Imm Thai Street Food

TLDR: Overall: An easy, delicious go-to place for spice, flavor, and a stuffed stomach My Order: Pad Kee Mao with tofu, sometimes extra spicy. Price Breakdown: Usually $16-$17 total per meal. Portions: Excellent portions! 1 noodle/curry dish enough to be stuffed and even take some home Halal/Vegetarian Friendly: Vegetarian options are well labeled, tofu is a protein option, and many dishes can be requested to be made vegetarian Would get again: I've eaten here so many times, what's another time? Every time I've come here, I've gotten exactly the same thing - the Pad Kee Mao- and it still hits every time. The food is always so mouthwateringly perfect which the right combo of spice and savory, soft and crunch. My bonus points are awarded for the tofu which is always so crispy and flavorful - never cold and soggy. They have the option to up the spice, and considering I have a pretty high spice tolerance, their highest extra spicy version really is spicy! I recommend getting it normal spicy and asking for their chili oil to adjust as needed. The environment is lovely and great for a one-on-one or small group situation. Note that it does get busy here often, but the dine in experience is much better than take out, so do account for some wait time.

This was the very first restaurant I tried after arriving in Berkeley, and I chose it based on the great reviews. I’m glad to say it didn’t disappoint! The place usually gets busy after 5:30 pm, so you need to sign in your name on the queue system outside. If you arrive a bit earlier, the wait is generally short, though during peak hours it can take longer. The service was fast and efficient, and the staff were friendly. I ordered the spicy fried rice with chicken, Tom Yum soup, and Thai iced tea. All the dishes were delicious. The flavors were rich, well-balanced, and had just the right amount of spiciness without being overwhelming. Overall, a great experience and definitely a spot I’d recommend if you’re in Berkeley.

We ordered takeout from this place and got their Grilled Chicken Satay, Spicy Pork Pad Se Ew, and Spicy Beef Pad Kee Mao. The chicken satay was good, and the flavor was nice and well-seasoned. Both the Pad Se Ew and Pad Kee Mao were just ok. The ingredients were fresh, but the flavor was lacking overall. The noodles weren't fried well, so they had a mushy texture. Besides, we ordered both dishes spicy, but they had no heat at all, very mild and leaning toward more toward the sweet side.

Love the food, there was a bit of a wait, but it was well worth it!! I got the crispy chicken as my entree and for dessert I got the sticky rice with mango. I highly recommend it. Portions were good and the fresh ingredients were amazing and hit the spot. The atmosphere is cute and the staff is friendly.

Came here with a friend on a Friday night, it was quite a crowd, had around 30-40 mins of waiting. We had Moo Ping as appetizers, Kua Gai and Green Curry as mains and they all came together in about 5 mins of waiting. They’re all very tasty! We were very full! Definitely recommended if you like southeast asian food! Excited to be back sometime in the future!

The food was exceptionally good. The wait time was not bad for a crowded Sunday evening. The Spicy eggplant, Pas kee map and ginger tea were really good. We got outdoor seating which worked out better, inside seating was loud.

Years may pass, but the quality and fast pace at Imm Thai in Berkeley are still rocking! This place remains one of my favorites, especially for their Pad See Ew, always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Highly recommend!

Food was good here but given the line, I expected more. I probably didn't order correctly so I'll have to try this place again. I had duck with rice. The sauce was good.

My wife and I frequent this place often. The food has been delicious each time. Yes, you may have to wait to get a table. However, the food is most definitely worth the wait. Everything comes out hot and tasty. Also, the food is always consistent. I knew this because I order the same dish each time...lol. I love the Pad See Eww with chicken. If you haven't fired this experience, please do. I highly recommend it.

Decently affordable Thai spot that is good for family style. They pride themselves in not using msg so all the flavors are natural. I think they have overall good flavors and wouldn't mind going back to try a few more dishes. They have really great service. They have indoor and outdoor dining and their waitlist moves pretty quick.

