Pa Ord Noodle is a popular Thai restaurant in Los Angeles. They are known for authentic dishes, especially boat noodles, Pad Thai, and Tom Yum noodles. They're located in a tiny mall; offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery, serving lunch, dinner, and late-night meals. We came to grab a late lunch. I had a veggie garlic rice meal x longan juice. Both were fantastic and authentic in flavor. Staff were nice. Atmosphere was relaxing. Dine-in area was spacious and clean. Parking is limited given it's a small plaza mall, however, plenty of street parking. Prices were very reasonable. Overall, I had a good experience and enjoyed their food. I recommend it. read more

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I wanted this visit to be everything. I've been here before and loved it, so coming back with a group of 10 felt like a can't miss situation. Unfortunately, this time it missed. We were seated fairly quickly for a party of 10 which was a great start, but the food just didn't deliver the way I remembered. The Lao Style Papaya Salad came out way too salty and leaned more Thai style than Lao -- which for a dish that's specifically called out as Lao style, felt like a letdown. The Crispy Rice Salad wasn't how I remembered it either, something was just off from my previous experience. And the Thai Boat Noodles, which should be a showstopper, felt like it was missing something, hard to pinpoint exactly what, but you know when a dish isn't quite there. Consistency is everything, especially when you're driving out of your way and hyping up a spot to friends. When it doesn't land, it stings a little more. I really hope this was just an off night because I know what this kitchen is capable of. But for now, I'm not sure the trek is worth it until I hear things are back on track. read more

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Have been here 3x and decided it's time to write a review. AUTHENTIC Thai. Located in Thai town this is a gem. Plenty of tables and servers are friendly and efficient. Pad see ew - delicious wok hei flavor. Portion is generous and love that they have jalapeños in vinegar on the condiment tray. This dish is perfect. Gra pow - ground or sliced meat option, we opted for the traditional ground meat (pork) for this dish. Wonderful basil flavor and portion was plenty to share. Served with rice. Khao soi - my favorite. Creamy warm broth with fried and soft noodles. Portion was perfect and I'm still thinking about this dish 2 days later. Prik king - I'm used to a more dry style dish and this one was a bit saucier for my liking. Flavor was good and plentiful but wasn't a 5/5 like all of the other dishes I've tried here. Solid 3.7/5. Papaya salad - Thai style. Sweet and savory. Huge portion with plenty of peanuts and chopped green beans for crunch. A nice light dish to scratch the itch. Green curry - creamy and flavorful. We ordered it medium and the heat was perfect. Note that they warn of the heat levels but I've noticed it depends who's cooking. First time we ordered medium spice and my tongue was on fire (but I love spice and it was bearable.) Second and third visit medium was more mild. So definitely hit or miss. There's a nice condiment tray on the table and servers refill water, etc. often. Great food, great hospitality. Parking lot is a challenge. Shared with many other retailers and spaces are small. If you come between prime meal times you'll be ok. So glad I discovered this place. Will be back soon. Aroy Dee, mak mak!!!! read more

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TOFU was good. Broth was creamy. Potatoes were soft. The THAI iced tea is sweet. Delicious. Served in a nice glass. The restaurant is cozy. Nice colors. Orange. Spacious. Good for relaxation. Nice place to get away from everything. Like, a place of solitude. Yeah. Totally. Good place. Niice. 5 stars. read more

