Sanamluang Cafe

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Drove lake elsinore to hollywood thai town. Been here since early 90s used to be a lot smaller with poor grade. Now its grade A bigger nicer. People are nice from 90s to now. Back then even with a poor grade midnight long lines. Great food and drinks. In Thai town soo many great restaurants. Palm, Hoyka, Sapp to name a few. Sanamluang is still my number #1 biased been going here. Duck over rice, generals noodles soup, crying tiger jasmine tea and thai ice tea. Soo yummy generals noodle soup egg noodles duck shrimp chinese pork bbq and ground pork. I dont know what authentic that ice t taste. I like sanamluangs thai ice T. Place has neon lights outside inside clean needs some upgrades dont seem to matter. Food and service is good. Have a nice day! read more

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Valerie Deanna C.

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Yuck. I don't know what's happening with the pork here at this restaurant, but do better? maybe????? It stunk so bad and when biting into it, it didn't feel fully cooked. There was like a gamey undercooked texture to it that made me gag. I ordered the pad woon sen and the pork completely ruined the whole dish. And this was my first meal back to LA. Everything else was perfectly cooked but leave it up to someone who doesn't know how to cook meat to ruin an otherwise perfect dish. My friend's Tofu Pad Thai was amazing. Maybe you just have to skip the pork or even the meats here to feel secure that the dish is safe. I don't know... read more

Sanamluang Cafe - My Pad Woon Sen had pork that was disgusting. But my friend's Pad Thai w/ Tofu was amazing - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Mavz R.

13 days ago

I ordered the pork leg at Sanamluang and it was extremely disappointing. I've had pork leg at many other restaurants and know how it is supposed to look and taste. Normally it has a rich dark brown color and tastes fresh, tender, and flavorful. What Sanamluwang served me was pale, shredded, dry-looking, and completely unappetizing. The rice was hard and undercooked, and when I got home , recooked the rice and tried the meal again, the pork tasted spoiled. It was old . I eat at restaurants expecting, freshly cooked food-- not stale food. The entire meal was disgusting and I ended up throwing the whole thing away. I will never be returning to Sanamluang. read more

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Tammy L.

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Haydee G.

10 days ago

Service was good and fast. My family and I enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. I especially enjoyed the rise. read more

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Jeff H.

14 days ago

Ordered pad thai for $16.95. A little pricey for the portion size. Comes with chicken and shrimp. Free parking in the lot. read more

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Omprakash H.

18 days ago

Excellent duck dish , shrimp cakes , chicken over varietyvegetables , extraordinary place to have authentic Thai food been a customer for twenty five years ultimate five stars read more

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Marko C.

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This restaurant is an iconic spot in Hollywood. Located in a strip mall on Hollywood, It boasts some of Thailand food classics. Parking is a bit challenging but worth the effort! read more

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Cindy T.

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8 months ago

Amazing Love the food. Next time you're in Hollywood you need to visit this place. Service is great ! read more

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4 months ago

Takeout review only: Green Curry - Flavorful, packed with meat and veggies; nice level of spice. Pad See Ew - Yummy. Love a flat noodle dish. The chili vinegar sauce makes such a difference. Thai Iced Tea - Drink was good, but the boba was a bit chewy. Overall, a solid Thai spot. Food was prepared quickly. Would reorder! read more

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Nite Grind T.

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Nikki C.

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I remember ordering delivery from this location long ago and told myself back then never again. I went to a concert nearby and this was one of the few locations open with decent online reviews (4.3 stars on Google). I decided to give it another try and I'm glad I did! The food was quite delicious especially the pad see ew. I would come back again just for it! The fried chicken wonton appetizer was good, but nothing different from other restaurants I've tried to before. The sanamluang noodle soup was tasty - especially with the fried garlic topping. The place was almost full with people that looked like they were enjoying the food, I know I did! The restaurant was pretty quiet and had an outdoor patio as well. They have a small parking lot in the front of the business that is shared with other neighboring business. I will definitely order from here again! read more

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Ashley R.

3 months ago

Good food, even better Thai tea. The restaurant itself is very pretty and comfy, makes u feel like ur a regular even tho it's ur first time. read more

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Classic Thai Restaurant, and the food is always delicious! It was a reasonable price, with a nice portion and fresh ingredients. I asked for Mild, and they nicely accommodated my request. I can never get old with the roast duck in red curry, and we started with the duck salad, which has lots of flavorful nuts and herbs. read more

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Kristina N.

8 months ago

Been going here since I was a kid and I've always loved their thai boat noodles. They add a lot of different types of meat. Everything is super flavorful. I love the chew of the pad thai noodles and the tamarind taste. It wasn't busy on a Monday night so we got seated right away. read more

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Wait list on the left side of the door! When people wait outside, they just block it! Not too busy at 11pm, but there were still people coming. All 3 dishes were amazing from beginning to end. The spicy fried rice was so delicious. Adding some like to spice up the flavor. The medium spicy wasn't too spicy. The prad ka paow with pork was definitely the best but we ordered side of white rice or it will never be the same. The scrambled egg was super delicious, it was pretty much deep fried egg but I'm not sure if i would do it again for that additional charge of $4. (The star dock off) Fried wonton was amazing with the sweet and sour sauce but I feel like the meat in the middle was too little. read more

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Martha B.

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8 months ago

Food was delicious, especially since I was craving Thai food. I saw a yelp review on the soup and told the honey let's go check it out. So here we are :) The restaurant is small but very busy, and customer service was good. If you live in the area or just passing by, it's a must try. I also like that they have outdoor seating and at night they turn on their hanging lights which gives it an extra special touch. read more

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Carolyn M.

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I've enjoyed this place since my college years. No frills. Fresh ordered food, quick service and open late. Always loved this place let's say over Ruen Pair. Their plates alone make me feel like I'm at home with auntie or uncle cooking for me. One of my faves is the pad see ew with tofu. There have been a few late nights I've driven here just for this dish. read more

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Marcia T.

