Chao Thai Cuisine
Chao Thai Cuisine
Skewered and grill strips of chicken. Served with peanut curry sauce and cucumber salad.
Sweet yellow corn seasoned with curry paste and deep fried. Served with cucumber salad.
Fish cakes. Deep fried, ground fish blended with curry paste and fine herbs. Served with cucumber salad.
Shrimp rolls. Deep fried shrimp wrapped in egg rolls. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Deep fried, ground chicken, silver noodles and black pepper, wrapped in egg rolls. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Deep fried. Vegetarian.
Mixed vegetables with shrimp or tofu, wrapped in rice paper. Served with peanut sauce.
A tasty combination of chicken satay, spring rolls and shrimp rolls.
Noodle soup. Silver noodle soup with sliced chicken and carrots, green onions, baby corn, topped with sauteed garlic.
Chicken soup. Coconut soup with savory chicken morsels, galangal, mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, lemon grass and lemon juice.
Shrimp soup. Spicy and sour soup with shrimp, lemon grass, mushrooms, baby corn and lemon leaves.
Coconut shrimp soup. Coconut soup with shrimp, mushrooms, onion, tomatoes, lemon grass, lemon juice and a touch of chili oil.
Seafood combination soup. Spicy and sour soup with fresh seafood, lemon grass, lemon grass, lemon leaves, mushrooms, tomatoes, basil and onion.
Grilled and sliced chicken marinated in coconut and cilantro. Served with lettuce and peanut curry sauce.
Sliced ginger, broad beans, peanuts, cabbage, carrots and onions. Tossed with garlic dressing.
Steamed shrimp served on romaine lettuce and steamed broccoli. Topped with peanut curry sauce.
Papaya salad. Papaya in lemon juice with fresh garlic, tomatoes, steamed shrimp, ground peanuts and Thai special sauce. Served with lettuce.
Noodle salad. Silver noodles mixed with minced chicken, fresh shrimp chili paste and lemon dressing.
Spicy meat salad. Minced beef, pork or chicken, seasoned with onions, chili pepper, mint leaves and lemon dressing.
Calamari salad. Calamari seasoned with lemon grass, onions, mint leaves, spices and lemon dressing.
Beef salad. Sliced beef tossed with onions, chili pepper, mint leaves and lemon dressing.
Spicy seafood salad. Seasonally fresh seafood tossed with lemon grass, mint leaves, peppers and lemon.
Fried rice. Choice of chicken, beef or pork, stir fried with jasmine rice, onions, carrots, garlic and scrambled egg.
Shrimp fried rice. Shrimp and jasmine rice, stir fried with shrimp paste, onions, garlic, carrots and scramble egg.
Fresh jasmine rice, pan fried with crab, egg, onion and carrots.
Fresh jasmine rice, pan fried with juicy pineapple, onion, carrots, cashew nut, chicken and shrimp.
Stir fried vegetables. Stir fried baby corn, baby bok choy, carrots, green beans, garlic and onions with oyster sauce.
Steamed vegetables. Steamed seasonally fresh vegetables topped with peanut curry sauce.
Potatoes, onion, carrots and green beans, in yellow coconut curry.
Bell peppers, bamboo shoots lemon leaves, eggplant, green beans, onion, zucchini, carrots and fresh basil, in green coconut curry.
Bell pepper, bamboo shoots, eggplant, green beans, onions and carrots, in red coconut curry.
Curry beef stew. Beef morsels stewed in red curry with peanuts, onions, potatoes and coconut milk.
Beef in red curry paste. Sliced beef simmered in spicy curry paste, with carrots, baby corn, onions, green bell peppers and lemon leaves.
Broccoli beef. Beef stir fried with broccoli, carrots, onions, bell peppers, and oyster sauce.
Sauteed beef with roasted chili sauce, onions, bell peppers, green beans, bamboo shoots and basil.
Pepper beef. Beef, jalapeno peppers, fresh basil, onions, bamboo shoots, carrots and bell peppers, stir fried in red curry paste.
Broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, and carrots, topped with peanut sauce and a choice of lean sliced of chicken, beef or pork.
Garlic pork. Sliced pork, mushrooms, baby corn, carrots, green beans, garlic sauteed and a touch of soy sauce.
Ginger pork. Sliced pork, stir fried with young ginger, onions, mushroom, zucchini, carrots, green beans, baby corn and bell peppers.
