Tasty. Good quality of ingredients. Friendly service. Cheerful atmosphere. Efficient wait-list usage.

I met up with a friend for lunch on a weekday, and Tanzie's was surprisingly packed. The menu is unusual / unique, mostly focusing on egg dishes. We ordered the coconut cakes and the sai oua lava eggs with pork sausage and brown rice. The eggs, sausage and rice were good, almost reminding me of deconstructed fried rice dish. The coconut cakes were unlike anything I've had before - they are oblong "disks", almost shaped like halved eggs. They are definitely more like a dessert than a main course as they are quite sweet. The coconut cakes are really delicious. Service can be a bit slow so not the place for you if you're looking for a quick lunch. read more

Awesome spot! Came on a weekend for lunch. It's definitely a busy spot; tons of people, not too many staff, and pretty crowded inside, so expect to wait a bit both to get seated and for service in general. Super friendly though. I got the Nam Prik Kha, and it was delicious. The egg is actually some of the best I've ever had. I don't like my eggs super runny, so when I cook them myself, I just blast them until they're super cooked. They did an awesome job at making them not runny, but still wonderfully tender and buttery. Also super well seasoned. The sliced beef was also amazing. The right amount of chew, combined with this slightly spicy flavorful sauce. Definitely come out here, won't regret it! read more

Had a fantastic experience. Food and service were positive. Decor was very home-y. Seating was comfortable. Ordered the sai oua (chicken sausage, lava eggs, and rice). The sausage was savory but a bit on the drier side. Mixing with the lava eggs and rice solved this concern, but would have been more pleasant if the sausage was more moist. The khanom krok (coconut based pancakes) were amazing. Extremely light and delicate with plenty of flavor. The beignets were just the right amount of sweet and they were extremely flaky (positive!). The jasmine tea hit the spot just right - great paring with the food. Overall, the meal was filling and light at the same time. Would come here again! read more

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So yummy! The prices are a little pricey in my opinion but I got good food out of it and so I don't want to complain about the price so much, employees are very kind to us and gave us time to go over the menu to decide what we wanted, such a cute store and overall very fun for a brunch date read more

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I love love love this place. Will definitely try to go here often! I love the chia seed pudding so much, and would get it again! The service was so nice too, the waitresses were so sweet! read more

Tanzie's - Yogurt Bowl, Jasmine Thai Tea Chia Bowl, Beignets - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

What a lovely little restaurant! It feels like you are eating in a friend's home, with green plants, high quality tableware, and helpful serving staff. (I am pretty sure Tanzie herself was on the floor.) The menu is short and sweet--I like it when restaurants serve only what they know is the good stuff. I had vegetarian lava eggs with the vegan accompaniment. I thought it was going to be confusing to order because I wanted real eggs but no meat, but the server knew exactly what I meant and put me at ease. The spices are just right--flavorful mixes and lots of roasted garlic. Everything was good--cute location, delicious food, and welcoming service. It is a bit of a leisurely pace, giving you time to stay a bit longer. read more

They currently serve brunch, but have plans to reopen for dinner soon. I guess it's called brunch because their dishes are eggs + something. I ordered the beef shank dish, which consists of sliced slow-cooked beef shank, with rice (brown or white) topped with their Lava eggs (a distinctive style of scrambled eggs), and it was fantastic. The beef was so tasty and tender. We also tried a special, eggs with scallops, which was also very yum. The drinks are good too. Staff are friendly and helpful. As we had our lunch late, we ended up as the only customer and chatted with Tanzie herself, which was fun. It's on the expensive side, and you can tell there are top notch ingredients used. Tanzie suggested that for best seating availability, go early on weekends, or on Mondays or Thursdays. We will definitely be back. read more

very cute and cozy place to have thai brunch with some friends and family. the employees were kind and attentive and the wait for two people didnt take as long as we expected during the afternoon. we opted for strawberry and peach matcha which uses puree made in house as well as the thai beignets, nam prik kha, and pork jowl. the thai beignets is def a staple that the table should try-- i kind of wanted another plate after finishing it! the entrees were delightful and i was kind of skeptical about how good these lava eggs were but they were pretty good imo! very light and fluffy and pairs well withw hatever protein you choose. if u like a little kick to your protein choose the nam prik kha. the pork jowl is a great and safe option that is both savory and sweet. the food is def good but it came out to around 40/person so i wont make many trips here read more