Not sure what the hype's about. The food tasted like any random Thai spot , nothing authentic about it. The server had attitude, no smile, just looked annoyed to be there. The wait took forever, and for what? I had the boat noodle, my wife got the spicy chicken that was basically fried chicken with basil fish sauce. My daughter had the fried tofu and veggie pad kee mao. Everything was just okay. If you want real Thai food, go hit the Thai Temple on Sundays, that's the real deal. Even Little Plearn on Shattuck has more flavor and better service. Some of the folks here must be new to Thai food because this spot is not it. Crowded doesn't mean good. I fell for the crowd once , never again.

That was out second time and last time to eat at this restaurant. We ordered different Thai dishes the first time. This time we order Spicy fried rice, Pad Se Ew, and PadThai. The fried rice was so wet and moisture, the PadSeEw and PadThai were so wet as well. It's wasn't sauce,..It's water on the dishes. The Waiter and waitress are Thai I believe. They should hold some basic standard of Thai food.These dishes are not supposed to be like that. Very hard to eat, very terrible.

I ordered the Kua Gai noodles to try something new, and it was so delicious! The noodles were similar to the flat noodles of a pad see ew, but this dish had a really nice smoky flavor. You could see the char on the noodles and the calamari, which added a smoky sweet flavor that went so well with the omelette on top. I would definitely get it again.

We got the tom yum, pad thai, and the yum woon sen salad. Everything was good and I thought the portions were a decent size for the price. It was a little busy when we got there but there are seatings inside and out. The tom yum was on the more sour side so be cautious of that but I personally like that and I think it went great with the rice. The pad thai was sweet and flavorful and I really liked the salad, it was refreshing with all the right textures and flavor profiles.

A cozy restaurant located in the heart of downtown Berkeley that specializes in Thai Street Food. I came on a Saturday evening and it was super busy, however, the line moved quickly. They have an open kitchen and you are able to see the chefs cooking quickly, all the food came out in a timely manner. We ordered the roti, summer rolls, pad thai, and moo deng. All the food was delicious and freshly made. The standout was the roti that was paired with a buttery yellow curry and the pad thai had the perfect amount of sweetness and savory.

I've had two separately Berkeley friends bring me here, so you know it's the spot. There's always a line, so expect to wait, but it moves quickly. They have indoor and some outdoor seating, and a mix of chairs or stools to sit on. I ordered the Su Kho Thai and my friend got the vegetarian Yen Ta Foh. It's great because they can turn any noodles vegetarian. Such a unique and delicious blend of flavors, I would definitely want to try some of their other dishes. It's cute inside and always has a buzz-- I'll be back!

Berkeley staple! Came here for a friend's birthday dinner with a party of 9. They don't take reservations and you can only join the Yelp waitlist in person, but when we arrived on a Sunday around 7pm, we were seated almost immediately (probably because school was not in session yet). I ordered the Green Curry and Sticky Rice with Mango. Green curry (3.5/5): Flavorful and the vegetables were cooked well but it was a bit salty. Also, the portion size was a bit small - would have liked more curry as the rice to curry ratio felt a bit unbalanced. Not very filling Sticky Rice with Mango (5/5): Amazing! Probably one of the best mango sticky rice dishes I've ever had. The mango was ripe and sweet and the rice was cooked just right. Very loud and chaotic restaurant but the food came out fast. Next time, I'd skip the curry and get the noodles instead and definitely the mango sticky rice

This place was super popular and busy when we got here, and I can see why! Came here on a Friday for dinner and it wad packed. You put your name down on the waitlist via their kiosk out front. It took us about 30 minutes to get seated even with just a party of 2. We sat outside, which I highly recommend if there's pretty weather. We were in a rush, so we had our orders ready to go as we sat down -- our waitress was super nice about getting our orders in quickly which we appreciated so much! I got the Pad See Ew with Chicken, and the portions are huge! Definitely could be shared and be very full. The noodles were nice and chewy, well-flavored, and plentiful! The chicken was cooked well too, and the veggies were nice and crunchy. This really hit the spot, and I look forward to coming back and trying more of their delicious menu!

ig @mukbangyourmama Checked out Imm Thai in Berkeley for some authentic Thai street food vibes . The food here is pretty good, and honestly, I'd definitely come back--next time the Pad Kee Mow is calling my name. Heads up: there's a Yelp waitlist, so get there early if you don't want to wait too long. Totally worth it though! The papaya salad was refreshing, but whew--it's got that real Thai spice kick . Perfect with a Thai iced tea to cool down. Here's what we ordered: Pad Thai with Chicken Yeh Ta Fo Papaya Salad Mango Sticky Rice Would I go back? Yup. Berkeley food scene just keeps winning.

