Thai Chili Express
Thai · San Jose
About Thai Chili Express
At Thai Chili Express, we're dedicated to serving authentic Thai cuisine with a personal touch. Our menu features an array of curries, noodles, and other classic dishes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. What sets us apart is our commitment to providing exceptional service in a warm and welcomi...
At Thai Chili Express, we're dedicated to serving authentic Thai cuisine with a personal touch. Our menu features an array of curries, noodles, and other classic dishes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. What sets us apart is our commitment to providing exceptional service in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our restaurant is equipped with features like live music, sports, and wheelchair accessibility, making it a great spot for solo diners or large groups alike. With a focus on quality food and attentive staff, we aim to make every visit an enjoyable one.
What Customers Say About Thai Chili Express
Thai Chili Express is praised for its delicious and affordable Thai food, generous portions, and fast, friendly service. The curry and Pad See Yew are popular. Some customers have noted occasional inconsistencies in food quality and cleanliness.
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Tip: Enjoy the free Thai iced tea and generous portions. Be aware that the restaurant can get busy during lunch.
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- First Unitarian Church of San Jose (A 553m) — church building in California, United States of America Hito histórico de California
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- Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies (A 414m) — museum and research institute in California
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- Plaza Park (A 903m) — park in Santa Clara County, California, United States of America
- Plaza de César Chávez (A 917m) — plaza mayor de San José, California
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- Diaz Compean Student Union (A 392m) — student building in San Jose, California
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Thai Chili Express San Jose Reviews
This is my favorite dish on the menu every time I eat here. The place is small but clean, with fast service and delicious food. This pineapple fried rice is especially tasty—packed with juicy pineapple and prawns. It’s mildly spicy, but not too much. I absolutely love this dish!
Amazing food every time. I've been going to this restaurant for over a decade now, and the food and the service hasn't changed (for good). Extra care is taken to check if the billing has been accurate even at exceptionally busy times. Keep up the great work 😀
Great experience 🔥🔥 Best place with very affordable prices to have some Thai food in San Jose downtown Tried their yellow curry red curry with chicken so tasty Their pad Thai noodles is good Thai famous Ground Chicken over rice with fried egg is signature dish best taste one need to try excellent dish I personally liked People should encourage them 👍👍
We ordered Pad Thai, Pad See Eeu, and pineapple shrimp fried rice. All of them tasted pretty good. We would like to visit this place again and I give them a 5 star for their quality, good portion, cleanness, and price.
Came for lunch and was greeted by amicable staff. The pleasant taste of the chicken curry was very palatable and was had a balanced flavor. Paid Street parking nearby and in front. Quick service and clean establishment.
Authentic Thai, and a long line at the counter to get lunch. I had the 2 dish combo, huge mound of rice and 2 entree's - garlic chicken & pineapple curry w chicken. Both were good, both were spicy. There's also made to order, seems like the line was longer for that. (Pad Thai to go?) Very clean.
I've been here a few times in the past and each time the food is amazing! This time I had a Chicken Pad See Yew and the sauce was sooo tasty!! The noodles were the perfect texture, pairing so well with the crisp carrots and broccoli and the juicy chicken!
Had vege pad sew and 2 item combo (+ complimentary thai ice tea) 👍 convenient, easy good eats.
Good places, big portion, free Thai Tea !!! Wait it is also cheap ! 10$ for one big portion that can be for 2x meals
This is my favorite dish on the menu every time I eat here. The place is small but clean, with fast service and delicious food. This pineapple fried rice is especially tasty—packed with juicy pineapple and prawns. It’s mildly spicy, but not too much. I absolutely love this dish!
Amazing food every time. I've been going to this restaurant for over a decade now, and the food and the service hasn't changed (for good). Extra care is taken to check if the billing has been accurate even at exceptionally busy times. Keep up the great work 😀
Great experience 🔥🔥 Best place with very affordable prices to have some Thai food in San Jose downtown Tried their yellow curry red curry with chicken so tasty Their pad Thai noodles is good Thai famous Ground Chicken over rice with fried egg is signature dish best taste one need to try excellent dish I personally liked People should encourage them 👍👍
We ordered Pad Thai, Pad See Eeu, and pineapple shrimp fried rice. All of them tasted pretty good. We would like to visit this place again and I give them a 5 star for their quality, good portion, cleanness, and price.
Came for lunch and was greeted by amicable staff. The pleasant taste of the chicken curry was very palatable and was had a balanced flavor. Paid Street parking nearby and in front. Quick service and clean establishment.
Authentic Thai, and a long line at the counter to get lunch. I had the 2 dish combo, huge mound of rice and 2 entree's - garlic chicken & pineapple curry w chicken. Both were good, both were spicy. There's also made to order, seems like the line was longer for that. (Pad Thai to go?) Very clean.
I've been here a few times in the past and each time the food is amazing! This time I had a Chicken Pad See Yew and the sauce was sooo tasty!! The noodles were the perfect texture, pairing so well with the crisp carrots and broccoli and the juicy chicken!
Had vege pad sew and 2 item combo (+ complimentary thai ice tea) 👍 convenient, easy good eats.
