First and foremost, this place is great value for your money-- I thought that the portion size was enough for two people. The chicken had a nice sear on it and was well-seasoned. The noodles were sweet and salty, tasted delicious. I would definitely order it again. The server was attentive and I didn't mind the wait as the food is cooked to order-- which is a huge plus. The restaurant and dining area is clean and a perfect spot to eat and have a conversation. If you live in the area, stop by and give it a try! read more

Sanook Soi 38 - Pad Se-ew - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I placed an order through Uber eats for delivery since I'm working in the Los Angeles area. On Uber eats, they had a promotion for buy one get one free on four different items. I took advantage of the BOGO for Pad Thai with chicken and an order of the papaya salad. I also asked for utensils. Order arrived about an hour later. I noticed that there was no utensils. The papaya salad with like soup. There was so much of the fish salad dressing and so little of the papaya and ingredients. Very disappointing! The Pad Thai was good. Noodles are very thin and packed a lot of flavors. It's probably so much better if you eat it dine in or right away. I would come back and try the curry. Please decrease the amount of salad dressing in the papaya salad and increase the amount of ingredients. read more

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The food here is authentic Thai and absolutely delicious. Chef Lee and her staff are all so warm and welcoming. We ordered: Crying Tiger Beef appetizer Thai BBQ Chicken Hainan Chicken Rice Everything was fresh. The BBQ chicken has the perfect amount of char. The papaya salad was sweet, sour and spicy. The best I've had. The Hainan Chicken was tender and juicy. The sauces were so tasty. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes! read more

Open till midnight! My boyfriend redeemed himself with this late night owl. This is my top favorite Thai so far in 2026, in part due to it's relaxing jazz music played overhead. Hurray for a relaxing dinner. Was informed that Chef Lee, a female, was not present this particular night. Not to be disappointed she somehow has managed to still bring forth fabulous flavors from her stellar staff to this cozy establishment. Prompt, friendly service upon entering. Checked on during the dinner. The Vegan green curry was most complex & delicious. One could immediately tell that care went into the freshly hand-cut vegetables. Not overcooked or mushy, just tender with still vibrant color and taste. Had winter melon for the first time. The texture was of honeydew melon but not sweet. Very generous portions. Had left overs enough to stretch for 2 more work nights, when cooked with frozen mixed veggies. The tapioca pudding dazzled my senses, hot and sweet with a bright green color. The sweet corn's texture was a divine surprise. Do not miss out on the other dessert either. The mango sticky rice, although not heart shaped was seasoned to perfection. This chef's taste buds are in sync with mine. Mmm, just thinking of it started me drooling. read more

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The food is very good and flavorful. We ordered takeout and got the Drunken noodles (7/10), Panang Curry with chicken (8/10), Green Beans with shrimp (4/10), and tom yum soup (8/10). I got medium spicy for most dishes, and it was definitely spicy in a good way! Everything was good except for the green beans, which were undercooked. But this was probably related to our problem ordering. We ordered online, and got the confirmation that our order would be ready in 30-40min. When we arrived and said we were picking up an online order, the girl at the register got a panicked, deer-in-headlights look. Sigh, she forgot to give our order to the kitchen. They said they could make it in 15-20min, so we waited. I get it, mistakes happen. But even though the food was good (except for the green beans), I'm not likely to return when there are other options. read more

WOWWWW that pineapple duck curry was amazing!! so flavorful and spicy, and the duck was very tender. i'm a huge fan of the grapes, they added the sweetness that balanced the acidity of the pineapple the owner is very sweet and makes everything herself! super clean and bright inside. i recommended checking this place out read more

Sanook Soi 38 - duck Gaeng Ped (Duck in Pineapple & Grape Curry Sauce) - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

