Second time is a charm and this continues to be one of the best Thai meals and restaurants I have…read morebeen to in the city. Is Khao Tiew worth the wait and the hype? Absolutely. To get the best optimal experience at Khao Tiew, please remember to put your name on the waitlist and to get there on time when your party is close in queue (if you're not there, you're square, no expectations since they have tons of people waiting). I came here on a Monday night with my friend and I put my name down on the waitlist around 5 pm on the yelp app (heads up you have to be one mile away to be applicable to put your name down). Since I have been here before I know the deal and expected the wait. We were seated around 6:40 pm but it was so worth it in our opinions. The shop itself has a good amount of tables with a nice retro Thai feel from its decor. The servers are very nice and friendly but also the food comes out super quick which is what I personally appreciate as well. Here are some highlights from our absolute feast that we demolished (no food was left behind or forgotten). * Nuer nam tok: The medium rare beef was chewy, had the right amount of spice, and paired well with the crunch of the herbs. The saltiness of the meat ate well with the fresh sides of lettuce and cucumbers. * Crispy shrooms with ground pork: The crispy mushrooms were my favorite last time and the version with ground pork was exceptional. The mushrooms had a nice light batter and the sauce coated your mouth with an umami punch. * Drunken noodles: I love the amount of shrimp and calamari they gave! The noodles itself were coated in a semi sweet sauce that had a delicious soy flavor. * Duck curry: WOW the most tender duck dish I ever had, no notes! * Kaya jam with coconut ice cream: Creamy, fluffy, and a great way to end a meal. This dish is so hard to explain in words, you have to get it. Overall, amazing spot, amazing find, would wait 2 hours again for a third time :)

I always drive by this place and hesitate to stop by because the line is always out the door but…read morenow I totally get the hype. There were 3 of us and we lined up around 3:45pm before their 4pm opening and luckily made it in with the first wave of seating. The restaurant has a decent amount of tables, though it's not super big so I'd definitely recommend coming early especially if you have a big group. We started with the papaya salad and didn't realize it was deep fried. It was still good but I personally would've preferred it fresh. The fried mushrooms were AMAZING - perfectly crispy and paired so well with the sweet and sour dipping sauce. For mains we ordered the khao soi with crispy fried chicken and it was hands down my favorite dish. The broth was so rich, flavorful, and comforting. We also got the sizzling soft shell crab which was solid but probably something I'd skip next time. The duck breast turmeric curry was my second favorite - the curry flavor was absolutely chef's kiss. To end the meal we got the dessert toast and it was the perfect finale. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, buttery, warm, and topped with the perfect scoop of ice cream.

Really good! Very flavorful and awesome service. Visiting SF, there is a lot of restaurants to…read morechoose from and Ben Thai is definitely worth it. I liked the ambiance and music.

Back again. Happy…read more"Mother's Day, to all MOMs! We celebrated with mom and family with a small gathering. Ben Thai Cafe Server - Amp T, she was very quick in helping us find the best dish and drinks that would match our meal. Hot Sake Ginger Mimosa Singh a Beer Barebottle IPA Fresh Roll - Tofu Garlic Duo Jasmine Rice Pad Thai - Veggie Gra-Prao Fried Rice - Extra Spicy The deco is alway so relaxing with all the beautiful art work on the walls. You must visit.

As soon as you peer in, you notice the incredible decor, with amazing chandeliers and fun wall…read moredesigns, and later you find a fun brightly-colored and whimsically-decorated restroom. The staff are quick and attentive, and were very accommodating with our group. The food was also delicious; I got my go-to yellow chicken curry, and also got to try the spring roll appetizers and a salad, all of which were great. I'd love to come back to try the rest of their extensive menu!

Service was extremely rude and invasive. We had a party of 8 and was told they needed the table…read moreback in 90 minutes. Then they proceeded to be pushy throughout the night and at the end, even taking plates away prematurely and telling us repeatedly the time we needed to leave. I'm in the restaurant industry and felt appalled by this behavior. I thought the food was okay but because of the service I will not be returning, nor will I be recommending this restaurant to anyone else.

