We are in Monterey once a year for an event and I am always looking forward to my yellow curry from Krua Thai. We also usually show up with a big group without a reservation and the owner has always been doing everything he could to sit us all together and give us the best experience possibl. 10/10 would recommen. read more

I been coming to Krua Thai for many years. They have just updated the inside of their restaurant. Not to many restaurant's are so clean and continue keep things up to date and with good food and great service. If you haven't come for lunch then you are missing out. I know for a fact that they every day they get the freshest vegetables and other supplies. I see the owner out and about shopping daily. If you haven't been here or think it is just another Thai restaurant then you are mistaken. People I have run into in other states who have traveled to Monterey say to me they have had dinner there and have praised and raved about the food. People on vacation mostly talk about the Monterey Bay aquarium or the golf course is not too many people talk about restaurants except for Krua Thai so if you miss it when you came to Monterey, then you're missing out. read more

Krua Thai Restaurant - This was something new egg noodles that they had as a special. It was awesome! - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

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8.6/10 Tried the Pad Thai Noodles, Yellow Curry, and Tom Yum Noodle Soup, overall a really enjoyable experience! The Pad Thai hit the flavor perfectly with that sweet and savory balance and a generous portion of beef. The sauce was fantastic, but the noodles were very clumped together, which made it a bit tricky to eat, each bite felt like a single dense clump. The Yellow Curry was the star of the meal definitely a must-try! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and pairing it with rice really helps soak it all up. Plenty of chicken and potatoes, with carrots and onions that were cooked just right. Saucy, hearty, and satisfying. The Tom Yum Noodle Soup was also excellent. I got the chicken version, and they don't skimp on protein! The soup had perfect rice noodles, mushrooms, and fresh cilantro. The broth was rich yet light, perfect for warming up. My only small gripe: the tomatoes were a bit too tart. Service was fast and attentive, and the ambiance felt clean and upscale. read more

Krua Thai Restaurant - Pad Thai Noodles, Panang Curry, Tom Yum Noodle Soup - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

The staff were smiling and welcoming and attentive from the moment we came in, and were great throughout our visit... they really made our little girl smile. The food was absolutely delicious and packed with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. The Singapore noodles are something I'd make a special effort to come back for if I lived locally - beautifully savory and refreshing. They even have a great selection of teas that are served in nice teapots which, for an Englishman, was a lovely bonus to find. A great restaurant with fantastic food and service. read more

The tofu pad thai was chef's kiss--perfect spice level and super fresh. I ordered extra peanuts and they delivered (big win because not everyone does!). Everything was flavorful and exactly what I needed. Definitely hit the spot! read more

Krua Thai Restaurant - Tofu Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

Place an order to go for the first time and I was not a fan. I ordered a chicken pad Thai but it tasted extremely sweet. Restaurant was clean and staff were friendly. Won't be back! read more

I have been here several times over the years and they have never disappointed on service or quality!!! The owner recent remodeled the interior all on his own. The new bench says are very comfortable. I keep coming back for the roasted duck soup!! It's hearty broth is complimented by the tender and tasty pieces of duck. So much duck for $22. But there are many things to recommend. The crab cheese wontons are unique from others I've had in that you can actually see lumps of crab meat. They're also a little spicy but perfectly complimented by the plum sauce. The pad see ew is the perfect balance of soy saltiness and sweetness. The broccoli was cooked perfectly, still had chew, but still very green and not mushy at all. The egg rolls were crispy and a little dense but still very tasty. The owner, MJ is happy to serve you each time you come and will remember you. He greets most his guests with a personal touch that's hard to find these days. Attentive and kind, the lot of them. Heard from several locals that this is their favorite place too while I was out and about in Monterey. The first time I came here, I had never had Thai food and now that I know the cuisine much better, I know they're doing something right for sure. read more

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Food was amazing. We wanted a small dinner lol. We had a pot of won ton soup that was one of the best I've had. We also egg rolls and chow mein. Couldn't finish it all but was amazing Service was polite and attentive. read more

Excellent Thai cuisine! Clean welcoming ambiance & fantastic service staff especially Luck the server who is friendly & accommodating! Go visit them ASAP!! read more

