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Jo's Modern Thai

Name: Jo's Modern Thai
Address: 3725 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States, 94619-1329
Telephone: (510) 479-3167
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

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4.8 (69)

$31 to $50

Thai

3725 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619-1329

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Jo's Modern Thai is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Oakland's Laurel District.

Born from the cultural exchange between Oakland native Kao Saelee and his wife Jo, Jo's Modern Thai embodies vibrant Thai flavors with a modern twist. The menu blends bold, balanced Thai dishes with creative, irreverent approaches. Highlights include smoky barbecue brisket drunken noodles and a laab-inspired pork burger, with customizable spice levels to suit all palates.

Jo's celebrates the deep connections between food, culture, and community, reimagining traditional recipes with Thai and Californian flair. We prioritize thoughtful sourcing, partnering with local farmers and artisans to showcase the best seasonal ingredients. Our curated selection of wines and inventive craft cocktails further elevates the experience, inviting guests to savor the flavors of Thailand in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Thai, Asian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 479-3167
Website
https://www.josmodernthai.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
3725 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619-1329
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
Nearest cross street is Brown Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 69 people are saying

Jo's Modern Thai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Thai

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jo's Modern Thai offers creative, delicious Thai cuisine with standout dishes like "spicy pork belly curry," "coconut cakes," and "lobster pad Thai." Guests praise the "great friendly service," "nice ambiance," and convenient parking. The cocktails and unique dishes, such as the Thai michelada, make it a must-visit spot.

69 Reviews

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Maureen VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West34 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb food, excellent service, cool vibe! One of the best restaurants ever and I've traveled the world! We eat there every time we are in Oakland 3-4 times per year!
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Jackson
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful neighborhood restaurant. Really interesting and delicious Thai food. The tuna tartare was amazing! The only thing was the pad Thai was a little too sweet. We will try the drunken noodles next time. That looked delicious and most of the patrons ordered it. I would recommend this place for sure!
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Dale
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As you would expect, consistently good. We bring our out of town guests here and each time we come, we get great friendly service, excellent food and a very nice ambiance. We always choose to sit in the patio in the back. For those who have never been, the menu selection is printed on one single page and the menu remains constant. The wait time is minimal and we never take anything home as we always eat everything to the last bite. Try the spicy pork belly curry, the shrimp mousse toast, drunken noodles with brisket, some of my favorites. Don't forget the crunchy catfish salad, to die for. There seems to always be available parking just outside the restaurant making it supremely convenient. Finally we live nearby and it is a five minute trip there, so what is not to like. Consistent good food, people and service. Try it and you will like it too.
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David kha VIP
San Francisco Bay Area33 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
three of us for dinner. It wasn't busy, so it was quiet. We sat in the patio area in the back. Service was very good and the staff were attentive. We ordered the coconut cakes, the papaya and fruit salad, the crab fried rice, lobster pad thai, and the massaman curry. The coconut cakes reminded me of banh khot, but slightly sweeter and with ceviche, which was a unique take. The papaya salad was good too. We loved the crab fried rice as there were chunks of crab meat and you can actually taste crab. The lobster pad thai flavors was not unique, it was pad thai with lobster instead of chicken or shrimp. The massaman curry was a hit with all three of us and none of us are vegetarians! The curry wasn't your typical red or green curry, which we appreciated. The mango and sticky rice was good too; fresh with chunks of mangos and mango sorbet; would have liked more coconut milk in it, but we ate it all! :-) Will definitely come back again.
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Michelle VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food..everything was delicious! Definitely try it out
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jennifer VIP
San Francisco Bay Area46 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very nice birthday meal. The coconut cakes and tuna tartare, Brussels sprouts as well as the Dungeness crab fried rice were all fantastic. The Drunken noodle was just okay. Decent service. Prices make it a special treat.
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Patricia
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our dinner. There were 5 of us so we tried several things. The flavors and textures of each dish were outstanding. Service was attentive and right on point. We will definitely go back.
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katya
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was exceptional and the food was amazing. Large portions, we had leftovers. The cocktail was a perfect paring. The meat in our dishes melted in our mouths and bursted with flavor. The curry was rich and delicious. Will be returning.
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Jason VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great flavors in food and cocktails, highly recommend.
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Chad VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They impressed again. The food came out fast and was wonderful the service was well too. Definitely a hidden gem in the bay
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Jo's Modern Thai is rated 4.8 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

3725 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619-1329

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
Cross street
Nearest cross street is Brown Ave.
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Thai, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.josmodernthai.com/
Phone number
(510) 479-3167

Jo's Modern Thai

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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