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We're always on the hunt to find the best beef panang and never realized this place was near us. We did take out so my review is just based on the food. Druken noodles with beef: 4/5 Very flavorful dish and full of chunky veggies which is my preference. Only thing was the noodles were too wide and needed more beef. Noodles were about two inches wide so I had to cut lots of the noodles to consume. Overall I would get this dish again. Chicken Pad Thai: 3.75/5 Pad Thai was not dry and had everything in it but the flavor just wasn't fully there. The flavor was a smidge off but it was still a decent noodle dish. Beef Panang: 4.5/5 I must say the panang here is pretty good. Lots of big veggies and beef. The sauce was delicious and paired well with the rice. Beef was thin slices so some where tender and some were a bit tough. We enjoy panang more with stew beef than slices but overall we liked the panang here. We definitely would like to return and eat in one day and try other things on the menu. Beef Panang with white rice:
It was a bittersweet experience visiting Cha Thai this time. The staff shared the news that it was their last day under this management, and you could tell they were quite busy handing something, maybe transition. I was sad to hear about the change, as I've enjoyed this place in the past. Unfortunately, the food wasn't quite up to its usual standard- it was just 'okay' this time around. The restaurant was very quiet with only our group inside, and the air conditioning was set so low that it felt quite warm. It's sad to see a spot go through such a big transition. I am not sure what the future holds for this restaurant, but I hope they can find a way to bring back the quality we all loved.
It's good food for a reasonable price and has wonderful service. We came here for Sunday lunch wanting to try a new place (our family has never visited). We wanted to get some Southeast Asian cuisine. We opted for my kids and hubby's favorites: Roti, Tom Yum , and Curry. I opted for my basil stir-fry, which I always enjoy with any type of meat. This place did not disappoint. It's a little westernized Thai flavor, with the added ingredients. But I think it makes it a more filling and delicious meal.
Wanting Thai food for lunch on a late Friday afternoon nearby Dublin and San Ramon, this place pop up. It is located within a shopping area anchored by Lucky's grocery store and situated beside a drive through Starbuck. Arriving just before 2 pm, the dining room had one other diner. Lately I have been focused on trying Khao Soi at different Thai restaurants. Although this dish shares common ingredients, it is prepared differently. Here they include two good sized chicken thighs in their thick curry broth with noodles along with crispy ramen noodles on top. Though the hard noodle tasted a bit stale. I had requested the spice level to be mild, just a taste. I felt the curry broth was at a crossroad of being too salty with a hint of sweetness. I had finished it despite being too salty for my taste. Wait person was friendly but appeared rushed to get through the lunch shift. There is a 3% service fee for using credit card for the bill. So pay by cash to avoid this fee. I would consider trying other dishes should I be in the area.
First time trying Cha Thai. The food had a good flavor but both the pineapple fried rice and pad thai noodles were soooo soggy. I recognize that with take out, the texture can change but this is the result of mushy rice and over cooked noodles.
We went down to San Ramon and got some boba in this area. My sister was asking me to get some food while traffic on the way home. We found this restaurant on Yelp and decided to come and try. The food are supper good, the rice fries, pad Thai were not smell any smoke like other place. Specialty, the lady was really nice and made us feel really enjoyed like we were home. Definitely, we will be back with our family.
This Thai place has been here about 1 year before Covid (2019) our server mentioned to us . Surviving Covid is huge. Next door to SUBWAY DIARY Queen and Starbucks drive thru this place has tons and tons of parking. Even though it looks like your pay upfront if your dining in you pay after your meal proper restaurant style. The lady working here was very happy go lucky, smiling and made sure our stay our first one ever was comfortable and superb . You don't get a second chance to make a first impression especially with a popular cuisine such as Thai with plentiful competition throughout the Bay Area. One thing was odd that they had the radio kinda loin with 94.9 I suggest they have like instrumental or Thai music on. The food was authentic Thai and everyone loved their meal. Not pricey at all either . They lady even insisted and took it on herself to put our leftovers in the containers for us, that's what you call service. I double the tax for tip like I usually do to make it simple and it was awesome Thai dinner. I will definitely be back . Not busy at all in a Friday night in June. Service is what stood out and complemented the overall dinner which had everyone full so we didn't order dessert on this night. I think I like it better than Andaman Thai in San Ramon but that's my personal opinion. Lastly the have Thai tea and beer and wine .
