The Most Delicious Thai in San Francisco

Osha Thai Montgomery

★★★★★ 4.7 (34)

"This is some of the best Thai cuisine I have had in a while! I highly recommend the mango prawns appetizer. The pumpkin curry with rice and the drunken noodles with beef were excellent! High quality ingredients and full of flavor. Modern casual restaurant that's popular with the people who are working in the city."

Isarn Garden Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (413) • $$

"Was looking for lunch after a shopping session near San Carlos, and Isarn was an amazing find. This place will rank very high of all the Thai restaurants in the peninsula.The restaurant will hold a fair amount of people and the space was pretty cozy, aided with all kinds of Thai and holiday motifs. Big bonus for having their own parking lot.The menu was very extensive, and I appreciated the availability of the lunch specials. The Pad Thai and Pad See Ew captured the right flavors, the dumpling in curry sauce and fried tofu were hits with the children, and the basil beef rice plate was fantastic. The Praram Chicken could have benefited from more flavors. The special papaya salad dish was surprising with all the extra meats, but be forwarded that their spice levels are right at par on what you would expect in the Thai culture. A level 2 spice is far more than a tickle.There were two servers for a weekday lunch, but they were very attentive to all the patrons. This was a great experience and worth another drive back to get more."

Roost & Roast

★★★★☆ 4 (169) • $$

"Tasty hat yai (fried chicken) meal! I went with the 2 piece combo with papaya salad and roti. Fresh and flavorful. Great crunch on the fried chicken. Nice assortment of dipping sauces. My partner ordered the hat yai box with curry sauce, roti, and rice so I got to dip my roti (curry sauce not included with the papaya salad combo). Quick serve environment: order on a tablet and pick up at the counter. Outside seating only. Perfect for takeout or a casual meal."

Fin Thai SF

★★★★★ 4.6 (101)

"12/20/24 - I went here to eat a nice meal with my siblings and we were so impressed by the decorations and the quality of the meal! The food was perfect portion size and we loved the spice level as well. We would definitely come back for a different special occasion. I think it's a bit expensive for daily eating, but great for treating yourself!"

LaoTable

★★★★☆ 4 • $$$

"Huge thank you to the staff for accommodating my large party! A bunch of my coworkers flew in as they were from out of town (and state!) and I appreciated that LaoTable's menu was extensive and could accommodate a vegetarian preference. The menu may seem fusion based on the descriptions, but I found the flavors and spice level pretty spot on for some of the dishes I ordered.My coworkers really enjoyed their drinks, while I really enjoyed my Thai Tea that was served in a carafe. The Thai tea was not too sweet (best compliment ever, tbh) and had a strong Ceylon black tea taste, which I appreciate. I had the "Tum Marg Hoong" Papaya Salad and wow it was spicy! 10/10 would order again, as it was great to share with my immediate neighboring coworkers. We also tried the Khaw Kai noodles, fresh spring rolls, spicy eggplant, and spicy Thai basil chicken. Although I liked all of them, I'm partial to Chinese eggplant, so the spicy eggplant was a favorite and I'd reorder that one again. Our server was very attentive, and although my party over ordered (as expected since our eyes are larger than our stomachs!) the staff tried their best to help clear the plates or rearrange some of them."

Hed verythai

★★★★☆ 4.4 (403) • $$

"Located in alley way. Cute aesthetic restaurant Love the set dinner concept Soup, salad, rice, protein and dessert $354 different meal set to choose from. Service was attentive and friendly"

Million Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (434) • $$

"My favorite Thai spot for take out in the city. The food delivers every single time. They also don't skimp on portions and have good rewards if you frequently order from here. I've tried the green curry with beef, yellow curry with chicken, drunken noodles, panang curry, short ribs, spicy eggplant, and spicy catfish. Every single thing is tasty and full of flavor. My favorite items are probably the green curry, short ribs, and catfish. They really do mean it when they say spicy, so don't go for Thai spicy unless you can really handle it! I've never been to the actual restaurant so I can't speak to the dining in experience, but I highly recommend trying this out!"

Pacifica Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.5 (487) • $$

"Not a fancy establishment but it is a warm and friendly local restaurant that has a wonderful menu and very fresh and delicious food. All sauces are made fresh in-house with local ingredients and you can truly taste the difference. This will always be our go-to spot whenever we visit Pacifica!"

