• Chada Thai

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Thai
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Small basic, family-owned Thai food restaurant with two pages on menu dedicated to vegetarian/vegetable dishes. Tofu offered is fried. Located downstairs next to the bagel place. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm, Mon-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm.


7 Reviews

First Review by Grasshopper

nicolevidak

Points +420

Vegan
09 May 2026

Decent but weird vibes

Many of the reviews say how friendly everybody is but that was not our experience. The waitress, who I think might have also been an owner, was not very friendly at all and just basically took our order and then brought us food and left until it was time for the bill. We asked if we need to bring the bill up to the register and she said, you come pay and leave now. Like ok I guess but it was weird. I don't see myself being back in Chico but if I was I would probably try the other Thai place in town before I came back to this one. As far as the food it was decent but definitely not my favorite Thai that I have ever had.

blackviolet

Points +105

Vegan
08 Dec 2025

Sooooooo good

We accidentally showed up shortly before closing, and they seated us and let us stay to finish, long after they had closed. They were incredibly friendly and kind. The menu is extensive, with a large vegetarian section. The menu says they can make almost anything vegetarian/vegan, just ask.

I had vegan Masaman Curry, and it was incredibly fresh and flavorful! My partner had a meat dish, but also raved about the flavor. I would eat here all the time if it was in my town.

It’s downstairs, below street level. The ambience and decor is very nice.

Pros: Very flavorful food, Very friendly owners, Great ambience

weepymosquito

Points +1662

Vegan
09 May 2024

Really loved it!

Fun atmosphere, friendly staff, great food! Love it here! I'm not quite sure why the reviews of this place aren't higher.

I got the green curry with tofu and the staff was super accommodating and knew what they were talking about when it came to vegan options. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was super cute. And I left wanting to come back.

I tried going back recently but they were closed during hours they were supposed to be open. Not sure what that's about, so I ended up going to Cocodine instead—and it was a pretty massive downgrade on all accounts compared to Chada Thai. I can comfortably say Chada Thai is my favorite Thai spot in Chico.

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-09

Pros: Food, Staff, Atmosphere

AprilRain

Points +96

Vegan
28 Jan 2017

Subpar

The food had no Thai flavor what so ever. In fact, it was bland, no spice or flavor. It's located down stairs, you wouldn't know it was there if you were passing by. The staff was friendly enough. We were sat all the way in the back and around the corner in a near empty restaurant, the two parties that were there were leaving. The restaurant is dusty and smells of urine.

Pros: Friendly staff

Cons: Dust covering decorations, Smells of urine

steveveg

Points +3237

Vegan
01 Feb 2014

Average Thai food

Chada Thai is has average Thai food - perfectly adequate. Service was good and friendly. The downstairs location was cozy with what seemed like a low ceiling.

Pros: average & adequate

goodeaten

Points +34

Vegetarian
20 Dec 2010

Good Thai food

tastes good, its clean and right downtown.

Grasshopper

Points +38

Vegan
13 Sep 2009

My Favourite

Genuine "Hole in the wall" restaraunt. My favourite is the Ginger Tofu #77. Very vegan friendly. Good place for a date too.




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