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Thai restaurant San Jose, CA dining area with wooden tables and Thai wall art at Red Chili

Thai Restaurant San Jose, CA: What Makes Red Chili a Local Favorite

Since 2004, one family has been serving the same authentic Thai and Vietnamese recipes they grew up with, first in Hayward, and now right here in San Jose. That family runs Red Chili Thai & Vietnamese, and their Berryessa Road location has quietly become one of the city’s most trusted spots for fresh, bold, home-style […]

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Mango sticky rice with sliced mango, sticky rice, and coconut sauce served on a wooden plate at Red Chili Thai & Vietnamese

Mango Sticky Rice, Explained: The Story Behind Red Chili’s Most-Ordered Dessert

If you’ve ever finished a Thai meal and wondered what to order for dessert, mango sticky rice is almost always the answer. It’s sweet, creamy, a little salty, and different from anything you’ll find on a typical American dessert menu. At Red Chili Thai & Vietnamese, it’s the dish our customers in San Jose and

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Bowl of Thai panang curry with coconut milk, green beans, kaffir lime leaves, and red chili oil, served in a black bowl

Best Panang Curry Near San Jose & Hayward: What Makes Red Chili’s Recipe Different

If you’ve searched “panang curry near me” in the Bay Area, chances are you’ve driven past Red Chili, the family-owned Thai & Vietnamese restaurant that’s been serving San Jose and Hayward since 2004. Panang curry is one of the most requested dishes on our menu, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood Thai curries.

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Interior dining area of Red Chili Thai and Vietnamese Restaurant featuring wooden tables and chairs, a service counter, and traditional cultural artwork on the walls

The Story of a Family’s Two-Decade Journey Blending Thai and Vietnamese Flavors in Hayward

Twenty years ago, in the heart of Hayward, a young couple took a chance on a dream. Sunny and Lulu Ho—he, a Vietnamese refugee who had worked every odd job imaginable, and she, a Thai immigrant who had once been a waitress and a bank teller—decided to open a restaurant together. They called it Red

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