Great food! Great service! Great ambiance. Everyone who waited on us was super friendly and extremely helpful and PATIENT guiding us through the menu. You can tell there are regulars that come in because they know just what they ordering, know where they want to sit, and greet the staff as familiar faces. We had a party of 6. We were seated quickly and service was prompt. read more

My wife and I eat here all the time -- or get take-out -- and we love it. We are both vegan, and this restaurant is always very good about making sure our orders do not contain any animals ingredients. Most importantly, the food is delicious, and the service is wonderful. Even if you're just passing through SLO, give this place a try (it's not far from the 101). Highly recommended! read more

This place is always so good. You can get it delivered but actually going in and sitting down is a treat. The servers are kind and funny and the food is always perfect. read more

Thai-rrific - Green curry chicken spice level 2 - Thai Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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This is my fourth visit, and I continue to be impressed. I searched for a local place that made chicken fried rice without bean sprouts, and this is it! It's a simple dish, really, but theirs keeps me coming back for more! You can order anything here at 5 levels of spicy heat, even none at all. They're good at special orders. It fills up at standard meal times, so get here early! It's not fancy, so cone as you are. I will definitely be back! read more

TLDR: Don't let appearances fool you - this place has great food! This review comes after trying many Thai restaurants in the area (10!) and ordering the same thing. Thairiffic hits my bay area food snob craving on every level. Ironically, this was the last of the Thai restaurants I tried, and for good reason. It looks dinky and drab from the outside. The name is a dad joke (which I love). Visiting on a random weekday evening, the place was close to empty. As far as appearances go, the place didn't give much to hope for. However, I was beyond pleasantly surprised after receiving my order for pad see ew + pad thai. There were three things immediately apparent that made Thairiffic stand out: 1. Unlike (almost) every other Thai place, Thairiffic honored my request for maximum spice. There is a definite kick for their "Thai hot" level. 2. Unlike (almost) every other Thai place, the Pad Thai had a balanced flavor profile. Other places DOUSE the pad thai in sugar - yuck. This was a Pad Thai with savoriness, saltiness, sweetness, sourness, and spice. Yum. 3. The pad see ew had a distinct wok hei + golden mountain sauce flavor. Nice! I will also say that the shrimp in the pad thai was decently flavorful - same with the beef in the pad see ew. This is in contrast to the often "secondhand slap on" approach to the meats/proteins that I've had at other Thai places. Lastly, the price point here is I think the lowest of all the Thai places I've tried. If I could, I'd give it another star for that alone! The pad kee mao was okay. I think I'll stick to the pad thai and pad see ew. There's a decently sized menu with many other options (eg kao soi) which I'm excited to try. Above all else, I'm happy to find a go-to Thai place that hits the spot in SLO! read more

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Very good food and value. Very easy to order takeout from their website and it's available quickly.

The waitress that works there is very friendly and knowledgeable when describing the food. The lunch menu price is just right and many choices. The inside decor is very Thai and pleasant to look at. read more

Relaxing meal with excellent service. I recommend the fried tofu! Has a relaxing vibe too. Few students, mostly locals. Leisurely paced, relaxing meal. read more

Our server Ying was amazing and so sweet. We had fried shrimp that was so fresh and crispy. Fresh rolls and peanut sauce were the perfect combo. Yellow curry was a big portion and had a good variety of veggies. Pad Thai was the highlight with tender chicken and perfectly cooked shrimp. read more

I like Thai food but I wouldn't say I'm passionate about it. A friend wanted to experience Thai food for the first time so we thought we'd try Thai- riffic. The hostess at the front desk ( who was also our server) was very pleasant and helpful in suggesting dishes that weren't too spicy. We ordered potstickers which were way overcooked. The Pad Thai was okay but nothing to get excited over. It too was cooked too long and bordered on mushy. The Thai Iced Tea was way too sweet and lacked that signature flavor of cedar. Would we return? Probably not. But the staff certainly redeemed the experience. read more

I can't stop eating here. This place is so good. It's a gluten free haven. Thanks for everything!!!!

Finally was able to check this out after passing by it multiple times! We went during their lunch times and the food was delightful. It was tasty and just the right kind of spice to make you crave for more. Definitely would check this out! read more

Thai-rrific - a plate of food with rice and vegetables - Thai Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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My first time at Thai-rrific in SLO, very quaint inside, nice atmosphere, super friendly host. We had a great meal and were able to share with a friend. We had early dinner before a show. It was a delight to eat here last night. Come check it out , you'll love it read more

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Look who is back in town. Since I am here, time to hit my favorite Thai place. I'm a creature of habit so I went with the yellow curry lunch special. Yum yum for my tum. I really do like this place. For a guy who never eats Thai food, I sure love coming here. read more