This looked like a very popular spot with tons of great reviews; my husband has visited a few years ago and hyped it up to me as well, so we finally decided to try it together. I'm pretty simple, I normally just get a basic Pad Thai, so I ordered the Pad Thai with chicken ($15). I'll also give them credit for having reasonable prices. But the pad thai was just completely bland. It looked coated with a fair amount of sauce, so no idea what was up with that. But I honestly struggled to eat this when it had almost no flavor. My husband ordered the Yen Ta Foh ($16) which should've come spicy (and he's kinda weak when it comes to spice), but both of us agreed that it wasn't spicy at all. It's possible they just forgot to add in the spice here, but it's kinda wild that both our dishes completely flopped on flavor. The only thing that did actually have flavor, was the Thai Iced Coffee ($5) that we found to be way too sweet for our liking. Overall, the experience was pretty disappointing given the hype, so I'm probably just scratching this off my list.

We stumbled upon this spot while driving around Berkeley and decided to give it a try. Joined the waitlist, which was about 15 minutes, and loved that you can choose indoor or outdoor seating--we picked outside since we had our dog. By the time we were seated, we'd already scoped out the menu and were happy to see all our favorite Thai dishes. We ordered the drunken noodles and pad see ew, and my husband grabbed a beer. Service was great--fast and friendly. Pro tip: hop on the waitlist from your phone before you arrive to avoid a long wait, especially during peak hours when it gets busy. The vibe is relaxed and casual--no dress code--so it's an easy spot to drop by anytime and hang out. I'd definitely come back to try more of their Thai favorites. Loved it!

This is a busy and hopping little joint, even at off hours. But though I like Thai, I wasn't that enthused about the food. I ordered the basil rice plate, which said it comes with green beans and bell peppers. And it did (some Thai places believe in improvising rather than sticking to the menu), but not as appetizingly as that sounds. I found myself facing a sea of extremely crunchy bits of green beans, plus some crunchy strips of red bell pepper, all in a sea of very spicy sauce, with not much hint of basil. The addition I put in for was seafood, which proved to consist of a fair amount of rather tasteless calamari (one very large piece of which proved unchewable), two shrimp, and a mussel. It just wasn't particularly tasty. Lump of very sticky rice on the side was good.

I've heard a lot of my friends recommend this place so me and my coworkers decided to go. Quite a long wait, it's rather busy. We waited about half an hour before we were able to get a table. The waitlist is through yelp at the front. I needed to flag a server when I got notified that our table was ready because there isn't much of a host. We waited an additional 15 minutes before we were seated when our table was ready. Very small place, not much room so makes sense why it was difficult to get a table. We ordered a few dishes but the server had a difficult time hearing us so some of the dishes did not come to the table and forgot it was ordered. We ended up cancelling the pork since we sat over an hour and it never came. The fried rice was quite good, super flavorful and the pad see ew noodles were soft and chewy. The mango sticky rice was hard to eat, which sucked because I really looked forward to it. The mangos were sour and hard and the rice was overcooked. We were not table touched at all so couldn't ask for the missing dish until we were almost done. I know it was quite busy so I get that. The thai tea tasted rather watered down. Loved the roti with yellow curry- was a great appetizer. The roti was crispy and the yellow curry was packed with flavor and we all wanted another! I think overall has potential, maybe it was because it was so busy there wasn't much of a chance to try the food to its full potential. I'd give it another try

Where am I, Phuket? This was delicious. Thai Basil Chicken with Fried egg added. Highly recommend.

Went here for lunch with my co-workers. I ordered the eggplant rice plate with chicken. It was flavorful. Next time I will try their noodles. My co-worker ordered pad Thai with tofu and that dish looked really good. I also like their egg rolls. They are hot and crispy. The service here was ok, it was a bit awkward because they didn't bring all of the food into together, so 2 of us had our meal and 1 person was still waiting to eat. They are usually busy here, as they are close to the UC Berkeley campus and have lots of students coming and going. I'd eat here again.

