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Mama Mu's Bistro - Reviews
1316 Noriega St, 94122 San Francisco
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Price per Person
- 21 - 30 €
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- Food Exploration
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- Couple
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- Couple
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
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Not Your Standard Thai Spot!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic. It's definitely not your standard generic resort town Thai food spot. I really liked this place and I will be back!
- Thai food spot9
Price per Person
- 11 - 20 €
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Visit Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
9
Authentic Thai Flavors with Great Value
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I enjoyed excellent Thai food that was as close to authentic Thai flavors as possible. The $10 Happy Hour meals offered generous portions, and the staff, who are genuine Thai, added to the charm.
Despite the authenticity, the service was extremely quick and efficient, which is a pleasant surprise for homestyle Thai places. The Mee Krob pork was amazing.
- Thai food9
- Happy Hour meals8
- generous portions9
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Visit Type
- Dine-in
10
Consistently Delicious and Varied Curries
My experience at this restaurant has been consistently excellent, particularly with their curry of the day. I get it every time I visit, and it's always a different curry. I don't think I've ever had the same one twice, which has allowed me to try many curries I never knew about.
I've never had a bad one. The service, atmosphere, and food all received a perfect 5/5 rating.
- curry of the day10
- different curry10
- try lots of curries9
Price per Person
- 41 - 50 €
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Visit Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
10
Authentic Thai Soul in SF
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful! Every dish felt made with love, offering fresh, flavorful, and deeply comforting tastes. The warm service and cozy vibe contributed to an authentic Thai soul in every bite.
It's a true gem in SF.
- dishes10
- food10
- service9
Price per Person
- 11 - 20 €
Service Intent
- Regular Visit
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- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Noise Level
- Loud
7
Delicious Food, Okay Service
On my second visit to this restaurant, I found the food to be delicious and the place clean. It was quite full on a Friday evening, which is a good sign. The service was just okay.
I found the music to be a bit loud, and the selection could be reevaluated, but that might just be my personal preference.
- food9
- place8
- service5
- music3
Service Intent
- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
Visit Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
7
Great Pad Thai, Long Wait
My experience at the restaurant was a mixed bag. The pad Thai was very good, earning a food score of 5. However, the service was a significant letdown, with a waiting time of over an hour to be served.
This was particularly frustrating as my friends, who also ordered pad Thai, received their food half an hour earlier. I hope this is a rare occurrence, as I think I would have left if I were dining alone.
- pad Thai10
- waiting time2
- service3
Price per Person
- 21 - 30 €
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Visit Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
9
Delightful Late Dinner at Mama Mu's
We visited Mama Mu's for a late dinner after a theater performance. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the new owner, who was an absolute delight throughout our entire evening. The food was exceptionally fresh and flavorful.
We particularly enjoyed the Tom Kha soup, the Pad See Ew, and the papaya salad. We are eager to return!
- new owner10
- food9
- Tom Kha soup9
Price per Person
- 11 - 20 €
Service Intent
- Tourist Experience
Group Type
- Couple
Group Size
- Couple
Visit Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Breakfast
9
Delightful Breakfast with Delicious Food and Friendly Service
We visited this restaurant early one morning for breakfast before tackling the Moraga Steps. Our experience was truly delightful. My wife ordered the oatmeal congee with various toppings, which, despite sounding a bit unusual, turned out to be incredibly delicious – so much so that she plans to recreate it at home!
I opted for the Kai Grata, a dish of eggs with ground pork and sausage, which was yummy. The coffee was delicious, and the toast was also yummy. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the ambience was pleasant.
As a couple from New York, we were very pleased with our choice to dine here and hope to return. We also appreciated being allowed to linger to write our postcards in your lovely establishment.
- oatmeal congee9
- Kai Grata8
- coffee8
Price per Person
- 11 - 20 €
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Visit Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Lunch
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
7
Good Food, Service Needs Improvement
My experience at the restaurant was marked by very good food. However, the service was average. I found the menu to be too extensive, which I believe leads to delays and forgotten orders when the restaurant is busy.
My advice, as a chef, is to reduce the menu to improve service efficiency.
- food10
- service5
- menu3
- delays and forgotten orders3
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Visit Type
- Dine-in
10
Authentic Thai Cuisine Gem in SF
I'm so glad I found this place! It's finally somewhere in SF to get authentic Thai cuisine with homemade spices and curry. Their dishes were not overly oily or sweet, but wonderfully fragrant.
I really enjoyed the pad kee mao and the spicy eggplant. The mango sticky rice dessert was also a highlight. I'm already planning for my return visit.
- authentic Thai cuisine10
- homemade spices and curry10
- dishes8
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