Krathom Lek

3.9 (82 reviews)

ModerateLaotian, Thai, Asian Fusion

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Dogs allowed

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Beatriz M.

I was craving Thai food and decided to give this place a shot as I'd never been, and had seen great reviews. I'm going to be honest I left this place knowing I wouldn't be back. The service is super friendly so 10/10 for that, but the food was over priced for the quality of food, and not something I'd have again. The spring roll had a piece of chicken in each one measuring the size of my pinky finger. It might as well have been a veggie spring roll. I only ate half of a spring roll I didn't care for the sauce it was served with it. The dish lacked major flavor. The first bite I took of my noodles was not bad, but as I kept eating all I could taste was oil. Will just say I left most of the food behind and ended up feeling a little sick.

Maggie X.

I'm impressed! Krathom Lek serves up delicious Thai/Laotian cuisine that packs a punch. I've been here multiple times with friends, and the quality has been consistent and service has been friendly. I agree the prices are on the higher side (especially because there's an extra charge for credit card), but the flavors keep me coming back. Appetizers: Shrimp rolls -- crispy, flavorful, deceptively light shrimp fried in a thin wonton wrapper. It's a guilty treat when dipped in the sweet and tangy sauce pairing. Papaya salad -- deliciously crisp and refreshing papaya slivers tossed in a flavorful fish sauce sauce. This packs a punch with the spices, but I found it addictive and a nice palate cleanser in between the other heavier dishes. Tom Yum soup -- tangy, cozy soup that tickles the back of your throat with its late-onset spice, but a favorite of mine for chilly evenings. I did find this version a touch on the sweet side for me, but the fresh lemongrass balanced it out nicely. Noodles: Pad Thai -- always a must-try, I was satisfied with the cook and flavoring of this version. I prefer mine more on the tangy side, but that's just a personal preference. Thai Boat Noodle Soup -- light rice noodles and homey soup makes this a cozy dish for cold nights. It felt akin to pho for me. Pad See Ew -- verrrry saucy and a generous portion. I liked the bell peppers and onions generously strewn throughout, and each strand of flat rice noodle was nicely coated in savory sauce. Curries: Green curry -- would absolutely recommend. Flavor was super robust and ingredients were perfectly cooked, especially the bamboo shoots. One of the best green curries I've had in a long time. Red curry -- just because I loved the green curry so much, red comes in second, but flavor was still good and was a milder curry in comparison. I also enjoy the rice options here, as there's sticky rice, white rice, brown rice, and fried rice. One serving is pretty generous and enough to share. I'm looking forward to my next visit! Hopefully I remember to bring cash..

Be careful. Check the food before eating. Insect was found in the papaya salad. Won't be ordering from here again unfortunately.

Chyree B.

I ordered the pad Thai, spring rolls, and yellow curry. The pad Thai was good but could do with a bit more flavor. The spring rolls were good but it was mostly a giant veggie roll with a tiny amount of protein. The yellow curry was inedible for me. The entire top centimeter was just oil, and no matter how much I stirred I couldn't get it to mix. I did try it, but all I could really taste was oil and ended up tossing it in the trash.

16. Chicken Pho, 2. Eggrolls, 13. Pad See Ew

Alex C.

I'm VERY picky when it comes to PHO. I moved from an area where I was spoiled to have so many places that had PHO. LA to OC and anything in between. Growing up in Long Beach you had Cambodia town. Need I say more :) moving up here was very hard to find any kind of Asian place. Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian I love it all. I seen this place and I knew I had to give it a try. I wasn't feeling well and I knew some PHO would help out. I did not Dine in I ordered it to go. I had the large chicken PHO, the egg rolls and the pad see Eww. This review is just based on those items. The pho was decent. Okay. The broth wasn't as flavorful as the broth at Davorns. The ingredients seemed clean but if you want good PHO I'd recommend davorns place. The egg rolls though, we're some of the BEST egg rolls I have ever had. Delicious. The pad see Eww. Was okay at first but I ended up having to throw it away because a part of it tasted spoiled! I wasn't there long to get much customer service but the cashier was nice.

Sun B.

