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Vanida Thai Kitchen in San Francisco

4.1 (97) 3050 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116, United States

Categories

Thai restaurant
Asian restaurant
Southeast Asian restaurant

Location on the map

San Francisco, City and County of San Francisco, California, US

Phone: +1 415-564-6766
Site: http://vanidathai.com/

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–3 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.1

97 Reviews for Vanida Thai Kitchen 2024:

Review №1

2023-07-27 20:38:58

Stopped by for a quick bite to eat. The lunch special was out of this world and very flavorful. Got the garlic pork and yellow beef curry. Garlic pork had so much flavor and the beef curry was well balanced with spice.

Review №2

2023-01-31 09:07:47

Friendly and attentive service. Even wrapped the food I ordered while waiting for my lunch mate (hence the plastic wrap in the photo). Food was excellent. Reasonably priced. Two entree lunch combo is a ton of food. Can make dishes vegan upon request. Can’t wait to go back and try more menu items!

Review №3

2023-02-19 03:57:01

Food was delicious. Tofu appetizer is highly recommended and Pad Thai with tofu was also superb. Will visit again when in town.

Review №4

2023-10-15 07:09:18

Good was extremely good and service was very fast. I would go there again!

Review №5

2022-02-01 20:52:55

I ordered from their lunch combo menu and got pad Thai along with spicy basil with chicken and requested no rice with coconut soup. The coconut soup had a delicious sweet and savory taste to it! Their pad Thai wasnt spicy (wished I asked to put some spice in it), but it was sweet, savory and sour! The spicy basil with chicken was bursting with flavor (as you can see from the dark colors)! Overall very delicious!They check your COVID-19 vaccination card along with ID for indoor seating.

Review №6

2022-09-05 15:36:50

Really good Thai food in my neighborhood. The food was delicious, arrived as promised, and the customer service on the phone and by our delivery driver was excellent.

Review №7

2023-11-08 04:45:03

Best pumpkin curry Ive ever had. The kabocha was cooked perfectly. Service was fast and friendly. A very enjoyable experience.

Review №8

2020-07-24 03:39:20

Delicious dishes! We got the cashew veggie dish plus prawns (came with rice) and the pad-thai, substituting prawn for chicken- super good. A little light on the rice, consider getting an extra rice when you order!

Review №9

2023-05-12 01:04:43

Live half block away from Vanida Thai. I used to frequently order from them and pick up the food as I walk my dog. However, not sure if there is an ownership change or they hired new employees, the food have not been as good and the service is not as friendly as before. Like i said earlier, i generally would pick up the food as i walk my dog. When i pick up the food, I generally would stand by the entrance and let the know I am pick up the food. The waitress would just ask if I am picking up and then dump the food by the table or counter and walk away without saying thank you or hand over the food to me directly. I generally would not care as much, but the way how the employee acted, it feel like i am a hassle for them.Since the first time happened, i stopped going there for a while and instead i would drive to Sri Thai or King of Thai for my Thai food cravings. However, i decided to give them a try again tonight, and same thing happened.I think this will be my last time visit them and it unfortunate cause I used to actually like their food.

Review №10

2023-03-01 06:40:17

A sunset GEM. Take yourself here and order these dishes. You will not regret it and you will be back again and again and again!It’s affordable and can easily feed more than 2 people per serving.Yum Green BeanGarlic PorkEggplant BasilDuck CurryDuck BasilYam potato skinsCurry puffsPapaya SaladThese are my recommendations for best entrees.While there’s generally not a lot of people who dine in, most order to go for for delivery. They still use their own drivers for delivery, so tip them well! They work really hard to provide you with the freshest food!Thank you Vanida Thai! Many of us on Wawona Street love and appreciate you!!!

Review №11

2023-10-01 03:48:13

Wonderful neighborhood restaurant, everything we ordered was delicious. Our favorite Thai Place in the Sunset.

Review №12

2023-08-17 16:59:34

We enjoy the excellent curries here but the rest including the spicy basil chicken is oversalted while pad thai was oversweetened. Hot tea is lukewarm at best.

Review №13

2023-04-13 02:42:00

I ordered spicy and the food had very little flavor. Also was over cooked. Would not recommend. I had the pad sew ew with chicken. The veggie spring rolls were fine.