Fried eggplant with sliced bell pepper, onion, carrots, green beans, fresh Thai basil and choice of lean sliced chicken, beef or pork.
Grilled marinated pork with sweet and sour sauce served with steamed vegetables.
Marinated in rum, black pepper, garlic and soy sauce.
Grilled chicken. Chicken fillet marinated with coconut milk and cilantro. Grilled and topped with peanut curry sauce. Served on a bed of steamed and shredded broccoli.
Chicken sauteed with fresh basil, bell pepper, carrots, green beans, onion, bamboo shoots, and jalapeno.
Chicken stir fried with baby corn, sliced onions, bell peppers, green beans, and cashew nuts.
Leg of duck simmered with cinnamon sticks, garlic and black soy sauce. Served with steamed vegetables.
Roasted duck simmered in red coconut curry, bamboo shoots, carrots, green bell pepper, zucchini, fresh basil and eggplant.
Pepper calamari. Calamari sauteed with bell peppers, basil leaves, bamboo shoots, carrots, onion, green beans and red curry paste.
Basil calamari. Sauteed calamari with sweet basil, bamboo shoot, bell peppers, carrots, green beans and onion, in spicy garlic herbs sauce.
Stir fried shrimp. Shrimp stir fried with baby bok choy, baby corn, mushrooms, onion, cabbage, green beans and carrots.
Spicy fillet sole. Deep fried fish filet, topped with spicy curry sauce. Served with deep fried eggplant.
Seafood and vegetables. Stir fried shrimp, calamari, baby bok choy, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, cabbage and broccoli in oyster sauce.
Jumbo prawns marinated in fresh garlic, mushrooms, baby corn, black pepper, green beans, carrots and white wine. Served on a bed of steamed broccoli with garlic bell pepper sauce.
Thin noodles, scallions, peanuts, bean sprouts and scrambled eggs.
Noodle in gravy. Thick noodle in brown bean sauce gravy with Thai broccoli, carrots and choice of protein.
Thin rice noodles stir fried with egg, crab meat, garlic, bean sprouts and green onion.
White rice noodle pan fried with Chinese broccoli, eggs, black soy sauce.
Silver noodles stir-fried with chicken or shrimp, Napa cabbage, eggs, and carrots shred.
Wide rice noodles, stir fried with bell peppers, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, onion, tomatoes, chilli, eggs, fresh Thai basil.
Stir fried eggplant with prawns, bell peppers, onion, carrots, green beans and basil in red curry paste.
Salmon topped with green curry, coconut milk, carrots, onion, bamboo shoots, green beans, sliced eggplant, bell peppers and basil leaves.
Stir fried prawns, calamari, scallops, mussels, carrots, bell peppers, onion and green beans, in spicy lemon grass with lime leaves.
Stir fried string beans, carrots, bell pepper, sliced chicken and lime leaves with homemade prik king curry paste.
Pineapple chunks and prawns in red curry, coconut milk with fresh basil, bell peppers, carrots, onion and lime leaves.
Marinated lamb with Thai herbs, simmered in yellow coconut curry with carrots, onions, green beans and tomatoes.
Fresh Thai basil with fresh chilli, onion, tofu and mixed vegetables in spicy sauce.
Sauteed tofu and mixed vegetables in specialty homemade sauce.
Wok fried eggplant with sliced bell peppers, carrots, onions, green beans, fresh Thai basil and tofu.
Tofu, long beans, bell peppers and carrots, in red curry sauce with kaffir lime leaves.
Panang curry in coconut milk with sliced bell peppers, green beans and mixed vegetables.
Thai green curry in coconut milk with eggplant, sliced bell pepper, fresh Thai basil and mixed vegetables.
Thai red curry slow cooked in coconut milk with bamboo shoots, bell peppers, fresh Thai basil and mixed vegetables.
Yellow curry, mixed vegetables, with potato cubes slowly cooked in coconut milk with yellow curry paste.
Thin rice noodle stir fried with eggs, bean sprout, green onions and tofu in exclusive tamarind sauce and topped with ground peanut.
Wide rice noodle topped with broccoli and tofu in special gravy.
Special Basil fried rice with chicken, cashew chicken, fried spring rolls and ginger salad.
Basil chicken lunch combo
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a plate of food with shrimp and salad
Pad Thai lunch special combo and a Singha
I got mine with shrimp, No bell peppers.
