Jo's Modern Thai

Reviews

• RH

  Reggie H

  3 days ago
  1.0
  I'm a local to the neighborhood and used to be a regular here. I chose to continue visiting this place even after the original staff walked out due to poor treatment by the management and ownership. I kept coming not because of anything great about the place but because it was in the neighborhood. Then my turn came around. I planned to meet a friend there to celebrate her birthday. While waiting on her I order food from Joes and then ran across the street and ordered some KFC to take with me. I came back and sat at the bar while waiting on my food and drink to arrive. A server came to me and said the owners said you can't have the KFC in here. I replied I'm not eating it, it's in the bag and I don't drive what do you propose I do? She replied I don't know but you can't have the KFC in here. I as I got up to leave the food I ordered from Joes came out. The bartender who I formed a relationship with over the months offered it to me for free. I declined. I haven't been back, I don't recommend you go. For good food and pleasant ownership try Phnom Penh right across the street (been in business for 20 years GREAT family owned spot), or Wawa on Macarthur and Maple. I don't like this new bougie vibe Joes is trying to bring to East Oakland. Keep that downtown.
• DG

  Danika Grundemann

  3 days ago
  4.0
  The service we got was pretty awful… received cocktails before we were even served water. The server didn’t really know the menu. Sat for a long time with dirty dishes. The food was ok, but imo, a bit underwhelming. I’ll be sticking with the local Loa restaurant instead; IYKYK.
• LR

  Lilia Rios-Sapinoso

  Feb 22, 2026
  4.0
  Had a reservation here for Valentine’s Day. Everything was perfect from the service to the drinks and the food. What I didn’t appreciate was them calling me 2 hours after we had left dinner and telling me that I didn’t pay for my meal. I paid cash and a 20% tip. Don’t think I’ll be coming back
• JC

  Jerome Crochat

  Feb 22, 2026
  5.0
  Everything on the menu looked excellent, everything we picked was delicious. Ask your waiter about spicyness level as one dish was too hot for me (but fine for my wife). Great staff and atmosphere
• AA

  Adriana

  Feb 6, 2026
  5.0
  The staff is so kind & welcoming. I love Thai food, and this place has an amazing menu! The kitchen puts care and quality ingredients into the food. Their drinks are well made and I always look forward to coming back and trying the rest of their menu!

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