Right next to the Thai "Costco" aka wholesales. Decided to check out its lunch menu before shopping. Hainan chicken and duck noodle soup. Loved the sweet garlic sauce paired with the Hainan chicken. But.. the chicken itself was probably THE driest I've had. I tried to revitalize the dish with an entire bowl of chicken broth and heavy heavyyyy dousing of the garlic sauce. No good. Duck noodle soup was tasty but unmemorable. My husband was hungry within an hour. Thank goodness there was a food stand next to the Thai "Costco". The lady who served us was really nice. Manning the entire restaurant herself. Props to her. But the food... not drawing us back any time soon. read more

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Talk about a hole in the wall. Our group wanted to grab a bite before our day in LA, so we decided on some thai food. The location is a bit tricky to find and there is plenty of parking. The menu is straight forward and there is plenty of seating. Might seem a little sketch inside, and don't worry about that, the food speaks for itself. We got to order a plate of beef PAD SEE EW, chicken PAD THAI, and THAI FRIED RICE. They have a orange sweet/sour sauce that really goes well with our food. My goodness, the pad see ew tasted really well! I'm not sure what it was, and I think the noodles was flavored good. The pad thai was a little iffy for me because not sure why to my taste buds something was missing. For the thai fried rice, it complimented both noodle dishes because I enjoy having noodles and rice all together. Price points were fair being the fact that it is near LA Historic Park. Service was great by checking up on you and refilling your water frequently. Would definitely like to come back to maybe try other dishes. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Pad Thai Pad See Ew Thai Fried Rice - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Go for E-Sea Fresh's DUCK noodles. Also go for their Radna (gravy noodles). They're also good for their fried oysters (Hoy Tod). The restaurant is located at the LAX-C market. Thai style noodles, simple menu and service. Credit cards okay. Restaurant closes fairly early at 5pm. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Duck noodles. - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Surprisingly close to Chinatown. Even tho you have to drive down Main for it :P Coming in, you see how much space E-Sea Fresh has and you're surprised at how clean everything is. It's like you're in another part of LA. The pain here is parking is "one way", which means you come in one way, and out the other. But the gate for "out the other" is sometimes closed, so.... have fun. You wanna eat? I got the pad see ew cuz I love thick noodles :D Pad see ew- flat rice noodle, chinese brocolli, egg, and soy sauce You can substitute glass noodles: $1 Then you get to choose what you want as a topping: Meat: Chicken, pork, tofu, vegetable $8.95 Beef $9.95 Shrimp $9.95 Seafood $10.95 I got seafood, and a good amount of seafood in there as well. They have mussel, shrimp, fish, squid all stuck in there. It's gonna be on the edge of "fills you up" but will still leave you a little bit of hunger at the end, until you let all the food digest. When you eat it hot, oh gosh. The smell is amazing :D It's fresh and you have some seasoning on top (it's some sweet powder) and it adds so much flavor to the top of the pad see ew. Should I have eaten two :P I'm hungry for another pad see ew now haha. read more