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I wanted to like this place because they had great service, but the food was NOT GOOD, not at all. I'm hoping it was just a bad night because they had 4stars and my Yelpers usually never let me down. To start on a good note; the servers were really nice and attentive, two males, I forgot their names. Shrimp fried rice was very bland, no flavor at all, however the shrimp were seasoned well but it didn't matter, it just was not good unfortunately. Pad Thai was the worse I had ever had. No flavor.. it tasted like plastic. I just couldn't continue to eat it. read more

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Jonathan C.

14 days ago

Good pricing and food. Parking is a little small with limited spaces. Went on a week night and it was not busy.

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Diana T.

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10 months ago

Sanamluang is delicious! It's definitely one of our favorites and they have so much variety. Our favorite is the Thai basil fried rice!! Fried spareribs were also delicious. Pad Thai was a classic. Yen ta foh soup was sour and delicious with the large flat rice noodles. Service is quick! The restaurant has an old diner feel, nothing too fancy. There's a nostalgic factor to this place! read more

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Luisa P.

2 months ago

Always quick and delicious, prices are very decent! And the soup with the thai chilis is soooo tasty! They are very quick as I said, but very kind. They have parking and an attendant, but it gets filled pretty quickly, they also have outside seating which is perfect for the summer! Portions are for about 3-4 people. Don't forget to get a Thai Iced Tea and make room for their delicious fried wontons read more

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Adilene P.

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Sanamluang Cafe - Worth the Drive for Great Pad Thai Sanamluang Cafe serves up some seriously good Pad Thai. The flavor is fresh, balanced, and exactly what you want when that craving hits. It's a bit of a drive for me, so I don't make it out there often, but every time I do, I leave happy. The service is friendly and efficient, and the menu is packed with options -- plenty to keep things interesting beyond just Pad Thai. While I still tend to visit closer spots more often, Sanamluang has definitely earned its place as one of my top Thai food picks. Grandma's Thai Kitchen - 6/10 * Kuhn Dang Restaurant - 7/10 * Toi on Sunset - 9/10 * Jasmine Thai - 7/10 * Pink Elephant - 10/10 * Sanamluang Cafe - 10/10 * Lum-Ka-Naad 10/10 read more

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Christopher T.

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Still my place to go for Thai food in LA. Being a tour guide for my out of town friend and stopped by for late lunch. Such a great out of ladies who work there. So friendly, nice and funny too. The place is clean and airy and filled with the great foods aromas through out the room. Yup can't wait for next time in LA again. read more

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Samantha M.

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2 months ago

The food was delicious. We ordered the pad see ew, shrimp cakes, chicken satay, and shrimp fried rice. We loved everything.

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Karen M.

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My parents have been coming here since the 90's so, naturally, when I told them I was in the mood for Thai food, they had to put me on to Sanamluang Cafe! This place is the perfect late night eatery for quick service and yummy food. The prices are reasonable and it's a great hole in the wall place to eat alone or with friends. Everything was hot, fresh, and flavorful. Can't wait to come back here and keep up the family tradition. read more

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Divya K.

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This place hit the spot for a warm meal after a long tiring day. We doordashed and everything was packaged well with decent portions. We got the Panang curry and Pad Kee Mao with chicken (ground chicken). Both were Thai classics. The pad Kee Mao however was insanely spicy and we didn't even customize it. read more

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Brandon L.

10 months ago

This place has truly gone to sh*t. The audacity to charge full price for an entree just to literally fill it 70% with white rice. Mind you, this is the rice leftover AFTER eating the rice with the pad prik king. From well over 4.0 star rating to now 3.7? Your downfall is well deserved. read more

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Jailene S.

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I've been all around looking for the perfect spot and I keep finding it. Every dish had its unique taste, hint of absolutely divine goodness. Great time to visit during the week.Outdoor seating available read more

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Andrea S.

3 months ago

THE WORST THAI RESTAURANT IN ALL LA!!!! I don't even know where to begin fr the food was MEDIOCRE, the SERVICE SUCKS, and the place looks dirty. When we walked in this older lady (short straight hair, unfriendly face) looked at us with the most irritated expression, didn't greet us or nothing, she just asked how many and pointed at a table. After a couple minutes she came to our table and asked if we were ready, again visibly irritated, and we asked for a little more time and ordered something to drink. When she got us the drinks she placed them on the table in such an aggressive manner, I swear to god she is one of the rudest servers I've ever encountered in my whole life. She turned around and never came back, instead another lady took our order and she wasn't as mean as the other lady but still not super friendly. We ordered some wontons as an appetizer and omg they put a miserable amount of meat inside, it's ridiculous!! They were thin and insipid. The pad tai was okay. No one came to check on us. We are definitely NOT COMING BACK!!! I should've read the reviews because it's honestly insane. read more

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Mariia I.

6 months ago

I've been to Thailand many times and truly miss authentic local Thai food. This is the only café where I've found Tom Yum and Tom Kha that taste just like they do in Thailand. The flavors are incredibly authentic and brought back so many memories. Highly recommend to anyone looking for real Thai cuisine. read more

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Maddie D.

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I love this place sm!!! I haven't been here for a while and everytime ibwould visit my fam and I would always get the Hainan chicken and pad Thai! tdy I went with my friend and we got pad kee Mao and the chicken and rice. the pad keeps Mao was no oily whatsoever and so flavorful!! if u love spicy I reccomend getting the pad kee Mao. the chicken and rice was GODDD so goodd. the rice was literally so flavorful like u didn't even need the garlicky sauce and the meat was just so tender def reccomend this place if ur in the area! - service: 5/5 servers were literally so nice, coming by to ask us how the food was and the food came out very quick - good portions for reasonable price! read more

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Cedric L.

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9 months ago

Got the pad Thai and Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Pork. Pad Thai was very average but Chinese broccoli and crispy pork was bad, I would not order it again. All the pieces of pork were completely soggy, stale, and not crispy at all. This place is probably only good for its late hours read more

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Stephanie H.

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This is some of the best Thai food open late. It's nothing fancy but they serve until 2am even on weeknights! My go to dishes are the pad see ew beef and green curry - but I'm convinced you can't go wrong. Feels like a classic cagey style restaurant and service is friendly and fast. read more

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5176 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
East Hollywood
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(323) 660-8006
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Hours

What time does Sanamluang Cafe open?

