Thai House Express Castro
Thai · San Francisco, CA
About
Regulars swear by the yellow curry chicken at this Thai spot tucked above the Castro's 18th Street bustle. The sticky rice with mango is a standout dessert, and the waiters draw as much attention as the food. One reviewer calls it "my corner Thai place" and eats there constantly. The atmosphere is relaxed, with a crowd that's reliably good-looking — a local favorite for a casual meal. Lunch hours are short (2pm cut-off), but dinner runs till 9pm most days. Saturdays close a bit earlier at 8:30pm, and Sundays have a break between 3pm and 4pm. If you're craving dessert after, Bi-Rite Creamery is a short walk away.
Prices are moderate, and the menu covers all the Thai classics. Weekday lunch is your best bet for a quieter visit, while evenings draw a livelier mix of neighborhood regulars. The dining room sits above street level, giving it a slightly hidden feel even though it's right in the heart of the Castro.
Features
- ✓Located above 18th Street bustle
- ✓Sticky rice with mango dessert praised
- ✓Friendly waiters and attractive crowd
Cuisine
What people say
Rated from 710 reviews. 13 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“Good food and waiters with pizzazz”
The food here is great, especially the moo tod, and the servers are wonderful. This is without a doubt my go-to spot in the Castro.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Good Thai on Castro”
This is one of the better Thai spots in the Castro. They have a good range of dishes at reasonable prices. Definitely order the sticky rice with mango dessert, it's really tasty.
A guest · Over a year ago
“Great Thai food, cute crowd”
Thai House Express is my go to local Thai restaurant since I live in the Castro, and I've eaten there countless times. The food is excellent, maybe not the absolute best Thai I've had, but close. I suggest the yellow curry chicken, though I don't recall the exact name. The place is always full of attractive people, and the waitstaff are easy on the eyes too.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there vegetarian or vegan food? +
Thai restaurants typically offer vegetable-based curries and noodle dishes, but we don't have a specific menu here. Check with the staff.
What type of Thai food do they serve? +
The menu features Thai classics like yellow curry chicken and sticky rice with mango. Yelp lists noodles and Thai as main categories.
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