Their portion sizes for their noodle dishes are great! I loved the flavor the pad se ew had and how the noodles weren't overcooked. This place is always busy when I come and the employees work really hard! Green curry was good too and had a lot of veggies which we appreciate!

Since we pass by this place so often we finally decided to give it a try. We came on a Sunday around 3pm somewhat of a wait but not too bad. For food we ordered Sween Chicken, Kao Kha Moo and Kua Gai Noodles. Honestly my review is going to be a bit mixed. The Sween Chicken was terrible, the pieces were cut so small that when they fried the chicken they became super dry and we maybe got a tiny chicken thigh worth of meat and a scoop of rice for $15? 0/5 flavor/texture. On then other hand, the Kao Kha Moo was very tender and cooked well again my gripe is going to be portion size for $17 the amount of food you get was a little lackluster. 4/5 flavor Finally the Kui Gai noodles, this was a pleasant surprise because it had the wok flavor that I'm always looking for in my noodles and had an okay amount of seafood (2 shrimp, 2 squid, 1 baby octopus) 5/5 flavor Overall, I think noodles and maybe the fried rice dishes looked to be the best bang for your buck; the prices they charge don't exactly fit the amount of food you're getting, but maybe it's just Berkeley? Our waitress never came back aside from asking us if we wanted dessert before promptly walking away. My review is based on the food and not the service though. Service: 2/5 Food: 3/5 Value: 3/5

Do you want Thai Flavors beyond belief ? YES you do and this is it. Pad Se Ew My favorite go-to dish just Awesome! Rich sauce flavor-city. Tofu squares light crispy delicious!!!!! MUST TRY! !! Pumpkin Curry Delicious!! Nice portion would have it again. Egg Rolls Crispy perfection, tasty filling and Sauce. Stove Hot upon delivery!! All topped off with a Lagunitas and Siingha. Place felt full and rocking on a Friday at 4pm with lotsa chatter and warm dining appreciation. I found this one on Yelp, can't wait to go back. Great service friendly, fast and efficient. Thank you!! Five Stars & Five Hearts!!!! Parking tricky but ample given time of day. Busy college town vibe, FUN Fun!

Oh I love this place! For every single dish we ordered, I was not disappointed. I even asked a to go box to pack the last couple drops of the green curry sauce for roti. My favorite is the su kho Thai (pork noodle soup) The price is very reasonable for the portion we got. Service was minimal, tables are small, but I honestly don't care. I would come again and again to try other items on their menu

Amazingly flavorful Thai food in the Bay at such an affordable price! My friend and I had lunch at Imm on a beautiful Sunday and we were seated almost immediately even though it was pretty busy. Service was quick and friendly. I had the Pad Kee Mao with mild spice (I'll try medium next time if I'm feeling brave!) and I was so impressed by the large portion for just $15! The veggies were fresh and added a wonderful texture to contrast the silky rice noodles. I loved the basil flavor in my dish. My friend ordered the Pad See Ew which was a sweeter alternative that was also delicious. I would definitely come back to try more items from their menu - it will be hard not to get the same thing again though!

Not sure what happened here. It was honestly one of the best Thai food I had years ago. Popularity wise everything was the same. It was constantly busy and people were stuck waiting. Flavor wise was a different story because that went downhill for me. I thought thai spicy was supposed to be spicy? It only looked red but nothing more. The chicken pad thai was bland too. The Thai iced coffee was overly sweet too. Definitely missed a few marks for us but YMMV!

I don't know a lot about Thai culture but I've eaten my fair share of Thai food in many cities. This popular eatery located in the heart of UCB's food eateries imo does fantastic job of bringing a side Thailand that I've not experienced. As I understand Thai food is supposed to be a balance of spicy, sweet, and sour. For me this place leans a lil more to the sour side. It's good but slightly different for my palate. But I encourage everyone to try them out. At lunch time be ready to wait or make reservations! But not to worry. I thought the food would come out slowly but I was wrong. With only 2 servers they were lightening fast. She even picked up an empty water bottle from my hand while I was looking the wrong direction! Amazing service!!!

