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    Vanida Thai Kitchen

    3.8 (591 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    EGGPLANT BASIL
    Jade C.

    This place is a sleeper and not to be missed. It is so good! We've come here at least 6 times since first discovering it. You can tell it's a local favorite when you dine here because of how busy the restaurant gets and all the foot traffic for takeout. There's not a bad thing on the menu. Our favorite is the pad Thai. It's the best pad Thai I've had anywhere. I'm not sure how "authentic" it is for those crazy Yelpers, but in terms of taste, presentation and the plentifulness of green onions it's the best in my book. Here's what we've tried: Pad Thai 5/5 Pad see ew 4/5 Pumpkin curry 5/5 Tom Kha 4/5 Tom yum 4/5 Garlic prawns 5/5 Mango curry 4/5 Larb salad 5/5 Eggplant basil with tofu 5/5 Lime tea 4/5 Thai tea 5/5

    lunch combo: YELLOW CURRY and PAD THAI
    Char V.

    we came on a friday shortly after opening and was seated immediately. interior was clean, sunny, and nicely decorated, with nice photos on the walls. service was okay, server was nice but i felt my requests (to-go box/restroom location) felt like i was inconvencing them. i really liked how unique their lunch combo was, as i've never seen pad thai or satay available at any other restaurant before. salad dressing was refreshing and tart. the yellow curry had the perfect amount of spice (for someone who has a very low spice tolerance). the pad thai had much thinner noodles from what i'm used to, but had such good flavor. the shrimps were large and were an extra $2 ON TOP of the provided tofu. for $17 i think it was an excellent deal, with a good amount of food that left me at a good level of fullness.

    TOM KHA
    Natalie W.

    This spot is so cute and I love the authentic Thai flavors. My favorite go to dishes are the Tom ka, the yellow chicken curry and the fried yams. The fried yams have a thick tempura style batter and are served with the most delicious peanut sauce. I also love the pad Thai and the green curry when I'm feeling spicy. The service is always great and welcoming. This is the best place to get Thai in the sunset!

    Judy T.

    Another delicious meal at our local treasure I just had a rough day with medical appointed was in a bad mood Fortunately, it occurred to me Vanida Thai is open Mondays and I treated myself to dinner ( take out so I could eat in my pjs!) Tom kha with tofu, pumpkin curry and Thai iced tea. So good!! Instant happiness while I waited in their comfortable dining room ( far too empty) with photos on the wall and clean tables ready to serve A family run establishment with great service Please go support our neighborhood restaurant and enjoy their yummy food

    Combo with pad thai and basil eggplant.
    Maria S.

    Excellent lunch. Tried 2 different combos and everything was very flavorful and nicely presented.

    09.25.0217- Vanida Thai Kitchen- Lunch convo with spicy beef basil and eggplant chicken
    Dina V.

    Stumbled on this Thai restaurant 9 years ago and I'm glad they're still in business. We love their lunch specials at Vanida Thai and they're even available on the weekends. D2 chose the chicken satay and the garlic pork. I had the eggplant with pork and pad thai. Not shown the option for salad or small soup. I had the soup and she had the salad. Very attentive and wildly popular spot for locals. The restaurant itself isn't very big. I honestly should come more often.

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    Good food, great service, good ambiance. Family run restaurant. Thanks for everything!​

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    Tawans service was amazing! Very attentive and welcoming. We will definitely be coming back

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    Great, friendly staff and service! Excellent food at decent prices too. The ambiance is chill.

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    Amazing food and service! I liked the pad Thai and Thai tea. Will be coming back in the future!

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    The ambiance was very calming and the food was really good. Hands down best thai food in SF. Service was amazing!

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    Very welcoming and warm staff. I ordered charbroile pork,it is so yummy. I enjoyed every single bite. The soup was fantastic as well!

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    Food taste amazing, very flavorful and well prepared. The interior ambiance is perfect for date night.

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    Great food! Great service and lovely restaurant interior. Best Thai food on taraval!!

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    Ask the Community - Vanida Thai Kitchen

    Does Vanida still have their lunch special menu that offer soup, entree(s), and rice?

    Yes. We are still offering our "Lunch Combo". You may choose one or two selections, and it is served with rice and your choice of salad or coconut milk (veg.) soup.

    Phone message says they are to reopen 8-28 but i am calling on 8-28 and no one is picking up?

