for desert we ordered sweet mango sticky rice. All main courses were great flavor. Yellow curry had a hint of coconut flavor and great over white rice. I would highly recommend this place for some great Thai food and especially the Thai Basil and Drunken Noodle dish. By far my 2 favorites of this visit and you can never go wrong to finish the meal with the mango sticky rice. One of go to's for some great tasting Thai food in downtown Sacramento read more

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If you're looking for Americanized Thai food, this place might be for you -- but it wasn't for me. I was disappointed and felt misled by the 2K+ reviews. The Thai tea was probably the worst I've ever had -- and that's usually a hard drink to mess up. Another red flag: they don't even offer chopsticks unless you specifically ask, which already hints at a lack of authenticity. We tried the Thai crab fried rice, pineapple fried rice, Thai steak, drunken noodles, calamari, butterfly shrimp, chicken wings, and pork belly. Unfortunately, none of the dishes stood out. At best, they were mediocre. read more

This was one of the only places open on our drive home from the mountain and I'm so glad we stopped by! There are plenty of tables inside, but no one else since it was so late, so we were seated and ordered quickly. We got the vegetable fresh spring rolls, green curry with tofu, pad see ew, fried rice, and mango sticky rice. The spring rolls were super fresh and it came with two sauces, which were both tasty! The pad see ew and fried rice were also delicious! The noodles and rice weren't mushy and there was a good amount of vegetables and protein in both. The green curry was tasty, but if you are sensitive to spice don't get it. It was a little spicier than I thought it'd be. For dessert we got the mango sticky rice. I didn't really enjoy this dish because the mango wasn't ripe. Maybe it would be better if the mango was ripe. read more

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Sooo I was in Sacramento just for a day before heading to Napa. Didn't know what to do with myself for a couple of hours, so I ordered takeout from Sawasdee Thai. WOW! I was elated by what I received! I ordered a chicken pad Thai and I think maybe a Pad See Ew. Absolutely loved both. Wasn't planning to take any of the leftovers with me to Napa, but it was too good to leave behind. If you live in Sacramento, I am jealous that you get to eat at Sawasdee Thai and I don't! read more

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine never disappoints! The food is bursting with flavor, especially the Pad Thai and Green Curry . The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is cozy, and everything tastes freshly made. Definitely one of the best Thai spots around! read more

The first word that comes to my mind in an Anthony Bourdain voice is "superb". We decided to venture out from our typical Thai spot. Which we will always have a place in our heart for. When you walk in it's very clean and beautiful. The staff are very friendly and professional. Even the glass of water with lemon is so fresh and spring like. The Thai tea is perfect balance of sweet smoky. The food is extremely fresh and abundantly flavorful in each bite. We had so much food to take home. The best part Thai food is known to increase in flavors the next day (left overs). And it was exactly that. We ordered the following: Appetizer Platter Papaya Salad (with no tomato or green beans per our request) Coconut Shrimp Curry Avocado curry Pineapple fried rice read more

What a pleasant surprise I stumbled on while in beautiful downtown Sacramento. So, I came across Sawasdee Thai Cuisine since it was within walking distance from my hotel and I was craving Thai food for dinner. Thanks to all the great Yelp reviews I ended up choosing this restaurant over any others and I'm glad I did! Atmosphere, I would say this is probably one of the cutest little Thai restaurants I've been to. There are plenty of inside tables and a cute outdoor patio for seating during the summertime. My deep-fried fish was delicious and thanks to the waitress recommending the dish. Looks like I found my favorite Thai restaurant in Sacramento. 5 Stars for reasonably priced & delicious food and for friendly service. I'll be back! Enjoy and Bon Appétit. read more

Hands down the best Thai spot I've had. Their food? Delish! Service? Great! Parking? So-so. Metered street parking. Inside is cute and I love the decor. We were trying to figure out what it once was since there's a big glass garage door, but I totally love the vibe inside. Tried their Drunken noodes. So good! read more

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Decided that I would try the new dish, the Avocado Green Curry, and my partner would get a spin on a classic, the Crab Pad Thai. We started with the calamari which was fairly bland but the tangy sauce made up for lack of flavor in the batter. Pieces of calamari felt fresh and were more like "fries" so more breading to meat ratio, which is not my preference. The Avocado Green Curry was quite superb but spicy, even when indicating mild spice please :) For the non adventurous eater that I am, I found the spice to be able to be cut nicely with the warm avocados in the dish and the generous side of rice. The portion was huge and could nicely be shared between two people. Boyfriend wanted his Crab Pad Thai spicy and they sure brought the heat. Very tasty but light on crab meat as scrambled eggs supplemented the main protein. Overall, nothing spectacular about the pad thai but everything did feel fresh. They have a small beer and wine list but we stuck with water this time. Is definitely worth grabbing takeout from as ambiance is a little basic, but service was nice and quick. read more

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine - Avocado Green Curry - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

We had lunch with our friends & kids during holiday. The restaurant is spacious and comfortable. We parked on the street near the restaurant. - Papaya salad: good acidity & refreshing. - Pad thai with chicken: delicious! The noodle was perfectly cooked. The pad thai was very flavorful and we could taste the fish sauce. They gave plenty of chicken pieces. The portion was good too. - Pineapple fried rice with chicken: my favorite! I usually prefer pad thai to fried rice but the pineapple fried rice was delicious! The rice was succulent and it had deep flavor. There were lots of tender chicken pieces too. Overall, the taste, price & portion were good. We would be back to try different menu. read more

Sawasdee Thai Cuisine - Pineapple Fried Rice with chicken - Thai Near Me - Sacramento, California

Fantastic food and service. We came on a Saturday afternoon and had the place to ourselves for a bit until it started filling up around 2 PM. Ordered the green curry, pad thai, and fresh spring rolls. All were delightful and tasted bright, spicy, and fresh! I love their garage-door windows because you have a nice view of the pedestrians and traffic traveling down J Street. Makes for a relaxing afternoon just people-watching and enjoying awesome food. Server was very attentive and friendly. Love this place! read more

Really sad that this place has changed. I used to be OBSESSED with the drunken noodles here but last time I ordered through DoorDash, the food tasted like cigarettes. Yes, you read that right, cigarettes. Before anyone says oh well the driver could have done something.. no they couldn't, because I did the option on DoorDash where you pick up the food yourself. As someone who doesn't smoke, I was absolutely disgusted by this and ended up throwing the whole meal away. Have not ordered from here since. read more

I was still nursing a gut problem but my kid wanted one of our benchmark dishes, pad khee mao with chicken. Surprisingly given the top reviews of this restaurant, we found at this this particular dish to be just OK. The portion was reasonable, but the flavor was uninspired. It was below average pad khee mao. It also came with a garnish of bean sprouts and shredded carrots, which I am not sure if that's really authentic, but the carrots didn't look fresh so we didn't bother eating them. The ambience is great there, and the service was super. Love the big gold budhha. read more