Khom Loi

“Khom Loi in Sebastopol is easily the freshest and most authentic Thai food I’ve had in the Bay Area. Every dish was bursting with flavor and tasted incredibly fresh. The portions were generous, making it a great value, and the service was top notch from start to finish. You can tell the ingredients and preparation are handled with real care. The flavors were out of this world, with the perfect balance of spice, herbs, and texture. I’m so glad I found this place and will definitely be coming back soon. An easy five stars and worth the drive, I’ll definitely be back.”

“Progressive Californian Thai food. Fresh, locally sourced, creative, exceptional. Pretty cheap for what it is honestly. It makes no sense. You can get an entree for between 15-25 on average and apps are in the 10-20 range. The portions are generally generous too. Just ask your waiter depending on what you’re getting. I always get the green papaya salad with sticky rice for everyone to share. Pad Thai is always a fav. They’ve got great options for vegetarian/plant based eaters for sure. And an excellent drink list. I’ve been coming here for years and the quality is always on point. It’s usually best to have a reservation. When I came tonight somehow the place was a lot more mellow. Not sure what that was about. Never seen it like that. Definitely check it out!!”

“I loved Khom Loi, visiting this area from across the US. I ordered the Pad See Yu and it was good, not great in my opinion. Not sure how to describe it, but the noodles had a slightly different taste and were softer, almost melty. The service was phenomenal, the appetizers were delicious, and atmosphere was great. If you like Thia food you will love Khom Loi!”

“I recently visited Khom Loi, hoping to enjoy some authentic Thai cuisine, but unfortunately, my experience fell short. The owners and staff are not Thai, which isn't necessarily a problem, but it seemed to reflect in the dishes. The flavors lacked the depth and authenticity I was expecting from Thai food. Some dishes were overly salty or over seasoned. For example, the fried chicken (Gai Todd), was salty and over floured which didn’t have the balance I was hoping for. The crispy rice (Nam Kao) was also super salty and lacked the crispiness that is characteristic of the dish - we sent this one back as it was inedible. The papaya salad was perhaps the best dish; however, authentic papaya salad doesn’t have basil in it, which threw the dish off a bit. On a brighter note, the crispy chive dumpling was good, with great texture and two interesting spicy sauces that added a nice kick. On the positive side, the atmosphere was really nice, with a warm and inviting ambiance that made for a pleasant dining experience. The service was also friendly and attentive. However, when it comes to the food, it just didn’t hit the mark. If you’re looking for a true Thai experience, you might want to explore other options. But if you're open to a more Westernized take on Thai food, Khom Loi could still be enjoyable for a casual meal.”

“My wife and I visited this restaurant on January 8 and ordered the dumplings, Pad Thai, green curry chicken, and yum duck confit. The dumplings were normal, but the sauce was quite different from what we’re used to in Thailand. It is usually sweet, but this one tasted more like plain soy sauce. The Pad Thai was okay. The yum duck confit was great — definitely the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, we did not like the green curry chicken at all. We only took one sip of the curry soup and asked if we could exchange it for something else. The server told us that we would still be charged half the price, which was disappointing. No alternative solution was offered, and the server’s attitude made the situation uncomfortable. Because of that, we didn’t feel like continuing the meal and asked for the check right away. For a restaurant that is Michelin-recommended, we expected better service and better overall quality compared to other Thai restaurants. The experience did not meet those expectations.”