WHY Noodle dishes are the stars—standouts includepad see euw (drunken noodles) and boat soup noodles, and they’re served every night until 4 a.m.

WHAT This venerable spot offers a late-night Thai fix that’s hard to beat, despite the bare-bones atmosphere and crowded parking lot. Good food at a great price, and it tastes even better after midnight.

WHO The after-hours club crowd, along with hospital workers from nearby Kaiser and Children’s.