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First--I have to give this restaurant so much love. We walked in with a group of 9 and the owner sat us down and made room for us like it was no big deal (it was decently packed at the time and our friends had a group of 15 that made reservations ahead of time). Food was delicious but more impressively--it came out hot, tasty, and SUPER quick. Not sure who the chef is but mad props! When I came home and checked my receipts, I saw a discrepancy. I emailed the owner who responded within a few hours. Said he would make things right. LOVE this owner! You've earned 9 customers for life, plus we will forever recommend this restaurant to all of our friends and family! read more

Krua Thai Restaurant - NHHS sailing team - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

Visited this restaurant for lunch, and the service was exceptional. We had to go almost at the closing time, but they were kind enough to cook and serve us. The food was amazing and everyone in our group loved it. The ambiance of the place is very calm with soothing music. As in every other place in California, the parking was difficult near this restaurant; we had to look for some street parking a few streets down. read more

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I had been looking forward to trying this Thai food place for quite a while, and was always near it when they were closed as it's next to my favorite breakfast spot on Munras Ave. When a group of us decided to celebrate my husband's retirement with Thai food, I thought well here is my chance. We arrived and were greeted right away, and we told the staff there would be five of us. We were seated in the back near the rear entrance. Our waitress was cleaning the table next to us after we sat down but she preferred to not answer any questions about the menu until she was finished cleaning. She arrived a few minutes later and took our drink order and we asked for Tai Teas and regular hot tea. I asked for coconut milk in mine and was accommodated. The menu is extensive and so many interesting foods to choose from. I did get my questions about the menu answered finally. I opted for a choice I often try at new Thai restaurants which is Pad Thai as every place seems to prepare it a little differently. Here they will make it as spicy as you desire so to be safe I requested just a little spice per the staff's recommendation. My husband ordered the BBQ chicken, and it comes with small corn and other vegetables. My friend ordered a Spring Roll appetizer to share, and the vegetables with rice. The Spring Rolls were quite tasty and the peanut sauce was very flavorful. Our orders came in a timely fashion, all except for my husband's chicken which took a few extra minutes. The Pad Thai was made with rice noodles that reminded me of spaghetti. The tofu was cold but flavorful. The spice level was good. Overall very filling but not remarkable. BBQ chicken was very good and extremely tender, my husband said he enjoyed it very much. My friend did not remark about her vegetable dish but she did enjoy the Spring Rolls. Now for the less positives our waitress kept disappearing, and the dishes piled up so we had to ask another waitress to clear the table We asked for To Go boxes and La, our waitress brought two small ones which were not adequate so I asked for larger ones. To be fare they are generous with the portions. La returned and I looked up to see larger boxes held out in front of me while she was speaking to customers at another table which seemed odd but I reached across my friend to take them from the waitress. There were sea gulls outside the back door and they kept flying into the glass window and bumping it which was very strange indeed. Overall I was intrigued enough to return and hope to try some other dishes; they have a lunch menu I would like to check out sometime. I think I'll ask to sit nearer the front away from the back door to avoid the sea gulls outside. The tables are small and the plates are large so if you have more than four people at your table it can get crowded. The prices are reasonable and despite the inconsistent service I would like to come try this place again. Hope to be able to give a higher rating next time. read more

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My family and I had an amazing visit to this Thai restaurant in Monterey on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch. The moment we walked in, we were greeted with a smile and seated right away. The staff brought menus quickly and asked if we wanted something to drink. Our drinks arrived fast even though the place was busy. The service stood out. We received individual attention that made us feel welcome and seen. Our server knew the menu well and answered every question with confidence. They understood that we wanted to share our meals and they handled it with ease. We ordered three dishes and an appetizer and they brought everything out with additional plates so we can sample from each plate. The entire staff was professional and courteous. The ambience was warm and welcoming. read more

I cant say I didn't enjoy the food as it really hit the mark. We went with friends and all ended up having the Thai curries... The reason I drop a couple of points is I did end up having to pop a couple of tums later which was a surprise and a slight disappointment read more

Krua Thai has always been accommodating and the staff is very friendly! It's unfortunate that some of the other reviews haven't had the same experience. Other than that, the food is always rich with deep flavors. The yellow and pumpkin curries are delicious. The restaurant is clean and I've never had a long wait to be sat. Will definitely return in the future! read more

Krua Thai Restaurant - Pumpkin Curry Yellow Curry Rice - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

