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I saw Blai's on an Instagram food review reel. Parking: I was surprised by the gate. But easy & plenty! On way out, I noticed a sign stating there is a charge for parking after 20 minute grace period. The aesthetics of the place is very welcoming. They had 80s and 90s RnB music playing Everyone that worked there was very welcoming. Tommy was extremely patient and helpful, answering all of our first time questions! We met the owner Donerick while waiting for our food. He was very gracious & nice to talk with about his restaurant and our experience in LA. We placed a to go order since seating is not very comfortable for my hubby who is very tall and had back surgery a couple of years ago; all of the chairs were low and hard. Another couple leaving was very sweet and offered some advice on their top favs, which help me decide on what to get! Order: -Garlic edamame but I think they gave me the garlic chili edamame. It was absolutely delicious!!!! -Veggie egg rolls which I was very disappointed with. 4 small egg rolls for $10 (too expensive in my book) & they weren't filled or very tasty. A couple seemed a bit undercooked. -Orange chicken was absolutely hands-down amazingly delicious!! (It was my son's order since I don't eat chicken but tried the lonely crispy crumbles in the corner of the box. Lol) -Gumbo was good but seems to be missing a spice or two. it was a smaller portion than I imagined. The rice made it heavy & filled the bowl. I asked if I could get it No spice and my husband requested mild spice. It was the same level of spice! The chef was kind enough to make mine without chicken too! (So grateful) If we come back, I would love to try their dirty rice, green curry grits, noodles and fried okra! And would certainly get the edamame again!!!
I was in the area for work and decided to look for some good Thai food, and I'm so glad I found this place! Every dish we ordered was packed with incredible flavor. The Drunken Noodles and Thai Basil were absolutely delicious and easily the highlights of the meal. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and happy to answer any questions we had. The restaurant is located in a paid parking area, but they validate your parking, so there's no need to worry about the cost. The atmosphere was just as enjoyable as the food. The artwork throughout the restaurant was beautiful and perfectly reflected the restaurant's unique concept of blending Black soul food with Thai cuisine--hence the name "Blai." Overall, this was an excellent dining experience with amazing food, great service, and a fun, inviting ambiance. I'll definitely be back!
Came here for an early dinner on a Tuesday or Wednesday and it was pretty quiet and easy to grab a table. It was just two of us. We tried the chicken gyoza, pad see ew with beef, and Thai iced tea. The gyoza is on the crispier side, which I love (though some may prefer a more steamed version). Service was great and attentive (though we were the only table dining in). Parking is easy right outside and the restaurant validates (otherwise parking is super expensive, I assume for the surrounding corporate offices).
This fusion crossover needed to happen. I am so excited to taste the rest of the menu. I am definitely intrigued with EVERYTHING on the menu. Our server, Sarah, was sooooo soooo soooo kind and accommodating. She made sure all our allergic concerns were addressed and the dude behind the kitchen (chef) produced some lip-smacking dishes. It wasn't so loud and the service was quick and piping hot when it got to our table. I can't wait to visit and again and try the oxtail stew simmered in coconut milk. I'm already dreaming about it now... see you soon Blai!!!!!
It is extremely rare for me to go back to a new restaurant four days after my first visit, but I already went back to Blai. I enjoyed it that much. I met a good friend who I have not seen since last year. We went for a late lunch/early dinner on a Thursday, and it was the perfect time to have time to leisurely catch up. This time I made sure to get the names of the servers helping us - Dylan and EJ! They were both knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. (I also found out that it was likely that Andrew was my server on the first visit.) Overall, everyone that took care of me on my two visits were top notch! My friend and I shared our items family style. This time for a starter we got the egg rolls, which were perfect. For noodles, the Pad Thai noodles were delicious. I loved the green curry shrimp and grits from a couple of days earlier, so it was ordered again. The dish comes with three nice-sized shrimp, but I asked if we could add three more, which was easily accommodated for a little extra cost. And finally, the corn bread was perfectly cooked. All and all, the food and the service are so great here. I think I'll be headed back a lot from now on!
First time visit for a friend birthday. Was very excited to try this fusion restaurant. We opted for sharing dishes so we could all try a little bit of each entrée Shipping and grits: there were only three shrimp but I like the flavor just wish there were more shrimp. Dirty rice: I love dirty rice like from the south usually made with sausage so having it with ground beef, add a different flavor not better or worse just different. Okra: the fried okra was a very small portion with three of us to share. Garlic, green beans with tofu: this was a tasty side dish and there was definitely enough to share. Sticky mango rice: this was the dessert that we shared. I was full, but I still wanted to try it because I love sticky mango rice. I have never had it with the purple rice so that was a little different had more of a earthy flavor to it. The service was excellent. Our server was very pleasant. The ambience of the restaurant was very bright, colorful and definitely set the tone for a nice sitdown dinner with some friends. $$ :Overall it was a good experience. It is a little on the pricey end. I realize that eating out is a little bit more expensive these days however, some of the portions didn't seem to really reconcile the cost. Will definitely return with some friends and enjoy this truly unique diverse menu.
