The food was amazing!! The khao soi (curry noodle dish) had great, deep flavor! The curry was not too watery! The pad see ew had a nice, smoky flavor from the wok hei, and was savory! My personal favorite dish was the beef satay with the peanut sauce. The meat was extremely tender, savory, and aromatic. The thai tea was also not too sweet, which is a great thing when you're in your 30s like me . The service was great!! Food came out on time, and waters were refilled quickly. read more

SL Kitchen - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - San Leandro, California

Somehow I had a combination poor experience. Pros: Very good service! Nice environment. Cons: small portion. $17 basal wings may have only 6 small to medium wings. Most gredients in the dish are pine apple chops, onion, and carrots (one carrot piece seemed to be rotten). The peanuts coming w/ the Thai noodles were rancid. We had to pick them out of our kid's plate. We two adults plus a young kid ordered three dishes and I walked out still hungry. Will not revisit. read more

SL Kitchen - sweet sour basil wings (only 6 of them for $17) - Thai Near Me - San Leandro, California

We didn't receive the order despite using yelp/ grub hub and them confirming it was ok and coming.

This place was soooo good! When my husband & I came it was Saturday early afternoon no one was there but maybe 2 other little families so it was quiet. It had just opened. The food c was delicious! Staff was very welcoming & very attentive. Definitely will be going back. read more

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Cozy place to kick back and enjoy delicious Thai food. Friendly and helpful staff. I tried money bags for the first time. Almost like a spring roll, but more flavorful. I love the name too. Pineapple fried rice is always my standard bearer for a place serving Thai food. This one is a solid 4 stars. It's good and has the flavor I like but was missing just a little bit of kick. I also prefer cashews and a deeper curry flavor. Otherwise, I enjoyed it and the portions are plentiful! read more

SL Kitchen - Pineapple fried rice with shrimp - Thai Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Quality/Quantity - It has been a long time since we have been here. Looks like the same family/employees are still working here. Today we got the following: A7. Money Bags - My wife always gets this; she must really like it. A1. Stuffed Angel Wings - WOW, my favorite! My wife preferred stuffed Angel Wings from Spice I Am (not sure why I do NOT have a review on this restaurant?!?!), but this is my new favorite for stuffed Angel Wings!! E2 Pad Se Ew Chicken - Still my daughter's favorite. Overall good. E4. Pad Thai beef - My usual go-to which was also good. Overall the meal was good, and we even had a little left over, but then again, we are also light eaters. Lunch menus are also available. Atmosphere - Decent size restaurant. Interesting shape, but it lends well to private or semi private events. Free limited (2 hours) street parking. Notice the warning signs of car break-ins, be safe. Open 6 days a week from 11am to 9pm; closed Mondays. Service - Good. Price - $70 + tip; reasonably priced. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since July of 2021. read more

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My husband and I dined here for lunch. They have an ALL DAY menu, no lunch. It's a little pricey. When we walked-in, I noticed a thumping sound. My husband said it was their AC. It was annoying me since I am sensitive to sound. We picked a table away from the cash register where the thumping sound was coming from. We ordered: Lao Sausage 3 1/2 Stars, Good, but small Beef Salad 4 Stars, needed more lime juice, too sweet Drunken Noodles 5 Stars, Excellent Mango Fish 3 Stars, sauce too sweet, skinny fish (hardly meat) Service was good. I had to flag down the servers to refill our waters several times. read more

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Stopped by for a quick lunch as we await for the car to be ready for pickup. We shared the Chicken Satay with a tasty sauce, Beef and Broccoli with a dish of rice. My dining buddy had the Thai ice tea . We were full and sassy! Glad to make the impromptu stop and will be revisiting soon to try other dishes real soon. Service was punctual, food came out hot and quickly delivered to our table. The two servers check in on us from time to time. read more

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Every single dish was a BANGER. Not to mention the service was impeccable and hospitality was 10/10. I will 10000% be coming back. read more

