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<strong>Luke Chin TODDD</strong>

Luke Chin TODDD

Pork, beef, or fish meatball tossed in house special tamarind sauce topped with cilantro and chili served at temperature hot

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Pixel Wings

Pixel Wings

Crispy chicken wings served with special house sauce (hot temperature)

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Khao Soi

Khao Soi

Traditional egg noodle with chicken leg quarter, shallot, pickled mustard served in creamy peanut curry sauce.

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Tom YUM Fried RICE

Tom YUM Fried RICE

Hommali rice, tossed prawns and calamari flavored with lemongrass.

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Authentic Thai Food in San Jose, CA

Authentic Thai Food in San Jose, CA

At Must Be Thai, we believe that Thai food should be bold, authentic, and unforgettable. That’s why our menu is built around one powerful idea: it MUST BE right—every time. From wok-fired noodle dishes like Pad See You to deeply spiced curries and sizzling street-style plates, every dish honors the vibrant, home-style flavors from across Thailand’s diverse regions. Whether you're dining in, grabbing takeout, or ordering online in San Jose, our mission is simple: bring fresh, flavorful Thai food with a twist of fun and creativity.

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Sip & Savor: Thai Dishes Matched with Curated Drinks

Sip &amp; Savor: Thai Dishes Matched with Curated Drinks

Our carefully curated wine, sake, and beer selection is designed to complement your meal with just the right balance. Whether you're sipping a chilled Singha with our Hat Yai Fried Chicken or enjoying a glass of wine alongside our aromatic Green Curry, each pairing elevates the experience. We’re more than a restaurant—we're a modern Thai kitchen committed to flavor, freshness, and feel-good vibes. Come experience why San Jose locals say it simply MUST BE THAI.

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ALLERGEN NOTICE: Since peanuts are used in many of our dishes, we cannot guarantee that all menu items will be completely free of allergens. We also have gluten-free options, but cannot guarantee that these menu items will be completely free of allergens also.

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Order: Pad Thai (shrimp and no egg), Green Curry (beef), Luke Chin Toddd (beef), Tom Kha, Thai Tea and Mango Draft Beer. The tamarind sauce served as base to the beef meatballs was a sticky delight. Green Curry was my personal favorite (spicy as I like it) and Pad Thai was regular. Mango Draft Beer tasted fresh ... just like out of the cask. Thai Tea tasted thick, sweet and rich. Read More

Nice Thai restaurant! We came on a weekday for lunch and it was pretty packed. We ordered a variety of items and shared it family style. The pad see you was really good, the papaya salad was nice and fresh. The Tom yum fried rice was good as well. The staff were attentive and nice.

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