A wonderful new gem for authentic Thai food in downtown San Jose! Samuthr Thai Restaurant is such a cute new addition to the neighborhood. It is housed in a charming Victorian building with lovely outdoor seating, which was absolutely perfect for us since we stopped by during our dog walk. The staff members were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our meal. As for the food--it is incredibly authentic and delicious! We absolutely loved the green curry; the vegetables were wonderfully fresh, and the curry had the perfect, goldilocks amount of heat. The eggplant dish was another standout that we highly recommend. We had such a great experience that we are already looking forward to returning and becoming regulars here. Highly recommended! read more

Samuthr Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Samuthr Thai is located right across from The Grad next to SJSU. Parking was available on the street and was paid until 6 pm. Restaurant featured indoor dining only and was beautifully designed on the inside. Waitstaff were helpful in providing suggestions from the Special menu. Opted for the ribeye curry and it was decent. The marbling was limited despite being a ribeye. The curry was a touch watered down and the dish was filled with plenty of eggplant, and green beans. Portions were generous too! ~$33/head after tax and gratuity for dinner. read more

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Authentic Thai cuisine is the first restaurant most original thai food test never found in bay area SF like you eat in Thailand Country almost every menu are delicious recommended to dining with family or friends you will feel you dining in Thailand any way this restaurant located in San Jose but not far from SF downtown even you will in touching location environment like you relax in holiday try once will make difference read more

Overall - a very authentic restaurant, but everything was personally too salty and spicy for my flavor palette... BUT!!! Major shoutout to them for having my favorite Lao dish on the menu: NAM KHAO! It was crazy spicy, but so delicious. Portions were very small for the price, but the ambiance was nice compared to many othet spots near DTSJ. I would be willing to give this place another chance! read more

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The food is amazing - super authentic. The crab noodles were really good, as was the roti dip! It's fast and efficient - will be back!

Accidentally went to this place instead of the other new Thai restaurant in DTSJ but it ended up being pretty good. We were seated really fast because the restaurant was empty since there was a game going on. The place was really cozy and a bit too hot so I had to sit near the back patio. * Green Curry Omelette - 5/5 stars. The flavor was perfect and the curry was creamy unlike some other Thai restaurants. The egg omelette was runny (which is to my liking) & the added crispy pork was very tender. Only wish they used Thai eggplants! * Pad Thai - 3.5/5 stars. I figured I would try pad thai at every Thai restaurant to see which one would be amazing. This one, however, wasn't too bad but also wasn't too good. Noodles were firm but were way too sweet. * Roti - 5/5 stars. I was actually surprised I liked this appetizer. Usually, I don't care much for roti, but this one was fresh and good. It reminded me of mochi because of how chewy it was. The sauce it was served with was not memorable and flavorful enough for me, so I dipped it in the green curry. * Service - 3/5 stars. The server was a bit awkward, but the food came out fast. Overall: 4/5 stars. There's been so many good Thai restaurants popping up in the South Bay, but Samuthr's roti stood out to me. read more

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Such a cute restaurant in downtown San Jose. There isn't any designated parking but there is a SJ Park Garage down the street that does 90min free parking. The restaurant is fairly small but they have a couple larger tables. I wouldn't recommend do come with a group larger than 6. As for food we got: -Thai tea: nothing special, it is on the sweeter side which is pretty typical for Thai tea -Lao papaya salad: this was on the fisher side of papaya salad that I've had. I wish they had more tomatoes to help add to the freshness -Zap wings: highly recommend! Great batter and well seasoned. I just wish the wings were a little bigger as they were on the small side -Boat noodles/Tom Yum Noodles: both noodles dishes were decent but I wish there was a better soup to noodle ratio. The noodles quickly soaked up the soup so I was mainly eating noodles read more

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I ordered takeout after seeing several TikTok videos that made this place look really promising, so I was excited to give it a try. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite meet my expectations. I ordered the Pad Thai and Ka Pow. Both dishes lacked flavors I typically get from Thai food, and the Pad Thai was noticeably dry. I've tried Ka Pow from many different restaurants, and this version was one of my least favorites. Given the price point, I was hoping for a more flavorful and satisfying meal, I don't think I'll be returning. read more

