My favorite spot! Always order crab fried rice for the kids (non-spicy). Laos papaya salad (spicy) with more lime (I like mines spicy and sour). Beef pad see ew noodle is a must (medium-spicy) for my husband. Kra pow (spicy) superb! They always cater to my suggestions and I love their service! They're very keen to detail and that's why I always come back. Can't forget about their Thai tea. So delicious and perfect sweetness. read more

I've been eating at sticky rice cafe for many years so far i had tried beef pad Thai, pad c eww, Thai tea, kapoon, boat noodle, curry puff etc The food is good my son like their food as well so we will be eating here for a while read more

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This is probably my new go to spot for Thai food. Ordered for delivery and chose extra spicy. It has spice. Great flavor. Massive portions for the cost. Checks all the boxes. Pad Thai specifically isn't too sweet or too sour. Great balance and it has the spicyness. Not overly sauced, not dry. Just really good IMO. I haven't even tried the curry yet. If it's anything like the noodles I'm going to love it. Just so much food. read more

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The food and service were both excellent. My friend and I loved the pad see ew. It's one of the best we've ever had. Highly recommend!

I've been coming to Sticky Rice Cafe for a few years since it's close to work, and it's become one of my go-to lunch spots. The owner is always friendly and welcoming, and the food is consistently great. Everything comes out fast, which makes it perfect for a lunch break. I can be in and out without feeling rushed. Portions are solid, prices are fair, and the quality is always reliable. Definitely one of those neighborhood gems that keeps you coming back. read more

I can't believe I've never reviewed this place. I come here often since it's right down the street from my office. I always order ahead and pick it up. I think I've eaten in one or two times. I am a fairly picky eater, so I always order the same thing. Pad see ew. I do want to branch out, but the pad see ew is just so good. Pretty quiet every time I go to pick up my food. Whoever is working is always nice, and my order has never been wrong. I absolutely love this place. read more

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The coconut curry with Rice , Chicken and Veggies. My go 2 meal !!!! 8.5/10 The Cucumber Salad is 10/10 !!! Go support a small business. Parking is available typically right outside or around the corner . Also if you catching the bus it's right there as well ! read more

One of the best Thai place in Oakland. Street Parking might be challenging. Great food and friendly staff read more

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Small mom & pop shop, one of the best nam kao, packed with flavors! Portions are pretty big compared to other places. Super nice great customer service! read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Nam Kao, pad kee mai and pad thai - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

I went to this restaurant with my daughter and grandchildren. It was an exceptional experience. The 2 little girls were treated like family and the food was excellent. Besides being flavorful, it didn't rely on sugar or oversalting. The atmosphere is very down to earth but homey. You should give it a chance. read more

Food was 10/10! Crispy rice was bomb! Everything was bomb! Definitely coming back and getting some mango sticky rice!

Yum! Delicious Pad Thai with a nice balance of sweet, salty and sour. Soup is amazingly hot and nourishing. Lovely atmosphere with happy plants! Reasonable prices. And Mott always remembers our orders and preferences! How lovely is that!? read more

The place is quaint n cozy. Very cute decor and clean, clean, clean! The staff was very friendly and extremely attentive, furthermore, happy! I love being served by someone who is happy! The food was made with love!!! The Nam Tok was a new dish for me, and it was amazing! Even though I ordered it mild, it still has a distinct flavor with a touch of spicy! Loved it! The curry was smooth and plenty for the side of fragrant rice! Street parking! read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Yellow Curry with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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Yum, soooo good. I stopped eating here for a couple of years bc it wasn't as good anymore. I gave it another chance today and it was sooooo delicious. Definitely will be ordering again. Please dont change cooks or recipes. Also the thai tea is definitely way better than other thai restaurants in Oakland. read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, eggplant pork belly and catfish eggplant curry. - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

If you're in the mood for some yummy flavorful Thai food this spot will not disappoint! The neighborhood is rough but the moment you walk in, albeit quite small, you'll feel welcome and well taken cared of. The green curry was winning with hot fresh moist white rice made it a keeper! It's my go to Thai restaurant when I'm in deep East Oakland. Can't wait to go back! read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Green curry - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

