Relaxed outpost with informal decor specializing in classic Thai cooking & curries.
DO NOT ORDER via APPS! The food is always completely different than sitting down in the restaurant. I have been coming here for at least 7 years. Dining in is always delicious. It's a roll of the dice when you place an order on the app. The meal I got today is pathetic. I ordered Pad See Ew, and it's...ew. The noodles are undercooked, they're completely stuck together in a gluey mess. The beef is barely browned. A gigantic disappointment, I'm NEVER ordering from here via an app again.
The restaurant was really cute with the lighting and decor. It was a little loud inside. I would suggeat sitting really close to your party. We ordered the calamari and shrimp and it was a little bland but the Chilli sauce made up for it. The Thai tea was really good and offered toppings like bobba or jelly. The pad thai was really good and flavorful. The service was alright. The call button was a very interesting touch but it made the staff less personable and distant. The music was poppin and set a really good vibe. All in all I would go back
Been here around 8-10 times, and food is always great. It's just weird that the last two times I was here, for some reason they didn't give me the dish I ordered so they had to make the dish I did order, so I had to wait a bit longer. Not a big deal, and like I said, food is great
I must say, the food and service from this family owned restaurant is one of the best I've experienced in a while!
From the food to desserts, everything was delicious and portioned generously. They ran out of ice cream for the fried banana, but it still hit the spot with the honey glaze.
I will definitely be back again soon!
Food was overall pretty good (we've ordered dozens of times before), but portions were disappointing. I think we got less than 70% of the amount we usually get.
Drink was not made available to delivery driver, which I blame half on the driver for not double checking.
The food is delicious! Highly recommend the pineapple fried rice and the Tom Yum noodle soup! The curry is also very tasty. The restaurant is clean, and the atmosphere is great. The only downside is that parking can be a bit difficult to find. Overall, I highly recommend this place to everyone in the Bay Area, especially those living in the food desert of Hayward.
食物好吃,強推鳳梨炒飯!強推冬陰功湯粉!另外咖喱也很好吃。店內環境清潔、氣氛也很不錯,唯獨停車位不是很好找,整體上,我強推這家店給所有的灣區人,尤其是住在美食旱區Hayward的人。
Food was overall pretty good (we've ordered dozens of times before), but portions were disappointing. I think we got less than 70% of the amount we usually get.
Drink was not made available to delivery driver, which I blame half on the driver for not double checking.
My wife and I met up with some friends here for a low-key Sunday night dinner. My first impression walking in is that it's a really cool, cute looking Thai-American joint. Parking was kinda meh, but was lucky to find street parking right in front of the restaurant.
Waitresses were kind and respectful, and very patient as we delayed our orders to catch up. When we finally ordered, we got the food minutes after, which is awesome.
For apps, we got spring rolls (OK, nothing special), chicken wings (better), curry puffs (so good!) and seafood salad (very fishy!).
I can't help myself and I have to order drunken noodles (pad kee mao) and Tom Yum soup (even though they have a huge selection), and my wife ordered the Pad See Ew. I asked for the drunken noodles to be Thai-spicy -- it was pretty spicy, but nothing ludicrous. It was fresh, but a bit short of the authentic, rich flavor I was craving. Still good though. Tom Yum was delicious, and perfect for a cold night. I ended up eating my wife's leftover Pad See Ew when we got home and it was delightful too.
A friend ordered the catfish curry and boy oh boy that looked amazing.
I ordered some taro milk tea (with boba) and that was delightful, even though I was stuffed.
The staff were very kind, as they allowed us to sit and chat an hour or so after we finished our meal.
I would definitely come here again! I'm giving 4 stars because I am very particular about my pad kee mao, but I can assure you it's like a 4.6. Very good food, and I definitely recommend dining in!
People were nice. I ordered chicken and potato.
Got potato, potato, potato.
The chicken was not there.Opened it and asked the server where was the chicken...... silence. But I still had to pay full price.
This place has gone down hill !
Came here based on reviews and not disappointed! Great food, great service, great value. Highly recommend.