Grabbed some food in Thai Town before heading back to the SFV. Pa Ord Noodles has been in my Bookmarks for awhile so I headed there. Located in the corner of a strip mall, parking at 8pm on a Wednesday was easy. I was immediately greeted as I walked in and asked if I was dining in, or take out. A menu was handed to me to look, and I was given space to decide my selections - I REALLY appreciated THAT! It may seem like a small thing, and the gentleman didn't know it was my first visit, but something as simple as giving time and space to someone walking in to order take away means a lot. For me, it meant a LOT more food got ordered! lol after a couple of minutes he returned and took my order. I was then directed to the register where he rang up my order and I paid. All very efficient as my order went from his POS to the very busy kitchen. He offered me a seat to wait and said it would be about 20 minutes. My Thai Iced Tea arrived first, in case I wanted to enjoy while I waited, but I bravely managed to avoid the great temptation. Many people around, chatting, enjoying food and conversation. Another woman, solo diner, was greeted as she came in and guided to a spot along the long benched wall. Many orders were filled quickly as I waited, but it wasn't long before my order was handed to me. Back at home, in PJs, on the couch, I dove in and BOY, my craving was satisfied. Hubs doesn't go for "weird"(aka anything not pizza, Mac n cheese, hot dog, hamburger, eggs, bacon or ham) so it's rare I treat myself to a solo food binge. The Pad Se Ew with beef delivered on the perfect smokiness and delicious Chinese broccoli in black sauce. The spicy eggplant with chicken was a win with a beautiful balance of basil and red pepper.They packaged up my shrimp & pork dumplings with Napa cabbage and bean sprout separate from the broth and herbs to be added and that was SO NICE! When I got home, I nuked the broth to get it hot and steaming, then poured it over those dumplings and couldn't hide my smile. I also couldn't wait, but the burnt tongue was SO WORTH IT! My side of sticky rice paired deliciously with some of the spicy eggplant, but didn't reheat very well the next day for leftovers, so I should've had that fresh. My bad. Also, it was A LOT of food. I would definitely come back to Pa Ord Noodle again for it's friendly staff, delicious food and easy accessibility. Cheers! "CC" read more

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No frills boat noodles in Thai Town. Went for a weekend lunch. There's a parking lot, but there aren't too many spaces - so be prepared to street park. Went inside - was your normal casual Thai restaurant vibe. Wasn't crowded and sat immediately. Ordered the pork boat noodle. Did medium spicy - was enough of a kick for me to start up a little bit of sweat. The broth itself was very flavorful and there were enough pork bits and meatballs to make it hearty. It's not a huge bowl but I think it gets you full very quickly. I'd say it's on par with the better boat noodle spots like Sapp Coffee Shop and Malai Thai. Would come back! read more

Pa Ord Noodle - Pork boat noodles - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Pretty solid Thai place, popular for their noodle soup. After ordering, our dishes all came out quickly. They refilled our waters and had good service. The khao soi broth seemed a little oily to me, but the flavors were solid. The noodles were also cooked perfectly. read more

Pa Ord Noodle - Khao soi - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ended my weekend camping trip at a popular Thai spot, and this place did not disappoint! I got the khao soi and fried tofu to split with another person. I've never had khao soi before, but I've been craving it after seeing photos of it. It's kind of like a yellow coconut curry with noodles and this crispy fried noodle thing. The flavors were so tasty, and I definitely almost wanted to order a second bowl. The fried tofu was super crispy, and came with this sweet and savory sauce and some crushed peanuts. The restaurant is pretty small, and located in a tiny plaza with very limited parking. That said, the staff there is incredible, and you can tell they treat their customers like family here. read more

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Quick little pit stop before we head to Hollywood Horror Nights to scare our pants off but the only scary things here were the decorations and the spice level. TRUE Thai level spice but I've never been to Thailand. Parking: A little bit tough since this is a small little parking lot but worth it for this little hole in the wall. Food: In general the soup noodles were a little bit smaller bowls but the rice and stir fry noodles were a lot larger - Original Tom Yum - MEDIUM is actually spicy so I would go to Mild if you aren't as wary of spice. However flavor wise was absolutely delicious I could have had 3 bowls of these. 10/10 - Boat Noodles - Loved the flavor of the soup - Pad Thai - One of the better Pad Thai's that I've had in my life. - Pad See Ewe - This one was the sleeper. Usually it's pretty normal at most places but this one seemed so much different for some reason. - Thai Coffee was milky and delicious - Thai Tea was fantastic! Overall, everything was delicious and service was amazing. Everyone was so kind and the food came out pretty fast as well! read more

