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Small portions, overpriced, and not so tasty - I wouldn't recommend this Thai restaurant especially with the numerous Thai options in the surrounding area that are much more affordable and delicious. The roti was the most disappointing - so thin and the curry dip was literally just a tablespoon... seems a bit stingy on a very simple appetizer. I unfortunately hyped up Tom Kha for a friend who was trying it for the first time, but this one did not live up to expectations. Their Tiew Kak and Mango Crispy Chicken were decent, but not worth it for the price point and serving size.
The suggested Thai Boat Noodles was good but could be an acquired taste. The rice noodle is Viet pho noodle and the broth has a slight fish aroma. Actually, this item was like combinining rare beef pho with pork meatballs and fermented beef stew. A vegetarian dining companion liked the Chili Eggplant Rice Plate and would get again. We both recommend the Fried Tofu appetizer. Deep fried just right outer texture and softness inside. It went well with the peanut dipping sauce (mix in some red chili for a kick). Will return to try other items. Prices are not low if you're on a student budget but also not high like at most Thai restaurants. It is quite busy for a Sunday night but the place closes at 9:45pm everyday, which might be later than many eateries in the area.
The papaya salad was your standard papaya salad. We got the marinated crab which was a little extra cost. The marinated crab is pretty fishy so don't get it if you aren't into that. I really liked the thai boat noodle. The broth was really good. Meat and noodle were okay but I loved the broth. The thai tea was your standard. I asked to have it less sweet and it was as I requested. If you need a to go box or bag, they charge like 10 or 20 cents. The staff will check on you every now and then so that's good. I'd come back if I'm near to try other things on their menu!
Good. It didn't really do anything wrong. My pad Thai was quite agreeable. The service was prompt. The price fits the area. I am still hungry though so ima just give you four stars. Maybe I'm wrong but I feel like usually I'm not hungry after I have paid Thai for lunch.
Another Thai restaurant that despite their name, serves more than noodles. Their food is well-portioned, but their menu might be too comprehensive. We ordered a few items from the chef's special and found that they were okay and lacked a little bit of flavor, but at least they were filling. The staff are friendly and the food is prepared in a timely manner.
we seated 5 of us on a wednesday night around 9pm, they close at 10. food was fast and servers so nice. maybe around 10 tables total inside papaya salad 5/5 - nice and refreshing and limey Woon Sen pad thai with seafood 4/5 - two types of noodle which is unique. the seafood honestly pretty good fried chicken cutlet curry - 5/5 the curry wasn't dark as expected but it was more orange red but was delicious and the chicken had a wonderful crunch duck noodle soup 4/5 - standard duck noodle soup nothing that special; i feel like it needed some sort of zap like some sour or spice to it green syrup - melon drink that was sweet and refreshing
Food was great and the service was quick, efficient, and very friendly. The staff made the experience even better with their welcoming attitude. The place was clean and well-maintained, creating a comfortable environment to enjoy a meal. It's a perfect spot whether you're looking for a quick bite on the go or want to sit down and dine in. Overall, a solid choice for a casual and satisfying meal.
The food here is great! The combination of flavors and textures is incredible. Everything is thoughtfully and carefully done, holding onto traditional Thai recipes and making impressive, beautiful plates of food every time. The service is very fast and very good. They bring the food out quickly, and keep your glass full, but they don't meddle or listen in. The ambiance is casual, fun and welcoming. I love to eat there with my friends and family because it's a great place to gather. It's not fancy; it just serves fantastic food. The prices are low, but the quality is wonderful!
My partner and I were on our way to a nearby ramen restaurant when we discovered The Noodle. It's a hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant with an open kitchen and maybe 8 or 9 tables. As soon as we walked in, we were welcomed and seated by a smiley, sweet woman. Each table comes with a set of sauces and toppings, which is helpful for people who want to add their own heat to their dish (not me!). We ordered a bowl of Tom Kha soup to share, an order of duck fried rice, and an order of pad Thai with shrimp and chicken. The soup was HUGE! I think I could wear the bowl as a hat. It was more than enough for 2 people, and it would've also been enough as 1 person's entree. We ended up taking a lot of it home for lunch the next day. The duck fried rice was soooo tasty. The duck was cooked perfectly and the rice had lots of flavor. The pad Thai came out steaming hot and was excellent. The flavors blended together nicely and the noodles were the perfect level of chewy. I'm genuinely so happy we tried this place, and I'm excited to go back soon!!
