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For four star Thai, try Sophia's Thai Kitchen in Davis. This is a great place. This place features outdoor dining. This place is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is still 3 star in my book, but I gave it 4 star because this is probably the only lounge-type of bar in Davis. All Davis bars have seating areas and the actual bar, but no comfy couches,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is super dark, with very cute, semi-exotic, yet casual decor. I swore I thought it was a Hawaiian theme before I found out it was a Thai place. Came here at night, and tried the Scooby...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was charmed by Sophia's the first time I dined there. Good food (though the last time I went, it wasn't as good as I remembered it) and a good bar. I'm not a fan that they have covers for how...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For me this place is all about the mango tango! I have yet to find a bar that will make me that so I return to Sophias often just for that. I dont like that its so crowded all the time and stuffy....
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am never returning to this restaurant; I ordered red curry with tofu and veggies and I received a bowl of red slop with a side order of bone-dry rice - seriously this shit was downright crunchy! The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance is really intimate, but the food is alright depending on what you get. The curry was good, the pad thai was typical, and the pad kee mow was horrible! After a few bites I couldn't eat it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a couple really nice meals at Sophia's and will definitely keep it in the rotation.I really like that they have the cool patio outside-- out of the hot sun but still lets you enjoy a summer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was a staple during my college years in davis...first off...FREE REFILLS ON THAI TEA!!! No other thai place I have ever been to does this...and the thai tea tastes great every time. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thai classics; love the green curry!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sophia's is one of the few nice but affordable intimate date spots in Davis. Their presentation and service have always impressed me, but their food is lacking in authenticity and flavor. Their pad...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We continue to go here to eat at the bar. The red duck curry is fabulous as is the green curry (we usually get with tofu). Seriously, perhaps it's not as spicy as some like it, but the flavors can't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like this place. The restaurant was so cute - we sat outside and enjoyed the nice summer night air. That was pretty much all I liked about the restaurant though.We ordered the Thai lettuce...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm open to thai food of all sorts, and I've had my fair share of different experiences with no complaints. However, this place DID NOT feel like any of those. It didn't even feel like a thai...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly, I am not a fan of this Thai restaurant like most others. The first time I went there, I dined in the room where you sit on the floor. That was a fun experience but I wasn't impressed at all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great margaritas. They are strong and delicious and you pretty much can't stop drinking them until you realize that you might regret that decision the following day.I had massaman curry with fried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Thai food here is 3.5 stars. The unlimited thai iced tea refills and authentic thai seating made it 5 star. Pad thai sitting indian (thai) style with a large group sharing a family style meal was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sophia's bar has good mixed drinks and a variety of beers on tap, but they're a little more expensive than other options in Davis ($5-8/drink). The outdoor seating is nice in the evening. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered a pad-thai today, and mann, it was really bland. There was no flavor whatsoever. There wasn't anything special about this thai place except for the FREE thai ice tea refills. mmmmmmm. My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of my favorite bars to go to. i visit frequently and always have a good time. jim, jen, and asa are three of the coolest bartenders in davis! i only hang out here if there is sitting room...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best bar in Davis! Great drinks, great vibe. Trivia nights on Tuesdays always a packed house.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to LOVE this place... But as I went more and more, I realized it was just that I loved the people that I came with (and the memories), rather than the food itself.The food does not taste like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why I love this place:- Free refills on their yummy Thai iced tea- Curry Basil Red Snapper- Great Environment! Separate areas for restaurant and bar & with the restaurant you can sit outside, inside,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Thai restaurant in Davis. The service is always good and I love the drink selection! The portions are also decent and they don't make you pay for rice. It's great that they give...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i've been to sophia's twice and after this second time, i don't think i would be coming back for more. better thai food can be found in davis. the pad thai was not appealing to look at, nor was it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Emphasis on the BAR part.I had to update my review on this place considering how much more time I have spent here as a result of their awesomeness. And in light of a certain experience I had recently...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After coming here a few times I could say its pretty good, but not one of my favorites when it comes to thai. I would say most things on the menu are decent, but avoid the spinach with peanut sauce....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is really good, its the second time I have had Thai, and I really liked it at Sophia's. We got to sit in the special room where you take your shoes off, so it was really nice....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
