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There is always a wait for Hanuman but it's so worth it. This is one of their 3 locations with the other two in Orange and Newport Blvd. I also believe that it is a sister business to the restaurant next door Etc Bar x Thaizakaya as you can order off of that menu as well. They don't take reservations. But once you put your name down on the waitlist you will get a text when your table is ready. The staff/service here is incredibly sweet, attentive and personable. The food here never disappoints. Everything is so flavorful and the perfect balance of savory, sweet and sour. The pad see ew has that strong smokey wok-hei aroma that I look for in any stir fried dish. I lovvveee my sweets and I'm a huge fan of the coconut ice cream that's on the dessert menu. The housemade coconut ice cream is so rich and not icy and pairs so well with the sticky rice.
I visited here yesterday and it was an amazing experience. All the waitresses were really kind and friendly! Plus, most important the food is really good here!! I thought the pad see ew and fried rice were both delicious! I like spicy food so I got it with spice, it wasn't too spicy though so make sure you ask for extra spicy if you enjoy it. The inside was all really nice and decorated. Nice vibes here. I will definitely come back!
While I have only had takeout from this restaurant, it's clearly operating on another level. Thai food is great, but there are many choices and some seem a little uninspired at times, but I think I've found my new favorite. The shrimp fried rice was a generous portion (all entrées here seem to be), and the packaged sauces are worth liberally spreading out. Fresh and cooked perfectly, the shrimp elevated the old standby. Also exceptional is the Crying Tiger beef, which is perfectly cooked medium rare, and sliced on the bias for a nice presentation, even in the to-go packaging, which is top-notch as well. The Pad Sey Ew noodles with chicken was also outstanding, and collectively, it was enough for two meals. I appreciated their ability to expedite to-go orders via the hostess stand out front in the parking lot. A busy and popular restaurant has to keep their customers coming back for more. I certainly will!
My cousins and i decided to come eat dinner at hanuman! Wait was an hour so highly recommend joining the waitlist before arriving! We ordered the ceviche,crying tiger,pad see ew, spicy basil (mild) Drinks: thai tea and coco mango mocktail 5/5 Service is friendly, food did take a while to come out but it's definitely worth it! Crying Tiger portion is very little but the meat was sooo tender. Definitely coming back!
Go to spot for an elevated Thai cuisine experience with indoor and outdoor seating. I shared the Khao Soi and Pad See Ew family style among three people. The portion sizes are large so it was plenty for us. We were also told we could order from the restaurant next door which is Thai-Japanese fusion. We tried the Soft-shelled crab dish which was about an appetizer size. The Khao Soi was very flavorful and has a prickly spiciness, so beware if you don't prefer spicy foods. The Pad See Ew was slightly too salty for us. This spot is always busy so I recommend using the Yelp waitlist. The service was great and very attentive! They constantly filled our waters and took trash away from our table.
The inside is really nice and has a great atmosphere, and the service was good throughout our meal. The biggest downside is definitely the wait it can be pretty long, so be prepared to wait if you come during a busy time. For the food, the Steak Massaman was good but nothing amazing. 8/10 The steak was supposed to be a medium but definitely was well done. The curry had a lot of flavor but its was nothing crazy. The Khao Soi was even better for me at an 8.8/10. Really flavorful, creamy, and had a good balance of spice and richness. Only difficult thing was taking the chicken apart. Also it was difficult eating these dishes without a bowl or a deeper dish. The Thai tea was also really good 9/10. Definitely one of the better Thai teas I've had. For dessert, we got the Thai Tea Crème Brûlée, which was an 8/10. The Thai tea flavor came through nicely and it was a good way to finish the meal. The food is solid, the atmosphere is nice, and the service was good. The only thing keeping it from being a perfect experience is the long wait, but if you're willing to wait, I think Hanuman is worth checking out.
My friends and I arrived right at opening on a Wednesday evening. We were immediately seated at a table. We shared the Tom Yum Koong Soup, Khao Ga Pow with Chicken, Pad See Ew with Pork, and Panang with Steak. We all loved all the dishes. Everything tasted fresh and very flavorful. I also enjoyed the Ruk Ya (lychee cocktail).
