Thai Aree

Delicious Thai food with reasonable prices and very attentive service! I noticed way more people…read morecome for to go orders than dine in even though the dining space was roomy. Chicken Wings - tamarind glaze was very balanced in sweet and sour, wings itself are on the small side but very crispy Beef Pad See Ew - good beef to noodle ratio, more saucy and wet noodle than smoky and dry, good portion size too Chicken Khao Soi - secret menu but worth asking if you like this stuff, rich curry flavor with good dry and wet noodles Bonus ice cream - the waitress got us a small sundae to celebrate our special occasion which was very thoughtful!

Came here with my husband and son to celebrate our anniversary. Ordered chicken wings, pad see ewe…read morewith beef, and khao soi with chicken. Chicken wings - 5/5 - crispy, flavorful; no notes. My son chomped them down! Khao soi - 5/5 - this was my husband's dish so I had a little bowl to try. It was definitely flavor and a good palate cleanse for my pad see ewe. The flavor was strong, soup was creamy, and noodles were ideal. The only downside was being told the beef was $8 extra? Crazy! Pad see ewe - 4/5 - it was on the sweet side and a bit too saucy for my liking. I also wish there was more egg to balance out the textures a bit more but I did love the amount of beef in it. My son also loved the noodles a lot!

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It's been a long while since we visited My Thai, so we did not know what to expect. We were…read morepleasantly surprised that My Thai is still a worthy Thai food visit. The ambiance and music were very calming and relaxing and Emily provided us excellent service. We ordered the full orders of Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles with tofu, while ending the meal with the Crispy Banana Rolls. Everything was delicious, fresh and satisfying. It was a very enjoyable lunch, and we'll be back for sure. Since we could not find the menu on Yelp, I scanned the to go menu and posted here for reference, hope it is helpful.

I brought my daughter today who's visiting from out of state bc this was always her favorite place…read more She ordered half the menu and I must say, everything was incredible. Black pepper chicken, Mongolian beef, pad Thai, mango sticky rice... even the soup and salad were sooo flavorful. Huge bonus that our server, Emily, was excellent. And the family who runs it couldn't be more gracious and hospitable. I now understand why my daughter insisted we drove an hour to eat here haha! So much love poured in to their food and it shows. Thanks, Emmy and team!!

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Our order.

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4.1(396 reviews)

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Everything we had was good and fresh! Service was good the guy was very helpful and pleasant.read more

Lunch deal: BBQ chicken with Thai Tea for $19+tax. Not too bad, my girls and I shared the meal and…read morewe came out full with a little leftover.

This place is so unorganized! Short staffed and not helpful! They just want money and no assistance. Bad attitude. So sad!

Papaya Salad (Som tum)

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4.1(286 reviews)

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I work near this spot and man do they have some of the best Drunken Noodles I have tasted, and…read morethere weakly deals are amazing as well, $10 for daily weekly meals is a steal in this economy. The service is quick specially because I order it on the phone and by the time I get there it's ready to go! The ambience is quiet and the worker there is friendly and welcoming, I always take to go but definitely need to sit down and eat there one of these days

Food 3.5/5: The food here is decent. We ordered the pad thai with fried tofu and combination fried…read morerice. It's nothing to write home about, but there's also nothing wrong with it. I'd come again since it's close to home, but the flavors are a little muted in their dishes. Service 5/5: Quick easy telephone ordering with our order ready when we arrived.

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194 Eatery

4.8(394 reviews)

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Love this place! Great family owned restaurant who are always friendly and helpful whenever we come…read morein! Their service cannot be matched! The food has always been excellent! There has not been anything I've had that I have not enjoyed! Everything from popcorn chicken to fried rice, from the garlic noodles to rice bowls, from Pad See Ew to fruit smoothies! Some of my favorite items are the popcorn chicken, orange chicken, beef garlic noodles and the Bulgogi rice bowl. Of course topped off with a mango yogurt smoothie!