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Big and clean place. Food is good here. I have been eating here since 2010. They have never disappointed me. I love Rad Na noodle with pork ( wok fried rice noodle with gravy/sauce-stock+tapioca starch- and marinated pork). This dish is my favorite dish here. The gravy is so tasty, not too salty and not too sweet. Some places are way too sweet or too salty from the soy sauce. If you like more sweet, you can add sugar (while it is still hot). The noodle itself doesn't stick to each other much like other places. Also It is not too oily. Pork is soft and yummy! Tip for this dish **Try to add the vinegar with preserved chili from the condiment to get a little bit of sour taste** My other dishes I would recommend is Prik King over rice (add a fried egg on top! ). Prik King is fried Red Curry paste (dry curry...NO coconut milk) with meat and string beans. It seems like they make their own curry paste. Nice sweetness . I love the smell of their curry paste! If I am in a hurry I'll order for pick up. I would recommend Ground chicken Pad GraPow (stir-fried garlic chili basil) Also, add fried egg on top. If you can't eat it right away after it comes out from the kitchen, It is still yummy after it gets cold. Fresh Thai basil leaves, fresh chili, not super spicy, a little bit of sweet , a little bit of salty..so yummy. Duck noodle is really good here too! Many dishes are good here! I can't explain them all! You have to come try it yourself :) Nowadays, this place is getting more busy at lunch hour. More people found out about this place. Come a little before or after lunch hours would be better. You will get faster service :) Most of the time, they have only one server here. Only when they get very busy, they will have extra help. Most of businesses/Shops in this mall are owned by the same family. They can get help from each other. If you get slow service, please be patient, you will satisfy when your food come out. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Togo order! Pad GraPow ground chicken over rice (stir-fried garlic chili basil)..Fried egg on top.very yummy - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hidden gem of a Thai restaurant. I was very impressed by this establishment. It was clean and big. You know the owner prides himself on cleanliness when the light covers show no sign of dirt or dust. The bathrooms are maintained. Tables are clean. Located in the same plaza/lot as LAX-C wholesale they have ample parking. They accept credit card. Food was phenomenal for the price. It tastes authentic Thai with the char that permeates throughout your dishes. Duck noodle soup was packed with flavor. It hits you with a sweetness initially then comes in with a kick of spice. They definitely do not skimp you on the duck. We also ordered the fried rice and the crispy pork with broccoli. The pork was crispy and generous in servings as we'll with the pork soaking in the sauce that enhances its savory components. Service is A+. Granted we came in on a Saturday afternoon and there were only a couple tables of people, one lady was doing it all. She was taking orders, serving, and bussing the tables. She was very nice and sweet. For one person, she always came by to refill our waters and check up on us. Thank you for your great service. It just made me extra happy to enjoy my meal. The price to value ratio is on point. You get generous amounts of food with such great flavor for a very affordable price. Also close by after you enjoy your meal you should check out the coconut cakes. Those are bomb. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - crispy pork with broccolo - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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PROS: - Pad thai here is REALLY good. - Duck noodle soup (although I'm not a fan of duck). - Beef noodle soup is bomb. - Friendly staff. - Good portions. - Great prices. - Lots of seating. CONS: - Limited parking during peak hours. read more

This unassuming restaurant in an unassuming plaza at an unassuming part of town is FANTASTIC!!! What a hidden gem?!?! Very simple place but the delicious food more than makes up for the blah decor. The waitress is also very friendly and helpful with navigating through the menu. Their food is seasoned really well and cooked to perfection. I highly recommend the Crispy Pork with either green beans or Chinese broccoli. They also have extra seasoning/spices available on the tables so you don't have to ask for them. However the dishes I've tried were already well seasoned so there's no need to add anything else, except for extra spice if your mouth can handle that. They also have a big, free parking lot which makes your lunch adventure convenient. I'm already a regular at this joint. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Crispy Pork with String Beans and an egg ($1.50 extra) - MUST ORDER - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

E-Sea Fresh Restaurant is a Thai restaurant located around the corner of LAX-C Supermarket. They serve authentic Thai food here. The restaurant is super spacious. There's some Thai decorations on the wall but otherwise it's very simplistic. There's lots of booths and tables. Their menu has a limited selection of Thai dishes including noodle soups, pan fried noodle dishes, entrees, meat dishes, rice dishes, curries, and desserts. There are three different types of curries here. This includes red curry, green curry, and yellow curry. For curries you can choose between chicken, pork, tofu, vegetable, beef, shrimp and seafood. For noodle soups, you have a choice between egg noodles, thin rice noodles, rice vermicelli noodles, glass noodles, and flat rice noodles. What I've tried here so far: *Khao Man Gai (also known as Hainan Chicken) - Beautifully presented! The chicken was tender, the sauce was good, and the rice was soft. The sauce is a mixture of fresh ginger, soybean, thai chili, vinegar, and soy sauce. *Duck noodle soup with choice of flat rice noodles - The aroma of the duck broth smells so good. There's generous portions of duck and flat rice noodles. The duck broth was incredibly rich in flavor and it ran down smooth. It was amazingly delicious. Duck was tender and flat rice noodles had perfect texture. *Yellow Chicken Curry - Coconut curry flavor was fantastic along with tender white meat portions and tasty potatoes all of which absorbed the flavor really well. *Papaya Salad - The papaya is fresh and crunchy with the flavors being sweet, sour, and spicy! They don't use MSG for any of their dishes! Service has been superb. The waitresses we've encountered so far were super nice and very attentive. Overall, fantastic Thai food with great service! Will be back here for another visit! read more

