Top Thai

We had wonderful service and healthy Thai food.

The TOP Thai cuisine! Always great service and food!

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From the first visit, I knew this was our new go-to since Up2U Thai in Alameda changed ownership some time ago and I was so so sad that my people were gone. But this place and the staff is awesome. The lady that helped us over the phone and in person was so sweet. I said I usually get thai iced tea but did absolutely not need any more caffeine that day, and she gave me a kid's cup to go. She's like, "Here, this is for tomorrow!" On the house. Whether or not they were doing so much because we were new, or they're just nice all the time, it hit me and I'm a fan. The food also is so tasty- not too salty, not bland, just right and nice and hot and fresh. Thank you!!!

Great food and service as always!!! This is a must try. I've been coming here for years and I'm still impressed with the food and service.

We have been here multiple times and the quality & taste of the food absolutely unmatched to any other thai places we have been to. Would highly recommend as one of the best thai restaurants in the bay area.

We like the fried wide rice noodles with any of the meats/ veggies and the BBQ chicken was a very good meal. We usually get the fried spring rolls for appetizer. The proportions are large so sharing is a good idea unless you want leftovers.

The Thai food is so freaking good, honestly the best in the bay! Very generous portions of food I was shocked. Especially with cost of food going up I think this place really sets themselves apart in terms of cost and quality. And they are so friendly. This is our new favorite restaurant

Great Thai Food! The customer service is outstanding. For the price, you cannot beat this place!

Delicious food, well priced, and the kindest staff. I love being a regular here.

Thai is my favorite cuisine and this place never disappoints. I have yet to find a better thai restaurant in the bay area and even in the US. The tom yum soup is top notch. Their pad thai is incredible. The only complaint I have is that they can never manage to make the food spicy enough, but to be fair, nobody is able to make it spicy enough for me.

I have been coming to this place for over 10 years and have never had an issue. The food always hits and it's pretty consistent, which is hard to find now a days. The customer service is always great and the owners are so sweet! Their lunch menu is such a good deal and the portions at dinner are perfect. Be aware that there isn't much parking right in front of the place and do NOT be that person who parks on the sideway like a dummy, there is parking on the side streets.

This is my absolute favorite restaurant, and I've been coming for years. The service is outstanding and the food is just as great. This is where I come when I'm looking for that "home cooked meal" type feeling, because they make you feel like family every time you're here. Food wise I'm very repetitive in what I order, because I love it that much. I typically get the panang curry, or the yellow curry, the satay chicken(peanut sauce is so yum!), and the thai iced tea (extra yum!!)

Amazing Thai food my #1 go to for Thai food in Hayward/Castro Valley area

Great place for lunch! Sumptuous meals with huge portions. We were the first group (4 pax) to be served as the resto just opened at 11:30am with a noticeable steady stream of customers. Fast service and the lady who assisted us was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Foods were reasonably priced and tasted good: chicken satay, pad thai, pad kee mao and so on. Loved the cozy atmosphere and impressive decor. Street parking available near the resto. Love to dine again at this authentic Thai restaurant!

The portions were huge and the lady that helped us was so nice. She even boxed and bagged our leftovers for us!

1st time here, just walking in smelled delicious. It was during dinner rush, so I waited a few minutes to be seated. Great menu. I wanted to try everything. I had the fresh rolls with shrimp. The peanut sauce was amazing. Also, I had the chicken pad thai very tasty, and it's definitely a sharing dish. For dessert, I had mango and sticky rice yummy. I will return to try the rest of the menu. For my gluten-free people, I did see a menu for you. I am not gluten-free.

