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    Monster Thai

    3.9 (829 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Pad See Ew, Curry Dumpling, and Tom Yum Soup
    Julia H.

    My friend and I randomly ended up in this little hole in the wall Thai restaurant and it was actually pretty good. The service was great and the food was tasty. I definitely recommend the curry dumplings! Those were amazing.

    Vegetable Soup, Chicken Wings (7), Pad Kee Mao, Pad Thai
    Natalia W.

    Holy sh**. Best thai food hands down. And really good prices??? Here's what I've ordered and loved: Vegetable soup, pad thai, pad kee mao, THE WINGS from the appetizer menu. Get them. Best sticky rice and mango I've had anywhere. Very limited seating cause it's a hole in the wall spot, but so worth it.

    Fish in Lava - the only tolerable way to have eaten it
    Winn H.

    TLDR: Quite remarkably the ONE time I did not enjoy Thai food. Between the dry "Fish in Lava" or poor service, I'm not sure which was less appetizing for dinner. I almost cried scarfing down dinner. NOTE: A bowl of rice is NOT INCLUDED and extra charge (~$2-3) for curry! This may be different from your usual Thai Experience. Pros: Street parking wasn't too difficult. - - - - - - I happened to be craving Thai and in Sherman Oaks but learned that my go-to Now On 9 was closed, so I naturally went to Monster Thai, which not only nearby but a restaurant that I recently considered for a Party Tray. Monster Thai is a cozy, boasting about five tables, half of which were full on a Saturday night. Wanting something unique, I asked if there were any "specials" that made them stand out, though the hostess shared that it was only the Monster Menu... thus I decided to be adventurous with the Fish in Lava with Brown Rice - boy was I in for a surprise... Afterwards, I ordered a hot water as it was cold outside. The hot water came with a black speck inside the mug, but the mug was otherwise warm and enjoyable to hold. The Fish in Lava took about 20 minutes to prepare, and I was excited to try it when it came out despite its awkward appearance. Knife in hand, I attempted to shear away each layer of salmon - as I usually do - only to discover that it was tough. I grabbed for the fork next, working at it only to discover it was slightly overcooked, dry, and difficult to eat. To make matters more awkward, the hostess checked in, and I shared my concerns. She quickly rebutted, "But we've been serving it this way for 10 years." and walked away. No offers to substitute, not a single apology or lick of empathy. I don't like wasting food, so I kept cutting away, almost like a child playing with their food. (To be honest, how often do you see grown adults playing with their food? I'm so glad I was eating alone.) In attempts to "hydrate" the salmon with the curry, the salmon got cold, and the meal wasn't too enjoyable. Was this called "Fish in Lava" because it was overcooked and dry? Whatever the case, the leftover rice was left over was used to clean the curry remnants - oh yes, we waste nothing with rice (brown) being an additional $2.49 charge! In hopes of ordering a Thai Tea to improve the experience, I was astonished when the hostess threw the check on the table. It was an unpleasant gesture indeed, but the hint to leave may have saved me from another bad experience.

    Lorraine A.

    My new favorite Thai place! Monster Thai is located along a strip of other restaurant and stores. While the surrounding area is busy, there's ample parking along the street as well as the parking lot behind the restaurant. Came here for lunch with a large group of individuals. Due to the size of our party, we were worried the restaurant wouldn't be able to accommodate us but they did and they were more than happy to as well! It was still lunch time when we arrived so I ordered the chicken pad Thai and it's fried rice as well the Thai iced tea. I was worried that the portion size would be small due to it being a lunch special but there was so much food! Not only do you get the entree with rice, you are also given salad beforehand. Everything was delicious. The salad was so fresh and I ate every bite. I highly recommend!

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    Steven B.

    Great Thai food place in Sherman Oaks. We ate here last night. Its a small place but wow the food is good. We ordered 3 dishes. Beef Jerky Pad see ew with chicken Cashew Chicken Thai iced tea Each dish was great. The chicken was perfectly marinated on both dishes. The beef jerky was like steak. I cannot recommend this place enough. Excellent food, good service, nice cozy spot in Sherman Oaks land.

    AiriA'na C.

    I haven't been here in so long, but I decided to order from them again. He used to be one of my favorite Thai spots, but this time it was just OK. The rice lacked flavor and the orange chicken was really dry. I'll maybe try one more time as of right now.. disappointed.

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    They have great food and quick service ! I like the yellow curry and pepper garlic chicken.

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    Love love love monster thai! I've been going for years now. The inside is small but the food is delicious and the service is great:)

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    got this for takeout and it was soooo good. great balance of flavors and large portions of food. the thai tea is also really tasty.