My absolute favorite Thai restaurant anywhere in the world. The must get items are Massaman curry and their Pad See Ew noodles. Even all the cocktails I've tried there are amazing, and the service is always quick and friendly. Parking is usually available, but there's usually a wait (which you can get ahead on the Yelp waitlist online). This place is perfect for something casual with friends, or a cute date night with your significant other.
Hanuman Thai Eatery is truly amazing-I didn't expect Costa Mesa to have such an absolute star of a Thai restaurant. Every single dish was dialed in with bold, balanced flavors and high-quality ingredients. Hanuman's Ceviche: The menu calls this out in all caps as "DEFINITELY A MUST TRY!!!" and it completely lives up to it. Fresh yellowtail ceviche prepared Hanuman-style, served with crispy shrimp chips for the perfect crunchy, citrusy starter. Green Papaya Salad: A staple done to perfection. Tangy, crisp, and refreshing with the right amount of punch to kick off the meal. Panang Curry with Hanger Steak: Incredible flavor. The curry has a rich salty-sweet profile with kaffir lime leaf, citrus zest, and unshelled edamame. The hanger steak was cooked to a tender, juicy medium rare. Hanuman's Fried Rice: Fantastic balance of sweet and savory, packed with flavor from the combination of Chinese sausage, Isaan sausage, eggs, garlic, and onions. Everything from start to finish exceeded expectations. Easily one of my favorite Thai spots in Orange County.
I was told this spot is one of the best thai spots in OC. Problem is OC's track record for delicious food is nonexistent. This restaurant did not change that opinion. To start off, service was inefficient and slow. 4 tables were empty for nearly 10 minutes while there were more than 20 parties on the waitlist with an entire crowd of people out front waiting. I got seated after waiting for roughly 45 minutes and ordered a pad see ew with chicken. Food came pretty fast within 5 minutes of ordering. The pad see ew was huge plate but its like the chef dumped an entire bowl of sugar into it. All I could taste was diabetes. Overall, cannot recommend this place to anyone. Long wait times because of slow staff, and one of the most common thai dishes botched. I should have just driven back to thai town in LA and gotten actual food.
Wait can be long so try to join waitlist on Yelp if you can. Pad see ew and gai todd hat yai are the two dishes I always get and I rotate between pad thai, ceviche, or a curry dish for a third or fourth. The desserts are also great! Can't go wrong here.
This is a little place in a strip mall. In the evening, they set up tables that span across almost a third of it. It was fun to watch the ballroom dancers while I was eating. Make sure you get your name on the waiting list because the wait is long. But there's a good reason for that. The food is excellent. We got the drunken noodles and the pad Thai and the steak dish, which was all excellent. Truly elevated Thai food. On top of that, we had the dessert of some ice cream, and it was also delightful. With all that great food, the price is still pretty reasonable. The service was also good.
My absolute favorite Thai food. The Massaman curry with steak is so amazing. The pad see ew and drunken noodles are too salty. And the pork rinds in the mee klook were old. Skip the other stuff and just go for their curries. Service was pretty solid, it's only that the wait was super long. Called on the phone to ask if we could do reservations (none), but she didn't mention that we could sign up for the Yelp waitlist which was kind of annoying. For the atmosphere, sitting outside is nice if it's not too hot. Inside feels a bit cramped and gloomy.
