Jo's Modern Thai – Thai

Vibrant colors and smoky aromas collide in this chic space, where the sizzle of charcoal-grilled pork jowl and the zesty crunch of green papaya salad transport diners to the heart of Bangkok. The air hums with the fragrance of rich, coconut-laced curries and savory noodles, inviting guests to linger over a menu that masterfully balances fiery heat with the delicate sweetness of house-made coconut cakes.

3725 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland CA 94619 https://josmodernthai.com/

Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: Thai

Price range: $$

Dietary options: halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic

Currently closed

Hours

Sunday: 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What diners are saying

Celebrated for its flavorful menu from appetizers to main courses, guests particularly rave about the standout pasta dishes and well-balanced flavors. Reviewers highlight the pleasant environment and consistently praise the prompt, professional service, making it a highly recommended spot for those who appreciate a seamless and welcoming dining experience.

Vegan Coconut Cakes - $15: Kanom Krok - Coconut Cakes (4), seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Jo's Famous Wings - $18: Peek Kai Tod Nam Pla - fried chicken wings, crispy garlic, cilantro, spicy tamarind jaew sauce and sweet & sour mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
Green Papaya Salad - $17: Somtum Thai - green papaya, tomato, long bean, peanut, shrimp floss with fish sauce lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Crunchy Catfish Salad - $20: Yum Pla Dook Phu - minced fried catfish, mango, avocado, cashew nut, herbs, fried shallot, fish sauce lime dressing, little gem lettuces Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Laab Tofu Salad - $19.95: Hodo Tofu, allium, herbs, toasted rice powder, chili powder, vegan laab vinaigrette, lettuces Available at: dinner, lunch

Main Courses

Pad Thai - $21: Pad Thai Koong - wok stir fried small rice noodle, Hodo tofu, bean sprout, garlic chive, preserved sweet radish, eggs, crushed peanuts and chili powder Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Drunken Noodles - $23: Pad Kee Mao - wok stir fried ramen noodle, Smoking Woods BBQ brisket OR Hodo tofu, Thai holy basil, garlic, yellow onion, bell pepper, young green peppercorn Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Massaman Curry - $27: Kang Massaman - served with jasmine rice - fingerling potato, grilled cabbage, pattypan squash, yellow onion, peanut, toasted coconut, fried shallot Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Green Chicken Curry - $28: Mary’s confit chicken thigh, Thai eggplant, basil, Makrut lime, jasmine rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Charcoal Clay Pot Pork Jowl - $26: Southern herb rice, braised pork jowl, shrimp paste, long green beans, shallot, makrut lime leaf, green mango, toasted coconut Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Wok-Charred Cabbage - $15: Fermented Soy Bean, chili crisp oil, fresh ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Kid's Fried Rice - $13: wok stir fried rice, egg, soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Kid's Noodles - $10: wok stir fried ramen noodles, soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch

Sides

Side Fried Rice with Crab - $20 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Cucumber Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Shrimp Chips w/ Chili Jam - $7 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Butterfly Pea Sticky Rice - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
White Jasmine Rice - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Egg - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: breakfast, brunch
Side of Brisket - $10 Available at: dinner, lunch
Side of Tofu - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch

Sauces & Add-ons

Jaew Sauce - $3: tamarind, chili powder, rice powder, cilantro
Nam Jim - $3: Thai chili, mixed herbs, garlic, lime juice
Nam Prik - $3: roasted Anaheim chili, Thai chili, garlic, cilantro
Prik Nam Pla - $3: fish sauce, Thai chili, garlic
Sweet & Sour Mayo - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Spicy Plate - $4: 3 house sauces: prik nam pla, nam jim & dried Thai chili flakes

Desserts

Mango Sticky Rice - $14: Khao Niew Mamuang - sweet coconut blue sticky rice, pandan rice krispies, sweet mango Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic

Beverages

The Jenevieve N/A - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Forest Flora N/A - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Ginger Lime Soda - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Lemonade - $4
Mountain Valley Spring - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
San Pellegrino Bottle - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Shirley Temple - $5
Thai Iced Tea - $6
Topo Chico - $6
Sunset Fizz - $12

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