We rolled up to Manaow on a mellow Thursday afternoon, stomachs growling and hopes high. Bonus points for parking--though it's limited. We arrived here around 4:30 PM and not too long after this place was packed with no parking spots left! So be sure to arrive early First impressions? Manaow is serving ambiance realness. The modern minimalistic decor paired with warm, cozy lighting was a nice touch. I highly recommend the following: 1. Tamarind Juice: Wow, I was not expecting this! Tart yet sweet, with a spicy rim that complimented the drink so nicely! 2. Tamarind Chicken Wings: Crispy, juicy, with caramelized tamarind goodness. I totally could have eaten 2 or 3 more plates 3. Mango Sticky Rice: Fresh, sweet mangoes paired with sticky rice cooked to perfection--this dish is proof that simplicity can be sublime. I nearly shed a tear. 4. Thai Pancakes: My first Thai pancake experience, and wow. Think sweet, crispy, flaky roti with just enough sweetness to make you swoon. Why haven't I had these before? Why wasn't I warned about how addictive they are? 5. Tom Yum Shrimp Soup: A warm, comforting hug in a bowl. The shrimp were no joke--plump and hefty, just how I like em The Pad See Ew. The noodles? Perfection. The flavor? Fantastic. But the meat? So tough my jaw grew tired of chewing :( Overall, Manaow knows how to wow. Between the beautiful plating, delicious flavors, and attentive service, it's safe to say I'm smitten. I'm already planning my return trip to explore the rest of their menu. read more

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Man, Ow! Is what my ears were saying from how loud it was in this hall style laundromat strip mall Thai joint. The ambience I would say is not my style. An introvert's nightmare. Bright hard lighting open floor plan where you have to see every other person there. Luckily I was facing the wall so just had to see that and the person I was with. And the acoustics of the joint made it so noisy I could barely hear the person in front of me. We were there at closing so I noticed even when everyone left I still couldn't hear the person I was with because the place now had a big echo. The service was very slow. Usually near closing places want to rush to get you out but they still took maybe like 20 minutes to take our order. The food was good. It wasn't bad, it wasn't excellent. Honestly I usually only like reviewing places terrible or amazing which this place is neither. But I am trying to get my Yelp Elite status so I was told I needed to bust out two more reviews. So lucky for you here is a rare middling level review. I noticed the pricing was odd. Some stuff was decently priced like $14 for boat noodles or drunken noodles (which my Yelp elite dinner guest and I couldn't differentiate from Pad See Ew). And other items that generally are similar prices at other Thai restaurants were significantly more expensive here. Anyway I would come back if I ever need to do laundry next door or want to try and be around a bunch of loud strangers enjoying not amazing and not bad Thai cuisine next to a liquor store and dive bar (see other review for 3636 Bar). read more

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What I loved: thai drink flight, PANANG CURRY, honestly everything this is hands down the BEST thai food i've ever found. I'm so happy to have found this place. Everything I've ordered has been great, especially the panang. The service has always been exceptional. Great place for a nice lunch date - especially with the lunch special. $12 entrees. I would recommend this to anyone! read more

Excellent Thai restaurant! Food was amazing and service was very friendly. I highly recommend this place if you're in the mood for some yummy, authentic Thai in the area. read more

Manaow - Pad kee mao and curry noodles - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

Manaow Thai is a cozy gem tucked in the corner of Loma and Broadway in Long Beach. The space is small but has a modern, warm vibe that makes it feel inviting and relaxed. We tried a few dishes including the tom yum noodle soup, beef salad, and the tiny shrimp cups. Everything was flavorful, well-balanced, and surprisingly affordable. They also have a lunch menu with great deals, so it's definitely worth stopping by during the day for a discount. We were seated right away and the service was quick and efficient; Our server got our order in and out without any delay. Definitely a spot I'd come back to for comforting Thai food and great service. read more

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Amazing local Thai place! I love that this one doesn't have a crazy line like Chiang Raí and the food is just as good! They have all the classics. I really enjoyed their duck rambutan curry and mango sticky rice. It's also not too loud inside so it's easy to have a conversation. The servers are prompt and attentive. read more

