Best Thai I've ever had! The owner was nice enough to get us a table even though it was packed on the weekend. I believe the place opened recently even though you couldn't tell by the attentive waiter staff and quality of the food. The prices were reasonable for the flavor of the food, and it's the best Thai restaurant in the neighborhood. I had the Golden Triangles (deep fried & stuffed with crab) which were outstanding as well as the Duck Rolls and the Signature T-Bone Steak was great. Plus the waitress always refilled my ice water before it was empty which is a rarity in my recent dining experiences. I would recommend this place for any occasion. read more

Excellent service, quick in the kitchen, & yum-yum-yum. I went a little over board but don't be afraid to order a bunch of stuff, I made a nice little lunch the next day with what I took home. I started with the fresh rolls with shrimp, which was so nice, simple, but full of flavor (the shrimp seemed really fresh too). So, I was shocked to see lamb chops on a Thai menu but I went for it anyway, the "kicking thai chili sauce" sealed it for me & I was not disappointed. I always make it a point to try the duck at different spots so I convinced my friend to order it & share...amazing! The duck is a must try, hands down. our waiter was attentive & great with menu information (although she seemed a little shy but that's just an observation). If you find yourself in the area, looking to try something different, this place is a great twist on Thai and will still leave some shopping money on you card. read more

My third time eating at this hidden gem. The pad see ew with short rib is a must. The service was not as good as my previous visits. Yet still, I would rate this a five star restaurant due to the highest quality of Thai food and the thought that it was simply an off night on the service end... read more

Perfectly delicious. The portions were also spot on. The spices and flavors were absolutely impeccable and the service was very friendly. I would 100% dine here again, and recommend it to friends. read more

Very good food, good service, but very expensive. Two people, three beers four appetizers and one order of PadThai noodles... Over $90.

So I love Thai food. But I always end up getting the same thing. Enter Si Laa, the server suggested her favorite appetizer the hidden treasures. Thank you lady! I loved them they were so taste. I also really like that there are tables rather then booths here. As a big guy I like the room. The dinning room is cute and cozy. I picked this place because of the yelp reviews. The thing that made me laugh tho is a few of the reviews say they don't like this place because there are to many white people. Does that sound racist to any one other then me? Come on yelpers let's not make bigoted statements. read more

I had to get my food to go but the decor was charming. Opted for peanut satay beef for appetizer and spicy beef noodles and chicken noodles with broccoli and soy. Beef noodles had a lot of oil residue. The chicken was much better. Staff were fantastic. read more

My wife and I both had the Spicy Crab Noodles and it was awesome! We have had lots of authentic Thai food and didn't know what to expect when we entered. This is Thai for the Americans often means pricey, very sweet, and non-spicy no matter the level you select. To our surprise, it was well made with good ingredients and tasty as heck! we loved it! Will be back for the other dishes... read more

This is the best Thai restaurant you'll find in central LA. A lot of people are complaining that this is "white people" Thai food. Seriously? What is wrong with white people? Perhaps I should spend a portion of this review discussing the socioeconomic and macro-cultural changes brought on by "white peoples" immersion in early Thai culture and the later influence on multi-faceted Asian American dining. Or perhaps I will shut my mouth and enjoy some delicious Thai food. Just like you should! Get the short rib! Also don't ignore the Devil noodles. I can ignore my girlfriend all day long, but I can never ignore the devil noodles. You pay what you get for - Si Laa is only slightly more than most Thai restaurants and ten times better. read more

