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Modern Thai
Category: Restaurants Thai Thai [Edit]
1247 Polk St(between Bush St & Fern St)
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 922-8424
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 10:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
Same great Thai food from Osha + Thai style savory and sweet crepes!!
380 reviews for Modern Thai
Review Highlights
"The pumpkin curry was really excellent."
(in 31 reviews)
"We started out with fresh Spring rolls; tasty and fresh."
(in 17 reviews)
"I love their pad see ew, especially the brown sauce is..."
(in 24 reviews)
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380 reviews in English
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Review from Cassandra J.
San Francisco, CA
2/4/2012
Since my office moved from lower SOMA to the financial district, I've missed good Thai. The Westfield Mall foodcourt is mediocre at best and since it's not really a restaurant, there's not a lot of customization if you have specific diet limitations. I've tried three other locations in the downtown/financial area and each were kinda on the meh side. As a result, I've not been getting my regular diet of tasty pad thai or pad see ew or anything of that sort.
Imagine my surprise when my friend brought to Modern Thai, located around a convenient corner from where I live (in my defense, I don't really go out to eat on my own so unless I'm with someone, I don't explore the amazing restaurants near my place and usually when I do go out, it's to SOMA/financial district/mission).
As it was a restaurant I hadn't tried before, I decided to go with one of my favourites, the pad see ew with tofu. First off, omg what a large plate of noodles. I easily had leftovers to take home since there was no way I could eat everything. Second, there was a distinct lack of grease and oil, something I'd found in other restaurants which wound up wrecking the dish for me. Third, the food came out fast and the waitstaff was attentive and polite and refilled our drinks quickly.
Only thing I didn't like was the lack of chopsticks available at the tables. Yeah, I probably could have asked, but I usually expect chopsticks automatically in Asian restaurants, either supplied at the table with the other cutlery or brought out with your food. I wouldn't deduct any points for this, as it's more of a little quirk for me (I try to use chopsticks whenever I have Asian food, just because).
I would highly recommend this place so far. I'd definitely go back and would like to try some other dishes while I'm there. I'm glad that one of my favourites was done really well though and I can always fall back on them when I'm craving it! -
Review from Shannan M.
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA
1/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
WOW!!! Such an excellent meal.
My friend and I ate here our last night in San Francisco...because I was dying for some thai food. I yelped my little heart out and discovered this lovely place.
THANK YOU GUYS!!
Delish.
We began with the combo appetizer because A. we were starved and B. we couldn't decide on the soft of fried spring rolls. We asked the waiter if we could sub the fried tofu for the soft spring rolls and our request was granted with no hesitation. Me like.
After that we decided to try the Soju lemonade thai iced tea - and it was fantastic!!
So far, so excellent.
Then arrived the main course --
We ordered the chicken pad thai, since I was craving it hardcore -
and the thai basil, spicy.
We ordered a side of rice for the thai basil and it came out in the shape of a heart - precious.
I was so impressed with the whole meal. The service was great - the ambiance was great - the prices were great -- the food was super great.
I wish I could have taken this place home with me...
Until we meet again, Modern Thai... -
Review from sonya d.
12/13/2011
Another scrumptious Thai place in Nob Hill. So happy I am surrounded by all of this Thai goodness! :)
My friend and I came here last night and ordered:
*Beef Sirloin Salad- Grilled sliced beef sirloin, tomatoes, cucumber,
mint leaves, cilantro and lime dressing
*Tom Yum- Spicy and sour soup with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves,
onions, tomatoes and fresh mushrooms
*Spicy String Beans (mild) w/ Chicken- String beans, bell peppers, basil leaves and
garlic in house special chili sauce
Everything was super tasty and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the Tom Yum soup, which was light and yummy.
Our waiter was super friendly and super super happy, I guess he just really loves his job...or he was making fun of us for wanting "less spicy" spicy green beans haha. Either way, he made it happen.
