California Thai
Reviews of California Thai
from GoogleCalifornia Thai has been a mainstay of Beacon Hill for almost 17 years. We have tried virtually everything they have on the menu, from the mango chicken salad to the curries, fried rice and various noodle dishes, and everything is always tasty and consistent. This time we had the chicken ho fun (oyster sauce style) and general tso chicken with rice and they were both great. You can customize the heat level as well. They are our go-to place if we're in the neighborhood and want a quick bite to eat.
I don't really expect the kind of high quality and and the like that you get from high say an independent restaurant, I don't expect to get that from a chain. One of the exceptions of this rule by the way seems to be noodlebox, which has excellent food. California Thai Calgary is acceptable. I wouldn't say that there's any reason to go back, but the food was filling and the service is really friendly and good. And the place was clean.
We have ordered catering from here and also ordered take outs on multiple occasions. The service here has always been on point! The couple go out of their way to listen to your requests, provide GENEROUS portions for good value and I love that their preparation is on the healthier side with a lot of vegetables and less oil in their dishes. We do find that they seem to go easier on the spices, so it could be on the milder side for those used to authentic Thai heat and flavours. The food is delicious nevertheless and we usually just ask them to make it extra spicy for us. Definitely recommend!
Portions are so large and very reasonably priced! I've been coming here forever and not much has changed. Food quality, portion sizes, and price have always been consistent. Can't go wrong with some quick takeout thai food that probably serves the average person 2 meals per order!
I had an absolutely fantastic experience with California Thai! My recent takeout order from this Thai restaurant exceeded all expectations. The Chicken Satay was tender and bursting with flavor, while the Pad Thai was an exquisite balance of sweet and savory. The Red Curry had just the right amount of spice to tantalize my taste buds without overwhelming them. Every dish was a culinary delight, and I can't wait to order from California Thai again. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a delicious Thai dining experience!
We were in the shopping mall nearby and passed by this thai restaurant. The owners are chinese but they make really good thai food. We had pad thai and tom yum soup in addition to chicken masaman. Everything was good and the portions were big. Service is a bit slow but the owners are nice. Prices are ok.
Eaten here many times ALWAYS excellent food and amazing service. Highly recommend!
There best Basmati Rice and Curry
Fantastic food quality and portions for the price. My food had loads of vegetables and tender chicken, and real spice — not the nonsense trendy fast food you find at other Thai places in town. The atmosphere of the place isn’t incredible but it doesn’t need to be. This is authentic, lovingly prepared street food. This is the kind of place I’ve been in so many times in south East Asia… I only wish it was open late so that I could have a cold Tiger Beer with my food.
2 stars only because the food is good and both the younger man and older man are nice. The lady is a nightmare every. Single. Time. She yelled at me once because she couldn’t hear my order (I was with a friend that saw it all go down and I felt so embarrassed that I wanted to leave). Another time I went in to place a large, expensive order and she got impatient and started shouting in her language. The younger man rolled his eyes and told her to calm down, and fortunately he took over the cash register and took my order very professionally. My family really loves the food there, but after a recent experience of her charging my senior mother for 4 dishes when we ordered 3, and thinking we wouldn’t notice, I feel so scammed. When we politely pointed out the error and asked for a refund, she again started shouting in her language. The older man had to come take over and send her to the kitchen, and he was nice, but at this point her energy is too negative, trashy and makes me feel unsafe. I told my family they can keep going there to be yelled at if the food is so worth it to them but I won’t be going. I’ll order food in a place where I’m not yelled at and then scammed on top of it. It’s funny, she tried to rip us off for $20 but now she’ll end up losing out on hundreds of dollars from me in the future. I used to order from there for 7-8 people on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. When you’re a greedy dishonest person, you will always lose out in the end!! 🖤
I had ordered from here on skip a few times, but today I went in myself and just had to compliment on the experience. I Placed a big order intended for a family of 6 (got pad Thai, ginger beef, coconut rice, chicken stay skewers and Ho fun noodles). Everyone ate second portions because even though we were all full after our first plates, we just had to have a bit more. Fast easy service, packages nicely and above all else, simply delicious food. Even the pickiest of eaters in our household couldn’t get enough! Tens across the board No notes.
California Thai has become one of my regular go to spots ever since I discovered it. The owners are such lovely people, and the food is always consistent in taste and quality. I haven’t had a single dish from the menu that I’ve been disappointed with everything has been fulfilling and satisfying. Definitely worth it every time!
About California Thai
On Sarcee Trail NW in Beacon Hill, California Thai is a halal Thai fusion restaurant. It has gluten-free options as well, and it has been in the same plaza for about seventeen years.
What to order
The mango chicken salad, the curries and the noodle dishes are the ones regulars order. The chicken ho fun in oyster sauce and the general tso chicken are also well liked. The kitchen goes easy on the spice, so ask for extra heat if you want it, since you can customize the heat level.
For a family or a group
The usual big order is pad thai, ho fun noodles, chicken satay skewers and coconut rice, and one family of six ordered that combination and went back for second helpings. Portions are large and reasonably priced, the owners will work around a specific request, and they do a lot of catering.
Good to know
The service is friendly, and the room is clean. Diners say the food is on the healthier side, with plenty of vegetables and less oil, and that the couple go out of their way to listen to requests, so a special order is welcome.
| Monday | 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |
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| Tuesday | 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Thursday | 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Friday | 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Saturday | 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Sunday | 11 a.m.–9 p.m. |