Baan Yaai

We spent over six weeks in Thailand in January and February this year and we ate well!! So trying to find an authentic Thai restaurant, we decided to give this a try! We’re so glad we did as we felt that there flavors and taste were so reminiscent of all the food we ate at very local restaurants and vendors in Southern Thailand as well as Chiang Mai. We ordered green curry with chicken and the chicken pad Thai. We also ordered brown rice. The food was perfect and brought us back to our time earlier this year in Thailand. We coming back to try many different dishes in their menu!! Also service was excellent!!

This is excellent Thai food. We started the meal with the gyoza in red curry sauce. Very tasty. Crispy and hot. For lunch the wife had the drunken noodle and I had the pad Thai with shrimp. My pad Thai was very solid, just exactly how you expect it. Excellent. Now my wife is, I would say, a thai food enthusiast. I'm not sure it's her main passion, but she could probably get a PhD in loving Thai food. This is her fourth favorite Thai food, in San Francisco. That is very high praise. When asked, she said she would eat here again, which my wife if she doesn't like the Thai food she will never go back to the city that the Thai food was made in. She had the drunken noodle. She said it was a classic drunken noodle and very good. We had two Thai iced teas and that was it. I'm very much recommend if you're in the neighborhood.

Oh my God this place is amazing! Not only is the service above and beyond but the food is chefs kiss! I ordered take out with my partner and they didn’t know a order had peanuts instead of telling us it was our fault which it was mind you they gave us extra order of the dish with no peanuts and a order their sticky sweet rice with mango!!! I’m new around here so this was such a warm welcome to the area and I just wanted them to be recognized for their great customer service and quality food!! I’m coming here in person next time and I’m bringing all my family!!!

We were pleasantly surprised at how authentic the food was! The menu had dishes from all over Thailand, and we had the Pad Thai and Green Curry with chicken. Both were delicious and large portions. The chicken was not over cooked which was appreciated. Service was efficient and friendly. Looking forward to trying some more of the regional specialties, such as Khao soi and Massaman curry.

Smallish Thai place with some fun unique offerings. They had a Thai omurice and a beef curry I had not seen at many other places. I think their seasoning leaned a bit too sweet for my liking and their fried rice was just okay. Staff was pretty busy at the time and so were not super attentive and got our order wrong. But they were super nice about fixing it. Would probably go back to try their curry fried rice and appetizers.

Very friendly staff! Was not aware of their closing time (10 PM) but waitress still allowed us to dine in 10 minutes before closing. Their food is very tasty and cuts of meat is much better quality than you would expect from similar establishments. Overall, great service and food and we’ll definitely be coming here again.

Absolutely delicious Pad Thai! One of the best I ever tasted! Big (huge) portion for a faire price in a cosy atmosphere and very friendly staff! Shout out to the lady handling the kitchen on her own, god knows how!

There were four of us, but we only had two glasses of ice water. The taste was very average. The main thing was that the ingredients were very poor, the beef was very tough, and the portion was very small. The bill for three people was $100, and I was still very hungry. I will never go there again. How did this 4.6 rating come about?

Interior: loved it, so cute very casual vibes. Pad kee mao, mango sticky rice: both so good, I left very satisfied / content :)

Ordered for pickup and ordered pad thai with chicken and the thai style omurice (first time seeing this on a menu in SF so i was super curious!) The pad thai came with a few pieces of tofu and chicken which confused us, and it also was mostly noodles. I would've liked to see more protein. But the serving itself was huge so we saved the leftover noodles for another meal. I liked the crab fried rice -- it had a good amount of crab, but the eggs were not soft scrambled as advertised. Still pretty tasty and the rice was delicious under! And it was also a large serving. The inside looked cute and intimate for dining in -- cozy seating inside and very lively on a weekday evening.

We easily got a table for 7 on a Saturday around 7pm! Service is fast and friendly. Cute decorations! I loved the coconut ice cream and mango sticky rice desserts! Not too sweet, very creamy, and flavorful.

