I usually get the chicken pad kee mao and it's decent for the price. The Thai tea lemonade thing is also a pretty interesting drink. One gripe I have is that they change their hours for summer. It's a hassle when you show up and its closed. read more

Was always a fan of Thai Canteen, especially during my college career in Davis. Finally got to revisit this spot a week ago and nothing has changed :) They're still opened late and still serve food super quick. Got my pad see ew with beef and portions are still good with their yummy sour/spicy sauce. My friend ordered the Tom Yum soup with rice noodles and it was the first time we ordered that here. At other Thai spots they give a large bowl with the noodles inside the soup - but they served the noodles in a plate with a small bowl of soup O_O that was not easy to eat. That goes to say, I won't be ordering that here again. Will be safe and stick to my favorite pad see ew :) read more

Thai Canteen - Pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Davis, California

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I've been told that Thai Canteen is the BEST place to go on a first date in Davis. I would have to agree! This is true thanks to the ambience, price, location, hours, and quality of the food! I really like Thai Canteen and think their beef pad see ew is some of the best I've ever had. I also can't help but order Thai teas when I eat here since they are awesome, as well. I appreciate the price of the food, too! Compared to other Thai places around the area, Thai Canteen has really good prices and can get you full of delicious Thai food for under $10. They also sell beer towers for decently cheap, too, whether you are trying to chill and drink with friends or pregame da barz. Unfortunately, I have to dock Thai Canteen one star. They have atrociously long waits once you order your food. I guess an upside to this is that the food is made fresh, but I have definitely been sitting and waiting at my table up to 30 minutes (on busy nights). I'm obviously ecstatic when it does show up because it's absolutely delicious... but that still doesn't excuse their loooooong prep time. Take a first date here! Just not on busy nights. read more

Just came back from dinner at Thai Canteen tonight and just had to write a review. Although it is another Thai restaurant in town already encompassing 7-8, Thai Canteen definitely stands out. The service and structure of the restaurant is laid out in a way that (1) you go to the counter to order your food [menu located on the wall behind the counter and day's special on the board right next to the register], (2) take a seat anywhere with your number, (3) food comes served to you. and QUICKLY too! I didn't even notice the wait for my food because it was that fast. The staff is friendly and quick. Now on to the food! ------ I've been nearly all the Thai restaurants here in town. I can now put Thai Canteen in my top spot (along with my first fave Thai Bistro). It's definitely a tie for number one. The food is authentic and flavorful. The duck dish my bf ordered was succulent and perfect! I ordered the beef in curry sauce, which was equally delicious. The curry was a nice flavor. I did order it "hot" as the spiciness level (the guy at the counter said their levels were mild, medium, hot, and thai spicy). However, for myself, the hot was more like a mild/medium for me. No biggie, but I just wish it were spicier. The rest of the menu looked equally appetizing as well (especially their "snack" category). As for the portion and price, it is CHEAP and PERFECT PORTIONS! For two entrees, a corona, and thai ice tea the bill came to $24. And I was definitely full off the rice plates we ordered. I had to stuffed the last few bites down because I didn't want them to go to waste. I like to keep fluffy :) My last two cents on the place: cheap, delicious nom-worthy food, fast service and kind employees. The only reason for my 4 stars and not 5 is because they didn't have red curry as a soup :( which is the dish I always order. Other than that, I love this place. read more

When my friends and I are hungry, we think THAI FRIGGEN CANTEEN. Truth be told, I love this place but I go here so often that I'm tired of it. Which is why I give it 4 stars instead of 5. Thai Canteen is a quick place to go to for lunch or dinner. I usually hate waiting to be seated, so I really I like the fact that we get to order/pay ahead (not having to worry about the check at the end) and seat ourselves. The atmosphere is rather louder than most Thai restaurants I've been to, which is fine with me because I dont really care if the food is good. I usually switch off between ordering the pad thai and pad see ew. They're my favorite. I'm usually not a fan of fried rice, but the crab fried rice is pretty good also. As for dessert, I really like the mango sticky rice. HMM hmm good! The fried banana is also yummy, but I'd recommend sharing cause it can get pretty sweet and overwhelming to eat it all alone (unless you have a big sweet tooth). THAI ICE TEA. Best I've ever had... in a jar. read more

