Ate for dinner there tonight.We ordered 2 spicy meals.We only ate a little of our meal,not even half of it so asked them box our left over. When I got home I noticed that the food that they boxed not the same amount that was leftover.They gave us this little containers with tiny little food in it.Wheres the rest of our leftover?Did someone ate it? I was so confused,Im pretty sure we had way more than that because we barely touched our food. I was soo diasappointed with the dishonesty of this place that even if the food was good,Im never coming back again. Lesson,check your boxes before you leave the restaurant. read more

One of the best Thai restaurants in the Monterey Penninsula. Authentic food and atmosphere. Owners and employees speak Thai! read more

After recently moving to the area and finally settling into my new place and job, I decided it was about time to check the area out for good food. I'm so happy to have found this place on yelp. The flavors were wonderful and service was friendly. We came on a Friday night and were eager to try a little bit of everything. Everything we tried was tasty! Tom Yum Soup - tasty but I was used to a little bit more sourness and spice. Still good nonetheless. The big pot comes out fiery hot. Pad Thai - not one of my favs, but we had some Thai newbies so we played it pretty safe. Chicken Yellow curry - SO GOOD! I love curry with rice and this dish was so flavorful. Savory and creamy all at the same time. Ginger Sautee with Chicken - not a favorite of mine that night, but that was only because I don't like ginger. Pad See Ew with Beef - this is my go-to favorite Thai dish. It was good here with a nice mix of soy sauce and sweetness. Make sure to order the Thai tea here. It's good. Overall, I was surprised to find this place so packed with an assortment of people. It's not very big, but can definitely accommodate big parties. A very tasty and reasonably priced restaurant. I will be coming back soon. read more

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Great authentic tasting Thai food! Love the angel fingers and the pad Thai! Also the prices are fairly reasonable too!

I think this might be our new Thai restaurant. My wife and I love thai food and always look to try new places. Of all the spots we have been to in the Monterey area, this is our favorite. They staff are super friendly and the service is great. We love the spicy basil noodles, the baan thai noodles and the Panang Curry. read more

Such a hidden gem! Literally! You cannot see the restaurant from the shopping center front parking lot. You have to know where to go and walk (which is basically behind the front shops) But it makes this place feel like secret and it's worth the find because the food is so bomb! Came here for lunch and had the lunch special pad thai w/ beef and a coconut water. Chose the side salad and the dressing is SO delish! It tastes like a light peanut butter dressing! The coconut water is way fresh and they even include slivers of fresh coconut. YUM! Prices, portions, food quality and taste are a total score. Atmosphere is very meh and pretty Ma and Pa....but looks is not what this place is about. Will totally come again. read more

What a tasty dinner! We came in at 6:30 and from there the people just poured in. What a hot spot! My boyfriend got the Thai Iced Coffee and I got the Thai Iced Tea. I love any and all Thai Iced Tea, and this was up there with the best. We started with the eggrolls (3 cut into halves). The sweet sauce that comes with it is very good. We got Thai Fried Rice with Pork to share and it was a great choice. The addition of tomatoes was a game changer and kept the rice soft. I got the Ginger Saute and he got the Spicy Thai Chili (spice level 3). Mine was refreshing and wonderful, and his was a perfect counter balance with some good heat behind it. What a well rounded meal. Lunch is only $7, so we'll be back for sure. read more

Pretty average thai food. Was just looking for a quick place to pick up dinner nearby my hotel. We ordered duck curry, pineapple fried rice, pad see ew, deep fried spring rolls and thai tea. The portions were pretty small for the prices. There were only three spring rolls for $7! The best part was the duck curry. read more

It's okay... it isn't the typical Thai cuisine, it more like the Thai food that got Americanized (aka less flavor). The drunken noodle is pretty good, but their BBQ chicken was a totally bland and has a really gross taste. There are better Thai food places, but this one just happens to be the closest to where I live. I don't recommend this place, my personal favorite is Baan Thai in Seaside. read more

