Fin Thai SF

Great food! No wait. Cool environment. Went with a big party. Had family style so we got to try all different types of dishes. Really interesting menu with some dishes you don’t see at most Thai spots. I got the sweet and sour catfish and loved it. Steak pad see ew was a hit. The Crying Tiger stole the show for dinner. Then the mango and sticky rice really brought it home. The mango ice cream was to die for.

I ordered the crispy chicken fried rice and my boyfriend ordered the yellow curry. The rice to curry ratio was completely off. Maybe my boyfriend misunderstood the rice options for his curry, but the sticky rice portion they served was so tiny that his dish turned into soup. There were also only five small strips of beef in the yellow curry. He felt ripped off and wanted his money back. Overall the yellow curry flavor was fine. The fried rice on the other hand was bland and not worth the relatively steep price for Thai food. The decor is also pretty gimmicky. It looks like a love island set.

Love the interiors! Came in as a group of 13. We got there in time for happy hour, ordered a few things, but I didn't really find their happy hour menu worth it. The main dishes were, though. I enjoyed my catfish and my boyfriend loved his pad kee mow with seafood. Flavors were spot on.

Beautiful Thai restaurant with delicious food. We went there for brunch club all amazing. Recommend to try Thai tea French toast10/10.

Pains me to write this as it was one of my go-to spots but just really had an off night here. Ordered the pumpkin curry and seemed like it was put together in 3 minutes. The pumpkin was literally raw (couldn’t cut it with a fork at all and was totally white inside) also super watery. Like just water and spice. Very odd. I asked the waitress if it was normal and she just said it looked weird, went off to the back but didn’t hear more about it. Happy to update once we maybe give it another try but very disappointing to essentially have an inedible dish

Nice Thai restaurant. I have ordered crispy fried chicken + ale, costs 26, portion was huge, and tasty. As you can see from the pictures furnishings is nice, not loud pleasant music on background.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Fin, a Thai seafood restaurant in San Francisco owned by Kobe, and it was an extraordinary experience from start to finish. The restaurant not only offers the freshest seafood but also features beautiful decorations that create a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere. Our meal began with the crab omelette, which was a delightful combination of fluffy eggs and succulent crab meat. It was perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The crab fried rice that followed was equally impressive, with generous portions of fresh crab and a delicious mix of seasonings that made every bite a delight. The fried fish was a standout dish, boasting a crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior. The oysters were incredibly fresh and served with a delightful sauce that enhanced their natural brininess. To complement our meal, we enjoyed bottles of champagne, which paired perfectly with the seafood dishes. The staff at Fin were attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring that our dining experience was nothing short of excellent. Fin is a true gem in San Francisco, offering fresh seafood and a beautifully decorated setting. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. I can’t wait to return!

Neighborhood gem! Food here is incredible and the service too, not to mention being very fairly priced. Have had the pleasure of getting to speak with the owner during a couple visits, he's the best and is clearly passionate about providing a great dining experience. Fin Thai has become my go-to for large groups as well; the extensive menu makes it perfect for sharing plates with friends. P.S. Seems like there's a well-deserved buzz growing around the spot. Been in several recent conversations with strangers where Fin Thai has been brought up, love to see it!

Went back to Fin and it's still the best Thai food around. They have a new menu with many new items. You must try to wing saap (get 1 order per person - they are that good) I came around 6:30 for the tail end of happy hour. Get the raw prawns too!

I been to Fin Thai over 10 times already and I am so happy finally a good Thai restaurant is in the neighborhood. Outside of my favorite place for Thai food in the city, Fin Thai makes an amazing Tom Yum. Creamy and full of flavor, just like Thailand. Most places just don't do it right. I also love their pork shoulder dish with dipping sauce and pork should salad. Tender and full of Thai spices. When I just want to order one item, my go to is the Thai basil chicken, fried egg over rice. Never disappoints. The restaurant is clean, vibrant and roomy. They also have a happy hour menu too.

Came on a Friday night around 6:30pm with reservations but surprisingly wasn't busy! Started to pick up though as we were finishing up. The inside was super cute and had a lot of seating. The staff was very kind. The food overall was SO good. It was the perfect amount of flavor, with generous portions for a good price. I'm surprised this place isn't as busy as it should be! I would 100% recommend to everyone. I will be coming back here all the time!

Easy seating on a Saturday night in a nice interior restaurant. Servers were attentive, and the food was amazing, and it was prettily plated. The dough on the samosas were probably not traditional, but who cares. They held up great as left overs, too. Crusty and tasty. The pad see ew was great, but the green bean tofu with the red sauce was to die for.

