Today we ordered takeout from Sue's and instantly regretted the decision. We ordered the following: Egg rolls-meh. Chicken Satay-so bland and flavorless. Crab Fried Rice-it should just be fried rice because there was little to no crab and the rice itself tasted old. Chicken Pad Thai-these noodles were so sad-the flavors were off, dry and bland. Steamed Rice-best item we had. Still can't believe we spent over 60 dollars on this meal-what a waste. Never ever again. I'm surprised this place is so highly reviewed. read more

** The following review reflects my dining experience prior to the shelter-in-place order currently in effect. ** Well, El Sobrante certainly has an international parade of eateries, doesn't it? I've had Thai and Indian, and I saw Jamaican, and there was a Little Caesars. That ain't international but what the hey. Anyhow, Sue's represents the less common Laotian palate, and I only became aware of it through a fellow Yelper who recommended it to me since she saw my reviews gravitate toward this part of the East Bay recently. It has an odd strip mall location on what felt like a big mound where I had to shift the gear in my car. The restaurant itself was pretty empty when I entered, and I wasn't encouraged that the staff was their smartphones not making any eye contact. I just sat myself down at which point they started to pay attention. The menu was similar to most Thai restaurants with a few dishes I had never heard of. One was the $9.95 Yum Goong, which appealed to me as it consisted of prawns mixed with toasted coconut, mint leaves, cilantro, lemongrass, green onion, and lime juice. It was made unique by the medium-spicy sweet chili paste. No rice, just a bed of lettuce (photo: https://bit.ly/2x0YVTa). A little too sweet-spiky for me but I liked it. If I had more of an appetite, I would've definitely gone for the Tom Kha Gai as I loves me some coconut milk soup. FOOD - 4 stars...loves me the coconut prawns though the chili paste could've been more savory AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...clean though kinda sparse SERVICE - 3.5 stars...quietly attentive once you sit down TOTAL - 4 stars...Laotian in El Sobrante...say what? RELATED - Exploring El Sobrante? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18 read more

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I believe this is a good place to go if you want some homestyle cooking and you want to feel like your mother was cooking for you. There is a variety on the menu and you can always count on the food and the service. The ambience is good and you gonna be comfortable up in here read more

Yay Sue's Kitchen is still open for take-out during COVID-19!!! I have dined in and gotten take out at Sue's Kitchen more times than I can count. It's my go-to local restaurant because they never fail me and their extensive menu has offerings for just about anyone with any dietary restrictions or preferences. Stowed away in the corner of a (steep and hilly) strip mall lies some of the most authentic Thai and Laotian food in the area. I'm a sucker for stir fried noodles so I'm constantly rotating between their Pad Kee Mao, Pad See Ew, and Pad Thai. Basic, I know but I just can't get enough of it. The few times that I've decided to venture out beyond the stir fried noodles section of the menu, I've found myself pleasantly surprised at how tasty their other dishes were too. I can vouch that their rice dishes, curries, and soups are the ultimate comfort food and you really can't go wrong with any of those options. All in all, the food is fantastic, their portions are incredibly generous and the prices are very reasonable. I'll definitely be back time and time again! read more

We ordered to go during COVID-19. We ordered Green Curry Prawns and Yellow Curry Chicken. To our surprise rice cake with both our orders. Everything was delicious. It was ready quickly and I so appreciated how clean they were and how they were taking all the safety precautions during this time. We'll be back. read more

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Ordered take out and ended up waiting over 40 minutes for my food watching other tables that came after ours served their entire meal first. Girl at the register was rude and certain dishes were cold by the time everything was prepared. I wouldn't order too many dishes at once for take out as they probably leave a number of dishes to the side while they finish the order and cater to people who are eating in the restaurant first. read more

New staff members young waitresses are not friendly at all. No smile like we owe her. We miss the staffs who worked here before!

