Sam Cafe

The egg rolls were delicious nice and crispy with perfect amount of filling. The kao soi was good portion and plenty of meat. I liked that it was served with shredded cabbage too. The pad Thai wasn't too tangy or sweet. I wished it was served with the dry chili. The service was fast and staff was friendly.

Ran into this place on my way out of Merced heading back home. I wasn't expecting to order any food but stopping off the street to check my car I look up and there's THAI FOOD sign... So I gave them a chance. Place is very spacious, clean and well kept. Staff are very friendly and come out acknowledging everyone who is in there, which is very nice! The wait was good amount of time, especially placing to go order of 3 items right there and then. I ordered beef larb, papaya salad, and Khao Soi [which is very rare to have on a menu at most Thai / Laos places]. All the food was good, however it would be better to have some mint in the larb. I think their papaya salad sauce is already spicy, because I found no peppers in the mix, but it was hot! - that was different (good different). Khao Soi w

Hidden gem in Merced, CA. Don’t be discouraged by the location—this place is absolutely worth the visit. The food is excellent, service is fast, and the environment is warm and family-oriented for all ages. We visited for the first time during our son’s birthday week. We couldn’t host a home celebration because I was out of town for work all week, so this meant a lot to us. Our little one accidentally spilled a drink on the table, and the staff were extremely polite, patient, and attentive in helping us. Their kindness truly stood out. My husband is Lao/Thai and I am Hmong, and we are both very picky when it comes to Lao, Thai, and Hmong food in Merced. We’ve tried nearly every Lao/Thai restaurant both uptown and downtown—and this one exceeded our expectations. Even our son, who usually

Good food, great service! Stopped by here on our way to Yosemite and we weren’t disappointed. Food was well cooked, spice level apt and everyone enjoyed. Highlight for us were chicken fried rice, pad Thai and yellow curry!

Sam Cafe looks like it’s been revamped. It’s clean, well lit, with a demure vibe. We ordered the khao soi noodle soup, fried chicken appetizer, and thai style papaya salad. All great dishes. The owner came out, greeted, and chatted with all his guests like they were all regulars. They even have freshly made hot foods to-go. The place is right off HW99 so if you’re ever passing through Merced, I’d highly recommend.