prices are in the middle range for food, but u do get unlimited thai iced tea, which i learned has an awful lot of caffeine so consider yourself warned. the food itself is pretty tasty; i mean it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Free refills and they really try to fill it up for you when they notice your low on the drinks. I came when they opened in the morning so it wasnt crowded.The food was good, yet I believe the portions...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know it can be super crowded, they don't serve much food in the bar, and the often have folksy music...but, if we can't decide on anywhere else, Sophia's Bar will always serve up a fantasic Mojito...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The foods good here. Not the most authentic, but it's tasty. An extra plus is the free Thai Tea refills. What I hate is the inside is way too cramped.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were in town for Picnic Day at UC Davis, and when it came time to find some liquid refreshments, the youngsters wanted to go swallow some Wiki Wacky Something-or-Other concoction that sounded like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
davis seems to LOVE thai food, as evidenced by the dozens of thai restaurants that continue to crop up on every corner. that being said, i don't think sophia's is the BEST thai food i've had in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the dish that I ordered (asparagus stir-fry with chicken), but I wouldn't pay the money to get it again.Everyone I dined with was unhappy with his or her dish.The fried rice wasn't fried (but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Summary based on a couple of vists with friends:--Pretty Americanized "Thai" food. --active bar--friendly staffI don't think anyone goes for the food. It's the kind of place where a Thai person would...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh all the good memories here, where to start. Been here with just a friend, small groups, large groups, and night time. When you come here you need to know what to order because some items are just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Argh, what happened to this place? I used to love coming here when i was a student at UCD. I even came back here after graduating. Years have passed, and recently i made a trip here to eat, and i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't come here for Thai. Heck I wouldn't even call this Thai. But if you do come, come only for the refillable thai tea, anything deep fried, and anything with alcohol in it.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
good food and fair price.very yummy boss' favorite green curry with asparagusthe lemon grass calamari was only ok... too sour for my taste bud.will i go back? yes!
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to two other Thai restaurants in Davis, and both are them are better than Sophia's with regards to food quality.I ordered the Pad Thai and the noodles were absolutely soggy. I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Rule #493 Don't treat your regulars like shit. Esp. don't lie to them.I went to an early dinner with 3 other adults and a baby. The server first made sure to put every hot dish within reach of the 14...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so like I'm an out of towner. I represent 415 but...I'm down with Sophia Thai. I try to go here whenever I'm visiting in Davis.The food is tasty. I love that you can get free refills on your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to the dining side a few times and I remember it being about average, but I have become a semi-regular at the bar. A nice, cozy, atmosphere compared to similar Davis establishments that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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This is my absolute favorite restaurant! The food is fresh, the service is amazing, and the ambiance is perfect. It's very affordable. They also have a great signature cocktail menu and a good happy hour!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You into pad thai? I am. So if that's all you eat, it's pretty good here. I think most other dishes are, too. It may not be the most authentic, but it's good. And who doesn't love free refills on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I only come here when I am in the mood to drink thai iced teas since they offer free refills. Their food, on the other hand, is entirely generic and Americanized. ( I think the owners are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 or 5 times I've been here, it was for the nightlife bar.Haven't only eaten at the restaurant just once, I would say that it's more than alright.I am just not the biggest Thai food fan, but here with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't eaten in the restaurant since ... 2005, I think. So this is a review for the bar. I think this is the best bar in Davis. Knowledgeable, unpretentious bartenders. Friendly bouncers. Never...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is average, like every other Thai restaurant in davis. One less star because my friend told me trivia night is rigged. The people who make the questions have more than zero relation to the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for lunch today. Service was very good. Nice setting, They use real crab in their crab cakes which is pretty awesome. I ordered the Stiry Fry (fried Tofu). I wasnt very happy with this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is only of the bar because I've never eaten at the restaurant.Sophia's is a great place to go when you want to meet up with friends and hang out. It's crowded on popular nights (uhm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My son found this place while living in Davis as a student. Love the outdoor dining, love the bar, the indoor part of the restaurant is very tight on space but still comfy. I've been about 4 times...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Free refills of thai tea, but Expensive Americanized Thai food!!!!!!the first time i tried this place, it was delicious..but after that, i had a falling out with this place and never came back for a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish there was a Sophia's every where I went. I had my best college moments here. I even had a "80's Movie Moment" one night. Here's the story:I went to Sophia's with the intention of having one...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it's thai food for white people.
