Hands down my favorite Thai food in town. My go to is the Spicy Basil stir fry with chicken sooo good, paired with their Tom kah soup with chicken and fresh spring rolls with shrimp and of course a Thai tea! The restaurant isn't big but it still offers plenty of seating, there are bench type seats as well as regular tables with chairs so you can take your pick on what you feel is most comfortable for you and your group. Located in cute Benicia right down first street! After dinner a stroll down to the water is always a must and so relaxing. Give it a try next time your in or near Beautiful Benicia! read more

We went here recently with a couple for Dinner. We were looking for a casual restaurant, and needed one with no reservation required. It was a perfect place cause there was plenty of parking, and it was a bit slow on an early Saturday night. That had completely changed really quickly right after we had ordered our food. Our Server was the only wait staff on, and she handled it like a Champ We had started with the Calamari and the Wontons. The Shinghu beer was calling my name and it was a perfect compliment to our Calamari appetizer. We had ordered the Salmon "red" curry, Pad Thai with Chicken and Prawns, and the Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken and Shrimp. The place filled up quickly , and it also seemed like a lot of to go orders were flying out of the Kitchen. All of our food tasted great and we had to take some of it home cause we ordered too much for 2 people. I would definitely go again and try some more of their menu. Salmon Curry did have a spicy kick though but everything else was great. read more

Mai Thai - Pad Thai noodles and Prawns and Chicken - Thai Near Me - Benicia, California

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Great food!!! Yellow chicken curry is to die for. My coconut water was so beautiful I didn't want to drink. Service was quick and helpful. Beautiful ambiance and filled with plants in the front. Loves it. Will be going back! read more

Mai Thai - Thai Spring Rolls and potstickers - Thai Near Me - Benicia, California

Love this place. The food is excellent, it's as if I'm back in Thailand. They are really nice and the same waitress has been here for a long long time. She has always been so nice to us, I've seen some reviews and I couldn't be happier with the staff. They are sooo very nice . The places has - ibeen remodeled a little since I ate in last. And I'm happy to see the photos of the Royal Family are here with the Budda's. I feel very welcome and know you will too. We took it to go because we came so late. They didn't disappoint . The land of smiles was had by all read more

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Called for reservations at 6:30. When we arrived my husband said he had called for reservation for two. The lady was very rude said that there's no reservation and my husband said that he did call and talked to her, she argued and said " you did not talk to me". She then pointed at a table for us to sit. We sat for a second and I said "let's go! " I'm not spending a penny after being treated so rudely! You're not drawing business with that attitude. There are other Thai restaurants that are welcoming. We decided to dine at Pearl Thai in Benicia where we're ALWAYS welcome with a smile!!! read more

We didn't realize the time we showed up they were gonna close less than 30 minutes. They still accommodated us , took our drink and food order fast. We ordered the fried calamari, drunken noodles, scampi prawn, and pad Thai ... no complaints on any of the food would definitely order again. We will definitely keep an eye on the time next time read more

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This is probably the best yellow curry I've ever had. There is so much depth to it, and every sip is just so flavorful. I think this is what people are looking for when they order yellow curry! I've had so many other things on the menu - pad thai, spring rolls, fresh rolls, drunken noodles - and they were all so good! I love the peanut sauce they make, and the fresh rolls are really big and filling. Two things I liked but didn't love were the cream cheese rangoons and mango sticky rice. The mango had little flavor, but I know that's something they can't fully control. The rice, however, was really good. I just didn't like seeing slightly mushy mango. Maybe it's a matter of preference? The cream cheese rangoons seemed like they needed a good frying. I like a good crisp to my rangoons, so again, it's a matter of preference. Definitely check them out! read more

This is one of our favorite spots to eat in Benicia. So rich and flavorful. I've never had an issue dining in or picking up take out. Our experience has always been pleasant. Our go-to dishes: - Angel Wings - Tom Ka Gai - Pad See Ew with Pork - Green Curry with Chicken Especially on days I don't feel like cooking, I go here to feel like I'm eating a comforting home cooked meal. Love everything spicy so don't forget the Sambal chili sauce to compliment each bite. This place is so good, I forget to take pics every time. I get right to eating!! read more

