First off, this place has been here for as long as I can remember. During my college years, I have seen this place and almost 20 years later, it is still here. Longevity in the restaurant business is tough so when looking for a place to add to my takeout list as a new resident to Castro Valley, I had to give this place a try. I have been in Castro Valley for about 7 months now and have gotten take out from here at least 5 times and every single time, my wife and I have been greeted and treated with love by the owners. Were there a few times where I had to wait a little while longer because of how busy they were or issues in the kitchen? Of course yes, stuff like that happens. I am a patient and understanding person. What is always consistent is the warmth that the owner just seems to emit, it must be the Thai culture and personality as having traveled to Thailand more than a handful of times, I felt the the love from the people. Now for the food. We usually order pad see eww, crab fried rice, angel wings and a few currys. The food always comes super hot and delicious, havent had a bad experience yet with the food. Honestly, what keeps me coming back is the lady that runs the place, I adore her and the love she treats people with. read more

Stopped by for lunch and decided to try their chicken pad thai lunch special, which also comes with a Thai tea. Right off the bat, the portion size really stood ou. Definitely generous and more than enough for one person, with plenty of noodles, chicken, and toppings packed into the dish. It's a solid value if you're looking to get full without spending too much. That said, the flavor didn't quite hit the mark for me. The pad thai leaned noticeably on the sweeter side, to the point where it overpowered the savory and tangy elements you'd typically expect from this dish. I was hoping for a better balance between the tamarind, fish sauce, and lime, but the sweetness kind of dominated each bite. The chicken itself was okay. Nothing particularly standout, but cooked fine and mixed throughout. The Thai tea that came with the lunch special was decent and a nice touch. It had that classic creamy, sweet flavor and paired well with the meal, even if the overall sweetness of everything combined was a bit much. Service was smooth and quick, which is always a plus during lunch hours, and the setting was casual and comfortable enough for a quick meal. Overall, I'd say it's an average experience. Great portions and value, but the execution on the pad thai could use some balance. I'd be open to coming back and trying other dishes to see if they're less sweet and more in line with traditional flavors. read more

Top Thai - Thai tea - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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We visited on a Thursday evening around 5:30PM and this place was packed! We were so surprised, but that's a good sign, right? Parking is a bit rough, there is about 3 available spots in front of the store and the rest is residential street parking. Which required a permit if you visit Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM(some something similar). Weekends, no parking restrictions. It took roughly 10-15 minutes before we were seated, they were so busy I think the lady just didn't have time to seat us. When we got seated, it was another 30 minutes before we were able to order. Then another 15 minutes before we got food. So from arrival to food was about an hour. Which was all fine for us since my friends and I were catching up! If you're here for a quick meal, that may not work out. By the time we finished our food and ordered dessert, they were closing(9PM). It was a very slow process, but the lets talk about the food: The food was very well seasoned and delicious! What we ordered: - Papaya Salad - 5/5 Fresh, crunchy, good portions and delicious. Maybe one of the best ones I've had, the spice was good but not unbearably spicy! - Chicken pad thai - 4/5 Good, but I definately wished there was some bean sprouts, peanuts and lime to add some texture. It was more like a big bowl of very well seasoned noodles with chicken. Which is good, but felt like it was missing something! - Mango curry - 5/5 Delicious, no spice really. Creamy and paired very well with the rice. They really put chunks of mango in the curry! - Bamboo shoot stir fry - 4/5 My favorite are bamboo shoots and there werent a whole lot of it. Nonetheless, it was good, but I was sad there wasn't enough bamboo. - Mango sticky rice x2 - 3/5 Good, but clumpy and very very sweet. The most sweetened Mango sticky rice I've ever had, they must've added a lot of sugar to the coconut milk. We had to use the back of our spoons to get the rice clumps mixed into the coconut milk. Overall, it was a good experience. Table service was kind of nonexistent, so it took a long time to get our orders and they were so busy we never got any water refills. The place is very cute though, very cozy. The plates were really pretty too, id viait again! read more

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Super delicious, omgosh, I tried the pad thai with shrimp and the Phuket seafood with a lemonade (the lemonade went perfect with everything) flavors had me wiggling my toes while I was eating, I didn't even mind the price I paid....love read more

Top Thai - Pad Thai with shrimp, every bite a party on my tongue - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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There's not a lot of parking in the little lot, literally 3 in front and 3 on the side. There's street parking around though so that's not too bad. The service was top notch. I was the first to get there for a party of 4 and they always made sure I was set with water, drinks and apps. They were pretty busy for a Wednesday night and I saw a lot of take out orders which gave me high hopes. One of my friends is vegan and they were super more than happy and friendly to accommodate her diet. The rest of us shared family style and were super happy with our dishes. Everything was flavorful and honestly, better than expected from this hole in the wall spot. It was decently portioned for a moderate price tag. I would come back, for sure, for their excellent service if anything. read more