This a perfect place to go to for lunch or dinner. It's a small inside and place gets busy on weekends but worth the wait. The food is delicious and the My mom and I keep coming back to enjoy dinner. The food is good and the service is great!
Super good. Got the crab fried rice and the meat was so tender and the flavors is rich and melt in my mouth. The mason gui curry was so savory and a taste that mesmerized me fs
I have been coming to this restaurant since I was in college at Berkeley when it had the sister restaurant, Thai Noodle 2 on Telegraph. It's always been a favorite of mine, and I've been coming back for years. Service is usually very quick, and the food is always delicious and served hot. I typically get the Massaman Gai Curry (not pictured) which is such a uniquely flavored curry with chicken that falls off the bone! Every dish I've gotten has been amazing, like the classic pad see ew or pad thai, but my favorite dishes to order are the BBQ chicken over fried rice (pairs so well with a curry), the peanut sauce noodles, and recently the mango crispy chicken. I can never help myself and always order too much, thinking I'll have leftovers. But then it's so good and I leave feeling stuffed from having over-eaten since I couldn't control myself! If you wear a noodle shirt, you get a free drink too :) I've gotten 5 free drinks so far! The mango sticky rice I got for free too after collecting enough stamps on my card. So worth it, it was the best sticky rice I think I have ever had.
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As a Thai-American, I have to say that this is probably the best Thai restaurant that I've eaten at around Cal. Love that it closes at midnight as well. What makes this place great is how big portion sizes are. It's also very clean. I got the Crispy Basil Chicken, which hit the spot. Chicken is deep fried before being stir fried with chili and basil. There was a bit of sweetness which I liked. My only qualm is that I asked for it spicy and it was still farang-friendly. I'm a big eater and I was thoroughly satisfied after eating here. That usually doesn't happen when I eat out. Interior is clean and service was also good. This will be my go-to place if I'm hungry for late night around Cal! read more
4 years ago
Service was great but the food was eh : / For the price and how much you get try another place out. Very small portions! We got these 3 plates and crispy basil chicken and total was about $70. read more
8 years ago
The crispy basil chicken looks great but is actually very salty. Will get sick of the flavor half way through. It comes with a decent amount of rice which is necessary to balance out the saltiness. The mama pad kee moa, is sweet and savory. Would recommend the Mama Pad Kee Moa over the Crispy Basil Chicken. read more
Very mediocre food, possibly the worst Thai food I've had. We ordered a thai fish cake appetizer, tofu pad thai, yellow curry, garlic shrimp plate, and a seafood noodle soup. The pad thai had broccoli, mushrooms, cabbage, and bok choy which was so strange to me because all of the pad thais I've had in the past didn't come with these ingredients. The seafood noodle soup didn't taste fresh. The yellow curry was overly creamy and coconutty. The thai fish cake was chewy and oily. I like the jar of crushed peanuts on the table and how late they're open. read more
8 years ago
Disappointing, expensive, and rotten. I will never come back here. They made the weirdest Pad Ka Prao I've ever seen. They added onions and green bell peppers, which I've never seen before in Pad Ka Prao. They ran out of basil which is a key component and neglected to tell me when I ordered. And when I opened up my to go containers in order to figure out which one was my friend's order, the Pad Ka Prao was so strange looking with strips of meat instead of diced/minced, had MUSHROOMS, and NO chilies. The menu's description clearly states that the main ingredients are meat, basil, garlic, and chili. There is NO mention of green bell pepper or onion, 2 ingredients I cannot digest. The green curry fried rice was complete and utter mush, again no basil. There were rotten green beans in it, see the picture. The pumpkin curry was decent but the pork in that dish and the Pad Ka Prao was grisly, half of which was inedible. They added way too much sugar and it ruined the fish. For the cost, I'll definitely go elsewhere. read more
8 years ago
The restaurant is slightly hidden because of the walls next to its entrance but mind you, this restaurant is worth the try. Walking in, i already liked the relative cleanliness of the place. We were seated right away and served right away. I can tell you that the pad see ew here is really good and I even got a taste of the pad Thai (the usual determination of "goodness"). If you're craving Thai food, this is definitely a place to go to. The only downside is parking. But hey, it's Berkeley. Go Bears! read more