Lotus Thai Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (460) • $$

"I'm pretty stunned by the mid reviews. I really enjoyed this place! It feels more authentic than a fusionized Thai place. It's a straight forward casual restaurant with no frills. They aren't trying to upscale. They bring you cozy Thai food. Service was fine, nothing spectacular but they're friendly. Chicken satay - one of the best chicken satay I've had in a long time. Chicken was flavorful and moist. Chicken eggplant stir fry - it was good, nice flavor profile. Khao poon - my fave! Love khao poon! Rich flavor and nice blend of curry taste. I highly recommend getting this!"

Khaosoi Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (483) • $$

"The best Khaosoi I've had! With the name of a restaurant being a dish, it has to be good right?! Well, it definitely lives up to the name! Khaosoi Thai offers four different types of Khaosoi dishes, including one with beef, fried chicken, shrimp tempura, and a veggie version. Each consists of egg noodles, egg, crispy noodles, lime, pickles, chilies, and shallots in a creamy coconut curry broth. The texture of the noodles is really good, and the flavor of the broth has a balance of sweet and savory. The Khaosoi Beef is served with a HUGE beef short rib! They have limited orders of this available per day.I also really enjoyed their Thai Fried Rice. You can order this by itself or with fried chicken. I highly recommend ordering it with the fried chicken though! The batter on the outside is light and crispy. It also comes with a tasty sauce for dipping. The green curry is served with rice and is loaded with lots of vegetables, including regular eggplant, Thai eggplant (which I don't often see!), bamboo shoots, and bell peppers. You also choose your protein: chicken, tofu, beef, or shrimp.For appetizers, we got the Crispy Egg Rolls and Samosas. The egg rolls are thin and contain vegetables and glass noodles with a sweet and sour dipping sauce. The samosas appear empanada-like in shape but are more flakey and have potatoes and other vegetables inside. It's served with a curry sauce for dipping. I love that both of these appetizers are also served with a refreshing yet tart cucumber salad on the side. They're also topped with edible flowers and are quite pretty! I would definitely recommend the Thai Chicken Salad as well! This larb is aromatic and flavorful. There's a chili pepper symbol next to it on the menu, but I didn't think it was too spicy, so don't stray away from this one if you're worried about the heat!Other unique items on the menu that I'll have to come back to try are their Tom Yum Ramen and Green Curry Ramen! Overall, great food, cute interior space, and friendly service!"

Happy Donuts

★★★★☆ 3.6 (225) • $

"Today I got my chicken curry plate! Food is great and excellent service. My go to place for lunch, coffee and donuts."

Siam Fine Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (460) • $$

"First time we dined in here and it was really good. Green curry seabass - deliciousParang curry with chicken - spicy and good. Lots of chicken Crab fried rice - really goodSpring rolls - loved it Pad say eww - flavorful I'd highly recommend this place as the food is authentic and delicious! The people who run the place was very nice!"

Siamese Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (305) • $$

"I haven't been here in awhile and I've gotta admit I've missed it. I think the Thai coffees gotten better. The prices are still really good. I love how I am here days after Christmas and they still have the Christmas vibe going on here. The food came fresh and steamy. The pad Thai was nice and sweety. Ha I mean it's really good. I said to the guy you don't have to go light with the gravy and oh boy he really poured it on . The server was super nice . I missed breakfast so maybe I was easy to please but I loved everything about the place."

Vanida Thai Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (551) • $$

"Came here today for lunch - first time trying out Vanida. Had my eyes on the beef noodle soup but was pleasantly surprised they offered lunch specials. 2 item combo was like $15! What a deal. Tried the garlic pork and green curry. Delicious! Pork was flavorful and the cilantro lime sauce that came with it knocked it up a notch. Green curry had a small nice spice kick to it as well. I will def be back!"

