They’ve been open for a couple of months, but I just noticed the new Amphawa Thai Noodle House (5020 Geary) while on a neighborhood walkabout last weekend.
The restaurant is named for a floating market in Thailand where vendors prepare and serve their Thai specialties on their boats filled with fresh produce. Chef and owner Kob Varaphol ran a Thai restaurant in London before opening Amphawa.
It was late afternoon when I stopped in so I wasn’t ready for a meal. But the interior was lovely, it smelled delicious, and the staff was very welcoming. The menu is expansive, offering typical Thai dishes like curries, noodle soups, salads, and rice plates, as well as twelve vegetarian dishes (plus other dishes can be modified to be vegetarian). See photos of their food
The “Amphawa Favorites” section of the menu includes Crying Tigers (barbecued beef steak with vegetables served with chili sauce), Pla Sam Rod (deep fried pompano fish topped with sweet and sour sauce), and for the more adventurous, Tom Luad Moo (pork blood pudding in clear broth with pork entrails and marinated ground pork).
If you’re having a get together, Amphawa can also cater your event, offering four different menus. The charge is $15 per person with a minimum of 5 people, plus free delivery.
The restaurant is open daily from 11am until 10pm and offers free delivery with a minimum charge of $15.
Have you tried Amphawa? If you have, leave a comment with your review.
Sarah B.
Authentic Thai taste, modern but cozy interior, very nice and attentive staffs!