Lemongrass Thai Cuisine

Very good food and big portions to share or to-go. Very nice staff, and good atmosphere. The only downside for the asparagus plate with shrimp and scallops was that it only had 2 scallops. But it was very tasty. Really liked the veggie egg rolls.

We took the Muni bus back from the Presidio and found this delightful Thai restaurant on Google maps. The crispy tofu is the best we've had and the peanut sauce was delicious and perfectly balanced. Also pictured is the appetizer combo with sauce sampler. Everything was made with care and great attention to detail. Highly recommend!!

Very solid neighborhood spot. Very nice staff. Good prices. Atmosphere is not 5 star but still nice. You can get a good meal starting at $14 - which is a steal in SF these days. This place has cranked out consistently good food for 20+ years.

5 Stars for this little Thai cuisine🥰😍 Today was my first time trying Thai food and going to this spot and I will definitely be coming back ! My friend have recommended it but I wasn’t really sure , I am glad I listened to her😍😍 I would highly recommend their Coconut shrimp🥰 The price is very good , portion is great and food is very tasty🥰 The refill the water every time its empty . The lady that served us was so nice and helpful. The food was ready on time and smelled really fresh and good. The atmosphere in general is very comfy. Thank you guys!!

Super clean located at a fun place. Price are super reasonable. The larb are just a little bit too sweet. When it's not busy you get to choose your table. Food are served within 10-20 minutes which it's a reasonable time.

Wow! Everything was incredible! My partner and I both loved our meals so much that we just had to get dessert too. The mango sticky rice was some of the best we’ve had. Highly recommend

My wife and I went to this restaurant on president day weekend. We were the only customer inside the restaurant. But they are really busy because of food delivery. Nice and cozy restaurants. Food is amazing.

In general very good food. The soup was very tasty, the duck with curry was good, but the pad Thai was too sweet and not tasty. So we asked to replace it but they didn't agree to return it. We are from texas and in texas we never encounter a situation that the order cannot be replaced... And in the bill they charge 20% for tip although we were just 4 who served. In addition be careful not to pay the tip twice ...

Lemon Grass Thai Red Duck Curry is delicious. Please do not skip out on it. Everything there is good but the curry is out of this world. It's a casual place with delicious food when you're in the mood for Thai. The service is very good.

A very average experience dining in. The food flavor was not very strong or memorable. Particularly of the red curry duck, there were not many duck pieces, and if there was it seemed thin and small, not juicy or meaty sustenance. Portion size was fair and value was ok on that regard. This restaurant special curry came with some rice and solid amount. However the regular menu did not come with rice and you have to order it extra Service was extremely limited to non-existent while we dined. Staff seemed busy with takeout orders and there were only up to 3 dining parties seated anyway. When we first were seated it took almost 10 minutes for us to order as we were the only ones seated and had to get their attention. Occasional water refills through the meal were appreciated. Friend thought the green curry was average good as well

I had a craving for Thai food but unfortunately this didn't hit the spot :(. I ordered the beef pad kra pow and got quite a completely different dish. Instead of minced meat accompanied by rice (and little sauce), I got a pan-Asian style beef stir fry with no rice. I'd say there are better, more authentic Thai spots in the area.

Pad thai was not flavorful, beef panang curry was good with tender meat but not enough veggies, and tom kya was good and flavorful but a little thin

Lemon Grass: A Disappointing Experience I was excited to try Lemon Grass, a Thai restaurant that had been recommended to me by a friend. However, I was left disappointed by the food and the service. The tofu pad thai was my main course, and it was a huge disappointment. The tofu was bland and tasteless, and the noodles were overcooked. The sauce was also watery and lacking in flavor. The vibe of the restaurant was not great, crowded close together tables and little sense of privacy. The service was also not great

Great pad Thai!!! Period! Good quality and has consistent choices. Huge menu for all. They were quick to make everything and it seems that when I walk in, the staff is friendly. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great place for a "that's looks good, lets try that" place for great pad Thai!

Good prices , fast service and great for impromptu sit in or take out! This place is a machine! Food wise- no frills Vietnamese food w a pretty amply sized menu. I haven't even touched the tip of what it has to offer, but the first few dishes were great.

With all good Thai restaurants this is not one of them. I had bbq chicken two pieces dry and baked not bbq

This has been my go to Thai take out spot for quite some time. It's always been very consistent in the quality of food dishes. I've never been here for dine in, the ambiance is nothing to write home about, just a little hole in the wall. I will say once when I ordered I did have to wait over an hour longer than the given time, but that was an exception. I think a lot of people order from here so you can anticipate to wait for take out! So far I've ordered crispy rice salad, silver noodle soup, pad se ew, green curry with chicken / prawns. Everything has been great!