Green curry - this was a standout dish. Most flavorful green curry I've ever had. Full of veggies and lots of meat too. This is the real deal Roti - this was a letdown. Very greasy, not flaky. Just mushy interior. Papaya salad and pad kee mao were both tasty! The papaya salad was served with a bunch of raw cabbage on the side which was odd though - not very tasty.

I've been here before & it was good but was a little disappointed with my last visit. It could be because I came later in the day closer to closing time but the noodles weren't very hot and tasted a little stale or like they had been left out for a bit. The service was very friendly though so I appreciate that and they were polite about us being there an hour before closing. Two of my friends got the chicken noodle soup because it was a cold day and they finished all of it so that was probably worth trying! Ambiance is great and not too loud. Nice smaller restaurant to catch up with friends.

Food was delicious! Service was very good. I had the pad see yew shrimp and it was fresh, tasty, hot temperature. Next time, I want to try something else maybe the Thai fried rice or curry. We also had chicken wings which were good, and mango/sticky rice which was delicious. We called last minute and they were very accommodating for our party of 8. Thank you, Baan Yaai!

Cute little 'street food' thai joint owned and operated by a mother/daughter combo. Flavors were authentic -- and the hot sour soup delish! the decor strives to take you to a warm evening in thailand with little table and stool seating by a busy street; definitely a unique add to lombard.

Average food and so much attitude from server at multiple points. Asked for steamed and fried rice to be prioritized so starving kids could eat soon but was told no. Drinks, appetizers and main course all arrived at the same time. Just can't understand what the hype is about. It would be hard to put up with service even if the food was amazing and it wasn't.

Stopped by on a Friday night for some Thai food. Lombard street can be busy so we were lucky we got seated here without a wait. It wasn't too busy around the time we went (around 7pm). We got the pad thai, tom yum soup, and the sweet roti. We've tried roti before but not a sweetened version, so we were pleasantly surprised by this dish. The tom yum soup was flavorful and tangy. We got it with rice on the side too. Finally, the pad thai was fantastic. The portion sizes for all of the dishes were pretty big for the price. Overall, a great spot for some thai food at a good price.

Tom yum soup was a bit too much of tomato flavor instead of the lemongrass fragrant taste. Pad See Ew is Drunken Noodles and was adorned. They didn't use Asian broccoli but regular broccoli for this dish, otherwise, it would have been above notch. One has to ask for their spicy peppers and it complemented well with this dish along with other dishes. Green Curry was yum! Pineapple fried rice was spot on. Casual hole in the wall kind of spot with waitress service and the decor is hipster meets Thai. Great grab if one is craving Thai around here.

Stumbled upon this place after being in the Marina and this was a great eat! It's around a 25-minute walk from the Marina but I didn't mind. We were seated immediately inside and it seems to be more like a lunch place rather than a dinner place. - Pad See Ew - This Pad See Ew was pretty good. The egg was covered in soy sauce flavor and the noodles were very tender. I kind of regret not getting it with beef instead but the chicken was wonderful. - Pumpkin Curry - I've never seen Pumpkin Curry at a Thai restaurant before so I was excited to try. To be honest, I'm not sure if the flavor really differs from a regular red curry but I guess they did add pumpkin in there for an extra oomph. Regardless, the flavors were still delicious especially with rice. Wouldn't recommend getting it with vegetables as the protein option as there were already vegetables in the curry. The serving size was quite large and we brought a lot of it back home. Very solid Thai place in SF that I would definitely come back for. I think next time, I would like to order some of their dishes that I don't see much on other Thai menus to try something different.

Love this place! The chicken red curry and pad see ew are great. Also love the mango sticky rice. I've ordered in person and delivery and both were fantastic. They are accommodating for removing veggies from dishes as well

Baan Yai never disappoints. The food is amazing. This time we got the Tom Kha soup and pad Thai. Both were delicious, big portions, and reasonably priced. This is my go to Thai restaurant. The service is fast and the ambiance is casual.