Before this outing, I ordered food from this place for delivery, and it came when they said it would. I was feeling very pig-like so I ordered lots of food, including one of their lunch specials. Everything was also very yummy, although the Tom Kha wasn't as flavorful as I would've liked. The Thai BBQ Chicken was yummy as well as the Pineapple Fried Rice (although I like Thai Thai's better!)
I'll definitely be eating here more often! -
Review from Jon D.
Novato, CA
2/1/2012
We are locals (Marin) staying a few blocks away after Zinfest. We were looking for a good place to eat nearby and happened on this through Yelp. Wow....this will become a new destination in the City!
My husband and I started with the Chicken Satay and the Golden Bags. The Golden Bags were outstanding. Completely delectable. The Satay could have had a bit more kick, but the seasoning on the chicken was fantastic.
Next, we had a special friedl rice to share. Initially wasn't excited....that was until the rest of dinner came. Hubby had Duck with Lychee. I had Seared Scallops. I am not a huge fan of lychee, but paired with the duck, it was delicious. The seared scallops were outstanding. Both were in red curry, but the one with the duck was more savory and the one with the scallops had a sweeter flavor. The Thai basil on top of the duck was perfect. The scallops were tender, perfectly cooked and had bok choy with it in the dish. Seriously, these were dishes to return for. They were fantastic. The rice paired beautifully with both.
As I said...it will be a new destination for us. Pros....food is excellent...good neighborhood and the ambiance on the patio is fine. Server was friendly. Cons...service was a little slow, rice was brought out a fair amount of time before the other entrees and the server had a hard time with English. Overall....I would come here again and again.....good thing we don't live nearby or we'd go broke and get fat(ter)...lol. Already recommended it and can't wait to go back. -
Review from O G.
San Francisco, CA
1/29/2012
Love this place. Michelin Recommended. The Chicken Noodle Soup with egg noodles is one of my favorite things to eat here.
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Review from Ryan J.
San Francisco, CA
1/15/2012
Can you say bomb Thai food and decent prices! This takes the cake as best Thai in my area and is freaking delicious. Service was good too.
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Review from Chuck H.
San Francisco, CA
1/22/2012
Ordered some nice, simple yellow curry. It gets here, and it turns out rice is sold separately. This is like going to a burger joint and having to order the bun on the side. Guess I'm stuck with curry soup for dinner.
EDIT - Very good curry soup. Two more stars for you. -
Review from Lindsay G.
San Francisco, CA
1/18/2012
The Drunken Noodle makes me happy.
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Review from Chad T.
1/2/2012
Solid thai food. I had the green curry seafood fried rice, and it had some serious spice even though I didn't ask for it. Good stuff.
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Review from Chelsea J.
Seattle, WA
10/5/2011
If I lived in San Francisco this might be my favorite Thai place.
The food was excellent and the portions were huge. The restaurant is beautiful with bright different colored walls and and orchids on every table. This would be a nice plate for a date.
We had the lunch special that came with an appetizer for $9.95 each and a Thai Iced Coffee and Thai Iced Tea. Very good.
My entree was the Thai Basil with sautéed ground chicken and onions, bell peppers, Thai chili, peppers, garlic and basil leaves and my boyfriend had the Pad See Ew with chicken. Both were very tasty and again the portions were big. We got the medium spicy level and it was spicy but not too spicy. Spice lovers might want to get a hotter spice level.
For appetizers we had the crispy tofu and fresh rolls. I liked the tofu a lot and the fresh rolls were pretty good.
The lunch deal is a great value for $9.95. You get a small appetizer and a big plate of food that is easily enough for two meals. I wish I could go there for lunch today!Listed in: San Francisco, Thai
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Review from Kevin T.
Bellevue, WA
1/27/2012
Great food and great service. The ambiance was really wonderful l. And after I've traveled to Thailand quite a few times, I find the food good and truly authentic. I definitely recommend this place to anyone.
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Review from Holly E.
