It wasn't that good today. I got take-out. ( first time ) Ordered pad thai. It just didn't taste like anything. I've eaten here several times and thought it was good. ‍ read more

Sue's Kitchen is a small,family owned restaurant which serves Thai and Lao food. The location is hard to find so be on the look out for a small plaza which you go up a small hill. The atmosphere is welcoming and homey. My go to soup is their Kaopiek it's soo delicious for these cold days. The bowl is filled with freshly hand cut rice tapioca noodles and chicken. It is topped with freshly fried garlic and green onions And you can top it with your favorite condiments. Looks soo simple but the taste is flavorful and delicious! A must try!! read more

Sue's Kitchen - Kaopiek!! Soo good - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Solid 4.5-5 stars! I've been coming for years and everything I've had is delicious! The only reason why it isn't a 5 is because the last few times I've come, the portions were half the size and the nam kao wasn't as dynamite delicious as usual. It makes me think that the portions are now consistently smaller. Nonetheless, the flavor is amazing! Nam kao: usually amazing! Recent trips haven't been as good and portion was half the usual size. Hopefully not a permanent thing... Tom kha gai: always good! Delicious coconut flavored broth that isn't overwhelming or too sweet! Chicken satay: love! Small portion for price but good. Papaya salad: love! I prefer Thai style since Cambodian style is a bit too intense in flavor for me. Both delicious but depends on your palate preference. Fried tofu: good but not amazing. Egg rolls: good but also not amazing. Thai iced tea: good! I always get it Service is friendly and the space is large and spacious. read more

Sue's Kitchen - Menu Dec 2023 - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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My favorite restaurant. Used to come here more often when we lived in the East bay, but now we try to come whenever we're close by. Housemade chili hot sauce is good on everything. read more

Was in the area and a friend suggested this spot. We came in for a late lunch on a Sunday but it wasn't super busy. There were three of us and we all got noodle dishes so can't speak for the rest of the menu but the noodles were alright. Very mediocre. Service was good though, staff were very friendly and nice. read more

This place needs to blow up and get more popular, Sue's is sooo good, everything they make here never misses in my opinion. You have to drive up a super steep ramp to get into the parking lot though. But that's ok. The food is worth it. We also always immediately get seated very quickly. Service is good. My favorite dish to order here is the Khao Piak. The noodles are so chewy - good amount of chicken and the most hearty bowl of soup ever to cure your hangover. I also really like the pad Thai here, pad see ew, papaya salad, moo young, the list goes on and on. Also the Thai tea never misses too. That's all I gotta say. Eat here. Food is great read more

This place is one of the more well known Lao restaurants in the area. I will say though, the parking is the worst. It's up a super steep hill so the parking lot is slanted downwards so folks might find it annoying to park in the area. The inside is simplistic and small but feels very homey. It can get busy around dinner especially so sometimes there may be a wait time for a table. Unsure if they take reservations. The food is really great! I usually get the kao poon and I have also tried their Kao soy. Both really great and flavorful dishes. I would say that the broth is more tamed and not as heavy as other places which I personally am a fan of! The staff is super friendly and have always been very on top of it. They get the food out FAST and they check up on you throughout the meal. They are all so nice and welcoming. Definitely worth the try if you want to try some good Lao food and are in the area. read more

Sue's Kitchen - Kao poon - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Love a good mom & pop spot. We ordered food Togo. The service was very pleasant, and ordering process smooth, and fast. We ordered the Coconut Shrimp Fried Rice, Pad Thai and Veggie Egg Rolls. Everything tasted amazing !! Will definitely return read more

Sue's Kitchen - Coconut shrimp fried rice - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Sue really treats you right! This little gem is tucked away off Appian Way in El Sobrante. Very large portions and worth the pri$$. Definitely would recommend ordering their fried spring roll appetizer. 4 fried pork rolls that come with a sweet but tangy Thai fish sauce. If you're ready to live a little, order the pad kee mao spicy. W/ the choice of chicken, beef or seafood the dish doesn't disappoint and can satisfy the taste for us spicy seekers :) read more