    Thank you for your call. We are sorry for the delay in our maintenance. We will be back open on Monday, Sept 21, 2020. Hope to you serve you soon.… Read more

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    Ben Thai Cafe - Best authentic Thai dishes by Ben Thai Cafe

    Ben Thai Cafe

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    5.4 miLower Nob Hill, Nob Hill
    $$
    Casual dining
    Happy hour specials

    OMGGG food was delicious! Khan soi with chicken satay was absolutely delicious! Mango with sticky…read morerice was delicious, too!! Also I loved they had hot Thai black tea straight ( most of places has the iced already sweetened Thai milk tea, so I was so glad to be able to have the Thai tea straight hot!) Service - wait persons were friendly and food came pretty quick! Ambiance- spacious and very clean! They also got bar table, too:) I'd definitely go back!!

    Ben Thai Cafe had a cozy and modern ambiance that made the restaurant feel inviting and…read morecomfortable. The atmosphere was nice for eating with family and gave off a warm vibe overall. The food was good, but there were a few things that kept it from being a 5-star experience. I ordered the Pad See Ew, and while the flavor was tasty, it was noticeably salty to the point where I ended up drinking about four cups of water afterward. The portions also felt somewhat small for the price. For example, the crispy calamari was $14.50 and came with only around 4-6 pieces, which felt a little underwhelming. Service was probably a 3/5 for me and my family. When we were ordering, the server's tone came across as a bit hostile, and we felt rushed both while ordering and eating. That said, the food still had good flavor and I can see why people enjoy this place. The ambiance definitely added to the experience, and with slightly better portion sizes and a more welcoming service experience, this spot could easily be even better.

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    Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Thai vacation

    Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine

    4.2(4.4k reviews)
    5.0 miMission
    $$$

    As soon as you peer in, you notice the incredible decor, with amazing chandeliers and fun wall…read moredesigns, and later you find a fun brightly-colored and whimsically-decorated restroom. The staff are quick and attentive, and were very accommodating with our group. The food was also delicious; I got my go-to yellow chicken curry, and also got to try the spring roll appetizers and a salad, all of which were great. I'd love to come back to try the rest of their extensive menu!

    Came for a team dinner on a Tuesday night. Lots of seating available and the servers are very, very…read moreattentive. I only knocked the restaurant down by a star because the servers were pretty pushy with wanting us to leave despite the multitude of empty tables around us. Besides that, the food is really delicious. The papaya salad is amazing if you like spice! There was a great kick and acidity to the papaya salad distributed throughout the fresh vegetables in the dish. I highly recommend! The pumpkin fries were also a great choice: crispy fry with soft pumpkin inside, maintaining the overall pumpkin flavor profile. The sauce they provide on the side (sweet and sour plum sauce), cut through the fry but didn't overwhelm the pumpkin itself. For myself, I got the yellow curry with chicken. The curry dishes do not come with rice, so you will have to order that on the side. The curry is not only a generous portion, but FULL of ingredients. They do not skimp on the meat, potatoes, etc. Highly recommend trying Farmhouse Kitchen for some flavorful Thai dishes!

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    Mango Sticky rice

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    Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine - Pad See Ew

    Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine

    4.0(917 reviews)
    5.6 miMission Bay
    $$

    Bold, authentic Thai flavors with great variety…read more Had a fantastic meal at Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine in San Francisco and ordered the papaya salad, tom yum prawn, Isaan Thai rice sausage, pad Thai, and eggplant basil tofu. The papaya salad had a great balance of spicy, tangy, and fresh flavors with a nice crunch that made it really refreshing. The tom yum prawn was bold and aromatic with a rich, sour-spicy broth that packed a lot of depth. The Isaan Thai rice sausage was savory, slightly tangy, and perfect for sharing. The pad Thai was well-executed with a nice balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, and the noodles had a good texture without being too oily. The eggplant basil tofu was another standout--soft, silky eggplant with a flavorful basil sauce that tied everything together beautifully. Service was attentive and food came out at a good pace even with a busy dining room. The vibe is lively and casual with a modern Thai street food feel, making it a great spot for groups and sharing multiple dishes. Overall, a really solid Thai restaurant with bold flavors and authentic dishes. I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu.

