Ben Thai Cafe
4.4$$· ModerateA vibrant Polk Street spot serving flavorful Thai classics and specialties.
Located on Polk Street in San Francisco, Ben Thai Cafe serves a delicious variety of authentic Thai dishes, including favorites like Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mao, and Khao Soi. The cozy neighborhood restaurant features an open kitchen, outdoor seating, and extensive vegetarian and vegan menu options. It is a popular dining destination for both lunch and dinner, offering craft beer and wine alongside generous portions.
Expert notes
- This brother-sister co-owned restaurant serves home-inspired Thai dishes and Chinese and Indonesian fusion dishes ranging from rolls, wings, fried calamari, pork dishes, seafood, sauteed dishes, wok-tossed noodles, soups, curries, desserts, and much more. Their specialty is ominous and spicy murder wings, Khao Soi egg noodle dish, Pork Palo Chinese fusion dish, Roasted duck noodles, and American-inspired Oxtail Soup. A good selection of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options is available.
Features
- Asian Fusion
- Cocktails
- Coffee Tea
- Cozy
- Date Night
- Desserts
- Dine In
- Fried Food
- Gluten Free Food
- Happy Hours
- International Food
- Noodles
- Outdoor Seating
- Romantic
- Salad
- Seafood
- Soup
- Take Outs
- Vegetarian Options
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