Came by on a Thursday night and got seated immediately... and then watched the line form right…read morebehind us. Timing has never been one of my talents, but apparently it was that night. Parking is a bit of a game of chance thanks to the tiny lot, so plan accordingly. Once you're inside though, the restaurant is super clean, modern, and the service is fast and attentive. We started with the papaya salad. It was just okay--I'm still trying to figure out why there was a blanket of romaine lettuce casually lounging on top. I ordered medium spice, which turned out to be "medium if you breathe fire for fun." The papaya was also a little more raw than I personally like. The tom kha soup was decent, but the real MVP was the drunken noodles with beef. Those noodles were absolutely swimming in savory goodness and perfectly soft. I would've happily ordered a second plate and called it "dessert." Overall, I'd definitely come back--mostly because those drunken noodles are already living rent-free in my head.

My family and I were heading to the Aquarium of the Pacific and wanted to find a good dinner spot…read morenearby afterward. I came across this place on TikTok because of their famous Thai tea popsicle, so naturally I had high hopes. First off, we got incredibly lucky with parking. I can definitely see how parking could be a nightmare since the lot is tiny, so consider finding a spot part of the dining experience. When we arrived, the inside was cute and seemed clean. We were seated outside, which also looked nice at first glance, but I noticed quite a few spider webs around the windows. My boyfriend even felt webs brushing against his arm while we were sitting there, which wasn't exactly the extra ambiance we were expecting. We ordered quite a bit: spicy Pad Thai, Bang Bang Shrimp, Pad See Ew, mango sticky rice, and of course the Thai tea with the popsicle. I'll give credit where it's due. The Bang Bang Shrimp was easily the best thing we ordered and was absolutely delicious. The Thai tea popsicle also lived up to the TikTok hype, although the actual Thai tea itself was on the sweeter side. If you love sugar, you'll probably enjoy it. My biggest complaint with the food was the spicy Pad Thai. The flavor was great, but it came with what felt like a whole chicken farm and a cameo appearance from the noodles. I ordered Pad Thai, not chicken with noodle garnish. The Pad See Ew was also noticeably salty. Now you're probably wondering why I'm giving this place a low rating if most of the food was decent. Unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed the meal. When it was time to pay, my aunt was figuring out how much everyone needed to Zelle her since the restaurant only allows a maximum of two cards for split payments. While we were trying to do the math, our waiter stood over us watching the payment screen like he was supervising a final exam. He was clearly waiting to make sure a tip was entered. My aunt politely asked him to give us a minute, and thankfully he walked away. Maybe when you see a family actively calculating a bill, that's your cue to...actually give them a minute. Keep in mind we also tipped 20% despite all this. Throughout the meal, he did stop by our table, but it rarely felt like he was checking in to make sure everything was okay. If anything I felt rushed. He also gave off that "customer service smile" that disappears the moment you stop looking. The cherry on top for me happened as we were leaving. We had been sitting on the outdoor patio talking for a bit after paying, which is pretty normal for my family. Before leaving, I went inside to ask where the restroom was. The guy and girl behind the bar looked at each other, laughed, and then asked if I was a paying customer. Keep in mind, I was literally holding a to-go bag with leftovers from the restaurant. I responded, "Yeah, I just finished eating," while holding up the bag that made it painfully obvious. Only then did they tell me where the restroom was. Nothing says "valued customer" quite like being interrogated about whether you actually ate there while carrying your leftovers. It's unfortunate because the food had some highlights, and the restaurant itself has a cute atmosphere. But the service made it feel like customers are viewed more as transactions than guests. Between hovering over us during payment and questioning whether I even belonged there after spending money, I left feeling more unwelcomed than satisfied. I'll happily support a restaurant that appreciates my business instead of making me feel like I have to prove I earned the right to use the restroom after paying for dinner.

First time eating here and the food was amazing. Service also quick and so friendly. I will…read morerecommend this place .

I've been to Chiang Rai in Long Beach about four times now, and it's easily my favorite Thai…read morerestaurant in Southern California. I'd give it an 8.5/10. A couple things to know before you go: parking isn't great, and the restaurant gets busy. We showed up around 5:00 p.m. and only waited about 20 minutes, but I could see larger parties having a much longer wait. My go-to dish is the Pad Kra Prow Eggplant with chicken. It's a Thai basil stir-fry with eggplant, onion, and Thai chilis, and I absolutely love it. We also ordered the mussel curry, which my friend picked, and it completely surprised me. I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did, but it was excellent. The standout, though, was the Khao Soi Noodle Soup with sliced rib-eye beef. Somehow I'd never ordered the dish they're most famous for, and now I understand why. It absolutely lived up to the hype. The broth with the rib-eye was incredible and is something I'd recommend to anyone visiting for the first time. My biggest criticism is that the rice portions feel smaller than they used to. With how much delicious curry and sauce you get, I found myself wishing there was just a little more rice to soak everything up. I also noticed that the green beans in the Pad Kra Prow Eggplant are very al dente. Personally, I'd prefer if they were blanched just a bit so they were slightly more tender. If the goal is to add texture, I'd almost rather see crunch come from something like cashews instead--but that's just my preference. For dessert, we had the mango sticky rice and another dessert with sweet milk dumplings and red beans. Both were fantastic and a great way to end the meal. Vibes of the restaurant are great. It's a small venue, but they work quickly, and a staff was very welcoming. Overall, Chiang Rai continues to be my favorite Thai spot in Southern California. If it's your first visit, the Khao Soi with sliced rib-eye is absolutely the dish I'd tell you to order.

