Lucky House Thai Cuisine

My favorite restaurant in Berkeley. Family owned, incredibly friendly, and always quick service. Not to mention incredible food and fair prices.

top notch thai

I've gotten takeout here a few times and every time it's been such a nice experience!! Leaving a review now because their som tum (papaya salad) is so perfectly executed, and in a week of 90-degree weather I could not ask for a better meal. This salad is an EXPERIENCE. Spicy and briny and sour and sweet and nutty!! Not sure if they shocked the papaya in cold water, but both times I've had the som tum here it was so crunchy and refreshing! Unfortunately no long beans this time (I'm guessing they were out) but tons of fresh lime, crunchy-sour papaya, heirloom tomatoes, and they did not skimp on the peanuts! Heads up that if you order "mild" there won't be any chili at all, so let them know if you still want a little heat!

This place has the best Thai food I've had in Berkeley and has some of the best food overall in the area, despite the dated and dim interior, and the overall lack of patrons. The washroom is very clean but I did see a pigeon in the front and several pigeons in the back because the back door was open. I've had the Thai traditional noodle soup and moo kratha, and they were both amazing! The soup is flavourful with some mouthfeel, like the opposite of a consommé.

Really like their spicy vegetable pad thai Vegetarian options: Lucky Thai offers vegetarian and vegan options for most dishes including the pad thai. Like their spicier options. Parking: Paid street parking available nearby

Great place