I ordered takeout and got medium spicy Pad Thai and a Thai Tea. Wow, the pad Thai was so good. Very delicious and a huge amount!! The Thai tea was .. interesting. It was extremely smoky, and even smokier with the after taste. I didn't hate it, but k was not expecting that kind of aromatic intensity. Not sure if that's how they normally serve / flavor it. And I don't think I would get it again, but it wasn't bad. read more

EXCELLENT FOOD!! Had it delivered and I will definitely be ordering again. Great portion sizes. The Pad Thai was delicious and enough food for my mother to have at least 2 meals. I had the Kra Prow with medium spice which was the perfect level. Amazing flavor and probably enough for 3 meals for me. We also got pot stickers which were incredible even without using the sauces! (We ate a couple of them before I took the pic.) HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALL 3 items. read more

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I just have to say the most amazing papaya salad is here my favorite place, fresh and crunchy I love it

Best Pad See Ew I've ever had, and I've been eating Thai food in the Bay Area since 1977. Humble eating space in Fruitvale.

Great service very kind with me . I put out there that they are clean. Love the papaya salad and order noodles on the side. Bomb

Food was delicious with a reasonable price. I would've given them a full 5 stars except I ordered beef and I got pork instead. Pork typically makes me sick which is why I did not order it in the first place. I realized it was pork a little too late and did in fact get sick. read more

This is another staple near the Fruitvale district of Oakland, right on the busy International Blvd corridor. They just opened for dining in but just a few tables. We took ours to go. Parking is always tough but we managed to find something around the corner for a quick hop in to pickup and go. We got the string beans (with seafood) lunch special which includes rice. And the red curry with fish lunch special. Both were very good. But best were the prices -- regular entrees are only about $10 and with fish/seafood they're $12! Wow where can you still find that around the East Bay?! People are always friendly here and food is quick and good. Always a win! read more

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This is my new favorite spot. We've tried the: Papaya salad, pad see ew, yellow curry, and Thai fried rice and they were all so good. Everything is so flavorful and staff is very friendly. Highly recommend!!! read more

Yum! I'm a huge fan of Thai food and Sticky Rice Cafe is great! I've been a few times over the past few years and ordered takeout this time. The chicken Pad Thai is good and I Love their som tam, green papaya salad. They've updated it! It now comes with sticky rice and two fried chicken wings. We also ordered Tom ka soup and duck panang curry. Admittedly, I am not an expert on either of these dishes, but both were decadent! I was delightedly surprised at how creamy and rich both were. The curry comes with rice, we chose the famous and wonderful sticky rice and were not disappointed. Tip: they only use Postmates for delivery. Parking is nearly impossible to find, so try parking a block or two away and walk over. read more

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Dear Sticky. I admit it. I had a hard time giving you a review. It was selfish. I am just afraid too many people will discover your goodness and then it'll get busier, prices will rise and then some of the charm of being a delicious hole in the wall would be lost. But gotta share the love because I gotta root for all the small businesses. What would life be with only big chain restaurants! What a nightmarish thought! But anyhow what I love is your food is not only good but the quantity is good, the price is good, you cook it quickly and prepare it well. My absolute go to? - Kaow Soi - Because this soup is delicious. Love the flavors. - Chicken Noodle Soup - I would never order this for myself... but its perfect for my toddlers. And actually the broth is quite good. Other things I enjoyed? - Lemongrass Chicken - Spicy Eggplant - Crispy Cat Fish - I really wish I can try this straight out of the kitchen rather than after bringing it home. I've also tried Moo Yang, Pad Thai, Pad See Ew. They are all pretty standard things I mainly order to make sure there is something kids can eat :) Anyhow you are one of those options for take-out that I always consider if we are going to go that route. Thanks for sticking it out during these troubling times and we'll be doing our part to support you guys. :) For those reading this - try to order directly and pickup to support the restaurants :). 2020 is almost done, let's get thru this! read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Menu - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Pad Kee Mau with tofu and veggies, Spicy Eggplant with tofu and veggies, and sticky rice. Sticky rice is well cooked, not mushy, the perfect chew! Choice of spice level and meat/seafood to add for a few bucks each - got both medium spicy without meat so we can share. A says it's his new favorite Chicken Wing, said it's crispy with meat falling off the bone. Serving sizes are as huge as at some places but 2 dishes, sticky rice and an appetizer is plenty for two for dinners plus a little leftover for a light lunch. A big plus that it's open later than many others on Sunday. Def going to come back and try more dishes. Had leftovers for lunch and the sticky rice had not congealed into concrete. :) read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - (clockwise from top right) Spicy Eggplant with tofu and veggies, Drunken Noodles with tofu and veggies, Chicken Wings, Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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I come here often and keep forgetting to write a review. The name khao and Drunken Noodles are my regular favorites, but I have tried other dishes that were also good. I always appreciate that the Drunken Noodles contain lots of vegetables and not only Noodles. Full of flavor, their dishes are wonderful and service is great! read more

