Stopped by Chiang Rai because I was craving Thai food but didn't want to wait for Hanuman Thai Eatery, and WOW was it delicious! I ordered the Khao Soi Fried Rice and the Khao Soi, both with the spicy pork Thai sausage. The Khao Soi Fried Rice was easily a 10/10. It somehow tasted exactly like khao soi noodles but in fried rice form. They really captured the flavor of the dish perfectly, and the mix of textures from the crispy and softer elements made every bite great. The spicy pork Thai sausage was another 10/10. It had a ton of flavor, was noticeably better than the Thai sausage I've had at other Thai restaurants, and stayed juicy without being dry. The Khao Soi itself was a solid 9/10. The broth was rich, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. My only minor preference would be slightly thicker noodles with a bit more chew, but that's completely personal taste and not really a knock on the dish. Overall, everything was delicious and I'd absolutely come back for that Khao Soi fried rice alone! read more

Chiang Rai - Khao Soi Curry Fried Rice with Spicy Pork Sausage - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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As another reviewer mentioned, we really wanted to LOVE this place too. Felt like we were transported back to Thailand upon entering the restaurant. Impressive decor with friendly servers. Khao Soi bowl presentation looked great but the broth was really sweet for some reason, over-powering the other flavors. We asked for med-rare Crying Tiger steak but ours was well-done, and the dipping sauce was super sweet too. Not sure of that's the flavor profile they were going for here but it was really busy so we might try again later Notable Mention: Thai Green Tea was delicious read more

Chiang Rai - Thai Green Tea was TASTY - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

We loved it here. The khao sai noodle soup is a must try. You mix dry noodles into the soup base and it becomes al dente and readily absorbs the flavor from the soup. The soup is somewhat viscous, creamy yet consistent. It had a somewhat rich but not overpowering curry flavor. Very nice!! The adults loved the crying tiger. We ordered it medium but could have been more tender. We hoped for a larger portion. We ordered the drunken noodle for the kids. The noodles had great texture and consistency . The veggies were fresh. The crab fried rice was fluffy and savory. The adults were asking where was the crab meat. We didn't see or taste any meat. Was it crab flavored rice or crab fried rice? The service was fast and attentive despite being crowded. Overall it is nice option for thai food. read more

The food here is good but honestly service could be a little bit better. I understand the confusion because we had the same name as the group waiting next to us but I wish they checked our phone number as a part of the confirmation process. We waited for our turn at #1 on the waitlist for 2 hours and they kept giving our table away and apologizing for the misunderstanding. That being said, I still love the little store and the neon signs they have hanging remind me of the street food scenes when I travelled to asia. The vibe of the place is really chill yet at the same vibrant and bustling like how it would be if you were at a street food stall. The crying tiger is hands down my favorite pick of the night and the yellow curry with roti is unforgettable. The meat was perfectly cooked and paired wonderfully with the sauce which was tangy and cut through the fattiness of the meat beautifully. Perfectly savory and sweet, curry balences out with crispy roti and I also topped it on my rice as well. The waitresses were sweet and consistently check in on us too. The quality has not changed and is still easily one of my top picks for when I'm craving Thai food. read more

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10/10 Pad Thai (Beef) - Deliciously flavorful and the beef was incredibly tender. I always ask for extra peanuts because it adds such a satisfying crunch to every bite! 10/10 Khao Soi Noodle Soup (Sliced Rib Eye Beef) - This dish was so satisfying. It has a thick, heavy base that's very similar to a soup curry, and the quality of the ribeye was top tier. It was super tender and delicious! 8/10 Egg Rolls - These were just okay. Heads up that they are veggie egg rolls. I didn't actually order them, and I wouldn't get them again next time. 10/10 Thai Ice Tea -This was perfectly sweetened and had a great taste. I would definitely order it again! Mango Sticky Rice - I am not a huge fan of this dessert in general so I will hold off on a personal rating. However, my friend thought it was delicious and finished the whole thing in one sitting! Cost - Pad Thai (Beef) $22.00, Khao Soi Noodle Soup (Sliced Rib Eye Beef) $22.00, Egg Rolls $11.00, Thai Ice Tea $6.00, Mango Sticky Rice $13.00. read more

