This is by far the best restaurant in Orange currently. Their level of service is beyond the standard, the food is absolutely delicious and stunningly plated, the drinks are thoughtful and created for a high throughput service, and the general layout and decor is wonderful. They treat you like family and this is something that is hard to find. Try to mango sticky rice dessert if they have any left. read more

I've only ordered take-out from the Newport Beach location and always liked the food there. So I'm happy they opened this location that's closer to me so I finally got to dine in. I got the Drunken Noodles and it was delicious. The dish was juicy, not overly spicy (I ordered mild and it came out perfectly mild), a little sweet all around but bold and flavorful. My BF's Kheak Salad was also interesting, and he loved it. I took a few bites just to see and I had to agree. Never had a salad made this way, especially with the curry, peanut-y dressing. I love that there's a hook underneath the bar table for me to hang my purse. That's so thoughtful of the restaurant to provide. The space is new, cute, modern and clean. I do wish their AC was on higher because I was getting kinda warm. But overall I had a great experience here and will definitely come back. read more

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We ordered takeout from here, and their service just over the phone was so friendly! Pad Thai was alright, drunken noodles were good, but I really enjoyed the khao sawan dessert. Pad Thai was a little too dry and Smokey than I usually like, and I wish that you could choose or customize the protein choice. We also ordered the mango coco mocktail to go which was delicious! I think it's worth trying this place if you're in the area! read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

Food is amazing Drinks are good (though I only have one that I drink) Hostess is nice!! Restaurant itself is open and airy. Plenty of parking. Indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

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We had dinner here on a Saturday night, and the wait was about 20 minutes. We were sat at a table outside, but there was plenty of shade provided by the umbrellas. The servers were attentive and friendly. We ordered a khao soi and a massamen curry. Both were very delicious with rich and robust broths that left us feeling very satisfied. Would definitely come here again. read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

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Saw all the good reviews and decided to come here for an early dinner. Parking is easy but this place gets a lot of customers. So be prepared to wait a bit, as there aren't that many seatings inside either. Service was good. Waitresses were attentive Food quality was excellent. Ordered the boat noodle, chicken satay, and sweet and sour salmon. Rich flavorful boat noodle was very comforting to eat. Salmon was cooked perfectly. Chicken satay was very tender and the sauce had a lot of depth. Overall would definitely recommend this place for Thai cravings read more

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We ordered the food and drink at the same time. The food came out quick, but i noticed the bartender made drinks when more tables got drinks. So multiple tables got drinks at the same time. I see why the fried chicken is popular because it is perfectly crispy with perfect coating. The pad see ew is perfectly sauced along with the fried rice. read more

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Wow I'm so happy Hanuman is now in Orange! They've remodeled the whole building so nicely and surprisingly fit several tables. It's a bit of a tight squeeze but everything else makes it worth it. Service was top notch, friendly and knowledgeable. Suggested great items like the crispy wings, which was my favorite dish and the mago dessert. They told us this is a seasonal item, the mango is only up to their standard of quality 3 months out of the year. The ceviche was a wonderful surprise along with the rice puffs. Last, the Khao Soi got better as it sat there, so many layers of flavors and the crispy noodles were a great add on. There was a wait but it went by faster than suggested. They turn over tables very quickly but I wouldn't bring a very big party here unless outside seating is optional. I can't wait to come back and try additional items. read more

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Food here was delicious and very large portions (family style portion), we got the pad see ew with tofu, green curry with steak and gai todd hat yai (fried chicken) and papaya salad. Everything tasted such high quality and well prepared. Put your name on the yelp waitlist as soon as you can. Came with a group of 3 on a Thursday night and waited about 40 min for a table. read more

