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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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    Cordial Cellar + Lounge

    Cordial Cellar + Lounge

    4.5
    (69 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Cordial Cellar + Lounge (located downstairs at the Castro Valley Marketplace) is a great spot for…read moregrabbing a drink, eating some light bites and listening to music. They also have various events. :: Trivia Tuesday :: Wednesday Wine Tasting :: Live Music Saturdays :: Friday & Saturday: Olive & Finn Boutique and pop-up events throughout the month ** 5 Star Review: Pop Up Brunch and Saturday Live Music *** I recently attended Eats by E Brunch last Sunday and returned this evening to catch up with a friend and listen to music. Place is spacious, lively, dimly lit with music playing at a level you can have a conversation. Table ordered a steak sandwich with salad, cheese sandwich with tomato soup and a five-spice pork ragu over polenta. We all enjoyed our dishes. Food is 3.5-4/5 stars and would like to see a bit more to keep it interesting but know their kitchen setup is limited. No wine with this visit. Dessert: Orange brownie was simple with orange zest and the Hawaiian bread pudding was different and flavorful. Good to see the place bustling and look forward to future rotating pop up events. Got a chance to talk to the owner, Stacey as I recognized her from the Eats by E event the week prior. My bad, didn't know she was the owner of Cordial Cellar & Lounge but all good as she was super welcoming, friendly and was very accommodating when asked if we could pay for our own dishes separately. At the end of the evening perused the Olive & Finn Boutique and quickly welcomed by Jackie who was explaining items like the handmade jewelry and some hand stitched clothing. Such cute items and will visit another time. Recommend Cordial Cellar & Lounge for a date night, special group outing or relax and listen to some music. The Ken Seideman Jazz Trio plays the month of February. Great jazz!

    It's been a while since I visited Cordial - I forgot how nice this place is! It's hidden in the…read morebasement of the Castro Valley market. The staff is very friendly, the food is absolutely delicious, and the vibe is super relaxed. I went for happy hour, and ordered miso hummus with veggies, Japanese eggplant bruschetta, and a half order of deviled eggs. I tried a French rosé as well as a Lambrusco. I will definitely be back again, and highly recommend this spot on a sunny day because it's nice and cool inside ;-). It's also in a building with many great restaurants and vendors. You can park once, and come home with pizza, pastries, sushi, olive oil, and so much more!

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    Eats by E brunch - Cordial Cellars @ Castro Valley Marketplace
    Wine, cheese, and bread - without question the best things in life :)
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    The Breakfast Club

    The Breakfast Club

    3.9
    (535 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Food was delicious, their fríes are by far some of the best fries along with their ranch! Their…read moreranch alone is 5 stars forsure! Server was friendly and fast, he kept coming by to check on us, the other workers were very helpful and friendly! Their restrooms although are gender neutral, they're extremely clean and well kept! Their music wasn't overly loud, was at a very comfortable level to have a conversation and be able to listen and conversaste comfortably . Unfortunately the flight options were not specific about the brim being cinnamon for a few of them, and we got the incorrect pancake trio order, otherwise would have been 5 stars. We were there close to their closing but, but they never made us feel like they were rushing us out, or they wet in a hurry. It was very nice of them, we tried to hurry up on our own, but the servers never rushed us or made us feel uncomfortable. *Worth noting, prices are a bit high, but definitely worth it!

    First off, I had been waiting to try this place for a while now. However, there was always a long…read moreline and I am not very patient. So, finally on a Tuesday, there was no line and I was seated immediately. All of the food is presented in a vibrant manner. Very visually pleasing. However, the food was a huge let down. Everything tasted like it was from a can. As a Latina, I know what authentic chilaquiles and beans are supposed to taste like and this was not it. Awful. I will never return. The food looks great in pictures but don't be fooled. TLDR: Food is nasty. Over rated. Don't be fooled by the visually appealing pictures.

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    Hill's Coffee Shop

    Hill's Coffee Shop

    4.0
    (226 reviews)
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    When my family and I moved to Castro valley Hayward, we constantly passed by this cafe and we've…read morebeen regularly eating since! The staff are amazing, quick and love chatting with you. It's so cozy, very cute inside. It feels like being at a relatives house, they cook with so much love and passion! Ive tried their breakfast, lunch, side dishes and they never disappoint. Their food taste so fresh, non greasy and delicious! I've introduced this place to my friends and my boyfriend and they love it! They're always so consistent with their food and the taste! Not to mention the price! High quality meals, conveniently located right next to the freeway for a fraction of the cost of what you might pay at a corporation or franchise. I love hills and will continue to support them! The ambiance I so nice too, all ages dine here and they're all possibly and most likely your neighbors! It's a great way to socialize with the community and everyone's always so open even at their own tables. It's a great experience dining in and it's never a dull moment. Even if you're not interested in conversations, I like to listen to what others around me are talking about haha. It's great! 10/10 all around!!

    First time here Yelp lead me here …read more... There is a small private parking lot parking was easy to find Walk in and we were seated immediately and handed menus Menus are easy to read Lots of options..... Food comes out fast and fresh Prices are reasonable Lots of seating inside No frills kinda of a diner Everything is kinda out dated (as in furniture ) but food is solid and customer service is friendly No beer or alcohol hence NO MIMOSAS lol They do accept credit card and debit cards Condiments are super basic so hence no salsa or jalapeño available

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    Chai Thai Noodles

    Chai Thai Noodles

    4.0
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    1.2 mi
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    I've visited this restaurant four times in the past couple of weeks, and it has quickly become one…read moreof my favorites. The food is exceptionally fresh, and you can tell each dish is prepared with care. The Salmon Mango Salad is outstanding--one of the freshest salads I've ever had. The Pad Thai is perfectly balanced and not overly tamarind-heavy like many others I've tried. The lunch special is also a great deal, with two entrées plus rice and your choice of soup or salad. The service staff are very attentive and friendly.

    This review is much overdue as Chai Thai Noodles has earned its spot into our Bay Area restaurant…read morerotation--usually our go to spot for the basic Thai food. My partner and I usually come for the basic comfort items like Pad Thai, Pad Se Ew, Lao Sausage, and/or their sampler. Occasionally we'd get their papaya salad, Tom Yum soup, or other entrees to share, but I do feel that they don't execute those dishes as well as the basics we frequently return for. I may be critiquing them harder than others on their papaya salad and Nam Khao because my mom does it best (no bias...). However, their portions are large and the flavors are great all around. I think they do some items better than others, but I have yet to be disappointed by any of their food. It's always great to try something new on the menu and be pleasantly surprised. But aside from the food, the customer service and ambiance encourages us to come back every time. They're kind, patient, and attentive all around. Whether we're just picking up food, dining in at peak times or during the quiet hours, they always deliver a great experience. Their dining room is fairly large and they have a softer lighting that compliments that TLC decor well. Through and through, Chai Thai is consistent and reliable.

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