Thonglor Thai Bistro

4.2
218 reviews

About

Thai Restaurant
Our authentic Thai cuisine is sure to tantalize your taste buds and awaken your senses. With the freshest ingredients, attention to detail, and a focus on flavor, we guarantee that you'll keep coming back for more. Whether you're looking for something comforting or adventurous, our delicious dishes will have you wishing you had more! Plus, they are all made with an emphasis on healthy cooking techniques – so there's no guilt attached.

Location

Thonglor Thai Bistro
173 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA
94401, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
218 reviews
5 stars
124
4 stars
50
3 stars
25
2 stars
7
1 star
12

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Overall, customers praised the food for its freshness, authentic flavors, and variety, with standout dishes like khao soi, pad Thai, and pumpkin curry receiving particular acclaim.

Service

The service was frequently described as friendly and attentive, although there were some reports of slow service during busy times.

Atmosphere

The restaurant offers a cozy and comfortable dining environment, though some customers noted it could get noisy and parking might be challenging.

Value

Many reviews highlighted the reasonable prices for the quality and portion sizes of the food, making it a good value for customers.

Hygiene Concerns

A few customers reported hygiene issues, including finding bugs in food and concerns about cleanliness, which negatively impacted their experience.
  • RH
    Rain He
    Nov 2, 2025
    5.0
    Great Thai food at good price. New owners take a lot of care in creating the balance of flavors. They have a new menu on Thai street food that have a lot of options not commonly found in other Thai restaurants. The standard curries also have depth of flavor and they use real herbs!
  • JH
    Jarred Hare
    Nov 1, 2025
    5.0
    Great local Thai food spot, khao soi was awesome and reminded my of being in thailand
  • LS
    Letitia Sippio
    Oct 22, 2025
    5.0
    This is the best Thai food in San Mateo! Jeff is amazing and the new street food menu has brought pleasure to my life! KAO MUN KAI is amazing 🔥🔥🔥
  • FM
    Frank Markowitz
    Oct 19, 2025
    5.0
    My family has enjoyed Thonglor and its predecessors at this San Mateo 4th Avenue spot for many years. But the new owners seem to have upgraded the food to "superb." We had extremely fresh and delicious mango salad, chicken satay, pumpkin curry with chicken, and spring rolls. Among the best Thai meals I've had. Service was very attentive. It was a bit noisy for us old folks (but it was fine as soon as a large party with little kids left). The decor is hardly special, but the space is comfortable. It's located on the southern edge of downtown San Mateo, so it's very convenient, and we usually can find on-street parking within a block or 2.
  • ST
    Shirley Tran
    Oct 14, 2025
    5.0
    Absolutely loved my meal at Thanglor! The khao soi was rich and comforting, the spicy catfish had the perfect kick, and the pad Thai hit all the right notes—balanced, flavorful, and fresh. Don’t forget to get the kaya toast 🙂 the bread is fresh and warm, and it pairs well with the Kaya!

Frequently Asked Questions About Thonglor Thai Bistro

What are the regular operating hours of Thonglor Thai Bistro?

Thonglor Thai Bistro is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM, with variations on Friday and weekends. The bistro is closed on Mondays.

Does Thonglor Thai Bistro offer delivery and pickup options?

Yes, Thonglor Thai Bistro offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.