Must Be Thai and Bar

True home-style Thai food with a modern vibe

Must Be Thai and Bar is a thai restaurant in San Jose, California. It is listed at 18 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110, which places it among the local businesses of San Jose that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.

This group covers Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and other Asian cuisines that are not Chinese, and the etiquette varies by kitchen. Japanese and Korean restaurants often take reservations for dinner and may add a service charge for large groups; Thai and Vietnamese spots are usually walk-in and quick-turnover. Spice levels are frequently adjustable on request at Thai, Indian and Sichuan-adjacent menus, so say if you want it mild or hot. Korean BBQ restaurants typically charge per person for all-you-can-eat service with a time limit, and grills are shared at the table. Vietnamese pho shops post bowl sizes (regular or large) and a plate of herbs, bean sprouts and lime is normal to add yourself. Card and tap-to-pay are widely accepted; cash-only is more common at small family-run counters.

The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. The most common schedule is 11:30 am–2 pm. It is closed on Monday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Must Be Thai and Bar at (669) 282-6456; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is mustbethaiandbar.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Its Google rating is 4.2 out of 5 from 58 reviews, a solid but mixed picture; reading the most recent reviews will tell you what to expect.

San Jose is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Traffic in San Jose peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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