Sanamluang Cafe opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Sanamluang Cafe close?

Sanamluang Cafe closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Sanamluang Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Sanamluang Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sanamluang Cafe have catering options?

Yes, Sanamluang Cafe does have catering options.

Does Sanamluang Cafe have a drive thru?

No, Sanamluang Cafe does not have a drive thru.

Does Sanamluang Cafe have a happy hour?

No, Sanamluang Cafe does not have a happy hour.

Does Sanamluang Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Sanamluang Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sanamluang Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Sanamluang Cafe allows dogs.

Does Sanamluang Cafe have TVs?

No, Sanamluang Cafe does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sanamluang Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Sanamluang Cafe has bike parking.

Does Sanamluang Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, Sanamluang Cafe has outdoor seating options.

Does Sanamluang Cafe have parking?

Yes, Sanamluang Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sanamluang Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Sanamluang Cafe is wheelchair accessible.

Does Sanamluang Cafe have free WiFi?

No, Sanamluang Cafe does not have free WiFi.

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The original, authentic, Sanamluang in Thai town.

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Ask the Community - Sanamluang Cafe

What time do you guys close?

They close late for the midnight munchies crowd - 3am

How is parking in this area? Is it hard to find parking by the restaurant?

They have a dedicated parking area, depending on time of day, there might be limited spots, but there is also a Valet that helps fit more cars on the lot.

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Are there any VEGAN DISHES?

Most dishes can be accommodated to be vegan. Just make sure to ask/specify. (No egg, so fish sauce) Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mow, the curries and many others can be made vegan!

Are you open for indoor dining?

Yes! They have both indoor and outdoor dining now!

Will they be open for outdoor dining on Thanksgiving, Thursday Nov 26?

As far as i know that they will open, but give them a call to verify before going.

As of August 8, are they open for dining outdoors? If not,then when do they plan to be open outdoors?

Outdoor dinning open now.

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Are they open for dine in? This place is a 45 minute drive from me and it's not the same with take out.

Currently, NO they are not open for dine in.

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This place used to be cash only. It shows they accept credit cards. Is this true? If so, is there a minimum purchase amount for cards?

Yes they accept credit cards now! Minimum is 10

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Are they open today? I keep calling no response. Do you know what time they close today?

Yes, they are! 😋 I went there for lunch today.

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Is corkage allowed?

Yes and it's free! We brought bottles of wine and bottles of beer in before.

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Sticky Rice

It was our first time trying Sticky Rice at Grand Central Market. We ordered the following:…read more Moo Ping Sticky Rice ($17) Pad Thai with choice of pork +$2 ($17) Pineapple Fried Rice (Choice of chicken +$1) $17 Pad Siew (Choice of beef $2) $17 Since it was peak weekend hours, it was super busy, and we had to wait a bit for our food, but it was honestly so worth it. The plates looked kind of small at first glance, but the portions actually turned out to be really solid and filling. Moo Ping is Thai grilled pork skewers paired with warm, sticky rice is a classic street food combination. The grilled pork skewers had that perfect char and a super flavorful, sweet-savory marinade. Eating it with a little pinch of the warm sticky rice was amazing, but the meat is so good that you can honestly eat it by itself. Highly recommended for the grilled pork skewers. The Pad Thai, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Pad Siew were all really tasty and had those authentic street-food vibes. If you're going to GCM and craving Thai food, this spot definitely doesn't disappoint. We're already planning to go back next time.

We came here to try the food but only got the sticky rice with mango…read more It was nothing special and we were kinda let down. The sticky rice was average at best. I wouldn't go back honestly as there are other places with better food.

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Service was fantastic - thank you Plernpit for taking such great care of us…read more The restaurant is very clean and beautifully decorated. Steak Pad See Ew Level 3 Spice, spice level was accurate. Broccoli was fantastic, soft exterior but super crunchy Noodles were very flavorful, but broke apart fairly easily. Not a problem if you dont mind spooning up the bits like me. Shrimp Wonton off Happy Hour Menu Super crunchy, the sweet and spicy sauce was delicious

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.

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Hae Ha Heng

Been coming here since 2012, and it's still one of my favorite Thai spots. I've been back so many…read moretimes over the years, and the food has always been consistently delicious. My usual go-tos are the pad thai, pad see ew, and a Thai tea, and they always hit the spot. The flavors are really satisfying, portions are generous, and it's one of those places I keep craving and coming back to. It's hard to find a spot that stays this consistent for so many years, and Hae Ha Heng has definitely been that for me. A longtime favorite that I'm always happy to recommend if you're in the mood for Thai food.

Really good food and great service. Cute patio and nice atmosphere. Would recommend 100%read more

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Thai Food Express

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!

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.

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Inside on a Saturday evening

Hoy-Ka Thai Restaurant

Service was great! Eating early on a Saturday night with my kid made the experience smoother-- easy…read moreseating, quieter, easy free street parking. Moo ping (sweet pork skewers street style) was good but not the best in LA (I like the one at Rosemead/Pas President Thai). Khao soi with chicken drumstick is delicious and filling. Hoy Ka noodles (dry, pork) is nice and a sweet balance to the spicier options I got. Cat fish with chili paste also good but note it is spicy. I love that it comes with generous portion of flash fried basil. You have to order a side of white rice since it only comes à la carte and I wouldn't recommend eating it alone!

