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SOI 4

5421 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618-1502
(510) 655-0889
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Ranked #69 of 455 restaurants in Oakland
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Price range: INR0 - INR1,689
Cuisines: Thai
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Oakland, California
Senior Contributor
38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Very good food and service. The location on College is very convenient. Restaurant is getting a little tired looking - chipped paint, beat-up furniture. But definitely worth a visit. More

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Princeton, NJ
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011

I have been eating at SOI 4 for a number of years. I come here at least once every summer for lunch when visiting the Bay Area. This is elegant dining, not at all your average Thai place. Get the turnip cakes! And the eggplant salad! And the corn cakes! All excellent. That said, on this most recent visit I... More

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Oakland, California
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2011

Everything works here for me, it's a regular treat for my neighborhood. The comfortable setting, menu is interesting and doesn't set off my usually sensitivity to intense spices; while different in approach to the traditional, you don't go away hungry. And to top that, it's reasonably priced. Not sure if I've been on quieter nights than some of the reviewers... More

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San Francisco, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2011

This is my favorite Thai restaurant in the US. Though some entrees are imperfectly executed (the one time I had a fish, it came out very dry), and some rather boring (like the veggies in green curries), others are consistently delicious. Try, for instance, the larb, the Shanghai noodles, and the golden bean cakes. More

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Piedmont, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2010

Braised ribs to die for! Amazing sticky sweet rice and mango. Great cocktails. Really, I've never regretted anything I've ordered. My one complaint is that it's a bit noisy. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2009

I went there with my friend. One of the dishes was amazing and the other wasn't too good. However, the price is about right. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2009

The Food was great and the service too. I will go back there. More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2009

fusion thai. decent. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2008

Great food! It can be difficult to get into and it is a little noisy depending on when you go. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2008

Amazing food. Great atmosphere. Wonderful drinks and service. More

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