Noo is just the kindest soul I've ever meet. She is so considerate and makes top Thai feel like home. I've been coming here for around 9 years and the food is always a hit. So flavorful! read more

Another Delicious Meal from Top Thai! Got one of my Favorites Param with chicken and Shrimp. read more

Top Thai - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

We have ordered food from Top Thai several times, and they always serve exceptional quality and large portions at a very reasonable price. The food is soooooo good and it never disappoints!The people who own it are so sweet and gave my daughter and I each free drinks while we waited for our to/go order. I highly recommend this restaurant if you love Thai food!! read more

General: I find it very difficult to get tasty thai food at a reasonable price and this place is IT. The food is flavorful and delicious, plus they SERIOUSLY pack the food in there. I mean I can eattt and one dish (~$11) is still two meals for me. The dish came in a medium container so it is deceiving, but as you scoop some out into a bowl, you'll realize how much they compacted in there!! Food: Crispy roll: these egg roll like appetizers come in 5 plus a delicious sauce. They are FILLED and flavorful. they aren't too oily, either, which is usually the issue with egg rolls. Pad Kee Mao with Pork: they added the perfect amount of veggies, and the noodles and sauce were as expected. The pork was so perfectly done. Soft, tender, juicy, but not too chewy. Pad thai with chicken: Good but not great. Chicken was a bit dry but maybe cus I took so long to eat it. Could have more flavor power. Has peanut! Mango with sticky rice: i haven't had these in a while and it was perfect. Not too sweet, not very saucely but still flavorful. They picked a good mango. Drinks: Thai iced coffee: It is very sweet and coffeelicious but not that strong. Thai iced tea: As you would expect thai tea to taste! Not made from powder. Parking: it is a small shop with not much dine in space or parking, but you can park down the street by cvs and walk a couple minutes up no problem. Service: The sweet woman who manages? Owns? The place is great. She warns you about the wait time in advance (40 min on a Friday night) and asks you if you still want to proceed. They ensure peanut allergy before ordering certain foods. You can call in so you don't have to wait around there. They will call you when your food is ready. The place once forgot an appetizer on a really busy day and she gave us a drink for free when we came back to pick it up. read more

Top Thai - Pad thai one day old because I couldn't finish the pad kee mao in the back! - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Always come here and ownership has changed hands. They can be inconsistent sometimes, but lately they've stepped up and the food and service a great. Highly recommend the lunch specials. read more

This isn't just any old Thai place. This restaurant is AMAZING! Their curries are truly incredible, and they switch up their menu periodically with new, interesting things. Do yourself a favor: if you go here don't order your same old tired Thai order you always get, try one of their many interesting curries or other dishes and your entire view of Thai food will change. Pickup is always a good option, but the restaurant itself has a nice, friendly, cozy ambience that's really conducive to date night or a night out with the family. read more

Great portion size. My family and I just visited and we ordered the Panang Curry, Yellow Curry, Shrimp Fried Rice, Mango Sticky Rice, and their Thai tea. Panang was nice and flavorful. A little spicy but so tasty. We got it with chicken. Yellow Curry with chicken was my daughter's favorite. Not spicy at all and the vegetables were so soft and delicious. My son had the Shrimp Fried Rice. Hes currently with braces and it was easy for him to eat. He said the portion was huge and he even had some to take home. Mango sticky rice was great. The rice was so sweet and warm and the mangos were ripe! Loved it so much, I'm getting it again my next visit. Also, best Thai tea in Castro Valley. Daughters been asking me for it since out last visit. 10/10 recommend! read more

