I just had the best dinner last night at Chao Kreung and recommend it even more highly than even before if that's possible! The key is to check out their special offerings each time you go. Last night we ordered the prawn curry & it was seriously melt in your mouth huge prawns cooked to perfection and a curry that was so luscious and creamy. But what blew my mind was their oysters offered Thai style. I've never thought of oysters and thai flavors compatible but it's now the only way I want them. Their wine list is incredible and has a ton of natural wines and of course incredible Riesling's which pair so well with Thai cuisine. Their servers are all super kind and you can tell they are happy to be there. It just helps make for a lovely dining experience when you can tell the business takes good care of their employees. Go check em out! read more

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Loved this place. Server was very attentive and funny as she kept warning us and checking in on us about the spice levels of our food. To be fair, the papaya salad is indeed pretty spicy and she made sure to warn us to avoid the peppers or our mouths would die. Luckily the thai tea is delicious and helped calm the fire in our mouths. The curries were super delicious and they don't skimp on the meat at all. read more

Chao Krung Thai - Panang curry, green curry - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food was great here, we came as a party of 5 guests. I ordered drunken noodles with beef. It was season well and was very filling. Also ordered Sangria and it was quite perfect for a warm afternoon. Not too sweet or too strong, just right. Almost tempted to order another glass. Haha. I also tried the beef pad see eww, that was delicious as well, no too dry just the way I love pad see eww. The interior design is very relaxing and features a lot of Thai decors and artwork. One especially caught my attention was the Ramayana wood carving behind the bar. There are outdoor sittings facing the street. So glad we dine at Chao Krung Thai and will be visiting in the future. read more

Such a cute restaurant! I'm very picky when it comes to thai food because I'm Thai. Everything was pretty authentic here. The only underwhelming dish was the papaya salad which was kinda bland. Pork jowl was super delicious and the dipping sauce was amazing. The tom kha soup was hugeeeee and super balanced and delicious. The server was super attentive in the beginning and then went to chat with some customers lol Would definitely come back to try other dishes! read more

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Really cute spot with delicious Thai food! The sour sausages are so good. Shrimp Tom Yum was pretty good too though I wish there was more shrimp... or at least a bigger portion for more protein. Crispy Pork Pad Thai is very good too! Fantastic service! The staff is so friendly and so so helpful. read more

Chao Krung Thai - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We came here for lunch since we were in the area. Their prices are on the higher end for Thai food, although the portions were pretty substantial. We ordered the pork jowl and it was excellent (5/5), would definitely order it again. The reason I rounded down is because the pad see ew, with crispy pork belly was way below average (2/5). The pork belly was reheated to the point it was just a hard, dry chalk dust and for some reason it came with regular broccoli when the menu clearly says Chinese broccoli. The addition of large chunks of regular broccoli was weird. The noodles were fine, a little bland so I added the sauce from the pork jowl. Maybe it was an off day but for $22 it should have been at least average. read more

Lovely very authentic and affordable Thai place that has all. Fresh ingredients that pack a punch. Reminds me of the food I ate when I went to Thailand, so it's very authentic and not American-ized. Also love the decor of the place. read more

Chao Krung Thai - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is one of the best Thai places we've had in LA. Apart from some spots in Thai Town, this place is one of the best. The papaya salad is packed with flavor and spicy, every single one of their meats are tender, and well flavored. The khao soi has incredible flavor, but it does become redundant after a while. Overall, this was an incredible meal. read more

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Very authentic and beautiful place. Love the whole vibe upon entrance with all the Thailand objects decorating the walls and floor. Got the rice with green beans and chili. I love the spice level and portion for the price. I felt like I was in Thailand! Very friendly service and attentive to water refill needs. read more

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Every dish landed, and the entire meal felt thoughtfully executed from the first bite to the last. Started with their house chili oil, bold, aromatic, and layered with real depth. Not just "spicy," but flavorful, the kind of chili oil you want to drizzle on literally everything. The stir-fried greens with chicken were a standout. The veggies had that perfect crisp snap, and the chicken was tender with just the right amount of char. The sauce was light but savory, coating everything without overpowering the freshness. Then the pad see ew... wow. Smoky wok hei, soft wide noodles, generous pieces of chicken, and veggies that still had life in them. Comfort food elevated, exactly what you want from a good Thai noodle dish. Even the water service was a moment , chilled carafe with slices of fruit, refreshing and aesthetic. It's the little touches that make a place memorable. Although slow at times, Service was warm, and the entire dining room had a relaxed, intimate vibe. Would absolutely return and recommend read more