Chiang Rai specializes in Northern Thai cuisine. They have a large menu to choose from and great decor. My group settled on some items to share. Pad Thai (chicken) - $19 - This dish consisted of rice noodles tossed with egg, tamarind and fish sauce, bean sprouts, peanuts and chicken. Chicken was tender and overall I fell this dish was good but I felt I have tried better in Bangkok. Som Tum Thai - $17 - This was made of shredded green papaya, lime juice, fish sauce, tomatoes, peanuts and shrimp. It was refreshing and crunchy and had great flavor. Khao soi (chicken) - $19 - Made with a rich coconut curry broth, egg noodles, and topped with crispy noodles, this had a lot of depth of flavor. This is one of their more popular dishes and I can see why. Goong Kan - $23 - This consisted of shrimp with shell on sauteed in a curry sauce. I'd probably pass on this, there was nothing unique about this dish. Mango Sticky Rice - $14 - The mango was so sweet and delicious here! The sweet and sticky riced paired with it and was the perfect way to end the meal here. Thai iced tea - $6 - Solid Thai tea option here, though it is on the sweeter side. Overall I enjoyed the khao soi and mango sticky rice. I definitely need to visit again to try some of their other specialties. read more

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We came on a Sunday right when it opened and we were seated right away. Food was very flavorful. I love their papaya salad & pad seew. Green curry can be a little thicker, but overall really good. Steamed mussels wa a little tough, but the lime sauce makes up for the flavor. You have to come when it opens because it gets really busy. read more

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Found this gem when trying to book a reservation for 8 people. Other Thai restaurants did not take reservations so this was a great start. When we got there they were so busy, but that also meant food was good. Ordered a lot of dishes and honestly love them all. Very authentic Thai taste. Food came out fast, did not have to wait a long time. Inside was just too loud because of many people, but other than that everything was great. Will definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

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My favorite Thai restaurant in OC and well deserved of their Michelin credentials (although it's priced in). It can be on the expensive side for Thai food, but I thought the quality of the food and large portions alleviated the cost. The food was superb and you can really taste the freshness of the ingredients and the bold flavors. Parking is easy to find, but can be a bit of a walk because of the structure of the strip mall. Food/Drink- 5 stars Som Tum Kai Tod- everything about this dish was divine. The chicken was juicy and perfectly fried. The salad had so much flavor. And the sticky rice was perfectly cooked, and stayed warm throughout our menu due to their presentation. Highly recommend it, but expect to get your hands dirty Aom Nure- the soup was a great way to round out the whole meal. Pad Mama- this was really good, and I'm glad I tried it over the more mainstream noodle dishes. Perfect wok hei and plenty of flavor Service- 5 stars Food came out pretty quickly and servers were pretty attentive. It can be a bit crowded on the seating though because of how small the restaurant is Bottom Line Excellent food and you can see the Michelin recognition. Do expect higher prices, but the portions and quality are there read more

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Finally got to try Chiang Rai and absolutely loved it! The decor and ambiance is so great. They created such a beautiful colorful atmosphere with a friendly staff. We got the Khao Soi and it was so delicious. The curry was rich and smooth and I loved the addition of raw onion they gave on the side to cut through the heaviness of the dish. The noodles were soft and held the sauce very well. Great portion of the sliced beef as well! I don't think I could finish this dish myself without being put into an absolute food coma so I'm glad we shared it. We ended up with a lot of extra curry at the end and I'm sure it would have been great to take home and eat with something else too! We also got the fried pork belly with tamarind sauce which I wasn't as impressed with. I loved the sauce but the meat itself left me wanting more. It also didn't come with rice so we ordered a portion on the side so we had something to eat the pork with (just something to keep in mind). One thing I will critique is that the food comes out at very different times. We almost completely finished our khao soi before the pork came out and we noticed some of the bigger tables next to us were getting dishes 10-15 minutes apart. Just something to be aware of if you're getting multiple dishes! read more