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Unassuming hole in the wall with super friendly staff. The restaurant itself is quite spacious. The food is really good and prices are reasonable. It's just a bit of a trek to get to. We came around 2 or 3 pm on a weekend, so the place was pretty empty. We ordered the pad see ew with vegetables and boat noodle soup ($10 each). I left pretty full and still had some leftovers to snack on the following day. The restaurant is located in a plaza with Thai Costco (Lax-C). Might as well check that out too while you're there! read more

looking for a clean roomy thai food restaurant? e-sea is that place. ordered: *duck noodle- waitress told me this is one of their popular items. i would say to her now: why? honestly i started taking the boat noodle soup and the noodles from this dish and mixing it since this dish wasn't making the cut for me. *yen ta foo- one of the worst yen ta foo i have had. this is my mom's favorite go to thai entree and she was quite disappointed. *boat noodle soup- really good. you can ask for different level of spice. i would recommend the boat noodle soup for sure! i would come back just for this. why did i give them such a low score? the staff charged me 15% gratuity. i had to question her why and she acted as if she didn't understand what i was asking. then she pulled out the menu and i pointed out to her that the menu clearly states that a party of 6 or more is an automatic charge of 15%. i was a party of 3.5 (.5 because my 8 month old son can't even eat anything). so why did she automatically charge 15% without asking me. good thing i looked at the receipt or else i would've give extra tip on top of that. long story short, she gave me what she owed me and i gave her a tip on how i felt. and obviously i was pretty unimpressed by what she did. tips: *shared parking lot with other businesses *charges 15% gratuity for parties of 6 or more *TV available *restroom available for customers *credit card and cash accepted *high chair available read more

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The menu consists of only 10 items. There are popular Thai dishes like duck noodle soup, pad see ewe, pad Thai, and pork leg. So, you're probably going to find something to try but will you like it? E-Sea Fresh is new which probably explains why the place is deserted. There was only one other person here for lunch besides us or was that the busboy. Then again, it's not easy to find behind the iron gates that surround the complex. Yelp states that they're open until 9pm but they actually close at 5pm so you're probably looking at having lunch here. The service was friendly and prompt. The food could have been way better though. I ordered the Hinan (as spelled on their menu) chicken and it wasn't exactly Hainan nor was it necessarily Thai steam chicken over rice. The dish consisted of a simple slice of maybe five pieces of all white meat served over regular steamed rice (not the ginger rice you'd expect if it were a Thai dish). The chicken had no hint of garlic or ginger whatsoever. It was as plain as it comes and it was served with the Thai garlic/chili/soy sauce for the chicken and not the familiar ginger soy or sweet dipping sauces you'd expect of a true Hainan dish. Meh. The Thai ice coffee was good though! If you're looking for Thai food in the area, Lax-C, which is literally right around the corner in the same complex, serves tastier authentic dishes inside their warehouse. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Chicken pad see ewe - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This has become one of my favorite places to get Thai food! This restaurant has a lot of tables and booths. Great for couples, families and groups. The menu includes all the typical Thai dishes that you'd expect. Food: -Duck Noodle Soup: So good! Must try! The best duck noodle soup I've ever had! The rice noodles were cooked perfectly and the broth was rich and flavorful. I wanted to lick the bowl clean! -Hainan Chicken (Khao Man Gai): Very good! Not as good as Nong's in Portland OR but close enough. You can order with white or dark meat. The soy/ginger sauce added a nice touch of flavor to the rice. -Pad Thai: Best I've ever had! The noodles were cooked perfectly. The flavors were great. It wasn't too sweet. And they didn't drown the dish in crushed peanuts and bean sprouts. I usually don't like Pad Thai but this place changed my mind. -Pad See Ew: This is always my go to dish that helps me determine whether I like a Thai restaurant or not and they did a great job! The rice noodles, Chinese broccoli, and the flavors were all balanced well. Loved it! Parking: Plenty of free parking in the lot The only con was that service was a bit slow. And they messed up my order on my second visit but they gave me a free Thai Tea to make up for it. :) Will definitely come back! :) read more