Finally got around to checking out Blai for dinner. The weather was nice so we went with the patio, which was a great call. Smooth grooves playing outside, chill vibe all around, and the waiter was quick. When I saw tofu gumbo on the menu I was genuinely excited. That's not something you come across often since most places that serve gumbo don't bother offering a vegetarian version. It came out quickly and it was delicious, all the right spices, no complaints. Blai is a solid spot and I'm looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu.
This place is truly amazing. From the service to the food! I randomly had a strong craving for Thai being around the area and decided to give it a go! Vibes are immaculate and service fantastic I got the Thai basil sizzling plate and asked for ground chicken and let me tell you it was fantastic! I also ordered side of purple rice (amazing you HAVE to try) next time I definitely want to try the oxtails! The menu said had a twist of Thai spice so I definitely have to try! But thank you blai for great food and great company!
SUPER-DOPE! Blai (Blai Thai & Soul) in Woodland Hills is a joint-partnership restaurant that perfectly fuses Black and Thai heritage--a blend reflected in its name. The menu combines authentic Southern soul food from an African American co-owner from Texas with traditional Thai recipes from a Thai co-owner. The vibe here is incredible, giving off serious 1990s Larry Parker's in Beverly Hills nostalgia. The staff is extremely friendly, the food comes out hot, and the soundtrack is top-tier classic soul (Baby Huey, The Stylistics, Rufus & Chaka Khan, Dorothy Moore, The Temptations, Al Green). The food was outstanding. Favorites from our visit: Blai Crispy Wings Chicken Gyoza Orange Chicken Garlic Noodles with Lobster Tail Pad Thai with Tofu Blai Gumbo
I discovered Blai by accident while browsing a few neighboring restaurants. First thing's first, Blai is inside a private area that has paid parking BUT it's free with validation - huge plus! Parking is plentiful, too. Blai specializes in blending soul and Thai food, and I was in the mood for Thai, so I had their Khao Soi. Their fried crispy noodle on top was tasty, and all the ingredients were great, too. The broth was a very sweet curry, and it was just perfect at mild. The noodles were not the texture that I was expecting, but the dish itself was still tasty. Overall, Blai sports a comfortable atmosphere with wooden benches and light cushions to sit on. Alternatively, regular tables are available. On future visits, I'm going to need to try their fusion items; gumbo and grits but Thai-influenced too? Yes, sign me up!
First time here so tried a little bit of everything. Okra $9.95. Seasoned batter was good. Okra pieces were super small. Maybe it's not in season? I would have loved a sriracha aioli instead of a sweet chili sauce. Something creamy. Green Curry Grits $27.00 - green curry served on the side. Thank goodness we did this because the green curry was HOT . Grits were super creamy and plenty of cheese. The shrimp were big but only 3 shrimp were served. Worked out because there were 3 of us but I would have liked more shrimp. Pad Thai w/chicken $16.95 It was okay. Not the best pad thai. Seemed a little dry. Not enough bean sprouts or peanuts. Dirty rice $8 - this was my favorite dish. I've never had authentic dirty rice from the south so it tasted good to me and the way I've had it in SoCal. My friend who lived in the south said she's not used to ground beef. She's always had it with sausage. Jasmine rice $3.00 Came out at the very end. I forgot we even ordered steamed rice. It would have been better in the beginning. Garlic green beans w/tofu $16.50 - They were very crisp. A little dry. Usually you can see the oil they were fried in. Maybe because we told the server that 1 person does NOT like heat. Thai iced tea $6.50 each. Mango sticky rice $12.95. I was sooooo full, uncomfortably full. But the one bite I had was good. It was a purple rice which was very unusual. I did like the coconut syrup because it was super light and flavorful without it being super heavy like the normal condensed milk. Andrew was super sweet and made the meal enjoyable. Very friendly and didn't make us feel bad with all our requests. We needed a full size plate instead of the tiny plate to share our meal family style. We needed more serving spoons instead of a small fork to serve. I needed a large glass of ice because the green curry had me sweating. The restaurant had some nice prints on the wall of elephants. I liked their lighted sign. Chairs were uncomfortable metal chairs. Maybe would go back to try other dishes. The service definitely would be the main reason to come back.
