Ana Q.
Yelp
WOW!!! I've found my new favorite Thai food place. I would even go as far to say that Chiang Mai Thai Noodle is the best Thai food spot on the Island, and definitely in my personal top 3 in the East Bay.
Upon walking in, you are greeted with a long and open dining space, decked out with beautiful mirrors, rattan pendant lamps and interesting wall fixtures. It's cozy, and it's simplicity at its finest. The staff (and presumably the owner) were so welcoming, gentle, and kind! The kind of service and hospitality that you would want when causally dining out.
Being that I've had tons of good Thai food all over the Bay Area, and up and down California, admittedly I wasn't sure what to expect from this place that seemed to have popped out of nowhere. In fact, I came to this location to try another restaurant only to find that it vacated the space which now is Chiang Mai Thai Noodle. I couldn't say no to trying a new Thai spot!
The menu was robust, with lots of familiar favorites, and dishes I've only tried through friends who are deeply connected to their Thai roots and heritage. I was excited to see that they offered plenty of the plates and flavors that I've seen at some of my favorite Thai spots in Oakland. My table ordered: Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao, Papaya Salad and Larb. Each item came out one by one, each time wowing my table in terms of size and presentation. Everything looked so fresh, and smelled AMAZING. This was a good sign. As we started digging into each item, we immediately declared this spot as one of the best--if anything, THE BEST--Thai food spot in Alameda. Outperforming Alameda favorites like Toomies and Monkey Thai, by a LONGSHOT. The flavors, cook and quality exceeded my expectations, hitting every single spot to leave me feeling like I had stumbled upon a new spot that I know will blow up.
Let me say this again--this is THE BEST Thai food spot in Alameda--and definitely up there with some of the best Thai food spots in the East Bay for their delicious and authentic flavors that would please any Thai food lover! Don't miss out on this new gem!