I was just around without a precise plan to have lunch outside so I thought I wanted something quick. However come on, why not have Thai which I haven't had for a few years now. My wife looked up on maps and we found this place kind of randomly. It is in fact in a pretty convenient location. From the outside, nothing special I thought. I found the inside pretty cozy, with character. It took a little for our order to be taken but the food was delicious, very good. We were even given an extra roll for the wait, we appreciated it. The soup was very good. I know they also do takeout and participate to those services where a driver picks up your meal and takes it to your place. I instead believe the food should be eaten in the proper way at the restaurant and I had a very good time here. Unfortunately I don't recall exactly the name of the products we ordered so I attach the pictures here

Authentic Thai Delight in the USA On my first day in US, I recently dined at a Thai restaurant, Top Thai Cuisine and it was truly sensational. The Tom Kha soup was reminiscent of Bangkok's streets, while the Woonsen Pad Thai was a perfect balance of flavors. The Fried Trout boasted a delightful crunchiness and mouthwatering (my no.1fav) , while the Chicken with Basil was impeccably cooked, and the mango sticky rice dessert was heavenly. Washing it down with a refreshing coconut drink from the fruit, made the experience even better. With impeccable service and authentic flavors, this restaurant exceeded expectations. Hopefully, one day soon, we'll be able to enjoy such a culinary gem closer to home 🇳🇿 . Highly recommended for anyone craving genuine Thai cuisine and we will come back again. 6 out of 5 stars 🌟

Delicious food. Three or four groups of people were eating indoors without masks, separated from each other by a few feet only. The food was delicious, beginning with the Thai iced tea. The service felt slow to begin with, and I noticed the people after us were also a bit impatient to be served. But once we were served all the food came at once, and it was worth the wait.

Such a lovely spot in CV! The service was incredible, I didn’t get her name but she was so attentive and kind. The atmosphere was great too, fun decorations and a beautiful cityscape of Thailand. The food though! SO good! We had a huge order to share and everything we had was incredible. The shrimp appetizer was new to me but so delicious! Crunchy, flavorful, and not too heavy. Tom kha gai was so creamy and addictive. The cashew chicken, and Thai basil stir fry dishes were so flavorful and perfect with rice. Yellow curry and the pad Thai were also delicious and well-balanced. The pineapple fried rice was good, but not the standout. Overall, I ate way too much here but it was too easy. Everything was great. Can’t wait to come back!

Gabriela Alonso

1st time here, just walking in smelled delicious. It was during dinner rush, so I waited a few minutes to be seated. Great menu. I wanted to try everything. I had the fresh rolls with shrimp. The peanut sauce was amazing. Also, I had the chicken pad thai very tasty, and it's definitely a sharing dish. For dessert, I had mango and sticky rice yummy. I will return to try the rest of the menu. For my gluten-free people, I did see a menu for you. I am not gluten-free.

E L

Great place for lunch! Sumptuous meals with huge portions. We were the first group (4 pax) to be served as the resto just opened at 11:30am with a noticeable steady stream of customers. Fast service and the lady who assisted us was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Foods were reasonably priced and tasted good: chicken satay, pad thai, pad kee mao and so on. Loved the cozy atmosphere and impressive decor. Street parking available near the resto. Love to dine again at this authentic Thai restaurant!

Alessio Sangalli

I was just around without a precise plan to have lunch outside so I thought I wanted something quick. However come on, why not have Thai which I haven't had for a few years now. My wife looked up on maps and we found this place kind of randomly. It is in fact in a pretty convenient location. From the outside, nothing special I thought. I found the inside pretty cozy, with character. It took a little for our order to be taken but the food was delicious, very good. We were even given an extra roll for the wait, we appreciated it. The soup was very good. I know they also do takeout and participate to those services where a driver picks up your meal and takes it to your place. I instead believe the food should be eaten in the proper way at the restaurant and I had a very good time here. Unfortunately I don't recall exactly the name of the products we ordered so I attach the pictures here

G T

Authentic Thai Delight in the USA On my first day in US, I recently dined at a Thai restaurant, Top Thai Cuisine and it was truly sensational. The Tom Kha soup was reminiscent of Bangkok's streets, while the Woonsen Pad Thai was a perfect balance of flavors. The Fried Trout boasted a delightful crunchiness and mouthwatering (my no.1fav) , while the Chicken with Basil was impeccably cooked, and the mango sticky rice dessert was heavenly. Washing it down with a refreshing coconut drink from the fruit, made the experience even better. With impeccable service and authentic flavors, this restaurant exceeded expectations. Hopefully, one day soon, we'll be able to enjoy such a culinary gem closer to home 🇳🇿 . Highly recommended for anyone craving genuine Thai cuisine and we will come back again. 6 out of 5 stars 🌟

Elizabeth Joan MacDougall

Delicious food. Three or four groups of people were eating indoors without masks, separated from each other by a few feet only. The food was delicious, beginning with the Thai iced tea. The service felt slow to begin with, and I noticed the people after us were also a bit impatient to be served. But once we were served all the food came at once, and it was worth the wait.

