Reviews


The restaurant is in a great location by Lake Merritt with plenty of nearby activities, making it a lively spot to visit. The atmosphere is welcoming, with some outdoor seating available. However, the service was lacking, with customers having to request basic items like utensils and napkins. The food received mixed reviews, with some dishes like the Pad See Ew and shrimp spring rolls being praised for their flavor, while others like the chicken satay and vegetarian panang curry were disappointing. Despite the varied food reviews, the overall sentiment was positive with many guests enjoying their meals. The restaurant is described as cozy and worth a visit, especially for those looking for great vegetarian options. Parking in the area can be a challenge, but the food and service make it worth the effort, on average, the rating for CHAO THAI CUISINE is 3.9.

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 484 reviews

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Yelp
3.8 ★ from 355 reviews
Catherine
09.03.2024 - 04:02

Decided to try a new place in my neighborhood and Chao has a lot of good reviews. Guess I ordered on a bad night because my food was not good at all. I...

Ham
09.03.2024 - 04:02

I like their hours, the food is priced reasonably enough and they have large variety. The quality is inconsistent sometimes though, but consistent enough...

Denise
09.03.2024 - 04:02

Had a nice mid day meal at Chao Thai. It was a wonderful experience! We had the ginger salad, cashew chicken and special basil fried rice with chicken. All...

Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 129 reviews
Anony
09.08.2023 - 15:34

Nice people that run this restaurant, however food didn’t have any flavor but the portions are large. No AC, can get hot inside.Food: 1/5

Carmen
09.08.2023 - 15:34

I asked for the dress rolls and Tum kha Gai soup, my delight today was the flavor of the soup, rich and with that lime ‘twist’ the leaves gave a very nice taste...

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