It's hard to tell when you walk up to this restaurant in a strip mall that you're going to be experiencing some exceptionally good Thai and Lao food. When inside it's actually really nice. The staff is super friendly. And most importantly, some great tasting dishes. My wife really enjoys the peanut lover. I think the Khao Soi is one of the best. read more

Spacious and tasty Thai/Laotian spot in El Sobrante was able to accommodate our group of 10. Menu is available via QR code and we ordered the following: -Vegan tofu cashew with brown rice -Papaya salad -Shrimp rolls -Pad Se Ew with prawns -Fried rice with pork The dishes were hot, fresh and flavorful - for those sensitive to spice, make sure you let them know because they spice their food pretty generously. Our server was friendly, prompt and our food arrived within 10-15 min. Staff said they'll be selling their restaurant soon so dine here before they close their doors! read more

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AWESOME food, nice comfortable place, met the super chef. She was cool. Loved the yellow curry and chicken wings. Amazing flavors. read more

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Got take out on a weeknight and thoroughly enjoyed the food. Got a pad see ew, crab fried rice, pad Thai, and a yellow chicken curry. Everything has good flavor and I'm sure it would have tasted even better if we ate in since some of the noodles were stuck to each other by the time we got to them. Would be happy to return! read more

Maya Thai Laos Restaurant - Pad see ew, crab fried rice, pad Thai, and a yellow chicken curry - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

The pad see ew is to die for, and the staff they are the nicest and sweetest! This place is one of the best lao restaurant, love coming here -- my go to spot! read more

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Ordered pad kee mao and pad see ew to go. The pad kee mao was the clear winner as it had more flavor. Portion size was large enough for two servings. The pad see ew lacked flavor and had American broccoli instead of Chinese broccoli. The waiter was confused when I ordered the pad see ew to be made vegan and then proceeded to ask me if egg was ok. read more

Maya Thai Laos Restaurant - Pad see ew with tofu - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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This has always been one of our favorite Thai places and still holds up years after it opened. The larb is my favorite! And the roti is a great appetizer. read more

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We stopped by on a weekday evening and we got seated very quickly. This restaurant is a mom and pop and the service definitely indicates that - they were extremely friendly and helpful with the menu since it was our first time. We ordered the papaya salad, pad thai, yellow curry, and fried chili fish. All the food was tasty and flavorful. The pad Thai was a deeper color than I was familiar with, but it still tasted sweet like the usual dish. I do find the price to be higher compared to other spots in the Bay which is a bit cheaper and more authentic although I think that's just the outcome of being in a small town. read more

I've been a loyal customer here for years, mostly for take-out. Tonight, I brought a friend to show how amazing small local restaurants can be but what happened instead was disappointing. As soon as I walked in, the hostess said, "You know this isn't an Indian restaurant, right?" A strange and unnecessary comment to make to any guest. Then I ordered a glass of red wine from the menu. She told me they don't serve wine by the glass because "the bottle might go to waste." Yet the menu clearly lists it at $10 a glass and on every table, they have listed wine by glass. I offered to bring my own bottle from my car and pay corkage. First she quoted $20, then after refusing to call the manager and speaking with the kitchen in another language, she "revised" it to $15. I agreed. But as I got up ti go out to get my wine bottle and mentioned that I would be sharing this experience in my review, she looked at me and said, "You can go somewhere else to eat." That was the moment the entire evening fell apart. I was here to celebrate a friend's birthday, support a local business, and enjoy a meal I've always loved but instead, I was met with attitude, dismissiveness, and comments that felt personally targeted. The food has always been great. But it's hard to return to a place where the hospitality makes you feel unwelcome for no reason. read more

Sorry Yelpers, this place is bad! It has been a long time since I have written a review, but I had to. The food was burnt. Not charred, burnt. Acrid. Like a combo of old tobacco smoke and a burnt 2x4. There are signs everywhere that they will not refund your money. They do not stand behind their product. What did I learn today? Any place is better than this. read more

Went in on a weekday, had the place to ourselves for a bit, but several other patrons showed up while we were eating. Food was on point and service was very friendly. read more

