THAO’S - Chico (CA)

5 /5 Doua Moua: This is a nice place to have a snack or meal. We visited downtown Chico and came here for a snack. A young couple runs the shop and are friendly and talkative. The Thai boat noodle and the meatballs were good. Add some hot chili oil to the noodles and it brings out the flavor. Many more items in the menu to try on our next visit.

5 /5 V Yeng (JaNe): The food is delicious and amazing. Love coming downtown to get this some hmong food. Love the papaya salad and you can make it as spicy as you want

5 /5 Kendall Smith: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m so glad we discovered Thao’s! As someone who loves Asian cuisine, I was blown away by how flavorful and comforting everything was. We ordered the Boat Noodles, Fried Garlic Noodles, and Thai Papaya Salad—and every dish was incredible. The Boat Noodles especially stood out with their rich, spicy broth that felt like a warm hug in a bowl. The Fried Garlic Noodles were perfectly savory, and the Papaya Salad had just the right balance of heat and freshness. You can tell the food is made with care and passion. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel good about supporting a local business that truly deserves to thrive. We’ll definitely be back again and again!

5 /5 Peter Sayegh: Definitely an unknown gem as its relatively new. Ordered the pho. Portions were big, protein was plentiful, and the chicken bowl we got on the side was good. For sure coming back and highly recommend!