The people who work here are so sweet and always have a smile on their face! I only order to go as…read moreI work down the street, but the vibes are excellent. This is one of our go to spots for orders because they are so accommodating of dietary restrictions (eg vegan/vegetarian and need no fish sauce) and the food still tastes BOMB. I was so shocked. I've gotten the eggplant, pad see ew and curries without fish sauce before and they're still super yummy. I've ordered the khao soy, pad Thai, and chicken wings as normal and they're excellent. Chang Thai is a wonderful neighborhood gem!

Chang Thai is my favorite little hidden Gem! I finally…read moredecide to share it with you all because I love it so much. That I want you all to try it! The husband and wife are extremely attentive. It's a nice and cozy place and perfect to enjoy with yourself, and family as well. The wife and grandma do all the cooking. The husband treats you as if you were a family member. It feels like Im in Thailand with them at their own house! I really love the Lao papaya salad. They also have the Thai version of it as well. You choose your own spice level. Great value. Plenty of parking in the parking lot. They accept Apple Pay. And I guarantee it will be your new little gem as well! Enjoy!!!!

Services are excellent! Foods taste very good lately!…read moreGreat portions! Prices are still decent compare to current economy! Will definitely come back to support this establishment! Support locals!!!

Walked in and didn't see any staff, so I went straight to the ladies' restroom - it's tiny. Came…read moreback out... still no one. Rang the bell twice before a lady appeared and directed me to sit on the other side of the restaurant. Adventure begins. It was COLD where I sat, so I asked for a cup of hot tea -- problem solved. The menu, though? Massive. Pho, salads, Vietnamese sandwiches, porridge, vegetarian dishes, noodle soups, vermicelli bowls, rice plates, chow mein, catering options... and about 30 drinks including fruit shakes with boba. If you can't find something here, that's on you. Parking is easy since they have their own lot - always a win around here. Now, about the staff -- I mention this because credit is due. Everyone appears to be older (50+), clearly hardworking folks grinding it out to make a living, and they're genuinely nice. Don't expect much small talk in English though -- they're polite, efficient, and focused on getting things done rather than chatting, which is totally fine. Just a "here's your food, enjoy" kind of vibe. One funny (but slightly distracting) thing: there was a full-on conversation happening in the kitchen between a lady and a man, and it was loud enough that I could clearly hear it from my seat. I felt like I was unintentionally eavesdropping. Maybe turn the kitchen decibel down just a notch? Final downside: a $0.50 to-go charge and a $1.38 'merchant fee.' I find these additional charges off-putting and they give me pause about returning. On principle, I believe these are operating costs the establishment should absorb rather than fees that are passed on to the customer. Overall: extensive menu options, hardworking staff, easy parking -- but the mediocre food, extra fees and a few quirks will keep me away and keep it from being a slam dunk.

Everyone wants to have that one hole-in-the-wall spot, with the OG cook serving, cheap, delicious…read morefood. This is that spot? I ordered the tofu banh mi and was recommended the curry chicken by the chef, so I gave that a shot as well. Everything, including the bread, was well seasoned and flavorful. However, I would say the curry on the chicken was overpowering. All in all, it's one of the better banh mi's in the area. I will definitely be back to try some of the more traditional sandwiches.

Tasty banh mi and egg rolls. I ordered 2 more grilled pork banh mi to go. Would come back again in…read morethe future !

Between Richmond and San Pablo, there are several Laotian restaurants reflecting a substantial…read morelocal community in the western part of Contra Costa County. Sue's Kitchen and Maya Thai Laos Restaurant are two solid ones I've tried before, and this one sits in the San Pablo Towne Center shopping center near the San Pablo Dam 80 off-ramp. On my way to Pinole for a walk, it was fairly empty when I arrived here since it was the middle of a weekday afternoon. I honestly can't tell you the differences among Thai, Vietnamese, and Laotian cuisine, but I do know they all make their own versions of noodle soups. I was drawn tight away to the $15.95 Pork Kidney Noodle Soup (Photo 6). They ask your noodle preference, and I went with the ho fun rice noodles since they're thick and flat like chow fun. The broth was a given, a rich pork bone broth with a lot of umami. The kidneys were plentiful and tenderly prepared without being too chewy. Ginger, scallions, and garlic oil helped deepen the flavor. Good stuff, well worth trying. FOOD - 4 stars...solid noodle soup, tender kidneys AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...pretty spacious on a weekday SERVICE - 3.5 stars...a bit mechanical since I'm not part of the community TOTAL - 4 stars...definitely try the noodle soup if you're into pho or ramen CORRESPONDING REVIEWS: Sue's Kitchen: https://yelp.to/8rMq4KrPLF Maya Thai Laos Restaurant: https://yelp.to/eatx9AIjHF RELATED - Exploring western Contra Costa County? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://yelp.to/iyxRS5lyac

