Giin Thai Canteen - Berkeley

There's a sign in the window saying this restaurant has been permanently CLOSED since 10/14/22. It also says they're hoping to reopen at a new location, but no update as of now (11/8/22).

The best Thai food I've had since coming back from Thailand! Absolutely amazing food! The khao soi and pad see ew were perfectly balanced with their textures, flavors, sour notes, and spice. Really can't recommend this any stronger.

I was walking through the neighborhood searching for something, somewhere nearby to eat and feel satisfied, at a reasonable cost. There are actually enough places to choose from, that are all within walking distance of each other. The Giin shop smelled wonderfully of spices. There was a menu full of great choices at reasonable prices. It was so difficult to make a single choice. So I didn't. I left with four selections. All of which were tasty, well prepared, warm enough to eat after I walked home. The portion sizes were adequate to share. Flavors were distinct, fresh, so tasty, and complimentary to each other within each dish. The Giin Thai Canteen is a local treat spot. It was really nice to see that they have been able to expand their business.

Good curry. Clean and quiet place. Can't say much about service since it was during the Covid pandemic.

Ordered 4 classics: PAD THAI: Tasteless, very little sauce and dry PAD KEE MOW: also done with very little love, CHICKEN SATAY: no skewers, very little spices, very little flavor GREEN CURRY: runny, also lacking flavor Tried to call them many times: I got every time the voice mail does not accept messages or something like that I was embarrassed by this take out in front of my family and will not come back!