Made a reservation for Saap Ver on a weekday evening with friends, and we were seated immediately…read more We loved the decor of the restaurant and friendliness of the staff. Pumpkin Curry Tofu: I loved the strong taste of the spicy pumpkin curry, and it was creamy and went well with a side of rice. Saap Ver Fried Rice: I liked the quality of the pork belly and the rice was well seasoned. Crispy Basil Duck: This was my personal favorite! The duck was quite crispy and paired well with basil and bell peppers.

I come here for the Som Tum (green papaya salad)…read more Bonus that there are always nice beers on tap. Inside is a strange mix of calm and visual chaos, feels good to be here.

New place to take mommy out for dinner…read more Thai Spice Restaurant Server - White, the place was very busy and he was very quick in getting our orders. Chardonnay Lemon Drink 90 minutes IPA Drunken Noodle, Extra Spicy, Chicken, Wok-fried flat rice noodle, garlic, green beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, chili, onions Knock Out Wings, friend marinated jumbo wings, house made Thia Spice hot sauce, topped with green onions. Yellow Curry, chicken, coconut curry, potatoes, carrots, onions Jasmine Rice The deco was very nice with beautiful ceiling lamps. A must visit.

Tried Thai Spice and ordered the pad Thai, pra ram, and chicken satay…read more It was a solid meal. The pad Thai was flavorful and satisfying, and I especially enjoyed the pra ram. The chicken satay was also a nice starter. The ambience was also very cute and made for a pleasant dining experience, and the service was good throughout our visit. Nothing felt over the top, but everything was enjoyable and came together as a reliable Thai spot. I'd definitely come back to try other dishes.

The omelettes are out of this world good. The service was excellent, and we enjoyed the menu…read moreoptions.

Wonderful experience, I came on Mother's Day around 12:45pm and had to wait about 30 mins to get…read moreseated for a party of 6. The restaurant is beautiful with a lot of natural light, perfect ambiance for a brunch. They even had Mother's Day themed napkins which I thought was very nice. I really enjoyed the Lapisara burger though it's so humongous that it's actually a bit challenging to eat haha. The chicken and waffles were also very solid. I thought the Tom Yum burrito was a bit uninteresting. It was just a lot of rice wrapped up in a tortilla, the tom yum sauce it came with was good but it wasn't enough to make the dish amazing for me. Overall, excellent experience, I would highly recommend for a cutesy brunch.

We stopped in for dinner at Kin Khao and found it to be a pretty average experience overall. The…read morefood was good, but not a Michelin star food experience. Service was inconsistent, with staff not especially attentive during the meal. The Pork belly flavors were amazing, but the quality was lacking significantly. About 1/4 or less was actual edible meat. The yaowara noodle dish was very good. The Cauliflower in XO sauce was good, but average. Over the food was average and not recommended if you are looking for a true Michelin experience. Ambiance was loud, small, and cramped.

Stumbled into this place as a walk-in of 2 and it was great! We sat at the bar and started off with…read more2 cocktails (Koh Kood & Soi Ari). Both are rum-based and had a really nice kick, especially the Soi Ari with the pandan in the aftertaste (which we found super refreshing). Food we ordered were the Nam Tok Beans, the Pad Khee Mao, and the rabbit curry. Both of us love spice so the Nam Tok Beans blew us away! Did not expect that kind of packed flavor at all but it makes a seemingly ordinary bean dish so much more exciting. The noodles were cooked perfectly and made a great in between to the rabbit curry. Which speaking of, oh my god??? SUPER tender and fall off-the-bone. Rabbit can be a hard dish to put on for people who have never tried it, but I really appreciate that it's not as bone-y as other rabbit dishes I've had in the past. It really was like chicken but softer. Wow wow wow. Huge shoutout to our bartender for giving us extra birthday shots on the house. Never had Amaro before tonight but it was delicious. Did not get his name unfortunately but he's fantastic! The reason I give 4 stars despite the great experience was because I noticed less urgency from the host and the servers in terms of getting stuff out. Doesn't help that the place is smaller and more expensive for a Michelin star establishment. Sitting by the bar made a huge difference for us since we had a great experience with our bartender, but I have a feeling that those at regular tables that night might've lost patience with the wait times for certain dishes. TLDR: if you love spicy Thai food, have the money to spend, and aren't in a rush, this place is worth checking out.