I really enjoyed the food! I ordered on DoorDash because I haven't had a chance to get to the itself! I love the Thai and soul food blend. I had the fried salmon with yellow curry and white rice. The food was so delicious and packed with flavors and spices that are magical! I had never had a dish like this or fried salmon and the flavor was spectacular on all ends! I would have given a 5 stars but the operations could be bigger for the high price point! I highly recommend trying the food! I plan to go back and experience the food in the establishment itself!
The people here are always amazing. Customer service is always on point. The papaya salad and the gumbo always hit. Got it extra spicy and it definitely has a kick. This is a place I will continue on going.
18 days ago
First time here which I've seen this place from social media. The entrance is a little hidden as it's not on the main side of the street. You enter through the gate, which a ticket is given but they will validate afterwards. And the store front is next to the parking structure along with a few other restaurants. We didn't dine in but came to order for take out. From the menu, it's a mix of soul and Thai fusion. Dylan took care of us which he was a sweetheart. I love thai so trying new places is a little hit or miss as I have my favorite spots that never disappoints. Well, let's give it a shot. It's wasn't busy when we arrived, a group inside was dining when we walked in. An order of the summer roll, which we added shrimp as it comes with tofu only. There were loads of veggies which was fine but they could have added a little more of the shrimp. The sauce that accompanied it was great. I love noodle soup so to see that they had some was nice. Would love to have boat noddle but they didn't offer it. Instead I went with the tom yum noodle soup. I hate to say, it wasn't my favorite. The broth was way too sweet for my liking. I alway ask for medium as I like to spice it up myself but when we received the order, there were no extra sauces or condiments in our take out order. Only sauce was the dipping for the summer rolls. That was a bummer. Then there was the drunken noodles. Flat rice noodles with a mixture of greens in a brown sauce with Thai chili. And lastly the panang curry with chicken. Also, spice level for medium and spicy was off. They were pretty much similar, not spicy. The food was so so and that was coming from three of us. I don't know if the soul and Thai fusion was a factor but it was just ok. The reviews sounded good which gave us high hopes about this place, but I have to say that we were a little underwhelmed with the dishes. The flavors for us just wasn't there. Maybe we'll give it another shot but from this first experience, it's leaning toward a different direction. read more
14 days ago
I saw Blai's on an Instagram food review reel. Parking: I was surprised by the gate. But easy & plenty! On way out, I noticed a sign stating there is a charge for parking after 20 minute grace period. The aesthetics of the place is very welcoming. They had 80s and 90s RnB music playing Everyone that worked there was very welcoming. Tommy was extremely patient and helpful, answering all of our first time questions! We met the owner Donerick while waiting for our food. He was very gracious & nice to talk with about his restaurant and our experience in LA. We placed a to go order since seating is not very comfortable for my hubby who is very tall and had back surgery a couple of years ago; all of the chairs were low and hard. Another couple leaving was very sweet and offered some advice on their top favs, which help me decide on what to get! Order: -Garlic edamame but I think they gave me the garlic chili edamame. It was absolutely delicious!!!! -Veggie egg rolls which I was very disappointed with. 4 small egg rolls for $10 (too expensive in my book) & they weren't filled or very tasty. A couple seemed a bit undercooked. -Orange chicken was absolutely hands-down amazingly delicious!! (It was my son's order since I don't eat chicken but tried the lonely crispy crumbles in the corner of the box. Lol) -Gumbo was good but seems to be missing a spice or two. it was a smaller portion than I imagined. The rice made it heavy & filled the bowl. I asked if I could get it No spice and my husband requested mild spice. It was the same level of spice! The chef was kind enough to make mine without chicken too! (So grateful) If we come back, I would love to try their dirty rice, green curry grits, noodles and fried okra! And would certainly get the edamame again!!! read more
I was in the area for work and decided to look for some good Thai food, and I'm so glad I found this place! Every dish we ordered was packed with incredible flavor. The Drunken Noodles and Thai Basil were absolutely delicious and easily the highlights of the meal. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and happy to answer any questions we had. The restaurant is located in a paid parking area, but they validate your parking, so there's no need to worry about the cost. The atmosphere was just as enjoyable as the food. The artwork throughout the restaurant was beautiful and perfectly reflected the restaurant's unique concept of blending Black soul food with Thai cuisine--hence the name "Blai." Overall, this was an excellent dining experience with amazing food, great service, and a fun, inviting ambiance. I'll definitely be back! read more
2 months ago
