Rao Thai Eatery in Elk Grove
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Thai restaurant
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Elk Grove, Sacramento County, California, US
Phone: +1 916-686-0666
Site: https://raothaieatery.com/
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Site: https://raothaieatery.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:12–2:30 PM
- Tuesday:12–2:30 PM
- Wednesday:12–2:30 PM
- Thursday:12–2:30 PM
- Friday:12–2:30 PM
- Saturday:12–2:30 PM
- Sunday:12–3 PM
Total reviews rating 4.3
139 Reviews for Rao Thai Eatery 2024:
Review №1
2023-10-16 13:45:57Rao Thai Eatery is an absolute gem tucked away in Elk Grove, and I had the pleasure of dining there recently. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that set the stage for an incredible dining experience. As a senior data center engineer based in Silicon Valley, I value efficiency and precision, and Rao Thai Eatery delivered on both fronts.Plus, I was fortunate to be served by a remarkable young lady who truly enhanced my dining experience. Her warm and friendly demeanor immediately put me at ease, creating a welcoming atmosphere that made my evening special.The menu at Rao Thai Eatery offers a delightful array of Thai dishes, each packed with authentic flavors that transport your taste buds straight to Thailand. I had the Pad Thai, chicken skin deep fried, papaya salad, fried rice, ...and it was nothing short of spectacular. The balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors in the dish was perfect, and the quality of the ingredients was clearly top-notch.But what truly set this restaurant apart was the outstanding service. The staff were not only attentive but also very knowledgeable about the menu. They were more than willing to provide recommendations and answer any questions I had about the dishes. Their friendly and casual approach made me feel right at home, and thats something I truly appreciate.In addition to the delicious food and impeccable service, the ambiance of Rao Thai Eatery is charming. The decor, combined with soft lighting and Thai music playing in the background, created a cozy and inviting atmosphere thats perfect for a relaxed dinner.Overall, my dining experience at Rao Thai Eatery was exceptional. As a senior data center engineer, I can appreciate attention to detail and top-notch service, and this restaurant exceeded my expectations. If youre in Elk Grove or even just passing through California, do yourself a favor and visit Rao Thai Eatery. You wont be disappointed!
Review №2
2022-09-10 21:58:46An outstanding Thai restaurant in Sacramento and Elk Grove. Each dish is full of flavor and the right amount of spice. Ingredients are of a higher quality than your standard Americanized Thai restaurant. Cozy seating with lots of art decorating the walls. Service is friendly and attentive.
Review №3
2022-07-28 15:24:36Came here thru the hype...Stick with the Thai Boat. Calamari was soggy, BBQ chicken was decent, and Drunken Noodles was alrite. Service was okay. Place can get pretty full quick. Would come back for Thai Boat only. Thai Boat 4.5/5
Review №4
2023-09-20 01:53:55We love this local restaurant! We havent eaten at the restaurant, but weve gotten takeout many many times. We have ordered through the website and by calling in. We are able to customize the spice level for almost every dish, which is really helpful.Our favorites are the pad Thai, avocado curry, pineapple fried rice, coconut rice, and chicken h$ll (chicken wings not found on the menu), and the chicken satay.
Review №5
2022-06-25 01:41:29So glad we decided to make the 30 min drive to this place. Was craving boat noodles, and they did not disappoint. Very flavorful! We also had fried wontons (barely any cream cheese), Lao style papaya (in my personal opinion it tasted more like Thai style), oyster shooter (freaking delicious but 3.50 for one shooter), and mango sticky rice (Yumm)
Review №6
2023-08-22 07:45:31I found a dead fly in my yellow Thai curry as I was almost done eating it. This has to be the most horrific thing that’s ever happened to me while dining out. The staff asked me if I wanted a new one, but absolutely not! Throw away the whole pot if anything. I lost my appetite. The staff apologized and didn’t charge me for the meal. I understand it was probably an accident as the weather is warm and flies just tend to buzz it’s way around… but I’m just traumatized that I ate most of it before discovering that dead fly in my curry. I will not be a returning customer. I can’t get it out of my head. Flies are so disgusting to me. I can’t even eat my food when a fly lands on it, but to find a dead one in it is a whole different story.
Review №7
2018-07-20 14:05:54Friendly staff & service. Cute decor with a modern Thai farmhouse look. Food is good here. Shrimp Pad Thai is good. The Beef Boat Noodle is on point with flavor. The beef is not tender though. The Nam Kao Tod has good flavor, however, it is made in a lazy way where the rice is not crispy as it normally should be in this dish. Too greasy as well. Our server never introduced himself, but he was unaware of their beer selection & its not on their menu. They only carry Singha, Beer Lao & Blue Moon in a bottle. We like Singha & he chilled it for us.
Review №8
2023-07-12 03:11:12Awesome food and even better people there that treat you right! This is my all-time favorite spot for thai food out in Elk Grove, hands down! The staff there are super friendly and it adds to the experience. If youre looking for that spot in Elk Grove you MUST GO HERE!!!
Review №9
2023-04-17 03:00:13On the menu Thai Boat Noodles is $12.50, but the server charge $15 for the noodle. The server reasoning was that we order beef so it’s additional $2.50 which wasn’t presented on the menu stating additional cost for meat choices. The male server wasn’t very helpful, set down for 20 minutes without any type of service provided. PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS FOR HIDDEN PRICE ADDED ON YOUR RECEIPT AT THE EBD OF YOUR MEAL AND I ADVISED THAT YOU CHECK YOUR RECEIPT BEFORE YOU PAID.
Review №10
2018-06-14 02:25:02Ive driven by this place a bunch of times because Im a frequent flyer to Cool Tea Bar a few doors down. Today I was in the mood for Thai so I decided to drop in to try it. Its supposed to be 100 degrees today and as I walked in I could feel the AC here was struggling to keep the inside cool. The waiter greeted us when we walked in and pointed us to sit at a two seat table. I looked around and noticed the place was empty so I asked to be sat at a larger table. I was ignored so I just sat at a different table.The menu is normal for a Thai restaurant. Nothing really standing out. I chose the pork jerky off of the lunch specials and my wife ordered the boat noodle. We also placed an order for papaya salad. The waiter seemed new and didnt really know the menu when I asked a few questions about the items but i wasnt bothered by it.The papaya salad came out and was placed in front of us. The waiter walked away so I continued my conversation with my wife. A few minutes passed and my wife asked me if he was coming back with small plates for us to eat the salad from. I looked up and he was syanding at the register. I waived my hand and asked if we could have some plates for the salad in which he responded yes yes I was going to get those as if it were on his to do list and I interrupted him. I ignored it yet again, determined to have a good first experience here.The food arrived and the taste tests passed with flying colors. The food no doubt is great tasting however portions seemed small. I didnt mind as I am trying to watch my portions but for less you could get more elesewhere. The dish I had was supposed to come with a tamarind based sauce for dipping but that never came out. My wife was disappointed that the boat noodles didnt come out with any pepper or hot sauces to add but was satisfied with the flavor as it was presented.Half way through the meal the waiter returns to ask if everything was alright. At this point I didnt want to ask for the sauce because my meal was practically gone. My wife however asked if they had any pepper or condiments for the soup. The waiter said yes they did have things and asked if we would like it. We said yes please but felt like we were offended that he never even asked us for any in the first place. We finished our food, paid, and left.If it werent for the food tasting well enough I would probably never come back. But since it is next to one of my favorite places for milk tea I might give it another chance in the future but definitely not my first choice for Thai food. I will update my review of this place in the future if decide to eat there again but this first experience didnt go so well, but first impressions go a long way.