Thaiphoon Restaurant

Name: Thaiphoon Restaurant
Address: 543 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301
Telephone: (650) 323-7700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9 (26)

$30 and under

Thai

543 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Kid-friendly

Over 100 delicious selections to choose from the menu. Some of Chef's best recommendations are Stir Fried Mango Chicken, Pad Thai Noodles, Yellow Curry Chicken and Roasted Duck Curry. There is a full bar, outdoor seating, elegant main dining room with beautiful decor and handcraft paintings made from Thailand.
Voted the Best Thai Restaurant by the readers of the Palo Alto Weekly from 2006 to 2012. Hall of Fame winner 2 years in a row 2011-2013.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Thai, Asian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm, Saturday: 11:30am - 2:30pm. Dinner: Monday - Thursday, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm.
Phone number
(650) 323-7700
Website
http://thaiphoonpaloalto.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Wanna Vongampai
Catering
Please contact the restaurant directly, our staff will be happy to recommend dishes that will fit your needs. We cater weddings, lunches and dinners for corporate America and local businesses, birthdays. Minimum delivery for catering order is $150.00.

Location
543 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Cross street
University Ave
Parking details
City street parking available. There is also a parking lot available.
Public transit
VTA 35, Caltrain
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Satay Chicken$8.95
Chicken marinated in coconut milk and Thai spices, skewered, and then char-broiled. Served with peanut curry sauce and cucumber salad (spiciness = mild).
Fish Cakes$9.95
Marinated fish paste mixed with green beans and curry paste and deep fried. Served with cucumber salad and crushed peanuts (spiciness = mild).
Golden Shrimps$10.95
Deep fried golden shrimp. Served with sweet and chili sauce. (Mild).
Golden Tofu$7.50
Deep fried tofu. Served with our delicious homemade peanut sauce (spiciness = mild).
Pla Muk Yuang$10.50
Fillets of marinated calamari, char-broiled. Served with house sweet garlic sauce (spiciness = mild).
Rice Crackers with Tamarind Sauce$8.95
Crispy rice crackers served with shrimp, coconut milk, shallots, tamarind sauce, garlic and cilantro.
Roti & Curry Sauce$7.95
Indian-style bread. Served with green curry and coconut dipping sauce.
Fried Calamari$10.50
Served with homemade sweet-chili dipping sauce (spiciness = mild).
Satay Beef (Rib Eye Steak)$11.50
Beef marinated in coconut milk and Thai spices, skewered, and then char-boiled. Served with peanut curry sauce and cucumber salad (spiciness = mild).
Homemade Pot Stickers$7.95
Made daily with pork and ginger seasoning. Served with soy-rice vinegar dipping sauce.
Egg Roll Samosa$7.50
Indian-style fried rolls, filled with potatoes, peas, and curry seasoning. Served with peanut sauce.
Fried Egg Rolls$7.50
Crispy egg rolls filled with your choice of pork or vegetables. Served with sweet & chili sauce.
Fresh Spring Rolls$7.50
Steamed rice wrappers filled with soft rice noodles, your choice of protein or vegetables, with shredded carrots, mint and cilantro. Served with dipping sauce.
Thaiphoon Lettuce Wraps$8.95
Your choice of veggie, tofu, chicken or shrimp stir-fried in an Asian marinade. Served with fresh lettuce cups.
Bar-B-Q Prawns$10.95
Marinated prawns char-broiled. Served with chili-lime-juice dipping sauce (spiciness = medium).
Golden Eggplant$8.95
Battered and deep fried slices of crispy eggplant. Served with a sweet dipping sauce.

Soups (Pot)

Tom Yum Goong$14.50
Shrimp, mushrooms, and cilantro, simmered in hot and sour, and flavored with lime juice, lemongrass, and crushed roasted pepper. (Medium).
Tom Yum Kai$13.50
Chicken, mushrooms, and cilantro, simmered in hot and sour, and flavored with lime juice, lemongrass, and crushed roasted pepper. (Medium).
Tom Kha Goong$14.50
Shrimp simmered in coconut milk broth with lime juice, lemongrass, mushroom, and cilantro. (Mild).
Tom Kha Puck$13.50
Assorted vegetables simmered in coconut milk broth with lime juice, lemongrass, galangale, chili pepper, and cilantro. (Mild).
Miso Tofu Soup$12.50
Miso tofu soup.
Tom Yum Seafood$15.95
Seafood combination simmered in hot and sour flavored broth with lime juice, lemongrass, and crushed roasted pepper. (Medium).
Tom Yum Puck$13.50
Assorted vegetables simmered in hot and sour, and flavored with lime juice, lemongrass, and crushed roasted pepper. (Medium).
Tom Kha Kai$13.50
Chicken simmered in coconut milk broth with lime juice, mushroom, lemongrass, and cilantro. (Mild).
Won Ton Soup$13.95
Chicken won ton soup with spinach and homemade broth.

