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Exotic Thai Restaurant in Ojai

4.5 (125) 849 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023, United States

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Thai restaurant

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Ojai, Ventura County, California, US

Phone: +1 805-646-6618
Site: https://exoticthairestaurant.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday:11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–9 PM
Thursday:11 AM–9 PM
Friday:11 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday:12–9:30 PM
Sunday:12–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.5

125 Reviews for Exotic Thai Restaurant 2024:

Review №1

2023-09-03 06:14:19

Great food. However, it was just too sweet. Sugar dominated every single thing we ate except the plain white rice (check out my photos). The food was so sweet that our Thai tea tasted as if there was no sugar in it. They should also pay some more attention to the mens washroom and keep the door shut. I dont know why it remained open.

Review №2

2022-05-30 01:29:55

Nice, shaded outdoor patio. Friendly and attentive staff. Really good food. The 3 Flavor Chicken was incredible.

Review №3

2020-11-09 03:53:16

Really tasty food, efficient and quick service, pleasant patio seating. Only complaint would be pesky flies, but that’s not the fault of the business. Next time I’d ask for increased spice/heat bc the medium-spicy wasn’t quite hot enough. Even then, the flavors were very good.

Review №4

2022-07-27 17:19:24

The food was delicious and I would definitely go back. I thought that the summer rolls, although beautifully plated with a yummy sauce, were too heavy on the lettuce and needed some other ingredients. In general, very good though!

Review №5

2023-08-13 17:02:41

Great food, love the staff. Local favorite. Excellent lunch special.

Review №6

2023-09-03 20:02:21

Best Thai restaurant I’ve ever been to. Great service and very authentic food

Review №7

2020-08-04 01:21:54

Great experience for dinner! tasty food ! Fast service. Outside patio

Review №8

2023-03-29 14:34:38

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. Nice people, chill atmosphere and delicious food. Seafood Curry was our favorite and bbq pork fried rice was runner up. What a gem!

Review №9

2022-11-06 22:57:23

Don’t eat here! The people are rude. We didn’t like the spring rolls with the ground chicken (very dry and no flavor). We told the server that we didn’t want them and that they were dry. He began to argue with us and finally took the spring rolls away. My friend asked for some water, as we both ordered Thai iced teas. He said he’d bring it and never came back outside to our table. No one asked how the food was (my friend’s food was greasy and mine was actually good) or if we wanted or needed anything else.We had to go inside the restaurant to eventually pay and I asked the woman if she removed the spring rolls off the bill and she said no. I asked why and she said “you ate them and if you don’t pay I have to pay.” We paid and left, but after having great customer service experiences during our weekend in Ojai this place didn’t live up to our expectations.

Review №10

2021-04-24 21:06:09

A great place! The patio was absolutely phenomenal for a sunny day. Comfortable, open and delightful. We ordered the exotic wings and they were incredible. Every juicy, crispy bite I took was heaven. What a beautiful, authentic spot in a great town.

Review №11

2023-08-21 00:53:15

Some of the best thai food I’ve had in SoCal!!!

Review №12

2023-01-31 02:41:43

I recently visited Exotic Thai in Ojai and I was blown away by the authentic flavors and delicious dishes. The green curry was one of the best Ive ever had, with just the right balance of sweet, salty, and spicy. The presentation of the food was also top-notch, making each dish lookas good as it tasted. The staff were friendly and attentive, creating a welcoming atmosphere for diners. I also appreciated the reasonable prices, considering the high quality of both the food and service. Overall, I highly recommend Exotic Thai in Ojai to anyone looking for a delicious Thai dining experience.

Review №13

2022-01-17 01:57:50

Best restaurant in Ojai (so far :D). I keep trying restaurants and have been disappointed by every single one. I seriously have not been impressed by a single meal I’ve had out, until here. Thank you, Exotic Thai, for having DELICIOUS food! Both my friend and I exclaimed at how good the foods were on our first bites. We got curry and noodles, and both were incredible. Not just good food, but great food. Quality, flavorful, beautiful, great selection… all you can ask for. Plus they were so kind and have outdoor seating (woohoo!). This is definitely my go-to spot in all of Ojai now, and I would hands-down recommend it to anyone.Coming back to add more: the spinach soup is THE BEST. I am always on the lookout for a place I can get really nourishing soothing food, and this soup is 100% that. Would eat when I’m cold, when I’m sick, or when I just want a warm hug in my belly. I added a side of rice to make it a complete meal for me. Def my new go-to!

