It's been several months now and I have been to Chan Chao (or ordered takeout) a dozen or more times and every dish we've tried is phenomenal. Their green curry is our favorite--so rich and flavorful--I could just drink the sauce on its own, but spoon it over some rice and it's equally heavenly. I'm always skeptical of Khao Soi because to be honest, I've never had a good one, but that's now changed. Rather than being weak and light on flavor with overcooked chicken and noodles, this one had chicken that was unbelievably tender and juicy, al dente noodles, and the soup was super flavorful. It might be my new favorite item on the menu. If you love curry and noodles, you should give it a try! And of course, my go-to favorites are still the Pad Krapao ("Thai Basil") and Larb, which is one of my favorite Thai salads. I've been to every Thai restaurant in the area and tried the larb and Chan Chao is without question the best. The balance in the flavors for the sauce are perfect and with the Romaine lettuce, shredded cabbage, and cucumbers, it makes for a reasonably healthy lunch. Both of these dishes are large enough to split for at least two meals. Also, from time to time, my takeout orders have these cute hand-drawn post-its and all I can say is that it's always a good day when Chan Chao is on the menu! If you haven't tried it yet, you truly are missing out! read more

I've had a couple dishes I love here -- from a couple visits -- but I had to write a review after trying their khao soi. It's similar to ramen but replaces the broth with Thai curry. Theirs is really, really good. One of the best dishes I've had at a Thai restaurant. I ordered a side of jasmine rice because it's nice to have a separate bowl of rice to add the curry to. Especially because the soup comes out piping hot and the "medium spicy" I ordered was just on the edge of my heat tolerance. read more

Chan Chao Thai Restaurant - Side bowl of khao soi with some rice I ordered to go with it. - Thai Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Finally authentic Thai food in Petaluma! It's a house turned into a restaurant dining inside and the dining rooms are decorated in Harry Potter theme decor to an extent. I'm a HP fan so this delighted me while I was dining. The quality is as good as you can get when it comes to Thai food in Petaluma! I adore their flavorful and spot on taste of their Larb salad. Not a lot of places make it and make it authentically! One can order beef as the choice of meat and it goes well with the salad. I love their Tom Yum Goong! Have it with shrimp and it makes it superbly on point. What's great about the choices of meat that one picks for the entrees, is that they don't charge you extra on which type of meat, such as shrimp or beef, like other places do. They also don't restrict you from only doing chicken, for example, and one can order pork instead for each entree. Pad See-Ew and Green Curry was solid. Chicken satay was a great starter. Adore their vinegary sweet sauce and peanut butter sauce they provide as dips. Service was top notch. When I ordered spicy, they mean spicy! I love spicy but their spicy level is, whoo-wee! I'm getting my Thai food here from now on! read more

This is the only authentic Thai restaurant in Petaluma. The prices are more reasonable than the others too. Be careful with spice levels. Their spicy is authentic Thai spicy (super duper spicy). read more

Could this be my new favorite restaurant in the North Bay? Yes, yes it could. In a cool old house just north of downtown, Chan Chao is an inviting space, with multiple rooms that gives it an intimate feel. Staff are super friendly and welcoming. The food is the real star here, though! We got pumpkin curry, spicy eggplant with chicken, tofu larb and shrimp pad Thai. Every item was fresh, hot and bursting with flavor. Portions are generous and prices fair. If only they had beer...... Run, don't walk, to Chan Chao, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Cute Thai place, situated in a quaint house in Petaluma. Plenty of parking. The flavor of their dishes packs a punch, and service is very quick. I was a big fan of the Khao Soi, which is a lovely creamy aromatic curry noodle dish. The pork boat noodle dish is also tasty, very savory. read more

Best Thai restaurant in Petaluma! Service is great and staff is super friendly and accommodating. Chan Chao never disappoints! Pretty authentic too. I love their chicken satay with peanut sauce. Their peanut sauce is so good, very creamy. All of their curries are delicious, especially the green and pumpkin curry. Has the right amount of spice and coconut milk in it. They don't skimp on the meat or veggies in there. I recently tried their khao soi, and the flavor is so authentic especially with the crispy noodle and tender chicken. All of their noodles are flavorful too especially the pad see ew. read more

Chan Chao Thai Restaurant - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Petaluma, California

Food was good but to all future customers especially paying $50 for your self once you in the restaurant and have ordered its beyond not acceptable being the 1st time being rushed and told 2 times about them closing especially if my food on the table its the rudest thing to be rushed i used to be a server and would never rush my guests its not there fault there last customer its part of the industry will not recommended or come back read more