First time here at Manaow. So first off, let's talk food. We ordered the following: Papaya salad 7/10 Tamarind wings 9/10 big and juicy wings Chicken skewers 7/10 not bad but not my cup of tea Crispy pork 11/10 super crispy & extremely tender Duck curry 7/10 great flavor, pineapple overkill Crying tiger 6/10 it's okay Fried fish 7/10 it's a whole filet, not bones Food was good. Very authentic but very modern taste to it. Overall tho, food was great no complaints. Service was cool. Waiters and staff were all extremely kind. Ambiance was chill. Very simple interior, close to Belmont shores, very chill vibes. Reason for a 4/5 star isn't because of the food or service, it was just beyond loud in the restaurant. It's like an insulated cube of noise. I know it isn't the restaurants fault, but I'd go at a less busier time to avoid how loud it is inside. Overall, I'd still come back. Great job guys! read more

Manaow - Crispy pork - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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THIS IS A HIDDEN GEM!! This place is pretty lowkey from the outside but inside it's so cute. As soon as you walk in you're hit with the smell of thai food and it makes you even hungrier! I ordered a thai tea and this is easily one of the best ones I've ever had! I can't wait to go back! read more

Overall it's a cute spot and the food is flavorful but the portions can be quite small. It's to the extent where in a big party I couldn't really eat a piece and get the full experience of each dish. The spot is busy though and that is usually telling of an authentic trendy spot which was all true. The service was quick and each dish was definitely unique to the restaurant. I just think the portions needed to be bigger! The prices were reasonable though!! read more

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Service was very friendly and good (: not busy on a saturday for lunch. All items were reasonably priced, about 120$ for a family of 5. Definitely try the tamarind fried chicken and southern style curry. read more

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So I was craving papaya salad...on the hunt for an authentic Thai papaya salad or at least close to. Came with little family. The restaurant was cozy and open concept, the deco was simple & modern. I expected it to be Americanize but I peep at the reviews a little bit and was excited to try it. I told myself if it isn't ahhhh..at least I tried it. Ordered: Chicken wings Fried rice Papaya salad Fried fish curry Chicken satay drinks sample-tamarind juice But the comments were not all wrong..even though the papaya salad it's not umami & authentic enough the flavors of the balanced sweet, sour, salty was there. I love the papaya salad. The wing chickens were a hit with my peeps. The sticky but crunchy wings were perfect combo with the richness of sweet & tangy sauce. Got the fried rice combo and it was a perfect plate as it's not overwhelming the other favors of the other dishes. Chicken satay was also a hit with my boys. The catfish curry was very flavorful. The only thing is that I would have thought it was made frm scratch, passed by and saw the premade curry. Which was still good! We also tried the drink samples which when you taste the little shots of drinks you can pick the one you like the best in a regular size order. Love the food I'll be bck to try other items. The service was good read more

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The food is SO delicious and the decor is really cool and design forward for an unassuming strip mall. I haven't had thai food like this in years. Real spice levels! I can tell that I've found a local gem. read more

5 stars for food, which is the most important thing in a rating IMO. Good portion sizes and delicious flavors in every dish we tried. Some other considerations: --Restaurant size is small, so it helps to make a reservation --When it's not crowded, it's pleasant to eat there. When it's crowded, it gets very loud and hard to talk to the people at your table. --Family friendly bonus: high chairs available. But the wait time for food can be long, so that's a family friendly minus. --Parking lot is small, so you might have to street park in the surrounding neighborhood. It's a fairly short walk to the beach/Belmont Pier, so that's a nice way to walk off some of your meal. read more

