I enjoyed the carryout from here. Ordered pad see ew, came out fresh, was a huge portion and had…read morereally great flavor. The noodles were perfect, the chicken tender and the broccoli was blanched and crisp, but not chewy. I will be ordering takeout here regularly.

This is my first visit to Bhan Baitong Thai. It was suggested by a friend for our group meeting…read more They have no trouble seating a large party as the place was not busy at all. I had high expectation of the Thai boat noodle I ordered. It looked good when it arrived. Alas beef slices were overcooked and very tough. The soup base was salty for my taste. I asked it to be very spicy and it was so. Serving size was as expected. I might come back if invited but it wouldn't be my first choice.

Came for an evening meal. Thought the food was just ok. Sauce for curry's were very good but the…read morechicken was that poor quality then chicken that tasted par cooked since it was chewy. I was stunned they charged extra for steamed rice that I would have got with the meal. Been to many Thai restaurants and this one seems that maybe it caters to hotel crowd that are stuck here vs locals. To bad

This is a small shop, but it feels very clean and welcoming, and the owner seemed genuinely kind…read more We ordered takeout and got the beef shank panaeng curry with roti and the chicken pad see ew. Both dishes were delicious. The curry was rich and flavorful, and the beef was stewed beautifully until tender. The roti was a little on the greasy side, but still enjoyable. The pad see ew was especially good and very satisfying. One thing to note: even the mild spice level had a noticeable kick in both dishes, so keep that in mind if you are sensitive to spice. Overall, a really solid Thai spot that I would happily return to.

Love the Pad See Eww Always fresh and amazing service…read more Always a returning customer 10/10

It's good Thai food. It's good ingredients fresh, they are kind. They have a dish called.Hormok…read morepalay that I never had before and I really like it. I don't know how to describe what it tastes like, but it's kind of like a seafood curry with spinach and a bright rainbow curry. Pad woon soon was good too. And pad see ewe. However, I had a major disappointment Last night. I ordered a Tom kha goong soup that cost $17. Most places sell the soup for like 5-10 dollars so I'm thinking $18 is expensive that has got to be some dinner portion soup so it didn't make sense when it asked me if I wanted a large for seven dollars more, I'm thinking that that's probably a portion for a family. But it's cold and it's raining and I wanted to sip on something warm. They sent me the tiniest cup of soup. think when you go to a restaurant and they ask you if you want a cup of soup for three dollars or a bowl of soup for five dollars. I got a cup of soup. think when you go to a Japanese restaurant and they give you a small little miso soup with your meal. That's how much soup I got for $18. There were two slices of tomatoes in there a a couple mushrooms and a 2 piece of shrimp. This upset me so much because I spent so much money and was expecting some food. I politely called the restaurant and spoke to them about it and they said that they were very sorry but it's expensive because DoorDash charges 30% of the price. Which I understand, and I expect to pay more to have something delivered, but it was still very expensive for what I got, and in the end, it wouldn't have cost them much to give a large portion, and they should be more mindful about balancing what the customer is getting with their profits. Which they totally deserve their profits. It would be much more reasonable if the small was $6 and the large was $12. If that was the small I can imagine that the $25 large portion probably should've been offered as the small portion. Just writing that out upsets me so much have you ever spent $25 for a soup before?

Great Thi food best in O.C. and excellent service. But need to wait so sign up on the waiting list…read moreearlier.