I used to go here a lottt (was #3 for duke, holla) when I went to UCD because it's affordable, decent and a lot of open tables (indoor/outdoor) to hang out or study with friends (free wifi). But once it became popular, higher demand, lower quality turned into inconsistency. Pad See Ew: sometimes they use Chinese broccoli, sometimes they use regular broccoli. Sometimes it's salty, sometimes it's bland. Portions have been inconsistent as well, either skimp you or just the right amount, depends on what days you go. Americanized Thai food. Although the food quality has gone down, there's still a part of me that stays loyal to TC sadly. BUT! Sake bombs here are a steal! Get a pitcher of beer, and a glass jar of sake (serves 4-5 ppl) and you're set. Split among 4-5 people, pretty decent price, I don't remember how much but I do remember that it was pretty cheap for me to constantly come back haha. If you want spicy, you have to tell them. They won't ask you. Mild, medium, Thai spicy. Service: sometimes it'll take 15 minutes, sometimes it'll take an hour to get your food, as stated, it's a hit or miss depending on time and day. Could use more workers on busy days. *Togo orders portions are smaller than dining in* Basically "the spot" to be at if you're an Aggie! read more

Thai Canteen - Pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Davis, California

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Among the plethora of Thai cuisines in Davis, this is probably one of the better, if not best, one. The price is great for college students, and the quality of food is notable. My friends and I ordered the classic Shrimp Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mow, and a couple other side dishes. Among them all, I can only remember how great the Pad Thai was. Nice atmosphere, though it can get pretty busy. Pretty much, the premier Thai place for us UC Davis students. read more

Their customer service skills have gone down the drain or at least it does when an employee won't stop flirting with a customer! I went to trivia night with a few friends at Sophia's, but I wanted food. Sadly, Sophia's kitchen closed; I really wanted thai food, so I thought "Thai canteen!" That was probably the worst decision I made that night. It was only 9:10 PM when I walked in. I gave myself 35 minutes to order my food and go before the games started at Sophia's. I rushed to the line only to find myself beat by 2 guys. Lets call guy 1, X and guy 2, Y. I thought to myself that this shouldn't take too long. X orders and he is done in a flash (Whew!). Y was the opposite story. After he ordered, he made small talk with the cashier (let's call her Z). Z providing great customer service was friendly and answered his question,which was great! BUT it didn't stop there. Z added more to the conversation by asking Y questions. This went on back and forth for 10 minutes (keep in mind that there is now a line forming out the door). Z is standing there giggling and twirling her hair like she doesn't have any other customers (really?). Eventually, I interrupted and asked if I could place my order any time soon. The flirting stopped, but now Z was very bitter. I asked her how long it would take for a to-go order because I had to be back for trivia night. She assured me it shouldn't be more than 10 minutes. I tried ordering, but was interrupted when she stepped away to assist another employee. She came back and apologized and asked me what I wanted again, but then the same situation happened. Then the phone rang and she proceeded to pick it up and put in that customer's order first although I'm standing right there ready to order (I told her my order thrice before this). She then just asked me what I wanted again, and I finally got my order in. I was pretty worried that I wouldn't get my food on time because this point it was 9:35. I eventually got my food and was late to trivia night.... I got there at 10. I don't understand what kind of service this place is providing, but I doubt I ever want to come back if it's going to be like this. Most people only come here because it's one of the only places in Davis that doesn't close at 10 every night, but the food isn't that great. When you're working there should be a level of professionalism where you don't flirt with customers at the expense of other customers' time; it's bs. Don't work here if all you're going to do is flirt with every other guy that walks into the door. read more

1. Open til 2AM 2. $1 thai tea - happy hour 3. padseeew or pad kee mao! 4. reasonable price What more can you ask, right? Thai canteen is always our go-to place :) I give thai canteen 5 stars just because of all the memories we built there over the years. I always get the pad kee mao or padsee ew in thai HOT. Its sooo yummy but it always gives me a BBS (burning butthole sensation) the next morning. I always regret it, but if you love spicy, then you should definitely try it! read more

Small portions, and not very flavorful. I asked for 'hot', and got the typical 'have you tried hot before' routine. After dealing with that, I figured the food would be actually hot, yet it was less hot than sriracha sauce. Overall, would not recommend. Also pretty expensive. read more

