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    Take It Easy

    3.4 (251 reviews)
    InexpensiveThai
    Open 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Seafood Pad Se Ew and Thai ice tea
    E W.

    A no frills and simple Thai spot. I ordered the Seafood Pad Se Ew. The seafood that was included was shrimp and some calamari strips. The sauce was plentiful and tasty. It was only 13.00. Thai ice tea 3.00. They caught on to most of Japans business model of paying first then you can seat yourself. Smart and necessary for the world we live in. Need a quick fix for some Thai food, pop on in.

    Garlic chicken
    Suresh D.

    Went here for lunch and ordered vegetable drunken noodles. The place is run by a family of mom dad and son. Mom and son does the cooking dad is at register and serves food to table. Service is quick and very reasonable price for the location and food. The food is made to order and ample quantity and fresh. Have been here a dozen times over the last 6 months. Bottom line will visit this place again.

    Speacial drunken noodles
    Tamarrea M.

    Dropped by here to grab a quick bite and got the drunken noodles the was great and made to order. Everything was fresh and had a really good flavor. Will definitely be coming back !

    Garlic Pork with steam rice served hot and steaming !
    Gino C.

    Went back today and love the food ! Like I said, I been going here since I was single and still eat here for over 30 years and still love the home cooking and made fresh daily as you order. :) Pandemic changed the table spice condiments that I miss a lot but the food is still fresh and yummy !

    Cashew chicken spicy spicy
    Damu M.

    I've been coming here since I was a child no lie. After all these years here my review. I am very thankful they are still here. I always order the same thing and they never disappoint. I'll call and they know my order. Cashew Chicken, med spicy, no onion add ginger. The pic is old when I used to get it spicy spicy and with onion. Please come here support and keep the business going

    Jungle vegetable curry
    James H.

    The price to portion is pretty good here but the flavor is average. Order at the front and pay with cash only. They have a atm on site. I had the jungle vegetable curry @ $7.30 and it was way too watery. They don't use coconut milk in some of the curries and it makes a big difference. Everything about it didn't taste good. But it was a huge portion with low price. I'll return to try something else next time. But for now it's pretty mediocre but colleagues liked their dishes.

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    Robert G.

    Thai food is one of my favorite, came across this spot while in the area. The owners are so so sweet and kind. They made me feel as if I was in their home. The food was very tasty and not very oily like some places I've been to. I highly recommend if you're in the area and looking for Thai cuisine

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    11 months ago

    Delicious!! had the chicken pad thai and will be coming back! everyone is so nice and served fast!

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    I've been going here for years and the Pad Thai is amazing!! Very friendly and I love supporting them!

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    Been coming here for 25+ yrs. I love it. Good food, reasonable prices. All cooked to order. This family business does it right!

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    Great service and great food. Nice indoor seating. Cute decor. Family has been going here for years. Everything is good.

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    Great fresh amazing food, I am so glad that they've extended business hours. I definitely recommend!

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    My favorite restaurant in Oakland- feels like a home cooked meal. Unpretentious setting, quick service.

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    Great location at Jack London Square…read more Plenty of garage parking. You can build an appetite by walking The Bay Trail. This is not the traditional Thai resturant. The decor is very modern. Pad see ew great flavor. $21.95 for tofu and veggies. If you want animal protein be prepared to pay extra. Good modern presentation. Dish is a bit skimpy in portions for the price you pay. Yellow curry $20.95 for veggies and tofu only. Mild in flavor. But has a tiny bit of heat at the end. Loaded with veggies and tomatoes. A filling dish for one Men's room is a 2 urinal + 1 stall. The urinals feel a bit tight, however the stall is roomy and well decorated. The hand wash station consists of 2 sinks in between the Women's and Men's room. Overall- will probably not come back. You are paying for the location and decor. Quality of food is just OK. Not worth the price you pay for the portion size. Recommend going 1.5 miles up to Chinatown to get a better value for your money and a more authentic experience.

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