Samuthr Thai Restaurant - Pad thai with crispy pork belly - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

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Flavors were a little mild to be honest, and portions were a little underwhelming (but given price and location, was not outrageous). The noodles for the pad see ew were perfectly cooked though, which was definitely the highlight read more

I'm in San Jose on a business trip and discovered Samuthr Thai Restaurant. I love trying new hole-in-the-wall restaurants along with different and unique menu items - and Samuthr delivered on both! I ordered the rib eye curry and it was crazy delicious. This is tender rib eye steak in a savory green curry sauce with basil, eggplant, bell pepper and green beans. Oh so good. I was initially on the fence about the green curry sauce - as I prefer yellow curry, but one taste and I was all-in! Calling this dish flavorful is not giving the dish the full credit it deserves. As much as I love rib eye steak, this dish is all about the savory sauce. It is a perfect blend of ingredients. I've been to numerous Thai restaurants and never experienced something as delicious as this! The restaurant itself has a retro vibe with spacious seating indoors and a very nice outdoor patio dining area. And of course the service was on point. If you are in the area, don't pass up the opportunity to try Samuthr. read more

We came down here for a first Friday, art walk, and came across this place. It presents tastefully to the street so we walked in. It's also very nice inside in a simple way. The name of the restaurant means "ocean" in Thai my wife told me. However, they do have vegetarian dishes available. Along with some chicken dishes. Our server told us that the restaurant has only been open about it, but it was about half full on a Friday night. Our server was very well informed about the menu and was able to check and accommodate my wife's substitutions for her vegetarian, yellow curry with tofu. She had mixed vegetables substituted for the potatoes and instead of rice she had rice noodles. I had questions about several dishes on the menu as I have not seen them elsewhere. That in itself scores points with me. Since the emphasis here is on seafood, I went with the crab curry. This is not the same as the usual yellow curry, although it is yellow in color. It consists of rice noodles with crab on top in a bowl of yellow sauce and is accompanied with pickled cabbage that adds a good crunch and bean sprouts. Flavors are quite good! Those who read my reviews of Thai restaurants know that I'm always asking for the "four condiments". They are not always available, but they are available here. In this iteration, there is an orange sauce that is interesting and hear the Thai Bird chilies are joined with sliced garlic. read more

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Samuthr Thai Restaurant is in its soft opening stage, but don't let that stop you from trying them out. I had one of my favorite dishes as takeout - Pad See Ew. They were generous with the amount of chicken and overall the ratios of everything were balanced well. The sauce hit all of the sweet and savory notes I look for. The noodles were very tender and had absorbed all of the yummy flavor. I've seen quite a few restaurants come and go from this spot, hoping this one is here to stay. Can't wait to come back and try more of the dishes they have to offer! read more

Samuthr Thai Restaurant - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

Samuthr Thai quietly soft opened last week in the former Nest Asian Bistro. No website, no socials, no "commmeee withhhh meeee" collabs...yet. While in the area, I found them on Yelp while looking for places with outdoor seating. Saw they had boat noodles and khao par mun nuer...sold! M E N U Northern and Southern Thai Cuisine. Def call ahead if there's something on the menu you're coming for. On the day we visited, they didn't have beef/steak so they didn't have two of the dishes we wanted to order (boat noodles and khao pad mun nuer). F O O D * Wings Zapp w/ lemongrass, galangal, kaffir leaves (6 pc-$15): https://tinyurl.com/rz8n94tu Meaty wings with an incredibly crunchy exterior, coated in a bold, flavorful, and tangy dry seasoning (not spicy). The meat was dry tho, likely from a bit too much time in the flash fry. * Chili Garlic Crispy Pork Belly w/ rice ($19.50): https://tinyurl.com/yec3a7yu Crunchy pork belly (not oily or greasy) sauteed in aromatics reminiscent of Chinese salt and pepper chicken wings. * Yen Ta Fo w/ flat rice noodles, fermented bean curd, fish ball, fish cake, wonton bits ($16.50): https://tinyurl.com/yp7zk6t7 With Chinese [teochow] roots, this hard-to-find Thai noodle soup gets its signature pink hue from fermented red bean curd. The slippery, extra wide rice noodles nicely absorb the savory, tangy broth (similar flavor profile to Korean cold noodles: naengmyeon) and it's topped with an assortment of perfectly cooked shrimp, squid, calamari, fish balls, fish cakes, pork blood, and beautiful snow fungus (great for your skin!). The fried wonton skins provided a nice texture contrast. No legit Thai meal is complete without a condiment caddy. There were two pickled peppers (jalapeno + thai bird chili), chili powder, and an orange-pink savory + spicy, sweet-sour vinegar (my fav). S E R V I C E Polite and prompt. We were the only ones sitting outside and our server was there when we needed him. A M B I A N C E Cozy, renovated Victorian home with different dining areas. Charming patio seating with fairy lights. No umbrellas or shade sails. Overall, if you're looking for different Thai offerings other than the basics, give this new family-owned business a try! read more

