Jo's Modern Thai delivers bold Thai flavors and vibrant cocktails in Oakland.
Jo's Modern Thai is a Thai and Asian restaurant and bar in Oakland, CA 94619, located at 3725 MacArthur Blvd. The menu blends Thai classics with modern twists, and customers praise flavorful dishes, presentation, and friendly service. Reviews highlight coconut cake, lobster tail pad Thai, green curry, drunken noodles, catfish salad, and a vibrant cocktail program. Ambiance is casual, with some noting a diner-like feel and window seating.
3725 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, USA
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Enjoy contemporary Thai dishes like lobster tail pad Thai, green curry, and drunken noodles in a vibrant setting.
Sip on creative cocktails such as 'The Mango One' and other signature drinks crafted with premium ingredients.
Explore a variety of vegetarian-friendly dishes, including wok-charred cabbage and other plant-based delights.
Experience a fantastic lunch menu with perfect portions and fresh flavors, ideal for a midday break.
Relax in our chill atmosphere with window seating, perfect for romantic dinners or casual outings.
Overall rating
Way Shong
Service was great, and the catfish salad and cocktails were excellent. The branzino, however, was very disappointing. Unlike the pictures in previous reviews, ours was butterflied with the center bone removed, very small, and quite bland—especially for the price. I would have preferred a delicious whole fish rather than all the extra prep that didn’t improve the quality or value.
Dan Rosman
Service was great. EVERYONE was friendly and accommodating. Ambiance was a bit cold and like a diner. Cocktails were spectacular. I preferred “The Mango One.” Green curry with chicken was delicious; flavors on point, but I could do without the bone. Drunken Noodles also very tasty, but odd to have skinny noodles instead of classic fat noodles. Enjoyed the meal but unsure to return.
Fernando Ovando
The food was good not great. Ordered the brisket drunken noodle, a wok charred cabbage and two Thai teas. The brisket overpowered the dish and the fried egg while tasty didn't warrant spending $6.5 for a single egg. The brisket while tender felt like it was added after the drunken noodles were cooked, tasting like a separate dish rather than finding balance and cohesion. The cabbage was excellent, the best of everything. The drinks were acceptable though probably should have tried one of their many mixed drinks. Loved the service and atmosphere though next time I'd probably try the lobster.
David Castleberry
Jo’s is dynamite! Love dinner and the new lunch menu is fantastic. Portions are perfect, love the presentation and flavors. Will definitely be back. Thank you!
Daniel C.
Maybe the best Thai food I’ve ever eaten. I’m Not very adventurist and we got the coconut cake appetizer (10/10) and the lobster tail pad Thai. I hate lobster…wife wanted it, it was amazing. I also hate spicy food and kept putting their chili powder mix on my plate. We’re moving to Oakland next month and this will be our primary date spot. Staff awesome, food awesome, chill, got to sit in the window.