5 years ago
8 years ago
As others have mentioned, it's a shame that this place is no longer open as late as it used to, but the food is still amazing. The Fried Chicken over Fried Rice sounds simple but it's really unique while incorporating classic Thai flavors. The chicken strips are juicy and flavorful while the fried rice in itself is sweet and tasty. I also think their Thai Kee Mao is cooked perfectly. Unlike the Fried Chicken over Fried Rice, this dish is more run of the mill but it's a tad bit sweeter than most I've tried and I really like that aspect. read more
6 years ago
8 years ago
Finally came here to try The OG Thai Noodle after going to the one on Telegraph for the past 3 years! The menu is exactly the same - I ordered their fried chicken fried rice while my friends ordered pad Thai and eggplant with rice. I've always liked their noodles more than the rice because it's not as flavorful/can get a little too moist but the fried chicken was crisp and yummy and a great complement to the rice! Huge portions + good service! One con is that it's a bit loud in this location. read more
I believe this Thai Noodle and Thai Noodle II are under the same management, but I definitely like this Thai Noodle much much better than Thai Noodle II on Telegraph. The service is efficient and satisfactory, and I think the quality is much better. Decor is about the same: minimalistic and unpretentious, with a flat-screen tv on one side and condiments on every table. I've tried pretty much everything on the menu, and the one dish I keep coming back for is the sukiyaki (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/thai-noodle-berkeley?select=5P2k_NXjpkrgdVN_oGsQyw#yGjANDToZ9SZKsxt-Wcy8w). It's a bit different from Japanese sukiyaki, but there's an aromatic component to it I can't quite describe and I've never tasted elsewhere. I get the spicy sauce on the side because I like controlling how much to add in, and sometimes scooping out the seafood and dipping it directly into the sauce gives a nice contrast of flavor from the soup. There's vermicelli, napa cabbage, and spinach in the soup in addition to seafood. I really like the added vegetables, but sometimes the cook on them is inconsistent and the napa cabbage especially can be undercooked since it's just thrown in there. As far the other dishes go, there's nothing really that memorable that stands out to me. The curry and noodle dishes aren't bad, but I think you can get better-quality ones elsewhere in Berkeley. read more
We had a great experience at The Noodle. Our server was super helpful with helping us decide on our orders. The avocado spring rolls were amazing and fresh. All of our choices were full of flavor. The portion sizes were great, and the prices for everything were incredibly reasonable. Definitely found our new Thai spot in Berkeley. read more
My friend brought me here for dinner before we headed out to a Warriors game. I was a little nervous going to a sit down place because of our time constraint. This Thai spot was quick, very tasty, and affordable - a winning combination. My friend knows the chef, but told me it was his day off. He ordered noodles w chicken, and I ordered Green curry w jasmine rice. From the time we ordered to receiving was about 5-7 minutes. The curry was spicy and delicious while the rice was sticky and appeared to have some small amount of garlic that gave it a good perfumed quality. We really enjoyed the food, and it came out to be under $20. I will be back to try new dishes, and provide a review update. read more
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5 years ago
The basil chicken is one of the best I've ever tried. This is the first time I haven't had it in wing form but it was perfect with the rice. The panang curry was also delicious. I made the right choice this time to get mild spice so that it was the right amount of heat but still enjoyable. Service was fast and overall, a good experience. read more
How haven't I been here before?! The food is delicious! My group of friends and I shared 4 plates and everything we had was great. I need to call special mention to the roti with yellow curry (one of their specials). It was amazing! Very flavorful, crispy, and light at the same time. You cannot go wrong with some of the typical plates like the pad sea ew or the pineapple fried rice. The only thing that we were a bit annoyed with was the gratuity fee. No mention was made, but they automatically charge an 18% tip for groups of 5 or more. The service was not great, so this was quite generous on their part. read more
