Praaw Thai

Praaw is one of the most unique Thai restaurants in Berkeley. The food feels very authentic but presented in a modern way. You can really taste the balance of flavors and the freshness of ingredients. The Pad Thai with tiger prawns was amazing, and the curry dishes are rich and comforting. The atmosphere is cozy and stylish, with a cool Chiang Mai street vibe. Great place for dinner with friends or a casual date. Definitely coming back again.

What a wonderful atmosphere this place has! The service was quick, the décor was beautiful, and the food was absolutely delicious. I especially loved the Tom Yum Goong Hot Pot Soup (vegetarian version with tofu) — it was incredibly flavorful and perfectly spicy and hot. The Dok Jok pandan ice cream dessert was a real treat as well. The delicate pandan ice cream paired with the crispy topping created a lovely contrast in texture and a stunning presentation. I did notice a hint of spice and saltiness in the biscuit that I wasn’t expecting and could have done without, but it was a minor detail. The crab fried rice my husband ordered could have used a bit more flavor, or perhaps a more generous portion of the hot sauce on the side, which felt a little small. Overall, it was a great experie

Great food and great vibes. Shrimp salad and pad see ew were excellent. Beautifully designed space. It feels like a trendy Thai restaurant in New York (except not as cramped).

Absolutely incredible AUTHENTIC Thai food! This place tastes exactly like home. Real, authentic Thai flavors with that special “mom-style cooking” that you can’t find anywhere else in the Bay. I ordered the Gui Chai and they have BOTH versions, crispy and steamed. Both are amazing! The crispy one is perfectly golden and crunchy, and the steamed one is soft, chewy, and full of flavor. Truly hard to find real Gui Chai made like this. The Nookie Karee Koog blew me away sweet-forward, fragrant, and so flavorful even after you finish the bite. Exactly how it tastes in Thailand. And the Pad Thai🫶🏾 OMG. The aroma reminded me of the street-style Pad Thai in Thailand cooked over charcoal. So nostalgic and authentic! Everything here tastes like it was cooked with love, real ingredients, and tru

Such a nice ambiance, kind staff, and of course the food! Definitely need to get the Gui Chai (chive dumpling)! Loved the pumpkin curry and Dok Jok dessert was so beautiful and creative