WHY All your Thai and Southeast Asian cooking needs packed into a small Hollywood market that shares a parking lot with the great Sanamluang Café—so allow time to stop for some pad see ew before or after you shop. WHAT Besides the expected range of produce and groceries needed to make Thai food, this little [...]
WHY A rare family-owned café in the heart of chainland, serving tasty and healthy Thai food. WHAT Not only is this stylish little strip-mall café a friendly family operation, but it’s a great value—both the regular menu and the $6.95 lunch buffet. Chef Poki’s cooking is several notches above the suburban strip-mall standard—vegetables are crisp [...]
WHY A sane and serene retreat in the heart of the Sunset Strip, with beautifully presented and delicious Thai food. WHAT This Thai pioneer has a new lease on life, thanks to a major renovation and the energy and good cooking of young Kris Yenbamroong, grandson of the 27-year-old restaurant’s original chef. In a stylish [...]
WHY A long list of traditional noodle dishes infrequently seen outside Thai Town. WHAT In its hidden location, this simple spot has been surprising folks for more than 25 years with the quality of its food. Besides the excellent noodle dishes, you must try the swoon-worthy yet rarely seen ‘Indian’-style coconut curry and its northern [...]
WHY Consistently excellent cooking that doesn’t pander to the sweet-craving American palate. Free delivery, too. WHAT It’s not just the array of tapas-sized plates that draws us to this stylish boxcar-size spot. Although who can argue with $2.99 appetizers that include skewered meatballs, crunchy rice cakes with Thai chile, the Thai spaghetti called knom jean [...]
WHY Respectable Thai food at low prices, in an area not known for either Thai food or low prices. WHAT It’s not Thai Town here in Malibu, but when you’ve got a hankering for panang curry and prik king, this funky blue shack across the street from the Pacific will make you happy. WHO Pepperdine [...]
WHY Spicy papaya salad, minced chicken with red curry and fried trout are recommended; make sure to specify your desired spice level. WHAT On the easternmost end of Thai Town with ample free parking, this offshoot of the original offers a chance to try authentic Thai dishes without the grunge factor of the Yai on [...]
WHY Truly delicious vegan Thai cooking, served by nice people in a homey setting—and free delivery, too! WHAT Bulan serves good Thai food first—the vegan part seems almost secondary. Faux chicken and shrimp dishes are specialties; try the satay, the green curry and the pad kee mao noodles. WHO Vegans bringing their carnivorous mates, who [...]
WHY Beef salad makes a light summer supper, and curries are also satisfying. WHAT One of the best Thai options on the westside, with clean, updated versions of favorite Thai dishes, served in a pleasant Asian-style décor. 8875 W. Pico Blvd., Pico-Robertson, 310.860.1872, tuktukla.com. L & D daily. MC, V, AE. Type: Restaurant Region: Westside: [...]
WHY All the Thai stalwarts (try the chicken with mint leaves) are well prepared, as are the special dishes, like crab noodles and eggplant salad. WHAT Straddling the Silver Lake/Echo Park dividing line, this long-established eatery delivers tasty home-style Thai food throughout the area. You can also eat this delicious food in-house and accompany your [...]
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