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I've been here a couple of times now and decided to try a few new dishes on this visit. Overall, it was another good meal, but a few items were definitely better than others. The papaya salad was probably my least favorite. I'd skip it next time. It was much sweeter than I expected, and the tamarind flavor was really overpowering. I was hoping for something more tangy, acidic, and spicy, but it just didn't hit the mark for me. The chicken wings (Gai Todd Hat Yai) with sticky rice was easily one of the highlights of the meal. I can see why they're so popular. The wings were perfectly crispy on the outside while still juicy inside, and they paired really well with the sticky rice. The drunken noodles are still my go-to here. I've ordered them every time I've visited, and they're consistently delicious. Great wok flavor, plenty of spice, and definitely one of the better drunken noodles I've had. I also tried the pad see ew for the first time. The wok char and overall flavor were really good, but it leaned a little too sweet for my taste. Unfortunately, one piece of the pork was also undercooked and still pink, which was disappointing. I had high hopes for the Massaman curry with hangar steak, but it ended up being another letdown. The steak itself was okay, but the curry sauce wasn't what I expected. It had a different flavor than most Massaman curries I've had, and not in a way that really worked for me. We came for an early dinner, so there wasn't a wait this time, which was nice. Just a heads up though--it usually gets packed after 6 p.m. The service was friendly overall, but the staff seemed a little too eager to clear our plates while we were still eating, which made us feel a bit rushed. read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

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Hanuman Thai eatery is one of my favorite thai place. Been going to the one in costa mesa for a while now. I finally got the chance to try this Orange location. I came on a thursday evening around 5pm, got greeted and sat down right away. I told the waitress Nikki if we can do the dineThai deal, which included the fried chicken wing Gai Tod, green papaya salad, 2 thai ice tea and a free thai inhaler and lip balm for $45. We also ordered pad see ew chicken and drunken noodle pork. I've tried all 4 dishes at the cista mesa location already, I can say that the food here is consistent with the other location. The Pad see ew at hanuman thai eatery is the best lad see ew I've ever eaten and is my favorite and must order each time. Great flavor with a smokey taste, portion size good and good amount of chicken. The fried chicken wing gai tod is also a must order, super crispy, juicy, and fried golden brown delicious. At this orange location, you can only get the Khao sawan dessert here. I've had this dessert twice here already and I must say it is definitely a must order to end a perfect Dinner. The portion size isn't too big, but the unique flavor is really amazing. It is riceberry rice thai custard pair with meringue shards and homemade salted coconut ice cream with a side of crimble biscuits. I have to say, this orange location might of stolen me from the costa mesa location. read more

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All I can say is WOW! Stopped here while waiting for my car to get new tires installed. It looked delicious from pics I saw online and knew I had to stop in for a bite. They have a nice patio if you want to eat outside, a few bar seats, and tables surrounding it. Started off with a cocktail called something Samui, it was deliciously refreshing with natural mint flavors. For an appetizer I had to try the Son-In-Law's Egg. They're deep fried hard boiled eggs in a caramelized tamarind glaze. The batter they use to fry them in is so light it adds just the right amount on crispy to the outside. The glaze is perfectly sweet and sour. For my entree I had to try the Gai Todd Hat Yai. It's Thaj street food style fried chicken wings from the chef's hometown with a side of sticky rice and a sweet chili sauce. They were seriously good! The wings were perfectly crispy again with a nice light batter. They had a nice flavor and were super juicy. They came out piping hot too which was nice. The sweet chili sauce was nice to drizzle on top and the sticky rice was great. I had to get some curry to bring home to the fiancé so I got the green curry with chicken. It was a flavor explosion with a good spicy kick to it. She was very happy with it :) The hostess and servers were all very friendly and more than happy to walk you through the menu if you're unfamiliar with Thai cuisine or your first time dining here. If you have a chance I definitely recommend stopping by. I gotta go back to try at least 6 other dishes that look equally amazing! read more

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The best Thai food in town! My husband and I absolutely loved everything we ordered. The food was amazing, and the service was wonderful! Their drunken noodles and basil ground pork are seriously the best--so flavorful and delicious! We also loved their drinks. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Now is our To Go place weekly read more

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I have been looking at this spot since it replaced the Hooters Wings, and I finally convinced my wife to go, and I think she is more hooked than I am. We have 3 really good new-ish Thai spots in Orange/Tustin, and Hanuman is the newest and smallest. It also has the smallest menu, but everything I have had is great and the plating here beats the other 2 spots. I have tried a couple of the beef curry items, and they are all really tasty with rare/medium rare hanger steak sliced, the curry sauce with veggies and rice. It is just perfect for me. Other protein choices are shrimp, tofu and light and dark meat chicken. This is my go to Thai spot now. read more

