Forkelo ranking · Updated September 2026
35 pad thai across San Francisco, ranked on what people say about the dish itself — never the restaurant's overall rating.
Patpong Thai Cuisine · San Francisco
32 dish-specific mentions · 84% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
perfectly balanced, generous portion, cooked perfectly — Dian says the pad thai was perfectly balanced with authentic Thai flavor and generous portions, calling it a n
Sriracha Thai Cuisine · Inner Sunset
90 dish-specific mentions · 83% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
good portion, good value, gluten free option — Google reviewer Maria calls it the best pad thai she has ever had
House of Thai · Lower Nob Hill
64 dish-specific mentions · 84% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
generous portion, really spicy, a favorite — every dish, pad thai included, has been delicious and fresh and never failed
Oraan Thai Eatery · Inner Richmond
34 dish-specific mentions · 85% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
generous portion, quick service, super tasty — Pad thai was part of a noodle order the diner said was great
31 dish-specific mentions · 87% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
large portion, good value, vegetarian option — Google reviewer Nick calls the pad thai an excellent vegetarian option
Megan's Table · San Francisco
14 dish-specific mentions · 79% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
street style, nice presentation, full of flavor — Vivien, who has been to Thailand many times, says the pad Thai reminds her of authentic street pad Thai
Marnee Thai Restaurant · Inner Sunset
55 dish-specific mentions · 82% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
vegetarian option, melts in your mouth, bigger than it looks — Yelp diner Capi highly recommends the pad thai alongside the roti, crab fried rice and satay wraps, saying the
Manora's Thai Cuisine · SoMa / Mission edge
16 dish-specific mentions · 94% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
perfectly flavored, great noodle texture, perfectly executed — Google review: Alisa found finally some good pad thai in SF: perfectly flavored with noodles of great mouthfee
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine · Mission
98 dish-specific mentions · 72% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
best pad thai, generous portion, full of flavor — Shrimp pad thai was part of a shared order the diner said was all bursting with flavor
Khob Khun Thai cuisine & breakfast · Inner Richmond
45 dish-specific mentions · 76% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
best ever, slightly sweet, generous portion — Google review: Kavya called the pad thai delicious
Ka Kai Northern Thai · San Francisco
6 dish-specific mentions · 83% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
phenomenal flavor, well executed classic, worth the price — Pad thai and the rigatoni green curry had phenomenal flavors
Phat Thai · Marina / Cow Hollow
60 dish-specific mentions · 75% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
gluten free option, good portion, peanut crunch — Google reviewer Henry calls the chicken pad thai heavenly: crunchy peanuts, not dry at all, with lime balancin
Saap Ver Damn Good! Thai street food · SoMa / Showplace Square
41 dish-specific mentions · 61% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
good noodle texture, perfect texture, wok hei — Yelp: Lizzie's chicken pad thai had a nice amount of chicken and good noodle texture and flavor
Khaosoi Thai Cuisine · Inner Richmond
17 dish-specific mentions · 71% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
best ever, home cooked feel, nice presentation — Diner called the pad thai the best they have had
The ThongLor SF - Thai Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill / Union Square
120 dish-specific mentions · 73% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
generous portion, not too sweet, good value — Google reviewer said the pad thai was delicious
Khao Tiew · San Francisco
18 dish-specific mentions · 72% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
fried chicken add on, well balanced, perfectly made — Google reviewer Manik tried the Pad Thai Bolan among several dishes and found everything delicious, unique and
Amphawa - Thai Noodle House · Outer Richmond
19 dish-specific mentions · 79% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
large portion, go-to order, a bit pricey — Shrimp pad thai came as a large plate
34 dish-specific mentions · 79% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
loaded with chicken, light in color, just enough sauce — Google review from Daniela: great pad thai, roti and yellow curry
The Old Siam Thai Restaurant · Union Square / Tenderloin edge
64 dish-specific mentions · 66% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
good value, lunch combo, clean execution — Google review: in the lunch combination the vegetable pad thai kept things simple, "just clean, delicious exec
New Thai Elephant · North Beach
90 dish-specific mentions · 69% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
vegetarian option, generous portion, authentic flavor — Sybille recommends the vegetarian pad thai, saying it is a little spicy but excellent
Ben Thai Cafe · San Francisco
56 dish-specific mentions · 77% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
best pad thai, one of the best, ask for more sauce — Pad thai with duck was called excellent alongside the drunken noodles
Sri Thai Cuisine · Outer Sunset
59 dish-specific mentions · 61% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
perfectly balanced, generous portion, not too saucy — Derek says the pad thai and drunken noodles were both solid
Thai Cottage Restaurant · Outer Sunset
17 dish-specific mentions · 65% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
not greasy, not too sweet, perfectly prepared tofu — Google review from Akiko: usually avoids pad thai in America but really enjoys this one, not greasy and not to
Hippie Thai Street Food · Haight-Ashbury
30 dish-specific mentions · 53% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
crowd pleaser, crispy pork, very flavorful — Google review from Cassandra: for a catering order, the pad thai was highly praised at the event
Rin's Thai · Noe Valley
13 dish-specific mentions · 77% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
safe bet, hot on delivery, pretty good — Google review: Gaurav had the pad thai with prawns
29 dish-specific mentions · 69% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
huge portion, well made, large portion — Norm says at the Larkin location the Pad Thai is so big it feeds a table
Thai House Express Restaurant · Castro
35 dish-specific mentions · 60% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
pretty good, piping hot, very spicy at medium — Ryan on Yelp usually got the chicken pad thai lunch special and calls it pretty good
Sai Jai Thai · Tenderloin
17 dish-specific mentions · 59% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
very good, above standard, good value — Google review: Jeremy said the pad thai was well above the standard
Chili Cha Cha 2 · Mission
39 dish-specific mentions · 64% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
good value, not too sweet, good portion — Google reviewer Sahin says the pad thai is his favorite so far, delicious food for a good price
42 dish-specific mentions · 60% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
big portion, large portion, generous protein — Yelp reviewer Vanessa found the pad thai flavorful and appreciated the generous amount of chicken, tofu and eg
King of Thai Noodle House · Union Square
81 dish-specific mentions · 60% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
huge portion, plentiful flavor, perfect heat — Google review: the pad thai's flavors were plentiful and the heat was perfect, eaten after a play downtown
Nute's · San Francisco
7 dish-specific mentions · 71% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
top notch, not too sweet, large prawns — Google review from Kendra: her boyfriend rated the pad thai 10 out of 10
BANGKOK STREET Thai Street Food · Japantown / Fillmore
31 dish-specific mentions · 55% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
perfectly cooked noodles, balanced tamarind sauce, legit spice — Yelp review from Jonathan: the pad thai gets it right, with rice noodles cooked perfectly and a beautifully ba
King's Thai Cuisine · San Francisco
32 dish-specific mentions · 59% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
phenomenal texture, thin noodles, extra saucy — Diner loved the vermicelli-style pad thai, calling its texture phenomenal, in a meal where every dish was soli
Osha Thai Embarcadero · San Francisco
72 dish-specific mentions · 54% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
well seasoned, on the sweeter side, substantial portion — Yelp: Ree's favorite in the Royal Osha spread was the pad thai, called very well-seasoned and flavorful though
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