Manaow - pad see ew with beef - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Our friends who are local in the Long Beach area took us here for early dinner and certainly didn't disappoint and enjoyed every moment and food and culinary experiences we had! We started with their papaya salad, then crab cakes for starters then walked our way to the tamarind wings and other restaurant specialties. Everything was great, including their dessert ( sweet sticky rice with mangoes ) as well as their cocktail drinks. I personally enjoyed the one with lychees. Sorry I forgot the name. Service was great and fast! Our waiter was very knowledgeable and loved everything that he recommended. Located in the neighborhood of Long Beach height this place is quaint and intimate but definitely worth the drive and wait. Ambiance is modern and fun! Parking could be a challenge but we got lucky getting the street parking for free. I would recommend this for people that are looking for good and authentic Thai food in the area. read more

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Cute casual modern decor. Was craving papaya salad so I came here to try theirs as I had bookmarked this place. They have one of the best papaya salads I've had in the Southbay/Long Beach area (khun 9 in torrance also super amazing). I got it spicy and lemme tell you this place is legit Thai spicy. I love spice and it did not disappoint. Toward the end my nose was running a bit and the outside of my lips were burning lol. Prob would get it medium if I was having it as my main meal again and spicy if I had some meat dishes to go along with it. Never had it with rice before but it paired perfectly. Also had their drink sampler. You get to sample Thai tea, Thai coffee, lemongrass tea, limeade and tamarind juice... and then pick one full size drink. All of the drinks were super sweet. I really liked the tamarind juice but I wasn't feeling how sweet it was and opted for my usual of Thai coffee. Will definitely be back to try other dishes. read more

Manaow - Papaya salad spicy - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Oh my gosh! I've been a fan since they opened. I was having a little sad girl day and even left my phone at home. I smelled it from next door and I remembered how much I love Manaow. The food is soooo tasty. Def a must do. No alcohol here but you won't need it. The bar is one shop down when you're done. I ordered mine togo at the counter because I forgot my phone, chicken pad thai, 3 sauce cod and shrimp tom yum soup. All medium spicy. I really like spicy and so do they, so I only recommend hot for true spice experts. Quality and flavor are top tier, menu has many options and they truly have the nicest staff ever. I chatted with almost all of them during my visit and just want to send them a big hug and big blessings. Wonderful experience always. Today was my favorite. Please visit them soon :). Ps. Try the appetizer wings. Best wings I have ever had. read more

My usual Thai spot on this street was closed because they took the Day After Christmas off and I was dying for some khao soi and I had also gotten khao soi on this same block, a few businesses down a while back, but it didn't compare to the one that was closed. And I noticed that just 5 minutes down the road, there was another Thai place that sold khao soi, so I came here. I liked the triangle lights on the ceiling. Wanted to get full so I also ordered moo ping. The dipping sauce was off the wall! The flavor was amazing! Elevated the dish like you wouldn't believe. So much so that I used my side of sticky rice to dip it in when I had finished the skewers. The main event, the khao soi hit hard. I had missed that broth taste since my last taste of it a month ago. Excellent food, excellent service. If my place is closed again, I know where I'm coming! read more

Manaow - Khao soi - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Had a lovely dinner here with a friend on a Friday night! They had us wait outside and write our name on a list, which was pretty chilly on the night in question. It felt like they were understaffed, since a lot of people were waiting outside even though there were plenty of unoccupied tables. They have some 4 person tables and then two super long 12 person tables. Not sure if they cater to big groups, but this was an odd set up and likely part of the reason they had trouble seating people. Our waitress was great! I asked her if something was gluten free and she had no idea, but was able to bring me a list of all items that were gluten free. Would have preferred they just labeled these on the menu. I ended up getting the artichoke curry, which was fabulous! I have never had anything like it- very flavorful with tender artichokes. The serving they gave me was just enough, no leftovers, so I would say the portions are moderate to small. I would go back, but would bundle up for the outdoor wait if going in the winter. read more

Manaow is located in a low key strip mall, so you might miss it as you drive by, but it's definitely worth the stop. They've got a lot of indoor seating and three tables outside if you want to dine outdoors with your dog. Staff is friendly and brought out a bowl of cold water for my dog. I tried their tamarind egg, a great appetizer for splitting with friends, and the southern style curried noodles. Both were delicious and super flavorful! The tamarind eggs are fried and somewhere in between soft and hard boiled, covered in a sweet and savory sauce, fried shallots, cilantro, and dried chilis. The noodles come in a thick curry sauce and is topped with crispy wonton skin, cilantro, fried shallots, chicken, tofu, and a hard boiled egg. Pretty filling! read more

