Daughter Thai Kitchen

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Jignesh Sheth

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The best Thai food we have ever had —- Fresh, spicy and flavorful… the restaurant has amazing decor and ambiance . Tried roti mataba, papaya salad, pad kee mow. The desert Thai vacation — vanilla ice cream, warm sticky rice in young coconut

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C Lu

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I’ve been really excited to try Daughter Thai Kitchen, and Christmas lunch felt like the perfect time to bring my family. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with purple wisteria at the entrance, and the courtyard feels romantic and serene. Inside, the ambiance continues—very elegant and upscale, immediately giving the impression of a fine-dining Thai restaurant. Most dishes average around $35, including typical options like fried rice, stir-fried noodles, papaya salad, sweet and sour soup, and eggplant dishes. We ordered one of their specials, the Tsunami Lobster ($80), which was disappointingly small—not even a pound—and looked much larger in the photos. Unfortunately, it was definitely not worth the price. Our total came out to north of $300 for 6 dishes and 2 desserts, with the lobster being the most expensive item. For that price point, the value just wasn’t there for me. Overall, the food tasted average, similar to what you’d find at a typical Thai restaurant. The papaya salad was very basic and overly salty, and for the price I wish it included shrimp or fish. The fried rice was good, but beef is an extra charge and labeled as Wagyu—though it was really just thinly sliced beef. The soup was one of the better dishes: rich, coconut-forward, and filled with seafood. The pad kee mao noodles were just okay and lacked the wok-smoky flavor we were hoping for. The lobster dish was the biggest disappointment. The seafood was overcooked and dry, making it far from worth the cost. For dessert, the coconut vacation was overly sweet, but the mango sticky rice was done just right. Service was kind and efficient, and the atmosphere is lovely. Overall, this is a great spot for a romantic date or special occasion if you’re going for a Beautiful ambiance and a romantic setting, but for the price, the food didn’t quite match the experience.

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June Bug

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I enjoyed dining at Daughter Thai Kitchen in Oakland. The Ahi Scoops (sesame-crusted, seared ahi) were a standout: crispy outside, tender inside, super tasty. Most dishes were solid. The papaya salad was a bit too salty and sour for me. Prices run on the high side, but the quality shows. Overall, an easy 5 stars.

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Joyce Lam

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This place has such good vibes and unique dishes. The beef short rib was very good. Thai ice tea was on the sweet side though. Love the decor!

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Eddie Will Ashley III

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I’ve been here before, and wow, the food is absolutely amazing! My wife and I went family style, and we tried the Pad Kee Mow. It wasn’t as spicy as we were hoping, but the flavors were still fantastic. Then, we had the Betong Massaman, which is short rib in massaman curry. The curry was spot-on! It was rich and flavorful, and it really complemented the short rib, potatoes, and yellow rice perfectly. The atmosphere was great, making it perfect for a date night or a get-together with family and friends. We had 10 friends with us, and the staff was super friendly and accommodating. The food is a bit pricier than some other Thai spots around here, but it totally worth it with all the amazing flavors in each dish. I’d definitely recommend giving it a try! I’d give it an 8/10.