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    Khao Hom

    4.3 (518 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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    Yellow Curry*
    Jed O.

    The rating for this restaurant mainly comes from the service our party experienced. Our waitress came across unengaged and unfriendly to our family. She was annoyed with the questions we inquired about the menu, especially so with the curry. In one instance, when we asked about recommendations beyond the Massaman short rib (as we thought it was too large and expensive) and green curry, mainly inquiring between the yellow and red curry, the lady responded by saying she already told us the green curry was good. Otherwise, the food was still delicious. The crab omelet was our winner. The portions are filling. Unfortunately just didn't have the best experience and having visited this place last year I also had a similar (though more positive) service experience.

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    Colin R.

    Have been to their sister shop in SJ so was keen to try our local one here. Parking is super easy in the public lot behind the shop row. Ambiance is cool, very airy and inviting. Came for a weekday lunch, 3 of us and got seated right away no problem. Love the special options on the menu, so many interesting things to try! The koong karee (prawn curry) and har mok seafood were my favorite. Special mention for the khao soi too! Big portions and took home enough for another meal. Prices are a little higher than the usual Thai joint but it's worth it.

    Tom Yum Crab Omelet
    Kaelin N.

    Parking was a bit rough but we lucked out and got parking in the back, I came here for lunch on a weekend and was pleasantly surprised. My friend and I shared the crab omlette and Thai tea pancakes. The crab omlette is giving omurice and we really enjoyed it! The Thai tea pancakes were not too sweet too, which we appreciated. The service was quick and friendly. Can't wait to ty other dishes here!

    Khao tom waffles
    Ashley Z.

    Thai + breakfast = match made in heaven! The tom yum omelette was so good and they were really generous with the crab. Only tried two dishes (tom yum omelette and khao tom waffles) and both complimented one another

    Yum!
    Olee L.

    Crab omelet: absolutely no taste. I added salt and pepper still zero Tom Yum favor or and lack any chicken power of taste of any kind. The noodle tasted perfect. We love it. Something inconsistent here.

    Fried chicken over fried rice
    Dianna P.

    I've been here a couple times during brunch but came to try dinner here today and it is still sooo good! The service was crazy quick this time and all the food came out so good! I got my usual thai tea and fried chicken over fried rice-this is just always a safe bet but always better than I remember. In addition to that we also got pad see ew and the short rib massaman-sooo worth it. Generous portion sizes! My tummy is happy :)

    Joyce L.

    Got fooled by the inflated ratings once again. :( I ordered Roti Gai Tod and the fried chicken thigh tasted VERY bland + it was wayyyy overcooked and dried. The cucumber salad was also not evenly seasoned. Some were well marinated in the vinegar & sugar mixture, while some weren't marinated at all. On the other hand, the curry flavor was spot on. Service wise- it was a bit slow but they were probably doing their best with only two servers on the floor during peak lunch hours.

    Eh....maybe a bad day fr the chef. Or too busy to season the chicken.
    ARIeL P.

    My sister and I came here after the gym to spend some quality time together since we hadn't seen each other in a while. I wanted to treat her to brunch and chose this popular Americanized Thai brunch spot. I knew it had a good reputation in the neighborhood, and the packed dining room confirmed that it's a popular destination. We were seated immediately, which was a great start. To begin, we ordered the enoki mushrooms and calamari. The mushrooms weren't quite what I expected, and they had a flavor that reminded me of oil that may have also been used to fry seafood. The calamari was decent but could have benefited from more seasoning. For my entrée, I ordered the Fried Chicken Benedict. Unfortunately, it was the weakest part of the meal. The fried chicken was very underseasoned and lacked flavor. When I cut into the poached eggs, excess water ran onto the plate, which diluted the hollandaise sauce and left the dish tasting a bit watered down. That said, not everything was a miss. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Most importantly, my sister really enjoyed her meal and said she would definitely come back. While my food didn't fully meet expectations, the strong service, pleasant vibe, and my sister's positive experience were enough for me to give this place another chance. I'd be interested in returning to try their lunch or dinner menu before making a final judgment. Overall, the food was hit-or-miss for me, but the service and atmosphere left a positive impression and make me willing to come back and explore more of the menu.

    Pumpkin Curry**
    Jason N.

    Overall: Superb, authentic Thai curry. I love Thai curry. Not casually. Like obsessively. At this point I've eaten enough to have a pretty solid internal scoreboard, and this place easily lands on the right side of it. The space is relaxed and unfussy, seating was quick, and the menu has enough variety to keep things interesting without feeling bloated. The pumpkin curry alone was good enough that I briefly considered ordering a second dish just to keep the momentum going. I didn't, but I will absolutely be back for the green curry Parking Street parking. Surprisingly easy I had: Chicken Pumpkin Curry (5/5): Wow. This one nailed the fundamentals. The curry base was perfectly balanced with a rich coconut backbone, gentle heat, and just enough natural sweetness from the pumpkin to pull everything together. The pumpkin came in generous chunks that held their shape and actually tasted like pumpkin instead of dissolving into mush. The chicken was tender, the vegetables still had texture, and the whole bowl felt hearty without tipping into heavy. It also comes with rice, which is always a bonus and completes the dish the way it should. This is the kind of curry that reminds you why you love Thai food in the first place

    Arlo T.

