10/10.. Came here if LB food Coma's Instagram about good meals in Long Beach under $20, and boy was he right! Walked in to what looks like a house, for this cute little spot. Man (owner I believe) took my order and was soooooooo personable and talkative. Loved it. Then he hands my my order- just a normal pad Thai and I swear it weighed about 3lbs: all this for $13.95 AND IT TASTES GOOD? Definitely enough to share with another person. Hell ya. How I've never these of this spot, I'm not sure but I will 1000000% be back to try more of the menu read more

Tasty Food To Go - 2. Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

Went on May 20, 2026 around 7 pm. It has been a couple years since I last came here and I remember loving it. I love it just the same now! It's such a hidden gem with its amazing menu, such flavorful food and affordable prices. I have liked everything that I have tried from their menu. It's such a hidden gem being half restaurant that only has tables outside and the other half being a barber. It's a fairly recent change that they take card now. I can't wait to come back! read more

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My favorite place to eat papaya salad , so refreshing ! I do recommend getting it Lao style if you want more of a sour but savory taste to it . I tired the satay chicken for the first time here , it so flavorful! & the Thai tea is also really good , not to milky , not to bitter , just right . And the service here is always goood , they treat you like family. They have a cute seating area outside you can enjoy the food , give this place a try ! read more

*** Accept credit card (minimum of $10) but prefer cash *** Tasty Food To Go is a take-out only Thai/Lao eatery near Cambodia Town in Long Beach and was ranked #50 on Yelp's Top 100 US Restaurants to Eat in 2017 ( https://blog.yelp.com/community/yelps-top-100-places-eat-2017/ ). This mom-and-pop eatery is located right next to the barber shop who he also happens to own. [Parking]: Street parking only and difficult to find an available spot in this part of neighborhood, but some visitors just park across the street at the Gonzalez Northgate Market parking lot. [Service]: Owner Lam was super humble and friendly. I actually got a free bottle of Arrowhead spring water from Lam when I paid with cash. [Menu]: Top 3 most popular dishes per Yelp highlights are Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and Papaya Salad. They also sell tom yum soup, various curries, stir fry dishes with white rice, and Lao dishes like beef jerky / nam tok / papaya crab. *** Pad Thai (beef, mild - $13.95): Freshly prepared & delicious Pad Thai - well seasoned noodle with fresh veggies. *** 4.5-star on Pad Thai, but bump up to 5-star due to ultra friendly service. P.S. - The eatery closes on Sunday and no public restroom. read more

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Stopped by Tasty Food To Go in Long Beach for a quick Thai to-go, and honestly, it hit the spot. You can hear and see the kitchen working fast in the back, and you know the food's coming out hot and fresh. I chatted with someone waiting next door at the barbershop, and he mentioned that the barbershop actually opened this spot to serve food as well. Great wok hay, and that smoky stir-fry flavor that lets you know the wok was blazing. The portion size was generous, and they don't skimp on the meat either. This fast, flavorful takeout is worth the short wait of 15 minutes if you're in the area. read more

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Small venue with a couple of tables outside. It's perfect for takeout. Ordered combo fried rice and shrimp egg rolls. Both tasteful! Rice has enough egg, veggies and a bit of the three meats (chicken, beef, shrimp). Best to order the shrimp alone, if you prefer more of it. Beef was quite tasteful. Chicken a bit dry. In the past I've ordered Crispy Pork which was quite tasty and a favorite. Perfect as an appetizer or as a meal for one person with a side of rice or noodles. People are always friendly...never an issue with orders. read more

Ultimate lunch strategy is picking up a papaya salad in the summertime and stretching it 2-3 days when its too hot to cook. Love the recent renovations. This place looks a little better each day. read more

Tasty Food To Go - Menu 8/27/25 - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

