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    Tawanna Thai

    3.4 (446 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 9:45 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Beef Satay Lunch Special
    Angel P.

    I've only tried this place twice but so good. There has been so much flavor in the chicken and beef. There is only one employee taking orders, bussing, delivering the dishes and I see her hard work so much. Definitely recommend this place. There just might be a slightly longer wait during rush hours. It's a small and "home-y" place on a big street. Very few good options on this block and this is one of them.

    Dancing Shrimp & other Happy Hour Apps
    Merrill O.

    (4.5 stars but worth rounding up!) This is my go-to place for Thai food. Service is excellent and it's also got a very friendly & welcoming neighborhood vibe. Can't beat their happy hour, and all of their food is solid. Highly recommend you give it a try if you haven't already!

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    Great place amazing yellow curry. comfortable seating wonder host. Not too spicy unless your like me and like the heat. Overall give them a try

    Pad Thai
    Lily H.

    In the neighborhood visiting LACMA, the La Brea Tarpits or any of LA's attractions on Wilshire? Want affordable, and bang for your buck food? Tawanna Thai is definitely a hidden gem. Forget overpriced sandwiches and burgers, this place serves up hot food that keeps your stomach and your wallet happy. Upon walking in, it felt like you entered into a Thai temple with decorative figures and ambiance. From the outside it looks just like a strip mall, but don't let that fool you. Service is good. I see their regulars coming in for pick-ups. Portion sizes are huge and presentation factor was amazing! I got a huge bowl of Rad na, I mean huge! Never have I ever had a bowl that big. They also have a lunch special time period, so don't miss out. Parking here is free and if you're museum and art gallery hopping, it's a short few minute walk. Highly recommend if you're in the area for some good Thai food!

    Sweet and sour tofu
    Liana M.

    Our server was very attentive, which was nice. There was only one other couple dining in while my husband and I were there on a weekend afternoon. I had the sweet and sour tofu, which was just ok. I didn't like that it was literally sitting on top of the sauce. The presentation was just kind of meh. Also the spring rolls were good, but again, on top of the sauce. And you only get two, which are cut in half to make it look like more... My husband got a curry noodle dish, but he didn't like the texture of the noodles. He said they were kind of vegetable-y. Maybe not tender enough. Had a relatively good experience here but the food left something to be desired. Probably wouldn't come back.

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    Good food, fresh and very flavorful. I've been here several times and it's spot on every time!!

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    Authentic and amazing Thai food the employees are great and I will always 100% recommended. It is a must go.

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    great service, our server was super fast and kind. She kept checking in. The food taste authentic and great quality.

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    Ordered delivery and have to say we were pleasantly surprised. Need to drop in soon to see how the restaurant is and will update!

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    Tawanna Thai has great food, definitely stop by if you're visiting the LACMA in Miracle Mile.

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    Great food. Nice people. I'm very fussy with Thai food and the few times I've had delivery from them I've really enjoyed the meal.

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    This is definitely an American Thai food restaurant. 0 spice, way too sweet. How can you mess up Pad Thai? Never going back.

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    Service was great! Eating early on a Saturday night with my kid made the experience smoother-- easy…read moreseating, quieter, easy free street parking. Moo ping (sweet pork skewers street style) was good but not the best in LA (I like the one at Rosemead/Pas President Thai). Khao soi with chicken drumstick is delicious and filling. Hoy Ka noodles (dry, pork) is nice and a sweet balance to the spicier options I got. Cat fish with chili paste also good but note it is spicy. I love that it comes with generous portion of flash fried basil. You have to order a side of white rice since it only comes à la carte and I wouldn't recommend eating it alone!

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