Yes, Davis has more Thai restaurants than... anything. I was really not excited about another Thai place (why not a good taco truck!?!?!) but Thai Canteen is pretty much the best "budget" Thai place in Davis. The Laab here actually tastes right, and their specials, regular menu, and, well, everything has been great. I also appreciate the super-casual atmosphere and late hours. Why does everything else in Davis close so early? Anyway, yea. I keep going back, and I can't say that about any other Thai places in Davis. read more

Great place to eat.. Love the pad Thai however they are getting 1 star for how slow they are at ordering we have been here for 25 min and they have only helped four people in line read more

Eat at Thai Canteen--you won't be disappointed. My recommendations: Pad thai = best in Davis Pad kee mao = my wife and I fight over leftovers Kao pad kiow wan = delicious green curry Kang kiow wan = awesome eggplant tom yum soup = yum tom kha = khan you be serious? try this soup read more

Wow! What a treasure. Inexpensive and honest Thai food, great service, cool ambiance. We pull off 80 when traveling to the Bay Area for great food at a great price. I have been to the Thai Canteen several times and have never been disappointed. Let me recommend the duck! read more

Tried Thai Canteen for the first time and was happy with the delicious Pad Thai, make sure you ask for a spice level(1-4) or else I think it comes unspiced. I went for the four and it wasn't overpowering. Combined with an Lagunita's IPA on tap it was a perfect lunch on my way through Davis. The only problem I could see is that there was only one person taking orders, I came at the very end of the lunch hour so I didn't have a problem. read more

I have been to Thai Canteen twice so far, and the atmosphere and service is pretty good here. Although there can be a wait sometimes, it is usually worth it if you're craving Thai food since it's one of the better Thai restaurants in Davis. Here are the dishes that I've tried: - #4. Kang Kari: Good - #7. Pad Gra Prow: Good - #28. Pad Si Ew: Average Based on my two visits here, I give Thai Canteen 3.5/5 stars. And yes, I would come back again if I'm craving Thai food in Davis. read more

I only come to this thai place in Davis. It is by far the tastiest one and has pretty fast service. I always order the pad see ew with chicken then I dump some hot sauce on there and it's great! If your in town in Davis and want some thai food, this is definitely a place worth stopping by. read more

Such delicious Thai food. I have been here many times over the years and have yet to be disappointed with the food.

This is one of the food places in Davis that is constantly being recommended, but man... I was disappointed when I went here. Ordered 3 different dishes and was not impressed by any of them. Ayy, at least the food is reasonably priced--gotta be happy about that. read more

I've been here twice and liked it both times. I recently tried the shrimp pad thai and I thought it was really good! It was only about $8-9 (which is pretty decent for Thai food), and I wasn't even able to finish my dish They're generous with bean sprouts (which is a plus for me), and I'd definitely come back if I were in the area again. The service can sometimes be slow, though. My dish came out fast, but one of my friend's dishes took a really long time to come out even though the place wasn't busy. I also tried the Thai Tea and it was pretty standard (not bad, but not incredible). read more

The food is great... but there was a piece of plastic in my food that I almost swallowed.. Thai canteen.. please be careful.

I had been going every Wednesday with a group of 3-6 people for a few weeks, but no more. They canceled their half-price sake Wednesday deal. They have a nice selection of sakes, and our little group usually got 2-3 bottles each. Some of them are a good deal and some are very pricey, but we normally got some of each and some food. Now they offer a sake flight instead, which is not really a deal at all in comparison. I'm sure they did it for financial reasons, but they will definitely be losing our business and more. It was really quiet yesterday when we showed up before deciding to go elsewhere. Bring back half-price sake Wednesday! I'm sure there is a way to make it more profitable without completely getting rid of it. read more

I've tried this with my friends and we found the food really bad. Not to mention the waiter was really rude to us. First time I've ever not tipped at a restaurant and that's saying something because I even tip at Shah's Halal (a food truck). read more

