Little Plearn Thai Kitchen (Shattuck location) We are a small, family-run hole-in-the-wall in Berkeley, proudly carrying on the legacy of the original Plearn Thai Restaurant that first opened its doors in 1984

 

Did you know, the Plearn name has been a part of Berkeley community for over 30 years? Grandma Plearn started with a humble shop on University Avenue—a cozy little spot filled with the warmth of home-cooked Thai food and a deep love for sharing her culture. 

 

After many years of hard work and heart, she retired—but not leaving the lasting impression on generations

of guests and mentoring many along the way.

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 Little Plearn Thai Kitchen on Shattuck Ave, has continued her story. We're her family and we're committed to honoring her techniques, her recipes and her spirit. You might even catch her stopping by from time to time to check in on the kitchen—because once you've poured your heart into something, it really never leaves you.

 

We still make curries from scratch, just as she did. Soups are made to order and every dressing is blended by hand—not poured from a bottle. It may take a little longer, but we believe in doing things the right way, not the fast way. Our spice levels vary slightly depending on the fresh Thai chilis we receive every few days—nature sets the heat, but we’ve got homemade hot sauce if you want to turn it up a notch.

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Thank you for visiting Little Plearn. We’re proud to serve you the same Thai-American family recipes we grew up with—made with care, tradition, and love. We hope it reminds you of home, just like it does for us.