We've eaten here several times and the food has been consistently good. Sometimes better than others, but never bad. We are not Thai aficionados by any means, but the pad Thai is good, and fresh tasting. The drunken noodles have crisp veggies and good garlicky flavors. The food is not overly oily. Prices are high-ish, but it is the Bay Area. The servers are friendly, but usually overworked. This is our go-to Thai place if we aren't looking to drive to the city. read more

It has been years since I have been to Mai Thai. Met a friend for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. I had fresh spring rolls. They could have used more mint but they were good and peanut sauce was creamy but not greasy like the last place I ate. The Thai iced tea was, well sweet, but good. I had a crispy chicken with garlic? It came out super crunchy and had great flavor. Nothing comes with rice so you had to buy a side of rice then put it under the food you were served. The chicken needed more sauce and needed to be served with rice on the bottom. Other than that, no complaints. I will definitely e back read more

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Do you love Thai food like me?! This is the spot! Another hidden gem, this place is soooo delicious! I've tried most things but my favorite is the drunken fried rice!!! Although, the scampi prawns, pineapple crispy chicken, papaya salad are favs as well. The service is a tad slow, but I attribute that to all the food being made with love. They have daily specials as well, so try some things on the board if you are feeling adventurous! It's a quaint place, not very big, and it's in Benicia. After dinner, take a stroll by the water if the weather is nice. read more

Mai Thai - Yellow curry and drunken fried rice - Thai Near Me - Benicia, California

The service was accommodating to us when we came in. Though my family came in for a long-awaited reunion and the volume of my family may have overwhelmed the staff, because the main dishes didn't come out as great as we anticipated it would be. All the same, the Thai tea tasted good, appetizers were mouth-watering, and the ambiance was calming. read more

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I've been a longtime customer of this restaurant and have always loved the food, which is why this review is so disappointing to write. My family and I dined in on 6/10/25 for lunch, and unfortunately had a very uncomfortable experience that I feel needs to be shared, especially for families considering dining here. From the moment we walked in, the service was cold. The waitress didn't make eye contact or greet us, she simply pointed to a table and said, "Sit there." There was no acknowledgment or warmth, which already felt off, especially for regulars like us. I sat my 18 month old next to me and began settling him in while looking over the menu. During this time, the waitress abruptly told my baby to stop making noise because the back of his shoes were lightly tapping the bench. While I was giving her our order, she interrupted twice more to scold my child directly, using a loud and punishing tone. She even extended her arm toward him in a way that felt scolding and intrusive. At no point did she address me as the parent, nor did she give me the space to calm him down myself. It was incredibly embarrassing and upsetting for my entire family. There was only one other customer nearby, who had made no complaint. Her reaction felt excessive, unprofessional, and frankly hostile toward a toddler. This isn't the first time we've noticed her unfriendly demeanor, but this incident crossed a line. We've continued returning for the excellent food, but after this experience, I'm not comfortable bringing my family here again, especially my child. It also raises serious concerns about how other families, particularly those with children who have special needs, might be treated. I sincerely hope management takes this feedback seriously. Until then, I can't recommend this restaurant to families with young children. read more

Haven't been here in years, but since I was in town, my family and I decided to eat in Benicia. S E R V I C E: We arrived a couple of minutes before they opened for dinner at 5, and they let us in right on the dot! The menu seemed different compared to the last time I came, so I was very intrigued. We were served right away and staff was very friendly with smiles :) F O O D: We ordered cheese Rangoon for appetizer and I loved how light and crispy they were. I could honestly eat a whole plate to myself haha. For the main dishes, we shared their crispy pineapple chicken, chicken pad Thai, and green curry with sides of rice. The pad Thai was my favorite; it was creamy and noodles were perfectly cooked. The green curry has always been a favorite of mine, and the crispy chicken is something I normally don't order! However I was pleasantly surprised. For dessert, we obviously had to get mango and sticky rice! I loved how the rice was green! O V E R A L L: This place will always be one of my favorite Thai restaurants. You can't go wrong having a date night here along with its moody ambiance or having family dinner with how spacious it is here! . read more

