To start off, the ambience of the restaurant is very smooth, quiet and zen. We got greeted as soon as we came in. Very nice customer service and very consistent service. The presentation of every course was great. Visually appealing and appetizing. Authentic Thai cuisine and flavors and will definitely be back. Good date spot! read more

Krata - Thai Ice Tea, Pad See Ew Lunch, egg noodle - Thai Near Me - Harbor City, California

This is the first time that we ate at this Thai restaurant and our experiences was so wonderful. The restaurant is so clean and the service is outstanding. The food is amazing, we ordered five different items 1. Grilled Squid. 2. Tom Yum seafood soup. 3. Eggplant w/ Basil Chicken 4. Roasted Duck Curry 4. Pineapple Fried Rice. I'll recommend this restaurant to my family friends and associates. read more

Amazing food, great service, Fast and Friendly. The seafood red curry is top notch and excellent portions, definitely come back again. read more

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I think I found my new favorite Thai place! It is tucked away between 2 taco places in a small strip mall in Lomita. Yes, there are other Thai places but this is the place if you want authentic flavors that make your tummy happy. It's hard to find food that truly tastes like Thailand. Our waitress was super sweet and friendly. She gave us tips on what to order and her opinions. The food was incredible, not too sweet like a lot of places are. We tried the jowl, the papaya salad and the khao soi. Medium spicy was pretty spicy. (You have been warned. This is Thai spiciness.) It was the best papaya salad I've had in the US. Same with the khao soi. So freaking good! Make sure you add the lime. The jowl was melt in your mouth! I'll have to try the nam tok next time. And there will be a next time. Wish I had room to try the thai tea cheesecake! read more

Favorites: Grilled Pork Jowl and Roasted Duck Curry! These succulent meats came with rich, flavorful sauces that had us savoring every bite. Our server was friendly, welcoming, and happy to offer recommendations. She checked in on us several times throughout the meal to make sure everything was to our liking. As a sweet bonus, the owner even sent us home with a bag of coconut chips to try out! This is exactly the kind of casual, delicious neighborhood spot you want to keep coming back to. Highly recommend! read more

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We visited on Father's Day after striking out elsewhere and quickly finding thjs place on Yelp. Luck was on our side; it was fantastic. Plenty of free parking in the lot of the strip mall where the restaurant was located. The restaurant decor felt upscale and spa-like (sterile and serene?). The noise level was moderate with relaxing spa-like music on. There was one other party of 3 dining in the restaurant so talking noise was minimal. The service was exceptional. We were promptly greeted as we entered, and seated right away. Our waitress was just the right amount of attentive, refilling my water in time for me to douse my burning mouth. She was so friendly. And she perfectly paced bringing the dishes out. We ordered the papaya salad (shrimp), tom kha (chicken), pad Thai (shrimp), yellow curry w/ chicken, and eggplant w/ basil (tofu). All with medium spice level. The heat had me wiping my nose regularly but I didn't mind it. I have eaten Thai maybe two dozen times in my life; Krata's food stood out as a top 3 for me. The check came with small, amusing marshmallow chocolate treats that capped the night off well. We were in the area for a day trip adventure. This isn't convenient for me to get to regularly but is definitely on my rotating restaurant list for when I'm feeling like a special treat out of the norm. I'll definitely be back! read more

The chicken Panang Curry and tom yum are the highlight of our lunch. The curry sauce was thick and and brought memories of our trip to Thailand. Definitely one of the best Thai restos in the south bay read more

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Tried Krata for the first time! Located in a strip mall, there's plenty of parking. The restaurant is nice and clean. We ordered 2 lunch specials: yellow curry with chicken and Hot basil ground chicken. And a Khoa Soi noodle. The lunch specials came with a nice spring salad and light crispy eggrolls. The chicken in both the curry and Khoa soi were exceptionally tender. We loved our food and the service and are looking forward to coming back to try more items. read more

