Bungalow on Rose Coastal Thai Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in Danville

Disappointing Thai Experience in the Bay Area

I recently dined at this Thai restaurant in the Bay Area, and unfortunately, the experience was far from satisfactory. Here's a breakdown of our meal:

Salmon Fillet in Yellow Curry The salmon was poorly prepared, lacking the crisp texture one would expect from a well-cooked fillet. The yellow curry sauce was overly sweet, missing the complex flavors typical of Thai cuisine. There was an absence of balance in the dish, with no discernible Thai spices or aromatics.

Mango Salad The salad was excessively sweet, overpowering any other flavors. We had to request salt and lemon to attempt to balance the taste. The dish lacked the fresh, vibrant quality expected from a Thai mango salad.

Stir-Fried Vegetables with Spicy Basil The vegetables appeared to have been pre-cooked and reheated, resulting in a droopy, unappetizing texture. There was no crispness to the vegetables, suggesting they had been prepared well in advance. The dish lacked any discernible spice or basil flavor, a far cry from the bold tastes Thai cuisine is known for.

Overall Impression This restaurant seems to be the antithesis of what Thai food represents. Thai cuisine is renowned for its complex, layered flavors and aromatic spices. However, every dish we tried was bland, lacking in authentic Thai taste, and seemed to rely heavily on sweetness rather than a balanced flavor profile.

The only redeeming aspect of our visit was the service. Our server was exceptionally kind, sweet, and accommodating. Unfortunately, her excellent service couldn't make up for the kitchen's shortcomings.

In conclusion, I would describe this place as a "graveyard of Thai food in the Bay Area." It's a severe disappointment for anyone seeking authentic, flavorful Thai cuisine. I cannot recommend this restaurant and would advise Thai food enthusiasts to look elsewhere for a genuine...

Bungalow on Rose – Best Thai Food in Danville

I discovered Bungalow on Rose in August 2024 and have returned monthly ever since. Angie and her team are warm, attentive, and make every guest feel special, whether for a date night, family dinner, or gathering with friends.

Housed in a charming bungalow-style home, this former Michelin Guide-recognized Thai House keeps its classic Thai décor while adding a stylish mini bar and a serene garden patio for al fresco dining in Danville. Indoor seating is cozy, and parking is available on Rose Street or in a lot behind the restaurant.

Must-Try Dishes:

Drinks

Thai Tea ($5): Homemade sweet Thai iced tea, creamy and refreshing.

Lychee-tini ($13): Vodka, lime, Soho lychee purée, floral and sweet.

Thai Tapas

Fresh Rolls ($9): Vegetables and edible flowers with peanut chili sauce.

Fried Brussels Sprouts ($9): Crisp, caramelized, lightly sweet-savory.

Fried Calamari ($15): Lightly battered with Tom Yum aioli.

Tiger Prawn Spring Rolls ($15): Jumbo prawns with sweet and sour sauce.

Curries

Green Curry Chicken ($19): Chicken, Japanese eggplant, basil green curry with coconut milk.

Mixed Seafood Green Curry ($20): Prawns, rockfish, scallops, mussels, eggplant in aromatic green curry.

Stir-Fry

Whole Fish “Branzino” ($34): Deep-fried fish with Brussels sprouts and three-flavored sauce.

Rice + Noodles

Pad Ke-Mao ($19): Spicy drunken noodles with egg, basil, garlic chili sauce, choice of protein.

Desserts

Mango Sticky Rice ($8): Coconut-infused sticky rice with ripe mango and butterfly pea blossoms.

Final Thoughts

Bungalow on Rose offers the best homestyle Thai food in Danville with elevated presentation. Angie’s hospitality and thoughtfully prepared dishes make every visit memorable. Whether dining inside or in the garden patio, you’ll leave satisfied and...

The young gentleman server was very friendly and accommodating as best as he could be, that’s what warranted the 3 stars. The food was very spicy. I asked several questions before ordering because I can’t have my food overly spicy. I was told I could order it mild. Only thing mild was the white rice, salad and water. I know for a fact that spicy curry can be made mild. If it’s too spicy, you can add coconut milk, yogurt or vinegar (of course not all 3 at once.)

Prices for lunch are pretty expensive. I have eaten at the restaurant many times when it was rated a Michelin restaurant and owned by a different owner, but the restaurant was sold and we thought we would give it a try. Not a very good menu for lunch choices. Sat outside and was inundated with wasps and bees 🐝. They kept flying around our food with their big stingers out. Not a very comfortable feeling when they kept landing on my food. I ate a few bites, paid a ridiculous price and left 3/4th’s of my plate of food since the 🐝 kept dive bombing and landing on my food. You would think when a patron leaves over half their food there could possibly be a problem, but nobody bothered to check why I didn’t eat much of my food and didn’t take it home either. If I owned a restaurant, I would have come up to the table and asked if something was wrong.

Probably won’t...