Mannn Dat Noodle hit da spottt After Kygo & Alan Walker concert at the Berkeley Greek Theater, The Noodle was on our radar as late night eats. We were starving after jumping around like a bunch of young EDM maniacs sniffing in the good kush air and sipping on ethanol delights. Kygo's concert was literally amazing-- top notch one of the best I've ever been to. And we needed an equally amazing foodie experience post-concert. Whip out Yelp on our phones and we settled on The Noodle, Thai Restaurant. It was around 11:30PM and there was still a wait! The restaurant itself is not that big, perhaps fits about 25-30 max. We waited about 30 minutes since we had a party of 5. Service was quick and attentive with no frills. Ordered the usual pad thai, duck fried rice, silver noodles salad, etc. Each dish was authentic and on-point. Me and my friend had been to Thailand and we were quite satisfied by the delicious food. Seems to be a family-owned mom 'n pop shop that locals can support! Highly recommend their fried rices and pad thai/see ew. HOWEVER be warned they do season on the slightly SWEETER/sugary side. It wasn't as umami/savory as I'd hoped it'd be but the textures of the carbs (noodles/rice) and protein quality/quantity were decent and delicious. Thai iced tea was typical sweet drink as well. Bill was reasonable at each plate around $10 - $15 and it was easy to figure out payment. For being busy and full on Saturday 11:30PM is always a good sign! I'll definitely be back if I'm in the neighborhood ;) read more
The Noodle, Thai Restaurant holds some very fond memories for me when I was a UC Berkeley student as I visited this restaurant on a few occasions. My favorite item is the beef kawpad which seems very simple on the menu, but it is very delicious! I'm craving it as I'm writing this review, haha. The fried rice comes with some white onions, sliced tomatoes, beef, and a little bit of egg. It is scrumptious when it's piping hot. I love this place! Definitely recommend to hungry Berkeley students. read more
I was pulled into this place because of all the photos from yelpers! Many of the rice dishes had me salivating and thinking of Thai food so I decided to go in. My friend came really late but they let me take a table and order for us anyway. They have a pretty big menu and if only I had a stomach (and wallet!) big enough to take half of their choices I would do it! But I decided on just 3 options: Fried tofu (an appetizer), sauteed eggplant with chicken (a rice plate) and flat noodles with beef, covered with peanut sauce (I would have gone with the pad thai if I weren't on a no-seafood-diet for lent!). The service was fast and the servers were friendly and attentive. My order came out really fast (I was expecting to wait at least 10 or 15 minutes) - but it was only at least 5, definitely less than 10, minutes after I ordered! And all the dishes came at about the same time. So I thought that was pretty cool. AND they offered to reheat the noodle dish when my friend finally arrived. That was really nice of them. So about the food... the fried tofu... I saw it on the menu and thought oooohhh - haven't had that in a while! Then when it arrived my first thought was: "whoah, that's a huge portion!" It would definitely be a good starter for 4 people. But when I tried it I felt my spirit slump because I was expecting the tofu to be at least a little crispy. It was really good w/their peanut sauce, though, but man - tofu was just soggy, probably from the oil. :( However, the rice plate was really good and both my friend and I really liked the noodle dish and we also agreed that their peanut sauce was exceptional. Overall, I thought this place is worth a few more visits to try out their other delicious-looking dishes! read more
8 years ago
This restaurant is one of all time favorite place. I went to this place this week after almost 2 years the lady(do not know her name ) still remembered what I used to eat exactly how I liked to change my noodles. I was surprised that she remembered everything.She was soo happy to see us. I think she is the manager of this place. All the staffs are very welcoming. I loved their new interior. They used to open until 1:30am but now they close early . We had pineapple fried rice and thai bbq fried rice. I would highly recommend both fried rice. Delicious. Our fried had lot of meat which you do not see in lot of places. Parking can be hassle as restaurant doesn't have parking lot. Street parking is not easy to find around. read more
8 years ago
So far, best Thai in the East Bay! Will definately be back w/friends. Massive portions! They serve w/giant utensils and chopsticks that make dishes look smaller in photos. I shot one w/regular size fork to show how tremendous these plates are. Food was amazing and they don't skimp on anything! Knock your socks off succulent Duck Fried Rice! Spectacular Pad Thai! Seafood was plentiful and perfectly cooked, not under done, but not chewy at all! Plus, all the Thai condiments you're looking for right on the table. Crisp fresh vegetables and Thai iced tea made with whole cream and sugar, rather than sweetened condensed milk, had a richer texture than one usually finds. Service was helpful, but could didn't query for the full order up front (drinks, apps, etc). I had never been there before and was a little overwhelmed by the menu so there was some table chasing for servers as I made individual requests to complete my order after seeing Thai iced tea, soup, regular size utensils at the other tables. I'm sure they could sell much more and run around less with a script to ensure diners tick all the boxes up front. Can't wait to go back soon! read more
