Bangkok by the Bay

While vacationing in California we had dinner here and it was absolutely delicious! We loved it so much we went back for lunch another day and were not disappointed. The food is beautifully presented and the taste of everything we ordered was amazing. The atmosphere is soothing and the service very friendly! Don't let me forget the drinks which were also delicious, and this is coming from someone very hard to please when it comes to alcoholic drinks! I strongly recommend you give your taste buds a treat and visit Bangkok By The Bay!

Yummy well crafted Thai food, we all cleaned our plates. The space was quiet and relaxed, perfect for conversation. Another big plus, they brought out a dog bed and water bowl for Cooper. He gives it 5 wags. A thoughtful, tasty experience all around!

One of my favorite Thai restaurants in the east bay from the West Berkeley industrial brick building to the service, ambiance and delicious food. The roti is like dipping a doughnut in heavenly yellow curry. Just try it! Save room for the coconut ice cream - best I've ever had. There's a great space for large parties separated from the main dining room with beautiful heavy curtains. (The server offers me a charger for my dying phone!)

From the setting, the sound, and the service to the delicious food, this is hands down one of the best dining experiences in Berkeley right now. We started with Roti bread and curry sauce and a mushroom dumpling. Main included a soft shell crab salad done right and a vigorousl tofu curry. Dessert of course was a mango sticky rice plate and a chocolate fudge cake, both served warm: the crowning of a beautiful meal.

Pretty new place and expectedly the food and service were top notch. Affordable as well relative to some of the other places around the Bay Area. Would come back!

The food was absolutely delicious! Restaurant is very cute and the service was great. Highly recommend! One of the best restaurants we have been in a while in Berkeley.

The food was delicious and very well plated! The ice cream was amazing, the pork skewers were better than the chicken skewers, and the minced beef kua kling nuer was very tastey (watch for the spice).

Bangkok by the Bay is a warm, cozy, and spacious restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere. The bar area is inviting, and the gender-neutral bathroom is a thoughtful touch. Parking is easy, and the hospitality is top-notch. The food is absolutely delicious—authentic Thai flavors, beautifully plated dishes, and generous portions that truly remind me of meals in Thailand. It's a great spot for parties, corporate functions, family meals, or a casual lunch. The outdoor patio is a quiet, relaxing space to enjoy your meal. I’ll definitely be back again!

Delicious food and excellent service. We were greeted by warm and friendly staff upon check-in with reservations on a weekday. F o o d (5/5) * Pad See Ew with chicken - tasty with a right balance of salty and sweet. The wide noodles were cooked perfectly with the Chinese broccoli. It also came with a spicy, vinegary sauce for an added kick and dimension to the dish. Definitely would order again. S e r v i c e (5/5) Staff was attentive as our water glasses were never empty. We didn't feel rushed out as the lunch service picked up. A m b i a n c e (5/5) Industrial contemporary vibes. It is a lovely spot for lunch/ dinner with a charming patio for outside dining on a nice day/ night. Overall, a solid spot that brought me back to Thailand for a bit. I cannot wait to return and try the tapioca dumplings (Sakoo Hed) and the Short Rib Massaman Curry. **FYI, parking is limited to street parking so you may want to leave your large vehicles at home.

This restaurant is absolutely fabulous. It seemed new with very nice interior and decorations. Food is presented in a very nice way too, which I appreciate. They have an outdoor area for people with dogs. They are baby friendly as well - high chair, baby utensils and plates, etc. friendly servers, great food, ample portions, no reasons not to go again. Fantastic!

Tucked away in lovely ambient space amongst the Berkeley Aquatic research area, there is nothing hidden about the FLAVOR in the food! The kind hospitality & friendliness of the establishment's team is warm & welcoming. We started with just a taste of happy hour & we're immediately drawn to the dinner menu. Disappointment will not be an option here when you depart & will leave you wanting more! We will be back. Monday is also a great evening to enjoy this establishment with less of a crowd. Peaceful & delicious. Thank you!