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I loves Thai foods and it is my number 1 foods in the world but this restaurant is just okay, nothing special! I came here on Friday night for dinner and it was empty. It is located next to San Jose State University and parking in the street. For a Thai restaurant, pad Thai and the papaya salad are the two main factors that determine if this restaurant is authentic or not. The pad Thai was overly sweet to me, it needs a kick and sour to it which this pad Thai missing those two ingredients. The papaya salad was salty missing a sour and spicy to it. The Pad see ew was okay as the noodle cooked with a smoke flavors. The fried rice with fried chicken was okay. The restaurant feels very cozy inside with couple outdoor dinning. I don't think I will be coming back here as there are many other Thai restaurants in the Bay Area that are better. read more

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Nice looking restaurant , very clean . Service was ok , minimal interaction . Roti and yellow curry appetizer was yummy and so was the thai tea . soups were terrible as well as the pad thai. extremely disappointed , went with this place because of the 4.8 stars - it's no for me . read more

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Hold on to your hats because this new Thai spot is bangin!! Just a few blocks away from the convention center. Super adorable inside with lots of emerald green and gold touches. The Nam Khao Tod salad is so gingery and crunchy, it's the best version of this dish I've ever had. Terrific Thai Service! read more

Samuthr Thai Restaurant - Crispy Rice Salad with Thai Sausage! AMAZING! - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

Holy crap, was this a great meal. It's a nice evening, and I was in the mood to eat someplace outdoors. I remember when this spot was Nest Asian Bistro, but I hadn't realized it had recently turned over. Rather than stick with the tried-and-true, I experimented on some dishes I've never had before. Nas, my friendly server, guided me through some choices. I started with Yum Nam Khao Tod, a crispy rice dish with green onions, ginger, mint, dried chili, peanuts and pork sausage. It came out with romaine lettuce, leaves, cucumber slices, and a wedge of lime; the idea is to assemble little lettuce wraps. The portion was so generous I could easily have made this my meal, so I had Nas box up half of it. I then moved on to a stewed pork leg with pickled mustard greens, Chinese broccoli, and boiled egg. The stewing liquid had a beautiful caramelized flavor; and the accompanying chili sauce was both fresh and incredibly spicy. I will definitely be back. read more

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Tldr; solid food. Friendly service a but slow. cute spot, but a little tight inside (it is a house), so ymmv depending on your comfort level Came by for a pre-show dinner on the weekend, so pretty busy inside. We ordered the laab (pork), crab curry with noodles, and fried chicken wings. Flavor of the laab was good, but a little messy to eat because of the sauce/lime. Maybe should have ordered rice to go with it. Decent amount of crab on the crab curry. Spiciness was on the milder side for us. Personally really liked the wings, very crispy and liked the tangy spicy flavor. read more

Samuthr Thai Restaurant - Wings Zapp (6), Crab Curry, Larb - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

