Truly the most affordable, thoughtful, speedy, consistent caterer I've found in Berkeley. It's my go to for work events because they can facilitate gf/vegan/allergies so well! They can adjust spice level to be very mild or spicy. You just cannot beat the prices either. It's very 2015 pricing!!! Like go look for yourself. Anchalee the owner is such a gem of a human. She is so honest. When I over order, she literally says you won't need that much. The "small catering trays" are huge lol. Anyways go support this business plz! read more

Anchalee Thai Cuisine - eggplant sub chicken and it comes with rice - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Arrived a little past the lunch rush and had it was empty and quiet. Which I preferred! The place is cute and brightly lit with lots of light. The staff were friendly and helpful with the menu. I decided to order the Khao Soi lunch special and so happy I did! The curry was amazing! Packed with flavor! The chicken was also tasty and seasoned well. I left so full because the portion was generous. read more

Anchalee Thai Cuisine - KHAO SOI GAI - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

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When I go out to eat, at least half the time it's for Thai. Been to lots is East Bay places. And Anchalee is the fave. It's a nice cozy pair of rooms, the service is good, parking is easy, but the reason to come here is the food. When I order dishes I know well, Anchalee often seems to come up with a twist- maybe a new ingredient-maybe a new presentation-that makes it stand out from other versions. But the best part is the dishes I've never seen elsewhere. To die for. Don't miss shiitakes over eggplant. I don't usually go for vegetarian, but this is the exception. And their noodle dishes are also uncommon and great. For an appetizer try the lettuce leaf wraps. I'm getting hungry just writing this. read more

Anchalee Thai sets the standard for Thai food. Fresh ingredients plus skilled cooking equals delicious tasting food. The decor is simple and service is efficient. This place is all about the flavors dear reader. Try the lettuce wraps, fresh spring rolls and corn salad - and marvel at the flavors. Fresh basil, mint, peppers and curry. The flavors simply explode! We loved how this place has a regular menu and a vegetarian menu. How can it get much better?! Enjoy. read more

Anchalee Thai Cuisine - Tower of fresh spring rolls. The peanut sauce is spectacular! - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

Anchalee Thai Cuisine was the lunch spot of choice. My friend shared that they enjoyed it and recommended we go once we get together. I met him on a weekday in the afternoon. The restaurant wasn't too busy; just a steady flow of customers coming in and out. The service was good, the water was refilled, and the food came out fast! The ambiance was very laid-back, with nice natural light and decor. We chose to share a few items. We got Popiah, Halibut Green Curry, and Pad Ke Mao. Everything was fine and good. However, I felt some of the items lacked a bit of flavor, such as the noodles. The portions were also lunch-sized, which was enough for us, and we took some to go. If you're in the mood for Thai food, Anchalee Thai Cuisine is a decent spot in Berkeley. They serve all the classic dishes you'd find in other Thai restaurants. Street parking only. read more

Anchalee Thai Cuisine - Pad Ke Mao - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Delicious! Ordered Thai iced tea, pineapple fried rice, pad see ew, and massuman curry. Vibe was perfect for a little Sunday date night. Service was speedy and friendly. We will be back! Can accommodate a spice-loving and a non-spice-loving appetite. We both loved the meal! read more

Anchalee Thai Cuisine - Massaman, Pineapple Fried Rice, Pad Se Ew, sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been loving this spot for years, Excellent, fresh, classic Thai cuisine. The food is always plated beautifully and the menu is traditional, doesn't changed often and consistently good. This is my favorite Thai place, just hate the parking! Weekend nights are terrible for parking, the food is still worth the pain! read more

Anchalee Thai Cuisine - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Delicious authentic Thai cuisine at affordable prices. Consistently delicious after multiple visits. My go to Thai restaurant on Berkeley read more

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Thai is definitely in my top 5 for favorite cuisines, and this is one of the best I've come across in the East Bay. We came in for lunch today and the food was delicious! We made a reservation since we were a group of 9, so we were seated right away. This restaurant is small, but it so cute and charming! We tried a lot of different dishes and there wasn't a dish we didn't like. The order: Fried Calamari, Crispy Tofu, Egg Rolls, Tom Kha Gai, Crab Fried Rice, House Fried Rice with Beef, Pad Thai with Shrimp, Pad Se Ew with Beef, Green Curry with Pork, Basil Chicken, Mango Sticky Rice The favorites: Crab Fried Rice (I wish it had more crab, but this was so flavorful and light), Fried Calamari (the breading was nice and light as well and it was fried perfectly--not chewy, super tasty), Pad Thai (the noodles had a great texture and it wasn't too saucy or too dry. The prawns were cooked perfectly--very succulent) We will be back! read more