I stumbled onto this tastefully designed resto while looking for a Thai resto while passing by Berkeley. I loved that is was in a quiet and private area, much like a welcome oasis for the senses for the tired and a bit hungry traveller. Music was tastefully not loud, and was classify subdued. Staff and owner were both welcoming. For the food: Som Tum - 4/5 Khao Soi Gai - 3/5

My husband and I live in San Bruno, the Saturday evening car traffic was extremely busy, we had to plan at least an hour and thank goodness we did because we arrived right on time! I Recently watched a restaurant influencer, Anthony Scott Nguyen, who reviewed Bangkok by the Bay through Facebook. When I saw the meat easily sliding off the bone and the positive praise he gave to their signature dish, I told my husband we must try it!You will need reservations if you want to dine out on Saturday evening. Very friendly and attentive staff. The ambiance is very industrial, modern and clean. I like how My husband and I were able to order both dishes to share, I highly recommend it!!! It's good!

INCREDIBLE and DELICIOUS food. Best curry I have ever had!! The crispy rice dish was AMAZING. The waiter we had was FANTASTIC and was focused on our every need. We sat outside which was very beautiful and the inside was very elegant too. HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. All the dishes were so beautiful too.

Dined here for Valentine's day dinner with a reservation. I was greeted warmly by the host and was impressed with the interior design and overall comfortable and intimate ambiance of the restaurant. The host was fine with my partner and I sitting at one of tables against a bench seat rather than another table she had initially picked out. I loved the floral centerpieces on the table which also included a glittery heart suitable for the occasion. There was a special Valentine's Day menu available, but opted for the Bamee Ped Toon on the regular dinner menu. I appreciate the menu indicating which dishes are spicy. I also ordered the Bang Na cocktail. The cocktail prices on the table menu holder are different than the full Drinks menu. I was disappointed to hear from the waiter that the lower price on the table signage would not be honored. It was a little strange to see the waiter donning a Bass Pro Shop hat and bright blue nitrile gloves reminding me of the hospital. However, service was prompt and he always kept our water cups filled. The food came out relatively quickly, was plated nicely, and tasted good. I used the bathroom here (gender-neutral single stall) which was clean and adequately stocked. They dropped off the bill at the table without checking to see if we wanted dessert, so we just paid for it and left. Overall, I had a good dining experience here and wouldn't mind coming back.

First time trying and brought my whole group of friends. It was easy to make a reservation and I appreciate that they accommodated. The food was exceptional and tasty. The decor and ambiance was tasteful, clean and unique. Parking is easy on the street right in front. Seemed like a cute spot for a date or intimate place for friends to catch up. "Just okay" Service was okay. The price for food was a little on the higher side but I guess it justified the upscale ambiance. I was definitely expecting more for the price paid. Example: the image of the small chicken skewers were $4.50 per each skewer

The place is beautifully designed and decorated. The energy is welcoming. The services is great and the food was fantastic. Everything was fresh and delicious . Best Thai restaurant in Berkeley

Service was terrible. Food was okay, it would have been better if we weren't so uncomfortable. Our server was so odd and dismissive, slightly bothered and just plain ole awkward. We ended up canceling our last dish because we couldn't stand the service, or lack there of.

Great Thai restaurant located in Berkeley, somewhat hidden but not too hard to find. Was in the area looking for dinner and this place pops up, so haven't a try. Nice decor, with a clean modern look to it. Ordered mostly on the street bites portion of the menu for variety. Didn't wait long before the food came in and everything was delicious. Started with the Sakoo, which was very good. See pics for the other dishes ordered. Nice find I came across that night!