Wow, I've been working in LB for over 15 years and I have never been here! But so glad to try them recently, better late than never! If you are in downtown LB, it's not quite a quick drive to here though, even though distance wise it's not that far. They make to order an it's a tiny mom and pop place, duplex converted (don't end up in the barber shop next door!). Don't be in a rush if you come here though. They make everything fresh as you order so it won't be quick. The name is Tasty food to go.. not Fast food to go. Staff is super friendly and kind and honest! Food is so yummy and quite plentiful! CC is over $10 minimum. Would highly recommend and I would definitely come again. Next time I would definitely call to order ahead. There is only outdoor front-yard style tables to eat there. Def a take out place! read more

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We had a special surprise guest, we call him Midnight the Thai cat outside! Guy was super helpful in the front letting us know what was popular. Food came out in 15 mins and was delicious! We got the pad Thai and shrimp fried rice, didn't lack flavor whatsoever. Definitely recommend! read more

Tasty Food To Go - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

BEST EVER!!! So much food for the price and everything is amazing. The pad kee mao, larb, and papaya salad are my favorite items. Staff is always so warm and friendly!! Love to get food here and take it to Bluff Park for a picnic. read more

Accidental find - little treasure! Try it you will not be disappointed! Everything we ordered was fantastic!

My husband and I stumbled upon this gem about three years ago after a visit to the Long Beach Aquarium. We wanted to grab a bite before heading back to Orange County, and all I can say is, this place is nirvana. Since then, it has become our absolute favorite Thai restaurant, not just in Long Beach, but in all of LA and Orange County (and we've tried a lot). I've never gone out of my way to drive 30 minutes for takeout before, but this place is worth every mile. The food is consistently delicious, and the staff is always warm, welcoming, and kind. Today, something especially motivated me to finally write this review: The Thai Papaya Salad. I was just going to take a few bites of it before diving into my usual Pad See Ew (which I adore), while my husband got his go-to curry or Panang. But the salad was so bright, fresh, and flavorful that I couldn't stop eating it, and that's all I ended up having! That's how good it was. This restaurant is truly a treasure. We used to have a favorite Thai spot in San Diego, but we're so grateful we found something even better, and closer to home. If you're in the area, or even if you're not, do yourself a favor and stop by. You won't regret it. read more

This is my second time going and I will definitely be coming many more times! My first time here I had beef drunken noodles and they were amazing, the portions and prices definitely matched!! This time around I had the pineapple fried rice with chicken and it was better than any pineapple fried rice I've had before. I definitely recommend trying either of these two options because they won't disappoint! read more

Tasty Food To Go - 5. Pineapple Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great Pad Thai in large portions, for carry-out. There seems to be two food writers who follow the Long Beach food scene very closely (Brian Addison and James Tir), and they just published a long article (search for "Essential dishes from Long Beach restaurants in 2023"). James recommended the Pad Thai from Tasty Food To Go, so put this on my list to stop if in the area. That opportunity came on a Friday afternoon, as we were headed back from the OC. The Pad Thai ($13.95 + $3 for shrimp upcharge) is a great dish, with large portions, definitely enough for two sittings. I'm convinced that the best Pad Thai uses fresh shrimp as its protein (the unami from the fish sauce just makes the jumbo, plump shrimps just pop), with tofu being second (beef, pork, or chicken just doesn't work for me). This version was good, with the noodles extremely hot but not sticking together and the toppings like green onions, crushed peanuts, fresh bean sprouts, shredded carrots, all sprinkled on top. All the accolades doesn't seem to have changed the way they make their food, large portions and all. As mentioned many times by others, it is take-out and cash-only. There is some outdoor seating and plenty of families and couples were camped out in front, waiting for their food. Available street parking was non-existent, so ended up parking in the grocery store lot across the street temporarily, with my wife ready to move in case we got noticed. I did ask our order taker , and he mentioned that he hadn't heard of any customer being towed for parking there, but obviously couldn't promise anything. My order took about 15 minutes to be ready, and we were on our way. Should make a great dinner. read more

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I love the lao papaya salad here. The portion is huge and spice is just right for me (I ordered medium spicy). Parking can be hard to find. I just parked in the plaza across the street (Northgate). They have some seating in front but most people just order takeout. read more