San Francisco, CA
10/6/2011
This is my favorite Thai restaurant in the city. There is a nice partially-outdoor area in the front and the staff is always quick and friendly.
There are three things you NEED to try here:
1: the beef sirloin salad. It's grilled sirloin sliced thin over cucumbers and lettuce and soaked in this deliciously acidic herb-lime dressing. The portion is huge and I still can't get enough.
2: pumpkin curry. Large chunks of pumpkin and meat, peppers, and basil in a really flavorful, creamy, coconut-based red curry.
3: roasted duck and lychee curry. The idea of sweet lychee in a curry sounded so strange that I had to try it. It was amazing. The fruit compliments the spiciness of the curry and the richness of the duck very well. It is now one of my favorite guilty pleasures.
The lunch specials are also fantastic, since you get a generous portion of yummy food plus an appetizer for around $8. I recommend the thai basil with chicken and fresh spring rolls with tofu. For the peanut sauce lovers, the pra-ram is rich and delicious and the veggies are always cooked to crunchy perfection. -
Review from Jennifer D.
San Francisco, CA
12/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
The crispy papaya salad here was one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten! I also had the han lemonade thai iced tea which was a great mixed drink with the meal. I will definitely be back!
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Review from Christina T.
San Francisco, CA
Came here for a sit in dinner. Food was good. But the waitress failed to remember that I said no onions in my fried rice... She said I only said no onions on the tofu salad. Aiyah. Even though it may be a customers fault, should you talk back and say it wasn't ur fault but mine?! It's common restaurant etiquette to please your customers and not to upset them more. Hmmm aside from that one bad experience, all else was awesome.
*Update* Went in tonight for a sit-in dining experience.
The ambiance and decor was amazingly very nice. They have an outdoor (porch terrace) area that is beautifully decorated with flowers and makes you feel like you're outside, but really....indoors. You have a nice view of passer-byers. You walk in a little more is the main dining area. They have a full wine bar near the door and the colorful slightly dimmed room is where we were seated.
I ordered the same dish....fried chicken over fried egg brown rice. The bf got the pad see eww and for appetizer, we got the fried tofu salad.
I made sure to order the salad and fried rice WITHOUT any onions. Unfortunately, the waitress failed to hear I didn't want onions in my fried rice....so, they lost a few points for neglecting that and then blaming me for not mentioning it. I understand we all make mistakes and all, but if you work at a restaurant, even thought you know the customer MAY have been wrong, you don't accuse them for your mistakes. It's bad customer service!
Regardless, they replaced my entree with what I ordered and I happily ate it! My bf loved their pad see eww and said the dish tasted very fresh and not too greasy. I was pleasantly please with my salad and entree.
I won't let that waitress experience stop me from returning here for another yummy meal!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/21/2011
Thai food for me isn't on the top of my favorite Asian foods list.....this spot definitely changed… Read more »
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Review from Swaicha C.
San Francisco, CA
1/21/2012
We've never actually been to the restaurant, we always order for delivery and usually have no issues. The food is pretty good and reasonably priced and delivery is usually prompt. However, the other night we had a bad experience. We ordered for delivery and it was almost 45 minutes before we got our food and when it got here, the delivery guy realized that he forgot our rice. Okay, fine, kind of annoying, but not a huge deal, especially since he told us he would run right back to the restaurant (not far from us) and bring us the rice. 35 minutes later, still no rice. We called the restaurant and the manager was rude and not even the slightest bit interested in helping us out. He said the rice would be there soon and when we pointed out that now our food was cold and we still had no rice to eat it with, he exasperatedly offered to comp our rice. (awesome! $3 off! NOT) The rice finally got here ( 15 min after that) but at that point our food was really cold, the rice was undercooked and I had somewhat lost my appetite. Sad. I like this place but mostly because its decent thai food near me that delivers. Now I'm just going have to stop being so lazy and go to the other thai restaurants in my neighborhood that don't deliver. Sigh.
