Thai Canteen

Overview

Welcome to Thai Canteen, a hidden gem located at 117 E St in Davis, CA. This casual eatery specializes in delicious Thai noodles and offers a variety of options to cater to different dietary preferences, including pescatarian, vegan, and many vegetarian choices. Thai Canteen also provides a range of amenities such as delivery, takeout, reservations, outdoor seating, and even happy hour specials.

After reading through the glowing reviews from satisfied customers, it's clear that Thai Canteen is a must-visit spot for Thai cuisine lovers. John F. praised the Pad Thai with chicken, describing it as one of the best he's ever had. He appreciated the rich flavor and generous portion size, along with the additional condiments available.

Sarah T. also had a positive experience, enjoying the green curry chicken, Pad Thai, and shrimp with Thai garlic sauce. She even returned to try the mango sticky rice dessert, which she found to be really good. The overall consensus from diners seems to be that the dishes are flavorful and satisfying.

Chris L. reminisced about his college days at Thai Canteen, highlighting the great food and amazing Thai milk tea served here. He recommended dishes like Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Larb Gai, and Fried Pork, praising the flavors and quality of the food. The Thai Milk Tea also stood out as a top-tier beverage option.

Overall, Thai Canteen offers a cozy ambiance, friendly service, and delectable Thai dishes that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a Thai food enthusiast or looking to try something new, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. So, if you find yourself in Davis, don't miss the opportunity to indulge in the flavors of Thai Canteen!

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FAQ's

  • What are the must-try dishes at Thai Canteen?

    Some of our most popular dishes are the Pad Thai, Green Curry Chicken, Drunken Noodles, Pad See Ew, and Larb Gai.

  • Does Thai Canteen offer vegetarian or vegan options?

    Yes, we have many vegetarian and vegan options available on our menu.

  • Can I make a reservation at Thai Canteen?

    We do accept reservations for larger groups, especially if you plan to dine-in.

  • Does Thai Canteen offer catering services?

    Yes, we do offer catering services. Please contact us for more information and to place your order.

  • Are there any special deals or happy hour specials at Thai Canteen?

    We do offer happy hour specials on select days. Be sure to check our website or social media for the latest updates on special deals.