Review №14

2020-04-15 23:13:59

The old staff is very pleasant to be around. The cooking is amazing, it hits quite close to homemade food. The setting/scenery is also pleasant and quaint.There is however a couple of complaints, sometimes the food changes way too much(different chefs I presume) and the quantity is sometimes cut much too short.I love this restaurant, best in the valley I’d say. Love being a frequent and wish this venue the best of luck.

Review №15

2022-01-12 19:13:39

Quality Thai food. The veggies tasted fresh. Spicy wasnt blisteringly hot. For some reason, the texture and taste of the fish cakes were extremely appealing. A serving of beer and cakes would make for a nice light meal. However, I cant recommend adding the (frozen) scallops.

Review №16

2022-10-15 00:24:47

We had Fresh Garden Spring Rolls, Small Glass Noodles Spicy Eggplants with brown rice. Everything was tasty and the service was good.

Review №17

2021-08-12 20:54:53

Terribly disappointed. I don’t like to negatively review any place especially restaurants but I have to now. Firstly, the name of the restaurant is exotic indeed but the food does not match up to that name particularly for the high priced menu.The only reason I went there was because I had a great experience with the food and service four years ago. Sadly, much can change over four years. I ordered one large TomKa Ghai soup bowl made with coconut milk, lemongrass and chicken. When it was served, I was put off by a very strange stale smell, looked like they used canned coconut milk. I understand lemongrass has health benefits, but it seemed they cut up an entire tree and added to the soup. Lemongrass has a strong aftertaste and too much can spoil a dish, I know because I cook Asian cuisine a lot. There was not a whole lot of chicken in the soup and for the price I paid - 14 dollars plus tax, it was a total waste of money.There were only two people serving customers. While the waitress was a very nice lady and was attentive, the woman who is supposed to be the greeter or hostess was quite rude. No hello or hi or a simple smile, nothing. She was yelling at me when she asked me pick a table I liked. Maybe she was having a bad day but you don’t show it on others. Will never go back here.

Review №18

2020-12-21 16:09:35

This place is awesome! The food is absolutely delicious.The employees are nice and respectful. Also, they strictly adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines by making sure that whoever enters the restaurant has to have a mask on. My husband and I decided to stop for lunch at this restaurant and actually saw a couple walking into the restaurant without a mask. The owners refused service to them and had them walk out in no more then 2 seconds later. People should know better then to try that amid a pandemic that has been going on since March 2020.

Review №19

2020-08-24 16:43:33

Great Thai food. Nice outside, COVID-appropriate seating. We had a little bit of a wasp problem at the end of our meal and the staff was so nice and helpful and lit incense to get rid of the wasps. Will definitely go back.

Review №20

2018-11-17 06:32:54

The food here is good. My self and my family enjoyed it, although one family member ordered curry and thought the it was just ok. I got the Pad Thai which I recommend. I did notice that the Thai iced tea I ordered had a lot of milk. I suggest ordering your dish mild and getting pepper on the side. This way you can add spice to your liking instead of guessing. There was a huge rush when I arrived which they seemed to handle well.

Review №21

2021-03-12 02:07:14

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, I was unable to eat inside the restaurant. However, the weather in Ojai is pretty mild and the area in front of the restaurant proved to be a restful place to eat. Several tables spaced widely apart in the shade are far enough away from the street so the few cars passing by dont matter. I enjoyed a leisurely lunch and enjoyed talking to the couple who manage the place. The food? Top notch. As good as Ive enjoyed anywhere in my time in Thailand.

Review №22

2023-04-05 01:39:56

The food here is great! I recommend this to people who want to come by relax in here.

