GaiNoi

Very fortunate to have stumbled across GaiNoi. I've visited a few times now & while I want to try more food items I just can't get over the Udon Pad Tom Yum with beef (+$2). Great portion size & savory veggies to accompany the meat & noodles.The service time for walk-ins is pretty reasonable during lunch hours. The location is smaller and while I've been there you can only comfortably sit 2 people at a table - I do hope this restaurant gets more traction to move to a larger area.

Why is it always the case that random hole in the wall restaurants are so darn good? Besides being far and few between, Gai Noi hits! Was visiting the office today and off on a random stroll. Intrigued, I walked in because the place was pretty packed, so obviously I had to investigate what type of shenanigans was happening. Surprise surprise! I ordered the garlic chicken and it didn't even survive 2 mins. I demolished it. Sure fire spot for a quick grab to eat. Portion size was perfect. Not too much, not too little. I did enjoy the side of veggies to accompany the savory chicken. Yup! Definitely coming here again when I have to go into the office.

It looks like a simple dish but many just don't do it right... until we got to trying this one. The chicken was so delicious and moist. Their dipping sauces were chef's kissIt is the closest I've found to being comparable to Rooster and rice. And those fried chicken skin? Mm.. chips but tastier.. and it comes in a big ass box.

GaiNoi opened where Saap Wing once was. An hole in the wall with 2 tables for dine in. Sparse decor. Basically take out. Steady flow of patrons. Offerings: appetizers, fried rice, Khao Man Gai, rice bowl, noodle, desserts..Drill: order at counter, pay, food ready in 10ish minutes. Bites: spicy eggplant (13.95)-abundant serving of fresh tasting white rice to soak up gravy from eggplant & eaten with same.-fresh eggplant pieces, slightly stir fried with chicken, intermixed with red & green bell peppers, basil, chili pods. Tasty, worthy!4.5 stars. Metered parking nearby.

I live next to this restaurant, and it is one of my favorites in the neighborhood.The food is very flavorful and generally healthy as well. I can tell they use fresh ingredients and prepare every dish with care. I usually go for the Thai Basil with tofu - served with bell pepper, garlic, and a fried egg on top.The staff here is very friendly as well. The restaurant is small, but there are a few seats available.

Absolutely delicious. I enjoyed the eggplant dish with chicken and mango sweet rice. If there's a line, scan the barcode on the window and order online instead of waiting in line. Convenient water and utensil dispenser. Sweet spot.

I loved the food here! Khao Mun Gai is one of my favorite dishes and theirs was very tasty. I asked for dark meat and the skin on chicken thigh was perfectly poached and juicy! The ginger garlic rice complemented the dish well, the fermented soybean sauce was super flavorful and the cucumber and greens were fresh.Calamari was a bit overcooked with some tough bites, but overall good. I'll be back when I'm in Oakland!

Flavorful Thai Food in a Cozy Oakland SpotGaiNoi is a small, hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant in Oakland, and while there's limited seating for dining in, it really shines as a takeout and delivery spot. I enjoyed it so much that I ended up having it for lunch two days in a row.There's nothing flashy about GaiNoi, but they get the basics absolutely right. Every dish is packed with flavor, and they offer a variety of options to satisfy different tastes. At around $15 per dish, portions are generous, making it a good value for the quality.Overall, if you're in the mood for some unassuming but delicious Thai food, GaiNoi is a fantastic choice.My Criteria:5 stars: The best food I have ever had, or an excellent option given the price.4 stars: Good food, a restaurant I look forward to trying again.3 stars: Good food, a restaurant that I am indifferent to.2 stars: Below average experience, will not go again.1 star: This restaurant should be closed.

Ordered to go, the food was decent. Pad Thai was good, but some of the noodles were dry. The yellow curry was good and the chicken satay was delicious! We had sticky rice with mango for dessert that was good. I really liked the Thai iced tea because it came in a bottle and they gave us ice cup.

Gai Noi was an excellent option for a light meal before the concert, it's right next to Franklin parking and a block or two from Fox Theater. Thai Street food is clearly winning in our book! It's a small spot but the selection of entrees and appetizers are big! You order at the counter and they'll bring it out to you when it's ready. The young lady at the counter was very helpful and patient while we were picking out some appetizers and dishes! As a group we share all the entrées and my dinner companions know the drill. Chicken skin, veggie egg-rolls, angel wings, pad sew eh, calamari, chicken skewer, pad Thai shrimp omelette, chicken fried rice, basil eggplant w/ tofu, and fish cake... the best dishes of the night was the pad sew eh, flat noodles perfectly executed w/ the dark soy and the char from the hot wok...chef's kiss! Also deliciously prepared w/ the basil eggplant w/ our choice of tofu. They made it in exquisite form w/ the eggplant charred well and not mushy and savory flavors to match!We enjoyed everything as the dishes were delicious and thoughtful and the snacks were what we needed before the concert. Khxbkhuṇ māk!