Marnee Thai

★★★★☆ 3.8 • $$

"Interestingly enough and much to my surprise, San Francisco is not really known for their Siamese/Thai food. In fact, when I go onto the Yelp app and search for an above average Thai restaurant in the city, very few places actually show up. Reason being is simply because this city is heavily saturated with some amazing Dim Sum, Japanese, Vietnamese, and dozens upon dozens of award-winning Chinese restaurants. However, paying a visit to "Marnee Thai" just might change my perspective of how amazing this place was.Located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, this restaurant is situated directly on Irving St. and tucked in between 23rd & 24th Ave while only being a couple blocks away from Golden Gate Park. This is actually their original location as they also have a 2nd location (also in the Inner Sunset) that is on 9th Ave and close to Lincoln Way. Parking can be a challenge with the vast amount of businesses and boutiques surrounding this area. My lady and I came during the evening of Friday 11/29/2024 at around 5:25pm.The hours of operation are Wednesday through Monday from 11:30am-8:30pm while being closed on Tuesday. As soon as my lady and I walked in, it was very warm, cozy, and inviting. The interior layout showcases a distinctive A-frame roof design complete with wood paneling throughout. In fact, this place has a very strong Thailand presence to it as the artwork and walls looked as if we were dining out in Bangkok and not San Francisco. And even though we came during dinnertime on a Friday evening, there was no wait as we were seated by the hostess immediately. Since I already knew what I wanted, I settled with their "Pad Kee Mao"; this consisted of roasted duck, wide rice noodles, chili, garlic, tomatoes, and string beans. My lady went with the "Pad Se-Ew" which is one of the more popular Thai dishes; she chose chicken as her protein of choice. Her dish had a blend of pan-fried wide rice noodles, soy beans, broccoli, and scrambled eggs. And as a trademark of every Thai restaurant I visit, I went with their "Thai Iced Tea". Both of our meals arrived in around 8 minutes; very quick turnaround time. And best of all, our dishes were piping hot.I absolutely loved the seasoned, tender, and flavorful bits of my roasted duck as they were very generous with the meat portion. Since I do not like spicy, they were able to make it with a more milder chili flavor. It hit the spot in every way possible. All of the ingredient with the wide noodles had the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I also tried some of her Pad Se-Ew and that too was top notch. Even my Thai iced tea had the perfect amount of tea without being overbearingly sweet. Again, the service and quality of food was excellent while not being too expensive. All in all, I loved "Marnee Thai" as this will be a future staple restaurant for my lady and I. My rating, a unanimous five stars."

King’s Thai Cuisine #2

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (379) • $$

"Got three things to-go:Green chicken curry: 5/5! The curry was very flavorful and the chicken was cooked just right! Pumpkin curry: 5/5! No complaints here! The spice level is relatively mild compared to what it could be. The kabocha was delicious and sweet, which paired well with the curry.Pad see ew: 3/5. I personally felt like there could have been more flavor here. But the chicken and noodles were cooked well! Chicken was juice and noodles were nice and chewy.TL;DR: Would recommend the pumpkin curry and the green curry! They're not too spicy."

Thaiphoon

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (588) • $$

"The veggies and tofu in garlic pepper is a pretty tasty entree, it has a nice flavor to it."

Basil Canteen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (619) • $$

"Can't believe I didn't know there was a Thai food spot near my place. So glad my friend introduced me to it. They made the Pad Thai just the way I like it, saucy and spicy. The lime added a nice sour contrast and bean sprouts and peanuts added a nice crunch. Great interior and friendly service too! Will be back!"

Baan Yaai

★★★★☆ 4.4 (122) • $$

"Tom yum soup was a bit too much of tomato flavor instead of the lemongrass fragrant taste. Pad See Ew is Drunken Noodles and was adorned. They didn't use Asian broccoli but regular broccoli for this dish, otherwise, it would have been above notch. One has to ask for their spicy peppers and it complemented well with this dish along with other dishes.Green Curry was yum! Pineapple fried rice was spot on. Casual hole in the wall kind of spot with waitress service and the decor is hipster meets Thai. Great grab if one is craving Thai around here."

The Hidden Bistro

★★★★★ 4.8 (29)

"Wow! The Hidden Bistro is a ghost kitchen that dishes out tasty food. There wasn't a storefront sight or restaurant identification when you arrive. Just make sure you're at the correct building number. I saw people walking out with a pizza box and other types of packaged food. I preordered and got my food delivered to my car. The person was nice and said they tried to keep the food warm (I was late for my pickup). I can't not say enough how smart the food was packaged. There were no leaks! I got home and the food was still warm! They flavors were bright but not too strong or spicy. I love spice and spicy so next time I will ask to bump it up. Tea leaf salad:Wow! I really loved the fermented tea leaves. It was more like spinach and not too funky. It was vegetarian so no dried shrimps or fish sauce was used. Veggie Biryani:The tamarind sauce that came with this dish was so good. They were generous with the portion of food and I the veggies were cooked really well. I'm not talking overcooked mush, but texture and crunch heaven. Massaman Roasted Vegetable Curry:Oooooo this was comforting and warm. I would order this again with more sliced chili peppers ;) The coconut rice was exceptional. This is a rich dish that went well with the perfectly cooked vegetables. Don't be weirded out by the ghost kitchen concept. There's nothing ghostly about these flavors and business model. The food rocks!"