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I cannot emphasize enough how amazing the Yum Khoong shrimp salad is! It has the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and sour enhanced with fresh herbs. I love it so much, we had to get it again during our short stay in Monterey. The pad Thai was also descent in flavor and size. The noodles are thinner than we were used to so it lost the chewiness pretty quickly. My son still loved it tho. Minus one star for the Tom yum noodle soup which was super bland and lacked all the authentic Thai spices I would expect. I ended up picking out the shrimp and tossing it into the shrimp salad sauce. Maybe trying the soup without the noodles would've been a better idea. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. read more

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Ordered door dash so I can't speak to service or ambiance. I got the tofu black pepper garlic. Tofu wasn't seasoned at all. There was a bit too much soy sauce and fairly one note. Veggies cooked well. Rice was fine. I don't think I'd order from here again read more

The owner is sooo dialed in to ensure your experience is perfect and that the food is sooo dialed in. We come here every time we come to town. Absolutely love it and the Sticky Mango Rice dessert is to die for. read more

What a nice surprise! Visiting Monterey we craved for some Thai food. I'm glad I chose this place. The place: clean, organized, beautifully decorated. We appreciated the details and decorations. The food: excellent taste, authentic, and big portion. We ordered Pad Thai, Veggie fried rice, chicken satay, veggie and chicken sautéed. All of these dishes were very tasty, flavorful and fresh! The restaurant uses very fresh veggies which we loved. We also ordered Thai tea. The tea was okay. The owner was welcoming, fun, and energetic. We appreciated the love and pride the owner put into the restaurant. It is definitely a great Thai restaurant in Monterey and worth book marked to come back. read more

Good service, good food, friendly and easygoing staff, charming little place with nice decor and good energy. Yes, the soup in the picture was that good... read more

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Absolutely love this place. The pineapple curry is phenomenal and the spicy eggplant with tofu is one of my favorites even though I love any meat! The texture of that fried tofu is great! And the service is always excellent! Also a very classy and stylish place though it's small. It's very beautiful and quaint! I just wish they were open Mondays too, because I always seem to crave this place on Monday's but need to remember beforehand! I know that they need a day or two off like everyone else! read more

Krua Thai Restaurant - Pineapple Curry - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

The staff were super accommodating to our 7 person group. The food was good (standard Thai food but good) and the portions were big. The space was comfortable. Very satisfied read more

The food was amazing. From appetizers to main course! I came from Los Angeles and have had lots of Thai food and this is for sure my favorite now! The service was great. I was celebrating my birthday and they made me feel special. Make sure to go try it. The ambiance is great as well. Thank you MJ for making it the best experience ever. Also gave us tips to explore in the city. The Tom Yum and Tom Kha I loved. For main dish I had pad Thai pad sew and chow mein and fried rice all of it was amazing. read more

Food was very good! Didnt expect thai food to be good in monterey but very good! Little pricey but its worth it if youre craving Thai food read more

Krua Thai Restaurant - Bbq duck - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

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So so so so good Loved it Service was awesome too Clean I'm new to Thai loved their curry read more

Krua Thai Restaurant - Special basil curry with chicken - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

I've been here multiple times! It's still a good Thai spot in the local neighborhood. Staff is friendly & they're always busy. The Tom yum noodle soup is great, I wish they had it year round, that's what we got this time. The rolls were good & overall your typical options of curry, noodles were available. The brown rice was really good quality! Only tricky thing is the limited seating outdoor given the parking lot. read more

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Had dinner at Krua Thai. Wish we had not. Starters took 40 mins to arrive, papaya salad they were out of, ditto for fresh spring rolls. So basically 40 mins for shrimp in the basket and some pot stickers. Reason given that there was a large DoorDash order. Our suspicion is the server never passed on the order. No apology beyond, DoorDash excuse. Food can best be described as nondescript Thai food. Ding ding Thai frozen food from Trader Joe's would most probably have tasted better. I had Singapore noodles. Usually these are stir fried to give them added crispiness and taste. My ones these were boiled , curry powder thrown on top and bingo, plated and sent out. Others had pad Thai- a gooey blob - and fried rice , the latter nothing to write home about. Again if you claim to be a Thai restaurant and can't do fried rice......As I mentioned, ding ding food from Trader Joe's would have been nicer and set you back less than the $200 we paid. My 2 cents worth is that there is better food available elsewhere. Walk on by and don't look back! read more

