Praaw Thai

Great food and great vibes. Shrimp salad and pad see ew were excellent. Beautifully designed space. It feels like a trendy Thai restaurant in New York (except not as cramped).

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 ❤️🇹🇭✨

Such a nice ambiance, kind staff, and of course the food! Definitely need to get the Gui Chai (chive dumpling)! Loved the pumpkin curry and Dok Jok dessert was so beautiful and creative

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

If you’re looking for Thai food that feels both comforting and thoughtfully modern, Praaw Thai Eatery is a spot you shouldn’t miss. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming—cozy, relaxed, and full of character. It’s the kind of place where you can enjoy a casual meal with friends or settle in for a longer, laid-back dinner. The food is where Praaw really shines. The flavors are rooted in traditional Thai home-style cooking, but presented with a modern twist. Everything tastes intentional—bold yet balanced, comforting but never boring. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the ingredients and the execution. Each dish feels like it has a story behind it, inspired by family recipes and market-style Thai food, reimagined in a contemporary way. What sets Praaw apart is not just the food, but the overall experience. It’s authentic without being old-fashioned, creative without trying too hard, and genuinely soulful. Highly recommended for anyone craving real Thai flavors in a cozy, modern setting. I’ll definitely be back.

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!!😊

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! 🇹🇭✨

Yummy food good vibe relax environment good customer service! Highly recommended to come! It's the best Thai food I've ever tried.

Every bite goes crack, melt and aroma. If happiness had a texture, this would be it. Their food is not only incredibly delicious, but their desserts are just as beautiful, delicate, and unforgettable -- a sweet finale that tastes exactly as charming as it looks. Praaw Thai food 10/10 Praaw Thai Dessert 10/10 Praaw Thai Service 10/10

The staff were kind and patient. The inside gives a cocktail bar type feel. We ordered at least 6 dishes to share and each one was delicious.

Dinner at Praaw Thai was fantastic. This is not your typical Thai restaurant -- they offer unique dishes you won't find at other Thai spots in the Bay Area, with flavors that feel truly authentic and inspired by Thailand. We loved Yum strawberry (refreshing and perfectly balanced), the Guichay (crispy outside, soft inside), and the Khao Soi with chicken, which tasted just like Northern Thailand. The green curry with ribeye was rich, fragrant, and not overly sweet. Dessert was a highlight (dessert lover!): DokJok sweet sticky rice with pandan ice cream and a crispy Thai flower -- such a creative and delicious combination. The atmosphere is cozy and stylish with warm lighting and brick walls, and service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend if you're looking for Thai food that goes beyond the usual menu.

Decided to check out this spot after hearing some good things about it, but it ended up not being great thai food for my partner and I. We showed up at 6:30pm, the vibe is great, cozy lighting, great music playing, definitely an aesthetically pleasing restaurant. We waited about five minutes, a staff asked if we had a reservation and we stated that we did not, but got seated immediately. Upon being seated, water and menus were provided. We spent a few minutes going over the menu and decided to get the Tau Huu (Fried Tofu w/ Tamarind Sauce), Papaya Salad (w/ grilled prawns *extra $3*), Sea Bass Yellow Curry, and Kanah Numman Hoy Beef (Broccoli Beef). All items we've ordered were with medium spicy (if you've had thai spicy before keep in mind it can get very hot so we opted for medium). The appetizers came out shortly, Papaya salad: upon taking a bite of the papaya salad I noticed that it was incredibly sweet and lacked other flavors such as heat (from chili and garlic) there was no saltiness (lack of fish sauce) nor was there any tartness (limes). I was a little disappointed that there were no prawns within the dish when we ordered but it was not a big deal. Tau Huu: this was personally my favorite dish out of everything (possibly I am biased for fried tofu). The tamarind sauce was okay but had the same issue as the papaya salad, it was too sweet, it lacked umami, heat, and tartness. Ten minutes later our mains arrived at our table. Sea Bass Yellow Curry: plating looks amazing and taking the first bite, I noticed the curry is sweet, too sweet for a curry. The sea bass was nicely seared and had a crispy skin, but it was definitely overcooked. The brussels added a nice texture to the dish, and there were mashed potatoes which I found a bit odd but complimented the curry. I had high hopes for the curry, but again it lacked many aspects of the flavors normally in a yellow curry, it was just overall too sweet. Kanah Numman Hoy Beef: this is really a chinese broccoli beef, but the meat lacked any flavor, and broccoli is broccoli. This dish is just standard, not that impressive. In the end, the pricing was alright, but for the price (we paid $90 with tip) I expected the food to be better than what was served. Everything was too sweet or lacked in flavor overall. I thought about getting dessert specifically the Praaw Toast, but decided not to. Overall would I come back? Maybe. Would I recommend this place? Sure give it a shot as my opinion may differs from everyone.