Tasty Food To Go - Lao Papaya Salad - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

Took me a while to finally try this place, but I'm very glad I did! The pad see ew is the best I've had and the fried rice is top notch! Lam and the rest of the staff are very friendly and welcoming every time I've came to pick up :) Would recommend takeout from here if you live in LB! read more

Tasty Food To Go - 3. Pad See Ew 1. Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great place for simple tasty Thai food. One of the best Pad Kra Pow and Pad Se Ew with crispy pork read more

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I keep coming for my papaya salad and chicken mint leaf. It is delicious and the gentleman is always sooo kind. The price is great and if you like to enjoy your food , you can sit in their patio . Fast service too! read more

We came here because their Pad Thai has been living rent free in my bf's head since he last had it. We ordered the Pad Thai and Pad See Ew. I'm usually a Pad See Ew girl, but the Pad Thai here is exceptional. There are raw slivers of carrot and bean sprouts which provide so much crunch. The flavor of the noodles were perfectly balanced between savory, tangy and sweet. We ordered it with chicken but I would probably do shrimp or tofu next time. I would skip the Pad See Ew. It was pretty average, no charring on the noodles. I liked how they used Chinese Broccoli though. Ordering over the phone was easy! We parked at the grocery store across the street and ate in the car because it was raining. For two people, two portions were huge! We could probably share one Pad Thai next time. I'll be back next time I'm in the area! read more

Tasty Food To Go - 2. Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Delicious. Food was awesome. Best green curry and tom yum I've had in a long time. Will definitely be a repeat customer after trying.

Pretty average Thai food to go, especially for the price. But they deserve extra recognition for the friendliness and service. Had the chicken pad thai, shrimp pad kee mao, thai papaya salad, shrimp egg rolls, and sticky mango rice. Portions were generous, but that doesn't matter if the dishes are lacking depth and flavor, which we found to be the case with the pad thai and especially the pad kee mao. Everything else was good and freshly prepared. Being that Thai food is so ubiquitous in the area, you have many other authentic options. It's nice that, like many, however, it's family-owned and run, and you immediately see that when walking in. The cashier was extremely gracious and even mentioned that it was, so you can see they take much pride in it. That's always a great attribute for any restaurant. read more

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I've looked at various reviews of places to check out after my Carnival Cruise and decided the place I wanted to check out was Tasty Food To Go. Just 10 minutes from the Long Beach port, I made my family bring me to this small gem of a place. Came around near opening time (10:30am) and was greeted by who I am guessing is one of the family members that is a part of this wonderful place. I wish I got her name but she was very friendly and just so easy to talk to as if she was one of my family members. As you enter this small family establishment, there are many wonderful photos of their various dishes and a few stools to sit on the side. I ordered their Chicken Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice, and a refreshing Thai Tea. The Thai Tea was perfectly made and when I was done, I wish I had gotten more than one! Their Pad Thai is full of wonderful flavor, freshly made, and such a large portion that there was much to share with my family. Their Mango Sticky rice was also delicious. The mango was perfectly ripe and sweet and went so very well with the sweet rice. On the side was the coconut milk I drizzled on top which was heavenly. What breaks my heart is that it's so darn far away from me. Totally blows away places around me in taste and cost. I will say though that if and whenever I'm in the area, I **will** stop by here. Prices are reasonable and the food is like coming to a nice homemade meal. Just an FYi, they only accept cash! There is also an ATM conveniently outside. Street Parking is difficult but it's across the street from a supermarket. Two thumbs up for Tasty Food to Go! read more

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My favorite food place in the entire world. There is just nothing else like Tasty Food To Go's Pad Thai. When I moved out of California, I went here and took one of their business cards with me for its holy power; it is my good luck charm. I eat Pad Thai everywhere I go, and many places are good, but I always dream of Tasty Food To Go. read more

Food was amazing! Drunken noodle and pad see eew were cooked fresh and packed with flavor. Thai tea was also amazing! Highly recommend! read more

