Stopped in on a road trip because we were hungry for Thai. The hole in the wall facade didn't discourage us, as we've encountered some of the best Thai experience in places that look unlikely from the outside. This one lived up to its appearance. To be fair, the Thai basil chicken was quite good. But the oil in the fryer clearly needed to be changed. The spring rolls had an old oil taste to them. Worst of all was the papaya salad. It was inedible, and gave us both the sense that we shouldn't swallow the first bite. We've had this dish hundreds of times in different places, some better than others, but this was plain awful. We told the waitress, and her response was "Yeah, I don't like that here either." But no offer to replace it with something else or remove it from the bill. read more

I'm from Redding and I love Thai food. I eat it all the time, wherever I am. I haven't lived there since I was a kid, and I usually find that the places I thought were great, were really just great for Redding. Growing up, living in cities and and travelling raises yer standards a bit, I guess. But the Thai Cafe remains some of the best Thai food I'd ever had. Anywhere. Bar-None. Seriously. Doubt me if you want or call it home-town loyalty, but the ONLY place I'm stoked to go to when I'm in the RDG is the Thai Cafe. And you should be too! Also, it's a god-send for vegetarians and vegans in a (diabolical) town with very little in that department . Just don't stay too long, some Christian-mall-zombies might eat you! read more

My absolute favorite Thai place ever. Even living in San Francisco, I haven't been able to find anywhere that rivals the quality and general yumminess of Thai Cafe. Their Evil Prince is fantastic, as are all their curries. They also make some great soups. read more

I have heard nothing but good things about the Thai Cafe, so I have been wanting to visit it for some time now. I finally had my chance. I ordered Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil), fixed up with a mild spice. When the meal came to my table it looked kinda small. I was super hungry so I was a little disapointed in the size. I added white rice to my place and mixed it all up. After my first bite, I could not put my fork down. I was experiencing and food orgasm in my mouth ! lol This is by far the best Thai food in Redding. By the time I was done eating, I was stuffed. That little plate was more than met the eye. I can not wait to visit this place again. read more

Thai Cafe - Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil) - Thai Near Me - Redding, California

I've had lunch here once, pretty small for a big girl appetite. Dinner was fullfilling though. I haven't had anything bad on the menu. The curry dishes are great. Not as "spicy" as they scare you to believe, so don't hesitate to try something "hotter" than usual. Romantic atomosphere, great for dates. Service was VERY slow at dinner, quick for lunch. read more

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Very Pricey...The food was not satisfying. We were a little concerned with what we were eating; Along with the health risk factor. They had no clientele as we picked up our to-go order. A little dusty, and we weren't greeted with a smile or even a grin. Will not be going back. Especially after checking the "Environmental Health" review. Gross... http://apps.co.shasta.ca.us/EHI/frmPubInspViol.aspx?search=yaadgar+indian read more

Big fan. One of my favorite places to eat in town. I enjoy Thai food quite a bit, and this is my standby here in Redding. I can't say it's the BEST in Redding, as there's one place I haven't tried, but I do love the Thai Cafe! It's a tiny little place, and I've been there many times during lunch when it's quite busy. The service has been quick enough I can get in and out of there in a decent amount of time, and the staff has always been very friendly and helpful. read more

If you are looking for true authentic Thai food you will find it here. I got pad Thai with chicken, summer rolls and Tum yum soup. It was some of the best Thai I've tried in Redding. Great, fast, and friendly service was a bonus. If you can look past the run down exterior and ghetto neighborhood you will not be disappointed! read more

Driving up I almost didn't go in, but now I am glad I did! I was greeted by a super friendly waitress who promptly took my order. I ordered the eggplant with tofu. It came with what looked like a pathetic salad, but while it was small, it was fresh and I loved the dressing! My eggplant dish was excellent. This would be a five star review if they used fragrant Jasmine rice. read more

We come here every few months when we're in Redding and want Thai food and this place doesn't disappoint. Service is attentive, they greet us when we arrive, and we don't wait long for the food...and it's great! Tonight for dinner, we had two Evil Prince entrees and the Yum Woon-Sen warm salad. Wish they were open on Sundays. The cost is very reasonable and they have great lunch specials. They are easy to find, right off the main freeway and have plenty of parking. Drop by and give it a try. read more

Not impressed but maybe I got the wrong stuff once they finally brought peanut sauce it was a little better still I'm thinking a lot better places to eat I read more

