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    Sapha Kafae

    4.7 (104 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Asian Fusion
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:30 pm, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Indochine deli board
    Monica L.

    Ok this pleasant surprise of an AAPI owned restaurant is new around the block and may I say I am quite impressed. This cute spot is located downtown near many different food locations. The service here was so kind and they were very helpful in helping me to make adult decisions . The coffee and drinks are yum so I came here two days in a row! The chacuterie was good but needed more pâté. Easy fix. I'm also not a big cucumber fan so more greens and jalapeños will be requested in place next time. Regardless the food and drink didn't disappoint. If you're looking for an AAPI owned eatery, this is the place !

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    Gale K.

    Gift and her husband operate a lovely space for food, conversation, and discussion. The food is quite delicious and unique among local Thai eateries. The service was excellent from offering suggestions or details about their offerings to checking on my needs throughout my time there. The owners made me feel most welcome and encouraged my return. The only downside I see for this place is that it only has street parking. I encourage anyone who likes Thai food to come, eat, and be treated well. Oh yes. HAPPY HOUR - Thursday and Friday from 3-6pm. I am very happy that I found this place and, if you come, you may feel the same way. Give it a try.

    Lin L.

    Pronounced: Safah Cafay. Parking: 2 hours street parking (need to move xar), else paid parking garage 2 blocks away from the cafe. Restroom: 1, clean decent Ambiance: old Thai kopitiam spot with nostalgic ornaments This place is popular amongst office workers. Opening hours is limited: mostly up from 8am- 2:30pm, only Thurs and Fri: opened again from 3pm-6pm. Sat-Sun only opened: 10am-2pm. Recommended: Kai Gata: all day classic Thai street breakfast Hainan Hustle: classic Hainanese chicken rice Drinks: Pandan cold brew Latte (not on menu-asked) Herbal lemongrass It seems they mainly stock their more popular items, so some of the less popular options aren't consistently available. It has DJ for certain occassions, due to limited space, they set it up outdoor, by the patio. Service: friendly, decent speed I recommend this place for folks looking for nostalgic old town comfort foods. EDIT: Their IG informed to pronounce it as "safah cafay", but the owner informed that my review is incorrectly pronounce it as "safah cafay" (?)

    Tinah Y.

    Located in downtown and close to the office, we decided to check it out. We got there around 12:30 and they were already out of some stuff. You start by ordering at the counter and then find a seat. We tried to order the kai gata but they ran out of the roll and offered regular toast. Since I was not a fan of eating it with regular toast, I asked if they had rice, they said no, but offered porridge. This porridge was not like any porridge that I have had and I've been to Thailand and had porridge. The consistency was more like oatmeal. Not a fan. We got the Pork Pops and Hainan Hustle which were both very good. For drinks, I got the Nam Krajeab (Roselle Juice), which was very refreshing. I like the fact that it was not too sweet. Ordering was simple but the delivery was a little chaotic. Some folks received a number and some didn't; we didn't. There were 2-3 servers that continued to walk around with food not knowing who or where to deliver it to. At one point, they tried to deliver the same dish to us twice. I felt bad for the servers, they were doing their best with what little info they had to go one. They have one big table for a group but the rest of the tables is mainly for a single, double or up to 4 diners. Street parking only. Love their support against ICE, will continue to support this business for that reason, alone!

    Kai Gaga
    Helen H.

    There is indoor and outdoor dining available. Cute interior and cute waitress/ busser, who I assume is the young daughter of owner. You order at the counter and your food is brought out to you. I went with the sukhumvit sunrise wrap. The sai oua (sausage) within was flavorful and the roti was flaky. I'm happy with what I ordered. I'll have to come back to try the bak kut teh (pork rib soup). I've had it once in Singapore and this is my first time finding a place that serves it.

    Sunrise wrap
    Quynh Nhu D.

