building wanjai

Before we opened: the new orange storefront on Geary Street and the bar taking shape inside.

Wanjai's newly painted orange storefront on Geary Street at dusk, lit from inside, with a young tree on the sidewalk
The orange storefront by day before opening, with arched upper windows, marble base, and the entry gate still closed
The new orange bar with a white marble top under brass pendant lights, with a ladder and supplies still on the floor
The orange paneled bar seen from the front, with brass lights, the beer taps, and empty shelves waiting to be filled

about us

Wanjai means “sweetheart” in Thai. Kitty and Ethan opened our Thai restaurant and bar at 678 Geary Street, San Francisco, on February 1, 2026.

We are known for khao soi, the Northern Thai curry noodle soup in a rich coconut broth, served seven ways.

Around it: appetizers, Thai-style ceviche, spicy salads, main dishes and Thai desserts. At the bar, Singha is poured on tap, with wine, sake and our own cocktails.

We are open every day from 5 PM to 11 PM.

Wanjai's dining room: brown leather chairs, small yellow flowers and candles on the tables, and the orange bar under brass lights

the founders

Kitty and Ethan, the two hearts behind Wanjai.

Kitty, co-founder of Wanjai, leaning on a yellow ladder in front of the freshly painted orange bar, with the lights still wrapped in plastic
kittyco-founder
Ethan, co-founder of Wanjai, smiling with arms crossed beside the brass beer taps and the orange back bar
ethanco-founder
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