Came here for an early dinner on a Tuesday or Wednesday and it was pretty quiet and easy to grab a table. It was just two of us. We tried the chicken gyoza, pad see ew with beef, and Thai iced tea. The gyoza is on the crispier side, which I love (though some may prefer a more steamed version). Service was great and attentive (though we were the only table dining in). Parking is easy right outside and the restaurant validates (otherwise parking is super expensive, I assume for the surrounding corporate offices). read more
20 days ago
This fusion crossover needed to happen. I am so excited to taste the rest of the menu. I am definitely intrigued with EVERYTHING on the menu. Our server, Sarah, was sooooo soooo soooo kind and accommodating. She made sure all our allergic concerns were addressed and the dude behind the kitchen (chef) produced some lip-smacking dishes. It wasn't so loud and the service was quick and piping hot when it got to our table. I can't wait to visit and again and try the oxtail stew simmered in coconut milk. I'm already dreaming about it now... see you soon Blai!!!!! read more
It is extremely rare for me to go back to a new restaurant four days after my first visit, but I already went back to Blai. I enjoyed it that much. I met a good friend who I have not seen since last year. We went for a late lunch/early dinner on a Thursday, and it was the perfect time to have time to leisurely catch up. This time I made sure to get the names of the servers helping us - Dylan and EJ! They were both knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. (I also found out that it was likely that Andrew was my server on the first visit.) Overall, everyone that took care of me on my two visits were top notch! My friend and I shared our items family style. This time for a starter we got the egg rolls, which were perfect. For noodles, the Pad Thai noodles were delicious. I loved the green curry shrimp and grits from a couple of days earlier, so it was ordered again. The dish comes with three nice-sized shrimp, but I asked if we could add three more, which was easily accommodated for a little extra cost. And finally, the corn bread was perfectly cooked. All and all, the food and the service are so great here. I think I'll be headed back a lot from now on! read more
First time visit for a friend birthday. Was very excited to try this fusion restaurant. We opted for sharing dishes so we could all try a little bit of each entrée Shipping and grits: there were only three shrimp but I like the flavor just wish there were more shrimp. Dirty rice: I love dirty rice like from the south usually made with sausage so having it with ground beef, add a different flavor not better or worse just different. Okra: the fried okra was a very small portion with three of us to share. Garlic, green beans with tofu: this was a tasty side dish and there was definitely enough to share. Sticky mango rice: this was the dessert that we shared. I was full, but I still wanted to try it because I love sticky mango rice. I have never had it with the purple rice so that was a little different had more of a earthy flavor to it. The service was excellent. Our server was very pleasant. The ambience of the restaurant was very bright, colorful and definitely set the tone for a nice sitdown dinner with some friends. $$ :Overall it was a good experience. It is a little on the pricey end. I realize that eating out is a little bit more expensive these days however, some of the portions didn't seem to really reconcile the cost. Will definitely return with some friends and enjoy this truly unique diverse menu. read more
3 months ago
Finally got around to checking out Blai for dinner. The weather was nice so we went with the patio, which was a great call. Smooth grooves playing outside, chill vibe all around, and the waiter was quick. When I saw tofu gumbo on the menu I was genuinely excited. That's not something you come across often since most places that serve gumbo don't bother offering a vegetarian version. It came out quickly and it was delicious, all the right spices, no complaints. Blai is a solid spot and I'm looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu. read more
This place is truly amazing. From the service to the food! I randomly had a strong craving for Thai being around the area and decided to give it a go! Vibes are immaculate and service fantastic I got the Thai basil sizzling plate and asked for ground chicken and let me tell you it was fantastic! I also ordered side of purple rice (amazing you HAVE to try) next time I definitely want to try the oxtails! The menu said had a twist of Thai spice so I definitely have to try! But thank you blai for great food and great company! read more
20 days ago
SUPER-DOPE! Blai (Blai Thai & Soul) in Woodland Hills is a joint-partnership restaurant that perfectly fuses Black and Thai heritage--a blend reflected in its name. The menu combines authentic Southern soul food from an African American co-owner from Texas with traditional Thai recipes from a Thai co-owner. The vibe here is incredible, giving off serious 1990s Larry Parker's in Beverly Hills nostalgia. The staff is extremely friendly, the food comes out hot, and the soundtrack is top-tier classic soul (Baby Huey, The Stylistics, Rufus & Chaka Khan, Dorothy Moore, The Temptations, Al Green). The food was outstanding. Favorites from our visit: Blai Crispy Wings Chicken Gyoza Orange Chicken Garlic Noodles with Lobster Tail Pad Thai with Tofu Blai Gumbo read more
