The best Thai food in all of Los Angeles. Coconut soup is amazing, the friend tilapia amazing, the soup without the coconut amazing! The pot sticks amazing, the Coca Cola amazing This was the busiest Thai food restaurant a few years ago but they never recovered after corona. I think it's a damn shame this restaurant isn't as busy as it used to be, we used to stand outside and wait for a table now it's empty but the food is absolutely positively A+++ 10 out of 10. Food is amazing, service is wonderful and the place is decently nice clean and totally NOT a hole in the wall. All and all it's a must must try, you won't regret it and no need to thank me. Enjoy! read more

TEMPORARILY CLOSED Don't bother taking a trip to this spot. It's closed without proper notice. I checked Google and yelp beforehand to see and it said open. read more

Ordered the chicken panang curry that seemed to have a whole can of peas with a side of bell pepper and chicken. I'd call it PEA-nang curry instead. Crab cake was underwhelming. Compared to the other times my partner ate at sanamluang, it definitely different and larger than when we ate this time around. Might not get this again. My partner had the medium spice Pad ka pow pork was spicier than anticipated. Sweated balls. He didn't share with me so it must've been good. Staff is nice and the ambiance was peaceful. read more

Sanamluang Cafe - Crab cake and panang curry chicken - Thai Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Sanamluang Cafe used to be the spot 15-20 years ago in the San Fernando Valley. It used to be a place that was open 24 hours and a spot you go to at 2-3am after a night of clubbing and drinking, when all other restaurants would be closed in the wee hours of the morning. Another Yelper commented that this place was lackluster. Well he nailed it on the coffin. First off, it was hard to find now since it's in a strip mall where all other shops are now permanently closed. Well at least you know parking is no longer a problem here unlike back in the days when you would be lucky to find a parking on the street. Ordered a noodle dish that was supposed to have duck. No duck flavor in the broth and it came out looking like ramen noodles instead of egg noodles and the broth was so bland. Usually, a Thai boat noodle soup would have a rich, beef, savory flavored broth with flavors of herbs and spices. This was bland and took a bit of "doctoring" up with condiments in order to make it taste decent. The beef pad see ew did not have that unique IFYKYK taste you would expect from cooking on a hot, fiery wok. We happened to be driving back home but wanted to get Thai food on the way home. What i should've done is drive a few miles further and ate at the Wat Thai temple. Everything we ate here cost almost freaking $85 dollars including a Thai iced tea and a Sprite with the colored syrup. Save your money and go to Wat Thai for a tastier, food experience. read more

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I really wanted to enjoy my meal, but unfortunately, this was not a good experience, especially considering I paid around $85 for the order. The beef Pad See Ew tasted very unusual to me, and the beef was extremely dry. The combination Pad Thai was also disappointing and did not taste good. The pork jerky was probably the best part of the meal--the pork itself was decent, and I really liked the sauce that came with it. One thing I wish had been made clearer is that the pork jerky already comes with a side of rice. I ordered an extra rice because I wasn't aware of that, so that ended up being unnecessary. I'm not trying to be harsh or cruel with this review. I just wanted to share my honest experience because, for the price I paid, I expected the food to be much better. I hope the restaurant takes this feedback as an opportunity to improve. read more

Closed because of a rat infestation. Be careful people. I know it says open but it's definitely closed

Came here since I was young. Got the chive cake fried. It was hot crispy, flavorful, filling of chives. I'm not a fan of the sauce so I make my own with the chilis and soy sauce! So good!! Also got a bowl of wonton noodle soup! Broth was perfection - well balanced! Of course I need spice so I added the chili condiments! Noodles were springy. Vegetables were crispy. Wontons were chewy and flavorful! It hit the spot! Now I'm stuffed!! Highly recommend. Service was attentive as well! read more

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If you grew up partying in or near the valley, especially in East Hollywood's Thai Town, then you know Sanamluang. It was always super busy, and after a late night of drinks, Thai food was the perfect way to end the night. They used to stay open until 4 a.m. -- back in the day. Fast forward 15 years and, especially after COVID, things have changed. The crowds have died down, and they now close at 9 p.m. When we visited during lunch, it was uncomfortably warm inside. Still, the service was as good as ever, and the food was always sooo damn good. I got the pad thai and pad prik king this time, and they were both just hit! read more

