Priscilla W.
Yelp
Oraan Thai is probably one of my new favorite Thai restaurants! The restaurant is simple, modern, and very spacious; I appreciate not being so close to neighboring tables. Staff is very friendly, knowledgeable with the menu, and quick with food/drink service. Menu options are extensive (2 pages) but not overwhelming, and everything we've tried has been on point with flavor and presentation.
MAKUER TOD: crispy eggplant with dipping sauce ($13.95) | 5*
The eggplant was tender and cooked well, and the batter was so light and crispy, not overly oily/greasy. The dish was beautifully presented with micro greens and floral petals. Best shared between 2-3 people.
CURRY PUFFS: pies filled with chicken, potato, carrot ($15.95) | 4*
You can't go wrong with deep fried puffs. These had a generous amount of delicious filling encased in a light and crispy shell with a thick and creamy curry sauce for dipping. The side of cucumber relish added some crunch and sweetness.
TOM YUM SOUP: hot & sour soup with mushroom, lemongrass, galangal, onion, cilantro, kaffir lime leaves ($16.95) | 4*
Spicy and sour flavors are pronounced in Oraan's Tom Yum soup. The ratio of vegetables to soup is just right, plenty of vegetables to the point where I'm not searching for them in the sea of soup.
KAPOW MOO KROB: crispy pork belly in spicy basil sauce, bell pepper, Thai chili, garlic ($19.95) | 5*
This dish is so flavorful with the extra crispy pork belly skin and crunchy fresh bell peppers. There's plenty of basil flavor and chili for a kick. Note this dish doesn't come with a side of rice.
SUKHO THAI NOODLE: rice noodle topped with ground pork, roasted pork, crispy pork, green bean, peanuts, chili in lime-fish sauce ($18.95) | 5*
This dish is sour, spicy, and very rich in flavor. The sauce/broth is pretty thick and over time the noodles absorb it all. There's several types of meat in this dish, so it gets relatively filling.
KA-NOM JEAN: rice noodle, vegetables, boiled egg with chicken curry paste ($18.95) | 3*
If you're looking for a simpler dish that's not too rich/heavy, this is a good option. There's plenty of vegetables and noodles, and the way this dish is presented, you can adjust the amount of chicken curry paste to use.
Overall Oraan has been wonderful with their food quality and service. There's several items on their menu that you don't see at the typical Thai restaurants in SF. I highly recommend Oraan and see myself returning frequently!