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This restaurant is in a small plaza with a small parking lot. I came here around 8 pm, so wasn't busy and parking was fine. Restaurant itself was also small. It took a while for our food to come out, probably 20-30 minutes. There were a few other groups there and some to-go orders. We had the following: 1. Grilled pork jowl: fatty as expected, but it was good. The sauce on the side was tasty and had some spice to it. 2. Red Chili fried rice with chicken: fried rice was good. The chicken was fried, which I didn't expect. It kind of tasted/reminded me of popcorn chicken. I would have preferred just regular stir-fried chicken. 3. Tom yum soup with chicken: the soup was not as sour or did not have as strong of a lemongrass flavor as I would have liked, but overall the soup was still good. Although the soup itself seemed a bit concentrated. The plating for this restaurant was very nice. It provided an affordable fine-dining type feel that elevated the dishes. Prices were reasonable. Overall, the food was good. I would definitely come back to try some other dishes. Other than the food took some time to come out, service was good and staff was friendly. read more

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My friend had been eyeing this thai place. It seemed a bit more fancier than your typical thai restaurants. Every dish seemed beautifully presented. It's super nice that they gave salad as a free appetizer. We started with eggrolls. It wasn't the typical eggrolls I've had. It seemed like it had some kind of mashed potatoes inside? I don't know why but it tasted more Chinese dish than Thai? They cut it up and made it look super fancy. Personally, I feel like cutting it up in half would just make everything cool down faster, but I guess if it's for the presentation, so be it. It wasn't my favorite, but my friend seemed to enjoy it a lot. My friend got the duck curry and it looked so beautiful! It also came with a lychee, probably to offset the spiciness. Super cool! I got a regular curry with dark meat as option for the chicken. The chicken was super moist. I got a mild curry, but it was still super spicy for me. All in all it was super yummy. read more

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Presentation was fire and so was the taste. The duck and the lychee in the curry was very good and the pad kee mao was solid. We got medium spicy and it was spicier than expected but it was great. read more

Krata - pad kee mao and Roasted Duck Curry - Thai Near Me - Harbor City, California

Wanted to try out a new thai spot today and this spot came up. Wasn't expecting too much but it was really good! We had the squid leg appetizer, glass noodle salad, the chef special (crispy garlic with pork jaw), and curry noodle. All three were really good but the chef special was my favorite for sure. The only thing was the appetizer was pretty small, though it was nice and crispy. But they didn't really give that much sauce. The service was quite good as well even though there was a large party there and we were told it might take a little longer, it didn't take long at all. The restaurant is modern looking and clean and the dishes are presented really nice as well! Definitely a good spot and would come back! read more

Krata - Squid leg appetizer - Thai Near Me - Harbor City, California

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KRATA has become my new favorite Thai spot close to home. The restaurant is clean, quiet, and has such a nice atmosphere. Everything we've tried has been delicious. The Garlic & Pepper Shrimp is a must-order, and the Thai noodle soup was so comforting and full of flavor. And don't skip the mango sticky rice! it's easily one of the best desserts on the menu. I'm so happy I don't have to drive all the way to Gardena every time I'm craving great Thai food! read more

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As a Thai American, honestly I would have never guessed that I would find an authentic Thai restaurant in Harbor City. Since the area is prominently non Thai or Asian, I had made assumptions about this Thai spot. I was wrong. I was so crazy wrong. Krata is actually cooking Thai food with authentic flavors. I was impressed! Krata is creative with presentation and introduces new Thai dishes that I never tasted before that my critical Thai mom would approve. Khao Soi with roasted duck breast, presentation was 10/10 along with concentrated curry flavors, both slippery & crunchy egg noodles, mustard greens and it was amazing. One of the best I've had. That roasted duck with crispy skin, yummy! For anyone who has a fitness goal and wants a chicken breast with thai flavors, get their chicken satay. Basically it's sliced grilled chicken breast that's flavorful. If you want something more tender, get the grilled Pork Jowl/Cheeks because that Thai dipping sauce it is paired with is damn spicy but so addictive. I noticed everyone ordered a different type of fried rice. I am so glad that I did. These are not ordinary types of fried rices. You can pick from their classic but have fun flavors like green curry, pineapple, crab, spicy basil but we opted for the red chili paste fried rice with fried shrimp. The presentation was magnificent and the flavors were wow. This spicy red chili thai fried rice with a mountain of fried shrimp. Loved the textures. Eveyone talks about Tom Yum or Tom Kha Soup (coconut), it was first time trying Gaeng RanJuan Beef Soup. Loved it. The flavors are comforting and the beef was tender. It's sour, spicy and great on a rainy day with steamed rice. This restaurant is welcoming. The service is attentive. It's a local restaurant that deserves more love and support. The restaurant is clean and spacious. You can't forget, you must order the roti with curry dipping sauce. So much fun to eat and dip into your curries and soup during your meal. read more