Manaow - Southern style curried noodles IG: @bobabitchess - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Ordered the pad kee Mao, pad Thai, chicken wings, and drink sampler. The pad Thai was on the sour side than I'm used to, so I didn't like it too much. The pad kee mao had a really good umami flavor that I really enjoyed. The chicken wings were super tender, crispy, juicy, and flavorful. Probably my fave dish here! The drink sampler was super cool! I would've never tried lemongrass lemonade or tamarind ice tea before, and both were super refreshing and tasty! read more

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This is hands down the best Thai food in the area! I ordered pick up and it was done pretty fast. Parking lot was pretty full but lots of spaces. The staff was so sweet and everyone greeted/ smiled at me while entering and leaving. The young lady at the counter offered me hot sauce and napkins. The atmosphere was nice but casual. Everything looked cleaned and organized. My veggie Pad Thai was amazing! The flavors were balanced and the sauce was perfect. I also ordered crab cakes that were tasty. read more

Manaow - Pad Thai, crab cakes with dipping sauce. - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

This restaurant was a Fortunate Change from my usual go-to spots, but my expectations were surpassed from the first bite! The sensational Panang Curry absolutely rocked my _WORLD! The interior design and ambient lighting also exponentially enhanced our experience. And of course, shoutout To You, Eric, for making our first Thai experience unforgettable with your amazing service. We Adore U, Eric! What an amazing birthday dinner! HBD to my bro! read more

Manaow - Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

If you're looking for great tasting Thai food for great value, this is the spot! They have a small parking lot too so parking isn't an issue. Tamarind Wings - hot, crispy, and juicy on the first bite! Sauce has perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy. Come with 4 whole wings and great to share! Drink Sampler - fun way to try all their drinks for $10 and you get a full size one after sampling them all! The limeade and lemongrass iced tea were really refreshing, but the tamarind juice was a little too spicy. Went with Thai coffee cuz I needed a boost that day Drunken Noodles - very savory with a hint of black pepper taste to finish, default is chicken with the lunch special Pad Thai - a little more sour than I prefer, but it has enough savory and sweetness to make me crave more bites, default is also chicken with the lunch special The whole meal was less than $60 and that's with drinks and appetizers. Simply amazing. read more

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My husband and I were super excited to try this place. Our go to Thai spot is in Cerritos, we live in Long Beach and we were hoping this would be our new spot. Unfortunately we got food poisoning. Total was $63 dollars before tip. We ordered: the pineapple fried rice, spring rolls, mango sticky rice and the panang curry. Wasn't a lot of food just enough for 2 people. Price was $$$ for what we got. read more

The food and drinks here were really good. Started with the Thai drink flight, then picked a full-size one afterwards. Got the papaya salad and a lunch special which included khao soi and pork belly. Food was really good. The Thai tea Panna cotta dessert was amazing, 10/10. Service was fine but could've been more attentive. I had to flag them down for things like straws, refill of water, and to order dessert. read more

Manaow - Khao soi and pork belly - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This restaurant has been around for quite a while and although I have driven past it literally hundreds of times I never noticed it tucked away in the strip mall next to the laundromat. When you enter you're transported to a modern and clean space with communal tables and seating for large groups. They do take your order and bring you food but they have a little robot that appears perhaps to take the dirty dishes back to the kitchen. The menu is extensive and also includes plenty of fun drinks (no alcohol) and lunch specials. We started out with the Crispy Thai Spring rolls which are filled with glass noodles, mushrooms and carrots and fried of course. I can't say no to glass noodles! Our favorite dish was the Seafood Curry, packed with large pieces of seafood and plenty of flavor. We also shared the Pad Thai with firm tofu. I'm glad that my aunt showed me this friendly neighborhood restaurant! read more