Heather Zulim

Such a lovely spot in CV! The service was incredible, I didn’t get her name but she was so attentive and kind. The atmosphere was great too, fun decorations and a beautiful cityscape of Thailand. The food though! SO good! We had a huge order to share and everything we had was incredible. The shrimp appetizer was new to me but so delicious! Crunchy, flavorful, and not too heavy. Tom kha gai was so creamy and addictive. The cashew chicken, and Thai basil stir fry dishes were so flavorful and perfect with rice. Yellow curry and the pad Thai were also delicious and well-balanced. The pineapple fried rice was good, but not the standout. Overall, I ate way too much here but it was too easy. Everything was great. Can’t wait to come back!

Dan B

Great spot for lunch or dinner. Super friendly staff and the orders come out quick. Food is delicious and always fresh. Prices are about what you’d expect. A very good value for the money. Only downside is parking is limited. But it’s worth it.

Literally the best Thai food ever, a true joy to my taste buds!!! Not to mention the service and warmth recieved at this place, makes you feel very welcome and appreciated!

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. I’d come here again for sure!

Top Thai is top notch! Ordered as takeout. When I arrived, they told me it would be a few minutes before the food would be ready. They informed me that one of the dishes I ordered had sat for too long (my fault, I was stopped before leaving work) and wouldn’t be very good that way, so they insisted on making a fresh one! They gave me a Thai tea while I waited. The food was delicious, and the dish they remade was hot and crispy! I’ve been a few times, and never been disappointed. Service is very friendly and they seem to genuinely care about their customers’ satisfaction. Couple that with flavorful food that is made with care, and I will return, again and again.

Hands down the best Thai spot in Castro Valley! The staff here are truly the nicest people you’ll ever meet—always welcoming and attentive. As for the food, it’s consistently delicious. The Pad See Ew is cooked to perfection with that smoky, savory flavor you want, and the wonton noodles are a total comfort food win. Highly recommend if you want quality food and great vibes!

Folks working here are always nice when we go for take-out. Always have been delighted with the taste of the pad see ew and pad thai. Easy to get to and park at. Their website needs work but can find pics of the menu online easily enough.

Excellent service and delicious food. The owner greets me by name and is always so friendly. I always come here when I want Thai food. Highly recommend.

Service was lighting fast. Super warm and friendly atmosphere. Good for a casual date night! The thai food here was fresh, hot, not spicy and not greasy. The ice cream was okay.

Crystal Ruiz

Literally the best Thai food ever, a true joy to my taste buds!!! Not to mention the service and warmth recieved at this place, makes you feel very welcome and appreciated!

Kim Vo

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. I’d come here again for sure!

Patrick Cunningham

Folks working here are always nice when we go for take-out. Always have been delighted with the taste of the pad see ew and pad thai. Easy to get to and park at. Their website needs work but can find pics of the menu online easily enough.

Rachna Parwani

Service was lighting fast. Super warm and friendly atmosphere. Good for a casual date night! The thai food here was fresh, hot, not spicy and not greasy. The ice cream was okay.

LE B

Sweet little restaurant. Not fancy but homey. Wait staff was sparse that day so could have been a little more attentive; however, the service was super friendly and good. Not a huge area for parking but you can park on the street. Excellent Thai food. Will definitely return!

Good place but authentic Thai taste is toned down for American palate. Very warm and welcoming staff !

The beef dish we ordered was so tasty and tender. I would definitely go again. Be prepared for a short wait if you're dining in as it's a small restaurant.