Chiang Rai - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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Quaint restaurant with delicious Thai food. The Khao Soi Noodle Soup was flavorful from the broth and crispy soft shell crab. The soup was more of a curry consistency - viscous and creamy. The Poo Kari was tasty from the egg sauce over the soft shell crab with rice. It's a small restaurant so space is tight, but the interior decor makes it look like you're eating on the Thai streets. Service could be better because the bar surface was dirty and there wasn't a designated server so I had to flag one down to order and get the bill. read more

Chiang Rai - Poo Kari - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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Went here for a girls night and had a wonderful time. They have an extremely long wait times especially weekends so make sure you have time on hands. Their many is huge! Not kidding! It was hard to choose from. But the food was delicious and we ordered a bit too much!! Has absolute fun night! read more

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WOW!! I've tried many thai spots in OC and this restaurant stood out the most!! 1. I appreciate their fast and friendly service, they care a lot to make sure you're not waiting too long for a table and that everything is to ur liking! 2. Ambiance is crowded and lively, their dining area may seem to be overcrowded a bit with tables but the decoration creates the atmosphere! 3. My boyfriend and I ordered the Dry Khao Soi, a Mongolian Beef stir fry, a basil pork stir fry, thai iced tea, fried banana ice cream, mango sticky rice. I would definitely recommend the Dry Khao Soi, the flavors were so in depth with a sweet creamy coconut taste. Everything tied so well together!! The Mongolian stir fry and basil pork stir fry were also cooked perfectly and seasoned well but it was nothing to rave about! Since trying a few dishes it seems like you can't go wrong with any item on the menu! I would skip out on the fried banana with ice cream wasn't worth it price wise, BUT THE MANGO STICKY RICE was the best I've had. A subtle saltiness to the sweet sticky rice, and mangoes paired well together! read more

The atmosphere and vibes inside is super lively and authentic. The decorations add a nice immersive experience. drunken noodles: 7.5/10. yummy but on the more oily side. I got it level spicy and that was a pretty good spice. chicken satay: 7.3/10. yummy chicken skewers, but the meat was a bit on the drier/chewier side. came with a thick almond butter based sauce? khao soi: 8/10. delicious !!! crispy noodles AND regular egg noodles. the texture and flavor was perfect ! comes with onions, lime, and pickled veggies on the side to make to your liking. staff is very friendly and attentive :) read more

Chiang Rai - crab curry, pad see ew, dry kao soi - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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The food was flavorful and thoughtfully prepared, with each dish well-balanced and nicely seasoned. Every bite felt intentional, and you could tell care went into the cooking. The textures and flavors overall were satisfying without being overwhelming. The only dish that didn't quite land for me was the beef tongue--the slices were cut a bit too thick, which made the texture feel heavy, and the richness of the flavor became a bit overpowering. A thinner cut might have made it more enjoyable and balanced. Aside from that, everything else was delicious, and paired with the great ambiance and reasonable wait time for a weeknight, it made for a really enjoyable dining experience read more

Chiang Rai - Can't remembered but all the food was good. - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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I recently came here with my sister. She kept on hearing her friend talking about Chiang Rai so wanted try it out. Food was very good but it's more on the pricey side for Thai foods. We had the crying tiger (grilled usda rib eye), som tum kor moo (papaya salad with grilled pork neck and sticky rice) and the beef curry with bamboo shoots. They were not only delicious but beautifully decorated. The meat was so tender on the crying tiger. My sister loved it and thought that was the best Thai food for her compared to all the ones she's had lately. :) read more