    I think the last time I was here it was smaller, but that was before covid. I think they expanded the restaurant. A friend and I came here on a random night because we wanted thai food. We were greeted and sat instantly. The server gave us extra time to look at the menu which was pretty good. We got the pumpkin tempura, pad thai, and the pad see ew. Honestly, it was pretty good. The vibe was more fine dining-ish to the pricing is a bit high. But if someone wanted to come here I wouldnt be opposed to.

    Summer C.

    Pretty disappointed because Khao Hom is the first result when I searched up 'cute brunch spots" on yelp. Was expecting something instagram-worthy, maybe some stylish interior here and there, and cute photo spots. I didn't see any photos of the inside of the restaurant on yelp, so I had no clue that Khao Hom would look like a regular family restaurant you could find everywhere. Felt like they only put effort into the area near the entrance of the store, where they have a grassy shelf and a weaved palm tree. Cute, but there's gotta be more to qualify as a "cute brunch spot". We ordered the pad thai, Roti gai tod, Ka-Pow Short Rib Benedict, and Pad Ka-Pow. I found the pad thai great, good portion and really flavorful. One of the better pad thais I've had, and I loved the color. The tofu absorbed all the pad thai sauce and when you bit into it felt like a pad thai bomb! Totally recommend this dish. The Roti gai tod was a big dish of surprises. I found the fried chicken great: it wasn't too dry and the batter wasn't so thick it felt heavy. However, the roti was really really oily and soggy. When thinking about roti, I would imagine something that is crunchy, flakes falling out when you bite into it. However, this roti tasted like an oily pancake, no joke. The curry was great though! Loved loved loved the aroma. BUT, the potatoes that were in the curry were SOOO undercooked, I don't even know how to tell you without exaggerating! They were so dense and had that raw, "sandy" texture of a raw potato! Dang, what a bummer. The Pad Ka-Pow was okay. Not nothing much about it that stood out to me.. I guess it's because it was a really safe order. Lastly we ordered the Ka-Pow Short Rib Benedict. This, actually, was not a plate of surprises, but a plate of disappointment. I've seen many photos of this on their yelp page, so it really convinced me to order it, as I thought it was a customer favorite. (Or maybe it is, and I just really unlucky this time) The short rib was really lean and stiff, the type of meat you can find on the bottom of a pot of a chinese soup. In short, it was overcooked, and was not tender at all. For this dish, you're able to choose between salad, or potatoes. I chose potatoes. Again, I hate to repeat that the potatoes were hard. Last thing: the egg benedicts were overcooked!! Have you ever had an egg benedict where the yolk was not runny??? I haven't either.. until I came here! Service was good. Though they were busy Here, There, and Everywhere, they were able to respond to us promptly. Maybe I'll be back, but I would totally rather give another place a try when I search up "cute brunch spots". PS. Did you catch a Beatles song somewhere in my review?

    Donna L.

    A huge fan of Thai food and wanted to try a new restaurant. Khao Hom was of the restaurants that showed up with impressive ratings so I decided to try it with my family. Parking is very tough. Very limited street parking but we were able to find parking about one block away. Parking is available at the garage, one block away. Upon entering, we were greeted within five minutes but we were very rushed. It wasn't full, it was roughly half full and still plenty of empty table available. As we arrived at 2pm and we were told that their was kitchen was closing soon, we were very rushed to order. We were given water and placed our orders and never really checked on, afterwards. The ambience is very simple and the space is quite small. It's very loud and we can hear the conversations from others because of the echos. Our appetizer and entrees arrived altogether, which is perfectly okay. Our appetizer and entrees were flavorful and delicious. I enjoyed my meal very much but I didn't enjoy the service. Not very attentive or kind, just very pushy and rushing. I would return in the future for to go orders but most likely avoid dine in. The food is delicious and would recommend.

    Chicken & Waffle
    Jo W.

    Khao Hom had been on my to-visit list in Hayward for a while. Without asking me, my boyfriend planned a birthday lunch outing for me here! Neither of us had been here before, and it's like it was meant to be! Ambience-wise, it's feels formal enough for a nice brunch, but casual enough to feel relaxed and dress semi-formal or semi-casual. They had Valentine's Day decorations even though it was still January, with paper hearts and tinsel decorating the restaurant. The our waitress came to take our order, she was so sweet and said I'm so beautiful with very healthy skin, and told my boyfriend he's very lucky, which tickled me pink. We got two Chef's Specials: 1) Chicken and Waffle: Croissant waffle, crispy chicken thigh, syrup, whipped butter 2. Mama Pad Kee Mao: Stir-friend instant noodles, homemade spicy sauce, fried egg, seafood, bacon, bell pepper, onion, fingerroot, tomatoes, basil, green bean, peppercorn. We really enjoyed both dishes! The Mama Pad Kee Mao came first, and we asked for the mildest level of spice. We were pleased it wasn't too spicy, and the texture of the noodles were great! Seafood was plentiful, with shrimp, scallops, squid, octopus, and clams. The chicken and waffle was so great! The croissant waffle had a great texture that was perfectly chewy and crisp, and the chicken was juicy with crunchy breaded skin. It came with butter, maple syrup, and what tasted like a chili sweet sauce. One of the bathrooms was leaking, which was the downside of our visit. The staff was so nice with helping us take photos in the restaurant! What a gem in downtown Hayward! I was so happy my boyfriend brought me here for my birthday!