Never goes wrong with this place. I usually eat in there but today I ordered Togo and was impressed with their packaging. All lids were close tightly and extra bag for the curry. For stuffed chicken wings, they left one side of the box opened so it won't get soggy. No need to mention about the taste.... Great as always. read more

Top Thai - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Dropped by for lunch. Got several new items to try. Highly recommend the rice noodles as the chewy texture is perfect. Price-wise in this high inflation poor job market economy, this is one of the best places to get lunch on a budget. Thai dishes were spot on. Not a fan of the crispy rolls due to the content. Didn't have the nice mouth feel due to the ingredients but was very crispy. Please note containers and bags are additional charge. read more

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I got catering from this restaurant. For $180, I got big trays of pad Thai, basil chicken and papaya salad. The food was delicious and the portions were generous! The customer service was very kind. read more

Top Thai - Papaya salad, basil chicken and pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I ordered pineapple fried rice and Pad Kee Mao from Top Thai. The quality is decent and portion is big. I would love it a little more salty, but it is still flavorful. The interior design is unique. I will dine in next time. The staffs are nice and patient. They served my phone order within 15 mins. read more

Top Thai - Pineapple Fried Rice chicken Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles) with beef - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I got the shrimp, pet Thai, chicken wings with dipping sauce, a side of white rice and some fried banana bananas. All of it was fresh and delicious and was delivered through DoorDash . Quality ingredients with delicious flavor . Give them a try you will be glad you did . Bon appétit read more

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We came here on a weekday and the place was pretty packed. It took awhile for someone to take our order, about 10 minutes. We ordered the pad Thai with chicken, the yellow mango curry with chicken, and the egg rolls. We thought the food was just okay. The egg rolls were super oily and had little flavors that I would have thought egg rolls would have. The mango curry did not seem like there were any mangos - it just seemed like bland yellow curry with dry chicken. The pad Thai was the only saving grace - it had good flavors as expected for pad Thai. But the chicken meet was dry and pretty much inedible. Not sure we would come back. read more

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Top Thai is true to its name and has over the last 3 years I went there weekly in seeing my dad in Hayward while in Hospice, of top quality food, service and friendly ambience. The pumpkin and Salmon curry are my favorites, along with authentic Thai ice tea and fresh Mangoes and Sticky Rice for dessert. read more

Top Thai - (Lunch) BBQ Chicken - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Good food, big portions and good service. Only bad thing is there is no parking, but who cares?! Will definitely come back!

Stopped by since I was craving fresh pad thai. The lunch special was really good, around $13 for noodles and a variety of rice/curry platters. I got the pad thai and the chicken wings ($13 during lunch) and it did not disappoint. The pad thai is crazy portions, filling up a huge bowl with huge pieces of chicken. I've had better pad thai, but it was pretty good and the portions made up for it. I ate maybe 1/4 before taking it to go. The wings were crunchy and super yummy. The waitress was amazing and was working alone and was so quick and productive. The ambiance is intimate, super small but tons of seating for the space. I'd come here again for sure! read more

Usually for me when I'm fighting a cold, spicy soup like tom yum soup makes me get over it quicker. So stopping by a Thai restaurant on my way home was in order. Similar to the other day, a cup of tom yum soup and a curry dish will be satisfying and fulfilling. I ordered a cup of tom yum with chicken, red curry with tofu and Thai ice tea. At lunch, a lunch entree cakes with a drink. The two dishes came out in short order piping hot on a rainy cold day, the steams were coming out of them as they were brought to my table. Both came with the protein and vegetables piled high. Although refreshing to see that, I really wanted to enjoy the tom yum broth and the curry by themselves. The broth was spicy enough to feel it. Whereas the curry was sweet with a hint of spiciness. Again, on its own I could have drank as a meal. The service was friendly and attentive. The lunch menu is reasonably priced, curry entree with drink @$13.50, cup of tom yum @$9.50. The lunch entree is plenty fulfilling. A nice lunch. read more

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I honestly hate leaving negative reviews especially for a small family owned business but the food was not good at all. The yellow curry had absolutely no taste at all. Completely bland. Tasted literally like nothing. The pad kee mao was also tasteless, and the beef was really tough. I tried chewing two different pieces, I kept chewing and chewing and the beef would not break down. I ended up spitting it out. Threw away about 80% of the food. $50 down the drain. The thai iced tea was delicious though which is why I'm giving 2 stars. read more