Review №14

2022-10-11 16:41:19

When I lived in the area, I would come to get the lunch special all the time. The prices are so reasonable and everything is delicious. Their garlic pork with the green sauce was my absolute favorite thing and I still dream of it!! The staff is always super friendly and theyre quick. Highly recommend.

Review №15

2022-03-12 04:49:19

Amazing customer service and delectable food choices! I havent had many experiences eating thai food, but out of all of the places Ive gone to, this place was by far, the best! The atmosphere in the restaurant is very fun, and the sauces were flavorful and the meat was tender and overall appetizing to any taste buds! Not to mention the sweetness of the iced tea! I will certainly be coming back to this diamond in the rough!(P.S. love the website and the video of the kids having fun at their familys restaurant. It is very endearing and charming.)

Review №16

2022-12-30 21:28:24

We came in a Friday afternoon and had the lunch special. The food was really good. Im surprised this place doesnt have a line out the door. Good value for good food. Exceptional service.

Review №17

2022-10-12 21:51:13

I went to this restaurant with my family on my birthday and it was the best food Ive ever had by far. Id give it a 12 stars if I could or even more. You should definitely go if you see this. Itll change your life.

Review №18

2023-05-03 19:44:39

Food was alright. The beef noodle soup was alright. Not amazing. The calamari was chewy and not fried too crispy

Review №19

2019-08-01 02:37:28

Fantastic restaurant, good serving size, had Rad Nah and duck noodle, both were great. Will try beef ribs and BBQ chicken next timeSecond visit: got drunken noodle with beef. The beef was extremely hard to chew, like leather. They happily remade it with chicken which was great. So avoid getting anything with beef till they start getting better quality beef.

Review №20

2019-02-10 18:23:17

I used to work near here and enjoyed the tasty, affordable lunch special combinations. This was my first time back in over 5 years and I definitely noticed some differences. The soup that comes with the combo no longer has chunks of chicken. And the grilled pork that I have ordered many times before was chewy and fatty. The dining room never got full during the noon lunch hour, while neighboring restaurants left and right were much busier. I hope it was only an off day, because this was once one of my favorite Thai restaurants.

Review №21

2023-02-28 20:16:29

Great value for a meal! This place offers several vegetarian options, the sitting area looks cozy and good for small groups.

Review №22

2016-12-23 02:11:41

Food was good but they were not meant for crowds. Today there was one waitress and a large table of 8 or so people took up all her attention. After bringing our order, she never checked back with us. My ice tea came in the middle of the meal. Other people had to wait 10 minutes just to place an order.

Review №23

2021-03-22 19:30:28

One of the best and most authentic Thai restaurants on the peninsula. Red curry tastes delicious with perfectly grilled chicken and the the pad kee mao is grilled wonderfully with fresh Thai basil. It’s dangerous we found this place only walking distance from our house.

Review №24

2022-07-16 05:10:46

So tasty! Had a fantastic Thai tea (in a beer mug 🍺), savory fish cakes, and delicious Pad Thai! Staff was attentive and patient.

Review №25

2022-02-17 19:30:37

We had the Angel Wings, Poh-pia Vinada and Fried Calamari for Starters. Tango Mango Salad, Spicy Green Bean, Garlic Prawns, Chili Garlic Fish and Thai Fried Rice. The best Ive had in a long while. Will definitely be back to this place here in The City!!🤙🍺💕🇺🇸😎

Review №26

2023-02-15 14:52:56

Ordered for pick up. Missing some items. Had to drive back from home just for my basil chicken fried rice i could not eat with out it soooo gooood!!!

Review №27

2021-08-11 05:58:46

Delicious, generous, simple, healthy, and not too hard on the billfold either! Service was kind and considerate. I love the chefs fashion! If you get to see her though...

Review №28

2023-02-16 03:43:31

The food was very delicious. The portions were great. Will be coming back!

Review №29

2023-01-23 20:45:10

My favorite Thai place! Super friendly and great service, really good prices and amazing food

Review №30

2021-03-15 09:32:31

This is one of the best Thai places I’ve been to. The green curry is amazing. The service is fast and really friendly. Highly recommended if your in need of comfort food.

Review №31

2022-06-24 04:40:04

Very bad. Ordered take out over and nearly 2 hours later still waiting. This company did not answer the phone and left no other way to contact them. Went to bed starving as no food showed up. Disgrace of a place.

Review №32

2022-04-05 09:01:48

I was very satisfied with my meal. The food here is great and tastes really good. I would definitely stop by again.