This place is by far my favorite Thai restaurant and that's why it's so disheartening to write this…read morereview. I have written at least 2 glowing reviews of the restaurant in the past and wish this could be one of them, but it's not. Over the last 4-5 days I have tried no less than 2 dozen times to call the restaurant during proper business hours to order food for pick-up as I often do. The phone rang and rang to no avail. I live too far from the restaurant to just pop up and place an order so I rely on calling ahead. I have been a customer of this restaurant for at least the last 9 years and have almost never had the aforementioned experience. Though I do recall not being able to get a call through several times on one or two occasions in the relatively distant past. Today I was finally able to get a call through and began placing my order which includes shrimp. I ALWAYS request the tail (with shells) to be removed from the shrimp as I find it quite difficult to enjoy my meal if I'm constantly having to pick off shells with my hands. It's unsanitary and messy. Removing the tails from 15-20 shrimp prior to adding to an entree or soup should take no more than 60 seconds and that's if one is moving at a glacial pace. However, today I was told that the kitchen was too busy to honor my request. I assured the lady taking my order than I was a loyal customer and make this request will every order I place and it is always honored. She repeated her claim that the kitchen was too busy and refused to do it. I cancelled my order and ended the call. Now I usually order food from the restaurant 4-5 times a month and usually spend about $65 each time not including tip. That is approximately $325 per month of my hard earned money that I give to this restaurant in exchange for great food and service. I am appalled and quite upset that having been a loyal customer for almost a decade and spending as much money there as I do per month that they could at least honor my patronage by simply taking an additional 60 seconds in the kitchen to make my meal more enjoyable. Her refusal to do such a minuscule task has deeply soured my experience with Hoy-Ka not to mention the fact that I could not reach the restaurant for almost a week by phone for no apparent reason. I will not be going back to this restaurant until they rectify this situation.

Free Valet parking in rush hour between 5PM - 9PM. Valet will be in the front of restaurant on Sunset Blvd.

Spicy seafood noodle.

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Salmon Panang curry, healthy yummy!!!!

Au Lac

Locally owned & operated

10 years in business

Twelve years ago, I fell in love with Au Lac and wrote a glowing review. Living on LA's Westside, I…read morerarely make it to Downtown, so today was my first visit back since then. I can't believe it's been 12 years--and I'm so happy to say it was every bit as incredible as I remembered. My friend and I came for lunch. I ordered the vegetable pho, and she had the curry rice. Both dishes were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, comforting, and beautifully prepared. Honestly, I wish we had more time because we had another appointment downtown. I would have loved to try more dishes and definitely dessert! Our server was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and incredibly professional. He checked on us at just the right moments without ever feeling intrusive. The service was as impressive as the food. The restaurant has such a warm, relaxing atmosphere. I especially loved the beautiful ceramic water cups with bird designs--they were so unique and charming. Even the water tasted wonderful! I'm thrilled that Au Lac is still thriving after all these years. If anything, the food tasted even better than I remembered. I certainly won't wait another 12 years before coming back. In fact, I was so impressed that I convinced my husband to come with me next Saturday for dinner! I've tried many vegan restaurants over the years, and Au Lac remains my absolute favorite. My favorite on the Westside is Variable Café, but if you're willing to drive a little farther, Au Lac is on another level. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. Whether you're vegan or not, this place is truly outstanding. Five stars without hesitation!

I came to Au Lac again to celebrate my bday with a friend before a show at the Music Center. Au Lac…read moredoesn't take reservations. My friend had the tofu, house salad. She said the house salad was better the last time she came bc the lettuce was different. She recalled it was Romaine lettuce last time. This time it was a green salad. I had the lemongrass fish which was made of soybean. It was a little too dry and rubbery for me. I kept putting it in my soup with rice to make it taste better, but ran out of soup. I won't be ordering this dish again. I took half home, cut up the soybean fish and added it to a stew. I didn't mention to my server that it was my bday, but was disappointed that he didn't even offer like regular servers do, "Would you like to see the dessert menu?" I didn't tell him it was my bday nor did I ask for the dessert menu bc I wasn't the one paying the bill. Not that I needed dessert, but it would've been nice to have been asked. When I mentioned this to another server who came by to clear our table that our server didn't even ask if we wanted dessert and that the restaurant doesn't seem to want to push its desserts, he quickly brought us a dessert menu, but my friend was already paying our bill - too late! It would've been nice to be asked earlier. I even had candles in my bag just in case we got dessert. Anyway, this server said he'll tell our server about not offering dessert. The next day I came back with another friend after a Music Center event. My server from the day before recognized me. This time he asked us at the start before we ordered or after we had just ordered whether we'd like to see the dessert menu. Huh? Ask at the END not start of a meal! Instead of embarrassing him, I told him, "No, thanks. My bday was yesterday." On this second day, my friend and I shared a Chinoise salad (delicious and refreshing!) and paella (not like a paella, a little too wet and granular for our taste, but healthy - a living food dish). We had mint and lemon water for both meals. $12 parking in the adjacent structure. Free parking passes at the Music Center if you're a season ticket holder or good luck with finding street parking. I'd still continue to occasionally patronize this restaurant when I have Music Center events bc I want to support veganism, the restaurant; however, I was disappointed with some of the food and waitstaff this weekend. I'd suggest that the waitstaff go thru customer training on when/what/how to talk to customers. Incentive from the website: join the rewards plan - 300 points for 30% off the bill and 100 points for a free dessert! I'm aiming for the free dessert!!

Octopus

Laab Salad

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Salt & Peppered Shrimp

Sticky Rice Echo Park

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*

Disclaimer: I come from a very heavily Asian populated area so I am used to distinct and pungent…read moreflavors. That tastes and feels the most authentic to my palate. Came here for a quick bite before a walk around the lake with a friend I haven't seen in a couple years. I loved our server and overall experience here I appreciated. In terms of food, the panang curry was more watery than I had expected. It had a lot of nice vegetables and a big serving of rice on the side. I thought the flavors were there but it could have definitely been turned up a little more, but wasn't bad for something quick. My friend got the satay and this was more my style. I love a good char and meat on a stick and this satisfied my craving.

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Exterior

Buddha Belly

Stopped by for a banh mi!…read more If you dine in, it includes a drink or egg roll. It's inside the Corporation Food Hall with a few other establishments too so you can mix and match cuisines. Lots of tables available after work hours. The sandwich was prepared well and tasty. The bread was nicely toasted and helped keep the juicy veggies and meat together. Only drawback was the price seemed a bit pricey versus other places, but perhaps it's set up for delivery/takeout.

This place is a fresh test of Asian flavors. From the friendly staff to the tasty meals. You can…read moretell this place really has a passion for food and friendly interactions. I will be back for more soon.

