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    May Thai Kitchen

    4.5 (285 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Vivian L.

    Fast and attentive service, great food, beautiful restaurants. :) Located on park street. Came here for a quick Thai lunch and was not disappointed! Hint: ask for the spice tray!!! There's nearby street metered parking, but if you don't mind a short there are residential neighborhoods nearby with free parking.

    pad see ew chicken and cashew chicken with rice
    Serena H.

    Easy to find free parking in the area after 6pm. I came here after a recommendation from a friend that this is her favorite Thai place in the bay. The staff were lovely - very friendly and helpful. I also really loved the Thai tea! But otherwise the food was just good - not quite a new favorite spot for me.

    Fish cakes
    Jennifer L.

    Delicious comfort Thai food! Everything we ordered was super tasty and had such a comforting Thai taste. Servers were so nice and accommodating even though we came an hour before closing. They constantly came over to check on us and poured us water. The interior was nice and we sat near the wall where we had nice, soft pillows behind us!! Papaya salad: so refreshing and spicy! You can order more or less spice depending on your taste. One of the best papaya salads I've had! Pumpkin curry: so flavorful and had so many veggies inside! So good when paired with rice. Pad Thai: Packed with umami flavor and so saucy. Really good with a squeeze of lime! Fishcakes: it came with fried basil and it paired so perfectly with the fishcake. Golden brown and just delicious. Everything was very well priced and I definitely would come back!

    Jackson G.

    Hot, delicious food. Friendly service. Nice Interior and ambiance; appears to be maybe newly remodeled?

    Pad kra pao for $25 is absurd!
    Alex F.

    Good food. Great service. Horrible pricing. $25 for pad krapow is absurd. Especially since their pad kee mao with 5-6 huge shrimp was only $19. How does an easy to make dish with inexpensive ground pork and steamed rice cost even $6 more? Make it make sense!

    Tiffany K.

    A hidden gym in a not so hidden place. I was shocked at how much I'd like this place. A quick yelp search and boop! May Thai popped up. The ambiance is cozy with an impressive lucky cat collection. The service was top notch and I appreciated how my water was always filled to the top. I definitely was extra hydrated throughout the dinner. I highly recommend ordering the Khao Soi and the Beef Pad See Ew. Both dishes were delightful and kept me wanting seconds... I mean, thirds. I haven't had a pad see ew where the beef required painstaking chewing in a longgg time so this dish was extra delicious and was done so well. The noodles were flavored perfectly and the beef def had some Maillard reaction going on due to the wok hei of the dish (a true sign of chef master skills). As for the Khao Soi, the coconut curry aromas were ever so fragrant and the chicken leg/thigh size was giant! These dishes just kept delivering. Now I must find more reasons to go to Alameda to try the rest of the menu!

    Vegan menu!
    Sanaz S.

    Had dinner here Saturday night with my Bro & SIL. Cute little restaurant with low-key nice decor. Clean and bright. Parking is street only, so keep your eyes open for a good one as you may have to drive around a bit- especially on a weekend. They have a vegan menu! This really helps with ordering. I had the mushroom dumplings, and pumpkin curry. The mushroom dumplings were excellent. Pumpkin curry was pretty good. Overall, a really good dining experience.

    Heart shaped brown rice
    Linda M.

    Any time you eat at a restaurant on Park st, parking is going to be a bit time consuming. My mom and I decided to get some Thai food. It wasn't super crowded when we got here for lunch, maybe 3 or 4 other tables. We were seated and given water and menus really quickly. We decided on the green curry with brown rice and pad kee mao. Loved the presentation of the heart shaped brown rice. The plates and bowls were nice too. The green curry was perfectly flavorful, everything was cooked well, taste and texture-wise. Pad kee mao was good, flavors were all there. Overall, pretty solid Thai spot and we would definitely come back.

    Sweet pumpkin curry puffs and corn taro cream cheese wanton
    Sydney J.

