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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