I must say, the food and service from this family owned restaurant is one of the best I've experienced in a while!
From the food to desserts, everything was delicious and portioned generously. They ran out of ice cream for the fried banana, but it still hit the spot with the honey glaze.
I will definitely be back again soon!
DO NOT ORDER via APPS! The food is always completely different than sitting down in the restaurant. I have been coming here for at least 7 years. Dining in is always delicious. It's a roll of the dice when you place an order on the app. The meal I got today is pathetic. I ordered Pad See Ew, and it's...ew. The noodles are undercooked, they're completely stuck together in a gluey mess. The beef is barely browned. A gigantic disappointment, I'm NEVER ordering from here via an app again.
Just moved near this restaurant. It's definitely a hidden gem in this area of Hayward. I typically go to everyone's go tos of pad thai and yellow curry, both with chicken. Be aware. They can make it spicy! I definitely would recommend their food, and I continue to go back.
They kept rushing me to order I ended up getting something I didn't want..food was mid grade..Red Chilli is waay better.
Food didn't taste like anything. I won't go back.
Amazing food and service, pricing is great as well
Been here around 8-10 times, and food is always great. It's just weird that the last two times I was here, for some reason they didn't give me the dish I ordered so they had to make the dish I did order, so I had to wait a bit longer. Not a big deal, and like I said, food is great
I got take out for my personal taste the noodles felt too oily.
The restaurant was really cute with the lighting and decor. It was a little loud inside. I would suggeat sitting really close to your party. We ordered the calamari and shrimp and it was a little bland but the Chilli sauce made up for it. The Thai tea was really good and offered toppings like bobba or jelly. The pad thai was really good and flavorful. The service was alright. The call button was a very interesting touch but it made the staff less personable and distant. The music was poppin and set a really good vibe. All in all I would go back
Absolutely outstanding! The Best Thai Food in the Bay Area lives up to its name in every possible way. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The menu is a delightful blend of traditional Thai dishes and innovative creations, each bursting with authentic flavors and fresh ingredients.
The Pad Thai was perfectly balanced with a wonderful mix of textures and flavors, while the Green Curry had just the right amount of spice to keep things exciting. The Tom Yum soup was a standout, with a rich, aromatic broth that was simply unforgettable. The portions were generous, and everything was beautifully presented.
What truly sets this restaurant apart is the impeccable service. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the food they serve. They were more than happy to make recommendations and ensure that every detail of our meal was perfect.
Whether you're a Thai food aficionado or trying it for the first time, Best Thai Food in the Bay Area is an absolute must-visit. Five stars all the way!
Loved the Pad Thai and the yellow Curry dish!
Street parking is a bit tricky but we'll definitely be back.
Quaint little place. Took me by surprise. Good food and good service. Try them out.
Small place but delicious food!!
Pad Thai was below average, not enough flavor.
This was our go to thai place
What a wonderful find! I'm not from Hayward, but I found this cool hole in the wall because I exited the freeway to avoid a traffic jam. You locals - I'm jealous you have this jem of Thai cuisine. Check out their daily specials. I came in on "Wine Wednesday". Seating at the bar is cozy. Charming establishment!
Best Thai meal I've had in a long time. Ordered the pad see ew and mango sticky rice, both were excellent. A lot of places just add red chili flakes to up the spice level but it looked like there were fresh chilis mixed in which made a huge difference in flavor and heat level.
NOT SAFE FOR CELIACS or anyone with a serious gluten sensitivity. I had to be hospitalized as a result of eating here!! I ate here once and was fine and then had the exact same thing a week later but this time the woman taking my order glossed over what I needed as far as keeping me safe from gluten. There was no indication of my dish needing to be gluten free or kept safe from cross contamination on the ticket that goes to the kitchen, even though they labeled it as gf coming out. I had such a severe reaction it was as though it was way more than just cross contamination.
Soy un doordhas y la verme parece un pésimo servicio ala atención al cliente llevo más de 30 minutos esperando aún orden que ni ellos mismos saben cuándo va estar
My first time going to Chai Thai Noodles w/ the hubby, we really enjoyed our food & drinks. The ambiance was just right. Service was friendly & welcoming.