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8 years later, and this warm place with some eclectic figurines still holds a special place in my heart. The beef boat noodles smacks, the papaya salad is perfection even after all this time. The service remains friendly and quick. My partner tried Khao Soi and they really liked it. It's sweet, but I'm a savory type of guy so I'm sticking with my boat noodles. Never change, Pa Ord. read more

Pa Ord Noodle - Boat noodle, khao soi, papaya salad - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

TL;DR: Food is really good. Portions are smaller than most places though. Made the trek to Thai Town. I'm really into khao soi and this one was good. The curry soup is thinker than I've had at some other places. Almost like a regular curry bowl. We also got the South Sea fried rice. I don't know why but we got mild for both because I haven't been able to handle spicy lately and it was still a little spicy. But I am a little surprised that the portions are smaller than most other places. The bowls are smaller and the plate that had the rice was t very big. The prices are about the same so it's just portion size. A little disappointing if you are hungry. But the food is good. read more

Pa Ord Noodle - Khao Soi with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is still a sold 5-stars in my book. I always make it a point to eat here when visiting SoCal. My go-to order is the Tom Yum Noodle with Flat Rice Noodles medium spicy ($16) and it hits the spots every time. Brings me back to my USC days. Sadly, the price has doubled since then, but the flavor is still on point. My family and I were the only patrons on a Wednesday afternoon around 2:15PM. Service was friendly, but not attentive. Not an issue to me, but it may be for others. We lucked out with parking in the lot out front that is share with the surrounding business. Be forewarned, the parking spots are tight. read more

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I've been trying to get some Tom Kha on a Sunday afternoon. We went to several places before and they were closed or kha'less. Pa Ord DEF made my dreams come true today!!! Tbh the tom yummy was good too. 10 outta 5 stars and the staff is souper nice!! read more

Pa Ord Noodle - Coconut Soup / Tom Kha - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was in the area and decided to try this spot. Parking can be tough. ood was so but I would like to try their noodle soups if I ever come back again. - Papaya salad: good but a bit sweet. They add alot of fish sauce. - ruce: very dry, felt like we got old rice - green curry: good, curry is not too thick - oad see ew: super sweet. Not sure if this was intended but You would want this dish to be savory instead of sweet. read more

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Really enjoyed our dinner here and will definitely be coming back! They were very accommodating for me as a vegetarian which I really appreciated. Khao soi (4/5): Broth was super rich and noodles were perfectly chewy. I love all the toppings they added as well. I chose the fried tofu as my protein which ended up being a little of the drier side. Papaya salad (3/5): not the best I've had but still very solid. we got no dried shrimp or fish sauce, so that may be why we felt like the flavor was more one dimensional. just hoping for a little more flavor! Service was very good and food came out super fast. Very appreciative of their little parking lot because we were able to park right in front of the restaurant. read more

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Went on a Monday night and got seated immediately. There's a decent amount of seating inside and a parking lot in front. It did start to get more crowded the longer we sat there though. Overall good food and service but a little expensive, which I guess in expected in LA Beef pad see ew: 4/5. I liked the dish overall but the beef was kind of tough which ruined it a bit for me Papaya salad mild: 4/5. Pretty solid but I would probably want to try medium next time instead read more

Pa Ord Noodle - papaya salad, mild - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We went to Pa Ord Noodle when it wasn't super busy. The food was spectacular and everything had amazing flavor from the Thai ice tea to the food! Probably one of the best Thai ice tea I've had, the flavor of the tea came out so well and it was so creamy. The first dish we had was the beef boat noodle and the broth was this rich almost fermented. I'm not sure how to describe it better, but the flavor was so interesting I would definitely order again. The crab fried rice have this scrumptious wok flavor throughout and you can taste the crab in every bite. The serving size was the most of the rest of the dishes. We also had the yellow curry with chicken and that was some good curry! A good amount of chicken too. The khao soi with chicken had this great texture difference between the soft and crunchy noodles they provide. The broth was thicker and sauce like. It is definitely a little heavier, but great to share. My only critique is that when we were near finishing some items the other items came out one by one in my opinion not in the most timely matter. read more