I've never quite had Thai food like this before. Si Laa is not your regular Thai restaurant where you go in and go out with a to-go bag. Si Laa is a different kind of Thai. A little more refined, a lot more fresh, but still with the same love, care and smiles you see in Thai people. I came here with my family for their "Bangkok Bites" tasting event which features signature and inventive dishes created by the owner Ben. This is a family run business where the waitress is one of Ben's daughter and in the kitchen is Ben and her mother. The fact that the food is being cooked up by a Grandmother is definitely a huge plus and a truly home cooked meal with a twist. While Ben puts her finishing touches for a light, fresh and flavorful meal to her menu, the balance between her creative design of the restaurant compliments her menu very well. Where her restaurant is bright, clean, and modern, yet still very comfortable and inviting; her menu does the same. The use of fresh ingredients she just picked up from the Farmers market that day gives Thai food a whole new meaning here in the U.S. Although Thai food in Thailand can be quite fresh as most of their ingredients are all locally farmed, something about Si Laa is a different fresher kind of fresh! The salads are amazing! We had an order of the Thai beef... if you pair that with a fresh salad... yum! the dressing is also very light so you can taste the freshness of the farmers market vegetables! service is great! Everyone is really nice and helpful. Ben was walking around to all the tables and greeting guests which I really admired. I love when owners actually greet their guests personally to make sure they are doing well and that the food is great. Its that personal touch that makes going to a restaurant so much better, since you know that they actually care about you and appreciate you dining with them. its a must try if you love thai food, support Local farmers markets and the chefs who do, or want to indulge in a savory and satisfying meal. I heard great things about the desserts.. I hope to try it next time soon!! Parking is not really a problem here. If you come after 6, meters are free and there is usually plenty of parking. I must also note, that the restaurant is divided into two dining rooms. There is a more private dining area that holds large groups. I see this as a great place to have a business meeting dinner or a birthday or whatever celebration you need to celebrate! haha. The decor is artsy and chic! All designed by Ben I heard. read more

We recently had a delicious dinner at Si Laa. A few nights later, we had a party there for 14 people. On both occasions, the food was fresh, delicious, and made to order. They perfectly accommodated our mix of omnivores, vegetarians, and gluten free dieters, including one party-goer who has severe celiac disease and is hyper-sensitive to gluten. She often has problems with restaurants, even those promoting gluten free dishes, because of cross-contamination. She enjoyed her meal at Si Laa and felt great. Part of the pleasure of dining here is the staff. They are relaxed, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. The restaurant has a family feel to it. Some favorite dishes: the crispy duck, with a perfect marinade; the pad thai with its rice noodles made al dente; the potstickers; the sweet sticky rice and mango for dessert; and the homemade ice cream. Happy dining. read more

The food is very good. The downside is the price. It's over 2x of what you would expect to pay in an upscale Thai restaurant. No complaints on the food preparation. But it's not worth the price. There's too many other Thai restaurants of equal quality. read more

at first glance, this place is a bit grungy on the "outside only," even easy to pass by; however, do not let this fool you. This place is the real deal. Service is fantastic and the food is even better. We just got back from Thailand and this place made us feel like we were still on vacation. Such good food with such strong, amazingly rich flavors!!! Thanks for a wonderful experience. We had the pad thai, the coconut soup, ice cream, green curry short rib, so delish!! read more

Just happened to stumble upon this place when we were looking for a new high-quality Thai restaurant near to Westwood. The menu is not as extensive as other restaurants but everything that we ordered was high-quality and wonderfully executed. The dinner was delicious and we will definitely be adding this to our list of local restaurants to frequent. read more

why people are giving this place more than 2 stars is beyond me. that's just so misleading. it's ok, yes, but i've certainly had better. that's what 2 stars mean! anyways, again the food was ok. pricey and obviously catering to non-asians. very underwhelming and unexciting food. the service was good and the place was clean, which is why i'm giving it 2 stars. that's about it though. dear yelpers old and new, mind your ratings. read more

My bf and I had a great dinner here last night. We went on the recommendation of yelpers, but it was confusing because we thought we were going to Naraya Thai. Well, it's a different owner, but the same chef. It's only been open for 6 weeks or so and you could tell...in a good way. The owner came over and helped us select a wine and brought out special things that we didn't order - as an appetizer, she gave us some tasty crab rangoon (at least that's what it looked and tasted like, I'm not sure if it's called something else in Thailand), and as a dessert, she gave us some toasted coconut ice cream. It was definitely the best coconut ice cream I'd ever had. Here's what we ordered: fresh rolls - very nicely done. good mixture of hot and cold. these are my second favorite fresh rolls (my favorite are from Anh Hong in Dorchester, MA.) Spicy crab noodles - great taste, not all that spicy Devil noodles - these came with chunks of short rib. My bf was eating slowly so that he could savor them....he is normally a very quick eater! mango with sticky rice - I just love this dish. again, great combination of warm and cold. So good. The service was great and the food was awesome. The prices were incredibly reasonable. All the dishes were under $20...and closer to $10. There weren't that many people there, so I hope other people check it out. It deserves to stay in business! read more

