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    Thai By Trio

    4.1 (462 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Tom Kha Rice Noodle Soup with Beef
    Greg H.

    I first went to the pay for your bespoke soup or hot pot by the pound restaurant down the street until I found out that my hand concoction would cost me $40. I am so glad that I came here. Thai By Trio had exactly what I was looking for at a fair price point. I enjoyed my medium spicy Tom Kha Rice Noodle Soup except for the beef which I feel could have been higher quality, most Thai restaurants I've been to serve the best beef which is why there is always an upcharge for it on the menu. The beef was a no cost switch from chicken or tofu so beware if you are a steak aficionado or picky about your beef grade quality and choose the other meat or tofu options instead. Also there is no public Wi-Fi available so talk to your friends like it's 1995 and put your device addiction to rest while you're enjoying this delicious this cuisine.

    Thai green milk tea
    Hannah C.

    A go-to spot with great food conveniently located right by USC. I've visited innumerable times over the past few years, and every visit has been amazing. The interior of the store features beautiful decor and plenty of seating. It tends to get pretty busy with students on weekends, but there's never too long of a wait. The service is standard: the waiters do tend to rush along your meal. I've tried a variety of dishes here, and they've all been fantastic. I love the classic pad thai with chicken. The Thai red curry is another delicious option, a sweet and spicy coconut curry with bamboo shoot and bell pepper. The portion sizes are generous, and each meal is seasoned to perfection. For dessert, the mango sticky rice is solid, and the mangos are always perfectly sweet and ripe. Definitely one of my most frequented restaurants in LA, and I've never had a bad meal here!

    Berry tsunami
    Nichole L.

    Love love love this place! Went with some friends and got an array of things to share. We loved it all. The mango sticky rice is a must when you're there! It's so creamy, flavorful and all hits the spot. The spicy rib eye salad, curry fried rice, pad see ew, pho,and edamame are on the savory side. Then the tom kha soup and curry are on the sweeter side. While the mango chicken and fried wontons and pork bites with their respective sauces are a great combo of sweet and savory! The only thing that I least enjoyed was the berry tsunami because the first few sips tasted like medicine but after some mixing and after the ice melted, it tasted as fresh as the berries mottled and the one on the rim. 10/10 would recommend!

    HAINAN CHICKEN BUDDHA DUMPLINGS DRUNKEN NOODLE
    Harry V.

    Went to Thai by Trio for lunch with friends and was so impressed! The Buddha dumplings were the best I've ever had--light, flavorful, and topped with an amazing green curry sauce. The Hainan chicken was juicy with a perfect citrus dip, and the drunken noodles had that sweet, tangy, authentic Thai flavor. The staff were super nice and gave great recommendations on our first visit. Easily one of my new favorite Thai spots in LA!

    DRUNKEN NOODLE
    Anton F.

    Been coming here for years, have ordered several items off the menu. Take out, dine in or delivery, one of my "go-to's" in this neighborhood. The food has been consistent over time and the service and staff are good people. The restaurant moved to a better location 2 blocks away, if you enjoy Thai food, this is a good option in the area. Some of my favorites are the dumplings, spring rolls, Pad Thai, Yellow Curry, drunken noodle with a thai tea. A nice laid back and comfy spot for lunch or dinner.

    Small soup spilled on me
    Leslie C.

    My order was a Take out and they didn't have the sauce I prefer but the paste... didn't care until I got home and opened it. That when I burned myself. It's filled to the top. So be care if you're ordering online or take out. The food was okay. The service can be better. Very clean.

    Decor
    Michaela V.

    Great friendly service! Quick to seat. Easy payment with Apple Pay available. Beautiful clean restaurant and clean restrooms. Plenty of seating and fabulous for groups. The lunch special was a great price and portion. Very delicious food. I got the Thai yellow curry and added some chicken. It was very delicious. There was also a lot of plant based options and the food was very customizable. I got to choose my spice level and protein. The side salad came with a delicious sauce and the egg rolls had a delicious veggie filling. Overall wonderful experience and I'll definitely be back.

    DRUNKEN NOODLE
    Asia C.

    I always recommend this Thai spot to anyone - but it's definitely a go to spot if you are a USC student! Food = Amazing and great pricing/portions. Service = Great but typical LA experience where they try to ask if they can take your plate when its semi-empty. Employees are very hospitable and kind! They bring the tap to pay mechanism to your table. Ambiance = Moody dim lighting, and the wood accents make for a great experience. Very high ceilings and love to come chat with friends here! My go to = Drunken noodle mild spicy level with beef and a thai milk tea! Parking = yes! go into the side street. My recommendation 5/5 come back!