I've dined here and gotten take out, both options are fantastic! Service was great; waitress was attentive, water filled, and packed our leftovers. Casual spot, no need to overdress. Parking situation can be a bit tricky since they have a small lot (3-5 spaces) and then street parking. Pad See Ew - (5/5) Pad See Ew is my favorite dish at Thai places and this dish did not disappoint. Amazing!!! The veggies + noodles were perfectly coated in the sweet + savory sauce. Pad Kee Mao - (5/5) Delicious, this dish has a mild spicy kick and crunch from the veggies to it. Pad Thai - (4/5) Solid dish, will need to re-try since I can't remember the flavor profile. Green Curry - (5/5) This curry was addicting, couldn't get enough of eating this with rice. One dish was enough for at least 3-4 people. Yum Nua - (4/5) They make salad and beef taste great together. There was a fish-sauce based sauce to this dish, reminded me of Vietnamese Vermicelle dishes. Delicious! The beef was slightly dry, would be better if it were more tender and juicy. Overall, I will definitely be back. Their portions are huge both dine-in and take-out, I love it! I'm happy with my experiences here, this place will be on my usual go-to spots when I'm craving Thai food. read more

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Solid food and very nice people. Make sure to ask for spicy if you want it, otherwise it comes mild.

Excellent service every time! This place offers lunch specials for really good prices, comes with a Thai tea free of charge. Very cute restaurant with cultural decor throughout We love the garlic pepper pork and eggplant chicken lunch specials. The papaya salad and the chicken pad see eew are both delicious as well. Parking is weird but plenty of parking on the street. read more

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Came in for a quick lunch but still enjoyed every moment of it. The staff is friendly and makes everybody feel welcome. They always check in on you and make sure you're enjoying your food. We ordered through their lunch menu which includes an entree, white or brown rice, and a drink. Each meal was only $12.50 but the serving size was perfect! This place is located on a semi-busy street and in a small plaza so parking is limited. I would highly recommend checking this place out for thai food! read more

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My go-to Thai place. Always generous portions and consistently delicious. Takeout is ready when they tell you it will be (though it can get busy some nights, so, even when it's 45 minutes to pick up, it's worth it!). I almost always have takeout, but on the occasions we eat there, the service is great, as well. read more

Overall, 3.5/5, but will bump it up to a 4/5 since the service was good and the food was affordable. The portions are massive. My friend from the area loves Top Thai, so we stopped by for lunch two Sundays ago. The interior is pretty homey and not too fancy. The server was nice and made sure we had enough water, always. We got an appetizer and entree to share and still had leftovers! SATAY CHICKEN - 12 Each order comes with five skewers of satay chicken which wasn't too seasoned on their own. The peanut sauce on the side was on the sweeter side. I didn't love the combination of the chicken and sauce, but maybe this is more so of a personal preference. PAD KEE MAO WITH PORK - 13.50 The portion size here is huge. I am a huge fan of stir-fried wide noodles and that is what this entree is. I loved that there was a good amount of veggies, eggs, and pork. I probably wouldn't choose pork for this entree again since it's pretty dry and not super flavorful. I'd go with the beef if I ordered this again. Overall, flavorful and a good mix of sweet and savory. Very affordable and hole-in-the-wall. Come support this mom & pop shop! read more

Top Thai - Pad Kee Mao with Pork - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Ordered takeout and went to pick it up. The place is small and unassuming fron the outside. Inside it has space for quite a few tables for smaller parties 2-4 people and it was packed. We ordered green curry, pad kee mao, larb, eggplant, and peanut sauce. Every dish had its own distinct flavoring. Lots of basil and mint. Would definitely do takeout again. read more

Best Thai food in town. Amazing place. Great food and service. For dinner this place is always full. Affordable prices. read more

Came here a few times over the past couple weeks and I have to say I am not disappointed! I love their pad see ew ($13.50), and their pad thai and green curry is great too. Pros: - HUGE portions. The plates and metal bowls with handles may not look very wide or deep, but somehow it's always one and a half meals for me. - Reasonable prices for the amount of food you get! - Delicious classic taste, you get what you expect! Super reliable - Great service, attentive servers who pack up your to-go box for you and keep your waters filled. Very friendly all around. - Really cute vibes and aesthetic, the plating is simple but cute, with very colorful interior Cons: - kind of a random location with not that much parking out in front - but thankfully the residential area right around the corner usually has some spots if you go for early dinner - During the summer I think the air flow isn't great in the restaurant and it can get kind of hot. Even when it's breezy outside it can feel too congested despite it not being crowded, and the one floor fan doesn't really make up for it. Overall, amazing food and amazing prices, will definitely be back! read more