    I personally give it a 5/5 but my partner didn't like it so much so whatever ~ I have been wanting to try this spot out for a while so excited when we have a free day to come check it out. Parking is not too bad, there's a decent amount of street parking . We were lucky to find a spot almost instantly. The vibe is quite cute inside and you order and pay at the counter before sitting down. I definitely had to get the pandan latte. It wasn't super sweet so I did like it but I've been into like cold foam lately so idk maybe a bit of that would have been better but that's fine. I got myself a sunrise wrap because the reviews were hyping it up and I was not disappointed. It is literally so good. I love the roti wrap it's so flaky and add a great texture. The side salad was a good touch because the acidity make the dish more interesting. I enjoy the little sauce that came with it and pour it all over the wrap. It's somehow so simple yet so comforting. Highly recommend. Of course I got a kaya toast because how else would you end a meal. It was the perfect choice. Not too sweet but just the right chef kiss amount. Ugh I'm upset my partner took half. He did not really like his kai gata unfortunately. So this so similar to a Viet breakfast dish but the difference is the meat. And it was a bit light on seasoning for us but they did bring out some chili oil. This one also took a bit more time to come out. Just a heads up. Overall the service was fine, food will take time depend on what you get, but I like the menu a lot of some stuff are definitely worth getting. The price is also quite fair as well so you can get a bunch of different things!

    Kai gata
    Lauren C.

    We came for brunch on a Saturday after going to the farmers' market since we were looking for a dog-friendly place. Cute interior and exterior. We got the indochine deli board, the Kai gata, dipper's delight and the coffee. Our favorite was the pate and pork on the indochine deli board -it was like a deconstructed banh mi. The fancy pork and roast pork were delicious with the pate. The cucumbers and picked carrot/daikon were refreshing to lighten the savory pork flavor. Everything else was solid-we'd consider stopping by again next time we're in the area.

    Special: cloud matcha (coconut water w/ matcha)
    Alex J.

    Consistently great experience each visit. Their drinks, food, ambiance, and staff, all of it, amazing. It's a cute quiet place to work in the mornings. I need to go during one of their evening events to check it out later in the day. But I've had their cloud matcha (refreshing) and pork pops with sticky rice (sooo mouth watering-must eat with hands ). Just recently, I ordered their kai gata - meats and egg dish. All the meat juices and eggs simmered together -mouth watering. I love the touch of white pepper on it!! The baguette I got with it was crazy good too with a crunchy exterior and super soft inside!! *Eyes rolling back* And, every time I visit, I must get the kaya butter toast because Pandan. Duh! I'll need to find friends to bring for their large shared plates. Or just come really hungry one day I want to learn majong too, so I might check out their majong night sometime. It's a cute local spot serving allll the goods - drinks, food, and vibes. Definitely worth checking out. Thank you, always!

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    Annie Y.

    I think Sapha Kafae appeared in my Yelp feed because I had searched for Kaya Toast while I was in Hong Kong and Malaysia recently. That's the magic of Yelp algorithm, I'm guessing! Sapha Kafae is a family-owned cafe and brunch spot near the State Capitol on the corner of O and 14th Street. It has a big eye-catching wall mural on the exterior and you can't miss it. Street parking nearby and don't forget to feed those meters. The interior has a laid-back vibe with a bar tugged in the corner. We wanted to try everything on the menu because the ingredients sounds amazing! For this visit, I had Kai Gata, popular Thai street breakfast with eggs, savory meats cooked in a personal skillet serve with warm baguette. There is something about eating from a personal skillet that just elevate the experience. It was savory and filling! I enjoyed it thoroughly. We shared the Kaya Toast (A Must!). This is another popular breakfast or after school snack from Singapore and Malaysia. It's equivalent to a Peanut Butter Toast in US. Nostalgic for me. Nicely toasted with a good amount of Kaya and warm! We also shared the Pork Pops (Moo Ping), grilled pork skewers that's nicely marinated and comes with addicting dipping sauce serve with sticky rice. My son loved it and I thought it was okay for me. My son had the Hainan Hustle (Khao Mun Gai) with tendered poached skinless chicken, infused rice, comforting broth and savory ginger sauce. He finished the entire dish wiped cleaned! He loved it. I tried a piece of the chicken and it was flavorful. As for specialty drinks. I like the Black Thai with expresso, Thai tea and condensed milk. A balance of strong coffee that's mildly sweeten. We expected the Pandan Cold Brew to be greenish but it was made as a Cold Brew with Pandan flavoring? because it was like sweeten black coffee. We asked the owner and he happily added milk foam on top. That was very kind of him. Tim, the owner checked on us and told us about the place that he owed with his wife, Gift. I was happy to find out that they have Mahjong Night on the last Thursday of the month. I plan to be there if I can make it and try other dishes. I'm happy to see more fusion menu items with laid back vibe spot like this in Sacramento. Go out and support our local small business!

