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| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1511 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 227-5197
Website: http://www.bhanmaevane.com/
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Bhan Mae Vane (@bhanmaevane) in Alameda is a vibrant eatery …
A vibrant eatery specializing in bold, aromatic Laotian cuisine. Highlights include tangy, refreshing papaya salad, spicy and savory pad kee mao noodles.
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Lao and Thai cuisine 1511 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 510-227-5197. Last dine-in: 2:30pm/8:30pm; Last takeout: 2:45pm/8:45pm · Bhan Mae Vane (@bhanmaevane) …
Reviews
Prat Prathnadi
I have high expectation of what the food would taste like based on an ad my Mother saw on Facebook. We ordered four dishes, two were great and two were barely average IMO.
The crispy spring roll and a short ribs weee excellent. Our favorite was crispy spring roll and is a must-have. My son could have eaten it all by himself, he said.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Rad Na and crab fried. The Rad na was sweet and the restaurant does not have vinegar (น้ำพริกน้ำส้ม) even though they’re selling Thai food. That was a big disappointment because that is my mom’s favorite and we came here specifically to eat that.
The crab fried rice could be better with the wok being hotter. There is no “wok burn” smell, for all those that know how fried rice should be made. Uncle Roger would have given it a two out of five.
The waitresses were very nice and quick. The restaurant was clean and well decorated.
Overall, it’s an ok experience. I wish I could love it more. If the restaurant owner reads this, I suggest the rice rice you also have a green pickle, jalapeño in vinegar sauce available to serve. And make sure the wok is hot before smashing rice. That’s how a Thai person would eat Thai food.
… moreThe crispy spring roll and a short ribs weee excellent. Our favorite was crispy spring roll and is a must-have. My son could have eaten it all by himself, he said.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Rad Na and crab fried. The Rad na was sweet and the restaurant does not have vinegar (น้ำพริกน้ำส้ม) even though they’re selling Thai food. That was a big disappointment because that is my mom’s favorite and we came here specifically to eat that.
The crab fried rice could be better with the wok being hotter. There is no “wok burn” smell, for all those that know how fried rice should be made. Uncle Roger would have given it a two out of five.
The waitresses were very nice and quick. The restaurant was clean and well decorated.
Overall, it’s an ok experience. I wish I could love it more. If the restaurant owner reads this, I suggest the rice rice you also have a green pickle, jalapeño in vinegar sauce available to serve. And make sure the wok is hot before smashing rice. That’s how a Thai person would eat Thai food.
Alice Hou
We came here for an afterwork dinner gathering with a group of 12, and made a reservation ahead of time.
When we arrived, we were seated quickly. We ordered a bunch of dishes, so I’ll review the ones that I remember.
I had the Pad Se Ew, Pad Thai, Angel Wings, Spicy Wings, Tom Kha, and the BMV Ultimate Papaya Platter.
Pad Se Ew, the fried flat wide rice noodles with black soy sauce, broccoli, and eggs. I really liked the flavor, and the noodle texture was to my liking.
Pad Thai, the fried thin rice noodles with tamarind sauce, tofu, eggs, and bean sprouts. Unlike Pad Se Ew, this dish felt a bit mediocre, the flavor was pretty bland.
Both Angel Wings and Spicy Wings tasted great; the crunch and seasoning were spot on.
Tom Kha, a coconut soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh mushrooms, chicken or shrimp. Really creamy and delicious.
The BMV Ultimate Papaya Platter came with papaya salad, pork rinds, noodles, cabbage, and sticky rice. You can choose up to 3 proteins and a type of papaya salad, like Thai or Lao. We had the Thai Papaya salad with 2 crispy pork and angel wings. The papaya salad was really fragrant and paired well with the crispy pork, which helped cleanse the palate. The crispy pork had a strong umami flavor, with the rich fattiness of the meat itself. You could smell the roasted meat and rendered fat. aroma.
Also, their Thai Iced Green Tea and Beerlao are worth a try!
… moreWhen we arrived, we were seated quickly. We ordered a bunch of dishes, so I’ll review the ones that I remember.
I had the Pad Se Ew, Pad Thai, Angel Wings, Spicy Wings, Tom Kha, and the BMV Ultimate Papaya Platter.
Pad Se Ew, the fried flat wide rice noodles with black soy sauce, broccoli, and eggs. I really liked the flavor, and the noodle texture was to my liking.
Pad Thai, the fried thin rice noodles with tamarind sauce, tofu, eggs, and bean sprouts. Unlike Pad Se Ew, this dish felt a bit mediocre, the flavor was pretty bland.
Both Angel Wings and Spicy Wings tasted great; the crunch and seasoning were spot on.
Tom Kha, a coconut soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh mushrooms, chicken or shrimp. Really creamy and delicious.
The BMV Ultimate Papaya Platter came with papaya salad, pork rinds, noodles, cabbage, and sticky rice. You can choose up to 3 proteins and a type of papaya salad, like Thai or Lao. We had the Thai Papaya salad with 2 crispy pork and angel wings. The papaya salad was really fragrant and paired well with the crispy pork, which helped cleanse the palate. The crispy pork had a strong umami flavor, with the rich fattiness of the meat itself. You could smell the roasted meat and rendered fat. aroma.
