Tantawan is my favorite spot for affordable and consistently delicious Thai food in the SGV!…read more My favorite dish is the pad kee mao with chicken. The dish is consistently packed with lots of protein, spice, and savory goodness! The noodles are always perfectly well-coated and cooked in the delicious umami sauce. I also like getting their pad see ew, as it has a nice balance of sweet and savory flavors and lots of vegetables. The BBQ ribs, Chicken satay, and steak salad plates with fried rice are also wonderful dishes.

Look at my name. Now look back at this review and know that I have some merit in saying that this…read moreis good Thai food. I moved to the SGV a little over a year ago and I have been sorely disappointed by offerings this nook of LA county has to offer *ahem banana bay*. I found myself driving to the SFV or Thai Town whenever I was too lazy to cook Thai food on my own. I decided to take a gamble with this restaurant and I am so very glad that I did. It's so good and authentic that I have come out of yelp retirement (Yelp Elite 2016-2020) to leave this review. I ordered four things as take out: Issan Sausage, Pad Kra Pow Minced Chicken, Spicy Fried Crispy Cat Fish, and Drunken Noodles. I was told that they were out of the Kra Pow Century Egg and stewed pork leg over rice. Hopefully, I'll get to try it next time! Issan Sausage: Good portions. Flavor is very good, a little sour, a little salty, and a hint of sweetness. I think the flavors could be a bit more bold with the sour but overall the flavors profile is as it should be. Frying it also added a nice crispiness to it. Spicy Fried crispy Catfish: Flavors were really good. Sweet foods is typically not usually in my flavor profile, but this is one of the few sweet entrees I actually like. Catfish can be a bit more fried but that is moreso a preference on my part. Drunken Noodle Beef: Good char on the noodles. Flavor was really good as well. Not that much beef but the star of the show are the noodles. I was a tad confused on the egg in my drunken noodle but to each their own. I would probably order it without the egg next time because it does change the texture a bit. Pad Kra Pow Minced Chicken: Now here's where it gets interesting! Tantawan actually uses holy basil (Kra Pow). It's harder to find but it has a very distinct flavor that Thai-American cuisine has for the most part substituted due to scarcity with Thai Basil (Horapha). I don't think you can get more authentic than actually using the right herb. Funnily enough, I think it can throw off people that have never had authentic Kra Pow as my partner said it tasted herbally. Thai food can be very hit and miss even among the Thai community as we all have different preferences when it comes to the holy trinity of sweet, salty, and sour. I am personally on the spectrum of sweet should be hinted at and never the forward flavor. Tantawan with the dishes I ordered definitely held to my flavor profile. Very well cooked and good flavor profile. I didn't have to add any seasoning as everything was cooked just right. I called my take out in and they said it would be ready in 20 and it was when I arrived. Even as the food sat in my passenger seat as I drove home I could tell from the smell emanating from the take-out bag that the food was going to be good. Quick and courteous service!

Hollywood Noodle House is one of the hidden gems in SGV. When you're craving Thai food, and don't…read morefeel like driving all the way to Thai Town in Hollywood, this is the best place to enjoy authentic Thai food! My favorites: -Spicy catfish -Fried wonton -Fish cake -Khao Soi -Pineapple fried rice -Crispy pork fried rice Their Khao Soi is one of the best. The owner is a native of Chiang Mai, and I'm so happy that she's cooking her family recipe of this classic Northern Thai noodle soup! The service is friendly. Street parking is available, and there's additional parking in the back as well.

My first time here at Hollywood Noodle House in Arcadia. It truly feels like a hidden gem in the…read morearea. This small restaurant serves comforting and incredibly delicious Thai food that deserves much more attention. Generous portions at very reasonable prices. Every dish is packed with bold, rich flavors that feel homemade and full of love. I was blown away by how flavorful and well-executed each one was. The Khao Soi was rich and comforting, the Beef Massaman Curry was deep and aromatic, and the House Fried Chicken, which is marinated overnight, was incredibly flavorful and crispy. We also tried the Prik King, Poh Tak Seafood Pot, and many other dishes that were just as impressive. Every plate showed the care and authenticity behind the food. Hollywood Noodle House delivers quality Thai cuisine and flavors that truly stand out from many other Thai restaurants. If you're in the SGV and love Thai food, this is definitely a spot worth supporting.

I ordered the Pad Thai and Yellow Curry, and both completely hit the mark…read more The Pad Thai is high-quality and very traditional--the noodles have that perfect chewy texture and a great sweet-and-tangy tamarind flavor without being overly sweet. The Yellow Curry is pure comfort food; the broth is incredibly rich, smooth, and aromatic, with perfectly cooked potatoes and veggies. On top of the great taste, the portion sizes are very generous. You definitely get your money's worth here, with plenty of food to leave you full (and probably take some home). Will definitely be ordering from here again! Highly recommend.

This place has been around for years, but it's my first time trying it…read more Ong Choy: really love the way the Ong Choy is made, it's not too salty and oily. It's flavorful and Ong Choy is nice and crunchy. Definitely a great vegetable selection. Pad Thai: the sauce is way too heavy and sweet. We didn't enjoy this as much as we thought we would. The first taste was good, but the more you have the saltier/sweeter it gets. The lime juice didn't lighten things up either. Don't really recommend it. Crab fried rice: there's a good amount of crab and egg in this dish. The rice is on the softer side, it's not dry and hard like most fried rice. We still enjoy it, the texture of the rice didn't kill the flavor of it. The flavor is very balanced, but quite oily. Tom yum seafood soup: There's a good amount of seafood in this soup. The flavor (sweet and sour) is well balanced. Sweet rice with mango: A great dessert option to finish the meal. It is not overly sweet. I'm not a fan of coconut, but the coconut is not distinctly sweet and overwhelming (so I was able to have some). The sweet rice is chewy and warm when served. And the mango is perfectly ripe and sweet. Definitely recommend it. The service was outstanding! The restaurant decoration is very traditional and unique. They are quite busy when we arrived on a Sunday night. I would give this place an overall 3.5/5 because they can definitely work on some of the dishes.