    Made a reservation for Saap Ver on a weekday evening with friends, and we were seated immediately…read more We loved the decor of the restaurant and friendliness of the staff. Pumpkin Curry Tofu: I loved the strong taste of the spicy pumpkin curry, and it was creamy and went well with a side of rice. Saap Ver Fried Rice: I liked the quality of the pork belly and the rice was well seasoned. Crispy Basil Duck: This was my personal favorite! The duck was quite crispy and paired well with basil and bell peppers.

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    Saap Ver Authentic Thai Cuisine - Colorful interior

    Colorful interior

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    Durian Black Rice

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    Thai Spice - Peanut Sauce

    Thai Spice

    4.3(321 reviews)
    5.5 miNob Hill
    $$

    New place to take mommy out for dinner…read more Thai Spice Restaurant Server - White, the place was very busy and he was very quick in getting our orders. Chardonnay Lemon Drink 90 minutes IPA Drunken Noodle, Extra Spicy, Chicken, Wok-fried flat rice noodle, garlic, green beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, chili, onions Knock Out Wings, friend marinated jumbo wings, house made Thia Spice hot sauce, topped with green onions. Yellow Curry, chicken, coconut curry, potatoes, carrots, onions Jasmine Rice The deco was very nice with beautiful ceiling lamps. A must visit.

    Came here for a family style meal, and I was impressed! We ordered the fried rice, pork belly, pad…read moreThai, samosas, eggplant stir fry, and khao soi. Fried rice: 6/10 This was the only dish I was disappointed in. It was sort of bland, and contained very little spice despite being labeled as spicy. Eggplant stir fry: 8/10 The eggplant and sauce was good. The eggplant soaked up all of the good richness, but the tofu was very hard in the outside. A little difficult to bite into. Pad Thai: 9/10 I really enjoyed this one. The noodles were chewy and the flavor was on point. Good with chicken. Samosas: 8.5/10 Solid. Good flavor but a little overpriced ($11.5 for 3 samosas) Khao soi: 10/10 By far the most impressive dish. I've never experienced a flavor quite like this. Lots of spices but also very rich with noodles and lots of veggies. Pork belly: 9.5/10 Very crispy pork belly. Some of the best pork belly I have ever had. Fatty pork belly goes very well with the lighter vegetables. The service was very good. The workers were very nice. The inside was cool with a modern design. The only thing that was bad (and part of the reason I gave 4 stars and not 5) is the bathroom. Very dark and smelled funny.

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    Thai Spice - A very empty restaurant

    A very empty restaurant

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    Spicy Basil (Pad-Gra-Pow)

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    Kin Khao - Pad Kee Mao

    Kin Khao

    3.8(2.7k reviews)
    5.7 miUnion Square
    $$$

    We stopped in for dinner at Kin Khao and found it to be a pretty average experience overall. The…read morefood was good, but not a Michelin star food experience. Service was inconsistent, with staff not especially attentive during the meal. The Pork belly flavors were amazing, but the quality was lacking significantly. About 1/4 or less was actual edible meat. The yaowara noodle dish was very good. The Cauliflower in XO sauce was good, but average. Over the food was average and not recommended if you are looking for a true Michelin experience. Ambiance was loud, small, and cramped.

    Stumbled into this place as a walk-in of 2 and it was great! We sat at the bar and started off with…read more2 cocktails (Koh Kood & Soi Ari). Both are rum-based and had a really nice kick, especially the Soi Ari with the pandan in the aftertaste (which we found super refreshing). Food we ordered were the Nam Tok Beans, the Pad Khee Mao, and the rabbit curry. Both of us love spice so the Nam Tok Beans blew us away! Did not expect that kind of packed flavor at all but it makes a seemingly ordinary bean dish so much more exciting. The noodles were cooked perfectly and made a great in between to the rabbit curry. Which speaking of, oh my god??? SUPER tender and fall off-the-bone. Rabbit can be a hard dish to put on for people who have never tried it, but I really appreciate that it's not as bone-y as other rabbit dishes I've had in the past. It really was like chicken but softer. Wow wow wow. Huge shoutout to our bartender for giving us extra birthday shots on the house. Never had Amaro before tonight but it was delicious. Did not get his name unfortunately but he's fantastic! The reason I give 4 stars despite the great experience was because I noticed less urgency from the host and the servers in terms of getting stuff out. Doesn't help that the place is smaller and more expensive for a Michelin star establishment. Sitting by the bar made a huge difference for us since we had a great experience with our bartender, but I have a feeling that those at regular tables that night might've lost patience with the wait times for certain dishes. TLDR: if you love spicy Thai food, have the money to spend, and aren't in a rush, this place is worth checking out.