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Now that I work near Thaitown I've slowly been checking out all the Thai restaurants I've read about. Came here for lunch and of course I ordered the boat noodles! It was so delicious and satisfying and I really must go back to have it again soon! read more

Pa Ord Noodle - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If there's 1 thing I miss from LA, it's the crispy pork w/ Chinese broccoli from Pa Ord. I've been coming to this spot since 2019, & it's hands down my go to for Thai food. The food here has always been consistently delicious. - Crispy pork with Chinese broccoli (5/5) : The pork is thickly cut & deep fried to golden crisp perfection. Then, stir fried w/ slices of Chinese broccoli in a sweet, savory, garlicky, sticky sauce that clings on every piece. I get medium spicy which is a good amount of heat. - Pad See Ew (5/5) : noodles are chewy, well seasoned with that charred wok hei flavor. Not overly oily like some places might do it. - Green curry (4/5) : rich, creamy, & packed with flavor. The curry had just the right amount of heat & depth. A must-order if you're a fan of curries. Service here is always great & quick, waiters are attentive. read more

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Service: 10/10 Ambience: 10/10 Food: 10/10 Authentic Thai restaurants that well visited by the locals so many families dine in until closing time. Everything is so delicious ! Their spice warning is reallll I got the hot boat noddles and it was truly so spicy ( which I love) but still have the perfect seasoning/ taste. I also got the payaya salad and thom kha read more

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This is located in a strip mall with very limited parking but there is plenty of residential parking nearby that's a short walk away. We went for an early dinner and there was no wait. Plenty of folks inside but not so much that it was super crowded - maybe 70% capacity. We ordered: Fried Fish Cake $18 Papaya Salad Tum Thai Medium $15 Boat Noodle Beef Spicy Small Rice Noodle $16 Tom Yum Noodle Original Small Rice Noodle Mild $16 Pad Thai Soft Tofu $16 Panang Curry Chicken Mild $16 Steamed Rice $3 Longan Juice $5 Service was fast. Do not underestimate the spice levels. We ordered Medium and Mild and they felt like Medium and Hot. Our favorites were the appetizers (fish cake, papaya salad). read more

Ploy is the best server ever, and the food is the best! If you want to come To a great Thai family restaurant with owners who love their customers as much as the customers love the workers and food, you must come here! 10000 stars!! read more

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I've been eying this place for years and finally had the chance to go. The parking lot was intimidating, but we got lucky someone left as we came in. I got the khoa soi with fried tofu and Thai tea. The fried tofu absorbed the rich broth, the egg noodle had a nice chew to it, and the fried noodle added a nice crunch. The staff was really welcoming and helpful. It's a small restaurant so you might end up waiting for your table, but the food is delicious and a number of dishes seem best eaten fresh. Definitely worth checking out and I'm super happy I finally got to go. :) read more

Came in around 3:30pm on a Friday and the place was empty. Service was extremely fast and friendly, several staff greeted us and were checking on us frequently during the meal. Every dish we ordered was good: chicken panang curry, chicken pad thai, Thai fried rice, and beef pad see ew. All the dishes were flavorful and the portion size was fair. Only giving 4 starts instead of 5 because it's not the best food I've had in the area. If this restaurant was anywhere else in the country it would be a 5/5, but compared to other local restaurants it's very acceptably tasty just not top tier. I would definitely come back if someone specifically wanted to go here. Prices are very competitive. read more