Tasty Food To Go - 1. Thai Ice Tea - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Wow, I can't believe I never heard of this place. My cousin kept telling me I had to try this. He was right! He picked up a great spread for three people, and we left overs. We started with the coconut soup. The mild actually had enough heat and great flavor. I love the added little mushrooms, and the soup includes rice. The shrimp egg rolls were soooo crispy and fresh. We also ordered the cashew chicken. Wow! That dish was so addictive. We enjoyed it a little more than the pad Thai. I think we just didn't physically have space for the pad Thai after that. I'm definitely going to explore other dishes. We placed an order over had phone and was really easy to pick up. Be careful with the packaging it did tend to leak, but everything was still there, including the delicious sauce! read more

Tasty Food To Go - Tom kha coconut soup with chicken mild heat - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Don't let the looks of the place fool you, this place is absolute fire!!! Everything there is good (Pad Thai and Crispy Pork Chinese Broccoli are my favorites) They also have the nicest people working in there also read more

Tasty Food To Go - Don't let the looks fool you, this place is absolute fire!!! Everything there is good! - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

Always a hit. Never miss. They deliver on flavor, portion, and consistency. I love this place. The workers are super nice. Outside patio is really cool too. Nice vibes. Pad see eew. Papaya salad. Sliced beef with mint was epic. read more

Do yourself a favor and believe the hype. This place is definitely worth checking out. Tucked into a narrow building off of Cherry and 10th St and about two feet from a barber shop, this place is literally a steamy, loud, and fragrant industrial kitchen with a counter and a few stools (like this place has To Go in its name for a reason). The service here has always been solid and the owner is super charismatic -- it definitely adds to the charm of this space. My family has been ordering here for years and while the prices have slowly crawled up, they're still super affordable for the quality and quantity of food you get. Our time-tested favorites are: Pad Kee Mao: Hands down probably my favorite pad kee mao in the entire world ever, this slightly sweet, somewhat tangy, very umami greasy wonder has a ton of wonderful vegetables mixed in. The noodles are always the perfect consistency. We always get the heat level as "Thai spicy," and they don't mess around. Panang Curry: Generous chunks of protein swimming in a stew of creamy, brothy spicy-sweet curry and sliced peppers, and sometimes other vegetables depending on who the cooks are (I think). Zero complaints, this curry is good for the soul. My stomach is growling just thinking about it. We highly recommend checking out this spot; just come with an open mind about parking (*cough*justparkatNorthgatemarket*cough*) and with cash in hand...and an appetite because these portions are huge. Yum. read more

Tasty Food To Go - Menu wall. The prices have gone up over the years but the pictures and quality remain the same. Super worth it. - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great customer service. Food prepared to your preference. Open on Monday's, super big plus. Plenty of shrimp in my flavorful Thai Fried Rice. Good portions and reasonable prices. Enter, place your order and eat outside or take it with you. read more

This place serves quality food from scratch in a setting that feels like home. Even though it's called Tasty Food To Go, there is some seating outside. I recommend the soup or the pineapple fried rice. The soup is especially good if you like some spice. Allow a little extra time for the food to be prepared as this is actual home style cooking - NOT fast food. That's a good thing, people. You can even talk to the nice folks in front while you wait :) read more

Tasty Food To Go - 5. Pineapple Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

This food taste like home! Tastes like how my parents and grandparents use to make it. I got the pad see ew, larb chicken and the mango sticky rice and everything tasted so good. It's super authentic and you know it's coming out hot because you hear them cooking and banging them pots! I don't have to drive so far now for authentic Laos food! read more

My go-to for Thai in Long Beach. HUGE portions. Prices are amazing. Cash only. Top knotch Thai food that is accessible and affordable. Got the Pad Thai with shrimp and the beef larb. The pad Thai noodles were light and chewy without being oily. Fresh sprouts, shredded carrots, and chopped cashews. The shrimp were plump and delicious. I had 3 different meals out of this and it was $11.75. The larb comes with beef or chicken, I got the beef. This dish is the perfect blend of fatty and acidic with the beef in red chili sauce mixed with generous amounts of mint and fresh lime. Served with a solid wedge of raw cabbage and a container of white rice. Thai comfort food to the extreme. I was in heaven. If you like Thai food you owe it to yourself to eat at Tasty at least once. Pro tip: Bring your cash or use the ATM out front. No credit cards, or other forms of payment. read more