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive Thai food. The food is not traditional Thai food, but it's more modern, with an American twist. It's still good though. The drinks.... Oh man! They make the strongest sex on the beach ever!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sad to give Sophia's two stars, but basically it has degenerated from easily, EASILY the best Thai in the Sacramento area in the late 90s to a meat market with mediocre to bad food.Back in the day...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely horrible. If it wasn't for the hot white girls and people looking for "action", this place would be dead. Oh yeah, by the way, the food stucks on so many different levels (try Thai Bistro...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
unlimited refills on thai iced tea!!food is pretty decent as well. nice atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only Thai food joint I've been to where they offer FREE REFILLS of Thai iced tea. Duuude. Sooo good.All the food I've tried here has been delicious. It was my favorite restaurant in Davis while...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard good things about this restaurant but it's nothing special. We ordered the beef noodle soup and the curry chicken and a couple of other dishes and it was not to my liking. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm writing this review a little prematurely, having only eaten there once. The waitress seemed bored, the food was boring, and overall it was just a bore. Just thinking about it makes me want to take...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food has been Westernized since the Western owner(s) took over a few years ago. They use less spices and cheaper ingredients than previous owner did. The food is more expensive that it used to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lots of faces on fri/sat night might have to wait a hour...good davis-y vibe makes up for some dishes being too americanized. There is a room painted with a 360 degree thai fishing village/sunrise...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a lunch a week or two back, and felt like I was in Thailand again. The ambiance is dead on, but the food is only mediocre compared to other Thai food I've had. For Davis, it is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where else can you get free refills on Thai iced tea? Yum! I think having like 3-4 refills is what kept me up until 5am, after a long and tiring day.The food was pretty good but the portions seemed a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is often-times a hit or miss. The food is really inconsistent and can be really great or really horrible. The unlimited thai tea is pretty good and you can easily polish off 5-6 refills...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sophia's is probably my favorite restaurant in Davis. The food is delish, service is reliable, and the ambiance is warm, relaxed and intimate. If you go during peak times (weekends for dinner),...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
With all the options for Thai in Davis, I never really got why Sophia's is so popular. The food is bland, especially when compared to the spicy and popping flavors you can find at any of the other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sophia's is alright, I guess, but nothing really special. I've had dinner here 3 times and each time, I've found myself expecting a lot but leaving mildly disappointed. Today I went for an early...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great restaurant and bar. Food is some of the best Thai food I've ever had (I recommend the citrus snapper). Great bar tenders who know how to make great drinks. I don't like the room where you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance of this place is so warm and appropriate for the kind of food they serve. The old rustic-style build of the place is an element that adds onto the feeling that I'm in some foreign country...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From my one experience, I'd say this is a pretty decent place! Although I don't know about anything else, the curry is really flavorful here.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, you have to love bell peppers if you decide to dine here. They were in 3 of the 4 dishes we had at the table. The Massaman Beef was ok, potatoes were undercooked. The free thai iced tea refills...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad, but i've had MUCH better. Basically if your really hard up for thai food and have not been to any good places before, this may seem good to you. The food I had was extremely average and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch on a Friday. The wait to be seated outside was 20 minutes. The outside seating is lovely and they had two giant fans to cool off their customers on that hot day.The thai iced...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I do not understand what's good about this place, and why this place is always crowded - it certainly isn't because of the food.4 of us come here Saturday night and have to wait about 45 minutes to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To me, no curry is complete without...(1) coconut milk(2) potatoesYummyyyy. (Alright, I know. Most Thai places have curry like this. But there are some that don't. ;_; Blasphemy.)This place also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great cuisine, yummy drinks. I love their Mai Tais, they're huge and worth the price. Delicious Thai Iced Teas as well, they don't pre mix :)They DO NOT take reservations for dinner so when you come...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for lunch and ordered the Boss's Favorite with duck. Very tasty! I sat in the room which allowed guests to sit on pillows on the floor near low tables along side a beautifully hand painted...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food itself is certainly not the best Thai food in Davis, but certain dishes are pretty good. People seem to either love or hate the place. When I go, it's usually not just for the food.As for the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just off the bat: I've never eaten at Sophia's, BUT, I have spent many Thursday nights there. In fact, so much so, that I figure I'd give it a nice little review since I've graduated and before I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When going to Sophia's, you just have to appreciate it for what it is. It may not be as traditional as a place like Thai Bistro (which I think is great), but it is fun and the food is pretty good.My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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they have great thai food especially their curry. the price is affordable, but the portions are average. if you're really hungry order a lot or go somewhere else. the decoration is really nice. the service is...