Do yourself a big favor and ditch the hustle and bustle of the main part of downtown Pleasanton and opt to support this small business! We went on a Saturday evening around 6:30, hoping to get outdoor seating however there were only two small tables outside. We had our pup with us. They let us sit at the bar near the waiting entrance and even offered my pup water. The food here is amazing! The fried chicken with fried rice was stellar, the rice was fragrant and the fried chicken was so moist yet crunchy and not too heavy: the chicken skin was like eating an immaculate chip! We also got the fried chicken pad Thai which was good the noodles here are chewy for sure and the sauce sweet. Both came with sweet dipping sauce. Tbh everything sounded amazing in the menu, and it was a small yet just quint and adorable date night spot, lots of families and dates! The music was also mainstream hits but with a chiller vibe. The staff are also really nice. I would come back here in a heartbeat! read more

Had the pleasure of dining here today. Time Thai exceeded my expectations. Food: * Roti appetizer: 9/10 Roti served with House Curry sauce. Roti was good and I loved the simplicity of the curry sauce. * The B.E.C.K: 10/10 This dish speaks my love language... House basil garlic sauce and Fried Chicken Served with rice, fried egg. The chicken is battered and fried to perfection. The sauce has a hint of savory and sweet. Comes out piping hot. Chicken had the perfect crunch... I would definitely order this again. * The taco: 9/10 House Fried Chicken wrapped with Roti, sweet & sour sauce mixed green salad, cilantro, and onion. Comes with a aioli like dip. My Nana loved this. * I loved their condiment tray. * drinks: 2 Chang's classic beer from Thailand. I loved that it was served super cold and in a frosted glass. Frosted glass... nice touch! Service: 10/10 Our waiteress was very attentive and sweet. She made sure we had everything we needed. I noticed the man that served our food was always making sure everyone was happy. I am always impressed when they give you extra napkins without asking. He gave us extra napkins :) It's the little things, ya know? Ambiance: 7/10 Simplicity. It's a small, charming space. I felt like I was eating at a restaurant in Thailand. Nothing fancy. But the food is amazing and authentic. I will definitely be back... I can't wait to try the other items on the menu. read more

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Yummy spot for Thai food! The service was nice and prompt. The inside is on the smaller side, try to get there early to be seated. Ate here on a Sunday at 5:30 PM, there was one open table and it started to get busy around 6. We ordered: - Roti: not worth it; only a few, small slices and not worth the price - Papaya Salad: good flavor but there was too much of the spring mix salad that overpowered the dish - Drunken Noodle: great flavor; don't prefer the baby corn or broccoli in it. Besides that, would order again! - Pad Thai w/ Shrimp: great flavor and good portioning - Green Curry w/ Chicken: satisfied my curry craving. Good portioning but I wish they gave more in the side order of rice read more

Time Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Delicious & Fresh Food good customer service with a Smile & a Clean environment. It stays pretty busy.

Great find with an unassuming facade. Really clean inside including the restroom. Everything we ordered was flavorful. Loved the sticky rice with mango -intricate design that is not only pleasing to the eyes but also tastes yummy. read more

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We decided to come here because of the fried chicken in thai style, that is something pretty unique. We are a group of 5 and here are what we ordered: Chicken Wings - crunchy and taste good, highly recommend Papaya Salad - standard papaya salad, you can't go wrong, the papaya is green papaya so it is hard not soft, please note Crab Curry Bomb - soft shell crab curry, love it, will re-order next time Pumpkin Curry with Pork - standard pumpkin curry, more on the sweet side, if you don't like sweet curry, this may not be for you Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodle) - also standard taste, pretty good Sweet Sticky with Mango - also typical thai dessert Everything we ordered is yummy and we enjoyed all of them, price is very reasonable compared to other restaurants nowadays, will definitely come back. read more

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Thai fried chicken packin' with flavor, the perfect crispy mouthfeel, and the sweetest service?! Sold! Came through for a lunch date with the sis and we LOVED our time here. They have two-three tables for small parties outside, but the majority of seating is indoors. They're kid and dog-friendly out on the patio, and it's shaded BUT still hot. They also have restrooms where you have to get the key from the shop. It's clean though, and unisex! There's also customer parking in a tiny lot, so make sure you drive the smaller car. We were STOKED to try their dishes with any and all fried chicken. I loved my pad thai fried chicken and sis loved the B.E.C. Yoooooo you have to get anything with their fried chicken. It reminded me of the deliciously crispy and light fried chicken Taiwanese style, but the flavor is a bit different. It's not super shelled with fried panko or batter like you might get at KFC or Church's. And it's more light/tender compared to korean fried chicken. Def worth a stop through especially if you loved fried chicken and are looking to try different styles. I love noods, so the pad thai was a no brainer. The B.E.C is great because you get a whole egg with your meal, and I was surprised we both finished our meals. IT WAS HUGE. And it was that good we had to just finish it all in one sitting. You can also get fried chicken as a side if you're interested in something else and just want to try a bit of it. HIGHLY recommend. Love our sweet lady who was our server! read more

