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Arun Thai Restaurant

385 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Novato, CA 94949-8600
415-883-8017
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Ranked #1 of 60 restaurants in Novato
Cuisines: Thai
Most recent review
- May 10, 2013
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Vista, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing and the service was attentive. The spicy basil dish was indeed spicy and I appreciated that the waitress advised to try it before asking for a higher spice level the next time (she knew we would be back). The prices were a little high for lunch. Overall it was a good lunch experience.

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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

Pulling into the parking lot you ask yourself "Is this the place?" because it doesn't look or feel like a place you can expect something as good as you've heard and read about. Don't hesitate. The restaurant is comfortable, the staff friendly and attentive, the menu - from which we ordered broadly - delicious. Even the wine list offers some... More

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california
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14 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Numerous visits to this out of the way restaurant in an industrial park.We have watched this restaurant from its infancy with few diners and now top rated Novato local choice.People unfamiliar with Thai food will be back for more.The chef is a sommelier and picks great wines to pair with his great food.Definitely worth a trip to this family run... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Friends heard about this through Trip Advisor so we met for dinner. Very nice atmosphere and service. We asked the diner next to us how he liked his dinner when we were ordering and he said, "Good, not great." We had a shrimp curry dish that was very good.

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San Rafael, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

Have lunched at Arun Restaurant in Novato California no less than 20 times. Good service. Excellent food . Nice environment. Mostly order the Pad Thai for myself. Excellent flavors. Friends like the Chicken Satay , Drunken Noodle Dish. I have referred many others to this restaurant and they all agree is very good. Lunch prices are reasonable and quantity of... More

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Novato, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013 via mobile

I really enjoy Thai food and I have to say this food is wonderful. Full on flavor and balanced. The staff is very friendly. Everything I've tried does not disappoint but makes me want to try new dishes instead. The atmosphere is charming and warm. Even though it's not in your typical neighborhood it does not let down. In fact... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

Drove over from Vallejo for dinner. We were early on a Sat eve so it was very quiet, very nice furnishings. The wait staff was very nice and helpful since we're not Thai experts. The asked about peanut allergy. The manager lady was very helpful and kind, she spent a lot of time talking with us regarding what dishes to... More

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Top Contributor
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013 via mobile

Was in Novato on business so looked up TA for a recommendation. I'm a big Thai fan so I had to check out Arun. As others mentioned it is not located in a typical restaurant area but don't let that discourage you. Food was amazing. I had the Tom Kha soup and it was very good. Even a half portion... More

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San Francisco
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10 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

This is a cute little Thai restaurant in our neighborhood. Good food, friendly and efficient service, reasonable prices.

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San Rafael, California
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92 reviews 92 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012 via mobile

There are many Thai restaurants in Marin, but Arun Thai is the best. The food is delicious and unusual...you will have Thai dishes here that you won't find anywhere else. The service is great and the owner/chef is a wine expert with a great wine list. Highly recommended!

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