Delicious, appropriate portions, and light Thai food! There are so many choices to choose from. I think anyone would find something they would like from the menu. The staff is pretty friendly too. We had a huge group, and they got all our orders right and knew exactly who to give the plates too. You do have to order at least $10 worth of stuff to be able to pay with a credit or debit card though, so take some cash if you're not planning on buying too much. I would come here again! But remember to bring cash next time too. read more

I found a winner in Davis, I'm not in the area a lot unless I'm visiting friends. But this place had such good Thai food. Really spicy just how i like it, my order was the pad thai with chicken. Yes it's only pad thai but it was really good! I also like the fact i can get some lychee ice cream after my meal. They aren't shy on portions either, each order is more than enough to share. Reasonably priced not a wallet breaker. The staff was so nice! she talked to us for at least 15 mins about Thailand and when we should visit there. She was real attentive also. This is a must try if your in Davis you wont be disappointed read more

This place is bomb-diggity I don't like a lot of restaurants in Davis but this place is my go to. Menu prices don't change from lunch to dinner. I have tried a bunch of different meals here and they have all been DANK. Not a huge fan of brown rice but they put some magic juju in their brown rice and I gobble it up like I am a hungry hippo. My girlfriend always adds eggplant to whatever she gets, and I agree it is delicious. They cook their veggies to perfection and dont over cook them like other restaurants to where they are all smashed up like baby food. read more

Horrible Service. Every time I've gone to this place, I've gotten bad service. The bar/cashier guy looks like he spends more time worrying about being cool and charming (note: you're not) , than actually paying attention to the orders. The most recent, and LAST time I've gone here, the waiter let our order sit in front of him for more than 20 minutes (that's not including the wait time for the kitchen to cook and pack our "to go" order). Ridiculous! Some of you might say, "well genius, did you even try asking him about your food? " and to that I'd say, "yes, moron we did". We (friends and self) saw the brown bag brought up from the kitchen and dropped right next to the cash register. It sat there for 5-10 minutes before we asked the waiter about our order. He told us that it would be right up. Of course, giving him the benefit of the doubt, we just assumed that's bag of food is probably for someone else. We asked him again a few minutes later and that's when he realized the bag is sitting right there. He doesn't even apologize. He just looks at us, as if his smile is going to make it all better. It didn't. With its bad service and average food, Davis wouldn't miss this place. It's harsh, but there' are plenty of other, and better Thai restaurants in Davis. read more