Deserves nothing less than five stars! Best Laotian food I've ever had. Our go-to. Never dissapoints

My family loves this place! Our go to dishes are: Nam Kao, Green Curry with chicken, and chicken satay for the little one. We always leave happy and grateful that we discovered such a flavorful spot close to home! read more

Haven't dined in, only gotten food Togo. The egg rolls, fried tofu, chicken satay, and shrimp & mint salad (can't remember exact name) are a hit. If my kids like it, that's a major plus. Service was fast and welcoming. Will definitely be back. read more

Sue's Kitchen - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

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This place is so good! My girlfriend brought me here on a Saturday evening around 7 pm. Luckily there were a couple tables available when we arrived but 15-20 minutes later the place was packed with multiple parties waiting outside to be seated. Very popular place. We ordered the Kao Soy soup ($10 - flat noodles, ground pork, and meatballs in chicken broth) and Kao Poon soup ($10 - vermicelli noodles and chicken breast in coconut milk). Both were so delicious and fresh - and huge portion sizes (two people can really share one). The broth was homemade and bursting with flavor. The noodles had a good consistently and there was a decent amount of meat in both dishes. Pay close attention to the menu as the items marked with an asterisk are deemed "spicy." The two soup dishes we ordered were labeled spicy, and for someone like me with zero-tolerance for spice, the spice was a bit too strong for me. Despite that I still really enjoyed the flavors. Service overall could have been more attentive (we had to ask for napkins and I definitely needed a quicker water-refill to help cope with the spice), but nothing egregious. If you're looking for a true hole-in-the-wall - quality authentic food for really affordable prices - Sue's Kitchen will do the trick! read more

Sue's Kitchen - Kao Soy soup (back) and Kao Poon soup (front) - $10 each, huge portions! - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

The quality food was a great experience and the service was excellent. I loved it and I will return as best as possible.

a gem out of no where, unexpectedly delicious and a tasteful surprise. I'm not from the area and was looking for something close to my friend's and this just happened to pop up on Yelp. We got there right when they opened but it quickly filled up so I was glad we beat the rush. There was only 1 server but she was attentive and quick. The payaya salad came with noodles which was neat. Must save stomach for the fried banana dessert . Restaurant looks old, but well kept and clean. I would definitely go back next time i'm in that area. read more

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Ordered three items for take out . 1. Fried chicken over fried rice . The fried rice was very flavorful and good but the chicken wasn't as crunchy and they only give you 4 wings 2.Kao Piak - chicken broth was very good with the fresh noodles definitely can tell the broth was made for a few hours with cilantro , green onions, and fried shallot 3. Pad Kapow- choice of meat was beef and it was stir fried with basil leaves and mixed vegetables . I was surprised the Pad Kapow was not served with minced Beef as It was served with slices of beef that was quite dry . Overall the flavor was great but different meat selection maybe better paired . Decent Lao / Thai restaurant but no dishes really stood out but will return to try other dishes ! read more

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The food here was so delicious I can't wait to come back. The service was lovely as well and the ambiance was nice considering the location isn't that great. read more

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I cannot believe this is the first time we've tried Sues Kitchen living here since 2019. Finally glad we were able to today! Delicious food and friendly staff! Nice and clean also! We will definitely be back! read more

Sue's Kitchen - Nuer Num Thoke with added shrimp - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

This is the best Thai/Lao restaurant in the North Bay. It is family-run restaurant and not a fancy place but the food is consistently good. It is frequented mainly by locals, and I am so glad that they survived through the pandemic. We went back recently to enjoy their Kao Soy noodles and their larb chicken, two outstanding dishes there. The portions are generous so certainly a family will be appeased. Sometimes if you are lucky they will have hand made desserts like pandan cake during the weekends. read more

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The food is very tasty and they serve very big portions. The Server ( I believe she is the mother of the chef) is very pleasant and recommends what would be great to order. If you haven't tried Süe's Place, I highly recommend you go and try. read more

Stopped by here twice recently and this place is a hidden gem. Food and service both excellent. We've tried several noodle dishes, fish dishes and fried chicken wings. Not disappointed... highly recommend. read more

One of my all-time local favorite spots. Food always delivers. Always fresh, and delicious, no matter what you order. Best take-out around, or eat in for a great casual meal. Love it! read more