    I ordered takeout here, but saw the restaurant had nice decor inside including a bunch of different lucky cat statues, and there is an outdoor parklet right outside the restaurant. The bathroom was clean. Sweet pumpkin curry puffs: Flakey, butter pastry. The middle is savory but I felt it would've been better if it were more flavorful. Corn taro cream cheese wanton: The cream cheese was really yummy. I found the sweet and sour sauce very tangy and acidic. Khao soi curry noodle soup (asked for it to not be spicy): It was salty but not too salty, and quite creamy. I still found it a little bit spicy as I could feel I was getting some acid reflux, I'm unfortunately someone who is very sensitive to spiciness in food. I like that there was a mixture of both hard and soft noodles. The noodles were packaged separately to avoid getting soggy.

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    Edison H.

    Not much to say about my experience here. We didn't really go the path less taken... I mean we ordered their pineapple fried rice and chicken pad thai. The flavors aligned with what we expected. They did give enough for us to have leftovers so that's a plus. We also ordered their Spicy Wings of Heaven and roti. The wings were more on the sweet side than spicy, but they were nice and crispy. The roti, on the other hand, was not what we expected and it came out very oily. Do not recommend that one. This place is a great option for dinner from dates to family meals. I did find it a bit noisy personally but this is a casual Thai restaurant so can't really complain. I dig all the lucky cats they've collected so far.

    Spicy basil with vegetable
    Goku U.

    We were a party of 9 on a Sunday lunch to celebrate a birthday. First off, service was phenomenal! They organized a table in the front with a nice birthday banner. They allowed us to bring an outside cake and eat it after the meal. Some of the highlights from lunch included the spicy basil with vegetable, pad Kee mao with tofu, pinneaple fried rice with tofu for vegetarians. For meat/seafood eaters, the coconut lemongrass soup and massaman curries were a big hit. Flavors were phenomenal! Dishes were not overly greasy. I was shocked to see this was one of the emptier restaurants. Folks, this is the place to go! Everything was very clean. Plates were changed out when necessary. Bathroom was well stocked and clean. While we sang happy birthday, one of the waitresses came over and helped us film with our camera. The same waiter also carrying held a baby of another couple dining in the restaurant. Definitely will come for some great Thai place. This is the one to beat in Alameda!

    Alain C.

    They had this amazing sauces to add to the food! Very clean and attentive service and food came out very fast.

    Crispy Shrimp Rolls
    Miyah M.

    Customer service wasn't great. Took a while to get the food even though we got an appetizer it took a while for that too. We got the fried shrimp appetizer and it was $12 for 5 pieces of small shrimp and a whole bunch of lettuce, no flavor whatsoever. was disappointed. Then i get chicken satay at every thai food place i go to and this one wasn't terrible but the portion sizes was not giving for their prices. I got a side of white rice and it came in the shape of a heart which was cute but I do not think I will be back unfortunately. Thai food is my favorite type of food but i was disappointed.

    Pad See Ew and Crab Fried Rice

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    29 days ago

    Best Thai food, staff are so nice, we keep coming back, because it's so good. And the place is so clean. Come and try.

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    Food was decent. Service was good. Really cozy place to hangout. The only thing is the pad Thai was overly dense and had too much sauce.

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    Ask the Community - May Thai Kitchen

    Hello. I have only been for dinner. Do you have lunch specials?

    Sorry , we don’t have lunch specials . We serve only regular menu . Thank you

    Are all your curries vegan? Or only some of them?

    Hi Elaine. Yes, all our curries are vegan. Thank you.

    So the vegan options are no dairy, egg , or fish sauce?

    Yes, that is correct. We have some vegan options on our menu that do not contain fish sauce, eggs, or dairy items.

    Are there vegan options?