As a (fully) whitewashed half thai that has not recently been back to the mother country.. I thoroughly enjoy coming to this place time and again. the food is some of the best thai in all of davis, regardless of price! I frequently take my girlfriend here when we tire of the holy trinity: pasta, shin cup, and cereal. It is super low key, but you can definitely make a nicer date out of going to this place. It is pretty self serve here, so just be aware. Still the servers are prompt and nice. also be aware that it is a louder college restaurant, so older folks keep that in mind and turn down your hearing aids. The food is great and that is why we come back. I definitely recommend the pad ke mao and the panang! the also have a great duck soup that I haven't had since I was a kid! The menu is kind of limited, but from what i have tried they are all good. It is thai canteen! try this mofo out!! read more

I agree with other Yelp reviewers. I am giving 4 stars for this place. The place has nice modern interior, the food was pretty good, and the service was good too. No complain about this place. However, I can't give 5 stars, because I am spoiled by many great Thai restaurants in L.A. Sorry... read more

I decided to come here because it had the highest ranking in Davis. But I think it is overrated. I just had pork-belly stir fry and my daughter had Pad Thai noodles. Both of them were super sweet and tasted like fast food. I would not recommend if you are looking authentic Thai food. read more

Really delicious thai food. They can make their options vegan if you ask. The restaurant can be very loud during rush hour. Employees are very friendly overall, but the food can take a little while to come out. The thai iced tea is fantastic, and only $1 during happy hour. Definitely try it! read more

Pretty tasty yellow curry and a laid back atmosphere, this is a good place for lunch but i wouldnt take a date here. If your looking for something casual and tasty, bring your friends and get some pad thai! Pro tip: if you get a side of rice you can split any curry with a friend and feel pretty satisfied if you are on a budget :)! read more

Best Thai food in Davis! The service is not the fastest but that means that the food is fresh! Delicious, and large variety!

My favorite to go place for late night dinner. Food is very good and is never too salty or greasy. A really good place to go after light night studying! read more

I used to hate this place but would end up here b/c idk, now it's good though because i discovered beef panang Order Thai hot and start within minutes you're crying and your body is like why did you do this, it's delicious Could be cheaper tho read more

Certain items on their menu are good, like the duck noodle bowl. But today I got this curry with chicken, potatoes, and carrots, and it was terrible and so bland. The potatoes were not cooked fully and the chicken didn't taste like anything, even the curry was very light. DO NOT GET IT! read more

Solid Thai restaurant which nice easy options for vegetarians. Critically, you can get vegetarian Tom Yum or Tom Kah. I had the latter and it was really tasty. Also ordered the green curry and the pad thai. Both were solid, not necessarily something I will dream about later, but hit the spot nicely. No complaints. Orders get placed at the register before you sit down, which was fine by me for lunch, but if you are looking for a place that serves you at your table, this isn't it. I will definitely be back soon. read more

I went here for lunch and ordered #28 pad si ew. To go. When I got my brown bag after 10 minutes. I opened the bag to see my food in this small plastic container. The portion was so small for $10. I think it was big enough for a 7 year old kid. Taste was good but portion was so small. I giving two stars for good food but small portion... I'm not going back. read more

I agree with mindy, the service here in the beginning was very good, they were kind and helpful when we needed something; however, with all the new employees, the service quality has dropped. We need more people like arta and deo! read more

Showed up tonight at 10:30 PM and they were closed. Yelp and even their website says they are open until 2:00 AM. Please update your hours.

