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    Vanida Thai Kitchen

    3.8 (590 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    EGGPLANT BASIL
    Jade C.

    This place is a sleeper and not to be missed. It is so good! We've come here at least 6 times since first discovering it. You can tell it's a local favorite when you dine here because of how busy the restaurant gets and all the foot traffic for takeout. There's not a bad thing on the menu. Our favorite is the pad Thai. It's the best pad Thai I've had anywhere. I'm not sure how "authentic" it is for those crazy Yelpers, but in terms of taste, presentation and the plentifulness of green onions it's the best in my book. Here's what we've tried: Pad Thai 5/5 Pad see ew 4/5 Pumpkin curry 5/5 Tom Kha 4/5 Tom yum 4/5 Garlic prawns 5/5 Mango curry 4/5 Larb salad 5/5 Eggplant basil with tofu 5/5 Lime tea 4/5 Thai tea 5/5

    lunch combo: YELLOW CURRY and PAD THAI
    Char V.

    we came on a friday shortly after opening and was seated immediately. interior was clean, sunny, and nicely decorated, with nice photos on the walls. service was okay, server was nice but i felt my requests (to-go box/restroom location) felt like i was inconvencing them. i really liked how unique their lunch combo was, as i've never seen pad thai or satay available at any other restaurant before. salad dressing was refreshing and tart. the yellow curry had the perfect amount of spice (for someone who has a very low spice tolerance). the pad thai had much thinner noodles from what i'm used to, but had such good flavor. the shrimps were large and were an extra $2 ON TOP of the provided tofu. for $17 i think it was an excellent deal, with a good amount of food that left me at a good level of fullness.

    Judy T.

    Another delicious meal at our local treasure I just had a rough day with medical appointed was in a bad mood Fortunately, it occurred to me Vanida Thai is open Mondays and I treated myself to dinner ( take out so I could eat in my pjs!) Tom kha with tofu, pumpkin curry and Thai iced tea. So good!! Instant happiness while I waited in their comfortable dining room ( far too empty) with photos on the wall and clean tables ready to serve A family run establishment with great service Please go support our neighborhood restaurant and enjoy their yummy food

    Combo with pad thai and basil eggplant.
    Maria S.

    Excellent lunch. Tried 2 different combos and everything was very flavorful and nicely presented.

    09.25.0217- Vanida Thai Kitchen- Lunch convo with spicy beef basil and eggplant chicken
    Dina V.

    Stumbled on this Thai restaurant 9 years ago and I'm glad they're still in business. We love their lunch specials at Vanida Thai and they're even available on the weekends. D2 chose the chicken satay and the garlic pork. I had the eggplant with pork and pad thai. Not shown the option for salad or small soup. I had the soup and she had the salad. Very attentive and wildly popular spot for locals. The restaurant itself isn't very big. I honestly should come more often.

    TOM KHA
    Natalie W.

    This spot is so cute and I love the authentic Thai flavors. My favorite go to dishes are the Tom ka, the yellow chicken curry and the fried yams. The fried yams have a thick tempura style batter and are served with the most delicious peanut sauce. I also love the pad Thai and the green curry when I'm feeling spicy. The service is always great and welcoming. This is the best place to get Thai in the sunset!

    *unique and creative lighting atmosphere*
    Edward R.

    I dont often leave reviews but for vanida, the Service was beyond amazing. This is a nice family owned spot and I personally had a tai iced tea with my food and it was superb. Something about the environment indoors that makes it not just a restaurant, but a calming atmosphere. I WILL be coming back and vanida definitely has a new loyal customer.

    Yummy Thai Tea, amazing service and best thai food in San Francisco.

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    Tawans service was amazing! Very attentive and welcoming. We will definitely be coming back

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    Great, friendly staff and service! Excellent food at decent prices too. The ambiance is chill.

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    Amazing food and service! I liked the pad Thai and Thai tea. Will be coming back in the future!

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    The ambiance was very calming and the food was really good. Hands down best thai food in SF. Service was amazing!

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    3 months ago

    Very welcoming and warm staff. I ordered charbroile pork,it is so yummy. I enjoyed every single bite. The soup was fantastic as well!

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    Food taste amazing, very flavorful and well prepared. The interior ambiance is perfect for date night.

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    Great food! Great service and lovely restaurant interior. Best Thai food on taraval!!

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    Ask the Community - Vanida Thai Kitchen

    Does Vanida still have their lunch special menu that offer soup, entree(s), and rice?

    Yes. We are still offering our "Lunch Combo". You may choose one or two selections, and it is served with rice and your choice of salad or coconut milk (veg.) soup.

