Sophia's Thai Bar & Kitchen

Although I only had the sampler, the vibes were right, and the service was on point. I had a cocktail, and everything was perfect. I'd come back and try some other items. Other people's food smelled fantastic.

A bit pricey and lacking Thai flavors. I ordered one of the few items on the menu with spicy in the name (and the chili pepper icon) but it was not spicy at all. They have some spices you can add. Vegetables were nice and fresh but it tasted like a generic stir fry.

The beef is quite chewy, otherwise the protein in all dishes are good. Curry stir fry is generally better than curry dishes, which has thinner flavor. Spring rolls are very tasty, crispy and light.

Might have found my new go-to place in Davis. You can tell how authentic a Thai restaurant is from how good their Pad Kra Pao dish is made. And Sophia’s did it perfectly from the ingredients to the taste. They even topped it off with a Thai style fried egg. Sorry for the picture being a little dark as we had to sit in the outdoor rented seating cause inside was full even on a weekday. The Sampler appetizer was delicious as well and comes with 3 different sauces for each dish. As a person who loves Thai food, I’ll surely return the next time I’m back in Davis.

This is mellow safe Thai food. If you find strong flavors too much to handle, than this is your spot to try thai adjacent food. I like traditional Thai food so this place just wasn't suited for me. Sadly, the first and last time I visited this place I I asked for Thai Chile or prik nam pla to add some actual flavor to the meal and they didn't even have any. Place is packed, just not a spot for flavorful Thai food. Service is good.