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Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 640 reviews

Was Victor Wang at Plearn Thai a mag?
This place serves up pretty good Thai dishes and the place is super friendly and relatively quiet. The beef however in my noodle dish had a big piece of chewy inedible sinew. Prices are good but there's lots of competition in the area. View all feedback.

What Shamus O'Ryan D dislikes about Plearn Thai:
Made reservation and arrived and posted hours on line with open table were not close to what was real hours at the restaurant. Plearn in Berkeley didn't open until an hour after we had confirmed reservation. Obviously suggest restaurant and open table update hours. I ate at original plearn all the time in the 80's and eat at the one in walnut creek now. View all feedback.

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Last update : 31.12.2022

3.6 ★ from 61 reviews
ethelyn-3
06.06.2022

The first time to dinner. had their mee krob appetizer, which is not served in most east bay Thai restaurants. it was very good. squid salat was excellent as well as quite hot. jumbo fried prawns disappointing. fried aubergine with pig chicken ok.

josh-1652
31.12.2022

I've never had such tasteless and sick Thai food in my life. on a good note the cost were so cheap we couldn't believe it. a beer was 3.75 no reason to return, unless we are in the opposite and need a beer.

angelina-330
28.06.2019

Good food, average price, good service in the light of only 1 waitress. eating was served at a time based on preparation. last court pretty slow because ran out of tofu and had to go and get it. but the food and quiet borrowed from our definitiw returned took other critics commented taking into consideration and no meal ordered with a red pepper icon. but 1 meal was still a little spicy

aiyana-15
14.05.2018

Food is very spicy, even when requested 0. Had the calamari and shrimp with noodle salad.Otherwise good flavor. Fried rice has a smoky flavor which is really nice.

tom-2497
23.06.2017

Very busy for Valentine's day so sat with menus for a long long time. Medium spicy was like fire to me. though I ate it and liked it. I did not burn up! Just very slow since the single waiter was overwhelmed with a full house. The food was very good.

Despite some issues with reservations and unexpected closures, this Thai restaurant has received a mix of reviews. Some customers have praised the atmosphere, service, and quality of the dishes, calling it their favorite Thai restaurant in the Bay Area. However, others have been disappointed with the food, with one reviewer describing it as tasteless and unimaginable. Although prices are reasonable and the overall experience can vary, it may not be a top choice for everyone.

Opentable

Last update : 23.11.2023

3.5 ★ from 44 reviews
piccolo
23.11.2023

I visited this restaurant for dinner for the first time. I decided to try the Mee Krob appetizer, which is not something you usually find at Thai restaurants in the East Bay. It was absolutely delicious. The squid salad was also fantastic, although quite spicy. Unfortunately, the jumbo fried prawns were a letdown. The fried eggplant with pork and chicken was decent, but nothing special.

lymck
23.11.2023

I have never experienced Thai cuisine that was as flavorless and unappealingly plated as I did at this restaurant. Despite the lackluster food, I was pleasantly surprised by the affordable prices - with a beer costing only $3.75. I wouldn't return unless I found myself nearby and only looking for a beverage.

idlehope
23.11.2023

The restaurant offered delicious food at a reasonable price, with excellent service despite having just one waitress. The dishes were brought out one by one as they were being prepared. The final dish was delayed slightly as they had run out of tofu and had to fetch more. Nonetheless, our overall experience was enjoyable and we plan to come back again. Following the recommendations of previous reviewers, we steered clear of dishes with a red pepper symbol, yet one dish still ended up being a tad spicy.

oakhillfolks
23.11.2023

Wanted a place close to Berkeley Rep for pre-show dinner. First time there, so going off of other reviews for quality and fast service. It wasn't crowded so we had attentive service which we were looking for, don't know how it might be on another night if crowded. chicken satay and Tod-mun fish cakes starters were very good. Eggplant w/ pork and veggies (47 was very good, the beef w/ red curry sauce (27? came as meat only in the dish which we didn't realize and were a little disappointed in the flavor and lack of other ingredients... both the white and brown rice are very good. Portions are fair, we took a small box of leftovers, and we were satisfied overall. Seems to be a nice neighborhood reliable place.

sfdiner
23.11.2023

Not bad is the best that can be said. Bland chicken coconut milk soup with chicken meat that must have spent a long time in the freezer it was so tough and dried out. Green beans smothered in an oily sauce, again with no distinctive spicing. At least it wasn't expensive.

Int Restaurants

Last update : 19.08.2023

3.9 ★ from 330 reviews
shiras
19.08.2023

My favorite Thai restaurant in the Bay Area. Haven't had a dish that wasn't excellent. The atmosphere is calm and friendly. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommended.

combat-2
19.08.2023

BEST THAI FOOD EVER! WE STOOD IN LINE OUTSIDE AND WERE GIVEN A NUMBER CAME BACK AN HOUR LATER WORTH THE WAIT!! GOOD SERVICE NICE PEOPLE. IVE EATEN HERE MANY TIMES!! WONDERFUL A REAL BLESSING GREAT MEMORIES

victor-71
19.08.2023

This place serves up pretty good Thai dishes and the place is super friendly and relatively quiet. The beef however in my noodle dish had a big piece of chewy inedible sinew. Prices are good but there's lots of competition in the area.

agnes-260
19.08.2023

Their curry noodles is great and worth the price! I wanna go back there when I crave again for thai food. You guys just gotta bring cash to pay

emmanuel-763
19.08.2023

Read some great reviews about this place and decided to try it out. It's as wonderful as described. Great food, great service!

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4.4 ★ from 205 reviews

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