This Thai spot in Tustin, Manaao Thai Comfort Food, had been on my foodie list for a while ever…read moresince it opened in 2023. Not long after opening, it was featured by the LA Times / Daily Pilot, and then quickly blew up on TikTok and IG foodie circles across OC. Dinner starts at 4:30 PM, and we arrived around 4:10. Even then, people were already waiting in their cars. We walked around the plaza for a bit, but when we came back at 4:28, a line had already formed outside. They use a Yelp waitlist kiosk at the entrance, and we were already the third party in line. The restaurant has around 25+ tables, and within minutes of opening, the place filled up fast. By the time our first dish arrived, the line outside was packed. Definitely glad we came early, this place gets busy FAST. We ordered: 1. Khao Soi Noodle $28 One of the LA Times' "Best Dishes of 2023," and honestly the standout of the night. The rich yellow curry broth with coconut milk had a nice spicy kick without being overly salty. It came with crispy noodles on top, softer noodles underneath, plus crispy soft-shell crab that added great texture. The lime and diced onions on the side helped brighten everything up too. Very flavorful and worth trying, although $28 still feels a little pricey. 2. Gaeng Som (Thai Sour Curry Fish Soup) $28 A mildly sour and spicy curry fish soup with crispy fish, green papaya, daikon, carrots, and long beans. The flavor actually reminded me a bit of Korean spicy fish stew, but with stronger sourness and herbal notes. Great with rice, though again, the price feels high for the portion. 3. Thai Hainan Chicken Rice $18 This was probably the weakest dish we ordered. The chicken was very soft but lacked flavor, and the soup was pretty bland. Honestly, I prefer the Vietnamese-style chicken rice in Little Saigon more. The rice itself paired nicely with the stronger curry dishes though. 4. Thai Milk Tea $6 Less sweet than most Thai restaurants, which I really appreciated. Much more balanced and not overly sugary. Overall, Manaao feels more authentic and regional compared to many Americanized Thai restaurants in OC. The menu goes beyond the usual Pad Thai staples, and the flavors definitely have more depth. That said, prices are on the higher side, and portions aren't huge. Three dishes can easily run over $70. Still, I can see why this place became so popular. The owner apparently used to work as a web developer before starting to cook hometown Thai dishes during the pandemic, eventually opening Manaao with his wife to focus on authentic Thai comfort food. They're already expanding to Irvine Spectrum near Din Tai Fung. Out of everything we tried, the Khao Soi was definitely the must-order dish for me. Would I wait an hour for it though? Personally... probably not! Manaao Thai Comfort Food 13842 Newport Ave Unit F, Tustin, CA 92780

The best orange chicken I've EVER had! Always light crispy and side of the orange sauce is just…read moreamazing! Did I mentioned all white meat?! I have continued to order this 2-3x per week! Soooo addicted to it. The egg fried rice on point! I mean i seriously can't say anything better than this place is one of my favorites!

It's hard to go wrong with Thai food. There's certainly an abundance of Thai places here in…read moreCalifornia and in this bustling area in general. I'm blessed this is right around the corner from my work, so it's convenient (which is a temptation). The food is very delicious and the portion sizes are generous. I'm ordering form here every week for lunch, and nothing I've had has really disappointed. Food is served hot and made quickly. Their pineapple rice is off the charts. I would suggest getting it a bit spicy/with more Thai curry. Their crab and Thai fried rice is also a hit. Their massaman curry is flavourful and not too hot. You can always add more spice if you want. My favourite noodle dishes are the Pad thai (so yummy and not dry), pad kee mao (love the Thai basil), and pad wood sen. I have ordered the chowmein, it wasn't the best or my favourite, this dish didn't really taste "Thai" at all and I would not order it again, but it does not affect my opinion of this place. The people are friendly and food is ready despite them usually being busy. Don't forget to ask for chili in vinegar - these are a yummy addition to your food.

This was my first time visiting and I wanted to try their lunch menu. The restaurant has a cozy,…read morelow-key charm and is a friendly, family-owned business. It was quiet, not crowded at all during lunch, and very clean. I ordered the Pad Kee Mao with chicken, and everything was deliciously made to perfection with full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The lunch special is a great deal and comes with one main menu item, salad, soup, an egg roll, and gyoza. You can choose chicken, pork, vegetables, or tofu, with upgrades available for beef (+$1), shrimp (+$2), or seafood (+$3). Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11am-2pm. The service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which really added to the experience. I will definitely be coming back!

Second visit: This time I tried the recommended Thai Pad with shrimp for lunch. It was fresh and…read morethe shrimp (2) were tender and not overcooked. Again service is basically Father and Son as servers. A little more ambience would help, and their Advertising/Marketing is nil, so not many patrons.

Amazing service, all the servers are so kind to me and my family. This is our go to spot for Thai…read morefood, it's really cool because they have Chinese influence in certain dishes. We've tried almost everything on the menu you and you really can't go wrong with anything. I would recommend the papaya salad, drunken noodles w chicken, pad thai (of course), shrimp fried rice Chinese style and mango sticky rice for dessert. Honorable mention, the orange chicken!! As much as I want to gate keep this place so it's not as busy lol I have to give praise where it's due. Check this place out, you won't regret it!