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The food? Chef's kiss ...absolutely delicious. The service? Solid! Friendly! No complaints. The ambiance? Cute... BUT WHY IS IT A WALK-IN FREEZER IN THERE? I swear it was 45 degrees outside and somehow 44 degrees inside. My fork was shivering. I was basically fine dining in Antarctica. Couldn't even relax and enjoy all the deliciousness because I was too busy monitoring my body temperature. Maybe bump up the heat a smidge? Or hand out complimentary sweaters? Also, lunch specials would be amazing. Otherwise, love the place , I'll be back (hopefully when my toes thaw). It would be 5 stars if it wasn't so cold in there! read more

Pretty standard Thai. The ambiance is super chill with lots of seating. Service was really nice and efficient. Loved how it's on first street and you can take a nice walk after stuffing yourself. We ordered the Pad See Ew and the Thai Crying tiger steak. Maybe I'm a little bias, but Thai food is top 5 for me when it comes to food. So I thought the food was delicious. Overall, this place is chill if you're trying to have dinner by yourself or chill with your significant other. Highly recommended if you're into Thai food. read more

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The food was excellent--comparable to what we had on our honeymoon in Thailand. However, the service left much to be desired. Our server never smiled or checked on us. When our food arrived, they placed it on an empty table next to us for about two minutes. I kept glancing at it, thinking it looked like our order. Eventually, the server returned, giggling, and moved the food to our table. A simple apology would have gone a long way. What made it worse was that she was friendly and attentive to other tables--just not to us. Would I return? Absolutely not. The food was great, but I refuse to dine somewhere I'm made to feel like a burden. read more

The food was good, but poor customer service which is why I'm only rating a one star. We had a part of 10-12 people and our waitress was very overwhelmed. She kept forgetting to get my other friends orders and skipped them. I had to remind her several times. We also asked for seperate checks, and she refused to divide the bill, when I have asked her several times. I know several places that can at least divide the bill for us. This place gets busy, and it was chaotic when we went there. read more

I love Thai food, this place was disappointing. The portions are much smaller than other places (see fried rice). The rice was super plain, I ended up adding salt. I order Thai fried rice at every Thai place I go to and this is bottom tier. The pad Thai was one dimensional and tasted overly sweet, lacking any other seasoning. It was the worse of all the dishes (2/5 stars). The red and yellow curries were the better dishes and had nice flavors, but still like some seasonings with mostly a powerful coconut taste. The garlic entree was mediocre, wasn't bad, but wasn't good. I recommend going to pearl thai on South Hampton, flavors are better there. read more

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This is a little gem on First street! The staff are always wonderful and attentive. The food is amazing! The curry's and fried rice are my favorites. read more

The Tom Kha soup is the best I've ever had! The broth is perfect! Our server was very helpful and attentive. Such a cute place to come grab a delicious meal. read more

Mai Thai - Tom Kha Soup, pineapple crispy Chicken, and Larb Chicken Salad. - Thai Near Me - Benicia, California

I take back everything I previously said... I am so sorry. I've gone to Mai Tai the last two times my friends wanted Thai food and I have to say I'm really impressed. Service has been point and the decor really has grown on me. But man the food... The Pas See Ew has been really good each time ive gotten it. It definitely makes me want to try the Drunken Noodles again sometime. I think I just have been wanting a break on spicy food. The Massaman Curry has also really hit the spot too. Theres just something so comforting about carrots and potatoes in a curry. Our neighbors ordered a really tasty dessert that I might not of normally tried. I definitely recommend the Mango with the Sticky Rice. As much as it looks like it would be super sweet, it doesn't taste as sweet as I thought it would be. The Mango definitely is the hook of the dish. But the rice and coconut sauce definitely smooth the meal out. Definitely will be back! read more

Mai Thai - Pad See Ew Noodle - Thai Near Me - Benicia, California

Mai Thai serves some a wide array of Thai food in the Benicia area and is located in the busy area downtown. I came here on the weekend for a late lunch with a few friends. The restaurant has a dimmer ambiance and provides seating for groups of various sizes. Service was good despite it taking a while for our orders to be taken (which is okay because there was only one server on the floor -- a packed house with limited staff is rough). I ordered the pineapple chicken with sticky rice. It was crispy and not greasy which I loved, but lacked sauce. The sticky rice was a perfect portion to complement the dish. I'm hoping to try the rangoon dish and one of the noodle dishes here next time! read more

Mai Thai - Thai Near Me - Benicia, California

Located in downtown if you are there and craving for pad thai! Good food and service is good.