Came on a Tuesday night and was surprised to be seated pretty quickly since there were quite a few people waiting. Sat outside and it still felt cozy. Service was great, but food wasn't really memorable. Got the wings that were recommended by the host and server and they were on the dryer side with not much flavor. Also got the crying tiger which was good, but the portion was tiny. The karee and mango sticky rice were very average. Overall nothing really stuck out other than the service. Most likely wouldn't come back read more

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This is the first time in a long time where everything from start to finish was incredible! We came in on a Monday night around 6:20pm and there was zero wait. Hostess was very welcoming and seated us quickly and offered us waters while we waited. We opted for the Saratoga sparkling water and the hostess even offered us lime slices without us needing to ask. We started with the Ceviche, it was sweet with a little kick of spice 9/10. Great appetizer to start so you don't get super full. I ordered the Panang Curry with the Hangar Steak. Holy smokes this was delicious 10/10! I opted for medium spice and it was sweet with a nice kick. My wife ordered the Green Curry with Shrimp. She loved it although it was a little spicy for her taste. 9/10 The mocktails... So dang Good!! I had the Samui which was very refreshing and minty. My wife Opted for the Coco Mango Mocktail and it was so good and fresh! We were bummed to hear they were out of the Mango sticky rice for dessert, but we opted for the Thai Tea creme brule and the Coconut Ice cream. Both were amazing but my wife loved the Thai tea Creme Brule and The coconut ice cream with sticky rice and peanuts was one of my favorite desserts I've had. 100% we will be returning! This will be our new go to date night spot! read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Coco Mango and Samui Mocktail Cheers! - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

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Our new favorite bougie Thai restaurant in town! Located off Chapman near the American Tire shop. It's a small, intimate space, so definitely make a reservation or add yourself to the waitlist when you're leaving the house. They also have patio seating! The restaurant has been renovated beautifully, and there was a line out the door our entire dinner. I really hope this place is here to STAY, especially since a few restaurants have come and gone from this location recently! Every dish that passed our table looked like a piece of artwork and smelled amazing. FYI, the bar is considered part of the restaurant, so you still have to wait to be seated there. We started with the chicken wings and sticky rice. The wings were crispy and packed with flavor! We also shared the Pad See Ew, one of our go-to Thai dishes, and of course it was delicious. The shrimp were nice and big too! The star of the night was the steak with Massaman curry... OMG. SO GOOD. The steak was tender and perfectly medium rare, and the flaky little breads were amazing dipped into the curry. The spice level is mild, but they give you sauces to add more heat. We definitely had leftovers! I also tried the Coco Mango cocktail. Very decadent and sweet! It could have used a little more ice since it was pretty warm inside, but still delicious. I love that their cocktails can be made with or without alcohol. The desserts looked incredible, but we were completely out of room. I can't wait to bring family and friends here because there are SO many things on the menu we still want to try! If you want, I can make it a little more Yelp Elite-ish and witty while keeping your natural voice. read more

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Another location! My first time was at their Costa Mesa location. Definitely recommend checking in on yelp beforehand because it does get busy and it's not that big inside. Came on a Wednesday night and waited about 15 minutes. Ordered the following: - Gai Todd Hat Yai $24 Fried chicken wings with sticky rice; would order again to share - Panang Curry with hangar steak $23 Has a nice kick and lots of flavor but personally wouldn't order again. Steak was chewy and flavor got tiring towards the end. Maybe better if you're sharing with someone else - Hanumans fried rice $21 Comes with Chinese sausage and pretty good! - Mango Sticky Rice; it's good but don't think it's worth $18 Overall, everything was good, but wouldn't come often as I think it's a bit pricey for Thai food. Service was good though and we sat near the back so the servers were very attentive. read more

