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Sawaan Thai - Reviews

3232 16th St, 94143 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
142

Reviews

85.2%

Satisfaction

13

negative

8

neutral

121

positive

What people say about Sawaan Thai

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Large Group
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
rootxv
Review date: 10/27/2025
9
Excellent Food and Service!
My experience at the restaurant was very good, with excellent food and service. They were gracious enough to accommodate our large group just a few hours ahead of time. The raw crab was addicting.
  • food9
  • service9
  • large group8
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Sean L.
Review date: 10/24/2025
8
Vibrant Flavors, Small Portions
I had a great time at Sawaan and I’ll be coming back. The flavors of the food were great, and definitely more vibrant than most other Thai restaurants I go to. The mango sticky rice tea was also really good; it somehow replicated the flavors without having sugar. My one nitpick would be the cost to portion sizes are a bit pricy. The noodle and chicken dish we got tasted great but was a little light on actual chicken. The tea cups are also super small, and while staff fills it with water for free it’s a hassle to refill more than once. That aside, 5/5 flavors, good service, would recommend trying it out.
  • flavors of the food10
  • mango sticky rice tea9
  • service8
  • cost to portion sizes4
  • actual chicken5
  • tea cups4
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
allison W.
Review date: 10/21/2025
9
Creative Thai with Delicious Surprises
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I was impressed by the creative and different Thai dishes. The flavors were excellent tasting and so well balanced. I particularly enjoyed the strawberry salad, which was unlike anything I've had before and unexpectedly delicious. The Tom Kha was also so good, and the drunken noodles were well cooked and sauced. Overall, a highly satisfying meal.
  • Thai dishes9
  • tasting9
  • strawberry salad10
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Max
Review date: 10/20/2025
9
Delicious Food, Will Return!
My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly positive, primarily due to the delicious food. Everything we got was fantastic, especially the chewy fried rice with its spicy sauce, and the Tom Kha Glow, which was nice and refreshing. The crispy tamarind was also a standout. I'm already planning to be back to try some other dishes. The food quality was rated a 5 out of 5, and the overall experience was great.
  • fried rice10
  • Tom Kha Glow8
  • crispy tamarind9
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Jeremiah M.
Review date: 09/29/2025
10
Best Thai Food in SF!
My experience at this restaurant was exceptional. I found the Thai food to be the best in San Francisco by far. The flavors were incredibly complex, and the spice level was amazing. The service was also outstanding, making me feel like I was back in Bangkok. I highly recommend this place!
  • Thai food10
  • complex flavors10
  • amazing spice10
Price per Person
  • $91–$100
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Sam
Review date: 09/23/2025
8
A New Thai Spot with Standout Dishes
My experience at this fairly new Thai restaurant was fun. I particularly enjoyed the Cloud Ring and the Super Zap Soup. The Cloud Ring, which is fried shrimp, was fried perfectly. The Super Zap Soup was very tasty with beef tendon, though it was very spicy as requested. 😬 I also tried the Lemongrass Fish and the Grilled Tongue of the Gods, which were just okay. It's important to eat the food quickly as the texture changes when it gets cold. I would like to come back to try other menu items.
  • Cloud Ring9
  • Super Zap Soup8
  • fried shrimp10
  • food texture4
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Andrew H.
Review date: 09/23/2025
10
Amazing New Spot - Must Try!
My experience at this new restaurant was amazing! I found it to be a delicious and interesting spot, with dishes that were experimental enough to be exciting but still comforting and filling. We tried the golden masamun, crab fried rice, and tofu cloud, and all three were absolutely bomb. The service, atmosphere, and food all received a perfect 5/5 rating.
  • golden masamun10
  • crab fried rice10
  • tofu cloud10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Ben P.
Review date: 09/20/2025
9
Delicious and Surprising Thai Experience
My experience at this restaurant was delightful and surprising. It's a Thai restaurant with a lot to try. I particularly loved the raw crab, which tasted extremely fresh. The food received a perfect score of 5, and the service was also rated highly at 5. The atmosphere was enjoyable with a score of 4. The price per person was between $30–50, and there was no wait time.
  • Thai restaurant9
  • raw crab10
  • Food10
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Phoebe C.
Review date: 09/14/2025
9
Excellent Food and Service!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! The food was excellent, with generous portions. We particularly enjoyed the beef tongue, fried rice, and the standout purple wok. The service was good, and the atmosphere was also rated highly. Overall, a great dining experience.
  • food10
  • generous portions9
  • beef tongue8
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Kristine Y.
Review date: 09/03/2025
9
Unique and Authentic Thai Experience
My experience at this restaurant was not what I expected from typical Thai food. It was a unique and authentic experience. I particularly enjoyed the lemongrass fish, and I'm confident that all the dishes are delicious. The service and atmosphere were both rated a perfect 5, contributing to a great dinner.
  • lemongrass fish9
  • dishes8
  • service10

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