Maya Thai Laos Restaurant — Restaurant in San Pablo

I got food for takeout! Unfortunately no pictures because I was too excited to eat, haha. Ordered online and food was not quite ready when I arrived to pick up, but the lovely person behind the counter was eager to help me with packing utensils and extras. She asked if I wanted hot sauce and I agreed; came home to find out she had packed not only a container of chili sauce, but also individual containers of chili oil and chili powder!

It also turns out I didn't need it; the spice here is real, haha. Not enough to stop me from eating it, but enough to remind me of consequences a day later.

As others have noted, the pad see ew (and probably the pad Thai though I have not tried it yet) are sweeter than I am used to. I'm not sure why it gave me vibes of maple syrup. edit: 2/25/24 - I got this again and it wasn't as sweet! Pad see ew had a delicious light smokey flavor, and the pad thai was great! I love when the pad thai isn't an odd pinkish color.

Everything was well packed. I got the khao soi (curry noodle soup) and none of it spilled in transit. I don't know why the restaurant was pretty empty around noon on a Wednesday, but I'm definitely coming back to try more...

How refreshing to be greeted with kindness and good welcome. Wow! A total hidden gem. And the food is very good. Flavorful curry, flavorful everything, served hot. Even the Thai iced tea has something going for it that makes it taste just a little better — and more authentic — than most. It reminds me of my travels to Thailand (someday to Laos), and the generous hospitality and welcoming people that makes that region — and their cuisine — so special and memorable. Totally excellent experience that left me feeling full and happy! My only feedback is that I’d love them to play the music of Laos or Thailand — that would take it over the...

This place has the best Thai food around and compared to a lot of Thai restaurant's I've been to the prices are reasonable especially for the portions they give...if your a fan of duck I would recommend the basil duck. The curries are so good nice and creamy not watered down like some places... pad Thai is one of the best I've had the green beans are so good my picky daughter even cleared the plate this small family own/ran restaurant has been my go to since they I discovered this place the staff are super friendly and makes you feel like part of the family!!!! Do yourself a favor stop by and eat there you won't be...