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Ordered off the lunch set menu. Panang curry and potstickers . Comes with rice. It was pretty slow at 1pm on a Wednesday. It is a hot day, and mid week do not shocked. To go orders came and went. Staff is nice. Found the pot stickers underwhelming and a bit greasy. Wonder if there is a steamed option? 3 pieces. One was not filled. Just an empty shell. Assume it came out in the fryer . Zero customers other than me. Not much attention to detail, the sauce was tasty . The panang curry was chicken , curry soup and a couple of lime leaves. Mild, which is fine. Very fishy. No peanut flavor I could find. Wished for some vegetables. Carrots or peppers, or something? Overall , a cheap meal, filling. Wont be craving it. Perfectly fine place. read more

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There aren't very many great dining options near the Grove but Chao Krung stands out as a diamond in the rough. The food here is authentic and delicious. I have tried so many things here but my favorite items here are the papaya salad, pad see ew, crispy tofu, and oxtail massaman curry but you really can't go wrong here. They do a great job with wok-fired noodle dishes, comforting curries, and offer a selection of more northern Thai dishes like grilled chicken. Minus 1 star because service can be slow at times and the food was oddly salty our most recent visit. I always recommend making a reservation here, as it can get busy. Parking is limited to street parking or parking at the Grove. read more

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Such a cute charming Thai spot. It's my go-to Thai spot outside of Thai town. I recommend the chicken wings, the tom yum soup, the papaya salad, pad thai, and my favorite pad see ew. Their housemade chili sauce is also divine! Friendly staff and service. read more

Chao Krung Thai - Their housemade sauce - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This was hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. From the moment we walked in, the service was exceptional, our two servers were so kind, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The ambiance felt warm and cozy, like stepping into someone's beautiful home. Everything was spotless and thoughtfully set up. Now the food... absolutely top tier. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the prices were more than fair for the quality. I loved it so much, I was just there last night, and I'm already planning to come back tonight with friends. I will be recommending this place to everyone I know. Truly an unforgettable experience. read more

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I was really impressed with their wine list! They have a monthly rotation and I did not know nice wines with Thai food was just what I needed. The food came out (I ordered satay and pad see ew) and they were both one of the best I've had in LA. The service was friendly and the ambiance and music also slapped. So a 10/10 experience! read more

Wow was this place good. I have had a pretty poor record when it comes to picking Thai options. So much so the family usually will pivot to some thing else If I recommend one Chao Krung meet all of our expectations. Even what could have been a serious service issue was handled with such professionalism and ease that I had to stick with 5 stars. I will explain. We were eating a bit after lunch so street parking was available right in front. Service was attentive and polite. They have a decent selection of draft beer and it was served properly in a chilled glass. The Food: Pot Stickers: part of the lunch these 3 fried pot stickers were perfection. The crunchy chewy wrapper gave saw to a savory filling and the sauce added a nice sweet salty hit to it. Green Papaya Salad: Perfectly executed. Not only was is it visually appealing, the taste was among the best I have had. Crunchy, a touch of sweet and sour with the sauce adding so much unami. The tomatoes were perfect and added a acidic element to things Green Beans: Excellent. blistered and served with a tasty sauce. crunchy but cooked and covered with toasted onion, I could have eaten just this. Chicken Satay: 4 skewers of grilled, flavorful chicken with a thick peanut sauce for dipping. The pickled cucumbers and onions were a perfect side and added a sweet, salty, savory, crunchy element to the dish. Pad Thai: This was for the table. and having ordered way too much and wanting to max out on eating the green beans I did not taste this. However, the table was about 1/3 through when we found a hair. The hostess immediately came over, apologized and set about making it right. The dish was taken off and a replacement was fired for us to take to go since we were almost done. Stuff happens that is often out of the control of a restaurant. However, they do control how they respond. In this case the service recovery was excellent and I was happy to stick to 5 stars with ease read more

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I ordered shrimp Pad Thai for takeout and had the worst tasting Pad Thai. It was very sweet and salty - it was all soy sauce. The shrimps were pasty and mushy and not firm. Overall it left a bad taste in the mouth. For the price of $28.00 it was totally a waste. I just threw it out. read more