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Just want to say that I was blessed to whoever was at the register when I checked out. Ordered the crispy pork and the beef. It hits the spot! Very delicious and its the first time trying this spot. read more

Lived in LB almost my whole life but only until now a grown man I tried this place. Food is legit. I tried many places in LB for Thai food and this place is just as good or better. It's to go order or if you want to eat your take out food on the front patio area. I had the chicken wings delicious, the pad Thai great, the beef jerky was ok, but the highlight for me was the Laotian style papaya salad ( with black crab) Maybe the best papaya salad I had ever, If you want to cry good tears I dare you to go extra spicy lol Portion is good and price is reasonable for so cal standards. I will come back for more items read more

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Stumbled across this place on Yelp a few years ago and I had it bookmarked for a day that I was in the area. Today was that day! This is a cash only place, so I scraped up $39.10 for dinner tonight... Guess I'll be back to try the pineapple fried rice, but he told me the Pad Thai was more popular out of the two choices, since I didn't have enough for both.... I knew there was no parking, so you need to find street parking around the corner. I was lucky ... so it was meant to be. Also lucky there was only bird poo-poo on the ground and none dropped on my head on my short walk ... I'm such a visual person, so I did my Yelp homework and scrolled thru the photos. Pad Thai, Crispy Pork with Chinese Broccoli and Beef Larb ended up to be the plan. The owner was very pleasant, told me to have a seat outside and he'd bring me my food. It came out piping hot and he reminded me to carry it from the bottom. The food was good, he gave me two small containers of complimentary white rice. The Pad Thai was similar to most. The crispy pork was delicious, but it's a very small portion. ~8 chunks of pork, at most and no fault of his, but the Chinese broccoli was dead by the time I got home. It's hard to keep "to-go" items fresh and hot while keeping the presentation on point. I'm sure the larb was delicious, but I'm not a fan of tart, so I'll try something else next time. Happy I tried it here. I like to support small, local businesses. read more

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Perhaps one of the best and tastiest food you can find in the whole area. The owners are super cool and will even eat with you and tell you about the food. I had the chicken wing with beef salad and papaya salad, but the menu selection is wide. Price are fair. read more

This is, and always will be, my favorite Thai/Lao spot. Walking up, you'll find a small restaurant connected to a barbershop that offers some of the best papaya salad and a chicken and mint leaf dish that's super tasty. This might sound wild, but their coconut soup is one of the best I've ever had. I'd say It's neck and neck with a spot I love to eat at in Phuket, Thailand, and I've yet to find anything better than the 2. Definitely give them a try if you're in the area." read more

Excellent food, worth the wait. If you don't like to wait call it in because I feel like these noodles taste better when the sit for a good 15/20 min anyways. Everything on the menu is a go . Shout out lamb, great spot homie. Hidden Gem read more

My go to Thai place. No frills, delicious and piping hot food! Lives up to their name! Parking is street parking only, and around the neighborhood so could be hard to find parking. They are located right across from Northgate. So sad they were closed today even though both the hours posted on Google and Yelp said they were supposed to be open. Will come back next week! read more

We ordered 2 shrimp egg rolls (it's long and slim egg roll, only contains shrimp), pineapple fried rice, papaya salad with crab added medium spice (perfect), drunken noodles medium spice with shrimp and tofu (love the addition of broccoli), and pad Thai with shrimp. We enjoyed all the dishes but I probably wouldn't order their pineapple fried rice again, it didn't have a strong pineapple taste. But everything else was great and I want to try their other dishes. We called ahead and it was about a 30 min wait for the food. Parking is difficult to come by so we parked at north gate market. While we waited for our food, we killed time at north gate market which was nice. read more

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