Very unsuspecting from the outside but don't be fooled! Love their soups/stews. Pro tip: add pot stickers to any of the soups for more deliciousness! read more

This place is easy to walk by, and appears rather hole in the wall, but we were craving spicy Thai on a weeknight & walked in. The 3 of us were the only patrons dining in, but there seemed to be a steady stream of takeout orders. We ordered the Tom Kha soup with veggies, chicken satay, a veg pad Thai, drunken noodles with beef and shrimp Panang curry (came with white rice) with a spice level of "high". All the dishes were flavorful, and hit the spot for out spicy Thai food craving. The Tom Kha soup was generous with the amount & variety of vegetables that it had and the flavor profile was a great blend of sour & spicy. The chicken satay was succulent and served with a thick peanut sauce that added the extra pep to the dish. The service was quick & attentive with regular water refills despite having only one person to manage the front of the cafe. I can see why this is a popular takeout place, the food is awesome and portions are generous. We ended with leftovers that we enjoyed the next day too! There isn't much room for too many guests at once, so I think I'll try a takeout next time, but I will be back!! read more

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This place is the real deal! If you cannot handle spice, be sure to ask for it super mild and not just mild by Thai or Lao standards. That said, we ordered a coconut which we ate the meat as our appetizer and to cool my sister's mouth as we devoured the chicken larb... it was juicy, complex and just the right spice for me. We shared the Tom Kha Gai which went down smoothly. Just the right coconut flavor with tender slices of chicken. read more

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Sticky Rice Cafe has an unassuming exterior and perhaps an even less impressive interior, but maybe these are all the tell tale signs of a legit hole in the wall spot :) We went on a weeknight and we were the only people dining in, but they had a steady stream of people who were either picking up food to delivery or picking up take out. We ended up getting a bunch of apps and because portions are pretty generous, we still had leftovers! Got the Lao sausage (beware- it's a little spicy!), the crispy rice ball, the fresh roll, and the chicken satay. Food is pretty solid and I will definitely be coming back. That said, I wasn't wowed by anything but I'm thinking I need to order different dishes to get the true sticky rice experience. The fresh roll was perhaps my least favorite. The skin of the roll was a little thick and parts of it were kind of dry if that makes sense. The crispy rice ball dish is something we like to try at all Laotian restaurants. So far we have tried this dish at champa garden and chai Thai. I think the crispy rice ball dish here is about the same as chai Thai. The chicken satay is also solid and perhaps the show stealer was the Lao sausage. It has a bit of a kick but if you wrap it in plenty of cabbage with ginger, you could handle it (coming from someone who can't handle spiciness). Looking forward to going back and trying some of the main dishes. If you're a regular here, let me know what to order please!! read more

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TAKE OUT only review We ordered a number of items and everything was overall good. Ranging from cashew chicken rice plate, eggplant rice plate, egg rolls, drunken noodles, and sticky rice. I will say their spices they use are really good and flavorful. Downside they messed up on an order and forgot to provide our drink read more