Love this place
The 2 times I have been there the food was amazing. The only thing better than the food is the staff. The are out of this world. I look forward to going back very soon.
Excelente servicio, la mesera hace de todo , cobra , limpia mesas etc.
Los alimentos supera mi expectativa, el lugar muy placentero.
Solo he tenido dos visitas y ya soy su cliente
Solo les pediría a personal bilingüe, uno por turno .
Saludos, Rubén
The food was horrible, lots of sugar in the food tasting like cereals and so expensive for what you get. The crab noodles I ordered had like a teaspoon of crab only. I wouldn’t recommend this place.
Excellent food, very nicely decorated interior! Great prices for the large shareable portions
Food was off the hook. The staff is very friendly
My bride is Thai so I defer to her judgment mostly. There are a few Thai restaurants in our area (Castro valley) but this by far and away our fave.
Delicious food!!!! The atmosphere 👌🏽 was nice and the service was good. Location is not that great a bit sketchy. But overall, I love it!!! I will return .
5 stars in all categories. Food is awesome especially their noodle soups. Staff is very good
Nice ambiance, clean bathroom, friendly water and good food. We got the chai Thai Noodles and yellow curry with prawns. Both dishes were well-seasoned and the chili sauce in the side allowed us to add our own level of spice. I plan to return and try other dishes. Would recommend.
Disgusting was sent 3 day old leftover refried wings and rotten foul tasting pork rolls! The wings were actually split open from being in the refrigerator and fried again.
Spat everything out! In fairness my lady said the main dishes were fine. I wouldn't take the risk!
Nourriture excellente
Service parfait
Lazy folks working there. There were people waiting to be seated. The front desk or the waitress could care less.
The best! We lived in Oakland for 6 months and go to go here every Friday night! After also staying in Thailand for 2 months this is the best we’ve come across in the USA while traveling. I dream of this place now that we moved away.
I got a beef and eggplant 🍆. It was very very salty. My son got BBQ chicken, he got two very small chicken tights and a third pice with no meat on it. Definitely not worth the price. My husband got a rice with shrimp 🍤 and that was ok. Overall no worth a second time.
I had a coconut Thai iced tea & red coconut curry with chicken. Everything was fresh & flavorful 😋!
Best Thai place in the bay by far
No parking....
Really good place nice ambiance, table was full of empty plates could of cleaned a little faster, not much parking 4 stars.
Good food!
My go to for spring rolls. Always fresh and the best peanut sauce! Red curry with chicken is my go to here and I want to have these every day! Fast and efficient service. I love to escape the work day by slipping out to come here for lunch. Alone with a book, with friends or business lunches. This is a favorite place.
Food was amazing. Customer service was good but was busy and was not attentive for refills. Had to ask multiple times.
Been here a few times in the last 3 years of living in the area and food hasn't disappointed. Love the pang curry and banana dessert.
For a Thai restaurant in the Easy Bay, this place is pretty good. The curries taste yummy. It's your standard Foster Farms chicken. Can't expect free range chicken though. The Roti with the dip was good but the portions seemed small for the price. Tom yum soup tasted legit.
Delivered by Uber. This is by far the BEST Chicken Satay I have ever had! Cooked to perfection and wrapped in foil so when I opened it up steam escaped!! The cucumber salad garnish was delicious!! Definitely a good item to order for delivery. My compliments to the Chef! Delicious 😋
I don’t know how this place has 4.3 stars. This is the worst Thai food I have ever had. Our group was disappointed. We could not even finish it…lost our appetite.