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My best friend and I like to have monthly girls' night dinners and this has become the restaurant of choice. We like the clean, chic, intimate feel and the the traditional Thai menu. We always open with shrimp spring rolls and then our usual main dish picks: Drunken noodle for me and Chicken yellow curry for her. Last time, I got the fresh and light papaya salad. The portion was so large I was able to pack up some to go. I know there have been some notes about service: I have always found them polite, prompt, and helpful. I asked for medium spicy on my salad and our server said mild spicy would be sufficient. I'm a chili enthusiast and she was right. The salad had quite a kick. I will absolutely be back. Friday night dinner is the besties' version of Sunday brunch. read more

SL Kitchen - Cashew mango dish is my most recent pick - Thai Near Me - San Leandro, California

SL KITCHEN IS AMAZING! Service is always good the ladies are always smiling and being accommodating. We come here almost every 2 weeks now , the food is always hot and fresh they haven't disappointed us at all. Small and intimate for either dates , family gathering or catching up with friends! Please support your local business read more

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The food is nuanced and it's not overly sweet. It's a really great neighborhood restaurant that could stand on it's own in the larger cities, but so glad it's right where it is and hope it never leaves. The grandmother makes the moneybag appetizers and they are almost too beautiful to eat, but so delicious. The staff are also very efficient and truly care about your experience. Just go ...and bring a friend. read more

Raising my stars. Gave another chance, and glad I did! Yellow chicken curry was pretty standard, but the nam Khao crispy rice, pad Thai, and green curry were AMAZING. A bit pricier than other spots, but was really impressed with what we ordered this time around. Still, wish they had a more comprehensive lunch menu options. Right now, it's only one shrimp dish, and I'd love more to choose from for locals in the area who want a bit more affordable lunch. read more

We would pass by here all the time and even ordered on DoorDash. This time we decided to dine-in. We were seated immediately and were quickly able to give our order. Good pace of serving the appetizers and entrees. Shareable portions and excellent service throughout our meal. Well definitely be back. read more

Conventionally a 4 but lowered to 3.4 The Nam Khao was unique and excellent except that when arriving home there was no lettuce to accompany it--cashier apologized and said next time they would include a dessert w our next pickup as was too far to come back . Understandably busy and waited 20min beyond the pickup time. The tom yum I thought excellent though other family staid a bit sweet. The pad see mao flat noodle I thought good yet others said not as flavorful compared to red chilli in Hayward Nit sure will return as was our first time trying this place read more

A friend told me about this spot and I finally made my way out to the East Bay for a try, and I'm glad I did! They offered Thai and Laos dishes and everything I tried tasted pretty authentic. We got the drunken noodle with prawns, Thai money bags, Thai waterfall beef salad, and of course Thai tea for lunch and finished it off with some friend bananas with strawberry ice cream and mango and sticky rice for dessert. Everything was really good and I def will be going back soon to try other dishes! read more

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Came here for dinner with some friends. Location is off of 580 highway with street parking in front of restaurant. Their food lacking in taste, quality and portion. For the pricing, we expect to be more in portion size. We ordered curry sauce w/roti, seafood curry, TomYum soup, sour coconut soup, pad Thai w/tofu, eggplant w/tofu, fried chicken wings, and SL Kitchen sampler. Any time you add protein, it's additional cost. Overall, service was excellent but disappointed in the quality and portion of the food. Don't think we will come back. read more

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Come here for the food, but don't expect much when it comes to service, which is next to non-existent. I've been here twice now, once for a weeknight dinner and once for a Sunday lunch. Both times, service has been limited to a cool greeting, being seated, having our order taken, and our food dropped off. Both times, the waitresses disappeared for the rest of the meal and flagging them down was an act of patience and determination, as they'd almost intentionally not make eye contact with anyone while rushing around the restaurant. It's bad enough for me to knock off a star. As for the food, it's unbelievably delicious. From the green curry to the panang curry, from the crispy spring rolls to the money bags, fried chicken over fried rice, and pad ka po, nearly everything here has been simply delicious. The only dish I didn't enjoy was the papaya salad, which was *really* heavy on the fish sauce and very unpleasant to eat. Otherwise, everything else is on the "would order again" list. Spice levels are no joke here. I love my spicy food but have to tone it down at SL Kitchen; I usually get the medium spice, which is plenty enough heat without causing discomfort and killing most of the flavors of your dish. SL Kitchen is a bit pricey, but I've come home with leftovers both times so I've at least gotten a couple meals out of each visit. You won't leave here hungry. Highly recommend for the food, but don't come here if you're on a tight schedule or don't like sitting around waiting. (There may be a reason why this place is so popular for takeout...) The restaurant at least has a nice interior, which makes for nice ambiance while eating and trying to flag down someone for a drink refill or the check. read more