gai todd hat yai ($24) khao soi ($24) pad see ew ($19) - everything was above average! Very similar to what id have in nyc - the chicken was juicy n tender, khao soi hit the spot right away, and pad see ew was pretty standard - i love it since it's super authentic, so i can also see why they have such long lines and wait times - definitely a spot id recommend if you're around the area, trying to look for bussin thai food rating: 4.5/5 - really solid choice; la doesn't have many outstanding thai spots but this one for sure is - everything we ordered was good and came in a massive portion - service was quick and friendly - has outdoor dining as well but no vibes IG: @nom.noms.only read more
Worth the wait but just go 10 minutes before they open at 2:59. You could also join waitlist on Yelp app if you're a few miles away. There's limited tables inside but they have some tables outside as well. I've had this place bookmarked for a while and finally decided to try. Definitely so glad I finally came here and will be coming again. Everything was soo delicious! Started with mango sticky rice mocktail, very tasty and refreshing but it's like mango juice with baked rice cake pieces and some coconut cream on top. Chicken satay was slathered in peanut sauce and every bite was so tender even though it's chicken breast. Great to pair with rice. Gai Todd Hat Yai fried chicken was so crispy and very fresh to order, it was still steaming hot while we were eating it. This is definitely messy hand food because it just tastes so good getting a bit of sticky rice, fried onions, some chicken and dipping everything in their chili sauce - elite combo. Khao Soi was very creamy with a kick, you get that nice flavorful coconut base. Downside is that there's only 1 chicken drumstick as protein but on the plus side it was extremely tender. Chicken thai fried rice was good and a big hefty portion however I didn't care for this that much, it was a normal fried rice to me. Thai ice coffee was good - not too sweet! Had a hint of grass jell flavor imo. Finished with chalalalala - feeds like a family or at least 4 people or more. Did not expect this size and it was so hard to finish lol. Basically thai tea shaved ice with some dense bread, topped with evaporated milk, grass jelly and cornflakes. This one is not that bad but probably wouldn't get again. Never had a Thai tea shaved ice like this before read more
Favorite Thai restaurant in SoCal! Obsessed with their Chicken Satay, Karee, Drunken Noodles, and Mango Sticky Rice. Inside is very nice but a bit small. I always love sitting outside with the fresh air - the staff always keeps every table shaded and will adjust the umbrellas throughout your meal. Overall the staff are so nice and on top of everything! Only caution is to be mindful of their hours and how busy they get. They open later in the day and are closed on Sundays. For that reason, there's a significant wait during the times they are open (for a walk-in during peak times, expect 1hr minimum...) Will be back again, and again.....and again. read more
7 months ago
Recently came back to Hanuman with my friends, and it was a much better experience than I had a few years back. So it is time to update the review. There was a wait, as they were busy, but the hostess was very friendly and apologized multiple times for the wait. I think we waited about 30 min. We got: Papaya salad - 9/10- fresh, tangy, well balanced, and big portion Khao Soi - 9/10- chicken fell off the bone, the curry soup base was bold and heavy Gai Todd hat yai - 9/10- freshly fried chicken, perfectly crispy on the outside and tender meat It's family style, and dishes are great for sharing. Service is friendly. Parking is pretty easy. read more
Went for linner so we missed the rush and got seated right away. Service was super quick and attentive the whole time. Khao Soi was really good. Noodles stayed bouncy even sitting in the broth for a while. It was a bit spicier than I expected (and I removed the chili crisp at the start), but the curry broth was rich and flavorful. Slightly salty, but the lime helped balance it out. The chicken was the star though! So tender and juicy, literally falling off the bone. Pad Thai had a nice chew, not mushy at all. Flavor leaned a bit more smoky, almost like pad see ew vibes? Shrimp were plump and not fishy. Crying Tiger had perfectly cooked steak. It was super tender and easy to cut, almost melts in your mouth. Only thing was the sauce was kinda lacking. Needed more of it or just stronger flavor. They didn't have mango sticky rice, so we got the coco mango drink instead. Very strong mango flavor, kinda like frozen mango, and it actually reminded me of mango sticky rice. Overall had good mango flavor and creaminess, but def on the sweeter side. Not sure if you can adjust the sweetness but would've been fine at like 50% sweetness. read more
3 months ago
When my group arrived around 6 pm, the wait was reasonable. We were seated within 30 minutes. We ordered the Panang Curry with steak, Pad Thai Boran, Hanuman Ceviche, and Gai Todd Hat Yai for our entrees. Each dish was cooked to perfection, and the Panang Curry was perfectly spiced. I particularly appreciated the small cuts of the tofu, so that each bite of Pad Thai contained some. For dessert, we ordered the Banana Pudding and it was incredible, read more