This smaller restaurant had empty seats but the 2 staff members were too busy to seat us for awhile or take our orders. We came in knowing what we wanted but couldn't order a good 15 min after arriving. We just ordered the crab omurice. It was good but for the price and slow service, probably not coming back

Popped in for dinner because it was next to our hotel. We were the only ones in the restaurant and I'm not sure why....this place was so so good!! The waiter was young, kind and attentive. We ordered the drunken noodles and Moo Grob Gra Praw with a side of brown rice. The drunken noodles were flavorful and saucy. The pork in the Moo Grob Gra Praw was crispy, tender and delicious. The portions were decent. My only complaint was it was very chilly in the restaurant because the front window was open when we went in. When we sat down, the owner closed the window but it was still cold.

This place definitely had an authentic feel to it which is hard to come by in the marina sometimes. The curries were of perfect spice and consistency, really liked the gyoza and chicken wing appetizers too. That eggplant fish and pad Thai was also standout. This may now be my go to Thai in the marina, I'll be back!

Best Thai spot in the Marina. I am so picky with my Thai food and this place hits the spot when I'm craving for good Asian food. We were so pleasantly surprised that this place is actually a legitimate, authentic Thai place. I'd skip the egg rolls but everything we ordered was so so good! Service was very attentive. It's a small (but cute) place but there's always space for walk-ins since this is more of a takeout place. Great food - this will be my new Thai spot in the Marina!

One of the best Thai spots in the Marina for sure. My friends came across this spot on Yelp by chance since it was in walking distance-- we were inadequately prepared for how good the food was LOL Our party of 3 walked in on a Saturday evening and were seated immediately. Kind of a street food vibe, pretty trendy decor. Our server was quick and courteous, though stretched a bit thin (only one server and one cook for the entire restaurant that night???). We split everything family style. EGG ROLLS: Standard veggie filling. Their house-made sauce was fairly appetizing, not too sweet. GREEN CURRY (chicken): Just spicy enough for the spice-adverse (me) to enjoy!! Sweet with strong lemongrass and lime flavors. The chicken was tender and juicy. Recommend ordering a few bowls of rice to balance it out. PAD SEE EW (chicken): Their sauce is more umami than sweet, but goes well with the chicken. Could use more veggies, but otherwise delicious. TOM KHA: This is the best tom kha I've had in the bay. Creamy, aromatic, while light and refreshing from the citrus. SO GOOD. Surprised at the lower reviews, I thought everything was flavorful and seasoned evenly. We had nothing but positives to say after leaving the restaurant.

Came here on a Thursday night and service was pretty quick. My friend and I split the pad kee mao which was very solid and reasonably priced. I thought it had the perfect amount of sauce and flavor. I also liked how the server didn't rush us with the check and let us sit and enjoy for quite a while. Overall, I would definitely return.

Baan Yaai is our go to place in the Marina for Pad Thai. We like their Roti Canai and Shrimp in a Blanket too.

A quaint thai restaurant with decently good food. The interior gives off a very SF vibe, which was a nice touch. It's a small little place that had one server for the night so service was quick. I got the chef's special: thai style crab omurice. The presentation was nice and the portion decently sized for one person. I really liked the sauce that came with it, though it had to be used lightly since it was super salty. The actual rice was good, but I did get tired of the saltiness/fishiness towards the end. I wished the egg was a little bit more runny, as it was cooked all the way through and was almost a bit rubbery because of this. The actual crab pieces on top were good and complimented the dish though! Overall, I liked this restaurant but wasn't thoroughly impressed by their most popular item. Because of that, I think I'll be trying other restaurants before coming back here!

It's pretty hard to find a good, authentic Asian restaurant in the Marina but this place definitely hits the spot! I've only ordered the pork pad Thai (to-go) and each time, the quality was consistent and so delicious! I like that the sauce isn't too sweet or sour. The portions are large, and the service is so friendly and sweet! The interior is also well kept and cozy. Pro-tip: I personally like to order my pad Thai with extra sauce and lime! So glad I've found my go-to spot in the Marina whenever I'm craving thai food!