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    Good comfort Thai food. Small but cozy dining room. Friendly staff. Portions are good too.

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    4.4
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    2.5 mi
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    We ordered catering for a gathering yesterday, and the entire experience was outstanding from start…read moreto finish. Kevin was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful throughout the ordering process. He took the time to guide us through the menu and even made sure we didn't over order. Thanks to his recommendations, we had the perfect amount of food for everyone, with just enough leftovers to enjoy later. The food was absolutely delicious, and everyone at our gathering loved it. What really stood out, though, was the exceptional customer service. It's rare to find someone who genuinely wants to make sure your event is successful instead of just selling you more food. I hadn't been here in over 15 years, and it was wonderful to see that both the quality of the food and the outstanding service have remained just as great as I remembered. I recently moved back to the area, and this experience reminded me why I loved this place. We'll definitely be back soon to dine in. Thank you Kevin, for making our gathering so easy and enjoyable!

    This review is long over due! My coworkers and are regulars here. Meaning, we are here at least…read moreonce a week. The food is always amazing and super authentic flavors. I would recommend the Pad see ew, Hawaiian fried rice, and my all time favorite...Thai boat noodles. Probably my favorite in the Valley and trust, I've tried multiple restaurants. On top of that, the owner and his wife are super friendly. It's a hole in the wall and it reminds of home. Highly recommend!

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    Thai Victory makes exceptionally tasty and healthy food, including this delicious grilled beef salad, with plenty of beef & veggie goodness!
    Thai Victory makes exceptionally tasty and healthy food, including this delicious grilled beef salad, with plenty of beef & veggie goodness!
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    Chiang Mai Thai Kitchen

    Chiang Mai Thai Kitchen

    4.2
    (350 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

    Ordered delivery and it was good, but I wasn't as impressed as I have been in the past. We ordered…read morea Thai beef salad, Pad Thai with shrimp and chicken, and the sweet sriracha chicken wings. To start with the salad, I liked the fresh mint and the flavor of the dressing. But for $15, it was mostly greens, and hardly any beef. What beef was there, was flavorful but it really felt like an unfair amount of meat for the price. The wings had a nice crunch and weren't spicy at all. The wings were a good size, tender and juicy, but I would have liked to have had more sauce. The shrimp in the pad thai was delicious, but there was hardly any chicken. The pad thai was a little on the sweet side, but overall lacked flavor. I did enjoy the quality of the proteins and fresh produce, but this did not fully hit the mark for me as it has previously.

    Was very hungry and craving Kao Soi in this chilly weather. Happy to find Chiang Mai and was…read moreexcited bc of the reviews. It was very cute inside! We ordered: Khao Soi w/ Crispy Pork: crispy pork was perfectly cooked but dish was overall mid Tom Kha w/ Chicken Spicy: 11/10, delicious!!!!!! Sriracha wings: good! Typically don't like this type of batter/frying but it had a good crunch/crisp. Nice flavor and loved the crudite Thai Tea: good! Wish they had dairy free Service was kind, but did have to flag them down a couple of times for refills or other requests. Would come back for the Tom Kha any day! Put theirs up against your faves!

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    Ras Noodle

    4.4
    (497 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    I came here yesterday to grab lunch for my family after my sister landed from Sacramento. She loves…read morethe duck noodle here and my mom loves their boat noodle. So I placed the order over the phone, I also got chicken fried rice for my wife, chicken basil for my nephew with no rice and my dad wanted the Suki Yaki noodles. Everything was at medium spicy except my nephew chicken basil since he can't eat spicy. I was told it would take about 20 minutes and I live close to this place. When we arrived in the afternoon, we got the parking in the front of the restaurant. I say they accept credit card now because before it was cash only. You just have to spend at least $10 minimum to pay with a card. They made our order quick because we arrived early but it was ready. They packaged the food great and there was no leak. My sister loved her duck noodle, my mom loved her boat noodle, my dad loved his Suki Yaki, my wife enjoyed her chicken fried rice and my nephew like his chicken basil. I would come back here again since my family loves this place.

    Food 3/5 - Ordered southern fried rice, it was "okay." It wasn't as flavorful as I expected…read more Protein in this dish included only 2 pieces of shrimp, some mussels, one piece of fish fillet, and squid. There was a lot more squid pieces and it was too rubbery with little flavor. Service 4/5 - Service was good, about what you'd expect. Ambiance 4/5 - Ambiance was good, about what you'd expect.

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