Menu of 7/1/23 - Vermicelli Salad Bowls, Bahn Mi, & Specials NO MORE Pad Thai or Pad See Ew

Tom Kha Soup

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Menu of 7:1/23 - Rice Bowls & Spring Rolls NO More Pad Thai or Pad Se Ew

The Silver Lake House

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Silver Lake area to bring my family to. They have outdoor…read moreseating and are dog-friendly, which is perfect for me because I usually come with my child in a stroller and my dog. I love sitting outside, especially in the evening when the weather is pleasant and the atmosphere is relaxing. Most importantly, the food here is bold, authentic, and packed with flavor. Every time I visit, I order the fried chicken wings, pork jerky , som tam (papaya salad), and a spicy soup called Tom Saap. These dishes always remind me of my trips to Thailand. This is definitely a restaurant I would highly recommend, whether you're looking for great Thai food, a family-friendly spot, or a place where you can enjoy a meal with your dog.

This is a 10/10 location to be in ! Great ! And delicious Food options to pick from ! Very…read moresatisfying and with great taste , first timer here . What an experience I had , great outside sitting very nature vibes and calm , clean environment definitely recommended for friends and family . Great customer service, very friendly, welcoming and very polite . Definitely will be seeing me back .

Golden Shrimp

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Pad See Ew

Ruen Pair

Family-owned & operated

My friends and I came here right after watching a show at the Pantages Theater. We were so…read morefortunate to walk into a good number of empty tables so we didn't have to wait. However, as we were wrapping our dinner, all the tables were filled and we felt a bit of a push to hurry up to pay and leave. The waiter didn't say anything to push us to leave, but when you see them giving you the bill before you could finish your food or ask for it, you feel a bit pressured to eat faster. The three of us opted for family style and ordered four entrees and a side of white rice to share. We ordered the stir fried crispy catfish, the sautéed morning glory, the shrimp salad, and the pad kee mao with chicken. The total came out to be about $33.28 per person including tax and 20% tip. I think that's very reasonably priced. We also did not have to wait long at all for our food, which we were so pleasantly surprised. This is definitely a place to go if you want good Thai food and have a short meal break. We ordered and finished our food in less than an hour. We parked a few blocks away in the neighborhood. The parking situation in that plaza was a nightmare. There were cars honking and almost hitting the cars in the front or in the back. I don't live anywhere near Hollywood, but if I do come to see a show at the Pantages Theater in the future, I'll make sure to swing by again.

I initially tried this restaurant almost 5 years ago and the food here is just as solid. In this…read morevisit, I came with a group of 5 and our experience here was pretty good. To share, we had the following dishes: -Tom Yum Shrimp Soup: Spicy and sour in a good way. The shrimps were also juicy. -Papaya Salad: Crisp and fresh. -Pad Thai w/ Chicken: Solid and not too sweet. The noodles were cooked well. -Roasted Duck Over Rice: Good, but nothing mind-blowing. I would've loved more of a roasted feel and flavor. -Pad Prik King: A good amount of meat and flavor was good. -Sauteed Morning Glory: Honestly my favorite dish here. I loved the crisp veggies and flavor. -Beef Jerky: Surprisingly not bad. An elevated beef jerky. Everything was solid, but I've had better versions of each dish elsewhere. Nothing stands out, but this is a good standard for Thai food. The service here was really good and attentive. I appreciate the servers taking on all the requests hurled at them from the people in my group. They also helped with a water spillage. Parking can be tough since the area is popular. It's valet parking only in the lot in front of the restaurant, but you can also find some free spots around the area if you don't mind walking.

Pad Thai and papaya salad - excellent!

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Papaya Salad with Crab

Bacari Silverlake

4.6

(4.1k reviews)

1.6 mi

COSETTE!!! beautiful location, super attentive server. Super helpful with anything we needed. It…read morewas all was perfect. Strongly recommend the pear pizza and bread pudding. Knicks in 5!!!!

we loved our server TINA more than anything. HEAVEN MEAL…read more Caroline and Ozzie made us feel like queens.

Sea bass with roasted corn and sundried tomatoes

Indoor area

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Bacari Burger

Din Tai Fung

Food was so good and super fresh. The service was is great. And the ambiance is good . The…read morechocolate balls was so good.

Dumplings are delicious!! The chicken soup dumplings are delicious . Waiters are very helpfulread more

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Holbox

Consistently good and I'm appalled at myself for not writing a review until now. I would personally…read morecome on the weekdays during in between meal times for the shortest wait. There is a private lot but fills up, and there's also adjacent street parking. I love sitting at the bar and seeing the plate being prepared. Also love the open freezers so you can see the fresh seafood hanging. Another standout was the homemade hot sauces! Each had a distinct flavor from sweet, smokey, and hot so it was really fun to try. The ceviches and the raw cold dishes were my favorite, especially the scallop aguachile! SO GOOD. Would order that 100 times.

Some of the best (if not the best) Mexican seafood in L.A. in sort of a random littlr pocket worth…read moregetting parking tickets over. it's not 1-star Michelin for no reason! Order the Kanpachi taco: a shatter-crisp blue corn tortilla, molten fried cheese, silky buttery kanpachi, and a slick of smoky chili oil drizzled over top. The kind of taco you'll think about long after you've experienced it. You can't go wrong with the ceviches, cocteles, or aguachiles. The ceviche is bright with lime and the cocteles are lush and briny with a tomatoey kick, and the aguachiles hit with sharp citrus, fresh herbs, and it's a really decent amount of fish. If you're looking for a more traditional hot entree get the Filete al Cabrón: grilled sea bass with cilantro-lime rice, beans, and warm flour tortillas. Simple and so comforting. Fresh seafood can be hard to find in L.A., but Holbox does it like no other. Takes me back to Mexico City every time!

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BCD Tofu House

LA bcd유명하대서 그냥 와봤음 평상시 서울에서 먹던맛 그대로, 원래도 맛있었음…read more근데 서울의 값*2배 대기시간이 길음1시간 정도! 맛있긴 했습니다 김치는 별로에요

Service is good, food is great, price may vary, but it's really good. The staff is nice and…read moreunderstanding.

