Ben Thai Cafe

Ben Thai Cafe A cafe serving homestyle Thai food in the heart of the Polk neighborhood. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have."

Opened in 2015 by a brother/sister team of native San Franciscans, Ben Thai Cafe strives to provide great food in an atmosphere that is fun, contemporary, and very San Francisco. They had this to say about their restaurant:

"Our mother, Lek, grew up in Bangkok’s Chinatown. In the 1980s she and her husband came to San Francisco to open their first Thai restaurant. At work she made traditional Thai

food, but at home she’d mix Thai and American food with the Chinese food of her childhood and the occasional Indonesian dish for our Dad, another first-generation Thai. Our restaurant is a celebration of the cuisine that we love and grew up with, a blend of Thai favorites, Chinese home cooking, and a little Indonesian flair.

🥥🥥 Creamy coconut curry, tender salmon, and bold Thai flavors in every bite 🍛🔥This Salmon Avocado Curry is comforting, a...
05/13/2026

🥥🥥 Creamy coconut curry, tender salmon, and bold Thai flavors in every bite 🍛🔥
This Salmon Avocado Curry is comforting, aromatic, and seriously satisfying.
Perfect with steamed rice and good company.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with good food, warm moments, and the people who matter most. 💐✨Treat mom to a cozy Thai dinner, ...
05/10/2026

Celebrate Mother’s Day with good food, warm moments, and the people who matter most. 💐✨
Treat mom to a cozy Thai dinner, refreshing drinks, and a night she truly deserves.

A beautiful meal for the woman who’s done it all. 🤍
Join us at Ben Thai Cafe this Moth

Stir-fried flat noodles with a smoky wok flavor, tender protein of your choice*, and fresh veggies 🥦🍜 Classic comfort fo...
04/22/2026

Stir-fried flat noodles with a smoky wok flavor, tender protein of your choice*, and fresh veggies 🥦🍜 Classic comfort food that never goes out of style — our Pad See Ew is a must-try‼️

🌧️ Let the rain fall… we’ll keep you warm ✨Creamy coconut, fragrant herbs, and pure Thai comfort in every spoon.Come in,...
04/11/2026

🌧️ Let the rain fall… we’ll keep you warm ✨
Creamy coconut, fragrant herbs, and pure Thai comfort in every spoon.

Come in, unwind, and turn this rainy night into something cozy 🍲🌧️

Tropical vibes in every bite 🍍✨Our Pineapple Fried Rice is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and fragrant Thai spices ...
04/07/2026

Tropical vibes in every bite 🍍✨
Our Pineapple Fried Rice is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and fragrant Thai spices — served warm and full of flavor.
Come share a taste of sunshine at Ben Thai Cafe 🌿

🥥 Creamy coconut curry, tender salmon, and bold Thai flavors in every bite 🍛🔥This Salmon Avocado Curry is comforting, ar...
04/05/2026

🥥 Creamy coconut curry, tender salmon, and bold Thai flavors in every bite 🍛🔥
This Salmon Avocado Curry is comforting, aromatic, and seriously satisfying.
Perfect with steamed rice and good company 🤍

🔥 Hot. Sour. Fresh.Tom Yum Goong hits every time 🍤Fresh herbs, juicy shrimp, and that perfect hot & sour kick.One spoon ...
03/29/2026

🔥 Hot. Sour. Fresh.
Tom Yum Goong hits every time 🍤

Fresh herbs, juicy shrimp, and that perfect hot & sour kick.
One spoon in… and you’re hooked.

Come get your bowl today 🍲

Heat wave got you melting? ☀️Cool down with Happy Hour 5–7 PM$2 off SF Beer on Tap$1 off appetizers , Cocktails & Thai B...
03/20/2026

Heat wave got you melting? ☀️
Cool down with Happy Hour 5–7 PM
$2 off SF Beer on Tap
$1 off appetizers , Cocktails & Thai Beer
Chill starts here 🌟

🥭Golden mango. Creamy coconut. Perfectly warm sticky rice.Thailand’s most iconic dessert, done right.Mango sticky rice =...
03/17/2026

🥭Golden mango. Creamy coconut. Perfectly warm sticky rice.
Thailand’s most iconic dessert, done right.

Mango sticky rice = happiness 🤩

Carefully roasted duck, simmered in house-made curry — crafted for true Thai flavor lovers.
03/14/2026

Carefully roasted duck, simmered in house-made curry — crafted for true Thai flavor lovers.





Address

1331 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA
94109

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 3:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 3:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 3:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 3:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 3:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 3:30pm
5pm - 10pm
Sunday 11:30am - 3:30pm
5pm - 10pm

Telephone

+1 415-771-2562

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