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Wowza! Everyone talks about Manaoo but Chiang Rai may be my new favorite Thai place!! Everything we ordered was spectacular and we can't wait to come back! We got: Jor pu (crab dumpling)- so much crab and perfectly crispy. The homemade sweet and sour was amazing. Gang pla (Fish curry)- lychee in curry with sea bass!? Who knew.. my far one of our favorite dishes. Pad Kara Prow (with chicken) - so much flavor and with the chicken it felt lighter and so so good Midnight chicken with roti- perfectly fried and the inside deliciously tender. Khan Soi Noodle Soup- definitely a must try! It is one of my favorite dishes and then using the additional broth/curry over rice is perfection. Som tum Thai (papaya salad)- loved their salad- could've been a bit more spicy but they brought all the spice condiments over so that problem was quickly fixed. Thai Bua Loy (sesame balls) - perfect way to end the evening (even with an overly full belly) with the perfectly chewy-sesame filled balls with coconut milk. We've done take out but the inside ambiance feels that of a street restaurant and just gives all the best vibes. All the waiters and waitresses seem to help each other out--which is nice as you never feel neglected. Will absolutely be back. read more

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Yum! My husband and I love Thai food and Chiang Rai is at the top of our list! The food is consistently delicious and they offer a wide variety of protein and food options. The service is always quick and efficient and the decor is really bright and fun. The wait time tends to be a lot shorter than nearby Thai spots as well. Would highly recommend! read more

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I wanted something new to chew. I was in the mood for Asian food. I culled though my bookmark list and opted to try one and happy that a Thai won. I picked a spot that looked like it was hot. And in the end Chiang Rai was worth a deep dive. It seems that there is a Thai place in every set back Mall in OC and there is a set back Mall on every block. Note: Best to go early as by 6:30 PM it's the sign up sheet and the parking lot until you are called. The down side with early is a squadron of kiddies in Onesie's squealing and screeching. At $30 per hour to have some high school drop out riffle through your undie drawer, I get it, bring the kids. The Decor: Actually, it is inviting. Some one took the time to design the space. Colorful cubbies display artistic elements and doo dads all through the dining rooms without looking cluttered. For a fast casual concept the interior decorations are conducive to a pleasant experience and the cost to dine there is reasonable into the bargain. The Thai community has given Chiang Rai its blessings and support. Most of the diners were from the Mother Country and then there were those who have never been to Thailand (although I have several times) but enjoy good Thai food which is hard to find. The choice was here or toss the limp Celery in the trash and head for Vons. Here is much better. The Sitter can deal with limp Celery. The Staff: Little Butterflies flitting around the dining room efficiently. My server, Potae, was very pleasant and helpful. The Food: The guy who invented scrambled Eggs must have designed the menu. It is a hodge podge of dishes cross referenced, arrows pointing to lists, and an extensive list of options. I studied it for 20 minutes until confusion caused a brain contusion. I absorbed lengthy descriptions and then flipped the menu over to select a protein (Chicken, Pork, Shrimp, Beef, and Salmon) and by the time I worked that all out I forgot what I wanted to order in the first place. Potae made her third visit to my table so I just asked for Chang Rai Larb. "Do you like Pork Blood?" asked Potae. "Doesn't everybody? I keep a bottle of it in the glove box at all times". "Try the Issan Larb", suggested Potae. "Whatever you say Potae works for me". What arrived was a stack of fresh crisp Romaine Leaves ready to scoop up spicy Ground Pork, instead of using a fork. The dish included fresh Mint, Red Onion slices, Cilantro, Lime Juice and Roasted Rice Powder. My Larb choices from Yuk to Yum quickly. This Larb had a slight barb of heat and was delicious. I managed to push a heap onto a Lettuce Leaf although half went on my Onesie. The leafy "taco" was perfectly balanced and immediately addictive. Pad Thai with Chicken came as a Doi Inthanon (Thailand's highest Mountain) of Glass Noodles, and tender Chicken Chunks with a ladle full of Pureed Carrot Curry Sauce on top. The Sauce was a surprise but tasty and satisfying nonetheless. The Noodles were still hot from the stove, the Chicken still juicy and the Sauce an unexpected compliment. This dish also had a warm Chile kick on the end. Check the Chile Chart on the menu somewhere for your preference. Despite the fact that Pad Thai is a bit pedestrian, this version added Chopped Egg, Fresh Bean Sprouts, Chives, Red Onions, and Crushed Cashews and made it a standout. This is definitely worth a second order next time. The Soft Shell Crab was winking at me from the auspicious menu. All it said was "Bold and Saucy without the Broth". Okay, I'm in. Two huge Soft Shell Crabs the size of my Skecher Slip Ons topped a hill of sauceless Fried Wonton Strips, Fried Garlic bits, Chopped Scallions, Lime Juice and Diced Dill Pickles. The Crab Legs were crispy. The Crab body was a Duxiana pillow of meat, veins and guts. No worries, I believed I had a window between ingestion and detonation. Not so much as a hiccup for me so I'm ahead on points. The Soft Schell Crabs were terrific. Whatever you take home and you take home a hefty bag full you'll enjoy with scrambled Eggs in the morning. Chiang Rai certainly requires a try. Time to Thai one on. read more