Was in Monterey (Seaside) and was in the mood for something other than the standard Monterey tourist trap fare... Thai food sounded good, and I was surprised that there were so many choices in the area. After reading all the reviews, I decided to take the safe route - since Baan Thai was rated 2010 Best Thai Food Restaurant by the Carmel Pine Cone. One thing to gain from this experience is if it says spicy, they mean spicy... Unless it's the papaya salad, where even medium is spicy, as they use fresh chili (refreshing). I like spicy foods, so this hit the spot! We started with the steamed green mussels (nice tangy and sweet chili sauce). For the main entrees we had the spicy chili basil with pork (the basil, bamboo shoots, and onions added a nice flavor), the pumpkin curry with chicken had a nice kick that crept up on you (pumpkin added a nice sweetness and texture to the curry), pad see ew was sweet and tasty but noodles were clumpy small chunks (although the kids liked it). Ended up the meal with coconut ice cream (pretty standard). Overall, good experience, and a very friendly staff. Come early, as it fills up even on weeknights. read more

Baan Thai - Spicy Chili Basil with Pork - Thai Near Me - Seaside, California

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Came here with my granny this past weekend for lunch Fried Tofu - underseasoned, strange texture, would not order again Won Ton Soup - very strong pepper and chicken flavor notes, bowl is decent to share with two but no more Pad See Eh - portion is great, flat noodles are done well, on the saltier side but was still good Mixed vegetables with meat - fresh, vibrant vegetables, paired nicely with the sticky rice Service can be spotty especially when busy since there is sometimes one person running the front so bare with them Overall Thoughts Baan Thai continues to deliver solid Thai food at a reasonable price read more

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The staff were very prompt and friendly. We were promptly seated and asked if we wanted something to drink. The restaurant was kept very clean.i didn't check out their bathrooms but I'm certain they would have been clean as well. I love the Thai iced tea. Highly recommend trying a glass. It's kind of like a dessert tea. Very yummy! We had brown rice, cashew chicken and a plate of ginger chicken. Everything was very tasty and flavorful. It paired well with my glass of Cabernet. My friend said his hot jasmine tea was also very good. The staff were very attentive and always kept my water full, which is a big plus for me. We will definitely be trying this again. read more

Baan Thai - Ginger chicken - Thai Near Me - Seaside, California

Tried the chicken soup! Wanted something warm and light. I think that the utensils were dirty? Really put me off of the whole meal sadly because the staff was really nice and I had high hopes! The plastic utensils were covered in a thick brown film. I thought it was from the broth but it stuck to it maybe the other dishes are good & those utensils are clean! read more

I have loved this place since I was a wee child!!! Best panang out there. Such good vibes and the the most wholesome family-owned restaurant I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. So much love, such a special place read more

Amazing staff! Amazing food! Amazing price!! I couldn't request this place enough! The fried tofu is a must! You could pick anything and it would be amazing! read more

I consider this one of my favorite Thai restaurants for the peninsula but the lunch Chicken Phad Thai today was plain underwhelming. It tasted like colored noodles without a shred of spice and some hunks of chicken thrown in for good measure. Had this been my first visit I would have rated it one star but with a history I am settling on downgrading to three only to give them some room to improve. I have tasted better out of Safeway in the prepackaged Phad Thai meals. Am hoping today was simply a bad day staff. Put the love and care you have shown in the past into your meals or rehire the previous chef. I don't want to have to find a new Thai restaurant again!! read more

Consistently delicious and amazing service. They are my go-to Thai restaurant in the area. Love their spicy noodles, and the Tom Kah Kai soup is really excellent as well. Really fresh ingredients. From my observations, they have maintained some of the most rigorous safety practices throughout Covid, and are always so accommodating and friendly. Don't miss this Seaside gem! read more

I ordered pad thai and thai tea, its tasty! The price is good as the portion is shareable. Service also very friendly! Overall, worth to try. read more

