Best thai food outside of thailand no joke i never tried anything here that isnt a 10/10

Best place I had in Hayward. Excellent food the ambiance I think they still need to work on but the food over powers that.

They had a fire from next door a while back, no signs of construction. Food and service were great. read more

On my recent visit to Cali I had a hankering for some decent Thai food, ended up at Red Chili. Upon entering the restaurant we were pleasantly surprised, the space is open, very clean and moderately decorated. The service here is great, straight down to business, greeted order your food promptly and enjoy your meal. We ordered a bunch of appetizers & Mains off their extensive menu. All the dishes came out piping hot & delicious! The Honey walnut wasabi prawns & the Roti Canai were top tier..highly recommend! Great local spot in the Bay Area for some take out, or a solid weeknight meal. Pro tip:If you're not into spice let em know, even our non spicy dishes had a kick to them. read more

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It's been over a decade since I've been back! Grabbed lunch with my girls on a Friday. We shared three dishes and it was a good amount of food, since we don't put away a lot lol. We got pork and shrimp spring rolls with avocado in it (my friend specifically requested for the avo, so they accommodated for an extra $1). I thought the spring rolls were just alright. The veggies were overpowering so it tasted super healthy. It came with peanut butter dipping sauce but the sauce was runnier than I'm used to. I think I would've enjoyed the spring rolls with fish sauce more. The larb salad was decent. I do wish that we got it with ground pork instead of chicken, because the chicken was a bit dry. But overall I liked the fish sauciness of the dish and enjoyed it with lettuce cups. The pad kee mao was the best dish. It was flavorful and the noodles were cooked well. Would recommend getting this one! read more

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Yummy place! We split a Pad Thai & Green Curry, it was delicious. Service wasn't anything special but they did accommodate my many allergies. Casual and cozy vibe, really enjoyed! read more

Red Chili - Green Curry w/ Tofu + Side of rice (extra) - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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Came back again after the initial yelp event happened and this place is really good! Because my girlfriend was raving about the chicken wings in fish sauce; we had the wings and rad na again! Both of them are really flavorful, I can see why this place has been around for so long now. The wings themselves are a little sweet with a little bit of salty, crispy when we got our dish and super flavorful. Honestly, I could probably eat these all the time. 5/5* The Rad Na was good, I'm one who likes a lot of sauce and these noodles are essentially sauce covered. The thing I like about them the most is the wok flavor that you get from the initial bites. 4/5* The roti canai was good as well! I wish there was a little more of the roti for dipping as we had a good amount of the sauce left over. 4/5* My pictures below aren't from what we ordered because we were so hungry we forgot to take pictures, so instead I posted some from the actual event. From what I recall the lettuce wraps were good as well! I'll definitely come back here again! My only gripe is that there wasn't really a sign pointing to the parking lot in the back, so you almost don't know it exists. It's really easy to miss if you're not specifically looking for the restaurant itself as well. read more

Red Chili - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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This is my go to Thai spot in Hayward! Plenty parking in the back lot. Food is amazing as always. This time I picked up some Pad See Ew with hot spice level for a quick lunch. Pad See Ew is already so good on its own. Not many Thai spots offer real spice levels that actually has a kick that hits but this pad see ew surprised me. It was perfect, no notes! Perfect ratio of everything and perfect spice level for me. I've been to Thailand before and even the pad see ew I had over there wasn't this good. read more

Red Chili - Pad See Ew shrimp HOT - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

Haven't been here since right before covid hit. It was one of our favorite thai spots and the food is still just a delicious as we remember it. The service is great the staff still very friendly and you can pretty much order anything on the menu and expect it to hit the spot. Very cool spot updated decor and love the background music they play. Goes very well with your meal. Totally recommend this hayward spot. read more

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Hands down my favorite Thai restaurant in the east bay! Whenever I visit my family, I pick up their pad kee mao and roti canai - 10/10! The flavors haven't changed once since my highschool days and I'm so happy they are still around. They get busy during peak hours, so I really recommend going early or before traffic picks up. Staff are friendly, one thing to note is parking is ample in the back so don't be afraid if there are no spots in the front. I recommend red chili to my friends whenever they ask about food spots in Hayward! read more

