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    Panang Thai

    3.3 (328 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Aaron Y.

    Spot on Thai food with amazing flavors and selection. They have options you don't normally find in typical Thai restaurants which is really nice! We ordered takeaway but the interior was really put together. Staff were really friendly and professional!

    Kung Pao Chicken
    John S.

    Just the kind of restaurant I was looking for: close to the airport, free parking and healthy food. I was going to LAX to pick up a relative, but was early (and hungry). So many great-sounding menu items. I chose the Kung Pao Chicken, a little worried that it might be too oily or spicy. It wasn't. Loaded with vegetables and sauteed in a wok, my meal was "cooked to order."

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    John B.

    Horrible food The worst Thai food that I ever ate So far Seafood soup is sweet and full of fake crab

    Do you see the hair??? Look on the spoon
    Dahmonique L.

    It's a hair in my panang curry!!!! Which is heart breaking because I go here at but this is out!!!

    Secret Shopper Q.

    It wasn't bad. The teriyaki chicken meal I selected seemed like it was not cooked to order.

    a blue building on a city street
    Chas S.

    I was stuck at the Westin next door for work with no car and needed a bite to eat and this was literally the closest place outside of the hotel. Saw the outside and felt a tad skeptical tbh but saw that most of the reviews were pretty solid and decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint! Order and pay online and if it's before 3pm, you qualify for lunch pricing with slight discounts and a few combination plates which seem to include an egg roll and salad. I didn't want a combo so just ordered the pad see ew ($15) and it was totally delish. Noodles were cooked perfectly and seasoned really well. I selected chicken as my protein and there was a surprising amount of meat and more slices of chinese broccoli than I've ever seen before in a Thai noodle dish. YUM! I also wanted something crispy and went with egg rolls, which did the trick and were about what I was expecting (plus 5 for $8 is definitely cheaper than what I'd pay back at home.) They do brisk takeout here and everything is packed very neatly to go with utensils, good napkins, and three packets of sauce (soy, sriracha, & sambal oelek chili.) Ask if you want chopsticks, though. Sodas are cheaper than the hotel vending machines at $1.75 a can. I also dined-in for dinner and failed to notice until after I got back to the hotel that they'd automatically added a 15% service charge to the bill. I tipped them twice by accident! The location is a bit questionable but, in case you're curious, there's a different front door to the massage place than the restaurant and they don't seem to be connected in any way EXCEPT for the giant sign that you have to walk under to get to Panang Thai. :0

    An illusion of supposedly good pad Thai.
    Craig W.

    In the history of pad Thai, the keys to success include something known as tamirand and noodles. With bean sprouts, and then egg and some other ingredients. Ancient people speak of a dish that is easy to replicate and that it is nearly impossible to ruin. Well the folks here have made the impossible become reality. It looked good. It smelled good, it tasted, not good. Flavor was lacking. I ate about 35 percent because I was starving plus I just dropped 15 bucks for this. Even with a chili packet and throwing in soy sauce didn't improve. One other note, have the peanuts in a separate cup rather than on the side of the food. And include chopsticks. Not that either would have mattered with this dish.

    Poor green curry
    ToNy W.

    not recommend this place Food was too expensive and the quality of food is very bad. They don't even know how to cook. Tiny children like you asked them for free food. Thai green curry was very sweet like you having dessert with white rice disgusting!

    2. Mongolian Beef
    Karen T.

    The 2 stars is really for the service. The staff was attentive but the food was like a takeout versus sit down place. The dishes also smelled of chlorine/ bleach and we ended up swapping it out. All the meats in the dishes were over cooked/dry/chewy. Taste is ok but way watery. The sauce is basically independent of the food. The garnishes (eg bean sprouts, carrot strips, cilantro) looked like they had sat out for a while - they were dried out and browned. If you're in a pinch near the hotels, ok option but if you have some mobility, aim for other neighborhoods in LA offering more options.

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    Harleen K.

    I am moving down to LA starting in September and I can attest that the food in LA is amazing. This place has got to have the best pad see ew that I have ever tried in my life. The sauce was so nutty and decadent. The protein portions were a perfect ratio of the noodles. The curries here are also so flavorful. One thing I would skip out on here is the orange chicken. There was too much coating and not big/thick enough chicken pieces underneath. I would say about 5-6 pieces were decent amounts of chicken but the rest were pretty much the thick outer coating with little chicken. The inside is cutely decorated with an umbrella roof which I imagine is what Thailand is like. One thing I would say is that this place does have a hefty service fee but the food does make it worth it.

    Fried dumplings
    Jenny B.