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Came here on a quiet Tuesday night for dinner. Ordered the shrimp paste fried rice and also shared some of the Tom Yum soup and Papaya Salad. The dishes were excellent and had good depth of flavor. The staff was friendly and helpful, even explaining to us when the peak season for mango sticky rice was. There's soft lighting, clean tables and soft jazzy music playing if you eat in, though I'm sure this would be nice for takeout too if you live close enough. Ps: the pandan mango sticky rice was still pretty good despite not being in the best mango season read more

Krata - Papaya Salad, Lao style - Thai Near Me - Harbor City, California

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Amazing! Service was fast and friendly The foods was amazing . Very clean and nice aesthetic! They had nice music in the background. My kids are picky eaters and they loved it ! They even asked for more . Overall great experience and we definitely be back read more

Krata - Thai Near Me - Harbor City, California

Krata is a really cozy little spot, and all the dishes we've tried so far have been really good quality. The service is also really attentive and kind. Definitely recommend trying if you're in the area! read more

Don't let the area discourage you from trying this place. The quality of the food and service belong in a different tier. The inside is really nice, with nice background music, and the food is super tasty. We came on a Friday night and the place quickly filled up. The food took a little bit to arrive but the wait was worth it and the prices were very reasonable. It was our first time here but we'll be back for sure. read more

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This is a very clean restaurant with very welcoming service and hospitality. The food is really good with flavors very much authentic to Thailand. Their noodles are consistently fresh as well! Definitely a great local restaurant in Harbor City to try. They did the Duck Curry really well too. The plaza usually has ample free parking. read more

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Food is delicious. We started with an appetizer, wings. Fried with 3 sauces with different flavors. I had the garlic pepper shrimp. My daughter had the drunken noodles with chicken medium spice, she thought it was spicy.. It was all super flavorful and tasty. Service was great. Our waiter was super attentive. It's like a little hidden gem. Not too busy, so we will be back. read more

We ordered Tom Kha with Chicken, Roasted Duck Curry, Pad see Ew with Chicken and Pineapple fried rice. Everything was good. The best was the Duck Curry. Definitely will come back with some friends. Staff were nice and friendly. read more

Krata - The duck curry is absolutely delicious. Must try if you are in the South Bay. Definitely will bring friends over to try this. - Thai Near Me - Harbor City, California

It's so good!!!! My new favorite Thai place! Spicy level was perfect for me (i like my food super spicy) It's located in a shopping plaza with a tacos el goloso, but there is plenty of parking even at dinner time. Service was great! Very attentive and super fast! Ambiance, I'd consider it a cleaner Thai place compared to your hole in the wall but the food is unbeatable! Seriously good was soooo good! They currently have a promo, idk how long it will last but it's BOGO Thai tea. But 100% would come again. read more

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Food and presentation were great! Not your average thai restaurant. The flavors were bold and strong which you want in Thai food. We had the Papaya Salad, Massamam curry and beef stew noodle special, all of them hit. Will definitely be back. read more

My husband and I came for lunch on a weekday and it was not too busy. There's a special lunch menu but we opted for other main courses. We got the pork jowl, duck curry, and khao soi. Food took a bit of time but it was well worth the wait. All of the meats were so succulent and cooked perfectly. It tasted like home cooking! We frequent Sweet Rice a lot so this will be another Thai option for us in the area. read more

