From the founder of Soi4 (Oakland) and Basi Thai (San Francisco), Todd Sirimongkolvit brings casual rustic Thai food to the Bay Area through Bird & Buffalo.
Located in Oakland's vibrant Temescal District, Bird & Buffalo was added to the Michelin Guide in 2022 as just one of 7 Bay Area restaurants.
Read the Michelin Guide's Point of View:
"Picnic tables gift-wrapped with colorful plastic tablecloths and unhurried, nonchalant service readily evoke the casual roadside restaurants scattered throughout Thailand—and happily, so do the multifaceted, punchy flavors. The menu encompasses Northeastern specialties like redolent grilled meats and zingy, crunchy green papaya somtum (pick from Thai or Lao style, with the addition of fish paste and salted crab), but you’ll also find more cosmopolitan staples like drunken noodles and a variety of curries. When it comes to spice level, ask and ye shall receive—you won’t regret having an ice-cold Singha on hand. After a meal of boldly seasoned dishes, lusciously ripe mango over sweet-salty coconut sticky rice makes for a pleasingly gentle finish."