    Yes there are all kind of curry dishes . And also Fried rice dishes . And yes all our appetizers . Thank you , we look forward to serving you soon :)

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    Bhan Mae Vane

    Bhan Mae Vane

    4.5
    (772 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    I dined at Bhan Mae Vane with a group of 8 and had the opportunity to try out a large variety of…read moredishes. Between our group, we got Sakoo, Nam Khao, Fried Clear Rice Roll Wraps, Sai Oua (Lao Sausages), Crispy Pork Belly, Pad Kee Mao, and a large side of Sticky Rice. Of the dishes, the Nam Khao was a standout favorite for me. I loved how crispy and crunchy the fried rice was in the dish. There were so many layers of flavors and textures from the fish sauce, the peanuts, and the fermented sour pork. If there's one dish you must order when you stop by here, it's this one. Another dish I really enjoyed was the Sai Oua; I get this dish whenever I see it at restaurants. Although I've had Lao sausages which were very heavy in lemongrass flavor, the ones here did not have the same flavor profile. Instead, the ones here leaned more towards the spicy side. The crispy pork belly was another standout dish for me. If you enjoy Filipino lechon or Cantonese siu yuk, this is another must-order dish. The pork is well seasoned and has the perfect ratio of lean to fatty parts. Overall, I had wonderfully delicious meal. I would certainly recommend coming as a large group so you're able to order a wide variety of dishes. If you're looking for something to really excite your taste buds, head over to Bhan Mae Vane.

    It is a spacious restaurant with a loud atmosphere. The tables are spaced closely together so it…read morefeels a little tight, but the high ceilings help. Nam khao - the flavors are nice and doesn't feel too heavy. The fermented pork is light and the peanuts and rice make up a lot of the texture. the rice is crispy, but it is the type of crispy where it sticks together. - pork rinds were fluffy crispy - juicy wings - fresh flavorful sausage - crispy and juicy pork belly Service:3.8 Ambiance:3.5 Food:4.5 The food came out quickly, but the service was slow. They were slow to refill waters.

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    Seen Lod (Lao Sausage) $20 | Spicy herb pork sausage served w Laotian tomato sauce.
    Seen Lod (Lao Sausage) $20 | Spicy herb pork sausage served w Laotian tomato sauce.
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    Spice I Am

    Spice I Am

    3.8
    (563 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I am reviewing on behalf of a close friend of mine, who doesn't have Yelp…read more However, he is a huge Thai food connoisseur and has traveled across the world and the entire US countless times for work, trying literally hundreds of Thai restaurants, and still he constantly raves about this spot. He claims that not only do they have extremely consistent high-quality Thai curries and soups -- but that they also offer really great value for portion sizes. Not to mention the staff are kind, generous, and an overall joy to interact with, which adds to the wonderful atmosphere when dining at the restaurant. If you're looking for great Thai food, particularly curries or soups (such as tom kha), this place will deliver and exceed expectations. Eating inside provides a great atmosphere and experience, and takeout / deliveries have always been handled with care, quality, and consistency. A huge thank you to the staff of Spice I Am!

    Stopped in for their $10 lunch special. Such a good deal with solid options with 4 different dish…read morechoices. I had the panang curry with fried tofu and brown/red rice for takeaway today. The curry was less thick and viscous than what I'm used to, but still filling and pretty flavorful overall. You can also request them to adjust the spice level too. I also got a glass of guava juice ($3) as I waited for my meal to be ready. I am surprised that this place isn't as busy as some others on Park St. Will be back for sure!

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    12/17/25 FYI. Interior
    12/17/25 FYI. Interior
    $10 lunch special: basil chicken.
    $10 lunch special: basil chicken.
    12/17/25 FYI. Exterior. Entrance

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    12/17/25 FYI. Exterior. Entrance
    Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine

    Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine

    4.2
    (2.4k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$$

    the bread pudding made us moan out load, we ordered takeout and it was still warm by the time we…read moreate it - the yellow curry is perfectly spicy, no notes!