6 months ago
Highly recommend to be on the waitlist as it gets very busy!! This is my second time here and it's actually so good compared to my first time (a while ago). I came HUNGRY. Green Papaya Salad- Delish!!! I got medium spice but will do one level higher next time! Just the right amount of spice, enough to make you drink water AND still enjoy it! Hanuman's Ceviche- soooo good!! It's definitely a MUST TRY. I will be getting this every time I go. It's light and refreshing, especially with a slight citrus splash! Pad Kee Mao- WAIT A MINUTE, HOLD UP. WHAT?! I usually get Pad Thai but decided to switch it up and I am glad I did!! IT'S SO YUMMY! So much umami and very flavorful!! Panang w/ Shrimp- My go-to from all the curries. It's a little sweet and salty. That balancing contrast where you get the best of both worlds. Khao Soi- I'm not a huge fan of Khao Soi. I could never eat this dish by itself, I think it's too heavy. I did have a small bowl though, it was good!! read more
Best Thai spot I've found yet! The Massaman curry with hanger steak is a masterpiece, 10/10 flavor with perfectly cooked tender steak. The Pad See Ew with shrimp was excellent, and the Gai Tod Hat Yai fried chicken was flawlessly crispy and juicy. The Thai fried rice with pork was standard but good. My only letdown was they were out of mango sticky rice by the time we ordered, but the rest of the menu is delicious. Lots of parking; it's in a small shopping center. Service was quick and friendly, we were in and out of there in no time. read more
3 months ago
very long wait for very subpar food. the wait on a weekday was almost an hour because the restaurant is very small. *thai fried chicken (5/5)- the only dish that was decent. the fried chicken is crispy and perfectly flavorful *khao soi (2/5) - there aren't a lot of thai places that have khao soi so i was really looking forward to trying this. after having amazing khao soi in thailand, i feel like this is extremely unflavored with a weak curry flavor. *massaman curry (2/5) - similar case here with a lack of curry flavor in the curry *thai fried rice (3/5) - average thai fried rice, but i've lowkey had better at other everyday thai places *shrimp pad thai (1/5) - this had a super weird fishy flavor that i was not a fan of. it tasted really off from what im used to for this dish *pad see ew (2/5) - not bad but it was WAY too over flavored, it tasted so salty and overwhelming read more
5 days ago
Great find in a strip mall. It's actually two sister restaurants with separate menus that you can order from at either location. No reservations so be sure to hop on the Yelp waitlist if you plan to dine in for dinner -- it was busy on a Tuesday evening! Very friendly staff with clean, fresh ingredients. Lacked traditional Thai flavor punch but overall would go to again. read more
I ordered to go through their website. It indicated the food would be ready in about 25 minutes so that was how long I waited in my car. But when I clicked on the Track My Order link in the email, the status had changed to that the food had been ready about 15 min after I ordered. It was about 6:30pm and there was quite a few people waiting to pick up food as well as to be seated. I am pleased with how well the food was packaged. They came in nice sturdy boxes and came with utensils. I ordered the Spicy Basil "Pad Ga Pow Kai Dao" which came with a fried egg that was perfectly cooked, with a bit of yolk oozing upon first bite. The choice of protein I chose was tofu and I liked that it was firm and cut into bite sized pieces. The basil really made the dish flavorful. It wasn't very spicy though. I really enjoyed the Pad See Ew also. The noodles were not overcooked. However I am surprised it had only a few leafy greens and doesn't include more vegetables like some other places do. You do have the option of adding more vegetables though. I would be interested in returning and trying out other dishes. read more
My new fave Thai spot when I come back home. They are a little more on the pricier side but they have quality ingredients. My fave was the shrimp fried rice. It was super savory and had a really good flavor. The shrimp pad Thai was well balanced and was on the sweeter side, which I love. The sweet and sour salmon was my brother's favorite. It was fresh and was served with veggies and rice. The tofu pad see ewe was delicious. Tofu is more of the hearty meat texture. The noodles were perfectly charred. The Panang was different, it had more of a citrus lime flavor. It was so good, just different., Service was good and food came out fast., the restaurant is small so be prepared to wait., we ate early at 3 pm so we were sat immediately., I will for sure be back. read more
7 months ago
Love this place - so full of flavor and every dish seems elevated. We got the lamb chops as an appetizer, and the panang curry with beef and khao soi noodles. Everything was so full of flavor and the meat was tender. If you are not used to your Thai food having a lot of spice, I'd be prepared for a mouth adventure. Service was stellar, with multiple servers checking on us and refilling waters, even though we were seated outside. Even though there were people waiting for a table we didn't feel rushed. Both locations are always busy and always have a wait, so I'd recommend joining the waitlist ahead of time on Yelp once you are within the mileage where it lets you do so. read more