    Coffee and menu
    Greg C.

    It was morning and needed a coffee and found this place nearby so I went in. It has a cool vibe with a southeast Asian menu, Thailand, Malaysia, etc.. The coffee was good and they had a small selection of breakfast items that were pretty good. It looks like they have a separate bar area and a street food style small bite menu for lunch and evenings. I think this place would be a good place to come back to.

    Matcha menu
    Andrea M.

    We love sapha, we've been here a few times now and it's such a fun unique spot in Sac. Family owned small business, service is always great, we love the variety in the menu and all of the fun specials they come up with. The food is always spectacular, come try this place!

    RaeLynn F.

    This cafe is incredibly unique, serving authentic Asian breakfast items and drinks. Everything was delicious, the decor was so cute and cozy, and the owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming!

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    Cheri L.

    4.5! Stopped by this spot for a bite and tried their Kai Gata which is one of their classic Thai street breakfast options! This dish came in a hot skillet with different savory meats that went well with their fresh, warm baguette. I ordered their pandan cold brew but they were out that day so they turned it into a latte instead. The flavor is nice but I think as a cold brew it would have been extra refreshing. Their cute setting is great for enjoying the food and their other menu options def make me wanna go back to try more! Service was very nice and quick.

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    Actually, it's Sah-Pah. But it's ok...haha. thanks for the review!

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    Very kind staff and owners. Food is delicious, filling and affordable! There is indoor and outdoor seating which is nice as well.

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    Ask the Community - Sapha Kafae

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    Hiso

    4.5
    (573 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    If it's possible to give a restaurant more than 5 stars, I would. Everything was fantastic, from…read morethe service, to the coziness of this restaurant. I wish I took pictures of the interior, as it felt so intimate and the seats were comfortable. The food of course, are the stars of the show, and I've never been blown away from how good everything was. The Pad See Ew had a yummy smoky, wok hei flavor that not a lot of places incorporate. The ribeye is cooked perfectly, green curry has a nice coconut sweetness to it. And the laotian sausage, paired with their sauce and sticky rice hits the spot. This place was indeed comforting and my only regret is not trying more items. If you're craving southeast asian cuisine in an intimate atmosphere, I can't recommend this place enough.

    The flavor tho…read more.. Came here for dinner, and it is a super cute spot. We ordered a few things, and everything was so flavorful. Some of our favorites were the lamb larb and yellow curry. Both packed a good amount of heat at the spicy level, which we loved. The Lao sausage was also super flavorful, but as soon as you cut it, the inside does fall apart a bit. It's a personal preference to have a denser sausage. Service was also ok. We found ourselves needing to call over the waitress a couple times, since we were just sitting waiting to order or get a box and check at the end. Flavors are worth coming back for tho.