We had an incredible experience at Fin Thai! Chef Kobe's dishes were absolutely outstanding....full of authentic flavor, perfectly balanced, and beautifully presented. Every bite tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The service was friendly, the atmosphere has fun tiki vibes, and the food came out quickly. Pic of spicy chicken basil below. If you're looking for genuine Thai flavors made with skill and heart, Chef Kobe is the one. Highly recommend! They also have a great happy hour!

Food Rating: 7.5/10 Price: 9/10 Ambiance/Service: 10/10 Overall Rating: 8.8/10 The interior of this restaurant is very well decorated and clean. It would be a great spot for a cute date night! The food is pretty good and priced well. The service was great, our water glasses were never empty! Fresh Rolls - $7 (HR) Rating: (6/10) Beautifully presented with a flavorful peanut sauce. However, since the sauce seemed to contain fish sauce, it may not actually be vegan-friendly as marked. My vegetarian friend didn't mind, but worth noting. I also would have preferred larger tofu pieces and less lettuce. Spring Rolls - $7 (HR) Rating: (9/10) These were very crunchy and the sauce paired perfectly with it. Super worth the happy hour price! Crab Meat Fried Rice - $28 Rating: (9/10) I really enjoyed this dish. The rice was well cooked with a good amount of crab meat in the dish. The presentation was clean and the sauce that came with it cut out any residual fishy taste. Yellow Curry - $21 Rating: (6/10) Good flavor but much too soupy for a curry. If cooked longer, the potatoes could have helped thicken it and improve the consistency. Pad Thai - $18 Rating: (7/10) Solid dish that was flavored well, though the chicken strips were slightly overcooked. Margarita - $10 (HR) Rating: (8/10) Mixed well but wasn't that strong.

We came for an early dinner on Saturday night. Traveling from Southbay, we had many options but picked Fin Thai for our family dinner. But we were all disappointed. I ordered several dishes to get us started, but tell me why the table next to us who ordered AFTER us got their dishes before us. My kids were hungry and I had to ask the waitress when our food was coming out. Then two appetizers came out. Then nothing. Now I'm starting to see other people pad Thai come out, but where was ours? We had to wait quite some time for all our main entrees. We ordered curry and a side of rice after, but the rice didn't come out, my husband had to go up there and asked for it. We ordered mango sticky rice but did not get the extra clean plates and spoons for it, we had to go up and ask for that too! Another thing was, no one ever asked us how we were doing but I noticed they asked other tables how everything was. I don't want to pull the race card, but all those other tables were White and we were not. I was frustrated to that point where I was really wondering why we're not getting the same service. While the food was good, and the owner was nice (but he didn't serve us), we won't be coming back.

What a great find for us! It's nicely decorated & very clean. The staff were kind, helpful and very attentive. Good gluten free and vegetarian choices. The food was absolutely delicious! Best food during our weekend in SF!

I would say that Fin Thai probably takes home the title of my favorite Thai restaurant in SF. Visited on a Saturday night with 3 of my other friends and I really loved the interior of the restaurant. It was full of nice decor and super spacious. The staff here were great and provided pretty speedy service. The food definitely lived up to the hype. We started off with the chicken satay and spring rolls. I loved their presentation of the dishes and how much flavor the peanut sauce for the satay had especially. The green curry also stood out to me with its perfectly balanced sweet to savory ration. Portion sizes were pretty solid for the price, I would definitely return!

suppperrr cute new Thai spot on Polk, dishes were flavorful and super yummy! even the classics like pad see ew. could've been a little spicier, haha. service was a tee bit slow but super nice and friendly!

I came to Fin Thai SF for my friend's birthday dinner and it was delicious. The food was very fresh, the presentation was well curated, and the flavors rich and inviting. I also loved the interior of the restaurant, it was very clean and aesthetic! We got seated right away (we did have a reservation, though) and the service was very speedy. The waiter was very patient with us, we had a group of 8+ and a lot of us had came later etc. It was a great experience and I recommended Fin Thai to my coworkers who are from out of town!

Tried out this Thai spot on Polk which turned out to be pretty quiet on a Friday night! Managed to get there for happy hour beers and light bites which were great and really good value. We then did family style of their food and it was a bit hit or miss with the dishes. Some stuff was good but other things were a bit on the sweeter side and not necessarily that authentic tasting. Really nice ambience however with really good service and decor!