Our food at Krata tonight was awesome. Each of our Thai dishes was delicious, the restaurant very inviting and our server Yoko was perfect: informed; attentive; engaging; & delightful. The restaurant is new, sparkling, comfortable and inviting. We will go back soon. The location had excellent parking and was perfect for our set of beach city's residents to meet up in Harbor City. read more

Krata - Beef Larb Salad - Thai Near Me - Harbor City, California

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Food was AMAZING as usual but service by the new wait staff was terrible. I wanted to order the Garlic & Black Pepper shrimp with shells on (it wasn't available last time, only with no shells) so I asked the waitress, "Is this available today?" She said, "Yes." Then another waiter took our order. When our food came it wasn't what was in the picture. I said, "This isn't what I ordered." He said, "Yes, garlic." I said, "No, the dish I ordered has shells on." Him, "We don't have that. Do you want it?" He's pointing to the dish he brought. I said, "No, I don't want it." He took it away & never asked me if I wanted anything else. In fact he never returned to our table period. I left without eating a main dish. The 3rd waiter who charged my card returned with the receipt & stood just staring at me, like he wanted to see how much of a tip I would leave. I said, "Thanks." (LONG PAUSE). He finally left. When we finally got up to leave (this is a tiny restaurant & only 2 tables were occupied), they said nothing. The other waitstaff who served us before were super friendly & wouldn't have brought us food we didn't order & then tell us we ordered it. I'm hoping when I return for a 4th time things will be better. read more

Krata - Duck curry (pretty darn good says hubby) - Thai Near Me - Harbor City, California

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I was looking for something to have for lunch and I decided to stop into the strip mall. I saw that the Middle Eastern restaurant went out of business. And for some reason, I just wasn't feeling like birria tacos. So, I decided to give this place a try. I'm not sure how long this Thai restaurant has been in business. I vaguely recall eating at a Thai restaurant in this same location, but I think it was under a different name and I was underwhelmed with that previous experience. This place offers to go and also sitdown service. I opted for my food to go. The menu has enough options but seemed small to some reason. I opted for one of their lunch specials. I ordered the spicy basil with chicken. I like that he asked how hot I wanted it. I asked for it very spicy and it delivered. The main dish, while I felt the portion was on the small side for the price, did taste good. The lunch special came with steamed white rice on the side, a tiny salad that was, I think, already dressed with some sort of sesame seed containing dressing (yet seemed underdressed at the same time) and a fried egg roll. Unfortunately the bottom of the egg roll was so soggy from some liquid (?salad dressing). It was just mediocre, and a tad oily. The only other thing I found odd about this place was that they had a bunch of bags of Thai coconut rolls on tables. They were offering a free bag with a yelp review. I am not taking part in that freebie, by the way. So just keep that in mind when you're reading reviews on this place. Bottom line: Would I come back? I think I would come back just because there aren't any Thai restaurants any anywhere close to where I work other than this one. read more

Were really happy we ate here. Love the food everything is excellent!!! The server too was very nice and kind read more

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Food was delicious and customer service was really good! We got the Pad Thai, yellow curry, all the different types of tea, and mango sticky rice! Every single food and drink was good! This is will be go to Thai food! Chana was the one who helped us and she is super nice! The nicest person I've ever met. read more

Krata - Thai Near Me - Harbor City, California

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The pad thai was so delicious and I RECOMMEND the lychee thai tea it tasted so amazing ! The Service was so welcoming and they were quick and accommodating. read more

Krata - Thai Near Me - Harbor City, California

Great service and great food. Parking is a little tight but inside the restaurant is spacious and clean. read more

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Love the new tryout. Very clean and authentic Thai food, there's a salted soft shell crab in the salad!!! Good portion, service is great! Ambiance is laid back and not crowded on a Tuesday evening. read more