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh. Sophia's is SO overrated and my least favorite Thai place in Davis.Everyone rants and raves about this place, but it is a bit under par. You could do WAY worse, but it's really not THAT...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's all relative... Sophia's is one of the best restaurants in Davis. I went to school here and there really aren't that many great places around and Sophia's was by far my favorite!I have been here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bottomless Thai Iced Tea and the Pad Thai is amazing! Their Tom Yum is also really good. Overall an awesome restaurant, unfortunately, the wait is usually pretty long (on average 30-45 minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard that this is the best place to get Thai around Davis and since many people like to celebrate special occasions here, I was excited to try it out. Sophia's has such a nice ambiance; I really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't tried the food, so I can't counteract the negative reviews on the menu, but I had to write about the awesome blue grass band. Why the hell would a Thai place play blue grass? No idea. But...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I've eaten here numerous times and the food is pretty darn tasty. I'm going to review the bar. Sophia's is probably the best bar in Davis, and seeing that I am a proud Davis alum...I ought to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have many fond memories eating at Sophia's Thai Kitchen while I was a student at UC Davis. To begin with, the setting is very comfortable even when the place is full. I always went to this place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the bar on the weekend. There was a bluegrass band playing..little odd, but it livened up the place. It was pretty easy to get a drink. There were a lot of people but I didn't feel...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All my stars are going to the bar. Although I'm not enemies with the retaurant, I choose not to associate myself with it. I have a major crush on Sophias the bar.Kevin, the bar's owner, has done a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My experiences at Sophia's were quite delightful despite the negative reviews. The dishes other than the noodles had a kick and my favorites were the different curry and the pad thai. I actually never...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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BEST THAI FOOD in Davis! I love to go here at LEAST once a week for lunch. Everything is delicious. There's a reason this place is always crowded. I love their covered outdoor dining too. I've been going here...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sophia's is not a place you go to eat real thai food because at it's best, it's just okay. the reason for the 4 stars is the bar. sophia's was our place to drown our grad school anxieties away in a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: 3.5 star (4 star for the price)Atmosphere: 5 starService: 4 starWhat I Ordered: Lemongrass CalamariI graduated from UC Davis a few years ago and recently had the chance to visit the town again....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not that great. I would say check out Thai Nakorn or Thai2k. This place is more expensive and their quality of food doesn't compare to the two mentioned earlier. Their thai iced tea is also...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm spoiled from eating real Thai food in the Bay Area, but when I went back to Sophia's recently I was appalled at how poor the quality of the food is. Pad Thai is usually a safe choice, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not too fancy when it comes to ordering Thai food, but I do love Thai food and have gotten to know what good Thai is. Sophia's is average. Nothing extraordinary about the food they serve here....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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It's not the best, but it's not the worst. The food is pretty good and they have a lovely outdoor seating area. also, free refills on thai ice tea. enough said.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, I love thai food, and I didn't care for it at this place. The service was great and they were really busy so maybe it was a fluke. But I've written them off. The first time I experimented...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. I mean free refills on thai iced tea thats crazy! But then again thats not a big enough reason to love this place. I like most the dishes here, esp. the fish dishes. I wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The highlight of any roadtrip, I confess, is the junk food en route. I like to stop at every Wendy's Arby's, Shell pitstop, and Wendy's, so that by end of day, the floor of the car is filled with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, this is one of the places I've hit in Davis during my drunken nights. I have no clue if this place even serves food.Nightlife in Davis is pretty dead, but this is one of the fun places to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
oh wow. i had the worst pad thai in my life last night! GO SEE THE PICTURE IN THIS PAGE.it's flavorless!!! i told the waitress about this. she said the pad thai they serve doesn't have any sweet/sour...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sophia's only good if you want unlimited Thai Ice Tea. And since I'm not a big fan of Thai Ice Tea ... I know shocking, I'm Thai. I should like my own people's tea according to people I know. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since moving to Davis, I've always heard so much about Sophia's....And now I ask myself--why?Unless you're going with someone who's been before, it's kind of confusing to find the door--not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their lunch specials. You get so much food for ~$7-8. Not to mention bottomless Thai Iced Tea, yum! I really love the salad that comes with the lunch special since it has a lime vinagrette...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Sophia's!!! Go for the satisfying Thai classics; love the green curry!!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Three words: WHERE'S THE SPICE?!There are far better Thai restaurants out there.One star because it's not entirely horrible.The second star is for the Thai iced tea refills.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty cool but the music is often very depressing. However, live music does tend to reflect the culture of the present
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came on once for a quick drink on my way home. They have Henrick's, which is refreshing.Came in again for dinner with friends. The food was decent, the waitress kept messing up my drink order.I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno - I really enjoyed the Jack & Ginger. There's something about Davis...they know how to make them. Why San Francisco bars don't carry the ginger extract (or whatever it is called) is beyond me....