Another Thai restaurant? Yep, Thai food has been my pregnancy craving. Since we were in Monterey I knew we needed to give the area's Thai cuisine a try. Plenty of street parking was available, We wandered in and were sat right away. The interior was nice, with tables equipped with white table cloths and napkins folded in a decorative manner at each place setting. The staff was friendly and our experience was positive overall. We ordered the spicy eggplant, Tom yum, and a few fried appetizers (and photographed) which were all enjoyable. The downfalls to our experience, and reason I took a star away were the following. 1. While the interior wasn't overly busy, service was a bit slow. Perhaps due to takeout orders. We sat there for awhile before our drink orders were taken and sat at our table for awhile with empty cups before able to get refills. 2. We were seated by the side door which they propped open for airflow. The airflow was nice, however little gnats kept flying in and trying to land on our food so we were battling them throughout our dining experience. I don't blame them for the outdoor bugs creeping in, but certainly something. To keep in mind for future guests. read more

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This is a spectacular dish! It's my first time trying Thai food, and I had no idea what to expect. It is so different from what I've encountered at other places, which I never tried. Here, the chefs are creating amazing dishes that are bursting with flavor, one after another. read more

Krua Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

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We stopped by this Thai place during our Monterey Bay trip. Overall, it was pretty decent. We tried four dishes: Tom Yum Soup, Yum Khoong Salad, Rad Nah Noodles, and Garlic and Pepper Beef. Portions were good, and the prices seemed fair. The food was okay, though the Tom Yum Soup was a bit too salty and didn't have that tangy kick I was hoping for. The other dishes were alright. Service was good, and the staffs were friendly. Just a heads up--they prefer cash, and if you pay by card, they charge a bit extra. 4 dishes and 1 beer - family of 4 (2 adults 2 kids) around $120 (paid cash, tip included). All in all, it's a solid spot if you're in the area and want some Thai food. read more

Krua Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

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Was there on a Friday night. We called before going in asking if they need a reservation or they have a table. They said, we have table for two, and you will be fine if you arrive in 15-30 minutes. When we were there few minutes later, we have been told there is no table, unless we wait 45 minutes. The guy was very very rude, telling us he doesn't care who we talked to, and you have to go to somewhere. It's ok not having a table, but being rude is unacceptable. I don't think they serve a good food with this attitude. I would recommend against this place. read more

This was our first time dining at Krua! The restaurant was warm and welcoming, and the decor was beautiful! We had the chicken Pad Thai, chicken, sauté with cucumber salad, and Pad Se Ew. All 3 dishes were delicious! Our server was friendly and knowledgeable! Next time we are Monterey will will come back and have dinner here :-) read more

Had dinner at this wonderful Thai restaurant in Monterey California. I tried the crispy duck dish, and it was absolutely incredible. The duck was cooked to perfection. The sauce was delicious , the vegetables and rice were also cooked perfectly. The entire dish worked together really nicely. Also had the Thai spring rolls as an appetizer with this delicious peanut sauce. Really satisfying meal. Great service. read more

Krua Thai Restaurant - Crispy Duck! - Thai Near Me - Monterey, California

The best Thai food in our area and the best Thai food I've ever had!! Eating here and take out is always amazing and service is friendly and great. Kai Koar is my favorite or the Panang curry with a Thai iced tea. Krua Thai never disappoints!! read more

I loves Thai foods but this place just not enough Thai flavors add to the foods and ingredients are not fresh! I came here on Friday night for dinner after July 4th weekend holiday. The restaurant looks half busy as time goes by. Services were quick to order but foods took awhile even the restaurant was not busy. The pad Thai was bad, the noodles need to be fresh and not enough flavors to it. The papaya salad was not fresh either. Thai foods are needs to be spicy, sour, sweet and savory in every dishes. All those dishes lacked of it! The only items that was okay was the fried chicken over fried rice as others dishes went down hill! Most of the customers are locals or near by. read more

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Amazing service, employees were hustling to clean tables to get us seated as soon as possible and were very friendly. We ordered green curry and pad see ew, both were delicious and were shareable for 2 people. read more

Krua Thai is a bit hidden on the smaller part of Munras Avenue. We decided to give this place a try because we were staying on this side of town during this visit. We ordered the Pad See Ew and the Tom Yum Soup. Both dishes hit the spot, however we prefer Zab Zab Thai on Lighthouse Ave a little more. read more

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Good service and food. Nice ambiance. All the food was delish. Comin back here again. Sooo good. read more

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Visiting Carmel and wanted some Thai food nearby after the beach. Great service and food! Will recommend to others who are visiting Carmel.

The Tom yum was Thai spicy!! I asked for it and they came through. Places usually never go over a 5. One of the best tom yum yet!