Also, their Thai Iced Green Tea and Beerlao are worth a try!
LeLe Le
The first time I came here was months ago for my cousins graduation. Food was sooooooo good I had to brag about it to my mom. So we decided to order take out! When it go home, the food was as amazing as the first time I tried it! OH MY GOODNESS EVERYTHING WAS DEVINE!!! Every dish has its own great flavor. If you haven’t been, this is a must go to restaurant. Staff here are all amazing and so nice! Parking is definitely not easy and if you come at 2nd half opening which is 5p, just know you have to wait a bit because the kitchen/ restaurant is just reopening. The restaurant itself is very warm and welcoming and nicely decorated.
… moreMatthew Alfaro
This place came as a recommendation. I came here with my team and we all agreed. The food here is amazing. The beef short ribs were my favorite. We also had the pineapple fried rice, string beans, spicy wings and the garlic noodles. All fire ! They’re not open Mondays and thats the day we do team lunches usually so we finally had a chance to come here after Presidents Day. Hope to come again soon.
… moreJane Lee
Wait: Came with some friends for lunch, short 10min wait for a Saturday at 1pm. (Important note: your entire party needs to be there when called or they’ll give the table to other parties present. Some of us went to the comic store two doors down while our table was called and our table was given to another party. But it was just a short wait while they prepped another table. Just FYI)
Atmosphere: was great, spacious interior (tables are well-spaced), staff was attentive, and overall vibes were good.
Food & drinks: had Thai ice tea and green ice tea, I’d personally recommend the green milk tea!!
As for the food, appetisers – we ordered fried clear spring rolls and angel wings. Pretty good, crispy and savory!
Mains: we ordered yellow curry, pineapple khao pad and khao soy. All 3 mains were not bad, didn’t feel like “wasted-calories” kind of meal! The portions are huge!! So value for money, as a San Franciscan.
Worth trying: green ice tea, fried spring rolls.
Would come back again if I was in the area.
… moreAtmosphere: was great, spacious interior (tables are well-spaced), staff was attentive, and overall vibes were good.
Food & drinks: had Thai ice tea and green ice tea, I’d personally recommend the green milk tea!!
As for the food, appetisers – we ordered fried clear spring rolls and angel wings. Pretty good, crispy and savory!
Mains: we ordered yellow curry, pineapple khao pad and khao soy. All 3 mains were not bad, didn’t feel like “wasted-calories” kind of meal! The portions are huge!! So value for money, as a San Franciscan.
Worth trying: green ice tea, fried spring rolls.
Would come back again if I was in the area.
Minh Mao
Khao soy was not good. There wasn’t much curry flavor. Still giving 4 stars since it’s hard to judge a place with only one dish.
… moreJ H
Wonderful Laos spot in Alameda. To simplify things, I would recommend getting the Papaya Platter. It comes with a lot of food with your choice of either Thai Papaya Salad or Lao Papaya Salad. The difference between the two can be better described the staff but what I got from it is Thai is spicier and Laos is fishier. We went with Thai and it was really good and spicy.
With the platter you get 3 selections of meats. We went with the Laos sausage, pork belly and jerky. In that order, that is what I would rank it. The Laos sausage was flavorful but could’ve been more spicy. The pork belly was soft and crunchy at the same time. The jerky was a bit tough but it had a great taste to it.
I would love to come back here and try other dishes. I enjoyed it a lot !
… moreWith the platter you get 3 selections of meats. We went with the Laos sausage, pork belly and jerky. In that order, that is what I would rank it. The Laos sausage was flavorful but could’ve been more spicy. The pork belly was soft and crunchy at the same time. The jerky was a bit tough but it had a great taste to it.
I would love to come back here and try other dishes. I enjoyed it a lot !
Mimi Hui
We were there on a rainy Sunday so there several tables open and we got seated right away. Even though it was not packed, the noise level was really loud from conversations. We had to raise our voices to be heard in our table of four. They should consider installing some sound tiles to absorb some of the noise. None the less, the food was fresh, flavorful, and presentation was pleasing to the eye.
… moreJie Huang
The food quality is good. I could clearly and straightly feel the cost and how much time the cookers spend on the food. Therefore, I was willing to pay 18% tips to appreciate the cookers and dishwashers. Otherwise, I would just pay 10%. The only one thing that I hate was all the waitresses including boss were disordered and confused but they felt they worked so hard. For example, more than three workers to call the waitlist, discussed at the front desk once one of them missed customers. For instance, almost everyone checked the same to go order and discussed at the front desk once. Today is a friday. I can understand how busy the business is. However, there were around 5 waitresses just walked around to pretend to be busy and worked disorderly. And, it led us wait over 20 minutes to get the first dish. All of the service at this restaurant were terrible.
… moreMegan Andrews
Hosted a work dinner here for my team and wow! We did family style and everyone picked a dish. Every single one of them was amazing! The crab fried rice and eggplant entree were my favorites. Curry was a bit on the sweet side but it had great flavors. I honestly don’t think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. We also had brought a nice bottle of Chardonnay that we were able to open for a $20 corkage fee. I will definitely return!
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