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California Thai

3.9 (216 reviews)
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Fried Tilapia in red curry sauce. The sauce was good but I wish they used fresh fish instead of frozen from the box.
Sathphon R.

We went to the restaurant for the first time this week. It's a small restaurant and we were the only two in it. The service was slow but the owner was wonderful. The food is OK and could be a little more flavorful. However, the curry chicken was excellent. We would try it again and order different dishes.

38. Pad Thai
Justin R.

Very quaint spot right on the El Sobrante main strip. Good customer service and the portions were large. Any time I go to a new Thai restaurant, I order the Pad Thai. If you mess that up, then we can't move forward in life! The Pad Thai was solid and I'll definitely be returning some day. Also had the fresh spring rolls and they were very tasty w/ their peanut sauce.

Papaya salad  yum
Miguel M.

I can't stop talking about that papaya salad man I reminds Literally close my eyes on the first bite and brought me back to the first time I try that salad at my friends house made by her mom so come on we all know ms are the best in the kitchen and I feel in love with it , tried it many places before but this one so far the best after my friends mom salad of course that was a delicious meal we had I highly recommend this place -I'll be back .Terminator ...,.

The super salty mystery soup I got.
Cynthia C.

First time ordering from this restaurant. I ordered Jungle Curry, but instead got some sort of soup that is way too salty and.doesbt have much flavor otherwise. Won't order again.

yellow curry
Kathy V.

The only reason I decided to give this place a shot was because my friend recommended the food was good and his judgment is on point lol Anywho, who would ever thought to put a Thai restaurant in the city of El Sobrante? Gives the city more variety. This small restaurants capacity fits around a seating of 26 people. The atmosphere feels like your right at home in front of your television. Looking at their lunch menu, the prices were reasonable for Thai food. I ordered their Fried shrimp rolls, Chicken curry and Pad see ew. RESULTS: *I was actually WOW'd out about my food* *Service was GREAT* *All flavors were in tact* * Happy Customer* Out of all the Thai restaurant around my area, this definitely hits the spot. I can't wait to go back. Ohya don't let the Restaurant name fool you (CALIFORNIA THAI) to think this is Americanized food, because it is not! Not at all like PF Changs. =P

Vinkin Ken T.

We dined in at this place for dinner last week for the 1st time and 2 days later, we ordered take out. This place is REALLY GOOD! Yes, the place is small, but when we go, there's plenty of parking (either behind the restaurant or street parking in front), and the place is not full during the 8-10pm hour. Don't know about earliar though. Service was quick, actually, the fastest service we've ever gotten at a Thai restaurant on both occasions. The waitstaff is very friendly and is always smiling : ) Actually, I've just came back from Bangkok last month and got to try out my thai with them : ) Food is delicious! We had the chicken satay, the curry puffs, the fried catfish with vegies, pad thai, thai ice tea, chicken massam curry and fried banana ice cream. No complaints there, 5 stars for the food. Will be back for more!

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I've tried it twice and was not impressed by food but the people are lovely. Perhaps I give them another try soon.

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Their food is really great. The owners are very nice and welcoming. I have yet to try their pad Thai but the curry is spot on.

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