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THAT UMAMI - PERIOD! Does anyone else feel like Thai food is sort of like white wine??? Stay with me here, I LOVE CURRY - in all its colors AND cultures: Indian, Japanese, or Thai, green, red, yellow (I am sensitive about spice....) add in some coconut milk...my oh my.... see...so for me it's easy to get lost in the curry and coconut and rice...that I "over look the thinness, minimal veggies, slightly watered down flavor..."but it's decent....sorta like white table wine in Italy! Hanuman is the opposite: The rich, thick, perfectly flavored curry sauce, is in EVERY WAY umami....the protein is presented apart from the sauce, atop a bed of rice, large, correctly prepared....it could easily stand on its own. I have only been twice, I am eager to explore the menu...but keep getting stuck on Massaman Curry with chicken. Everything looks amazing. Decor - clean, minimal, stylish. Wood, with tasteful cultural decor, and some playful kitsch. The bar has a generous amount of seats as well. The service is excellent, we had the pleasure of being served by Oscar, most recently. All staff is legitimately friendly, and the bathrooms are stylish as well. You have every reason to eat here, it will...change your Thai ;)!! read more

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Been to all 3 locations now, food tasted probably the best at this one. The other ones are also still 9.5/10, but the orange location was marginally better somehow. The drunken noodles with the chicken was delicious and was not greasy/oily. The panang is too good and never disappoints with the hangar steak. The mango sticky rice was good too. The ambiance at the restaurant is nice and the employees are very kind. Just be willing to wait an hour at the least at peak times. read more

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I'm certainly going to make a very bold statement about this Hidden Gem of the restaurant. This place is the newest of the Franchise that started at the Costa Mesa location and branched out to the main area of Tustin, where many of the small businesses are located! It's highly recommended that you try this particular place. The reason being that the owner, Jenny, stays here doing daily tasting of the dishes and monitors all of the operations! I recommend that the soup dish, fried chicken and noodles should be tried first time and then get the rest of the menu when you bring all of your Mukbang friends! read more

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Absolute banger. Top 3 Thai restaurants of all time. Number one thing you gotta get is their Hat Yai chicken wings and eat them things with hands. Grab that rice, dip in their sweet sauce, roll it around their crispy shallots, take a bite of that wing and rice. Thank me later. Everything about this place is 10/10 -- atmosphere, interior decor, attentive service, friendly hosts, food, food, dessert. Aside from the Hat Yai, we also got the Rad Naa and Green Curry, both yumms. And of course, when it's in season, do NOT miss out on the mango sticky rice. Our first exposure to this place was out in Costa Mesa where we got to meet the owner, Jenny. Couple years and a couple Hanuman expansions later, we see her again in our most recent visit at their Orange location. Always such a pleasant conversation. Fun fact: Jenny is from Hat Yai, city in Thailand... if you were wondering why I rave so much about their Hat Yai wings. Personal fun fact: my first exposure to Hat Yai chicken was in Portland at a very well known spot called Pok Pok. I mention this because Hanuman's version... tops theirs (sorry). read more

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Very good Thai food with excellent service. The food here is of better quality and just a little different than the standard Thai restaurant food. It is a small place with an outdoor patio. read more

Delicious! I came here with family early on a Saturday evening (around 4:30pm) and got seated right away. The restaurant is on the smaller side and beautifully decorated. We shared Drunken noodles with chicken, shrimp fried rice, Panang shrimp curry, and mango sticky rice. The menu has just enough offerings without being overwhelming. The food came out quickly, I would say within 10 minutes of ordering. The shrimp fried rice came with large, perfectly cooked shrimp with salty egg. This was all of our first time trying the salty egg and the server warned us not to eat on its own but instead eat it with the rice which balanced all the flavors. I got medium spicy for the drunken noodle which was just spicy enough. The noodles were flat and fat with very tender chicken. The shrimp curry had a mild sweetness to it and also had the large and juicy shrimp. All the dishes were tasty and presented beautifully. Lastly, the mango sticky rice was sweet, soft, and the mangos were perfectly ripe. It was a great ending to the meal. Service was very prompt and friendly. You will not have any lingering empty stomach plates hanging out on the table and we were checked on often. Definitely worth the trip to Orange County! read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

I love love love hanuman and every location that they own. It's crazy how consistent they are with the food. Pad see ew with beef or chicken is my favorite. The chicken wings are a must. Seafood ceviche is delicious. And the panang curry with hanger steak is beautiful. The mango sticky rice is the highlight. read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