I visited Red Chili Restaurant on March 14, 2026 around 8:11 PM with my wife and nephew. We noticed the prices were a little higher compared to when we used to dine here before, but the service was good and the food came out on time. We ordered five dishes: seafood soup, choo chee fish fillet, pad kee mao, roti canai, and rice. The food was good and we ended up eating about half of our meal and asked for to-go boxes to take the rest home. Unfortunately, on our way home we realized we forgot the to-go bag with all the leftover food at the restaurant. I immediately called the restaurant and asked to speak to the manager. I was told they had already thrown the bag away because they waited for a while and were preparing to close. I returned to the restaurant around 8:45 PM to ask about it in person. I spoke with one waitress who said there was no manager available. Another waitress came over and I explained the situation again. She said there was nothing they could do, and the conversation became unpleasant. When I expressed my frustration, she told me to go ahead and contact a lawyer and then told me to leave the store. I understand mistakes happen and that food may sometimes be thrown away for safety reasons, but the way the situation was handled was disappointing and unprofessional. A little understanding or better customer service would have gone a long way. We used to enjoy coming here, but this experience left a bad impression. read more

Red Chili - The waitress that asked me to me her restaurant. - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

Red Chili is really THAT GOOD. My mom loved every dish which says more than enough! All dishes were 10/10: garlic noodles, fish sauce wings, honey walnut shrimp, Vietnamese short ribs It's a fast casual style which was perfect for my family. Their Thai food was so good too the roti cani and any noodle dishes. The cat fish fried is incredible too. We already want to go. read more

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This place is great! I'm always looking for decent Thai food in the area - asked around and was told to stop by here. Didn't disappoint and it doesn't break the bank. What we ordered: - Tom Yum Wings: very mild flavor, not spicy at all but very crispy - Salted Fish and Chicken Fried Rice: I loved this dish, I think their version is better than the Chinese version! They don't skimp on the salted fish, the chicken is velvetted and tender, and the added kick (mild) was the cherry on top!! Highly recommend if you like this kind of fried rice. - Pad See Ew: really standard but in a good way! Again, they really know how to cook their chicken, very tender! - Pad Thai: also very standard and not too sweet! Always a hit - Choo Chee Fish Filet: fish was so tender and the curry had quite a kick so be careful if you don't like spice. I loved it! - Herbal Lettuce Wrap: if you like Nam Khao, then you will like this dish! It is deep fried rice and every single grain is so crispy. It comes with a lettuce wrap so you can pretend that it's healthy. So good and great for sharing!! The service here is relatively fast and efficient. They have a tiny parking lot (just a few spaces) so you might have to park in the plaza next door, and they also close after 2:30 and reopen for dinner, so keep that in mind! read more

Red Chili - 10. Tom Yum Chicken, 33B. Salted Fish Fried Rice, 28. Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

Stopped in for lunch and tried their lunch special, which I always appreciate at Thai spots. It comes with a small salad and soup, and prices start at $14.50 depending on the protein. I went with the green curry with beef. They brought out a complimentary tom yum soup first. Not my favorite. It had way too much tofu and had a different flavor I was hoping for. The salad was fresh but barely had any dressing, so it felt kind of plain. The green curry itself was solid. I asked for it spicy and the server warned me their spicy is very spicy, but mine ended up being pretty mild. Still tasted good though. I also got the herbal lettuce wrap, also known as nam kao. Their version is a bit different since it doesn't include pork skin and has minced ginger, but it was still really flavorful. I'd definitely order it again. Overall, I'd come back. The lunch deal is affordable and the portions are fair. Might try something else next time to mix it up. read more

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Came on Saturday for lunch. Parking lot available in back. Ordered the half moon crepe. Very delicious and crispy. Slightly sweet and hint of curry flavor. Would totally come back for it again! read more

Red Chili - C2. Half Moon Crepe - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