Ratings of Thai Canteen

Yelp

1106

Google

575

Visitors' opinions on Thai Canteen

/ 1106
John F.
John F. 04/03/2024
stars
Wow this place surprised me. I didn't realize Davis had a Thai restaurant that met my flavor expectations. I came here on a Wednesday afternoon in a party of 5 and the place wasn't crowded. You order up front, find a place to sit, and the server will bring your order to you. There is adequate seating available at Thai canteen. I ordered the Pad Thai with chicken and can confidently say it was one of the best pad Thai's I've had. I could tell right off the bat that it was going to be flavorful since the color was a rich, dark orange. The portion was pretty generous too. I also appreciated that thai canteen had additional chili sauce, chili flakes, limes, etc. to pair with the dish. Would definitely recommend this place if you're craving thai cuisine!
Christina L.
Christina L. 03/03/2024
stars
Really great portions for college students wanting Thai food. Order at the counter and sit anywhere you like. The restaurant is pretty dark, but it is spacious. I ordered a pad Thai ($13 before tax) with beef. Waited about 15 minutes for food. The beef was quite chewy, so would not recommend, stick with chicken if you want protein. As for the sauce, it was quite sweet, but a good portion of food.
Sarah T.
Sarah T. 26/02/2024
stars
Stopped in for the first time on a Sunday evening. It was busy but still plenty of seats available. You order first then find a seat. Our food took awhile. Ordered green curry chicken, pad Thai & shrimp with Thai garlic sauce #3. Everything was tasty. I will be back to try the other dishes. I was so disappointed as I tried ordering the mango rice dessert but was told it's only available to order during the summer. Not sure why as I've ordered mango sticky rice at many other Thai restaurants. Update- Came back a week later and they are now serving the mango sticky rice. It was really good. I also tried Pad ma kur-kai dow. It's Very tasty.
Tina N.
Tina N. 17/02/2024
stars
It was a hungry-hungry-hippo Friday evening when I suggested to my comrade Henry, "Let's get tacos!". We ended up at Thai Canteen, a favorite of DJ Spiral Scratch. I, on the other hand, have only had Thai food once in my life, so entering this quaint restaurant with a variety of menu items displayed on the wall was slightly overwhelming at first. Henry ordered first. He ordered something that i could only make out as "pad sew" (I am sorry about my spelling. Thai Canteen, I am a Thai Food noob) and Thai tea. And then, the cashier made eye contact with me and asked the daunting, "What will you like to order?". I racked my brain for the right words--PAD THAI PAD THAI PAD THAI--but instead, frantically turned over to Henry with a scared look desperately asking for assistance. Pad thai with beef and a Thai tea it was. We seated ourselves at a nice table overlooking black and white wall art of a suburban city. Cute. I chugged the sweet, atomic Thai tea like an animal! The food came out hot! But after a few minutes, I eagerly swirled my fork into the noodles, blew away the fire (there was no fire), and the silver plane of wonder soared into my mouth. Delicious. The first bite through the soft noodles releases the juices hiding inside this wonderful concoction, bringing joy to my hypothalamus as it releases ghrelin, indicating I am one step closer to becoming full. Bathroom key was weird--it was on a paddle. Toilet was filled with green onions for some reason? Wonderful experience, will be coming back. There's a light that never goes out.
Chris L.
Chris L. 24/12/2023
stars
===== [Overview] ===== Thai Canteen was one of my best memories in college. I do remember that they had a different location but my friends tell me it was always here. Oh well; so, coming back to this place again was so satisfying. It was everything I remembered! Great food and amazing thai milk tea. ==================== ===== [Restaurant] ==== You can find this place on the edge of downtown Davis. Parking will have to either be on street or in one of the parking structures. Inside, everything is clean and open. It's a great place to talk with your friends over a hearty meal. Be sure to note that the bathroom is in the back and shared with the rest of the building. That means, you would need a key to access the bathroom. You can find it on the wall along the way to the bathroom; red for women and blue for male. If you're dining here, you order at the front and get a number. Tables are self-served and plenty. They will then bring the food to you when ready and take away your number placard when everything is accounted for. ==================== ======= [Food] ======= Everything is good here and the Thai Milk Tea is on the top tier for what I have ever had. I remember they used to have free refills; I am not sure if they still do. Their to-go is also a great option if you're on the way to class or back! Their containers are pretty hardy so it's great to swing around in your bag as you run to the bus if you're late. Just helps you mix the food a little easier without a mess. Recommendations: - [Pad Thai]: A common order for any thai restaurant. I think this is one of the more delicious renditions I have tried. - [Pad See Ew]: I am addicted to their pad see ew. I don't know what they add to it. I just love it. One time, maybe plenty, I ordered one there and pretended to order to go for a friend at home but really it was for me. I know I'm exposing myself. - [Larb Gai]: Simple eating with a complex herby flavor. - [Fried Pork]: It's kind of like jerky where it's tough to eat but exactly how it's meant to be. Reminds me of my friend's mom's cooking. They also included real sriracha in the box when I ordered it. ====================
Mei C.
Mei C. 12/12/2023
stars
Didn't get any photos because I ate too fast- What a meal! I came here famished with some friends and left very satisfied. When you enter, the ambiance is so cute. It's dark, but in a bar/canteena kind of way. You order at the bar from one of the employees, and the employee was so sweet and gave me the college student discount! I ordered the drunken noodles, the pad Thai, and the green curry. We didn't want the pad Thai too sweet, so the lady recommended the gluten free sauce. Water and utensils are self-serve, and food took a while to come out, but not an unreasonable amount of time. That just lets you know it's fresh! Everything was DELICIOUS. Both noodles had amazing flavors while also contrasting each other, and the green curry with eggplant was fantastic. The brown rice was actually purple, and was so good. Overall, fantastic food and service.
Thai, Noodles
Closed Opens at 11:00 AM

Address

117 E St Davis, CA 95616
Features

Features

Offers DeliveryOffers Delivery Offers TakeoutOffers Takeout ReservationsReservations Pescatarian OptionsPescatarian Options Vegan OptionsVegan Options Many Vegetarian OptionsMany Vegetarian Options Accepts Credit CardsAccepts Credit Cards Accepts Apple PayAccepts Apple Pay Accepts Android PayAccepts Android Pay Accepts CryptocurrencyAccepts Cryptocurrency Outdoor SeatingOutdoor Seating CasualCasual LoudLoud Offers CateringOffers Catering Good for GroupsGood for Groups Good For KidsGood For Kids Good for Lunch, Dinner, Late NightGood for Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Street ParkingStreet Parking Free Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi Happy Hour SpecialsHappy Hour Specials Beer & Wine OnlyBeer & Wine Only Wheelchair AccessibleWheelchair Accessible Asian-ownedAsian-owned Women-ownedWomen-owned Waiter ServiceWaiter Service Drive-ThruDrive-Thru Dogs Not AllowedDogs Not Allowed TVTV Heated Outdoor SeatingHeated Outdoor Seating Covered Outdoor SeatingCovered Outdoor Seating Private DiningPrivate Dining Bike ParkingBike Parking Bring your own container allowedBring your own container allowed Provides reusable tablewareProvides reusable tableware

Opening hours

Monday Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Update on: Mar 12, 2024

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