Tom Yum Fried Rice w/ Crispy Pork so yummy!! The gentleman running the place was also very kind and…read morewelcoming. 5/5 would return. Love the little Tuk Tuk in front!

Good spot. Open later than most things in the 4th Street Market. A little expensive for what you…read moreget. Drunken Noodles were quite spicy, spicier than needed to make it enjoyable and I love spicy food. Had to keep gulping my Thai iced coffee to hang. Half that spice would have been perfect, but there are not spice levels. You get it the way it comes. Other than that, a great meal. Thai Iced Coffee was nice and strong.

Great Thi food best in O.C. and excellent service. But need to wait so sign up on the waiting list…read moreearlier.

This Thai spot in Tustin, Manaao Thai Comfort Food, had been on my foodie list for a while ever…read moresince it opened in 2023. Not long after opening, it was featured by the LA Times / Daily Pilot, and then quickly blew up on TikTok and IG foodie circles across OC. Dinner starts at 4:30 PM, and we arrived around 4:10. Even then, people were already waiting in their cars. We walked around the plaza for a bit, but when we came back at 4:28, a line had already formed outside. They use a Yelp waitlist kiosk at the entrance, and we were already the third party in line. The restaurant has around 25+ tables, and within minutes of opening, the place filled up fast. By the time our first dish arrived, the line outside was packed. Definitely glad we came early, this place gets busy FAST. We ordered: 1. Khao Soi Noodle $28 One of the LA Times' "Best Dishes of 2023," and honestly the standout of the night. The rich yellow curry broth with coconut milk had a nice spicy kick without being overly salty. It came with crispy noodles on top, softer noodles underneath, plus crispy soft-shell crab that added great texture. The lime and diced onions on the side helped brighten everything up too. Very flavorful and worth trying, although $28 still feels a little pricey. 2. Gaeng Som (Thai Sour Curry Fish Soup) $28 A mildly sour and spicy curry fish soup with crispy fish, green papaya, daikon, carrots, and long beans. The flavor actually reminded me a bit of Korean spicy fish stew, but with stronger sourness and herbal notes. Great with rice, though again, the price feels high for the portion. 3. Thai Hainan Chicken Rice $18 This was probably the weakest dish we ordered. The chicken was very soft but lacked flavor, and the soup was pretty bland. Honestly, I prefer the Vietnamese-style chicken rice in Little Saigon more. The rice itself paired nicely with the stronger curry dishes though. 4. Thai Milk Tea $6 Less sweet than most Thai restaurants, which I really appreciated. Much more balanced and not overly sugary. Overall, Manaao feels more authentic and regional compared to many Americanized Thai restaurants in OC. The menu goes beyond the usual Pad Thai staples, and the flavors definitely have more depth. That said, prices are on the higher side, and portions aren't huge. Three dishes can easily run over $70. Still, I can see why this place became so popular. The owner apparently used to work as a web developer before starting to cook hometown Thai dishes during the pandemic, eventually opening Manaao with his wife to focus on authentic Thai comfort food. They're already expanding to Irvine Spectrum near Din Tai Fung. Out of everything we tried, the Khao Soi was definitely the must-order dish for me. Would I wait an hour for it though? Personally... probably not! Manaao Thai Comfort Food 13842 Newport Ave Unit F, Tustin, CA 92780

Ordered takeout from this place. They had our order out quickly and it was still hot when we got…read morehome. We got the combination fried rice, pad thai with crispy pork, pineapple curry with chicken. Combination Fried Rice- The rice had a nice garlicky taste and it was loaded with pork, beef, chicken, and shrimp. Perfectly seasoned too. Pad Thai with Crispy Pork- The noodles were soft and chewy and the sauce was a lovely combination of sweet and tangy. The crispy pork added a later of texture and flavor. Pineapple Curry with Chicken- The curry was bursting with flavor! The pineapple chunks added a burst of sweetness and freshness to every bite. The chicken was nice and tender. Great meal overall!

Absolutely delicious Thai food! Krua Mae Thai has quickly become one of my favorite go-to spots…read morewhen I'm craving authentic flavors and comforting dishes. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and clearly made with care. The spices, freshness, and balance in the dishes were spot on. Each bite was satisfying and full of that bold, crave-worthy Thai taste. While the curry wasn't my personal favorite (the veggies were a bit undercooked for my taste), everything else more than made up for it. From the appetizers to the stir fry, everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Service was friendly and quick, and the owner/chef is always welcoming. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves Thai food. You can really taste the quality and heart in every dish!