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Got a lunch visit in during the recent rain. Seated quick. Place was calm with a couple other tables occupied. Great service but seems like cooks changed again. Boat Noodles didn't come with pork rinds and broth was almost too light. The savory blood flavor was missing. Still a a good portion of noodles and meat but not the same taste. read more

There are many Thai restaurants in the San Fernando Valley but this place has been consistent over the decades. I have a lot of Thai friends that also enjoy this place - I think that speaks volumes. It's not a fancy place and the location can be difficult for parking when its busy but it's usually worth the visit. It is open pretty late and perfect for night owls who want a nice hot authentic dish. Service can be a hit or miss but they are never rude, just juggling a lot between take out and dining there. I am located on the furthest end of the valley but every time I am out in this direction and want Thai food, this is my go to spot. My staples are pad Thai, pad see eww, any rice dish and any noodle dish. I normally like the chicken satay and crab rangoon for appetizers. read more

We love this place. Delicious authentic Thai cuisine. Parking used to be an issue but after Covid it has become easier to park. Incidentally the shopping center is going through some renovations right now so parking is very easy. I'm sure as soon as renovations are over parking will be chaotic again. Love the fast service and upgrades in the restaurant . read more

The quality of food here has gone downhill... It's been a while since I was last here and remembered how great it was. Late night Thai just did the trick. Well this time, it was so not even up to par. The original location in Hollywood was the spot for all the late night bar and clubs goers. You literally had to get there by a certain time or else it was a major wait. And they stay open till the wee hours of morning. Then they opened this location years later. The food was great then and also late night goers would stop off here for a meal. Well, this time it wasn't what we're used to. There was another place that we were actually going to go but they apparently closed early. Hour before the normal time from prior. We ended up which was pretty quiet as we thought it was still early before the night goers. Waitress was very friendly and sweet. Food didn't take long to arrive but everything was so bland and pretty flavorless. Papaya salad was just whatever. General noodles was very bland even with all the sauces I added and ordering extra Chinese broccoli hoping it will add to it but still flavorless. Panang was watered down and pretty tasteless. The fried fish was actually good. Not the same taste and experience as we were used to from many previous visits. And they were closing which even oh the hours they said it was 1am. We arrived at 10pm So felt rushed to finished our food. Also, was never told that they were closing hence we walked in. This place was nice but it seems to be going downhill with quality. read more

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This place is very popular way years ago like early 2000 always pack since they open late during those times and their food is better than today. Another thing I noticed is the generous amount of salt use in each dish. In terms of the Satay, the dipping sauce is a disappointment because for me it will definitely make or break the dish.The serving size platter worth sharing is the only positive side. They use aluminum cooker to serve their Tom Yum soup it's not safe and unhealthy. I notice only one server when we ate there during a Thursday dinner time not a lot of people but the service is slow motion. The restaurant is a bit dim and doesn't have a vibrant atmosphere that it use to have. No loud music is a good thing. read more

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I've been coming here for years. The food is great you cannot go wrong with anything you order my favorite is the Pad Thai and the Tom Yum soup. You always get seated and served in a timely manner and the space is very clean and well kept. My favorite thing to close out my meal with is a pink boba to go! 10/10 read more

It's a pretty good spot but I think I prefer the Hollywood location because they have duck there. However, I ordered their papaya salad and morning glory and they were both really great and flavourful. My friend ordered the curry which was thick and spicy, just the way a good curry should be, and she also ordered the boat noodle, which was a generous size. The staff was friendly and nice too. read more

I had a great experience at this Thai restaurant. I ordered the Pad Thai, and it was absolutely delicious--perfectly cooked noodles, well-balanced flavors, and just the right amount of seasoning. The portion was generous and tasted fresh. What really stood out was the service; the server was extremely friendly, attentive, and made the meal even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. I would definitely come back to try more dishes and highly recommend this place to anyone craving quality Thai food. read more