Review №33

2021-06-27 05:36:28

Delicious Thai food delivered piping hot off the stove in generous portions. Would recommend any of the soup, curry, or rice noodle dishes.

Review №34

2016-07-17 02:18:57

Dont ever come here and order for take out when there are a already people sitting at the restaurant. Even though you order the food before those people (theyre stil looking at the menu) your order will come last. They serve people at the table first even if they already take your order before everyone else. Suck! Ill take my business elsewhere next time. I have waited due 20 minutes since they took my order, then they told me I have to wait another 10 minutes (shopping around now at Walgreens) lets see if they already make my food by the time I go back to the restaurant (15 minutes instead). Sigh

Review №35

2019-10-10 07:07:12

This is my all-time favorite Thai restaurant in America. I love the casual environment, the servers, the prices, all of the dishes—I try to get something new every time and I’m never disappointed. Truly shining bright in the Sunset and in my heart.

Review №36

2023-08-21 17:23:47

Amazing place that serves Thai cuisine !

Review №37

2021-07-12 05:13:54

Great food and friendly staff. Food tastes amazing in person or to go. They also have nice lunch specials that are worth checking out.

Review №38

2015-11-25 02:36:14

I ordered the appetizer Mee Krob which is described on the menu as crispy sweet needles with grilled shrimp and bean sprouts. When I got it home 5 minutes later and opened container it was a sticky mess of brown somethings that couldnt be easily separated AND there were only 2 shriveled grilled shrimp. When I called to complain I was told by the man that answered thats the way its supposed to be. The noodles are the main part of the dish. When I pointed out that all the other appetizers with the shrimp, which are the same price, which he confirmed, yes there are many more in the other appetizers he made no effort to try and make things right. He just said, thats it. I would have expected that a restaurant that wants to maintain customers and build a good reputation would have at least offered a free side of sticky rice the next time I came in. Im not going back. Theres too many other good Thai restaurants in this area. Vanida, learn how to treat your customers. You blew it! OH, and I think you should add to the description of this dish, 2 over cooked shrimp ONLY.

Review №39

2017-08-01 18:21:50

Great food at an affordable price. Best to come during lunch and get their special. Loved the pork with Vanidas green sauce. Service is usually friendly.

Review №40

2017-11-21 23:50:00

Good food, reasonable price, special lunch menu

Review №41

2020-12-22 06:26:01

Ordered the POH PIA VANIDA, GARLIC PORK, DUCK BASIL and it all was delicious. I wanted to drink the green sauce with the GARLIC PORK it was so tasty. Will definitely go back.

Review №42

2023-10-08 00:14:37

My best score is 4 stars ...

Review №43

2022-10-11 01:07:36

Love this place, the food is great and staff are always so nice. A great addition to the neighborhood!! You guys rock!!

Review №44

2018-08-01 00:52:31

Service was fast, kind and knowledgeable. The restaurant is clean and cozy. And the food?! Absolutely amazing, mesmerizing and pure. Do yourself a favor and go to this place.

Review №45

2019-10-19 03:27:43

Food was good. Please ensure the kitchen is doing all the dishes that the client orders. Customer service is a bit slow.

Review №46

2022-03-01 00:54:36

Havent had a bad dish yet. Everything has been tasty and reasonably priced.

Review №47

2022-03-26 03:14:19

The food took an unnecessarily long time to come out . same with the drinks. a lot of people came in later after us and they got their food n drinks ways earlier.

Review №48

2020-06-15 16:22:41

Good lunch menu with reasonable prices. The food tastes good and not too heavy. Currently only take out and delivery.

Review №49

2013-06-14 19:04:59

This is a small quaint spot in Outer Sunset with excellent food. The service is always great and theres never a wait. Perfect for post-surf noms!

Review №50

2014-06-25 03:03:01

I eat here regularly. Food is fresh and delicious, and reasonably priced. My out of town guests always get a visit.

Review №51

2016-02-19 17:36:43

Hey Vanida, glad to eat yaFor the kind of filling Thai food, I must beseech yaHey, eating with you is a top priorityAint no need to question their authorityMenu on the board, the chef of attentionYou got mouths to swing in your directionHey, youre like a hip hop song you knowVanida Thai food, you gotta put me on

Review №52

2020-10-07 08:50:26

They are on Doordash as THAI THAI THAI. Pad Thai and Pad See Yew are good. Would order again. Probably the best Thai in the Outer Sunset.