Road conditions coming through Redding were nuts so we pulled over for some food and I was stoked to find some Thai !! I ordered the tom yum and it satisfied ... I have been to Thailand so it wasn't the best I've ever had but I would be open to eating at the cafe again! It's hard to judge a Thai place without eating curry or pad Thai so thumbs up until further evaluation ... read more

Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - Redding, California

This Thai cafe is the best!! We usually get it to go and bring home...One order of the chicken is enough for my B/F and I to share...(they overload it!!). We are total regulars of this place!! We tried another Thai place here in town and it didn't even come close to compare (we will not go back to that one!!) We tried to order one dish to share but stopped on the way home somewhere else for more food. (spoiled from the Thai cafe I guess!!) I LOVE the Thai Cafe!! It gets a 5 due to its consistency of the food and the portions!! They also make it as hot as not as you want!! read more

My cars nav system directed us here while passing thru town. While waiting for our order I downloaded this app for my iPhone. If I had it earlier I would have gone elsewhere. The place was fine. Staff typically friendly. Small town dive decor is cute. But the food is just okay. Good but not excellent. Looks like it's a popular local place. It was of course better than fast food, but not like I have had in other cities like charleston, San Diego, las Vegas or home in Palm Springs. Good food. Not outstanding. Yet it was priced right for what they deliver. read more

Okay, I gotta admit when I'm traveling I have a thing for trying to find a decent Thai restaurant and I have been horribly disappointed in the offerings out there. However, I was heading back from a trip and was staying in town so used Yelp to find this one close by the hotel. Absolutely well worth it. I did the take out routine since I was by myself and even though it took me another 15 minutes to get back to my room, the food was hot and tasty. I ordered way too much, but everything I had was delicious. I'll be stopping back in on my next trip through! read more

we love the evil prince curry. my husband and I stop every time we travel though Redding. we found the Thai café when we lived in Whitmore and have never found a place that made better Thai food. Brookings oregon read more

We were seated in the side room all by ourselves so it seemed as if we were over looked while everyone else was in the main room. A lot of to go orders and it appeared that their was only 1 waiter. Was not at all impressed with their food. Tried the drunken noodles and they were mushy and unflavorable. Also got the pad Thai and we weren't impressed at all. Best part of dinner was a younger man whom came to bring us our food and made my husband some spicy sauce they he enjoyed. Definitely will not be back. read more

I have been coming here for 20 years (since I was seventeen) never disappoints. I love the evil prince.

Cant believe I waited this long to go here! We started with the summer rolls and cucumber salad. I had drunken noodles and my husband had yellow curry. Added shrimp and avocado to his. Everything was so delicious and service was on point. It will deffinately become a regular place for me! read more

Really good food and great service. The Thom Gha was some of the best I've had. Nice atmosphere. I thought the prices were reasonable. I give it two thumbs up. read more

Love their food here, my go to is their Pad Thai, spicy chicken basil or their Ka piak soup. Super fast service and always friendly!

Stopped in on a work trip and some of the best Thai I've ever had. Summer rolls and green curry, amazing

This is my favorite restaurant in Redding. I love how it's kind of shady looking but has a great staff that makes delicious food for good value. I've been eating here for years whenever I'm in town and it never disappoints. The curries are delicious, and of course they have good pad thai. For me though, it's just that cozy little atmosphere that gets me. read more

Delicious and clean cooking. Friendly management. Welcoming, warm atmosphere. Highly recommended.

We had lunch, pad Thai and something with green beans, spinach and peanut sauce. The service was quick and efficient, and our food arrived quickly. Everything was delicious and the perfect amount for a lunch. We both cleaned our plates and didn't walk away feeling over stuffed. Best of all.... the bill was about $20. Great value for delicious food. read more

My first time to eat here. Tried the Drunken Noodles or Pad Kee Mao with prawns for lunch. What a disappointment!!! The flavors were bland and very little broccoli in the dish. One thing I always look forward to when eating Thai food is the Thai condiment tray and they did not even have one. The service was fantastic and the restaurant was nicely decorated. read more

Ended up here on accident , so glad we did! Redding is hurting for good restaurants, and this one is a diamond in the rough. Looks a little sketchy from the the outside(which is typical with Thai restaurants) , but parking lot was full and it was busy inside. Got a Chicken Pad Thai lunch special, which came with an eggroll and cabbage salad, $8.52 out the door. My husband and I shared and it was tasty. Not the best I've had, but I would eat there again and try tons of their menu (everyone's food looked amazing, and they were all satisfied) . Yay for off the beaten path! read more