Soups (Bowl)

Tom Yum Goong$5.25
Shrimp, mushrooms, and cilantro, simmered in hot and sour, and flavored with lime juice, lemongrass, and crushed roasted pepper. (Medium).
Tom Yum Kai$4.75
Chicken, mushrooms and cilantro, simmered in hot, and sour, and flavored with lime juice, lemongrass, and crushed roasted pepper. (Medium).
Tom Kha Goong$5.25
Shrimp simmered in coconut milk broth with limejice, lemongrass, mushroom, and cilantro. (Mild).
Tom Kha Puck$4.75
Assorted vegetables simmered in coconut milk broth with lime juice, lemongrass, galangale, chili pepper, and cilantro. (Mild).
Miso Tofu Soup$4.50
Miso tofu soup.
Tom Yum Seafood$5.50
Seafood combination simmered in hot and sour, and flavored with lime juice, lemongrass, and crushed roasted pepper. (Medium).
Tom Yum Puck$4.75
Assorted vegetables simmered in hot and sour, and flavored with lime juice, lemongrass, and crushed roasted pepper. (Medium).
Tom Kha Kai$4.75
Chicken simmered in coconut milk broth with lime juice, mushroom, lemongrass, and cilantro. (Mild).
Won Ton Soup$4.75
Chicken won ton soup with spinach and homemade broth.

Salad

Spicy NY Steak Salad$12.50
Sliced New York steak with lime juice, lettuce, lemongrass, mint leaves, chili oil, and onion. (Medium).
Thai Salad$7.95
Assorted vegetables. Romaine and iceberg lettuce mixed with cucumber and tomatoes, and topped with our delicious peanut curry sauce. (Mild).
Grilled Salmon Salad$13.95
Grilled salmon and granny smith apples with romaine and iceberg lettuce, tossed in fresh lemon juice, chili powder, red onions, and cilantro. (Medium).
Meing Khum Salad$9.95
Coconut salad: chicken and roasted coconut on romaine with lemon wedges, ginger, diced onion, and peanuts. Served with a delicious plum dressing. (Mild).
Green Papaya Salad$9.95
Shredded green papaya marinated with shrimp, tomatoes, green beans, peanuts, chili, and lime juice. (Medium).
Ruby Grapefruit Salad$8.95
Shredded red cabbage, fresh grapefruit segments, jicama, and cilantro, garnished with chopped peanuts and tossed with a homemade vinaigrette dressing.
Chinese Chicken Salad$8.95
Cubes of chicken breast meat tossed with shredded lettuce, carrots, and cilantro, and sprinkled with crispy rice noodles, peanuts, and sesame seeds. Served with house.
Roasted Eggplant Salad$9.50
Roasted eggplant salad tossed with lime-juice, garlic, chili pepper, lettuce, and red onion. (Medium).
Yum Seafood$13.95
Seafood salad: shrimp, scallops and calamari seasoned in fish sauce, chili, and garlic dressing. (Medium).
Larb$9.95
Your choice of ground chicken, soft tofu, beef, or tri-tips seasoned with lime juice, roasted chili pepper sauce, rice-powder, mint leaves, and peanuts. (Medium).
Mango Prawns Salad$11.95
Slices of fresh mango and prawns tossed in lime juice-chili, mint leaves, cilantro, and red onions with heart of romaine and iceberg lettuce. (Medium).