Some of the BEST and Thai restaurants I've had the pleasure of eating at. We don't even live near San Ramon, but my wife discovered it and brought me here recently after her great experience. My top 3: the orange chicken is crispy as heck, I just love the crispiness and the tanginess of the dish. Grilled BBQ pork is simple and very flavorful marinate. Lastly the Thai style salad is a well portioned filled with nice chucks of steak mixed in with it. This is my second visit (seems like a monthly thing), the staff is very friendly and the restaurant has a kind of home feel, spacious and lastly the prices are very reasonable especially with how everything is going up in price. Definitely recommended!
Excellent! I couldn't recommend a better Thai food place in all of the Bay Area. Delicious and fresh. The waitress was very welcoming and friendly. She kept my water glass filled the whole time and I love that. We got the Pad Thai Chicken and the Drunken Noodles with Chicken. An excellent combination of sweet and spicy. The ambience is nice but not fancy. A few booths and a bunch of tables.
The food was delicious. I had Fresh spring rolls and Tom Kha! The service was outstanding and they've added some new items to the menu.
2 months ago
Don't know why I never tried this place sooner. Nor did I know it was even here. Was here after a friend's wedding rehearsal. There was so much food to try from. I really enjoyed their tom yum soup and pad thai. I also liked their ginger fish. So flavorful. I had my self a Thai iced tea and it was refreshing. I'm not a beer drinker but my brother got himself a Lao beer and he said it was pretty good. The staff gave such great service. I plan to come back and try more dishes. read more
Walked in with my friends right after our pilates class. We were greeted by the most pleasant server, who said my friends and I made her miss her daughter. We asked her how many cream cheese rangoons were going to come to our table and she said it normally comes in 5, but she'd give us extra so everyone at my table could have an equal amount. She was so sweet and kept asking us if we were enjoying our meal. We thought the heart shaped rice was so cute. Going to be honest, the food was just fine, but what's making me come back with more girl friends was the immaculate and warm service by the older lady. read more
5 months ago
Great lunch!! Fast service with a dose of motherly love! Good portions at great prices! I enjoyed the garlic pepper chicken stir fry. Full of veggies and served with rice. The Thai salad was also full of chicken and veggies- light and refreshing! read more
We're always on the hunt to find the best beef panang and never realized this place was near us. We did take out so my review is just based on the food. Druken noodles with beef: 4/5 Very flavorful dish and full of chunky veggies which is my preference. Only thing was the noodles were too wide and needed more beef. Noodles were about two inches wide so I had to cut lots of the noodles to consume. Overall I would get this dish again. Chicken Pad Thai: 3.75/5 Pad Thai was not dry and had everything in it but the flavor just wasn't fully there. The flavor was a smidge off but it was still a decent noodle dish. Beef Panang: 4.5/5 I must say the panang here is pretty good. Lots of big veggies and beef. The sauce was delicious and paired well with the rice. Beef was thin slices so some where tender and some were a bit tough. We enjoy panang more with stew beef than slices but overall we liked the panang here. We definitely would like to return and eat in one day and try other things on the menu. Beef Panang with white rice: read more
3 months ago
It was a bittersweet experience visiting Cha Thai this time. The staff shared the news that it was their last day under this management, and you could tell they were quite busy handing something, maybe transition. I was sad to hear about the change, as I've enjoyed this place in the past. Unfortunately, the food wasn't quite up to its usual standard- it was just 'okay' this time around. The restaurant was very quiet with only our group inside, and the air conditioning was set so low that it felt quite warm. It's sad to see a spot go through such a big transition. I am not sure what the future holds for this restaurant, but I hope they can find a way to bring back the quality we all loved. read more
1 year ago
It's good food for a reasonable price and has wonderful service. We came here for Sunday lunch wanting to try a new place (our family has never visited). We wanted to get some Southeast Asian cuisine. We opted for my kids and hubby's favorites: Roti, Tom Yum , and Curry. I opted for my basil stir-fry, which I always enjoy with any type of meat. This place did not disappoint. It's a little westernized Thai flavor, with the added ingredients. But I think it makes it a more filling and delicious meal. read more