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Parking: there's a lot in front. Food: I came at 11AM and ordered red curry with chicken, Thai boat noodle soup and Thai fried rice with a Thai iced coffee. Total was $29. The food was amazingly good. The Thai boat noodle soup was extremely flavorful and the pork was soft. The spices they had on the table were a little too spicy for me. Even the chili oil. The fried rice is really good and the red curry was spicy and flavorful. I would definitely come back, it seemed like when I was leaving the crowd started showing up. read more

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The consistency of quality of this place earns them five stars. It's the best Thai restaurant outside of Thai town(Hollywood). read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Lad nah - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The duck soup is a must here! They are generous with the duck, the fat rice noodles are fresh, the broth is light and not salty at all. There's a couple of options for the noodles, but I recommend the fat rice ones. The toppings of green onions and bean sprouts give the soup a great balance and texture. There's 4 different spices at the table to spruce it up if you like- I did so with the crushed red chili flakes and others did so with as well and added jalepenos. This is the perfect place for spicy food lovers. I ordered a Thai Iced Coffee and it was okay so not sure I would get that again. The service was good and quick, the place was large and clean and there's parking in the lot that's one direction so kind of a pain to get out. I will definitely be back for this soup among other dishes. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Duck noodle soup with fat noodles - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Quite the hidden gem! The prices are fair, quick and easy service, with a parking lot. I recommend trying the duck noodle soup, it's a bit salty but still very delicious and the duck is very tender. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Fried pork with green beans, fried egg, over rice. It's very delicious, got medium spicy and it wasn't very spicy. - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Been here a few times and nevertheless the server is never friendly. The restaurant is big but it's always empty the times I was there. We usually order the duck noodle soup and rad nah. They give a lot of duck but for some strange reason, there's never enough noodles. Noodles are cheaper that duck so not sure why the noodle portion is so little. I didn't like the rad nah. There was too much starch in the gravy and once again there wasn't enough noodles. What's going on here??? read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Duck noodle soup - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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It's a no-frills Thai place that my dad and I go to whenever we shop at LAX-C on a Saturday morning. I like that it's open early (9am) so I don't have to drive all the way to Siam Sunset if I want Thai noodles for breakfast. They're specialty is their duck noodle soup which is braised with Chinese spices. If you don't know what to get, then get that. The only thing is that last time we were there, the noodles were boiled too soft. I've also gotten their Kraprow Muu Krob, which is crispy pork belly stir fried with chilies and Thai Basil. This was excellent; green beans were nice and crunchy, pork belly was crispy, and it had a nice heat going on. It's a good way to start your day with a kick. I wouldn't get the Thai Boat noodles. This isn't their specialty and the broth doesn't taste as complex as Sapp's. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Pad Kaprow Moo Krob (stir fried crispy pork belly with chilies and basil) - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place has some pretty solid thai food! I really like the pad thai and duck noodle soup here. The pad thai actually has a good balance of flavor (not just really sweet) and I love that they give you a lime so you can squeeze it over the noodles. A lot of places don't offer the lime and the flavor ends up just being one dimensional. The lime creates a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and sour. The noodles are also chewy and springy (not soggy which happens when overcooked). The duck noodle soup is soooo tasty! The broth is so flavorful and a bit spicy. You can choose the type of noodle you want and I usually get rice stick noodle (a.k.a. pho noodles). The duck itself can be a bit dry but I still like getting this dish because the broth is on point. Prices and portions are decent. A plus is that this restaurant has a FREE parking lot! I usually don't have any trouble finding a space at lunch. If you know DTLA, you know how great and hassle free that is. I'm down to come back again and try some of their other dishes! read more

Is this restaurant still open? It's one of our favorites and they've been closed since December, there was a sign that indicated the would open in March, but no one answers the phone. read more