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This place is a diamond in the rough!! Ying gave us amazing recommendations that fit our table's dietary restrictions (some of us eat only fish, some of us can't eat any spicy food), and everything came out quickly and piping hot. Food was fresh and seriously so good!! The Pad Thai is the best I've ever had. I'll be dreaming of the Tom Kha soup til I have it again. The spring rolls and cream cheese avocado puffs (so flavorful!!) were unbelievable! This place is 10/10!! read more

Food is always a 5! Love their food. They are our favorite Thai restaurant. Service is always a 5! However, Ambiance was a 1 this time. They changed the lighting, so that each client was spotlighted with really bright lights. It was uncomfortably bright. Why would they do that???? I've NEVER been to a restaurant where the clients were lit up like they were on the sale block. I don't want to eat at a restaurant where I am spotlighted like that, and I will have to get my Thairiffic food to go if they don't fix this. I hope they will see fit to change the lighting back to normal for a restaurant, which is more subdued and complimentary. read more

This restaurant was my granddaughter's choice for her birthday dinner! The service was great. The server made sure our every need was filled. The food was yummy! I recommend this establishment! Enjoy! read more

Doordashed Thai-rrific as I was craving something for lunch that wasn't made by me. LOL They have great lunch specials, and I wanted to get something that wasn't the traditional pad thai or pad see ew. I ordered the lunch special "gaeng peht" with beef. It was red curry with bamboo shoots, basil, coconut milk, and cream with your choice of meat. I got beef. It comes with a side of white rice. I actually loved this!!! It was cooked to perfection. It was maybe a hint over mild, but the spice worked perfectly with the dish. The bamboo shoots were soaked in the curry to give it ultimate flavor. They served it very nicely for takeout -- separated the rice and curry so you can mix it freshly. I would recommend this 10/10. It was a pretty big portion too, so you could potentially split this into two meals. I also ordered thai tea which was alright. I wouldn't order it again. It wasn't the best thai tea I ever had, but I think it might scratch your itch if you were craving it. read more

Delicious curry! Fast service. Would recommend. I had the green curry and the next time got the avocado curry, both so good!

Their cococut chicken is unique and flavorful. This is such a great spot and I like its down to earth vibe. Every meal there feels home cooked. You can tell they really care about what they serve you. Their prices are also very reasonable! read more

Booth seats by the window are charming with wood carved panels. The food is authentic and delicious; service was fast and friendly.

Awful! Ordered yellow curry with chicken. Got home, flavorless curry, potatoes tasted weird, very little chicken. Not coming back.

It was "Time for Thai", so I ordered Phad See Yew with chicken and extra broccoli. Delivery was prompt, value was typical for Thai food, entree was hot, but fairly flavorless. I ended up adding soy sauce and hot pepper flakes to increase the flavor profile. It was edible and ultimately, Thai-OK. read more

Thai-rrific - Phad See Yew - Thai Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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The food is very good. I like how you are able to choose how hot the spice is. The service is prompt and helpful. The interiors are warm and cozy with a lot of wood and Asian accents. read more

Sad News - MUST READ The owners have sold the restaurant and the result is not good. The menu has completely changed with a limited selection. No noodle soups (my favorites!). It is now extremely overpriced with lunches starting at $14. I can foresee a lot of loyal customers walking away in sadness for the loss of this iconic restaurant. I went in there yesterday at noon and was the only customer there. I spoke with the old owner Ken (who has been there for decades) and he was visibly sad. I didn't try the food so I can't comment on that but why shotgun a business model that has worked for so long? So, so sad. read more

As many have said, parking here is very troublesome during lunch rush. The lot is tiny and is shared with another business. Once you find a place to safely abandon your vehicle, you'll be glad you made all the effort. There is a sizable lunch special menu at very reasonable prices. The portions are large enough to have leftovers to take home. My favorite here is the soupy noodles (I've only tried kai sol so far but I will be sampling others soon!). read more

Was on the way up to big sur and stopped over to try this place out. The red fried rice was okay, but the fried egg really made it. The green curry had a decent amount of veggies and meat, but nothing to memorable. Personally there a few Thai places in the area and i probably would try those other places before coming back. read more

The best Thai food for years and years and years. Cozy atmosphere. Great service. It's great dining. read more

It's a charming restaurant. Recently tried it with my boyfriend who is an avid Thai-food fan. The food was great and the vibe was fabulous. We also had the best booth in the restaurant that has the window facing the street. The wait staff is really fantastic and sweet. Will go again! read more

I only saw one server, and the poor lady was working her butt off for everybody. The prices were average -- not a steal but not expensive either. Now for the important part: how was the food? It was really good and I think you should check out this restaurant! read more

