There are plenty of good Thai restaurants, but I thought Luv2Eat Bistro was a level above. We ordered the fried chicken, pad see ew, and green curry, and everything was flavorful, well-portioned, and a good value. The green curry was our favorite dish--a perfect balance of salty, sweet, spicy, and creamy. We ordered medium spice, which definitely had a kick, but wasn't unbearably spicy. The fried chicken and pad see ew were also solid dishes. Overall, a great Thai spot with flavorful food, generous portions, and good value. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am a little torn. The Michelin award for this place is well deserved. The food is amazing. Great flavor. Only other crab curry that's better than there's is actually in Thailand. Asked for all food to be prepared with no spice. We were told that's not an option. As far everything else: The place is a mess I had to request 3 different utensils. All were dirty. Plates were not clean either. I read another review about the "C" grade and now I understand. The place is run down. Tables not in good shape. Bathroom needs updating. Refrigerators at the entrance with products in them is not Michelin worthy. The employee hardly speak English. This makes it difficult to get the order correct. I ordered 3 dishes. My third dish came about 20 minutes after I finished the first two. I just took the entire plate home to go. read more

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Came in very excited to try the food left as soon as I saw the C Score on the window Which they try to hide btw it's all the way at the bottom of the glass. read more

Was excited to try Luv2eat Thai Bistro, but left a little underwhelmed? I think their menu is very extensive and that's why some of the dishes are "meh"...They get super busy around dinner though so it's best to come early or expect a wait. Parking is shared lot with the plaza, but it does fill up quickly and spaces are tight. -Signature Moo Ping (Grilled Pork Skewers) were just okay...very fatty pieces but generous portion? I thought it was a bit salty, but their dipping sauce helped. -Tum Thai (Papaya Salad) was standard, but more on the sweet side. Probably could've asked for medium spicy, we ordered mild. -Special Boat Noodle (Beef) was just okay. It took a very long time to come out and the broth was very thick, but also felt a bit dry...Not sure I'd order this again. -Crabmeat Pad Thai was the highlight of the night. I did think the flavor was good and it comes with half of an actual crab and a ton of crab meat. Would order this again. -Thai Tea was standard, but there's better around. Our party saw a Crab Curry or Crab Fried Rice that also looked good, but we're all not sure if we would come back since there's other good Thai food options nearby. One unisex restroom available and it was fairly clean. Service was a little bit slow for some dishes. read more

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Came here with a friend after the miracle of catching the 70mm Odyssey at TCL. This place came recommended and I hadn't realized it was featured several times in a Michelin guide! We came in for an early dinner but by the time dinner rolled around this place was packed so a reservation is something to keep in mind. Luv2eat Thai is located in a plaza with limited plaza parking but there is metered street parking available nearby. Jade Noodle with Roasted Duck 4/5, I've never tried this dish before and I was impressed! The portion size is excellent and the noodles are green (hence the Jade name) Crying Tiger Beef 5/5, GET THIS!!! Tastes just like kbbq finely cooked brisket, melts in your mouth, I was delighted to receive this Mango Sticky Rice 4.5/5, very solid, just a bit $$ read more

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One of the worst parking lots in LA but the food is worth the trouble. The skewers are a must-try! Try to get here as early as possible because the lines will be formed. read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - Moo Ping - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Fabulous food option a few blocks from Hollywood. Everything we ordered was delicious. We got the curry fish soup, pork skewers, and pad see ew. The skewers were extremely favorable. I'd order all of it again! Service was efficient although not too involved. Parking: street spots and small shared lot. read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - 21. Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Have been here many many times and that crab curry ALWAYS gets me! It's so freaking gooooddddd. This last time I took leftover to-go and have literally been portioning it over multiple meals (adding noodles and veggies) so I can savor it longer. There's hella crab meat and it's a great balance of flavors: salty, spicy, a little sweet. Will continue to keep coming again and again. read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - S1. Phuket Style Crab Curry Kanomjean - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I wanted to give it another try as I see once a while a good review. The wait was long for a table of 3. The food came only after I personally asked the staff about the order. The pad thai was not good: it was too sour and I could not taste the fish sauce that gives the dish its traditional umami. The chicken was nothing to write home about. The place is busy and maybe, the large number of orders does not allow for any refinements. I personally will move on this time for good. read more