Ordered 4 lunch specials and each plate were thrown together without a care in the world. The packaging was terrible. There was papaya sauce all over the chicken making the chicken very soggy. The worse part was that the papaya got super hot because it was thrown in with the fresh out of the fryer chicken legs. The chicken legs were not even good too. They were very plain, crispy, and didn't have any flavors. They ran out of sticky rice so we settled for white rice. Their white rice was not cooked all the way and was still very hard. We ended up throwing it away. The papaya and red curry was okay. I was expecting the papaya to be a little darker like the previous uploaded pictures on yelp.. The red curry was too sweet for me and the coconut flavor tasted weird. The drunken noodles were pretty good. The papaya salad included long beans and Thai egg plants in it which I liked. Overall prices were reasonable. The place is kind of cute and tiny. There's some tables and chairs around the area. Not sure if I would return to try other dishes.

Mira C.

I was in the area looking for some good food and found this little gem! The food is cooked fresh off the stove and it's a great serving for the price! 10/10

Do yourself a favor and get the khao soy and throw some coconut cream or coconut milk in it. To say it's delicious is an understatement. The flavors are amazing...pork is perfectly marinated, broth is to die for. We also got the pho and egg rolls. Everything showed up to my door piping hot! The pho is incredible with large portions. The egg rolls are very well done. Found my new obsession for sure! I'll be ordering weekly

Mr. Juan D.

Excellent service! A good variety to select. They give you a great amount of my favorite sticky rice:) I look forward to try something new.

Mitch R.

Second time here great food and great service. Nice sized dining area with a casual atmosphere. This time I tried their chicken pho it was delicious it had nice portions of moist chicken pieces with a delicious broth and fresh vegetables including basil (and you don't have to ask them for it). This place is a must go if your craving Southeast Asian cuisine!!

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Fiona H.

4 years ago

Longer wait for food. Food was decent but I was really annoyed that they left out items from my to go order even though they confirmed at time of pick up that it was complete. This wasted my time since I had to return to get the missing items. read more

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Anthony M.

3 years ago

Food is flavored with fresh spices producing a unique flavor; service is friendly and helpful; facility is clean and orderly;

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Mimi S.

4 years ago

I was so excited to eat my food until I opened up the khasoy broth and seen a cockroach. I'm so disgusted! Never again! read more

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Julio G.

3 years ago

Horrible horrible service Took about 45 min to bring me a plate of fried rice mind you there was only two other people here after I got here and they got their food before I did. Waiters haven't even came and gave me a refill on soda. Do not recommend eating here read more

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Me S.

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Rexzel W.

4 years ago

Love the flavors! We always order the papaya salad, curry and pad krapow. The pad seew is also good.

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Harmony B.

5 years ago

Gave this spot a try because the reviews were so good. But we were really disappointed. The beef pho had no flavor, very watered down and most of the meat was tough with a lot of fat/gristle. The khao soy had an off taste, it was really strange. Chicken pad thai had very little flavor and the chicken pieces were dry and tough. The egg rolls were good and fresh and the staff is super friendly, though. read more

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D R.

5 years ago

Best authentic lao/Thai place in town! The place is very decorated pretty , spacious. The food is amazing. The papaya is sweet and spicy exactly to my taste. Can we talk about the khao soy? My favorite ever with just enough noodles! Can't forget my comfort rice & chicken food. Very friendly staff. They're attentive. I would definitely be always coming back. read more

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Julio G.

3 years ago

horrible horrible service took 45 min to get my plate of fried rice out mind you restarant was empty other than one person when we walked in read more

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Lalaloves ..

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5 years ago

I got the pho and my mom got the Thai style kashoy and it was better than expected . I really walked in with low expectations the service was great our server was really friendly. read more

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Dawn P.

5 years ago

We went here for lunch today. They recommended the green curry which we've never tried. It was delicious. We will be back soon.

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Amy D.

3 years ago

Their food was very good and authentic! They had fast and friendly service and reasonable prices! I will definitely return!

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Jose G.

4 years ago

Food was really good. I had the Beef Larb and the Pad Thai. Definitely a place I would eat at again.

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Erika S.

4 years ago

Place was clean. Staff was really nice and answered questions my husband had. Ordered the beef drunken noodles, Thai boat soup, mango rice dessert. All very good and fresh. It was a little pricey, but its like that to eat out anywhere right now. read more

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Maelene A.

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5 years ago

The new location is absolutely wonderful! The waitresses are so welcoming and friendly and the food is great as always :) i would highly recommend coming here for authentic thai/lao food. The portion of food is more than enough to leave me satisfied!! definitely my go to spot read more

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Alicia M.

