Praaw Thai

Absolutely incredible AUTHENTIC Thai food! This place tastes exactly like home. Real, authentic Thai flavors with that special “mom-style cooking” that you can’t find anywhere else in the Bay. I ordered the Gui Chai and they have BOTH versions, crispy and steamed. Both are amazing! The crispy one is perfectly golden and crunchy, and the steamed one is soft, chewy, and full of flavor. Truly hard to find real Gui Chai made like this. The Nookie Karee Koog blew me away sweet-forward, fragrant, and so flavorful even after you finish the bite. Exactly how it tastes in Thailand. And the Pad Thai🫶🏾 OMG. The aroma reminded me of the street-style Pad Thai in Thailand cooked over charcoal. So nostalgic and authentic! Everything here tastes like it was cooked with love, real ingredients, and true Thai technique. One of the BEST Thai meals I’ve had in the US. Highly recommended ❤️🇹🇭✨

Very beautifully decorated restaurant with a variety of authentic dishes that are hard to find outside of Thailand. A nice combination of traditional dishes like Pad Thai, Tom Yum Soup, and Papaya Salad, and more creative ones like Ribeye Green Curry and Stir Fried Mama Noodles with Beef. Must order: Homemade Gui Chai (10/10) Plah Goong Kao Phad Mun Puu Mama Pad Kee Mao Beef Emily’s Dumplings

I’m Thai and I’ve been living in the U.S. for 15 years, whenever a new Thai restaurant opens, I always go check it out The whole atmosphere feels very Thai-Chinese style and instantly made me feel nostalgic. The music is chill and easy to listen to, and the vibe is like a relaxed bar where you can just sit, unwind, and hang out. It truly feels like a little piece of Chiang Mai away from home. Definitely a spot worth visiting if you’re into that cozy, laid-back mood. My favorite dish here is the Kao Pad Mun Puu crab fried rice topped with soft, creamy scrambled eggs, another is the Ka Ree Koong, stir-fried shrimp in curry powder with egg. It’s so creamy and perfectly balanced

Praaw Thai just opened recently and it’s already one of the best Thai spots around! We had Nookie’s Ka Ree Koong (creamy egg curry shrimp), Mama Pad Kee Mao with beef, Yum Neur (beef salad), and Emily’s Dumpling — everything was flavorful and authentically Thai. The shrimp was juicy, the noodles perfectly spicy, and the dumpling tasted just like home in Thailand. Cozy vibe, friendly staff, and beautiful decor. Highly recommend! 🇹🇭✨

Cozy and stylish spot in Berkeley! Loved the warm lighting and modern Thai vibe. Great place to unwind over dinner — authentic flavors and friendly service. Definitely a new favorite on Gilman Street

Such an amazing vibe! The food is authentically Thai and exactly what I’ve been looking for. Every single dish was full of flavor and so delicious. So proud of this place! Definitely comeback!!😊

What a welcome addition to Berkeley. Tasteful decor, ambience, a vintage record player and jukebox and authentic high-quality Thai cuisine to boot. We’ll definitely be coming back, everything was delicious. Service was excellent. It’s taken over from the old Thai Corner spot.

This is a new business that took over the space from Thai Corner. They've improved the ambiance, though I got takeout this first time there. The food is tasty, the portions are large and the food is well presented (looks appetizing). I always get Pad Thai at a new Thai restaurant as my yardstick and these guys passed with flying colors - terrific Pad Thai! We also got Pad Se Yu, yellow curry and Papaya Salad. All of these were great as well. And it was reasonably priced overall.