JC A.
Yelp
We went to Coup de Thai for an early dinner with friends who are getting married tomorrow in Los Gatos, and it was exactly the cute, vibrant, delicious spot we needed to kick off wedding weekend vibes.
First off, the outdoor patio is adorable and right on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant. It's first come, first serve, so grab it if you can. Just know it's on Main Street, so if you're looking for a quiet, private romance, maybe not your vibe, but if you love people-watching with your Thai iced tea, it's perfect.
We ordered a lot (for research, obviously), and everything was pretty, clean, and genuinely delicious. The summer shrimp rolls with that peanut sauce? Dreamy. Fried calamari? Not greasy, super tender, gone in seconds.
I took a gamble with a pineapple passion margarita (ordering a marg at a Thai place is always a risk), but it was vibrant, refreshing, and perfect for my pineapple + tequila-loving soul.
My boyfriend got the mongo mango beef, which was good, but not a socks-knocker. What did knock my socks off was the tamarind duck--crispy outside, tender inside, generous portion, and that sauce? WOW. Perfectly balanced sweet-sour flavor that leaves you wanting more.
The bride-to-be ordered a Spa Therapy cocktail that was so pretty it deserved its own photo shoot (and she looked so happy sipping it, so bride vibes secured).
Service was spot on--friendly, attentive, not intrusive, and well-paced.
Now, I know it's weird to review a restroom, but this one deserves a shout-out. Super clean, creatively decorated (a fun surprise for a restaurant bathroom), and the lighting? Flawless. The kind that makes you look good in a mirror selfie. Worth the trip to the back, trust me.
Only downside? The occasional car noise and those teenagers on electric bikes doing their best Fast & Furious auditions on Main Street, but hey, welcome to Los Gatos on a Friday.
All in all, Coup de Thai is a charming, delicious gem in downtown Los Gatos. Pro tip: Grab a pineapple passion margarita, order the tamarind duck, peek at the restroom (yes, really), and let yourself sink into small-town wedding weekend joy.