I generally dislike Thai cuisine, and Thai Canteen didn't make me like Thai food anymore. What kind of awkward place is Thai Canteen?! You know how you would gawk at windows to look inside (possibly to see if there is anyone inside)? Well, you shouldn't stare, it's rude. You just couldn't stare inside Thai Canteen because people eating in front of the windows stare right at YOU. To begin my rant/story, let me remind you, Sophia's "Thai" Kitchen is located on the same street, a minute away and Thai Recipes in the Hunt-Boyer Mansion across the street, also a minute away. It's sort of funny how similar cuisines are located next to each other, such as Fuji's Sushi Buffet, Davis Sushi Buffet, and Jusco's. I went to Thai Canteen yesterday with a couple of my super friends, in the rain, just before 6PM, after my Beer-Making midterm #2 and it was about time we gave Thai Canteen a go. Menus were located on the wall off to your right when you walk in; the menu is also written on the black chalkboard behind the bar. At first glance, the menus look like travel brochures to Thailand or some remote village in Vietnam or Peru, but it IS the menu. They don't have an extensive selection of dishes, but it's just enough so you don't fall over deciding what to order. It was my turn to order (you order with the bartender), so I chose #23 Gkuay Dtiow Reur (flank steak, beef stew & meat balls served with Chinese broccoli in rice noodle soup). Sounds good doesn't it? It was the dish that might've changed my view on Thai food. HOWEVER, I never found out if it was good or not since THEY RAN OUT! How does a restaurant run out of something at 6pm on a rainy Monday evening?! Considering Thai Canteen is open till 2 freakin' AM. With my first choice a no-go, I already felt discouraged by this place. I ended up ordering their popular Monday special, Kao Soi (rice noodles in a curry broth with chicken, shallots, and other junk) for $7.95 and #33 Kieow Tod (wontons filled with shrimp and pork) for $4.95 to share with the table. After ordering, I gave Thai Canteen another look around to see if it really had an awkward vibe, and long behold...a SUPERHERO AWKWARD VIBE! There was a drunken man at the bar and a long large communal table right off of the bar. Off of the communal table were utensils, condiments, and an ice water dispenser. Speaking of the ice water dispenser, I really like ice in my water to lessen the tap water taste. You can see lemon and ice in the water, but it didn't seem to make the water tastier or colder, it was sad... The temperature in the restaurant was unusually warm and stuffy, dislike. However, I did like the lighting; it was definitely bright enough in comparison to Sophia's. The food came out fast and the waitress was nice. My dish also came with lime and pickled cabbage, wontons came with a "sweet and sour" sauce, and my friends ordered a Pad Thai and Yellow Curry with rice. The wontons were close to being unfilled (see photo), there was definitely no shrimp and a small piece of pork by its lonesome self. The sauce was good, but the wontons were expensive and absolutely not worth it (go to the Dumpling House or Fuji's for yummy wontons for cheap). On to my dish, (see photo) it was definitely aesthetically pretty, the yellow curry with red oil (kind of like a lava lamp in your bowl) danced around the scoop of fried egg noodles on top. I could've done without the fried egg noodles (it got soggy fast, ugh) and the amount of soup to noodles was just wrong. There was only a good spoonful of noodles and a whole bowl of shALLOT (get it?) curry soup, half an egg, and several pieces of chicken, extremely disappointing. But, I must agree it's one of the most authentic tasting Thai foods in Davis, just the least bang for your buck. Overall Experience: Awkwardly Disappointing Side Note: I was still hungry so I walked to Sophia's and ordered Red Curry Noodles with Chicken to go ($10.88). Best move of the night! read more

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This is one of the newer Thai restaurants in Davis, but it's VERY welcome. Thai students say this place has some of the most traditional tasting food they've ever had and that it's a true taste of home! The environment is great for social gatherings since they have one huge table that probably seats 20 people. Then there are smaller tables for 2-4 people that can be pushed together for groups. There is a bar to eat at or drink at although I don't think it's a FULL bar. However, they are open til 2am on the right nights! The food is really tasty and the flavors are from all the seasonings and herbs they use. It's like some really good home cooking. One star off because although the price is right, serving size could be improved. I recommend the pad kee mao or pad see eww. Their curry is also very good. There is usually a daily special too, so there's always something new to try. read more

All I have to say is: "Thai spicy" level is a delight to end all delights. If you choose Thai spicy, it doesn't matter what dish you order, you won't taste it anyway. It'll only be an undercurrent of texture - vaguely there, like when you're in the ocean at a spot that's barely deeper than you are tall. So your kicking feet occasionally notice something there, but your mind has much more pressing matters at hand. Namely, the Thai spicy level. As an avid hunter of all things spicy, this was definitely not near the top of the spicy list but it was especially enjoyable somehow. And here, let me save you unnecessary agony. You don't have to try to flag the attention of a busy employee behind the counter for some water (this is a futile exercise anyway as they're way too busy to notice). There's water and cups near the middle of the restaurant alongside some extra sauces. read more

My go to place for Thai in Davis. Pad Kee Mao & Pad Thai are my favorites! But the salt and pepper calamari.. here is horrible! it is just battered and they give you a dipping sauce for it..and you can not taste the salt/pepper, may be it is because they do not put any in the batter or after they have deep fried it..! read more

Thai Canteen. One star for being open until late, and another star for the staff being friendly. I really believe that this restaurant's popularity stems from the fact that it is (1) well known and visible and (2) americanized Thai cuisine. If you want more authentic Thai food, go across the street to Thai Recipes. It's hidden but much more true to the original flavors. The flavors here at Canteen are extremely sweet/sour/salty so make sure to get a lot of (self-serve) water or else you'll be overwhelmed and dehydrated. There is a credit card minimum purchase here, and the girl at the counter was nice enough to let me pay with card when I was a bit less than a dollar short. The decor is also nice. But since there is no shortage of Thai restaurants in Davis, you're better off not spending your money here. read more