I discovered Blai by accident while browsing a few neighboring restaurants. First thing's first, Blai is inside a private area that has paid parking BUT it's free with validation - huge plus! Parking is plentiful, too. Blai specializes in blending soul and Thai food, and I was in the mood for Thai, so I had their Khao Soi. Their fried crispy noodle on top was tasty, and all the ingredients were great, too. The broth was a very sweet curry, and it was just perfect at mild. The noodles were not the texture that I was expecting, but the dish itself was still tasty. Overall, Blai sports a comfortable atmosphere with wooden benches and light cushions to sit on. Alternatively, regular tables are available. On future visits, I'm going to need to try their fusion items; gumbo and grits but Thai-influenced too? Yes, sign me up! read more
First time here so tried a little bit of everything. Okra $9.95. Seasoned batter was good. Okra pieces were super small. Maybe it's not in season? I would have loved a sriracha aioli instead of a sweet chili sauce. Something creamy. Green Curry Grits $27.00 - green curry served on the side. Thank goodness we did this because the green curry was HOT . Grits were super creamy and plenty of cheese. The shrimp were big but only 3 shrimp were served. Worked out because there were 3 of us but I would have liked more shrimp. Pad Thai w/chicken $16.95 It was okay. Not the best pad thai. Seemed a little dry. Not enough bean sprouts or peanuts. Dirty rice $8 - this was my favorite dish. I've never had authentic dirty rice from the south so it tasted good to me and the way I've had it in SoCal. My friend who lived in the south said she's not used to ground beef. She's always had it with sausage. Jasmine rice $3.00 Came out at the very end. I forgot we even ordered steamed rice. It would have been better in the beginning. Garlic green beans w/tofu $16.50 - They were very crisp. A little dry. Usually you can see the oil they were fried in. Maybe because we told the server that 1 person does NOT like heat. Thai iced tea $6.50 each. Mango sticky rice $12.95. I was sooooo full, uncomfortably full. But the one bite I had was good. It was a purple rice which was very unusual. I did like the coconut syrup because it was super light and flavorful without it being super heavy like the normal condensed milk. Andrew was super sweet and made the meal enjoyable. Very friendly and didn't make us feel bad with all our requests. We needed a full size plate instead of the tiny plate to share our meal family style. We needed more serving spoons instead of a small fork to serve. I needed a large glass of ice because the green curry had me sweating. The restaurant had some nice prints on the wall of elephants. I liked their lighted sign. Chairs were uncomfortable metal chairs. Maybe would go back to try other dishes. The service definitely would be the main reason to come back. read more
2 months ago
I really enjoyed the food! I ordered on DoorDash because I haven't had a chance to get to the itself! I love the Thai and soul food blend. I had the fried salmon with yellow curry and white rice. The food was so delicious and packed with flavors and spices that are magical! I had never had a dish like this or fried salmon and the flavor was spectacular on all ends! I would have given a 5 stars but the operations could be bigger for the high price point! I highly recommend trying the food! I plan to go back and experience the food in the establishment itself! read more
14 days ago
The people here are always amazing. Customer service is always on point. The papaya salad and the gumbo always hit. Got it extra spicy and it definitely has a kick. This is a place I will continue on going. read more
2 months ago
We were greeted and seated immediately asked if we wanted water and handed menus. The staff is very friendly and patient . We ordered and within a few minutes were being served . The place is small but comfortable, I love the decor and they play great upbeat music . The place sits in a parking lot that gives 2 hour parking with validation otherwise you might pay $9 for parking. The food is a mix of Asian and soul food and the flavors are delicious we ordered the fried okra , egg rolls , combination rice , lobster garlic noodles and shrimp and grits . I will definitely be back to try more of the menu . read more
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6 months ago
We came here to celebrate a family member's birthday and had such a wonderful experience. Our party was pretty large (15 people!) and they were incredibly accommodating, which made the whole evening feel easy and enjoyable. The Thai iced tea was especially memorable, and I loved that they served the ice in the authentic metal cups you'd typically see in Thailand such a unique touch! Every dish came out hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The flavors were incredible and the portions were just right. Even the picky kids in our group were able to find something they loved, which says a lot. Our main server, Dylan, was fantastic very attentive, friendly, and on top of everything for such a big group. I also had the chance to speak with the owner, Donerick, and mentioned that the only thing that might make things even easier would be having reservations available on the website. He shared that they're already working on it with their vendor, which was great to hear. He was super sweet and came to our tables to make sure that we were all enjoying our food and making sure we were comfortable and happy. Our entire family had a great time and truly enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! Especially with that playlist that just had us dancing the whole time. read more