This is Hanuman's newest location in Orange. Easy parking in the lot. We checked in on Yelp on a Friday around 5:30 pm and the expected wait time was 6:05, but ended up being seated closer to 6:15. The restaurant is on the smaller side with tables, booths, and bar seating. It was pretty loud inside but the decor is nice and has a slightly upscale feel. Service started a bit slow and it took a while for someone to bring water and take our order, though the staff was friendly. For six people we ordered the chicken satay, papaya salad, chicken pad thai, pork pad see ew, Hat Yai fried chicken, chicken yellow curry, and pad kra pao. Portions are normal sized and it was the perfect amount of food. The highlights were the chicken satay, pad see ew, and Hat Yai chicken. The satay sauce was unique, the Hat Yai chicken was perfectly crispy, and the pad see ew was packed with flavor. The papaya salad and pad kra pao were good but didn't stand out as much. They also have a great drink selection. I don't usually like Sing Tao, but Sing Tao on draft was something else. It was so smooth. The mango sticky rice beer and tom yum beer were both unique and worth trying. Overall a solid spot and I'd come back to try more dishes and drinks. read more

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This was our first time at a Hanuman and it did not disappoint! We joined the waitlist on yelp which was super helpful because there was already a long wait when we got there and it just kept getting longer. Staff was very kind and considerate of us having two young kids with us. It's very nice inside and it is pretty small but they get people in as quickly as they can. We had the shrimp fried rice, tom yum koong, pad see ew, and based on recommendation we also got the Gai Todd Hat Yai (chicken wings). Everything was so flavorful and tasty. Everything was plated so well. I also ordered a Thai tea and that also tasted great! read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Gai Todd Hat Yai (chicken wings and sticky rice) - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

We're so glad they moved closer north! Their Costa Mesa locations are a bit too far for us (we drive from Diamond Bar). We watched a movie in Orange and decided to go eat at Hanuman in the area. They let you join waitlist from a distance so be sure to join early! We joined it as soon as we left the theatre but there 25 parties ahead of us and our estimated wait was about 1+ hours. For 25 parties ahead and how small the restaurant is, I'm so surprised how quickly they went through to fill the tables. We just walked around in the area and before we knew it, our table was ready! This is our second time but we remembered our first time at Hanuman at the CM location being so mind blowingly good. We weren't super hungry and the portions are quite big so we decided to just order the drunken noodles (our fav) and the Khao Soi! Drunken noodles are always a good go to and we've never been disappointed. This time, we felt like the Khao Soi got a bit overwhelming at the end. It is a thicker soup and we also came to realize, we're not the biggest fans of Khao Soi. It was delicious though! The other dish I remember being really good was the fried chicken and sticky rice. We'll have to get that next time! Hanuman is a must-try if you love Thai food! read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

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Service and food was amazing! Only thing missing was a plate of roasted duck on the menu. We ordered the yellowtail ceviche which needs more yellowtail and less pineapple I'd pass on that. Also had the karee (yellow curry with chicken), drunken noodles, shrimp fried rice, and the cha la la la dessert which is shaved ice drenched in thai tea, with corn flakes and so much more that seem to work. If you have an issue with different food textures than don't try it but otherwise yes because it's so good! The food is delicious and is served family style. read more

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We came for an early dinner on Sat and there was no wait. But by the time we left there was a lot of people waiting outside. No wonder there was a time limit. The food was fantastic and perfect for sharing so you can try a bit of everything. Highly recommend the ceviche, chicken wings and khao soi. Some of the best Thai food I've had in this area by far. And the service was excellent. They checked on us throughout the evening and were super nice. It's a great spot for a good dinner and comfort Asian food. Would definitely come back, especially for the hospitality. read more

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Visited Hanuman Thai Eatery's new Orange location last night and had such a lovely experience. I've been to their Costa Mesa location before and always enjoyed it, so I was really looking forward to trying this new branch, and it truly did not disappoint. Hut was very polite and respectful, and Jenny was just as warm and welcoming. Their hospitality made us feel comfortable right away, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The food was amazing, the ambience was beautiful, and the service was every bit as great as what I've experienced at their other location. It's honestly so nice to see a restaurant grow while still keeping the same quality, care, and genuine hospitality. I'll definitely be back and would happily recommend Hanuman Thai Eatery to anyone looking for authentic Thai food and a wonderful dining experience. read more