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Bar - 5 starsThe Restaurant - 3 starsI'll keep this review simple. It's a great bar. They have Remy XO; I am happy. Short reviews equate to more drinking time.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place to eat, but the main reason I'm giving Sophia's 5 stars is for the bar. It tends to get super crowded, but the bartenders are awesome, and for the most part the clientele is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a Sophia's fan as my Thai Thursday compatriots can concur.Food Score: 4I can safely say I've tried 2/3 of the menu. They have quite an extensive menu including some great soups and curries. My...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Sophia's Thai Kitchen for the first time tonight. My friends had recommended it based on an experience from a few years ago.To our dismay, it wasn't as good as they had remembered.We were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's all this about food? Who cares? I don't go to Sophia's for the food. Why do I go to Sophia's? Well, once my band played there. And every other time I go it's to hang out and maybe see my friend...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Several years ago this place would have deserved a three-and-a-half- or even four-star rating, but not anymore. The quality of the food has gone downhill to the point that waiting forty-five minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We had to drop my girlfriend's brother off at Davis, and wanted to try a little of the "local flava". Went to this place after reading the reviews here on Yelp. I'd say it was a mistake. Yes, it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to eat at this place all the time while going to school in Davis. I love the Thai food served here. Pad thai, curry, the chicken satay, the tom yum soup-- all so delicious! The best Thai I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really pissed right now because I typed about four paragraphs and then I accidentally hit the back button... all gone. anyways... I had heard about this place first when I was telling one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest, I don't remember what I ate. It was certainely good though. I just remember coming in their for drinks and being wowzered outta my pants. Maybe its the inner repressed alcoholic in me...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience with Thai food, so maybe that's why I love it so much here. Sophia's is the only place where I'm willing to wait up to an hour for a table. There ambiance and food is great and I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great thai food, mango bellinis, trivia night, outdoor patio. GO NOW.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh.. the food is okay.. Not authentic Thai food. I had a seafood dish that was SUPPOSE to be spicy. The spiciness was mild; the dish was too sweet, I was practically gagging. I would go to other Thai...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best Thai Resteraunt when I was in Davis! There is no hit or miss on the menu. Basically the entire menu is delicious! But if you're asking for some menu opinions, try the calamari salad...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant: Fairly good Thai food. But there's always a pretty ridiculous wait, and the tables are pretty cramped together. Nothing super duper outstanding on the menu that I can recommend, either...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to eat here all the time when I lived in Davis. This was even before the bar came in, and man did that heighten the coolness factor up two notches. I love the room that you can eat in with out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful decor, lovely food.But my first experience here wasn't satisfying. Is it just me or is the indoor seating a bit cramped? If you're claustrophobic or you don't like to listen to other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah yes Sophias. I have spent many a drunken night in this D-town bar. Probably too many. Probably many I just plain do not remember. Not really a good sign when the giant bouncer who wears Teva...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I only find myself here on special occasions when other people want to celebrate at somewhere nice. The atmosphere is pretty much what we're paying for. The food is beyond bland. I'm not a hot sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great jungle like theme with a huge 400 gallon salt water tank with exotic fish. Great signature drinks and a place to just chill. Great appetizers. The restaurant food is average....