Came here on a Tuesday night for dinner. It was surprisingly busy for a Tuesday but luckily we got a table right before a bunch of people came in. We ordered the dumplings and fried chive appetizer, a pad see ew with beef, an eggplant chicken with a side of rice and the pandan dessert. Everything was really good, I normally don't like chives but there were really great reviews for the chive appetizer so we got it and we both LOVED it. Nice and crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, definitely recommend! All of the other things we ordered were good as well, the pandan dessert was reallllly good. Overall 10/10, good food, good portions, service wasn't as attentive but they did their best with how busy and packed they were that night. Would definitely come back and try more things on the menu.

Nice looking inside kind of contemporary decor. Plenty of seating. When I was there it was mostly two tops but I'm sure they could accommodate larger groups. We got seated quickly but it took maybe ten or more minutes to have out order taken. I think there was only one server. We ordered two mains an appetizer and a salad to share. The papaya salad was not bad but would have liked more spice like I'm used to, also asked for it with shrimp but the server must not have heard or something because it came without and we also weren't charged for shrimp. The fried tofu was also good. The sea bass curry was pretty flavorful but In mild spice, however, the fish itself was overcooked. The hoy beef was was pretty mid not off putting but also nothing special.

Amazing unique Thai food all house made . My favorite was the ribeye green curry. The dessert was a mix of sticky rice and ice cream

Sea bass yellow curry incredible. The Cassava addition is very smart and works great. Ribeye green curry delicious. Great service. Intentional curation of the menu and a great date night spot. Ambiance is a blend of modern and vintage Thai imagery and aesthetic. I will be definitely be back !!

Everything we ordered was so good--thoughtful, legit Thai flavors that didn't feel watered down at all. The Pad Thai (tofu) was perfectly balanced and not oily, the Tum Strawberry was bright, refreshing, and surprisingly addictive, and the Thai crab fried rice was comforting, fragrant, and generously filled with crab. The ribeye green curry was the standout: incredibly tender ribeye in a rich, aromatic green curry with just the right amount of heat. If this is what they're serving during a soft opening, I'm definitely coming back for more. Highly recommend.

Absolutely insane meal. Ribeye green curry, sea bass yellow curry, and cucumber salad were all 12/10. The cook on the ribeye and sea bass were PERFECT. The sea bass came with a cassava mash *CHEF'S KISS* No notes. They also have a lot of dishes that you don't often see on Thai restaurants' menus that I need to come back to try. Praaw has a gorgeous, well thought out interior. We went for lunch but I think the vibes will be even better during nighttime. The owners are super sweet and service was great.

Absolutely Delicious!! As a Thai food Fanatic, & as a person who lived in Thailand for many years, & as a person who continues to travel there every year for more than 25 years I'm very excited and more than pleased by Praaw Thai! The food is delicious & quite possibly the best Thai food plate for plate in the entire East Bay. OUTSTANDING!! Bravo & big cheers to the chef and team there! If you love Thai Food, Praaw Thai is an absolute MUST!! (I wish I took more pictures) Next time!! - I will be going there many more times!!

Good place and find for the first time delicious food friendly service nice location off street parking moderate prices

Incredibly delicious and authentic food, super friendly service, and really nice atmosphere. New favorite Thai restaurant in Berkeley! Best chicken satay I've had!

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

The food was great, and the service was quick. All the staff were really nice and they had a beautiful retro design and great atmosphere!

Went at 5:30pm on a Sunday and was seated immediately. Love the ambience and decor. Service was prompt. Got the egg curry prawns, cashew chicken, pad see ew and Thai iced teas. Everything was delicious. Will definitely be back!

You are paying for the ambiance & the service, which were very good. Nice people. THE FOOD.... Let's just say for Thai food beginners with a plain palette. They did not have the spice and sauce condiment containers that is usually provided in authentic Thai/Lao spots. That should tell you everything you need to know, if you know. When I asked, I was given Chili oil?! The Pad Thai was so sweet, it could pass for a desert. Price example, $14 for 4 little dumplings. A lot of the dishes are served on top of a plate covered in parchment paper.

If you're looking for a sophisticated restaurant with delicious food, and friendly staff. This is the perfect spot to spend time with your loved ones.

Love the vibe here, super chill spot. The flavors are bold and delicious. I got the Pad Thai, a classic, but their sauce is perfectly balanced and the shrimp are huge. Also obsessed with the green curry ribeye, the meat is so tender and pairs perfectly with the curry. One of the best Thai spots I've tried

If you're looking for Thai food that feels both comforting and thoughtfully modern, Praaw Thai Eatery is a spot you shouldn't miss. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming--cozy, relaxed, and full of character. It's the kind of place where you can enjoy a casual meal with friends or settle in for a longer, laid-back dinner. The food is where Praaw really shines. The flavors are rooted in traditional Thai home-style cooking, but presented with a modern twist. Everything tastes intentional--bold yet balanced, comforting but never boring. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the ingredients and the execution. Each dish feels like it has a story behind it, inspired by family recipes and market-style Thai food, reimagined in a contemporary way. What sets Praaw apart is not just the food, but the overall experience. It's authentic without being old-fashioned, creative without trying too hard, and genuinely soulful. Highly recommended for anyone craving real Thai flavors in a cozy, modern setting. I'll definitely be back.