Fin Thai has recently jumped up to the top of the list when it comes to my favorite Thai spots in SF. I've eaten in a few times and it's very cute inside - they decorate it like it's a beach cabana. Definitely get the spicy red chili catfish- it's the best dish we've had there! It's crispy bite sized pieces of catfish in a chili sauce - not that spicy but super flavorful and the fish is cooked perfectly. The river prawn tom yum is good too- it comes with like 5 massive prawns and they give you gloves to help get the meat out. The broth was addictive. The stir fried river prawn with garlic was quite good too- I liked the garlic sauce. Seafood is the best choice here as that's their specialty!

Beautiful space, delicious food, and friendly service! I've walked by Fin Thai a few times and finally went in to try their happy hour along with a few other dishes. Food: Happy hour small plates are reasonably priced and delicious. We tried the fresh rolls, spring rolls, and shrimp satay. Each dish came with its own sauce that accompanied the dish perfectly and the flavors were great. We also got the Chicken Garlic Rice plate which came with a delicious broth and a perfect chili sauce. All the drinks we tried were great as well Service: Friendly, efficient, and kind! Ambiance: The space is huge and designed beautifully. Very relaxing vibe We'll be back for happy hour and dinner for sure!

Amazing modern Thai restaurant! If you were in Bangkok eating a modern Thai place, this is exactly how it would be. Chef/owner Kobe and their staff is amazing at executing their dishes. Everything was very flavorful and reminds me exactly of food in Thailand. Service is great and everyone is very attentive. Decor is amazing inside. Personally, i would pick this place over Farmhouse and OSHA. I don't get the hype on Farmhouse. Must haves at this place are the Wing Sap, steamed fish, and duck curry. With such an extensive menu, there are many more options to try. Will be coming back regularly.

Stumbled across this modern Thai restaurant restaurants on NYE and decided to give it a shot (During happy hour). I understand that the price point for restaurants on Polk street is pretty high, just a bit disappointed by the food that we received. The flavors were ok, nothing to write home about, and the individual dishes themselves were a bit difficult to eat. We ordered the grilled squid and the naked shrimp $8 each from the happy hour menu. The portion size was very small, but the naked (raw) shrimp with its house crack sauce is quite unique so that was somewhat worth the $8! The morning glory veggies, were just alright, and felt very difficult to justify its price point ($17) For entree, we got the duck curry ($29). Had to order sticky rice separately ($4) for the curry, but it came in a very small fist size portion size, and wasn't enough to eat along with the curry. Otherwise we thought the duck was well seasoned, and the duck portion size was generous. The curry was very creamy and had a nice kick, but wish there was more complexity. We also got the river prawn tum yum ($39). While visually impressive, i personally felt that getting down and dirty to crack the prawns open detracted away from the experience of enjoying the soup. Otherwise, the soup tasted how Tom yum should taste like. One last thing is that the general user experience was weirdly very frustrating. We got sat in one of those small middle tables, where it felt like a Tetris game trying to fit our dishes onto the table, and it was very hard to maneuver around while eating. The lighting was also so incredibly dim, so much so that we had to stack the table lamp on top of our sticky rice container to be able to see our food.

I really liked Fin Thai! The interior is a really cute fusion of modern and traditional thai aesthetic. The food was also amazing! The young coconut was really sweet and refreshing and all the dishes we ordered were delicious. I really liked the pad see ew because it had that charred wok taste iykyk. It says the soup is spicy but honestly it wasn't too bad because it was creamy. The also have happy hour from 5-7 and I'll definitely be coming back to try it!

A cozy Thai spot with a good happy hour menu! Our waitress was very kind and seated us immediately. This would be a really cute date spot because of the dim lighting and fun atmosphere. We ordered the papaya salad, pad see ew, pineapple fried rice, and the prawns. I would skip on the prawns because while they were huge, it's not a lot of meat and a bit underwhelming in taste. Fin Thai is definitely authentic and you can tell the difference in their ingredients. Of all the dishes we ordered the papaya salad was the best! I never thought a papaya salad could be so dimensional in flavor. It was probably the best I've ever had! Would come back again just for the papaya salad!

Restaurant restaurant serves a variety of Thai food. The flavors are amazing. I had their pork shoulder salad, and it was fabulous. With sticky rice as a side order, it was delicious. I'll definitely come back again.

Food: 4 Decor: 4 Service: 4 Came here for a late dinner and walked in without a res. Overall great food and would come back again. Seafood Salad Roll Set $18.00 Rice pepper wrapped, shrimp, crab sticks, carrot, lettuce, mint, vermicelli served with seafood sauce 4/5. Fresh veg and seafood rolls. Refreshing and nice complement with the sauce Crispy Fish With Mango Salad $39.00 Deep fried trout on top with mango salad 4/5. Fish was fried well and was very tasty. Mango salad was just okay. Papaya Salad $16.00 Shredded green papaya, peanuts, tomatoes, thai chili, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce and dried shrimp 4/5. Tasty although I wish there were a bit more papaya salad instead of some large pieces of cabbage. Service was good. Servers were Thai.