Tanzie's - Jin Nung Nam Prik Kha, Grilled Pork Jowl - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

This was my second time there and it was just as amazing as the first. I had the sai oua with house-made pork sausages, lava eggs and white rice. The sausages aren't overly salty and have a nice mix of spices in them. The lava eggs are delicious and a must try along with the salsa mix they serve on the side. If the salsa isn't spicy enough, I think you can ask for a supplement with Thai bird-eye chilis. Where I didn't think the dish was spicy, I'm also too much of a baby for the bird-eye chilis. I personally thought it was enough flavor to carry the dish. The lattes are great and worth sitting and sipping while reading my book. If you put it down, you can look at the whimsical building it's located in. Cottage core vibes for sure. read more

Look at the photos and you'll immediately want to order something. We started with drinks, I got the Thai iced tea and he got the orange matcha. Great additions to our meal. We both went with the pork jowl lava eggs. First time trying this kind of dish and wow!!! It was so dang good!! (Although if your stomach isn't used to oils and such you may have an emergency bathroom run about an hour later lol). The place is smaller and when we went in November it was already pretty popular so I imagine it'll only get busier with all these great reviews but it's still worth it. read more

Tanzie's - Thai iced tea and grilled pork jowl lava eggs - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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This was the most Americanized Thai food I've ever encountered. Their main course concept which is soft scrambled eggs over brown rice with meat or veggies of choice lacked any authentic Thai flavour profile. We ordered the crab special and a vegetable dish, both of which were significantly oversalted. While the coconut cake starters were innovative and flavorful, the mains felt like run of the mill "New Californian" fare. At over $50 per plate (without drinks), the lack of authenticity and high price point make it impossible for me to recommend. read more

I really wanted to like it. The menu looked great. The dishes looked great . The food look great until we realized the eggs are made with butter. For how a dish ranges $25-35, I would expect them to list allergens in a Thai food since it's unusual to cook with butter . They were quick to change it but the long wait, the exhausted waitresses , for how hot the sun was waiting for the 45 min . The food isn't worth going back to again. read more

This super cute new brunch spot wowed meeee. I can't believe I haven't reviewed it yet? There's a cozy fireplace in the center of the space and it's tight quarters but worth it. My friend and I sat in a window counter spot and didn't have to wait too long but it IS popular so you may need to wait to be seated. Everything was flavorful and fresh and each bite was a delight! The service was awesome, too. There's outdoor seating if you're still being Covid conscious Details: We started with an iced strawberry makrut matcha and mango matcha (both with oatmilk), then the almost too pretty to eat khanom krok, which are coconut cakes and served both sweet and savory, and the THAI BEIGNETS. So crispy and fluffy, served with condensed milk. For our mains, we enjoyed the jin nung nam prim kha, which is a slow cooked beef shank and the sai oua, that comes with a choice of organic chicken or organic lean pork sausage (we went with pork) There's a solid vegan main dish option and the vibes are immaculate read more

This place was quite a surprise! Food here was so so so good, though I will say the egg options are probably not for me as they feel too loaded with butter (although a lot of people did like them!) Service was quick, and the waiter was extremely helpful in figuring out the menu. We sat outside as we had a dog, patio was full but it was a nice breezy day and we had no issues. Overall, experience was great & will definitely be back next time to try more of the menu. read more

Tanzie's - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came for breakfast shortly after opening, so had no wait. Everything we ordered - lava eggs with chicken patties, the thai beignets, the coconut cake sampler, were all well seasoned and tasty . The highlight for us was their ability to accommodate children. Not only did they have high chairs, they were able to provide children's plates and utensils. They also had appropriate drinkware. And overall, the service was top notch. Already look forward to the next time we come with our family! read more

Love the ambiance in here, a pretty small space but they make it work. Food was so fresh and I love their matcha drink selections read more