    PAD THAI
    Jessica Z.

    first thing i noticed was the very cute interior! looks semi high end. the service was really quick and we got seated fast. we both got the pad thai and it was pretty yummy! it wasn't mind blowing, but it was a quick and affordable meal.

    DRUNKEN NOODLE
    Anna H.

    Thai by Trio is very convenient for large groups of people, especially since they have a lot of big tables and the food is served very quickly. We had a group of 10 and were seated immediately. I got the drunken noodles with beef and it had a good level of spice and sweetness, but I wasn't a fan of the quartered tomato (??) and the raw cabbage that wasn't incorporated into the dish otherwise. It would also be better with a bit more vegetable, since I felt the ratio was otherwise off.

    Valerie E.

    This place has amazing Thai food, we tried the Tom kha soup and bbq chicken and papaya salad which are our usuals at any Thai restaurant but this place was outstanding. We were impressed. The alcoholic beverages were tasty as well. I'd recommend if you're looking for a pretty affordable option with a super nice ambiance. The service was friendly and quick even on a busy afternoon.

    THAI GREEN MILK TEA
    Vanesa D.

    The young girl with glasses was extremely rude. I went in to order egg rolls, mango sticky rice, and a Thai tea. They didn't have the sticky rice, so I changed my order to just Pad Thai. She rang me up for egg rolls, Pad Thai, and the tea. I corrected her, saying I didn't want the egg rolls, but she insisted "they're already making it." It had been less than a minute and I hadn't even paid yet. When I asked to cancel, she made a big fuss, ran to the back, and started speaking in another language with a hostile tone. Meanwhile, another older woman (who I didn't realize was an employee because she was playing on her phone) suddenly barged in front of me to use the iPad without saying excuse me, even bumping into me. Very unprofessional. When the girl handed me my drink, she didn't say a word, then turned her back on me as I left. Horrible service. I should've cancelled the whole order. Customers aren't obligated to pay for something just because it was "already input" within 20 seconds.

    THAI GREEN MILK TEA & THAI ICED TEA

    Never disappoints! A nice curry on a cold, rainy day hits the spot! Have come here twice and got the Thai Green Curry both times! The curry is rich in flavor, tender chicken, and has a spicy kick to it. The chicken satay was also very tasty. I also would recommend the Thai Green Milk Tea and Thai Iced Tea if you want a fun drink! The inside is very spacious and has lots of seating that accommodates different party sizes.

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    The food is great. It is a little pricey, but delicious. The restaurant is gorgeous and very relaxing. Staff is great also.

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    Many dishes offered without soy or gluten?

    I'm sure u can ask for them to not use soy or gluten. They were very accommodating when asked to omit it for me. You may want to call ahead to see if they have a soy substitute, I went gluten free ordered rice noodles.

    Is this different than Trio house?

    nope! trio house just moved down the block and re-branded a little bit!

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    White Elephant

    4.4
    (272 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Service was fantastic - thank you Plernpit for taking such great care of us…read more The restaurant is very clean and beautifully decorated. Steak Pad See Ew Level 3 Spice, spice level was accurate. Broccoli was fantastic, soft exterior but super crunchy Noodles were very flavorful, but broke apart fairly easily. Not a problem if you dont mind spooning up the bits like me. Shrimp Wonton off Happy Hour Menu Super crunchy, the sweet and spicy sauce was delicious

    Came for a weekday group lunch. When we sat down they only offered us the regular menu. We had to…read moreask for the lunch menu. SMH. The regular menu is quite expensive with the cheapest at $17 for appetizer and salad options and most expensive at a whooping $80. The lunch menu was more affordable but still on the pricey side $21-$32 with add on options. The waitress was taking our orders and what surprised me was with my co-worker ordered the pad see ew and the waitress asked her how spicy she wants it. I was aw shocked. I'm not a Thai food expert but I do know pad see ew is a noodles dish that's offers a sweet soy sauce flavor. Never served spicy. I didn't get to try the dish but when I asked my co worker how it taste she said it was spicy and not sweet at all. I'm not sure that was an authentic pad see ew. I ordered from the lunch menu and got the tumeric chicken, with steamed vegetables and paid extra $7 to substitute for a papaya salad. I asked for #2 spice level but it was not spicy at all. Other co workers said they asked for medium but it was way too spicy. So it looks like their spicy levels are inconsistent. I'm not sure how this restaurant can justify the prices with the quality they are serving. Probably won't be back. Service was mediocre. Didn't offer to refill our waters. Parking is metered parking or paid lot.