Exceptionally great Thai food, with a wide range of authentic dishes off the beaten track. Like pad Thai? Well there's at least a dozen alternative noodle dishes to try Also one of the few places in town that serves great khao soi. They do excellent take out, even for soupy noodles like the khao soi. Fully recommend! read more

What a gem in Chinatown! I came here for a friends graduation and it wasn't it a disappointment. Number one recommendation is the PAD THAI! It was seriously the best I ever had. You can actually taste the tamarind and it was a huge plate also! I had the tomyum here also and it was hot and perfectly sour! Their curry here is pretty good also. It's rich and creamy. The beef one isn't tough either! Definitely should stop by if you're in the area! I can't wait to try the duck noodles. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Best pad Thai!! - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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YES, YES AND YES! I am the biggest noodle soup snob! I am always in the area at the wholesale place and seen a sign that says "Duck noodle soup". I have always been a curious person so I figured, why not? The broth hands down is amazing! So fragrant and have a nice complexity to it. Don't forget to order it with the fat rice noodles. UGH. I am literally salivating and typing this review. The duck in the soup didn't taste fresh but I can disregard it and just go straight for the noodles. Nice staff, clean little place next to Lax-C. Try it and thank me later! read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Duck noodle soup from E-Sea Fresh Seafood! The bomb dot com! - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tucked away in a tiny strip mall on the outskirts of Chinatown, E-Sea Fresh always satisfies my Thai food cravings! I don't think you can go wrong with any of their dishes. The flavors are all on point - my personal faves are the Hainan chicken & beef pad see ew. Always good to have it with their deeeelicious thai iced tea. On those days when soup is a craving, I like having their hot & sour (tom yum) soup. Mouth is watering just thinking of that spicy flavor! Service is always friendly and attentive. Seating indoors is aplenty and we've never had trouble getting a table. As for parking they have a small private lot shared w/ the rest of the businesses nearby. Ha, but don't get deceived by the one way angled parking, it's not a one-way lot. You'll need to bust-a-U-turn to get out of the lot as it's one entrance in/out. Y'know the mantra: good service + tasty food = thumbs up E-Sea Fresh!! read more

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We've been here multiple times in the past and loved every single meal. Until one day, half way through my delicious pad see ew, I found a hair. A single, short, straight hair on a flat rice noodle. I'll try to not make a pun. No, I can't help it. It became pad see EWWWW. Here is the picture of it. I swear that it is not from either of us. My friend commented that he would remove the hair and finish the dish because he loves E-sea Fresh food so much, especially kra pao gai (?sp). I'm of the group of people that loses her appetite after seeing foreign objects in food. When the waitress asked how the food was and if we wanted a bag to take the rest my pad see ew home, I told her that no, that will not be necessary since I found a hair strand in it. She pleasantly smiled and said, OK, here's your check. Why did she ask how the food was if she didn't care about the answer? Food: 5/5 if you don't care about cleanliness but appreciate authentic Thai food. 0/5 if you care about cleanliness. Service: 1/5. Hours: Lunch only. Closes at 5pm. Location: Odd. Free parking. Next to a good, clean coffee shop (Chimney) and a large Thai supermarket/restaurant supply shop (LAX-C) I will not be returning. Expect a 5 star review from my friend with low standards to compensate for this 1 star review. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Nonchalant response by the waitstaff was more disappointing than finding hair in food. - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've ate here twice and I got sick! the food tastes good I don't know if it's their condiments or the way they store or prepare their food. It was thai chilli basil chicken. read more

