My friends and I had lunch here on Sunday and were delighted to find such a great restaurant in the…read moreneighborhood. Our old favorite Thai place had moved and this was even better. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. It was so good I ordered takeout after lunch. Highly recommend.

Son was in town for business and we met him close to his hotel…read more We came here due to its proximity to the hotel and it's high rating. Very well deserved. The food and service came quickly and was very tasty. Some of the best thai food I have had. Highly recommend !

First visit to Emporium Thai and I already know this won't be my last…read more I walked in solo with a tight window between shows, which meant I had to be strategic. No leftovers, no over-ordering... a true test of discipline at a place like this. Started with a Thai iced tea that hit exactly right. Balanced, not overly sweet, and generously poured. Service throughout the meal was excellent. Attentive without hovering, and the pacing was spot on. I never felt rushed, which is rare when you're clearly on a clock. For my appetizer, I went with the Phuket wings. As someone who takes wings seriously, I can say these stood out. Crispy, flavorful, and coated in a Southern Thai curry sauce I hadn't experienced before. Rich, slightly sweet, with a depth that kept me going back for "just one more." For the main, I took the server's recommendation and ordered the Thai beef salad to balance things out. Smart call. The dressing leaned creamier than what I usually expect, but it worked. Bright, flavorful, and layered. I'll be honest, I couldn't quite finish it, but the beef didn't stand a chance. Every last bite. Dessert sealed the deal. The mango sticky rice, now famously known as the Cardi B Mango Sticky Rice, lived up to the hype. Perfectly ripe mango, warm sticky rice, and that coconut sauce tying it all together. Simple, classic, and done right. The space itself tells a story. Walls lined with photos of the owner alongside celebrities from all over. But what stood out more than the photos was the man himself. He made his way around the room, greeting guests, checking in, bringing real warmth to the experience. No hierarchy, no pretense. Everyone gets treated like they belong. Twenty-six years in and I'm just now discovering this place? Better late than never. Next time, I'm bringing a group and ordering everything family style. That's the move.

This is a review for their catering as we didn't eat at the location…read more We had a large sales meeting with some out of town people so we ordered a few stereotypical Thai items from Emporium to feed everyone over lunch. We all gobbled up 2+ plates each and had a ton of leftovers. They definitely do not skimp on portions when ordering catering. All of the food tasted fresh and flavorful. You could taste all of the spices and seasonings well while not having to get through a ton of grease and oil. I really think they nailed the balance of everything in all of the dishes. If I did have one minor gripe, I will say that this stuff might not travel the absolute best. I'm not completely sure how much time passed between it getting piked up and consumed, but a lot of the items, especially those with noodles, were sticking together when trying to serve which means if you wanted a small portion...you got a big one. I know that's more on us for not eating right away, but I would've also hoped that with a catering order they would have accounted for this a bit more. In all, Emporium Thai was a fantastic lunch to break up a long business meeting. I absolutely cannot wait to go to the actual restaurant and try their dishes fresh out of the kitchen (& whenever I do find myself there I will update my review accordingly.

I've lived in LA for 5 years. I love Thai food. Mee Dee is one of my two favorite spots. I…read moreregularly drive 20ish minutes to hit this place. Personally, I'm obsessed with the Lamb Shank Massaman Curry and Pad Thai. The curry might be the best in the city. It was kind of funny -- I was already thinking that, and the father of the family next to my brother and me said the same thing to his wife. And the Pad Thai? Super thin, almost angel hair pasta-like noodles. SUPER. GOOD. I've never had anything from here I didn't think was exceptional. And this is definitely the only Thai spot I feel that way about. Only minor knock: I picked up my Pad Thai today through GrubHub and the interaction was a little odd. The owner, I assume, wasn't friendly, and my order wouldn't pull up on GrubHub, which is on me. He's probably used to delivery service drivers, but still, ask human beings "How are you doing?" before interrogating them. TLDR: the food is amazing. GO!!!

Wow - hidden gem in the middle of LA. Strong recommend!…read more We came here for a weekend dinner. Thankfully, restaurant has parking so didn't burn time circling for a spot. Ambiance is simple but energetic - outdoor seating shares a space with a bar, so there is a lot overflow energy and chatter in the best kind of way. The food. We ate a lot because everything was great. Fried chicken, tom yum fries, Thai tea, beef khao soi, spicy green beans, ice cream, mango sticky rice. Let me tell you every dish was a delight and excellent. We had a great night. Thank you Mee Dee. We'll be back!

This place is delicious food love Thai food. They have really good Larb chicken they have easy…read moreparking and many dishes to choose from

The place is always busy. Food is good, but the service not so good. I do not like the fact that…read morethey ask for 18% tip and they have to earn it. They do not go to the tables and ask if we need anything. They advertise desert sticky rice mango, the three time we have gone there they say they do not have it. They are so busy they do not want to take time to make it, so they should take it out of the menu.

