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Jo's Modern Thai, Oakland, CA
Award-winning

Jo's Modern Thai

4.7
4.7
38 Reviews
$31 to $50
Thai

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
Jo's Modern Thai is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Oakland's Laurel District.

Born from the cultural exchange between Oakland native Kao Saelee and his wife Jo, Jo's Modern Thai embodies vibrant Thai flavors with a modern twist. The menu blends bold, balanced Thai dishes with creative, irreverent approaches. Highlights include smoky barbecue brisket drunken noodles and a laab-inspired pork burger, with customizable spice levels to suit all palates.

Jo's celebrates the deep connections between food, culture, and community, reimagining traditional recipes with Thai and Californian flair. We prioritize thoughtful sourcing, partnering with local farmers and artisans to showcase the best seasonal ingredients. Our curated selection of wines and inventive craft cocktails further elevates the experience, inviting guests to savor the flavors of Thailand in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 479-3167
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
  • Neighbourhood
    Oakland
  • Cross Street
    Nearest cross street is Brown Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Thai

  • East Bay

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jo's Modern Thai offers a delightful fusion of flavors with standout dishes like the "lobster pad thai" and "coconut cakes." Guests praise its "amazing service" and "creative twist on Thai cuisine." The ambiance is inviting, with both indoor and outdoor seating options. It's a neighborhood gem, perfect for both locals and visitors.
38 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    San Francisco

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious and unique! The masaman curry is far more interesting and flavorful than usual. Coconut cakes are a must try if you like seafood: the taste of Tom Kha soup in a charming little coconut milk custard bites topped with jewels of seafood ceviche . Lobster pad Thai was amazing. We loved the eggplant and the regular and alcohol free cocktails too. We’re pescatarian so we skipped the meat dishes.

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  2. Sikina

    VIP

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cocktails were fantastic but the food was pretty mediocre. The lobster was overcooked and the eggplant was undercooked. It would have been fine for a regular Thai place but was quite a disappointment compared the last time invited this time last year

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  3. Devante

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The parking wasn’t too bad to start good amount of street parking. We got seated quick and the service was great. The waiter and hostess were super nice and helpful. The waiter recommended Coconut cakes and they were amazing and the drunken noodles which were great as well. It’s family style which is nice to share and try things. The food was amazing and the drinks were good as well. The price was reasonable for how good it was and how much you good. Definitely going to come back again.They made an anniversary very special and I appreciate that.

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  4. Lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here. Every dish was outstanding! The japanese eggplant, the tuna tataki, the green papaya salad... yum. the pad thai and the massaman curry. very good. Great service. Definitely get reservations. packed.

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  5. Diana

    Tahoe

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there. Our waiter Diego was lovely, so accommodating to dietary needs and food was delicious!!

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  6. Melinda

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and the food was amazing. Loved the coconut cakes. Very flavorful, even the vegan ones we had. The curry was spicy but not over the top and very flavorful. Loved the eggplant but wish the portion size was a bit larger. We ended up ordering a 2nd one. The drunken noodles were tasty, and they offered to put the spicy chili's on the side for the milder side of our group. Overall delicious and nice ambience.

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  7. Adam

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Kind people. A really wonderful Experience that I’d highly recommend.

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  8. Emily

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the service and food were amazing! anna was really attentive to our table, friendly and helpful! she made time to chat with us even though she was really busy! we also ran into our server from the peach who recognized us as well! it definitely gave a community vibe. def try the drunken noodles and chicken wings, they were our favorites! the drinks are delicious too!

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  9. Brian

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic new spin on some familiar dishes. Wonderful food and the service was fantastic. Well worth the drive.

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  10. Evelyn

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Tuna Tartare was sooooo good! Loved the entire meal.

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Jo's Modern Thai is rated 4.7 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jo's Modern Thai

3725 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619-1329

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
  • Cross Street
    Nearest cross street is Brown Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    Oakland
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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