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TL;DR - my favorite spot for authentic Thai food. BOGO promotion for Thai tea. Spicy minced chicken ball and crispy combination seafood were really good. The aromatic shrimp paste soup with beef stew had a light sour/acidic taste with very tender beef (think beef noodle soup). Grilled fish salad was delicious and NOT fishy. I'd get the fried rice again. There was SO much of it. The Thai tea cheesecake and coconut ice cream was very unique and delicious! This is my favorite spot for authentic Thai food. I've been back twice and see myself becoming a regular. They recently opened in August and specialize in a modern approach to authentic Thai food. The food is delicious and the aesthetics are to the level of fine dining. They have a current BOGO promotion if follow their social media. They have two thai teas you can get with this promotion: Phuket and Bangkok thai tea (both very different in taste but they're delicious) Highlights: The spicy minced chicken ball with northern chili and Thai herb was really good. It was savory and a little spicy if you like the heat. My partner happily finished this plate. Crispy combination seafood. Not spicy, very crunchy, savory and soft on the inside. There was crab inside (not sure if there was something else given the 'combination' in the name). Aromatic shrimp paste soup with beef stew was surprisingly good! It has a fair amount of vegetables inside, a little more on the acidic/sour side that is characteristic of Thai soup. The highlight was how much soft and tender beef was inside. It reminded me of the meat in beef noodle soup. Had left overs for the next day and was happy to eat it for lunch. Grilled fish salad with roasted chili jam. Outstanding dish! The fish was grilled perfectly. It had a beautiful orange/yellow on the exterior. No fishy taste at all. Just a wonderful dish. E-sarn fried rice with crispy tonkatsu. I'd get this again. There was so much rice and tonkatsu that we had to pack it up for the next day. Multiple layers of flavor. No overpowering ingredient. Just well balanced, delicious, and no complaints at all. Thai tea cheese cake with homemade coconut ice cream was very pretty and uniquely flavorful. I had never eaten coconut ice cream before so I didn't know what to expect. Imagine vanilla ice cream with a nice kick of coconut. The Thai tea cheesecake is exactly as you'd imagine it. It was on the dense side with that signature Thai tea taste. It complements VERY well with the ice cream. It elevates the entire experience IMO. The ambiance was nice. Really good place for a family dinner, date, or just to get food by yourself. The staff is incredibly friendly. Highly recommend and will be coming back! read more

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Authentic Thai restaurant in a cozy and more upscale environment. Good place to sit down and eat. Roti with curry sauce: very flaky but too greasy, had to pat it down with a napkin to soak up the extra oil. Curry sauce was delicious though Tom yum soup: would get this again! Duck curry: beautifully presented, and the curry was very tasty, I liked the addition of whole lychee. The duck was a tad dry I believe we ordered the drunken noodles: this was ok. Noodles were an overcooked so there wasn't enough of a bounce or chew to them. Prices were on the higher side for the portion. Warm service, Def feels like a small family biz, complete with kids helping out. read more

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Service and food was great. Would definitely come back again. Crispy squid was really crispy and good! read more

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We ordered the Spicy Papaya Salad and Pas See Ew. Both were excellent. The salad had a nice kick to it and the noodles and tofu were perfectly sautéd. This is our new go-to casual Thai place in the neighborhood. Quick and delicious! read more

Krata - Papaya Salad and Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Harbor City, California

Quaint restaurant in a strip mall in Harbor City . Love that this is here.. the food was excellent, so full of flavor.. can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu! Staff was so nice and welcoming. They gave a gift to my friend for her birthday . read more