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We drove from Oakland to check out Davis.. Every other place to eat seemed to be crowded with your typical college scene. My girlfriend asked a local where to go that was'nt packed and annoying. She...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap drinks (by both SF and Davis standards). Good location, great atmosphere, and the patio... very nice.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was THE spot on Thursday nights when I was in law school, so if you enjoy going to a bar populated by a ton of lawyers-to-be, I recommend Sophia's. The bar is fine, but I don't see why it has the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wait in the bar with an appetizer and a cocktail while you wait for a table! it's amazing, and they can accomodate a large crowd. one of my faves in davis.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would be giving Sophia's a 5-star rating, but their food went downhill a few years ago after the former chef left. The food is okay for Thai food - definitely would recommend Thai Nakorn or Thai 2K...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had dinner at Sophia's, but I really love the bar. It's not huge, but it draws a crowd and the bartender was really on top of keeping the drinks flowing while still being friendly. My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Put down your computer and ride your bike (yeah Davis) to Sophias RIGHT NOW for dinner. The food is top notch for the price, with their green curry dish and calamari salad being my favorites. Then...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
one of the worst thai experiences I have ever had in my life. the drinks at the bar are good though.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars...pretty good for davis-dining. -1 star because sophia's falls short in the authenticity department.one of several delicious thai restaurants in davis. my personal favorite restaurant in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant does not deserve the reputation that it has. The food is mediocre and there are other options that are much tastier and more authentic. Do yourself a favor and try any of the other thai...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never had the food here but have definitely enjoyed the drinks. For some reason this is really a popular watering hole for the Law student crowd. In fact that's how I found out about it. My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sophia's has the best thai food in the whole world. No Joke. Not only do they have excellent food, but their bar is awesome and has some of the best blender drinks in town (Can be pricey). They have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sophia's!!!!!!!!! i defintely miss this place the most. i'm a sucker for sophia's thai iced tea and some jungle chicken curry. you really can't go wrong with the great blend of spices, veggies, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Always classy, nice vibe. Good food, excellent drinks. Always a hotspot, so show up a little early for dinner. And yes, it's a hard choice between sitting on the floor or sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here at least once a week. Veg friendly. The T8 with steamed tofu is my favorite. I am totally gaga over a few of the servers. Nothing like having dinner in outside in the patio, no matter...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I might be a little biased about this place because I have so many good memories here. Mostly because this is THE only decent place in Davis (since I used to hang out there) to get a good drink and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I don't live in Davis anymore I have a soft spot for Sophia's. It was my first experience with Thai food so it's managed to remain my favorite. I would always alternate between the eggplant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While others seem to be lukewarm, there are those of us who have a cult following for Sophia's. The pineapple curry is the best. Love the satay. Love sitting in the low table room without shoes on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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I'd heard great things about Sophia's. I ate there once and my food was fine, but nothing great. Then, the other night I went there and had a bad experience. The place was packed and service was harried. What...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I think it's the only place that keeps me sane in this town. It's my comfortable neighborhood bar while I do my short stint in Davis. The bartenders are efficient (unlike any other...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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I encourage all of those picky eaters out there to give this place a try. The food is very light and tasty and there are many options available to those who like to keep there dinner plates simple. PROS: Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good, but not quite great. The vibe was nice, and it was easy to get a table on the patio. The food was pretty cheap - you can get a fish curry for $8.50, including rice. I ordered the apple snapper,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I first walked in, I enjoyed the vibe. The restaurant/kitchen and the bar are in two separate buildings, separated by a nice outdoor patio. Based on the beautiful day and the good vibe, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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I just came back from Sophia's and I love their food. Their Thai Iced Tea is $2.75, but it is great and they give free refills which most places don't. They are remodeling on the inside right now,...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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Sophia's is one of the few Thai restaurants here in Davis, CA. They serve lots of meat and vegetable dishes. However, I would stay away from the meat because many of the meat dishes I ordered (beef), ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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The food there is really good. It was the first Thai restaurant i ever went to. They have an excellent variety and their pad Thai is to die for. If you're not one for pad Thai, I highly recommend thei...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Sophia's Thai kitchen is hard to find but well worth it. The food is excellent, try a curry with fish, or the popular Thai noodle dishes. The Thai iced tea (with free refills) is really tasty. Th...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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thai spot for a first or 50th date...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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soft yellows and the dark wood set the tone of the decor along with a high window looking out on the shaded courtyard. outdoor dining is available on the patio. all the dishes on the menu reflect the chef's...
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Sophia's Thai Kitchen in Davis, California. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
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