My wife and I were looking for a place to have a date. We were taking our son to go with his…read morefriends and we needed a place close by in La Mirada. We found this gem hidden away in a strip mall. The lady who owns it is so kind she was patient with our order and she was just smiling all the time. When we got the food it was nice and hot. The orange chicken was crispy and sweet-and-sour. The rice was perfect and there was actually steamed vegetables that were really yummy. My wife liked the bulgogi but the portion was so big which is a good thing. Great portions for the money. She saved it for lunch today. I enjoyed the Thai tea with Boba. It was sweet, but not too sweet. It was perfect. If you're looking for a place that is quaint where the service is professional or you will like and enjoy the food, Please go to 194 eatery!

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Pad See Ew Beef

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Strawberry Milk Tea

Spicy Bite Thai Kitchen

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Tried this the other night. We got chicken pad thai, bbq pork fried rice, ale age chicken bowl, and…read moremango sticky rice. Everything was good. My favorite was pad thai and mango sticky rice. The sweetest couple work here. I will definitely be back!!

Okay food, not worth the price though. Would I go back sure for the spicy spaghetti and popcorn…read morechicken. Was the Spicy Spaghetti spicy ? Heckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk yeah !!!!!! Service was awesome but if I was to guess the flat noodles were not the freshest as they were all clumped together. Bit of a bummer as I love flat noods! Neto.Eats on Ig. Give me a follow for more local food adventures

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Thai Addict Cuisine

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The lunch special is where it's at :) My friend local the area chose this place for lunch. It…read moredefinitely didn't disappoint. I ordered the Pad See Ew with Pork Lunch Special. The Lunch Special came with the entree, rice, salad, and an egg roll. The Pad See Ew was delicious, I wish it had a little more protein. But the flavor was on point. The egg roll & salad were a nice addition. There is a large parking lot which made parking super easy. It can get busy during lunch so keep that in mind. I look forward to coming back soon.

Damn I picked a loser today…read more So far the Thai iced tea that they charge $6.50 for is entirely comprised of ice... like 90%. I asked for the cream on the side and they gave it to me in Dixie sample cup the size of quarter. I ordered the spicy basil pork with no bell peppers and to substitute carrots instead. She came back and said it would be an additional $2.00 charge for carrots. I said, it is a vegetable, yes? She said, "do you want it or not?" Hmmmm, I said "sure"... and then mumbled, "but it's coming out of your tip." And they charge extra for steamed rice which should come with the meal ($3.00) Then I asked for a little side of sweet and sour sauce and she said... "that will be $2.00..." I shit you not. The tip will be zero. Food wasn't even that good. AVOID. ----------------------------- THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO OWNERS REPLY: Ok, let's be real... I'll give you the full review which I was holding back and being nice.... First of all, carrots are WAY cheaper than bell peppers (BY A MILE), so why am I paying two dollars to swap them in? If anything, It should be less, not more!!! That $6.50 Thai iced tea was a full glass of ice with maybe an inch of tea on top. For real. That's a cheap ass tactic and you know it. LAME. The cream came in a dentist office medicine cup the size of a quarter. After learning that the carrots were going to cost me an extra $2, I figured more cream would probably set me back a few bucks as well so I passed on asking for more. Every single other Thai restaurant experience I've ever had in my lifetime of eating out has been to hand over a little sweet and sour sauce without charging two bucks for it. I'm not asking for a glass full. It's a small little sample FFS. $2.00???? Really??? Are you that hard up?? You must be because there was only one other table eating there. And three dollars for rice that should come with the dish? That's not policy, that's called greed. Yes, I finished my dish... not out of enjoyment, but out of sheer hunger. The dish was swimming in liquid and I ordered a 4 out of 5 spice level and it felt like a 2. Sorry, your business model sucks. $30 for lunch? Screw that. That was a $15 meal that you charged double for. You'll be out of business in no time.

