In search of a new favorite Thai, Filipino or Vietnamese place? There are plenty of great options in Elk Grove, but if there's one in this ranking you haven't tried yet, you don't have to miss out.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top restaurants for these Southeast Asian cuisines around Elk Grove, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to achieve your dreams.
1. Thai Chili
Topping the list is Thai Chili. Located at 8696 Elk Grove Blvd., Suite 5, the Thai spot is the most popular Southeast Asian restaurant in Elk Grove, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,262 reviews on Yelp.
Yelpers consistently give it high marks for great service and tasty dishes like the Bangkok street noodles with shrimp, ground chicken and tofu, as well as the fried bananas and the deep-fried Gunther's coconut ice cream.
2. Savory Fried Chicken
Next up is Savory Fried Chicken, situated at 9174 Franklin Blvd., Suite C. With four stars out of 764 reviews on Yelp, the Filipino chicken shop has proven to be a local favorite. Reviewers praise the good value of the half-chicken deal with lumpia and rice, although the service can be chilly.
3. Naga Thai Bistro
Naga Thai Bistro, located at 9168 Franklin Blvd., Suite C, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Thai spot from the owners of the popular Boon Boon Cafe 4.5 stars out of 177 reviews.
On the menu, look for the chef's specialty red duck curry with bell pepper and pineapple; Yelpers also praise the good value of the weekday lunch specials.
4. Quán Nem Ninh Hòa
Quán Nem Ninh Hòa, a Vietnamese spot, is another well-liked go-to, with four stars out of 448 Yelp reviews. Customers give high marks to its spring rolls and the house specialty, nem nuong: Vietnamese grilled pork sausages. Head over to 8469 Elk Grove Blvd. to see for yourself.
5. Rao Thai Eatery
Finally, check out relative newcomer Rao Thai Eatery, which has earned four stars out of 148 reviews on Yelp since its opening this March. Yelpers praise it for its pad Thai and its boat noodles, which come with a choice of beef or pork, plus liver and meatballs in homemade broth.
You can find the family-owned eatery, which also offers salads and barbecue, at 5650 Whitelock Parkway, Suite 110.