This place is terrible. Lacks flavor and authenticity by every measure. Very underflavored food. Not sure why it's busy. I ordered soup, phad thai and crab fried rice. It was terrible
Interesting place. We were visiting from out of town and needed food. It was very cold outside. The place isn't equipped for the cold... it was cold inside like they didn't have any heat. The bathroom..... ugh.... if I wasn't desperate.... the bathroom was horrible. Not super dirty but not clean. The bathroom had OPEN window letting the cold air in so you froze while trying to pee. The sink had a warning about hot water, but only ice cold water came out in a trickle. Definitely needs upgrades! We had some of the hot soups because of the cold, Which were all good and well priced. We came from Napa and brought a bottle of wine. This place is not strictly BYOB, they have a full bar with wine and beer, but they opened our bottle and charged a $12 corking fee, too high considering they charged the same for a glass of wine. Would i go back? No probably not, but I don't live around here so it doesn't matter.
I placed an order through Doordash app to pick up my self, so when I arrive to the restaurant they said that the order was not ready yet! After I waited 20 minutes I asked to the guy that was there so his answer was so rude! [ if you want you are free to go] and he quickly run away to hide inside the kitchen like 🐀
Curry here is delicious. We had the lunch special, which comes with rice and a side salad, such a deal.
Always a great family friendly Thai place- my favorite in the area.
Great service.
Soooo goooood
Food is so delicious however they always have just sports on their big screen TV. CNN news would be nice during lunch time. Music is often to loud even when it's not super busy making it difficult to hear your server and the conversation you're having with the person you're dining with. Also staff bring their young children making it unpleasant with them getting up and down as well as taking up space at the bar dining seats. I am under the impression that kids aren't allowed to sit at a bar when alcohol is served to patrons as well as walk behind the bar!!! Good way to loose a liquor license 🤔🤔🤔
Their thai is authentic. Good quantities and yummy. Fried rice, curries and curry noodles are good. Egg rolls are not crispy.
My friend took me to this restaurant since I wanted to have Thai food for my birthday celebration.
Every chance I get to try green papaya salad, I always like to taste how every Thai restaurant makes it. There’s two choices: Thai or Cambodian version. We opted for the Thai version, which had a nicely mixed dressing and fresh ingredients. I absolutely loved it!
Of course we had to try a curry noodle, good flavors and tastes like comfort food should, a warm hug in a bowl.
We picked the eggplant as the veggie dish. Perfectly sautéed and presentation was colorful.
You know the food is soo good when you can eat and talk and the time goes by quickly. This place is legit authentic Thai food.
A memorable meal with a good friend is the best! Quality food and quality time is my favorite activity.
I also love the decor and ambiance of the place. Servers are friendly and attentive.
Parking can be hard to find, but there's a lot across the street, so just walk.
If you're in the area, check this place out!
The food was good the parking almost impossible
Always great! My Pad Thai was as the first time I tried it years ago, most delicious like nowhere else. Too bad they don't come with fish.
Duck was fried which was not expected. Way too chewy
The curry noodles were enough to give it five stars. I constantly find myself wanting to go back just for that.
The taste is decent but lacks flavor. The duck didn’t even taste like duck, more like fried gizzards. The pork noodles was really bland as well. Wouldn’t order from here again.
Like their noodle soups
Good food, fair prices, fast service. Everything tastes fresh and healthy. I do wish the portions were bigger.
El lugar es grande y muy buena comida
Green curry was awesome. Fast and friendly service.
Red curry was excellent too
Nice ambiance, good service, and excellent food. I will be coming back.
At my pineapple fire rice dish I found a plastic piece that is about 2” by 3/8”. I inform the waitress. She come back told me is the piece from sources bottle. The food is very oily and at midnight I woke up with diarrhea and vomiting. The cleanness for this restaurant become my concern. I will never go back to this restaurant again
Very good quality place. I'm a pessimistic person but this place really surprised me.
Absolutely delicious. Food came out VERY quick, fresh and in large portions. Pra Ram with chicken, drunken noodles with beef and basil fried rice were some of my favorites. Will definitely be coming back to try more items!
Only had the Pad Thai here, but it was good. The staff is friendly and professional. Can't wait to try their curry's.
Food was delicious 😋 first time there❤️my son loved there padsee ew beef
Kao soi Thai is to die for
Delicious!
Great service and amazing food makes for a great experience overall
Everything was delicious.