PARKING Street parking available INTERIOR Clean with aesthetic decor Small restaurant with limited seating (maybe 4 tables) and bar seating SERVICE Got seated immediately and the owner and server were both extremely friendly greeting us, helping take our order, and checking in with us during the meal. Unfortunately it took 40 minutes for our food to come out. The owner did apologize for this but me and bf were starvingg. FOOD Crying Tiger $15 (2/5) grilled beef with a spicy dipping sauce. - the beef was dry and hard to chew. The dipping sauce was unique that tasted like a fish sauce with powdered sticky rice. Drunken Noodles $18 + $3 beef = $21 (3/5) Features finger root, onion, bell pepper and green beans. - this was good, but portion size is way too small for the price. There were a lot of bell peppers and green beans which were good! Noodles were cooked great as well even though the beef was slightly drier. Pad See Ew $18 (3/5) Flat, wok-fried noodles and veggies cooked with egg and chicken - good as well, but portion size could be bigger. Lots of broccoli stems and chicken was more tender than the beef. Despite the long wait and small portions, this was a decent experience. read more

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Excellent food and always has gone above and beyond to accommodate my dietary constraints. Thank you!

Wow, this place is a hidden gem (or maybe it's just too new to have gained enough hype yet) Visited late on a Saturday night, I'm personally frustrated by how early restaurants close even on weekends in LA and this spot happened to be open til midnight so we visited by chance. The owners are super nice and checked in regularly on us to make sure we enjoyed our meal, which wasn't an issue because the food was great. I'm not an expert in authentic Thai food but I do know when I taste authentic Asian food and the herbs and spices in these dishes can only come from authentic cooking without shortcuts, super flavorful and rich and if you love basil you'll love these dishes. Also I don't know where they get their shrimp from but I wish I could grab them for my own cooking, meatiest shrimp I've eaten. I think they can definitely up their ambience, the restaurant does feel a bit too "clean" and soulless right now, and making it feel a bit more warm could help read more

Sanook Soi 38 - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Professional scam artists. They offer two for one buy one get one free. Instead they split ONE order into two. This is unethical and a scam. Also. Last time I ordered I got OLD curry that is chunky. I've had it a few times here before and this is NOT how it usually is. The offensive reply I received from the owner gaslighting me tells you everything you need to know about these people. And yes there are vegetables bc I've ordered this several times before. Every curry has a certain vegetable in it. This is twice now I've received old rotten food. First the coconut and now this. Probably has a D food rating read more

Sanook Soi 38 - Vile - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We had a great experience at this new-to-us Thai spot in West LA. Sanook means fun in Thai and it was fun to see this interesting menu. Being Thai I'm very picky about what passes as "authentic." This definitely passed the test. Excellent quality, maybe a little small portion wise but because of the authenticity of the flavors it was well worth it. We very much enjoyed the roti as a nice appetizer. One interesting dish that you won't find on American Thai menus is the Khanom Gene Nam Ya with crab (picture) that was sweet, sour and bitter as it's supposed to be. As a warning, You won't taste any dish like it so you might have to get used to it! I grew up with it so it was excellent to me. The Hormook baked salmon, an order ahead type of plate (that my mom used to make at home and I've never seen on a menu in Los Angeles?!) , however on the menu wasn't available but I was assured it would be in my future visit! Definitely worth coming to visit this amazing new spot. We will be back. Thank you Chef Lee! read more

Sanook Soi 38 - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Waited 30 minutes and location cancelled order. Claimed they didn't have one of the orders in stock, supposedly, but no offer to make things right, provide alternatives and extensive time passed. We wouldn't waste our time on them again read more

The chicken rice dish is amazing, I'm not sure how they make the chicken so tender and juicy. The sauces are so good and the people there are so friendly definitely reccomend if in the area and what some good Thai food. read more