Pad Thai
Papaya salad
Spicy Eggplant with Prawns
Tum Yum Goong
Pad thai
Angel Wings
Satay Chicken
Mango Mango with Sweet Sticky Rice
Mango with Sweet Sticky Rice
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7. Fresh Spring Rolls
Thai Ice Tea
7. Fresh Spring Rolls
Updated price (sep2021)
Spring Rolls
7. Fresh Spring Rolls
Jo S.
Mar 2, 2025
We ordered tom yummy soup, crab fried rice, fresh spring rolls, and mango sticky rice. Everything was ok. My thai tea was more milk and sugar than tea and it was extremely sweet. The crab fried rice was delicious but a little too heavy on the garlic, every bite felt like it was overpowering the crab fried rice taste. We took one bite of the mango sticky rice and it was overly sweet, but good. The service was good, it's a small place so the waitress is able to see or hear you if you need anything. The ambiance is nice and because it's so small you can hear everyone's conversation even with everyone talking low. They should probably turn some music on to help.
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Chad M.
Jun 7, 2024
I think this is my favorite Thai spot in Oakland. The fresh spring rolls were great, fresh light, delicious. I enjoyed both sauces they came with. They had a little bit of mint in them and it was fantastic. Chicken pad Thai extra spicy had a good bit of a kick too it. It was not overly sweet. Leaned a bit more into the sour. Only down side wasn't it didn't have a good wok smokey flavor. The tofu in it was awesome. Service was excellent. Will be back, and will bring friends. Thank you for a great meal.
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Richard M.
May 12, 2024
Unassuming but charming place. Generally very quiet with Thai-themed designs. Food is solid. My Pad Kee Mao (with shrimp) was excellent. I asked for "relatively mild" and it was still quite spicy. I loved it but will ask for even less spicy next time.
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Daly D.
Dec 31, 2024
I have been going to this restaurant for years. I don't know why I haven't done a review before. I think this is one of the most authentic Thai restaurants in the East Bay that is decently priced. All the curries are fantastic but for me it's the deep fried whole fish in curry sauce. Next level delicious. Their menu is amazing, I have tried many of the dishes over the years and every dish was yummy. Love this llace
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Catherine A.
Dec 29, 2023
Decided to try a new place in my neighborhood and Chao has a lot of good reviews. Guess I ordered on a bad night because my food was not good at all. I ordered the fresh spring rolls with shrimp, they were bland and the dipping sauce was awful as well. Too much cheap iceberg lettuce, not enough noodles and cilantro. I also ordered the Lad Nar, which is a thick noodle in a bean gravy. The "gravy" I received was pure water and tasteless, with a ton of garlic. The worst Thai food I've had. I won't order from here again.
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Slimeybubbles ..
Jul 6, 2024
This is the best Thai restaurant ever! Amazing food and great service. I love the presentation of the food and everything that I ordered was super tasty! Overall, this restaurant has exceeded my expectations and the food came out quickly. I absolutely love their thai iced tea and angel wings! Would definitely come back again!
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L.A. R.
May 24, 2024
Chao is a gem. I ordered ginger salad and garlic prawns, both dishes were delicious. The food was fresh, light and seasoned just right. I ordered take-out, the service was good. The ambiance was chilled and cozy. I would definitely recommend this business. I'm happy they're a part of the Lake Merritt community.
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Tara M.
Oct 13, 2022
The restaurant is just lovely, and in a great location. The service was excellent, everyone is very friendly. I've been to this spot before and usually enjoy the food, but this time it was just okay. The Satay Chicken was good, the Thai Iced Tea was great but the Pad Thai was lacking in flavor. I didn't enjoy it at all.I'm not opposed to returning, like I said I went here years ago and loved it. Maybe next time will be better.
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Denise D.
Jan 15, 2024
Had a nice mid day meal at Chao Thai. It was a wonderful experience! We had the ginger salad, cashew chicken and special basil fried rice with chicken. All of it was yummy. The flavors were very distinctive and fresh. Service was friendly and attentive. Tons of veggie options!
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Betty S.
Oct 27, 2024
Chao thai was one of the first places I ate at when moving to Oakland from San FranciscoThe Tum Yung Goong Soup is hearty and light at the same time Pad Pak flavorful and deliciousSpicy Eggplant with Tofu is savory with the right amount of spice Leave room for their sticky rice with mango wonderful dessert !
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