    Phone message says they are to reopen 8-28 but i am calling on 8-28 and no one is picking up?

    Thank you for your call. We are sorry for the delay in our maintenance. We will be back open on Monday, Sept 21, 2020. Hope to you serve you soon.… Read more

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    Fog City Cafe - avocado toast $6.50, house potatoes $4.50

    Fog City Cafe

    4.5(235 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    What a cute little cafe! Visited for the first time on a Friday morning, and it wasn't bustling as…read moreothers have noted (could be due to not being the weekend?), so I was helped right away. Located in a rather dense part of Daly City, but with a little effort, you can find a spot to park. NOTE: There are meters on Mission Street that only take quarters! You order at the counter, then take a seat. Nice variety on the menu, both breakfast and lunch items (eggy thangs & goodness between bread). A couple of Latin items. A small choice of baked goods and a self-serve water station. Ordered "The Scrambled" w/ ham and cheddar, potatoes... no choice on toast, just straight unbuttered wheat, so you'll need to request butter if you want some. Also got a large latte which was delicious! Everything was brought to me, which was nice. Only saw one staffer up front (they weren't busy), and she was super friendly and upbeat. Can't believe I haven't been here before, but I will be back as I'd like to try the Baleada, which is egg, bean, and cheese in a tortilla... simple, but looks tasty. Also, prices were very reasonable! Go, go, GO!

    Stumbled upon this neighborhood mom and pop cafe as I was finishing up some grocery shopping nearby…read morein the morning. You order and pay at the counter and they'll bring you your dish if you want to dine in. There is metered street parking at the front, but you can find residential parking on the side streets. The ambiance of the cafe was simple, warming and welcoming; a quiet and relaxing vibe. Service overall was great and dish came out decently fast. They cleaned up pretty quickly as well when a table was finished. I wanted something a bit light so I opted for: 1) American Omelette(6.5/10)(~$12) - A decent and light breakfast plate. The omelette was a thin egg omelette a bit of a departure from your usual diner fare. The ham wasn't diced either, it was just 1-2 deli sliced ham placed in between with your choice of cheese(provolone, cheddar or swiss). For sides, you can either get a salad or potatoes. I went with the potatoes and they were grilled really well and seasoned just right. It also came with a sliced wheat bread. It was an okay dish, but if you want something more filling, I would try something else. 2) Drip Coffee(Small)(7/10)($2.75) - Just your usual house coffee. Overall, taste was good without it being overly bitter. A adequate cup of coffee that will wake you up in the morning. Price was very reasonable as well. 3) Pupusas(5.5/10)($4.50) - I ordered a pupusa to go as I wanted to give it a try for lunch. It was an okay pupusa; I ordered the chorizo one....but couldn't really find it in the pupusa when I got home. Just refried beans. It was freshly made though since it took awhile to get it. The pupusas aren't on the menu in the cafe, but it is written on the board outside. It came with a bag of mild salsa and a bag veggies on the side. Overall, I've had better pupusas on the Mission and would skip this. A decent neighborhood spot to grab a quick bite if in the area!

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    Fog City Cafe - Inside of the restaurant.

    Inside of the restaurant.

    Fog City Cafe - Avocado toast $6.50, house potatoes $4.50

    Avocado toast $6.50, house potatoes $4.50

    Fog City Cafe - Small cafe mocha & baleada

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    Small cafe mocha & baleada

    Original Joe's Westlake - Main Dining Room - Original Joe's Westlake

    Original Joe's Westlake

    4.0(2.6k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$

    Original Joe's truly a gem--food, service, ambience are consistently amazing…read more We came here on a Friday evening without a prior reservation, so there was quite a bit of wait time. We didn't really mind this though, as we knew the restaurant would be extremely bustle. Once seated, we were served immediately with warm bread and butter. Our server was outstanding, he made us feel welcomed from the start. We started off with two cocktails, we tried the seasonal basil martini, which was delightful. For the starter, we got the chicken cesar salad, we requested for extra anchovies, and our server delivered. As for the main dish, we got the prime rib, medium. It was so delicious, well cooked and seasoned--we enjoyed it very much. We were very pleased with our server's professionalism and attentiveness. He anticipated our needs without having us making requests. He asked if we were planning to share our dishes, and we received thoughtful shared portions. Despite having many tables to tend to, he checked in on us and refilled our water efficiently. Our busser was also awesome, very hardworking. Our dining experience was elevated thanked to their great teamwork. Overall, everything was impressively executed. Worth every single minute that we waited for.

