Ben Thai Cafe

4.2(750)

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Location & Hours

Address

1331 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
San Francisco, California 94109
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:30 AM

Monday11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Tuesday11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Wednesday11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Thursday11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Friday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday11:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(415) 771-2562

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About Ben Thai Cafe

Modern spot for Thai, Indonesian & Chinese classics from an open kitchen, plus craft beer & wine.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 13, 2025.

4.2/5

Based on 750 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Bekang

3 months ago

Great foods, huge selection, reasonable price for cozy fine dining vibe. Foods are quickly served. I appreciate recommendations from the staff, especially for our dessert. The spiciness of foods isn't...

Alexander Diaz

3 months ago

Was looking for a Thai place in the downtown SF area and ran into this place. We ordered the Calamari, House Fried Rice w/ Beef, Fried Chicken and Spring Rolls to go. The Spring Rolls did not include ...

Y

2 months ago

I just paid $26.73 for one tofu green curry through Grubhub. Delivery was fast, but that’s the only good part of this experience. When I opened the bag, I realized there was no rice. I went back on t...

Andrea

a week ago

how this spot doesn’t have higher reviews idk. every single dish i’ve had from here was a hit. duck curry and tom kha soup are sooo so yummy, and the portions are large! the vibe is late night, they h...

Claudia Rocha

9 months ago

We found Ben Thai Cafe because we were in the area, it seemed interesting to us so we decided to stop by, the service when we arrived was not the friendliest, the gentleman who served us was a bit rud...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive dining experience, with customers frequently praising the food's taste and flavor. However, there are some concerns regarding service and unexpected charges.

Customer Favorites

Duck curry and tom kha soup are highly recommended dishes. The house fried rice with beef is another popular choice among customers.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant has a late-night vibe with a cozy fine dining ambiance. Service experiences vary, with some customers describing it as quick and attentive, while others found it rude or pressured.

Value & Quality

The restaurant offers reasonable prices and large portion sizes. The food is generally considered tasty and of great flavor, although one customer reported finding a bug in their meal.

Areas for Improvement

Some customers have noted issues with the service, including rudeness and pressure to order quickly. Lack of clarity about rice not being included with curry orders and unexpected automatic gratuity charges were also mentioned.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight both positive experiences with flavorful dishes and negative experiences related to missing items in orders and concerns about food quality. There is a contrast in the customer service experience described.