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    Racha Café

    3.8 (645 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Savory chicken pad Thai.
    Deepak S.

    Racha Thai, a name that translates to King or Royalty. Well lace up your sneakers and enter down the Racha Royal Runway at the entrance. Yes with art work on the right, a mirror on the left, and a long rectangular table, you have a straight shot to the counter or your own table. Where everyone is treated like a ViP by the great staff serving up some familiar Thai favorite entrées.

    I ordered the basil eggplant with tofu, but this looks more like a mixed vegetable tofu stir fry. There's barely any eggplant in it.

    I ordered the basil eggplant with tofu, but this looks more like a mixed vegetable tofu stir fry. There's barely any eggplant in it.

    red pumpkin curry with chicken
    Serena H.

    delicious food! I got the red pumpkin curry and my friend got the pad Thai and we both really enjoyed it. I also got a thai tea which was excellent! Lots of seating and quick service. Only street parking nearby but it wasn't too bad to find a close spot.

    Menu
    James W.

    Underrated gem in Berkeley that offers some of the best Thai food! I absolutely recommend their Khao Soi. So flavorful and delicious. They also have other great options which are all so flavorful. I loved their Tom Yum soup and they have a great Green Curry, although it is less spicy and creamy than what one might be used to, they use fresh vegetables. Unlike other Thai places in Berkeley, there is plenty of seating. The staff are very friendly and give it a family-friendly vibe. They can adjust spice for all dishes and really do make it a lovely dining experience.

    Pad Thai
    Ryan R.

    Racha Cafe is my all-time favorite Thai spot in Berkeley--no question. As a student living nearby, I order from here at least three times a week. Their green curry is insanely good--comfort food at its finest. The staff is always warm and friendly, and while there's plenty of space to dine in, I love taking my curry to go and pairing it with a movie. I've yet to try a dish here I didn't thoroughly enjoy. If you're looking for consistently delicious Thai food and great service, Racha Cafe is it.

    Green Curry
    Christine B.

    Inside the restaurant is clean and there is a lot of seating. The service was mediocre as it is more like a casual dine in spot. We went on a Wednesday evening so the food came out quick. * Pad Kea Mao w/ Beef - 7.8/10 (i love how the soy sauce flavor was very deep and packs a punch! the veggies were cooked perfectly and i liked how there was a decent amount. the portion size is a small however, but it satisfies the craving. my main complaint is that it wasn't spicy at all) * Green Curry w/ Chicken - 7/10 (the curry had good flavor, but it's not as rich as i'd like it. the curry was more on the soupier side, but i prefer curries that are more creamy. i do wish there were more veggies & protein in the curry, as the portion itself was also small compared to the amount of rice given) Overall, my first dining experience here was better. I recall the Laos Papaya Salad & Pineapple Fried Rice really stood out here. These dishes that I tried today did not wow me, but I am glad that I came back to try new things.

    Tiffany R.

    Super chill place for lunch or dinner. Food is excellent. Relaxed vibe great for groups or dining solo. Vegan options are available. Friendly staff and great service all around.

    Kaow Soi
    Tasha H.

    Service is quick and food is tasty! Kaow soi is a big portion, lots of noodles and meat. The broth is quite thick and heavy - more like a thick curry than a soup, but it makes it cling to the noodles well. Served with lime and onion but no pickles.

    Pad Se Ew
    Claire L.

    Empty, easy to find a seat, so good for big groups. We came with 8 people and were essentially able to be seated right away on a Wednesday evening (they had to scoot the tables together but yeah). IMO the food came out fast but since we had 8 people I did have to wait a bit for the 8th person to get their food. But nothing too crazy. I enjoyed my chicken satay. The peanut sauce was delicious but hard to dip the chicken skewer into the sauce due to the shape of the plate. The chicken was good and it was a lot more meat than I expected, so well worth the price. Solid, casual Thai place.

    Pad kra pow
    Kalai M.

    Delicious! I ordered pad kra pow Thai spicy, jasmine Rice, and 2x Thai iced tea. I also called the restaurant after ordering to let them know I wanted it to be extremely spicy. They did not disappoint, it was spicy and absolutely delicious. Thai iced tea is always yummy.

    Tom Yum Noodle
    Lily C.

    Racha is one of, if not the most underrated Thai spot in Berkeley. Located on Telegraph, my friends brought me there for my birthday and what a lovely treat it was! As shown in the pictures, my order was the Tom Yum Noodle and the Thai Tea. Both were memorable in that they absolutely shattered my expectations. The Tom Yum soup wasn't overly spicy or acidic like the way other restaurants make it, and was actually more sweet and tame in flavor. Part of this is because of the added cha siu, and I LOVED IT! It's so smart because it masks any dryness of the meat, and simultaneously exploits the barbecue sauce used to marinate the pork. Not that it needed any masking, because the meat was perfectly tender, making for a heavenly bowl of noodle and soup. The Thai Tea was standard, not as mind-blowing but I always adore the different colors of the drink. It's definitely on the sweeter side, but the ice eventually dilutes it enough for me to properly enjoy it. All in all, a fantastic spot for Thai food!

    Crab Fried Rice
    Adeeva M.

    I love this place and tend to always visit when I am in the bay! Friends and I stopped by in the afternoon after a Cal game to fuel up. They had amazing service, they were able to accommodate our big party very well. I got the Thai tea which was amazing! I loved the Pad See Eww, so flavorful and delicious. I also tried the calamari and their shrimp tempura, all super tasty! My friends also liked the crab fried rice a lot. I love this place and can't rave about it enough. Great for dining in or takeout!

    Fried ice cream

    Great option for thai food close to the Berkeley campus. Portions are large, and service is speedy. Plenty of seating in the dining area, so it's a good option for either dining in or take out.

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    Came here for club banquet. Everything was a bit too sweet but not bad. All the veggies are good.

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    Great service, ambiance, and food. I would definitely recommend the fried chicken fried rice was delicious ;)

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