Looking for an evening meal with the family unit and yelped this place up. Kinda concerned about thelocation, however upon pulling up the the parking lot the aromas of the establishment sold me. If it smells good, EAT IT! So we did the Tom Yang seafood soup, Pad Thai, and BBQ chicken special, S2 I think it was. So right when we settled into our table for the evening, we got moved for a larger party. OK this is weird but they needed the larger table for the larger group. After all we where there for the food.."...don't worry about a thing...everything gonna be alright..." borrowing from brother Marley. The soup was nice, subtle flavor, I'm used to my Berkeley haunts, more heat and lemongrass were in order, never the less nice starter. We did the ubiquitous noodles, and it was OK, not bad, not overly sweet like most places, borders a Cambodian style. The BBQ chicken was da bomb!!! Brought out on a sizzling platter, only if don't mind smelling like curry sizzle for the rest of the night. It came with an off the shelf Thai chili garlic dip I didn't use. The chicken was finger licking good, especially the burnt bits that got the extra sizzle. No meat, no spices, no nothing left but a bunch of bones, hey I am Asian so we don't miss a beat on flavor, the knife and fork thing is for white table cloth Michelin types. Enough said, I'll be back! read more

BEST Thai food in Monterey other then Lemongrass in Moss Landing all their food is really good i tried almost all their currys, pad thai, pineapple fried rice, spicy noodle, chicken patay, green papaya, thai tea and their mango sweet rice dessert. All the food is really good and was never disappointed with their food tried other thai places and they dont compare to the food at baan thai been going here for years now. read more

This is an awesome Thai restaurant! They are open currently for takeout, and there are some outdoor tables spread very far apart to ensure social distancing. The food was great! I had chicken pad-thai and my Wife had pumpkin curry, both were delicious! There was only one lady taking all the orders and delivering all the food to the tables, but she kept everything running smoothly and was very helpful and friendly. Overall a fantastic experience, would definitely return! read more

Both the food and service are excellent!!!!! I've been to most of the Thai restaurants in the Monterey area and Baan Thai is the BEST!!!!!

I've eaten here before and have always enjoyed all of the dishes and service. Here to gush about the Baan Thai trout because it is amazing! Crispy fried trout topped with an amazing green apple salad and other delicious ingredients like red onions, bell peppers, cilantro, cashews, chili peppers and carrots and a fish sauce based dressing. I might have left something out but the pictures should help. This dish is salty, sweet and spicy. Me and my brother got medium heat and to me it was on the border of being a little more than medium but I still really enjoyed it. You can get it mild so that a pro. Our waitress suggested we try their catfish so I think that will be something I'll have to try. The dish is a little on the pricy side ($17) but we'll worth it. If you like fish and want to experience an explosion of flavor I'd give this dish a try. read more

Baan Thai - Baan Thai Trout is amazing! - Thai Near Me - Seaside, California

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If you are looking for an authentic Thai food, I highly recommend this place. The food is flavorful and the service is good with friendly staffs. Don't forget to try Thai iced tea, which is refreshing especially on a hot day. read more

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The other night, I was in the mood for dinner off the beaten path, so my friend and I headed over to Seaside to explore the numerous tasty hole-in-the-wall restaurants. We were in the mood for Thai food, so we popped into Baan Thai. We started dinner with the chicken satay. The curry rub was flavorful, but the chicken was a little chewy for my tastes. Since it was chilly out, I figured a bowl of pumpkin curry seemed in order. There's nothing quite like a bowl of spicy curry to ward off the brisk weather out, right? The pumpkin curry at Baan Thai was flavorful, mixing sweet, savory and spicy all together. There was a plentiful serving of vegetables in the curry--large chunks of pumpkin, carrots, red peppers and Thai basil. The pad Thai was a little too sweet for my tastes--it needed some chilies to spice it up. Many local foodies swear that Baan Thai serves up the best Thai food in town. I don't know if I'd go that far, but that pumpkin curry was one of the best in town. read more

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This place has the BEST Thai food I have ever had, anywhere! I especially love their Kai Koar and Panang Curry. Service is always great too. Highly recommended! read more