Sue's Kitchen - Pad Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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This place is the bomb!! Yummy authentic Thai/Laos food in the area with lunch specials. They were even featured on TV as a local place to check out! I recommend the pad thai and the crispy chicken wings with fried rice. The bbq pork was also sooo tender and flavorful. There really isn't anything on the menu that isn't good. Place is located in a funny lot thats super steep and not too much parking. Its before the light and it is NOT located in the plaza with shell in it. Its tucked away so you can't see it from street level. Inside is cozy and does get packed during lunch. Staff is pretty friendly and tentative. All Im saying is I reserve the integrity of my 5 star reviews but this certainly deserves it! read more

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This hidden gem in El Sobrante has great Thai/Lao food, attentive service, and cozy dining area! Nam Kao was flavorful and crispy, but a bit too citrusy to my liking. Would've been perfect if I was able add the lime juice myself rather than it already mixed in. Shrimp Pad Thai was sweet, savory, and not dry at all. I asked for extra peanuts for the extra crunch in every bite. It's on the sweeter side than what I'm used to, but was still very good. Lastly, the ice coffee was refreshing so definitely give it a try! read more

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I've been coming to Sue's Kitchen for a few years now, and I somehow feel like the quality of the food has been going down. During our most recent visit, everything seemed to lack some flavor. The Kao Poon had been one of my favorite dishes before, but there was something missing about it this time in terms of the broth. Some new dishes we recently tried were the Chicken Wings and Som Tum. I enjoyed the wings, though I wish they were a bit saltier. The Som Tum was great. It would have been better if the tomatoes were cut smaller and the peanuts chopped and better distributed. Overall, the food was okay. I'm not sure if we'll be coming back for a while, but they've been a favorite of mine for a while so I'll be sure to give them another try. read more

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This place still has the best Thai/Laotian food in the area, but it's becoming less and less worth it. Party of five ate here today for lunch and got three orders of Pad Thai, a Pad Kee Mow, a curry dish, and a fried calamari dish. The food was excellent as usual, but service and ambiance leave something to be desired. The calamari came out without lemons. The dishes didn't all come out at once, but about 5 minutes in between. The final kicker was how hot it was inside-- it was cooler outside (75 degrees) than it was inside. With an uneven atmosphere and service, I probably won't be dining in again. read more

My husband have not been to Sue's Kitchen for quite some time. 2 nights ago, we visited it for dinner. The service & ambiance were about the same as before which is acceptable. However, we were very disappointed with the two dishes ordered, specifically the taste & the quality of the ingredients. We think they must have a change on the chef. We decided then that we would not go again. read more

She's did not disappoint. I came here for dinner with my daughter and the server was able to immediately show us to a table. The service was quick accompanied by delicious food & generous portions. Service has improved since the peak of the pandemic. Glad to see this establishment still thriving. I recommend asking for any spicy condiments to add to your food. read more

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Pad Kee Mao and Massaman Curry are what we got and it is good! Been here a couple times and I always like the quality and taste of the food. Great thai/laotian restaurant in the area and plentiful portion sizes. Medium spicy is the way to go if you like spicy and can't do extreme spicy because it will tear your insides up (in a good way haha). Food comes out quickly and service is prompt with a clean interior and exterior. read more

Sue's Kitchen - Pad Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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The last time I've been here was in 2014 and only got the pad thai, thai tea, and nam khao. I remember it being superrrr yummy! I was feeling a little nostalgic and wanted some thai food from here again. This time, got the pad kee mao which was flavorful! I wished I ordered it spicier because I do like the heat The portions were also generous too! Next time, I'll be retrying the nam khao and trying the khao soy!! read more

Sue's Kitchen - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

As there aren't many Thai/Lao places around I always come here when I need some good soup. Ingredients are super fresh, broths are good and love love love the khao piak. Staff are nice, can get pretty packed inside. Located on a slanted lot, the parking lot is kind of like a hill and limited space so be prepared for that. read more

