Review Chili Cha Cha 2 - San Francisco

9/30/2023* This time, I tried the Chili Cha Cha Spicy Pan Fried Noodle, which consists of egg noodles stir-fried with duck, mixed vegetables, fresh chili, and basil leaves. It's quite spicy. Overall, it tastes good, but the strong flavor of white pepper tends to overshadow the other ingredients, which is a bit disappointing. We also ordered their mango sticky rice for dessert, and it was delicious! I would wholeheartedly recommend their Pad See-ew. 8/7/2023 Returning for the second time to Chili Cha Cha 2, I was determined to take on their ultimate spice challenge: "very hot." Just like in my previous review, I was ready for an unforgettable experience. Our choice for starters was the Dressed Prawn (6pcs) – fried marinated prawns enveloped in a delicate spring roll sheet, accompanied by a sensational Sriracha cream sauce. The cream sauce, in particular, was an absolute delight. This time around, I ordered the Thai Spicy Pan Fried Noodle (PAD KEE MAO). This dish, a symphony of flat rice noodles stir-fried with an array of ingredients including mushrooms, bamboo shoots, broccoli, bell pepper, onion, and basil, was a spicy adventure I couldn't resist. I must admit, the spice level had my forehead breaking a light sweat, but oh, was it worth it! The dish was an explosion of deliciousness, with flavors that truly delighted my taste buds. For the true spicy food enthusiasts, the "very hot" level is a must-try. It's a fiery punch that leaves a memorable impression. However, if you prefer occasional spice, I'd recommend the medium or hot level for a satisfying kick without setting your taste buds ablaze. 7/26/2023* We had the Pad See-Ew at Chili Cha Cha 2, a dish that features pan-fried flat rice noodles with Chinese broccoli, egg, and chicken, all seasoned with black soy sauce. We opted for the "hot" level of spiciness, and it truly left a remarkable impression on us! In terms of taste and flavor, this Pad See-Ew ranks among the top 3 I've ever had, even compared to the ones in Albany, CA, and New York. The seasoning was on point, perfectly balanced and satisfying. When the waitress brought the dish to our table, the sight of the hot steam escaping from it only added to our anticipation. (Please find the attached photo for reference!) The dish was incredibly flavorful and delicious, with just the right amount of spiciness – a feature that I personally enjoyed the most. In fact, my partner found it so spicy that he was sweating throughout the entire meal! He even commented that it was spicier than the Pad See-Ew he had in Thailand – quite the compliment! The attentive and accommodating service from our server was much appreciated. She consistently checked in with us, ensuring our dining experience was enjoyable. I'm already looking forward to our next visit, where we plan to try the next spicy level, "very hot"! Overall, our experience at Chili Cha Cha 2 was fantastic, and I can confidently recommend it to anyone craving some flavorful and spicy Pad See-Ew.

Best Thai in the mission. Been looking for a place like this for few years since evergreen garden closed. Bingo!

Best Thai I’ve had in SF. The service is very fast and friendly! Also, very reasonably priced lunch special gets you soup, side item, and main meal! I would highly recommend and would come back here more often if I lived in the area. I got the Green Curry with chicken, and ordered it extra spicy. The spicy levels were on point! Extra spicy actually means extra spicy, unlike other places that pay no mind to your specific heat level preferences.

Ordered delivery directly from their website and it was amazing. Food came fast and was still hot. Spicy eggplant, tofu pad Thai, and fisherman's madness were all incredible. We did a range of medium to hot and all had good spice AND good flavor, which is appreciated. We'll definitely check it out in person soon.

Excellent Thai restaurant. Three of us ordered the spicy pan-fried noodles w/duck, friend ordered the Thai eggplant and green beans in Thai spices, seafood saute in Thai sauce, Tom Kha soup, papaya salad with prawns and lastly fried bananas w/ice cream. Everything and I mean Everything is so yummy and delicious 😋

I had the pad see ew. Chicken was fantastic - well marinated and tender. Noodles were well flavored, but were a little thin. Staff was friendly and served us quickly. Great place to come by for a nice dinner!

Yummy food, fast service, and polite friendly staff. Ordered Spicy Thai noodles with beef and green chili with rice!! it was tasty and spicy 😋🍝 I would definitely come back again. Highly recommend this place.

I love this place! I’ve been a few times now and it’s great every time. A warning that the spicy is very spicy, but delicious. My favourites are the papaya salad, Tom kha soup, green curry, and pad kee mao. Affordable and consistently tasty. Additionally, the staff is very kind!

One of my favorite Thai places in mission! It’s affordable, down to earth, and yummy food.

I love this Thai restaurant. Their papaya salad, lemongrass beef and larb with sticky rice are amazing. They serve beer and wine. It's a bit pricey. Also, make sure you ask for mild. Their food tends to be too hot if you're not used to too spicy.

Really, really good Thai food. The Panang Curry is is especially great, definitely recommend.

Pad see ew was so good, I ubereats twice after eating at the restaurant. Thai tea is delicious and the mango sticky rice is delicious.

Their food was amazing! I crave Thai but don't often find a place with good taste and fresh ingredients. This place was just perfect and I'm coming back! Also, very good vegetarian options

Reminds me of salad king in Toronto (except you can't choose how many chilis are in your food). I had the $11 lunch combo which comes with salad or veggie coconut soup, an appetizer (I picked the vegetarian pot stickers) and an entree (panang Curry for me). Was super tasty and filling. Will try the spicy basil entree next time because that's what several people around me ordered.

Everything was perfect. Tasty food, good prices, nice service. Totally recommending.

One of my favorite spots around the mission, they are very friendly and the food is so delicious! I got the peanut noodles, it was yummy! You have to try sometimes if you like Thai food.

I’ve been going to Chili Cha Cha for years. I even have their number saved in my phone as CCC. It’s a homely spot and their food is really good. I like spice that’s capable of inflicting pain, and when I ask for it ‘Thai spicy’ they are happy to oblige.

Good vegan choices. Tasty Thai food. I liked that there were many non-fried items on the menu. Friendly staff

Very tasty food. You can spice it up or down to your liking which I appreciate because my boyfriend likes a different level of spice than I do. The lunch specials are especially good, prices are reasonable and the staff friendly. I do wish they would be a little more generous with the dipping sauces. I really love the tofu spring rolls but the sauce is maybe a tablespoon worth per order. I've ordered take out a few times and asked for extra sauce and offered to pay for it but all I get is another tablespoon worth. Same when dining in🤷‍♀️. In my opinion the Pad Thai here isn't great and neither is the fried rice but everything else we've had here is seriously yummy! MORE DIPPING SAUCE PLEASE!!