Such wonderful service! There was a full house when I arrived, and was greeted warmly at the door while the server skillfully juggled multiple tasks. She sat me down right away and remained attentive throughout my visit. It was impressive to watch her manage everything seamlessly as the only server there—truly hardworking and kind. Thank you for your great attention! The food was decent. The lunch menu was just right for my appetite, though I’d suggest serving curry in a slightly bigger bowl—it was filled to the top, making it tricky to get a good balance of curry, meat, and veggies in each bite. 🍲 The 🧋 Thai tea wasn’t as sweet as I usually like, but I’m always up for trying new flavors. I’ve passed by this place many times, and I’m glad I finally stopped in to give it a try! 😊

Food was delicious, came quickly and was served on beautiful plates. The waitress was extremely hospitable—even bowing as she served us. The parking is a little inconvenient. The outside of the restaurant doesn’t look great, but the interior is fine. Highly recommend.

My first time ordering from this restaurant. I called to place an order for pick up and was put on hold for 5 mins before taking my order. She did say they were very busy and it will be 30 min wait for food. When I came by food had just came out. She upgraded my thai tea to a large one for being on hold over the phone. I'm very thankful as the thai tea was very good! I ordered pad se ew and pineapple Fried Rice as recommend by the reviews. The pad see ew did not disappoint, great flavors and texture. On the other hand, pineapple Fried Rice was pretty bland. There were no utensils included but luckily I have some in my car. I did have trouble finding parking. There was only two spots right in front of restaurant and if you're not familiar with the location, you will miss the turn in. The side street parking was hard to find also. I did get lucky and saw someone leave in the neighborhood so I was able to take their spot.

Adriana Perez

Such wonderful service! There was a full house when I arrived, and was greeted warmly at the door while the server skillfully juggled multiple tasks. She sat me down right away and remained attentive throughout my visit. It was impressive to watch her manage everything seamlessly as the only server there—truly hardworking and kind. Thank you for your great attention! The food was decent. The lunch menu was just right for my appetite, though I’d suggest serving curry in a slightly bigger bowl—it was filled to the top, making it tricky to get a good balance of curry, meat, and veggies in each bite. 🍲 The 🧋 Thai tea wasn’t as sweet as I usually like, but I’m always up for trying new flavors. I’ve passed by this place many times, and I’m glad I finally stopped in to give it a try! 😊

Bob Clark-Phelps

Food was delicious, came quickly and was served on beautiful plates. The waitress was extremely hospitable—even bowing as she served us. The parking is a little inconvenient. The outside of the restaurant doesn’t look great, but the interior is fine. Highly recommend.

xee xiong

My first time ordering from this restaurant. I called to place an order for pick up and was put on hold for 5 mins before taking my order. She did say they were very busy and it will be 30 min wait for food. When I came by food had just came out. She upgraded my thai tea to a large one for being on hold over the phone. I'm very thankful as the thai tea was very good! I ordered pad se ew and pineapple Fried Rice as recommend by the reviews. The pad see ew did not disappoint, great flavors and texture. On the other hand, pineapple Fried Rice was pretty bland. There were no utensils included but luckily I have some in my car. I did have trouble finding parking. There was only two spots right in front of restaurant and if you're not familiar with the location, you will miss the turn in. The side street parking was hard to find also. I did get lucky and saw someone leave in the neighborhood so I was able to take their spot.

Jatin

Good place but authentic Thai taste is toned down for American palate. Very warm and welcoming staff !

I would agree with others that the menu is very simple. Was hoping that they would have pineapple fried rice. Decently priced, would choose this one over the other Thai place up the street. I got the Pad See Ew which had a generous amount of sauce to my surprise, but the chicken wasn’t tender enough.

Service is great, the waitress is friendly and did very well. The atmosphere is decorated for the holidays, clean and cozy. The problem is solely with the food. I ordered a yellow curry which was very watery and bland, the potatoes were not cooked, carrots were hard, onions still had that crispy crunch to it (which if you know curry, that is not a good thing). We also had the chicken wings, which were overcooked and bland. I feel bad leaving such a harsh review but to be completely honest, the food was terrible. They have potential but maybe this is the constructive criticism they need to flourish. I wish them well!

Prices are not the same as shown on website menu ...says 11$ per was charged 16$ per ...food was OK...much better in Thailand ...girls that,worked there seemed nice ...too bad I feel robbed and wont be back as prices are different then shown on here.

