The food was really good, the vibe and aesthetic was so cute. The service was seriously top tier. Everyone was so nice and attentive. They all went out of their way to make my friend and I feel comfortable! I even had forgotten my charger and the one of the ladies ( didn't get her name unfortunately) went out of her way to come outside and return the charger I had left behind. Will definitely be coming back and recommending! read more

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. read more

May Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

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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! read more

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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! read more

May Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

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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! read more

May Thai Kitchen - Pad kra pao for $25 is absurd! - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

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This place is cute, excellent service and the food is fresh and flavorful. Everything is served on real plates and utensils with great table service. We keep trying other places and nothing comes close so we decided.. enough misses, we're going to eat here more often. Medium can be pretty spicy so ask for mild if you don't want the kick. Colorful, delicious, flavorful food that is healthy. The vinegar and fish sauce based dressings on salads have the right amount of acid that perfectly compliments curries and other dishes. Love this spot! read more

wow, beautiful beautiful food! We were both quite amazed- we had the salad spring rolls which were divine- so fresh and tasty, and the dipping sauces were perfection, one sweet-and-sour and one peanut, perfectly spiced and delectable. And we had the coconut soup with tofu. Which was amazing. Service was very warm and attentive. Simply a lovely experience! We will return! read more

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. read more

May Thai Kitchen - Vegan menu! - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

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. read more

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

May Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

May Thai Kitchen - Crispy Shrimp Rolls - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

Came here for lunch on a Saturday and there was no wait. Super friendly and attentive service right from the start. I appreciate when we feel welcomed at a restaurant. We ordered the shrimp spring rolls to start with (fresh crunchy greens & the dipping sauces were tasty). For our main dishes we ordered several things: The beef panang curry (the perfect amount of heat & the beef was so tender it was easy to pull apart) a side of Jasmine rice (fluffy & cooked perfectly), the chicken satay (moist & flavorful) & the chefs special that had long noodles in a peanut coconut type of sauce (comes in a large soup bowl) and fried chicken cutlets on top (also lightly breaded & moist), a shrimp pineapple fried rice (had cashews & it was super flavorful & enough to take home). All the main portions were large so we shared everything between 3 of us and had some to take home. Everything was cooked well with lots of different flavors in each dish. Prices were reasonable and the restaurant was very clean. We loved it all and we will be returning! read more

Absolutely delicious food and great service! The restaurant is clean and taken well care of as well. My coworker and I came for a late lunch, and we were greeted very pleasantly upon arrival. We got pad see ew and the crab fried rice. Both dishes were so packed with flavor! The crab fried rice comes with fish sauce, and it is *chef's kiss*. I loved he portion sizes, as we ended up having left overs after for a snack. Service is amazing. Everyone is incredibly kind and attentive! I've been back again and still love it to much! May Thai is delicious. read more

May Thai Kitchen - Pad See Ew and Crab Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

Came here on a Friday night to get take out. Service was good, but there was a crowd of flies in the middle of the restaurant We ordered the following items: Spicy wings of heaven: 2/5 I had to get the sauce on the side since my toddler barely eats spicy. The sauce was super tasty, the actual wings was clearly stale. You would not have been able to tell if you did not get the sauce on the side. Papaya Salad Issan: 3/5 average papaya salad, pretty fresh, but it was a bit "fishy" Tofu Pad Thai: 3/5 I liked the noodles the most, but I cannot justify giving it a higher rating. The lime that I got was so dry that my pad thai had no lime juice. Every time I took a bite, I kept wishing it had more of a kick. Tom Yum Seafood Soup: 3/5 I ordered the "thick" version, but I don't think it was actual thick. Overall, they are ok thai place with competitive pricing in that neighborhood. Clearly a family run place with potential to improve. read more