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.5 (686) • $$

"We love lemongrass Thai!!! Order this very often and is our go to neighborhood Thai spot. Green curry, eggplants and tofu, pad thai, egg rolls, bbq grilled pork are some of the top contenders! So nice and we sometimes eat here too !"

Bangkok Street Thai Street Food

★★★★☆ 4.2 (784) • $$

"We have always strolled by this cute and cozy restaurant when we're in Japantown. We have dined here a couple of times and finally coming back to satisfy our thai food cravings. The staff here are so kind, attentive, making the dining experience so welcoming. What we ordered:- Pad Kee Mao w/ chicken - Thai Street BBQ platter (get this, so worth the money and you can try different dishes such as sticky rice, thai salad, larb, and chicken) - Duck Curry (this was so so good because they give you deboned duck meat. I appreciate this so much because I don't like biting into bones)- Mango Sticky Rice (lightly sweet which makes it so good) - Tom Yum & Tom Kha beer (must try even if you don't like beer as it is very light in taste)I can't wait to come back to try more dishes and the hospitality is top notch!"

Rin-Tei

★★★★★ 4.7 (500) • $$

"There is something unique and heartwarming about this restaurant. As soon as you walk in, it's very bright and modern yet simple and clean. The food was amazing. My friends and I ordered the chicken rice, Rin-Tei Hot Pot with Cod Creamy Soy Milk-Sesame Sauce, clay caramelized cod, calamari, and yuzu sorbet. It was all exceptional...along with the service! Our waiter was so kind and attentive. We came on a Sunday evening and made reservations for 5:30 but we could have probably walked in and waited for 5-10 min to get seated. There are a few street meter parking spots right in front. Restroom is extremely clean and beautiful. We loved everything about this restaurant. Please give it a try for your next date night or friend get together!"

Secrets Of Tiger

★★★★☆ 4.4 (123) • $$

"A friend who works in Emeryville told me about this place. We usually meet for lunches at Public Market and wanted to get something new into the rotation. What can I say? I really liked it. The place itself is colorful and vibrant, the service fast and friendly. The fellow diners looked like most of them were on their lunch break (it was noon).The menu is great, if you are a bit adventurous. It was a bit difficult to find something lower carb, so I just went with the pad See Ew haha. Low carb, low schmarb, right? The noodles had a very appealing flavor and the meat was quite juicy. The portion was on the smaller side, but more than enough for me (I know the husband would have bitched about it though...).My friend had a crazy milk toast tower with satey skewers stuck into it. It was filled with some kind of curry - a little sweet, a little spicy. I've never seen anything like it before. I think, I'll be back ;-)"

Naked Chicken

★★★★☆ 4 (16) • $$

"I wasn't expecting too much from a food truck in a setting with other trucks that have almost no vegan options, especially one that headlines with chicken.But there it was, a vegan Thai chicken dish! Not too spicy, some rice and vegetables. There was yellow onion, but easily avoided.Tasty and filling lunch. Would definitely get again."

Khao Tiew

★★★★★ 4.5 (259)

"Something for everyone. Beef, chicken seafood, vegan and it's all yummy. One of our favorites is the Drunken Ma Ma: a plate of deliciously seasoned stir fried noodles topped with either grilled, boneless, short rib or oyster mushrooms."

Khao Kang Thai Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (305) • $$

"My friend and I stopped by for dinner on a Wednesday night and we were surprised at how packed it was in the restaurant! We were seated immediately and ordered the Pad See Ew with chicken and green curry. Both were delicious and portion sizes were huge! We were able to bring home leftovers. We also ordered mango sticky rice as dessert - it was perfectly made and the mango was so fresh! The -1 star comes from the service when paying - when we were paying on the iPad at the end of our meal, the waitress wouldn't let go of the iPad for us to select tip. She then tried to select a tip option for us. We didn't appreciate that and would've preferred if she set the iPad down or handed it to us to finish payment, instead of gripping onto it. Other than that, the meal was great and the food was delicious!"