Sue's Kitchen - Khao piak - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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A hidden gem situated on a steep hill. I'm always afraid to park my car here because I feel like my car is going to roll back... but hey, Iook ma, I made it and the reward (the food) is worth it! This is one of the only Laos/Thai restaurants in the El Sobrante/Pinole/Hercules area. To be honest, I'm not sure if there are any other ones because Sue's Kitchen is THE ONE I always go to with my s/o. This place is super casual. Workers/owner are warm and pleasant. We typically order the same items: pad see ew, nem khao (deep fried rice ball mixed with "spam" like meat, mint leaves, cilantro, green onions, and lemon grass served with lettuce and sweet chili sauce on the side), kao poon/kao soy, fried chicken over fried rice, and Pad Thai. The consistency of the dishes are always the same - tasty, flavorful, and plentiful. If I had to pick my top 3 favorite dishes, it would have to be the nem kao, kao poon, and beef pad see ew. read more

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Great spot. Seems like a family run place which is always nice. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Good was delivered quickly and was delicious and flavorful. Prices were very fair especially for the bay area. Generous portions. read more

Sue's Kitchen - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

We ordered $50 worth of food today at Sue's Kitchen. The fried chicken wings were overcooked, dried out and inedible. The fried wings and rice dish consisted of 4 half pieces of chicken (2 whole wings) and a serving of fried rice which had no taste totaling approximately $17. The Pad See Ew was dried out, gummy and tasteless and had little to no chicken or broccoli in the dish. Unfortunately, we ended up tossing most of the food in our recycle bin. What has happened to what used to be one of the few restaurants in El Sobrante that had consistently good food? Sadly to say that we will not be returning to Sue's Kitchen again. read more

Tucked away on a hilly strip mall, Sue's Kitchen was on the very end. You could almost miss it if you aren't careful. I was lured in to eat here by all of the Yelp Reviews. Some really positive things about this place: - Vaccination is required to eat inside. - Service was attentive and quick. - Restaurant is clean I think the only issue that I had was the food. The Khao Soi was different than I had imagined. It was clear broth when the ones I like are creamy with coconut milk. This one ate more like pho. Also the beef in the eggplant dish (Pad Makeur) was really tough. The sauce was on point and needed a bit more rice. This place is a solid choice to eat but didn't exceed my expectations. read more

Sue's Kitchen - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Laotian/Thai places are usually a hit with me due to the innovative dishes and delicious flavors. Sue's Kitchen is a gem in El Sobrante, which is luckily only 10 min away from me. It's been a while since I've had my first meal here but I remember the strong flavors and comforting vibe of a home-cooked meal. Service was friendly and my food had come out pretty quickly. I got the Kao soy soup dish and it was like eating a warm hug. Broth and meats were rich , flavorful and the wide rice noodles were tender and cooked well. I couldn't stop sipping the broth, even though I'm sure the salt level was pretty high. Also got the fried calamari, which was tender and the sweet savory sauce was the perfect complement. Prices weren't too bad. I need to come back and try the other dishes- there are so many Laotian favorite dishes to try, like nam khao. read more

My favorite restaurant in the east bay, and easily top 5 in the Bay Area. Used to live and work by here, frequented for lunch at least once a week many years back when they first opened. Always loved coming here, and have missed this place so much. I'm glad they're still in business and still rocking incredible food. Took my wife here today and decided to dine in for lunch - they asked for our vaccination cards immediately upon walking in and everyone working there had masks, place also looked super clean. We were the only ones dining in so got to pick a table by the door / windows. They had a good amount of pick up orders which was great to see. Waitress was super friendly and efficient - we ordered the same dishes we've always loved - - Neur Num Thoke (5/5), sliced beef salad, it's so clean tasting and flavorful, not heavy at all, mint, clilantro work so well together. - Pad Makeur with Chicken (5/5), my favorite dish, no other place does it like Sue's. Get this. - Panang curry seafood (4/5), it's good but the panang curry was a bit watery and lacked some flavor, also the pumpkin pieces needed to be cooked more - they were rather hard. The veges and seafood tasted fresh though. Both entrees came with really tasty rice, and the portions are decent sized. We didn't finish everything and took over half the pad Makeur to go. Pro tip - ask for the chili tray, their pickled chili slices and chili sauce are all home made and might be the star of visiting here. I've been asking if they make these for sale ever since they opened many years back lol, but they only offer for in house only. If they did decide to sell them one day, I'd buy them all (hope the owners see this)! All the dishes are like $10-$15 which is a steal, especially compared to Thai places in SF. Do yourself a favor and come here - just not on a Sunday since they're closed. I will dream about returning. read more