I tried Top Thai Restaurant again after 2 years, as it used to be my favorite Thai spot. This time, I ordered Fresh Rolls, Spicy Fried Rice, and Thai Iced Tea. The Fresh Rolls used to be outstanding, worthy of 5 stars by themselves, but this time the rice roll was too hard and chewy, making it difficult to eat. The Fried Rice had an unusual color I haven't seen at any Thai restaurant before, and the taste was awful. While the Thai Iced Tea was good, the main dishes were really disappointing.

Vanitha

I tried Top Thai Restaurant again after 2 years, as it used to be my favorite Thai spot. This time, I ordered Fresh Rolls, Spicy Fried Rice, and Thai Iced Tea. The Fresh Rolls used to be outstanding, worthy of 5 stars by themselves, but this time the rice roll was too hard and chewy, making it difficult to eat. The Fried Rice had an unusual color I haven't seen at any Thai restaurant before, and the taste was awful. While the Thai Iced Tea was good, the main dishes were really disappointing.

Food was subpar at best. Curry was way too soupy, the spicy rice was too sweet, and i asked for Thai Hot. Just not impressed.

Ivan Forslund

Food was subpar at best. Curry was way too soupy, the spicy rice was too sweet, and i asked for Thai Hot. Just not impressed.

Thought I'd try a new Thai restaurant and the food I received is partly why I stick to my regular Thai restaurants. My pad Thai had little flavor, dry and I asked for spicy and they literally threw chillies in a corner not mixing it in with the noodles. Ordered chicken satay which was bland and sour. There was no coconut curry taste to it. Hope they can do better

Ordered Uber eats.. yuck. Shrimp was old eggplant soggy. Sauce runny. 70.00 wasted. Never ordering from here again. Can't eat and horrible taste in my mouth. They also did not put any utensils in the bag lol.

I’m going to echo the many bad reviews. I hate doing this to a small business but they seriously have to step it up. The get 1 star because the lady that serves us was very sweet. I wish we would choose to go back just for that. But no. We walked in with no hello or I’ll be there in a moment, nothing. Weird but ok. Then we finally get seated and the other lady just threw the menus on the table and left. No water or a greeting. Again strange. But if the reviews looked great then why not try. We really did try to like this place but their food had no taste like they forgot to add seasoning to everything we ordered. To be fair the pictures looked good so we assumed we’d be eating some flavorful thai food. Nope, a huge disappointment starting with the super dry and cheap jasmine rice. It’s not quality white rice. Yukk! Then the tasteless fried trout. What’s up with the no salt and pepper at the least! Then some watery or soup like sauce was offered with it which also had very minimal taste almost without salt too! The basil chicken with super rubbery chicken and again not seasoned enough. Like no soy sauce or anything salty. The pumpkin curry I requested with softer pumpkin but they just didn’t listen and served some hard pumpkin anyway. That was ok cause it was sweet. Then the noodles had giant unchopped Bokchoy and giant broccoli pieces.

Alison Middleton

Ordered Uber eats.. yuck. Shrimp was old eggplant soggy. Sauce runny. 70.00 wasted. Never ordering from here again. Can't eat and horrible taste in my mouth. They also did not put any utensils in the bag lol.

Rheddy Setgo

I’m going to echo the many bad reviews. I hate doing this to a small business but they seriously have to step it up. The get 1 star because the lady that serves us was very sweet. I wish we would choose to go back just for that. But no. We walked in with no hello or I’ll be there in a moment, nothing. Weird but ok. Then we finally get seated and the other lady just threw the menus on the table and left. No water or a greeting. Again strange. But if the reviews looked great then why not try. We really did try to like this place but their food had no taste like they forgot to add seasoning to everything we ordered. To be fair the pictures looked good so we assumed we’d be eating some flavorful thai food. Nope, a huge disappointment starting with the super dry and cheap jasmine rice. It’s not quality white rice. Yukk! Then the tasteless fried trout. What’s up with the no salt and pepper at the least! Then some watery or soup like sauce was offered with it which also had very minimal taste almost without salt too! The basil chicken with super rubbery chicken and again not seasoned enough. Like no soy sauce or anything salty. The pumpkin curry I requested with softer pumpkin but they just didn’t listen and served some hard pumpkin anyway. That was ok cause it was sweet. Then the noodles had giant unchopped Bokchoy and giant broccoli pieces.