Came here for dinner earlier tonight, party of 2. Our order: roti canai, green curry with beef, pumpkin curry (comes with shrimp automatically), and the crab fried rice. Total cost was $74 before tip and we went home with leftovers worth of 1 meal for 1 person. We got mild spiciness for both curries. Rice is NOT included automatically with the curry. Casual vibes, lots of seating inside. Pros: - the roti canai dip is really delicious, and the green curry was a highlight for me as well. Crab fried rice was delicious and the perfect thing to eat the curries with. - Service was pretty quick - Lots of options on the menu, something for everyone (actually kind of made deciding kind of hard, there's so many good options on the menu) - Very reasonably priced items - each dish is about $17 ish which I think makes sense regarding the quantity - beef in the green curry was so tender and delicious Cons: - really small parking lot in front that fits 4-5 cars, otherwise parking could be tricky. There's an additional parking lot next door/behind that can be helpful - sometimes little mistakes can be made when you're ordering, which I think can be a language barrier - but this can easily be accommodated by double checking the order, etc. - I felt like the texture of the eggplant in the green curry was a bit too firm Overall I wouldn't mind coming back! Great thai food with lots of options for everyone. read more

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Love the takeout from this place! In love with thai food and this place fulfills my cravings each time! We get Medium heat as the hotter ones get pretty spicy! I want to try more, but we keep wanting the same thing each time read more

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Red Chili has some really awesome lunch deals that make it all worthwhile if you happen to come during the week. They have a lot of vegan friendly items which made me happy. While they aren't clearly marked anymore on the menu (minus the vegan egg rolls), you can ask the staff to make the item vegan and it's usually not an issue. I went with the Tofu Green Curry Lunch Special ($15) which included a small vegan-friendly soup, salad, rice, and main. The curry I had was very flavorful with lots of tofu and veggie pieces included. The soup was a nice touch so next time, I'd probably order a different main to offset having so much liquid during my meal. I also ordered their Vegan Egg Rolls ($9) which came with six half-pieces of fried taro, vermicelli noodles, and veggies wrapped rolls. Loved these! They also do Thai Iced Tea with boba ($6) and were able to use coconut milk to make it vegan friendly for me. Service was friendly but there wasn't much checking in after we received our food. You pay up front and get any to-go containers there. Overall, very happy with our meal and would come back again. There is very limited parking in front but they have a small lot in the back that can be used. read more

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We came here on a weekend day during lunch and we were surprised at how spacious this place is. I counted at least 20 tables. There are 4-5 parking spaces in teh front and then more parking int he rear. We ordered the eggplant tofu dish and the rad na with beef. Our dishes did not come with rice, so we had to add that as a side for an additional $2. The eggplant tofu had great spices, but the eggplant was not tender -- it was more on the firmer side, which is not typical with these dishes. The rad na with beef was more bland than we would have liked. The noodles didn't have a ton of flavor, but the sauce was similar to the one in pad se ew. The Thai tea with boba was good and not too sweet. Our food came out lightening fast, probably not even 5 minutes after we ordered. Overall, this place had decent food and we would be willing to come back and try other dishes. The prices were reasonable as well. read more

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We ordered takeout from this restaurant the other day and we really enjoyed it. The Pad Thai was perfect. The eggrolls were still crispy when we received them. We also liked the shrimp spring rolls. I cannot comment on the service or ambiance because we did takeout. But the food was good. read more

This delicious semi hole in the wall restaurant right off the busy Mission Blvd can be a bit intimidating to get to as you only see a tiny parking lot in the front. However, don't worry as there is a medium-sized lot in the back. I've had no issues with service and a waiter even called me back when the call dropped asking about allergies during for a takeout order. Very fair prices and delicious honey food. Worth checking out! read more

This Thai & Vietnemese restaurant does not disappoint! They have a wide selection of food & all of it is so yummy! Staff is friendly, there is a lot of seating available, and prices are reasonable. This restaurant is on a busy street in a small lot so parking can be hard at times but it is worth it! read more