    Food was mediocre at best. Cost was high for quality and quantity. I was very disappointed- ordered door dash which had a much higher rating (my bad for not checking here first on Yelp) the basil stir fry was ok- zero spice and very small portion. The fried dumplings were ok came with sweet and sour sauce not the traditional sweet brown dipping sauce. The cream cheese wontons were nearly inedible (ate some of the cream cheese middles) as they were fried hard. Both of these were not worth the cost of nearly $9 each. I didn't bother eating the rice so I won't review that. My door dash driver was quick and I would say there was no delay in delivery.. so quality was what it was not to be blamed on the driver. I definitely wouldn't eat here again as there are many other Thai options to try.

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    White Elephant

    4.4
    (272 reviews)
    9.9 mi
    $$

    Came for a weekday group lunch. When we sat down they only offered us the regular menu. We had to…read moreask for the lunch menu. SMH. The regular menu is quite expensive with the cheapest at $17 for appetizer and salad options and most expensive at a whooping $80. The lunch menu was more affordable but still on the pricey side $21-$32 with add on options. The waitress was taking our orders and what surprised me was with my co-worker ordered the pad see ew and the waitress asked her how spicy she wants it. I was aw shocked. I'm not a Thai food expert but I do know pad see ew is a noodles dish that's offers a sweet soy sauce flavor. Never served spicy. I didn't get to try the dish but when I asked my co worker how it taste she said it was spicy and not sweet at all. I'm not sure that was an authentic pad see ew. I ordered from the lunch menu and got the tumeric chicken, with steamed vegetables and paid extra $7 to substitute for a papaya salad. I asked for #2 spice level but it was not spicy at all. Other co workers said they asked for medium but it was way too spicy. So it looks like their spicy levels are inconsistent. I'm not sure how this restaurant can justify the prices with the quality they are serving. Probably won't be back. Service was mediocre. Didn't offer to refill our waters. Parking is metered parking or paid lot.

    I came here because I was seriously craving some mango sticky rice and this was nearby and still…read moreopen. The rice was piping hot and the mangos were sweet and soft, drizzled with a generous serving of sweet coconut milk. Personally, the rice was a bit too soft for me and the coconut milk was a tad too sweet, but it still scratched the itch I had for mango sticky rice. I went close to closing so the staff could only offer me takeout, which was fine. They were friendly both over the phone and in-person when I picked up my order. I'm only dinging it a point because of its high(er) price point. I would be down to go back again to try out their entrees next time though!

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    Thai Food Express

    Thai Food Express

    4.1
    (166 reviews)
    9.8 mi
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    Ambience: I came a Friday after work and it was not busy at all. I enjoyed it. The elderly woman…read morerunning the front (Tang) was sweet, inviting and welcoming in a genuine way. I felt like I came to eat and my mom's house. They take Debit Card and Apple Pay WITH a pin only. I forgot my wallet and paid with Apple Pay. It did not have a place for tip which made me feel awful. At the end I apologized and she was like "it's ok, next time." And she was genuinely fine with it. She reassured me not to worry about it. So I'm determined to come back to tip her because if anybody deserved a tip it was her. I ordered Pad Thai with tofu- I like to order peanut sauce on the side and the woman found it interesting and struck a non judgmental conversion about it. I could really tell she was genuinely curious. This was my favorite dish. It was good. I also ordered spicy fried rice with tofu and spicy panang curry with vegetables. I chose 4 out of a 6 for spicy and it was not spicy at all for me. The rice was fine, nothing extraordinary and nothing bad. The panang curry was yummy. I don't know if it's regional but it was very light in taste and light in thickness. BUT I enjoyed it for what it was. Felt like I had gotten home made chicken soup or something like that comforting and not overly processed. Maybe it's because I ordered it with no protein and just vegetables. I ordered a lot of food so I explained to her that I was going to eat some and take the rest to go. When she brought the food she brought it nicely packed without a bag. She also brought me a real plate and utensils to eat here. She let me know that when I was ready she'd bring a bag which I thought was thoughtful. She also made sure to say "take your time, no need to rush. We close at 8" and it was 5pm. Again, it felt genuinely nurturing, she wanted to make sure I felt taken care of and welcomed. It meant a lot because I was frazzled from forgetting my wallet and from having a hard day at work. This was my first time here and it won't be my last. There is a small lot on site. Prices were very reasonable.

    We love this place. Pad Seeuw, Pad Thai and Orange Shrimp with Steamed Rice will definitely keep…read moreyou going back ag as in and again. 100,000 stars!

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    The view from my seat. The kitchen and counter for ordering and paying are in front of me.
    The view from my seat. The kitchen and counter for ordering and paying are in front of me.
    Pad Thai with tofu. It was yummy. I ordered it without egg.
    Pad Thai with tofu. It was yummy. I ordered it without egg.
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    Au Lac

    Au Lac

    4.3
    (1.3k reviews)
    10.4 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    10 years in business

    Amazing food. Never disappointed. Love the sustainable packaging on most items. I will continue to…read morebuy their food. Me and my 3 kids LOVE it!!!!