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    Kin Khao - Inside

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    Kin Khao - Yaowaraj Noodle Bangkok Chinatown Stirred Fried Noodles $28.00

    Yaowaraj Noodle Bangkok Chinatown Stirred Fried Noodles $28.00

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    Blackwood

    Blackwood

    4.1(2.3k reviews)
    5.2 miMarina/Cow Hollow
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    12 years in business

    Came here with a group of friends for a New Year's Eve dinner!…read more The service was great, as the servers were attentive and checked up on us fairly often. The restaurant closes at 9:30pm, and they were kind enough to let us stay until then! I also enjoyed the ambiance - the interior was quite beautiful, and had many floral decorations, which I enjoyed. For food, I got the hot stone pot, which comes with minced pork and prawns. The dish was not only delicious but also was a large portion size. The rice was crispy on the bottom, and it was nice that the server mixed the dish for me on the table. I would definitely come back to try other dishes! One of my friends got the Pad Kee Mow, and she also very much enjoyed her dish, agreeing that it was delicious and that the noodles were perfectly chewy! I got the French 75 as a drink, and it was very good as well! Overall, I would definitely come back, especially to try the brunch, which I've heard many good things about! Truly a 10/10 experience!

    Cutesy Thai restaurant off busy Chestnut Street in the Marina. Came here during happy hour when…read moredrinks are half off and the appetizers are $4 off. I would describe the ambiance as "modern cherry blossom" with it's tall ceilings and pop music to boot. I had the popcorn chicken appetizer - very crispy and tasty with the five spice outer coating. Next came the egg rolls, about four rolls cut in half with accompanying Thai sweet chili sauce. I split the pad see ew with tofu. It would have been nice to have had a few more vegetables thrown in, especially the broccoli as I counted just a couple of pieces. I did like the tofu although I felt there could have been more and a bit more tender. They could totally redo the front patio dining area as I think it would draw more customers in. If it had not been for my friend recommending this spot, I would have walked by. Overall the customer service was good and I would come back to try other dishes - I'd say the popcorn chicken was my favorite.

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    Blackwood - 24 hour beef noodle soup

    24 hour beef noodle soup

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    Chicken and Waffle

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    New Thai Elephant - C01. Pad Thai Noodle

    New Thai Elephant

    4.3(600 reviews)
    6.4 miNorth Beach/Telegraph Hill
    $$

    Cozy ambience that's great for meetups and long hangouts to chat and catch up. The staff was very…read morekind and the service was decently fast. The interior is well decorated with Thai culture and with the darker tones of the design, it makes the restaurant feel quite fancy. 4.5/5 - Crispy Pork (Moo Krop) Fried Rice - Very savory fried rice dish. Spiced well and very filling. We didn't expect the pork to be cut so large and mixed into the rice, but it was very tender and easy to still eat. We would've expected the pork to be sliced maybe in half or fourths to make the dish feel like a "pork fried rice" than a fried rice + pork mix, but it still worked well and if you love pork, this will definitely be your fix! 5/5 - Pad Thai - We thought the restaurant nailed this classic noodle dish. Filling portions and did not overcook their noodles. You can taste each component of the dish, which speaks to everything not being under or overcooked. We ordered nuts on the side but you would be quite satisfied ordering this if you like pad thai! 4.5/5 - Pad Gra Prow - Appropriate veggie to beef proportion and very flavorful. Minced well and great to complement with your carb dishes (noodle or rice). We thought the dish was slightly oily but it feels well absorbed when eaten with our pad thai. If you have tried the dish before and would like it, this will be satisfactory!

    Went on a Friday at 7pm and it was packed! There were 4 of us in our party and we managed to still…read moreget seats without any wait. Appetizers- Shrimp Spring Roll: it was pretty good actually. The stand out for me was the peanut sauce. Absolutely delicious. Overall, 8/10. Entrees: got the crab fried rice to share. The flavor was really good. It didn't have too many of the crab pieces though. I would give it a solid 7/10. Also ordered the green curry with roasted duck, which comes with a side of jasmine rice. The curry was good and the duck was tender. I'd give it a 8/10. I would come back here to try other items on their menu. TBH very reasonable pricing and good value since the portions were generous.

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    Dinning area

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    Pad Thai

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