I have to agree with the others that left comments about Baan Thai. The food was delicious, the portions are probably the most generous of the Thai restaurants I have been to in this area. They even give you a large bowl of rice instead of the tiny cup most places give. Ask for it spicy and they warm it up for you. The servers were very friendly, a characteristic I am not used to lol. I started off with the spring rolls, and for the main course, the Panang curry. Both were delicious. I even got a Thai Iced coffee, and the price was still around 15 dollars. Thats pretty good. It also looked like they had some interesting desserts there as well, I was so stuffed I was unable to try it. Its kind of tough to spot, but its in the same area as the 711 and the beauty school. *****Edit***** I put up the photos of the restaurant. I wonder is my glass 3/4 empty or 1/4 full haha. I guess I should really make sure everything is out of the way before I go snapping photos haha read more

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It's one of those days where I just couldn't decide what to eat so I finalllly decided on Thai food cause I was in the mood for something spicy (Thai spicy). Having been to Thailand I know a few things about authentic Thai food. I ordered spicy chicken fried rice(extra spicy) and Thai ice tea for take out. Since there weren't many customers there my wait time for the food was only about 10 minutes. The Thai ice tea was a little on the sweet side but not too shabby. The rice was excellent! I love the fact that they actually made it super spicy! A little heat never hurt anyone :) My mom loved it as well. The portion was big enough to share between two people. My total came out to $12. Definitely worth trying but be aware their hours are a little weird so make sure to call or check the hours before heading here! read more

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I've been going to this place for about 5 years now, just not very often... or not often enough! These guys don't scrimp when it comes to their food. The curries have plenty of meat where other restaurants will bulk it up with veggies, and the sauce has some body, not too thin. The pineapple fried rice is full of good ingredients like cashews, raisins, and slices of Chinese sausage. Singaphore noodles are solid; tom kha could stand to have a little more coconut milk and a little less fish sauce, but is still great. I've been to probably 40 - 50 Thai restaurants in the US and I put Baan Thai in the top 5. Definitely beats out all other places on the Monterey Peninsula by a long shot. read more

Oh man! This place is amazing. We got a to go order to bring back after a long day and it was on point! Everything was hot and super tasty. The Tom yum was my favorite and call me crazy but I always add the noodles from my Pad Thai into the soup. The pot stickers were a great way to start and the panang curry is one that I will think about often. I will definitely come back to thiS one any time I'm in town! read more

This is a nice small Thai food restaurant in Seaside with great food. We shared the Grey Curry and the Panang Curry with Fried tofu and brown rice. The curries were both delicious and had a lot of fresh vegetables and nice very creamy coconut milk curry. The rice was a reddish brown rice and not cooked too long so it had a great texture. Lunch comes it's a smaller portion and either a cup of soup or a salad. The dinner portions a generous size. The way staff was prompt pleasant and accommodating. I highly recommend this place. read more

My favorite Thai spot the 831. Staff is always so friendly and the food is always quality and sizeable. I highly recommend the duck noodle soup--a classic in my friend circle! Glad to see them hustling through the pandemic! read more

Thai fried rice, pad see ew, and spicy chili basil beef tasted plain with little sauce. The spicy fish was overfried but the sauce was saucey and good. I wish they had use that sauce in the pad see ew and spicy chili basil. We might have needed to order it in medium and not mild? We ordered takeout and the folks working were friendly enough. Would we come back? Thanks but no thanks. read more