It takes a unique Thai place to get me out of my normal pad see ew with tofu egg ok comfort zone. There was enough options on the menu to make it hard for me to decide! Our group ordered: - Thai tea: classic as always - Roti appetizer: soooo fluffy and flaky and buttery!! I could eat a million - Side of crispy pork belly: never seen a side of this but I love it! Crispy but still moist pork belly with a flavorful garnish of garlic and onions and peppers. I think this also came with a side of white rice? - Pad thai: complex - not just sugar or ketchup. The seafood comes with mussels still in the shell, so fancy - Duck curry: rich and complex - Pad ke Mao: again way more complex in flavor than standard pad ke Mao , with a definite kick from the chilis - Roasted duck rice plate: a little plainer than the others (I didn't care for plain cucumbers or the molasses-esque sauce) but the duck itself was cooked to perfection in moistness and flavor Logistics: - Indoor and outdoor seating - Limited street parking in front but kitty corner to a paid public garage read more

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Food here was amazing, I love the boat noodles just like Thailand. Im 100% coming back, the server and service was top notch. Dont sleep on this place read more

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Cute little spot on third Street. Good for dates or small family but not great for big groups. Only street parking. Seems like a very nice family run Thai restaurant. There's only one young man working, but he is very polite and efficient. I love their pad thai and will be back to try the curry. read more

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Another incredible visit! We enjoyed our time and absolutely loved the pork feet rice plate read more

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We ordered Samuthr for take-out dinner. Our order included sticky rice and mango, pad see ew (with beef), tom kha (with chicken), and roti. The soup was not well sealed and spilled into the roti, causing loss of crispiness. The pad see ew was well seasoned and my favorite. The sticky rice came in 3 colors together (blue, orange and green). I enjoyed it until I found a piece of hair in the sticky rice. The chicken in the tom kha was too dry for my liking and the soup itself tasted more like coconut milk and wasn't balanced with the lemongrass flavor. I think our order was mixed up as we asked for extra coconut milk for the sticky rice and mango and only receive 1 sauce cup. Hope to try them in person one day but the parking around the building/downtown SJ is terrible. read more

Out of the 300 different places to eat from within a 30 minute walk inside downtown San Jose, Samuthr is one of the unique eateries for serving up items which are not found nearby. In the picture down below is one of their soup bowls. There were five oddities here: The soup had an unusual color, and might of had vinegar in it. The carbs are the second thing, which are thin white sheets which were folded up. The third item of interest was water spinach in the bowl. The water spinach often gets mushy when cooked, but these were still crisp. Towards the upper part in the picture are the snow ears. The wood ears are more common in downtown than snow ears, as the wood ears show up in hot and sour soups. There is one other restaurant downtown that also serves snow ears, but it is only open for special occasions, and their snow ears were used in dessert instead of soup. Finally at the very top of the bowl was a cube of blood pudding. This had a consistency more similar to silky tofu than to paneer cheese. read more

Samuthr Thai Restaurant - Soup bowl - April 2026 - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

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Heard this place was good & saw all great reviews so came to try with my friend after a long day's work. We'd made a reservation earlier in the day. We arrived 15 mins early to our res, but the waiter told us he wouldn't be honoring it because they were too busy & put us on the waitlist anyway. Which made me think, what's the point of having reservations available? We're busy people too, but patiently waited ~30 mins to be seated, with one party that arrived after us being seated before us. We ordered a pad thai with crispy pork belly (+$5), boat noodle, & 2 Thai teas. When the pad thai came out there was no pork belly, so we had to send it back politely. Mildly inconvenient since we were pretty hungry after waiting 30 mins even though we had a res, but the correct order came back out quick. When we paid, we later discovered were charged for 3 Thai Teas instead of 2, which I wouldn't have known if I didn't print a receipt. I also had to grab the receipt from the printer since it wasn't looking like someone was gonna bring it anytime soon. Cute inside & food was okay, I understand being busy so maybe this was a one off but the overcharge & service makes us reluctant to return. read more

Samuthr Thai Restaurant - boat noodle soup, Pad Thai, Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

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Food was very good and the service good to. I am Thai so I am guaranteed. This is a little Zapp Ver (very famous Thai restaurant in San Francisco) read more

Samuthr Thai Restaurant - The restaurant - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