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Panang curry with chicken was really good and was the standout dish for me. I'd go back here for this and definitely recommend getting it with plain rice. The pineapple fried rice was good on its own but definitely wouldn't recommend eating this together with a curry since it would overpower the pineapple flavor. I wouldn't mind getting it again. Pad kee mau was good and had tender pieces of beef. Wouldn't mind getting that again but also wouldn't mind trying a different noodle dish. #48 with tofu was good and while I wouldn't mind getting it again, I'd try a different vegetable dish in the future. The mango sticky rice was not too sweet. I didn't expect it to be green and was fishing to see what made it green. My guess was pandan but based on the menu, it's green tea. I think it was too subtle to notice. Mangos could've been sweeter but probably not in season right now. read more

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Came to this spot for a Yelp dinner and had to come back to share dinner with someone and try them on a regular day. It was even better the second time around. For sure going to be one of my new go to places to eat! Crab fried rice 8/10 Was good lacking a bit of flavor. Kudos for using real crab!!!! Salt and pepper fish 9/10 Everything was on point just would have like a bit more jalapeños for the heat Green beans with beef 4/10 Needed More flavor and to be cooked a bit more Chicken wings with fish sauce 9/10 Fresh hot and extra crunch!!!! Would have loved if they was tossed in the sauce Pad Thai noodles 8/10 Great taste no complaints Crispy egg rolls 5/10 Wasn't what I was expecting, but I just prefer regular eggs rolls Over all service 7/10 Server was very nice, but felt a bit overlooked after I got my food. Had to flag her down a couple of times for water refills and condiments. Parking was easy they have a couple spots in the front and also parking in the back Restrooms was clean and fully stocked with paper towels and soap read more

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Service was great, food was cooked fresh and tasted amazing, and the ambiance was nice and relaxed. Definitely recommend read more

Red Chili - Beef pad see ew, pink salt and pepper wings, beef fried rice (hot), and seafood red curry (hot) - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

Went here after a while and was pleased to see the same great service and spice levels with the good. We got the choo chee fish fillet which had a red curry base and a chicken pad-phed with the hot spicy level. Note - this is seriously spicy! Portion sizes are generous and had a good helping of protein in the dishes. Accompanied with a side white rice which has to be ordered separately, this was much needed with the dishes we ordered. Good to see this place doing well, and we will continue to be back here! read more

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Spectacular Thai food and only restaurant that serves pak ka prao. A ground protein dish that is stir fried with Maggi seasoning, Thai basil, mint leaves, lemongrass or lime juice, chilies served with a fried egg for a rice plate. Their food taste authentic street food in Bangkok or any little city in Thailand. read more

My brothers and I just enjoyed a wonderful lunch here. We ordered dishes to share and an individual dish each. So many delicious firsts for me. The roti canai was so good we had 3 orders! Another first was the Thom Yum soup with chicken and medium spice. It was wonderful. Another first is Thai hot tea. The flavor was so light and refreshing. The ambiance was truly comfortable. We were able to catch up with each other and dine for nearly 3 hours. The service was perfect. They were attentive but not too much and easy to be signal when we needed something. We enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. The pork chop and rice, the cube steak and rice, pad thai noodles, crispy egg rolls and for desert the mango sticky rice. Thanks to Red Chili Thai & Vietnamese for everything. Highly recommend. We plan to return. Note that one brother drove from Modesto and me from Santa Rosa. My other brother lives in Hayward and recommended this location. So glad he did. p.s. The room was beautifully decorated with plenty of tables spaced well enough that there was no problem with me using my rollator as a seat. Nice, clean, and large men's handicap accessible bathroom too. read more

3.5 stars for the food but rounding up to 4! It's rare to find a Thai + Vietnamese restaurant. The dishes here are not fusion but an authentic offering of each of these cuisines, so there's something for everybody. My husband and I ordered several items for takeout. Everything was ready in 20 minutes and still hot by the time we got home. We ordered the pad kee mow, green curry, fusion combo (appetizer sampler) and tamarind fish. The pad kee mow was good! I liked the flavor and texture of the noodles. It had tomatoes in it which I found unusual but didn't mind - it didn't affect the overall flavor of the dish and you could easily pick it out. The fusion combo was a nice mix of Vietnamese and Thai appetizers. My favorite items in the combo were the egg rolls, which were Vietnamese egg rolls (cha gio) made with rice paper for that extra crunch, and the fried calamari - yum! They also included a bunch of different sauces for everything in the combo which was nice. The green curry was pretty good but nothing to write home about. The tamarind fish was good as well. Portion sizes were large and we had tons of leftovers. Looking forward to coming back here and trying more of their Vietnamese dishes! read more