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Firstly I must say that I love that they have a vegetarian menu! I say thank you to this restaurant for caring about people who make healthy and kind choices. We tried to go to another local Thai restaurant but they were closed that evening, a Tuesday no less. I'm so glad we ended up here, I loved the experience. The ambiance was delightful (serene, cosy, down to earth), the food was incredibly delicious (amazing flavors) and thoughtfully presented, and the service was friendly and attentive. I might go as far as to say this is my new favorite Thai restaurant in Berkeley! read more

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I first tried this place when I was brought here by relatives. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. I haven't eaten anything there that I didn't like. My favorite dessert is the coconut ice cream with the fried banana. Yum! The service is friendly and low-key. The owners are kind and will sometimes check-in with you to see if everything is to your liking. The restaurant isn't that huge, so the ambiance is cozy and intimate. Parking around the restaurant isn't too difficult either. I will continue patronizing this restaurant for tasty Thai food. read more

I had a wonderful experience at Anchalee! The servers were very kind and welcoming. I really enjoyed the Tapico Sakoo Balls! It takes 10 minutes but flavorful and softly textured exterior. Wish the crispy rice was crispier but the flavor was definitely there! They have a really good price point here! I would highly recommend (especially their appetizers and salads!) read more

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Everything was delicious! Ordered tom kha soup gai, yellow curry with beef, chicken satay, curry puffs, and garden rolls. Portions were generous and fed 3 adults. read more

Excellent food - modern and clean ambiance in a small space and good service. Overall 5 stars. We tried satay + crying tiger + pad gra prow + catfish -- all were flavorful and reasonably priced for great quality food. read more

To be honest, it's been over a month since we sat down to enjoy this meal. I hadn't posted it because I didn't have the pictures and the receipt in the same place at the same time. It's difficult to reconstruct a menu with just pictures. Our group of eight met at the restaurant for dinner at about 5pm. Everyone was on time, so seating was easy especially since we had reservations. Everyone perused the menu and we each picked one item, making slight adjustments so we had a great variety. The food came out hot when appropriate and everything looked great. Very typical of Thai Cuisine, lots of bright colors to whet the appetite. Most everything was delicious. Personally, I didn't care much for the Gai Yang. While it wasn't as dry as Chicken Breast often can be, it was very plain. On the other hand, I would have been very happy to eat the entire Seafood Hot Plate with a serving of Brown Rice by myself. Service was excellent and we felt well taken care of. I don't have more details on the food to report, but I do remember that we said that we enjoyed our meal enough for a return visit. read more

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The parking was difficult, but we managed. The decor, etc. was beautiful. The service was great. The food was fresh and colorful. HOWEVER everything was too effing spicy!! The menu indicated certain items were "medium" spicy, which would have been fine. Just to be sure, we asked them to tone that down to mild wherever possible. Yet, for me anyway, almost nothing we ordered was edible. YMMV. I guess that's a personal experience, but this was mine. read more

My spouse and I came here for lunch because we were in the area and got the following items to share: Curry Puff appetizer (forgot to take a photo) - This was great. It had a flakey crust with tasty filling and was also not spicy. Duck Noodle Soup from their Lunch Special menu - The soup had great flavor. The duck was tender and had no bones, though it did have a tiny bit of (what I believe to be) gristle. The dish had bok choy and bits of celery (I thought the latter was slightly odd, but it didn't impact taste). It came with rice noodles, which I don't prefer, but they still tasted good and had a good texture. Even though we were trying not to have leftovers, the dishes were filling enough that we took two curry puffs home (in my reusable takeout container). ECO NOTES (Dine-In) Dine-In Dishware: Reusable plates and bowls Napkins: Single-use disposable paper napkins (4 panels, which I think is overkill, but I guess it looks better than typical 2-panel napkins). I did notice some tables had a thicker version of these (in other words disposable napkins that almost feel like cloth). Utensils: Metal fork and spoon Water cups: Short reusable glass cups read more

Anchalee Thai Cuisine - Duck Noodle Soup (Lunch Special) - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

Brief Summary: - Note: we ordered by delivery - Coconut soup was really good! - Meat proteins were slightly dry It was one of those weekends when we ordered delivery and eat at home. We weren't sure on what to eat, so after some discussion we narrowed it down to Thai, and then narrowed it down further to try this one. We ordered a few dishes, some of the regular ones we like to get: Pad See Ew and the pineapple fried rice. The other two were by how it looked in the photos; they looked tempting to try: the coconut soup and the rice paper roll. All the dishes arrived safely without spills. We also didn't need to warm up the dishes; they were still hot. Our favorites were the rice rolls and the coconut soup. This day, the weather was warm, so the rice roll was refreshing and cooling. I also loved the coconut soup a lot. It had a mix of vegetables and mushroom, the texture of the soup was creamy, and there was a nice sour flavor with the creaminess of the coconut. I would say this was my favorite from the others. The least was the fried chicken unfortunately. As mentioned in the quick summary section, the meat proteins were on the dry side. The meat in the coconut soup was better because it was immersed into the broth. The rest were as though the moisture was absorbed out. I loved the flavor though, so the meat's dryness would be the reason why I had to lower the star to four. However, the rest of the meal was very enjoyable, so I would like to visit the restaurant one day and try the dishes there. read more