I'm gonna give this place a 2.75. I really wanted to like this place because it's close to my job…read moreand on days I either forget my lunch or I want to grab something out, it'd be nice to have a go-to. In terms of cleanliness and ambiance, it needs a deep cleaning. It seems to have been in business for a while. The tables were sticky and so were the floors. The decor seems a bit outdated. Don't go here if you have an hour lunch. It will not be enough time for you to eat. We got there around 2:07 and didn't get our food until 2:40. 10 minutes to eat a very hot soup is neither feasible or safe, lol. I love that it's a family-run establishment. There was a young school-aged girl who served us. She must've been on spring break. She did make a mistake on our order. I had initially ordered one thing but then changed my mind and went with something else. She ended up bringing both. I wasn't going to send it back or ask to take it off the bill, because I felt bad. So, I just asked her if she could please pack it to go. Which she did. We ordered some calamari, which we all liked. My daughter and I ordered some soups, I don't remember what they were called. They were lacking a bit in flavor. My son ordered the Pad See Ew, which also didn't seem like it was seasoned enough compared to others we have had. I do think I'll give this place another try. Hopefully it was just an off day.

If you are willing to drive out a bit, there are surely better Vietnamese options than Pho Saigon…read more However, as one of the few restaurants I frequent regularly, it is honestly a solid middle of the road option that provides reliable and decent experience, even if not a great one. Because it is located in the Pacific East Mall with 99 Ranch, Pho Saigon has become a regular option I turn to when the weather (or my stomach) calls for it. You will find it near the back of the mall, and the place feels a little dated like an old school Asian family restaurant. It hits the spot when you are in a pinch for Viet staples like pho or vermicelli rice dishes, but as stated earlier, it's not where you go if you're looking for standout Vietnamese food. The value is decent, especially if you get the large pho. The service is generally pretty quick and friendly. While not my favorite, I still want Pho Saigon to be an option I return to, I'm giving it a slightly higher rating knowing full well that negative reviews can hurt business.

We enjoy coming to eat whenever we come to this plaza. It has been our little family ritual. My…read morekids enjoy the food, we 98% end up ordering the same thing. Our com suon and pho dac biet, we would ask for bowls for the kids because they like to eat a little bit of both. My kids starts with the pho and ends with the com suon. My bf and I like combining at 3 sauces as our dip, the hoisin sauce, Chili oil and Sriracha. The parking here is easy, there's always seats available, food comes out pretty fast, servers are nice, and when you are done, you pay at the cash wrap. Whenever you try to switch our typical order, the other stuff on the menu is just okay.

This was the first time my husband and I ate here. We are delighted and will definitely be coming…read moreback! We love banh mi sandwiches (with tofu) and these are perfect! They have all the fresh ingredients and the rolls were crunchy. I also tried a salted plum soda for the first time. I asked for it not too sweet, and it wasn't, although I think I should have asked for it a tad sweeter. Next time... The woman running the place was very friendly. The ambiance is okay/fine but it's the food that will keep us going back.

Finally a Vietnamese restaurant in the area with others Vietnamese dishes besides pho and rice…read moreplates! Food was fresh and had a good taste to it. Ordered combination beef pho, bahn cuon and a coconut smoothie. Service was quick and friendly. Parking lot can get full but I was able to find parking. The restaurant is small and gives you a welcoming vibe. I'll definitely come back and recommend this place to others in the area.

This area of Hercules is a hidden gem no doubt. Tucked away in a shopping center, there are so many…read moregood eats including Thai Lao. It's so aesthetically pleasing inside (see pics and video). The owner was there when we entered, and we were able to chat about Thailand and the Lao culture. So friendly and welcoming! Service was quick, efficient, and portions were ample for the lunch specials. We ordered chicken satay to start (comes with a nice helping of peanut sauce and cucumber salad), a pad Thai for the table with tofu, and a few lunch plates including the yellow curry, pad krapow, and spicy eggplant. Everything was packed full of flavor, and they bring a spice/sauce tray out to the table if you need to bring your dish up a notch. The lunch special comes also with a 2-piece appetizer like potstickers, egg rolls, and curry puffs which I thought was a nice touch. Plenty of shopping center adjacent (and free) parking, and wallet friendly. They serve Thai/Laos beer, wine, and a nice dessert menu. Would love to come back and try the Lao's menu including the papaya salad and larb.

This was my first time trying Laos cuisine. I truly wish I could remember the name!…read more Service was great. Granted I was the only one in there. I told him it was my first time there and had no idea what to get. He explained the dishes and I ordered a noodle dish. Tasty! Super hot (temperature!) and very fresh. I enjoyed it. The decor was a delight!

This is one of my favorite spots to get dry fried and Chowmein. I also get the bbq pork sometimes…read more The ribs were a little on the small side this time, but still had meat on the bones just smaller cuts. I'll give it a go

i've heard a lot about this place so I had to try it out. I went yesterday and I got the chow mein…read morerice, lemon chicken and garlic chicken. I do have to say there was not much flavor in the lemon chicken or the garlic chicken. It was kind of bland, but you get a lot for what you pay for if you want really I recommend Dragon Terrace and Hercules by far they have the best lemon chicken