I am SO impressed with their service! I wanted Thai food and was on a time crunch. I had 30 minutes to grab food since I had to get back to a call. I didn't catch the name of the lady managing the front of house. She told me 10-15 mins and it was exactly that. Parking: mostly a treet and maybe like two awkward spaces. Food: I wasn't in the mood for poultry nor tofu so I said veggies only. She upped the amount of broccoli for me. The pad see ew was nice. Bland when it's pipping hot but when I let it settle I could taste a bit more. If you like I spicy, request it or you'll be disappointed. This tasted more healthier and less saucy. Which is what my stomach honestly needed. The inside makes me super happy to see that they are following orders. The steps helped the person standing behind me not make me feel awkward. Not many places offer Khao Soy and they do! It also looks like what I had in Thailand. Whereas, other local shops have their own spin and it's good but lacks authenticity. I was able to pay with card for my meal that was roughly around 12 and some change. I hope to be back and continue supporting shops that are following measures. Also, shoutout to the workers, she's so nice! Lastly, I loved the inside. It made me miss Thailand!!! And I made my phone call! Woo for accuracy! read more

Top Thai - Veggie Pad See Ew (If I remember correctly) - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Absolutely love my lunch date with my mom. Such a great staff! Our server (Noo) was such a joy. And the food was delicious!!

Well I've been coni here for years and they're usually always perfect. Please don't let that deter you because they will always fix an error the foods great. It's a smaller restaurant but the service never fails I get pad pre king Pad ke mow Pad see eew All amazing read more

The food is superb The staff are so friendly and the place is always clean... but most of all THE FOOD IS AO YUMMYYYYY

We love Top Thai! We've been coming here for over 15 years. The food is always flavorful and fresh. Everyone is always very kind and friendly! We order both to-go and sit down and either option is great. Always generous portions dine-in or to-go. The booths are very comfortable and spacious when you have several dishes on the table. Our favorite restaurant in Castro Valley! read more

This spot was amazing! We went there on our drive back home from Berkeley and we were so surprised at the amazing ness of this place! The customer service was 100% amazing. The lady was so kind and welcoming. The food had so much flavor! It is our #1 favorite spot now! We will definitely be back ASAP!! I HIGHLY RECCOMEND ! read more

Top Thai - Vegetable spring rolls (comes with 6 total) dipping sauce is delicious also! Drunken noodle with vegetables and tofu. - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Expensive and small dishes?!... We ordered: 1. Papaya salad ($10) This was pretty sour... 2. Yellow chicken curry ($11) + ($2.50 brown rice) This was the only dish I liked. The curry was good, but I wouldn't come back to pay $11 for it again. 3. Pad see ew ($11 + $1 for beef) Also pretty expensive for a small dish.... I've been here many years ago, but I don't remember the prices being so high and at a mediocre quality. I most likely won't be back and wouldn't recommend this place :/ read more

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Great food and service 10/10. First time trying this restaurant and it was so good. We will definitely be back soon

Cheerful greeting when we arrived. Quick service and outstanding food. I'm honestly stunned how many review here say they love it and give this place only four stars. My girlfriend loves the ambience, it's really cute and quaint. Great date place. We ordered the Pad See Ew and Cashew Queen. Both were awesome. read more

amazing food and amazing people in an amazing little restaurant. very comforting ambiance. will always stop by this local spot for a thai ice tea read more

Food was delicious and service was great!! Would definitely come back. A gem in Castro Valley.

Ordered online, big mistake. Saw numerous call in orders come and go in front of me. Guess online was not the way to go. Waited 45 minutes. You only get one chance...won't be back. read more

Top Thai is one of our go-to restaurants when we are feeling lazy at home and just want to eat some great Thai food. We enjoy their pork pad see ew and spicy fried rice with chicken. They have generous portions, especially great for big eaters like me! read more

My favorite Thai restaurant anywhere. They are always sooo warm and welcoming and the food never disappoints. My go to place for a quick Thai iced tea or coffee too, occasionally the full coconut with a straw and spoon too I always prefer to dine in because it's so cute and a perfect place to grab lunch or dinner with a few friends. They truly make you feel like family when you walk through the door. read more