Time Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai fried chicken. Delish! - Thai Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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I have had Time Thai food many times and myself and my colleagues frequently order from them via food delivery service. This is the first time I decided to go in person and dine in. I visited on a Wednesday night around 7:30 pm. Restaurant had maybe two other guest. I looked at the menu, explained to my companion the dishes I've had and what I like from the menu. We also took a look at the drink menu and decided to have a beer. Our food arrived, we had our drinks first, then decided to have the dinner that was waiting for us. At approximately 8:30-ish the restaurant announced the last call for the kitchen. We received the check at 8:44, at that time my companion requested another beer but the server stated that it was already 8:45 and she wasn't serving anymore as they were closing in 15 minutes. We were kind of shocked as no other restaurant has ever refused to serve a drink because there were only 15 minutes left till closing. The music in the restaurant went off at 8:50, we at this point feel forced to leave even though we were not planning to stay longer. The only thing that delayed our stay was that no one came over to offer to go plates or pick payment. So I went in search of someone to provide me with to go containers and take payment for our dine in. Overall I was extremely displeased with the poor service. I will definitely share this experience with all my colleagues so they are aware of why I will not be supporting a local business that lacks in service. So only reason I gave this a 2 star rating is for the food. But the services deserves - stars! read more

I wasn't expecting much when I came here since I didn't look it up at all but I very much enjoyed the food here and can't wait to come back. I got the Khao Soi which I was really excited had a vegetarian option. It definitely seemed more healthy with some vegetables and had good flavor. Their thai tea is also really good. They were quick to seat us, take our order, fill our waters, and give us our bill. Parking was a bit of a struggle but there is always unpaved parking next to the railroad tracks. read more

A friend recommended this hidden gem because their Khao Soi was outstanding and boy he was right . The broth was so rich and their beef was unbelievably tender. My son ordered their crab curry bomb and it was delicious as well. The crab flavor was deeply infused in the curry, perfect for a cold night. Tom yum soup and papaya salad were great, but you definitely need to tell them to spice it up if you are looking for an authentic experience. Their fried chicken was pretty standard, juicy and crispy. Definitely saving this one for my Thai cravings! read more

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Updating my review from four stars to five stars for quality and service. I typically call in my order from the office and pick up my order on the way home. My order tonight was chicken Satay and Samosas as an appetizer, chicken pad Thai noodles, mixed vegetables, pineapple fried rice and Pumpkin curry. My order was correct All dishes were delicious and I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow! read more

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Love this place! This is our go-to Thai restaurant--always fresh and delicious. We highly recommend their fried chicken and som tum set. This time, we tried the fried calamari, Tom Yum soup, and Ka Pow seafood--all were fresh and flavorful! One of the best Thai restaurants in the area. read more

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Updated in July 2024: This place is a four star but I dislike it when restaurants give less quantity when you do takeout. I would like to see the same portions in takeout as I would see if I'm dining in! read more

We arrived just after 7:30pm waited 10+ minutes just to be told the kitchen was closed for sit-down and takeout. Really?! Where are the adult staff who understands customer care? read more

I would rate this place 4.5! Their roilti was pleasantly tasty, but was a bit on the oilier side and the curry sauce it came with was very runny. It'd be nice if the curry was a bit thicker in consistency. Their ton kha was pretty solid-- nice and creamy, with some acidity to cut. I really enjoyed their mango prawn salad, as the sauce packed a punch! Crab fried rice had a good amount of crab and the crab meat tasted of good quality as well. I also got a yellow curry, which I thought was tasty, but once again, it was on the runny side and wasn't super creamy or umami (but the spices were spot on). Usually I really like pad kee mao, but their version tasted a bit off to me -- not sure why though... maybe it's because there wasn't enough wok hei? I need to think about it a bit more as to why it wasn't up to par with some other pad kee mao's I've had. The beef in the pad kee mao was very tender though, so that was a plus! Service was nice as well, but I just wished they would get an online waitlist service in place. It was a small space and we had to wait for awhile. read more

Fantastic B.E.C.K. dish with sticky sweet sauce. Its basil infused fried chicken and egg over rice. I'll want to go back to try their other popular dishes but this is a must try if you are a fried chicken fan. Great customer service! Lots of parking in the back. read more