This place has not changed for many years- we walked in lunch time. Ordered #68 STIR FRIED vegetables it was very tasty and not salty which is good. Tom y chicken this is the coconut soup on a hot pot. We ordered non spicy with chicken- it was good but more than a broth, just few dark chicken and mushrooms- it was really good. Be careful on the flame from the pot . I almost burn my sleeves taking pictures of it. Pad Thai - with shrimp was ok. Mango sticky rice was a game changer for our dessert, the mango was perfectly ripen sweet, the sticky rice was warm and sweet with a small dash of coconut on the side. Service was good since we are the only customer at that time but full house when we got the bill. Bathroom was clean and decent pArking area.few spots but you can park on the street. Must Try Mango Sticky rice and Tofu appetizers read more

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This restaurant has definitely gone down hill. Walked in there with my parents, place was completely empty. The woman behind the counter just awkwardly stared at us. Her attitude was like she was annoyed that customers came in. We sat down and waited more than 10 min before she finally came to our table. She came with an attitude to me and my parents while taking our order so I let her have it. Walked right out took my parents to another restaurant in Glendale. It's not a good sign when the restaurant is dead, empty with inflated menu prices and sh*t attitude from a server. I'm not sure what is going on with this restaurant whether it's under new ownership or having financial difficulties, but whatever it is, it's clearly reflected in our low quality experience. This is no longer the sanam we all remember and enjoyed. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere. read more

Small hole in the wall in North Hollywood. Parking is easy to find, they have a big parking spot in the back & some in the front as well. Pretty loud inside, it echoes so you can hear different families having conversations. The service was good but slow, seems like they were understaffed. The food is good quality and not greasy and the Tom Yum soup had a lot of flavor. The Jasmine tea was perfect at first but the longer you let it sit in the tea pot, it gets more bitter and undrinkable because they leave the leaves in there so it steeps for too long. The shrimp they use is de veined and cooked perfectly. The mango sticky rice was good, missing more of the white sauce and the crunchy nuts they usually put on top. But overall I would definitely come here again. read more

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It feels like a childhood place where you get your childhood melas. The taste and the look are pretty authentic. My friend and I loved our orders. I love the mango sticky rice a lot, because the cook did a great job with the sticky rice, so sticky and soft and automatic. One of affordable place for a quick and authentic Thai food! read more

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This is THE OG spot in the 818. It's super pricey now these days. But worth every penny.

A true North Hollywood establishment with great thai food + a huge menu. We always order the crab cakes to share. Try their fried rice with shrimp paste if your a fan of their combination fried rice. Pad see ew is great and so are their rice plates, like the garlic pepper + your protein choice. I think there are some items on the menu that are better than others, but you just have to know what to order. Service is great, Apple has been there for decades. My mom used to come here after clubbing in the 90s and now its my turn as they're still open late. I miss their old interior since the recent remodel, however the world clocks are still up on the wall! read more

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This use to be my spot back in the day. It was a 24hr cafe that we met up at after clubbing. Yesterday, we went with the family for our first meal of 2025. The place is open and neatly decorated. The service was friends and prompt. The food was delish as always. This will always be a staple for authentic Thai cuisine. read more

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This branch has practically declined in quality. I mean look at how unsanitary and disheveled the hutotay soup pot. Even when it was served flaming hot you would doubt if the heat has killed enough germs to leave you safe and healthy. The food is nothing special and ambiance/service is cold and impersonal. read more

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This place is not tge same as it use to be before! We came here to have dinner last night in year we are excited to try it again but got sooo disappointed they served us a probably fried in the morning tilapia it was to tough to chee you can tell it wasn't fresh anymore sooo disappointed by this place. No wonder when we came here no one was eating for a sunday night! Never come here they are not serving a fresh food anymore because no one is eating here! Service is good but the food is bad! read more