Good places, big portion, free Thai Tea !!! Wait it is also cheap ! 10$ for one big portion that can be for 2x meals
This place may be small but it is well maintained and the food is great! Good portions and taste is on point :)
Best Thai food in San Jose. They make their basil fried rice with the perfect blend of spice and flavor. The food here is amazing, definitely check it out.
Absolutely amazing food!! Only had tried Thai food a few times and had been craving it for some time but did not know how to order it I only knew what I had tried before and what I liked. I tried this little hole in the wall on for size and I'm so happy that I did because the food is amazing the people that served me and helped me were amazing the prices were fantastic I ate alone one night for dinner there was nobody else in the restaurant and it was just fantastic all around great clean little restaurant with amazing food at great prices I highly recommend it
I accidentally ordered doordash on July 4th and they are supposed to close. However I recieved call from the lady over there this morning, saying that she is willing to make the order for me. I didn't expect anyone even her to do that but I think that is some of the exceptional customer experiences I ever had.
The curry was quite good, and the service was solid. Lady at the counter was great!! Fast service
The curry was quite good, and the service was solid. Lady at the counter was great!! Fast service
I accidentally ordered doordash on July 4th and they are supposed to close. However I recieved call from the lady over there this morning, saying that she is willing to make the order for me. I didn't expect anyone even her to do that but I think that is some of the exceptional customer experiences I ever had.
Absolutely amazing food!! Only had tried Thai food a few times and had been craving it for some time but did not know how to order it I only knew what I had tried before and what I liked. I tried this little hole in the wall on for size and I'm so happy that I did because the food is amazing the people that served me and helped me were amazing the prices were fantastic I ate alone one night for dinner there was nobody else in the restaurant and it was just fantastic all around great clean little restaurant with amazing food at great prices I highly recommend it
An unpretentious place, clean, bright, airy, with a simple and complete menu and friendly staff. The food is just right (taste, smell, color, temperature) and you will receive good portions and very affordable prices. Oh! and you can see the people in the kitchen doing everything from scratch. Bonus point: THE FRESH CANE SUGAR JUICE, you have to try it! (also you see when they are doing it for you). Definitely give this place a try when you want to have a comfortable meal full of Thai flavor.
The place offers very tasty food. The menue item is limited though but, the taste is guaranteed. My personal favorite is Pad thai. I would recommend to try that for sure. Rest, I am a chicken fan. The curries are tasty for the prices, quantity and quality they offer.
Yummy & fresh food. Not too salty. Too oily in pan fired dishes. Cleanliness is good. Nice customer service.
An unpretentious place, clean, bright, airy, with a simple and complete menu and friendly staff. The food is just right (taste, smell, color, temperature) and you will receive good portions and very affordable prices. Oh! and you can see the people in the kitchen doing everything from scratch. Bonus point: THE FRESH CANE SUGAR JUICE, you have to try it! (also you see when they are doing it for you). Definitely give this place a try when you want to have a comfortable meal full of Thai flavor.
The place offers very tasty food. The menue item is limited though but, the taste is guaranteed. My personal favorite is Pad thai. I would recommend to try that for sure. Rest, I am a chicken fan. The curries are tasty for the prices, quantity and quality they offer.
Yummy & fresh food. Not too salty. Too oily in pan fired dishes. Cleanliness is good. Nice customer service.
I ordered pad Thai for pick up. Luckily I decided to take a few bites before leaving the parking lot because I found a piece of hair mixed in the noodles. I went back inside and asked the worker if I can get a new order made after showing them the piece of hair. They accommodated me and got it done within 10 minutes. Besides that the flavor of the pad Thai is pretty good. I got medium spicy but it wasn't spicy enough so I would get it spicier if I come back for some. Fast service, limited parking, and the portion size isn't bad.
Very much like the Panda express of Thai food. It was "ok" but wouldn't come here again. For the amount of money they charge you're better off having quality Thai at Thai Spice.
I ordered pad Thai for pick up. Luckily I decided to take a few bites before leaving the parking lot because I found a piece of hair mixed in the noodles. I went back inside and asked the worker if I can get a new order made after showing them the piece of hair. They accommodated me and got it done within 10 minutes. Besides that the flavor of the pad Thai is pretty good. I got medium spicy but it wasn't spicy enough so I would get it spicier if I come back for some. Fast service, limited parking, and the portion size isn't bad.
Very much like the Panda express of Thai food. It was "ok" but wouldn't come here again. For the amount of money they charge you're better off having quality Thai at Thai Spice.
There has to be better Thai food in this city. Ordered Veggie Pad Thai. Tasted like they added a teaspoon or two of ketchup. Noodles were soggy and almost oily in texture. I asked for chopsticks, those weren't added either. Overall ...not great.
There has to be better Thai food in this city. Ordered Veggie Pad Thai. Tasted like they added a teaspoon or two of ketchup. Noodles were soggy and almost oily in texture. I asked for chopsticks, those weren't added either. Overall ...not great.
Zero stars. Unhygienic - handling vegetables and meat with bare hands Unfriendly service with a stubborn attitude Vegetables are not cut. Huge uncooked chunks.
Zero stars. Unhygienic - handling vegetables and meat with bare hands Unfriendly service with a stubborn attitude Vegetables are not cut. Huge uncooked chunks.
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304 E Santa Clara st, S 7th St D, San Jose, CA 95113
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