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Heard about this place through a friend who highly recommended it, so I decided to stop by and see what the hype was about Like a few other Yelpers have mentioned, I didn't realize this restaurant had been featured in the Michelin Guide for several years. It definitely shows--the chefs seem incredibly passionate about their craft. I also enjoyed reading the section of the menu that shares their background and experience, which added a nice personal touch We ordered the Pad See Ew and the Spicy Beef Rice, and both dishes were packed with flavor. One thing to note: their spice levels are no joke. I ordered medium, and it was noticeably spicier than what I'd normally expect, with a lingering kick afterward. Unfortunately, they had sold out of the mango sticky rice by the time we got there, so that'll have to wait until next visit Service was solid overall, especially considering how busy they were on a Wednesday night. The only minor issue was having to ask for water a couple of times, but the staff was otherwise attentive The ambiance is more casual than upscale--think street food or a fast-casual concept rather than a traditional sit-down restaurant. The focus here is clearly on serving flavorful food efficiently. While some dishes are on the pricier side, the quality and taste help justify the cost. I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu! read more

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Amazing Thai food! This little place has a casual atmosphere and is a hidden gem. My roommate was told by someone she knows who is Thai that this is a very good and authentic restaurant. We were not disappointed! The food was so yummy and the choices were almost overwhelming! We got the crab fried rice, noodles, and green curry. All were so delicious. It was also pretty fast service for both being sat down and served. Overall I would be back! read more

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This place is usually packed, but I was able to get seated quickly. There's a small parking lot, so it's not guaranteed you'll be able to get a parking spot since it's in a small plaza with several other stores. We ordered the Moo Ping, which is similar to a grilled pork skewer (also on the fattier side) and a chicken pad Thai. The Moo Ping was HUUUGEE, almost as long as my forearm the dipping sauce it came with was just the perfect way to add a little spice the the Moo Ping. The only downside is that it might take a while for it to come out to ensure it's cooked thoroughly. The pad Thai is on the sweeter side, although I prefer it spicier. But I had no complaints about the food. But because the place is so busy, the staff are bouncing in between all the tables and sometimes it can be difficult catching the attention of staff. But to add, they always did their best and apologized for the slow service. Other than that, I'd def go again to try other dishes! read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - S7. Moo Ping - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Luv2eat is a must try when in LA! Seriously some of the best Thai food I've ever had. The story behind the restaurant and its chefs is great, and they make truly authentic Thai! I got the Pad Thai for lunch while on my trip and it was delicious. It was a little on the spicy side but it was well advertised on the menu and I enjoyed it. The restaurant had a 10 minute wait as it was a bit small inside but we were seated and served quickly. I can't recommend Luv2eat enough! read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - 20. Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a must try restaurant! I went with 3 friends and we got a little bit of everything. My favorite 5/5 dishes were the pad see ew, yellow curry and the pork on a stick which I forgot the actual name. There were some other dishes that were dry and did not have as much flavor. Service is good. It was packed and loud! We had a reservation which helped so much. If not we probably would have waited 30mins - 1 hour. I will definitely come back again. read more