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    Hi Lisa, no Khao Hom does not have air conditioning but there are running fans in the seating area to make it more comfortable

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    A Romo's Cafe

    A Romo's Cafe

    4.7
    (293 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    After having driven by this cafe on multiple occasions, I finally stopped in here with a friend for…read morebreakfast. We each got the salmon bagel, tea, and a latte, then found a table on their cozy and beautiful back patio. The drinks came out in beautifully painted drink ware. This place was such a nice spot to catch up and chit chat over good food. The servers were super friendly and helpful, and we never once felt rushed to leave or vacate our table. The noise level was just right, too. You would think being on A St would mean we'd hear cars the entire time and would have to talk over other tables, but everyone was respectful of each other and my friend and I could hear one another speaking just fine. Parking is limited; there were maybe 4-5 spots on the side of Sandra's Barberia, but you can park on the street and walk over.

    Me tocó ir a este café a comer con mi familia, y se me hizo muy bonito. La comida fue rica y me…read morequedé a gusto. Me sentí triste ver que el servicio ha cambiado desde la última vez que visité este café. Una señora abrió la bolsa de té verde con sus dientes, y comentaron negativamente sobre tatuajes de mi hermana. El servicio fue raro, con las meseras haciéndome agarrar el plato de sus brazos en ves de servirme el plato en la mesa. Será que la que estaba encargado/a antes se fue? O cambiaron ? Es un servicio muy diferente . I got to go to this cafe in Hayward recently with family and thought it was very cute. The food was very good and I felt satisfied. I was sad to see that the service has changed so much since my last visit. A worker commented negatively on my sisters tattoos, another opened a bag of tea with her teeth, and one waitress made me get the plate out of her hands/seemed inexperienced with serving food. I wonder if there is new management or new owners? It's a very different service from last time.

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    Cafe de olla was 5/5 and Mocha Latte lighter smoother taste

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    Cafe de olla was 5/5 and Mocha Latte lighter smoother taste
    Amy's Grill & Cafe

    Amy's Grill & Cafe

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    It's a small hidden spot in Hayward. Amy's grill & cafe has one of the best brunches I had in the…read moreeast bay. I wanted a chill spot to hang out, and saw there were waffles. So, of course, have to stop by here. Friendly workers. There's indoor & outdoor seating. Decided to seat outside in the shade under the trees. Fortunately, not too busy when I went on Tuesday 11:30amish for breakfast. Ordered: -#6 Eggs Milan (with included hashbrown and choice of toasts.) loved that it had pesto sauce on it, too. -Apple cinnamon waffles (with sautéed apples, cinnamon sugar spice and whipped cream, maple syrup on the side). Also pretty delicious & fluffy. Overall, it's worth the meal. Great prices for food and smooth tasting coffee.

    Absolutely wonderful! Amy's Grill and Cafe is a self-seating diner style place, the decor and style…read moreis so cute and the staff are kind and inviting. Theres outside and inside seating that are very comfortable. Bathroom is available, its through the kitchen so just ask staff when you need it. There is a very chill playlist providing some ambiance buts its the perfect volume so you can still speak with friends Today I got the monster chili fries, a linguica sausage, a coco mocha (hot chocolate), a coffee and caramel banana waffle. It was sooo good! Price ended up around $55 its veryy worth it for the portions and flavor. I included pics too :)

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    Chlorine based waffle - a big no no!
    Chlorine based waffle - a big no no!
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    Pampas Cafe

    Pampas Cafe

    4.4
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    Really nice cozy cafe with yummy vegan empanada options! My daughter and I specifically liked the…read morekale one.

    Just an excellent place to be!…read more A friend had heard rave reviews about their authentic Argentinian empanadas and we were so happy to come and try it out on a Saturday afternoon. Parking was busy (the lot is shared with Trader Joe's) but we managed to find a spot and head into the busy but not packed cafe. There is a large assortment of empanadas, from meat options like chorizo and chicken, to vegetarian like corn and onion, to sweet options too like apples. The menu also boasts lots of great drinks including mate tea! Lucky us, the empanadas we ordered weren't in stock so we had to wait ~10 for freshly baked ones. They came out buttery and piping hot, even with little hand-stamped letters on them so you know what you're eating, and it was so delicious. Most are about $5.50 each. Add oregano chimichurri for a bit extra if you want or pair with a tea, but these empanadas really hit the snacky spot. Lots of wooden tables with fresh flowers make Pampas a great space to chat with friends or to sit and do some work. The most standout feature was the friendly and efficient staff who seem to build connections with everybody who walks in the door. Worth a drive to Castro Valley! Especially if you bring cash for a 10% discount off a dozen :)

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