I kept seeing this place all over social media, so I decided to try it for lunch on DoorDash. It was my first time having Thai tea, and it was so good! I really loved it. My dad is from Louisiana, so I've had a lot of gumbo in my life. This gumbo was a fun mix of two different styles of food. It tasted good, but I think the cherry tomatoes could be left out. Next time, I want to go in person and eat there to get the full experience. There are so many other items I can't wait to try. Keep shining and bringing new flavors to the valley! read more
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I'm given this place 4.5/ 5. Hospitality was good 5/5 Parking can be a challenge and limited since it is inside corporate office industry and shared with other vendors but it can be validated. Food was good 4/5 for all. It was good serving. Seasoned well and cooked to order. The place cramp up as their space was small but accommodating. Overall it was a good experience read more
Found this place randomly after wanting to go to boiling crab near by and the wait was 2 hours Anyways we decided to come here and it's in a campus plaza so you need to validate the ticket It was four of us and we got two appetizers and 4 dinner plates. Service was good. They have a robot that brings you water which was cool. They have lots of stuff to offer but in my opinion I think they are pricy for their portions 2/4 meals were great. Appetizers were good as well. Pad Thai was medium spice and it was really good. Pad see eww was also medium spice and it was good. You can actually taste the flavor and it was good The chicken gyoza and garlic edamame were good. Def would get the edamame again! Now the Panang curry and fried rice I was not a big fan of. I make Panang at home and usually it's thicker and that wasn't the case here. My husband and I love Thai food so Panang is one of our go to dishes but we didn't feel like the consistency nor the flavor fit for panang curry. The rice portion was really small! So got an extra one! As far as the fried rice, it came with jalapeño's which is fine because it's spicy fried rice but asked without onions and it came w onions so they remade it! Taste wasn't great for me! Again, I believe that portions were really small for the price they charge. read more
8 months ago
An Instagram reel sent me here; a unique concept of southern soul food with Thai food. We had the crispy okra, which came with the sweet chili sauce and was delicious. We also got the cornbread which was super hot, buttery and sweet and I've never had cornbread like this before. We also ordered the chicken pad see ew and blai gumbo. We ordered the medium spice for the gumbo and it was spicy! Everything was flavorful and the staff were all accommodating and nice! I loved reading about their conception story in the menu, mixing their love for southern food and Thai cuisine read more
A great location located in the Warner Center adjacent to offices, and a short jog to the Warner Center Marriott Hotel. A colorful & comfortable vibe walking through the door. Jazz plays in the background at a relaxing level so as not to intrude on conversation. Dillon welcomed us with a pleasant greeting and provide friendly, attentive service throughout. Shortly after seating, Plato, the robotic "Water Dude/Dudette" arrived with a tall carafe of water and 3 short metal, decorative bowls filled with ice. These bowls maintained a refreshing and consistently cold temp the entire evening. The menu is an interesting mix of Thai and soul food. if you or your guests aren't sold on Thai you can pivot to soul food and vice versa. For starters, we ordered gyoza, wings and wonton soup. Entrees were garlic noodles, drunken noodles and gumbo. After the apps, arrived, the owner, Donerick, checked on food satisfaction. Here's my take on the food: Good: Gumbo - I'm a tough critic when it comes to gumbo being raised by New Orleans home cooks. It had ample portions of shrimp, sausage, chicken, crabmeat and okra. While the flavors were good, the broth was dense. Adding more broth to the roux would allow the flavors to mingle and expand. Better: Wings - crisp and well- seasoned Gyoza - fried, crunchy and flavorful Wonton Soup - comfort food with delicious, fresh dumplings as well as ramen noodles, a hardy, authentic addition to the norm. My preference is for bok choy or spinach over cabbage but it was still quite tasty. Best: Drunken Noodles - a must have delicacy of minty, sweet, spicy flavor to consume the senses, with a yummy complement of fresh veggies. Spicy Fried Rice - a lighter, healthier presentation of flavorful, moist rice, punctuated with fresh, delicately chopped veggies. Also, the Blojito, mojito mocktail, was sweet, minty and pleasing. All of us were pleased by the experience and look forward to the next visit. read more
Drove all the way out here from central LA which is saying a LOT, had to pass by all the great Thai spots in Hollywood and the Valley to see what this Thai + Soul food fusion was about. Got the Thai green curry and grits and WOW, wonderful example of what fusion should be like. The curry taste great and authentic (no annoying bell peppers), the grits were cheesy and delicious, the shrimps were perfectly breaded, none of the parts were quieted down for the other, instead all parts were made as they should be and intermingled in a wonderful combination. Will probably make the trek out here again to try another one of their other fusion dishes (the gumbo looked pretty goodddd) Worth the visit! Parking is free (at least it was on the weekend). Owner gave me a free Thai tea b/c I had waited a while to get my water after ordering which was very nice. They have outdoor and indoor seating. Servers were all friendly. read more
4 months ago