We used to come here a lot Pre Covid either during the day or at night. It is always full. But the food comes on time though. I usually get the beef jerky that comes with rice and egg served with slices of cucumber and tomatoes. The meat is well seasoned and tender. The dipping sauce is addictive too. I tried other item on the menu and it was so so. Small private parking. Street parking available too. read more

Sanamluang Cafe - Beef jerky with rice and egg - Thai Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Food quality declined and there's only one server for the whole restaurant. I feel bad for her at the same time, the increased the price so we expected not better, at least similar service and food quality as it used to before they renovated and/or changed management. read more

Sanamluang Cafe - Thai Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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This place used to be really good and always crowded Even though there was only 4 total tables in the entire restaurant the service was extremely slow, my food came out cold and I had to walk up to the waiter to get my check. The food wasn't very good either. Very disappointing read more

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Pre-pandemic, I would come here pretty often for some late night or relatively early morning eats, usually before or after a trip to Griffith Park. I came again with my boyfriend last night, after finishing a game night with friends. It was pretty late, and I remember this place always being open when I needed a good, decent priced meal after most places were closed. Thankfully, they survived the pandemic and are still open late, until 12. We arrived and sat outside. I ordered the roasted duck noodle soup and my boyfriend got the basil fried rice. Our food came out quickly. My bowl of soup was huge. It was pretty good, though a bit sweeter than I remember it being. My boyfriend enjoyed his fried rice, but I didn't try it. Definitely would recommend for good late night eats at an affordable price. read more

Sanamluang Cafe - Thai Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Came here with party of three. Wanted to eat outside as we had support animal. Lady gave me a look and long pause, I assume it was quite hot that day. But, I have a support animal and we were okay eating in the heat. It is what it is, do you want my money or not? 10 minutes into meal server passive aggressively said "you're not hot?" as if she was going let us eat inside with a support animal. Why bother commenting that. Let me eat my meal with my family in peace. If we're good, what does it matter? New management and experience is completely different. To their credit they did serve on time didn't have to wait long. Food is average. Better off going to Rincom in Northridge, better parking, customer service and food portions. Still tipped well, 18%, as I still want to support local business. read more

1 1/2 minute read: This restaurant has been in business (here) for a long time. They had a big following before the covid pandemic, but as in many other places, business was affected. Their menu is excellent- the soups, wonton, seafood dishes, chicken, beef, pork, and the best vegetables are used. We love their Wonton Soup and my wife is especially nuts for their Shrimp Fried Rice. Anytime you go will be fine, as far as crowds are concerned. Their service isn't perfect but then again, 'service' is a subjective topic. The cashier normally will answer phone orders and greet walk-ins. Of course, you can dine in as well. Street Parking is available. They also have a parking lot with one Handicap space. It is usually full. If you become a regular and call your order in, they log what you've ordered thus making it fast and easy. They are closed on Tuesdays (today), so tomorrow, I'm calling in my order and picking it up. They won't deliver to Oxnard/Port Hueneme, though- LOL! Bon Mangare! read more

Sanamluang Cafe - a car parked in front of a restaurant - Thai Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Great food with a decent price! They have mango sticky rice! We got chicken larb extra spicy and we were not let down. So good and Thai spicy my favorite. Not for the weak. read more

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Thai food! A favorite of mine. It was my first time here. Parking is limited here, so I parked on the street. There is indoor and outdoor seating here and all tables were socially distanced. Don't forget to take some clorox wipes, cause I felt the seats were dirty looking. Our waiter was super sweet and very attentive even though she was the only person working the front. Mint Leaf Chicken w/Fried Egg - 5/5 I loved this dish. It was so flavorful! You can adjust your spice level. I made ours medium and it wasn't too spicy, it had a nice little kick to it, and the eggs just compliment this dish Seafood Pad See Ew - 4/5 Taste is good, I think it could have used a little more shrimps/seafood in it. Overall I still enjoyed it. Beef Jerky - 2/5 These are like pork rib meat minus the ribs. It just came out very dry and hard to chew. Definitely will not be ordering this again. Enjoy! read more