A must-try Thai restaurant in Berkeley! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Appetizers we loved: Emily's Dumplings, Chives Cake, Tai Huu, and Tum Strawberry -- each one packed with flavor. The chives cake was so good I honestly couldn't stop eating it! Specials that truly stood out: Nookie's Ka-Ree Koong, Ribeye Green Curry, and Kad Luang Fried Rice -- rich, comforting, and beautifully balanced. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and full of authentic taste. One of the best things about coming with a large group is being able to order a wide variety and try a little bit of everything -- and not a single dish disappointed. I was so full from the chives cake that I didn't even make it to dessert... which just means I have an excuse to come back I also loved all the little details -- the decor is classic, charming, and creates such a cozy dining atmosphere. Friendly service. Highly recommend for sharing, family dinners, or anyone who truly loves Thai food. Can't wait to return!

New thai spot that just opened up! Cozy ambiance and service was friendly and quick. Parking was not bad either with our party of 5 finding street parking or spots in the nearby lot upon arrival (lot is quite small though, only 5 or so spots). All items were delicious with great portions for the price. You have to try the Homemade Gui Chai! We were expecting something akin to the fried green onion pancakes you typically see, but these were like fried cakes that were crunchy on the outside and packed densely with soft chives on the inside. Did not feel too oily either. Will be my regular Thai spot if I'm ever in the area again!

I absolutely love this place! The food here tastes just like home. I'm Thai, and it's really hard to find Thai food in the U.S. that reminds me of what I grew up eating -- but this restaurant nailed it. I ordered Nookie's Ka-ree Koong, which is my favorite dish, and it was perfect: flavorful, authentic, and comforting. The atmosphere here is another thing I love the most. It's cozy, warm, and feels so inviting I've been looking for a Thai restaurant with this kind of vibe for so long. The staff were also super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to taste real Thai flavors and enjoy a genuine, relaxing dining experience!

Amazing authentic Thai food! The flavor are delicious and super flavorful. I would come back again. Definitely a must try! They updated new menu every 3 months.

Food took a long time to come out, but they were busy when we got there. Rib eye green curry came out almost cold. MP pad thai was soggy, prawns over cooked and stringy.

This restaurant is beautifully decorated, with a classic atmosphere. The food is delicious. I will definitely come back.

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.

Food was too sweet for my taste. However service and ambience was good for this neighborhood spot.

Best Thai I have had in a long time. ! Sick vibe inside too. Zero complaints honestly. Will definitely come back.

It's super cute. You don't normally get this kind of atmosphere in a neighborhood thai spot. And the food was really good.

Praaw Thai is the new occupant of the space formerly occupied by Thai Corner. As of this review, the Thai Corner sign is still up, but the interior is redone, very nicely, though we didn't eat on premises. The food we tried was very good. Our reference for Thai restaurants is their pad see ew, so since this is a new place, we got that. The noodle texture was good, and overall very tasty. We also tried the gui chai, chive pancakes, and that was good too. We'll be back to try more things.

The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor!The atmosphere was cozy and relaxing, making it a perfect place to enjoy a nice meal. The staff were friendly and attentive too. Highly recommended!

Incredible food! Cannot recommend enough! The dessert was a highlight -- the dok jok was phenomenal.

"The restaurant is chic and stylish. The food tastes absolutely superb; every dish is delicious. Most importantly, the prices are affordable. The atmosphere of the restaurant is fantastic!" service very good

I have eaten at Praaw Thai a few times, and each time I have enjoyed excellent food, attentive service, and an elegant yet cozy ambience. The menu goes beyond the standard items seen in most Thai restaurants in our area and I would describe the menu and dishes as a step up from most other Thai restaurants. The renovated interior is elegant, with nice lighting and decor. Beer and wine are very reasonably priced. The prices for dishes may be a little more expensive than a more casual Thai restaurant, but the creativity of the dishes and the fresh and flavorful ingredients, and the charming interior decorations, make it a good value for a nice dinner out. Takeout is also available. I highly recommend Praaw Thai!

Great food, excellent service. The restaurant has been renovated from its prior life as Thai Corner; it is light, spacious, and very tastefully decorated. We will definitely be going back to our new neighborhood restaurant.

Delicious meal! Unique dishes and super friendly service:) cozy atmosphere, will be back again!

The service was fine. There was only one other table in there when we got in. Food came out quickly but the portion was a bit small for the price. The food was tasty but two of the four dishes were way too salty. One of the dish was so salty that it was inedible. We ended up taking it home and adding more noodles to it so it won't be too salty. Ambiance was nice. They have a June box in the back.

Papaya Salad is a Thai classic and the salad we ordered was excellent, very refreshing. We also got a MP pad Thai, the dish was very flavorful. Thai dishes are unique here and worth coming back again.

OMG this place is amazing!! Best Thai food I have had outside of Thailand. Incredibly fresh ingredients result in complex flavors. If you like hot make sure you order Thai spicy. Wonderful proprietors too. This place is far better than my usual go to Thai restaurants including Larb and Im!!

Praaw Thai has a great ambience and is really well decorated. The food was amazing as well - I loved the Tao Huu and Gui Chai

Delicious and good service favorite place to go when on a walk. Beautiful decor and atmosphere