I'm always on the hunt for mango sticky rice and pad see ew, and Sticky Rice Cafe nails both of these dishes. I ordered these two dishes for take out during my lunch break and thoroughly enjoyed both. The portion for the pad see ew was big enough to make 2 meals for me. A common problem I have when ordering pad see ew for take out is that the noodles tend to clump together when it's cold and no method of reheating can fix it. But this pad see ew survived my drive back home and was still soft after a few hours. The sticky rice is so creamy and fragrant with the coconut milk. I like that they give you extra coconut milk to add so you can somewhat control the sweetness level. read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Mango with Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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1/10/23 This was a #DoorDash order, so I'm only comparing it to other take-outs I have had... and it's pretty good in that regard. One thing that definitely stands out, take-out or not, is that I don't think I've ever had food with such insanely strong lemongrass flavor. So, if you're a fan of that, this is it. Probably potentially bannable amounts... dosages so high that if your doctor knew, you'd probably be sealed in a box to be sent to scientists to study, to see the effects of insane lemongrass on a human's physiology.... 1. Yellow Curry $15 "steamed rice, mild, beef": Yeah, like I said, the lemongrass is so strong that it mutates into something else... something FUNKY. I don't even know how to describe that odd taste here. But anyway, it's strong Thai curry, as strong as you'll ever have. Slightly spicy (I guess my gf ordered it "mild" for our kid). The beef was okay for being boiled. 8/10 2. Pad See Ew $15 "pork, medium": For a take-out version, I think this was pretty good. The noodles were mostly whole, and not too broken. I mean, I've had fresh meals served at the table at restaurants with lower quality, totally broken, wide rice noodles. They have some powdery substance on top, which I assume to be some mixture with finely ground pepper. The pork was decently tender. Not bad. 8/10 3. Northern Thai Sausage Or "Sai Ua" $13: This one is kinda interested--never had it before. The sausage is thick, European style. Typically Asian sausages are skinny, cuz you know, that's how Asians are I guess? I'd say this sausage is somewhere between Chinese sweet sausage and Italian sausage, in both texture, size, and flavor. It was cool, but I guess for Western tastes, a bit overcooked and dry. There's definitely no juice leaking out of this. There's raw vegetables of various types, and I guess I always have this problem at Vietnamese and Thai restaurants when they serve dishes this way--like how do you eat this stuff??? There was only 2 large lettuce leafs, so I don't think they intend for you to wrap the sausages in them cuz there aren't enough. I dunno. Anyway, cool to try though I think cooking less long would help a lot. 6/10 Oh... and I will repeat: in all 3 dishes, lemongrass is gonna leap out and lunge at ya... . just warning you. 4/5 #eastoakland #oakland #thaifood #thaicuisine #thaisausage #yellowcurry #thaicurry #padseeew #saiua read more

It was dinner time but there was no one in the restaurant, though has a few people coming in to pick up for takeout orders. Decided to give it a try anyways. The waiter was very friendly and after taking our orders, the food was served in a reasonable time beginning with the salad and then our entrees. Food: 1) Crispy rice ball salad - I would say that this is on par with Chai Thai in Hayward that I like a lot. They provided a very generous portion and it wasn't oily or chuncky which I have had at other places and disliked those a lot. It was flavorful and when you add the lime, it adds complimenting flavor to it. 2) Kaow Soi with beef - their Kaow Soi is creamier than what I expect it to be and didn't had the same spice blend that I like when I had them in Thailand. However, it was still delicious and wouldn't mind having it again. 3) Pra ram with chicken - their's had a mix of mild chilli sauce with their peanut sauce. Overall I didn't like it as much as I like Pra ram that is straight up just peanut sauce. Their chicken was juice and tender, though the steamed vegetables were on the cold end which I found it strange when it is a hot dish. I would return again definitely for the crispy rice ball and try other items they offer. read more