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    Dumplings
    Dumplings
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    Basil Chicken Wings
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    Thai Food Express

    Thai Food Express

    4.1
    (166 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Ambience: I came a Friday after work and it was not busy at all. I enjoyed it. The elderly woman…read morerunning the front (Tang) was sweet, inviting and welcoming in a genuine way. I felt like I came to eat and my mom's house. They take Debit Card and Apple Pay WITH a pin only. I forgot my wallet and paid with Apple Pay. It did not have a place for tip which made me feel awful. At the end I apologized and she was like "it's ok, next time." And she was genuinely fine with it. She reassured me not to worry about it. So I'm determined to come back to tip her because if anybody deserved a tip it was her. I ordered Pad Thai with tofu- I like to order peanut sauce on the side and the woman found it interesting and struck a non judgmental conversion about it. I could really tell she was genuinely curious. This was my favorite dish. It was good. I also ordered spicy fried rice with tofu and spicy panang curry with vegetables. I chose 4 out of a 6 for spicy and it was not spicy at all for me. The rice was fine, nothing extraordinary and nothing bad. The panang curry was yummy. I don't know if it's regional but it was very light in taste and light in thickness. BUT I enjoyed it for what it was. Felt like I had gotten home made chicken soup or something like that comforting and not overly processed. Maybe it's because I ordered it with no protein and just vegetables. I ordered a lot of food so I explained to her that I was going to eat some and take the rest to go. When she brought the food she brought it nicely packed without a bag. She also brought me a real plate and utensils to eat here. She let me know that when I was ready she'd bring a bag which I thought was thoughtful. She also made sure to say "take your time, no need to rush. We close at 8" and it was 5pm. Again, it felt genuinely nurturing, she wanted to make sure I felt taken care of and welcomed. It meant a lot because I was frazzled from forgetting my wallet and from having a hard day at work. This was my first time here and it won't be my last. There is a small lot on site. Prices were very reasonable.

    We love this place. Pad Seeuw, Pad Thai and Orange Shrimp with Steamed Rice will definitely keep…read moreyou going back ag as in and again. 100,000 stars!

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    The view from my seat. The kitchen and counter for ordering and paying are in front of me.
    The view from my seat. The kitchen and counter for ordering and paying are in front of me.
    Pad Thai with tofu. It was yummy. I ordered it without egg.
    Pad Thai with tofu. It was yummy. I ordered it without egg.
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    Hoy-Ka Thai Restaurant

    Hoy-Ka Thai Restaurant

    4.3
    (2.5k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    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!

    This place is by far my favorite Thai restaurant and that's why it's so disheartening to write this…read morereview. I have written at least 2 glowing reviews of the restaurant in the past and wish this could be one of them, but it's not. Over the last 4-5 days I have tried no less than 2 dozen times to call the restaurant during proper business hours to order food for pick-up as I often do. The phone rang and rang to no avail. I live too far from the restaurant to just pop up and place an order so I rely on calling ahead. I have been a customer of this restaurant for at least the last 9 years and have almost never had the aforementioned experience. Though I do recall not being able to get a call through several times on one or two occasions in the relatively distant past. Today I was finally able to get a call through and began placing my order which includes shrimp. I ALWAYS request the tail (with shells) to be removed from the shrimp as I find it quite difficult to enjoy my meal if I'm constantly having to pick off shells with my hands. It's unsanitary and messy. Removing the tails from 15-20 shrimp prior to adding to an entree or soup should take no more than 60 seconds and that's if one is moving at a glacial pace. However, today I was told that the kitchen was too busy to honor my request. I assured the lady taking my order than I was a loyal customer and make this request will every order I place and it is always honored. She repeated her claim that the kitchen was too busy and refused to do it. I cancelled my order and ended the call. Now I usually order food from the restaurant 4-5 times a month and usually spend about $65 each time not including tip. That is approximately $325 per month of my hard earned money that I give to this restaurant in exchange for great food and service. I am appalled and quite upset that having been a loyal customer for almost a decade and spending as much money there as I do per month that they could at least honor my patronage by simply taking an additional 60 seconds in the kitchen to make my meal more enjoyable. Her refusal to do such a minuscule task has deeply soured my experience with Hoy-Ka not to mention the fact that I could not reach the restaurant for almost a week by phone for no apparent reason. I will not be going back to this restaurant until they rectify this situation.