Loved this hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant! It seems to be in a small Thai strip mall surrounded by a Thai grocery store, with tons of signs asking you to go travel in Thailand. I found it amusing how the sign outside said "E-See Fresh Seafood" while the menu says "E-Sea Fresh Seafood." My friend and I ordered a Beef Pad See Ew, Duck Soup, and 2 Thai Teas. Both were yummy! The tea was a little bit too sweet for me though. The waitress was super nice, taught me a few Thai phrases, and the service was fast. They had roomy, comfy seats, and music that my parents listen to, which reminded me oddly of home haha. Great place on a student budget! Will definitely come back again if I'm in the area :) read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Pad see ew with thai iced tea - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After the Dude finished some industrial shopping downtown, he noticed a sign that read Thong Lo and became curious. It turns out Thong Lo is some desert place but next door is E-Sea Noodle Seafood. The place is different but the server guy was cool and I asked him for a bowl of fish and rice soup and a thai iced tea. Both were delicious, so i asked for a hinan chicken to go which was also very good. All for under $20. If you are near downtown, switch it up and try this place for lunch. You'll be back. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Delicious fish & rice soup and a thai tea. - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It is very hard to find legitimate Thai food that's made well [I've been to Thai town and I have been to various Thai establishments throughout San Gabriel Valley]; there are so far two places that serves authentic Thai food: Tantawan in Rosemead and here, E-Sea Fresh Restaurant [forget Thai Paradise, Purple, President and Banana Bay]. My impression of this place is as follows: Food: Duck Soup with wide flat rice noodles Their duck soup is quite addictive: it is spicy, light but flavorful with a tinge of sourness for the broth. The duck could be a little more tender but the skin has just the right amount of fattiness. When paired with the wide flat rice noodles the duck soup becomes a satisfying meal one will reminisce about after eating. Ambiance: The establishment is clean, humbly decorated and much more spacious than one initially expects upon entering the restaurant. Service: The staffs are down to earth, cordial and polite in their interaction with the patrons. read more

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Pad see ew is the best I've had in years. And the duck noodle soup is delicious and comforting with deep layered flavors and tender duck slices in generous portion. Don't let the environment and location fool you. This place is pretty legit for a deeply satisfying lunch on a weekend afternoon. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Outside board for your convenient identification of this spot. - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Worst phone etiquette ever! I called in to place an order for lunch today. Me: Hi, I'd like to place an order for pickup. E-Sea: what do you want? (His tone of voice is sort of rude) Me: hoy tod and fried dumpling E-Sea: ok, clicked (abruptly hung up the phone). What?! Are we done?! What was that?! He didn't repeat the order, at least make sure he got it right, and didn't even say when I can pick up the food. Personally, i'm not picky about phone etiquette but wow, this place is terrible! Anyway, when I picked up the food, the server was very nice so that's great. I ordered hoy tod (fried oyster) and fried dumpling. They are ok but very greasy. I know they're fried but they're way too greasy, I could barely eat it :( the fried dumpling is supposed to be crispy but what I got was soft and soggy. the food didn't meet my expectation at all ( esp after reading those great reviews). For dessert, I got the jelly coconut (not exactly sure what it is to be honest). It has weird textures and it tastes ok, not a big fan.... Not sure if I want to come back. I heard their duck noodles is good. So I might give them another chance and try that next time, IF I'm in the area and very hungry and couldn't find any other place to eat. read more

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First time my coworkers ordered to-go from this place, everyone received the wrong order. I was skeptical about putting in my order with them this time but decided to give them a shot. BOY WAS I DISAPPOINTED! I ordered Rad Nah Beef to-go since this is one of my favorite dishes to get when I eat at Thai restaurants. I did not expect to get a small to-go box with 10 strands of noodles. This was barely enough to fill the size of my palm (less than the size of a tennis ball). The taste of the food was decent but there was definitely not enough to be full. I called back to let them know that the order came with a half box of noodles, only to be told that all to-go orders were like that. There was no sense of apology from the worker and they only insisted that the order was correct. I do not know what portions come out at the restaurant when you dine in, but I am definitely not ordering to-go with them again. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this place because I can get tasty Thai food without having to drive all the way to Hollywood for Thai Town. They have basic dishes like curry and noodles, but no papaya salad though. It's in the same plaza as LAX-C market and Chimney Coffeehouse. I've gotten the Rad Na and Duck Noodles and enjoyed them both. Last time I was there, the hours were only until 5pm, so it's good for lunch. Looks like I'll still have to trek to Thai Town for late night cravings. Oh, and FYI, the name is totally deceiving. I thought it would like a banquet Chinese restaurant since they have the "seafood" in their name. They actually have the room and space to do so. However, most of it is used for storage. I swear this place is a front for a money laundering place! Regardless, awesome cheap eats. read more