Bangkok by the Bay is situated where Riva Cucina used to be. I read about it in Nosh and chose it for lunch w/ Lori and Terry when it was my turn to choose where we met. I called and made a reservation for November 22. That day was very stormy so we decided to reschedule. They were closed the following Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, so we decided to meet today. I called and made a reservation for 12:30. I hadn't been to Riva Cucina since before the pandemic and that block of Heinz looks very different, so different that I bypassed the restaurant and ended up having to turn around and come back. If I had paid attention to the address that would have solved the problem, but I didn't. I just expected to recognize it. There are a couple of disabled spaces on the street nearby and I took one and walked over. To my surprise, because I was 5 minutes late, I was the first one there. Terry arrived shortly after and then Lori a bit later. I had looked over the menu, which is extensive, varied and interesting. One thing I noticed is that they're cognizant and respectful of a variety of dietary preferences and restrictions, from gluten free to vegetarian and vegan. They also offer a variety of spice levels. I was tempted at first to try either their Pad Thai or Pad See Euw, then I saw their Laab Gai, which I love. It came as part of the Isaan Som Tum Sets, w/ sticky rice, papaya salad and crudités. I ordered it mildly spicy, maybe mild plus. I also ordered hot Thai tea. We agreed to share an order of mushroom dumplings to start. Otherwise I will let Lori and Terry tell you in their reviews what they ordered. The restaurant looks very different than it did when it was Riva Cucina, much lighter walls and ambiance, as I remember it. There are two restrooms all the way down the hall on the right, one marked Men, the other Women, although both hold single toilets, so I suppose you could use either if necessary. I used the women's and it was clean, well stocked and functional. There were a few other tables seated, parties of varying sizes, large and small. A party of 7 walked in and was readily accommodated. An even larger party was seated when I walked in. I believe the workers in the surrounding buildings patronize the restaurant and form their customer base, based on their being closed on w/es and the day after Thanksgiving. The dumplings came first, w/ a tasty dipping sauce and a salad and the lunch sets quickly followed. The dumplings were delicious, five to an order. Terry and I split one, giving us 1 1/2 and Lori 2. The papaya salad had some unexpected spice heat, but nothing I couldn't handle, and it was delicious. The same was true of the laab, which I know as larb. It was beautifully presented in a bowl of red cabbage leaves. You can see in the photo the beautiful presentation. When I finished my salad I put the sticky rice in the dressing that was left and it was excellent. It was a great lunch in excellent company. I will definitely return.

Great food and service, nice ambiance as well. Ordered the Moo Ping and Nuer Yang to start, both were great but the Moo Ping was especially good. All the skewers came out hot and were right off the stove. For the main I ordered the Gai Gapraw which was also great. The dish balanced a ton of flavors and spice to make the perfect bite(I did order the mild not spicy dish). Service was also great, never had to ask for water refills and was able to get seated instantly.

Food is tremendous and the atmosphere is very inviting. Our party of eight very much enjoyed the dining experience.

This is an excellent restaurant! The food is of the highest quality. and delicious. The ambience is peaceful and decor so tasteful. The staff very friendly. They should be rewarded for their hard work. I hope they get a lot of new business.

Really tasty lunch specials. I had the soft shell crab papaya salad which was so fresh as well as the kang sand and pad see ew. The Thai tea (not pictured) was great too.

Beautiful spot for dining, outdoors and in. Several visits in always great food, duck pad se ew was amazing! Vegetarian soups were great with fresh veggies and tofu.

Really good Thai food with creative Thai flavor-inspired cocktails in a beautiful space with lots of parking!

Simply the best Thai around and I've been to a lot of places in east bay. I could give an extensive review, but honestly it's a waste of my words and your time -- everything is excellent. I drive from 20 minutes away just for carry out.

Delicious that food with friendly service. Good GF and vegetarian friendly options. Go check it out!

The food was so well prepared, really delicious. The service is very sweet-- we were 8 ppl and they were quick and courteous. We ate lots and had drinks and it was $37 per person. We ate family style which I highly recommend. The place is also out of the way and nice ambiance. A little loud w the music but otherwise great!

Really cute little spot that replaced Riva Cucina tucked away over on Heinz Ave. Elegant interior and friendly staff. I wouldn't describe the fare as groundbreaking, but there are some things on the menu that you don't see everywhere. I ordered the Namtok steak lunch special. It was $23 and it came with some nicely cooked flank steak salad along with sticky rice, a side of papaya salad and some regular salad on the side. I didn't really feel like the side salad was entirely necessary, but it was fresh and crisp and I did, in fact, eat it. The flavors were all bright and seasoning was on point. Although friendly, I did find the service to be a bit disjunct. It look a while for someone to take my order and it took a bit of time for my food to arrive. They also forgot my beer and I needed to ask for it a second time. None of this was a deal breaker by any stretch and I would have happy to return. I want to try their five spice duck noodle soup next time. Wish they had more curry options for lunch....the short rib massamun curry on the dinner menu sounds delicious!

Bangkok by the Bay is marvelous. The place is beautifully designed and decorated. The energy is welcoming. The services is great and the food was fantastic. Everything was fresh and delicious and I mean delicious. Best Thai place in Berkeley

The food was incredibly fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. The space had a warm, inviting atmosphere, and the service was both friendly and efficient. Every dish we tried was excellent, but the Som Tum salad stood out with its perfect balance of spice. We also shared the Pad Makeur and Pad Thai, both of which I highly recommend!

