Curry in a Hurry

A sweet spot for Thai in the Richmond.

In a city besieged by bad Thai restaurants, it would be easy to walk past Thai Time without giving it a second glance. The unassuming facade, on Eighth Avenue between Geary and Clement, barely hints at the glories served within. Eight tables accommodate a heavy rotation of diners in a space that resembles a cozy living room, decorated with altars, glittery birds and other pieces of Thai art. The extensive menu contains many gems, including the ubiquitous green-papaya salad (made special here by the superlative dressing, which is spicy, garlicky and heavy with lime and fish sauce), and dishes such as green rotee, a green curry laden with bits of beef, chicken, Japanese eggplant and bamboo shoots that comes accompanied with pieces of rotee—unleavened flatbread fried to a glorious crisp. A full feast for two, with a big bottle of Singha beer, comes in at around $35.

Thai Time 315 Eighth Ave., 415-831-3663

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