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Philippe the Original

116 years in business

Casual dining

Do they need another review? Of course not. Order the French dip and enjoy!…read more One of the oldest continuously operated restaurants in the city of Los Angeles

Los Angeles RoadTrip Episode 9 "Rollin' down the Imperial…read moreHighway.. With a gorgeous blonde at my side.. Santa Ana winds blowin' hot from the north.. And we were born to ride.. Roll down the window, put down the top.. Crank up the Beach Boys, baby Don't let the music stop..:) We settled in to "Philippe" for late Lunch.. The Lass ate a "Lamb Dip" Hand-carved New Zealand Spring Leg of Lamb served on a lightly textured French Roll and dipped in the natural gravy of the roasts. Double Dipped, juicy delish through out. Washed down with a glass of Malbec. The Lad ate a "Beef Dip" USDA Prime Roast Beef served on a lightly textured French Roll and dipped in the natural gravy of the roasts. Served "Wet" with just the Bun wet and the Beef, though delicious, was dry mostly?!? Washed down with a very good glass of Allagash Beer. Philippe was a fun classic stop. "Century Boulevard, We love it.:) Victory Boulevard, We love it.. Santa Monica Boulevard, We love it.. Sixth Street, We love it, we love it.. We love L.A..:) Best, Avram Dodgertown Jr.

Classic Beef Dip & Pickled Egg

French (double) Dips and Citradelic IPAs for two, please.

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Mm.. lamb

Pine & Crane DTLA

This is the 3rd time I've been here and each time I love it more. Their flavors are well balanced…read moreand if you need more salt or spice you can add that with the side sauces. The popcorn chicken and Sha Gua Mian & Side Braised Beef Shank has been one of my favorites. I think everything I've had is a must try. The space is very cute and minimal with adorable light fixtures. The acoustics are decent, but sometimes hard to hear the person across from you. The people are so kind and helpful.

Had lunch on a Wednesday afternoon and we were a group of 7 with a toddler and we were seated right…read moreaway. The restaurant had both indoor and outdoor seating and the high ceilings made the ambiance feel really nice. The decor was simple and pretty. The food arrived pretty fast and enjoyed it. Loved the beef noodle soup with added chili oil. The popcorn chicken was really crispy. Also got to try the wonton soup, shrimp wontons, beef rolls, and mapo tofu. They were all delicious but the stand outs were the beef noodle soup and the popcorn chicken. Also stayed for dessert which we got the mochi, peanut and black sesame. I liked the black sesame slight more. We also tried both of the shave ice and it was refreshing despite of being slightly too sweet.

Interior of Pine and Crane

Popcorn chicken!

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Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken 鹽酥雞

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Justice L.

12 years ago

If I could give less than 1 star I would but yelp does not let me. I have been coming to this place almost every day and ordering take out from them even two times a day but I'm very disappointed because they hired a a new cashier who is a total disrespectful punk (dark hair, reading glasses, asian) passive aggressive guy who pretends to not do anything wrong and pretends to not speak English. His name is Shawn or Sean and he is really cruel and mean for some reason he doesn't like me and every time I call to order takeout he puts me on hold forever and when I ask to speak to a supervisor or the owner he always hangs up on me.. The other day I had ordered take out I get there my order was not ready I had to wait 15 mns but I paid him for my order in advance and when it was ready he told me I had not paid!! I told him I did and if he didn't believe me to check the security cameras and count his register he was like fine, fine.. Really? No one else from the people working there is like that! they all get my order right away and are nice but for some reason none of the usual women working the phone/register are there this week only him :( My friend called and Shaun- Shawn spoke English just fine enough to be a disrespectful punk. Its a shame when there are so many people out there who are looking for a job and they're very nice people I don't know why they hired someone like this! He wears reading glasses, has black hair and is in his twenties. Tonight I went in person to confront him and speak to his supervisor but when I asked him what his problem was with me because he was smoking outside of the restaurant he spit on the floor twice and didn't say anything... I asked the supervisor for the phone number of the owner because this punk is targeting me and tonight I was starving and put me on hold for more than 15 mns again and this happened already more than 3 times and the last time was Saturday night I had to hang up the phone and call again and I spoke to the woman in charge of the shift tonight but she was very rude too calling me crazy and telling me she's never seen me before (I've never seen her either because they changed the 2 nice ladies that worked the night shift and now is the disrespectful punk and his just as disrespectful supervisor). Finally I told her I want the owners number because she is obviously protecting this disrespectful punk and she gave it to me to and told me to get out, treated me as if I was a homeless man begging for food and then on the phone she was saying I was crazy... I am sooo mad about this. So hopefully is the right number and I can get a hold of the owner because I think he should know what's happening at his restaurant I've spent more than $1000 going to this place in past 2 months and bringing my friends this is NOT cool and soo disrespectful and cruel.. It is not how you show your appreciation to loyal customers. It pains me to see an asshole like the cashier with a job when there are sooo many nice unemployed people out there looking for a job. This has been really stressful, I've never experienced something like this specially from a place where I am a regular customer.. And I have never written a yelp review or negative feedback about anyone so this is my first time but I feel like I have to do this because hopefully the owner reads this and also just a warning to customers in case they run into the same problem. read more

Gage B.

11 years ago

I cam here with some friends after a night of partying in WeHo. Lol. Anyways, i felt like it was an after party spot to eat. The parking is very small. It can get a bit jam when all cars are flowing in. They have "valet-ish' that will move your car around while you enjoy the taste of Thai food. We tipped him $10 for moving our car and getting it ready for us. Nice older gentleman. My boyfriend and I decided to treat our friends since one of them decided to be our DD. As i was looking through the menu, i couldn't believe how cheap it was. I really like the prices and the portions were on point. I wanted some soup, so i got the Thai Spicy beef noodle soup. My boyfriend got the stir fry Pad see ew (seafood). One of my friends got a noodle dish that had a gravy poured on top of it (beef). I forget what it was called. My other friend got a pad see ew (combo). Everyone had a really attractive dish. When my spicy noodle bowl came out, the broth was dark brown. I was really hesitant about eating my noodles. I've never seen a dark broth before. It looked spicy too. I looked at my boyfriend and friends, and they started to laugh, because i didn't know what i ordered. I didn't want to be one of those customers where I: raised my hands and ask "Excuse me, what is this?" That, for the movies. lol. I quickly grabbed my soup spoon and chop sticks and started to mix the noodles and the beef parts. The aroma of the soup smelled really good. I decided to dip the spoon in, blow the broth, and drink a bit of it. There were mass of flavors that was in the broth. i couldn't tell what it was. It had a garlic, maybe celery, IDK.. Anyways, the meat cuts were really good. very soft. The brisket just melts in your mouth. However, i did get a piece that i didn't enjoy. It had a strong iron taste, I'm assuming it's liver. I have my boyfriend try it. He really enjoyed the broth. He was sipping on the broth a lot after i was done. I think he was still drunk (weak sauce). As to paying for the price, we didn't spend more than $60-$70. Including tip. It was an overall great experience. read more