The place is small, sparse, and chic, but I felt like I was in a library and couldn't talk above a whisper... you could hear a pin drop at times. I like my restaurants a bit livelier. The food is pretty good, light and tasty, but I'll only go here to have lunch, which is much cheaper and comes with an appetizer. I was annoyed that we had to pay extra for rice because it didn't come with the curry! Whaaat? Curry without rice... they should just call it curry soup. Just include the rice and adjust the price, sheeshh. And $4 bucks for an ice-coffee and no refills! In this economy?!?! I don't know, the food was good but the experience and the bill left me with an unpleasant aftertaste. read more

Good food, appetizers hidden treasure ( shrimps w crab source) yummy and especially main dish, crab noodle( mild) and Chilean seabass. read more

Si Laa - hidden treasure (shrimps w crab source) very tasty and thai roll. - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is by far the best Thai food I've ever had. The hidden treasure and met krob are so good, full of flavor and texture. The whole Branzino is wonderful. I wish it was closer to me so I could go more often! read more

i'm usually a hard sell in giving out 5 stars, but this place deserves it. we've known the family that owns the restaurant for ages, and the food is still as tasty as ever. i've pretty much tried their entire menu and then some, but my favorite dish would still definitely be the hidden treasure - calamari, shrimp, basil and spices all infused into miniature spoonfuls of delight plated on a dish that resembles that of its name - makes me drool just thinking bout it.. yumyum!! && for thirst, go for either their thai iced tea or coffee.. refreshing! it's a must try place!! read more

Incredible Thai. Best I have had in LA so far. Vegetarian dishes are beautifully done. You can't go wrong with any dinner choice. Also - impeccable service. Highly recommend! read more

"Cat Fish Fried Up, Dirty Angeleno Fed" My buddy and I were jonesing some Thai Food the other night--nothing new for me, especially if you know my affinity for Rieslings--, but were unprepared for the trek east to Thai Town; instead, we stayed closer to the west side (had somewhere else to be after dinner) and discovered a highly rated ( and moderately priced at $$) Thai eatery on Robertson--thanks Yelp. It was Saturday night, not too late, and the place was empty, before entering, my buddy and I asked the vacating diners if their meal was okay. They told us that they had a great dinner and recommended a few things on the menu. We chanced it, not sure if we had just been bamboozled. We sat down, noticing the upscale décor of Si Laa. Everything was clean, the menu seemed decently priced (money was not an issue) and we couldn't get our heads around the fact that the place was empty. We talked with the waitress, discussing strategy, and ordered a few things that couldn't be missed. We went with the "hidden treasures ($13)," the starter that the couple that had exited before us recommended, as well as the waitress, and to complete the order we selected crispy catfish ($17), pad see you ($12), brown rice ($2) and some Thai tea ($3). The "Hidden Treasures" was delightful; the presentation was probably the most fun/fanciful I have had in a Thai restaurant recently. It was like a metal palate with each pocket filled with rich crabmeat and shrimp bathing in a chili coconut curry. Piquant and complex. The crispy catfish filet sparkled on the white porcelain dish and it tasted better than it looked. Crisp but not oily, clean fresh flavors popped in the mouth with Thai basil and garlic. The pad see you lost the battle for top entrée but helped compliment the crispy catfish. After the delicious sips of Thai Tea, my belly was rumbling those sweet sounds of Ludacris (what does he even mean by that?) and we chatted up our waitress. We were concerned for a restaurant of this quality to be utterly abandoned and she assured us that we had missed the rush and we were not to worry. The bill was just south of fifty dollars and we were more than happy to pay, feeling we got our moneys worth in presentation, atmosphere, hospitality (though not Southern) and food. My buddy and I are coming back--that is a given--we're just hoping for a livelier crowd for our next outing. read more