Review №53

2017-05-21 00:37:45

Really disgusting greasy curry with undercooked potatoes. There are many other Thai places in SF that are much, much better. Go to one of them instead.

Review №54

2013-03-03 23:37:17

I love their garlic prawns and papaya salad; go at lunch during the weekdays. They have a great lunch deal.

Review №55

2019-07-28 21:07:36

The place was nice and the staff were friendly. I was a little disappointed with the duck, which wasnt well cooker.

Review №56

2014-04-23 18:19:36

Delicious food, super friendly staff and easy on the wallet. ;-). Check out the lunch specials. Yum.

Review №57

2019-04-07 04:33:00

Quiet neighborhood Thai restaurant. Easy parking, excellent food and service. The place is a gem!

Review №58

2019-05-12 08:16:14

First time that I had Thai food & it was delicious!! Definitely recommend.

Review №59

2016-07-12 04:48:42

Good Thai lunch. Food can be uneven, better on some days. Great Tom Kha soup sometimes.

Review №60

2018-03-20 18:54:30

Favorite Thai place. Big portions for lunch special. Already delicious.

Review №61

2020-02-01 00:04:27

Delicious food and friendly people! The lunch specials are the best!

Review №62

2014-05-19 22:58:31

Some of the best Thai food in the city and the most friendly staff you could ever ask for.

Review №63

2022-03-06 02:17:35

This is a great locally owned restaurant that has great food and great prices

Review №64

2020-03-03 05:20:00

Nice little thai place in the neighborhood and the food is good and the service is great.

Review №65

2017-07-14 20:56:38

Great place for thai food! Love it! Will come here more often!

Review №66

2017-02-10 00:23:30

The food and atmosphere is awesome! The owner is super friendly!

Review №67

2017-03-09 04:58:58

Soup here is great, but the lunch time deals are even better!

Review №68

2021-09-08 04:10:09

Excellent food, excellent service, and great price.

Review №69

2019-06-08 00:51:37

Slow inattentive service (we were largely ignored ). Too bad, the food was great.

Review №70

2022-06-07 02:36:38

I think the food had a bit too much sugar

Review №71

2021-11-18 22:17:31

It is a bad place to have lunch. They gave me noodles and water

Review №72

2017-12-29 01:28:34

Indifferent staff. Tasteless food. Undercooked potatoes. Okay sitting area.

Review №73

2019-07-26 21:24:45

Great food and very good prices!

Review №74

2018-03-05 21:25:13

Very good lunch specials. Very tasty.

Review №75

2014-11-07 22:10:06

Great neighborhood thai home cooking. Mee krob is excellent

Review №76

2014-10-15 01:01:02

Great food. Good curry. Friendly.

Review №77

2021-04-28 14:58:38

Nice food truck in the farmers market, yummy yummy!

Review №78

2019-04-20 15:40:35

Some of the best Thai food in the city.

Review №79

2018-11-04 17:00:17

Thank you for the excellent food and service! Mahalo Aloha!!!

Review №80

2019-01-25 02:36:07

The quality of the food depends upon who is in the kitchen

Review №81

2016-06-13 03:02:27

My local Thai spot - nice food and nice people!

Review №82

2019-02-16 07:04:48

Everything we ordered too sweet.

Review №83

2018-10-08 03:42:29

Great service Good food!!

Review №84

2017-06-11 22:30:51

Great Thai food in the Sunset District

Review №85

2015-02-07 22:07:40

My favorite Thai in Sunset district of SF

Review №86

2019-02-18 05:56:14

Lunch combos are great!

Review №87

2017-07-18 23:25:32

Decent food, erratic service.

Review №88

2016-03-20 14:41:46

Great Thai iced tea

Review №89

2018-12-28 21:37:33

A quality Thai menu

Review №90

2015-07-29 15:24:12

Good!

Review №91

2018-09-09 22:10:15

Good food!

Review №92

2017-06-01 21:11:49

Soooo goood!!!!

Review №93

2018-12-31 20:40:33

Amazing food

Review №94

2017-09-07 13:32:41

Good

Review №95

2015-01-02 04:41:32

Review №96

2015-01-31 20:06:08

Great restaurant the service is very nice very reasonable price. The kitchen is perfect, point out if you want to include a spicy touch;)

Review №97

2021-10-01 18:22:34

Super good and nice staff. Generous portion. There were 4 of us and we left full.