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dean by dean noodles

4.3(589 reviews)

8.5 mi

Locally owned & operated

Vegetarian friendly

This place has been on my list for a while, we finally went and had lunch…read more The restaurant is an absolute vibe I love the decor it's vintage with a very welcoming atmosphere Customer service is fantastic We placed our orders and waited a bit everything was hot and fresh Portions are great food very flavor and delicious We truly enjoyed our time here I would definitely be back to try other items

Pretty disappointed. Saw the high yelp review, so came here with friends. Everyone got their…read moreorders, but I waited for half an hour for mine only for them to forget my order. They gave me traditional pad thai but I ordered the supreme. And there was a strand of hair in the pad thai. The only good thing about this place is the portion size. Otherwise, my overall experience here was not great.

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The Green Leaf Thai Cuisine

4.3(962 reviews)

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I have been here several times and have also picked up takeout when I was in a hurry but in the…read morearea. Last night, I had the pad thai and for an appetizer we had the curry dumplings and chicken tenders. My boyfriend had a beef dish that was also extraordinary. The flavors are wonderful and the presentation is stunning. The We loved the server, she was extremely sweet and checked on us multiple times to make sure everything was okay. My one complaint is that the man who took our order seemed agitated and like he didn't want to be taking our orders. I felt like he didn't want me to have modifications, but I have a peanut allergy. And, my dish still came with a side of peanuts. Other than that experience, this is my favorite Thai spot and has extremely delicious food.

The Thai food was terrific. The chicken satay had good flavor and the peanut dipping sauce went…read morewell with it Their curry here had a good kick and great flavor. Their steak dish with the noodles was good, the meat was tender. Plenty of space inside and service id good

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Pad Thai

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Stunning flowers outside! :)

Thai Original BBQ

3.9(1.4k reviews)

7.2 mi

Taste: 10/10 their house sweet and sour sauce is Value:…read more10/10 Portions are HUGE. Very shareable Service: 10/10 Location: 10/10 The shopping center is popular but this place is hidden. It wasn't crowded. We had Pad Thai and the Ribs Combo

A CLASSIC!! My first…read moretime dining in at this location (we've ordered take out before) We ordered 2 Thai BBQ Chicken dinners (S1 iykyk), a side of pork ribs, angel wings appetizer and a beef satay dinner amongst the 5 of us and it was plentiful. The angel wings are not as good as other places. I would not get that again. Just stick to their dinner plates. The beef satay is the best I've had. It's tender and flavorful. They give 7-8 skewers per dinner. The fried rice that's served with the dinner could be a little more flavorful but it's the same as I remember.

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yooongjang D.

17 years ago

This small Thai restaurant serves delicious Thai food. The food there taste better than other Thai places in Whittier and surrounding cities. I live in Alhambra and there are many Thai restaurants you can find but they are either so greasy or taste nothing close to real Thai food. If you are looking for real Thai taste (not Thai food made for America), you should give this place a try. I wish I live closer so i can stop by more often. They are fairly new, they kept the place clean inside. Don't judge this place just from the outside. The first thing in my mind when I go to the restaurant is the food must taste good. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves Thai food. read more

Jenny K.

243

11 months ago

Thai Aree is such a hidden gem! I've been here a bunch of times and everything I've tried has been amazing -- the Pad See Ew, boat noodles, garlic string beans, curry, and fried rice are all super flavorful and taste really authentic. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, and you can tell it's family-owned with a lot of love put into the food. Prices are really reasonable, portions are great, and the service is always fast and professional. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, like you're having a home cooked meal. Definitely one of my go-to spots for Thai food! read more

Tiger G.

17 years ago

Best food in a hidden spot, can't believe they have the best Orange chicken. Pad Thai, Spicy mint Noodle/Fried rice, Kung pao, and curry are my favorite, even that Lunch special is only $5.95 with rice, egg roll, salad, and soup. Actually my friends recommended me to try their food. Now I totally agree with them that they provide very good food with good deal/portion. I'd recommend anyone come and enjoy their food. The service is great, interior is nice and clean. Anyway it's beyond my words. I'll try to get some pictures next time I visit them. read more

Luis S.