Friendly service, good food and decent prices in a cozy atmosphere. Family friendly too.

Food delivered not as shown in pictures Pad se ew used same noodles as pad thai Lacked flavor, disappointing given the online reviews and pictures Pad Thai also wasn't good, same, flavorless and not like the pictures online

Food was so spicy in a good way. Yum. Too bad the view of Lombard makes it seem louder than needed. We really enjoyed it.

a cozy little spot just a stone's throw away from the bustling Chestnut St for those who want more peace and some comfort food. the staff are very friendly and polite, and never left our water cups empty. the food came out promptly, and were decently portioned for the price. the roti canai was so crispy and flaky; one of the best I've had. the pad kee mao was seasoned just right. the thai fried rice was slightly bland but paired well with the green curry which was loaded with ingredients and packed a slight but noticeable spice.

Baan Yai is good place to get lunch. I always go when they open and I'm greeted with a smile by the host and the chef who works in the kitchen. I recommend the Thai style fried rice and chicken pad thai. Thank you guys!

Coworkers recommended this place so I figured I'd check it out! Super small space but so cute -- open kitchen and ambiance is great. Really cool decor! Got the pad see ew which was plated so well actually (see picture) and was fantastic!! I think probably one of the best pad see ews I've ever had. Service was very nice and attentive as well. Transport to here is easy (it's on Lombard) and the parking wasn't too bad either. Overall, would recommend!

I ordered takeout and the chicken fried rice and chicken pad Thai were both super good! Chicken fried rice still tasted great the next day too.

The restaurant easy to find in the good area, if you need Thai street food in town. I will recommend. Nice stuff and my pad see ew so good. Iove it !!!

After a long day of exploring the North Bay, my friends and I drove back and wanted food. We stumbled upon Baan Yaai as we got off the Bridge and girl, did we luck out! No dish disappointed. Service was impeccable. My crab omurice was perfect. A friend's pad Thai and another's pad kee mao were cooked to perfection. The pad see ew and pumpkin curry were luscious. Everything was soothing, flavorful, spicy, and not overly salted or seasoned. Check-in on Yelp for free Thai tea and we will keep coming back to this treasure on Lombard!

Service was quick esp after a long day of exploring SF, and the food was delicious. The place is nice but small. Thankfully we came at a time that wasn't too busy, so we were able to sit and enjoy our meal.

Honestly worst pad Thai I've ever had ..the rice was tasteless ....the papaya salad was okay the only good thing was the Thai Tea that was perfect..the service was mid ..would never go back

Excellent Thai food with quick service. Went on a Friday and didn't have to wait for a table. The pumpkin curry was good as well as the pad see ew and drunken noodles! Everything came out quickly and as expected

I went to Baan Yaai for dinner around 7 on a Friday evening with a friend and we were seated immediately. My friend and I decided to split the Tofu Tod and the Pad Kee Mao. The service was fast and I felt that the portions were sizeable. The food was decent and what I would expect from a good Thai restaurant! I wouldn't go out of my way to the Marina to go here but if in the area, I would definitely return.

This classic Thai restaurant has a wide selection of your favorites (only exception is the Panang curry). The service is fast and the food is good. This restaurant is a great location in the marina and there's plenty metered parking around. The food definitely has a kick to it so if you're a spice lover, it's at a perfect level. Their Thai iced coffee was also very good addition to cut some of the spice.