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I would come here when I'm craving Thai noodle soup (yen ta fo, tom yum) or some delicious drunken noodles. I judge a Thai restaurant on how well they cook their drunken noodles and this place served it really well! Their mild spice is pretty spicy for those who aren't accustomed to spice. Service is attentive and efficient. This cute and cozy Thai place is tucked in a small plaza with some limited parking. Price is a bit on the higher end for my taste, but it's worth it! read more

Soup is my comfort food. My family and I have it for dinner all the time. This spot was so delicious and comforting. I wasn't sure how the tom yum would taste since I usually get the creamy version, but this clear broth version was light, refreshing, and addictive with a great punch of spice. Their spice levels are definitely Thai-standard spicy, so I was feeling the heat even at medium! I also love that you can choose different noodle types, and I'd definitely recommend the thin noodles. read more

Pa Ord Noodle - Seafood TomYum Noodle Soup and Boat Noodles - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Popped in here today for a late afternoon bite with a friend. It's a small restaurant but it's nice that there is a parking lot since it's right in a busy area of Hollywood. Granted, the lot is small, but hey, it's Hollywood. I originally wanted noodle soup but decided on pad see ew and a stir fry to make it easier to share. Everything was very yummy and fresh and the service was friendly and quick. This is a mom & pop joint and it has a lot of authentic Thai dishes. If seeing pork liver and blood cubes on a menu freak you out, this isn't your spot. Next time I'll definitely try the noodle soup! Sorry - forgot to take pics! read more

This Thai food is so delicious and very welcoming we had been here before and my husband suggested we come have dinner here tonight, so here we are. A must try read more

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I was in the area visiting the Tesla showroom in North Hollywood and went to the former Pad Ord only to find out that it was sold about a year ago, so I made the trek here since it's still owned and operated by the original owner. Parking can be very challenging in this small strip center since many of the shop owners block off and even patrol the parking spaces. Parking on the street can be just as challenging, but I was fortunate to find metered parking. The restaurant is fairly small and quaint. I started off with the boat noodle soup which is authentic and served piping hot. In addition, I ordered the fried catfish, and pork prik king which were both tasty and full of flavor although I prefer the crispy pork prik King. Service by the staff is friendly and prompt and most of the patrons here are Thai. Definitely recommend Pad Ord if you're craving some yummy Thai entrees. read more

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Pa Ord is a great place for authentic Thai food in Thai town. We came here for lunch on a Saturday, close to 1pm and we were seated immediately. I was craving soup noodles and ordered Tom Yum noodle soup. My friend was feeling adventurous and wanted to try something we have never tried before, Yen Ta Fo. The Tom Yum noodles soup was really good. But the Yen Ta Fo was AMAZING!! Spicy level is legit. Even mild has a kick! The restaurant is clean and service is friendly. I will definitely come back!! read more

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This used to be my go-to spot for boat noodles when I lived in K-town. I haven't been back since I moved, so it's about 3-4 years since. One thing I noticed is how much smaller their dishes seem to be for the price (a rice dish with an entree is $16-18). Or maybe it has always been like that, and I just got used to the huge portions from other Thai restaurants around. Their boat noodle was my favorite. I remember they have the best-tasting boat noodles in town. I came by 2 days ago and I was pretty disappointed with the flavor and quantity. It comes in a small bowl for $16, and the flavors are different from how I remembered them. Their rice dish, Crispy Pork with Chinese broccoli with Rice, the pork was tough to eat, and there were only a few cuts of them in it. We had to ask for vinegar to soak the pork because it was tough, especially for my elder mom who was eating with me. That itself was $18, and an order of Omelette with ground chicken for $16. All in all, I think it's still a good place to visit when you're in Los Angeles. read more

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I love this thai restaurant. The food is perfectly (and intensely) spiced and flavorful. Whenever we come, I always have to have the full experience -- appetizer, entree, side dish, and I love trying new things every time. I also love applying the various sauces they have at each table. Service is so friendly here too; the ambiance feels like you're being welcomed to their home. read more