Great food, awesome service, very clean restaurant and restroom. Staff are very friendly and menu is easy to read

I used to get takeout here during the pandemic and I am glad to say the quality has held up years later. I dined in for the first time recently and it was pretty busy during lunchtime on a weekend. When we joined the waitlist it displayed a 140+ min wait, but we were actually seated after only 5 minutes, so maybe they hadn't been updating/removing parties from the list? Definitely odd timing, but we got lucky because we were about to bail on dining in and order food to-go. Tables and walkways inside are pretty narrow and the restaurant extends pretty far back. The roti with curry dip was pretty good, and the roti had a very noticeable butter taste. The pad see ew is textbook for me, delicious char flavor and everything cooked perfectly -- no notes! My boyfriend ordered the kua gai noodle dish which is similar to pad see ew but tasted a bit sweeter and came with seafood, sauce on the side, and was topped with a layer of egg. Neither of us had tried that dish before since we are kinda basic when it comes to ordering Thai food but we liked it! Overall the food is great quality here.

Street food sampling was delicious and great value of meal! Really flavorful dishes. Staff were also friendly and efficient. Overall a 4.5/5 review and would recommend. Between two people, 4 shared appetizers was the right amount for medium hungry. The entrees looked huge! 5/5 - Tom Kha coconut soup had amazing flavor with basil, coconut, citrus and fresh veggies. The side size bowl is generous. 5/5 - Crispy Pumpkin squash pieces with a sweet peanut sauce were tasty. Super crisp, hot and freshly prepared while not being oily. 4/5 - Papaya Salad vegetarian style was fresh. The sauce was mild spicy and overall pretty good. The lettuce was large and awkward. 3.5/5 - Chicken Satay Skewers came with a slightly nutty sauce, though texture of chicken itself was a bit tough, not tender or juicy. Came with some pickled veggies. It's a pretty busy location so use the tablet waitlist and then walk around nearby. Since food is churned out efficiently, table turnover is reasonable. We probably waited 30-40 min on a Saturday night.

I wanted some Thai food but didn't have time to sit down so I ordered a pad Thai to go. The waitress rung me up right away and told me it would be around 15min, so I circled the block before coming back. Once my order was ready (they gave me a little pager to let me know), the waitress remembered me and handed it to me straight away. The pad Thai was pretty good and had a huge portion. I was full and I still had a small portion that I could eat the next day. The flavor was good but I wish it was slightly more acidic/had more lime in it. I also didn't realize they didn't add tofu to the dish either. Overall was a good meal and satisfied my hunger.

So let's discuss.... Imm Thai Street Food has good tasting food, but the service was not good, felt rushed, the waitress was borderline rude and attitudinal. The ambiance wasn't the best and the restaurant was exceptionally crusty, old, and needs a major overhaul. The restaurant is very petite and quaint which is all the more reason why it needs to be extra clean, maintained and well kept. Generally, based upon it's inner upkeep, I would have never purchased a meal there, but because one of my good and trusted friend's championed their food, I followed through with her recommendation once we were seated. That said, there are some serious upgrades that can happen, but the pad se ew was extra tasty. Not sure that I'll be back, but if they remodel, I'm there! 4 stars for food. 1 star for ambiance. Giving a 2 star review.

When I lived in Berkeley I loved going to Imm Thai and make it a point to go back whenever I'm in the area. The food is always amazing and there's usually enough for leftovers too. They're pretty good about using the ipad in the front for the waitlist. I don't think I have ever come here without a wait time, and I've come on weekends and weekdays for lunch and dinner with small parties and large parties. There's always about a 10-20 minute wait. The seating is pretty cramped, too. But I think they offer takeout if you don't want to wait or have trouble with the seating.

I love imm Thai, probably my fav Thai place in the Bay Area! I also love that they have so many veggie options and substitutes that you can pick. I got the pad see ew and it was so yummy and flavorful. I also loved the spring rolls, everything was super fresh and made on the spot. Staff was friendly, even when it got busy they were attentive and quick. There's indoor and outdoor seating, can get crowded though.

