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    Thai Original BBQ

    3.6 (683 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    THAI ORIGINAL BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Cathrin P C.

    I'm surprised at all the high reviews since this is a local type of restaurant in a neighborhood plaza. The place is tiny, only has 2 tables placed very close together. I don't even think they have bathrooms for use. The service was very nice and dishes came out fairly quickly. I would say the portions are pretty small for the price: Crispy chicken $15.95 -this one made me wonder if I ordered an appetizer by mistake. While it was tasty, there were only 9 pieces of chicken! That's probably one large chicken thigh! No way it should be $15.95 S-2 BBQ rib dinner $17.50 -probably the best dish out of everything, the rice takes up most of the plate though. Ribs were tasty but there isn't that much meat on each one Papaya Salad $15.50 -this one was a little too drenched in sauce, which made it too sour for my liking. I would've rather they left the sauce on the side I was still hungry after the meal so portions are definitely small. I might be back because I'm curious about the $20.95 Gulf of Siam: shrimps, scallops, squids, mussels and sole fillet, stir-fried with chili paste sauce, onion, green onion and tomatoes

    Abel A.

    A solid go-to for Thai food. Good quality and tasty. Legit value overall. Good service.

    S-2 Bbq Pork Spare Rib Dinner
    Jessica D.

    I thought this Thai Original BBQ would be the same as the Cerritos location but they seem different. This location is cash only and there are only 2 tables for dine in. We opted to dine in because we wanted to eat right away. The staff are extremely nice and friendly.

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    Louise T.

    I have always wanted to try this place and today I did! I ordered Phad Thai noodles with chicken only and green curry for to go. I did not want to eat at the restaurant as they were getting ready to close for the night. I was hoping this place would be delicious and it was! The Phad Thai noodles were not dry at all. The flavors were authentic and the noddle were saucey to my liking! The curry was flavorful as well and not too spicy. I would highly recommend this place because the food is good and the prices are affordable! The restaurant was clean as well! There is good value in the portion sizes! I did not finish my noodles so there are left overs for the next day! If you are ever in the Pacifica area close to Serramonte mall please check out this local business and show them some love! The only thing I did not like was the CASH ONLY payments!

    Cat Fish Fillet Curry
    Sharon S.

    I haven't been to Thai Original BBQ since it was located on Gellert before the Mercedes dealership took over that strip mall. I remember the food being good, solid home-cooking. I decided to pick-up dinner recently and called in my order. It's important to note that they no longer accept credit cards. It's a cash-only establishment. The person who took my phone order was kind enough to let me know they beforehand so I made sure I had enough cash. The restaurant is takeout only. There aren't even tables set-up for dine-in. I ordered a pad Thai, a bbq chicken with shrimp fried rice and a curry catfish. The pad Thai is a 8/10. I like that it came with large shrimps and crushed peanuts on the side. Hubby really enjoyed the bbq chicken and fried rice. He gives it an 8/10. The catfish came deep fried with a side of red curry sauce. The batter was crispy but the fish hit the mark and was really bland without the curry sauce. This is a 5/10 for me, something I wouldn't order again. Overall a good choice that's nearby for me when craving Thai food. Total for three items came out to $51.

    Chicken Ruby
    Ruby T.

    This place is to go only. No place to eat there. Food was ready in 15 minutes. It was hot, tasty and good. Ordered Chicken Ruby, short ribs and papaya salad. They all tasted good to me! I would go again. The poultry was really a Cornish hen stuffed with rice and other stuff and the whole thing was fried. It was good. We cut it up at home. It also came with a good scoop of tomato rice. Papaya shrimp salad was good. The short ribs were nicely marinated and deep fried. Tender inside and crispy outside. They have a large menu and I enjoyed my meal and I would go back. Fast, friendly and tasty food

    Shrimp Phad See-Ew
    Darwin P.

    a superb authentic thai restaurant near pacifica! this spot is informal, and its a small establishment located inside a nice shopping plaza with plenty parking. this is take out only i ordered their shrimp fried rice with side of grilled chicken and their shrimp pew sew ew: fr craving seafood. its quiet and nice inside, and staff was nice, with the one nice sir helping out with the menu selection shrimp fried rice w/ grilled chicken (8.8/10) delicious rice topped with large shrimp, tail on. grilled chicken needed more flavor, but it was perfectly cooked shrimp pew sew ew (8.3/10) thai noodles, seasoned w spices, tossed with shrimp. served very hot, consistent flavor

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    Every dish we tried had no flavor. Was not hot. Barely any meat. This is not Thai food.

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    Very good as expected. We used to come all the time and I'm glad they have a take out service during this pandemic time. Thank you.

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    Ask the Community - Thai Original BBQ

    Is the new location open yet?

    Confirmed - they are the ones who were on Gellert and they're open today

    Have they found a new location? I know that whole strip mall is closing by the end of April. I hope they find a new location.

    Fairmont Center by Hickey and Skyline in the plaza with Safeway, Rite Aid, and Dollar store. It will be around the corner from Starbucks. They replaced Sam's Kitchen

    Do they have anything that is gluten free?

    I don't think so. My sister's teacher went there, she just sat while others ate. But I don't have a definite answer. Sorry.

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