Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine

"Hat yai fried chicken In May, we thought a lot about the return of in-person birthday celebrations. And one spot we love is Farmhouse Thai. It’s a celebration restaurant in every sense of the word. There are colorful streamers and floral motifs everywhere. But none of that takes away from the food, which is something to raise a glass to in itself. The hat yai fried chicken with roti, yellow curry, and blue rice are a trio of perfection, the panang neua short ribs fall off the bone, and the papaya salad has a nice kick. Long story short, this Mission spot is fantastic - and coming here if you want to have a great time is always a good idea." - team infatuation

"This growing chain has planted outposts across the Bay Area, plus in Los Angeles and Portland, and remains popular for noodle soups, red and green curries, rice paper rolls, and house specialties like Thai southern-style fried chicken. But what Farmhouse might be best known for is its highly aesthetic design — think faux flowers that crawl up the wall, glowing neon signs, and colorful cocktails tailor-made for Instagram." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"Going to Farmhouse Kitchen for dinner is a little like eating at a New Year’s party, with khao soi instead of pigs in a blanket, but lunch is different. Not completely different - it’s calmer, but the food is still great and the smaller menu still has some of our favorites, like the Thai sausage and their monstrous beef short rib. But if you’re getting it to go, noodles are the right choice, and we especially like the pad see ew." - taylor abrams, jess basser sanders, will kamensky

"Chef Kasem Saengsawang’s stated goal is to "make sure people get enough spice." On an industrial block of Alabama Street in the Mission—and with three other locations as well—Farmhouse Kitchen's kaleidoscopic interior represents as much a commitment to color as to flavor. Dedicated as much to the street food of Bangkok as to regional dishes from around the country, this masterful second-generation Thai restaurant stands in its own category, with inventive dishes like a volcano cup noodle with braised beef alongside a wide array of curries. Note: If the food of neighboring Laos intrigues you, Farmhouse offshoot Lao Table serves a gorgeously presented, $60 “Little Lao” platter for two that makes for the ideal date night centerpiece." - peter astrid kane

"Farmhouse Kitchen is a party—and the most unique Thai spot in town. It’s loud, lively, and full of festive rose walls. There are even stunning yet kitschy dishes, like an instant ramen cup overflowing with stir-fried noodles, and topped with a gigantic beef rib. To be blunt, this Mission spot is serving up a colorful backdrop for feed content, but it’s also a tropical-inspired feast. The food is big, bold (though on the sweeter side), and absolutely delivers. Just look to the perfect hat hai fried chicken with yellow curry, the hunky lime dressing-drenched neua num tok rolls, and the creamy khao soi nuea with flavorful beef. " - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway, Ricky Rodriguez