E - Sea Fresh Restaurant - Duck Noodle - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Authentic & oh soooo good! We had Kao Man Ghai (traditional boiled chicken, broth and chicken rice) and I was transported straight to my favorite soi corner eatery. The lovely server lady was gracious and asked how spicy I wanted our food and brought the extra spices on the side. The Pat Thai was spot on as well. Not overly done or smothered with egg. Only thing we really really wished was on the menu was the Mango Sticky Rice for dessert. read more

This spot is located in the LAX-C parking lot off to the side. I love their duck noodles there and it's something that I always have to get. Their prices are reasonable and they are keeping clean during covid. No on is allowed to dine in but there are tables outside that you can sit on. Service is also great and the time it takes to get your food is pretty quick. We usually go on the weekends too. The only downside is that they close early. read more

E-Sea Fresh Seafood is not a seafood store. Rather it's a restaurant with 12 items on the menu. They're located in the same plaza as Lax-C. I wandered in after seeing their signs for duck noodle and underneath in Thai, it says they are known for all their noodle dishes. In Thailand, there are a lot of restaurants that only have a few items on the menu but they're usually one of those made-to-order places where you can pretty order anything other thing you fancy and they will make it as long as they have the ingredients on hand. I thought this would be the case for E-Sea but no, you just have to pick from one of the choices. I ordered the tom yum noodle to go. It looks really promising with all the right ingredients. The problem is the soup was horrible. It was crazy sour to the point that it wasn't even edible. Without the sourness, the soup wouldn't had tasted like anything. The store is a mess inside. One side of the restaurant has tons of stuff piled up and they block it off with this paper screen partition that doesn't cover anything. They're opened till 5pm. I don't see the point of opening after 2:30 or 3pm if you're not going to open for dinner. I went in at around 3pm and all the employees were sitting around eating in the front. read more

TIP: EAT THE DUCK NOODLES! OK, the reviews on the page are a little confusing. This is a Thai noodle restaurant that makes the BEST duck noodles I have had in the US. According to my wife, who is from Bangkok, their duck noodles rival anything back home for her. Like many restaurants in Thailand, the dishes are simple and few. The taste is incredibly authentic. The noodles are very tasty and fresh. Tip #2: I love fried oysters (Hoy tod). It a special they have at time. Again, very authentic. Still not as good as the duck noodles, but really hard to find even in LA. If you happen to be in the area, make sure to try the duck noodles. You won't regret it. read more

The full name of the restaurant no longer has "Seafood". It's just E-Sea Fresh. Kinda like.. Easy Fresh. But not Fresh and Easy. For a second I thought it was "E-san", but it's E-sea, and they don't serve Issan food. Worse part is the hours: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. basically the same as LAX-C. Unlike its Hollywood noodle house counterparts, E-Sea can only operate when LAX-C's main gates are open. So if you're not able to hit this during lunch time, you're basically screwed. The menu is very Hoy-Ka/Pa-Ord / Rodded, and the house special is the duck noodle soup. Verified they are NOT related to Rodded, which is great since I just can not understand the attraction of Rodded's duck noodle soup. There are literally only 10 items on the menu, so I'd say my fave is the tom yum noodle soup. A bit sour, a bit spicy, etc. They've been only open for two weeks, and during weekend lunch it was D.E.A.D. read more

I lived in Bangkok, Thailand for awhile. If you've ever eaten legit Thai food, you know the watered down American versions just don't cut it. Now that we've established that I'm a Thai food snob, let's move on. Their food has been one of the most legit experiences my mouth has tasted in the States! We tried their Pad Thai and Pad See Ew, and they were arroy mak mak! (Very very delicious.) The Pad Thai wasn't heavy or greasy like most American Pad Thai comes. Another way you can tell if a Thai place is legit is if they serve Pad See Ew with regular broccoli or Chinese broccoli. E-Sea Fresh uses Chinese broccoli, thank the Lord! I can't wait to come back and try my other favorite dishes. It's conveniently located next to LAX-C if you need to get some Thai-Costco essentials. Plus, you know they get their ingredients fresh from there! read more