A little hole in the wall spot. The rice ball salad was delicious! We also had a rice plate of beef, garlic and veggies. We asked for medium spice and it was fairly mello. Will ask for hot spicy next time. Only takeout during covid. Ordering online was super easy and convenient. Located in a tiny strip mall close to hilltop mall. Would come again here. read more

I''d been a regular for many years since their first opening. It's been a year or so since the food quality and quantity have gone down. The potion now is 30-40% less than it used to and the flavors now is JUST...okay. I also left 20% tip for them every time I went there but, now I've to think twice about getting food there. You can't expect us to come back for the food and leave you 15-20% tips if you can't maintain the quality. read more

Have you ever enjoyed a place so much that you wanted to return right away to try their other dishes? That's what we did just a couple of days ago. Funny thing is that this was our back-up plan. We ended up walking out on the first place that we went too because we were completely ignored. Good thing this place was close by and we were rushing to get here as it was around 8PM and they close at 9PM. We could tell this place is popular as there were still a lot of patrons waiting for a table and lots or take-out orders being picked-up at that time. Once we got seated, we ordered the Combo Platter (Fried Tofu, Chicken Satay and Egg Roll), Tom Yum Goong, Nam Kao and Fried Chicken over Fried Rice. The Combo Platter was a nice trio for starters and the soup was on point, but it was also on the sweet side which was odd and unique. I love that it had plenty of shrimp The Nam Kao was fresh, herbal, delicious, playful and fun. As for the Fried Chicken, it looked appetizing but it wasn't their best. However, the Fried Rice was tasty and we were really enjoying the dishes and got excited just reading and seeing the other dishes being delivered at other tables. We definitely wanted to return to try the rest of their menu and we ended up here the following night on a Friday evening. This time, we knew exactly what to get and ordered Somtum-Gai Yang (Papaya Salad and BBQ Chicken) from their specials menu; plus we got the Kao Soy and Moo Young. We were eyeing these last two dishes the previous night and they did not disappoint. The Kao Soy has everything in it and loved loved the spiciness to it, but there's always a hint of sweetness. But I was blown away from the meatball. This thing just looked plain, but after tasting it with just one bite I had fireworks full of flavor in my mouth. I asked what type of meatball it was and they said it has tendon in it. Whatever else was in it, I wanted to buy a whole bunch. As for the Moo Young, I decided to add an egg on top and wish it was more runny. But the pork was tender, tasty and terrific. Mixed together with the rice and it was a happy smorgasbord. And we didn't go wrong with the Papaya Salad and BBQ Chicken specials menu. The salad was tangy, spicy, sweet, crispy, fresh and delightful. The BBQ Chicken was superb with all types of wonderful spices added to it. There will definitely be a third, fourth and even more visits as we are aiming to eat their whole menu. Their prices is also surprisingly inexpensive. The staff is young, friendly and energetic. We can't wait til our next visit. read more

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Wow, first time having Kao Soy soup, makes you feel all warm and cozy! Friendly service, clean, smells great! If your looking for good Thai food, come try it hear for yourself! Very delicious food! Highly recommended! read more

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Great authentic food this is a place to get great food it is authentic an d tast great. read more

The ice tea sooo good, i ordered pad ke mao and learned that They add a little sweetness to this dish there, other,Than that It was great, husband had a chicken soup .. it was delicious. Will come back and try other Dishes. read more

A friend of mines recently moved to Rodeo so came out here to have lunch! Sue's is located on a hill with other businesses. There's a small parking lot which smelled strongly of fish sauce lol. We were a party of 4 and ordered a beef salad, ka poon, ka soy, chicken pad thai & beef pad kee mao. Originally wanted ka piak but they were out. Thought the pad thai was good but the noodle soup flavors were too salty. Service was pretty crappy, no one refilled our waters or checked in on us. Probably won't be coming back. read more

Always the best... kio piak so so delicious .....................!!!!!!............. yummy!............... .................................. read more