There are two really excellent Thai Food options in this general area. It is Sanook and the other one is Tuk Tuk up on Sawtelle. The rest do in a pinch. If you're going to make the caloric expenditure to enjoy some proper Thai on this side of town (and north of the I-10), though, do it at one of those two. Notes: - Cleanliness is next to godliness. This place is clean. - Not your run-of-the-mill massive portion Thai place. A lot of fine details in execution and attention paid to ingredients. Even the basil in my boat noodle soup is flawless and not bruised. They pick the good stuff here. - In that vein, order a lot. Go family style and don't be afraid to try a lot of different stuff. - A lot of takeout happening here, and can't be mad at that! Really recommend eating in if you get a chance though. The smell in the place is so nice, and they use really beautiful plates and forks. As a dining experience, it's actually quite nice. - The spice level here is non-trivial. If you ask for spicy you will get real spicy, you have been warned. Standout dishes for me here: - Boat noodles. One of two renditions in the States that address the craving for me (the other is at Royal King Elephant in Garden Grove, California), and yes, for some reason I will have a very specific craving for boat noodles. I love that they let you sub in ba mee (egg noodles). Beware -- that broth is spicy. Even if you ask for it not spicy, there's only so far they can go before it compromises the integrity of the dish. - Sai krok isan (pork sausage). I love, love, LOVE the pork sausage here. It's got a little sour, the bit of char on the outside is what just takes it to another level. I prefer it to Tuk Tuk's even though this one comes pre sliced and Tuk Tuk keeps their links intact. With a little ginger, little red onion, we're in business. - Som Tum: one of the better papaya salads, though a little lengthy on the shred and unfortunately the plate doesn't let me pick it up in little heaps the way I might like. Their dressing tastes tangy and clean, the heat builds nicely. read more

I've always been eager to try this place out and I'm so glad I did! Although it was a small dining area and my party and I were initially seated at the bar, the owner was super awesome to move us to a table of 4 when it became available. The service the rest of the nice was great. The food was excellent and tasted really authentic, especially the Drunken Noodles. It had a delicious char from the wok and was full of veggies. The duck curry and green curry with beef were tasty and surprisingly came with a bowl of rice each, which we appreciated. The pepper garlic rice bowl was also great and super garlicky. Just a warning that mild spice is actually pretty spicy here! I'm excited to come back here again to try out more dishes. read more

Sanook Soi 38 - Pepper Garlic Rice Bowl Duck Curry - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We had a spicy, basil hot soup with sides of egg rolls. It was delicious. The owners greeted us like family. This is my number one Thai restaurant! I'll be back. Classy place too. read more

Sanook Soi 38 - Hot spicy soup, um um delicious - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A spicy sweet surprise for an early family dinner. The owners are so kind! But most importantly, the food had fresh, bright flavors with authentic depth. Note that spicy here is actually true spicy from fresh birds eye chilis!! Hooray! Love the vibe in here as well. Mellow lighting, jazz music, and open kitchen. Go Chef Lee!! read more

Tldr: best thai food on the west side; amazing chef/owners This place isn't just great Thai food, it's truly some of the best on the West Side, and for a very good reason. From the moment we walked in, we were completely blown away by the service and the incredible quality of the food. The owners are some of the most gracious and humble people we've ever met. They took the time to share insights into their recipes, which made the meal feel even more special. The dedication to their craft is clear in every dish. We were especially impressed when they toasted up fresh duck for our duck curry and duck noodles (both amazing) just an hour before closing, a level of accommodation you rarely see. The duck curry itself was a masterpiece, the use of grapes was brilliant, creating a perfect harmony of sweet and spicy flavors, all balanced beautifully by fresh basil. The food is phenomenal, the peanut sauce is arguably the best I've ever had. It was complex with a spicy kick and many different flavors, a far cry from the typical one-note, overly sweet versions. The Thai iced tea also stood out, it was served in a hefty mug and perfectly sweetened, not cloyingly so. The commitment to freshness is what makes this place truly special. I asked for mango sticky rice right at midnight, just as they were closing, and the chef didn't hesitate. She pulled out a fresh mango and began carving it, making a new batch of rice for me right on the spot. read more

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Been coming here since they were a food truck, the rough days of their ghost kitchen, and am very happy to see they are now a restaurant. The roast duck noodle soup is pretty decent, the boat noodles are unexpectedly high quality for a place not in Thai Town -- to be clear this is not to slight Chef Donaldson's cooking, but just to show you how uncommon it is to find good boat noodles anywhere! Pork skewers are good too, perfectly meaty, and service is pretty good. Inside is clean and modern, have only been at off-hours so not sure how it is when they fill up. read more