If you are ever in this area of Russian Hilland want some decently good tasting Thai food, Lemongrass is your place to visit. By no means is this the best Thai food you'll get, but this is definitely a good place to settle at if you live close by here. Never have I ever been disappointed in the food that they've served, and I've ordered here quite a number of times too. The main things I usually get are the noodle soups, the pad see ew, papaya salad, larb salad, and sometimes their curry. This time, I wanted to give their fried rice a try too. I actually really like their Lemongrass Special Noodle Soup. I love the sour/savoriness the soup brings and it just tastes so comforting. It's not overwhelming in flavor and I think the subtleness of the soup is really nice. It also contains a mixture of seafood and ground chicken too. I actually really recommend getting this one if you're craving noodle soups of course. Everything else is pretty much your standard common thai dishes. Overall, this is a good place to come to if you live close in the neighborhood, and the food overall is pretty adequate!

Friendly staff, quick service. I enjoy all of their chicken dishes (curry, pad thai, etc.). However, I won't order the beef salad again. Sadly, I couldn't chew the meat as it was way too tough. The couple of pieces that I did digest likely won't pass until I do a cleansing. I was bummed. Still like the place, though.

Lemongrass is my go-to for thai food on Polk street! It's conveniently located and always has a lot of pick up/to go business. My usual is to get the chicken or tofu pad thai, along with an order of their curry and white rice. I recently tried the Green Curry with Salmon off of their Specials menu and was blown away. The salmon was perfectly poached and had an excellent, soft texture- to the point of melting in your mouth. I usually get a couple orders of food so that I can have a meal for the day after. The salmon green curry was perfect day 1, so I'd recommend eating day of if you're like me and order a second meal. There's always space which has made it a go-to for me when looking for a sit down place on Polk without a long wait!

Best Thai food I've ever had. Ordered the Crystal soup and the salmon curry--absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. It's also very cozy and cute inside. Will be coming back.

great place for Thai comfort food Ordered takeout: --red curry --yellow curry *curries are very good, do not come with rice but you can eat them standalone --tom kha pak tofu soup: tom yum w/ coconut milk, pretty good but my first time having this variation of tom yum soup. I personally prefer the regular tom yum soup (without coconut milk)

Probably the best Thai restaurant in SF! I usually do takeout and it never disappoints. The Tom Yum soup is fantastic. Very consistent quality of food here. My go-to Thai spot!

When we order chicken dish for a guest who doesn't eat beef and get 2 pieces of beef in the chicken dish - well how good is this? Our 1st time ordering here and last. Cranky off shore Owner wasn't so nice. Too many wonderful Thai places in my City so adieu to you Lemon Grass!

It has been our choice of Thai food for long time We usually go for lunch We have BBq pork and sautéed eggplant and tofu, we also ask for a bowl of rice It is a quick, delicious and affordable lunch

Zero. We're locals and we won't be ordering again or ever coming back. Making us stand for 1h 20 min in their restaurant, without a seat, for a pick-up order after we placed the order another 30 min before that? What a shame. Total mess. Bunch of other lost folks here too. Now it came - and I opened it at home and it looks like something they probably feed you in prison. I don't know what to do with it because I don't waste food but I will never touch it. Also, asked for no tofu.

I found this place on a late-night stroll. Great ambiance, great price, great proximities to the nightlife, and great food! It's all about the pad thai am with shrimp. I also got the fried tofu with peanut sauce, which was amazing. Also their selection of beers was very good. I thought the service was really fast. The food got to us pretty quickly, the servers were patient about waiting for us to order. Also the ambiance was really nice and they made a very small restaurant seem very big. This was the best bang for your buck, and if you're vegan or vegetarian, there's very good vegan and vegetarian options that go farther than just eating a salad. Big thumbs up and highly recommend going here again.

We ordered in Pad Makuer Tofu and the Poh Pier Sod (PPS) Both the dishes were great - very healthy and extremely tasty. The soft PPS tofu stuffed rolls came with a nice sweet and tangy dip which enhanced its taste - best Thai veggie rolls I've had so far. The pad makuer tofu tasted just like spicy eggplant dish from Osha Thai but with more veggies - I really enjoyed both the items and they were really easy on the stomach lol. This restaurant is easily the best goto Thai order-in restaurant - available both on doordash and Uber eats.

I used to love this place; it was a constant go to. Not sure who bought it but the service is cold and impersonal, non-attentive, and the food is super, super basic. I know we're Russian Hill but we still know good Thai when we have it.

LOVE Lemon Grass. My favorite Thai restaurant in SF and I live in SF so that should carry weight. The yellow curry in particular is delicious. It's my comfort food on a cold winter day or after a long day of work. Highly recommend!

My friend took me there and the service was good. The chef even came out to tell my friend and me and mentioned that the meat cooked there was all fresh. Which I appreciate the most since I have had a nasty meat experience. It was a good experience for me the workers were friendly the place was nice and clean. 10/10 I recommend. I asked for well done because I can't eat medium rare it messes with my sensitive stomach I appreciated that they did it so well.