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This little gem in Tustin (my 3 top Thai local spots are in Tustin hmmm). Is worth the wait, although I would advise coming for lunch and waiting until they opened for first seating. We had the beef tongue skewers and the lime dressing dip was good enough to sip! The pad see ew was flavorful and large portions so enough leftovers for a pm snack. The coconut based soup (have the pic but the name escapes me) was so good and there are only two kinds so get it based on the main base broth! No liquor license yet so keep that in mind if you were wanting a little cocktail or Thai beer. Go to Manaao for that in the meantime. read more

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Totally worth the hype. This spot is super cute and fun vibes and their food is incredible. Of course had to get the khao soi - I tried the dry version and it was very delish but I think I'd stick with the traditional version next time around. Their Thai tea was also very delightful. Overall great spot. read more

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Full authentic flavors!! A friend was telling me about a Michelin star Thai restaurant in Tustin and it's been on my radar for almost a year now. I finally decided to stop procrastinating and was able to come and try this place out. The area is a little sketch, but parking is free and we were able to be seated right away. We ordered four of the skewers to start to octopus two shrimp. We weren't crazy about him. The octopus lacked flavor and the shrimp did too, but they are served with the sauce sauces that made up for it, but I wouldn't order it again for the price it was five dollars for each skewer so one shrimp for five dollars is a little crazy to me. Everything else that we ordered was delicious, but the standout dish for us was their Koi Soi with softshell crab. We also ordered their crab fried rice and fried Bronzino and shrimp Pad See Eww. I would absolutely come back for the soup again and the crab fried rice. The price also for all the food we got was very reasonable. I believe we paid around $170 and had so much food to take home for leftovers. read more

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I have been eager to try this establishment every time we pass by. It is quite bustling, which is interesting because there were no Thai restaurants in this area previously, and now there are three within a mile of each other. The decor is charming and evokes the feeling of Thailand. I found the food to be satisfactory; I had anticipated a bit more given the numerous positive reviews. The service was commendable. You will certainly need to arrive early to secure a table, as it is a small establishment with a capacity of only 62 to 65 people. Parking for the restaurant can also be a bit challenging. Overall, it is a pleasant place to experience. I had hoped the food would be a bit spicier when I requested spicy options for my fried rice and chili sauce for the fried fish. However, it was still enjoyable, though not quite at my preferred level of spiciness, as I typically enjoy very spicy food. Nevertheless, it remains a good option for lunch or dinner. read more

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I was excited to try this new Thai place. We made a drive here just in time for their dinner service. I liked the big menu with good varieties. We had orange matcha and San Pellegrino as beverages and they don't serve alcohol at the moment. For food we had 4 pieces Thai skewers, papaya salad with shrimps, crab pot, steamed branzino and wagyu noodle soup. Yeah we ordered a bunch of items to try for party of two! To be honest the food was not up to my expectations. First the steamed fish hot pot had no fire so the soup wasn't hot at all. And the soup was too sour for my liking. The crab pot was not a pot it was actually a crab bowl. Just little crab meat and rice with fixings and very dry. Papaya salad as yummy but it came with two shrimps! Skewers were not bad but a bit dry. The wagyu noodle soup was the best but came out very slowly. The food was mediocre at best with very little proteins. My biggest issue was the limited one and half hour dining time. If we had 4 ppl of course it was enough time to finish the food. But we were two ppl that ordered five items! And it took more than 20 minutes for the fish and noodle soup to arrive. The waitress brought us the check at one hour mark and didn't ask if we wanted desserts before that! There was barely any service already and this just made the early dinner experience even more unpleasant! Overall it was a very rushed meal and not enough services from beginning to the end. Don't think we will ever eat here again! read more