This Thai restaurant is hands down the best I've ever been to! Their Thai Boat Noodles are simply divine, and I always finish my bowl without fail. The service is amazing and incredibly fast. And the ambiance? It's a hidden gem, a cozy hole-in-the-wall place that you won't find on any map. read more

This is my go to Thai spot and honestly one of my favorite places to eat in LA. My Thai friend first took me here back in high school and I have been coming ever since. I cannot recommend their South Sea Fried Rice enough. I have never had better seafood fried rice anywhere else. It is so flavorful and perfectly dry if you know what I mean. I hate soggy or soft fried rice, and this one has that perfect wok char and separation of every grain that makes it taste fresh and satisfying. They are also famous for their boat noodle, which is super yummy. The portion is on the smaller side, but the broth is rich, bold, and full of depth. Their Pad Thai and Pad See Ew also never miss and are consistent every single time. There is free parking in the lot and street parking nearby as well, which makes it super convenient. Pa Ord just does Thai food right and it always hits the spot no matter how many times I come back. read more

Fantastic Thai place with great & friendly service. Tucks away in a corner of a small plaza and with small parking lot, but there is street parkings. Great vibe upon walking and felt the friendliness and great hospitality from the staff. The menu is filled with plenty of dishes with very decent price tag. Quick turnaround and the foods are very tasty and delish. We ordered 7 items total for $100 (w/o tip) and left over for lunch or brunch for one. Great dearly dinner late late lunch for sure, will come back for more when in the area. read more

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Its been years since we were last here. After finding street parking, we entered and sat down. Note that the small lot is impossible to find a free space. We started with Shrimp cakes and Thai Pork Jerky. The shrimp cakes were outstanding. The pork jerky was slightly over cooked, but still tasty. I ordered the Khoa Soi with chicken; essentially, curried egg noodles. It was really good. My wife ordered the Clear Soup Noodles with Meat Balls. It was good. Servers were great! Overall, we enjoyed our meal and will return again. read more

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Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Pro tip 1: Don't even order mild spicy level if you don't eat spicy. You can add pepper gradually which they provide. Pro tip 2: Soup taste better Thursday-Saturday (YMMV) I can't praise this boat noodle soup enough. I haven't found another that comes close. For those who aren't familiar, boat noodles are a traditional Thai dish featuring beef and small rice noodles. I usually pair mine with Chinese broccoli and crispy pork. Definitely a must try. read more

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Came here for an earlier Saturday dinner for a party of 8 and we were sat down once our entire party got there! Everyone enjoyed their food. Some favorites were the Thai sausage, Khao Soi, and noodle dishes! I got the tom yum noodles and while it was good, it's not my favorite tom yum noodles in LA. Service was quick and attentive! Felt like the prices were fair and reflected general inflation. Would come back to try other things! read more

Pa Ord Noodle - Tom yum noodles mild - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My Thai friend introduced me to this place. I let her order so I can try some new things and my oh my, did she open my eyes. The food was very flavorful and they give you a selection of sauces/spices on the table ready to eat. The combination between the food itself and the mixture of everything was phenomenal. It was poke a Thai food charcuterie hahaha. The place was small, located in a corner of a smaller shopping center. It was cutely decorated and did not fall over crowded. Service staff were relaxed and easy to get a hold of. I'll definitely be back. I need to try more things on the menu read more

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This is the best Thai spot in Los Angeles for soups. I lived in Thai Town for almost 10 years and this was my favorite spot. The boat noodles are unmatched, and are by far the best I've ever had. I've gotten everyone I know addicted to them too. Another stand out item is their Tom Kha soup. Also completely unmatched. Their other menu items I've had all taste very good but are just as good as everywhere else in the area, so come here for the soup. It's the best in town and maybe even the state. (Actually the drunken noodles are above average too) The staff is also very nice. read more