Hidden gem in El Sobrante that serves up some of the best Laotian and Thai food in the Bay Area…read more Every time we visit, must-orders are the Nam Khao (crispy rice ball salad with fermented pork sausage and fresh herbs) and Ka Soy (Laotian noodle soup). If you see Nam Khao on the menu of a Laotian/Thai restaurant, that means they know what they are doing just because it's so labor-intensive to make a salad(!) and the fermented pork has to be damn-near perfect for this salad to really shine and round out the fresh herbs and seasonings which includes lime juice, vinegar, and fish sauce. Ka Soy (the noodle soup) is a comfort food enjoyed in Southeast Asia. It's not the Thai-style where it's a curry broth and the noodles are fried, so let's not get it mixed up. Instead, it's bone broth that been simmered for hours and it's somewhat a lighter broth. The noodles are wide rice noodles in a big bowl of hot broth served with a mixture of ground pork cooked down with tomatoes along with fresh bean sprouts, scallions, and cilantro - simply a divine noodle soup that a must-try. It's not overly complex in terms of flavor, but it's a bowl of good ol' noodle soup that is comforting and great-tasting. If you haven't tried Laotian food, give Sue's Kitchen a try. try some new flavors and you may just become a regular (if you aren't already). The owners are friendly too! It's a husband-and-wife team!

My family and I drove from San Diego up to Richmond and decided to order Thai takeout so we can…read morefinally rest in the hotel. My parents came here last year and said the food was good BUT the crab fried rice was fishy so... I decided to just get regular fried rice and chicken wings. I was really looking forward to it since they have such high ratings but boy was I WRONG. My dad even called it, "I don't trust ordering from restaurants within 45minutes of them closing because they like to rush it." Also, "15 minutes seems too quick for them to cook the food" Well yeah my dad was 100000% right! The chicken tasted as if it was cooked then REFRIED. The meat was dry as he**. The skin was too hard and just unpleasant. The fried rice was disgusting. It didn't even taste like fried rice. If anything it had a weird taste and a dash of pepper. My mom said it literally tasted like BENS RICE OUT OF A BOILED BAG! No eggs even were in it! I'm just so pissed because this was supposed to be our dinner after an 8+ hour drive. I will be calling to request a refund since they closed after we received our food back at the hotel. I had to just throw the whole thing away! Yeeeeeucccckkkk

It's hard to tell when you walk up to this restaurant in a strip mall that you're going to be…read moreexperiencing some exceptionally good Thai and Lao food. When inside it's actually really nice. The staff is super friendly. And most importantly, some great tasting dishes. My wife really enjoys the peanut lover. I think the Khao Soi is one of the best.

I was having dinner with my friend and his girlfriend and he really wanted to take us to this…read moreplace. I have been in this area before, but never ate at the restaurants here. I'm always down for Thai food, so we have it a try. Prawn Roll: These were pretty crispy and delicious. Not a huge fan of prawns, but they had the fried texture I expected. The sauce was really good and it was not too oily. Not a bad starter. Basil Wontons: These were fries really nicely and the sauce was delicious as well. Not too oily either and had a nice amount of filling with chicken and basil. Spicy Basil Chicken: My go to for Thai food is Basil Chicken. I got it medium spicy and it was the right amount of spice for me. There was ample amount of the chicken and the basil and the peppers. The sauce was not overwhelming or salty. Overall, a delicious entree. I had a great time eating here and I can see myself coming back again.

I love this place the food and the service is amazing! I…read morecame here for the first time And the service has very good. There is lots of choice.

Hands down the best Thai in the area. Even when we order DoorDash to the office it still tastes the…read moresame. If you ask for extra spicy they deliver and it comes with habanero peppers which we love. The fried rice or anything that comes with rice is made with basmati rice! By far one of the best duck fried rice and Lao style papaya salad I've had. Everything we order is always 5 stars. The service and ambiance are lovely. Don't skip this place when you're in the the area.

The grilled rib eye pho is the best pho I've had in a long time!…read more The staff was nice and took our order quick and were fast to refill our waters. However, there were plenty of tables that had food still sitting on them after guests left which was kinda off putting. The atmosphere isn't anything special; it's a big box with lots of tables. Certainly come back for that grilled rib eye pho, it was BOMB!