Time Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Time has gotta be one of the best Thai restaurants I've tried in the Bay, and it's super affordable too! Restaurant is pretty small inside with a couple of tables outside, so I recommend coming early to secure Our server told us that spicy was pretty spicy, but I think we totally could've added some more heat! If you like things spicy, get hot instead medium. Upon request, you can get a tray brought out with chili peppers in vinegar, chili paste, and chili powder to add to your dishes. Our favorite was the chili powder. Restroom is behind the restaurant and you'll need to use their key, but honestly recommend using the restroom elsewhere if you can hold it. Anyways, I can't wait to be back whenever I'm in town. THE BECK: 5/5 (medium spicy) I'm literally obsessed with everything in this dish from the fried chicken to the sauce to the fried egg. The texture is perfectly crispy, and the chicken is super juicy. The real star is the house basil garlic sauce! It is sweet, garlicky, and slightly sticky in the best way, and it complements really well with the chicken and rice. This is one of their most popular dishes for a reason! I wish I upped the heat on this one since you can't really taste the spice with medium. PAD THAI: 4.5/5 (w/ chicken, mild spicy) I always love a classic pad Thai! The noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious, more on the sweeter end. It could've used a bit more tang and tamarind, but that wasn't a dealbreaker. The chicken was not dry at all, and the tofu is always a nice addition. I would definitely recommend getting this at medium/hot since it was a little boring mild. The chili powder sprinkled in helped add a kick though! read more

Time Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai w/ Chicken ($13.95) - 4.5/5 stars - Thai Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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Despite living in Pleasanton, we've gone to the Livermore location of Time Thai before this one. The newer one in Livermore is better. With better food and faster service. Despite this location being relatively slow other than an onslaught of UberEats orders, service was incredibly slow. Even people that walked in the door to place to go orders were served before people that were already seated. The food at the Livermore location is also a bit better. That said, it's still good Thai food. If I were to judge this restaurant without having been to the other location first, I would still consider returning to try some other dishes and remember not to be in too much of a rush. read more

Food was bland, without any thai flavor, we had the noodles with sesame sauce but there was no sauce in it and no taste of sesame. Seems like some regular vegetable oil based sauce. Shrimp was not marinated and neither was it coated with any sauce. Price not justified. read more

We really liked the grub here. Everything was delicious. Mom & pop place, exactly the kind of business we like to patronize. We drove up from SoCal just a bit before we had dinner here. Not really hungry, still digesting brunch from maybe 8 hours earlier. Tired, not easily pleased. Family member said let's go here, so we did, and the food was mighty good. Parking can be tough so come when they open, as we did. We will return next time we are up there. read more

Hubby and I got here for a Friday lunch right when they opened at 11am. There was only 1 customer there + us. We started w/the roti and it was very good. The curry sauce was delicious. But after that, it would be a long time until we saw our entrees. Which didn't make sense since we were one of the first customers there. They definitely prioritize to-go orders than customers who are dining-in. Hubby and I witnessed them boxing all of those orders, and people coming to pick up meanwhile we were waiting and waiting for our lunch. Now for their food, I had their fried chicken pad thai. Good flavor of the fried chicken, but maybe could've been a little warmer in temperature. The pad thai noodles were standard and I think the thing that 'makes' the dish is that fried chicken. Hubby enjoyed his bowl that he got. We asked for spicy stuff and were brought this tray with various spicy options but then it was taken away while I was still eating! lol. Do they only have 1 for the whole restaurant? maybe b/c there's not many tables, maybe 10 or less. Ambiance, it's an intimate restaurant. They even have the rice cooker out front in the dining area I guess b/c there's no space in the back for it. By 11:40am-ish, the place was packed. Overall I would come here again for Thai. read more

The yellow curry is by far the BEST I've had. It's a small restaurant, so I was excited to hear they opened a spot in Livermore. Highly recommended! read more

I love this thai restaurant! I came here recently and the quality of the thai food is better than most in this area. My favorite is the roti! Can't wait to try more of the menu. read more

I was super impressed with this spot! I came with my girlfriend for lunch. I am so glad so picked this spot because the food is soooo damn good. So fresh and tasty! The inside of the restaurant is kind of small so it does get very busy. I noticed there's a lot of to-go orders; if I lived closer I definitely would be ordering from here very often! The service was pretty good, the waiter came to check on us and got the food ordered in a timely manner. I really loved everything we got. The calamari was so crispy and perfectly fried. The fried rice with fried chicken was definitely the star, i definitely recommend getting that one. The fried chicken was so beautifully fried and the spices used was so flavorful! And you can never go wrong with a pad see ew!! 10/10, would recommend this place to everyone. read more

