No one makes panang curry like this place does!! That beef just slides off the bone and the curry is so delicious! We really enjoyed the tom yum soup too-just the right amount of sour + savory. Was seated for a party of 4 on a Sunday night at 7:00 pm with no wait. Service was pretty quick and the restaurant is pretty and comfortable. Streetside parking is available on College Ave (free after 6 pm) or in the neighborhoods. read more

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My friend and I came on a weekday evening and got a set meal for 2! I loved this option so we can share plates and not have to think too hard about what to get. I feel like this would have paired better with one more dish that was more carb based like a noodle or fried rice. The curry came with Jasmine rice only. I thought the portion size for the lobster tail could have been better, we had to split that. Otherwise, the flavors for the fish patties were pretty good and it was pretty flavorful! I personally wpuld have used more spice, so it would have been nice if they offered that. read more

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My husband and I were walking the neighborhood for date night and passed by this place. We have been wanting to eat here for a while and decided tonight was the night! I'm so glad we did. We still made it for their happy hour and they had a good option of food and drink drinks on there. The staff was really kind and helpful and the food came out super quick. My husband ordered a couple of cocktails and the bartender really knows how to make a good drink. We had such a great time. We will definitely be back to try the real menu outside of happy hour. Lol other peoples food around us looked really tasty as well. I recommend you check out this place. It looks like they have seating upstairs as well. We will be back!! read more

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The food was very favorful! Favorite was the pad see ew and panaang curry. You can skip on the tom kha and thai tea (too sweet). Overall a pleasant experience with large portions. Share the curry with the table and everyone will be happy. read more

Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery - Panang Short Ribs - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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The turnip cakes were really good. The fried chicken with green beans was good as well. The curry with the braised beef was a little on the sweet side but still good. Drinks were fine. Service was good. read more

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Always friendly service and good atmosphere. The curries are solid. Other things have too much "fusion" style -- sweet sauce for dumplings and small portion sizes -- for a legit Asian restaurant. Particularly gross was the calamari. Not sure why, but dry and bland, and with a sauce that just doesn't go well. I'll go again for the big space and family style ease of dining, but don't expect better than average food. read more

Ambiance is cute. You can rent the upstairs for parties! Service was accommodating and prompt. However, I found the food lacking in flavor - I ended up bringing half of it home and adding additional seasoning and spices myself. read more

So happy that my friend took me to his favorite Thai place in the bay area. The food and service was top notch, and the spice levels were perfect. I had the coconut squash and pork which was so tender, but we also had the corn fritters which were on point. The service staff were so kind and really took care of us. read more

Although, we liked everything when we were at the restaurant, and felt like the food was good and servers were great. However, we took our Tom Yum soup to go and when we got back home, we found a dead spider in the soup. That was atrocious and made us vomit. We are vegetarians and it was so disappointing and frustrating to see a dead spider in our food. Will never come back again. read more

This is a place where I go regularly but I find one aspect of it really annoying. It says lunch Is from 11:30 to 2, but THEY STOP SERVING AT 1:40. I got there at 1:41. I ordered pad thai to go since there was no other option. All the noodles were on top, so the goodies were obscured. Pretty light on the chicken and peanuts. Not enough tamarind. I opted for extra peanut sauce (add $3.88) which made it yummy, but having already paid $20+ for bunch of almost all noodles, it didn't make me feel happy. I do love their chicken McNuggets, but sometimes they are too friend. Mojitos rock here. read more

Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery - Not a lot of goodies just noodles and sprouts - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

I enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and friendly service of the workers. I will definitely be visiting again.

Soi 4 Bangkok doesn't claim to be authentic, but instead a "modern take on traditional Thai food." Nevertheless, we found the food to be underspiced and quite boring. We ordered the green curry and another dish which was so forgettable that we honestly can't remember it. The green curry had almost no basil and only a tablespoon or two of curry sauce. The restaurant was quiet and nicely decorated, and the service was A+. read more

Been here a few times but writing a review for a very lovely catered event for a friend who booked the second floor for a graduation dinner event. I had no idea this restaurant offered that service, but it was certainly very lovely! The curries and appetizers were delicious with robust flavors. The cocktails were also adorable and tasty. Service was fantastic and I heard from our host that the staff worked with him to create a custom menu for the guests. Really warm vibes, just a bit TOO warm/hot temperature-wise upstairs during a May evening. They also allowed our host to bring in drinks. Husband's review: "Spicy, flavorful, and drinks were good." read more

Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery - Green Curry - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Pros: quality ingredients, nice staff Cons: relaxed service, pricey. $140 for 3 ppl with no drinks. Lettuce wrapped duck not great flavor. read more

Our meal was good but it didn't blow our mind. We got the papaya salad mild which still was a bit spicy (I have a medium tolerance) so I'd be careful! Pineapple fried rice was very very delicious and our favorite. The mango sticky rice needed way more cream sauce and unimpressive. The ambience and decor are beautiful, and so was the service. Would be down to try again! read more

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We don't claim to be Thai food experts. Dinner here was a great experience. We asked our serves to choose dishes for us and the choices were both beyond what we would have chosen and exactly spot on. We had a variety of curries, braises and sit fries. The heat was substantial, but just right. My wife who is heat averse, thoroughly enjoyed every dish. We will definitely be back. read more

Went to this restaurant with some homies in Oakland, and damn was I surprised. The food was authentic! Some of my friends are vegan and vegetarian, and this restaurant has plenty of options for y'all! They ordered vegan pad Thai, vegan curry, veg curry, and eggplant, and it was all delicious even without the animal products. However, I do love me some meat and seafood so I ordered the duck curry and crab fried rice. Boy oh boy it was schmackin! The curry had a nice blend of spice, richness, and fat from the duck. The curry beautifully added bok choy, pineapple, and cherry tomatoes with green onion. although the crab is never enough, it is was delicious. We didn't try the drinks but the restaurant is very cute and situated in the heart of Rockridge. Check it out! read more

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The food was decent, and the happy hour menu had great variety. The place was nice, and it was a little cozy. The people there were ok.

Best dang crab fried rice & the kubucha pork curry is to die for! A good bar w/ some innovative/fun drinx too. We pretty much love everything there - the service is phenomenal! read more

Friends of our from Oakland took us to this restaurant (we are from Lafayette). The food was amazing. The preparations were unique as to Thai food and everything was wonderful. Service was great and ambiance was great. We have been back since our first meal and t was just as good as we remembered. read more

If you want to explore Thai small plates - this is the place! Lot's of options allow you to taste different things especially during their happy hour where prices won't break the bank. They also have a full bar and their cocktails are delicious. Staff were attentive and offered great suggestions. read more

Excellent spot for happy hour on college. We order some drinks and appetizers for their happy hour deal, as well as the pork coconut curry. Great deal on food and drinks and we left feeling full (and a bit tipsy). My favorite of the apps was definitely the taro cakes! I honestly didn't know what to expect, but the taro pieces were crispy and flavorful, the bean sprouts added a freshness, and the sweet and sour sauce was a nice addition as well. Pork curry was flavorful with a generous portion of soft kabocha squash, and the meat was tender. read more

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We have been a fan of this restaurant for many years, both in person and DoorDash. Last night we ordered our usual favorites for delivery and could not have been more disappointed! Not sure if there was a new (bad) cook or they are struggling. We ordered Lam Yang which usually has 4 yummy generous cuts from a rack of lamb with great sauce...this time the cuts were so tiny that you got maybe 3 or 4 bites and it was so salty and sauce on side was inedible. Next up was the Pad Pia...usually 5 crispy spring roll like beauties...we got 3 that were undercooked and had no flavor. Then Pad-se-ew that featured undercooked broccoli and a weird flavor unlike what we've ever had before. Hope this review is seen by whoever is running the place in hopes that they can remedy this decline in quality. We wish them the best but will not be returning. read more

Food 5/5 Food heaven! Everything spoke to my soul. From the fried corn fritters, the pan seared scallion dumplings and the honey roasted duck breast in a red curry sauce. We both ate quietly. Service 5/5 Pat was nice. She took our order checked in and had a pleasant demeanor. Ambiance 4/5 Tight squeeze between tables. Nice ambiance as far as table setting, walk decor and cleanliness. But the tables aren't spread out enough. Awkward to get up if there's someone next to you. read more

I didn't find the food particularly authentic, but if you are looking for a nice ambience it's a good spot! Service was pretty attentive. We had papaya salad, fried calamari, green seafood curry, vegetable red curry, and this stirfried meat dish (sorry, forgot what it was). Papaya salad was fresh, but not as spicy or fishy as other papaya salads I've had. Calamari was very crisp, but strangely the batter was very sweet. Green seafood curry was great! Loved the vegetables in the red curry, but it was also on the sweet side. Stirfry wasn't very spicy Overall, the flavors were too sweet and simultaneously mild for my tastes - I probably wouldn't come again, but it's a nice restaurant to check out in the area. read more