Food was flavorful and the service was very fast and friendly. Cute place on 1st street. The pad Thai is a must have and the roti was so good. read more

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This review is based upon my dine in experience this time! I had a quick lunch date here one Friday, and there was a decent crowd dining in. It felt like a company lunch was happening on one side, where as the other side were just casual diners. The dining space is medium sized, and the bench style eating on one side of the resto was interesting. It's bench style, but there are no backs so if another diner is seated at the table behind you, you could be fairly close to one another depending on how far you sit back. You'll see what I mean if you dine in. We didn't really get greeted when we came in. The waitress just kind of stared at us, so I stared back. Eventually she asked if we're dining in, and we said yes, but that was a really uncomfortable way to start the lunch. Eventually she warmed up a little throughout the meal, as we issued more please and thank yous. We chose spicy beef salad, beef massaman curry and chicken pad thai. I really like that they don't upcharge for beef. I feel like it's a little ridiculous when I see places do that, so I really appreciate when other places don't. Their pricing is actually on the cheaper side which is super surprising for Benicia. A lot of their entrees (not lunch menu) were starting at $10 which is a bit rare nowadays in this socioeconomic climate, so cheers to a economic meal!!! The spicy beef salad was not spicy. Maybe a little zip if you're a mild kind of person. The vinaigrette was tangy and sweet, very refreshing and light. It might be a little too sweet for some but the spices and onions helped cut through that a little bit. - 7/10 Beef Massaman Curry was sooooo delicious! Very peanutty, which I've grown to have a strong liking to. If you do not like peanut butter sauces, this is not for you. The curry was rich, had a good depth and flavor, but was a little sweet too. We chose beef, but you can have any protein of your choice. This also comes with potatoes and bell peppers. Entrees don't come with rice, so make sure you add rice to your meal! This isn't a spicy dish at all, so if you're like me, make sure to request some heat. - 8/10 Chicken Pad Thai was fairly standard. Wasn't great, wasn't bad, this one was pretty solid. They cook their noodles a little al dente, which isn't my preference. I don't really like my pad thai noodles to be chewy. They weren't all clumpy though, so that was nice. This had tofu in it but the tofu was very lightly fried only, so pretty soft inside. I prefer a deep fried tofu instead, for added texture. I think I'd stick with the drunken noodles instead over the pad thai, for a more savory component, since all other entrees we had were on the sweet side. - 7/10 For the prices and proximity, this restaurant will be added to my local rotation for sure. read more

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OMG...this place is so amazing! We started with appetizers, spring rolls, fried calamari & crispy chicken wings I ordered the fried rice with chicken & shrimp, my husband & son both ordered the healthy bowl with salmon, my brother ordered crispy pineapple chicken & sister-in-law ordered the drunken wide noodles. Everything we ordered was so freaking delicious The waitress was always checking in on us, the table/booth we sat at was nice but would be nice if the booth was cushioned. The lighting was nice, perfect ambiance We will definitely be back! read more

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We enjoy eating good food. We are never disappointed when they s comes up as a dining option. Fresh, clean, servers are always helpful, can't ask for better... read more

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Tasty food, good ambiance, and great service. Servers are friendly. There are enough tables and the restaurant space is large enough to enjoy family dining. read more

It's been awhile since I've eaten at Mai Thai. I ordered it through DoorDash once, but was pretty disappointed. I decided to give it another try, but dine inside. I took my mom here and we were greeted by a friendly waitress. She sat us near the piano. It was kind of busy, but not too loud where I couldn't hear my mom. We ordered the Papaya Salad, Green Curry with tofu, and the Drunken Noodles with chicken; all slightly spicy. The Papaya Salad was really good and refreshing. The Green Curry and Drunken Noodles came soon after, and I was amazed with the portions!! We still had to order a side of white rice for the curry, as it does not come with it. The Green Curry had so much flavor and I couldn't stop eating it!! I do wish I ordered the tofu fried, because it was a big mushy. The Drunken Noodles was really yummy and simple. The price for everything wasn't bad in my opinion. I'd definitely dine here again!! read more