Delicious food, cute dining vibes, and good service! I've been craving Thai food and it definitely hit the spot! The pad see ew was so tasty! I got mild but would probably get medium spice next time. The egg rolls were also so fresh and crunchy with a tangy sweet sauce. Definitely coming back! read more
5 months ago
I've been waiting to try this restaurant over a year! My favorite had to be the gumbo and Im one of those people who don't like gumbo with okra but I loved this version. First Thai place I lve ever seen serve dirty rice and that's delicious as well. Service was very good order was ready within 30mins. Restaurant Not crowded but vibrant with tons of smiling people. Looking forward to trying more items. read more
4.5 star for me. Entered and was greeted by a very kind and friendly person who seated us and served us. Split an order of 3 things. Drunken noodles with chicken, Panama curry with chicken and Thai basil stir fry with beef Drunken noodles were very good and decent amount of chicken but wish there was little more. The Thai basil beef was unbelievably flavorful but there wasn't a lot of beef and even one of my larger pieces was inedible. The presentation was great because it came out sizzling hot like a fajita. The Panama's curry had a lot of chicken and the flavor was good but didn't have as much depth to it as I've had at other Thai restaurants. Overall still a very good restaurant and just fyi they do validate for parking. read more
2 months ago
First time dining in. Great flavors. The gumbo fries was so tasty but can be very heavy if consumed too much. It has lots of cheese. The salmon red curry with rice and green beans was very good and satisfying. Green curry with grits was also delicious but I would not have wanted that much cheese. I would definitely come back to try other dishes. Happy that each main dish has adecent portion of green beans. Friendly staff. read more
I witnessed the owners disrespect their employees multiple times during my early dinner here this past Saturday. The best dish was their pad Thai but nothing is worth coming back for, especially the poor behavior of the owners. We came in and were pleasantly greeted by a server and he said sit anywhere you like (most of the restaurant was empty). We sat at a table of 4 next to the beverage station. After sitting down, this guy comes over and says 'party of 4?' and we said no, and he had so much sass and said "oh, well, it's going to get crazy in here, so..." but doesn't say I want you to move. So I said, we will order like 4 people to try to lighten his mood and he still made a face like whatever and walks away. There were three 4 tops open, and two options to combine 2 tops to make another two more tables of 4. We sat here because we planned on ordering a lot of dishes to try and were told we can sit anywhere. I was put off by this because why not just ask us to move instead of being passive aggressive and rude? I didn't know anything about this restaurant and so I pulled up their Yelp and saw they had a super strong score so maybe the food is that good? We thought about just leaving but just figured he might just be having a hard day. The same guy comes back later and says are you ready to order, and he is so annoyed with us that he can't hide it, constantly rolling his eyes. I tried to ask him about the spice level to try and gauge it and he just said you can add the condiments. I ordered 4 dishes and I asked him if that was enough for him, and he's goes "well that's up to you guys" and walks away. The water cups were metal and very cold like his attitude. The food took a bit to come out but it was not bad, they came out one by one. First was the papaya salad, then the pad Thai, pad sew shrimp, and gumbo. The papaya salad looked great but it barely had any flavor, it was just a very light citrus without anything else. Once we added the fish sauce chili, it was good. The pad Thai was really good, sweet, but actually well balanced- I enjoyed this dish. The pad sew was just ok and the shrimp in it were small and rubbery. The gumbo was not good at all, they burned their roux and it was very bitter. This is by far the worst gumbo I've had. While eating, that same guy (we find out later that he was the owner) comes over and abruptly drops a glass candle holder on the table, he had dimmed the light and I guess we were lucky for him to let us have one. One of the servers had his drink sitting on the lower table of the beverage bar, that drink had been there before we walked in and was there for a while. At one point the male owner tells the server that he can't leave the drink there, take it away now in a demeaning way. This is important later. The lady with the red apron comes out to relieve a server for his break and proceeds to walk around the room to take orders (we later find out that she was the other owner). At this point more servers are there and as one guy was making drinks, she comes up to him and rudely and loudly says she needs a coconut green tea for a table, and he shows her the order and says they ordered Thai tea, but she wasn't having it and just kept repeating 'coconut green tea' over and over with an attitude. He rushes and makes her the drink and she takes it without any response to him. A couple minutes later she comes back holding the SAME drink and says in a quiet voice, they ordered Thai tea, and he hands it to her since that was the drink he was making before she ambushed him, and she doesn't apologize or anything. What the actual heck?! Who behaves that way, let alone to their own employees?! When you are wrong, own it. The coconut green tea she 'had to have' sat at the top of the beverage station for a long time, the male owner asked why is that there