Found out about this place watching Check Please. Call them on day of ask about getting reservation table for two very friendly welcoming on phone. Everything was very good as it should be with some help of our waitress she told us differences between what dishes how it's prepared and served to table. All items ordered were cook perfectly without lots of sauce on anything which is my preference. Quite extensive dining menu and also they have a board sign with new specials. read more

I have been coming here for years now and when I heard they had reopened dine in service I had to make my way in. I've been back 4x since they've reopened and the food hadn't disappointed til this recently visit. I order kao soy but asked for a noodle substitution and they forgot so they had to take it back in to fix it. They didn't make me a new bowl but instead just switched the noodles out with the new noodles. By then my bowl was no longer hot and now cold. I didn't want to have to wait any longer so I just ate it but wasn't satisfying at all. We also ordered lat nah and it was really just very sorry looking. Flavors were perfect but they was only beef, ho fun noodles and broccoli. Where is the bell peppers? Carrots? Just sad... read more

Sue's Kitchen - Where are the other vegetables? - Thai Near Me - El Sobrante, California

I'm definitely coming back. Came here because the reviews looked promising. Although it's a bit difficult to find this place it's definitely worth it. They give mounds of food that can be eaten for days. My favorite pick of here is their Khao Soy and their Nam Khao. Their Khao soy is the Lao version. Its a broth with tomato, fermented beans and minced pork topping. Thai version has coconut milk. It's super savory with some heat and really warms the soul. The Nam Khao is delicious because the rice has great flavor and super crispy. I love that they put big chunks of fermented pork in the dish. All with plenty of herbs and lettuce to go along with it. read more

Food isn't as great. The only thing worthwhile is their Pad Thai and condiments and dip sauces. I have had the Lad Na with gravy and it's pretty much a soup. For others, it may be great tasting but for myself who eats this stuff at home. This place isn't that great. Ambient atmosphere and staff is pretty nice. read more

Whenever I am back in the bay I try to arrange a visit to Sues. They are open for take out for delivery which is awesome and I felt like none of the quality of the food was lost. We ordered the nam kao of course which is a must try , the crispy sour pork in it is amazing. We also ordered noodles and Thai tea and it was excellent as always. Definitely recommend trying some of the specials. Parking: there is a lot and never have had issues but not particularly large although with Covid it doesn't matter. No outdoor seating Price: super reasonable Service: always fast and helpful Food: 5 stars always I mean where else can you get Laotian food !? read more

Made a detour off the 80 commute grind to have an early dinner at this well reviewed local resturant. Workers welcomed me, tad bit early that 5p dinner start and sure enough was the big meal of the day. Was not disappointed and bottom line, the info from the Check Please KQED Segment was worth the time and effort. Will go back again! read more

Great service here! Small mom and pop asian cuisine restaurant! Food is always good and taste like a home cooked recipe! Highly recommend if you're looking to fulfill your SE Asian cravings! read more

This is the best Thai spot in the area! Great flavor, and great portions! Even when they are busy they are always very quick and provide good service. read more

I really like trying new things with my going-out budget. That said, I've reordered from here 15+times. The food is always incredible, the service is kind and it feels like a family establishment. Nam Kao, Pad Makeur,Pad Kee Mao are my Reccos! read more

Good food, good location. Like this place in a day I'm craving lao food. Wish there were more dishes though

Our number 1 to go Thai food in the Hercules/pinole areas. Prices are very good, in fact, about $1-$2 cheaper per item comparing to some other Thai food places in the area. Kao Poon is my must order item. My family likes the pho beef noodle soup. Delish! read more

People coming in and out to pick up orders flowed. The Yelp reviews are what made me come here. The combo appetizer was disappointing. The egg rolls and peanut sauce are not as good as in other restaurants. The chicken satay was pretty dry and fried tofu anywhere is not really that exciting. The drunken noodles was pretty much average, nothing to rave about. I liked best was the seafood curry with salmon and shrimps though it's just the usual. It came in a plastic bag. I am wondering why a pretty busy restaurant cannot have proper packaging. Too bad I forgot to take a picture. Shall I come back? Sure, I will give it another try but will order something else. read more

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