Thaiphoon's Favorites

Mongolian Beef$11.50
Sliced beef pan-fried with onions, chili peppers and crispy rice noodles. (Medium).
Stir Fried Mango Chicken$11.50
Chicken sauteed with fresh mango, cashew nuts, bell peppers, onions and water chestnuts. (Mild).
Imperial Beef$11.50
Beef sauteed with shiitake mushrooms, broccoli and oyster sauce. (Mild).
'Shaken' Beef$14.50
Cubes of marinated rib eye wok-style seared, with Asian seasoning on a bed of lightly-dressed watercress and onions. Served with lime-ginger dipping sauce on the side.
Fresh Mango in Red Curry$11.95
Simmering red curry and coconut milk with fresh basil, red bell peppers, and slices of fresh mango and pineapple. (Medium).
Imperial Chicken$9.95
Chicken sauteed with shiitake mushrooms, broccoli and oyster sauce. (Mild).
Eggplant Stir-Fry with Chicken$10.95
Chinese eggplant pan-fried with chicken, mushrooms, basil, chili and garlic sauce. (Medium).
Spicy Lamb Saag$13.95
Marinated leg of lamb, cubed and braised with spinach. Seasoned with ginger, garlic and cumin. (Medium).

Poultry

Chicken with Garlic Thai Herbs$10.50
Chicken sauteed with fresh garlic, mushrooms, broccoli, Thai herbs and cilantro. (Mild).
Red Curry Chicken$9.95
Chicken simmered in coconut milk, with bamboo shoots, sweet basil and red curry. (Medium).
Panang Curry Chicken$10.50
Chicken simmered in Panang curry with coconut milk, peas and bell peppers. (Medium).
Thai B-B-Q Chicken$10.95
Boneless chicken marinated in honey and Thai herbs. Served with sweet chili sauce.
Roasted Duck Curry$12.50
Roasted duck simmered in red curry, with tomatoes, eggplant, pineapple and sweet basil. (Medium).
Spicy Kung Pao Chicken$9.95
Sliced chicken breast meat pan-fried with bell peppers and roasted peanuts. (Medium).
Chicken with Thai Basil$10.50
Sliced chicken breast sauteed with chili, garlic, sweet onions and Thai basil. (Hot).
Green Curry Chicken$10.95
Chicken simmered in green curry sauce, with coconut milk, eggplant, Thai basil and bell peppers. (Medium).
Yellow Curry Chicken$10.50
Chunks of chicken simmered in coconut milk, with potatoes, yellow curry and onions. (Mild).
Rama's Chicken$9.95
Marinated chicken with steamed mushrooms and spinach. Topped with peanut curry sauce.
Thai Lemongrass Chicken$9.95
Lemongrass marinated chicken stir-fried with long beans and mushrooms. (Mild).
Sweet & Sour Chicken$9.95
Sweet and sour chicken sautéed with cucumber, sweet onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and pineapples. (Medium).

Pork

Pork with Hot Pepper$9.95
Sliced pork sauteed with chili peppers, sweet onions, garlic and oyster sauce. (Medium).
Moo Prig Khing$9.95
Pork sauteed with red curry, green beans, kaffir lime leaves and Thai spices. (Medium).
Pork with Garlic$9.95
Pork sauteed with fresh garlic, Thai herbs, black pepper and cilantro. (Mild).
Pork with Thai Basil$9.95
Slices of pork sauteed with chili, garlic, sweet onions and Thai basil. (Spicy).
Moo Pad Ped$10.95
Pork sauteed with eggplant, mushroom, bell pepper, coconut milk, red curry, kaffir lime leaves and Thai basil. (Spicy).
Barbecued Pork Rib$12.95
Hoisin-honey marinated pork ribs (Bar-B-Q). Served with cucumber salad. (Mild).

Beef & Lamb

Beef with Thai Basil$11.50
Beef sauteed with chili, garlic, sweet onions and Thai basil. (Spicy).
Mus-A-Man$10.95
Beef stew curry with coconut milk, potatos, tomatoes and red onions. (Medium).
Kang Pumpkin Nur$11.95
Beef in red curry with coconut milk, pumpkin, peppers and basil. (Medium).
Lamb with Thai Basil$13.95
Leg of lamb (boneless) sauteed with fresh garlic, chili pepper and basil. (Spicy).
Lamb Garlic Pepper$13.95
Leg of lamb (boneless) sauteed with fresh garlic, broccoli, mushrooms and cilantro. (Mild).
Panang Nur$11.50
Beef simmered in Panang curry with coconut milk, peas and bell peppers. (Medium).
Kang Pah$10.95
Slices of beef sauteed with red curry, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, green beans and chili peppers. (Medium).
Beef with Bamboo Shoot$11.50
Beef sauteed with fresh garlic, peppers, bamboo shoots and basil. (Medium).
Lamb in Panang Curry Sauce$13.95
Leg of lamb (boneless) simmered in Panang curry sauce, with green beans and coconut milk. (Medium).