It was this or Blackwood, and I'm glad we went with this since we ended up saving a good chunk of money. The Baan Yaai Pad Thai is worth the $20+; hefty amounts of shrimp + crab meat, as well as egg and tofu! I liked that they had dry pepper flakes and sambal chili, if requested, on the side so we can adjust the spice level accordingly. Shrimp had a good bouncy texture though the crab less so, but still good. We originally ordered the Baan Yaai Crab Omurice but unfortunately it ran out by 1:30PM on a Monday. Hopefully next time! The Massaman curry was interesting - I've not seen this item before. My friends, both Filipino, said that it reminded them of a dish back home, while it reminded me a little of Vietnamese Bò Kho (Beef Stew) in consistency as well as foundational ingredients, although mild in spice and with more cinnamon(?) undertones. Served as a lunch special ($15), it came with veggie eggrolls (that were surprisingly doughy inside) and a small portion rice. Overall an average meal, though I probably wouldn't get it again. Thai Tea is also complimentary at check-in, though only one per table. Per waitress, if you write a review and post pics, each submitting person will get a free one too. Yummy, and not overly sweet, though maybe made a bit differently between batches as ours varied in color and taste despite being fully mixed. 4 stars because despite everything being pretty good, the noodles were on the wetter side (even for my friend's Pad See Ew) which made it a bit difficult to finish every bite. Service: Two people running the show it seemed at this time, thus a bit of a wait, but I respect the grind!

Very nice. Fried food all very great .Good service ，quick job ，nice dream ，willing to try again.

This place is solid These were our favorites Pad see ew chicken Curry w beef Stir fried veggies

Tried to place phone order, woman spoke ZERO English. Ordered the "impossible fried rice" but she couldn't understand and instead gave me the most boring plain fried rice I've ever had. So I paid for impossible meat and got boring white rice with a couple vegetables instead. TERRIBLE!! Curry was very small portion as well. Flavor was ok but WAY overpriced for such a small portion. Worst fried rice I've had in a long time, a tiny portion of curry and a mediocre egg roll was $50! Combine that with the terrible service as a result of no English spoken and I definitely will never be ordering here again.

Baan Yaai was not exactly all it was hyped up to be, but it got the job done. My guess is that many of the reviews are by people who ate here when they were drunk... As a self-proclaimed certified foodie, I would say it was OKAY. All the sweet dishes (including the Thai iced tea) were way too sweet. The fish was pretty good, but again, too sweet. The impossible fried rice was pretty good and I actually took my leftovers. I wouldn't come here again (at least not while sober). HOWEVER, the waitress is super nice and accommodating. I would come back just to say hi to her.

Great service! People are super nice and food is tasty. Got the papaya salad and the chicken wings as well as the pad thai + pad kee mao. Papaya salad is pretty tasty but spicy and so is the pad kee mao. As other reviews said, it might be a little TOO hot for some people (me included I could only finish about half hehe BUT they put it into to go containers for us before eating). Wings are tasty too. Nice location and view of the street. Clean too. If you do the yelp check in, you do get the free thai tea and it's pretty good, not too sweet. Tasty and would recommend. Seems authentic too, nice people working the place.

This place was great! It's a small little restaurant so it may be busy if you go. You can see the menu through a QR code but then a server will take your order. We got the yellow curry and rice as well as the pad kee mao. Both were great!! It was relatively fast too - from when we ordered to when we had our food it was maybe 10-15 min. FYI that parking is a little expensive in this part of town. Glad we came!