Last time I was here, I ordered a pad Thai to-go and waited half an hour to receive a half-full box when the restaurant only had a handful of customers. Fast forward to tonight, the Friday before finals week. The place is packed; there are no tables open and my group of 8 resigns to sitting at the bar. Everyone I came with got their food about 20 minutes later and I'm still here, sipping on water and waiting for my pad kee mow for more than another 40 minutes and no one has come by to check on me. At least 10 more orders come after mine and those people get their food and I sit there with my now almost empty water. When I finally figured that my order had been forgotten, I walked up to the register and asked the cashier about it. She asked for a receipt for validation of my order and spent an extra 5 minutes verifying my dish, before putting in another order. A few minutes later, the plate (finally) comes out. The server was pretty but her resting bitch face didn't make me feel better, and the quality of the food did not bring the experience any more justice. Not once did I receive any form of apology for waiting. No sorry, no acknowledgement. Extremely disappointed with the employees' lack of professionalism and care for customers. read more

I have heard nothing but good things about Thai Canteen and I finally got to try this place out today! You order right when you walk in and pay and they seat you. My food was given to me within 15 min and it was WONDERFUL. I ordered Pad Thai medium spicy and i literally fished out about 5 thai chilis so next time i wont be requesting medium spicy. However, the quantity of the food is great and everything is well priced. After tax my dish came to be $8.61 and it was well worth that price. I'll definitely be coming by here again! read more

Thai Canteen - Pad Thai with tofu and I asked for it to be medium spicy. - Thai Near Me - Davis, California

pricey for sure but such a large and appetizing menu. the food tastes good and is a nice place to get food with friends or family. i would recommend getting their thai iced tea! the service is friendly and it's usually pretty busy here. read more

Quick and satisfying Thai food at a reasonable price. Fast-food style: you pay at the cashier then they'll bring you your food. $10 credit card minimum. Line gets busy during their peak hours but for the most part there's a decent amount of seating inside and out to accommodate everyone. I've tried their pad thai, pad si ew, tom yum soup, pad khing, peak gai tod (chicken wings) and thai tea before. I can say that on average, everything is really greasy and MSG-filled. If you're going to eat here, be prepared for a heavy meal. Their thai tea is also too sweet. In terms of Thai food, this is not the best I've had. BUT I do appreciate some of their pros: staying open late and having decent-sized portions. Be ware though, if you're ordering take out they usually give you less food (although they pack it in these reusable containers that are pretty awesome). read more

I LOVE this place. They have the best Pad Thai in Davis IMO. I get it everytime I go lol It is a bit pricy, but relative to other places, its not too expensive for some Pad Thai in Davis. The place is nice & clean, usually has students studying. I can't study here too noisy..but I'll always have some Pad Thai =] read more

My favorite Thai restaurant in Davis! Really convenient for a college student because they're open late, cheap food for their portion sizes, and have wifi! They have vegetarian and Pescetarian options! You can substitute any meat dishes with tofu or shrimp or calamari! My favorite dishes to get here are: - Pad Thai - Pad Si Ew (add thai fried egg! So good!) - Crab Fried Rice - Panang Curry! Their Thai Tea is pretty good too! You can ask for more or less milk. Their food portions are big! So come either very hungry or share with a friend! I usually end up taking the rest home and eating it for later. Service here is good. Most staff are friendly. However wait time for your food can take a while. I've learned to just call ahead before coming in and picking it up to go. I would recommend this place for any student trying to be a baller on a budget. read more

Oh, what's new with Davis? Another Thai Restaurant..NO WAY! It's all good though! They are a GENIUS for opening until 2AM almost everyday! They have a wide selection of food and drinks to choose from! Their specials sound delicious! I was going to try one of their specials with yellow curry, but it had chicken broth in it. The cashier was extremely nice and very helpful!! He double checked to make sure none of the items I wanted had any meat or seafood in it! Thank you!! Anyways, I ordered the Pad Kee Mao with tofu and medium spicy. Dude, it was too spicy for me, I couldnt handle it, but it was a good spicy! hahaha! The vegetables seemed fresh and were crisp! I normally dont like already fried tofu, but theirs was yummy! Recommended highly! Thai tea was pretty solid, but it was too sweet. Less sugar or condense milk, it would have been perfect! Decor is nicer than some of the thai restaurants in Davis. Very modern! Enjoy! :) read more