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Holy crap. If you think the Long Beach location was buss, this location is even more amazing. We went on a Saturday during dinner and peak hours but wait time was super quick for a table of two. Service is amazing and food as always is consistent and delicious!!!!! Clean bathrooms and warm lighting, amazing date spot or for family meals. Ugh can't get enough of Chiang Rai!!!! read more

Chiang Rai - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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It was our first time visiting Chiang Rai, and we were completely blown away.Beautiful, immersive decoration.Feels like stepping straight into Thailand.Instant transportive experience upon walking in. Staff are exceptionally friendly.Genuine smiles from everyone we met.Welcoming and attentive hospitality throughout.Khao Soi Beef: Absolutely outstanding, rich, and highly recommended.Hoi Jor (Crab Rolls): Perfectly prepared and packed with delicious flavor.We cannot recommend this hidden gem enough and will definitely be back! read more

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Came for dinner with my husband since I was craving Thai food. Restaurant is located in a strip mall and there's plenty of parking around the area. Wait was probably around 20mins at like 6pm on the Saturday we went. First impressions, restaurant was beautiful and very stylish. Seating a bit tight since the restaurant isn't that spacious and they get a lot of customers. Lots of tables with big parties. I got the khao soi noodles with soup and soft shell crab. First taste was wow, extremely flavorful and blew my mind. As I kept eating, the flavor seemed to get heavier and sweeter to the point where i could not finish. The broth is overly rich and indefinitely recommend splitting this as it's really heavy for one person. The crispy noodles started off okay but got really stale as they sat in the broth. Would not recommend the soft shelled crab as protein choice. It soaks up the broth way too quickly and gets soggy fast. Only the crab legs stayed crispy while the gills and body became a textural disaster. Maybe order with crabs on the side. My husband got the wagyu Thai boat noodles. Good flavor and he got spicy which made it better. Do wish they added more traditional herbs and vegetables to give it additional flavor but overall the dish was good. Also got the sous vide beef tongue skewers. The tongue was meaty and flavor was good. Probably not worth it for 2 for $10 tho. Overall, we had a decent first time here and would be open to trying other menu items. read more

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Glad I finally got a chance to check out this second location of Chiang Rai since I've been to the Long Beach location plenty of times. In comparison, this location seems a little more spacious and has a parking lot, which is a plus! However, it appears the menu is slightly different from the LB location since I didn't spot my beloved tom yum fried rice. We ordered some basic but trustworthy options for our first visit: -Pad Thai with chicken: surprisingly good with an ample amount of sauce and perfectly chewy noodles. I love my pad thai this way and hesitate to order it at certain restaurants for fear of it being dry or bland. -Combination Thai fried rice: also good and had a lot of protein. No complaints. Portions were sizable and prices were under $20 for these. Overall, we enjoyed our meal at Chiang Rai and the ambience was cute. It's like we teleported to a street market in Thailand (my Sonny Angel would agree.) I look forward to trying their other dishes next time! read more

