Curtis
Prepare to get mind blown with the food here. This is best Thai Food in all of Oakland, and possibly entirety of California. Their dishes tasted similar if not better than ones in Thailand and Thai town LA. Everything from the great service, ambiance, decor of restaurant and attention to detail for dishes was phenomenal. Their chefs did an amazing job at finding the perfect balance of saltiness, fatty and acidity. The sweetness level here is perfect, not too sweet compared to other Thai restaurants. 10/10 would come here again.
The decor is absolutely stunning here, wish I took some photos. Definitely perfect for a date night or just dining in for delicious Thai food.
I believe they also serve alcohol, but they did not have any today.
must try standout dishes: Pork Jowl, Steak and Garlic Rice and Massamun Curry.
… moreSam
Highly recommend a reservation. The food was good, but my favorite dish was the Sea Bass Curry and the Sai-Ouwa. Everything was tasty and I love the vibes of the restaurant. Giving me retro and eclectic decor. I would definitely return.
… moreMichael Greenberg
Payakk is so good! An elevated Thai restaurant, the dishes are inventive and elevated. The flavors of each dish really come through. And let’s be honest, it’s hard to beat a solid Pad Thai, which Payakk does fantastically well with its jumbo shrimp and fried softshell crab. Will absolutely be going back, so glad to have another great dining option in the neighborhood.
… moreBrima Jah
My partner and I wanted to explore a new Thai food restaurant. Payakk proved to be a great option for our exploration.
Payakk is decorated with charm and sophistication, dimly lit without being too dark, lush plants that aren’t overdone and was lively but quiet enough to easily hear conversation.
I ordered thinly sliced steak that was cooked to tender perfection. It was accompanied by a tamarind sauce that had a blend of garlic, subtle heat from chili pepper and cool Thai cilantro.
My partner ordered breaded pork neck over fried rice. It was clearly prepared fresh at the time of our order. Unfortunately, its oil content was far more than what my partner’s could enjoy and likely needed some type of acid or something else to moderate the grease.
We both ordered a mushroom and green been side dish that was bursting with flavor (from crispy garlic/other seasonings) and al Dante texture that made it so pleasing!
The host and wait staff were kind, courteous and attentive. They had clear investment in our enjoyment, which felt quite warm and inviting.
We look forward to visiting again in the future!
… moreM Natchapong
The ambience and decor are beautiful — warm lighting, modern Thai style, and a cozy vibe that makes you want to stay longer. It’s the kind of place that feels both relaxed and upscale at the same time.
… moreDebbie M
Everything we ordered was incredibly delicious with complex flavors! Each dish was artistically and beautifully presented. The service was attentive and efficient. Bank, our waiter was delightful.
We ordered the mushroom curry puffs, which consisted of 3 super yummy large puffs. The shrimp satay consisted of perfectly cooked shrimp. The Pad Thai Chaiya was fabulous with a deep fried soft shell crab on top. The Green Lady Tiger Curry had so much tender medium rare rib eye steak that we can make 2 meals out of it. The eggplant in the dish went really well with the green curry.
We’re excited to have a great restaurant in the neighborhood!! I enthusiastically recommend Payakk!! Go enjoy a really wonderful meal in a warm and colorful environment!
… moreKeara Scott
Payakk is such a wonderful addition to the neighborhood & I’m lucky to live within walking distance. We made it for dinner for the first time tonight and our expectations were blown away. The interior is stylist but comfortable and service is fantastic. We had an appetizer and two entrees and each one was unique. I found the flavors to be very layered and engaging; you can tell this is thoughtful food from the chefs. I can’t wait to come back!
… moreMarco Calderon
I love Thai food, and I’ve had a lot of it. I’ve never been *surprised* by it until I ate at Payakk. Intensely flavorful, vibrant dishes that make all of the flavors pop. Note that they currently don’t have a beer or wine license, so no drinks at the moment.
… moreShano Fonseka
Their pad see ew will ruin all other pad see ews. Sea bass fried rice was also excellent.
… moreAndres Botero
Authentic, spectacular Thai food. Great ambiance and super friendly staff. We liked it so much that we went back the next day with the rest of the family.
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