Bird & Buffalo
Thai restaurant · Temescal ·
Thai soul food with vegan options & rustic homestyle dishes
Thai soul food with vegan options & rustic homestyle dishes
"Picnic tables gift-wrapped with colorful plastic tablecloths and unhurried, nonchalant service readily evoke the casual roadside restaurants scattered throughout Thailand—and happily, so do the multifaceted, punchy flavors. The menu encompasses Northeastern specialties like redolent grilled meats and zingy, crunchy green papaya somtum (pick from Thai or Lao style, with the addition of fish paste and salted crab), but you’ll also find more cosmopolitan staples like drunken noodles and a variety of curries. When it comes to spice level, ask and ye shall receive—you won’t regret having an ice-cold Singha on hand. After a meal of boldly seasoned dishes, lusciously ripe mango over sweet-salty coconut sticky rice makes for a pleasingly gentle finish." - Michelin Inspector
"After a long work week I ordered delivery from Bird & Buffalo in Oakland and enjoyed the Bird & Buffalo Deluxe Set from this Michelin Guide–listed Thai restaurant, which was a perfect way to sample the menu. The set comes with a choice of Thai- or Lao-style papaya salad (the Lao version had the zip, zing, and tang I wanted, with salted crab and fish paste), a spicy “larb” (I chose the chicken larb, which hit particularly well with the fresh lettuce leaves provided), blistered green beans and rice, and a main of grilled pork ribs (the pork spare ribs made for a satisfying final item). It was a lovely meal to unwind with — comforting delivery that made me feel cared for and relaxed." - Eater Staff
"Picnic tables dressed in colorful plastic tablecloths and unhurried, nonchalant service evoke Thailand’s casual roadside restaurants, while multifaceted, punchy flavors drive a menu that spans Northeastern specialties—think redolent grilled meats and zingy, crunchy green papaya somtum in Thai or Lao style with the addition of fish paste and salted crab—to more cosmopolitan staples like drunken noodles and a variety of curries; ask for your preferred spice level (an ice-cold Singha helps), and cap a boldly seasoned meal with lusciously ripe mango over sweet-salty coconut sticky rice." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Picnic tables gift-wrapped with colorful plastic tablecloths and unhurried, nonchalant service readily evoke the casual roadside restaurants scattered throughout Thailand—and happily, so do the multifaceted, punchy flavors." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Those that want a taste of Thai should head towards Bird & Buffalo. The menu is multifaceted and punchy featuring flavors from Northeast specialities like green papaya somtum, drunken noodles, and a variety of curries." - Kevin Chau