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Thai iced coffee
Ed D.

Quaint little Thai restaurant but there's actually a decent amount of seating inside and the outside patio. Seems to be a family business so I'm glad I could support. The cashier/waitress had her cute daughter and grandma sitting while she worked. I got a Thai iced coffee which was good. For dinner, I got the chicken pad see eew which came out super fast within minutes but was so fresh and yummy. It was mixed with American and Chinese broccoli. It was a big portion so I really couldn't finish it. Prices were very reasonable. Great find for Thai food near my hotel.

Pad See Eiw
Elayna N.

Came on a weekend for lunch right at opening. No wait. Plenty of parking in the lot. The owners are also from Thailand! They have a cute little patio space with heaters. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. We ordered the lunch special which is a decent deal where you get a small portion of an appetizer, noodles, and Thai tea. Definitely recommend it if you are getting Thai tea. Pad Thai 5/5 Super flavorful and delicious. Some of the best pad thai I've had in the peninsula! Pad see ew 4/5 Also delicious and decent wok flavor. But not the best I've ever had. Highly recommend this place for Thai on the peninsula. I'm definitely coming back for the pad thai!

Omelette.
Phoenix T.

Ordered the omelette. The favor profile leans sour. The issue for me was that the rice was cooked unevenly, bits of it were crunchy but not in the nice way. Not 锅巴, but undercooked. Underwhelming

Crispy Golden Fish
William H.

Small, cozy place with nice fresh lighting and a really open layout. They have an open kitchen which is always cool you can watch them making your food right there. Came with a group of 10 and they were able to accommodate us no problem, which is always appreciated for larger parties. We ordered the creamy tom yum goong with Thai omelet, Thai grilled pork skewers, crispy golden fish, and pad kee mao. The food was decent overall. The standout for me was the tom yum flavor with the omelet that combination was very yummy and something a little different. The portions were solid for what you're paying, and everything came out fresh. For a spot that can handle a big group, serve up good Thai food, and keep the vibe relaxed and comfortable, the value is there. It's not trying to be fancy, just quality Thai dishes done well in a nice atmosphere. Would definitely come back, especially if I'm with a group and need a spot that can accommodate without sacrificing the quality of the food or experience

Shrimp tom yung goong omurice
Nicholas W.

I came here on a weekday morning at 9am. I ordered the Tom yum goong omurice. I didn't know what omurice is so I was excited to try something new. It was your basic Thai flavors as the name suggests, not far off from a red curry, with rice, scrambled eggs, and some other things of which there could have been more. Nothing that knocked my socks off but I think they earn 5 stars by being an ethnic restaurant open for breakfast. Hard to get anything this flavorful before 11am, and I've always wanted to have these kind of options available at breakfast time, or maybe some other ethnic food I've never heard of.

I ordered Fried Chicken Over Fried rice
Something S.

I had a wonderful dinner here and can't stop thinking about it. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and inviting vibes.

Menu
Benny W.

This restaurant has has its own parking lot. They have indoor and outdoor dining. We walked up to the counter to place and pay for our order. We ordered the Thai Iced Tea, Chicken Pad Thai, Gai Yang, and Larb Pork Salad. Our food came out in a timely manner. The cashier brought the food to our table. The Thai Iced Tea had the perfect amount of sweetness to it. We can taste sweetness and sourness of the tamarind in the Pad Thai sauce. The dressing for the pork larb salad was very tart. They put too much lime juice. The chicken in the Gai Yang was tender, but there was nothing really special about it.

Ube and Thai Tea
My R.

Spoon and Fork in Belmont is officially my new brunch obsession. This spot blends Thai flavors with classic brunch comfort, and every dish was a hit. Ordered the S&F Chickoissant (crispy chicken + buttery croissant = perfection), the Creamy Tom Yum Goong Omurice (silky omelet in a rich, tangy tom yum sauce -- SO good), the refreshing Avo Caprese, and the Thai Banoffee French Toast, which is basically dessert heaven. Plates come out beautifully presented, flavors are bold but balanced, and the space is bright, modern, and super photogenic. Service was warm and attentive, too. If you're looking for a unique breakfast/brunch in the Bay, this place deserves a spot on your list. I'll absolutely be back!

Nitaya C.

Lovely breakfast spot! The avo carese with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes was so fresh and delicious Monkey Morning pancakes topped with bananas and berries were perfectly Yummy. Sunrise Tom yum scramble Everything looked beautiful and tasted even better. The staffs are very nice and good service A refreshing, feel-good start to the day!

Kaycee C.

Pleasantly surprised by this place. My husband and I tried the basil beef and chicken pad Thai and both dishes were amazing, we'll be back to try more items next time we are in the area. The service here is also very friendly and the food was ready so quickly, but it was hot and fresh.

Special menu: We got the Stir fried crispy pork belly over rice which was a harmonious flavor. Rice was hard, though.
Saemlinh I.

Pro: Food was great. But... Con: The rice had hard parts. We also did not get plasticware with our food, which our hotel was able to assist with. Special menu: We got the Stir fried crispy pork belly over rice which was a harmonious flavor. Rice was hard, though. Pad See Eiw with beef. And they have a lot of meat. 4 out of 5. They have lots of seating and the hostess was very nice.

Danster L.

I found Spoon and Fork while I was in the area. It's a small, fast casual restaurant where you order at the counter and sit down and wait until your order is ready. I ordered the fried wontons, moo yang with rice and a Thai iced tea. This came out to $32 without tip, which is quite pricey for a lunch by myself. I do have to say the food was really good and I would definitely go back but what peeved me was that I ordered less ice or the Thai iced tea and they don't fill it up to the top. I wish some restaurants would just do small things to make their customers happy and happy customers will keep on returning and returning even if the food is pricey. But yeah, if I'm in the area, I would definitely come back and try their other items, including the lunch specials. Cute and cozy place for a quick meal along El Camino Real.

Yummy!!
New N.

A cozy spot serving authentic Thai morning comfort food. The dishes come out fresh, flavorful, and beautifully balanced -- from their aromatic Tom Yum Omelette Omurice to perfectly seasoned stir-fried classics. Portions are generous, the ingredients taste high-quality, and the warm service makes the experience even better. A great place to start the day with real Thai flavors.

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Loved this place - great service and no frills quality Thai food. We've had a pad-thai, soup and papaya salad. Will be back!

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Best Thai food in the bay area! I come to this place all the time and the food is always consistently fresh and tasty. Highly recommended

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Nice little place. The menu is limited, but what they have is very well prepared. The people there are very nice as well.

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I think the kitchen changed, most of the items we got were rather bland. This was our go to place until recently. Hope they figure it out.

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Love Spoon & Fork - their red or green curry with brown rice, veggies, soft tofu (no bamboo shoots please ) are my fav

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