5 years ago

Awesome place very friendly people who manage this spot. My only complaint is they're not that good at vegetarian options. ordered a spring roll and peanut curry. Literally had a mouth full of cabbage with a bit of cucumber. The peanut curry sauce was PHENOMENAL however again not really any good nutritious veggies. Wanted to like this spot but as a vegetarian I would go somewhere else. read more

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Daniel Y.

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5 years ago

Ordered the green curry and it was great! Wasn't sure where to park but price was good and service friendly

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Nok N.

5 years ago

The best authentic Lao food in town. This is coming from a Lao guy that eat Laos food everyday.

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Michael M.

5 years ago

I started ordering food from here a couple months back and the food is soooo good. I recommend the yellow curry with chicken, it is amazing. Staff is also very friendly. read more

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Crystal C.

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6 years ago

This place makes great Laotian/Thai food!! It's so flavorful! Their Thai Iced Tea and Thai Coffee are also wonderfully delicious! It was unexpectedly better than a lot of Laotian/Thai places in SF and LA! Been here a couple of times on the way back from Sequoia National Park and look forward to it each time. We order extra for take home and plan to keep going back! :) . Had their curry dishes, fried chicken special, noodle dishes (drunken noodles, pad see ew, pad thai), skewers special.... all really really good! . Highly recommend this great find in Visalia! Prices are also very decently priced. read more

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Kelly S.

5 years ago

Swear they have the best papaya salad in town! It's sour, spicy, and sweet, so much flavor. And they have kapiet! Like wtf?! How??? But im inlove! Take my whole paycheck lol. read more

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Jenny P.

5 years ago

I tried the khaosoy and it was really good, it tastes like pho but with thicker noodles and ground pork. It was delicious and you should try it if you like pho. read more

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Nixya C.

4 years ago

Food was very flavorful! The pad sew, fried rice, and Tom Yung shrimp soup were delicious.

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Ieesha G.

4 years ago

We have tons of favorite dishes from here! Pho is great! Chicken larb, to die for, always so fresh and the customer service is good!

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Robert S.

4 years ago

Had the spring rolls,green curry and the pad thai. Curry was very good, pad Thai nothing spring rolls I've made better at home. Up charging 20% if paying with credit card is bad business. Lesson learned by us. Hopefully they will reconsider the credit card upcharge. read more

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Pavoua X.

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5 years ago

I ordered mild papaya salad and it was too spicy. Took a bite then threw the rest away. My take out did not include any utensils or napkins. The menu said $3 for sticky rice. I got 2 of it and was charged $7. Would not return again. read more

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A C.

6 years ago

Tiny food place but definitely recommend! They have great service and great food! First time eating Thai food and this place left a great first impression for me! Definitely coming back read more

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Yo M.

4 years ago

Pho was reallly bland. Was pretty disappointed because I had heard good things about this restaurant. Might stop by again to give another try. read more

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Yia T.

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4 years ago

Went there this afternoon. No one greet us at the door and we have to wait a couple of minutes before being seated. However, the foods was amazing. Better than some restaurant in my area. read more

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Michael C.

4 years ago

Great food and service. The PHO hit the spot last night. Our waitress was great. She definitely earned a good tip. Our order was perfect. She got everything right. She kept stopping by to check on us. We didn't have to wait long at all for our appetizer and main dish. They were quick. Will definitely be going back. read more

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Jeff S.

5 years ago

This has been my 3 time here and like the others it was really good. Took the recommendation from the waitress and she was spot on with the chicken Basil. Very good place to eat as the flavor is very good. read more

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Ryan K.

5 years ago

Recently tried the place out. It used to be a pretty good pho place. Order the beef pad see ew, shrimp and tofu pad thai, and ka soy noodles. Out of the 3, the pad thai was the best. Tasted authentic and really good. I can't say the same about the other 2 dishes. read more

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LM V.

6 years ago

Passing through and I saw this place. I ordered the chicken Pad Thai, papaya salad and egg rolls. And everything was very good! The prices are very reasonable too! Going back soon to try the other dishes! read more

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I ordered the beef pad se ew and the chicken and rice. My noodles were well seasoned and the noodles were cooked to perfection. I also like it when my pad see ew isn't over powered by the eggs....the chicken and rice was a nice portion...and they pepper was in a bigger container compared to other restaurants where they skimp on the pepper. Also the pepper had a smokey flavor to it which I liked. I'd definitely return to try other dishes read more

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Steven S.