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Avoid coming at peak hours (weekend lunch). They are extremely short-staffed; we waited 45 minutes for our to-go order...which is ridiculous because at that point we could've just waited for a table. Usually a huge fan of the food but they were way too short-staffed. read more

Time Thai Kitchen - The B.E.C.K. - Thai Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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We stopped by here for our lunch on a Sunday around 1 and the restaurant was pretty busy. This place is not very big, 2 small tables and 4 large tables that can sit a group of 4. We loved everything we had. Our picky eater loved their pad Thai. We eat Thai food often and def very much enjoyed the services and food here. Highly recommend. The only down side was the place is too small. Seating was a bit tight. read more

We've been to Time Thai three times now, and at this point, we'd consider ourselves regulars. My husband often says their food is "uplifting," and I'd have to agree--there's something comforting about the flavors they bring to the table. This time, we started with a soup with coconut milk, and it was exactly what we hoped for--warm, and packed with flavor. The lemongrass stood out beautifully, giving it that fresh and slightly citrusy kick. For my main dish, I ordered the "Best Beck," which is a chicken dish with basil, sweet sauce, rice, and a fried egg. It was tasty, but I think this chicken would actually pair better with their Pad Thai instead of rice--the sweetness of the sauce would complement the noodles more. We also tried a new chicken dish (unfortunately, we forgot the name). It was citrusy, crispy, and really well-balanced. Definitely a great addition to their menu! However, the side salad that came with it was dry--there wasn't even a light dressing, which would have helped bring some freshness to the plate. Finally, we ended the meal with mango sticky rice, but this was the one big letdown of the night. The mango was extremely sour, and the sticky rice was dry and tough, almost like it had been reheated in a microwave. It didn't have that soft, chewy texture that makes this dessert so satisfying. Despite that, we still love this restaurant. The flavors are bold, the dishes are thoughtfully prepared (most of the time), and it's a place we'll keep coming back to. We just hope they refine a few details--especially that mango sticky rice! read more

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Love the service and the fried chicken is the bomb!! The ambiance is great but parking is really an issue. There's no street parking and back lot is shared by other businesses. But that doesn't deter me from going read more

Very good Thai food!We've actually never eaten in the restaurant but everytime we walk by it's always crowded. We order online and then pick up and it's always been good. FOOD - it seems like most things that you order end up being good but there's a few specials. CRAB FRIED RICE - good chunks of crab in a tasty fried rice. Their rice is a little chewy and not clumpy or dry. The flavor of the fried rice is good as well. PAD SEE EW - classic noodle dish and not overly salty or dark. The noodles themselves are a little chewy/soft and I've never had it be soggy. THAI CHICKEN WINGS - non-spicy, fried chicken wings with a good thai forward flavor but not offputting that even my toddler likes it. It's still crispy and fresh even when you get take out. They give you about 5-6 wings and for a larger group we always get more because each person can easily eat 2-3. Overall, definitely recommend this thai restaurant in Pleasanton. It seems like everything you order is good. read more

I went again and had the SomTum Set with chicken and sticky rice. SO GOOD! The mango sticky rice is also a great dessert. All the employees are very friendly and it's well decorated on the inside! read more

I was looking for a lunch spot in the area and found Time Thai Kitchen. I came with my bf right when they opened so it wasn't crowded and we were seated right away. It was oddly really cold when we got there so I guess they were sort of still setting up, they didn't turn on the heater until 15 mins later. For the food, my bf got the beck which is their special fried chicken dish. I got the pad see ew with beef. We also split an iced thai coffee. Thai ice coffee: 4/5 stars, good coffee flavor and creaminess, and not too sweet The beck: 5/5 stars, really enjoyed the crispiness of the chicken without it being dry, the sauce had great flavor, runny egg to mix in with the rice and crispy basil! I would order the chicken again. Pad see ew: 3/5 stars, pretty average pad see ew. The flavor was ever so slightly lacking but was disappointed by the beef which was dry. I'm also use to pad see ew to have egg and there wasn't any and they had broccoli which is not the normal veggie for this dish I would come back again if I was in the area and this time I would get a dish with the chicken, not the beef! read more

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Updating my review because I finally found a place that can probably do Thai spicy well. I only ordered spicy but it was SPICY. I've ordered Thai spicy at a bunch of other Thai restaurants and they were not spicy at all. This place spicy already hits the spot so I'll try Thai spicy next. Only downside this time was that the som tum was like 70% liquid and 30% papaya. Didn't really get the salted crab flavor. read more