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We so wanted to love this place but left disappointed with the food, the service, and the wait. Not being able to make reservations until you're within 5 miles (yelp only) was quite a disadvantage when we traveled from afar purposely to visit. Unfortunately, there was no way to make a phone reservation and despite being told the wait would be 45 minutes, in reality took 75 min. We started with the roti with yellow curry, which was salty, tasty, and flavorful. We ended up using the curry for dipping our other dishes as well. Next the fried enoki was a grease bomb, difficult to tell flavor of mushroom since the predominant taste was just grease. It looked cool and our kids did enjoy this one. The chiang rai pork larb was the hit of the night. This low acid, flavorful cooked pork was unlike anything we've had before and we could not stop eating this dish. The khao soi beef cheek also had great flavor- like a yummy rendang. Unfortunately lots of fatty bits that just weren't quite cooked and rendered enough to be edible. The bamii pu moo dang (egg noodle with mixed crab/pork/veggies) was our least favorite. The char siu pork was incredibly dry, even soaking in the side of soup didn't help the dry mouth feel this piece of the meat. Similarly, the noodles were fairly bleh. We were also quite disappointed with the dessert of mango sticky rice - usual favorite with the family. Despite looking fine, the mango was sour and lacked any sweetness. We asked about and were dismissed - told, yes sometime the mango won't be sweet. This dessert was bad enough that even our 4 and 6 year old did not want to finish this, a waste of $13. read more

Lovely experience!! The wait here can be long, so it's best to make use of the Yelp waitlist if you can. The staff here is friendly and very hard working, and the interior is so gorgeous! Funky and eclectic :) I've been to the Long Beach location some years ago, but I think I enjoyed this one more! The Crying Tiger is delicious, perfectly tender @ medium well. The jaew is yummy with an interesting tamarind flavor, sweet and tangy. I do wish there was more meat though, I found the steak a little thin. It would also be nice if it was served with jasmine rice but I did order some on the side. The Khao Soi Dry Noodle was also really tasty! I loved the nutty flavor and the crispy noodles mixed in. I would love to try the soup version next time. Definitely coming again :) read more

Chiang Rai - Khao Soi Dry Noodle w/ chicken - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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I went to Chiang Rai in LB for the first time and liked it so I introduced this place to my friends who were in town visiting when I saw that they have a location closer to me in Tustin. I joined Yelp waitlist, which has a requirement that you are within 5 miles radius in order to join, fair. I think we were on the waitlist for an hour for 4 on a Friday night. Food was good and service was awesome though. I think I like the food much better here than the LB location. For once, their Wagyu boat noodle actually have REAL Wagyu beef here, and it was plenty and it was delicious. I went to the Long Beach location again recently because I work in LB and they def they did give me any Wagyu meat at all, not even one slice.. Anyway, I would def recommend this place. It's fun, cute inside and service was awesome and food was great! read more

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I've heard a lot of great things about this spot! It's located in a plaza, but parking may get full. We parked on the other side of the plaza where there's more parking. You can join the waitlist via Yelp or scan the code when you get there. We wait around 15 minutes to be seated on Saturday around noon. There were several others waiting after us. I got to try their tom yum noodle soup, khao soi with ribeye, and the roti with curry. The roti was delicious with the curry. The khao soi was nice and creamy and rich in flavor. The tom yum noodle was a bit too fishy in flavor and not too sour. The fishy flavor was very overpowering. It's a good Thai spot, but nothing stuck out to me too much about this spot. The restaurant has a ton of tables. The decor represents the chaing rai city street style. The servers were attentive and sweet. There's two restrooms in the back. read more

Chiang Rai - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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Yesssss so glad my friends got us a reservation here! This is a delightful fancy thai spot in Tustin. Tastes a little lighter than Manao, and I like that they take reservations. It filled up by 630pm on New Year's Eve. Restaurant is on the smaller side, so tables are close together, and the vibes are more bustling/noisy, which fits the street food theming. Their menu is colorful and a little hard to read, but we still found amazing food ofc. I forgot all the names of the dishes, but: Chicken wings with roti were delicious. Khao Soi was tasty. Calamari chow mein was beautifully presented, and much better quality than your average fried calamari appetizer. Fried fish in red curry was thoroughly enjoyable, though the lychee inside was odd to me. One of the papaya salads is "authentic" with strong fish sauce/fermented flavor, which my friends raved about. read more