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My first and only (for now!) experience here was phenomenal. I really adore Thai food but I was reluctant to eat here because I was bored of curries, pan-fried noodles, and fried rice. These dishes can typically be found in almost every Thai restaurant in California and I assumed that these were also the only worthwhile dishes to eat Anchalee. I was so wrong. So wrong. Anchalee was a wonderful eating experience because it also taught me that there is so much more to Thai cuisine than just rice and noodles. During my visit here, I wanted something more refreshing and harder to find elsewhere. My friend and I ordered the Trout with Mango Salad and Crispy Rice Salad. I highly recommend both. Both were so fulfilling and flavorful. The mangoes were perfectly ripe. The trout was cooked to perfection, with barely any bones in it. The crispy rice isn't heavy if you wrap it in a lettuce leaf. Anchalee did well in balancing sweet, sour, and spicy flavors for both dishes. I can only imagine how they prepare their noodles and curries. The ingredients felt fresh and I didn't leave the place with regret or stomach issues. The restaurant's interior is cute and small. Service was standard. The ambiance is pretty relaxing. It is a nice place for a platonic or non-platonic date but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for big groups - maybe call ahead? Regardless, Anchalee's is so worthwhile if you're a Thai and Southeast Asian food fan. Your taste buds won't know what's coming! read more

Anchalee Thai Cuisine - Trout with Mango Salad! A+ for presentation and taste! - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

I think new fav Thai spot in East bay! Thai tea slapped (and they accommodated non-dairy milk - which can be rare). Ordered yellow curry with tofu and Praram tofu. Both quite big portions, they came with rice vs needing to buy extra and had realllly good flavors. Of the two, the Praram tofu peanut sauce blew me away. Fantastic. read more

Anchalee has upped its game again & the food is outstanding! As is the service and seating/atmosphere. Just so warm & welcoming, with a festive ambiance. We always order about 10 dishes between the 4 of us & happily take home leftovers! Our standards are: salad rolls, basil lettuce wraps, mango salad, corn salad, pad Thai, Green Curry, Masamam Curry, brown rice, chicken satay, yellow tofu curry. Love it ALL!! Ask for mild or medium if you don't want strongly spiced. read more

I got a noodle dish with prawns. It only had 3 prawns. And it didn't have very many green beans either--the main vegetable in it. Disappointing. read more

Amazing food. Cute place, wasn't busy on a Thursday night. Khao Soi was worth coming back for read more

Anchalee Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

We got hungry around 8:30 and looked for a Thai restaurant to go to. We got in well before their 9 o'clock closing time. We were welcomed by friendly people and got a nice table in their lovely, very comfortable dining room. We ordered Pad Thai and halibut green curry. Both dishes were outstanding. Perfectly spiced. Both dishes came out very quickly. My family member has eaten a lot of Pad Thai in Thailand having lived there for three months. He was surprised and delighted by how tasty his dish was. We highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to going back soon. read more

Delicious and great service! Accommodating to gluten-free eaters and very friendly. So many great choices.

The food was very good. It was delicious and tasty and we'd come back for it. But the service leaves alot to be desired. We ordered appetizers and some of our group ordered soup and salads as their main entree. The appetizers came and were delicious. But then the salads and soups for half of the table were served. No one cleared the table of the appetizer plates, and immediately, it was clear that the main entries for the others weren't coming soon. So it was extremely awkward as half of the group had there food to eat, and the other half had to wait for quite awhile for theirs to show up. It was a pretty bad dining experience. read more

Anchalee continues to be my favorite Bay Area restaurant. The food is delicious, beautifully presented, and arrives quickly no matter how busy they are. The staff are all friendly, helpful, and quick to respond to requests. The special vegetarian menu is extensive and includes dishes that are hard to find in other Thai restaurants. read more

There are a lot of Thai restaurants in Berkeley but Anchalee has been my favorite by a long shot. I wish I was there right now. Beautiful and cozy restaurant with delicious tom kha. read more