The picture of the Pad Thai had shrimp, but it was not a protein option on GrubHub. Very weird. So, I assumed shrimp was a default protein, and the protein choice was for additional protein, and I chose tofu. After all, Pad Thai usually comes with shrimp and tofu anyway. Instead, I ended up paying over 20 dollars on just noodles and tofu. I also asked for utensils but got none. That was disappointing. I was staying at a hotel, and so they knew I'm not a repeat customer and they decided not to waste money on giving me utensils. I had to eat with my hands. I gave 2 stars instead of 1 star because I liked some of the food that I ate.

This place has simply been consistent for many many years when craving good, basic Thai food. Nothing fancy, very run of the mill solid Thai cuisine you can count on every time. The woman running the ops never forgets who I am which I look forward to when picking up my food. I've never not seen her there, a workhorse running a traditional tight ship. !

Delicious food, nice ambiance and friendly service. My go to dishes, shrimp pad Thai, yellow curry and Thai tea.

** The following review reflects my delivery experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. ** In the words of the late Trini Lopez as he strummed his Gibson guitar, "Lemon Tree, very pretty and the lemon flower is sweet. But the lemon fruit is impossible to eat." Oh wait, it's Lemon Grass? Never mind then. Actually I've heard of Lemon Grass since the nineties back when people were able to dine freely without fear of getting scooped up by the pandemic. Remember? It was a popular spot on Polk, but unbelievably I never tried it. There's no legitimate excuse for the oversight, but now that Door Dash and Grubhub have become my buddies, they've reintroduced me to old local neighborhood favorites that have previously alluded me. I indulged a bit and ordered the $15 Duck Salad since I rarely have roast duck these days. There were plenty of slices mixed with red and green onion, shredded carrot, tomatoes, and chili peppers on a bed of lettuce (photo: https://bit.ly/3lKs2Oe). The duck was succulent though a tad oily for my taste. I countered it with an order of the $15 Steamed Mussels, almost a dozen big, plump ones swimming in a briny broth with basil, onion, and lime juice (photo: https://bit.ly/3dtOSXD). Maritime goodness that I dipped in their special chili sauce. I decided to complete the meal with the $10 half-dozen Steamed Wontons, filled with minced chicken and vegetables, so tasty I skipped the sweet & sour sauce (photo: https://bit.ly/3iZMhpn). Lemon Grass, very pretty... FOOD - 4 stars...Thai specialties well executed and generously portioned AMBIANCE - n/a...still don't know after all these years SERVICE - 4 stars...well packaged and speedily served TOTAL - 4 stars... "Lemon Grass, very pretty and the steamed wontons are not sweet. But the duck salad is possible to eat." Sing it, Trini! RELATED - Ready for Thai? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2GPTCYK

I've been a regular customer for years. I supported them through the pandemic. I'm glad that they made it through the rough times.

Their Pad Kee Mao is SO good!! Believe me, I have eaten a lot of Thai food in the city! These noodles get me every time. I tried their curry once and it was just okay, but the Pad Kee Mao is so flavorful and perfect! I got it medium spicy and the flavor and veggies were on point.

I would say it's solid for the price and convenient if you're in the area. I've had much better Thai food but it's not bad.

Food (and half dessert) was great, up until we saw a COCKROACH on the wall behind us. This place needs to be thoroughly cleaned and treated by pest control. Never going back, this was absolutely gross. Save your money, stay at home. If I could, wouldn't leave one star on this review. This was just recent, Jan 15 2024.

This place, service and menu options were super adequate. 4 stars because they are open during a pandemic. If we weren't still living in "unprecedented times" this would be a solid 3. Nothing really stood out as fantastic or remarkable, but the restaurant was busy enough and there was a steady stream of take out orders - which to me gives off the neighborhood consistency vibe. If you are looking for solid Thai options, you have come to the right place.

As I sit here in my room sheltering in place, I cannot stop thinking about the Thai spring roll I had here. I moved from Russia hill to Oakland right before quarantine but boy oh boy do I dream id this spring roll. I actually think I look for reasons to visit my brother so I can have take out. I hope they are still doing take out, but have I told you how delicious the spring rolls are. I also had some authentic pineapple fried rice that is comparable to what I had in Thailand. Long story short. If you are in Russian hill. Treat yourself :)

Pro: Solid food at a decent price. I'd definitely order again! Con: They forgot the utensils

Came here for a late lunch on a Saturday evening and was able to get a table instantly. Our order was taken pretty quickly and the food was brought out in a similarly swift way. I had ordered the Pattaya chicken and my friend had ordered the Pad Thai Jay. Pattaya chicken had a very funky taste, don't get me wrong, it was good funky. The gravy was rich and had a lot of flavor. The chicken and bell peppers were cooked well and the combination went overboard. The Pad Thai was standard stuff, as reviewed by my friend. For drinks we got some green tea and black tea, they came with the usual teabags, nothing to talk about there. 10/10 would go back again if I am craving Thai food in Russian Hill!