Thai Chaiyo was great! It's a small and quiet mom and pop restaurant with an authentic taste. I…read moreenjoyed their drinks and mango green sticky rice It was colorful and tasty. I also recommend their papaya salad. The service was excellent. We are always greeted with a friendly smile.

Thai Chaiyo Tustin, is located in a small plaza off 17th street near the 55 freeway. I attended a…read morerecent event here and loved my food, so I decided to bring some people from my family to give them a try. Just like my prior visit, service was very friendly. We were seated right away. The space is narrow and only has several tables for dine-in. I think that there are probably more people who order for pickup because a lot came in to grab their food during our entire visit. It seems they have a good amount of regulars too. Almost like the Cheers bar in MA where everybody knows your name. Kinda nice actually. What we ordered: 1) pad see ew with crispy pork - 5/5. The kids loved this so much we needed up having to order two. 2) garlic salmon - 4/5. Served over a bed of veggies. This one was à la cart so we had to order a side of rice. It's enough for one person. This was covered with garlicky goodness. My son was wanting more. 3) Panang curry - 5/5. Not pictured here. One of our guests started to devour that dish before I could even take a photo. Sadly, they weren't familiar with me wanting to take a picture. The kids were like "oh no. We don't touch our food before the little photoshoot" LOL. Overall, we really enjoyed our food. I'm not in the area frequently, but if I was around and wanted Thai, I would definitely come back for more. Service was great and staff were attentive and friendly. What more could you ask for?

Came here for dinner. The place is clean and the staff is very nice. Our server is quite motherly…read moreand did a great job with checking in if we needed anything. We got a thai green curry and pad thai. Thai Green Curry- You get to pick a protein to go with the dish and we decided on beef. The sauce is rich and flavorful. There were plenty of bamboo shoots and bell pepper that added extra texture. The sauce was lovely paired with steamed rice. Pad Thai- We got this with chicken which was juicy and tender. The noodles had a good amount of sauce and had the classic chewy texture. There was plenty of crunchy veggies to complement the dish. Great experience overall!

Looking for a local spot to eat Thai food…read more We came along this establishment and decided to give a try. We ordered the egg rolls and beef salad. Both tasted very good. The egg rolls were really tasty and simple. Lots of times they try to put too much much filling inside, but these had just the right amount. The sauce was excellent. For the salad what made this stand out was the texture of the beef. It was very similar to jerky, but that is what made it very unique. The leafy greens could have just been regular salad greens, but the tomatoes, onion, and cucumber were terrific. Will definitely be back next time.

I have been coming to Bangkok taste since they opened. Their food is always consistent and the…read morequality of their meats are 5*.. I've pretty much tried EVERYTHING on the menu. My favorites are the crying tiger steak, the tom ka soup, pad thai, crab fried rice and cashew nut chicken. Honestly...!!?? It's ALLLLL good. The prices of quality meat has gone up as pretty much everything else and their prices have always remained about the same. I believe there are tons of ingredients in thai food and that's why we love it right? The FLAVORS..!! I went to Thailand a few years back thinking it was going to be different for some reason and it tastes pretty much exactly the same .!! I was pleasantly surprised that the thai restaurant I have been frequenting for many years is authentic as they come. They mango sticky rice( when in season) is epic.!! Their thai tea and thai coffee is soooo good, sometimes a lil sweet but I don't mind adding a lil water , it's like another drink .! They have young coconut still in the shell that's comes out refrigerated and refreshing. There are thai restaurants popping out everywhere you go these days and each time I try them I'm disappointed.. If you want some great authentic thai food try Bangkok taste out. It's a family restaurant and they all cook together !!

Came here for lunch and ordered the green curry with beef. Unfortunately, it was pretty…read moredisappointing. When the dish arrived, the coconut milk hadn't been mixed into the curry, so I had to stir it myself. The curry base was also overly sweet and didn't have much depth of flavor. The beef seemed like stew beef and was quite chewy. Also something to be aware of: the restaurant charges $3 for a small portion of plain white rice, which felt excessive for what you get. The restaurant is located in a very quiet plaza, so I'm not sure what the owner's strategy is with charging extra for rice while serving food that doesn't really stand out. With the price and quality, I'm not sure I'd come back.