This lis a pretty good Thai restaurants in South Bay. The dishes are unique and not sweet (overly sweet Thai food is an issue in South Bay). We ordered the boat noodle, Nam Khao Tod (chopped sausage salad), and chili garlic crispy pork belly. All were good and none was sweet! The restaurant is actually a house so the atmosphere is definitely homey. Service was good. We got there way too early and they were sort of getting set up but still provided good service. Would go back there again to try other dishes. read more

i love the place because it is kind of old building and their decoration makes us homy. i think they need to hire more people. when i went there, it was kind of busy, and it really took a bit time for placing my order. anyway, if you love thai foods, then boat noodle is absolutely recommended dish that has to be ordered but just a bit comment: reduce the msg a bit, please. the wing zaap is also yummy. the spices and the batter are kind of unique. i will definitely come back to try other dishes. hope by the time i visit again, they really have all dishes ( not only certain dishes ). will say a recommended thai restaurant ~ must try!!! read more

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*THIS ORDER WAS MADE THROUGH DOOR DASH* -pad see ew with beef 4/5 good! I wished it had more of a char. the rice noodles tasted really fresh and beef was very tender. no option to modify heat level on this dish came out 0/5 spicy -pad pak with tofu 2/5 meh! I was surprised this came with so much rice and such a small serving of the stir fried veggies. I finished all my veggies today-there weren't that many. -yum nam khao tod ?/5 SPICY! I only ate two bites. The second bite came with a hard PEBBLE! I was so scared for my tooth! Maybe it was a part of some kitchen equipment? There also was no option to modify the heat level and this dish was 5/5 SPICY. No option to write in any special requests to the restaurant either! I can't handle this heat!! Even if there was no pebble, I wouldn't be able to finish this spicy dish. It also came with 9 small pieces of lettuce, 2 mint leaves, and 4 cucumber spears... that's it?! read more

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Nice quiet and casual restaurant near SJSU. Ordered the Tomyum rice omelet with crispy pork and pineapple fried rice followed by mango sticky rice for dessert. Our meal ended up being rice-heavy but they know how to make rice taste so good. All 3 dishes were good but the standout dish for me was the Tomyum rice omelet with crispy pork - so delicious. Service was friendly and food came out in a reasonable amount of time. I would definitely come back and try the other omelet. read more

Samuthr Thai Restaurant - Tomyum rice omelette and pineapple fried rice. - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

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Samuthr Thai Restaurant pretty new to the City but got some REALLY good foods good options to offer.. I got The boat noodles taste very similar to the ones I had in Thailand very authentic!!! Crispy calamari also delicious and absolutely Mango sticky rice for my dessert yummmmm!!!! The restaurant environment is clean and comfortable. Give this place a try folks if you want some really good Thai foods.. ® read more

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I was excited to try this new Thai restaurant downtown since it's located near where I used to live. Ordering by phone was a little challenging as there wasn't online ordering available and the staff seemed unfamiliar with parts of the menu, but we were eventually able finalize our order. Parking can be difficult due to the busy downtown location. They did forget one item from our order, but corrected it right away when we mentioned it. The food was delicious and flavorful. Portions were a bit smaller and prices slightly higher than other Thai restaurants nearby, likely due to the location. Overall, a good addition to the neighborhood, and I'd definitely order from them again. read more

The atmosphere of this restaurant feels just like being in Thailand. Anyone who has visited Thailand knows that many local restaurants are converted houses, creating a warm and authentic dining experience. If they served meals with beautifully carved fruits and vegetables, I would honestly give this place a 100/10! My top recommendation is the Pad See Ew -- a solid 10/10. The flavor is authentic, and it has that slight wok-char aroma that makes it taste just like the real thing. If you're a beef lover, don't miss the Beef Pad See Ew. It's absolutely delicious. I will definitely come back if I have the chance. For now, I'm still one of your delivery customers, and I'll definitely be ordering again! read more

Samuthr Thai Restaurant - Sorry for the photos--I forgot to take them, we started eating right away - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

A great option for thai food in san jose! So cute inside and love the decor. I've never had a problem with the service. I love the chicken wings and eggplant rice dish. So flavorful and hits the spot. I'm only taking off a star because the pad thai was so disappointing, probably one of the worst pad thai I've tried in a while. Other than that, everything I've tried has been great, just definitely skip the pad thai. read more