Excellent food , ambiance & service Easy to comply with no gluten for our party. Relaxed timing Really enjoyed the vegetarian shiitake mushroom & eggplant dish. -yum! read more

the Khao Man Gai Ginger chicken is really good. the rice is a bit dry but chicken very tender and flavourable. my friend recommend this place to me and i would love to try something different next time! read more

Totally decent Thai food. Pad see Yu is a local favorite. Ambience is nothing to speak of, but the people who work here are extremely friendly and the service is always kind and prompt. Main courses will run you about $20. Big bonus is that they have an entire vegetarian menu with vegetable and tofu dishes that is really good! read more

This Thai spot has been in West Berkeley for at least a decade and I believe owned and operated by the same couple. Consistency is a good thing and not necessarily the hobgoblin of small minds. Who said that anyway? Presumably somebody who makes highly erratic Thai food. But look, I'm not here to name names. I'm here to write about the dependable Thai food that was prepared and delivered by Anchalee. That's the first name of the female half of the ownership. And even in the takeout trays, there was a palpable homestyle vibe to the three dishes that Jamie W. and I ordered for dinner. The two entrees were somewhat interchangeable, the $14.90 Grilled Salmon and the $14.90 Garlic Shrimp, since they both featured their rich garlic lobster sauce. The grilled salmon filet came wrapped in banana leaves and was quite tasty. The side of mixed vegetables were satisfying but a bit on the saucy side (photo: https://bit.ly/3jI3zuS). The garlic shrimp mixed the vegetables more thoroughly and added cauliflower and mushrooms to make the dish more substantial (photo: https://bit.ly/38Iaw8V). That was also good, but I have to say the standout was the $13 Mango Salad as the fresh ingredients blended well together - chunks of mango, cherry tomatoes, mint, onion, chili peppers, and for crunch, cashew nuts. The garlic lime dressing brought it all together (photo: https://bit.ly/2VinE1n). Yes indeed, the consistency of garlic is not the hobgoblin of small minds. Maybe just big appetites. FOOD - 4 stars...homestyle Thai dishes with garlic the common thread AMBIANCE - n/a...haven't been there yet SERVICE - 3.5 stars...packaged good enough though kinda heavy on the sauces TOTAL - 4 stars...Anchalee knows her dishes RELATED - Hungry for Thai food? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2GPTCYK read more

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I love this Thai restaurant. The staff are friendly and the food is incredibly delicious. If you haven't tried it definitely check it out.

It was sheer luck that we stopped off at Anchalee for lunch! Because a car pulled out just in front of the restaurant, we decided to pull in to try! The flavors were authentic & service was great. I will definitely come back next time I'm in town. read more

Anchalee Thai Cuisine - Mango Salad - Thai Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Best hidden Thai restaurant that I just found out about this year! I celebrated my birthday here earlier in the spring and I was able to reserve a table for 6 with no problem. I was specifically looking for a restaurant that had a lot of vegetarian options for my vegetarian friends and was amazed to find they had so many on their menu. Overall, my experience at this restaurant is superb. The customer service was excellent, friendly servers, and dishes passed out in a timely fashion. Food was excellent. My party ordered a variety of dishes from soups, to salads, to noodle and meat dishes. The portion of the food were huge, quality was definitely delicious! All my friends enjoyed their dishes and had leftovers. I also like the intimacy of this restaurant. It's on the smaller side, though they still had plenty of tables. Though there were a good number of people also having dinner, the noise level of the restaurant was not too loud. It was perfect for my group because we could have conversations and hear each other very well without competing with loud noises or other people's conversations. After my excellent dine in experience, I ordered pickup from the restaurant twice and had a good experience as well. read more

Love the mango salad! Cute environment, friendly staff, and great food options! Would recommend.

Great Thai, the best in the area. Authentic, taste very good, just the right amount of spicy. Owner is very friendly, great service. Love it. read more

Fantastic food with generous portions. We had a soup and the duck. They were both perfectly spiced. I wish the soup was served first: it was served after the duck and wasn't hot by the time we eat it. read more

So Thai food is built around 5 tastes. Unfortunately omelet one dish came even close; the mango salad had all but the bitter. Colorful, light, complex. Delicious. The same could not be said for the very brown and one note pad si ew and basil pork, the latter so salty almost inedible. We will try again as the mango salad was promising but will avoid two of our favorite dishes. read more

Went on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn't busy initially but filled up as I was leaving. Most tables were 2 or 4 tops so may not be able to easily fit many larger groups. The staff were attentive and friendly. I ordered the Khao Soi with beef. The broth was delicious and it had a filling amount of noodles and beef. There's a crispy noodle topping which helps add texture to it as you're eating. Not your average Thai place. Has a modern elegance to it. Not a big fan of the seating (slightly uncomfortable) so would probably not sit long. Would definitely come back for the food. read more