Maybe 15-10 years ago, we used to come here regularly -- I'd often join my husband and his work friends for lunch, and my own co-worker and boss loved Baan Thai's fresh spring rolls/salad rolls so much that we used to order numerous containers for work parties to accommodate vegetarian diets in our small group of mostly meat eaters. We hadn't been back in a while, mainly because of work changes, and because my husband and I preferred the walkable-from-home Thai Bistro II (which unfortunately closed 4 years ago for retirement). Needless to say we haven't had much Thai food since, unless we were in San Francisco or Las Vegas. Actually, the only reason we drove through horrible Monterey rush hour traffic through Lighthouse & Del Monte to University Plaza in Seaside on Friday, May 3, 2019 was to have dinner at one of our favorites The Orient (Chinese/Vietnamese), but they had a sign on their door stating they were closed for a couple weeks, which we later learned was for a family vacation (yay, for The Orient family!). So, we walked around the corner to Baan Thai. To be honest, it could have been an off night to get zero stars (oops, 1 star) rating from me. I should have recognized something was off, because while we looked at the menu and waited for our food, I noticed several tables left whole plates full of food, from salads, to curries, to noodle dishes. Usually, it's so easy to take leftovers home, but apparently no one else wanted to. I asked for their fresh spring rolls/salad rolls after not seeing them on the menu. Nope, not available. Okay, so no appetizer for us. Next. After having fabulous drunken noodles in Las Vegas the previous month, I asked about what was their closest rice flat noodle dish without broccoli (I can't eat it anymore, because it gives me severe stomach cramps). I thought I ordered Spicy Noodle, but I think I got served Kai Koar instead, covered in broccoli! I don't remember if there were eggs and peanuts; I just remember mostly broccoli. Maybe it was miscommunication? I hate to lie and say I'm "allergic" to broccoli, because I think it's unfair to restaurants and people who are truly allergic to things like peanuts (my brother would stop breathing, turn blue, and go into anaphylactic shock in the 1970's, way before food allergies became a thing), but I was definitely afraid I'd be having stomach cramps later that night, which I did to a mild extent even though I picked out as much broccoli as I could for the few bites I had. My husband's choice was to try something new and ordered their Jungle Curry. Um, no, no, and no! It tasted rancid, like they dumped other people's leftovers into a pot and tried to re-serve it. Additionally, my husband is not a fan of mushrooms and instead of "green beans, corn, Italian squach [sic], pumpkin, bamboo shoots, and Thai basil", it was basically button mushroom soup in a funky curry sauce. When our server came by and asked us how things were, we told her about the broccoli, which I specifically asked not to have when I ordered, and the weird Jungle Curry "mushroom soup", which, btw, did not list mushrooms on the menu. She simply looked at us for a moment and walked away. No let's offer you something else, no let's take it off your bill, no nothing. I think that was the most disappointing. Like other people that night, we basically left most of our order on the table. For me, as a street orphan from another country, lucky enough to be living in the Monterey area and can afford to eat out from time to time, and irritatingly ribbed too often that I eat like a starving orphan (well, because I was)... not eating food served to me is a horrible waste and disgrace! I could not eat the food served to me at Baan Thai. Zero stars. I'm writing this review now, because after 6 months of trying various local Thai places to replace our old favorite Thai Bistro II, we finally found one we like. Reviews forthcoming. read more

The food was very good. Had the pad Thai with tofu and pineapple fried rice. Both portions were large enough to share and we had leftovers for the two of us. A very nice surprise while staying in nearby Marina at our timeshare. We will definitely keep this on our list of restaurants to return to when we are in the area of Seaside. read more

Quality thai food probably my go to spot. The thai tea was on point. We got pad thai, red curry, and pineapple rice all spicy. They where actually spicy which we really apreciated. Everything wad very good I will be back for them. Our favorite wax the pineapple rice. Also looked like they have a good lunch menu. The parking was a bit of a Hassel don't waste time looking for parking on the lot of Freemont. Make a right at the strip Mall then park in the bigger back lot. The only complaint is the barroom and the dinning room could have been a bit cleaner. read more

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Found this place on Yelp - bam, spot on. Little, out of the way place and so worth it! Tom Kai is amazing, other dishes we tried just as good. We eat here every time we come to Monterey. read more

Just had a great meal with delicious food, friendly service and decent prices. Wish they were my local Thai restaurant, but alas we are driving through. read more

I rarely write negative reviews unless I feel strongly about it. Sadly, this just wasn't very good and we also all had upset stomachs that evening into the next day. The pad Thai tastes nothing like pad Thai and more like limp noodles with ketchup and some sprouts. The Panang curry was passable but nothing worth spending money for. Everything also tasted slightly off, maybe sour, which made us suspicious but we were so hungry we just went for it. Big mistake, since we all had upset stomachs for the next 12 hours. I would absolutely not come back here again, and I would warn people against coming as well. I'm so sorry, I really hate giving such negative reviews, but this was a miserable experience. I don't really understand all the positive reviews, but different strokes for different folks, I guess. The one redeeming factor was that the servers were incredibly kind and attentive. read more

Never, never visit this "restaurant "!!! It was disgusting smell of food and food was sour to the taste! read more