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Rock solid! Interesting picks and memorable dishes. I particularly enjoyed the tom kha soup and the miang kum - would absolutely come back for those. Meanwhile, the curry dishes and dumplings were less memorable. Service was friendly and prompt. Overall still a great spot for a fun dinner! read more

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One of my favorite spots on college. Wonderful staff, amazing food and ambiance. Have been coming here for a while and never had a bad experience. read more

Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery - Lychee cocktail - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

I have a distant memory of seeing this Oakland Thai restaurant on an episode of "Check, Please! Bay Area" even before I was on the show talking about my favorite, now defunct Vietnamese spot. So with little trepidation, I decided to acquaint myself with their food by ordering a trio of their dishes through Door Dash. The pandemic has forced us to a new normal when it comes to dining experiences, and it has nothing to do with how evocative the decor is or how soothing the music is over the muzak. I was just in the mood for something Southeast Asian, and this place looked promising. Promise fulfilled as I wasn't disappointed with what arrived on my doorstep...literally. First, their fresh spring roll was the $9.95 Paupia Yuan which came stuffed with fresh shrimp and accompanied by a dipping sauce with crushed nuts and sweet chili (photo: https://bit.ly/30Fz16h). Just what I wanted with plenty of crunchy freshness. The $13.95 Pad Tofu was an unusually tasty treat. The dish was a mix of whole cashews, mushrooms, scallions, and a sweet jam made of roasted chilis anchored by grilled tofu wedges (photo: https://bit.ly/3HsHESa). The last dish was the $16.95 Yum Makuer Yao, which was a grilled eggplant salad with boiled shrimp and a mound of ground chicken drizzled with a tangy lime-coconut dressing (photo: https://bit.ly/3nupLdJ). It was a hearty serving and quite good. The execution was just unique enough to make me try their specialties in their space. I have my vaccination card. I'm ready. FOOD - 4 stars...pleasant surprises among the Thai dishes I tried from here AMBIANCE - n/a...you're asking me? SERVICE - 4 stars...everything was well packed and on time TOTAL - 4 stars...really interesting takes on common dishes like pad tofu and grilled eggplant salad RELATED - In the mood for Thai? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2GPTCYK read more

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Decided to give this place a try as we love Thai food. Since we have had Kao Soi while in Chiang Mai, we definitely wanted to have it again. It was such a let down. The noodles were alright and they give a very generous amount of chicken, BUT the main part of the dish, the sauce/soup is terrible. It was SO salty that we didn't even use half for the meal. The saltiness overpowered the rich flavor that the soup/sauce should have been so it was far from what we've had in Chiang Mai. You may say that we shouldn't compare since that's Chiang Mai and this is Oakland, but we've had good Kao Soi in Oakland as well (see my reviews if you want to know where). What was the redeeming thing of our dinner is the Pad Se Ew and Pad Ke Mao. They were good, having the slight smoky flavor from high heat stir fry. read more

Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery - Kao Soi - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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Wow! First of all, this place is cute as hell. Cozy, small, but still classy. The pad se ew honestly changed my life. I usually get chicken pad se ew at most Thai places. But to try it with pork fat and crispy pork pieces?? My life was changed. I may never be able to go back to ordering chicken again. The noodles were cooked perfectly, the prices were fair for bay area food, and the staff were nice. A+ read more

Very good Thai restaurant in Oakland great neighborhood..! A small place, there are 2 floors, bar is on the first floor. The 2nd floor is more quiet and more private. The special Lemongrass salmon ceviche in wonton shell comes in 4 pcs, very delicious! The shrimps in the Wok Fried Shrimp & Eggplant are smoky, very tasty. Drinks selection are great, service was friendly. There are a plenty food selection, I really want to come back to try more ! read more

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My Favorite Thai Spot - Always Amazing! I absolutely love this place! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and authentic. they never disappoint. We come here At-least once a month, The staff is super friendly and the service is fast. Whether I dine in or take out, it's consistently great. Highly recommend if you're craving delicious Thai food! read more

