Marnee Thai

We were are lands End and all the walking around lunch time and the cool weather got us hungry. Some of the options we had saved were about 30 mins and away and so we started searching on yelp (of course) for the closest place to eat. Now finding a place for a vegetarian and chicken meat eater is a dance. First find a place, then comb teh menu and if it satisfies the basic check then confirm with the partner. The great lord Rama decided that we should eat Thai food and led us to Marnee Thai. First time in the Irving area, it is quite a revelation that this is chinatown also, where the real and hard working asian folks live. We arrive here, parking is a bit of a challenge but hey this is San Francisco. My wife was hungry and so went in early to order the apps. By the time I arrive the quintessential Thai tea is at the table. The samosa and papaya salad arrive. Both fresh and perfect to eat. Then on a whim I order the seasonal dish which is really a variation of an Indian dish but nevertheless great to eat.Then we order the pad prak chicken and teh seasonal vegetable and banana in green curry. Both dishes were great and refreshingly good. Service was discreet and fast. Definitely a place to go back again if we are in teh Irving area.

LOVEI've been coming here for years. It's always good. Love the seasonal specials. Today I had banana blossom tom ka and banana (plantain) curry. The banana curry was wonderful -- beef, bananas and red curry make a great flavor combination.LIKEFriendly service. Cozy seating.MEHBanana blossoms sound better than they are, but it was OK.

Don't remember the last time coming out to Irving for dinner. But glad we did :) Decided to go to an old favorite, here. So glad to see they still serve full house dinners at night even after COVID and with all the food deliveries that happen. We tried a few new dishes they had on their specials menu, Coconut hotcakes. Wow Carby and yummy! I think the gooey coconut on top with cantaloupe, taro, and coconut chunks were really good. it came out sizzling plate with 6 mini cakes and the waitress served 2 for each of us to start. I couldn't tell what the bottom was made of but something of a cakey and starchy consistency. Another standout dish that we ordered for the first time - Seabass with the garlic and black pepper sauce (on side). The best the best! but not meant for delivery moments i think. This is good for dining in while served fresh. Asked the sauce on the side and it ended up being mixed into all the other dishes we ordered. Ended up bringing it home because it was so good! It left us with memories of childhood with the fish sauce and yummy garlic smokey flavor. Super good, not spicy. And of course, crowd favorites we had to order - Pad Kaprow with pork. A tad salty there. Also, the Pad Fried Rice with chicken. Really good dinner, lots of authentic Thai flavors. What a treat :)

On our way to wine country, we were passing by DTSF around early dinner time, and I remembered that Marnee was one of the best thai restaurants last time I was in the SFO area about 15 years ago. While this was not the location that a friend of mine introduced us to, we were highly-satisfied with 2 of the 3 dishes that we ordered. The Spicy Angel Wings with their signature chili-garlic/tamarind sauce and the Basa Fillet with garlic pepper sauce were very good. I highly recommend those but the roti was just ok.

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.

Continues to be a favorite Thai restaurant in SF. I've been going to this restaurant for 15+ years.Awesome authentic Thai. Most dishes tend to be spicy so beware! :) Ambiance is beautiful and service is friendly. They have a serious take out operation too. Highly recommend this restaurant!

One of my old time favorite for the past many Years.. this place is one of the best Thai pioneer restaurant in San Francisco for this place to survived all this years means it has a strong loyal customers . Include me as one. Panang Beef as one of my favorite.

Came on a Friday night at prime dinner time and there was a long line. However, the line went quickly and we probably waited around 20 minutes. The food also came fast. We ordered the pad see ew and hor mok (catfish curry that's only available on the weekends). It was very creamy with coconut but also packs a punch especially for someone who can't really handle spice. I would definitely come back to try more dishes!

I heard good things about Marnee Thai and based on what we got, it's a 3.5 stars.Chicken Ka Prow: Packed with flavor, but also salt. It would be better if they dialed down on the salt. Basa Filet Spicy Mushroom Curry: A lightly fried basa filet smothered in a coconut-based curry sauce and packed with plenty of Shanghai tips. This was a fantastic dish. Vegetable Pad Kee Mao: The sauce was more sweet and tangy than expected, and not quite like other Pad Kee Mao dishes (no heat). Although we were happy with the amount of vegetables, the dish was underwhelming based on the taste and the noodles sticking together. Service was good, ambiance was cute and food was ok for us.

I have been wanting to try out this place for a long time and I'm glad I finally got to. I came here with a friend for a late lunch on a Sunday and there was no wait. The service is fast and very friendly. They check up on you several times during your meal to make sure you're doing okay. The corn cakes is a must to get! The sizzling presentation is an experience of itself. If you like coconut milk this is the dish for you. There are bits of taro and corn in it. The roti here is very delicious. It's flaky and buttery. The curry sauce is very runny and the cucumber that accompanies it is light and refreshing. The duck salad was really good and refreshing because of the mint. The amount of duck was amazing and I am grateful that they did not skimp. The chicken pad se ew is my go to when I go to Thai restaurants. I was disappointed with this one. The consistency of the noodles seemed to be over cooked. It was also a lil salty, but still edible. The har mok is the special. Only available on the weekends. It is a fish dish that is wrapped in banana leaves. It was yummy and I advise for you to get it with steamed rice to seep in the sauce, otherwise it would be too salty on its own. Overall, I would love to come here again. There are several dishes I would still like to try. The restaurant is a little cramped, but enough space for you to bring family and friends.