I really really wanted to like this new Thairrific. I loved the old one. I know it's more expensive but if the food is improved, it's not a problem. The first time I went in I ordered a traditional Thai street food spicy noodle soup. We used to live in LA and I miss the Thai Town version. This was not bad, and I would have given this new owner 4 out of 5 stars just for having it on the menu. But then I went back, hopeful, and ordered a lunch portion of Pad Kra Pow, a stir fry spicy basil dish every Thai restaurant in the Central Coast serves. It's a basic dish that reveals how good a Thai restaurant is at doing the classics. Now I've tried this in almost every other Thai place within 40 min, and I am SO disappointed to report it is awful, like 1 star awful. I feel bad saying this, but it just is. It's watery, bland, with too little meat. I can't remember when I've had a bad version of this dish. Even the unexciting ones I've had were at least tasty. This was so bland and watery I actually felt cheated of my $12 and sorely missing old Thairrific's simple, cheap but always tasty dishes, especially the unique sambal chicken. Maybe their dinner portions are better, I don't know, Yelp reviews aren't reassuring so far. Every lunch special I've eaten at other local Thai places were good barometers of the overall food quality, because why wouldn't they be? It's generally not good business to skimp on teaser items that pull customers in for more expensive dinner meals. There are many Thai restaurants in the area - they're either cheap and good or more expensive but offer higher quality ingredients/more unique items. Thairrific seems to be occupying a precarious perch as fancier Thai dining with unfortunately little attention to food quality and consistency. Thairrific v2 would do well to learn from rock star veterans in their price bracket - Thai Palace in SLO. Always consistently good, always happy to pay more. What a shame, I had high hopes! Since there's nothing on their dinner menu that other Thai places aren't already rocking cheaper and better, I doubt I'll be back much, if at all. I sincerely hope hope they improve their lunch specials. read more

Thai-rrific is located south on Higuera street past downtown. I have walked here from downtown before, but it I would recommend driving - especially if it is dark. The business seems family-run and everyone I have encountered here has been super friendly. However, their food isn't anything special. They do a good job delivering on the classic Thai dishes but I am not "wow"ed by anything with only one exception. Their red curry fried rice is the best menu item BY FAR. It is the reason why I come here. I order it with pork and extra spicy. It is the sole reason why I come here. Come in here for the red curry fried rice! I could honestly eat it every week read more

First time here. The proportions were great for this old lady. About 1 cup of veggies 3/4 cup rice and 3 shrimp. Flavored with a little soy sauce for $20 including tip and tax. If you are a big volume eater don't go here. Nothing special except there is FREE parking. read more

Thai-so-so -I wish I had read the reviews before we went. It's not just that it's not that same but it not that good. The spring rolls used to be handmade but not they are the Costco or Sisco type. The service was good. The food was bland but warm and decent portion sizes. They should change the name to Thai-so-so read more

Thai-rrific came highly recommended. Ordered food to go for 5 and had enough for two dinners. It was securely packaged and traveled well. Appetizers, pineapple rice and 3 entrees were all delicious. Will be back for sure. read more

I dined-in on Saturday and it was not a good experience. We walked in and no one acknowledged us for a while, in an almost-empty restaurant. There were two waiters walking around, not particularly busy and seemed surprised we were in the restaurant. We finally got sat at the end corner and waited a long time for someone to take our order. Eventually, about 15 minutes later the waitress/host/owner(?) finally approaches our table to awkwardly take our order. But then, something really weird happens: as we had been waiting for about 20 minutes after taking our order, the waitress comes back to our table saying "we are really busy, do you still want to wait or just cancel the order and LEAVE?"!! So I asked her how much longer we had to wait to get our food. She replies that she doesn't know, so I asked her to please check with the kitchen. She then comes back and said it was just gonna be another five minutes...So we just decided to wait, but in retrospect I wish we had taken the option to leave. This interaction was so awkward and totally unnecessary, it made us uncomfortable. We get our food and it's served on PAPER PLATES. Like, low quality, office party paper plates. I did not get the point of that and it felt extremely cheap. They could barely hold the food. But the soup and rice on the other hand were served on regular ceramic bowls. The food was MEH at best, the curry was not a curry, it was soupy and looked like it had been just warmed up, the soup was TERRIBLE, completely tasteless and bland. The noodles and chicken satay were just ok, but not recommended. I would never come back! The service was bad and awkward, the food was not good, and the ambiance needs a lot of work. All of that cost almost $60 for a dinner for two. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for Thai food in SLO. read more

Extremely good, authentic Thai food. I've been to other Thai restaurants in the area, such as Papa Thai, and I can say without a doubt that this is superior in tastes and flavors. I thought the portion was good for a party of three. We ordered three dishes and a dessert. read more

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This place had really great food. I enjoyed the mango sticky rice and the curry items had a lot of taste complexity. I also enjoyed the pineapple fried rice. The service was nice and they came quickly and the booths were very homely. I would come back here to eat again for sure. One of the better food options in SLO. read more

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Love the food here. Always kind service. Been coming for years. Highly recommend the pahd Thai noodles and cashew chicken speciality dish. Prices are fair and portions are solid. Always fresh and tasty. read more

The appetizers are all great bets! We make a meal out of then. Live the yellow curry and the Bah Me. Both excellent and tasty. The Larb is the tastiest on the planet! You just can't go wrong here! I'd give it ten stars if I could! read more