Fine quality tasty cuisine. The staff is ever so nice and the atmosphere it's very lovely, calm, and copacetic
How am I supposed to eat pad Thai without utensils? This is the third time I get food delivered from here without utensils or napkins.
Pineapple rice is soo amazing at this place love it. Food is always on point!
Excellent Thai food! The crispy calamari in sweet spicy sauce, the spicy eggplant, the panang curry, were my favorites. So delicious!!!
This is da best Thai food in Hayward city so far. My order first time was Papaya salad with salted crabs and mango sweet sticky rice, papaya salad was too salty, but mango dessert was tasty.
I gave it a try for a second time, I ordered quite the same last time was Papaya salad (I wanted to try it again), it was tasty and I devoured it all. It seems like it’s not the same chef, but I just guessed. And I ordered Pork leg stew (Ka moo), it was so delicious, I was enjoying every bite! It was my first time eating Ka moo since I left Thailand. The meat of Ka moo was so tender and juicy, and last but not least, it’s a large portion, so you would be sharing with someone.
I highly recommend this authentic Thai restaurant!
Love the food. Delicious
This has become my favorite Thai spot in this area. Good prices, delicious food, they even have a coconut milk Thai iced tea - it is fire 🔥 I recommend the pineapple fried rice and pad se ew.
It was really good here. It might have also been the BEST Chinese restaurant I have gone to. The rest of my family also love the food here.
I was told by the front door person to phone-in my order next-time and NOT use the on-line app...everything is a few dollars more than their menu...I could of saved $8 on this order!!!😤
Very easy order and pick up process! Food is delicious. I'd recommend the drunken noodles and yellow curry!
Good prices and flavors. This place is my brother’s fav so we end up here often. Parking can suck though so be prepared.
The rice portion was a lot and very flavorful but the TABLESPOON of crab that was on top of my CRAB FRIED rice was unacceptable. Four cups of rice to 1 tablespoon of crab it's a NO for me. I had high hopes for this place but I don't like to pay good money and it's skimpy
Really good. We had the Chiang Mai noodles and some red curry. Eat-in dining is now available.
Yummy
Not enough food for the price. Get bigger portions.
Hey I can't figure out a reply. Because you replied and seem to generally care I will rerate to a 3 star. The good was good I just left hungry and was bitter. I've ordered the pad see ew and the phad Thai.
Service excellent, food excellent and fresh, what a wonderful place for to go food. I strongly recommend it . I go at least once a week. Sometimes twice.
Excellent Food...Very good quality and quantity.
Good food. A bit pricey compared to other thai restaurant s but worth it. The servers are all over the place though. They need to get more organized then I'll give 5 stars. This last time I went they took so long to get out food out but one of the people I was eating with already got their food then it another 15 minutes to get the rest of the tables food. She was done by the time we ate and had to watch us. I work in the food industry so trust me when I say they dont know what they are doing.
Great Papaya Salad and flat noodles
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- 4.3 Health Rating
- Contact: +1 510-278-4224
- Website: https://chaithainoodles.com/
- Location: 20955 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, United States
- Map: 37.6839142, -122.0990155
- Thai restaurant
- Meal delivery
- Takeout restaurant
- Monday: 11 AM–3 PM–4:30–9 PM
- Tuesday: 11 AM–3 PM–4:30–9 PM
- Wednesday: 11 AM–3 PM–4:30–9 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM–3 PM–4:30–9 PM
- Friday: 11 AM–3 PM–4:30–9:30 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM–3 PM–4:30–9:30 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM–3 PM–4:30–9 PM
- Delivery: Available
- Takeaway: Available
- Dine-in: Available
- Fast service: Available
- Great beer selection: Available
- Great tea selection: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Solo dining: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
- Alcohol: Available
- Beer: Available
- Cocktails: Available
- Coffee: Available
- Comfort food: Available
- Happy-hour drinks: Available
- Healthy options: Available
- Quick bite: Available
- Small plates: Available
- Vegan options: Available
- Vegetarian options: Available
- Wine: Available
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- Catering: Available
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- Free of charge street parking: Available