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We were so excited to check out Luv2eat Thai Bistro after all the rave reviews & hype, especially for their Hat Yai fried chicken. Parking lot is a nightmare even at 4pm but is expected in small strip mall in the Hollywood neighborhood. Have lots of patience!! Luckily there were a few spots that were open. We were seated immediately & our waitress gave us our waters. We ordered, the Hat Yai chicken (dark meat drums & thighs) & Kua Gling added stink beans & side of small rice (pretty big portion). The Hat Yai chicken was a big let down so disappointed. The crispiness (little to no batter) is there but very underwhelming under seasoned & a bit over fried kinda mangled slits throughout. It comes with a chili dipping sauce which is overly sweet, tastes like the Thai sweet bottled sauce you find at the grocery store (not a fan) & a side of glutinous sweet sticky rice. We gave this 2.5 stars. Now the Star, the Kua Gling was fantastically flavorful!! A punch in the face with some aromatic herbs, the lemongrass, turmeric, makrut lime leaf & the shrimp paste for a little saltiness. Perfection!! Explosion in your mouth. Very very good! The stink beans has an umami flavor almost shiitake like taste. Highly recommend seeing not a lot of Thai restaurants serve this dish. Gave this 4 stars. read more

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I finally had a chance to give this spot a try on a Monday night. The place was surprisingly packed! I didn't realize until I got here that this Thai restaurant had been featured a handful of times on the Michelin guide. My group and I ordered a handful of items. The dishes included: + crab curry + pad kee mao + crispy pork + jade noodle 3 bbq The items were all delicious, but if I had a choice, my favorite item that I'd come back to is the crab curry. They take their heat seriously here, so if you order medium, it'll be spicier than your norm. My mouth was on fire with the medium spice pad kee mao. Great spot overall, just a bit pricier than other Thai spots in the neighborhood. read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came on a Saturday afternoon and was seated immediately. My friends and I had ordered a plethora of foods and all of it was so delicious. My favorite was definitely the Jade Noodle with Bbq pork and the Moo Ping. The crab curry we got was okay, as I felt like it wasn't too flavorful in taste. The Khao soi was alright as well. As someone who loves Khao soi, I had thought the beef I got it with was dry and hard to eat. Otherwise, everything else was amazing and would definitely come back. read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Staying down the street so decided to order in DoorDash from here. Wait-delivery time was reasonable and it was delivered by the robot. Order was carefully package especially the thum/papaya container. It came enclosed in a bag in case of spillages. Papaya salad, bbq pork sticks, and sticky rice will always be one of the best combos. We ordered the papaya medium and it's pretty close to medium. Came with a lot of the small dried shrimps ans flavor was nice. Fresh, crunchy, with the little touch of sourness that you would want in your papaya salad. The bbq pork sticks were stacked with sweet umami pork slices. Sticky rice was still nice and warm when we received it. Also, Love the portion of everything. It makes it easy to share. Will definitely order from here again read more

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Food was definitely great. My friend who has been disappointed by other thai places said this is a.spot that he will come back to. Service was quick. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Will come back again! read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - Fresh Coconut, Ground Chicken Laab - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Made another visit and just as delicious!! This time I went for lunch. Still busy but had the skewers this time and they lived up to the hype! The Thai sauce was delicious! Got the crab curry again and also the stir fried pumpkins which was delish. Portions are large and meant for family style! read more

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We came to Luv2Eat tonight to celebrate my birthday as we've had many nice meals there. While normally I wouldn't comment on a one-off bad experience, we were treated rudely after our order was forgotten for a very long time, and this was a real disappointment after driving all the way from Highland Park. Almost 45 minutes after our appetizer arrived to our table, we asked about our entrees. Part of our order was delivered just a few minutes later, but the remainder did not arrive for almost 20 minutes after a second request to bring us our food. It was a pad thai and a pad see ew, so the length of time it took to get our food to us was confusing given we'd sat patiently all the the way through the dinner rush. Bottom line things: 1. "It's coming, it's coming" is not the same as "We're sorry, it's coming." 2. When it did finally come, the elusive spicy crab pad thai was not spicy. At all. This might have been the biggest surprise of the evening. 3. Five or six employees overlooking a table for nearly an hour is a pretty big hole in your customer service approach. Rare miss here from a place we enjoy, so we will be back. But when you drop the ball, PICK IT UP and make it right, rather than acting irritated and avoiding eye contact for the rest of the meal. We hope next time will be more in line with the experience we have come to expect. read more