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Good food and great service. This location has a yelp waitlist so that helps a lot with the wait times. Also having a parking lot takes some stress away compared to the LB location. The interior was cute with neon signs and large windows mimicking nighttime Thailand street food. Food wise, we ordered pad Thai, tom yum soup, roti combo, and Thai tea pang ping w coconut ice cream. Everything came out fairly quickly and we enjoyed all of them except the soup. It was extra sour which we were not use to but maybe that's the norm for northern Thai soup? so it was just not our preference. read more

Chiang Rai - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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Finally got to try out Chiang Rai with some friends! One of my friends decided to put our name on the waitlist which was SUCH a good move - when we got there, the wait was so long, but luckily we got our table quickly. The servers were very attentive and checked in on us often. Unfortunately, we were so indecisive, so it took a bit for us to place our order. We decided on: khoa soi noodle soup, khoa soi curry plate with beef, a cripsy pork plate, and we decided to share a dessert. We shared everything family-style, but 1 plate would have been a filling enough for 1 person. Everything was so delicious and flavorful! Parking was easy and there's plenty, but further away from the restaurant has less lighting. Overall, definitely would come back and try more foods. Everything was cooked well and I enjoyed the experience and food! read more

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I've been here a few times and the dishes I've tried have been super delicious!!!! But the dishes from yesterday's visit (pad thai, khao soi noodle soup were extra sweet than usual and some dishes I tried for the first time were ok Khao soi fried rice - unique and delicious and flavorful! Khao soi noodle soup - usually extremely delicious and flavorful, the sliced rib eye beef I get is soooo tender, when I got it yesterday the soup was really sweet and not good Chicken satay - chicken was tender, comes with almond sauce instead of peanut sauce like other places, I prefer the peanut sauce Crying tiger - yummy grilled taste, not that seasoned or flavorful Pad Thai - really strong tamarind flavor, on the sweet side Midnight chicken - perfectly crispy and tender Roti with yellow curry - everyone's favorite!! roti is crispy and buttery, yellow curry is flavorful Tom kha soup - tasted like coconut milk soup, didn't have any sour aspect like at other Thai restaurants Thai tea - usually good, but yesterday's Thai tea flavor was weak and the drink was really milky Coconut ice cream - so good! creamy and had coconut bits Service was great! Restaurant is small, really cute thai decor read more

for a michelin star, i was honestly expecting more! khao soi noodle soup was phenomenal, filled with sooooo much flavor. roti w/ yellow curry was good but curry was so watery so didn't love that. roti had a nice light airy crisp. crying tiger was also good, liked the sauce that came with it. HOWEVER, i requested it medium rare and received well done so i did not like the texture :/ thai milk tea wasn't incredible but i liked that it wasn't overly sweet my server was lovely though! the interior design is very pretty! read more

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got sat at the bar and it felt kinda tight, food came out quick tho! portion size wasn't too bad but i'd only recommend this place if u just need a thai craving fix, i still prefer hanuman and manaao over this! i loved their tom yum soup though! * khao soi * pad thai * crying tiger * tom yum soup read more

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First time at the Long Beach location was so good, had to try out the Tustin location... And it didn't disappoint. They were out of oysters by the end of the day, so we got the Chiang Rai Larb, Roti Platter, and Soft Shell Crab Khao Soi. Roti and Khao Soi were just as good as the first time. So bomb. Chiang Rai Larb is part of the -1 Star. Needed more heat and acidity, since we got spicy level, but still good, just wouldn't choose it again. Service was rushed, only because we came an hour before closing, so when we sat, it was immediately last call. They dropped the check when we got the food, too, so felt a tad rushed, but this location is super cute. Will be back as my new go to for Thai in SoCal. read more

Chiang Rai - Roti Platter and Chiang Rai Larb - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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I didn't know what to expect. Randomly ordered a couple dishes and 4 different skewers for appetizer. It was amazing. Very busy but the energy is good. I look forward to returning. After I ate I asked my waitress what she recommends and will try it next time. It was fun. Great flavor read more