Horrible, sketchy location- check Waiters who don't speak English- check Wonky decorations- check Impossible to find without knowing where it is- check Meets all my criteria for good Thai food, always a good sign. AND the food is good! One of the few rare gems in Redding. Evil prince curry is pretty awesome, as are drunken noodles. Everything I've had has been really good, with the exception of some of the vegetarian options (mostly just noodles). Also really fast and cheap. Only problem is the spiciness... it's sort of like playing roulette. I usually order a 7-8 / 10, and have had it where it's not that spicy at all, and also where I can't eat it. read more

A great little gem near downtown Redding and my favorite place for Thai food. I always get the Evil Prince, which is a delicious curry of coconut milk, fresh basil, a lovely helping of chicken, bamboo shoots, and cabbage w/ the perfect amount of spice and heat, along with a side of rice and a really tasty fried egg roll. Before the meal is served, you also choose between a small helping of their soup or salad. Both are nice bites to help stimulate the appetite. All their other curries are delicious too and every dish comes in a decent portion for a great price. Dinner is slightly more expensive and they serve their dishes almost family-style, in larger portions w/ a big bowl of rice to share at the table. However, the dinner meals do not come with an egg roll. I believe lunch is served M-F from 11 am to 2 pm and only dinner is served from 5-9 pm on the weekends. I give 4.5 stars for lunch, but 4 stars overall because dinner was ok and sometimes the service is slow. read more

My wife and I are huge fans of this place. Very friendly and helpful staff. It's hard enough finding a restaurant in Redding that caters to vegans but that has really good food as well.The drunken noodles with tofu are my favorite and the little woman loves anything they put peanut sauce on. The staff helped us pick from the vegan dishes on the menu as well as altering a few to fit our eating style.If you like it spicy they can hook you up,all you gotta do is ask. read more

I really like all other Thai places better than this cafe. It was very bland flavoring with tons of onions in both my dishes. I ordered a sweet and sour chicken and also the drunken noodles. Too bland an fishy tasting. Nipas is way better!! So is the Thai on market street. read more

Not that great. Loads of onions in the noodles and pretty bland. I ordered a pad kee mow and it did not meet the expectations.

My family decided to try Thai Cafe for the first time tonight, and it was just okay. I lived in Thailand for over half a year and became obsessed with pad gra pow; when I eat at another place in town i can order it the thai way (all the ingredients minced with an over easy egg on top), that was a no go here :(. I think this is a decent american-thai restaurant, but if you're searching for a traditional place keep looking because there are much better options in Redding. read more

We found this place by accident -- it DOES look like a dive bar from the outside (cinderblocks painted a sort of pale seafoam blue??). We've been there for lunch a few times, and find it to be a pleasant place to eat, and the food is good. I've actually had fresher, spicier Thai food in Portland, but this place is the best Asian food I've found in Redding. It's on this wierd sort of back-street below one of the hospital complexes in town, so it's a little hard to find. read more

This is my favorite Thai Restaurant in Redding! Try the panang curry with shrimp. Best summer rolls with the freshest ingredients in town! The restaurant smells clean and looks very classy - like a nice restaurant in Thailand would! read more

Best Thai restaurant in Redding, hands down. The others absolutely pale in comparison. Wonderful and fast service, attentive wait staff, and fantastic food. I wish they had later hours, but their hours are not unreasonable by any means. I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

Best thai food in Redding!! The only bad thing is you don't get the great salad that comes with your meal if you order take out.... Bummer for sure. I would highly recommend the evil prince ahhhhhmazing! read more

The food we got did not taste fresh. Tasted like microwaved left overs. GROSS!! Will not be back again

Just some good, basic thai. Thai Cafe has a modest feel and simplicity to both its atmosphere and its food. the meals are wholesome and delightful, and my favorite part, cheap! Could be a bit spicier, but no real complaints. Good service, as well. Just FYI, if you order the chicken curry, they usually seem to short you some vegetables, I always order tofu so my meal is great but just keep that in mind. I guess if you order chicken, you've made your choice. For three people, three dishes, and a soda it came out to $24. Each of the three curries comes with two scoops of rice and a fried spring roll. My longtime favorite has been the the Evil Prince, a green curry with shredded cabbage, bamboo, broccoli, and zucchini medallions. Get it, it's great. read more

Hands down, my favorite restaurant in Redding (even though Redding has a dearth of good restaurants, if there were good ones, this would still be number one in my book). One of the best Thai restaurants I have been to anywhere. read more