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Review from Joanna R.
9/9/2011
Yum. I have no idea what I had here but it was good.
We had it specialized for our group because our mission team staff set it up for us when we were in SF on a mission trip with my church.
Anyway, honestly, I really wish I knew what we had but I don't so I will just recommend the one thing I got on my own. The thai tea! It's good. But you need a bit of a sweet tooth because it gets reaaaally sweet.
Other than that, the general interior is pretty nice and the waitresses were nice too. Very kind. -
Review from Jennifer P.
San Francisco, CA
8/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was really impressed by all the food I tasted here. I don't even know if I can remember it all, but considering we had a party of 8 and ordered a ton of items and shared everything and it was all superb.
Some of the items I can remember: fried tofu, spring rolls, calamari, duck soup, fried rice.
We also had another type of soup (spicy, veggie) and a couple of curries. -
Review from Jade P.
Millbrae, CA
12/7/2011
They serve decent Thai food but services suck. One time I went there by myself, the waitress never came by to my table after I ordered the food. I even have to went up to the cashier to pay. I looked around and didn't see a sign indicates "Please pay at the cashier." Also they failed to ask "Hows everything or add more water to my glass."
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Review from Apurva P.
San Francisco, CA
11/29/2011
Tasty food, terrible service. Especially for larger groups. That said, the pumpkin curry is pretty tasty.
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Review from Rena K.
11/15/2011 4 Check-ins Here
I've been here twice and I already know I will be a regular! Service is quick and attentive. The food is excellent....not a dish I haven't liked yet. Portions are large and be prepared to over eat....
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Review from Anne A.
San Francisco, CA
9/5/2011
This used to be our go-to Thai restaurant when we are near Polk Street, but I'm afraid to say that we will now go elsewhere. We liked it because the food is good, there doesn't tend to be a wait, and the prices are reasonable. Unfortunately, our last two experiences - which happen to have been accompanied by a coupon - were poor.
We attempted to use a http://Restaurant.com coupon here, only to walk in and find that they had tackily posted "Not accepting http://Restaurant.com coupons" all over the windows and inside the restaurant. Not sure what happened, but when I called the http://Restaurant.com customer service people, they gave me a credit and said something about how the Modern Thai manager wasn't cooperating....?? We ended up dining there that night anyway, and they gave us a couple of coupons giving us a discount towards our next visit.
We went back to use those coupons last week. The service was prompt, and a bit curt. I turned the coupons in with the bill. The server disappeared with the coupons and bill for 20 minutes, and then returned to tell me that the new policy is that the coupons are only for take-out. I asked the server if she would be willing to honor them partially, at the very least, since this was not indicated on the coupon. She took a measly $2 off our bill, reluctantly, and then failed to give the rest of the coupons back.
Sorry, Modern Thai, we like your food, but you are just a little too sketchy for us. We will not be back. -
Review from Alexandra G.
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA
8/28/2011
Read reviews for Modern Thai and they seemed good. Ordered delivery. And it went down hill before the food arrived.
After an hour & 15 minutes we called to see what was happening with our order. We were told 5 min. (maybe tipping ahead of time is bad?)
1 hour and 25 minutes later the order arrived - and we had a hard time figuring out what was what.
It was hands down the grossest Thai food I have ever had. I hate writing bad reviews as I don't think it is kind but I think that it would be kind to suggest that folks avoid this place for delivery.
Maybe they are better served on site?
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Review from Janelle C.
San Francisco, CA
8/9/2011
I actually really like the food here and have been several times; however, I'm going with the rating of "A-OK" because I just can't get excited about the ambiance, the service, or, the wine. I usually go with a tofu dish - had the eggplant and tofu with a side or rice last night....it's always delicious. Also tried the pineapple salmon curry last night for the first time. It was quite tasty, but the salmon was pretty well done and a bit tough. They don't give you a knife as a regular course of action here, but for this dish, I specifically requested one after my elbow got a bit tired from mashing the side of my fork back and forth to get to each bite.