Tanzie's - Orange matcha - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Cool spot. Came here for brunch for some friends for a birthday. I thought it was alright. We got Thai Beignets, the small coconut appetizer which surprisingly was my favorite thing there. I got the Sai Oua, which is basically chicken sausage with a cup of rice with a lava egg on top which was ok. Sausage was flavorful but the dish felt underwhelming. Also, overpriced. The service was pretty good. I still enjoyed my experience nonetheless. Thanks for having us. 7.5 read more

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I love this place down. It was a beautiful and cozy restaurant with lovely people running it. But the food was just to die for. My advice is skip the food that is more Americanized (like the yogurt bowls) and try something new: totally worth it. Also ask the waiters their favorite dishes, they will guide you to some great stuff. read more

if i could give this place 6 stars i would. the food is fantastic and the service is equally great. really great ambience inside. i visited from out of town and look forward to the day i get to come back here again. they have limited seating so if you go on a weekend be prepared to wait. read more

Tanzie's - Sai Oua with chicken sausage - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

The foods were very great! Great service and ambiance. Amazing for brunches and morning coffee! read more

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Great home style food in a home style restaurant. Lots of love in every dish! Love when they offer specials.

First time coming here with friends and we didn't have any expectations but seeing the pictures on Yelp got us excited. They only had outside seating the time we got there which worked out because it was a beautiful morning. Our servers were so sweet and polite. The freshly made juices (OJ and watermelon) are a must! Definitely give those a try. Our main meals and the beignets were to die for! The flavors were so rich and just overall delicious. read more

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Incredibly delicious food and the best, most attentive and personal service I have ever had. read more

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Delicious! Really unique food, great service, cozy space, definitely a little bit of a weight, but worth it! We enjoyed their drinks, the beignet take, the coconut cakes, and the crab special. We will definitely be back. read more

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Love the flavors of this place. Found this small place in Berkeley and the food is really good. The menu is limited but very well done. Personally there are more spicy dishes than not. I would definitely return cuz the flavoring is really good. read more

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It's a good place to be to start your day. Chia seed bowl is amazing and refreshing base of granola ,coconut flakes and chia seed wasn't too sweet but surely have a flavor that going great with all the seasonal fruits. I've been here a couple times and their main dish never disappointed me the first bite of egg,rice and pork jow all together made me smile out of no where. For the drink I got their Ube espresso late which is so good more than I expected it wasn't too sweet which I like feel like a warm welcome and when I saw that they have a mfresh melon juice I can help but immediately ordered it. And it's really refreshing you should try it yourself! Definitely come back! read more

Tanzie's - Jasmine Thai Tea Chia Bowl - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

I was looking forward to an amazing brunch and saw this Thai fusion brunch spot so wanted to give it a try. We ordered the beef shank lava eggs, it had a smear of red curry sauce on the meat and everything else was bland. Maybe it was meant to be eaten that way but it was calling for a curry gravy or something else because it was hard to eat. The coconut cakes were rich and creamy but begs for a crunch on the bottom. It was kind of undercooked I think, as I have eaten these where it's crunchy on the bottom. The latte was very light, I didn't taste much coffee in it. But overall, it's probably their style here. The food lack flavors to my taste buds. But again, this may be one of those restaurants that serves light flavored dishes. The location has a very home feel and serene setting due to all the nice houseplants. read more

Tanzie's - Latte and Coconut Cakes - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The food is good, most people will like it. But honestly the food relies too much on heavy fats and not enough complexity. It's like eating Texas BBQ. The first couple bites are amazing, but it gets too heavy quickly. Although love the ambiance and the cozy fireplace. read more

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Came here for Saturday brunch with my mom and it did not disappoint! Such a cute new neighborhood spot with a cozy interior, friendly service, and delicious food. We loved trying out the new-to-us menu options - highly recommend the Thai beignets, coconut cakes (so delicious), and lava eggs with the pork sausage! The fresh juice and Thai tea were also amazing. It is sunny when sitting outside in the morning, so bring a hat and sunnies. Was also very dog friendly to sit outside - they brought my pup a water bowl :) read more

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mthe beignets were bit soft and small in terms of portion. 4 pieces of finger bites for $8. what disappointed the most was the ground pork sizzling plate for $28 + $3.50 for lava egg. the ground pork only had 3 small sliced sausages, versus the $30 pork belly you actually get big piece of pork belly. the drinks were mediocre, the place has potential if they were to lower their prices. but for what it is, two person can easily hit over $100 for a brunch. read more