This was ordered as take out. I am vegetarian and opted for tofu pad see yew and tofu fresh rolls. I enjoyed the noodles. For me, I needed spice though and wished there was another little cup of their chili sauce for it. I used the one that was provided in my spring rolls. The broccoli was nicely cooked - soft enough to bite into. The spring rolls, I was slightly a little disappointed with the ratio.. they are on the smaller side so I'm glad I didn't order it alone. I normally like a better bite of tofu and noodle, but this was a tad more lettuce the peanut sauce was good though. This was my first time as an out of towner visit, and would come back when visiting my friend who lives very close. My friend enjoyed the beef she ordered (didn't catch what it was called). For a late Sunday afternoon, there were 4-5 tables occupied and it's a very spacious layout. read more

Red Chili - Take out- tofu and shrimp rolls with peanut sauce and chili sauce - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

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Best place ever! My go to for Thai food. Fast friendly service. Great for takeout or dine in. Always clean.

What a terrific place! Vietnamese and Thai! And both are done well. We really enjoy the food in general. The okra was a bit overdone but otherwise you have to note that they mean spicy! So for us mere mortals, even medium is quite good. Service is always awesome and it is a bit of a fine dining ish atmosphere with very nice art on the walls. read more

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Super sweet staff and amazing food and atmosphere! The food was super yummy and I would recommend each one. read more

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I love their passion fruit hapenero wings and love the flat pieces of the chicken. Their fish sauce wings are also good. Their papaya salad is good too. This is medium spicy. read more

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Been here so many times, the food is amazing every time! The service could be a little better but food is well priced not expensive and amazing!! read more

Red Chili - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

I love using Red Chili for all my catering needs! I always go here for my big events and it's always a hit. From birthday parties, small gatherings, and even big gatherings-we always use Red Chili. During my grad party, the food was gone in literal minutes and we ordered so much too. They are communicative and helpful when catering since they get many orders for it. They give large amounts of food and of course, high-quality food. I highly recommend Red Chili to be your next caterer since the food is delicious and the service is great. 10/10 for everything. read more

Red Chili - Cater - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California

I visited after flying in and visited with the fam who live in the area. Red Chili made for a very good Thai dinner experience. The restaurant appears to have been converted from a fast food restaurant in it's previous life. The vibe was minimal contemporary and made for a nice open dining space. Our server was efficient and the kitchen brought our dishes out pretty quickly. Spring Rolls - packed with shrimp. Chicken Satay Skewers - juicy and tasty Pad see ew - My favorite Thai Dish and they knocked it out. Tamarind Fish Fillet - I'm not a fried fish fan but this was great. Thai Fried Rice - paired well with our dishes Yellow Curry Chicken- Curry sauce was on point Mango sticky rice - most restaurants skimp on the serving, not here! Red Chili did really well and next time I'm in the area, I'd definitely would want to swing by and check out dishes on their Vietnamese side. Cheers! read more

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I go here sometimes to eat. I usually get the pad Thai or curry. This is an awesome place to eat out.

Haven't been here in maybe 15 years but it was still amazing! Now as a vegetarian who can't have dairy I was elated they had so many accommodations for vegans! I didn't even have to ask, it was merely suggested. I wanted the fresh rolls without shrimp and tofu was offered. I wanted a Thai iced tea and coconut milk was offered. I was so relieved I didn't have to explain no dairy - not even one time! The fresh rolls were great, the Thai iced tea was so good since it's been a while since I could enjoy one, and my drunken noodles were incredible as they came with tofu and veggies- not either or! And there was a ton of veggies not just peppers and onions. So service 10/10, accommodations 10/10, and food 10/10. Will definitely be coming back for their vegan pho and take out in the future. Thank you for a great lunch! read more

There was a small thin metal wire in the satay chicken. It pierced my skin inside my mouth. We didn't dare eat much of the food which tasted lack lustered anyway. read more

Red Chili - Thai Near Me - Hayward, California