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Authentic Thai restaurant in Castro valley. This place is small and cozy, but busy and bustling with diners eating in and ordering out. Dishes were delicious, Penang beef curry and papaya salad and Thai tea were on point. Service was quick even through there were only two ladies working. read more

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Will never go back to this restaurant. Have been going since it opened. We went last week us and 4 other tables walked out no service no water nada. So today I saw the main girl was back. Told her the other gal came over and apologized 3 times. I gave her 20.00 wished her Merry Xmas. Orders cocon read more

I love coming to this place! Their food never misses. It's all so flavorful and comes in big portions. All of the servers are friendly and welcoming. There is a small parking lot but there is street parking available, it is just located on a semi busy street. There are two rooms so there is a lot of seating available! I recommend coming during lunch time as they have lunch servings for a cheaper price. read more

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Amazing customer service, great food, and great prices. Love the lunch specials and they include a drink and they have the special on Saturdays too. read more

Top Thai - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

the workers there were super nice and the food was so good it also the food came really quick read more

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Service is amazing and food was delicious and they weren't lying about the food portions they're very filling.

Went for a birthday dinner everything and I mean everything in this restaurant taste phenomenal! The server was really friendly and sweet and literally the building looks tiny from the outside but way bigger inside. read more

We moved back into the area and I was excited to see Top Thai was still around and just as awesome as I remember! The food is fresh and full of delicious flavor. My most recent to go was for Pad Kee Mao and Garlic Pepper Beef (and two sides of white rice). We waited toward the back because we were a little early and I thought the temperature in the restaurant was great. It was cold and rainy and I appreciate that they kept it a little warm inside. Food was ready on time and I appreciate that they asked me to confirm what was supposed to be in order to make sure we had it right before we left. I like that the to go containers keep the food super hot. We got home and enjoyed all of the yumminess and I can't wait to go back for more! read more

Top Thai - Pick up space is cute! - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Waited over 15 minutes for water from the time we were seated. They gave us thai iced tea on the house for making us wait so long, which was a nice gesture. However, their thai tea wasn't as flavorful. It was mainly milk, couldn't smell the thai tea. The beef in both the curry and pad seew were very tough, wish it was more tender. read more

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(5 out of 5 stars) If I could rank it higher then 5/5 would, I've lived in the East bay for my whole life, and I love food and have tried many places, including Thai places, this is by far my favorite Thai restaurant... FOOD restaurant! I love it here, the service here is also 10/5, they make me, my girlfriend, my family, and friends feel like family! Never have they treated me with anything less then a smiling face. Me personally I always make sure to get the Pad Thai and Tom Kha. The ambiance here is also very nice! I love how culturally rich it is, with many pictures and a wall showing Bangkok! Also have a very nice and comfortable seating area! This place bring comfort in all ways. When you go tell them Rothyy sent you! read more

The restaurant is small and cozy. The appetizers like the fried shrimp were ok & the wings were non-seasoned & fried extremely hard and drench in sweet sauce to cover up the chicken being fried so hard and the shrimp dipping sauce was very watery. My dish which was the beef basil with white rice was seasoned with packs of flavor. The Thai tea was very watered down. It taste like straight milk and water with tons of ice. I've never had Thai tea like that before. As far as the service the server was nice in the beginning but once we received the lunch menu she paced back and forth so many times to rush our order I didn't appreciate that. I felt super rushed to eat quickly and leave and it wasn't many people there. read more

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Huge portions, decent prices. Flavorful food. Friendly staff. They are always busy at the restaurant. Tons of take out and all the tables are always or mostly packed. read more

Service was very friendly and amazing but some of the food was mid. Tom yum and chicken curry, the soup was good but the chicken in it was dry and kinda plain. Papaya salad was ok. pad see ew and chicken fried rice was just ok. Fried trout was probably the best out of the item we ordered highly recommend but a lot of broccoli under it. read more

First time dining inside. Plenty of to-go orders the past few years. The hostess/server is fantastic! Very kind mannered and friendly. We tried her recommendation on splitting a regular sized Tom Kha soup and chicken skewers appetizer. Finished everything and left satisfied! Their Tom Kha soup is perfectly prepared and seasoned. We had the vegetarian tofu option. The peanut sauce for the chicken skewers was very rich and flavorful. Their tableware is also adorable. read more

Top Thai - Thai Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I go here occasionally when we want Thai food. Great food and friendly staff when I pick up the order. They're very welcoming and their portions are pretty good. I even dropped them one time. read more