This place is very reasonably priced, consistently nice flavored dishes, and it is clean environment, full of bright colors (each wall is painted a different neon shade). On the other hand, there always seems to be something a touch depressing about the place when I'm eating there. Will keep coming for well priced food, I'd suggest beer or soda over the wines though, and if you live in the neighborhood, I think it's a fantastic regular option for take out! -
Review from Vinitha R.
Sunnyvale, CA
11/11/2011
I love this place! The pumpkin red curry was amazing and the crispy tofu salad was really good- perfect amount of sweet and spice. Also, the pad kee mao was tasty, not too sweet like other places. Food was quick and service was good... very happy with this place!
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Review from Hiromi N.
San Francisco, CA
7/2/2011
I've eaten here a couple of times in the past few years and I've ordered the take-out. Yet, I've never yelped it. So, today is a MOMENTOUS occasion.
The menu is very inexpensive for really good, fresh food. There is a large menu to choose from including House Specialties, Noodle plates, Rice plates, Salads and Soups.
They have a great lunch special before 3 PM of $7.95 for any dish and $13.95 for appetizer, soup, entree AND beverage.
Today, I opted for MY FAVORITE comfort foods a la cart, and not off of the lunch specials menu, from Thai restaurants:
Chicken coconut milk soup (tom kha soup on some thai menus) - it gives a combo of SWEET and SOUR. It has mushrooms, tomato, a hint of basil and tastes tangy and comforting if you cannot handle HOT thai chili spicy (but if you like Thai Spicy, then try the TOM YUM SOUP).
Roasted Duck Salad (LARB) - my ULTIMATE favorite quicky Thai dish. Yet, I must say the roasted duck here lacks flavor and is MOSTLY fat. I prefer the roasted duck larb at Thai House Express :'( b/c the skin here is not crispy, it is very soft and squishy.
The service is so very nice and not OVERLY attentive, so you can enjoy your meal in peace.
I recommend this place for a quick lunch or a inexpensive, yet filling, dinner. -
Review from Connie C.
San Francisco, CA
5/26/2011
Service was terrible here. The waitress kept passing by our table but never stopped to pick up the check or refill water to check on us. The place wasn't that busy but it was hard to get their attention.
Place itself is nicely decorated, quite fancy even though the food is on the cheaper side. Most of the dishes are around ~$10. I got the Green Curry Fried Rice, which is supposed to be "medium spicy" but was really really spicy for me. I couldn't finish and had to take the rest home.
This place is: meh. -
Review from Elaine Z.
San Francisco, CA
5/7/2011
I get Modern Thai delivered (via Grubhub) almost every week. Normally I would be quite embarrassed to admit to such spendthrift behavior, but Modern Thai is quick and very, very satisfying. With one click of a button, I get delicious food delivered to my door in less than an hour.
I particularly like their fried trout dressed with lovely vinegary apple salad -- a clever little combination of sweet and sour, crunchy, and meaty. If you're daring (or just Asian), order their tilapia, which comes with the fish head and tail and all. Dip it in a little tamarind sauce and enjoy! -
Review from Mark D.
5/18/2011 1 photo
1. This was a very good overall experience.
2. Easy to order via http://Grubhub.com.
3. Chicken with Green Beans - Nice and spicy. I might ask for a tad more kick next time and there will be a next time. But it was very good. The chicken was tender. The veggies were well cooked and were crispy. Upon delivery, the food was still hot.
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4. Steamed Rice - The rice was cooked perfectly.
5. Packing - The food was neatly packed. The entree was in a easy to reseal plastic container. The rice was packed into a small Chinese style food container. The cold beverages were in a separate bag so that they did not come into contact with the food.
6. Order Minimum - It is relatively high ($20).
7. Prices - They are slightly high for Thai delivery. The entree was $10.95. That is a couple dollars higher than a number of other Thai places.