Everything was just ok here, in my opinion--a bit on the salty side for my taste and the flavor profile isn't as rich as I'd hoped. I was also hoping for more "street food" style dishes, but most of the menu seemed typical of any other Thai restaurant, and even so I wasn't impressed by what I had. Overall, not standout, but not bad.

Imm Thai is clearly a local favorite that offers a wide variety of Thai dishes from noodles, to curries to rice dishes. We came on a Saturday for lunch and it was bustling! Luckily we beat the lunch rush at 11:30 and was able to get seated immediately. There aren't too many tables and it's a little tight inside. We ordered the pad thai and the yen ta foh. The pad Thai was solid the noodles had a great texture and it was well balanced in flavor. The only thing it was missing for me was the lime wedge usually served with this dish. The portions are huge so two people can easily share this one entree. The yen ta foh had a bunch of toppings like squid and fishballs. They were able to make it mild for me since I can't handle spice and it was perfect. The broth was tomatoe-y and they used the same type of noodles as the pad see ew which weren't my favorite because it gave the soup a mushy texture. Street parking is not impossible to find you may just have to do some loops and walk to the restaurant. Overall I would say Imm Thai is decent. It's not the best Thai food I've had but it's certainly not the worst. It would totally fulfill the craving and love the large portion sizes!

Returned for a Cal game day, and it was definitely an eventful one. The day started with traffic and parking hassles. A friend lost his car keys--fortunately, they were found--but then his car got towed, leading to a hefty fine. Despite the rough start, the day ended on a high note here The Pumpkin Curry with Chicken was so good, creamy and sweet from the pumpkin. Comes out nice and hot so also comforting. Service was quick, though sometimes there's a wait to be seating and a wait for the food, but the ambiance is lively and fun. The food and memories keep me coming back. Was a go-to spot for me and my friends. There's almost always a line here, so try and get here early, don't think they take reservations. If you're in Berkeley, this place is a gem!

Hands down one of my favorite Thai places in Berkeley!!! I'll definitely have to go eat in person again soon since I haven't yet this semester but WOW even their to-go was so mouthwatering just looking at it again. Even after bringing it home, it was still delightfully hot and they gave a pretty generous proportion. My go to is always the pad kee mao (a spicier option to the pad see ew with the same wide rice noodles) but I've tried so many things on the menu you couldn't go wrong. Their duck on rice is also a stand out. And the roti with curry is a little but of a smaller portion but just simply scrumptious everytime. As a regular here--I'll definitely be back soon. Since it's a smaller restaurant, make sure you account for a pretty long wait (in person and online orders). Their sister restaurant YIMM also has a similar menu, but incorporates a more sit down dinner date dynamic if you're looking for another Thai alternative!

Not so hidden gem! I never stopped by this place when I lived in the east bay and that's a shame. I had a great dining experience here recently. Join the waitlist if you can. It was surprisingly packed around 3pm. The service is friendly and warm. The food is sooo flavorful (I got the green curry). It came out quickly as well and was hot. Prices are very reasonable. Parking on University is notoriously tough. Meters only.

A very affordable Thai restaurant that is also delicious! This Thai restaurant is small and it gets packed very quick which is understandable because the food is so good. The service was super fast, our food only took about 5-10 minutes after ordering. *Kua Gai - this was my first time eating this dish. Although it seemed overwhelming with all the protein, it was definitely worth your buck. Every bite you take there is always some sort of protein from chicken to calamari. There was a nice crisp from the egg and a nice sauce that wasn't salty. *Papaya salad - the papaya salad was spicy. For those who like spice, it's for you. It was still very enjoyable. The nice tangy taste and crunchy texture. *Roti with dip - very thin and flakey. The roti was crispy and did not leave your fingers feeling greasy. We paired it with the yellow curry and it was good! Roti will always be my favorite appetizers and it is always a safe option at every Thai restaurant I have been to. *pad see ew (beef) - a nice soy sauce flavor that did not overwhelm the noodles and beef. A lot of Thai restaurants I've been to also would make their pad se ew pretty oily, I'm surprised here was not too oily nor was it too dry. A nice middle ground that still kept flavor in the dish. *pad Thai (chicken) - honestly, one of my favorite pad Thais. Other restaurants would overly sauce the pad Thai which makes the noodles very mushy or would make their pad Thai sauce too sweet. Here, the pad Thai was still sweet but not straight up sugar, there is some savory to it. The noodles were not drenched in sauce but the noodles weren't dry as well. Similar to the pad see ew. My favorite dish out of all! Overall, I would recommend coming here if you're around the area! Go early to beat the wait since it is a small restaurant. I could honestly eat an entire entree if I was hungry but you can also share if you want to taste a lot of their foods!