Delish. Do nice to see this old building looking so lovely My daughter really enjoyed her birthday dinner here. She had yellow curry chicken and declared it the best ever! Made two full meals for her. Hubby n I are the vegetarians and we also loved our meals. Pan fried noodle w veg the hubbs got eas nice. Could use a few more veggies. I went to appetizer land. Salad rolls which I didn't notice had shrimp in allergic to, and they didn't mind switching them right out. Crisp egg rolls and and fried tofu (which wAs very different than the tofu in my husbands noodle dish bravo on that!) I shared were nicely done. And the sauces . . . because let's be honest sauces are everything, were very nice and not the usual pedestrian stuff. They care about food here. And honored our beloved vegetables. The service was quiet and pleasant. Every table here looks like it's a best table. read more

Chan Chao Thai Restaurant - Curry chicken, noodle fish, salad rolls, fried tofu, egg rolls, - Thai Near Me - Petaluma, California

The flavors are a cut above. The best Thai in Petaluma. We loved the spicy eggplant and the larb. The "mild" was definitely spicy enough. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable-- you are dining in an old house, but in a good way. Because there are a couple different rooms, it took a while for the waitstaff to wander over and see us. But we were good with a laid-back meal. read more

Chan Chao Thai Restaurant - Spicy eggplant - Thai Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Very nice and delicious . The service is high quality too. I like the dishes as they are salty.

We recently visited for lunch. The interiors are inviting and feel like you're sitting inside a historic home. We ordered a number of items like chicken satay, pad se ew noodles, basil fried rice, and panang curry. All the items were great and the service was quick. Would recommend if you're in the area! read more

Everything was very delicious! Cute dining place. Lots of patron. Food was served fast and everything we ordered was superb! Highly recommend this place when you're in the area. read more

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This Thai restaurant is wonderful. I read reviews here and decided I had to give a try. Oh my goodness. I only ordered a small Tom Yum soup and was very happy with my choice. I also ordered a Tom Kha to go for tomorrow. Cute place inside an old Victorian house. Dining rooms split up but it works nicely. The menu is limited but clearly has all the most popular dishes. Next time I want to try their Pad Thai. I'm pretty picky about my Pad Thai but wanted soup tonight. The soup is so flavorful. Loaded with chicken, onions and mushrooms. I'd have been happy with less than half the chicken. But very happy regardless. The disclaimer on the menu caused me to be mindful of the level of heat. lol So I ordered mild. Then I added chili oil. Haha. I'm a lightweight but could have easily ordered mild on the soup. The staff is very kind, friendly and engaging if you like not if you prefer not. Can hardly wait until next time. read more

Chan Chao Thai Restaurant - Tom Yum soup - Thai Near Me - Petaluma, California

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First time trying this place. They've definitely gained a new regular! The food was delicious, everything was very clean, and the staff was very helpful and kind. So many options for all dietary needs; vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, etc.. One of the best yellow curries I've had in a while. The food was very balanced and well rounded. Can't wait to try more dishes in the future. 10/10!! read more

Great service, authentic Thai food, lovely ambience, and decent hours. If you don't get your order in before 2:30 you may not be able to get served before they close for a few hours at 3 PM. read more

I had such a great experience here! I tried the fish cake and it was really tasty. I also ordered the chicken samosa, which had a nice crispy texture and great flavor. For my main dishes, I had the beef with broccoli and the pork chow mein both were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and well seasoned. I would definitely recommend this place. I'll be coming back to try more items from the menu! read more

Chan Chao Thai Restaurant - Cerveza - Thai Near Me - Petaluma, California

This is probably the best Thai Restaurant I've ever eaten at including the legendary Lotus of Siam (Vegas) in its heyday or places in Bangcock! It is fantastic and a must go place in the area and actually worth a drive. Everything was really excelllent and the Khao Soi was addictive! Stores very nice and Service is really good though it is very popular and the food will be a bit slow coming out but it's a minor compared to how great it is. read more

Came here after a long afternoon of paintballing and it was such a memorable experience! Good: - Super cute ambiance - there's a stuffed bear on the wall and heart origami, how much better could it get? - The staff are incredibly nice - The khao soi was really good, good balance of sweet and savory, and the special curry with sticky rice blew my mind. Felt healthy too - Good value for your money! Good portion sizes Bad: - Food does take a little bit to come out (15 min or so) but it's not a super bad wait Overall this was a super great experience and would come again. read more

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Best Thai spot in town (coming from someone who grew up in a city with endless authentic Thai restaurants-yay diversity!) Can't go wrong ordering the Pra Ram and the curry here. They also know how to win customers over with their cute doodles. My daughter loves ordering from here for this reason. read more