Absolutely loved this place! We ordered the Panang fries, Pad See Ew, and crispy chicken --…read moreeverything was incredibly tasty, flavorful, and unique. You can tell a lot of thought goes into the food. The location and atmosphere were great too. Our server was so kind and had such a welcoming energy that made the experience even better. And the Thai tea tied everything together perfectly. Definitely coming back and bringing friends next time!

Everything is so good about this place. The food is so amazing. I highly recommend the crying tiger…read morewith a Thai tea. The place is decorated beautifully and I really like the music.

Food: we ordered the orange chicken and it was so crunchy and thick that you couldn't even eat it…read more It was dumped in the fryer and made it inedible. Service: when we asked for something different, the waitress said they don't take anything back and we had no choice but to suffer through it and eat it. Ambiance: just felt like a business and not a restaurant that cares about its customers. We ended up leaving and not eating it.

A solid 3.5 stars Ive had Bodhi a few times…read more Most recently ordered catering for 20 people (about 1600) which was decent and the amount of food for 20 actually served way more than what we expected For kosher thai/asian fusion the food is pretty decent Had so much left over after ordering the following: 1 small tray of fresh and crispy rolls 1 tray of chicken satay 2 medium salads 1 large tray of orange chicken which came with a large tray of brown rice 1 medium tray of yellow curry 1 small tray of orange chicken 1 mixed fried rice Service was great, they delivered which made hosting so easy

I think I found my new favorite Thai place in Spicy Sugar Thai - MidCity!…read moreYou may not think you're in the right placing looking at the red motel, but it's a total hidden gem in Mid City. Service is excellent here and I recommend dining in for optimal dining experience. However, all my leftovers were still fire, as well. I would recommend getting all of these dishes: *~Green Curry Dumpling ($12) - This may be a sleeper hit but the green curry surrounding the steamed veggie dumplings is a nice level of spicy and just makes my mouth watering thinking about this appetizer. *~Crispy Duck Rolls ($14) - They're fresh & feel so refreshing to eat with a few pieces of roasted duck inside and their fresh Thai slaw with some hoisin sauce, all wrapped in rice paper and lettuce, of course. I'm obsessed with this appetizer, as well! *~Pad Thai Meltdown ($22) - This is the most fun spin on pad thai of all time! I'm a basic girl and goodness do I love pad thai. Well their recipe is absolutely delicious ~ but this dish has melted cheese on top, as well! It's not as weird as it sounds, it's actually amazing just making the dish taste more creamy, not really cheesy tasting. My only disappoint was they are supposed to grate & melt the cheese tableside and that didn't happen. I went on a busy lunch though so I'm assuming that's why we didn't get the tableside show! Maybe next time! *~Chef Katt's Special Fried Rice ($18) - If you're going to get a fried rice, this classic Thai one may be the one to get with sweet Thai sausage slices and bacon pieces throughout. Loved this fried rice! Honestly, this was the best Thai food I've had in ages! They are adding little spins on dishes to make them fresh and new, and most importantly - delicious! I'll be back soon!

Amazing thai place!! I've come here twice so far. What we…read moreordered: 1. Pad thai: (9/10) one of the best I've had so far in LA. Perfect balance of sweet and slightly sour. 2. Pad see ew: (7.5/10) a classic. Not the best I've had but it was good! 3. Blood clam papaya salad (6/10): I love blood clams but these were a little too ocean-y for my taste. The amount of papaya salad was also very sparse. Probably would just go for regular papaya salad next time. Service is also great - they are very attentive. The location is next to a motel but there is plenty of street parking.

This was our first time eating here; we wanted to get dinner before a show at Largo. The food was…read moredelicious! I had the Yakisoba Kung Pao Chicken, spicy level Hot (3rd out of 4), and it was the perfect spiciness for me. It also had a sweetness I'm not used to in Kung Pao which complemented all the other flavors perfectly. It was an excellent portion, and I definitely could've taken home half to eat later, but it was so good I ate all of it. The peppers, onions, and other vegetables in it were crispy and fresh, and the noodles were perfectly cooked and just the right length for a couple loops around the fork. My friend got the Pad Thai with chicken, and she said that was very good, too. The waiters were friendly and helpful. And I enjoyed the Thai pop music that was playing in the background. I'm looking forward to returning here.

My favorite Thai food spot! Amazing…read more The staff are very friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. The food is always delicious and full of flavor. Must try: Papaya Salad and Pad Thai. The homemade hot chili here is especially good, it adds the perfect kick to every dish. Highly recommend!