This is a delicious and special Thai restaurant. First of all it's nice enough to be great for a night out but casual too. They have *great* drinks and a full bar and just the best food. Love the coconut braised pork shoulder, all the noodles, crab meat wontons--really haven't had a bad dish. read more

Came here for takeout on a saturday night. Ordered online and came for pickup. Our order was ready in 30 to 35 minutes which was a plus as we were hungry. My party of 4 ordered the noodles and rice options which we all thought tasted pretty decent. I ordered the pad kee mao or drunken noodles which I thought could have used a little more flavor but overall okay dish. My friend ordered the crab fried rice which had a pretty large portion. Another ordered the pad sew ew which again was your standard sweet that noodle dish which some veggies. He also though his dish was just okay tasting. Lastly we ordered a yellow curry over noodles which banked on the salty side. Overall we thought it was just an okay spot for some dinner. However we only had the chance to try some noodle and rice dishes. Would love to come back and try other dishes as other reviews and pictures make it look delicious. read more

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We were so excited to try a new Thai restaurant in the neighborhood. My senior friend wanted to treat us all (party of 4) out for a special dinner. Firstly, the service was very slow. We had to keep flagging our waitress before everyone's food was served. We had to ask for the dessert menu. Then there was a long wait even though the restaurant wasn't too busy by that time. Food was just okay. We've had better Thai in many other places. Then there was some confusion about leaving a tip. My friend thought she had already tipped on their portable Square Terminal. We were out the door when the waitress ran upto us and asked why we had not left a tip. She told us to check her computer screen at the back to verify. We were checking while our waitress disappeared for a few minutes. At this time, another worker abruptly showed up and in a hostile tone of voice said we were not allowed in the area and needed to move immediately. I told her that our waitress had requested us to come to the back and she needed to talk to our waitress first. Then this lady says "why are you yelling"? I told her I was not yelling but trying to figure out the check and tip. She got confrontational and repeatedly said "Yes, you are yelling". Now, what kind of hospitality is this? We were trying to be fair and leave a tip despite the super slow service and mediocre food and this worker was arguing with us for no reason!! My friend was generous to leave a $20 tip. I would not have left any tip for this "unhospitable"experience. Some senior citizens are not used to new payment devices and find it challenging. They could have handled it with more patience and grace. read more

We love coming here for their Happy Hour, which is 4:30-6:00 everyday. We are able to get enough food (and drink) that ends up being enough for a whole meal. We talk to the waiter to find which items are on the Happy Hour Menu, and go from there. Tonight we had four appetizers that we shared. And we each had an alcoholic drink. Our bill was $52 before tax and tip, and we had plenty! read more

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Went here recently with some friends. We ordered family style. For starters we went with the roti and curry, crispy vegetable rolls, and Thai spiced corn cakes. They were quite alright. For the main course we split the charred vegetable curry and garlicky chili eggplant with a side of brown rice. Good flavor. Not too spicy. Overall solid enjoyable meal with good service. We had an enjoyable dinner here. read more

Came here for an impromptu dinner date a few weeks ago. It was rainy outside so we were super happy to stumble here and see that they still had some tables open! The indoor area is super cute, with lots of seating, cute pillows and decor and a great bar space (perf for an evening out by yourself for drinks and snacks). We decided to order the salmon tataki for an app - seemed like a special and sounded really tasty, and then we ordered the pork red curry and crab fried rice for mains. The tataki took a little while to come out, but it was well worth the wait. The fish was super fresh and so tasty, and it came with wontons as well. The crab fried rice was generally just okay - I think it needed a little bit more zing or flavor, although they were really generous with the amount of crab in there which was nice. The curry was absolutely amazing - the meat was fall off the bone tender, and the squash in there added some nice textural contrast. Would definitely go back and order this again and again. Service was really nice and a good vibe in there overall! read more

Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery - salmon tataki special! - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Everything about this place was great. I got a scotch, neat, and it was a generous pour indeed. Great food and perfect ambience. Fast service and nice staff. read more

Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery - This perfectly clean mirror strip made the room look bigger & gave my wife a chance to see everything even though she was facing the wall. - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

This place will always hold a sweet spot in my heart. My hubby and I had our second date here in 2007! Can't believe I haven't reviewed sooner. The food is always good. The wait staff is ALWAYS on point. Reservations are encouraged during peak time but we always seem to get our fav table upstairs. Decor is dark and moody perfect for a date night at our fav local spot. This place is a staple in our family. Hope to come here for years to come. read more

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