Mai Thai - Green Curry, Som Tum (Papaya Salad), and Drunken Noodles!! 3 - Thai Near Me - Benicia, California

Me and family love coming here. Out of all the Thai place we visited this has to be our favorite. The staff are so welcoming and just the ambiance of the restaurant. The best ! read more

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I got the Pad See Ew noodles with tofu and it was delicious! The only thing that could have made it better was if it was spicy. There was no option on Door Dash to choose level of spice so it was not spicy at all (at least this was better than it being too spicy tho). Noodles were wide and tasted super fresh. The tofu was also soft and not fried which I prefer. The mango sticky rice was also very tasty. Service was fast as Door Dash had quoted me 40 minutes but it was ready in 20. read more

Nice location, yummy food, friendly servers. Sometimes we dine in, but other times prefer to pick up. The salmon pumpkin curry is my favorite! read more

Wow this place was delicious Staff is super friendly and place is very clean. They are following COVID recommendations. The soup was delicious and so was the calamari. The Thai tea was my favorite. I also had the drunken noodles which were full of flavor. Will definitely be back the next time I come to this area. The amount of food for price is perfect. Would highly recommend this place read more

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This place is a hidden gem in Benicia. We were craving for Thai food & decided to come here. Not bad at all. We're definitely gonna come back. Good food!! read more

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I loved everything about this place. From the tables, to the plates "from the windows...to the walls!" Service was excellent!! The young man with curly hair, looks like it's a new job for him maybe but he was doing great!!! Then the food. Omg the food. Nothing but perfection. Cheese Rangoon was some of the best I have ever had. My boyfriend did not care for the Tiger Cry, but I thought it was delicious. Whatever else we ordered...Thai Fried Rice, and Pad Thai noodles...yum yum yum. I have only been to a handful of Thai places in my life (I know, I know, thank my mother) but this one is the best yet. Definitely will be back!!! read more

Mai Thai - Cheese Rangoon! Sooo yum. - Thai Near Me - Benicia, California

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I was walking my dog around Benicia here and realized it was almost time for lunch so I decided to check this place. The lady who helped with my take out order was very nice and allowed me to pay for my order with my dog. I just carried him in and paid and left! My 3 stars go towards the quality of the food. I ordered the pineapple fried rice and tom kha soup. The pineapple fried rice had raisins in it. I've never had fried rice with raisins in it so it was a little weird. Overall, I thought the fried rice was really bland. The tom kha soup also tasted very sweet. I've never had it sweet before, it usually has a spicy kick to it. I was a little turned off with the flavors of the food. Not my favorite kinds of taste so I probably wouldn't come back here. It was worth a try! read more

I love Mai Thai restaurant for the delicious entrees and excellent service . My favorite is their spicy eggplant , Pad Thai , all the curry is flavorful. The portions are generous for the price . The ambiance is quaint and perfect for groups , date night or a casual lunch and dinner . read more

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We called to place an order two nights in a row. On the second night, our total was slightly higher than the first night with our bill being around $75. The lady we spoke to on the phone was so rude - she kept talking over us and yelling. She insisted that we pay with cc right then, but we were driving. She knew we were the same people ordering from the night before. Then, when I try to provide her my cc info, she hung up! I call back and she's still yelling and hangs up again! Extremely unprofessional! We have had birthday and anniversary dinners here so this really broke our hearts. We really liked the food and ambiance of this place, but after this experience, we will not be returning. There's no excuse for the way this woman acted. read more

The spring rolls we ordered as appetizer were not fresh, they tasted like they were made earlier in the day. The basil prawns had a good taste , but it lacked a reasonable portion of prawns for the price. Mostly strings beans, onions and bell peppers. The Larb chicken salad was terrible, it was boiled pieces of chicken over big pieces of lettuce. Very bad presentation, that was not very appealing to eat. The classic Thai banana was also a disappointment. They candy sprinkles on top of the ice cream, it felt like being at an ice cream parlor with my grandsons. read more

Mai Thai - Thai Near Me - Benicia, California