Came here with a group of friends for a New Year's Eve dinner!…read more The service was great, as the servers were attentive and checked up on us fairly often. The restaurant closes at 9:30pm, and they were kind enough to let us stay until then! I also enjoyed the ambiance - the interior was quite beautiful, and had many floral decorations, which I enjoyed. For food, I got the hot stone pot, which comes with minced pork and prawns. The dish was not only delicious but also was a large portion size. The rice was crispy on the bottom, and it was nice that the server mixed the dish for me on the table. I would definitely come back to try other dishes! One of my friends got the Pad Kee Mow, and she also very much enjoyed her dish, agreeing that it was delicious and that the noodles were perfectly chewy! I got the French 75 as a drink, and it was very good as well! Overall, I would definitely come back, especially to try the brunch, which I've heard many good things about! Truly a 10/10 experience!

Cutesy Thai restaurant off busy Chestnut Street in the Marina. Came here during happy hour when…read moredrinks are half off and the appetizers are $4 off. I would describe the ambiance as "modern cherry blossom" with it's tall ceilings and pop music to boot. I had the popcorn chicken appetizer - very crispy and tasty with the five spice outer coating. Next came the egg rolls, about four rolls cut in half with accompanying Thai sweet chili sauce. I split the pad see ew with tofu. It would have been nice to have had a few more vegetables thrown in, especially the broccoli as I counted just a couple of pieces. I did like the tofu although I felt there could have been more and a bit more tender. They could totally redo the front patio dining area as I think it would draw more customers in. If it had not been for my friend recommending this spot, I would have walked by. Overall the customer service was good and I would come back to try other dishes - I'd say the popcorn chicken was my favorite.

Cozy ambience that's great for meetups and long hangouts to chat and catch up. The staff was very…read morekind and the service was decently fast. The interior is well decorated with Thai culture and with the darker tones of the design, it makes the restaurant feel quite fancy. 4.5/5 - Crispy Pork (Moo Krop) Fried Rice - Very savory fried rice dish. Spiced well and very filling. We didn't expect the pork to be cut so large and mixed into the rice, but it was very tender and easy to still eat. We would've expected the pork to be sliced maybe in half or fourths to make the dish feel like a "pork fried rice" than a fried rice + pork mix, but it still worked well and if you love pork, this will definitely be your fix! 5/5 - Pad Thai - We thought the restaurant nailed this classic noodle dish. Filling portions and did not overcook their noodles. You can taste each component of the dish, which speaks to everything not being under or overcooked. We ordered nuts on the side but you would be quite satisfied ordering this if you like pad thai! 4.5/5 - Pad Gra Prow - Appropriate veggie to beef proportion and very flavorful. Minced well and great to complement with your carb dishes (noodle or rice). We thought the dish was slightly oily but it feels well absorbed when eaten with our pad thai. If you have tried the dish before and would like it, this will be satisfactory!

Went on a Friday at 7pm and it was packed! There were 4 of us in our party and we managed to still…read moreget seats without any wait. Appetizers- Shrimp Spring Roll: it was pretty good actually. The stand out for me was the peanut sauce. Absolutely delicious. Overall, 8/10. Entrees: got the crab fried rice to share. The flavor was really good. It didn't have too many of the crab pieces though. I would give it a solid 7/10. Also ordered the green curry with roasted duck, which comes with a side of jasmine rice. The curry was good and the duck was tender. I'd give it a 8/10. I would come back here to try other items on their menu. TBH very reasonable pricing and good value since the portions were generous.

I am Thai and I am impressed for the quality of the foods and service! very yummy! I will be coming…read moreback to eat again

I've been here 4-5 times by now. I first came with a friend and have brought my boyfriend and…read moreparents back here on subsequent visits. They have all loved it! This is the place my parents will think of when they want to go out for a special celebration meal. You always get 6 little dishes of food with each set. Although I say "little" they are actually very filling. Even my dad, who usually eats a lot says it's a good amount of food. Every dish is always amazing! I love the mushroom coconut soup. The protein dish is always amazing. The squash or eggplant (depending on which set you get) is always amazing too. They're very well seasoned but you can still taste freshness of the ingredients. I always grab a Thai Tea and this time I also got a Chrysanthemum tea for my mom. The chrysanthemum tea tastes a like a VitaSoy drink so it's pretty good. We will always come back for another special occasion.