We came on a Sunday at 5:30pm not particularly super busy and there were tables filled. We walked…read morein and didn't get greeted and took awhile to get seated. There were 4 of us. We ordered 4 dishes. 2 came out first. And my wife and son literally finished their entire meal and the other 2 dishes didn't even come out yet. Ironically, we didn't order pho but we ordered: -BBH. Too Salty. No pork blood. -rice plate - the fish sauce wasn't good -vermicelli bowl - the beef was tender and flavorful -banh Xeo - Pickled vegetables didn't taste pickled. The coconut milk tasted over powering. Overall, I think this is a very below standard Vietnamese restaurant. 2.5 stars

After 8:00 takeout only !! The prices here are still…read morereasonable here & the food is very tasty !! My go-to is the vegetable dish, Pad Jack in chili sauce w/ string beans plus added vegetables, my dining partner likes the mild yellow curry, it comes w/rice ...hostess/server is very pleasant & polite... it's always pretty chill here, not loud music or customers...plus the food is good & prices still reasonable - yay !! Usually takeout is about 10-15 min,

I was meeting with my close friend (the one who usually goes with me to eat out and try places) and…read morehe told me about this Thai restaurant by his place. Always down to try food, we drove to this restaurant. Parking was easy and spacious and seating was simple. We went in at opening, so we sat down right away. The table we sat on had their light a bit too high, but it was not too much of a bother. I already had in mind what I wanted to order, so we started with appetizers and a soup, prior to getting our entree. Tom Kha (Coconut Soup): I have had this before at other restaurants, so I wanted to compare it this place. Honestly, it was just alright. It had quite a bit of spice to it, since every soup spoonful had some peppers in it. The mushrooms and chicken were good, and the ginger and lemongrass had a nice herby flavor. But it didn't had the same sour taste I was expecting for this soup. It was a bit more sweeter than I would like. Appetizer combo: You get two of, Chicken Satay, Fried wonton, tofu, fried calamari, and spring roll. This was quite good and a nice starter. My favorite was the fried tofu with the sweet Thai chili for dipping. For the price, it is good to share between two people. Pad Gra Prow (Basil Chicken): Always my favorite at eating at any Thai place. I usually go for Basil "protein" or Eggplant "Protein". The Basil leaves added the flavor I expected from this dish and all the vegetables and chicken worked together. The only thing I was disappointed was the spice level. I wasn't asked (unless that cannot be changed) so it was rather mild in any spice level. If I could have made it spicier, I think the dish would have been perfect for me. Overall, I had a great time here. Food was good and company was great. I can see myself coming back here again.

Great spot with consistent good food and friendly service. Soups and noodles are go to. Definitely…read morewill be back.

My husband and I tried this for dinner last night. We were immediately greeted by a young man who…read moresaid to pick our table. We chose a table for two by the window, and a couple of times we were kindly asked if we would like a larger table. I got the impression this is a family run restaurant, and they were very friendly. The place is on the small side but comfortable and cozy. There are interesting murals of Laos on one wall and Thailand on the other side. The most important part, the food, was basically perfect! My husband had the salmon curry and said it might be the best salmon he's ever eaten, which is high praise considering salmon is his go to dish. I tasted it and found it very succulent in a flavorful sauce. There was a good amount of perfectly cooked broccoli with it. The restaurant caters to all spice levels. I had eggplant and veggies with tofu and it was perfectly cooked. Not soaking in oil like often happens with eggplant. We saw other things on the menu we will definitely come back to try. Highly recommend! P.s. This restaurant is also listed under the name Thai Lao for some reason, so see that for further reviews.

The people who work here are so sweet and always have a smile on their face! I only order to go as…read moreI work down the street, but the vibes are excellent. This is one of our go to spots for orders because they are so accommodating of dietary restrictions (eg vegan/vegetarian and need no fish sauce) and the food still tastes BOMB. I was so shocked. I've gotten the eggplant, pad see ew and curries without fish sauce before and they're still super yummy. I've ordered the khao soy, pad Thai, and chicken wings as normal and they're excellent. Chang Thai is a wonderful neighborhood gem!

Chang Thai is my favorite little hidden Gem! I finally…read moredecide to share it with you all because I love it so much. That I want you all to try it! The husband and wife are extremely attentive. It's a nice and cozy place and perfect to enjoy with yourself, and family as well. The wife and grandma do all the cooking. The husband treats you as if you were a family member. It feels like Im in Thailand with them at their own house! I really love the Lao papaya salad. They also have the Thai version of it as well. You choose your own spice level. Great value. Plenty of parking in the parking lot. They accept Apple Pay. And I guarantee it will be your new little gem as well! Enjoy!!!!

Great portions but the soup could have been more spicy ! It…read morewas a nice quick bite ! Great to have a noodle place in the area and hope to go back soon !

Great customer service and amazing food. They are extremely kind and welcoming. I 100% recommend.read more