Chan Chao Thai Restaurant - Pra Ram and the most delightful note. - Thai Near Me - Petaluma, California

Charming restaurant in what appears to have been an old house. Rooms are simply decorated, ambience is warm and welcoming. The pad Thai noodle dish with chicken contained chicken pieces which were a bit dry, peanuts, egg , bean sprouts and of course noodles. Pad see ew contained broccoli, carrots, steamed tofu, in a flavorful house sauce. The steamed veggies in peanut sauce were beautifully prepared tender crisp with the most delicious peanut sauce. Parking is available behind the restaurant. W read more

Most excellent service. The food was exceptional. Such a charming interior. Very enjoyable! read more

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I've been there 3 times . The food and service have been great . It would be a 5 star review if they replaced the plastic drinking cups with glass . read more

Absolutely loved our visit to Chan Chao. The ambiance is so charming. Like you're in someone's home. The service made you feel that way, too. They were so grateful to have us there, though we walked right in at 1100 when they opened. We ordered the chicken pad see ew you and the pad krapow for entrees. And the fried spring rolls for an appetizer. 10/10 for flavor and spice. The pad see ew was perfectly balanced - sweet and spicy. 10/10 for portion size. 10/10 for freshness. 10/10 for temperature (this is important to me!) So so happy we opted for this place. Cannot wait to return! An all-around quality experience. Thank you, Chan Chao! read more

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Love this place. It is one of the best Thai spot in Petaluma. Excellent food. Good service. Funky ambiance in an old house but it works.

Walking in didn't know what to expect being in a remodeled 1900's home. Our server greeted us immediately and sat us in the window in front. Ordered the lab with chicken which was excellent and the spicy basil fried rice. We ordered both dishes spicy, which was the second most spicy and was plenty for me but I could see it being too much for most. Also ordered Thai ice coffee, I think it was $7. Well worth it as it was delivered in a beer pint glass, not a small cup as with most other places. We will definitely be back! read more

Chan Chao Thai Restaurant - Spicy Basil Fried Rice with seafood. - Thai Near Me - Petaluma, California

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We eat at Thai restaurants in pretty much every city we visit and we were disappointed by the flavors here. The flavors were meh. Would not go back or recommend to friends read more

Tried to seat me in awkward seat in middle of room next to register when entire dining room was empty due to the server wanting to clean the other room more quickly (an hour and fifteen minutes before close). I let her know I'd like to sit in front room and I didn't want to sit at table she wanted (only two other people in restaurant - and this table was directly next to them). She denied my request. Poor customer service experience. Unfortunate, as I've been here several times in past and have left positive reviews and generous tips. read more

I have to admit, this is a review for a take out experience. But it is well warranted, because who doesn't like Thai for takeout? This Petaluma spot in a beautiful old house converted to a restaurant on Petaluma Boulevard North serves up delicious Thai dishes. I've had the Pad Thai - never disappoints. I've also had the green curry, and the egg roll appetizer. The serving size is plentiful, what you would expect. Ingredients seem to be high-quality and top-notch. One of the best parts is the online ordering system. It is very easy to order, customize your dishes, and set up for a good time to pick up! I believe they also can arrange delivery... but I live so close by that I've never done it! There is ample space to dine in - be advised there is no alcohol available, if you're craving beer or wine with your meal. The team inside is friendly and helpful and quick! I highly recommend Chan Chao. Oh! Their to go orders are handled with care - there is always a cute sticky note attached to my mail appreciating my visit. A nice touch! read more

Seriously, so good!! The restaurant is a beautiful old house. Parking lot on side of building. I was treated immediately and brought my own water pitcher with lemon. Server was delightful and very attentive. Food was delicious. I am very excited to come back. read more

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Most amazing food. I'm blown away with every single thing i try. This place is so cute with amazing service and the best thai food. read more

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Spectacular food, one of if not my favorite place to get noodles from. The service was excellent and quick with no complaints. The atmosphere of the restaurant being in an old home brought back to life gives it charm that you can't find anywhere else. read more

I am SO SO happy my husband and I found Chan Chao! We're originally from Novato, lived in the city for over 10 years and recently bought in Petaluma. I would get Thai in the city almost weekly, I'm obsessed with Khao Soi and when we found Chan Chao and their Khao Soi, I was ecstatic - it's absolutely delicious! We could not be happier with Chan Chao, their food, service, everything! Yay!! read more

