Dive into a lively space serving bold Thai dishes like lobster pad Thai and fried grasshoppers, where flavor meets fun and friendly service.
"Oaklanders love a good party: block parties, bike parties, and First Fridays - our monthly excuse to drink heavily in Uptown Oakland for the sake of local art. When you want the party experience, but in restaurant form, head to Farmhouse Kitchen in Jack London. Yes, it’s one of the city’s more recent additions, and, yes, the original is in San Francisco - but the Thai food is that delicious, and no one wants to sit in 20 hours of bumper-to-bumper traffic crossing the Bay Bridge anyway. At Farmhouse Kitchen, servers frequently sing the Happy Birthday song while banging loudly on gongs and drums, cocktails look like tropical desserts, and plates of rice, curries, and noodles are garnished with flowers and served on banana leaves. This is the colorful dinner party you want." - Lani Conway
"If you’re looking for a maximalist group dinner near Jack London Square, all roads lead to Farmhouse Kitchen. The sceney Thai spot has locations in Berkeley, SF, and LA, but the Jack London outpost is its biggest by far—the party spills out onto the waterfront patio most nights, and the entire flower-filled restaurant is perpetually packed with birthday dinners, families, and groups clinking frosé topped with cotton candy. And the food, like the khao soi neua and crispy hat yai fried chicken served with a fragrant yellow curry for dipping, is just as excellent as the scene." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"The Welcome Home Set feast at Farmhouse Kitchen Thai includes an array of appetizers and entrees for $85 per person. Expect dishes such as fresh oysters with tom yum granita and caviar, wagyu num tok rolls, and choo chee lobster. Reservations are available online." - Lauren Saria
"Farmhouse Thai is a staple right in the heart of Jack London Square which is a fun area to walk around and explore." - Edward Barsamian
"The Oakland location of the popular Mission district restaurant is full of flowers, pink, and festive fun. The attractively designed restaurant also dishes out excellent Thai dishes, including Volcano Cup Noodles, mammoth beef short rib with Panang curry, or a spicy papaya salad. Fair warning: The spicy dishes truly pack a punch." - Dianne de Guzman, Caleb Pershan