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It wasn't horrible, but the food could definitely use more flavor and taste. Always a bad sign when you walk into a Thai restaurant and there are no Thai people eating there... We ordered the beef pad see ew, beef basil fried rice, and duck curry. The duck curry was the worst for me. I was not a fan of pineapple mixed in curry at all. The basil fried rice needs a lot more basil; maybe spices too. The rice itself was on the harder side (some people may or may not like that). The pad see ew was the most solid dish of the 3. -The restaurant seems to be well kept and very clean -Spiciest spice level is not very spicy -The jalapenos in vinegar seem as if they were just cut then and put into vinegar; they had a little kick to them but I prefer them to be pickled for longer -Limeade with honey was good, but probably wouldn't order it again read more

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Service was fast, food tasted very fresh and full of flavor. My favorite this time was the shrimp and green mango dish, they just did a great job with the marinade. We didn't get a photo of the northern style curried noodles because we ate it so fast. The place itself is pretty casual but cozy and clean. I didn't get to try any drinks this time but definitely will next time. read more

Manaow - Grilled shrimp and green mango Crying tiger salad - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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My first review was 8 years ago...And I can safely say since then, this place has been consistently my favorite Thai food in the area. I crave Thai often and have tried almost every place within a few mile radius but always compare everywhere to here. The food is quality. The only downside is they don't do delivery services otherwise I'd be eating this place even more than I already do. read more

Manaow - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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We ordered from their lunch special. The food was flavorful m, service top notch. I would highly recommend getting the chicken, so crispy! However, I would skip the mango sticky rice, kind of a let down. The mango was sour and the sticky rice to mango is off. Not enough sticky rice to off set the sour mango. read more

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Staff was super friendly and helpful. Ordered the drunken noodle, crying tiger and pad thai. Was not disappointed at all. Would highly recommend this place. Tried the lemongrass tea and was different. I would come back and support this business again just because their staff and the quality of their food. read more

The best Thai food in Long Beach!! My favorite is their drunken noodle! The consistency and flavor is always there

Found this gem on yelp and I loved it! Manaow serves authentic thai food with such a wide selection of items on their menu. All of their dishes are packed with flavor. You can also request items to be made vegetarian/vegan! The inside is modern and cute. The servers here are very nice and attentive! My favorite is the thai noodle soup. They only have this during their happy hour but you can get their normal thai soup and add noodles when it's not happy hour. Their Manaow drink sampler is so fun to get. You get to sample 5 different drinks. You choose your favorite and they give you a full cup sized. We ended up getting the thai tea because it was soo good! I loved loved loved their crispy spring rolls. It was a crispy delight. Their grilled shrimps were so fresh, filled with flavor, and grilled to perfection. read more

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We got there when they just opened since I craved chicken wings early in the morning lol so we got both the crispy stuffed wings and the tamarind wings. I was sooo impressed. Wings are juicy. Both kinds are unique and flavorful. I love the stuffed wings a bit more. I made these before and it's quite a production to debone, stuff fillings and fry to crispy while keeping the inside juicy. There's nothing short of perfection for these wings! Then the drunken noodles. I love the spiciness. It's true Thai spicy lol and quite addicting. Can't stop eating it though my mouth is burning. Come to put out the fire are the drinks lol The Thai iced tea is perfect sweetness. Lots of Thai restaurants I tried have sickeningly sweet tea. But this one is super tasty and a cure for the drunken noodles. But then I got stuck in the unending loop of drunken noodles and Thai tea lol it was very satisfying at the end though. Oh we decided the Thai tea from trying the drink flight of tamarind juice, limeade, lemongrass, Thai coffee and Thai tea. Honestly, I'll be happy with any one off these drinks. They're really tasty and a great companion to the food. Other dishes we tried are duck noodles soup and green curry. There are both good but I got pulled back into the drunken noodles loop. Gosh, didn't I say it's addicting? LoL Anyway, there are more dishes to try but I'll definitely be back for wings and drunken noodles and drinks! Manaow is awesome! Oh and a walk to the beach after all this food is highly recommended lol only 12 minutes walk away from the shore, with breeze in your hair, Thai tea in your hand, Thai food in your big belly lol read more