Came with my brother on a Friday evening around 9PM after moving him out for winter break. There was surprisingly still a 10 minute wait an hour before closing. We were seated towards the back of their rustic little restaurant right next to the pass, so we got a nice view of the finishing touches for each dish and the added benefit of our food being piping hot. We started with the roti with orange curry, which was flaky, chewy, and flavorful. I had the kana moo krob, which featured bite-size pieces of pork belly that somehow remained crunchy while absolutely drowning in a thin and almost too salty sauce alongside steam(ing) rice, Chinese broccoli, and more than enough garlic. My brother tried the yen ta foh, which featured an assortment of seafood in a spicy noodle soup. The broth was nicely light and spicy, with a nice crunch from the wonton chips on top. We shared a mango sticky rice for dessert, with warm coconut rice and mango that we both found a bit too hard for our liking. Still a solid Thai option in Berkeley that I wouldn't mind returning to in the future, and certainly one that was easier on the wallet for all of the items we got + a drink ($65 after tip).

Came here on a weekday around 6:45 PM and we had to wait around 10-15 minutes. The restaurant is pretty packed so it's understandable. Food came up slowly: first, the drinks, then the tom yum after 10 minutes, followed by the fried rice and other dishes after another 10 minutes. This place is a solid choice for Thai though the wait is a bit longer. I would consider coming back again if in the area.

Had a great weekend lunch here. We came on a Saturday for lunch and were seated immediately when we arrived with 6 adults and 2 kids. The restaurant was pretty full already, so I think we just got lucky with timing because there were a decent number of people waiting outside after us. The waitress still had us join the Yelp waitlist even though she was getting our table ready. They do require your whole party to be there before you can get seated so be aware. Everything we had was pretty tasty - particularly the noodle dishes. My favorite was definitely the pad Thai. Also really enjoyed the pad kee Mao and pumpkin curry. The appetizers we tried were lackluster - chicken satay was dry, fried tofu was good but nothing special, wings were decent and prob the best of what we got. Would come again if in the area and the wait isn't too long.

I came in with great expectations since a lot of friends claim this is the best Thai spot they've ever had. So the bar was set pretty high Food: The pad see ew was nothing special but still tasted good. I like how the noodles were wider than usually and very chewy. Although some of the noodles weren't fully separated and clumped together, and the sauce was a bit lacking (could definitely be because they don't use msg). They gave a surprisingly tiny portion of duck for the duck over rice... it tasted great and was tender but would recommend ordering something else to get more value for ur $. The sauce was great though and the pickled jalepenos were a nice touch. Service: stellar service, despite being a busy time. Ambiance: small restaurant that gets pretty loud but great to stop by with friends. We were lucky and didn't have to wait for seating (came with one friend at around 12:30 on a Saturday) but the restaurant quickly filled up after that. By the time we left there were a few parties waiting. Overall, good Thai food- but I wouldn't necessarily say it's the best Thai food ever. Certainly a great place to try and will hope to try other dishes soon :)

Imm Thai Street Food is a casual but amazing gem of a restaurant, offering delicious, vibrant plates of Thai street food at student-friendly prices! We started off with Roti, or pan-fried flaky layered flatbread with a green curry dipping sauce; Papaya Salad, made of shredded papaya, carrots, tomato, green beans, peanuts, and shrimp, seasoned with chili, lime juice, and fish sauce; and Larb, made of minced chicken, herbs, roasted rice powder, and chili lime juice. For our entrees, the Duck Noodle Soup came with thin egg noodles in a dark broth, topped with spinach, bean sprouts, and sliced roasted duck. The Kua Gai was a plate of wide rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, calamari, and shrimp, all topped with a beautifully scrambled egg and served with sriracha on the side. But my favorite dish was the Pad Kee Mao, or wide rice noodles stir-fried with egg, green beans, bell peppers, and tomato, all in a tantalizingly sweet and spicy chili sauce! Every plate here was colorful and delicious, and the service was quick, friendly, and attentive--no wonder this is such a popular restaurant in downtown Berkeley!