Baan Yaai Ratings: 4.1/5 Food: 4.25/5 - Another date night with my boyfriend, and we decided to explore a new area in SF. This is a mom-and-pop shop, relatively new Thai place in the Marina, and I heard it is a local favorite. They didn't disappoint, but wasn't too mind blowing either. Read the descriptions of all the goodies we got from Baan Yaai below. - Pad Kee Mao [GET]: I got the drunken noodles, which is the spicy wide rice noodles with chicken sautéed in chili, garlic, onion, bell pepper, carrot, tomato, and Thai basil. I don't think it was spicy at all though, but I do love the generous amount of garlic that they use! There's a decent amount of chicken, great quality and quite juicy. I like the addition of Chinese broccoli and peppers, added a crunchy texture to the flat noodles. The only downside was that it was too oily, and I can only eat half of it before it gets too heavy for me. I would suggest getting something else, if you prefer lighter entree. - Pad Thai [GET]: My boyfriend got the Bangkok style fresh thin rice noodle stir fry with pork and tofu. The pork is well-seasoned and tender. Tofu is lightly fried and coated with breading, but not greasy at all. There's a ton of pickled daikon on top, comes with eggs, bean sprouts, red and green onions, sautéed with sweet and sour tamarind sauce and lastly topped with peanut crumbs. This pad thai is on the sweeter and wetter side than most places. - Chicken Satay [GET]: There's 4 chicken skewers, grilled wonderfully with a nice shiny glaze of oil on top. The chicken is tender, juicy, and nicely seasoned. It is served with cucumber salad and peanut sauce on the side. Cucumber salad was refreshing and sour, but the peanut sauce is on the runnier side. - Thai Ice Tea [GET]: Strong tea flavor, smooth and refreshing. It is not too sweet, instead a great drink to get if you are having some spicy food. My boyfriend enjoyed it, a perfect drink with the perfect amount of condensed milk and sugar. Make sure to check-in on Yelp for a free Thai ice tea. Ambiance: 4.25/5 - Tiny restaurant located in the Marina, very close to Home Plate. Walking in, there's a decent amount of high tables and benches available, and kitchen is right next to the dining area. We can literally see the chef cooking while we were waiting. I love the interior décor and all the bottle caps hanging on the wall. Great causal date night spot or a quick dinner with a group of friends. Price: 4/5 - The chicken satay was $10.50, the pad thai and drunken noodles were $15.95 each. We got the drinks (Thai ice tea and diet coke) for free by checking in on Yelp. The portions are huge, and my boyfriend and I were definitely satisfied afterwards! Pretty good value. Service: 4/5 - Only one staff working and serving the customers, but I'd say she did a great job. She was kind enough to let me substitute the free Thai ice tea for a diet coke. She was attentive and kind, definitely efficient and good at her job. We got some leftovers for to go, and she offered a bag when it was just a small container, so really nothing much to complain about. BLUF: A cute and authentic Thai spot in the Marina for all the North Bay residents out there. I think it is slightly overhyped in terms of how amazing the food was, because I definitely have better ones, but it gets the job done and will satisfied your Thai cravings. I recommend getting the Pad Thai and the chicken satay. Drunken noodles is tasty, but only if you are okay having slightly greasy noodles.

Newly opened Thai restaurant in the Marina, and a good stop for a casual, affordable, and filling meal. I ordered the $15 Mussamun curry lunch special--the beef was pretty tender, potatoes were soft, and sauce was complex. It also came with spring rolls and a side of rice. The waiter was super sweet and gifted us complimentary Thai teas! Yum.

A pretty good spot in the Marina for Thai food. I ordered the pad see ew, which is always a go-to of mine at Thai places but I thought I would mix it up and get shrimp instead of my usual pork. The shrimp and noodles were well cooked, but all in all I felt that the dish was just pretty good. Also ordered the crispy rolls, which while they satisfied my desire for a fried fix, were rather bland. All in all I don't have much to say about the food I ordered as it felt slightly above average. I did however think that the service was really good. There was one person working the wait staff who did a fantastic job! The food also came out super quick and piping hot. This and the cozy atmosphere is why I would say if you're in the area craving some Thai food stop by. Personal rating: 6/10

Great food, better service. Most recommended Thai place in the city! I always get either the regular pad that or the drunken noodles

Incredible pumpkin curry and customer service. We have been a few times since moving to the area recently and will absolutely be coming back!

TBH, I'm a sucker for anything that promotes Thai street food. We were driving down Lombard and heading towards Corte Madera when a sign promoting Baan Yaai caught my eye. I started perusing the menu and we decided to pick up some takeout on the way home. There are some interesting items that I've never seen elsewhere, like the crab omurice or the impossible larb salad. We ordered those 2 dishes, as well as a veggie pad thai. The flavors were everything we hoped for and there's still a few dishes I want to go back to try. I love the story of the meaning behind the restaurant's name. It's written out on a chalk board inside the restaurant. Basically, the name translates to grandma's home in Thai. The dishes are meant to represent the comforting and delicious foods you may expect to find at traditional food stalls in Thailand, but also prepared with loving care (just like how Grandma would have made it!). TIP: the check in for a free thai ice tea is dine-in ONLY (which should really be clarified on the offer).