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5/5 from me ! Food was really good, it's always a good time every time we come, not too packed all the time but it should be. service is really great as well and it's always clean! They'd definitely be playing the slaps read more

Maya Thai Laos Restaurant - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Good portions were good and all the dishes were very tasty. We had pumpkin curry with tofu, pork pad Thai, rainbow salad and peanut lovers dish and roti appetizer read more

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The food was definitely not up to par. I ordered take out spring rolls and Kao poon. Honestly, the ratio of shrimp and veggies to the roll was unexpected. But the peanut sauce was the BEST thing delivered. It was the only reason for the second Star. The Kao poon I thought would be better but it was tasteless and the soup was not even full in the container.. it was halfway full and very very lack of flavor and soul. I was very disappointed and dissatisfied, with that. I do not recommend the Kai Poon at all. Spring rolls are okay if you don't mind extra veg. read more

Maya Thai Laos Restaurant - Ratio of veggies to shrimp is no balance at all. Very sad and disappointing they would sell this. - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Amazing that we had not tried this spot until very recently when we moved back to the Bay Area. Very quick to seat, great service, and delicious food! Honorable mention is the fact that there is ample parking and the plaza has a reasonably sized parking lot to accommodate its customers. We actually found this spot because we were craving mango with sticky rice and they had some great ratings and pictures on Yelp. Lo and behold we ordered it to-go and were obsessed. We ordered Pad Thai, Barbeque Chicken Plate, Mango with Sticky Rice, Thai Ice Tea. Unsurprisingly their entrees are equally as delicious, large in portions (definitely shareable) and they have ample options of spice seasoning. Probably a new favorite of mines in this immediate area. read more

Maya Thai Laos Restaurant - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Great food, large portions. The Pad Thai is one of the best in the area, perfectly cooked and tasty. I also had the basil chicken, I got medium spice. Tasty, served with rice and good portion as well. The only thing I didn't care for it has a lot of veggies, just wish it had that much chicken instead. Service was great! They are always super friendly and fast in there. The place is quiet, clean and cozy. Very casual setting but nice. read more

A family favorite. I love the Laotian options as well as the Thai. Nice atmosphere and great service.

Staying in Richmond, we spotted this Thai restaurant nearby with great reviews. We walked in about 7pm on a Monday and were the only guests inside and it remained that way for the entire meal. We tried the Yellow Curry with chicken along with the Pad See Ew and added beef for an additional $3. The Yellow Curry comes with carrots and potatoes and was requested as Medium. It arrived with about a teaspoon of dry chili flakes on top. I'm guessing I was suppose to stir it into the curry. We decided not to and I'm glad we didn't. It would have been ridiculously spicy. Just an odd way to serve a dish. The worst part was the Chicken that was beyond OVERCOOKED. The Pad See Ew was saucy and served with carrots and broccoli. The noodles were decent along with the broccoli. However, the beef that I paid an extra $3 for was again beyond OVERCOOKED. Although the service was great, the meal was so disappointing and pretty inedible. read more

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Good Thai restaurant in close proximity to me. The flavors are definitely there but the dishes we get are consistently quite salty. Lao sausage is always delicious as usual though read more

Best Pad Thai in the Bay Area. Pad Thai has always been my litmus test for how good a Thai restaurant is. I tell you, Maya Thai has the best texture, flavor, and sauce consistency and flavor. I have tried some other noodles, but their Pad Thai reigns supreme for me. Their tray of chili condiments is also the best. Their chili oil is so fragrant and the fried shallots so aromatic. The chilis and lime in fish sauce is also very good. Their service is great. Friendly and homey. Ample parking. The best Thai spot in the area, and definitely the best Pad Thai I've had yet. read more

Maya Thai Laos Restaurant - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

I have been coming to this restaurant for the past few years and have enjoyed every single visit! The inside is very beautifully designed and well kept. The inside is quite spacious although it is rarely super busy. The service is absolutely amazing, every time the waiters have all been extremely friendly and very accommodating to guests! The staff is very attentive to needs and over many visits they definitely even begin recognizing you at times. The food has always been really good. The khao poon is my most frequent order and I have never had an issue with it at all it tastes super flavorful and it's filling! I will say that I have had the lao sausage and the lao style papaya salad and while they are decent it wouldn't be my first place to go to for those items. The menu is filled with many different things so there will a definitely be something for satisfaction for a person in every party of guests! The restaurant is in a plaza filled with other small businesses so the parking is actually decent you will always find a spot close by. The area is not the best especially around night time, but that doesn't take away from the good quality food you'd be getting! read more

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Food is amazing! I also love the pad se ew because they use the right kind of noodle.

