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    Sticky Rice Cafe

    4.1 (404 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Jessica K.

    I can't believe I've never reviewed this place. I come here often since it's right down the street from my office. I always order ahead and pick it up. I think I've eaten in one or two times. I am a fairly picky eater, so I always order the same thing. Pad see ew. I do want to branch out, but the pad see ew is just so good. Pretty quiet every time I go to pick up my food. Whoever is working is always nice, and my order has never been wrong. I absolutely love this place.

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    tuan t.

    One of the best Thai place in Oakland. Street Parking might be challenging. Great food and friendly staff

    Nam Kao, pad kee mai and pad thai
    Lyna N.

    Small mom & pop shop, one of the best nam kao, packed with flavors! Portions are pretty big compared to other places. Super nice great customer service!

    Yellow Curry with Chicken
    Dawn L.

    The place is quaint n cozy. Very cute decor and clean, clean, clean! The staff was very friendly and extremely attentive, furthermore, happy! I love being served by someone who is happy! The food was made with love!!! The Nam Tok was a new dish for me, and it was amazing! Even though I ordered it mild, it still has a distinct flavor with a touch of spicy! Loved it! The curry was smooth and plenty for the side of fragrant rice! Street parking!

    Pad See Ew, Pad Thai, eggplant pork belly and catfish eggplant curry.

    Yum, soooo good. I stopped eating here for a couple of years bc it wasn't as good anymore. I gave it another chance today and it was sooooo delicious. Definitely will be ordering again. Please dont change cooks or recipes. Also the thai tea is definitely way better than other thai restaurants in Oakland.

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    Felicia B.

    EXCELLENT FOOD!! Had it delivered and I will definitely be ordering again. Great portion sizes. The Pad Thai was delicious and enough food for my mother to have at least 2 meals. I had the Kra Prow with medium spice which was the perfect level. Amazing flavor and probably enough for 3 meals for me. We also got pot stickers which were incredible even without using the sauces! (We ate a couple of them before I took the pic.) HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALL 3 items.

    Green curry
    Patricia S.

    If you're in the mood for some yummy flavorful Thai food this spot will not disappoint! The neighborhood is rough but the moment you walk in, albeit quite small, you'll feel welcome and well taken cared of. The green curry was winning with hot fresh moist white rice made it a keeper! It's my go to Thai restaurant when I'm in deep East Oakland. Can't wait to go back!

    Food pickup counter with hand sanitizer
    Colin R.

    This is another staple near the Fruitvale district of Oakland, right on the busy International Blvd corridor. They just opened for dining in but just a few tables. We took ours to go. Parking is always tough but we managed to find something around the corner for a quick hop in to pickup and go. We got the string beans (with seafood) lunch special which includes rice. And the red curry with fish lunch special. Both were very good. But best were the prices -- regular entrees are only about $10 and with fish/seafood they're $12! Wow where can you still find that around the East Bay?! People are always friendly here and food is quick and good. Always a win!

    Chicken pad Thai, som tam/green papaya salad, shrimp pad Thai, Tom ka soup, clear soup and egg rolls, duck panang curry

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    Food was 10/10! Crispy rice was bomb! Everything was bomb! Definitely coming back and getting some mango sticky rice!

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    I just have to say the most amazing papaya salad is here my favorite place, fresh and crunchy I love it

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    Best Pad See Ew I've ever had, and I've been eating Thai food in the Bay Area since 1977. Humble eating space in Fruitvale.

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    Great service very kind with me . I put out there that they are clean. Love the papaya salad and order noodles on the side. Bomb

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    #1 Best authentic Thai food in East Bay. I order their Thai boat noodle soup and rice salad every week

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