One of my favorite Thai places in Davis...their pad see ew with chicken is delicious and I love that the water is self serve. I like how there is a great array of choices to choose from their menu and that the prices are reasonable (unlike other Thai restaurants, ahem ahem). A thing to look out for are the long lines during dinner time...this place is popular among Davis! I especially love that they close late at night, so when I'm hungry...I can stop by before heading out or leaving the bars. read more

Not my first choice for Thai food in Davis, but definitely a more budget-friendly option. Went on a Friday night and the place was super crowded. The inside is like a glorified cafeteria - you wait in (a long) line to order and then you sit where you please. Tables are pretty cramped together, it's filled with college students, and it gets LOUD. There's shaded, outdoor seating that seemed more intimate but it goes quickly. The Pad Thai was pretty yummy, especially with a shot of lime over it. I was a bit disappointed when I realized they don't have traditional curry options until I tried one of their stir-fry plates instead... it was delicious and flavorful! Thai Iced Tea was great, and it's served in a mason jar so you feel like you're eating Thai food inside of a Pinterest board. Very cute. Prices were decent, food was pretty good, but the atmosphere was lacking. Definitely somewhere to stop in for a casual meal, but not date-worthy. read more

Food: 3 stars People have raved to me about this new Thai place in Davis, and the rating on Yelp was pretty good, so I decided to give it a shot tonight. Thai Canteen is overrated and the only thing good here is the prices. It's a pretty lively restaurant, with a very modern looking design. Definitely different from the other Thai restaurants I've been too. If you want good service, this really isn't the type of restaurant to go to. It's a bit like self-serve. You order at the counter and get a number, then sit at a table and wait to be served. That's about all the service you'll get. My dining companion and I ordered a Pad Thai, Chicken Satay, and a beef broth that is eaten with rice. All three were pretty mediocre. At every Thai restaurant that I go to, I always have to try their Pad Thai. And Thai Canteen's Pad Thai... there's nothing to say about it. There wasn't enough flavor, though it was authentic enough.. except my Pad Thai didn't come with shrimp. Most places I've been to, the pad thai had shrimp without having to pay a different price. I could pay just a little more at another restautant to get the shrimp AND have a much better tasting Pad Thai. The chicken was way over done and it was dry and tasteless. The chicken satay was tasty on the outside because of the sauce, but the inside was also dry and tasteless. Thank goodness for the dipping sauce, not that it helped with the dryness. The beef broth was only a so-so, pretty salty, and... swimming in oil. Add rice with it, and it just took out the saltiness... There isn't much flavor to begin with either. The beef was pretty tasteless and dry and the broth really didn't have much beef taste at all. The place is authentic enough, and dinner with my dining companion was great, but the food was just sub par. Don't think I'll be back. read more

Okay, I seriously owe Thai Canteen a review. I'm not quite in the running yet to be Duke, but trust me, I've been here a lot. I'm really not big on Thai food in general. Pad Thai, curries, not really my thing. If i were ever dragged along with a group to a Thai restaurant, I would typically be ordering the least Thai dish and a Thai iced tea (assuming refills). I find curry boring, and without the promise of Indian na'an, what's the point. (wow, I could seriously write an essay about my dislike for Thai food). Upon arriving in Davis years ago and checking out the downtown food scene, imagine my disdain as I was greeted by generically named Thai ____, ____ of Thai, and Thai # #. BUT then along comes this gem of Davis. Thai Canteen has become a default of mine and my friends, joining the ranks of staple: Pluto's. Before I get into the welcoming atmosphere or FREE wifi: ORDER NUMBER TWENTY THREE. I have absolutely no idea what it is called, what is in it, or how much it costs, but I have ordered this dish nine out of ten times I have been here and have never been dissatisfied. I think of it as a Thai take on pho. It is slightly sour, savory, and really cannot be found at any other Thai restaurant I have been to. The place has GREAT seating. They have seating that can accommodate large numbers of people, smaller groups, and outdoor seating for the warm summer evenings. The lighting is bright and inviting, and the colors of the walls really POP without distraction. The staff is very friendly, and to my discerning Asian eye: actually Thai. I have two friends who have spent an extended amount of time IN Thailand, and rave about the authenticity of Thai Canteen's dishes (they both even back me up on the greatness of number 23). I have ran into one of these friends, an uncanny amount of times at the restaurant even. If you are really against Thai food, let this restaurant be the final review before dismissing the cuisine completely. It has the look, feel, and food of no other Thai restaurant in town or of any I have ever been to. Thai Canteen has a special place in my heart, and number 23 will always have a place in my stomach. EN-FREAKING-JOY. read more