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An Absolute Gem of Thai Fine Dining: Krata The Kreation of Thai Dining is hands-down one of the best Thai dining experiences I've had anywhere. The moment you step in, the elegant decor and warm lighting set the tone for something truly special - it genuinely feels like fine dining, but without any pretension. Every single dish was flawless: - Crispy Combination Seafood - an unbelievable contrast of shatteringly crisp exterior with soft, juicy seafood inside. Easily one of the best bites of the night. - Grilled Pork Jowl marinated with spicy & sour shrimp paste- perfectly chewy texture, incredible depth of flavor, and just the right kick of heat. Still thinking about it days later. - Clear Tom Yum Shrimp- incredibly fragrant, clean, and packed with authentic flavor. One of the most aromatic tom yums I've ever had. - Tom Yum Fried Rice with Crispy Fish paired with Grilled Squid in mild curry sauce - this combo is pure genius. The tangy, smoky rice with crunchy fish bits and the silky, gentle curry coating the tender squid created absolute seafood harmony. - Dessert - Matcha sweet sticky rice with homemade coconut ice cream was the perfect sweet ending. Rich, balanced, and not overly sweet. Service was attentive yet relaxed, plating was beautiful, and the entire meal felt thoughtful from start to finish. Easily a 10/10 experience. Krata The Kreation has set a new standard for Thai cuisine in the city. Already planning my next visit! read more

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Spent most of the day in the ER at Kaiser nearby and when whatever I needed to get done there was done, I realized I hadn't eaten all day! Needless to say, yes, I was STARVING! Hubbers said he did a bit of search and this is one of the places he found interested during his Yelp search, so his interest sparked the want to come through. We came through post lunch-rush weekday afternoon. I must have been really hungry because I just wanted to order pretty much everything. Hehe... But common sense kicked in. The two things I wanted to try was the Roti and the shrimp paste fried rice. I left it up to Hubbers and Mom to pick everything else. Our severe, Yoko, introduced herself and asked if we had any questions about the menu. She also asked if any of use are on social media. I pointed at me, of course. She asked if it isn't too much trouble to upload a picture of their current promo: but 1 Thai iced tea, get 1 free. (Easy enough and it being a good deal, I did it. Also ordered it. Heh...) Yoko later came back with our drinks and we were pretty much ready with our order at that point: ROTI WITH NORTHERN CURRY SAUCE: I've had my share of this dish, but this is the first time I've had it so flaky and delish! They stood on their own but the curry sauce elevated it to another level. Not necessarily better, but different. Either way, they were good. CRISPY COMBINATION SEAFOOD: Huh. Egg rolls. (I was expecting something else.) But enough of that - these things packed so much flavor! Presentation was impressive, flavor even more so. Liked this a lot as well. GARLIC AND BLACK PEPPER SHRIMP: Generous with the amount (and size!) of the shrimp they served. There was plenty to share between my party of three. The shrimp retained their main essence while the garlic and black pepper helped elevate its overall flavor. Hubbers said this was his favorite dish out of everything we got. SHRIMP PASTE FRIED RICE: I've once made shrimp paste fried rice - but it's not even close to the version they have here. Theirs was much better, so much more flavor and whoa, spicy. (Didn't expect that either.) If you're feeling adventuruous, might be something to try. KHOA SOI: Skipped it. Mom and Hubbers loved it. KRA POW BEEF: For Hubbers only (he ordered it spicy!) He loved this as well. FOOD: 5. For the ones I tried. SERVICE: 5. Yoko is perfect. VALUE: 4. A bit on the pricey side, but you get more with what you pay for. PARKING: Shared with other businesses. Plan accordingly. OVERALL: 4.5. If there was something I'd point out are a bits of discrepancy on the descriptions of two of the things we ordered. 1) I didn't know the crispy combination seafood were egg rolls. I expected a calamari type of plate. Don't get me wrong: it was delicious, but had I known they were egg rolls, I might have ordered something else. 2) Nowhere in the description of the shrimp paste fried rice indicated it was spicy - there was a strong kick to it, for sure. Also delicious, but after the heat build up, had to pull back a bit. The iced tea helped a lot! But otherwise and amazing stop! Glad I have them in my radar because I'd like to come back and try more dishes! Hopefully sooner than later! read more

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The food was deliciously spicy and flavorful, not too greasy or heavy, and there was calming jazz music playing in the background. We would definitely come here again! read more

Krata - Mango Pandan Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Harbor City, California