Review №23

2019-07-07 17:28:40

The quality of service from this restaurant is truly exceptional and deserves the highest praise words can give. Went here after a long day of rock climbing at Wheeler Gorge. My buddies and I were starving and hoped to grab some food here but unfortunately didnt make it until 10 minutes before closing. The staff was still happy to put in some orders to go for us. On top of it all I accidentally ordered a dish with chicken and shrimp which was a problem because I am a vegetarian. The server picked up on this and he offered to replace the dish with a vegetarian pad thai EVEN THOUGH THE KITCHEN WAS CLOSED. I felt truly humbled and respected by the kindness and empathy of the staff. Cant recommend this place enough.

Review №24

2018-11-17 01:37:18

I dont know much about Thai cuisine. But I recently tried this place via a to go order. Its expensive compared to many other Ojai restaurants, but not obscenely so. Food is actually very good, but Im just not a big fan of oriental cuisine, hence 3 stars. One dish I ordered had mint in it. I didnt like that-but thats just me. If you want/like Thai, then Im certain youll like this place.

Review №25

2016-05-25 22:49:59

Definitely a place worth trying out. Pad Thai is overall my favorite order and if youre going for an appetizer the you want the satay chicken, it comes with a wonderful peanut sauce which goes great on anything you order. I have gone there with family and friends for each and every one of my birthdays over the past four years. I wish I could rate higher than five stars for this restaurant.

Review №26

2016-12-31 18:49:19

Service was good and the food was exceptional. We ordered the Prik King with grilled shrimp, and the Vegetable Panang Curry. The shrimp was fresh and tender. The price was reasonable and the atmosphere and overall experience was pleasant. We will definitely be returning. Thank you Exotic Thai!

Review №27

2021-05-31 02:24:59

The staff here is so accommodating! Let’s just say I had a difficult order; they made me feel welcome even with the challenge. The food is AMAZING and management deserves an award!

Review №28

2023-03-04 05:09:38

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Review №29

2023-07-31 03:58:26

Great pad Thai. Wonderful service.👍👍👍

Review №30

2023-06-08 00:37:31

Always excellent food and great service

Review №31

2018-10-20 04:56:20

The food was delicious. So many wonderful flavors. The waitresses were also very attentive. Good sized portions as well.

Review №32

2017-10-19 20:26:29

This place is fantastic!! Jeab (owners brother), excellent and well-informed and kind (wait staff).Fabulous wine and most delicious food!!!! These folks know what to do, very hardworking, wonderful!!!MCH, former Host for Clint EastwoodPBH, former Head Pro/GM for Pebble Beach

Review №33

2018-09-11 20:25:57

I had the Tuesday $9 lunch special of sweet and sour chicken and mixed vegetables and enjoyed it very much. My brothers tried the prik khing beef and pad thai with satisfaction. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and sufficient parking in the rear.

Review №34

2016-11-20 02:35:14

Place is cute, nice atmosphere. Food is yummy. Pad see-ew ^-^ only negative is that the service is kinda slow. So dont come starving like I did. :0!

Review №35

2015-05-16 22:18:55

Quality, service, atmosphere... all of these and more can be proudly said about Ojais wonderful Exotic Thai. Family run (always a good sign), friendly, and working for your maximum enjoyment. Few restaurants measure up to Exotic Thais naturally high standards. If you want the real deal, and can appreciate all that goes into fine dining, check my favorite Thai restaurant of all time!

Review №36

2017-08-14 00:08:15

I have been to this place a few times and never been disappointed. The food are very flavorful. I recommend this place to those who enjoy good food. The staffs are nice and provide excellent services.

Review №37

2019-11-02 21:34:15

The service here is amazing, and the staff are extremely kind and polite. The quality of the food is outstanding. 10/10 would come here again!

Review №38

2015-08-20 03:37:17

The best Thai food Ive ever had. It was close to closing time when I went in so I asked for my waiters favorite. Thai seafood platter! And make it spicy. Out of this world good!

Review №39

2022-07-01 06:51:05

Amazing spring rolls! Very good pad thai noodles., friendly & attentive staff!