Beautiful Thai spot off of Polk street! We came on a weekday night so there was plenty of seating. I would recommend getting: -Morning glory (one of my favorite vegetables) -crab omelette (this was not on the menu but the chef kindly made it for us! Was delicious and stuffed with crab) -seafood drunken noodles (they are generous with the seafood) Pass -mango salad with crispy fish: I didn't love this one because the fish was tough to eat

Happy hour bites. I've come for happy hour more than a few times now. Their current deal of 6$ draft beer and 9$ wines is great for this part of Polk. Their HH for food does have some smaller portions but the food itself is great. The flavors really pop and even though some are spicy the flavor still shines through. I think m favorites are the oyster shooters, crispy shrimp roll, and calamari. It is definitely still on my list of HH places on Polk to hit.

Really enjoyable ambience and service with authentic, well-seasoned dishes. The interior is decorated with a tropical feel that's immersive without being gimmicky. Halfway through our meal, the staff turned down the lights and brought small table lamps to all of the tables which was a nice touch. The food was great. My favorite with the Tom yum chicken soup. I was expecting bland, watered down soup, but it was rich and well-seasoned with a nice kick of heat. We also ordered the spicy basil chicken (but substituted duck) and the morning glory (so rare to find good morning glory!). Both were great. My one complaint was the duck was a bit overcooked and tough. Overall had a great dinner and will be back.

Fin Thai adds to the Polk st Thai competition providing a large, open space with plenty of seating for large groups. It's beautifully decorated with light music overhead. The menu has a few unique items and the classic Thai dishes you'd expect. Within the classics, if you're looking for something with a sweet, spicy sauce, go for the pad thai. If you want something a bit more on the drier side, get the pad see ew.

The food was just ok (chicken curry and pad see ew). I'm sure there are a lot of other higher quality Thai restaurants around sf. The most off putting part of the entire experience was my silverware being dirty when I first sat down. Service was a little odd too. When I asked for a side of lemon with my water, they brought me a lime in a shot glass...

12/20/24 - I went here to eat a nice meal with my siblings and we were so impressed by the decorations and the quality of the meal! The food was perfect portion size and we loved the spice level as well. We would definitely come back for a different special occasion. I think it's a bit expensive for daily eating, but great for treating yourself!

I cannot say enough good things about the service. There were two people working and they effectively and efficiently serviced the entire restaurant, which was fairly busy, and still managed to take care of each table with care. The food was equally good, as was overall ambiance of the dimly lit and smartly designed space. Fin Thai has a great vibe going and I certainly will be back to try more of the extensive menu.

Charming Thai restaurant with festive holiday decorations! We visited on a Tuesday evening and were seated right away--no wait at all, though I imagine it might get busier on weekends. The atmosphere was cozy, and our waitress was incredibly sweet, taking our drink orders right away. We ordered all the classic Thai dishes--pad Thai, Tom Yum, and Tom Kha--and each one was fantastic. Perfectly balanced flavors and very satisfying. Highly recommend this spot for authentic Thai food and great service!

Delicious (and harder-to-find) Thai seafood dishes, great service from the friendly staff, and a super fun atmosphere in terms of decor, lighting, and music. Perfect for a big group outing / celebration or an upbeat date night.

Was super excited to try this new restaurant, and it didn't disappoint! There was no wait for a table of two on a Sunday night, and the decor inside felt upscale. Prices were a bit on the higher side but that was expected. The two dishes we ordered - seafood drunken noodle and Tom Kha soup - were both quite tasty and presented beautifully.

Fairly new Thai spot. Beautiful interiors and great happy hour deals (5-7 PM). Food was good and cocktails were very unique. A good amount of options for vegetarians as well. Ample amount of reservations available on the weekends!

Rounding down a bit. The service here was inconsistent, we were waiting quite a while to get the check. More important, the food was underwhelming. We ordered the special salmon salad extra spicy, and there was hardly any spice at all. We ordered the seafood pad cha medium spice and it was incredibly spicy. Finally, the khao soi was a disappointment. It was a bit sweet, and not hot when it was served. I have had far better khao soi in SF. Ambiance is lovely but I likely won't return.

The food was so delicious with Pad Thai flavors like sweet and sour. The service was quiet and nice.