Between 3 and 4 stars for me - I ordered the drunken noodles for delivery and they were around $18 with certain proteins (eg chicken, pork) included in the price. I ordered it "Very Spicy" which was the hottest option they had on the menu. I was overall impressed with the portion size and quality of the dish, but the spiciness was a joke - I would rate it between a mild and a medium. In my opinion, not respecting/following spice level preference when it comes to Thai food automatically docks a star regardless of anything else. A bummer because the noodles were cooked well and had a nice flavor. The menu is large and the place is reasonably priced, so I would consider ordering again with instructions to make it extremely spicy. There are just so many Thai places in this area that are rated highly so the competition is tough. Overall I Luv2eat Thai, but I'm not sure I love Luv2eat. read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - Drunken - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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When we arrived, we were seated pretty quickly and food came out quickly. The food was delicious, well seasoned, and large proportions. You definitely order a few dishes for your party and eat them as shareables. Just a fair warning, the tables are placed very close together. If there's another party sitting down, it's hard to get in out of the booth seating. I'm on the smaller size and I had a hard time getting in and out. There's decent parking in the lot but the plaza does contain a lot of shots. I would consider the chance of getting a parking spot 50/50. read more

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Finally stopped by Luv2Eat Thai bistro for dinner after hearing so much about it. The restaurant is located in a strip mall in Hollywood and was extremely busy when we arrived, though the wait wasn't too bad. We ended up sitting outside, which wasn't ideal since there were quite a few homeless people lingering nearby. What we ordered: -Blue crab curry (7/10): good curry flavor, but barely any crab meat. Comes with noodles and other fixings on the side. -Hat Yai fried chicken (6/10): flavorful chicken, way too many dried garlic bits on top. Didn't enjoy the sticky rice. -Drunken noodles (5/10): unfortunately pretty bland and not something I'd order again. -Thai tea (9/10): Highlight of the meal. Service was excellent and the staff were attentive throughout. Unfortunately the food didn't quite live up to the hype for me. read more

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I was in awe of the huge menu at this restaurant. Beyond the typical popular items at most Thai restaurants, Luv2Eat had so many additional (authentic) sounding options. I tried the pad Thai, which was more sweet than I would have liked. Thinking back I should have tried something new/more exclusive to this restaurant. My friends got the jade noodle and fish curry, and everything came in generous sizes. It's a small cozy restaurant, with a small lot in front, but if that fills up there is probably only street parking. read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - jade noodles, chicken pad thai, signature fish curry - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is authentic Thai! The Pad Thai really stood out - the noodles had a very unique sweet texture and it was by far my favorite dish. Staff were friendly and I loved the LA crowd that was there. Crowded and noisy but fun. read more

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Went a Saturday evening and it was packed. Huge line when we got there and same when we left. However we didn't wait long. They also serve quick and responsive. The food was good but quite different, in a good way, from other Thai restaurants we've been too. We loved the curry, pad see ew and shrimp cigar. Definitely would order any of these again. We didn't like the crab pad Thai. Definitely will return to try other plates. The restaurant is on the small side so the tables are very close to one another. read more

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You HAVE TO get the MooPing!!! The skewers were huge, meat was sooo juicy and full of flavor. Would definitely come back just to get it. My table also ordered: - Crab curry - Jade noodles (mid, not much flavor) - Pad thai (noodles perfectly chewy, just a little too sweet) - Pineapple fried rice - Papaya Salad (spicy!) For a 5 time recommended Michelin restaurant I wouldn't say its THAT good, but I loved the skewers. Service was alright, interior was pretty clean and OK. read more