Sanook Soi 38 - Menu as of May 2025. - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I ordered the drunken noodles and it was a sunday night and the noodles were so flavorful and delicious! The owners were both so kind and attentive! I wore earphones so I felt bad the first time they tried to ask me how the food was!! I'll definitely come back with family! ^+^ Thank you! read more

Hearing that this was a food truck turned into a brick and mortar was really great to hear. We came for dinner on a weekday and parking was a mess. No parking before 7 on Pico, no parking on the side streets after 6 so for that one hour, you are pretty much out of luck other than parking pretty far. The food was overall pretty good. The Kao Soi was flavorful but it needed more noodles and definitely more soup. It became like a sauce rather than a soup that the noodles are sitting in. The Drunken Noodles were OK but it felt like it lacked that punch of flavor that we were all looking for. The Duck Noodle Soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. The Papaya Salad was the best thing we had. Crisp papaya with a dressing that was pretty strong. Finally the chicken wings were cooked well and full of meat but the chicken itself was pretty bland and it needed to be drenched in sauce to have any flavor. As you can see the food was fine and the service was also just fine. There was great intent but it feels like there needs to be more training of the staff. Just a lack of attention or too much attention and mixed organization among the tables. Luckily it wasn't an issue for us, but other tables who got there after us and take out orders waited a LONG time to get their food. We had eaten most of our food before other tables even for their appetizers so there some expediting that needs to be done imo. I really wanted to like the restaurant with the positive reviews I read but I left somewhat disappointed. read more

Sanook Soi 38 - Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I enjoyed a great meal here for the first time tonight. Because my friend didn't want noodles I got two different types of chicken dishes. One was a quarter chicken and the other one was cut up chicken with rice. I forget the exact name but it was excellent. We also had some of the dumplings that I posted a picture of. And they were stupendous as their homemade. I highly recommend this restaurant and I'm glad it's in the neighborhood! read more

Sanook Soi 38 - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Sanook is one of those small, cozy spots that quietly wins you over with flavor, clearly setting it apart from many other Thai restaurants. You can tell the chef brings experience and creativity, possibly from a food truck background. The pork rib appetizer was amazing, tender and full of flavor, and my son loved it. We also tried the drunken noodles and Pad See Ew, with the Pad See Ew being the standout dish. The space is small, portions are on the lighter side, and service can be a bit slow, but the server is friendly. Even though it wasn't busy, there was a steady flow of takeout orders, which says a lot about its quality and growing popularity. Overall, very tasty food and worth a visit. read more

Super nice place, great fresh food and Snooker was the sweetest server! The chicken was very tasty and the pork dumplings are amazing, crispy, thick, and filling. I will be back for sure! read more

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Today I tried the cashew chicken and it was so amazing! She makes it super crispy which is unusual. It was so flavorful and delicate! read more

Sanook Soi 38 - Cashew chicken curry -- incredible! - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food is very good and authentic! We've come twice so far and definitely will be back more. The staff are kind and friendly. I've ordered the duck curry, khanom jeen nam ya, kao yum, tapioca pudding, and deep fried morning glory, and all were very delicious. If you can handle spice, ask for Thai spice -- they will do it for you and it's great. But Thai spice is real spice so just be forewarned if you've never had! Iced Thai tea and coffee were not overly sweet. read more

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Everything here is absolutely delicious. All the flavors are so vibrant. They dance in your mouth and they make their way to your stomach where it warms your soul. The interior is clean and has a minimalist aesthetic which is great because it allows the food to star. Ive had the Duck Noodle, Braised Pork Soup, Massaman Curry, drunken Noodles, pineapple Fried Rice, Pad Se Eww, and the Papaya Salad. My favorites have been the Duck Noodle ,Braised Pork, Massamn Curry and the Drunken Noodle. The braised pork soup has such a deep flavorful broth. Theres so many layers as is covers your tongue with its silky smooth texture. Incredible umami flavor. Not to mention the pork ball, the different types of pork you get i the soup. Theres the fat cap which melts in your mouth like butter but has the consistency of jelly. The meatier heartier pieces of pork are nice and chewy providing a good texture. Theres rice noodles soak up the broth and are filling but light at the same time. Theres rice noodles drunken noodles are so good with stir fried peppers and fat flat noodles great after a night drinking. The massaman curry is nice and creamy with turmeric and nicely sized potatoes. I think of it as Thai comfort food. Come to Sanook Soi 38 you will not be disappointed. They are open until 12am so perfect for any late might food cravings. Im telling you man this is the type of meal you have and you think about days later like dang that was delicious. Shout out to Scot and Chef Lee, YOU ROCK!! read more

