My partner and I were on our way to a nearby ramen restaurant when we discovered The Noodle. It's a hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant with an open kitchen and maybe 8 or 9 tables. As soon as we walked in, we were welcomed and seated by a smiley, sweet woman. Each table comes with a set of sauces and toppings, which is helpful for people who want to add their own heat to their dish (not me!). We ordered a bowl of Tom Kha soup to share, an order of duck fried rice, and an order of pad Thai with shrimp and chicken. The soup was HUGE! I think I could wear the bowl as a hat. It was more than enough for 2 people, and it would've also been enough as 1 person's entree. We ended up taking a lot of it home for lunch the next day. The duck fried rice was soooo tasty. The duck was cooked perfectly and the rice had lots of flavor. The pad Thai came out steaming hot and was excellent. The flavors blended together nicely and the noodles were the perfect level of chewy. I'm genuinely so happy we tried this place, and I'm excited to go back soon!!

3/22/24 Today was our second visit to this establishment. We live about 30 minutes away and got stuck in commute traffic going home but overall worth the drive. A few photos below for your perusal. PHOTO #... 1. You may need to drive around the block a few times before you find metered parking. The footprint of the place is small and it's easy to miss. And Wallah. The Grand Entrance. 2, 3 and.4. A small cozy establishment with about 14 tables. One waitress manages the entire floor and seated us immediately. She is very attentive and friendly. It can be breezy if you sit near the open front door. Pleasant not too loud mood music plays. 5 and 6. A minimalist table setting. My wife is happy that unlike many Thai restaurants we have been to, the condiments are already at the table and don't need to be asked for. Tables are bussed guickly. The place looks clean and organized. --- It is nice too see how the staff interacts with their regulars. Very friendly. 7 and 8. The Fresh Rolls arrived and talk about delicious. Packed full of flavorful tasties and served with a warmed dipping sauce. Comes with some nice crunchy fresh slaw as well. 9. Pad Thai arrives steaming hot and I almost lost a finger as my wife lunged for it. She Loved it. I'm not a fan of sweet noodles and just have one bite. I patiently wait for the star of our show. 10. and Booyah! The lamb chops that I am willing to drive an hour+ for arrive. Medium well to perfection. Glistening with savory juice. Grill charred so nicely. Oh the taste. I didn't bother with the knife and fork and the bones were stripped clean. The curry sauce and vegetables and rice it comes with is also flavorful. Not overpowering. A little sweetness. A hint of pepper? But how I love those chops Baby! 11. The little boys and little girls rooms are accessed by walking to the far side of a kitchen area. A friendly smiling employee pointed me to the way. The restroom is clean. On the way back to my table I saw a staff member feverishly scrubbing her hands. Cleanliness is close to godliness in the food service industry. 12. We polished off everything except one Fresh Roll. I asked for a To Go box. 13,14. We are given a stamp card for future visits, a To Go carton, and a bill for $57.50. We enjoyed the meal very much and with inflation the price of the food and the service was good. As we left the staff warmly thanked us for our business. Just wished they hadn't nickel and dimed us on the To Go carton.

The khao soi and coffee were very good when I went! I do think that the portion of meat and noodles was a little small, however. A solid choice for Thai food in the Berkeley area!

I love the extensive menu here and the hole-in-the-wall, local business ambiance. I often get the wok fried mama noodles that I forget the name of, but I believe it's a standard pad kee mao made with mama instead noodles instead. It's so good with ground pork! And they make their spicy dishes actually spicy for people who handle it well. If that's not enough, there's some condiments for dining in to up the heat even further. I primarily ordered my food to go through their website and it was always ready in under 20 minutes. I saw the same staff every time I visited and they were friendly and prompt. I've taken friends here a few times and would recommend anyone in the area check out The Noodle as well!

This is a solid Thai spot for me. I usually opt for the pad see ew or fried chicken over fried rice. Hits the spot and there isn't a super long wait. Sometimes that's just what you need for a quick tasty meal. Note that they charge 25 cents per to-go box and 10 cents per bag when dining in. I asked for a box and was unaware of these charges. I didn't even need a bag but it was already charged to my receipt. I didn't bother saying anything since it's only 10 cents...but I didn't see any signage for extra charges on take-out boxes. Something to keep in mind.

Wonderful place to get Thai food. Much more authentic than other places and it was refreshing that it wasn't too American Thai. Service is wonderful and everyone is friendly. Not too many diners while I was there for dinner, but there was a steady stream of takeout. Prices are good compared to other places. Portions are just right. Everything we ordered was tasty. From the fish cakes that had a little kick to the Nam Tok with Pork which was spicy, but not overly as long as you ate the greens with it. The rice plate with duck comes with tasty vegetables. The rice is a little crunchy and duck was good. My friend got the Six Pack - baby pork ribs, veggies, fries and garlic egg noodles. There wasn't anything left afterwards. The restaurant isn't too large, but there are lots of seats, Thai music in the background that isn't too loud. You can definitely have a conversation and not have to shout. As you come through the door, there are food photos on the wall to help you with your selection. Now that I know it's there, will definitely come back again when I need a Thai food fix.

So delicious! I recommend the Thai Boat Noodle. I can't handle spice very well, but this soup had me drinking the broth at the end. The staff is always friendly and it's usually not too busy. This is a great casual spot to grab a meal with friends or bring your family.