and the server just said it was an incorrect drink and he said ok, he had no problem with that drink staying there at the top of the beverage bar but the other server was reprimanded for having his drink on the lower table out of view. That drink stayed there until we left. We were checked on by the server and we asked for boxes and the check, and were brought one brown paper box and then he came back with a black plastic box for the gumbo. The male owner rushes over and tells the server as we were packing the box, 'why would you give them that box, there's no liquid, there's no liquids!!!' while standing right next to us and the server just looked horrified. Gumbo does not have liquids apparently and god forbid that we use the black box. I feel so bad for the servers here, they were all working so hard and it's wrong for them to be openly micromanaged and belittled like that. The owners need to be accountable for their behavior and actions. They got busier when we left but there was still a table for 4 and 2's open, so... You can decide if it's worth spending your money here read more
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Returned to Blai with the family to try some of their other dishes. The Pad Thai was tasty although I m use to it being a bit more pungeant. Nice hearty portion with plenty of ingredients to balance the flat rice noodles. The chicken wings were also delish. Piping hot, very crispy, moist and lightly seasoned went well with the sweet and sour dipping sauce. And of course we had to order their to die for shrimp and grits. Again for $29 it's on the pricier side, it is the definition of rich comfort food. Creamy grits generously topped with gravy, cheese, bacon bits and perfectly dusted fried shrimps. Solid hospitality in a laid back family operated atmosphere. read more
2 months ago
I was in the mood for Thai food and my cousin referred me to this restaurant. At first, I was skeptical about the fusion of Thai and Soul food, but let me tell you the food had great flavor; the food is very fresh. The portions are average size, however; I got full and even took some left overs home. The price is decent. The service is good. read more
2 months ago
6 months ago
If you're looking for a spot that truly blows you away, this is it. The way they fuse soul food with Thai flavors is incredible. We ordered the fried chicken, cornbread, mac and cheese, and the green curry shrimp and grits -- and every single dish delivered. The fried chicken was PHENOMENAL. Easily some of the best chicken we've ever had, if not the best. Perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Absolutely unforgettable. The cornbread was moist, sweet, and the perfect complement to the meal. The green curry shrimp and grits were AMAZING. We were debating between that and the regular shrimp and grits, and our server recommended the green curry -- and wow, are we glad we listened. The bold Thai flavors blended beautifully with the creamy cheesy grits. It was unique, comforting, and packed with flavor in every bite. The servers were enthusiastic, welcoming, and genuinely made the whole experience even better. We'll absolutely be back to try more dishes. Thank you for a great experience. read more
Visited here with my girlfriend for the first time and we really enjoyed the food and experience. The owner and staff were friendly and checked on us a few times which is something we don't see often in restaurants these days. Ambiance is cute and casual. Bathroom was well kept! I judge how clean a place is based on the bathroom maintenance. We got the papaya salad, drunken noodles, and pad Thai and all were excellent. The proportions of protein, veggies, and noodles are excellent. The price is a bit higher than other local Thai restaurants, but it's in Woodland Hills and still worth it based on their quality and presentation. Thai tea was just sweet and creamy. I love how they have a spice rack for spicy food lovers like me! I can see why this place lives up to its hype. We will definitely come back next time and try their other courses. Parking is plentiful inside a plaza and easy on the weekend. read more
1 month ago
Great place, the reviews are correct. Excellent service, very friendly. Tried Thai side of the menu first and I'm excited to come back for shrimp and grits. Brussel Sprouts 5/5 .. $9.95 .. delicious and at that price it beats most places. Right amount of char and tenderness. Pretty unique flavor Vegetable egg roll .. 3/5 .. these are really good as far as crispy spring rolls go but I'm just a hater and want thicker chewy egg roll skins instead. One thing I miss about the east coast Pad Thai .. 5/5 .. $16.95 .. Basically the best I've had. Very clean taste and feel. Only the fifth or so pad Thai I've tried so not many to compare but it's fire. Cabbage lover with chicken 5/5 .. $14.95 .. Delicious! .. Good portion, sauce is really really good. They cooked the chicken perfectly, usually at thai places the thin chicken is overcooked and dry but these guys nailed it. Mango sticky rice 5/5 $12.95 .. fantastic .. as mango sticky rice usually is. $2 more than it should be but the place is nice. I'd still get it again even though I'm pretty frugal read more
The restaurant was not busy at the time we have visited so we sat down right away. The service is fast and attentive. The vibe is very traditional. The food was very good. We ordered the pad thai and pad see you. They were both excellent. Also we ordered the panang curry and it was okay. It could have had more flavor. The spicy fried rice was very good as well read more
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