Maya Thai Laos is a real gem. Great food and great service. We go there often, for both eating in and taking out.

Thai tea and iced coffee were amazing. On the sweet side, but I love that. Khao soy and pumpkin curry were flavorful and yummy. Got the medium spicy because there was a sign that said they make food really spicy but I ended up adding a lot more chili powder to it. I would go for spicy or very spicy next time I go. My favorite appetizers were the curry puffs! I liked the taro one and my partner liked the chicken one more, can't go wrong with those! read more

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This review is long overdue! I have a deep affection for this restaurant.The staff is exceptionally friendly and hospitable, and the background music creates a perfect ambiance for enjoying delicious Thai/Lao comfort food. On a rainy evening, my husband and I visited and indulged in the Khao poon and chicken pad Thai. It's uncommon to find Khao poon in this area, but the quality and flavor here remind me of homemade cooking. I am genuinely grateful for this experience and certainly plan to return for more! read more

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The service was very friendly and attentive which is hard to find nowadays. And the food was amazing. We got spicy which was super good but if you're not a super spicy eating person, I would probably recommend trying medium first. It was a small cute place and we'll definitely be back. read more

Maya Thai Laos Restaurant - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Great customer service and delicious food. I've been here a few times and I loved every dish I ordered from this place. The service is exceptional each time - the ladies upfront I believe are cousins? Oh btw, they sing with the background music - such nice voices - an added bonus. They always check on you making sure you are taken care of and you are enjoying yourself, comfortable while enjoying their scrumptious dishes. I would say, it's a tad salty but that's because my palate is bland coming from a family with heart and kidney problems. Clean place, more tables towards the back - a good spot if you don't want the chilly breeze. Bathroom is clean. You know what they say, restaurants with clean bathrooms have clean kitchens. Plenty of parking. This restaurant is in a tiny plaza on San Pablo Dam Road, the plaza next to the plaza where Raley's is located. read more

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My coworkers and I come here during our lunch break quite often and we love the food here. The waitress is super nice and polite.

Wow so good, if u guys are wanting any Thai or Laos food, this the place to be! It doesn't disappoint! read more

Maya Thai Laos Restaurant - Bomb pad Thai & creamy Thai tea! - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

This place never fails, there's so many options to choose from. The servers there are always welcoming and attentive. The place is very clean and the music was good too. We ordered, chicken pad Thai and glass noodle soup. First time trying glass noodle soup and it was delicious! broth had lots of flavor, will definitely order again. For dessert, you know we had to order mango sticky rice and we loved it. Anyone looking for good authentic Laotian food, we highly recommend this place. read more

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After eating here so many times, I was surprised to see that I had not reviewed this delightful restaurant. It is easy to park. The restaurant is clean and attractive. The service is always prompt and friendly. I have had several different dishes here, it would be hard for me to to review them all now that I have settled on my go-to dish; the Spicy Duck Curry (Gaeng Phet Ped Yaang). It comes to the table in a large container heater by a flame. The bowl is filled with roast duck, pineapple, bell peppers, tomatoes, and basil leaves in red curry. It comes with a side of jasmine rice. The bowl is enough for two people. This restaurant is a favorite with the lunch meet-up group I belong to. Whenever we have gone here there was a large group of us. However, The first time Came here was with Toni M, Lori L, and Rinky N. Toni chose it for our monthly lunch, she always makes excellent picks. read more

Maya Thai Laos Restaurant - Duck curry - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Papaya salad was so bomb! I am very picky when it comes to papaya salad and this place did not disappoint. Customer service was on point I was greeted as soon as I walked in. The place is pretty big. It was very clean. Papaya was so flavorful, spicy, and pungent just like I like it . I will be ordering regularly. read more

Great food, service was wonderful! I would definitely go back. My favorite dish is the drunken noodle with tofu.