my go-to place! Literally. I go here to eat, when i'm on a date, for birthdays, when i'm drunk, and even study (the workers don't acknowledge me anymore as i cry at 1 A.M frantically studying with a plate of pad mee kao and my laptop and papers sprawled out on a table for 2 ). The food is great! The usual pad thai, pad mee kao etc is always good, but other things to try is the beef salad, duck fried rice and crab fried rice. Another plus - it is completely affordable, you really get the most bang for your buck. read more

I came here for dinner with a group of family friends. The service was solid and the restaurant was neat and tidy. However, I thought the food here was average. I ordered a pad thai and thought it was saltier than other pad thais I've ordered at other places. I also tried their green curry and yellow curry and also thought both of those were okay. Although the food was average, the price you pay for it is pretty good. Also, the food comes out pretty fast. read more

Thai Canteen - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Davis, California

One of my favorite Thai places in general, and it just happens to be located in my own college town! The restaurant has a great selection of food and drinks, including a variety of alcoholic beverages. The nice thing about this place is that they're open pretty late, so if you're ever craving Thai food, this is the place to go to. My favorite dishes include the green curry, pad thai, and pad see ew. There are tons of other great dishes that I have tried, so it's definitely worth checking out. In terms of customer service, I think the only con is that they sometimes can take a while to bring out your food, especially when it's extremely busy. If you have a large group, make sure you come and claim seats early! Those tend to go pretty quickly also if it's a busy day. read more

3.5 stars. I come here pretty often whenever I want Thai food. I usually get the yellow curry or Pad Kee Mao. The food has improved from a year ago in my opinion. I honestly do not like the seating arrangement and how the interior is set up. It's always loud in here, even if there aren't many people because of how it echoes a bit. This place is always packed too. It took about 25 minutes to get our food tonight and I found myself running to Sugar Daddies next door to get a cupcake because it was taking so long! I waited in line for a couple minutes before I got my cupcake, and I still ended up having to wait for my food some more. Luckily it tasted delicious when it finally arrived... Thai tea is good, I'd say it's a little too sweet though. Overall, this place is pretty good, but not my favorite. read more

One of the best Thai establishments in Davis! + THE FOOD I usually order the pad thai, pad kee mao, or the pad si ew. I like the pad thai and pad si ew because it tastes authentic and fresh. Pad kee mao is my usual favorite because I like a little spicy kick to my meals. I prefer not to order these noodles with chicken because I find the chicken to be pretty dry. Instead, I would opt for the shrimp or calamari for $1 more or try the tofu option. + THE DRINKS What's a trip to Thai Canteen without ordering its amazing Thai tea?! It comes in a cool mason jar and the milk is poured into the tea without mixing, creating a cool color gradient. Some people find it a bit too sweet but I think it tastes perfect! During happy hour, the Thai tea is only $1! It can't get any better than that. + THE PRICING Hands down one of the cheapest Thai places I've ever been to. The noodle plates are around $8 and the Thai tea is a few bucks more. Nothing here is really overpriced. Best to come during happy hours where food is much cheaper! + THE DECOR The overall decor of the restaurant is very hipster and modern. Green walls and stickers of skylines make the place very upbeat and friendly. There's plenty of seating even though the restaurant may look small. It's a bit harder to go in big groups because there are limited big tables. - THE WAIT The only bad thing is that there is sometimes a long line at the register. Thai canteen is a restaurant where you have to order at the counter, receive a number, and find your own seat after. During busy lunch and dinner hours, one may wait up to 15 minutes in line. They usually prepare the food quickly but there was one time where I came with a group of 8, and it took around half an hour or more for all the food to arrive. read more