    I had such a wonderful experience at Au Lac! From the moment we walked in, I was impressed by the…read moreambiance. The restaurant is beautifully designed, very well kept, and has a classy, relaxing atmosphere that makes it perfect for a date night or special meal. We started with appetizers, including the shrimp appetizer, which was easily the highlight of the meal 10/10. It was incredibly flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. We also had the Bird's Eye Tofu appetizer, which I'd give an 8/10. It had great flavor with a nice kick, and I really enjoyed it. For my entrée, I tried the Yellow Noodle Tofu, which was a 9/10. The noodles were packed with flavor and made for a satisfying, delicious dish. My date ordered the lemongrass fish, served with black rice, mixed vegetable soup, and a refreshing side of cucumber, tomato, pickled onions, and carrots. He rated it a 9/10 and really enjoyed the balance of flavors and generous portions. Overall, we had a fantastic dining experience. The food was flavorful, the atmosphere was elegant, and the service made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend Au Lac to anyone looking for a delicious vegan meal in Los Angeles, and I'll absolutely be back!

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    Sticky Rice Echo Park

    Sticky Rice Echo Park

    4.0
    (938 reviews)
    11.3 mi
    $$

    Ambiance is really unique and surprisingly cozy despite the summer heat, service was friendly, and…read morethe Panang fries were really really good!

    i love mangos. i love rice. and i love spiking my blood sugar. this is why thai food is my favorite…read morecuisine. yet i've got my whole panang curry, pad see ew, and tom yum obsessions WITHOUT EVER TRYING MANGO STICKY RICH. granted, i'm always WAY TOO FULL to order dessert. they do NOT skimp on portions at thai restaurants the hospitality is unreal. but this is unacceptable some mango is my fav fruit. i got an ube mango sticky rice at a food festival one time, but it was cold and pretty standard... that was my only impression of it. NOW FLASH BACK TO HERE. i to echo park only seeking dessert and my friend SHOVED ME over to this tiny cute little establishment. little did i know my upcoming flavor explosion. the sticky rice was WARM, coconutty, sweet and absolutely melted in your mouth while still holding firm, not necessarily mushy. i almost shed a tear. it was STEAMING. and the condensed milk drizzled on top went above and beyond... it was definitely coconut that added just another level of tropical warmth ugh. and those MANGOS??? GIRL ITS APRIL, NOT SUMMER??? yet they were the sweetest, softest, most decadent mangos on planet earth. with that bit of mint, every bite had me in ecstasy... and a food coma. THIS is mango sticky rice. and i WILL be back. also, tell me why i just sat down next to Ian from Smosh. that man's been loving thai food since youtube's inception... and obviously he has impeccable taste *fangirls*

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    Bar area.
    Bar area.
    Sticky Rice Echo Park
    Exterior

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    Ruen Pair

    Ruen Pair

    4.0
    (2.3k reviews)
    11.5 mi
    $$
    Established in 1996
    Family-owned & operated

    My favorite Thai food in all of LA, if not the whole country. Delicious sweet and crispy grilled…read morepork, tangy and fresh papaya salad, snappy and rich Isaan sausage. Everything here is just so good. Try the morning glory vegetables with crispy pork. It is SUPER good here. The portions are huge and everything is so authentic tasting. It's tucked into the corner of a Thai town food complex. The service is friendly and the ambiance is fun and chaotic. I can't wait to go again.

    It's been years since I've been here. I remember I really liked it and it's known to be one of the…read morebest Thai joints around. Unfortunately, I recently took my family there who was visiting and we were underwhelmed. We came on a Sunday afternoon and while it was busy, we only waited a few minutes. It took a few minutes to order after being seated. All of the food came out pretty fast. The best dish was the Morning Glory with Crispy Pork. The Papaya Salad wasn't tart enough. It seemed like it wasn't marinated long enough. The Bbq Pork noodle dry smelled really bad to the point that we couldn't eat it. In fact, we had to order Fried Rice instead since we couldn't eat the noodles. The Pad See Ew was just okay. I'm disappointed as I really wanted my family to be blown away by the food and it didn't happen. Maybe the kitchen was having an off day. There's a small crowded valet parking lot right out front. We found street parking a few blocks away. Be mindful that it's in the east side of Hollywood, so it can be sketchy and dirty in the surrounding neighborhood.

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    Pad Thai and papaya salad - excellent!
    Pad Thai and papaya salad - excellent!
    Ruen Pair
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