TLDR: The food is good, but don't expect timely service, proper seating, or great customer treatment. This place has exceptional food; while the portions are on the smaller side, they are satisfying, and you won't have any complaints when it comes to taste or flavor. The food is well-prepared, but the experience was marred by other factors. The service, unfortunately, left a lot to be desired. Despite the restaurant being far from busy -- there were only three or four other tables occupied -- the wait time was excessively long. It took so long for our food to arrive, and we weren't even in a rush. The appetizer came out after about an hour, even though we had asked for all the food to be served at the same time. This left us sharing the appetizer, which was meant to be my meal, because the rest of the food was delayed. After finishing the appetizer, we waited another 30 minutes for soup, and then an additional 20 minutes for one entree. What made it more frustrating was watching other tables, who arrived after us, get their food before us. I didn't make a fuss about it, as that's just not my style, but it was definitely an observation that stood out. Although the food itself was lovely, the strange pacing completely disrupted our ability to enjoy the meal. Another issue we encountered was with seating. We arrived as a party of two and were asked to sit at the bar, despite several open booths and two-person tables being available. When we requested a booth or a more appropriate table, we were told there were none available. Instead, we were seated at the edge of a long table meant for large parties (there was a large party at that table already). Throughout our entire meal, several booths and tables remained open and unoccupied, which was confusing. This made it difficult to communicate with each other due to the table's size and the restaurant's noise level. The staff, in general, felt standoffish for the setting. It wasn't the warm, welcoming atmosphere I expected. The décor and ambiance were great, and I can see why the restaurant is considered a local landmark, but the overall service and treatment was disappointing. In summary, while the food and atmosphere were good, the service and seating issues made for an unpleasant dining experience. I hope this review is helpful in shedding light on some areas that could be improved. read more

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Food here is pretty great and a chill setup overall. Service is pretty quick too and I was here with some friends. Love this and fairly priced too. Also, you gotta get the peanut curry sauce. It's THE best! read more

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Came here to celebrate Valentine's Day and was very disappointed with the quality of the food and service. We waited 2 hours and 20 minutes for food that came out cold and burnt which is odd cause you would assume burnt food would be piping hot. Our first bite we could taste nothing but carbon. Our reservation was at 5, we arrived at 5:15pm and weren't served until 7:20pm. We got skewers and our main entree, everything was cold my boyfriend even got a fried egg on the side, we each took a bite and it was cold! When we told the waiter about it she blatantly lied and told us they had just made it... and came back admitted guilt and saying the chef would "warm up" our food. Anybody that was ever worked in the food industry knows that means they'll either pop it in the microwave or throw it in a frying pan for a few minutes. I'm not paying you to warm up my food, I'm paying for a freshly, HOT, made meal. Should've offered a fresh plate of everything but all they did was offer to "warm it up" after waiting 2 hours for COLD food. Owner never came out to apologize or offer anything to make it up. Maybe it was because we are Latino's, the only ones in the establishment by the way, but we left disappointed and hungrier than when we arrived. read more

Chao Krung Thai - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My pal Chris loves this place and I was thrilled to try their amazing cuisine... everything was going well until a super loud and unmanageable crowd of parents and kids came in shortly after we ordered... after a half hour of shrieking and screaming, I politely asked a parent to deal with this situation... the man said " I cannot do that... it isn't possible "... NOW, to be clear, I love children ( raised 3 on my own), so, I totally understand the challenges of parenting and because so many small businesses are suffering, my friend and I tried very hard to be " cool as cukes"... we decided to enjoy our repasts, chitty chat with each other and ignore the situation. The food is gorgeous and delicious and the VIBE is fabulous! I had a spicy beef salad and my friend had a spicy thai fried chicken dish... I want to try everything on the menu. This is elevated Thai Cuisine. Traffic was insane today and we both agreed we would come back on a weekday evening and try more dishes. The waitstaff are kind and lovely. This is a family owned business that has been serving up Thai dishes since 1974. Apparently they have another restaurant with the same chef on Sawtelle in my neighborhood which is great to know! I will not give up coming here. I just will plan differently next time. And THERE WILL BE A NEXT TIME FOR SURE! Street parking is available but, patience is key. Highly recommended! 5 spicy, fresh and yummy stars read more

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Came here Christmas Eve without a reservation, and we were lucky that we were seated since we came relatively early! We couldn't tell how big the dining area is, and whether if there were additional seats in the back of the restaurant. The staff here are all super nice and attentive. It could be because of Christmas Eve, but they seemed to be quite understaffed. We had to wait for quite a while for our main courses but at least the appetizers arrived promptly to keep us from being angry. We got here early enough and was able to place the last order for happy hour. It was such a good decision! My husband had the sangria - which he claimed to be the strongest sangria he's had. We also ordered chicken wings and chicken satay. Those happy hour deals were no joke! we probably had no less than 10 wings in our order! The chicken satay were probably also the juiciest satays I've had in along while - it was NOT dry or tough at all. While we did wait a long time for our mains to arrive, it was probably for the best given how much the appetizers were. We ordered the khao soi and a pork shoulder penang curry. The khao soi was just alright, but the penang curry was out of the world! the pork shoulder was so soft, and the penang curry was very rich and thick - plenty to go with the rice as well. I wish we saved room for dessert since I was craving mango sticky rice after seeing their ripe mango on the counter, but we had to stop ourselves from a food coma. Overall great find in the area, I was not expecting such good thai food around this area! read more