Samuthr Thai A Taste of Mae Klong in San Jose California I recently visited Samuthr Thai, and honestly... this place feels like a hidden piece of Thailand. The food So authentic. The owner is local Mae klong town in Thailand and she shared that her mom used to run a restaurant back in Thailand. You can feel that in every dish .It's not just Thai food, it's home-style cooking. Proper flavors, real spice, and that unmistakable mom recipe vibe. I ordered 3 dishes Goong Ob Woon Sen The moment it arrives, the aroma hits first , peppery, garlicky, slightly sweet from the sauce. The glass noodles are soaked with flavor, not dry at all, each bite rich and silky. The shrimp are big, juicy, and cooked perfectly, not rubbery. That sauce at the bottom? You'll want to scoop every last bit. Yum Nam Khao Tod This dish is CRAZY good. Crispy rice pieces mixed with sour fermented pork, fresh herbs, red onion, chili, lime ,every bite is a mix of crunch, sour, spicy, and fresh. The peanuts add nuttiness, and when you wrap it in lettuce... it's next level. It's messy, bold, and addictive ,exactly how it should be. Khao Kha Moo The pork leg is super tender melt-in-your-mouth soft with a rich soy-based braise. The skin is glossy and packed with flavor. The rice soaks up the sauce beautifully. Paired with pickled greens and that dark dipping sauce, it cuts the richness perfectly. This is comfort food at its finest. Everything tasted like I was eating in Thailand ,especially central-style flavors from Mae Klong which is actually where the restaurant name Samuthr comes from. I was actually really lucky... the owner herself came to serve me. She was warm, friendly, and so genuine ,not the kind of service you feel in a typical restaurant. It felt personal. She took her time to talk, explain the dishes, and share stories about her background and her mom's cooking. The atmosphere is another highlight.That bright yellow Victorian house is so eye-catching and cozy ,it weirdly gives a nostalgic Thai feeling, even though you're in California. But Hey... don't just take my word for it.Taste is personal. You have to try it yourself then you will have a new fav Thai spot like me. read more

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They just soft opened so there aren't a lot of people that eat here. The food, service, and ambiance is absolutely amazing. Our server checked on us very often (but this is probably because it was empty). Please eat here!! This is probably my favorite place to eat in downtown SJ right now and I don't want them to close We got the got the crispy pork, pad se ew, and tom yum samuthr. The crispy pork is layered under a very generous amount of sweet crispy fried garlic that tasted heavenly. The pad se ew basically had more meat than noodles and was also very good. But the tom yum samuthr was definitively the highlight for me: 2 massive shrimps that were so incredibly juicy. It came with 2 clams and had scallops and standard tom yum herbs and vegetables. We got it extra spicy, so we couldn't finish it but it was amazing. Definitely eat it with rice if you get it extra spicy. It's a pricey for students but it's very good for occasions!! The crispy pork is definitely good value though, just get it to go with some rice or noodles at home and you have an amazing meal. read more

New favorite Thai spot unlocked! The food here is seriously so good, authentic, flavorful, and hits all the right notes. The service was friendly, fast, and very attentive. The restaurant itself is clean with a great vibe, making it a really comfortable place to dine. I already have a list of dishes I want to come back and try. Definitely a place I'll be visiting again and again read more

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The best Thai food in town! The Pad See Ew has been delicious every tine I ordered it. The Roti and yellow curry are the best I've ver had. The Thai coffee is perfect, the ambiance is very cute and more than expected for the college town vicinity. We also ordered catering for a wedding from Samuthr and it was wonderful, on time and everyone loved it! It's my new favorite Thai place, I've been 4 times this month because I can't stop thinking about how amazing the food is! read more

Samuthr Thai Restaurant - The roti and yellow curry are beyond delicious! - Thai Near Me - San Jose, California

Really enjoyed my experience here! The food was full of authentic Thai flavors and everything tasted fresh and well-balanced. The staff was welcoming, and the atmosphere felt relaxed and comfortable. Definitely a great Thai spot in San Jose! read more

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The food was excellent, best Thai food I had outside of Thailand. The crispy pork added to the fried noodles was amazing read more