Pad see ew (extra brown) is my favorite. It "hits the spot" every time. I'll dine solo or with friends and family, that's how good it is. The service has improved from the past. Hope and Jimmy are really sweet and attentive. I love how clean and tidy the restaurant is. Always has clean floors, tables, and bathrooms. All the ingredients are super fresh and the highest grade meats I've ever had at a Thai restaurant. My top 3 picks outside of the pad see ew are: TARO PUFFS, COCONUT LEMONGRASS SOUP, and KHAO SOI CURRY NOODLE. Other spotlights include: the classic pad Thai, chicken satay, yellow curry, Tom yum soup, and for dessert: mango sticky rice. Thank you May, PP, and Team for your dedication to creating the best Thai eatery experience. I taste the love you put in your food with every bite. read more

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Delicious Thai food! Came here with my two best friends and we had a delicious dinner, shared everything family style. Friendly service and food came out fast. Favorite items were the pumpkin curry and pad see ew noodles. There's a very nice relaxing ambience to the place and we were able to take a long time talking and catching up without feeling rushed. Will definitely come back again! read more

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Food was inedibly salty. They put some kind of salty sauce on the noodles that doesn't taste like pad Thai at all. Quite possibly the worst pad thai I have ever had. It's just like eating pure salt. The "sticky rice" was just a ball of old dried up white rice. It was definitely not "sticky" and seemed at least a day old. Avoid. Waste of money. read more

May Thai Kitchen - "sticky rice" - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

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We love the food here! I love the curry and the whole fried fish it's so yummy! The ambiance here is also really nice. The workers are also really nice. We always enjoy dining here! read more

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Best Pad Thai I've ever had. Delicious food, super clean space, and genuinely nice people. Can't wait to come back! read more

May Thai Kitchen - Roti with yellow curry - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

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The Street Style Tom Yum Soup is AMAZING!! I come back just for this but other dishes like the chicken puffs and khao soi are also solid. Stopped by to pick up dinner today and the server was super kind to offer water while I waited for the food to be ready. read more

Just amazing experience here. Arrived on a Sunday at 7-8 pm. We were seated immediately and water was served. Our servers were super nice and attentive . Service was 10/10. The food was 100/10! May Thai has become my favorite Thai restaurant in the Bay Area! Ordered Pad Kee Mao with Pork. I could not stop saying how delicious it was. Flavor exploded in my mouth continuously . Green Curry with rice. At first I thought the curry was a bit thin but the flavor was just mind blowing . Pineapple fried rice was legit. Flavorful. I love strong flavors and this place does it right ! Must try this place for authentic Thai food! read more

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We got papaya salad, eggplant with tofu, coconut lemongrass soup, and the fried fish. The fried fish was an big fish that's enough for two people. The papaya salad is your standard papaya salad. The soup was good too. We got the curry too and my mom liked it. The favorite of the night was the eggplant with tofu! Absolutely delicious and the flavor was great! The thai tea is good but a small size. Staff is nice. I'd come again to try other items on their menu! read more

I stopped in to get myself a curry while visiting Alameda. I opted for the green curry with prawns. It was a delight. One of the best I have ever had. Every bite was delicious. Highly recommend read more

This food was honestly so delicious. Attentive staff. Clean and intimate restaurant. Definitely want to go back and try more items. read more

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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.

Sizable portions, very accommodating to a large party on a Saturday late lunch. Really great dishes with good level of spice. I enjoyed the Bangkok Noodle special. Kids liked the pad Thai. Appetizers were great though only order the taro puffs if you want a very stuffed puff of root vegetable (not sure why I thought it would be different). I preferred the basil chicken appetizer and others! The service was friendly and polite and they were understanding of our somewhat busy body younger kids running around. read more

May Thai Kitchen is my next favorite! The meals are clean, well done and delicious! The puffs are yummy and really fulfilling! I love the spicy green beans with your own choice of protein (i get it with beef). They have a plenty of drinks but I've only had their iced tea so far and it's good! Ambiance is warm and welcoming which is an another star! The little details that make it better! The restroom is well taken care of and that's an another star! Service is on point! They're friendly and accommodating! I'm coming back!!! read more