Review №40

2020-03-09 02:54:10

Keep in mind that some combinations (like tofu oof) dont work at all, but except from that the food is amazing. They got great seasoning for sure~

Review №41

2017-09-04 09:26:52

I go to this restaurant more than any other and it is my benchmark for Thai food when I eat at other Thai places. My favorites are the Spicy Thai Chicken, which isnt all that spicy, and the Pad Thai. I have taken many friends here and they all want to go back.

Review №42

2022-03-24 14:50:07

Good food. Service a little slow. Outdoor patio is dog friendly.

Review №43

2017-08-30 20:32:02

This was my first time there. We were there for lunch. The service was great & we got our food fast. Good food too.

Review №44

2022-01-08 19:36:21

Good Thai food. Ordered roasted duck curry and iced coffee. Very good service.

Review №45

2017-03-05 03:30:49

This is probably my favorite restaurant in Ojai. Its our go-to place when family is visiting or for special occasions. Consistently delicious, with a nice atmosphere, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Excellent.

Review №46

2019-06-20 14:29:46

Early dinner and my granddaughter suggested Thai food. The food was delicious, the evening was pleasant, the service was prompt. I will go back.

Review №47

2016-04-23 00:54:14

4 star for the food, its very tasty, but service lacks. We sat outside waiting over 25 mins. They need more staff.

Review №48

2019-05-17 19:34:44

I think this is one of the most underrated restaurants in ojai, great food, nice staff, and all at a reasonable price! Will be back!

Review №49

2018-12-27 21:47:41

Great lunch specials. Really nice people that run the restaurant. Authentic Thai dishes.

Review №50

2016-03-09 03:37:02

Quaint cute place. Ample outdoor seating, friendly wait staff, delicious food. Very affordable prices.

Review №51

2017-08-04 03:29:43

Our regular place several times a week. Not fancy but good food, friendly service, reasonable prices.

Review №52

2021-12-15 04:44:11

Good food. Good service. Vegan and vegetarian options. Still understaffed.

Review №53

2019-02-21 04:41:51

It has very good food friendly waiters. I wish their service was better

Review №54

2021-08-27 23:21:50

Amazing Thai food, everything taste fresh and the service is excellent!

Review №55

2018-11-18 18:33:39

Fabulous Thai restaurant and wonderful flavours I had missed my spice all week! Now very happy

Review №56

2021-03-15 04:50:13

Friendly service... outside dining during covid... Delicious shrimp & scallop curry.

Review №57

2017-02-15 03:44:16

Super delicious Thai food! Had the pad Thai and it was excellent. Super friendly staff too.

Review №58

2019-03-21 15:36:55

Been going here since i was a kid. Glad to see the food is still exceptional after all this time.

Review №59

2020-03-14 15:45:34

Great little place. Family restaurant. Food tastes very fresh and delicious.

Review №60

2020-01-29 22:30:19

My wife really wanted Thai food so it was good to find one. Food was okay.

Review №61

2022-07-12 17:01:37

Nice and good. But plenty of flies the night I went there

Review №62

2018-05-20 14:59:57

Great food and service! If you ask for really spicy, youll get it!

Review №63

2023-01-23 04:03:35

Amazing food and very nice people

Review №64

2021-07-02 21:24:37

A nice authentic Thai restaurant in Ojai area. Their patio seating area is nice.

Review №65

2022-11-08 04:41:56

Great food and friendly staff ☺️

Review №66

2022-09-22 15:53:28

Can no longer recommend exotic Thai. I have over 2 million Google views

Review №67

2014-08-22 23:56:01

Their pad Thai is one of my two favorites in the world! Everything is always delicious and service is friendly.

Review №68

2019-12-07 21:35:39

Just passing through Ojai, and stopped here. Some of the best food I have ever had!

Review №69

2018-11-17 14:01:58

Not many places in Ojai to choose from, so we took a gamble... SCORE! Tasty food and so glad we made the choice!

Review №70

2016-04-27 00:51:16

Great food, slower service. Nice outdoor seating.

Review №71

2017-07-07 16:47:37

Yummy for the tummy good Thai food, always as good as the first time!!!Great lumpias!

Review №72

2017-10-25 19:33:43

Ive always enjoyed this place and its food. You cant go wrong here.