4 Soda $ 7.80
1 Spicy Green Bean $ 10.95
1 Steamed Jasmine Rice $ 1.75
Subtotal $20.50
Tax $1.95
Total $22.45
8. Delivery - The order was logged at 5:58 PM. The food was delivered at 6:13 PM. Yep, you got it. It really was delivered in 15 minutes. A whopping 45 minutes faster than estimated. You can't beat that. The delivery person was professional and polite.
9. Overall - The food was great. Delivery was fast and professional. Prices are slightly high but the quality makes up for it. -
Review from Chirag V.
San Francisco, CA
6/5/2011
Be Warned: If you don't like spicy food, this is not the place for you!!!
I ordered the drunken noodles and the ginger tofu dish with brown rice.
The Brown rice and Drunken noodles are great spicy dish. The ginger tofu, I wasn't really a fan of. This is somewhere in the middle of a list of places in the city I would recommend for thai food.
Cautions:
1. Order the place mild, if you don't like spicy food.
2. When you get delivery, the guy asked for a tip before I even gave him money.....did not sit well with me. -
Review from Garrett G.
San Francisco, CA
6/8/2011
The food is awesome! I recommend Singaporean noodles.
The lunch special is only 15$. It comes with a large main dish, apetizer, soup, and a drink. Its a great deal.
The place is nice and clean with bright colored walls, the bathroom is nice and clean as well (I put a lot of review-weight on a restaurant's bathroom).
The service is fantastic, very attentive and kind. This place has quickly become my Pac heights fav. I recommend it highly. -
Review from Tonya M.
Vallejo, CA
5/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
The Lemonade Thai Iced Tea is to die for!!!
the food was ok... I've had better though.
One thing I do like about this place is the semi-outdoorsy seating. It's definitely a nice place to take a break from the day and enjoy the weather.... while sipping on a lemonade thai iced tea of course. ;) The lunch specials aren't bad either. -
Review from ameer n.
San Francisco, CA
10/13/2011
I've eaten take out and delivery from here, so I can't speak on the ambiance or waiting service. The food is good and priced fairly. With so much competition it's hard to say if i'll come back or not.
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Review from Rosie O.
Carlsbad, CA
4/26/2011
On your Yelp listing, you even have a http://Restaurant.com ad.
We went to have a group dinner at Modern Thai and was quickly taken aback by their large signs stating they do not accept http://Restaurant.com certificates. We went there solely to use these certificates and were told our business was not welcome if we plan on using the certificate. Bad business practice.
I am reporting this to the SF County weights and measures department. You will be fined. -
Review from Natalie R.
San Francisco, CA
5/24/2011
I have probably ordered Modern Thai once every other week, if not every week, for the past 2 years...and yet I realized I haven't written a review! Every once and a while I will stray and try another Thai place in the area, but I inevitably just keep coming back here. VERY quick delivery. I live 10 blocks away and they literally show up in 10-45 minutes, average under 20 minutes, so if I'm hungry and want food ASAP this is my go to. Even with substitutions they're super quick. And they give us coupons for next time!
The usual (all with chicken) is:
1. Thai fried rice - better than anywhere else I've tried
2. Drunken noodle - perfect amount of spiciness & veggies
3. Red curry - substitute the eggplant for broccoli and it's the best curry ever tasted, not all watery (like Thai Spice's..)
One minor complaint is their shrimp is a bit chewy, so I tend to stick with chicken. They are super accomodating though - Panang Curry wasn't on the menu and they made it special for us and it was just as amazing as everything else.
I've also eaten in the restaurant, which is an awesome airy space with a semi-outdoor patio area. Lunch deals are great, and they are always full but there's never a line for a table at dinner even on the weekend. They were super-friendly one time we sent back a bottle of wine (think it had gone bad), and brought us a new bottle AND gave us 2 free glasses of another wine that they were "testing" for the menu.