    I haven't had Thai food since my parents passed away and found this spot after another favorite…read morerestaurant nearby was taken over my new owners and a totally different menu but still wanted to find a nice waterfront place to meet up with a long time friend I haven't seen in 20 years. I missed photos of the main entrees enjoying our time and honestly not sure what we ordered as we paid with a kiosk and didn't get a printed receipt even thought I typed in my email.. so that's frustrating with technology. If you want a receipt have it printed before you leave. My friend had a spicy eggplant dish and I had a tofu dish with rice and no fish sauce. Wish I could be more descriptive but can't say without an itemized receipt.. doesn't matter though, was all amazing flavors for both my friend (who travels and has worldly palette, and my self with a broad pallet only within the US) Flavors were amazing and service was on par. I did have an issue at first with the first server saying Pad Thai could be done with tofu and no fish sauce so I was excited, but then the next server said it was already mixed and not able to accommodate, but did find me an alternative I found flavorful with veggies, though missed having the peanuts in my dish. I had Pad See You instead without meat or fish sauce. Service overall was wonderful, attentive and didn't have to wait for anything. They did close and allowed us to stay on the patio visiting long after. Would be happy to return again.. I didn't ask about validating my parking and then they closed, so that was a bummer but my bad.. do check when you arrive and see if they can validate to help with a hefty parking cost $20 for us but hung out longer than most..

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    Panang Neua:  Slow braised bone in Short Rib in a Panang curry Grilled broccolini, bell pepper, onion, and fried basil. Blue Rice
    Panang Neua: Slow braised bone in Short Rib in a Panang curry Grilled broccolini, bell pepper, onion, and fried basil. Blue Rice
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    Burma Superstar

    Burma Superstar

    4.1
    (2.5k reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    The outdoor seating area and the mango salad are my favorites here....they really make the…read moreexperience stand out. I've visited twice now, and both times have been consistently pleasant. The service is fast and friendly, and the prices are very affordable. The only thing to keep in mind is parking, which can be a bit tricky depending on the time of day. Overall, definitely a spot I'd come back to! If you prefer to sit inside, that's always an option, but if the weather is nice and sunny, I highly recommend sitting outside for some fresh air. It really adds to the experience.

    Came here with my family for a recent graduation and the food did not disappoint. We started with…read morethe Platha & Dip, which came out hot and flaky with a rich curry dip that I could honestly have eaten on its own. The Burmese Samusas were crisp and golden, perfect with the sweet chili sauce on the side. But the standout for me was the Lotus Root Chips. They were light, crunchy, and came with a creamy dip that kept me reaching for more. Everything was fresh and full of flavor, and you can tell they put real care into each dish. The service was excellent too. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made great recommendations without ever rushing us. It really added to the whole experience. A couple of small things to note. The space is a little cramped, so it can feel tight when it is busy. And the price is on the higher side, so just go in knowing that. Those are the only reasons I am holding back from five stars. Would I come back? Absolutely. Just maybe for a special occasion when I am ready to treat myself. Highly recommend if you want something a little different and packed with flavor.

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    Garlic Noodles
    Garlic Noodles
    3/12/25 Exterior, outdoor seating.

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    3/12/25 Exterior, outdoor seating.
    Peak

    Peak

    4.3
    (149 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    We've been to Peak Thai several times for dinner, and every single time the food has been so good…read more We usually order a mix of dishes to share, including the spring rolls, roti bread, yellow curry, fried rice, fried chicken, and pad see ew and honestly, everything is consistently flavorful and satisfying. I know they're already popular for brunch (which we still haven't had the chance to try), but I really wish more people knew how good their dinner is too. It definitely deserves more attention as a dinner spot because the food never disappoints.

    Parking: Came here after a workout session with my brother and found out it's a hole in the wall…read morerestaurant so parking is on the street and of course you gotta pay the meter. Ambiance: it was nice and cozy, the decor was actually really lovely with. Nice cafe vibe. Service: service was actually really good. The servers were attentive and flexible. Food: tasty and came out fast, had the drunken noodles which were good and whatever ramen dish they had on the same page as drunken noodles. Very flavorless squid so watch out for that. And the sodas I assume is made with club soda and syrup cause that's what their lychee soda tastes like. It's alameda so I knew the menu items were going to be pricey. That's fine. But I had mango sticky rice to go and I gotta say, a small box of rice with half a mango in it for $13? Nah, that was $6 at best.

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    Interior
    Harvest Moon - Healthy brunch
    Harvest Moon - Healthy brunch
    Roti and curry

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