Review №73

2019-07-28 02:34:47

They spice likea bit** I told them I wanna sweat. But the food is good

Review №74

2019-04-07 21:36:25

Great food for a reasonable price. Great for take out.

Review №75

2021-07-18 15:00:25

My last terrible experience.. and I wanted to like this place after my first experience.. oh well.

Review №76

2017-07-30 05:36:14

I have been to so many Thai Restaurant and this is really one of the best...

Review №77

2021-03-16 19:19:05

Excellent food and service. Love there.

Review №78

2017-05-21 07:14:16

Pumpkin curry is very good. Pad Thai is tasty.

Review №79

2020-01-20 19:07:39

Loved the seafood soup and cashew chicken. Delicious!

Review №80

2021-06-06 16:39:17

Beef stir fry was excellent, cu=y chicken was dry & inedible

Review №81

2018-10-03 20:41:15

Excellent customer service and food at a reasonable price!

Review №82

2020-02-08 19:39:46

Very good with good service..plus it rained while we were there.

Review №83

2021-02-24 04:15:37

Very good Thai food. Consistent, too.

Review №84

2019-04-03 06:12:46

Good Food, Friendly Service in Ojai CA. thanks!...

Review №85

2018-11-20 02:36:16

Fabulous as always. Very relaxing environment. kind staff.

Review №86

2022-08-15 13:53:51

Very nice service and thai food

Review №87

2019-01-19 21:07:12

Duck with curry was good ....place is a little run down

Review №88

2021-11-12 00:32:30

Fresh spring rolls are very good!

Review №89

2019-01-11 02:35:34

The food is good here! Price is Right

Review №90

2019-06-24 04:28:04

One too fine an Authentic Thai....tastey

Review №91

2022-01-12 18:03:16

Food is always delicious!

Review №92

2016-11-17 20:09:14

Good service friendly staff and tasty.

Review №93

2017-11-15 22:38:35

Good food and a nice patio

Review №94

2017-10-25 12:51:10

Expensive, but very good service and food

Review №95

2018-10-13 00:08:49

Great food great customer service

Review №96

2019-08-10 20:22:35

Great food and friendly service

Review №97

2021-01-15 01:51:03

Love the food and the people who work there

Review №98

2021-06-06 00:39:46

Ordered vegetarian food and found a piece of meat.

Review №99

2018-08-22 04:49:04

Usual Thai place. Good Quality food

Review №100

2020-01-16 17:02:06

Great service, and great food.

Review №101

2018-12-29 01:03:46

Veo good food and friendly service

Review №102

2020-02-25 06:51:03

Tasty & convenient take out!

Review №103

2020-10-13 19:28:24

Quick service and delicious food

Review №104

2023-01-13 16:21:47

Romantic and authentic

Review №105

2017-07-06 17:37:11

Nice view and kindly staff

Review №106

2020-11-20 21:56:23

Maman curry is the best

Review №107

2018-03-13 07:27:17

Friendly and accommodating lodge.

Review №108

2021-04-23 00:19:17

Food is amazing.

Review №109

2019-08-19 20:23:28

Fantastic red curry

Review №110

2019-09-22 19:03:36

Very good food

Review №111

2020-01-18 16:24:56

Great food and service

Review №112

2019-04-12 15:00:04

Lemon shrimp salad.

Review №113

2017-12-29 03:20:13

Excellent food and companies

Review №114

2019-07-24 12:06:55

Good. Getting better

Review №115

2018-07-05 20:35:02

Great Food!

Review №116

2020-07-18 04:36:06

Excellent as usual!

Review №117

2015-08-23 19:56:47

Quality Thai food!

Review №118

2018-05-12 02:18:53

Amazing

Review №119

2018-05-18 17:10:33

Love this place!

Review №120

2019-04-09 15:15:29

Excellent food

Review №121

2016-07-02 21:10:29

Great

Review №122

2022-02-16 18:15:14

Amazing Thai food!!!!!!!!!!!

Review №123

2019-10-16 05:47:34

Great food..

Review №124

2018-08-28 07:23:44

Authentic Thai

Review №125

2018-12-29 21:22:07

Phenomenal