RAW Sugar Factory

★★★★☆ 3.9 (811) • $$

"Went for an amazing champagne brunch with pancakes and more. Good service and lovely design inside! We'll be back for sure!"

Thai Spice

★★★★☆ 4.3 (257) • $$

"I came here on a Friday night with a friend around 6 pm. We walked in and were seated immediately with no reservations, though it was pretty crowded by the time we left. I'd recommend coming earlier to avoid the dinner rush. There were so many dishes I wanted to try, but decided on the khao soi with chicken. They gave pretty big portions that I ended up saving half as leftovers. The broth was incredibly flavorful, and I really liked the ambience of this place, which makes it very great for a romantic date night or GNO."

Chili Cha Cha 2

★★★★☆ 4.1 (462) • $$

"I ordered delivery, and it was super fast. The food was also very good. I ordered a green curry with vegetables, and a yellow curry with chicken. The green curry was my favorite, it had so much variety of perfectly cooked veggies and also had a hint of spiciness even at the mild request. I've had it at a medium spice level on a past order, and that provides a solid warming of the mouth that lingers, in a good way:)I will keep order my Thai food from Chili Cha Cha 2 and you should too!"

New Thai Elephant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (961) • $$

"This is my Thai spot in San Mateo. I've eaten at the restaurant and ordered here via door dash here several times. The food here is really good and affordable. The restaurant is a bit small, so reservations are encouraged for larger groups. Parking here is a bit tricky unless you park at the parking lots. The service here is great and the food comes out quickly! Would recommend here for some good Thai food!"

Prik Hom

★★★★☆ 4.4 (110) • $$$

"They are super nice. It's Chinese New Year and I wanted to walk to a place to grab some lucky food for dinner... they sat me at dining table center of row with no reservations! Then I was trying to figure out what lucky food to get... no spring rolls here... so I got the scallops. Yum ! You need to heed the instructions of mixing the ingredients in bowl. Then I ordered the black cod curry in banana leaf... medium spicy delicious. Too bad I already had sole earlier at Olympic Club for lunch... as I was closing out my tab, the manager came over with a lucky tangerine just like this emoji with a green leaf and wished me luck and happy new year! So nice and considerate!!!"

KRUA Thai

★★★★☆ 3.9 (198) • $$

"I've walked by this place so many times and finally got to stop in! Interior is cute and clean, with lots of colors. The service is quick and friendly. Good for large groups! The space is much larger than you would think bc it snakes towards the back. We ordered the Thai fried chicken, crispy pad Thai, Tom kha, and Thai tea. The pros: The mains' flavors were really bold and yummy! I liked the seasoning a lot. Although some could say it's a bit too salty, I think they balance it well with sweet and sour. The Tom kha was my favorite! The cons: The chicken was pretty meh texture-wise, and I think we ordered poorly with the crispy pad Thai because I prefer chewy noodles over fried ones. I think for the price overall, the quality of the meats they use should be a little higher. The Thai tea also tastes a bit watered down. Overall, I think this place is solid for a casual night out. I'd come again to try the pad see ew, but I don't think I'll put it in my rotation quite yet."

Phat Thai

★★★★☆ 4 (191) • $$

"Everything was FABULOUS as always! I highly recommend Phat Thai. Thank you Ashley & family!"

Thai Stick

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (687) • $$

"Thai Stick is an amazing restaurant in downtown Millbrae, just off the exit from SFO airport! When you walk into this restaurant, you feel like it's more of a home feeling as you're immediately greeted by staff and seated with a friendly smile. The place is simple, but the food is soo good! I've been here many times and the food never disappoints. My favourite is the minced chicken, Thai spicy hot level with a fried egg on top. My friend ordered pad see ewe noodles with beef and looked and tasted so good! When you're having your meal, staff check on you and make sure you're satisfied. The owner and cook Paul is often in the kitchen making the delicious meals, but will occasionally walk around and chat with customers. The ambiance feels more like you're having a family dinner at a home with a relaxed atmosphere and conversations with staff. The price point is where you'd expect for a good, filling meal. If you're in Millbrae, I suggest you go give it a go! Parking is street parking and fairly easy to find a spot with parking lots around."