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Wanting Thai food for lunch on a late Friday afternoon nearby Dublin and San Ramon, this place pop up. It is located within a shopping area anchored by Lucky's grocery store and situated beside a drive through Starbuck. Arriving just before 2 pm, the dining room had one other diner. Lately I have been focused on trying Khao Soi at different Thai restaurants. Although this dish shares common ingredients, it is prepared differently. Here they include two good sized chicken thighs in their thick curry broth with noodles along with crispy ramen noodles on top. Though the hard noodle tasted a bit stale. I had requested the spice level to be mild, just a taste. I felt the curry broth was at a crossroad of being too salty with a hint of sweetness. I had finished it despite being too salty for my taste. Wait person was friendly but appeared rushed to get through the lunch shift. There is a 3% service fee for using credit card for the bill. So pay by cash to avoid this fee. I would consider trying other dishes should I be in the area. read more
10 months ago
First time trying Cha Thai. The food had a good flavor but both the pineapple fried rice and pad thai noodles were soooo soggy. I recognize that with take out, the texture can change but this is the result of mushy rice and over cooked noodles. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
We went down to San Ramon and got some boba in this area. My sister was asking me to get some food while traffic on the way home. We found this restaurant on Yelp and decided to come and try. The food are supper good, the rice fries, pad Thai were not smell any smoke like other place. Specialty, the lady was really nice and made us feel really enjoyed like we were home. Definitely, we will be back with our family. read more
This Thai place has been here about 1 year before Covid (2019) our server mentioned to us . Surviving Covid is huge. Next door to SUBWAY DIARY Queen and Starbucks drive thru this place has tons and tons of parking. Even though it looks like your pay upfront if your dining in you pay after your meal proper restaurant style. The lady working here was very happy go lucky, smiling and made sure our stay our first one ever was comfortable and superb . You don't get a second chance to make a first impression especially with a popular cuisine such as Thai with plentiful competition throughout the Bay Area. One thing was odd that they had the radio kinda loin with 94.9 I suggest they have like instrumental or Thai music on. The food was authentic Thai and everyone loved their meal. Not pricey at all either . They lady even insisted and took it on herself to put our leftovers in the containers for us, that's what you call service. I double the tax for tip like I usually do to make it simple and it was awesome Thai dinner. I will definitely be back . Not busy at all in a Friday night in June. Service is what stood out and complemented the overall dinner which had everyone full so we didn't order dessert on this night. I think I like it better than Andaman Thai in San Ramon but that's my personal opinion. Lastly the have Thai tea and beer and wine . read more
2 years ago
Some of the BEST and Thai restaurants I've had the pleasure of eating at. We don't even live near San Ramon, but my wife discovered it and brought me here recently after her great experience. My top 3: the orange chicken is crispy as heck, I just love the crispiness and the tanginess of the dish. Grilled BBQ pork is simple and very flavorful marinate. Lastly the Thai style salad is a well portioned filled with nice chucks of steak mixed in with it. This is my second visit (seems like a monthly thing), the staff is very friendly and the restaurant has a kind of home feel, spacious and lastly the prices are very reasonable especially with how everything is going up in price. Definitely recommended! read more
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Anthony, thank you so much for your lovely review. We also are…
Excellent! I couldn't recommend a better Thai food place in all of the Bay Area. Delicious and fresh. The waitress was very welcoming and friendly. She kept my water glass filled the whole time and I love that. We got the Pad Thai Chicken and the Drunken Noodles with Chicken. An excellent combination of sweet and spicy. The ambience is nice but not fancy. A few booths and a bunch of tables. read more
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The food was delicious. I had Fresh spring rolls and Tom Kha! The service was outstanding and they've added some new items to the menu. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Cha Thai is a delicious, authentic Thai food spot. Today, we had the pad Thai, chicken yellow curry, and their garlic chicken wings, which were all incredibly tasty and made fresh. As for the ambiance, the place is very clean, and so are the bathrooms. The service is also great, they came to check in with us every now and then, making sure everything was okay. Overall, Cha Thai is a delicious, well kept place that we will be coming to often! read more
1 year ago
Mango sticky rice with coconut milk is not sweet and has a sour taste like it's spoiled. Can't eat it. read more