SL Kitchen - Crispy fried chicken over fried rice - Thai Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Fast Service. Good Parking outside. Safe Area. Great Food! I come here specifically for their yellow curry always so good. read more

SL Kitchen - E2.Pad Se Ew & G2.Yellow - Thai Near Me - San Leandro, California

My husband and I decided to try this place for lunch on a Saturday. The food here doesn't have much flavor but looks good. We asked for medium spicy and there was no spice at all. The Thai tea tastes spoiled and I was told I couldn't exchange it for a coke even though I did drink it. The amount of food you get is not worth the price. The service really needs a lot of work. The ladies looked like they were not happy to be at work. No smile and definitely didn't feel like they value their customers. Ambiance was decent for the location. We will not return as service, flavor and value is lacking for this restaurant. read more

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First time we order Pampano fish it was fried good not dry, We went back again they must had refried the pampano fish, it was way too dry, I was disappointed, unless they correct it I will not order this fish read more

The survive is amazing! They were so nice and I had a great conversation with the host even though I ordered to go! The food was delicious my favorite thing I ordered was the mango sticky rice and the shrimp tempura(highly recommend)! read more

Straight out of the airport at 7:30pm and didn't feel like cooking so finally got to try this local spot that has been in my bookmarks. Started with the money bags filled with some of my favorite things, minced chicken and corn in an egg roll wrap served with sweet and tangy sauce. I loved how it was not overly salty. Then some classics like the Pad Thai with chicken and Yellow Curry with pork and finally finishing off with the Tod Pla, a deep fried whole Golden Pompano smothered in garlic mango sauce. I would definitely get most of it again and have been back for the pad thai and roasted eggplant with fish for takeout. I liked that they clarified while we were ordering on the phone that the fish is not a fish filet with eggplant on top like I originally expected but chopped fish mixed with the roasted eggplant. I still ordered it and really enjoyed it but it shows that they care the customer is satisfied and informed with making their choices. read more

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A very clean and modern Thai restaurant with parking available. I dined here with my family, a party of 4 and they enjoyed the restaurant but for me, I thought it was okay. Here's what we ordered: Nam Khao (2.5/5) I love ordering this dish as an appetizer. A crispy rice ball salad with cured pork and herbs served with lettuce. This dish definitely could have been better. The rice tasted pretty stale which left a hard texture. I also wished they served it with fresh herbs on the side. Roti with Yellow Curry Sauce (3.5/5) I like that they give you the option of what curry sauce you want, it's usually served with yellow. The curry sauce itself was good, the roti was crispy but not as buttery and flaky as I'd like, like a flat chip almost. Lao Sausage (4/5) The sausage was good but pretty small in portions. Two little sausages cut in half served with a house paste. Pad See Ew w/ Beef (3/5) Our dish was pretty light in flavor, not enough sauce was added to the dish. I had to ask for soy sauce on the side. Pad Thai w / Shrimp (3/5) Had a nice flavor but too much sauce was added. I needed a side of rice because of how saucy it was. The noodles were also a bit undercooked so it was chewy. Green Curry w/ Chicken (3/5) The consistency of the curry was very watery but it had a good flavor. Mok Pa (4/5) Steamed dill fish, a great dish to order outside of your traditional curries and noodles. None of these dishes came with steamed rice, which we had to order on the side. It was pretty disappointing that the rice was very dry and old. Overall, I think it was somewhat of a decent ish meal.. with a bit of improvement of quality control I think this restaurant has potential. read more

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Thai cuisine is ok as far as authentic flavors Pho is good Ambiance pretty standard Service ok Good variety read more