This place is so good! I'm never disappointed by the papaya salad, pad Thai, or the crying tiger…read morehere!

We stopped by to have a late lunch here. We ordered the "Crying Tiger" beef steak, shrimp pad thai…read moreand the Thai Basil with beef. All items tasted great with decent enough portion sizes. Although the waiter mentioned that there would be some spiciness to both beef dishes, I didn't find them spicy at all. Nevertheless, no complaints regarding the spiciness as the dishes tasted good. The pad thai was seasoned with just the right balance of sweetness and degree of tamarind flavor. The mango with coconut sticky rice and the coconut ice cream with fried bananas were also very tasty. I wish the portion sizes were bigger to the desserts. The staff members were very diligent in serving our table. There is parking in the back lot of the restaurant as it is in strip of businesses on a busy street.

My go to spot for take out Thai food (:…read more I always order the pat see ew with tofu & beef spice level 1. The food is always amazing and fresh. You can't forget how flavorful it always is! For dessert I always order the mango sticky rice. It's the perfect way to end your meal. Thanks for always making the best Thai food!

We get takeout regularly from Hungry Boy and have been since 2021…read more Tonight, there was a different person (a man) working who was rude about us coming in at 8:15 for takeaway when they close at 9. They also didn't give us our hot sauce. The man already put the sauce that's out away. They also didn't mark the spice levels on the containers like they usually do. Hungry Boy is usually a 5/5, but tonight's experience was not great. I don't want to stop patronizing Hungry Boy so am writing this review in hopes of Hungry Boy seeing this. This is very very intentional. We love you but not the experience tonight. Bad day? New grumpy employee? New management? Who knows. Fix it! We want to keep coming.

This spot was great! We didn't have a to wait a long time and the space was very spacious :)…read more We ordered their version of hainan. And the beef rice bowl! Honestly it was good and the portion did fill me up! Servers were amazing and understanding! I can't wait to go back and try more food here :)

Well, I guess it was bound to happen. While my food adventures in OC have largely been successful,…read moreit was inevitable that I'd end up coming across a place that so many folks like that just didn't hit the mark for me. However, I never would've thought that place was going to be Siam Station. After hearing good things about their spot in Cupertino/the Bay Area from several friends, it felt rather fortuitous when we randomly came across their original location - and with no line in sight! Inside, they've got a cozy sort of vibe and it's cool how they have some outdoor tables set-up as well. As for the menu, it didn't seem all that extensive at a glance, but it has all of the staples you'd expect to find among their appetizers, soups, salads, fried rice, stir fried noodles, noodle soups, curry dishes, entrees, and desserts. -- ZESTY WINGS - Deep Fried Chicken Wings Topped with Crispy Basil and Served with Chili Sauce Easily our favorite dish of the night. The wings were really crispy on the outside and oh so juicy on the inside. Even though there wasn't much of the sauce, which was flavorful but not that spicy, it was fine - the wings were still great without it. -- KHAO SOI with Chicken - Yellow Curry Broth with Egg Noodles and Chicken and Served with Red Onions, Lime, and Pickles Ehh...this was okay, I guess. On the plus side, the chicken was tender and I thought the broth was pretty good - not the best I've had, but better than most. That said, I didn't love the egg noodles, especially the crispy ones after they had soaked up the broth. -- PAD KEE MOW (Drunken Noodles) with Crispy Pork - Flat Rice Noodles Stir Fried with Spicy Basil Garlic Sauce, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Sweet Onion, and Thai Basil I was super excited for this, but it was disappointing. The first thing we noticed was how pale it was and, sadly, the taste matched. Whether it be their garlic sauce or some chilis, this needed more. As for the pork, it was definitely crispy, but a few pieces bordered on dry/burnt. -- MANGO STICKY RICE A little hit, a little miss. The mango was fine (decently sweet, soft), but the sticky rice left us a little wanting. Mainly, I didn't love the glob of coconut cream, was it was pretty thick and viscous, which gave the rice a weird texture/coating to it. As far as service goes, it was uneventfully good. Although there was one point where it was hard to hail someone, it was mostly because the restaurant got increasingly busy and one of the servers was trying to help a group sort something out with their order. Otherwise, our food came out relatively quick and the workers were rather efficient with everything. Despite how we left feeling bummed out by our experience, it had more to do with being underwhelmed than the food actually being "bad". Admittedly, we came in with high hopes/expectations from all of the hype we had heard and it probably didn't help that we had gone to Manaao the night before, which is one of my favorite Thai restaurants anywhere. What's more, I wonder if we just didn't get the best that Siam Station has to offer. I certainly wouldn't be opposed to coming back to find out (and potentially writing an update), but perhaps I'll just try my luck at their spot in Cupertino that my friends like so much.