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    Chef Burma

    Chef Burma

    4.6
    (341 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
    Grab-and-go

    This place earned the 5th Star because of our host Mikayla. Welcomed us with warmth and joyfully…read moreshared a little into to what to expect after asking if we had Burmese food in the past. Yes, today was our first. I'm a sucker for excellent customer service and Cafe Burma and Mikayla had me at HELLO. LOL NOTE: I DIDN'T DO ANY PRE- REVIEW UPON ARRIVING. The husband wanted a Monday Date night and who am I to say No. What we had: *Planta with Chicken Coconut Dip. This planta is a crossover of naan with Mochi like middle with the prefect crisp served with an amazing Chicken sauce. Yah...will be having this again. Hubby had most of it because I was saving my appetite for what's to come. *TeaLead Salad - Yes its a MUST. The fried seasoned garlic is the secret to why this salad hits the palate in the most perfect way. The dressing is oil based which wasn't over powering or even greasy. The peanut was tastefully done. Yes - I ate most of it. Fresh ingredients in every bite. *Chili Basil Beef - at first glance, it looked like Mongolian Beef but far from the taste. The cumin, ginger and chili flakes gave this dish the wow factor. Mind you, I dislike ginger pieces and didn't come across one piece so they must have used ginger powder which I appreciate. We all know the benefits of ginger and I feel like I got a dose of it without biting into one. *PadThai - we were warned that the Burmese way come with a hint of sweetness and this was definitely true but notoverpowering. Husband enjoyed it, me not so much. The dishes came with extra large prawns. You can tell the prawns we're seasoned first hand before getting tossed into the mix. DRINKS: Husband had the coconut monsoon (rum with coconut flakes and I had Bite Dog HAZY IPA - yum. Prime location - corner of 16th street and J, street parking. Restaurant was clean and with a bar and open kitchen concept. What I would have liked: I wish the aesthetic of the restaurant showcased the culture. Wish the dishes were served in a more traditional serving plates. My eyes eat first so I would have appreciated the extra touch but the TASTE definitely made up for it. Will definitely be back! Need to try a dessert next time. Thanks for having us Chef Burma.

    It was very busy so ordered take out. Ordered the tea leaf salad with tofu and chicken curry with…read morejasmine rice. The curry was still piping hot, which I appreciated. Really comforting stewed meat and potatoes with a delicious curry sauce. Ordered mild and it not spicy at all. The tea leaf salad with cabbage was very refreshing and hit the spot. The tofu was diced and fried; a little dry and plain...maybe another protein would have been better. I would order from here again! Hope to dine in-person one day.

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    Kado Asian Fusion

    Kado Asian Fusion

    4.8
    (60 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Really solid affordable spot with good portions and food. Service was quick but that was probably…read morebecause we stopped by 30 minutes before closing. The interior was nice and featured a cute Studio Ghibli theme. Stopped by for the first time and tried the umami udon and a BYOB with bacon spam fried rice. Can you tell that I like katsu chicken? The katsu chicken along with the bacon spam fried rice is what you'd expect, It was delicious. The umami udon was also good, but it did get a bit heavy the more I ate. Overall I think it's a good affordable spot. I may be generous giving this place a 5/5, but I can definitely see myself coming back for some more katsu if i'm in the area. The food isn't like mind blowing, but definitely a great choice if you want something kinda quick, good, and affordable.

    My husband had driven by Kado Asian Fusion a few times since it's close to his work so we decided…read moreto check it out for dinner last week. Kado Asian Fusion is located on Broadway and cater to the lunch/dinner crowds. They are open from 12-8pm every day except Sundays. The inside was clean and had a decent amount of tables. We ordered at the counter and then sat at a table while we waited for our food to go. They offer bowls, tacos, nachos, rolls and sandwiches! I don't always know what to order at new places - so I liked that they had signs for specials as well as "favorites." We ordered the Rice with Teriyaki Chicken, Oliver's Favorite which was Spam Musubi and Spam and Bacon Fried Rice and Mom and Dad's Forbidden Feast. Everything looked and tasted really good! Obviously, it would have been much better had we actually eaten in the restaurant, but still no complaints once we got it home. Spam Musubi is one of my favorite things to eat so I could have downed like 5 of them! Portions were huge too - they even have a 100 year old teriyaki recipe! Overall, I would definitely come back and try other items! Staff were also very friendly, personable and gave great recommendations! Check them out!

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