The roasted duck fried rice is excellent with only 22 dollars. It's very tasty and juicy. The atmosphere here is warm and pleasant. I would definitely visit this restaurant again if I have chance.

We had the best experience dining in. Every dish was delicious and flavorful. The menu is unique compared to other Thai restaurants and the restaurant vibes were great. We got two appetizers (the curry puff and the corn), and two entries (the pad kee mao and the gai gapraw). Every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. To top it off; the service was quick and friendly!

The food is very aesthetically appealing! Taste is good too. The servers are kind, and the food came out quickly.

Food was good. The sai oua (sausage) was very flavorful. The papaya salad that came with it was spicy. I'd say the spice level was medium spicy. It made my nose run a lot but I did manage to eat it. I'm bad with spicy food. The raw veggies were just eh. Fancy looking but it's just raw veggies. The gai ga prow was good. They were able to make it mild. The onions that were cooked with the chicken were half cooked raw-ish. I'm not a fan of raw onions so I put those to the side. The fried egg was really good and cooked to perfection. I do recommend this place, the food was delicious and the portion sizes decent. I'd come here more often but at $18 a dish, I can't afford it. Also, street parking here during weekday lunch is non existent. All the workers in the area take it in the morning.

The Drunken noodles had the best deep wok taste of any we remember eating before. They were delicious The Gai Ga Prow was really very good And we loved the crispy rolls and the sweet chili dip that came with them Service was attentive And the space is very nice with a good outside veranda We have been twice already in last week since it opened.

Had lunch there a few weeks ago and I could have eaten a whole platter of the papaya salad. Good spice balance, vinegary,crispy-crunchy. We also had had the curry puffs which were generously filled with a great filling. The pastry part was perfectly delicate melt in your mouth. We returned for opening night last night and it was great to see those pastries on the dinner menu. The surprise app was the sakoo hed which is a tapioca dumpling traditionally filled with shrimp. Instead these were filled with rich flavorful oyster mushrooms. I also had the gai ga prow chicken dish that was richly spiced and just hot enough to need a sip every few bites. My wife had pad makuer and shared an eggplant piece with me. Very tender, cooked perfectly, not mushy, kinda Al dente. We will be back. Free parking was easy on Heinz even in the middle of the day.

We had a wonderful experience at Bangkok by the Bay during their soft opening lunch last week. Great menu choices of both starters and lunch specials. We ordered three appetizers, one lunch special set and one noodle soup. The food was absolutely flavorful and delicious. Special shoutout to the Chicken Satay as the meat was juicy and tasted amazing with the rich peanut sauce and cucumber/red onion salad. Nice environment and friendly service. We are looking forward to going back soon.

Ambiance is nice has outdoor seating (dog friendly )Inside was also nice. big table for larger groups Alex was pleasant. Pad thai was good. Pad Makur was medium spicy. lots of GF & Began options ). Will be coming back

Great food and ambience; sufficient parking during dinner time; accommodating and helpful servers We held our company party there and everyone raved about the food, ambiance and service; not one dish was a miss

Delicious food, attentive service, all in a beautiful and clean space. We went during happy hour and got some of the happy hour appetizers and beer. Our main dishes were excellent, perfect level of spice and everything was jam packed with flavor. Will definitely be returning.

Stopped here for a quick bite on the way to my SFO flight. We found this restaurant solely on looking for a restaurant with a good menu selection and high Yelp rating in Berkeley area. We were NOT disappointed. Beautiful restaurant and great service. We were greeted warmly by the Thai owner. Server was very attentive. I had the Gai Yang set and it was plated so beautifully. All of the food was fresh and delicious and on par with the best Thai restaurants I've patronized in other cities. (Excellent papaya salad - crispy vegetables and perfect dressing.) Great price for the quality and quantity of food. It was a bonus to be dining in such a beautiful venue. The Thai Ice Tea is rich and may be the best I've ever had. I'll be back the next time I am in the Bay Area!

Good food but no bargain. It's almost odd how the reviews here do not mention the high prices. Yes it's classy and the food is good but no bargains to be found here.

Such a lovely spot, kind and friendly staff, great service, amazing food and drinks. Our new favorite Thai place.

Relaxed, lovely setting. Outstanding service. But the food was the highpoint. Best Thai food ever. Don't miss this!