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Food was amazing! So glad they opened up another location but the wait is still crazy so do try to get there early if you can. But they do have a yelp waitlist but you need to be within the radius in order to join. I wish the portions were bigger, especially for the price you pay. Great place to grab dinner with friends and family. read more

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We dined at Hanuman in Costa Mesa before and remembered we enjoyed it, but this visit here wasn't so great compared to the last haha. This Orange location opened recently, and we came at 6:10pm to put our name down. The Yelp system said it was a 9-10 min wait. Time passed by and it was longer than 10 mins... even waiting for an hour just to get seated. The restaurant itself is pretty small, but everyone dining here just seems to be dining for sooo long. The waitlist would move very slowly. We finally got seated at the counter, which we already knew what we wanted so we immediately went to order. Luckily the wait to receive our food didn't take as long. We were sitting right in front of the bartender, so we got our Thai teas first. We ordered the Gai Todd Hat Yai (Chicken Wings), Khao Soi, The Son-in-Law's Egg, and the Pad Thai. The chicken wings were my favorite, juicy with a nice crisp. The sticky ride they had with it was pretty nice, but the chicken wings were the star of the show. The Khao Soi, I used to liked this one, but this one just seemed too heavy and rich. It was kind of overwhelming and flavors were on the sweeter side. Son-In-Law's Eggs was pretty boring, and all you can taste is the sweet sauce that was covered in. The egg was not special in anyway. Pad Thai was okay, although it seemed like there wasn't too much of an effort with flavor putting this one together. Overall, the experience was disappointing compared to the one time I had visited in Costa Mesa. We all seemed to think that most of the dishes were all on the sweeter side too. Presentation of the food and the restaurant all looked really nice, but experience was mid. read more

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I've had this place on my list for the longest time and I was so glad to have finally tried it! I ordered the Pad Se Ew, Panang with Hanger Steak, and Fried Chicken. All were tasty, but my favorite was the Pad Se Ew. It was probably one of the best I've ever had and the sauce it came with made it way better. Overall, great food and will have to go back to try other dishes! read more

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I wasn't sure if it was just a lot of hype. But this place is really good and that's coming from someone who is Thai. Their food tastes really good, some authentic flavors in it and the chicken hat yai is really good. The drunken noodles were good with pork too but not too spicy. The service was great but the restaurant itself is a little small. We sat outside and it was noisy but still enjoyed our time there. Highly recommend giving Hanuman a try, I will be back! read more

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We came into Hanuman Thai Eatery excited to try one of the bigger names in the conversation of OC Thai spots. Having tried and enjoyed Manaao and Chiang Rai, we thought Hanuman's new Orange location would be the right opportunity. The wait was quite long even on a weekday evening, so be sure to join the waitlist ASAP. We were sat outside, but it started to sprinkle a little bit. Staff were very kind and tried to move us into a more sheltered area. Unfortunately, there were only two of us so we didn't get to try everything we wanted. We ordered the massaman curry with hanger steak and the Gai Todd hat yai. The curry's flavor profile was on point, but was just slightly less flavorful than some other restaurants I've had it at. The roti was good, but the steak, while cooked near to perfection temperature-wise, was fairly chewy. The wings were very good, and the flavors even on the unseasoned wings themselves were great. You can tell their ingredients are high quality All things considered, based off what little we got to try, and the prices as well, I think that Hanuman just falls a little bit short of the aforementioned OC Thai spots. I think that for the price, Manaao specifically is offering flavors just as good or better (at least compared to this Orange location). That being said, I think Hanuman is worth a shot, especially if you're local! read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Massaman Curry with Hanger Steak and Roti - Thai Near Me - Orange, California

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Love the Padseeyew with pork! Husband swears by the Cal Soy. All of the soups are phenomenal, but the Tom Yum is my favorite. This is our new go-to Thai spot in Orange. We have not dined in the actual restaurant yet but order from here all the time. Service is good but wait time can a little long. Plan ahead. read more