Sanamluang Cafe - Pork jerky - Thai Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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This place used to be really great, but i think some big changes occurred when it changed hands. we came here not that long ago and were deeply disappointed. The food was mediocre, and it did not seem like there was a lot of thought put into their food. Salad came with big chunks of sliced onions that seemed very out of place for a salad. It definitely doesn't look like the hip cool place that it did 6 years ago, no more neon. read more

I've been coming since the early nineties and this place used to be the place to eat. Went there a couple of months ago and was filled with disappointment. First off, there was only one server in the whole joint. Food was not the same as it used to be. Everything was not good. I'm surprised you're still open , quite honestly. read more

This might just be the worst Thai restaurant ever! We ordered take out from here through Postmates. In the instruction we specifically said no salt, because I'm pregnant and I can't eat that much salt so to make it easy we just said no salt at all. Instead of no salt they made the dishes extra extra salty! On top of that, their morning glory was like 2 biters, literally! The box looked like it was scooped up from someone's leftover and gave it to us then added extra salt. Not only that it was a two biter their morning glory was not fresh, it was blackish filled with stems. I called them, they said because we ordered delivery through Postmates so they couldn't do anything about it. We ended up throwing all the food away, after waiting over an hour for delivery I ended up having to cook my own food at 9:30PM. read more

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This is one of my favorite Thai restaurants in the North Hollywood area. Coming to this Thai restaurant in late afternoon paid off since, in the prepandamic time, it would have been crowded with lunch- or dinner-rush-hour crowd. The restaurant was pretty clean, and the ambient of the restaurant decor gave you a much more modern look as opposed to a typical, traditional Thai statuettes decor. A few past remodeling gave the restroom a bit more clean and modern looks as well. The menu was updated with more Thai curry entries (old menu had no thai curry at all) in it. For those thrill seeker foodies, here is your chance to prove to your friends how much heat from the spice you can take on your dish. Just mentioned the spiciness of your entrée to your waitress/waiter. She or he may questioned your request as if you may be out of your mind, but what the heck, they sure love to see you sweat and suffer eating in delight. We chose the two menu items in pictures, #34 Spicy beef noodle soup and #64 Pad ka paow (a pork dish stir fried mint leaves in spicy hot sauce). I was surprise that, this time, the pad ka paow didn't quite meet my spiciness standard. I had to admit, my baldhead didn't sweat much at all! The sweat was my litmus test to the spiciness of the dish I ate. The more profusely I sweat, the more I could tell it was hot . I would rate the spice level of the dish using 7.5 out of 10 drops sweat rating. Asides from the spiciness, the mint leaves and garlic spicy oil lathered pork dish tasted rather delicious. The beef noodle soup was very similar to Thai boat noodle soup with handful of tender beef tendons. My rating also reflected on the great personalties of the personnel working there. The friendly and attentiveness of the hostess and waitress/waiters, the creativity and tastiness of the cook, the thoroughness of the bus-person, and even the cleanliness of the dish washers and janitorial personnel. I will definitely go back for other items in the menu that I haven't order this time. Durian (could be seasonal) sticky rice is my favorite go to sweet appetiser menu items. Until then, I'll recommend this authentic Thai restaurant to those new to the area and existing customers who haven't been back since the pandemic. read more

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It's hard to make a great comeback but they are trying. I loved coming here before they closed Food had soul. It feels like a different restaurant now, not sure if it's the same owner with a different concept, but food is not as good as it uses to be. My soup was delicious but extremely salty My noodles were ok. It's hard to find good food in general so I still give them 4 stars because the service was top notch. And I was happy they reopened The restaurant looked modern, I really liked the classic touch it used to have with Thailand photos and words, i might just being melancholic about it. read more

Really good go to place that does delicious noodles. Also Pad aka Phrao Gai which is chicken and basil. Crispy whole tilapia is also really tasty. read more

Ordered take out this weekend and fulfilled my Thai craving. Can't go wrong with their basic dishes. Chicken pad see ew, pork with chinese broccoli and generals noodle soup. I was bummed they didn't have my staple dish, duck over rice but was understanding since duck may be limited during these Covid times. Order was promptly ready. You pick up your food at the front door so very little contact. read more

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