My friend and I really enjoyed our dinner here. I'm not sure why there are complaints in reviews about portion size and service. Moneybag appetizer was 4 large size deep-fried egg roll type appetizer, super delicious, balance in flavors and filling. Drunken noodles were amazing and it was also large and filling size. Great service, house Chardonnay was decent. We will definitely go back. read more

I've lived in San Leandro for almost 3 years but somehow have neglected to try SL kitchen this entire time. Boy was I missing out! Now I'm writing this review, I've actually came here 3 times. So far, everything we've ordered has been delicious and service has been great! My husband, who has never loved pad Thai before, ordered pad Thai here and now this is the only place he wants to get pad Thai from. For me, I really like their angel wings, they're crispy and stuff with all the goodies. However, if I'm really hungry, I usually go for the fried chicken over fried rice. The portion is HUGE! It's usually dinner and then lunch the next day! Highly recommended! read more

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We have been meaning to order from SL kitchen for a while and finally did a few weeks ago when we had a craving for Thai food. My wife was getting over a cold and really enjoyed the kasoy noodle soup, which she said was very comforting and "just the right level of spicy." I ordered the pineapple fried rice with tofu, the more basic choice, but very flavorful. To start, we had the roti. You can choose which curry comes with it, and we went with the nutty panang curry, which neither of us had tried before. For me, the curry was the star of the night, with subtly layered flavor. I am looking forward to ordering again and branching out to some of their Lao dishes, as well as maybe trying a proper curry entree. We ordered takeout and the service was extremely fast and courteous. When picking up my order, I was impressed by how cozy and peaceful the ambiance was, so I am looking forward to returning for dine-in service! read more

Good thai food but expensive with smallish potions. $50 for two items, including a 15 percent tip (I got the items to go) is too much Service is okay, friendly, but they will not answer the phone so I'm forced to order online . read more

SL Kitchen is a San Leandro gem! Situated on the edge of San Leandro x Oakland is this spot serving up quality Thai food. We ordered the following: Laap salad: This was my favorite dish! You get the nuttiness from the toasted rice, the umami from the fish sauce, the tang from the lime and the freshness from the herbs. All work so well together and make for a great appetizer/salad. Crispy spring rolls: Spring rolls are pretty universal imo - they're typically filled with chicken or pork, woodear mushrooms, and some veggies. What sets this apart is the sauce -- it's not the usual sweet and sour and had almost a honey like consistency with hints of tamarind. Tip: Save this sauce for one of the proteins. Pairs well with chicken or the crispy fish! Crispy fish: Sala Thai's crispy fish reigns supreme, but if I don't want to make the drive all the way to Fremont, SL Kitchen's crispy fish sure comes close. It's a contender. The fillets are battered and fried to perfection. The sauce is caramelized to a syrupy consistency and cooked with garlic. It is the perfect glaze on top of the fish! Pad Thai: So so saucy!!! There's nothing I dislike more than dry noodles and boy, did they do this right. SL kitchen made sure that there was more than enough sauce to coat the noodles. All in all, a solid spot for lunch or dinner in San Leandro. Service is fast and attentive; however, I'm docking a point as ambiance could be better. There was no music at times which made for a really awkward dining experience. You'd be able to hear a pin drop with how painfully quiet it was. read more

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Food is ok, ordering take out is another story, add 30 minutes to the expected ready time. This is the second time this has happened.

Nice location with plenty of street parking. Spacious dining room and delicious food. We were served pretty quickly for an early Sunday lunch. My niece wasn't very familiar with Thai food so I wanted to expand her palate. She loved the basil eggplant and the green curry but her favorite was the Tom Yum soup. Definitely one of better restaurants in SL. read more

SL Kitchen - Thai Iced Tea ($5) - Thai Near Me - San Leandro, California

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We ordered Red Thai curry and Penang curry. Both came with rice. The curries tasted almost similar. Red curry was not very red and it was mildly spicy. We expected it to be spicier as discussed with the staff. We were served tea by one of the staff before the lunch was served. A few minutes later, another staff asked us if we ordered tea. We said, no we didn't. So she brusquely took the tea pot away. I found it to be rather abrupt and unexpected. That particular staff member (possibly owner) behaved very differently all along. I am disappointed. I still left a tip of 20% so that should amply cover for the mistakenly served hot tea. I hope they learn something from the incident. I certainly did. read more

