Restaurants in Berkeley
Swing Thai Tennyson
Things to Know
Swing Thai Tennyson is a vibrant Thai restaurant on Tennyson Street known for consistent quality, exceptional service, and drinks like Thai iced tea and lychee martinis, with a strong track record for accommodating dietary preferences.
Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere even during late arrivals, and reliably delicious food—though portions can be light and flavors skew sweeter than traditional Thai.
- ✓Exceptional service with attentive staff who help without being asked and accommodate late arrivals without rushing
- ✓Signature drinks like Thai iced tea and lychee martinis are standouts worth waiting for
- ✓Very accommodating with food allergies and spice preferences when you communicate them upfront
- ✓Quality ingredients like properly cooked chicken in satay and generous peanut sauce
- ⚠Portion sizes are small relative to price ($100 for takeout with minimal vegetables and protein reported)
- ⚠Flavors tend toward sweeter than authentic Thai cuisine, which some find less traditional
- ⚠'Medium' spice level uses Thai scale and can surprise even experienced spice lovers—start with mild if sensitive
- ⚠Rice portions are sometimes insufficient for curry dishes
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What Visitors Say
Mr. Rice
4 months ago
Getting takeout is a relief when getting 2 nights off from cooking. But geez it hurts when spending $100 for that relief and it’s just overcooked noodles with a few vegetables. We still have to cook vegetables to add in it so it tastes like a meal. Not great quality or consistency and not the place to order takeout unless $20 meals with 2 tomato slices and 5 snow peas with a mouthful sticky noodles is your thing.
Morgan Simmons
a month ago
Normally I get take out very frequently from here and they consistently cook delicious food and whip up a mean Thai iced tea! They are incredible with food allergies/accommodations as long as you communicate it with them! I finally went inside to get a drink with my friend while waiting for our food and I have even more appreciation for the atmosphere and staff! We had a DELICIOUS lychee martini that is dangerously tasty while we waited and everyone was incredibly friendly. Easily my favorite Thai food place and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for high quality Thai cuisine
Tiffany W. Chang
11 months ago
I had a lovely experience here! Their decor is vibey. Our server was really sweet. We came in late (30-45 min before their closing time) and they had no problem with seating us and did not make us feel rushed at all. A couple things about the food. Overall it was a tasty and enjoyable meal. But the flavors do tend to err on the sweet side, which I find to be pretty typical for Thai food in the US. I am personally not a fan of that and find it to be less authentic, which is why I deducted a star. However, their “medium” spice level is no joke! Our server did warn us it’s on the Thai scale, but even I (a self-professed spice lover who’s eaten my way through Thailand) was surprised. If you’re sensitive, you might want to start with mild.
nichelle
a year ago
We absolutely love Swing Thai Tennyson! First time visiting this location and our entire experience was great! We tried a little of everything but the standouts were the spicy vegetable fried rice, kids pad Thai and their Thai lemon and milk green teas! We were greeted right away on a busier Sunday and had exceptional service throughout our meal, refills on water without asking, sauce options galore for my kids, you name it. We will definitely be back!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swing Thai Tennyson worth it in Berkeley?
Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere even during late arrivals, and reliably delicious food—though portions can be light and flavors skew sweeter than traditional Thai. Known for: authentic thai with dangerous lychee martinis.
What do visitors love about Swing Thai Tennyson?
Exceptional service with attentive staff who help without being asked and accommodate late arrivals without rushing Signature drinks like Thai iced tea and lychee martinis are standouts worth waiting for Very accommodating with food allergies and spice preferences when you communicate them upfront Quality ingredients like properly cooked chicken in satay and generous peanut sauce
Is there anything to know before visiting Swing Thai Tennyson?
Portion sizes are small relative to price ($100 for takeout with minimal vegetables and protein reported) Flavors tend toward sweeter than authentic Thai cuisine, which some find less traditional 'Medium' spice level uses Thai scale and can surprise even experienced spice lovers—start with mild if sensitive Rice portions are sometimes insufficient for curry dishes
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