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Small cafe, neat and clean inside. Prices are low, portions are big, and service is very sweet and attentive. The layout of the restaurant felt a bit cramped to me - seating is in the front (I wouldn't come with a group of more than 4) but to get to the bathroom in the back you have to walk through a pretty narrow opening by the kitchen. I have very limited experience with Lao cuisine but would definitely return here. Here's what we tried (from most to least liked, though everything was good): -Lao sausage ($9.25) - really good! Very rich and flavorful pork sausage made with lemongrass, ginger, kaffir lime leaf, and other herbs. It seemed expensive for an app at first but the portion is generous. -Duck curry ($12.75) - good. Pretty coconutty and a little on the sweet side for me (it contains pineapple); I didn't get much curry flavor but still liked it. -Kao peak ($12.25) - chicken soup with rice flour noodles. I really enjoyed the flavorful broth and I liked the texture of the noodles, but the chicken meat was too dry. read more

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Ordered the Crispy Rice Ball Salad, Kao Peak and Lao Sausage. Everything was flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend all three. I only wish the chicken in the kao peak noodle soup was more tender. Waitress was super nice and efficient. Location is ghetto...but I guess you gotta go to the ghettos to get authentic food. :) read more

Sticky Rice Cafe - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

We ordered from Sticky Rice last night on Door Dash and the food was absolute fire! So good. I had Thai sausage, potato samosas, and green curry with shrimp. Mama bear had drunken noodles and larb salad. We shared the mango sticky rice dessert. Ice cold jumbo Mexican cokes. 10/10. Reasonable prices, fast delivery, and fresh (super fresh) ingredients. Highly recommend. We're definitely going to eat from here again soon. read more

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Sticky Rice Cafe is a hidden Gem . Nestled in the Flat lands of East Oakland on International Blvd , This Hole in the Wall is creating Magic!!!! I rolled there in my Whip and was able to Park right in front on the Street. No Parking lot. I rolled in and Perused their Large Menu. I ordered the Beef. In Thai Yellow Curry Seafood Pad Thai And the Fried Calamari!!!! Due to COVID they only do To/Go Orders !!!! They have a $8 minimum Credit Card Charge!!!! They have a Open Air Kitchen so you can see them Cook your Food!!!! 16 minutes later my food was cooked and ready to go!!!!!!! When I got home, I unpacked my food and enjoyed every Morsel!!!! Sticky Rice Cafe is a Baller On a Budget Approved Establishment!!!!! read more

After finally telling myself for years that I would try this place out, I took the short walk around the corner from my grandma's house to get to Sticky Rice (and it would actually be a nice walk if it weren't for the endless parade of prostitutes and the occasional pimp on the corner of 28th and International). There was no wait and no one else dining when I dropped in. Service was a little chilly but polite. I ordered the calamari ($8) and fried egg roll ($7) to start, the green curry ($11.50, which included chicken as the protein of choice and jasmine rice on the side), and the fried bananas and coconut ice cream ($6) and coconut ice cream and sticky rice ($6) for dessert. Unfortunately they were out of the banana pound cake. My brother got the Pik Pao with chicken ($9) and my boyfriend got the Tom Kha with chicken ($9). The fried egg roll came out hot and crispy and was tasty, but the calamari was flat out not good. The oceanic fish flavor was really strong and very unpleasant. The green curry was a polar opposite experience and was quite good, great flavor, not to mention a very generous serving, but there wasn't much chicken compared to how many veggies were in a serving. My brother and boyfriend were pretty lukewarm on their dishes; I tried the Pik Pao and thought it was good, just a pretty standard chicken stir fry, but I didn't try the Tom Kha, which my boyfriend said wasn't very flavorful and was pretty bland. The desserts are where Sticky Rice shine. The coconut ice cream alone was so, so good, incredibly refreshing, and a big scoop. I still think about that ice cream and keep meaning to go back for more. The fried bananas were cooked perfectly, not at all oily, and went well with the ice cream. The sticky rice wasn't overly sweet and was just delicious. I'd go back for the desserts without question, but not so sure I'd go back for a full meal. I just wasn't super impressed with the rest of the dishes (and certainly not that calamari). But I will say that for the price you do get a lot of food, the restaurant itself is small but quiet and charming, and service was decent (albeit slightly cold). read more

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