We had a wonderful experience at Bangkok By The Bay. Every dish we tried was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was excellent and the ambience relaxing and peaceful. I highly recommend you do yourself a favor and check it out!

Wonderful Thai restaurant with excellent wine list, nice ambiance and great service. Pad Thai was one of the best ever. And the other dishes we tried were all really really good. Presentation was beautiful, flavors great and staff so nice. We celebrated my birthday and they brought out a birthday dessert and sang Happy Birthday. We will be back. It was delicious Thai food.

I love this place. They treat you like family, you really feel special when you are here. It's in a great neighborhood, super clean and the food is great. I love the chicken and pork dishes and my wife loves the soups. Make sure to put this on your list for East Bay Thai food!

The only reason this does not rate lower is because the food was quite good. We were a large party of 20 people and we had ordered the items ahead of time. We informed the restaurant in advance that we needed all the items to be vegan because we had several vegans in the group plus people with dairy and egg allergies and were assured that making all items vegan was no problem. As mentioned before, the food was quite good. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about the service which left a lot to be desired. One of the items arrived with egg in it. Luckily we noticed before there were any allergic reactions. What's worse was the rate at which the dishes came out. Instead of bringing out all the entrees at roughly the same time, there were huge delays between entrees. They started by bringing out the first entree but there was no rice brought out. That took another 10 minutes by which time the entree started getting cold. Then another large gap before the next entree and so on. Had the service been as good as the food, this place would have rated an easy 4 stars (maybe even 5) but as it stands, the experience left a bad taste in our mouths.

Yup, what nearly everybody here has said. Celebrated my 78th birthday with a sensational lunch in attractive, mellow atmosphere. Despite entering with a mild stomach ache, wife finished every last bit of her Pad Thai and would have eaten more. I'm not normally an eggplant guy but felt frisky enough to try the Pad Makuer and was greatly rewarded. This Thai food really is a cut above the best of the rest. We plan to run through the whole menu before my 79th. Maybe twice. Service was gracious and attentive at just the right level.

My work team and I went here for lunch a few weeks ago and it was so good I took my husband back for dinner. He now has a favorite Thai restaurant that he is obsessed with. The cocktails are amazing and the food is SO GOOD. I've literally never had a flakier roti. Cannot recommend it more highly. And honestly for the bay area the prices are reasonable for an amazing meal and beautiful ambience. I'm really rooting for them so go check it out if you haven't already!

Authentic & delicious, look no further. We celebrated a milestone birthday and the whole table was impressed ! Yum, and yummer!

Food was delicious. Ambience was beautiful. Pleasantly surprised as the photos don't seem to do justice to how good the food tasted! Can't wait for a chance to try this place again.

The restaurant is a hidden gem. Unique spin on Thai food! beyond delicious! Has a cute outdoor seating area in front. I do wish they had seat lamps, would be a game changer. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Food is fresh and tasty -- lunch plates are a great deal. Located inside an office park and has a few parking spaces but plenty of adjacent parking at lunchtime.

A group of 4 of us decided to eat here given some early reviews. The location is a bit tucked away in Berkeley and we left the restaurant having a great meal, great service and the intent of coming back whenever we can! On a Friday night, parking was easy and safe. The restaurant itself is clean and the table decorations inviting. A lot of emphasis was made to each detail here and it worked. We had reservations and were seated right away. I don't think this place is well known although I feel once more people find out, I figure it will be much busier. Reservations aren't needed unless you have a group of 8+. We had the chicken satay skewers and the dish came with pickled radish and carrots. It also had a side salad with a touch of beets on the salad. It's these added touches that made the meal a step above. The chicken was moist and the curry was light and also well seasoned. We also ordered the roti which had a deeper and richer curry that comes with it. We ordered the Pad See Ew and Crab Fried rice. Both flavorful with high quality and fresh ingredients. We loved these! For the entree, we ordered the Gai Gapraw(Basil Chicken) and short rib massuman curry. The basil chicken was good and what I'd expect. The short rib was a huge short rib that was cooked with meat falling off the bone. It was a great time and great food. The staff would come by and fill our water glasses frequently so it never bottomed and people would check in how our meal was. It was great to see so much warmth from the staff and everyone there. They offered us some ice cream with coconut milk and sticky rice. It was a very nice touch and end of the meal. I will have to take pictures the next time I return. Definitely a great spot for Thai!