Elephant Thai is easily our top Thai spot in Long Beach, and probably in all of Southern…read moreCalifornia! We have yet to have a bad experience here! Sure, it's kinda hood, and some have felt that it was too small or not as presentable as other restaurants and Thai spots in LB, but that's part of its charm. There's a local and family-owned vibe here, and I recommend it to all my peoples! Our favourite dishes here have been the bbq pork, pad see ew, fried tofu, tom yum, yellow curry, khao soi, drunken noodles, spicy angel wings, green curry, larb, and kra phao eggplant. All of these have never failed to bring out the "oohs," "ahhs," and "yums" from us! Other solid choices include pad thai, pineapple fried rice, boat noodles, thai crispy garlic chicken with orange sauce, and thai bbq chicken. Yes, we've eaten here a lot and have introduced it to a number of people! The service is very fast at Elephant Thai, and the menu has switched to digital since the pandemic. On the plus side, they have also not gotten rid of their healthcare worker discount (10%)! The parking lot is tiny, but there is local street parking available. It's so close to my hospital that it's so easy to take a quick lunch trip! Come show some love at Elephant Thai Kitchen!

Placed an order for pickup since I was craving some drunken noodles. I've never been to elephant…read moreThai kitchen even though I drive by it all the time. Very casual place inside but there were plenty of people inside eating and the taste of the noodles tells me this is one of those places you go for the food and not necessarily the ambience. My mom always took me to all these non fancy places to eat but the food was always amazing. It was packaged well and to the brim! Definitely will have leftovers! The food came out quickly after I ordered it so I had a minimal wait. I'll come by again for some other Thai food!

Hats off to the team who worked tonight's shift (7/20/26) around 9pm!…read moreAlways wanted o try this place so we walked down the street. Let me say the thai tea martini was delicious and the pour was how we love it! We ordered Pad See Ew, Tom Kha Noodles Soup, Todu soup & rice!! Each dish was full of flavor and although they were getting slammed, they didn't miss a beat! We will be back!!

Fantastic service from a young energetic girl…read more I had The red curry seafood bowl. It was fantastic. Smaller portion. I'm glad I ordered an appetizer. I had pork skewer of Sort. Wine was good. Not great. Springrolls fried also good. Solid solid 4 stars.

everything went well had to make a yelp js to review…read morebest thai food out of thailand we got like an insane amount of food but each plate was amazing we were so full the portions are perfect the service was so fire immediately greeted all of us (like six of us) and everyone was very friendly constant check ins very helpful with the spice level we were the only ones i think very peaceful they were friendly to everyone who would come in EDIT! we got thai teas so flipping yummy bathroom were very clean cool decor just so amazing completely blown away not sure what dessert we got it had coconut and water chestnuts, first time trying it but wow we've been missing out 10/10 so fire we are full and beyond content thank you!! we live far or else we'd be regulars no doubt

Service: staff was nice, attentive and knowledgeable if you are undecided on what to order…read more Food: was amazing definitely 5/5. The port belly was crispy and it went well with the two sauce they provided. The pad see was soo delicious as well. The Hong chicken was crispy , tender and delightful. Roti curry was different but was delicious as well. Ambiance. Very simple, cute and had Thai traditional decor. If you're in the area you must try this spot! Price is affordable as well.

Long Beach Thai is one of my favorite spots! I always come here for lunch or dinner after visiting…read moreSagely Monastery, and the food is consistently delicious. The squid salad is fresh and packed with flavor. The shrimp Pad Thai is perfectly cooked and well-balanced, the egg fried rice is a great side, and the Thai boat noodle soup is a must-order with its rich, authentic broth. The staff is always friendly, the service is quick, and the food never disappoints. My only small issue is the parking--it can be a bit difficult to find a spot during busy times. Other than that, it's an excellent restaurant that I highly recommend!

I've been told this place is an institution…read more Unfortunately, during my visit, service went all wrong. We ordered the Thai Boat Noodle with large noodles and didn't receive the correct noodles. I requested the Green Curry w/ chicken extra spicy and a side of Roti, and they gave me Roti with a small side of green curry. When I notified the server (who didn't originally take our order), she came back with Green Curry w/ chicken, but it had no spice whatsoever. We had to flag down the waitress for a few times, and at some point, we ended up just going to the front counter because we got tired of waiting for someone to come by for us to get to-go containers. Some dishes were served correctly. The Stuffed Chicken Wings tasted like lumpia, especially with the sweet chili sauce it's served with. The Drunken Noodle w/ beef tasted good, but I found the beef to noodle ratio lacking. Overall, food was decent, but service was disappointing.

Definitely one of the best Thai restaurants I tried definitely recommend! Their curry is chef kiss!read more

So good the pad thai with cheese is such a unique spin. My friends got pad see ew and khao soi and…read morethey are equally delicious. Will come back!!

Just wanted to get out the house for a drink and a bite. Decided to revisit since our first visit…read morewas so great. Welp! They're consistent here. The food hasn't missed yet and the customer service is great. We sat at the bar this time and the vibe was great with a huge tv to tune in to any sports game that may be playing. I tried the Golden wings. Good!!!

Every single item we order hit the spot. Place was slow due to the NBA Finals. So plenty of…read moreseating. Beef jerky chicken larb mid heat delicious and Chicken Curry. Service was on point