Best thai food in town. Great location. Prices rock. I may eat there multiple times a week. No shame. Great that they have specials, changes the menu a bit for people like me who eat there on the regular. read more

Food here isn't the greatest Thai food that I've ever tried, but they excel at customer service. Let me share how quick they came out to clean up our mess after we accidentally spilled our Thai tea drink--it was no less than 1 minute. That's superb! I forgot if we ever got a refill or not, but they're super nice and quick to help. There's just a lot that says "convenient, fast, great for groups" at Thai Canteen. I always love ordering their Pad Kee Mao. Always going out here for hangouts! Oh and their ube ice cream rocks! & I really wish they can deliver! I would be ordering much more often! read more

I can't tell you about the other items on the menu, but the pad thai and the thai tea (basic right?) were spot on. Food came fast and it was really hot and good. read more

Great food, wifi, nice location, and fair price. Will continue to go back while I live here in Davis

In my opinion, Thai Canteen offers the best Thai food in Davis. Their soups are excellent, and they offer a wide variety of meats to go with many of their dishes. The food is usually good and fast. There is always a line out the which proves its great quality of food. Only complaint I have is the seating is not the best, although their outdoor seating is rather nice. read more

What a better way to end a hot Sunday afternoon ,after the little league playoffs in Davis,But to stroll into the Thai Canteen on E street . It was to late for lunch and still to early for dinner.So the Mrs. decided for us both a lite snack of Vegi spring rolls ,chicken and vegi dumplings and a cool Thai iced tea served in a mason jar'. The dumplings were delicious and fresh. The spring rolls OMG loved the mushroom in it. The TEA of course Cooled us down with that spicy sweet cream. We do plan on returning ,as the service was friendly and the food was presented with a "You are special to us ,even if your on a budget" flair. read more

Great casual restaurant. Food was awesome, I got the crispy house cured pork belly stir fried with Chinese broccoli (which I definitely recommend). Went there for happy hour and got a dollar Thai iced tea and a beer flight for cheap. They recommended a selection of Asian styles lagers and I was pleased with all of them. Service was great too. Definitely will be returning in the future. read more

It was literately 3 mins before opening cashier kicked me out told me to wait outside until 11 am in a rude manner. Had it on the other day and waited almost an hour for my food. read more

I use to like this place when they had first opened but over the years, the food seems to taste different now and the portion had gone down a lot too... not a ideal Thai restaurant that I would picked to eat at if I want really good Thai food. read more

Came here on one chilly night up in Davis, California. As an unfamiliar face in the streets of Davis, I was puzzled as to where take my stomach asides from the "must-stop" sushi buffet joints. Yelp comes to the rescue once again! Looking up good cheap eats in this dust speck of a town -- "Hmm, yes, Thai Canteen? Cheap? Open? 4 STARS? Gents, rev up you engines and let's go!" We came in and the seating layout was interesting - there's a big table where multiple parties unwillingly sit next to each other due to the lack of tables available at that moment. I ordered the Crab Fried Rice and Thai Tea; the Crab Fried Rice was really good! Big portions of rice, AND huge chunks of crab meat, finally a Thai joint that understands me -tear- the Thai tea has an interesting aftertaste. I would definitely come back and try out their other dishes, this is my new top choice when I'm in town over the sushi places. 4 Stars! Cheap, delicious, big portions, indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent! read more

I've been visiting Thai Canteen off and on for about two years now and I've always enjoyed the food whenever I've had it. Unfortunately that ended today as I found not one, not two, but at least there long hairs in my Pad Thai takeout order. I proceeded to call the restaurant to inform them of my issue and the woman on the phone couldn't muster anything other than "oh okay we'll fix that." I'm not looking to get reimbursed or anything but a sorry would have been nice. If you enjoy Pad Thai with a side of hair I can't recommend this place enough! read more

This place is hella good!! Hella cheap too compared to other thai restaurants and definitely well-portioned! Despite the price, the quality of the food isn't compromised at all! So def come here when you're on a budget but you still want to eat good food! They have free wi-fi, which is hella useful if you want to study while eating. One more thing, they're open till 2am on most of the weeknights! Hungry after a study session? Come to this place! read more

This place is pretty bomb. . Came with my best friend on a pretty late night. First timer. I loved it. I thought it was authentic. Reminded me of Thailand. The tea was perfect, and kana moo grob was delish! Hard to find this! read more

Great Thai food. It's our stop over whenever we cross Davis. The curry with cashews and tofu is our favorite. Quick service and great price.