Thai Satay Restaurant & Bar
| Address: | 265 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA |
| Phone: | +1 650-952-3439 |
| Site: | thaisatay.com |
| Rating: | 3.9 |
| Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM |
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Noni Gana
Not a place for people with allergy, especially dairy allergy. They dont know what is in the ingredients, very likely because they use instant spices and sauces and batters. Our kid has severe dairy allergy. We were assured by 3 employees that the chicken satay and the crispy calamari did not have any dairy in it. However, one tiny bite of the satay made her tongue tingling with pain. She stopped. After a few bites of calamaries, she felt another painful tingling. Again, she stopped eating. Back to the hotel, about 30 minutes later, she started having severe reactions, i.e. difficulty breathing, runny nose, painful chest and stomach, weakness etc. Fortunately we had her medication with us and could avoid a life-threatening emergency. No more Thai restaurant for us.
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Denise Dang
Thai Satay is our groups go-to place for good catering and take out. Weve had large lunches here (20+ people) and done catering with them numerous times. The family that runs this place is really sweet and helpful. Food is always consistent and good. Is it the best Thai Ive ever had? Certainly not. But as compared to other South San Francisco restaurants, this is one of the top places. Their online ordering for catering is a breeze, especially because they clearly state how many people each try may feed. Things I would recommend: Thai egg rolls, fried tofu, miang kum, pad Thai (of course!), pad see ew, green curry, and baby corn.
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Oscar R. Goussen
Good location, I was at the City Hall and looked for healthier options for lunch. This spot is just a few blocks from SSF City Hall. Their menu is quite nice offering many healthy choices, vegan and non vegan. Service is great, friendly and prompt staff. Portions are big and the price is great. Some ingredients are not fresh, they do use mostly fresh veggies but some canned which is the reason why I gave it 4 stars. Complimentary salad was overly soggy, too much dressing. Next time I will ask for dressing on the side. Ordered salmon steak the portion was big enough to feed 2 people. Will definitely be back here when in town.
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A Private User
This food was FANTASTIC! South San Francisco isnt always a great area, and when I knew Id be staying near the airport, I was resigned to eating at the hotel restaurant. However, my wife found this place via Google, so we took a chance. What a great chance! The service was prompt and friendly (though it was a slow night), the Tom Yum was outstanding, and the Red Curry was well above average. If you are staying near the airport, dont despair - theres GREAT food right around the corner. This restaurant is actually worthy of a dedicated trip if you are in need of really good Thai food!
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Brian Markham
Food was very tasty - I had the Seafood Delight. However, the service was terrible. I was largely ignored at every stage of my experience - took forever for the waitress to acknowledge I was there; then took forever for her to bring my beer (I had to ask twice); and then, after I received my food, she never asked if my meal was OK. To make it even worse, I was there early (5:50-ish) and they were not busy. No excuse. I will return some day, because it was clean & in a safe neighborhood area, but hoping Ill be served by someone who cares.
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Mary Nicole
This restaurant was delicious and really fast. Came here after shopping nearby and had a hard time deciding what to eat because everything on the menu sounded amazing. I wanted seafood and the curry smelled so yummy so I decided to try it and the brussel sprouts with pork belly were literally calling my name so I couldnt resist. The portions were definitely entree size. For two people we were barely able to finish the whole meal but the prices were very very reasonable. I will definitely be going back!
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danny vo
Stopped by here for a late dinner after picking up my mom from SFO. The food was pretty good, we got the shrimp pad Thai and garlic pepper prawns. I kind of wish the garlic prawns were spicier but they gave us some chili peppers that were perfect. The service was decent, I cant say it was great but Ive had worse. Overall, this was a good spot for Thai food. I would come here again if Im nearby but I wouldnt go out of my way for it.
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A Private User
Nice place, they claim to be "authentic" and maybe that was my problem, but the food was just bland. I love good americanized Thai food, but the Satay was just oily chicken and the Pad Thai was flavorless also. Definitely not what I was expecting. Their Thai Iced Tea is absolutely delicious. Nice atmosphere, definitely "authentic," and friendly staff. Pretty cheap prices, Tea, Satay, and Pad Thai was $20 total.
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Nei Ng
I had the Guey Teaw Rahd Kang, which was red curry chicken over rice noodles. The curry was decent. The coconut milk gave it a rich base, while the lemongrass and basil brightened up the flavor. They left a whole bay leaf in my bowl which might have annoyed someone else, but I easily just plucked it out. The noodles were a little soft, and the chicken was pretty bland and stringy, but the overall food was ok.
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David H
Only half the food was decent, the other half was only mediocre. The papaya salad is really really spicy, so dont order it unless you can handle the spice. Curry dishes were only okay. I had the green and pumpkin curry. You should skip the dessert though they are not that great. You are better off going somewhere else to enjoy the dessert.
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Carl Payne
Quick service, good food and great prices. I would recommend the Pad Thai or the garlic chicken from the lunch menu. Service is fairly quick and plenty of seating. Great spot for a quick business lunch. Ambiance is a little funky, but food is tasty. Prices are also good, easy to leave full for less than $10. Casual spot in SSF.
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Martin Chavez
Great meal and clean atmosphere for the $. Most tender calamari Ive ever had that was cooked. Combination Satay appetizer was Great. Pad Thai noodles were perfectly cooked. I like mild spice so great for me. Full bar makes it a night for dining. We will return and bring friends and family.
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Elizabeth Chiang
We went as a group of 6 people. The service was slow. About half of us enjoyed our dishes while the other half felt like their dish was mediocre or worse. The two people who ordered curry were happy with their dishes. They charge $2 for a bowel of rice.
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Raja Ramakrishnan
Great service during a take out order. I ordered vegetarian food over the phone and they made the good ready in under 15 minutes during off peak hours. Their menu prices listed on the Google are not accurate thought. New prices are higher.
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Jose Cepeda
Coconut and lemongrass soup is phenomenal! Excellent service, good prices and large portions make this a favorite on my list. I would highly recommend this place, there is even a public lot to park in right before the restaurant.
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Kendra Liggins
Cute place with a very friendly staff. The food was GREAT and well presented. Everything is a la carte so dont expect rice or noodles to come with your meal unless you order it. They were super busy but it was worth the wait.
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Erica Langenbahn
Lots of options, friendly staff, clean and neat decor, great location. Really good food! I had the fried tofu with veggies, and subbed in noodles instead of the rice (which was no problem). Great flavor, fresh ingredients!