We visited Chan Chao when they first opened a few years ago. It was really good, but our recent visit was truly amazing. It feels like they have refined their authentic Thai food even more. The pad Thai is not sweet like many other places make it for the American palette...it's the perfect balance with incredible flavor. Fresh ginger stir fry was so delicious and full of natural flavor. You get the sense that the family and staff are working incredibly hard here. Thank you Chan Chao read more

Great place to have a birthday feast! The restaurant has personality being that it is inside of an old Victorian home. We enjoyed walking from central part of downtown to the restaurant. Our server was sweet and efficient. I was happy to see her bring us a pitcher of water for the table. She made a point to let you know that the food is seasoned authentically and asked about our spice level. The Fresh Salad Roll was exactly that; fresh and delicous. The side peanut sauce was heated and gave a nice contrast to the roll Green Curry with Tofu was creamy and really satiating. The side of Brown Rice had a great texture. The Pad See Ew was more on the saltier than sweet side and though our least favorite of everything else we had, we enjoyed it. Pork Thai Boat Noodle Soup has great spice that makes your toes wiggle just enough without kicking anyone from across the table. We really appreciated how the service were attentive to make sure we had the experience we wanted from what Thai spice meant to them all the way to pay attention to the lid of the water pitcher. read more

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1st time here and it did not disappoint! We got the pad see ew and pad Thai (both for $16), the portions were huge and we had a lot to take home with us. The staff were so friendly and the service was fast. We got our food in less than 15 mins. They made us feel at home and the ambiance was very comforting. Lots of fun decorations on the wall. For the price, service, and quality -- 10/10 recommend. Will be coming back! read more

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I ordered delivery for a house bound friend in Petaluma. They loved the food. Great portions.

We've been going to Chan Chao for awhile now and love it. It's the best Thai in the area. Both their curries and noodle dishes are great. If you're a fan of spice their chili oil/crunch is addictive! read more

Absolutely delicious! Lovely customer service in an old Victorian home. Tastefully decorated inside with separate rooms set up for dining. Two of the rooms are smaller with only a few tables so you would definitely have an intimate dining experience. We tried the chicken khao soi, spicy eggplant, and pumpkin curry. It was hard for us to decide which dish was our favorite because we loved the food. In my opinion, the khao soi and eggplant were not overly spicy. They were flavored perfectly. The rice is not included so we ordered two servings of brown rice, also cooked to perfection. The rice complemented the dishes perfectly. To end our meal, we wanted to try the fried bananas with coconut ice cream but they were unfortunately out of coconut ice cream. Instead, we ordered the mango with sweet rice. It was outstanding. Since we have never had fried bananas before, we hope to give it a try on our next visit. There are so many dishes we are anxious to taste. We would be regulars if we lived closer but we will definitely be back again very soon. It is worth the drive! They opened in April 2024 but they have their recipes and service down. The restaurant is clean and welcoming. Easy parking shared with other businesses. Look for the Victorian house. read more

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I liked the ambience, it was quiet, clean, and it has small 3-D "stuff" on the walls, and I liked the color. I really liked the menu. Usually Asian menus assume that you KNOW Thai food (or Korean or Japanese or....). This menu did not. It passed my "speak to me like I'm 7" test. We split the Egg Roll, described as "Crispy vegetable spring roll, served with sweet chili sauce." I understood. I ordered my main from the NOODLE section, and chose Pad Kee Mao described as "Pan-fried flat noodle with egg, bean sprout, cabbage, garlic, red bell pepper, onion and basil". I chose shrimp as the protein. Each ingredient was really tasty, and it worked as a whole. It wasn't gooey mess I so often get. I got very very close to joining the clean plate club. And from the Beverages I liked the Thai Iced Tea (it didn't have a description) and I liked how "light" it was vs what I'm used to. My wife ordered her main from the ENTREE Section Prick Khing, described as "Stir-fried with special sauce, red bell pepper, onion, carrot, and green bean" And she chose pork for the protein. And hot Jasmine tea as her beverage. She was intrigued with the tea pot. "It really keeps the tea hot!" It was a glass ball in inside a plastic holder that did it, unlike a porceline tea pot which loses heat to the environment. And we had fried banana with coconut ice cream from the DESSERT menu. there was something else was sweet. and it was "just right" each of us got two fried banana packages and split the small scoop of ice cream. The service was extremely personal and considerate. I think this will get added to our "regulars" list, and that I will learn to appreciate Thai food even more. But wait, there's more. I got a parking space about 10 feet from the front door steps. Much different than the strategies I have to use on the "Main Street" part of Petaluma Blvd N. These folks have what seems like their own parking area. read more

Chan Chao Thai Restaurant - Egg Rolls - Thai Near Me - Petaluma, California

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