Maya Thai Laos is my go to restaurant when I want some spicy basil fried rice. The lady who takes my order is always friendly and the food never disappoints! I started coming to the restaurant 5 years ago right before the pandemic and the quality of food HAS NOT changed. The chicken satay is always juicy and nicely seasoned, and the of course the basil fried rice is delicious. The restaurant gives the vibe of the typical family style restaurant. My mom still raves about the drunken noodles. Yes, the prices have gone up a bit but that is to be expected, keep dishing out great quality food and people will pay . read more

Maya Thai Laos has a huge parking lot and such a cute space inside! During this pandemic they had to raise the prices slightly but the food is still delicious and large portions. My sibling and I enjoyed a meal inside for the first time together since Covid-19 and the pandemic regulations. This restaurant still made us feel safe as they were all wearing masks, spaced the seating well, and had hand sanitizer. It was really really nice to feel comfortable in a restaurant. There are many many choices for you to pick from with a range in curries, pan fried noodles, and bbq. Their menu also had a variety in pricing to fit your needs. It wasn't super busy with dine-in customers so we had a very easy time connecting and eating good food. The only bummer was that we arrived at the same time that the work out studio next door was grooving. It wasn't too loud but it was a bit of a distraction. Nothing they can do about it and still worth the stop to get tasty tasty noms! The pineapple fried rice was very tasty and such a treat. The pad see ew was a favorite, almost wherever I go, and had fresh veggies. The red curry was flavorful but the eggplant was a bit too mushy and overcooked. Overall, whether you dine-in or get to go, this is a lovely restaurant who deserves your next visit! read more

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Great service, food was hot and large servings. They also give you the option to change your spice level. (Mild, medium, spicy and very spicy) mild had a kick and medium was pretty spicy already! The food was super flavorful and heart warming! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone craving Thai food in the area! read more

Maya Thai Laos Restaurant - Shrimp curry - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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Hard to find a good restaurant in El sobrante, so finding this place was pure luck. It's tucked away in a very unassuming plaza. The food was amazing, ordered the pad Thai, cream cheese rangoon, and the green curry. Be careful of the spice level, they go off Thai levels of spice. They have mild, medium, spicy and very spicy. I can usually handle very spicy foods but I was barely able to take the spicy. Service was great. I'll be back again. read more

I found pad thai too sweet, as is the usual case with US Lao thai places. Papaya salad has stale fishy smell, they might be using too much dried shrimp. read more

We've gotten delivery from here (through UberEats) twice during the pandemic and both have been deeeeelish! For thai food, their prices are the same as other places, but I think they do have larger servings because we always have leftovers! More bang for your buck. Their curry serving is definitely more than other places. Everything we've tried from here is pretty good. Our favorites are their curries - mango shrimp curry is good as well as pumpkin curry; and their noodles are good too - we've had the pad see ew and drunken noodles. Honestly everything is good! The only thing we've ordered that was just ok is the deep fried tofu, but it's not bad either. We love their mango sticky rice the most; although who doesn't like mango sticky rice! read more

Maya Thai Laos Restaurant - mango shrimp curry, mango sticky rice (must get),deep fried tofu, cashew chicken, roti green curry - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

The mango shrimp curry blew me away. The best Thai curry I've ever had. We also got the pad Thai and mango sticky rice which were very very good. We got takeout on Mother's Day so they were pretty busy but service was great and order was ready before the estimate she gave over the phone. Went again yesterday and ate inside this time. Very slow on a Friday evening, only us and maybe three other tables occupied. Got the papaya salad, thai chicken wings, and 2 orders of that amazing mango shrimp curry, spicy (cause no way we were sharing this time). Everything was amazing! And they weren't messing around with the spice. We found out there must be a different level between "Mother's Day spicy" and "Friday evening spicy" because this was a full sensory experience. I had to dissociate to just let the spice take over and ride it out. The waitress checked on us often, bringing more napkins at one point and refilling our water. Once we had eaten our fill, I went to the restroom to wash my hands and apparently while I was away, the chef came out and asked my wife "so you're still alive?" which is actually hilarious and makes us love this place even more. read more

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