Let's Fin together. The food here is absolutely delicious! Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the crab fried rice and Dungeness crab with curry powder. "The service at Finthaisf is top-notch! The staff is friendly, attentive, and goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. Thanks Fin team for making us feel like VVIP. "The ambiance at FinthaiSF is simply fantastic! The cozy atmosphere, soft lighting, and elegant decor create the perfect setting for any special occasion." Recommended

We stopped in here after walking by it several times. Its super clean and inviting from a vibe standpoint. The service was great throughout. They tell you right from the start that it is Thai, seafood heavy and decently spicy. The spice conversation was interesting though because all three of us said we preferred it spicy and none of the dishes were spicy even after we asked for spicy. Regardless, the dishes themselves has a lot of flavor and they can make a few items vegetarian as well.

Thai restaurant that opened recently. Menu is pretty small I'm comparison to competitors, but overall selection was half expected and half special with things one normally do not see at a Thai restaurant. For example, instead of the usual coconut milk Thai shrimp or chicken soup, theirs was with clams. Instead of papaya salad with shrimp, theirs was with raw blue crab. Overall food was authentic and delicious. Service was a tad slow. Drinks was limited to cocktails but with sake and soju and small selection of wine. Ambiance was spacious, clean and nice. Price was within range of usual sf restaurant. With four items splitting and portioned perfectly, it came out to be $60/person including tax and tip. Will return.

Great food and great service! Fun ambiance aswell! Would highly recommend to anyone in the area!

Very disappointed as other reviews were good. Yellow chicken curry with potatoes, onions and carrots is a baseline Thai dish. The potatoes were very hard so we sent it back. They brought another one that was the same. The sea bass in clay pot was very mediocre. Fish didn't even seem like flaky light sea bass. The papaya salad was the best dish and it was pretty good.

This place was super authentic, and every single dish was delicious! I especially enjoyed the pork, and also the fried shrimp pancakes, the soup was also amazingly delicious! The service here was wonderful. Everything came super fast and the waiters were very attentive! The vibe and decorations are absolutely stunning, and it creates such a vibrant atmosphere! Love this place so much and definitely recommend!

Pretty much in line w previous reviews. Delicious food. Huge menu. Great service. Well designed super clean space. Feels right. For my tastes this is top 3 Thai in SF.

Need to come back to try more dishes. Everything was so delicious and big portions. I love the ambience of the place. I wasn't too hungry, but knew to always get a papaya salad and dessert. The papaya salad wasn't too spicy and the panna cotta was perfect sweetness. The crab salad was delicious especially with the sauce drizzled. Thank you to the owner and staff for the hospitality and recommendations. Definitely recommended if you're in the area.

Had dinner randomly on a weekday and I knew it was going to be good. Great service from beginning to end . The chef owner came to our table and talked about his other restaurant, his book . It was nice of him to have us all a glass is wine. Cheers . I will return. Phones of all the food ordered. Yuuuum!!

Stopped by this cute Thai restaurant on Polk street for an early Saturday dinner -- turns out they have happy hour from 5-7PM every day! The happy hour bites are around $8 each, and come with 2-3 skewers/rolls/etc. We also ordered 2 main entrees to go with the happy hour food, the sea bass claypot and the spicy basil chicken. The flavor was good for both, but unfortunately the quantity of food was very small and left us hungry, and it was at a pretty high price point ($39 for the clay pot). The decor and ambiance itself was very cute and upscale vibe, and the servers were nice and respectful. I would recommend coming for a small happy hour bite but not sure if the mains are worth the price tag!

You don't realize how much good furniture affects your dining experience until you go somewhere like Fin Thai. Their food nice too

One of the best Thai food I've tried in the U.S., all the flavors are just so on point! Will definitely come back!

When I first walked in, the deco and music is so calming and relaxing. The food was so delicious!! Had the fried spicy catfish, chicken with garlic rice and the pad Thai and all three was soooo good. My husband is hard to please when it comes to food but he was so impressed with the catfish. This place is now our fav Thai restaurant in the city. Can't wait for our next visit. Only thing I want to mention is maybe our wait staff can maybe don't look too bored

Fin Thai is one of the best Thai restaurants in the city. Authentic and great ambiance. We had the fermented papaya salad, rib eye (crying tiger), morning glory, and the prawns. Every dish was flavorful and well presented. Highly recommend this place and will come back!

Solid food and good service. The lighting and ambient is good. I wished they would have more relaxing music. But no complaints since the food is delish.

I can only wish these guys the best of luck! We came on a Friday for lunch and it was empty. The service was friendly and efficient. The interior is tasteful and the food was outstanding. Plates beautifully and super fresh.will come back with a larger group so that we can order and share more things The prawns were especially tasty as was the fresh crab fried rice.