Tanzie's - wayy overpriced for 3 slices of sausage for $33 - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

Cute space with an interesting menu. We found everything we ordered to be undersalted and were denied some when we asked and were told that salt alters the flavor of dishes. This was a bit odd as it's usually agreed upon that salt enhances the flavors that are already there. In place of salt we were given a spicy fish sauce based sauce which helped, but my partner doesn't handle spice well so I had to finish everything that we applied it to. The sausage with the egg dish was well seasoned as was and was an absolute home run. I'd definitely give them another try I just wish they'd give salt when asked. read more

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Yummy vegan food. Seasoned to perfection. Service was amazing and very cute ambiances. Dishes are pricey but it's worth the money. Every bite was super flavorful, vegan option is great read more

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I came here for brunch and ordered the grilled pork jowl with lava eggs--it was so good! The portion was pretty generous too. My friend and I also shared a plate of beignets, which were perfectly fluffy and light. The staff was super friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. I definitely need to come back to try more from the menu! read more

Tanzie's - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

Good, service, ambience all 10/10... would go again! Felt like a home cooked meal and the owner did a great job at walking us through the whole menu. Those coconut cakes were *chefs kiss* read more

Food : pork jowl: 5/5 I tried a piece of pork jowl and definitely preferred it over the pork sausage. sai oua w/ pork sausage: 5/5 the rice good. the soft scrambled lava egg was definitely a highlight to the dish. It was nice, soft, and fluffy. The spicy sauce that came with the pork sausage was absolutely amazing and definitely added to the taste. Although a very simple dish, it hits all of the check marks. iced jasmine thai tea: 5/5 this was a great drink. not too sweet and the jasmine taste is subtle but very much appreciated. service: i would say the server's were very nice, sometimes a little hard to get their attention, but overall had a pleasant time with the service. Ambiance: 5/5 the restaurant is very adorable, there's outdoor seating for these nice hot summer days. tables are placed a little tightly inside. A very vibrant aesthetic inside. read more

Tanzie's - pork jowl in the back pork sausage in the front - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is our first time here to dine and I had my name to be waitlisted. Waiting time was less than 15mins. We were seated inside and the ambiance was cozy and homey. Our server, Evan was able to describe to us the dishes that might interest us. I was surprised that he knows adobo. The waiting time for the food was not that long. Their food is so savory and tasty! I love the LAVA EGGS! I got the Grilled Pork Jowl and I might say that it did not disappoint! I finished my food to the very last grain of rice lol. Overall, it was excellent! read more

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Highly highly recommend! Especially if you're not in the area! Make time and space for this place in your schedule :) I loved sitting outside and people watching as we waited for our food and drinks. Service was very friendly, and went on their time, so be patient! It's worth it. The Sai Oua was delicious, and perfectly spicy. The eggs were salty and perfectly runny over rice. And the pork jowl was just garlicky enough! Their Thai Jasmine iced tea was a little sweet until paired with a meal. And oh my goodness get the Thai beignets!!!! read more

Tanzie's - Jasmine Thai iced tea - Salad Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I highly recommend Tanzie in Berkeley. My daughter and I had an impromptu breakfast here. Delicious. Friendly. Warm. Cozy. Interesting. All new flavors for me. The food is Northern Thai (Chiang Mai). The Khanom Krok are delicious. First time for me. Thin shell is made from multiple flours filled with coconut cream and topped with scallions, yam, corn, etc. They were delicate yet rich. We also shared the Sai Oua lava eggs. This consisted of delicious jasmine rice topped with ribboned scrambled eggs. The eggs were done in a way I've never experienced. Light, soft, with lots of flavor. It also comes with chicken sausage patties, clearly flavored with lemon grass, ginger, Thai chili. A delicious tapenade is also offered. Many of the dishes were made by the owner's mother. You can tell that the food is meaningful to them and that great care is taken to prepare it. The staff is friendly and our server enthusiastically engaged in discussion about this specific style of food. Great teas and fresh fruit juices as well. Go! read more

Came today a second time. The food was as always delicious. They proposed a special but they didn't tell the special was 52$ for a dish. Definitely not a good way to upsell. read more