I'm only choosing 1* because it doesn't allow me to post without a star. We come to lunch here once in awhile. I've been here probably 4-5 times the past 6 months. Today, as we are sitting having lunch my co-worker's face changes from happy to shocked!! I don't turn to look because I'm sure it's something bad. I ask her what is it?! She's says a cockroach!!!!!! I turn to my right and sure enough here's an adult roach crawling on the wall then onto the table!!!! I'm so grossed out, that we immediately get up pay (which I probably shouldn't have) and leave! A cockroach in broad daylight?! What does that say? To me, infestation!! It has the nerve to be crawling around when there's a ton of movement going on. Gross! Gross! I cannot and will not patronize Top Thai again. Please be alert if you choose to go eat at Top Roach!! Yuck! Mgmt: please contact pest control for the good of all. p.s. of course I had to shake my clothing and go through my handbag. I don't want those disgusting things coming back with me!! read more

Top Thai - Cockroach- sorry bad quality and it's the same color as table! - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

We have been a customer for years. Hospitality is what brings us back on top of their yummy food. The Lady owner is so nice and so is the young lady as our server. She always prepares birthday ice cream with fried banana when I take my family there for a birthday dinner. They are busy and there is a reason for that. I wish them more success. read more

I've been coming here since 2014 when my families original Thai spot changed ownership. It was a great change and we've been coming to Top Thai every since. In the 6 years we've been coming here it never occurred to me to do a review, but now I'm finally getting around to doing one. Last Wednesday my mother and I dropped into Top Thai to get some Dinner. We got Spring Rolls, Fresh Chicken Rolls, and Chicken Skewers for appetizers and then we got the Tom Kah Soup with Shrimp. The soups are our favorite because they're always taste so Healthy and Savory, but never make you feel over stuffed. The Tom Yum Goong is also good if you need to kick a winter cold out of your system!!! The food is always of the same delicious quality and the service always stays the same. Just be aware that this place will get busy and that you'll need to be patient if you're trying to flag someone down for your check!!! The reason I give them a four star review is because the menu hasn't ever changed much, and they could mix things up with maybe having a Special, something that isn't typically on the menu but that would taste just as good. Perhaps a traditional Thai dish? Just a thought read more

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I always order drunken noodles a.k.a. Pad Kee Mao, it is the best especially coming from this the restaurant! I love the fresh noodles and the basil and the chicken. I occasionally order Thai tea with my meal. This time I tried their glazed sweet chicken wings. De-lish I've been before with family and I'll definitely come again! read more

Came here with a group for dinner. Delicious food and friendly service!. Parking can be tough, but it wasn't too busy. Our order: Side dishes -Crispy Tofu (great crunch, Yummy light sauce) -Param (we got vegetarian and the peanut sauce was nice and creamy) -Larb Gai (spicy and juicy) -Papaya salad (spicy and fresh!) Main Dishes -Pad Thai with chicken (classic, yummy, not too oily) -pad Kee Mao with Pork (pork was a little dry for me, I also like mine a saucier) -Panang Beef (this is a limited quantity dish/chefs special! Super yummy sauce and very tender beef!) Dessert -Mango sticky rice (yummy sweet mangoes with warm sticky rice, can't go wrong! Satisfying) read more

Authentic Thai food at a really reasonable price. It's my go to Thai place in Castro Valley.

Great service especially considering how busy they seem at times. Great food and great value.

I was in the mood for some Thai food and decided to give this local place a try. I ordered the vegetarian pad kee mao. The flavor was on point and they gave a very generous portion which was enough for two meals. Friendly service and I will be happy to return to support our local businesses. read more

Top Thai - Vegetarian Pad Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Coming here is always a good time. The food and service is top like their name. We always get the tum yum with shrimp and we're never disappointed. read more

Celebrating my friend's birthday is a perfect excuse to go out for Thai cuisine. The service was prompt and friendly. Water glass was never empty and the food all came out at the same time. Our server explained the special of the night was "Mom's pork stewed curry" or "Grandma's stewed beef". We opted for the pork dish. This was a brown curry with hints of nutmeg or cinnamon. My friend loved it, I liked it. We also ordered spring rolls as an appetizer and they were delish. The vegetarian eggplant dish is always a pleaser. I enjoyed the food and service and for sure will be back again to try something new. So I'm back! This time with my son. We both had a thai tea and the pork red curry dish. I love love loved it! And my son isn't a big eater, he loves to eat but doesn't eat a lot. But he ate his entire meal. I haven't tried the other Thai restaurants in Castro Valley, and I think it's because this one is always on point. Good job! read more