Seafood

Prawns Chu Chee$14.50
Prawns simmered in Panang curry with coconut milk, peas, bell peppers and sweet basil. (Medium).
Red Curry Prawns$12.95
Red curry prawns simmered in coconut milk with pineapple and basil leaves. (Medium).
Lychee Curry Prawns$12.95
hrimp simmered with red curry, coconut milk, bell peppers, lychees and sweet basil. (Medium).
Pla Lard Prig$14.95
Seared boneless sea bass topped with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and homemade chili-garlic-sauce. (Medium).
Sole with Thai Basil$14.50
Boneless fillets of sole sauteed with garlic and chili pepper. Topped with crispy Thai basil. (Spicy).
Calamari in Garlic Pepper$12.95
Calamari fillets sauteed with fresh garlic, black pepper, mushrooms and Thai herbs. (Mild).
Seafood with Thai Basil$14.50
Shrimp, scallops and calamari sautéed with garlic, sweet onions, peppers and Thai basil. (Spicy).
Fried Whole Rainbow Trout 2$15.95
Crispy trout with sweet and sour sauce, pineapple, onions, cucumber, and bell peppers. (Mild).
Prawns with Basil$14.50
Prawns sauteed with garlic, sweet onions, peppers and Thai basil. (Spicy).
Prawns with Garlic Pepper$14.50
Prawns sauteed with fresh garlic, black pepper, Thai spices and cilantro. (Mild).
Sole Fish with Tamarind Sauce$14.95
Seared sole fish topped with shallots and tamarind sauce. (Mild).
Pla Chu Chee$14.95
Sole fish fillets simmered in Panang curry sauce with coconut milk, bell peppers, peas and kaffir lime leaves. (Medium).
Calamari with Thai Basil$12.95
Calamari fillets sauteed with chili, garlic, sweet onions and Thai basil. (Spicy).
Salmon Green Curry$14.95
Seared salmon fillets simmered in green curry with shiitake mushrooms, sweet basil, snap peas and coconut milk. (Medium).
Fried Whole Rainbow Trout 1$15.95
Crispy trout with Thai style spicy salsa with onions, cilantro, bell peppers, and lemon juice. (Medium).

Fried Rice

Spicy Chicken Basil Fried Rice$9.95
Thai jasmine rice pan-fried with chicken, Thai basil and chili pepper. (Medium).
Yellow Curry Fried Rice with Crab & Shrimp$12.50
Thaiphoon House Fried Rice$9.95
Thai-style fried rice with your choice of chicken, pork or beef.
Pineapple Rice$11.50
Thai jasmine rice pan-fried with prawns, cashew nuts, pineapple and Thai spices. (Mild).

Noodles

Pad Thai$10.95
Rice noodles pan-fried with your choice of chicken, vegetables or shrimp, chili powder, eggs, green onions, bean sprouts, and peanuts. (Medium).
Pad See Ew$10.95
Flat rice noodles, pan fried with broccoli, eggs and your choice of chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp.
Singapore Noodles$10.95
Spicy rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, shrimp, shredded carrots, bell peppers, and chili. (Spicy).
Noodles Green Curry$11.95
Egg noodles simmered in green curry with coconut milk, prawns, eggplant, bell peppers, and basil.
Thai Beef Noodles Soup$10.95
Rice noodles with sliced beef, house special broth, bean sprouts, cilantro, and green onions. (Medium).
Kee Mao$10.95
Flat rice noodles pan-fried with your choice of chicken, seafood, or duck, Thai basil, and chili pepper. (Spicy).
Pad Wood Sen$10.95
Bean thead silver noodles pan fried with chicken, shrimp, eggs, and green onions. (Mild).
Chow-Mein$9.95
Chow-mein egg noodles pan-fried with seasonal vegetables and your choice of chicken, pork, vegetables, shrimp, or beef.
Tom Yum Noodles Soup$11.95
Hot and sour spicy soup with egg noodles, prawns, and mushrooms. Seasoned with lime leaves, cilantro and lemongrass.
Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup$10.95
Rice noodles with chopped chicken and shrimp in a spicy broth with bean sprouts, onions, cilantro, lime juice, ground peanuts, and chili pepper. (Medium).

