Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen
Thai · Gualala
About Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen
At Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen, nestled on the Northern California coast, we offer a world-class dining experience that will delight your senses. Our restaurant's warm and inviting ambiance, complete with outdoor seating, creates a perfect setting for enjoying authentic Thai cuisine. Our chefs expertly...
At Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen, nestled on the Northern California coast, we offer a world-class dining experience that will delight your senses. Our restaurant's warm and inviting ambiance, complete with outdoor seating, creates a perfect setting for enjoying authentic Thai cuisine. Our chefs expertly craft signature dishes such as fried shrimp rolls, vegetarian fried rolls, and hearty curries like Penang and Masaman, all made with the freshest ingredients. The staff is known for their friendly service, ensuring that every visit feels welcoming and attentive. We're proud to offer takeout options, dine-in experiences, and a great selection of teas, making it easy for you to enjoy our food in the comfort of your own space. Whether dining solo or with friends, we invite you to discover the flavors of Thailand at Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen.
What Customers Say About Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen
Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen is a well-regarded Thai restaurant known for its fresh, flavorful dishes and generous portions. Many reviewers praise the curries (especially Penang and Masaman), fried rice, and the vegan options. Service can be inconsistent depending on how busy they are.
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Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen Gualala Reviews
I normally rate Thai restaurants based on Tom Yum soup. They didn’t offer this, but Tom Kha instead. My new favorite Thai soup! The heat was just right too-nose just start to sweat 😅
We had the fried shrimps rolls, vegetarian fried rolls and Thai style chow mei with duck. All delicious. The staff is also very nice. The place is well decorated. The only negative point is that they add $2.79 service fee to my check with no explanation. Why is that? I'm totally against this practice. I'd have no issue if all my dishes were just a little more expensive.
Best Thai food in the Gaulala area. This was our second time going here on the way to Mendocino and it did not disappoint again. Their Penang and Masaman curries were delicious. Quantity and quality is really good. Service is pretty quick.
Came in sat down, we were happy not to crowded waiting for our water till 2 other families came in and they got there water, but finally we had our order taken all was good.
Excellent Thai food in this small town. Service can be hit or miss depending on how busy they are.
Order fresh spring rolls, Tom Yum soup, basil with beef stir fry, and green curry and rice.
I normally rate Thai restaurants based on Tom Yum soup. They didn’t offer this, but Tom Kha instead. My new favorite Thai soup! The heat was just right too-nose just start to sweat 😅
We had the fried shrimps rolls, vegetarian fried rolls and Thai style chow mei with duck. All delicious. The staff is also very nice. The place is well decorated. The only negative point is that they add $2.79 service fee to my check with no explanation. Why is that? I'm totally against this practice. I'd have no issue if all my dishes were just a little more expensive.
Best Thai food in the Gaulala area. This was our second time going here on the way to Mendocino and it did not disappoint again. Their Penang and Masaman curries were delicious. Quantity and quality is really good. Service is pretty quick.
Came in sat down, we were happy not to crowded waiting for our water till 2 other families came in and they got there water, but finally we had our order taken all was good.
Excellent Thai food in this small town. Service can be hit or miss depending on how busy they are.
Order fresh spring rolls, Tom Yum soup, basil with beef stir fry, and green curry and rice.
Consistently delicious and wonderful place for dinner on the north coast.
Great place for vegan Thai food, great service. Had wonderful dinner there.
We got takeout twice from this place on a recent trip. The food is that good. I was very pleasantly surprised. The people are very nice. they got our orders right and on time. Portions are huge and they have options for vegans/vegetarians, which I very much appreciate!
Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen is a hidden weapon tucked away on the Northern California coast. You wouldn’t expect world-class Thai food out here, but they’re absolutely throwing down in that little kitchen. Every dish tasted fresh, vibrant, and full of real depth — like somebody’s grandma back in Thailand whispered secrets into the wok. The curry was rich and spicy without being overpowering, and the Pad Thai had that perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky. Staff was friendly in that low-key, genuine way you only find in small towns. Whether you’re a local or just rolling through Highway 1, this place is a mandatory stop. Five stars, easy.
This is very good Thai food. Homemade. The Penang red curry is excellent.
The curry and fried rice were really good. We were skeptical given the difficulty of finding good food in the area, but it was really good Thai food! And takeout was ready in 20 minutes. Highly recommend.
Consistently delicious and wonderful place for dinner on the north coast.
This is very good Thai food. Homemade. The Penang red curry is excellent.
Great place for vegan Thai food, great service. Had wonderful dinner there.