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First time visit and food lived up to the good reviews Ordered their spicy crispy pork special and it was very tasty. Service was welcoming and helpful. Went during lunch and place seemed busy with locals and regulars; always a good sign with all the buzz read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - Kua Gling Crispy Pork - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Established and well known restaurants may not need an additional review, but, if feedback is considered, then that is the purpose of this platform. I state the following with an intent to offer constructive feedback: 1. I've been to Luv2eat three times with a great appreciation for the chef specials -- truly delicious dishes! Thank you. 2. Each time has only been for take out. I'd love to dine in but two things keep me away -- the clutter (visible overstocked containers; cleaning supplies e.g. mop, etc) on the floor of the restaurant). The other is the space not only is it cramped but the air doesn't circulate very well. I don't believe that a 2 or 3 star review merits Luv2 eat's food prep. It's recognized by the Michelin review for quality. But I'd happily give 5 stars for the full inclusive experience. read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - Outside. Too cold to eat out, and too tight and stuffy inside. Take out is the plan ;) - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Among some of the best Thai restaurants I've tried in LA! My friend, her boyfriend and I visited on a late Saturday afternoon and our experience here was great! We split the following dishes: - Papaya Salad: Crisp and crunchy. Full of fresh papaya and veggies. I also liked the little shrimps in it. Paired well with all of our heavier dishes. - Crab Curry: Creamy and flavorful grab curry. Also a good amount of crab meat. I liked how the shell was soft so it was easy to break and suck out the meat. It came with rice noodles and veggies which was interesting. However, I liked it better eating it with rice. - Moo Ping: The largest and meatiest meat skewers I've ever had. Super meaty, juicy, and flavorful. It gives Filipino BBQ a run for its money haha. Great pricing for such large chunks of meat. Only delta was there was a lot of fat chunks which wasn't my most favorite. This place is popular so it gets pretty full, so I would plan ahead to include some wait time. There's a parking lot in front, but it can get filled. The service was also pretty good. Overall, a great Thai spot and I would come back and bring visitors here. Definitely deserving the Michelin recognition. read more

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One of my fave thai restaurants is Manaao in Tustin and Luv2eat's flavors are very close to Manaao. I just wish the food can be spicier. I ordered spicy and it was pretty mild. I've only managed to try the crab curry and crab fried rice. Will be back to try more dishes! Small place so come early or you'll end up waiting. Parking might also be a problem during lunch/dinner hours. read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - outside - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Everything here was delicious! The server tried to warn us that the portions are big but we didn't listen. They are Michelin recommended and it is fully deserved. I will definitely come back here to try more food again. Too bad for me I don't live in LA. read more

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Some of the best thai food I've had in LA. They give SO much delicious food and it's all outstanding. We overordered (duh) and had enough for multiple meals of leftovers. The moo ping is a must try. That was our top dish, and neither of us even like pork all that much. It was smoky, savory, sweet, and full of umami goodness. The sauce with it is so crazy good we got another to go. The crab curry was another standout. We got it without the shell (to save some mess, idk if it makes a difference?) and extra crab (worth it.) Love that it was served with rice noodles, veg, egg, and pickled onions. I inhaled most of the leftovers, much to my boyfriend's chagrin. We got the drunken noodles with crispy chicken, just because we wanted to try their crispy chicken with something noodley. This was the first thing that came out, incidentally, and we were already losing our minds over how good it was, and we had no idea that we were about to have our minds blown. The kua gling (with ground chicken) was spicy and savory and the stink beans we added on there had such an interesting earthy, almost shiitake mushroomy taste to it and really added to the dish. The crab fried rice was excellent too. Not much to go wrong with there. We came at 4:45 on a rainy Monday and got seated immediately, though it filled up VERY quickly after we got there and wasn't really empty to begin with. Plan for that! The restaurant is bustling and busy with lots of tao top tables and delicious food all around. Definitely come here. It's fun and cute, especially to bring a friend or date. Parking was free in their lot! read more