Time Thai Kitchen - Pad Kee mao spicy - Thai Near Me - Pleasanton, California

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My brothers and I came her for our monthly sibling dinner and I will say it was a cute petite place. We immediately were seated (it was Sunday and not very busy). We decided to each choose a dish that sounded pretty yummy and just share it family style. It wasn't obvious if it was suppose to be shared like this or not though. The only dish not shown is the crab fried rice. It was nothing special but if I had to go back I would definitely get the pad Thai again ( the noodles were flavorful) and the stir fried pork was really good. We didn't care too much for the duck curry. I didn't put it over the original white rice it comes with instead I ate it over my fried rice. It didn't really stick out to me and we didn't ask for a to go box for it cause we all knew none of us would eat it. It wasn't horrible but definitely wasn't for us. Please try the stir fry and the pad Thai if you do come here. read more

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4.8 stars!! The food is excellent! The restaurant is TINY. I don't recommend dining in for larger groups. We had a party of 6 and it was a long wait, and we had such a tiny table. We were told they would combine tables but they ended up not doing that. It was hard with two toddlers and a baby to eat with such a small space. We made due but it wasn't the most comfortable meal. The food was fantastic. My favorite was the khao soi was sooo tasty!! I love how they have sooo many vegetarian options! I will be back but I'll order to go next time!! Highly recommend if you are in the area looking for good Thai read more

Time Thai Kitchen - Only got one picture bc it was so hard to eat, watch kids, and ensure no plates fell off the table haha - Thai Near Me - Pleasanton, California

Really glad to have discovered and tried this place. My friend and I came here at 6PM on a Tuesday evening and were the only customers in there upon arrival. There are 5 or 6 tables all along the wall inside the restaurant. It's very small and there isn't a lot of space in between the tables. We were seated at one of the middle tables and the two parties who came in slightly after us were seated on both sides of us before filling out the other tables down the line (I know it's a small restaurant, but I did find this a tad odd). They have a pretty extensive menu with a lot of dishes containing fried chicken. I wasn't in the mood for anything fried, so I got the Chicken Pad Thai ($14.95) and my friend got The Taco ($12). Our food came out pretty quickly--around 10 minutes. I really enjoyed my pad Thai; I prefer mine on the sweeter side and the sauce was definitely to my taste. I had a bite of the chicken from The Taco and it was really good--super juicy and flavorful. Our waitress dropped the check at our table when we were almost done and the total came out to $31 before tip. They bring a screen to the table and have you tip/pay that way if paying with card. She did drop the tablet off for us to finish paying rather than loom over us like other similar services I've encountered, which both my friend and I noticed and appreciated. Overall, we had a really nice meal and were pleasantly surprised at how decent the pricing was for the portions; we left happy and full. Granted, we both did happen to choose items on the menu that were on the less expensive side; they definitely had pricier menu options (greater than $16). I'll be back to try their other dishes, particularly their curries and Khao Soi, and will bring company who enjoys Thai food and/or Asian fried chicken. read more

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My sister was in downtown Pleasanton and I went to meet with her. We decided to have dinner and was in the mood for Thai. And this place was one of a few that was open. The place is a bit small. Maybe six tables. They had a tv but unable to watch any sports game. The food was delicious. We had roti, samosas, pineapple fried rice, and garlic beef. Everything was just flavorful. The service was okay. I'd come back to try other items. read more

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Papaya Salad, medium Pad See Ew with Chicken, mild Green Curry with Chicken, mild The medium was definitely medium heat! It was consumable only with water in hand. Appropriate amount of food - an entree per person should be expected. Not too little, not too much. Will order again. read more

Time Thai is one of my go to spots. I love the recently expanded addition making it easier to dine in or take out. My favorite dishes are the green curry, panang curry, and pad Thai. Their fried chicken is out of this world delicious. Service is always spot on as well. read more

We went there for dinner with my family, the staff were talking very loudly with each other the whole time that was so annoying. I asked for a glass of wine and they brought me a wine that tasted so bad. She insisted that they had opened it right then, but obviously it had been opened a while back. They didn't offer another glass or to open a new bottle. read more

What time is it? Of course it's time for Time Thai! This hole in the wall restaurant provides delicious Thai dishes that are just yummy. Ambiance is strictly casual. I love the fried chicken with pad thai and Penang curries. Service is cordial and wait staff are always welcoming. The only negative is the sometimes long wait for a table which is not the restaurant's fault but patrons who over extend their time without consideration for patrons who are waiting. Time Thai Kitchen is attempting to improve wait times by adding additional space. Though, I think the city of Pleasanton or Alameda county has delayed the process. read more