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3/10/26 @ 6p - Ordered the Pork Belly with Fish Sauce. This is like an appetizer or side dish. Comes with two dipping sauces. Ordered ala carte rice and a fried egg and made it a meal. My daughter ordered Chicken Chili & Basil at the spiciest level. Noticed set menus available now, which I will have to try next time since I came already knowing what I wanted to order. The quality and appearance of the food and how it is prepared so that it comes tasting freshly cooked is what really makes this restaurant shine. Great service and outstanding food. Already looking forward to my next visit here. This is my favorite restaurant in Long Beach, CA. read more

This is definitely one of the best Thai spots in Long Beach. My boyfriend and I typically order take out but have also dined in. Both experiences have been great! The food is full of flavor and the employees are always attentive and helpful. I do wonder if they recognize me since we do take out often haha! Our favorite dishes are the pork belly, tiny cup shrimp, mixed friend rice, and the tum yum soup ( medium spice). Every time we say we need to try something new we end up with the same dishes because they never disappoint. This place is a must try! read more

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This was my second time eating at Manaow and it's definitely one of my favorite Thai restaurants here in Long Beach. While the service was pretty slow during both of my visits, even with the restaurant being empty, the quality of the food makes the wait worthwhile. During both of my visits I ordered the Fried Tamarino Chicken Wings which are so good!! Those wings are big and very meaty and definitely enough for two meals or two persons. On my first visit earlier this year I tried their Yellow Curry with Chicken Garee from the lunch menu which I thought was just okay and nothing to write home about. I felt the dish was somewhat watered down but then again I've never been a big fan of yellow curries. Today I ordered the Green Curry Chicken Klew Wan Gal which was exceptionally good and very spicy! I loved how all the ingredients paired so well together and definitely would order it again. 5 stars for reasonably priced delicious food, great atmosphere and friendly service! I'll be back! Enjoy and Bon Appétit. read more

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I love this place. Have loved it for years. Could have sworn I've reviewed in the past but alas here we are. The food is phenomenal the service is wonderful. This time around I got the tamarind eggs and my favorite, the herbed fish. So delightful and fresh. Had to get the Thai iced tea as well. The only slight downside of this place is the acoustics, it feels louder than it really is - but honestly it's not that bad. but the service and amazing food make up for any of that. I like the layout of the place too, it's simple, clean and options for family style tables or private. Love this place ! read more

Manaow - Herbed fish!! So good! - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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My friend and I decided to spontaneously stop by and we were not disappointed! I have been curious to try curry for the longest and I opted for the yellow curry in spicy flavor with chicken. Food: Though the curry wasn't nearly as spicy as I anticipated the flavor was still great. The curry contains pieces of chicken and potatoes and includes a side of white rice.The flavor profile was rich and flavorful. My friend ordered the Pad Thai and he enjoyed it as well. Service: The staff was quite attentive and helpful, our server regularly checked in on us and refreshed our beverages. Great hospitality and awesome service! Ambiance: The interior was clean and there are indoor seating booths and tables. The servers were cleaning tables and tidying up the dining room throughout my visit which goes to show how well maintained this local establishment is. I'll definitely be back to try their Pad Thai and I'd recommend this local spot to anyone in the area looking for some Thai cuisine. read more

Manaow - Yellow Chicken Curry & Pad Thai. - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

Manaow knows what they're doing! The food is gorgeous, and the spice levels are legit. Drinks are yum, flavorful without being too sweet. The Tom Yum Soup has a nice kick and the Drunken Noodle is garlicky, spicy heaven. Their desserts are super cooling after the hot dishes. Highly recommend the Thai Tea Panna Cotta! The texture is smooth and the flavor combo is one of a kind. The warm lighting, wood tables, and plants outside make it feel cozy and homey. Servers are friendly and always make small talk with me when I come to pick up food, and wait time when dining in is what you'd expect. I've had lovely experiences here. read more

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