Jo’s Modern Thai

Introducing Jo’s Modern Thai, a trendy and upscale cocktail bar and restaurant located in Oakland, CA. This Asian and women-owned establishment offers a modern twist on traditional Thai cuisine, with a focus on fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations.

From their starters like Dressed Oysters with chef's special nam Jim sauce to their mouth-watering Lobster Pad Thai and Pork Belly Curry entrees, Jo’s Modern Thai offers a diverse menu that caters to pescatarians, vegans, and those with limited vegetarian options. Their creative dishes, such as the Pineapple Fried Rice and Pork Laab Burger, showcase the chef's skill and attention to detail.

Customers have raved about the innovative flavors and generous portions at Jo’s Modern Thai, with favorites including the Drunken Noodle with Smokin Woods BBQ brisket and the Sweet Blue Sticky Rice & Mango Sorbet dessert. The cozy yet elegant ambiance, along with attentive service from knowledgeable staff, makes dining at Jo’s a truly exceptional experience.

Whether you're looking for a casual dinner with friends or a special evening out, Jo’s Modern Thai offers a unique dining experience that is sure to impress. Don't miss their happy hour specials, diverse cocktail menu, and delectable sweets like the Coconut Sundae.

So, if you’re in the Oakland area and craving innovative and delicious Thai cuisine, make sure to check out Jo’s Modern Thai for a dining experience that combines tradition with modern flair.

Jo’s Modern Thai Menu

Location

Address: 3725 Macarthur Blvd Oakland, CA 94619
Phone: (510) 479-3167

🕓 Work Hours
MON Closed
TUE 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
WED 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
THU 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
FRI 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SAT 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SUN 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Pescatarian Options
    Yes
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Limited Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    Yes
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Hipster, Casual, Trendy, Classy, Upscale
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Casual Dress
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Best nights on Tuesday, Thursday
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Asian-owned
    Yes
  • Women-owned
    Yes
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Private Dining
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Open to All
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Happy Hour
    No
  • Smoking
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Dianne Y.

    06 August 2024

    Been here twice. The first time was great. Second time, decided to order different things, which turned out to be the wrong things. The catfish salad- didn't even taste any catfish. Just some fried breaded bits. Lobster pad thai was ok. Two small portions of lobster. Pad thai was a little too salty. Should've stuck with ordering the ramen noodles with brisket. The milk bread with spread appetizer was really good, though. And the mango sticky rice with sorbet is a dessert to always get. Drinks are delicious. Service is great. The suggested tip amounts are high, starting at 20%.

  • Author: Jennifer T.

    03 August 2024

    I came here with my family on a Thursday evening for dinner, it was nicely decorated, and we were seated right away. The service was great, everyone was very attentive and our food came out pretty fast. The food itself was fresh, I could taste it in all the greens and herbs. The portions of the appetizers were a little on the small side in my family and I's opinion. If I were to order any of the appetizers again it would be the crispy catfish salad, it reminded me of nam kao which is a crispy rice ball salad. The flavors and texture were on point. The entrees were good, the drunken noodles had a nice spice, the pork belly curry had good flavor to it, and the crab fried rice was done beautifully. This was definitely an experience for Thai food and I thought it was good, definitely a modern twist on Thai food. I can happily say it was good and I enjoyed my time here.

  • Author: Mindy L.

    28 July 2024

    Really exceptional experience all around! They were decently busy on a Wednesday evening, but had no problem finding street parking and were seated right away. The ambiance was warm and elegant and our server asked about any dietary restrictions and let us know the specials. We shared a curry (which comes with a good helping of jasmine rice) between two of us and it was still pretty filling. Wanted to save room for the blue sticky rice which was OUT OF THIS WORLD. I said wow after every bite. Didn't know until after that it's a Michelin star restaurant, and I completely see why

  • Author: Farhana M.

    21 July 2024

    Waitress was very knowledgable about the gluten free options, and the menu is very explicit as well. We got the catfish salad and coconut cakes for starters and they were both so flavorful. I would choose the coconut cakes over the salad though, this was such a pleasant surprise to eat. My group got 1 medium spice, gluten free drunken noodle, which used the same rice noodles like pad thai, and one regular drunken noodle for thai spice. Everyone was crying about how spicy the regular drunken noodle was haha. I got their ginger soda, made in house, and it was delicious. And the mango dessert reminded me of chia seed pudding in presentation, and the banana dessert honestly looks like fried chicken but the group enjoyed this dessert.

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