Just getting a Thai milk tea to go but it taste awful even tho they prep it in authentic way by adding the condense milk, the drink was ended up in the trash can down the street. read more

The website claims this is the best Thai restaurant in Central LA. So we took a chance and ordered a catered lunch for our office. Holy cow, the food was REALLY good and flavorful. Even my wife who is a foodie and the harsh critic agrees; this is one of the best restaurants in the neighborhood. As it was a takeout, I can't comment on the service or the ambience. Will go to the restaurant for a date night and report back. read more

Chao Krung Thai - Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango (takeout) - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Chao Krung is a charming restaurant with delicious and flavorful Thai food, and lovely service and ambiance. I heard from the waitress that the owner is a second generation family member of the founders, and she and her husband work in the kitchen and oversee the food. Also, apparently she prepares special menu items just on the weekend. I can't wait to go back! read more

I've been going to Chao Krung for a couple of years now. The food is good and the location is convenient for me. I recently decided to download their app to avoid using that other big delivery app, which I thought was a good move as it would save both me and the restaurant money, and I don't mind going there to pick up the food since it's relatively close. Big mistake. Last night I used the CK app to order food, including a salad with grilled beef. After picking up the order and returning home, I realized while plating that they had given me pork on the salad, which I don't eat. Bummer, given that I had spent the time to pick it up, and knowing that they don't make food fast, so a replacement was nowhere in the near future. I called the restaurant to let them know, and instead of an apology or offer to fix the order, was met with insistence that they do not offer beef on the salad. I doubled checked my order and confirmed that beef had indeed been selected. I was put on hold for a few minutes until the manager picked up the phone, and without asking me anything, again simply insisted that beef was not an option. I drove back to the restaurant with the salad and my phone, which clearly showed the order history, including the salad with beef. Despite being shown the order history *on their own app* which confirmed that the salad was supposed to have beef, I was again met with insistence that they don't make that salad with beef! If you've seen the "computer says no" skit on Little Britain, then you can imagine how this back and forth went for about ten minutes. The manager (Men) was hostile and dismissive the entire time, insisting that I had somehow made a mistake using their app (?) Eventually, he begrudgingly agreed to give me a refund, which took another ten minutes. At no point was there any indication that they had accepted any responsibility for their mistake, and all that I got served was a really bad attitude. I looked at their app this morning, and they have now removed that salad option, presumably to fix their mistake in the app. I guess it would have just been easier to use the big delivery app, where I could have simply clicked on the "wrong item delivered" option and gotten a refund. It's a bummer because I do like the food there, but LA has lots of great Thai food, so I'm definitely not willing to put up with the terrible service just for the convenience of it being close by. read more

Delicious food. Came in a Tuesday late night. Restaurant was closing down but staff were so kind and welcomed us in. Everything was perfect. One of the best drunken noodles I ever had. Super fresh. Will be back. read more

Portions sizes compared to price is an absolute joke and the taste is not good at all. Save your time and money do not come here

Super nice staff & beyond great food! I've eaten there several times & it never disappoints. Casual atmosphere, friendly staff & wonderful food! Try it - you'll want to go back again & again! read more

Food here is quite salty all-n-all... So if you like the extra sodium to raise ur blood pressure, come!!! Otherwise, it's just seldom patronage for us due to Location convenience, b/c, despite our request of EZ soy sauce/EZ Fish sauce/EZ salt, our food still come out salty as hell!!..i mean...may be they want to encourage extra (alcohol) drinking with salty food, but our cardiologists and endocrinologists and pulmonologists et al say NO ! read more

Chao Krung Thai - Lunch set menu M-F 11:30am-2:30pm - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Absolutely one the best Thai food I've had so far in SoCal! We came here minutes before closing and all the food came out quick! My absolute favorite of the night was the oxtail curry. So many complex flavors and the beef was falling off the bone! Also must try the Thai fried chicken with sticky rice. Just WOW! We ordered about 5 different dishes and were afraid it would be too much for 3 to share family style but we ate it all up and licked the plates clean (we also had two big hungry guys and a girl who can eat). The pad kee mow was alright not the best I've had but still really good. The papaya salad on the other hand was the perfect amount of acidity to cut the fatty fried pork belly. Service was quick and everyone was really friendly. Even way after closing people were still coming in to pick up to go orders. Parking is a hassle but we parked at the grove and walked over after shopping. Love this place and can't wait to come back again! read more