Ordered: pad see ew and khao so I'm not a Thai food person but this is a place I would definitely go to again! This is genuinely the best Thai food I have ever had. The pad see ew is slightly sweet but Smokey. The khao soi is a rich curry with chicken. The curry balanced spice with sweetness from the coconut base. The chicken pulled off the bone. They are really busy so expect a long wait, we waited about a 90 minutes on a Friday night around 6 pm but it was worth it. The service is phenomenal, they are very attentive and quick. The restaurant is super small but cozy and inviting. There are lots of tables outdoor with warming lamps. read more
If you're craving thai food, this is a MUST try spot!! Every dish I've tried is amazing, and the service is great. The fried chicken and sticky rice (Gai todd hat yai) is the perfect appetizer & my favorite dish is the Pad see ew because I love the hint of sweetness it has. The drunken noodles and the Massaman curry are also delicious & packed with flavor. You're missing out if you haven't tried Hanuman! read more
Went here a while ago with my bf for the first time (during September 2025). He'd never heard of Hanuman, while I had seen it be recommended online a couple times. There was a wait, but it wasn't unbearable and the food made it worth it. Once inside, we were met with some beautiful decor that balanced tradition with modernity. Despite the restaurant being on the smaller size, the layout and furnishing created a cozy atmosphere. We ordered the tom yum, thai fried rice, and panang curry with skirt steak. Let me just say, that curry with steak was DE-LI-CIOUS. The steak was cooked to perfection and melt-in-your-mouth. We both agreed that it was the best part of our spread, maybe the best Thai curry we've had. Unfortunately, my bf is not a big tom yum person because he doesn't like super sour stuff, but I thought it was pretty good. At Thai restaurants we usually order the Tom Kha, so hopefully he'll like that one next time we visit. I'm not a big fried rice lover (or hater), but my bf liked it and I thought it was decent. If it's your first time and you're indecisive, you should DEFINITELY order the curry and steak. Overall, Hanuman was a good experience and I would come back! read more
25 days ago
We eat here every time we are near Costa Mesa - it's amazing. The Panang hanger steak may be the most perfect dish I have ever consumed. read more
I can see why there was a 60 minute wait on a wednesday night! the food was great and presented very well. I started with the mango coco mocktail and then we got the pad see ew with chicken, the khao-soi and the massaman as the main dishes. I really enjoyed the pad see ew and it was very flavorful and saucy. for dessert we got the mango sticky rice which was beautiful and they give you a lot of mango. we sat outside which was nice with the heaters and the vibes. our server was super funny and friendly to us! read more
First timer! Easy parking. Was worried about waiting long but surprisingly didn't have to at 630pm for a weeknight. Very friendly and attentive staff. Our server was absolutely fantastic (bummed I can't remember her name). We were seated outside with strong heating lamps. Tasty drinks, the food is yummy, and the presentation was beautiful. read more
This is really thoughtfully made Thai food and a few steps up from your neighborhood Thai spot. Tom Yum Koong is one of the best renditions I've had...ever. The flavors were just well-balanced. I don't usually love coconut milk, but this really worked for me since it wasn't heavy-handed. I just wish that the super fibrous ginger and inedible lemongrass was cut into bigger pieces so you can avoid them or just fished out entirely. Solid Drunken Noodles with pork. I love noodles. Panang curry with hangar steak. The cook on the steak was perfect. The curry could have had a little more salt and some acid...it was a little sweet for me. I probably should have amped up the spice factor, too. Service was great and so was the food. read more
4 months ago
I finally came here for dinner last night. We ordered 5 dishes. Tom yum koong was very refreshing and light as their papaya salad. My favorite was the drunken noodles and crying tiger. It was very yummy. They sold out of their mango sticky rice so I couldn't try it. We will be back. I also ordered the this tea and it was also lighter than what I normally like. The staff was very friendly and the service was good. Considering how busy they were I didn't feel rushed. read more