5 years ago

Food is amazing, they give you large portions. I've tried the combo fried rice and also their chicken and rice. Recommend 10/10

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Magdalena A.

4 years ago

On Friday March 11, 2022, for lunch I went into the restaurant to order take out. We decided to eat at the restaurant instead. After I already ordered, I informed the girl we were going to eat at the restaurant instead. Another girl stepped in and told us we need to go sit down, and they will go to us to order. The first girl told her that I already paid. I need to sit down. It was obvious that I had limited physical movement due to medical device. I went to sit down at an empty table by the entry door. I was joined by my daughter and three year old grandson. The girl raised her voice at us from across the restaurant. We were told loudly we were not allowed to sit at the table because it was for four people. She proceeded to point at a table in front on the cashier for us to sit. It was so embarrassing that the few people that were there turned around and stared. No one else was told where to sit. We informed her it was okay, we will take the food to go. We sat at a chair with no table. A family came after us and was served and eating. Another woman ordered food for take out, sat down and received her food. Another gentleman came in and ordered. After 40 minutes from the time I walked in the restaurant I walked up to the counter and asked for my order. She smiled and said "Oh I'm working on it now." We received our food and left. I ordered curry shrimp. I told the girl I didn't want it spicy at all. She stated don't worry it's not spicy at all, only by request. It was very spicy with four shrimps and alot of bamboo shoots. I ordered a side of rice because the curry doesn't come with rice. The rice was good. We will never go back. They way we were treated was very uncalled for. Her bad day should not be taken out on customers. read more

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Dani C.

6 years ago

The shrimp pad thai is awesome. Well balanced flavors and textures, and overall fresh and delicious. Can't wait to come back and try their khao soi! read more

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Andy O.

5 years ago

Great food, clean and affordable. We are not super familiar with all the menu items but the server was great helping us out with questions.

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Eric G.

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6 years ago

Saw that this place was getting really good reviews so decided to give it a shot. Super happy I did because this place is what Visalia has been needing for the longest time, at least one more really good Thai Restaurant. Everything we had was excellent. Had the Chicken Yellow Curry, Chicken Pad Se Ew, Chicken Phad Thai, and Egg Rolls. The staff are super nice and helpful, offering suggestions on spiciness, which they included some chili oil (that was awesome!). Couldn't be happier with our food, and will be back very soon for more. read more

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Robert N S.

6 years ago

Papaya salad smacks. Ordered it sour with 9 peppers. If it ain't spicy, I ain't eating it.

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Jose S.

5 years ago

Great place had the pad see ew chicken and rice and chicken pad thai real authentic thai street food i just prefer actual Chinese broccoli in my pad see ew read more

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1424 N Ben Maddox Way
Visalia, CA 93291
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Hours

What time does Krathom Lek open?

Krathom Lek opens at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Krathom Lek close?

Krathom Lek is closed on Monday.Krathom Lek closes at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Krathom Lek closes at 6:30 PM on Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Sat 10:00 AM - 7:30 PMSun 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

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Does Krathom Lek take credit cards?

Yes, Krathom Lek takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Krathom Lek have catering options?

No, Krathom Lek does not have catering options.

Does Krathom Lek serve alcohol?

No, Krathom Lek does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Krathom Lek allow dogs?

Yes, Krathom Lek allows dogs.

Does Krathom Lek have TVs?

Yes, Krathom Lek has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Krathom Lek have bike parking?

Yes, Krathom Lek has bike parking.

Does Krathom Lek have outdoor seating?

No, Krathom Lek does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Krathom Lek have parking?

Yes, Krathom Lek has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Krathom Lek wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Krathom Lek is wheelchair accessible.

Does Krathom Lek have free WiFi?

Yes, Krathom Lek has free WiFi.

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Ordered the chicken padthai, lao style papaya salad with 6 pepers, red chicken curry, and beef…read morejerky. It was all great! Came out around $50 something. The pepper with the beef jerky, personally, I wouldve loved it to be spicier. EVERYTHING was yummy! Best southeast Asian little spot in Visalia so far! Price was reasonable as well! Not overpriced ($20) per entree like usual! It does seem they make everything fresh so their is a wait but worth it!