Vegetables & Tofu

Panang Tofu Curry$9.95
Crispy tofu simmered in Panang curry with coconut milk and green peas. (Medium).
Red Curry Veggies$9.95
Assorted vegetables simmered in red curry sauce and coconut milk. (Medium).
Veggies & Tofu with Thai Basil$9.95
Mixed vegetables and fried tofu sauteed with chili pepper, garlic and Thai basil. (Spicy).
Eggplant in Spicy Sauce$9.95
Eggplant sauteed in garlic oil with peppers, onions, mushrooms and Thai basil. (Medium).
Stir-Fried Mangos, Tofu, & Veggies with Cashews$9.95
Stir-fried mangos, tofu and vegetables with cashews. (Mild).
Vegetables Stir-Fried$9.95
Bok choy and mixed vegetables sauteed with chili bean sauce. (Mild).
Green Curry Veggies & Soft Tofu$9.95
Assorted vegetables simmered in green curry and coconut milk. (Medium).
Pop Eye's Favorite$9.95
Steamed spinach and mushrooms topped with our delicious house peanut curry sauce. (Mild).
Kung-Pao Veggies & Soft Tofu$9.95
Veggies & Tofu in Garlic Pepper$9.95
Vegetables and tofu in garlic pepper. (Mild).

Side Orders

Steamed Jasmine White Rice$1.75
Sticky Rice$2.50
Peanut Sauce (Large)$3.95
Roti Bread$2.75
Steamed Brown Rice$2.00
Peanut Sauce (Small)$1.95
Cucumber Salad$3.50
Steamed Veggies$5.50
Broccoli, carrot, and green bean.

Beverages

Thai Iced Tea$3.50
Soda$2.50
Your choice of soda
Pellegrino Sparkling Water
- 500mL.$3.95
Shirley Temple$2.75
Fresh Lemonade$3.50
Kiwi Lemonade$3.50
Fresh Whole Young Coconut Juice$5.25
Thai Iced Coffee$3.50
Regular Iced Tea$2.75
Unsweetened.
Ginger Ale$2.75
Arnold Palmer$2.75
Pomegranate Lemonade$3.50
Honey Mint Lemonade$3.75

Desserts

Fried Banana with Coconut Ice Cream$6.95
Thai Pumpkin & Egg Custard on Sweet Rice & Coconut Milk$5.95
Coconut Ice Cream$4.25
Green Tea Ice Cream$4.25
Tapioca Pudding & Sweet Coconut Milk$4.50
Sweet Sticky Rice with Fresh Mango$5.95
Sweet Rice with Fresh Mango & Ice Cream$6.95
Mango Ice Cream$4.25
Tapioca Pudding & Fresh Mango$5.25
Roti with Condensed Milk$4.50

What 26 people are saying

Thaiphoon Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
3.4Service
3.5Ambience
1.7Value

Noise • Energetic

26 Reviews

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Milly
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I grew up in the area, so I've seen a lot of restaurants come and go around University Avenue. There's a reason Thaiphoon stays when so many (often really good) restaurants have fallen. They make seriously great food. Whenever I come back for a visit, my family and I always make a point of going to Thaiphoon. I do have some menu items I especially like, but I've yet to be disappointed by a new menu item. This place is the best.
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MarciaP VIP
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 25, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Spicey eggplant didn't have much eggplant, prawn dishes skimpy on prawns. Mediocre Thai cuisine.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on February 26, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Fair food. Not bad, not great. Fine service. There are probably better options in the area.
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Mezzo VIP
San Francisco Bay Area29 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 20, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food at this restaurant is good. The curries are the best I've eaten in the area. The decor is getting old and needs to be updated. Some of the servers are good others not.
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NZAA
San Francisco Bay Area34 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Good food but not great service
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco Bay Area106 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 3, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
How can I return to a restaurant when the service is so terrible? After we ordered our food our server never returned. Someone else brought the food, but no one stopped by to see if we needed anything. We had to flag down another server to order more rice, to have our water glasses filled, to get back the cork for the wine bottle we brought but did not finish, and to ask for the check. (We also filled our own wine glasses, which does not bother me as it's better then their constantly overfilling them, but when I spend $15 corkage at an inexpensive Asian restaurant that has a small, lousy wine list (with no vintages listed) anyway I should be getting something for my money.) The food we like but there is no point eating it there.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 22, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Pretty good Thai but...food very slow arriving--one dish came 5-6 minutes before others. Pad Thai was great but the lamb in the lamb curry was very tough, almost needed a knife. Surprised the bill arrived before we were even asked about dessert. Ran out of the Stella draft (only one of two for a Thai restaurant?)
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WH13
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined on January 14, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We went to Taiphoon for a birthday with the family. We had to wait for nearly 30 minutes to be seated even though we had a reservation. Then the service was quite quick and friendly. The food was good but not exceptional. The restaurant was very noisy in the beginning due to a couple of big parties, but quieted down after they left. My takeaway: avoid at peak times
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KiraH VIP
San Francisco Bay Area40 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 14, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not impressed with the food at all. Their Shaken Beef was way too tough, and mango chicken was just OK. Not planning to return.
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ParticularPatron VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth84 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 8, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Americanized Thai food but very good quality. Having lived in Thailand 6 years I was hoping for more authentic dishes but most Americans probably don't want that. Som Tom was lacking but the waiter warned me in advance it would not be authentic. It was packed on a weeknight so obviously the locals know it's good. No complaints from me.
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543 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