I have eaten here and the Thai Canteen in Sacramento. The Davis location is not as good. That's not to say it's bad... Just not as delicious. We had three different dishes and all were skimpy from a portion standpoint. There are better options in Davis in the same block. read more

Thai Canteen - Thai Near Me - Davis, California

If I reviewed this place when it first opened, I would have given it 5 stars. The food was wonderful but budget-friendly, the service was excellent, and even if the wait was a little long you always enjoyed their food. Now, after being a regular and coming here almost once every other week, I have to say that I am utterly disappointed by what kind of restaurant they've become. I will not come back here until I start hearing from others that they have improved their service. First of all, it seems that the servers they've hired recently have little to no politeness training. I'm not saying you always have to give me a service with a smile, but if the kitchen prepares my food incorrectly, at least ATTEMPT to make it better rather than blaming me. Which is exactly what happened, three times. The first time we ordered the Tom Kha soup, and instead we got the Tom Yum soup. We informed the server, who made a point of getting the receipt to show us that Tom Yum was written on the receipt. Well, yes, that may have been because the person at the counter put it in incorrectly. Yet he kept insisting that somehow the receipt was the mighty authority of it all, and it took a few minutes of back and forth before he finally left, had a discussion with someone in the kitchen, and brought back our Tom Kha soup. I figured that perhaps the server was new and just needed more training, but it happened again a few other times--something arrived that we didn't order, and instead of believing us there was a small battle over whether the receipt or the customer was right (or they couldn't find the receipt but just insisted that it was right.) After talking to a few friends about our experience, they also affirmed that the same happened to them, too! Another night, my husband and I started noticing that on their busiest nights, they always get something about our order wrong. The first time it happened it was, "Eh, it happens." I ordered my food spicy hot and his was regular, and instead his came spicy hot and mine was regular. We dealt with it. But when it happens a few times more, that means that something about the way the staff communicates with the kitchen is off, especially on their busy nights. But the last straw was when I went in to order for lunch. I got my usual, and asked for it spicy. Usually they ask me how spicy but the server simply started typing it in. I finally said, "By the way, I mean spicy hot for that." She paused and looked at me, then said, "Spicy hot is very hot.You should probably have the medium spicy." And then continued typing. I was horrified at the rudeness. I told her that I was a regular here and that I always have it spicy hot, that I was used to it, and she sighed and didn't respond. When my meal came, I tasted it, and it was definitely just medium spicy. Spiciness is sacred to me. After that experience, I will never come here again until something changes! Sure, their food is cheap, but Ket Mo Ree's lunch specials are a great deal, and I'd rather buy a lunch special there and get good, high-quality food that I know is going to come correctly, instead of dealing with this place. read more

One of my favorite places to eat in Davis! :) FOOD: I usually have a rotation of what I order! My favorite things are: Pad Thai, Pad Si Ew, Panaang Curry, Green Curry Fried Rice, or #23 (it's like a beef noodle soup). I like the portion size here, I always feel full when I'm done eating. I like the fact that you can adjust the level of spicyness as well. Thai spicy is a bit too much for me though! CUSTOMER SERVICE: You order at the counter, take a number, and then they bring the food to your table. Water is self-serve. There's a good amount of tables, including a huge community table, and counter space. This place can get super busy though! Even when it's busy, the service is always fast and the servers are pretty polite. Love how this place is open late too. read more

I went to Thai Canteen with a very, very large group of people. To my surprise, they were completely able to seat all of us and give us great service without much hassle. The food came out quickly, even with so many incoming orders, everything tasted pretty good, the servers were friendly, and the decor is pretty nice. I literally have no complaints! To Thai Canteen: If you keep up the good work, I'll keep bringing you customers! read more

My least favorite Thai food place in davis :( their food is super greasy and salty and leaves me bloated for days. Don't expect authentic Thai food here, because it's not what you're going to get. I think most people used to enjoy Thai canteen because it was supposed to be a "fast food". Where you order at the counter, bring a number to your table and get your food served to you. However, they're extremely slow.... even when they're not that busy. Go spend your money and TIME at a more authentic Thai restaurant- there are plenty in davis. read more