About
Ben Thai Cafe in San Francisco offers a delightful dining experience with its delicious Asian and Thai cuisine. Situated in the vibrant Polk Gulch neighborhood, this eatery is known for its friendly and attentive service. The menu features a variety of dishes ranging from the popular Pork of Heaven and Larb Duck to vegetarian and gluten-free options, ensuring there's something for everyone. With moderate prices between $20 and $30 per person, diners can enjoy a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. The cafe also serves a great selection of beverages, including wine, beer, tea, and lemonade, complementing its delicious array of dishes such as fried chicken, pad Thai, and seafood. Outdoor seating and the option for on-street or free parking make it a convenient choice, while the availability of food delivery, takeaway, and reservations add to the flexibility. Don't miss out on their fantastic desserts, featuring Mitchell's Ice Cream, to round off your meal perfectly.
Price
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisines
Asian, Thai, Vegetarian
Services
Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating
Offering
Serving alcohol
Payment
Payment by credit card
- $$$$ 20 - 30 $
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Asian
- Thai
- Vegetarian
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Reservations available
- Outdoor seating
- Serving alcohol
- Payment by credit card
- On-street parking
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Friendly staff
- Gift cards available
Menu
Dishes and Beverages
Discover the standout dishes and unique drinks that define Ben Thai Cafe menu.
- Beef
- Beer
- Bouillon
- Cakes
- Cheese
- Chicken
- Coffee
- Draft beer
- Duck
- Fish
- Fried chicken
- Fried rice
- Ice cream
- Lemonade
- Meat
- Pad Thai
- Pancakes
- Pork
- Bird
- Shrimp
- Rice
- Rolls
How to get here?
The nearest public transport options for your convenience.
Reviews and Ratings
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- Food: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Great foods, huge selection, reasonable price for cozy fine dining vibe. Foods are quickly served. I appreciate recommendations from the staff, especially for our dessert. The spiciness of foods isn't too overpowering.

- Food: 4
- Atmosphere: 4
Was looking for a Thai place in the downtown SF area and ran into this place. We ordered the Calamari, House Fried Rice w/ Beef, Fried Chicken and Spring Rolls to go. The Spring Rolls did not include any noodles, which I found interesting. Would not recommend ordering the Spring Rolls, however everything else we ordered was good, especially the Fried Rice. Prices are reasonable.

- Food: 2
- Service: 4
- Atmosphere: 4
This was a take out. Their pad thai is seriously lacking in sauce, noodles were dry and chicken even drier. Maybe the other stuff is good but this was not tasty at all.
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