Wanted to find a different thai spot to try and this spot did not disappoint! Upon entering, you…read morestep into a very welcoming dining space with lots of tables and seating, even with an extended dining room in the back! The staff was friendly and quickly greeted and guided me to my reserved table. The space was cozy and warm while having a minimalist vibe, but still had that small business owner feel to it. The menu had so many food options, more than some of the other thai spots around in OC. Here, you'll find some more rare dishes besides your more common and popular noodle and curry dishes. Dishes we ordered: - Crab Noodles: this was probably the most popular one for the table! Amount of crab was pretty good for the value and noodles were perfectly sweet and savory with the fried egg. Would definitely order this again! - Panang Curry with Chicken: this was also probably one of the best panang that I've had! The chicken was also very tender. Medium heat was the perfect amount of space that packed flavor with just the right kick to it. - Creamy Udon in Tom Yum Soup: just a little mild for those who don't want anything too spicy. While the crispy pork had good flavor, the pieces were a bit hard to chew. - Pad Thai: not usually my go-to dish because it's more sweet than savory, but this dish was pretty good. - Egg Rolls: perfect to share as an appetizer! Filling was well seasoned and rolls were lightly fried for a good crispy texture. With so many popular thai spots around OC, it can be tricky finding one that checks all the marks, but this one might have it all! Now I just need to make sure to save stomach space to try their mango sticky rice...

Been wanting to branch out and explore more Thai spots around Tustin, and this one kept popping up…read moreon Yelp so we decided to give it a try tonight. I had been eyeing a few others too, but the long waits always scared me off Parking was easy with a good amount of spaces outside, and the wait was only about 5 minutes around 7:15 PM, which was a pleasant surprise. The inside ambience was modern, trendy, and really cute... although we were seated toward the back, which didn't feel quite as nice as the front dining area. Now onto the important part... the food Holy basil Wagyu beef - $22.99 | 4/10 This was unfortunately the biggest letdown of the night. I had read another review saying it wasn't their favorite, but still wanted to try it because my hubby loves pad kra pow and this seemed somewhat similar. Sadly... it missed the mark for us. The rice was very dry, the wagyu mince was dry and overly salty, and overall it was our least favorite dish of the night. Honestly one of the more disappointing Thai dishes I've had in a while. Would personally skip unless dry rice and salty minced beef is your thing. Papaya Salad + Soft Shell Crab - $18.99 + $2 | 8/10 This one was super tasty. We chose medium spice, and it had just the right kick. Great balance of sour, sweet, savory, crunch, and freshness with the papaya, carrots, peanuts, and dressing all working really well together. Definitely one of our favorites. Pad See Ew with Beef - $16.99 + $2 beef | 8/10 Really enjoyed this one. The standout was definitely the beef -- incredibly tender, probably some of the softest beef I've had in a Thai noodle dish. The noodles were flavorful, the veggies were cooked nicely, and overall just a very satisfying plate. Crispy Spicy Catfish - $20.99 | 8/10 Another favorite. Loved the crispy texture of the catfish with the sweet-spicy sauce. The bell peppers balanced it nicely, and I also loved those little peppercorn stems mixed in -- added a really fun flavor and texture. Very flavorful dish overall. Fried Calamari - $12.99 | 6/10 This one was just okay. Hubby and I always order calamari when we see it on a menu because we love comparing them from place to place, but this one came out pretty cold and didn't taste fresh out of the fryer. Could've skipped this one and not missed much. Overall: Service was very friendly and welcoming all night -- our servers were kind, attentive, and honestly probably what pushed the experience higher for us. for service. Food-wise, we enjoyed 3 out of the 5 dishes, so overall I'd personally land around 3/5 stars. A solid spot to try if you're in the area and wanting Thai food, especially if you're craving papaya salad, pad see ew, or catfish. Not sure it's somewhere I'd specifically drive out to Tustin for again, but I'm glad we gave it a try. Happy eats!