Small, but mighty! Plan ahead bc this place gets busy with a waitlist. Perfect for a quick bite before our show at the Greek on a Saturday. Waited about 45min and were able to dine and still get to our show with time to spare. Friendly, nice staff. We always get a couple singhas and fresh spring rolls. The chicken wings were tasty. The moo ping was good, the sauce was better. We also got pad thai. Will be back for some other dishes like pad woon sen or duck over rice next time. Fun, quick meal.

Went here for some tasty Thai food and it did not disappoint. Imm Thai is that special brand of restaurant that Berkeley excels at: stuffed with noisy conversation, effortlessly cool atmosphere, and dishes so mouthwatering it's absolutely worth circling University Ave and the surrounding streets for ever-elusive parking spots. If you're looking for traditional Thai fare, you've got classic dishes like pad thai and pad see ewe. But if you're looking to dig into Thai cuisine beyond the basics, this is where the menu really shines. It's not expansive, but what dishes are on the menu are served with flavor and finesse. My friend and I got the duck noodle soup and the kao moo dang. Both were tasty, savory, and comforting, packed with the perfect amount of umami flavor. Service was impressively quick given the quality (though given it's a street food restaurant, not exactly surprising). We swept in at lunch hour on a Saturday without having to wait for a table, and left two hours later with a mango sticky rice to go. I'd have gotten another dish, but I was too full. Guess that gives me a perfect excuse to come back another time!

Not a lot of Thai restaurants have Boat Noodle, so when I saw it on the menu, I had to try it! And it was good! We came here after the holiday so it was busy. There's a tablet outside to sign up for the wait-list and will get texts while you wait. Luckily there's things nearby so we looked around during our 20-30 min wait. But once you're seated service is super fast. The roti appetizer was so good we ended up ordering more roti because the curry sauce was so yummy.

Small restaurant with no air conditioning, but it's busy for a reason!!! The food here is darn good. Definitely join the Yelp waitlist ahead of time to avoid a long wait. My favorite dish here is definitely the Pad Kee Mao! THE FLAVOR!!!! & something about their noodles are absoultely perfect. Chewy, soft, and overall the best texture. The green beans + bell peppers are cooked well and balance out the flavors. Tomatos are a good touch! The Grilled Beef Salad is also very tasty. Refreshing and they don't skimp on the beef (which was on the lean side). Green apples and cherry tomatos added a sweetness that contrasted the chili dressing. LOVED IT!

This place always has a line and is popping from almost as soon as it opens. That should tell you just how good this place is. There's not a ton of seating so you might have a wait of 10-30 min before you can get seated. However it's worth it! The roti is buttery and delicious, the red curry (medium) was flavorful, and the service perfect. I judge Asian restaurants by whether other Asian people are willing to eat here. And this place is almost always at least half Asian, and these folks are willing to wait 30 min in the cold to eat here. So good!! I took a student here and with one bite of his rice dish he immediately went "oh I will be back".

Super nice and friendly restaurant in the university ave. Parking is a a bit tough but that's everywhere you go nowadays. They have an open kitchen area and the have booths and also out door seating. They have 3 table for out door seating and about 10 inside seating. We came on a Saturday around 1 and it was super packed. We ordered pad Thai with shrimp which was an extra $3. We also ordered the pad kee mao with pork. I like everything in the pad kee mao but the pork was a bit over cooked. It was a bit tough. I asked for spicy chilli but was given hot sauce. The hot sauce was not spicy it was just sweet. I also asked for more spice and was give the dried chili and it was amazing. I wish they had Thai chili. Over all everything was delicious and so flavorful. I see why there's a wait. I would love to come back next time to try other items off their menu.

Project team lunch!! Got the pad kee mao with chicken. Perfect level of spiciness. Amazing flavor and love the noodle texture.