Jennifer K.

9 years ago

Went here with my kids and family for a long day in Hollywood and decided to come here because we have eaten at a similar place like this one with the same name but in Claremont. I hope they are not owned by the same person, considering the experience we encountered, when we first arrived, we were not greeted and had to sit ourselves at a table, the place was too small and crowded but we still managed especially with a party of 11 people, mostly kids. It then took almost an half an hour for the waiter to notice us , then we finally ordered our food and drinks, which took almost an hour to get our food. As we began to eat , the food was so horrible none of could stomach it, I have never tasted food like this to where no one in our party could eat one more bite, we tried to at least finish what we could because we were so hungry and we were not from the area . So when we got up to pay for our meals , I told the Thai lady we were ready to pay she threw her hands up at me and my family and walked away, so we awkwardly standed there wondering what to do for a few minutes. Then she came back started ringing us up and gave us the receipt, I told her it would be a split bill if she can please do two separate charges, she got mad at us probably because she didn't speak English, so when she printed out the receipt I was first to pay and she threw the pen and crumpled up the receipt to me. I signed it and gave it back, then she started snapping her fingers to rush my sister to pay and also sign her receipt. We did not get a thank you for coming whatsoever, Once that was done , we walked out with so much shame to have come there and never felt so disrespected by anyone, I do not recommend this place to anyone and know that , I would never say this but this place needs to be changed or this lady needs to be let go. I don't give this place 1 star , and there letter A should be changed to a -F !! read more

Jonathan Y.

3 years ago

Sanamluang Cafe Hollywood is an excellent choice for anyone in search of authentic Thai cuisine in the area. This restaurant offers a wide variety of flavorful dishes that will satisfy any appetite, and the portions are generous. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, making it a great place to have a casual meal with friends or family. Here are some reasons why Sanamluang Cafe Hollywood is worth your visit: Flavorful dishes: Sanamluang Cafe Hollywood offers a wide range of dishes that are bursting with flavor. Whether you're in the mood for something spicy or something mild, you'll find something to your liking on their menu. Generous portions: The portions at Sanamluang Cafe Hollywood are more than enough to fill you up, and you'll likely have leftovers to take home. This makes it a great value for the price. Cozy ambiance: The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. It's a great place to catch up with friends over a meal or to enjoy a romantic dinner with a loved one. Overall, I highly recommend Sanamluang Cafe Hollywood for anyone looking for delicious Thai food in a welcoming atmosphere. The food is excellent, the portions are generous, and the staff is friendly and attentive. read more

rayray p.

779

16 years ago

Oh Sanamies! (that's my nickname for this joint). We've known each other since 2000. You never let me down! Food is cheap & authentic with mad flavor! The word BLAND does not exist here! FYI: you can adjust the spiciness upon request because most of the entrees are prepared with out the chillies (this is probably for all the cry babies who complain it's too spicy. Whaa, I want my babah!! Lol). & its open late every day! I've had almost everything on the menu, practically memorized the mf. Hehe. Indicators that this joint is good: Packed parking lot with CHEAP valet. Many thai people are eating there. You take a peek in the kitchen & all you see are thai grandmas & aunties cooking away. The grandmas & aunties detail sold me. Some of my all time favs: garlic pepper shrimp. Pad see ew beef, pad prik king pork, squid fried rice w/ an over ez egg. With all fried rice, you have to order an over-ez egg per person for the rice. It makes things all the yummier! The valley menu vs the Hollywood menu differs slightly since the valley location has the thai fried chicken (bomb diggity!!) & the deep fried tilapia (nom nom!). Njoy!! read more

Marvin S.

4 years ago

I fucking love this place but i order ahead to pick it's frustrating when I can't place my order because I don't understand the other person on the line in the other person does not understand me I just don't understand how that works it's real frustrating and people will say we'll just go in and order but like no you have the option to call ahead who can I call and speak with to place an order it's not even funny because the guy makes fun of me of knowing my order by memory and I'm fine with that is funny but not being able to order your food because the communication barrier that just sucks Like it's so hard for her to get my order why doesn't she just pass the phone to someone who speaks English like not every Single customer in patriot is Vietnamese like we don't speak Vietnamese idk call me a prick but it's just frustrating i wish I had the patience of Jesus but I don't it blows my my mind when you pick up the phone in a different language and Started to realize a lot of Vietnamese people eat there read more

Araceli M.

18 years ago

Been eating here before "Thai Town" ever existed. A good quick bite with fast service and reasonable prices. My favorites are steamed chicken over rice and the pad thai. (Theres only 1 place with better Pad Thai than this place-see my first review) My friends say the soup noodle dishes are also very good but im more of a stir fry noodle person myself. Anyways, everytime I eat here the experience is satisfying, unlike some of the other reviewers im pretty easy going so I dont get upset over a little slow service now and then. The only gripe I have about this place would be the cleanliness. They get 2 stars on that one, they really need a good scrubbing. I eat here pretty often actually (bout 1 per mo.) and its usually late night, they are open until 4am so that is a good thing. But be careful around 12am-2am the place gets packed like a nighttime lunch rush. Anyways I wish there were 3.5 stars but since I have eaten here for so long ill go ahead with the extra .5 love! Kap Khun Kap read more

L K.