We got takeout twice from this place on a recent trip. The food is that good. I was very pleasantly surprised. The people are very nice. they got our orders right and on time. Portions are huge and they have options for vegans/vegetarians, which I very much appreciate!
Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen is a hidden weapon tucked away on the Northern California coast. You wouldn’t expect world-class Thai food out here, but they’re absolutely throwing down in that little kitchen. Every dish tasted fresh, vibrant, and full of real depth — like somebody’s grandma back in Thailand whispered secrets into the wok. The curry was rich and spicy without being overpowering, and the Pad Thai had that perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky. Staff was friendly in that low-key, genuine way you only find in small towns. Whether you’re a local or just rolling through Highway 1, this place is a mandatory stop. Five stars, easy.
The curry and fried rice were really good. We were skeptical given the difficulty of finding good food in the area, but it was really good Thai food! And takeout was ready in 20 minutes. Highly recommend.
This is a cozy little Thai restaurant. We ordered the chicken satay, yellow curry chicken and pineapple fried rice. Everything was tasty! Great gluten and dairy free options. The staff were friendly and the prices were reasonable. There is art for sale here too! Definitely a favorite of the locals!
We ordered the Crispy Tofu, Pad Thai with Chicken and the Duck Curry. The food was great but the Duck Curry was my favorite. The restaurant was beautiful inside and the service was great!
2024 pad thai taste was decent, the beef was still tough. Fried shrimps were decent. Good service, nice restaurant. 2023 Nice little restaurant, good service. I didn't like the pad thai. Its favor was off, the beef were tough, too much noodles. It would be better to have less noodles and more spout.
Very solid Thai food with extremely generous portions! Nice local place with outdoor, COVID-19 compliant socially distanced seating. Pad Thai was delicious. We also had the chicken satay and pumpkin curry. They were sadly out of tofu but the chicken was good.
I hear the food here is amazing! I walked in during business hours to find out they were actually closed due to short staff. That was disappointing as I was excited to try their food, but I have heard so many good things. I look forward to stopping here next time.
Good little Thai restaurant with sizable menu. Bustling on the weekend. Small outdoor patio with heaters. Restrooms available inside. Food was tasty. Don’t miss the warm banana cheesecake dessert.
This is a cozy little Thai restaurant. We ordered the chicken satay, yellow curry chicken and pineapple fried rice. Everything was tasty! Great gluten and dairy free options. The staff were friendly and the prices were reasonable. There is art for sale here too! Definitely a favorite of the locals!
We ordered the Crispy Tofu, Pad Thai with Chicken and the Duck Curry. The food was great but the Duck Curry was my favorite. The restaurant was beautiful inside and the service was great!
2024 pad thai taste was decent, the beef was still tough. Fried shrimps were decent. Good service, nice restaurant. 2023 Nice little restaurant, good service. I didn't like the pad thai. Its favor was off, the beef were tough, too much noodles. It would be better to have less noodles and more spout.
Very solid Thai food with extremely generous portions! Nice local place with outdoor, COVID-19 compliant socially distanced seating. Pad Thai was delicious. We also had the chicken satay and pumpkin curry. They were sadly out of tofu but the chicken was good.
I hear the food here is amazing! I walked in during business hours to find out they were actually closed due to short staff. That was disappointing as I was excited to try their food, but I have heard so many good things. I look forward to stopping here next time.
Good little Thai restaurant with sizable menu. Bustling on the weekend. Small outdoor patio with heaters. Restrooms available inside. Food was tasty. Don’t miss the warm banana cheesecake dessert.
TLDR: Good food and would visit again. Might try tofu next time. A nice stop for a meal while in the area. Ordered Pad Thai and Pumpkin Curry. Both had nice flavor. The meat in the dishes was ok, not terrible, but not exceptional quality. The outside back patio had a pleasant atmosphere, and we enjoyed the nature. Service was a little slow at the time but wasn't in a hurry.
The food was great. We had the shrimp roll app, chicken pad Thai, pork prah ram and the Thai bbq chicken. The bbq chicken was our favorite. So savory, moist and the char was just right. We will definitely eat here again and again.
TLDR: Good food and would visit again. Might try tofu next time. A nice stop for a meal while in the area. Ordered Pad Thai and Pumpkin Curry. Both had nice flavor. The meat in the dishes was ok, not terrible, but not exceptional quality. The outside back patio had a pleasant atmosphere, and we enjoyed the nature. Service was a little slow at the time but wasn't in a hurry.
The food was great. We had the shrimp roll app, chicken pad Thai, pork prah ram and the Thai bbq chicken. The bbq chicken was our favorite. So savory, moist and the char was just right. We will definitely eat here again and again.
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