Considering that this area of LA/Beverly Hills has several choices for Thai food, this is definitely one of the best. Since the new owners have taken over the restaurant, they've definitely upgraded the experience. The food (at least the night we were there) was cooked by the mother of the family and it was extremely fresh. Friendly service, great food, nice environment, relatively easy parking, and reasonable price. Definitely a place to go for some of the best Thai food on the Westside. read more

3.5 stars not your typical thai food restaurant. its has a very limited menu and is definitely more up scale for thai food. soup + appetizer + entree = around 30 per person for dinner. i loved everything i tried here. the seabass is exceptionally delicious. so flaky and had a perfect exterior crunch/flavoring to it. the devils noodles were good too because the short rib was very tender and juicy. the free range chicken was good but a little on the dry side. the eggplant here is also really delicious. none of the entrees come with rice, so a side of rice is an extra 2 bucks this place is a more 'americanized' and modern version of thai food. you can't find your typical curry dishes here but they do serve Pad Thai and Pad see u. service was pretty good in the beginning of dinner service but once the restaurant was packed, our waitress was a little slower on filling up water but it wasnt a big deal. read more

This is the best Thai food I have found in Los Angeles. I especially enjoyed the Hidden Treasures, the beef satay, fried rice, pad thai, beef and broccoli, wonton soup, and the yummy banana ice cream made with coconut milk. read more

We were very impressed by our first time visit to this restaurant. Decor was very upscale. The seabass was amazing and had a wonderful complementary sauce. Pad see ewe was also above average along with the duck. read more

Great food, great atmosphere, great customer service. Came here for our anniversary and had a great time. The roses on the table completed the perfect ending to our night. Not only did I feel as if we were dining at a $$$$ restaurant but they took care of us just as well. Meal was about 60$ and portions were small but this really made the night stand out overall and it was a memorable experience. Thank you for making our date night pop! read more

The best Thai food this side of Thailand and the Karma is great. The food is cooked to order seasoning to your taste and is all delicious. I could eat there every night. I especially love the Green Papaya Salad and the Devils Noodles. Irv Cheviot Hills read more

Looking for a cheap dinner? Yeah, this is not the place for that. How about noodles made last week? Not this place either. If you want delicious, gourmet, handmade, fresh from the farmer's local market and made daily- and know that you are paying for that high-level of flavor - then absolutely come to SiLaa. There are too many items to list that I love- in fact, I just let Chef Ben do the picking. I don't even read the menu- I trust her that much. I also trust her with excellent wine pairings. Chef Ben and her amazing mother don't just make Thai food- they make visual works of art. You can actually see and taste the love that goes into each carefully prepared dish. They are also extremely friendly, open and hardworking, making personal relationships with those that seek it. As for the negative press I have seen on Yelp regarding the number of patrons- be careful what you wish for- once people get wind of this place, you will be complaining that you never can get a table! I live in Hermosa Beach. Yes, the South Bay. That is a jog for a Thai restaurant in Beverlywood. But I come here 1-2 times per month because I crave a freshly prepared, gourmet-style Thai food that I have not been able to find anywhere else. Highly recommended. PS Coconut ice cream- homemade and AMAZING read more

Fantastic Thai restaurant. Delicate tasting, refined menue. Great service. Plenty parking on the street.

Are you looking for Thai food that won't sit in your stomach like a greasy rock (if that's possible...)?? If so, you must try Si LAA. It's so delicious and the food is allowed to breathe rather than be covered up and overpowered by sauce. The owner and her mother do the cooking and you can taste the love they put into every dish by selecting high quality ingredients and avoiding MSG and cheap oils. I will be back again and again because I've been searching for just this kind of Thai restaurant. Please go and enjoy for yourself! read more

This place is Great! We came in on Tuesday around 5:30, and we were the only ones in the entire restaurant,. The staff was extremely friendly ( unusual for thai places haha), and service was great! We ordered one ginger ale but were given two because they were small, (yet charged for two...) and after ordering our meal she brought us out a free special while we were waiting. 2 homemade pot stickers, that were to die for! For an appetizer we shared the spring rolls, that were fresh and clean. My boyfriend ordered the Filet Mignon with green beans, and it was amazing, it was cut up and each bite was extremely tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The green beans were cooked perfectly with a crunch and had great flavor as well. I ordered the drunken noodles, that was paired with short rib on the menu,an interesting combo, I would have probably chosen pork the next time. After dinner, two little scoops of homemade pistachio ice-cream was given to us as well! and it was very delicious and icy. read more

