What to know
Must Be Thai and Bar opened to fill a gap for honest, home-cooked Thai in Central San Jose, led by chefs who grew up with these recipes. The concept honors family traditions while updating techniques and presentations for today’s diners. By pairing comforting plates with an approachable bar program, the restaurant creates a social, welcoming space that resonates with locals craving both familiarity and refined flavor. It matters because it brings authentic, everyday Thai to a neighborhood hungry for genuine culinary character.