I've heard so much good stuff about this place but was never in the area or the one time I was, it was when they were closed. I was finally in the area again couple nights ago so I decided to give them a try. The wait for one person was over an hour so I put in a take out order. Took about 30 min to get my food but still faster than getting seated. The hostess was friendly and knowledgeable. I got the Massaman curry with steak and also the chicken wings. Maybe it was because it was take out(?) but it wasn't amaaazing like everyone said it was. Told my friend and she still says I have to eat it there haha. I love chicken wings and I will say, they were juicy. The crisp was all right but the sauce definitely saved it. I'll come back and dine in one day but for now, they're all right. Parking was pretty decent, I got a spot right away but it got packed quick. Saw a bunch of families with kids dining here but also younger friend groups as well. read more
29 days ago
All the food was very seasoned! We also ordered oysters from its partnering restaurant next door to try out. I would prefer if the sausage came with some sticky rice to pair with it. Expect long waits as everyone wants to try yummy food, we went during dinner time and waited about 30-45 minutes with a reservation. read more
9 months ago
I would come here for the Khao Soi alone. I didn't even know what Khao Soi was until I had it here and ohhhhh wow. Life-changing. Not even overstating it. The pictures speak for themselves. I also loved the ambiance and the staff here was wonderful. Everyone was helpful and friendly and really made my experience so much better. Unfortunately, when I came back a few days later, I decided to try the pad thai and I wasn't nearly as impressed. Pretty bland and did not really have any kind of wow factor or anything that made it memorable at all. Pretty disappointing. But still. That Khao Soi. And the other diners around me had pad see ew and curries that looked amazing. I will come back to try more of the menu on my next work trip. read more
such an amazing restaurant! the staff are wonderful and attentive here and the overall vibes and decor of the place is great. it wasn't crowded and we were instantly seated (mon late afternoon past lunch time). drunken noodles with chicken or pad kee mao (10/10) - SO good. perfectly flavored without being oily at all. mild spice level (per my friends taste) wasn't spicy but didn't take away from the flavor. noodles are perfect and not soggy. i wish there was a bit more meat but otherwise great. highly recommend + would get it again next time spicy basil rice with minced pork (7.5/10) - solid savory dish! unsure what the sauce(?) that came with it was but it didn't taste like much. the pork, rice, and egg paired well together mixed up. yummy to try but probably would try something else next time to change it up :) coco mango mocktail was SO good. a coconut mango paradise if you will! the coconut cream on top was thick and creamy. not too sweet, but i would definitely consider it more of a dessert drink lost in samui mocktail was very refreshing! there's a very light pandan note + the mint aftertaste is very prominent overall highly recommend and would definitely try again read more
2 months ago
9 months ago
Absolutely one of the best Thai places I've ever been to just wow. This place is always packed we were lucky enough to get seated right away and we knew exactly what we wanted. Watching countless plates of Pad See Ew go by I knew for sure that's what I had to order along with the Karee and crying tiger Every single thing I ate here was perfect zero complaints just absolutely perfect so good I got mad at my friend for not taking me sooner. Highly recommend everything I ordered I'd order it ten times over just wow. read more
Tried Hanuman Thai in Costa Mesa and it did not disappoint! We ordered the Panang curry, pad see ew, and the lamb appetizer--everything was so flavorful. The Panang was rich and perfectly spiced, the pad see ew had that ideal balance of savory but a little too sweet for my taste! their lamb was super tender and a great start to the meal. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more
9 months ago
Overall 4 star for food and service.... If this was based on food alone it would be 3.5 stars. It's a small place with such great customer service. Super nice and attentive! The food was good too! We enjoyed the fried rice with the sweet and salty sausage. My son loved it! The fried chicken with the sticky rice was great but I honestly don't need the sticky rice. The chicken itself was enough. The khao soj was ok. I think I've tasted better but I'm not saying it's bad! It's just not the best I've tasted like most of the reviews said. It def did not live up to the hype. The curry was ok too. I think we should have gotten the panang instead. We know it's not mango season so that bummed us out!! We love mango sticky rice and those looked so good on Yelp! We did go for the coconut ice cream sticky rice which was so good too! It's really a good Thai restaurant! I just don't know if it's the hype everyone talks about. Will come back for mango season for sure! read more