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Try to go when they are a bit less busy, and the food will be presented in a nicer way lol Either way, food is good. read more

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Sue's Kitchen is what you'd call a hidden neighborhood gem. It's so hidden that heading west on Valley View off Appian Way we drove right by even with Google Map voice directions (which weren't exactly correct). We stopped by for lunch about 2:30 pm, almost lunch closing time. There was only one other table of diners. The restaurant is plain and functional. Sue probably does a hefty takeout and delivery. The menu focuses on Thai and Lao dishes. The menu is the same for lunch and dinner, so it's not cheaper for lunch. Three of us selected 3 dishes: Larb Kai - Chicken salad, my favorite as it was the most authentic Thai/Lao dish we ate. Maybe a bit too salty for our tastebuds, but overall a good dish. Vegetarian Penang Curry with rice was my sister's favorite and the most colorful dish. I liked the pumpkin squash which really made the dish flavors stand out. We wondered why the waiter didn't ask for spicy level as this was mild (even though there is a chili pepper symbol on the menu). The Coconut Shrimp Fried Rice special was on their lighted board. While my dad liked the deep fried coconut shrimp, we all thought the fried rice was plain and bland. Maybe we will come back, but there are many Thai restaurants in the area to try! read more

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After watching the show, Check, Please!, we went to Sue's Kitchen for lunch. We want to try Laos foods so ordered Kao Plak, Kao Soy and Nam Khao, All the dishes were well-seasoned and flavorful. We did take awhile to figure out what to order but the server was patience. Highly recommended this restaurant. read more

Sue's Kitchen - Nam Khao - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Best papaya salad I've ever had. Spicier than expected but the combo of noodles, cabbage, peanuts and papaya was so delicious. Pad Thai was very good. read more

Always a great place for some kao soy or tom kha (add mushrooms)! I always love their nam kao to start off with too. Their rice plates are always flavorful and generous portions. Staff is always attentive and prompt too! The only thing I wish they had was dessert, hopefully they add some in the near future. Even ordering to go, the food is top notch. Def my go to place for my Thai/Lao fix! read more

Sue's Kitchen is so great. The pad thai and pad see ew were phenomenal. I'll be excited to keep supporting this business. read more

Sue's Kitchen - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

I eat here regularly and the thai/laotian food is solid and feels like a home cooked meal! Definitely one of the better restaurants in the area. Here's what I recommend: Nam Khao - fell in love with it here and started to order it everywhere else. The pieces are bigger here but I just love it here! Khao Poon - I order this with the thick rice noodles and it's soo good (chicken is a bit dry though) Khao Piak - bf orders this every time and the fried shallots are yummy Fried Chicken w/ Fried Rice - the rice is sooo buttery so prepare yourself Pad Thai - pretty good! Thai Iced Tea - strong tea flavor and very good. The overall flavors are great and pretty consistent, but I would say the meats are a little dry. Parking - they have their own parking lot but it is a steeeeep entrance. Wouldn't recommend taking a low riding car there because you'll scrape going in and coming out. If you're around the area, definitely stop by! read more

The food is yummy. we finally made it here to try. it is a bit out of the way for us to come often. Defintely recommend.