Excellent Thai food! It was a bit hard to find because it is located in the Visalia brewing bar…read more Just keep going past the bar and it is a window where you order. The two people working there were so nice and helpful. Food took a while but please be patient, it is so worth it. We got the pad see ew, pad Thai, and Laos papaya salad. So so delicious! I could not stop eating the papaya salad even though it was way too spicy for me. The pad see ew is one of the best I have ever had. The noodles were perfectly chewy and soft with a great flavor from the wok. I am so sad I'm just visiting because this would've definitely been my regular Thai place.

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Stir Fry and Spicy Noodles

SabaiDee Thai Lao Cuisine

The Lap sausage will knock your socks off!!…read more Portions are good and the atmosphere is just right for a place like this. Service is friendly and has never been an issue for me before.

I finally got to try SabaiDee Thai Lao Cuisine and I'm really glad I did! We got seated right away…read moreand there were plenty of tables, which was nice. They have a good variety of options on the menu too. We ordered the chicken Phad See Ew and it was really good. It had wide rice noodles, egg, broccoli, Chinese broccoli, carrots, and onion, and I loved that they used chicken breast. The flavor was so good and it was just really tasty overall. We also tried the chicken yellow curry with potatoes, carrots, onion, and pineapple. It was my first time having yellow curry with pineapple and honestly it was sooo flavorful and delicious. I would definitely go back just for that dish because I really liked it. Overall, the food was delicious and I definitely want to come back to try more things. The service was just okay, it could've been a little better. But the food definitely made up for it. I'll definitely be back and hopefully next time the service matches how good the food is!

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68. Sticky rice (pairs perfectly with # 3, 4, 6, 8 & 9.

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Cute table decorative.

Mamas Asian Noodle House

When I was young and I was sick I would ask my mom to make me soup. My mom lives very far away now,…read moreso now I have the excuse to order Thai Boat soup instead. Omg. The spice is everything and will heal the worst of ailments. I'm pretty sure it could cure whatever the next pandemic is. But really, the spice is delicious and there's such depth to the flavor that makes me feel like someone who loves me made this soup. Served best on very rainy and cold days too. Now that we're in the middle of summer I dream of that perfect afternoon with some delicious thai boat

We had come here last year in the summer but I had forgotten to write a review. We came back a few…read moredays ago to get some noodles. They have a large variety of noodles here, pho, thai boat noodles, khao soy, khao poon, and also tons of other thai /cambodian / lao choices. We got a thai boat noodle, khao soy, and pork belly to share. The thai boat noodle and khao soy are delicious. It was my first time ordering khao soy I thought khao soy was a curry based dish, but my noodles were a pork based broth, still yummy though! The pork belly here is huge and served hot and super crispy, miles better than any other pork belly I've tried. The thai tea had an off putting flavor, like they had made it with soy mik? instead of condensed evaporated milk? Total was $83 after tax and tip, this place is pretty hole in the wall but even hole in the wall places have to charge more now to keep up with inflation. Great fast service !

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Mama K's Diner

We found this diner while searching for brunch spots during our stay in town for our Sequoia &…read moreKings Canyon National Park trip. They do not disappoint! It was busy during the lunch hour on a Sunday, so we got our name down on the clipboard waitlist. It was about a 20-30 min wait for a party of 6, with 6-7 smaller parties ahead of us. The food was good, and portions are very generous! I enjoyed the chicken fried steak over hash browns with eggs. Expect to take leftovers back if you're a small eater. Service was friendly and welcoming. What can improve: interior temp/AC - felt a bit hot/stuffy and couldn't tell if the AC was on inside, though it was better than the 100 degrees outside. Bathrooms aren't very clean. 4.5 but will round up!

You wouldn't expect to find an eatery if you didn't look this place up. Wonderful staff and dining…read morearea with indoor/ outdoor seating. The indoor seating place is well placed and doesn't feel too crowded. Being from out of town, been fortunate to have their breakfast and lunch. Breakfast: had the chicken fried steak, egg and hashbrown. Big portion enough to take some home. The breakfast was good but nothing flavorful to brag about but what you would expect for a good chicken fried steak. Cooked perfect. Lunch: had the fried burger and regular fries. The burger was a good size, seasoned well and cooked (medium) as requested. The fries were plain and i would recommend the curly fries. I also had the sampler plate. Onion rings: cut and cooked good. Fried pickles: tasted as they should. Cheese curds: batter well but needed and little longer to cook. The cheese had that laffy taffy stretch. Chicken wings: buffalo. The flavor and cook was tasteful but just too small. About the size of a fun size snicker. Overall: the service and food is still great. I recommend this place for sure. FYI, they do have pastries that looked good but I didn't get any.