Cross street
University Ave
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm, Saturday: 11:30am - 2:30pm. Dinner: Monday - Thursday, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm.
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Thai, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
City street parking available. There is also a parking lot available.
Public transit
VTA 35, Caltrain
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Wanna Vongampai
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://thaiphoonpaloalto.com/
Phone number
(650) 323-7700
Catering
Please contact the restaurant directly, our staff will be happy to recommend dishes that will fit your needs. We cater weddings, lunches and dinners for corporate America and local businesses, birthdays. Minimum delivery for catering order is $150.00.

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Appetizers

Satay Chicken$8.95

Fish Cakes$9.95

Golden Shrimps$10.95

Golden Tofu$7.50

Pla Muk Yuang$10.50

Rice Crackers with Tamarind Sauce$8.95

Roti & Curry Sauce$7.95

Fried Calamari$10.50

Satay Beef (Rib Eye Steak)$11.50

Homemade Pot Stickers$7.95

Egg Roll Samosa$7.50

Fried Egg Rolls$7.50

Fresh Spring Rolls$7.50

Thaiphoon Lettuce Wraps$8.95

Bar-B-Q Prawns$10.95

Golden Eggplant$8.95

Soups (Pot)

Tom Yum Goong$14.50

Tom Yum Kai$13.50

Tom Kha Goong$14.50

Tom Kha Puck$13.50

Miso Tofu Soup$12.50

Tom Yum Seafood$15.95

Tom Yum Puck$13.50

Tom Kha Kai$13.50

Won Ton Soup$13.95

Soups (Bowl)

Tom Yum Goong$5.25

Tom Yum Kai$4.75

Tom Kha Goong$5.25

Tom Kha Puck$4.75

Miso Tofu Soup$4.50

Tom Yum Seafood$5.50

Tom Yum Puck$4.75

Tom Kha Kai$4.75

Won Ton Soup$4.75

Salad

Spicy NY Steak Salad$12.50

Thai Salad$7.95

Grilled Salmon Salad$13.95

Meing Khum Salad$9.95

Green Papaya Salad$9.95

Ruby Grapefruit Salad$8.95

Chinese Chicken Salad$8.95

Roasted Eggplant Salad$9.50

Yum Seafood$13.95

Larb$9.95

Mango Prawns Salad$11.95

Thaiphoon's Favorites

Mongolian Beef$11.50

Stir Fried Mango Chicken$11.50

Imperial Beef$11.50

'Shaken' Beef$14.50

Fresh Mango in Red Curry$11.95

Imperial Chicken$9.95

Eggplant Stir-Fry with Chicken$10.95

Spicy Lamb Saag$13.95

Poultry

Chicken with Garlic Thai Herbs$10.50

Red Curry Chicken$9.95

Panang Curry Chicken$10.50

Thai B-B-Q Chicken$10.95

Roasted Duck Curry$12.50

Spicy Kung Pao Chicken$9.95

Chicken with Thai Basil$10.50

Green Curry Chicken$10.95

Yellow Curry Chicken$10.50

Rama's Chicken$9.95

Thai Lemongrass Chicken$9.95

Sweet & Sour Chicken$9.95

Pork

Pork with Hot Pepper$9.95

Moo Prig Khing$9.95

Pork with Garlic$9.95