Great food, service and drinks. The lychee mead is top notch for a drink and my fave entree is the gra pow rad khao. Flavor packed and great size! read more

Chao Krung Thai has that bomb @$$ food. The ambiance is a bit more upscale and service is fabulous. Definitely look at the woodwork around the bar - oh my goooodness! What a gorgeous work of art. Most important though, the eats. They hit. All the portions were well sized and my friend & I enjoyed all the dishes. Kai Jiew over rice was so tasty, curry had great flavor and their crispy pork was perfectly done in our pad thai. No hate on being a basic & getting pad thai, it's freaking delicious here. On top of being classy and cute, Chao Krung doesn't break the bank. They've been open since 1976. That is MIND BLOWING if you sit and think about it. There's a reason. So go and find out already~! Loved everything about dining in there and can't wait to go back to try more! read more

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The food was good, but the wait for our food was horrible! We ordered 3 dishes at 5 PM. Two of the dishes, the rice & noodle dish came out at 5:13. We waited another 40 minutes before our barbecue chicken dish came out. The worst part is, in the 40 mins a waitress came to our table at least 3 times to tell us the chicken was coming! When the chicken finally came, it wasn't even fully cooked & they didn't even comp us the chicken! They just gave us a small serving of mango sticky rice for free! Unacceptable! read more

Came here to celebrate Valentine's Day and was very disappointed with the quality of the food and service. We waited 2 hours and 20 minutes for food that came out cold and burnt which is odd cause you would assume burnt food would be piping hot. Our first bite we could taste nothing but carbon. Our reservation was at 5, we arrived at 5:15pm and weren't served until 7:20pm. We got skewers and our main entree, everything was cold my boyfriend even got a fried egg on the side, we each took a bite and it was cold! When we told the waiter about it she blatantly lied and told us they had just made it... and came back admitted guilt and saying the chef would "warm up" our food. Anybody that was ever worked in the food industry knows that means they'll either pop it in the microwave or throw it in a frying pan for a few minutes. I'm not paying you to warm up my food, I'm paying for a freshly, HOT, made meal. Should've offered a fresh plate of everything but all they did was offer to "warm it up" after waiting 2 hours for COLD food. Owner never came out to apologize or offer anything to make it up. Maybe it was because we are Latino's, the only ones in the establishment by the way, but we left disappointed and hungrier than when we arrived. My lady posted this earlier, I'm posting it again just in case the owners try to delete it. Never coming here again read more

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Food was very good, service was excellent and I had the best pork dish ever. Vibe was cool and aesthetically pleasing as well

I have been meaning to come here for years and I'm so glad I finally did! The service was exceptional, even during peak dinner hours, and the food was even better (some of the best pad Thai I've ever had). Can't wait to come back! read more

Chao Krung Thai - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Beautifully decorated restaurant with lots of booth seating and a long table for a bigger party. Northeastern Thai salad w/minced chicken - 5/5, has a kick that creeps up slowly as a FYI, I wish it had more veggies to complement the meat but overall very tast Duck curry 5/5 Crab meat noodles - 5/5 Confused therapist imperial ipa - 5/5 Right by the Grove if you want a spot to eat at after shopping. There's metered parking near or lots of residential that's a short walk over. read more

I live right by here and never think too much of it but it's honestly incredible! I will be returning often. Great inside too and wonderful staff. Great Thai food it's super delicious!! read more

Really cute family owned restaurant with decent prices and a great atmosphere. I can see this well suited for a casual lunch/dinner or on a date. Walking distance from the Grove. 9/10 Food: I ordered the Pad Thai ($16) with crispy pork belly (+$4) and it was absolutely delicious. The lunch special came with a side of potstickers or salad. I got the potstickers and they were quite tasty. The noodles arrived piping hot and pork belly as described (super crispy). I loved the crunch! The portions were also great for the price. I had plenty left over the next day for dinner as well. The Chicken Satay was also amazing as an appetizer. The peanut sauce was tasty, and the pickled cucumbers balanced out the taste. 9/10 Ambiance/Service: The place is cozy and well decorated. There are family pictures framed along the wall, and I thought it made the place quite intimate. Service was also really great. The host came by and topped off our waters and food came quickly. **Parking - Limited metered street-parking read more

Chao Krung Thai - Kai Satay / Chicken Skewers - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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