Top Thai - My glorious plate - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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The food here is amazing. I can here with my friend and absolutely fell in love the food. I would give this place 5 starts but when my friend and I dined in we were literally waiting for our food for 1 + hour. It was to the point where we were about to walk out but good thing we didn't . I highly recommend to order online since they prioritize online orders first then the dine in. All in all this place is really good and the staffs are super nice. read more

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Top Thai is my favorite Thai cuisine! The staff is sooo sweet especially the young lady with the short hair she is always there she is always giving the best customer service. The yellow curry is always my go to especially when I'm getting sick brings me back and is my comfort food. Introduced my mom to Thai food and brought her here since it's my fav and she fell in love as well. Definitely recommend and super affordable. Went in today ran a little late for a pick up order after they closed and they still helped me kindly and gave me a free Thai tea. Love them! read more

I've been going to Top Thai for years, they're even saved as a favorite in my phone! Food is always delicious, they're always timely with orders and my favorite person in the whole world, No (I hope I spelled her name right), is theeeee best!!!! She knows me by name and is incredibly thoughtful! I highly recommend!!!! read more

Easily my favorite restaurant in Castro Valley! I've been going to top Thai for about 5 years, and their service has always been really good! Nuu is very kind and she always makes sure the order is perfect and treats everyone like family. 10/10 recommend. My go to order is spicy basil fried rice, chicken pad Thai and/or Pad See Ew. I also really like the green or red curry w/rice! read more

Top Thai - Basil fried rice and the Pad Thai (extra sauce) - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

This place prioritizes takeouts over dinning-in. I came here with my family on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch. The restaurant only had two parties dinning-in at the time including us and there was only one server. The server and the kitchen stuff work really fast but there was just a lot of take out orders that our table was neglected. The food is decent but my family didn't really enjoyed the slow service. I recommend only getting takeout from here. read more

Still a great place to dine in. Lunch specials are a really good deal too. Clean, spacious. Sometimes the short Thai guy can be a little rude though. The lady with short hair is really nice. Overall, this is the only Thai place I have gone to in CV. read more

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Congrats on the 18th anniversary!!!! Top thai has been our favorite thai place for forever! It's always yummy, happy, and positive here :) cheers to years to come!!! read more

This is one of the best spots ever. Super nice people and the food is stellar. I go all the time just for the Tom Kha.. place has great Thai Tea. read more

Why are peeps so uncomfortable with compliments?!?! "Your dress is pretty!" I overheard someone say to a woman. Woman responds, "Oh this old thing? I feel fat in it." Well, why the heck did you wear it then?!?! I was tempted to ask. Oh and men? Why do you automatically think a girl has the HOTS for you when she says something nice?!?! Sheesh. I would like to pay a huge compliment to the cooks at Top Thai. My fambam of 16 came here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon before my nephew's show. This restaurant is small and really cute! I had fun tasting each person's dish - Chicken Curry, Chicken Satay, Pad See Ew, some kind of rice, seafood plate. Oh boy oh boy, they were all tasty! We were all disappointed with the Mango with Sticky Rice, though. The rice was overly sweet, as if they drowned it in condensed milk. My dish, in my opinion, was the greatest of them all. The Pad Thai was nicely presented in a cute metal pot. I'm glad the tender noodles weren't too wet from the sauce. The shrimp were plump and cooked well. They used the right amount of seasoning and it was peanutylicious! I would like to hug the cook who worked on my dish! Okay, cooks of Top Thai! I hope you don't get all weird just because I paid you a sincere compliment, but rather it helped make your day a little sunnier. I think most peeps get uncomfortable with flattering remarks because they're not used to expressing nice words to each other. In other words, they don't hear or say them often (unless you're an avid Yelper!). Maybe because of fear?!? Well, fear be damned! You will be surprised at how much can be accomplished with kindness! Oh and by the way, a compliment is just a compliment. Nothing more. Just freakin' say thank you and move on. read more

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