7 years ago
I'm a big fan of The Noodle, formerly known as Noodle Co., and formerly known as Thai Noodle. They've really cleaned the place up. I used to come to this spot during my freshman year because they were open super late. While their hours aren't as generous nowadays, I still come out here when I get the chance. It's a little far from campus so you know it's good if I even bother to come. The basil chili chicken (pad kra paw) here is a lot better than the stuff on Telegraph, notably better than Thai Noodle 2 and Racha's. Honestly Thai Noodle 2 sucks - they got a health code violation and sort of lied about it. Anyway, the basil chicken here is super good and also includes mushrooms, which is a little unusual but goes well with the dish. My friend had the pad sea ew and he loved it. They didn't appear to make it spicy enough for him but honestly not a huge deal. Mango sticky rice here is delicious. Definitely a good call right before a night at Triple Rock. One nice little perk about this place is the staff. They're super nice. It's really rare and refreshing at this price point. Overall I'm a fan and would come again. read more
6 years ago
3 years ago
For dinner I had the combination Thai Boat Noodle ($9.25). The portion did not skimp on the meat. Additionally, the soup did not taste like a giant vat of msg, which I find a bit too frequent with Thai-style beef noodle soups. While the soup base was a touch sweeter than I'm used to, it had sufficient base beef flavor. At this price point, I ask for nothing more. read more
8 years ago
Cheap eats, huge portions, great food. Your standard Thai restaurant. The normal pad thai, pad see ew, noodle soups, etc. For roughly $8-10, you can get a dish that would satisfy you for two meals easily. When coming here with many friends, I would recommend ordering "family style", and everyone just takes food from dishes in the middle. Food is nothing too spectacular, but hits all of the cravings that one might have for Thai food. I'm a fan! Also open very late (1:30 A.M.)! Great for late night munchies, give this place a shot! read more
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This is a legit Thai eatery run by Thai people. My coworkers and I had lunch there on a Tuesday afternoon. It was a little crowded, but we were able to get a table. I had the Thai iced tea and Pad Thai. The iced tea was good, perhaps a little on the sweet side. The Pad Thai was good as well. The sauce they used was a little thick and sticky, but that kept the noodles together. One of my fellow diners said that her rice tasted a little dried out, while another complained that his portion size was a little small. My meal was fine, probably warranting a 3.5 if I had the power to rate it 3.5 (listen up yelp). Overall, a good place for lunch with a casual ambience. read more
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9 years ago
Stumbled across this restaurant on yelp and came on New Year's Eve for lunch with my girlfriends. The restaurant is small and quiet. The waitress was super friendly offering suggestions and giving recommendations based on flavors we like. The food was excellent. The pad sew ew was sweet and flavorful. The soup was incredible and filling. My friend who's trying to cut down on the gluten got the pumpkin curry with tofu and rice which had chunks of pumpkin in to. Great place to go with friends if you're in Oakland looking for Thai food. Just a note: street parking only and most of their dishes are gluten free. They have pictures of their dishes on the wall at the entrance, so I definitely recommend looking their first if you're not sure what to get read more
9 years ago
I love coming to this place for one they're open late... And sometimes you just don't want fast food you want a real cooked meal... So this is always my go-to when I'm in Berkeley. Usually I will get a curry or Pad see ew.... and the mango sticky rice (is a must)... who am I kidding I also get the fried rice. The customer service is always great, you would think when a bunch of college kids come in late at night they would be irritated... But they are actually very pleasant which is why I keep coming back. read more
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1936 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
Gourmet Ghetto, Downtown Berkeley
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