I highly recommend takeout, delivery, lunch, dinner, drinks etc! -
Review from Ashley H.
San Francisco, CA
10/20/2011
This is a good solid thai place. Their pad kee mao is pretty good, but could be a little more spicy. I especially like their fried tofu salad. The reason it's so awesome is because they deliver for free on grubhub! I still like Jitlada more, but this place is pretty solid.
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Review from kajal p.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 10/24/2011
Okey so I have to update my review. I ordered from them last night and I must say it was great si I owe them an update.
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9/30/2011
I dont know! Such great reviews and not so great food. I'm disappointed! I ordered delivery and yes… Read more »
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Review from Eugene P.
Santa Clara, CA
12/22/2011
This is a fabulous restaurant to go to for a good meal! I loved the Thai tea with Tapioca, and the Chow Mein is the best I've ever eaten. I like the Thai BBQ with pork, very good. 4/5 :)
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Review from Kim K.
Updated - 4/30/2011 2 photos
Newly Michelin starred Modern Thai will not disappoint Thai food fans!
Friday night we decided to hop over to this Polk Street staple to sample the crispy pumpkin and chicken satay appetizers, followed by the sauteed pumpkin tofu and scallops w/ bok choy entrees. At around 7pm the tables were about 60% seated with a few single diners and a large dinner party.
I don't know what I was expecting but I was surprised that the crispy pumpkin was served French fry style. And more surprised to find that they were, in reality, more soggy than crispy. With the sauce it was quite tasty but I would have to ask for it to be actually crispy if I ordered this dish again.
The entrees were almost back to back home runs. Excellent authentic flavors. Loved the subtle kick in the scallops dish but the scallops were a touch rubbery from being over cooked.
Overall experience was quite lovely. Waitstaff was friendly, prompt and kept the water in the glasses. Space was clean. Decor balanced being chic yet comfy, ie you would be comfortable showing up on date night or casual. The two unisex bathrooms are pretty spacious. And last but certainly not least, it should be noted that the waitstaff will sing Happy Birthday.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/31/2011
Based on take-out and delivery only, where my friends and I somehow wound up ordering the exact same… Read more »
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Review from michelle t.
Westwood, CA
3/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
BOMB BOMB Thai food! You cannot, absolutely cannot go wrong here. Everyone in my party loved their dish.
There's not much more to say. I had the Pad See Eew. GREAT stuff!
Don't pass this place by! Even the decor is nice. -
Review from James W.
Fremont, CA
Updated - 3/6/2011
Giving Modern Thai an update for how they run their business. We went for a second visit in October, toting our wonderful http://restaurant.com certificates. On the door they posted no coupons/no certificates as of 9/30/10, but as of earlier that day they were still selling certificates on http://restuarant.com. I figured we were safe.
Apparently not. They completely ceased honoring certificates, which is strange because I've gone to restaurants that simply stopped issuing new certificates, and they still honored old ones.
We decided to eat there anyway. The food was good overall, as we remembered. While not memorable, it always tasted very fresh. My two young children were with us. You would think it was a quiet Friday night at 8pm, and not an early Sunday evening at 5:30pm, because the other people in the restaurant seemed to stare at us like "how dare you have your kids eating here interrupting our quiet meals." Funny thing was...my kids were very well behaved on that evening and we weren't sitting right next to a bunch of intimate couples or anything. Whatever.
I contacted http://restaurant.com after our visit (Modern Thai's manager even gave me the phone numbers) and let them what happened. Refusing existing certificates is explicity against http://restaurant.com policy, and my guess is that if I'm not the only one getting denied by this restaurant that is still open and seemingly hasn't changed ownership, I wouldn't be surprised if they pursue them for fees or whatnot. Needless to say, they could have handled it better.
Will I return without my discounts in tow? Eh. The food was fine, but probably not.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/23/2010
Went here with a $25 http://restaurant.com certificate. Great food and great value. Prices were… Read more »
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