Amazing yelp find. the food was great - great fresh rolls, tom yum soup and papaya salad and pad thai just right, delicious whole bronzino, great roasted chicken with lemongrass, terrific coconut ice cream. Everything looked great, especially dessert and coffee. But Si Laa gets 5 stars for the service - we were a group of old friends with lots to catch up, and they happily let us close it down - and for nominal mark-up of the wine - maybe 2x. the only drawback? no valet parking, read more

The BEST Thai restaurant in town! So excited to have found this gem! The staff is so great and the food was very good.We had the pot stickers, thai chicken curry and spicy crab noodles and it was ALL scrumptious!!!I only wish they had a couple more options on their menu, slightly cheaper prices (way more than any other thai place, and larger portions (since they are so expensive).Otherwise I will definitely be coming back here often for pickup or in-house dining since it's done so well! read more

Great service, delicious food, romantic ambience! As I mentioned I am coming to celebrate special day with my fiancée, I got a special surprise. Thanks a lot! Definitely coming back... read more

Food was actually very good. Portions extremely small and very expensive as others have stated also limited menu. Real problem is the owners daughter. I was there on a business dinner with a colleague who lived in Thailand is also very familiar with Thai cuisine. He had wanted us to try both the green and red curry. When we were informed the beef only came in one of the two curries-cant remember which one, he expressed to us he was surprised they could not do it in the other. The busboy overheard our disappointment. The owner's daughter came over and said I understand you were not pleased that we could not prepare the meat curry. Instead of apologizing and saying I hope you enjoyed the other dishes she went on to lecture us in a demeaning and condescending way about how meat was spiced to go with the curry. Even if this was the case she totally embarrassed me and my colleague in front of a client. I paid the check and we left. I was so upset I called her from the car to share my disappointment. Again she was insulting and clueless. She said that my colleague had shown "micro-aggression" and insulted the Thai people-this could not be further from the truth. All he did was ask for his favorite Thai dishes that were not on her "carefully curated" menu. She did offer to take the tip off my $147(plus tip) meal.. and ultimately gave a carefully curated insincere apology. She did not understand we were the customers...might have returned even with small portions and high prices but based on the attitude expressed will NEVER go back and would encourage Yelpers to spend money at the many other great Thai establishments in LA. It is true I am now expressing Macro-Aggression. read more

I'm going to go with four stars because the Devil Noodles were sooooo delicious. We also had the Crispy Garden Rolls, which were unremarkable, and the Green Papaya Salad, which was sub-standard. But the Devil Noodles are heavenly and the service and atmosphere are very nice. I would go back for the Devil Noodles again and possibly try some of the other entrees that are favorably mentioned by fellow Yelpers. The price is a little steep, but it's probably because the atmosphere and presentation are so fancy. read more

Great Thai food. Devil noodle dish wonderful and Pad Thai also good. The sea bass with tamarind sauce was wonderful. Service and atmosphere all excellent. Went to Saban Theater for show after and very convenient. Also celebrated a bday at same time and they were very accommodating. Highly recommend this Thai venue. read more

Always the best. This place never fails! It is family run, 80 year old momma/grandma is cookin in the kitchen, & sometimes comes out to greet guests. This place has delicious food, excellent customer service, & a warm ambiance. Often filled with "regulars," the staff makes everyone feel like a friend... And, they remember people! They remembered me the 2nd time I came. It's tucked away on Robertson, just north of Pico & easy to miss, but you'll be sad if you do! They're also only open in the evening, so plan accordingly. Everything about Si-Laa is wonderful! Go experience for yourself! read more

It is a higher end Thai Food Restaurant. The price is priced higher than your typical Thai Restaurants. However, personally I think it is worth it! Very nicely decorated interior and ambiance. Please remember to make a reservation!! read more