11 months ago

If you're craving authentic, flavorful Thai food that hits all the right notes, Thai aree is the spot. This place is an absolute gem -- from the warm hospitality to the mouthwatering dishes, everything about my experience here was top-notch. The moment you walk in, you're greeted with the cozy, inviting atmosphere that makes you feel instantly comfortable. The staff is super friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and you can tell they genuinely care about the food they serve. read more

Jennifer G.

17 years ago

I went to meet my friend at Whittier last week. My friend told me to go to this new restaurant before I came back home. It surprised me a lot because I didn't expect too much when I saw it outside, but the food was so great, good portion. I had Pad thai on lunch special, they gave me both soup and salad. I had egg drop soup. The soup was good and salad's fresh. Yeah!! I had free refill for Thai tea. Unfortunatly, I don't live around there, but if I have time, I will come back. read more

Kaia H.

2 years ago

Thai Aree offers a delightful culinary experience with its vibrant flavors and inviting atmosphere. The pad thai was deliciously executed, boasting perfect noodles and a generous portion of shrimp. The service was friendly, making you feel right at home. However, it can get a bit crowded during peak hours, which slightly affects the dining experience. Overall, a great spot for authentic Thai cuisine! read more

Steven M.

4 years ago

I recently visited Thai Aree in Whittier and had an amazing experience. The food was superb, especially the Pad Thai. The flavors were so well balanced and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The service was great as well, the staff was friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I would highly recommend Thai Aree to anyone looking for a great Thai experience in Whittier. read more

Ryan V.

17 years ago

5 stars. Clean place. Friendly staff. Good food. We had Tom Yum chicken soup which was the lemongrass style. Very flavorful. And yellow curry chicken. Great white rice. Delicious curry. Chicken meat was both white and dark whic was different but okay. Not the most amazing Thai food I've ever had but a good find thanks to Yelp. And the best part? it pad see ew. read more

Wendy S.

8 years ago

I really like the food here. We got the Pad See Ew and coconut soup and it was delicious! Only thing is that the coconut soup had very little chicken (almost nothing). I know they always overload them with mushrooms, but I expected a little more chicken in the soup, especially since we ordered the large one for two people. Overall, very good and good service. read more

Mary A.

7 years ago

My aunts showed me this place and now it's the main place I get thai food. Their ingredients are fresh, I ordered a crabmeat fried rice place and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't imitation crab but the actual thing! Their pad thai is the dish I mainly buy and I'm sure there are other places around but I do really like this restaurant read more

Andrew W.

17 years ago

I always order food for delivery once a week. I love Pad Thai, Beef Salad, Beef Panang. They gave us a big glass of Thai tea for free. Their curry come with steam rice too. No extra money for rice. If I have time, I will go to dine in. Well, just try their food. It's really worth. read more

Jamin S.

12 years ago

DISOPOINTMENT... Cashew shrimp; it does not have cashews, but bitter walnuts, and mayonnaise CRAB RANGOON; ew, fake crab smells like real rotten crab, taste like fatty bad cream cheese Not as good as President Thai... read more

Alvin I.

8 years ago

Yes I have find a best Thai restaurant they have best shrimp pai Thai taste, has best customer service and the price is cheap. If you haven't try I very high recommended. read more

Bernadettebee B.

11 years ago

i love this place!! the food is so rich in flavor and the price is right too.. when ever i am sick i always make me feel better quick..

Double D.

12 years ago

I have eaten here twice. Take-home the first time & delivery the second time. Both times the service was great & the food was great.

Elizabeth S.

10 years ago

This place has really good food. I usually order and get it delivered. The service is awesome. I definitely recommend this place!!

Ito M.

7 months ago

I went in today feb 14th 2026 and they are closed for good. So sad it was great food so sad this business is no longer open

Ari D.

7 years ago

Great food! Great service! I really enjoy this place and food! The food is delicious and the service is fantastic. read more

Michelle L.

155

9 years ago

This place is great! Fast service and delicious food. I had the pad see ew and tom yum soup. Definitely recommend!

Elsa S.

7 years ago

Disappointed with food think beef broccoli could have been cook more and more flavor had better beef broccoli this

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