Tried this spot recently and overall had a solid experience. The chicken larb was really good. I…read moreasked for x4 spice level and they definitely delivered. Great flavor and heat. The only thing is their larb has quite a bit of sauce. I'm more used to a drier style, but it was still tasty. I also tried a couple of the BBQ dishes and their chicken wings. They were good, but it seems like they cater more to the American palate. All of the meats came covered in a sweet BBQ style sauce. That surprised me because the photos make it look like simple grilled meat. I was expecting something more traditional and just grilled, so I was a little disappointed to see it lathered in sauce. If you like saucier BBQ style meats you'll probably enjoy it. The flavors were still good overall. Just a little different from what I expected.

Stopped by during my lunch break and the service was quick and easy. I was able to walk right in…read moreand grab a seat right away. There was a young man and a young woman working the counter and they were both polite and took my order quickly, which I appreciated since I was on a time crunch. The restaurant itself was pretty quiet when I visited. They had a TV on inside and the space had a few booths and a couple of tables. I didn't notice any outdoor seating. I ordered the lunch special for $12.99, which came with pad Thai, white rice, wonton chips, a salad, and soup. The pad Thai was okay, although I've definitely had more flavorful versions before. I asked for a side of limes and that actually helped bring out the flavor a bit more. The wonton chips were great and came with a delicious sauce on top. The soup and salad were both really tasty and flavorful. Overall, it was a good meal for a reasonable price. I'd definitely be interested in coming back to try some different items on the menu.

Came here on a Tuesday for lunch and it was pretty packed, but fortunately we didn't have to wait…read morelong to be seated. I heard about this place because of their affordable and large menu of lunch specials and wasn't disappointed. We ordered the tom yum noodle soup and the garlic pork with rice, both of which were priced very reasonably at $10.49 each. The tom yum soup was sour with a slight kick of spice and had a decent amount of toppings. The garlic pork was very flavorful, although there was a lot of fat mixed into the pork pieces. Overall, for the price and selection, the lunch specials at Banana Bay definitely get a thumbs up from me.

Do not order the fried rice BBQ chicken. Last time I order this, it was raw so this time I ordered…read moreit for pick up and when I ask if they can cut up the chicken before cooking it but they refused. So we ask them to cook it extra well done. When we got the order home and was about to eat, the chicken was well under cooked and raw. Red blood was just spewing out of the chicken after making a small cut into it. We had to microwave the BBQ chicken and fried rice for 4 minutes just to make sure the chicken was cooked. We had also ordered the Pad Thai. The portion was so small that it barely filled 1/3 of the box and it was also missing the shrimps. If you do eat here avoid the BBQ chicken and if you order to-go, make sure you double check your food.

Came back for a holiday lunch!…read more Plenty of parking. We got there right after opening and lots of parties already sat and started to get their entrees. We noticed some dishes like salt pepper shrimp and papaya salad were huge! We ordered some tried and true favorites (Panang curry, red curry on choy, pad see ew, and tried a new dish crispy spicy basil pork. Delicious and satisfying! We order to go a lot but dining in is worth it.

The service is fast and friendly, the food flavorful. The restaurant itself is an elegant…read moretraditional Thai house. The interior is ornate with traditional decor, and although the tables are tightly packed, it's comfortable. Back to the food. The portions are generous and the dishes are the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. My favorites are the waterfall beef salad and the President Thai BBQ beef. We tried the fried soft-shell crab for the first time tonight. It was a pleasant surprise. Hot and crispy on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside. All the great flavor of crab without all the work of cracking through the shell and digging around for the meat. This was a treat! And of course, we must have mango and sticky rice for dessert.

The restaurant is located in old town monrovia. There is street parking and parking in nearby lots…read more We tried the chicken satay, lad NA gravy noodle and boat noodle. Chicken was so tender. Everything tasted delicious. The interior is nicely decorated. Clean bathroom. Friendly staff. Family friendly Good food and good vibes here.

We came on a Saturday for a late lunch and were seated right away. We ordered a pad see ew, lad na,…read morepad kee mao, a panang curry, and a vegetable curry puff. We waited for about 10 minutes and the food came. The dishes were delicious! The flavor of the panang curry was on point, the curry puff was crunchy on the outside and it tasted like Indian curry flavor on the inside, almost like a samosa. For the pad kee mao, made the mistake of choosing a level 2 spicy and it was a little spicy for me. I'll make sure to choose level 1 next time. I felt the lad na was a little underwhelming. It was brought in a big soup bowl, but I've had it on a plate with gravy on top. Way too much gravy, like a soup. Overall, it was good and I would come back and try other dishes. It's a legit Thai restaurant.

Today my son and I stomped off and we had the yellow Curry and the tomcock coconut soup. Everything…read morewas very delicious and the service was exceptional.

Food is delicious. Great service from Annette. The ambiance is awesome. We ordered the seafood…read moresoup and pad seew . Gyoza and fried wonton everything delicious