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Was going for a show in Blue Note a couple blocks away and was looking for a place to eat and my Thai friend highly recommended this place and it didn't disappoint. Acknowledged by Michelin for real good reason, everything we ordered was excellent and service was quick and very friendly. The server even moved my girlfriend and I to a bigger table because we ordered so much. We got a few things - Pork barbecue skewer which was actually my favorite, generous serving, very tender and tasty meat, and the sauce just elevates the dish. - Pad See Ew with Crispy pork, (my regular gauging dish for thai restaurants) comparing to other thai places it's still great but comparing to other dishes in the restaurant I would pass on this one when I eat here. - Green Curry with Chicken, the flavor was good but my girlfriend doesn't like it spicy so I really can't give a full review. - Crying Tiger (steak), also great dish very tender and flavor full - also got a spicy minced pork dish which gives a flavorful kick Just be prepared in dealing with LA driving here, there is parking in the plaza but I can still see it as a challenge to some. The plaza is also quite run down and will have some wait but the line moves pretty quickly. Will definitely be back when I'm in LA! read more

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Everybody always says, "let's go get Thai food," and honestly--I'm usually not excited about it. I live in Thai Town, I've had plenty of Thai food, and I'm just picky. I don't love biting into surprise herbs, and textures can throw me off fast. That said, this place is doing things right. First off, the quality of the ingredients is undeniable. The meats are clearly good cuts and well-prepared across the board. We ordered a mix of dishes, and while everything tasted solid, the fried chicken was the one miss for me. Flavor was there, but it was drier than expected--especially compared to even decent grocery store fried chicken. Not bad, just disappointing given how good the rest of the food is. The curry noodle dish was rich and comforting, and the grilled pork skewers were exactly what you want--sweet, savory, and nicely charred. Nothing felt careless or rushed in the cooking. Inside, the place is packed, which tells you a lot. That said, the area toward the back near the bathrooms had a weird smell that's hard to ignore once you notice it. Not deal-breaking, but worth mentioning. I went with a friend who eats Thai food constantly--Los Feliz rotation, knows his spots--and he loved it. Like, "luvd it." So even if this isn't usually my lane, I can see why this place has the reputation it does. Would I personally crave it? Probably not. Would I recommend it to people who actually love Thai food? Absolutely. read more

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This neighborhood has a fantastic Thai restaurant that serves authentic Thai cuisine, especially southern Thai style. The menu offers a wide variety of options, and you can easily communicate your spice preference to the server. If you're unsure about a dish, don't hesitate to ask for more information. The service here is exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff. If you have to wait for a table, you can leave your name and party number at the counter and hang out around. When a table becomes available, they'll call your name. There's a free parking lot, but it's a bit limited. Additionally, the restaurant only has one restroom, so be prepared for that. Despite these minor inconveniences, everything else is great. read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - S1. Phuket Style Crab Curry Kanomjean - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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hMmmM takes me back to bangkok ~~~ favourite dishes in order 1) hat yai fried chicken with the rice and fried garlic... 10/10! 2) crab curry.. reminds me of burmese mohinga and idk i stan coconut panang curries so i loved 3) moo ping... if they were fresh i know it would be fire 4) jade noodles... were lacking in some oil/moisture but the 3 crispy pork types were yommy read more

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I don't know how this place can earn less than 5 stars because everything here is so perfect. The service is great, staffs are nice n fast, you got to try their signature menu, serves Southern Thai cuisines which is rare in LA. Portions are huge and price is right. If you are not sure what to get, try their signature crab curry. Sweet spicy coconut curry served with noodles and veggies, so creamy yet refreshing. Pad See Yew is great too with right amount of proteins and sauces. Their grilled pork skewers is out of this world too. It goes well with the curry too. Don't forget to get their fresh young coconut water too. A+ Thai food. Great for a date night! read more

Absolutely delicious. Everything was simply amazing, especially the jade noodles!! We came on a Monday at 6 pm, and it was already pretty packed so be prepared to wait depending on when you come. Service was very quick and the vibe is lively. Can't wait to go back! read more

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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