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California fresh omelette with country potatoes

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Pita Kabob & Grill

The service was awesome! The outdoor seating is perfect, especially with the water misters going…read moreduring the summer heat, but not over whelming where everything is getting wet. Our server placed a fly fan on the table to keep the bugs away, which was a nice touch as the flies and bugs in the Central Valley can be awful. There were no issues with insects though during our meal. We were checked on multiple times which is a testament to the fanatic service and staff. This was our first time dining here, but will certainly be back. The Mediterranean bowl was perfect, portions were perfect! Had the lamb with the bowl, and it was cooked perfectly! Excited to try more of the menu!!

Portion size is beyond five stars - gyro wrap was huge and the plate was piled high. Then again,…read morewe started with the falafel appetizer and these were bigger and tastier than what we've had elsewhere. They have quite a beer, wine and cocktail selection so everyone can find something to their liking. The place was quite busy and if you sit inside, this place gets quite loud. The patio has misters so perhaps the heat would've been tolerable if you sat outside. Great service and the food came out pretty quickly.

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Lulu (sausage) and Lamb PK Combo with sweet potato hummus (5 stars)

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Lulu dinner plate

Hot City Tacos Y Mas

4.6

(93 reviews)

1.1 mi

Los mejores tacos de la ciudad de Visalia y sus alrededores!!…read more Todo el personal muy amable... Me encantan!!

Best. Tacos. Ever. The ribeye tacos are out of this world and such great portion sizes! My favorite…read moreplace to stop when in Visalia. Super fast service with quality food.

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Yummm oh my gatos! I'm spoiled I swear taco de chorizo

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Simply Mediterranean Restaurant

Simply Mediterranean is a clean, spacious restaurant with ocean blue decor and comfortable seating…read more The staff was friendly and informative and my food was prepared fresh, yet quickly. I got the lamb mixed grill lunch plate with medium lamb kebabs, chicken and beef kebabs with rice pilaf and fattoush salad. ($27/$30 with tip). You can see the chef prepare your food in the open kitchen. The food is vibrant, flavorful, and came out hot. The lamb is tender and didn't have a gamey taste. The chicken was citrusy and juicy. The beef kebab was cooked to perfection as well. The baklava was sweet, crisp, flaky and fresh. I'll try the gyro and falafel next time!

Staff were friendly. I called in a to-go order. The food was prepared quickly, I picked it up in…read moreabout 10 minutes. It was okay, but not great. I passed through for work so it was fine for a quick meal after a long day, but disappointing. My falafel wrap was small, the flavor was ok. I also ordered the mezze platter. They loaded it up with tzatziki but the portions of the other dips were not equal. It made me wonder if they were trying to get rid of the tzatziki? Also, they only gave me 3 pitas, which were dry, almost stale. I had so much leftover dip and nothing to eat it with. So I had to throw the extra away :( I probably won't come back next time I'm in town. It just didn't taste very fresh if I'm honest. And portions were way off.

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Shawarma Fries. Ooey gooey goodness.

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Mary H.

2 years ago

Lowest quality food in terms of Thai food. We ordered the peanut butter curry, the fried rice and Coconut Tom Yum. The Tom Kha was OK. The rest of the food was not good. The fried rice was mushy and peanut curry tasted more so like peanut butter than actual curry. Very disappointed that this is how it turned out. To make things worse our server was rude. She gave us the side plates for eating dinner on and refused us a bigger plate when we asked. We had to ask again and she still gave a smaller plate. When asked if this is what she would eat her dinner on she said yes and never checked on us the whole time we were their. Sanitation was not good either. Dirty dishes and server wearing same glove going in and out of kitchen during service. Won't be back unfortunately. Double thumbs down. Edit: Instead of the owner wishing me well, I hope you acknowledge the deficiencies in your business. Seems like an automated response to the many 1 star reviews you get. I wish YOU well. read more

Maria M.

2 years ago

This place is the best I've tried the drunken noodles and the spicy noodles they are amazing so far I've ordered 4 times this week from how good it is you guys are the bomb.com I really recommend 100 fried rice is also really go when the food is good it's worth every dollar spend thank you to the girl that answered my call she was very patient with me when I had questions about the toppings on my food read more