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I should probably give this 3.5 stars. The wife was happier with her food than I was. Yes, we both got our standbys. Pad See Ew for her, Green Curry for me. Hers was tasty, and mine, well, I wasn't crazy about the veggie selection. Never been a green bean fan, and the cabbage was too chewy. Would have preferred eggplant, which is a common ingredient elsewhere. Still, green curry is like pizza for me. Even if I'm not crazy about it, I'll still eat it, and take home the leftovers. The vibe wasn't too classy, more like interchangeable with any other basic restaurant; when will we visit a place that actually plays Thai pop, rather than American top-40? Two house wines were on the menu, but they apparently discontinued it, or were out, despite the large number of glasses still behind the counter. Still, I could get a Sinha. The service was very casual, too much so. Very young fellow. So a fine neighborhood place, but we came from Livermore to try, and we'll stay closer to home next time. read more
1 year ago
Love coming here after a long or rough day! Hits the spot every time. Service is always so sweet, chefs are legit. read more
2 years ago
So nice that there's a Thai restaurant close to me that delicious. I drive by this l this plaza everyday and didn't realize it was there. The menu is simple, with a good mix of dishes. Most dishes you have a choice of chicken, pork, beef, vegetables or tofu. You can also choose shrimp for $3 more. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. The service is also great! We ordered: Samosas - yum Spring Rolls - light and not greasy Tom Kha Soup (with chicken) - great flavor. Lots of veggies. Wish it was creamier but it's good. Eggplant Basil with Pork - Love the crispy basil leaves on top. The eggplant was cooked nicely. Not mushy. It had good texture. Pumpkin Curry with beef - flavorful sauce with big chunks of veggies Drunken Noodles with Tofu & Vegetables - delicious flavor Every dish was really good. I will definitely return. read more
3 years ago
I'm in love with this place! Food, ambiance, service - all A+ First, the food is yummy. Everything looks so good. Bright, vibrant colors and large portions. Everything tasted great, obviously freshly prepared with love. The mango salad is to die for. The sweetness of the fresh mango goes perfectly with the slightly tangy salad dressing. Next, I had the fresh rolls with shrimp. They are simply huge. Really tasty and the sauces were delicious. Finally, I ordered yellow curry chicken. A large bowl with tender chicken and potatoes and carrots in sauce. The owner, Monnie is so welcoming and sweet. I felt like I was having lunch at my moms home. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and spotless. They had mellow music playing. Overall, a terrific experience. read more
We were actually thinking to dine at iTea with some ramen when we saw the unfortunate news that they only offered takeout. All right, COVID times... I understand. Right next door, this place was calling my name. Sure, I'll give it a try. =) The place was already small. With social distancing, there were like 5 tables. A very friendly lady greeted and welcomed us. She could have been the owner. I should have confirmed. Not sure what her exact name was, but her name sounded close to "Money." For lunch, you order an item that you like and then pick a protein (beef, chicken, pork, tofu, shrimp). My friend got his usual go-to: pad see ew. What surprised me was that he ordered tofu with it. I felt pressured into eating healthy based on his decision so I ordered eggplant basil with pork. Lol I wouldn't say that the flavors of the dishes stood out compared with other Thai restaurants, but the dishes were pleasant enough. I would give them 3.5 out of 5 stars. What made this place great was the lady Money. Her personality and how she welcomed us made a difference. I almost finished my rice that came with eggplant basil, but I decided to stop and take the rest of my food home. She gave me a whole bowl of rice with it. Rice doesn't cost that much, but the thought and gesture of doing that warmed my heart. Yes, I would go back just because of her. It's people like her that make the service industry wonderful. read more
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Akshay S.
Thank you so much for the review Kathleen! We're glad you and your…
1 year ago
2 years ago
We ordered just the soup. The portion was really good. And it's nice too. Would love to visit next time for the food since it's very close to our place. read more
4 years ago
Food is good. Cooks make dishes with close to authentic taste Small place to eat so many orders for to go. Ambience not so great for family dining. They never picked up my phone for order so I have to go and order in person. Service is very very slow. Assume 40+ mins read more
3 years ago
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21001 San Ramon Valley Blvd
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