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Charm Thai Bistro
Authentic Thai flavors in a cozy, intimate setting—where every dish tells a story.
4.4(5 reviews)
thai
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Authentic Thai flavors in a cozy, intimate setting—where every dish tells a story.
Charm Thai Bistro is a beloved local Thai restaurant in Oakland, offering a warm, mom-and-pop vibe with fast, delicious, and fresh cuisine. Specializing in curries, coconut dishes, and seafood, we serve favorites like Khao Soi Curry, Basil Lettuce Wraps, and Chicken Satay in a small, intimate space perfect for a chill dining experience. With a 4.7-star rating, we pride ourselves on friendly service and affordable, high-quality meals that keep customers coming back.
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Signature dishes like Khao Soi and Panang Curry, made with fresh ingredients and authentic spices.
Fresh scallops, shrimp, and noodle dishes in flavorful coconut and sweet sauces.
Includes Basil Lettuce Wraps and Chicken Satay, crafted with attention to detail.
Rotating specials featuring unique Thai-inspired seafood and curry creations.
Refreshing drinks like passion fruit refreshers to complement your meal.
I have been meaning to try this place for a while and it did not disappoint. Located in a beautiful white store front the food is just as good as the whole aesthetic of the restaurant. I got Khao soi curry and a seafood noodle dish. It was fast delicious and fresh. The service also was incredible. Totally mom and pop vibe where everyone hustles, is friendly and delivers just a great experience. I would definitely come back.
The more I visit this restaurant, the better their food gets. I'm thrilled to have found a consistently good Thai restaurant. The curry and coconut dishes are the highlights. A few visits here have expanded my appreciation. The Basil Lettuce Wraps and Chicken Satay are wonderfully crafted here with more detail than most places I've visited.
I tried one of the dinner specials, it was scallops, shrimp in a slightly sweet and coconut flavor sauce. Very good food and the service was excellent, nice cozy place.
I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. Here's my review: I walked in on a whim and was promptly seated. I'm on a mission to try some more places in the area. I got the chicken satay and the Panang Curry. Chicken Satay - flavorless, literally tasted like chicken with no real flavor. The peanut sauce helped but just barely. Panang Curry: curry had a little more flavor, it was slightly too salty. The beef wasn't that great compared to other Thai places I've been. Passion fruit refresher- refreshing but didn't have passion fruit flavor. I am not sure what it is. Service didn't bother me but I will comment on it - I dined solo and didn't get water until I had to ask for it. There was only one server, presumably since it's a small place with few tables. The server didn't come to check in on me. I don't think he checked in on the table next to me as well. Bathroom has sticky floors. Utensils seem Old and worn. Pro: relatively affordable for Thai in Oakland.
Our new favorite local Thai place! Their curries are wonderful - especially the house curry. The restaurant is small, intimate and not loud! On a Friday and even Saturday early evening it was not packed and the atmosphere is chill and quiet. Looking forward to going back for a third time already :)
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