A Thai Express
3.6
24 reviews
75% will return

A Thai Express

39945 Balentine Drive, Newark, CA

Thai$

Halal summary

A halal certificate is clearly visible on the premises. All food at this restaurant is certified halal.

Fully halal
No alcohol allowed
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About A Thai Express

Inexpensive take out Thai/Chinese located next to Cafe Gyro and Chadini in Newark.

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Hours

Monday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Amenities

Parking space
Restroom
Handicap access
Transit access

Location

39945 Balentine Drive, Newark, CA

3.6
24 reviews·13% would return
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Zainal SahuKhan

Nov 10, 201242 reviews
5

I have been eating here for several years now. The owner and the other lady that works the front are always very nice. Their food is very tasty and they will make your food however spicy you want it. I have had their lunch buffet which is very reasonable and quite filling. The variety at the buffet is nice but leaves me with tough choices on what I would like to eat. Their corn chowder soup is awesome during cold days. I have ordered take outs quite frequently as well and they always make sure the food is properly bundled for transportation. I highly recommend this place and will rate it an excellent.

Would return
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Sarim Siddiqui

Oct 8, 20123 reviews
1

It is way too expensive now. This place has been steadily raising their prices for past year and the environment and decor is no better than a fast food place. The styrofoam containers and worst possible quality forks and spoons and a very small place. Why exactly are they charging $10 for one dish?

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Jade Fur

Feb 5, 20121 review
2

I have some doubt that it may not be halall. The issue is that there is no halall certificate anymore. When I used to eat there, I used to order Thai spicy beef and rice. I would order extra spicy. I really enjoyed that. Makes my mouth water right now.

Would not return
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Ayman Alfarra

Jan 23, 20121 review
4

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Ms. Kabob Snob

Dec 27, 201064 reviews
3

I don't know what is "Thai" about this place. It is very "Chinese-American" style, food is tasty no doubt, I go here often when I am in town, but, it is wayyyy over priced I think.

Would return
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Qaiser Awan

Aug 23, 20106 reviews
4

This place is quite good if you know what to eat. I would not recommend sweet and sour chicken. The other curry dishes are pretty awesome.

Would return
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Brother Man

Mar 25, 20106 reviews
5

BE ADVISED! This place buys their MEAT FROM AL SAFA as WELL AS Harris Ranch. Al Safa is a guaranteed NOT HALAL brand unfortunately. However Harris Ranch beef is legit. Again, we have to make sure before you can eat here. PLEASE BE ADVISED, DO NOT EAT THE CHICKEN HERE!

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Nabil Ahmad

Jul 20, 2009472 reviews
3

The place is extremely small, so it is more of a take-out joint. It can hard communicating with the employees as most of them do not speak very much English. Overall is the food is okay. There is not much of a beverage selection.

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Tariq Khan

Apr 24, 20091 review
3

I have heard about the owner of this restaurant is non Muslim.I also have doubt about the meat they serve is not hallal.I request zabihah official to investigate about this thai Restaurent. Thanks

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shereen ahmed

Feb 3, 20093 reviews
5

The food is so good overhere.

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ABBAS SADIQ

Aug 2, 20086 reviews
4

I have eaten here many times--the food is great and the owners/staff are very friendly. However, prices have been raised considerably recently. For example, they used to have 3 dishes for $15.00 but now many dishes are $7.99 or more. The owners state this is due to the increased cost of operating the restaurant (supplies and meats).

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Tabassum Rahmani

Jul 16, 200811 reviews
5

The food is good..chinese, not Thai, but good, neverless. The owners are really nice and friendly. This place is kid friendly and the food is good. I love that everything is halal.

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Arsalan Habib

Jun 18, 200816 reviews
2

I was very disapponted to find out we drove all the way to eat average Chinese food. Someone needs to tell the owners that Thai food uses peanut sauces and coconut milk! Although the food was okay I can only muster a 2/5 because of the blatantly false advertising.

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f a

Aug 21, 20077 reviews
3

its not thai food, its chinese. cheap, but not all that great tasting

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Jason Schley

May 21, 20072 reviews
1

Food had no flavor to it, i only went here because couldnt find any other Chinese to eat and i probably wont be going back.

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Farhan Choudhery

Mar 22, 20075 reviews
5

Food is excellent and portions are generous. They prepare it fresh after you order it (for dinner and on weekends). Try black pepper fish/chicken, general chicken, and shrimp fried rice. Customer service is great. It is more like a carry out place.

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Irfan Rydhan

Mar 13, 2007511 reviews
3

The food at this place is good, but I agree with some of the other reviewers that the styrofoam containers remind you of the "fast food" places that just want you to order and get out quick. The place is small, so it is best to grab the food to go. I would suggest a better selection of drinks and a little more variety on the choice of meat in the lunch menu (most everything was chicken, which is okay, but some shrimps/prawns would be nice too:)) The service is friendly.

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Mohammad Imaduddin

Jan 10, 200729 reviews
4

Good food. Good service. Will definitely revisit..Insha'Allah!

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Zia Hussein

Dec 5, 200615 reviews
3

The food is not that good over here compared to other Chinese places. I would rather have it elsewhere. Customer service was good though.

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Ali Khan

Sep 11, 20066 reviews
4

Ate here a few weeks ago and the food was very good. The only caveat was that even though we ate at the restaurant, the food was served in take-out styrofoam containers. That wasn't necessarily a bad thing (since we took the leftovers home) but took away from the "restaurant experience". However, the food was fresh, and tasted good.

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Saba Mirza

Aug 29, 200624 reviews
4

Decent food and quantities for good prices.

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Rizwaan Muhammad

Aug 25, 20062 reviews
5

This is what costumer service is all about. the hostess is the most friendly that I have seen a long time. Food is great - fresh and cheap. love thier Backlava's (hopefull spelling is correct) i am there evry Saturday for Lunch. Always treated with respect.

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H M

Aug 24, 2006837 reviews
4

Good stuff. Very tasty food that is made very quick! ALL items are very reasonably priced. I have been here three times so far (each time trying different items) All are good. The best deal they have is: four items (your choice), Rice and 4 bowls of soup for $22.95! The only negative in my opinion is that all food is served in styrofoam with plastic cutlery. Still I recommend.

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Ibrahim Hasan

Aug 19, 20068 reviews
4

Good little take out Chinese restaruant next to Cafe Gyro near Stevenson(they call it Thai but it's really typical Chinese food like sweet and sour chicken, kong pao etc-except for the pad thai). Very cheap, good lunch specials.