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My go-to Thai place in Alameda. Best Thai food in the Bay! Several of my friends from SF always are excited to come to Alameda to eat here with me! The staff are very kind and compassionate. They always want you to have the best experience. The couches and flowers/candles make it such a comfy spot. read more

May Thai Kitchen - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

Date: 9/30/2023 Time: 1:30 PM 65° Overcast After my sister had her hair cut at Supercuts, she and I walked a few doors away to May Thai Kitchen for lunch. What can I say? The restaurant is one of casual and comfort. At the time we were there, it was quiet and we did not wait long for our eats. Service was attentive because we were the only patrons in there for about 1/2 hour. After perusing the menu and inquiring what was the butterfly lemon iced tea, the host/waiter gave me a description of the tea. The butterfly pea flower is bright blue and is a native flower of the South Asia region. He said the tea is blue. Well, curiosity got the best of me. Blue tea? Hmmm, I will have one. My sister opted for the lychee tea. Her tea was okay. She had better elsewhere. Eats: Eggplant with jasmine rice for me. Yellow curry chicken with brown rice for my sister. We both chose mild for the level of spiciness. Even though what we had was delicious and a tad underwhelming, we know the next time to kick it up a notch to medium spiciness on those two menu items. The butterfly lemon iced tea was not blue, but purple. It was not overly sweet, refreshing and quite good. Future visit? Yes, to try other items on the menu and the butterfly lemon iced tea. read more

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I have ordered three times and it is the best! I recently went to that Michelin Star Thai place in the city and this was better. For real. I recommend the Khao Soi and the Crispy Rice Salad (pretty sure this is that Lao dish nam khao). Both are truly amazing. I want to try more menu items but I can't order anything else because those two are sooo good -- I wish they had a sampler platter. My wife loves taro and is a fan of their taro puffs too! read more

Food was great, some id the best curries, Pad Thai and dumplings. Service, they were friendly, we didn't eat there we ve ordered take out. Ambience, its average but good. read more

The food is so delicious here! Both dishes were excellent and a beautiful presentation! Staff is very attentive read more

May Thai Kitchen - Praram - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

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Clean and cozy restaurant! Superb customer service and quick service! Food was fresh, flavorful and tasted really good! read more

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It was our first time here but it won't be our last. We had a wonderful lunch today. Service was great and helpful. Restaurant it clean and the food was great and reasonably priced. We highly recommend. read more

Came here with a couple of friends who frequent this establishment. They ordered all the food and everything was fantastic. Maybe the best Thai food I've ever had. The pad see ew was very favorable and not overpowering like some of the other places. Same with the yellow curry. Service was outstanding. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I came here a few times over the past 6 months, and the food was solid. Service was attentive. But recently I came here a month ago on a very busy Sunday, and the experience was disappointing. The restaurant seemed to be understaffed, only being managed by a new waitress who I hadn't seen before. It was busy so it took many times to ask her for a menu. Water never came, so we had to flag her a few times for water. I imagine that that day maybe the restaurant didn't expect so many customers, and maybe it was the waitress's first day or something. The service was definitely off that day. My friend and I had ordered the green curry and spicy eggplant dish. The green curry, which I usually order was super watery and bland. Previous times, the curry was thick and flavorful. Maybe they were low on curry paste that day... The eggplant dish was good as previously had, so no complaints on that dish. When the restaurant was newer and less known, the food quality and service was great. But with my most recent visit, this was not the case. A bit disappointed that my most recent experience was so different than previous times. I probably would give the restaurant one more chance to see if my most recent visit was a fluke. Hopefully, so - because the food/service here was so good at one point. I would be sad if otherwise. read more

May Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Alameda, California

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Best Thai food in alameda. Everything is delicious here. Pineapple rice, pad Thai, curries..our favorite