Love Sues. Best Thai. Love all their curry. The chicken with rice dish is great. We go there once a month and it gets more packed all the time. I do mainly carry out read more

We have been coming to Sue's kitchen for several years, the food was amazing This afternoon we drove 40 minutes since the owner mentioned that now they open on Sunday. What a disappoint meals. We ordered Larp it came with old lettuce and was missing a lot of flavor. My husband ordered the chef's special fish and fried rice The fried rice it was brown of too much soy sauce. Definitely, the food is going down the hill. 40 minutes away to El Sobrante was not worthy. read more

They have delicious food at Sue's Kitchen. I always get the beef salad or eggplant dish and my husband gets the pumpkin curry. So good! The location and atmosphere are not great but I always find the food makes up for these issues. I also really like the friendly staff. read more

I've always heard about this place but never could really pin point where it was. It's a hole in the wall, in an oddly configured strip mall, up a very steep driveway. Luckily, a friend knew all about this place. Curry Chicken was my choice with the wide flat rice noodles mixed in. I love when the start has soaks up all the curry deliciousness. I ordered medium but there was no heat. I should have gone spicy but when you're doing takeout from a new to you place, it's better to be safe than sorry!! I will admit I was a little put off when my standard clear plastic takeout container had a plastic bag with the goodies stuffed inside. But it worked. And all the curry stayed in the bag vs all over everything. Looking forward to exploring the menu once I get to dine in there. read more

Sue's Kitchen - Yellow curry chicken with broccoli instead of potatoes - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Local gem, friendly owner and staff, no frills just awesome soul warming belly busting foods! So glad my girl friend brought me here! As a life long pork belly fan I was in heaven! We filled our belly with the delicious comfort foods, which fueled us for our long hike afterwards! Wish this was closer to me, look forward to coming back for more! read more

Sue's Kitchen - Pork belly porridge - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

I believe this is a good place to go if you want some homestyle cooking and you want to feel like your mother was cooking for you. There is a variety on the menu and you can always count on the food and the service. The ambience is good and you gonna be comfortable up in here read more

Today we ordered takeout from Sue's and instantly regretted the decision. We ordered the following: Egg rolls-meh. Chicken Satay-so bland and flavorless. Crab Fried Rice-it should just be fried rice because there was little to no crab and the rice itself tasted old. Chicken Pad Thai-these noodles were so sad-the flavors were off, dry and bland. Steamed Rice-best item we had. Still can't believe we spent over 60 dollars on this meal-what a waste. Never ever again. I'm surprised this place is so highly reviewed. read more

** The following review reflects my dining experience prior to the shelter-in-place order currently in effect. ** Well, El Sobrante certainly has an international parade of eateries, doesn't it? I've had Thai and Indian, and I saw Jamaican, and there was a Little Caesars. That ain't international but what the hey. Anyhow, Sue's represents the less common Laotian palate, and I only became aware of it through a fellow Yelper who recommended it to me since she saw my reviews gravitate toward this part of the East Bay recently. It has an odd strip mall location on what felt like a big mound where I had to shift the gear in my car. The restaurant itself was pretty empty when I entered, and I wasn't encouraged that the staff was their smartphones not making any eye contact. I just sat myself down at which point they started to pay attention. The menu was similar to most Thai restaurants with a few dishes I had never heard of. One was the $9.95 Yum Goong, which appealed to me as it consisted of prawns mixed with toasted coconut, mint leaves, cilantro, lemongrass, green onion, and lime juice. It was made unique by the medium-spicy sweet chili paste. No rice, just a bed of lettuce (photo: https://bit.ly/2x0YVTa). A little too sweet-spiky for me but I liked it. If I had more of an appetite, I would've definitely gone for the Tom Kha Gai as I loves me some coconut milk soup. FOOD - 4 stars...loves me the coconut prawns though the chili paste could've been more savory AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...clean though kinda sparse SERVICE - 3.5 stars...quietly attentive once you sit down TOTAL - 4 stars...Laotian in El Sobrante...say what? RELATED - Exploring El Sobrante? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18 read more

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