17 years ago

The food here IS good. I've only been here twice - the first time was about ten years ago after a night of heavy drinking, and I remember my friends and I ordered up several plates of their fried wontons and scarfed them down. LOVE their wontons! Food is delish and cheap. What is there to complain about? Read on... I'm all about dive joints that serve good food, but this place seriously needs a makeover. I don't like sitting down to eat in a restaurant where I feel as if creepy crawlies are going to come out of the woodwork. The place looks and feels filthy. This last time I was there, I couldn't even enjoy my meal properly because I just kept staring at the dirty floors, tables, chairs and walls and it all made me lose my appetite despite the delicious plate of fried wontons in front of me. Still, the place was packed with diners, so I guess the owners won't be changing anything any time soon! read more

Trinny T.

1051

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3 years ago

I had a delightful experience with Thai boat noodles at this restaurant. I particularly appreciated that they allowed me to choose only liver and tendons, as I preferred to avoid any other type of meat. The boat noodles themselves were delicious and satisfying. However, the recommended grilled beef didn't quite meet my expectations; it wasn't as good as I hoped. Next time, I plan to try another appetizer instead. Despite this, the overall service was fantastic, making my dining experience enjoyable. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back to this restaurant to explore their full selection of tendon noodles. The fact that they cater to my specific preferences, along with their great service, makes it a place I'd love to revisit. I'm eager to try more of their offerings and have another delightful meal at this Thai boat noodles haven. read more

Joane D.

6 years ago

If you are in Thai Town on Hollywood Blvd - this is the original OG spot for good Thai food (close as u get to Thailand). Pro: Big menu and you can't go wrong with any of rice/noodle/soup dishes - but everyone has their go to dishes. My go to dishes - pad see ew / pad kee mow / spicy mint fried rice / fried shrimp cakes / ka nom pak kard (fried radish). Kinda OG hole in wall LA location - why I love about this place, there's other nicer Thai restaurants u can choose n go to. After or before going to get Thai food - I recommend hitting up Jumbo's bar across the street for cocktails. Con: Parking sucks but u can valet it if u are lucky. Service is typical Asian - get u in n out and you have to flag them down for everything, so you need to know what to order like the locals do. Use to be cash only - heard they take credit card now. read more

Tammy S.

9 years ago

Very good thai place and taste like I am in Thailand again. I rememer when I was student and eat food here was always so good. I highly recommend starting off with their appetizer shrimp cakes or papaya salad (you can dictate the level of spicy). Most people go for your typical Chicken Satay, Pad See Ew, Pad Thai or Curries of some sort. Not that it's bad, but you can get these type of Thai dishes anywhere. If you really want to try the more authentic approach, I suggest more classic Thai dishes such as Pad Ka Pow or Pad Prik King with Fried Egg on top of the rice. It's a bit dialed down on the spice level compared to food you get in Thailand, but of course you can always request extra spicy with a kick or add additional chili yourself. read more

T D.

565

2 years ago

If you're looking for late-night Thai food, this spot is an absolute must. The food is always fresh, incredibly flavorful, and never disappoints. This is my second go-to Thai spot in Thai Town, and it consistently delivers. The staff is quick and attentive--they seem to know exactly what you want. The food comes out fresh, hot, and delicious every time. My friends and I often come here when there's nothing else open or after a concert, and it hits the spot perfectly. They get you seated quickly, and the service is efficient. Everything on the menu is fantastic--Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, chicken, beef, tofu--you name it. It's always a 10 out of 10 experience. Highly recommend! read more

Francis J.

11 years ago

Great tasting Thai food. Excellent customer service. Large portions. Also serves Thai noodle soup dishes. All at a relatively cheap prices. We got pad Thai, pad woon sen, and chicken larb. The bill came to $25 something before tip. It got to our table seemingly minutes after we ordered. I wouldn't be surprised if it was only like 5 minutes.. But I didn't time it. It was my first time trying pad woon sen and I looooved it. It's like Thai comfort food. The pad Thai was very good, and the larb was perfect! I'm pretty particular about larb and this was served exactly how I like. Deliciously spicy and limey with a big chunk of cabbage! A MUST TRY spot for Thai food lovers! read more

Angela S.

13 years ago

Been coming here for over a decade...the BEST thai food!! Nothing compares, I love the garlic tofu! B U T very dirty :( The last time I went there, there were at least 10 flies and people/families were swatting the air so flies wouldn't land in their food. Really makes you think about the cleanliness of the kitchen if the eating are is so dingy. Are there flies landing on food in the kitchen? After being in business for so long, I think they can afford a professional restaurant cleaning 4 times a year AT LEAST! I wont be going anymore, can't deal with gross eating areas. Flies land on poop all day and they have them in the restaurant like it's all good. read more

Genry S.

11 years ago

A cash only establishment, the Cafe boosts an impressive menu and can make just about any Thai dish you can think of. During my last trip with my wife and two adult sons, we put the Cafe to the test an ordered, Pad Thai Goong (Shrimp), Gai Krapow (Basil Chicken), Mee Krop (Crispy Noodles), Thom Yam Goong (Spicy Shrimp Soup), Pad Say Yu Muu (Rice Noodles, Broccoli, Pork) and Muu Thod (Crispy Pork). All the the portions were reasonable and the food authentic. Before ordering we asked, in Thai, that the food be prepared for Khon Thai (Thai People) and not "ahahan Farang baep" (Foreigner Food Style). The Cafe did not disappoint and the food was delicious. read more

Tom S.

12 years ago

I write a lot of 5 star reviews, and it's because I only eat at the same places over and over and over again. I just love restaurants that deliver what they say they will deliver with the price marked appropriately. Sanamluang is a great example of a restaurant that delivers. It's brightly lit, akward, eerily quiet, and amazing. The food is spicy, rich, fatty, delicious. And, they're opened until late. Real late. I mainly do noodle dishes here, and I do love the Pad See Ew. I also love the Pad Kee Mao. And the General Noodles, or whatever they call them. Late after a night at Harvard and Stone. Tasty, spicy noodles? Hell yes. read more

Ericka P.