Super exciting to see another location open outside of Costa Mesa, and honestly it's just as good as the OG! The Yelp waitlist was super convenient since we could join before even getting there. We went around 7 pm on a Saturday and the wait wasn't nearly as bad as the other locations. Inside is pretty small and intimate. The decor feels classy but still casual. Service was great since they were attentive and we got our food and drinks in quickly. We shared the pad Thai with shrimp, panang curry with chicken, and Hanuman's fried rice. Everything looked amazing and tasted even better! - Pad Thai with shrimp - It had the perfect kick! The noodles had a great chew, with egg and crunchy veggies mixed in. I liked that it wasn't overly sauced but still tasted well balanced. The shrimp had a nice grilled taste, and overall it felt more traditional than most spots around here, which I enjoyed. - Panang curry with chicken - Rich with Thai spices that's not too spicy. Definitely one of those dishes where you keep going back for more. The chicken was tender and cooked perfectly. Way better than the steak I've had before that is always a bit chewy. - Hanuman's fried rice - My first time trying it and I'm glad I did! Really flavorful, with soft rice that soaked everything in without being overly fried. The sweet Chinese sausage with the Thai spices made it stand out. We were basically scraping the plates by the end. Each dish had its own unique flavor profile, which made the whole meal really enjoyable. This is one of my favorite Thai spots and I'm so glad they opened this location. Can't wait to come back! read more

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We had an awesome experience here at Hanuman Thai Eatery. We came by for my wife's birthday lunch with one of friends. He said he had gone to the other location and loved it. The location shares parking with an America's Tire. Parking is offered on both sides of the building. The staff here greeted and seated us quickly as we arrived right around opening for service. The restaurant is nice and clean. The decorations/artwork are beautiful and all around the restaurant. It's a compact location with various table sizes and also a bar with some seats. We ended up ordering all of these to share as it's family style: -Pad See Ew with Chicken -Hanuman's Ceviche -Gai Todd Hat Yai (fried chicken + sticky rice) -Khao Soi -Khao Sawan (dessert) -Tom Kha & Mango Sticky Rice Beer I will cosign on everything dish we ordered. Each one was tremendous and as advertised! The presentation of each dish makes its easy to take a great pictures. The Pad See Ew was exceptional and one of better ones I've had. That ceviche is a must try! Great flavors and textures. The fried chicken was crispy and paired well with the sticky rice. The Khao Soi was full of deliciousness. It had all the right flavors and textures of a memorable Khao Soi. For the beers, go with the Mango Sticky Rice one. That one tasted good. Finally, that Khao Sawan was a must try to end the lunch for dessert. A great Thai dessert that is only offered at the Orange location. I hope this review did Hanuman justice. I would highly recommend coming here! The hospitality and elite level dishes were amazing. The staff treated us so well and we felt like family dining here. They were constantly checking in and made great recommendations on which dishes to try. Thank you to Hanuman Thai Eatery in Orange for a wonderful time with high level Thai dishes. We all appreciated it very much! ( ^_^)b read more

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Hanuman Thai Eatery is off to a strong start. They had only been open about five weeks when we visited, and the place already felt dialed in. There was a short Yelp wait, but we grabbed seats at the bar instead and it ended up being the move. Service was a big standout here. Oscar took our order, walked us through the menu, and gave great recommendations, but the whole team was on it. Super friendly, polished, and great teamwork all around. The space is very clean, parking is easy, and even the bathroom passed the test. The hallway to the restroom was such a fun touch too! I felt like I was transported to Thailand. We shared two mocktails, the Coco Mango and Lost in Samui, and both were excellent. The Hanuman Ceviche is a must. We also shared the chicken drunken noodles with added shrimp, then ended with the Khao Sawan, a chef-original dessert made just for this location. Only small knock was the candle at the bar. It was a little too strong at times. Still, the food, service, and vibe easily carried the night. For a restaurant this new, Hanuman feels impressively polished already. Definitely one I'd come back to. Hours of operation 3pm-10pm daily read more

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