I've always loved Thai food so when I crossed lemon grass I had to try it out. I ordered the Thai iced tea and pork pad Thai. I usually start a new Thai restaurant with pad Thai because if that's messed up I know I'm not trying anything else. The food was good but not great. I feel like it was lacking spice so I had to load it up with the chili sauce. If I was craving pad Thai this place will definitely satisfy though. The service was good and I didn't have to wait too long for my order so that was nice.

I went here with a large group of friends and we had a great time. Lots of food compliments were expressed. My large Tom Kha Gai Soup was delish.

Was in the neighborhood in the evening, and happened to have saw this place. We were mainly just hungry and Thai food just sounded like a solid plan. So, we walked in and was seated pretty much immediately. Service was pretty average, but we didn't really come for that. I ordered the Lemongrass soup, which had fish balls, fish cake slices, some vegetables, and some rice noodles. I took a few bites and just thought the soup was kind of bland and all around unflavorful. You would think being in the city, you don't usually get disappointed with Thai food, but I was. My friend had their Pad Thai, or some noodle dish similar to it, and wasn't to her liking either. The menu also seems overpriced for what they offer you. But maybe it's because you're in a nice neighborhood and you know how that goes. But, if you're a Thai food fan, I'd recommend skipping this one.

Their Thai Curry Puffs were to die for! I would go back just for those! The rest of my order was great too, ordered to-go and was very satisfied with the speed and packaging of the food. Will be returning!

Have had some good meals and some eh meals. Service is great. Great ambiance for a date or group gathering. Pad Thai is solid.

Used to order a lot of takeout from here but after dining in recently was left disappointed with the food quality. The red curry did not have much flavor to it and the beef in it felt stringy. The vegetable egg rolls were also not anything to write home about. Overall, if you're starving late at night and want something like pad Thai go ahead and try this place out but I wouldn't recommend it for dine in.

Great thai food and fast service. The place is awesome too. Will definitely visit back!

I got delivery from Lemon Grass for a work meeting. They label all their vegetarian dishes (most of which appear to be vegan). The pad makuer tofu ($11) did not impress. It consists of eggplant and some vegetables doused in a bucket of oily sauce, along with a few pieces of barely-cooked tofu. I'm sure better Thai food in downtown SF exists, so try somewhere else.

I tried to complain but this is the best Som Tam /// Papaya Salad in San Francisco. Wow. You have to order have from here

I ordered this for delivery through doordash and was pleasantly surprised. I forgot to order silverware and was in a hotel so that was inconvenient. The yellow curry was just the right flavor, but doordash didn't have a way to select spice level. I also ordered the Tom kha gai which was good.

I have no idea why this place only has 3.5 stars!!! This place hits the spot every time!!!! I am obsessed with their green curry tofu. The eggplant and tofu are insanely delicious. When you want a quick bite and are in the hood go here, you will not be disappointed.

Had an excellent experience at the Lemon grass Tai Cuisine. Nice low key spot next door to a coffee shop. Getting there during traffic hours was a bit of a delay. Finding parking was a pretty big headache. Walked in the place not knowing what to expect for there was only two other customers when we walked in. I ordered the the lemon grass curry chicken. I can honestly say it's definitely one of the best tai curries I've ever experienced. They served it on a iron blazing hot skillet and your choice of rice on the side. All I have to say is Delicious!!! I will definitely be returning to this place when ever I'm back in San Francisco. Didn't try the other dishes that my table ordered, but they did look pretty damn good. But not as good as my curry chicken : )

This is the worst Thai food I ever had. Last night I ordered Red Curry dish, mango sticky rice dessert and Thai tea. The Curry dish was so bland and there are barely have any veggies. Also it doesn't comes with rice which I never experienced before. The Mango sticky rice was so nasty that I couldn't eat it. The mongo was so sour. They didn't used ripped mango and that's why the mongo was hard and white. It went directly to the trash can. The Thai tea was okay. It needed more cream. Overall, I was so disappointed and still hungry after $70!

Ordered the Pad Thai with chicken and beef for pickup. Was very OKAY until I bit down on a piece of wood. No idea how it ended up in my meal. I couldn't believe and frankly didn't know it was a piece of wood until inspecting it closely. After coming onto Yelp, it looks like this isn't the first time/incident. Just saw a review for someone having a piece of metal in their meal. Just wanna give others a heads up and to be cautious as this ruined my night!

Decent pad Thai, but it was a little sweet. Location is super convenient for locals on Polk street. I like the Thai iced tea and will try more options soon!