    Decent food but questionable service and accessibility. They state that their phone orders are…read moreuntil 10pm (today is Sunday). I am hungry and crave for Westlake Joe's. I call and the person i talked to that they are not doing phone orders because they are "backed up"- ?!?? They refuse orders because they are backed up?!? This is the most ridiculous thing i ever heard from a restaurant! Joe's lost my business. Not a good way to run a restaurant

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    Original Joe's Westlake - Joe's Famous Hamburger Sandwich, accompanied by French Fries and Manhattan

    Joe's Famous Hamburger Sandwich, accompanied by French Fries and Manhattan

    Original Joe's Westlake - Eggplant Parmigiana

    Eggplant Parmigiana

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    Bay Shrimp and Avocado Sandwich

    Outerlands - Savory breakfast congee with half egg and added ($$) sausage

    Outerlands

    3.8(2.6k reviews)
    1.3 miOuter Sunset
    $$

    Wow! Their fresh…read morehomemade bread is fresh and hot from the oven. It's one of life's joy to enjoy fresh homemade bread still warm from the oven. Outerland delivers. We started with their asparagus appetizer with pickled onion and a very nice aioli with trout and finely chopped walnuts. We're off to a good start with this very well thought out and composed dish. Came on a night when they serve their smashed burgers in brioche bun. It's beefy and flavorful. Very satisfying. The fries are probably twice fried. Crunchy and still retained a semi tender center. It's voodoo magic good. Also tried their sour dough pappardelle. It has a pretty pronounced fresh asparagus note. It's a very satisfying dish. The place has a cool vibe with the reclaimed wood (or maybe just old?) walls and not too brightly lit dining room. Bathroom was clean. Wait staff was professional and helpful. I wish I have it in me to try their desserts but I was already quite full. (No photos since I made all the food disappeared before the thought of photos popped into my head. Till next time, Outerland ...

    Don't you just love Saturday mornings? Unlike the frazzled workday mornings, I relish the weekends…read morewhen I can relax & let the day just evolve. Sleep in. Check. Take your sweet time making coffee. Check. Take your sweet time drinking said coffee. Check. Take your sweet time getting ready. Check. Now what? Make breakfast or go out? Maybe grab some fresh pastries & breakfast sandwiches...? Wait. It's a beautiful day. How about a nice drive out along the great highway/ocean beach? Done! A drive out to ocean beach used to mean stopping by the Cliff House but that still isn't even close to being reopened, or "reimagined" yet. Sigh. How about Dutch pancakes? Dutch pancakes means that the first stop is Outerlands. We ordered Dutch pancakes online on the way. Easy breezy. Good thing too because there was still a line for a table even though they were closing in a half hour. The hostess was personable & sweet, despite the fact that it was packed, inside & out. We then headed to Ocean Beach to enjoy our breakfast in the sea air with an ocean view. Crispy on the outside, but custardy in the inside. Not too sweet which is a plus for me; you can always alter the sweetness by asking for extra syrup. I think next time I'll request extra powdered sugar. Don't let the wait & the line scare you away. There's nothing standing between you & a very good Dutch pancake except placing an online order. 4 stars.

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    Outerlands - Beautiful venue

    Beautiful venue

    Outerlands - Early Girl tomato soup

    Early Girl tomato soup

    Outerlands - Outside

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    Glen Park Cafe - French Toast Combo

    Glen Park Cafe

    4.5(213 reviews)
    3.6 miGlen Park

    A neighborhood gem! Brunch was great and I like that they have options of pancakes or French toast…read morebreakfast with optional upgrade to their specialty ones. The country fried steak was different with a slightly curry-inspired flavor - I highly recommend trying it. Service is great - everyone works together to check on the tables. The restaurant has quite a few tables inside so there didn't seem to be a wait on a Sunday morning. A few tables outside if you have a dog (they also provided the cutest water bowl).

    Glen Park in San Francisco was recently highlighted nationally as one of the coolest neighborhoods…read morein America. The commercial core is small, with long‑time independent shops, cafes and a tight‑knit community, often referred to locally as "the Village." One of my favorites is Glen Park Cafe. It just has a great vibe all around. And the food is pretty awesome for sure. It seems like they have the "it" factor. It's right on the corner with enough windows and exposure to the morning sun to make it feel "breakfast-sy" cheery. Or is it the playful menu they have, or the coolness of the patrons, essentially the next-door neighbors you'll have for the next 45 minutes or so, ones you actually enjoy. You'll love the food and I've no doubt you'll come back. Maybe next time, you'll be my neighbor at the next table. See you there soon!

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    Glen Park Cafe - Glen Park Cafe, space is washed on two sides with natural light, quite beautiful.

    Glen Park Cafe, space is washed on two sides with natural light, quite beautiful.

    Glen Park Cafe - Breakfast sandwich

    Breakfast sandwich

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