Consistently delicious, love the pod see yew, the yellow curry, and my husband likes the egg foo…read moreyoung, even though it's not the best it appears they make it from scratch

This is our favorite time please comma their food is so delicious and their stuff are so nice…read more Every time he comes here, the food taste great. It is always consistent and the quality of meat are wonderful. The meat is so tender. This place is the best Thai restaurant.

Thai Garden is a quaint restaurant in Foothill Ranch that is a bit of a treasure. Not fancy, but…read moresimple and clean. We visited with our soccer family at the request of my son to have Thai food. I personally look at not only the ratings but the pics of the food in order to determine if we should go to a place - this had some good pictures that looked enticing. But after eating there, the original pics did not do this place justice. We ordered the shrimp and veggie spring rolls, bamboo shoots veggie dish, beef satay, chicken pad Thai, and a pad see ew. That was last night - it's morning and I'm still thinking about the yummy flavors in my mouth! The spring rolls were good - well wrapped and filled with a perfectly made peanut sauce to dip it in. The bamboo shoots dish came with a plethora of vegetables and was mildly to moderately spicy in a good way. My favorites were definitely the beef satay which was cool to perfection and the pad Thai - very well done - and I've been eating at different Thai places since I was a teenager! The noodles were on point with the texture, the flavor was saturated throughout every bite, so yummy! I did not try the pad see ew but it looked really good. Love the quantity given and the high quality of the food. Our meals fed three very hungry JV soccer players and four famished parents. Our waitress/server was very attentive, friendly, and smiling with a welcoming air that made us feel like we were eating at her home. Loved it and we are definitely returning! Thanks Thai Garden!

Tried Siam Station in Irvine today and honestly, it exceeded my expectations. We kept it simple and…read moreordered just three dishes: the Super Crab Fried Rice, Spicy Beef Salad, and Moo Tod Nam Pla. Sometimes when you order only a few items, it's easy to tell whether a restaurant is truly good or not and every dish we tried was executed really well. The Super Crab Fried Rice was definitely the standout for me. It was packed with crab, flavorful without being overly heavy, and the perfect comfort dish. The Spicy Beef Salad had a great balance of heat, acidity, and freshness, and the Moo Tod Nam Pla was crispy, savory, and incredibly addictive. What really elevated the experience, though, was the service. Everyone was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. It's one thing to have great food, but when the service is just as memorable, it makes you want to come back. As a Thai person, I'm always searching for Thai restaurants that deliver on both flavor and execution, and I feel like truly standout Thai spots in Orange County can be hard to find. Siam Station delivered. If you're in the Irvine area and craving Thai food, I'd definitely recommend adding this one to your list.

This spot was great! We didn't have a to wait a long time and the space was very spacious :)…read more We ordered their version of hainan. And the beef rice bowl! Honestly it was good and the portion did fill me up! Servers were amazing and understanding! I can't wait to go back and try more food here :)

The pho, spring rolls, and crunchy rolls, and really the entire menu are made with so much love,…read moreyou can truly taste it! Everyone is incredibly friendly, and you can feel the warmth the moment you walk in. The service is top-notch, something you don't come across easily anymore. The restaurant is very clean, and the overall experience was exceptional. We were treated like royalty! Highly recommend, I will definitely be back every time I'm in town. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

I'm surprised I have not reviewed Thanh Binh. I've eaten at this restaurant so so long ago, since…read morethe older days when the parents of the current owner used to own the restaurant in Fullerton. They were known for their vermicelli with grilled shrimp, pork, and egg roll. And the family recipe continues on to these days. Recently stopped by again for dinner. Had the vermicelli with grilled chicken, beef, and shrimp. It was good and plentiful but I didn't really care for the marinade of the chicken. The grilled beef was excellent though. 4/5 Also had an order of the combo porridge. That also came with shrimp, chicken, and sliced beef. They definitely did not skim on the protein. 4/5 Service was excellent. They always checked and made sure we had everything we needed. 6/5