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    Free Valet parking in rush hour between 5PM - 9PM. Valet will be in the front of restaurant on Sunset Blvd.
    Free Valet parking in rush hour between 5PM - 9PM. Valet will be in the front of restaurant on Sunset Blvd.
    Spicy seafood noodle.
    Spicy seafood noodle.
    Salmon Panang curry, healthy yummy!!!!

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    Sticky Rice Echo Park

    Sticky Rice Echo Park

    4.0
    (921 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    i love mangos. i love rice. and i love spiking my blood sugar. this is why thai food is my favorite…read morecuisine. yet i've got my whole panang curry, pad see ew, and tom yum obsessions WITHOUT EVER TRYING MANGO STICKY RICH. granted, i'm always WAY TOO FULL to order dessert. they do NOT skimp on portions at thai restaurants the hospitality is unreal. but this is unacceptable some mango is my fav fruit. i got an ube mango sticky rice at a food festival one time, but it was cold and pretty standard... that was my only impression of it. NOW FLASH BACK TO HERE. i to echo park only seeking dessert and my friend SHOVED ME over to this tiny cute little establishment. little did i know my upcoming flavor explosion. the sticky rice was WARM, coconutty, sweet and absolutely melted in your mouth while still holding firm, not necessarily mushy. i almost shed a tear. it was STEAMING. and the condensed milk drizzled on top went above and beyond... it was definitely coconut that added just another level of tropical warmth ugh. and those MANGOS??? GIRL ITS APRIL, NOT SUMMER??? yet they were the sweetest, softest, most decadent mangos on planet earth. with that bit of mint, every bite had me in ecstasy... and a food coma. THIS is mango sticky rice. and i WILL be back. also, tell me why i just sat down next to Ian from Smosh. that man's been loving thai food since youtube's inception... and obviously he has impeccable taste *fangirls*

    Disclaimer: I come from a very heavily Asian populated area so I am used to distinct and pungent…read moreflavors. That tastes and feels the most authentic to my palate. Came here for a quick bite before a walk around the lake with a friend I haven't seen in a couple years. I loved our server and overall experience here I appreciated. In terms of food, the panang curry was more watery than I had expected. It had a lot of nice vegetables and a big serving of rice on the side. I thought the flavors were there but it could have definitely been turned up a little more, but wasn't bad for something quick. My friend got the satay and this was more my style. I love a good char and meat on a stick and this satisfied my craving.

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    Bar area.
    Bar area.
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    Ruen Pair

    Ruen Pair

    4.0
    (2.3k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$
    Established in 1996
    Family-owned & operated

    My friends and I came here right after watching a show at the Pantages Theater. We were so…read morefortunate to walk into a good number of empty tables so we didn't have to wait. However, as we were wrapping our dinner, all the tables were filled and we felt a bit of a push to hurry up to pay and leave. The waiter didn't say anything to push us to leave, but when you see them giving you the bill before you could finish your food or ask for it, you feel a bit pressured to eat faster. The three of us opted for family style and ordered four entrees and a side of white rice to share. We ordered the stir fried crispy catfish, the sautéed morning glory, the shrimp salad, and the pad kee mao with chicken. The total came out to be about $33.28 per person including tax and 20% tip. I think that's very reasonably priced. We also did not have to wait long at all for our food, which we were so pleasantly surprised. This is definitely a place to go if you want good Thai food and have a short meal break. We ordered and finished our food in less than an hour. We parked a few blocks away in the neighborhood. The parking situation in that plaza was a nightmare. There were cars honking and almost hitting the cars in the front or in the back. I don't live anywhere near Hollywood, but if I do come to see a show at the Pantages Theater in the future, I'll make sure to swing by again.

    Came by during Thai New Year during the festival, so understandably, huge line as a result. We…read morewaited about 1.5 hrs but I imagine on literally any other day the line wouldn't be that long. We just put our names down, no reservation required. They did have a shorter special menu for the festival time (likely to make it easier for the kitchen) and it made ordering super fast and easy. Service was polite and quick! Pad see ew w/ an egg on top 4/5, yummy and a huge portion, I took 1/2 home to-go for an additional meal

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    Pad Thai and papaya salad - excellent!
    Pad Thai and papaya salad - excellent!
    Ruen Pair
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