Haven't eaten in restaurant; this is my takeout spot. Love the green curry, and pad se ew, pad ke mao, and fried rice here. Very fresh flavorful food and it is made pretty quickly a.d sealed well so there are no spills on the way home. Servers are friendly upon pickup. read more

I wish I could give them 0 star. I ordered chicken soup togo. Usually the other restaurant put noodles in a separate container away from the soup. But this restaurant put noodles and soup in the same container . By the time it reached to our house, the noodles were too cooked and mushy to eat. The soup is so gross read more

SL Kitchen - Chicken noodle soup - Thai Near Me - San Leandro, California

I was there for lunch date. I ordered yellow curry chicken. It was very good. The service was friendly. I will return.

Came here at first with my husband. I've lived in the area for years and didn't even know about this place. Food is flavorful, service is great. Fast, very polite. I've come back a few more times since then with my family. Worth it to check out. Just note that spicy is really spicy. I normally can eat medium spice level but here, it's a bit too much for me. I go for mild now when I eat here. Then the food is more enjoyable without needing to wipe the sweat off every few minutes. Lol! Decor is very nice, too! Clean and aesthetically pleasing. read more

FOOD Specialty Fried Rice The specialty fried rice stole the show! The presentation was stunning--like a work of art--with an irresistible aroma. Every bite was bursting with the robust flavor of fresh basil, adding a fragrant and authentic touch. Truly a standout dish. Pad Ka Pao This dish exceeded expectations. While I'm used to minced pork, the larger cuts used here were tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The sauce was incredible--rich, savory, and so good I ended up pouring it over my white rice for an extra boost. Appetizers We tried the calamari and the money bags, and both were winners. Calamari: Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and paired with a bright orange sauce that nailed the sweet-tangy balance. Money Bags: These were not only visually stunning but also delicious. The crispy exterior and flavorful filling worked perfectly with the same sweet-tangy sauce. Green Curry As a fan of green curry, this dish hit all the right notes--smooth, creamy, and full of flavor. The tender chicken soaked up the spices beautifully, and when paired with steamed rice, it was pure comfort food. Laap Salad The laap salad was fresh and zesty, with a nice kick from the lime juice. However, it was a bit dry, making it the least memorable dish of the night. Overall This meal was a treat for the senses. Each dish brought something unique, and even the slightly dry salad didn't take away from the overall enjoyment. --- SERVICE The service was top-notch. The staff was incredibly attentive--my water glass was never empty (a big plus for someone who drinks a lot during meals). Both the waiter and waitress were friendly and checked in frequently to ensure everything was going well. Their attentiveness really elevated the dining experience. --- AMBIANCE When you first walk in, the space feels small and cozy, with an intimate vibe, but it opens up into a larger room in the back. The Thai-inspired paintings on the walls were beautiful and made the space feel authentically cultural. The music was familiar, blending into the background without being distracting, and the lighting struck a nice balance--not too bright or too dim. While most of the seating was comfortable, one of the chairs was rocky, which was a little distracting. Overall, the ambiance was relaxing and enjoyable. --- FINAL VERDICT A fantastic dining experience with bold, authentic flavors, excellent service, and a cozy, culturally rich ambiance. This is definitely a spot worth revisiting! read more

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I go to a lot of Thai restaurants because it's one of my favorite cuisines. The bay area has a lot of fantastic Thai restaurants, but SL Kitchen stands out. Their food is delicious. Their Money Bags appetizer is unique and a fun twist to fried eggrolls. we made short work of those! Yellow curry can sound so basic, but theirs was really elevated. Finally, we had the fish with eggplant that was paired with a sweet rice, which is another dish, I don't often see. All three dishes were delicious and the portions were generous. The service was fast and attentive. The space was clean and comfortable. Parking is ample in front. Both my friend and I intend to come back again. read more

SL Kitchen - Money bags! - Thai Near Me - San Leandro, California

The front was very clean. The Pad see ew was so delicious. When I first went in my order wasn't ready so I waited in my vehicle. The hostess brought my order to my car which was above and beyond. Amazing customer service and very much appreciated. read more