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Great food, spice level that is legit , clean, a local business that is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood! The owner is also so sweet and friendly. read more

We ordered food from here for the first time and even though we ordered things mild, it was SO spicy. Nose running, mouth burning, couldn't really eat it level of spicy. Even things you don't expect to be super spicy like the peanut and sweet and sour dipping sauces for the summer rolls were hotter than medium spice other places. The food looked and smelled great, the staff was friendly but our food was just too spicy. We couldn't even eat the fried rice or stir fry. Maybe if we try them again we'll make sure to order things that are guaranteed to not be too spicy but we really wish our first visit was better. read more

This place is actually amazing. The owner was so sweet and accommodating when I mentioned I couldn't have anything too crunchy. She gave me some kind of dumpling soup and it sent me straight to heaven. Good music and vibes. Definitely coming for the third time again. read more

Sanook Soi 38 - Wonton Soup - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was craving Hainan chicken for lunch and found this restaurant on UberEats. I was a bit skeptical at first but decided to take a chance--and I'm so glad I did! The chicken was delicious, and the portion size was great for the price. I would absolutely order again! read more

Sanook Soi 38 - Hainanese Chicken & Rice - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Loved it here ! The food was great. We tried the naked shrimp salad and green curry with tofu - the salad being my fav. We still licked all our plates clean. We found street parking around the nearby corners since it's only really street parking. Need to come back and try more of their menu. read more

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Amazing food and staff in this relatively new place on Pico A friend and I just tried Sanook tonight (thanks, Yelp algorithm!). I'd never heard of Butterfly iced tea, brewed from flowers and changes color when you add the lemon juice We split the pad Thai (delicious) and an amazing amazing amazing panang shrimp curry. (Might want to ask about the spice level, it was a bit tangy tonight :) Highly recommended. And meters on Pico stop at 6pm, yay! read more

10/10 -- This is officially my new go-to Thai spot! I've been on the hunt for a great Thai place in Westwood and just haven't been impressed with the other options--until now. I'm so glad I found Sanook. The staff is friendly, and the interior is super cute and modern. Since it was my first time, I decided to try a few things to get a feel for the menu, and I was not disappointed. read more

Sanook Soi 38 - Pad Se-ew - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I have Uber Eats this now 5 times the yellow curry is great the pad see is great and my favorite thing which is so simple but so so good is the sweet roti it's an absolute must read more

This place is epic. Best Thai food I have had in a while. They are one of the only spots that uses real ingredients

Came here with a coworker for lunch. He got the drunken noodles, I had the cashew chicken. The food was fantastic; like it makes you realize what other Thai places are missing. Service was prompt and the food came out quickly. Ambiance was relaxed; minimalist decor and chill jazz music made for a pleasant experience. We came early on a Monday afternoon and didn't have any trouble with parking or being seated. Will definitely be coming back again to try out the other items on the menu. read more

I've been to a whole lotta Thai food restaurants in LA, SF and Boston. This was the best Thai food I've had so far by far. Definitely going back. Great service and ambiance too. read more

Scott and Lee are the kindest couple you'll meet in LA, and serve a Khao Soi that tops whatever you can find in Chiang Mai. You'd be remiss to drive by without coming in for a meal. read more

Delicious food so fresh and full of flavor. We loved everything that we order. The sauces were spicy and full of complex flavors. We are so happy that the restaurant is near by. A gift for us. We will be back many times read more