Hanuman is a modern Thai restaurant that will have your eyes feasting. The aesthetics of this restaurant begin with the exterior first, prior to the food. Loved the vibe with modern music as I sat outside. Once you sit, you're greeted with 2 menus - one from the izakaya restaurant and one for Hanuman (at least this was the case during an early dinner hour at 5). I ordered specialty dishes which were the Khao Soi, Mange Sticky Rice and the Gai Todd Hat Ya, each of which had its own unique twist. The Khao Soi came out beautifully and had a delicious coconut flavor. The noodles were cooked well and the dried noodles added a nice texture change. I will say the chicken leg that came with this dish was cooked perfectly - juicy, and tender. (If you're a protein lover like me though this may not be enough.) As a note, the broth is a little heavy for those who haven't tried a coconut soup. The Gai Todd Hat Ya was a crispy fired chicken with a side of sweet and sour sauce and sticky. The crunch was fantastic on these as the chicken was also juicy and perfectly cooked. The only downside to this dish is outside of the sweet and sour sauce, I felt there was a lack of flavor on the wings as they were seasoned. The sticky rice it came with was also tasty! The mango sticky rice was my favorite of the bunch. Perfectly ripe mango paired with the coconut rice drizzled with coconut milk was delicious! Just look at the photo! If you go here, try to order, since the restaurant says they only have it while supplies last!! Be the judge of cost, but for these 3 dishes (including 18% tip), the total came out to ~$87. read more
5 months ago
I would not say No to a Thai food. The place is too loud to me. The staff are all nice and attentive. read more
Hanuman Thai Eatery really delivered on flavor & portions! We started with our go-to comfort dish: Tom Kha Gai with chicken ($21). Creamy coconut broth with that perfect balance of sour + savory, it warms the soul every time! Next was the Pad See Ew with pork ($19). You can never go wrong with this noodle dish.. savory, rich, & well-seasoned. Only thing was the noodles were a little soft for my al dente-loving taste, but still delicious overall. Then came the Massaman Curry with hanger steak ($25) & let me just say... I would 100% come back just for this dish. The curry was fragrant & flavorful. PLUS the hanger steak was cooked medium rare & so tasty. It came with roti (that pillowy, pita-like bread!) AND rice, perfect for soaking up the sauce. Huge portion & super shareable! We also had to try the Khao Soi ($24), which is what caught my eye about this place. Presentation was so cool! Egg noodles layered on top which you dunk into the creamy curry broth. It comes with a large drumstick in the middle & once mixed, it's creamy deliciousness! The curry was on the stronger side, flavor-wise. For drinks, we ordered the Coco Mango Mocktail ($9)! Such a fun combo! Gave off mango sticky rice vibes in drink form. Refreshing & not too sweet. Service was great, our server was attentive. Pro tip: Put your name on the Yelp Waitlist before heading over!! It gets busy & this saves you from waiting too long! Highly recommend for Thai food lovers who appreciate big flavors & generous portions. read more
15 days ago
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355 Bristol St
Ste U
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Do we need to stay at the restaurant while we are waiting to be seated?
You'll eventually get a text message saying your table is ready and have about 5-15 minutes to get to the restaurant
Hi, I have a service dog which is 13 pds. Small dog. Can I bring her to restaurant?
Probably not but there's a patio.
Can I bring a small dog if I eat on the patio?
We saw someone eat inside with a small dog... so it should be fine
Can you bring your own wine and is there a corkage fee?
Definitely can bring your wine, there will be a corkage fee.
Is it safe to eat here if I have a shrimp allergy?
There are other protein options
Do all curries have chicken/beef broth?
Not sure but they have a sign outside that says no vegan/vegetarian options
When will the Costa Mesa Courtyards location open?
Do I need to make a reservation?
No, no reservations at this time. Check in, grab a beer and wait till table available.
Can the khao soi be ordered with chicken breast?
Sorry for any inconvenience! We do not offer substitution protein for the khob soi, due to the preparation and space limit. We have to simmered the drumstick with the curry sauce to get the best flavor, which it takes at least 10-12 hours to get the…
Can the dishes be made vegan?
Why can't these places make the menu vegan friendly? I'm vegetarian but I have a dairy allergy so sometimes I don't bother going to restaurants because they don't list ingredients clear on their menu.
Do you serve halal or Zabihah meats?
Do you have vegetarian options?
No vegetarian items. They have a sign on their store that clearly states this. Everything has fish sauce.
Any vegan option?
No vegan options. They have a sign at their store that says as much (see my review)
Is it safe to eat here if I have a soy and dairy allergy?
They have a sign saying they don't cater to vegan and on the menu tells you each item if it has soy or selfish etc.
Do they allow reservations?
Unfortunately, we don’t take any reservations. Sorry for any inconvenience.
When are you guys serving mango with purple sticky rice?
We have them this week.
Are their outside dining options available?
Yes, we do have outside seating available.
Are they still open? Wondering about ordering on Christmas day or over the weekend.
We closed for Holidays. We will be open back next year on January 4th.…
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