I was a little hesitant to return to Siam Station on a hot day because I saw a review complaining…read morethat they weren't running the AC but we took our chances and found that the AC was running making it the perfect opportunity to order a couple of noodle soups. Their Khao Soi did not disappoint. I have a low spice tolerance so I got mild which was just right. It was creamy and very flavorful. There's no bones in the chicken, which makes it easy to eat. Definitely my fave dish! My husband got the Tom Yum Noodles with a medium spice level. Unlike the previous visit, medium spice was perfect for him. Service is attentive and friendly. Plenty of parking in the lot.

A silicone coaster/drink holder was not available at Diamond Jamboree so we headed straight over to…read moreSiam Station for lunch. Parking can be difficult in this strip center especially around lunch time. We were the 1st ones on the waitlist. We chose to sit inside to not have to breathe in car exhaust or be disturbed by a car alarm going off. We ordered chicken satay, holy basil with fried eggs and ground chicken, Moo Tod Nom Pla which is crispy pork belly marinated in fish sauce, and pad see ew with chicken. I enjoyed the tender chicken with peanut sauce and cucumber salad. My favorite dish was the Holy Basil with Fried Eggs. I appreciated the spice from the Thai chili. The pork belly marinated in fish sauce with house Jaew sauce was unusual and not quite what we expected. Daughter was satisfied with her lunch before work and was glad we tried this Thai restaurant that we were able to recommend to her father.

Good food. Good service. The grilled meats could use some pizazz though. Curry's good.read more

This was the latest of many visits I've had to Manaoo in Tustin now. Since they first blew up, I've…read moreyet to have a disappointing experience here. It's always the same. Show up right at evening opening to even have a chance at getting a table without waiting 1-2 hours. Struggle to find parking. Order food and it kind of takes forever. While waiting for our food, we almost always start to wonder if it's all worth it. And then every time, once the food arrives, that conversation gets dropped. We always order the Manaao Pork Jowl and Khao Soi with braised beef. We also typically order a noodle dish as well. As always, their Khao Soi is fantastic. The flavor is deep and the curry is rich. The beef is always cooked until it falls apart between your chopsticks. The one we were a bit unsure about was why they started to serve the pork jowl with no sauce on the side. We feel like when we first started ordering the dish, the sauce was lightly drizzled on top and served on the side in a small ramekin. Now, all of the sauce comes on top of the pork which seems to have made the dish a bit colder and less crispy. Still, the flavor is dialed, perfectly sweet and tangy. Their noodles are also always fantastic, perfectly cooked and seasoned. This visit we decided to try a new curry, and went with the Chu Chee Curry with Fried Catfish. This dish blew us away. We were immediately surprised by the generous portion of catfish, which seemed to be a full fried filet. At first, I felt like the batter may have been too thick for my liking. It seemed to be so thick and fried that it would taste crunchy rather than crispy if that makes sense. However, once coated in the curry sauce and enjoyed with the rice, the textures work together perfectly to maintain the crisp of the fry on the fish, which was cooked just right. The curry was light, which meant it didn't overpower the subtle flavor of the fish. We also ordered dessert for the first time off of the recommendation of a friend to try the rice balls in coconut milk with coconut ice cream. The flavor was amazing, and the texture of the rice balls (think mochi but more soft and tender rather than chewy) was very pleasant alongside the crunchy bits of fried mung bean. Our only gripe was that even by the time the dish reached our table, the ice cream was mostly melted. If anything, I feel like serving them separately would help maintain the temperatures, and enjoying them together in that way could create a more satisfying contrast. As always, Manaao is our favorite Thai spot in Orange County. I definitely recommend.

We have been to the Newport Beach location, so this was exciting to see that they opened up a store…read moreclose to where we live. The restaurant itself is quite nice and New. Our only observation is that the tables are a little close to each other. In Newport Beach is a little bit more space. We ordered a few things to test things out all the food was great. You can look at the pictures to get an idea of what we had but Service and food are top-notch as a Thai restaurant. They are one of the top ones we go to.

Long wait but still one of my favorite Thai places in terms of experience and quality. They really…read moreshine in their pad see ew and have a nice selection of appetizers and have multiple locations. Parking is okay and their neighbor their etc bar izakaya, but im not sure if u can cross order their menu too as they do give u the menu - pad see ew: must get perfect wok flavor and texture. Good to ask for extra pickled chili slightly smaller portion than before - khao soi very rich and creamy, the noodles can soak up the broth quite a bit so it is quite a filling dish - pad thai: on the sweeter side, okay - ceviche: good mix, not too chewy, nice refreshing bits especially with the mango - mango sticky rice cocktail: wish it was creamier but is a bit acidic and not very coconuty

Was frustrated by the ghost kitchen layout, but honestly the food was bomb af…read more But it is one of those places where you place an order and pick up the food in a locker. The internet was spotty for me, so there was some frustration opening links and waiting to load, but that's not on this restaurant for that. Like I said, the food was really delicious, to the point I would definitely order again, despite my frustration with the whole ghost kitchen/locker frustration.

3 stars for the quality of the food but 4 for being open late. I would not get this place if it…read morewas 6pm but I will think of this place immediately when I am hungry late at night. It's really nice to know that we have a go-to late night Thai restaurant available for takeout. The pad thai and pad see ewe were solid, the fried tofu was cooked very well and both dishes arrived nice and hot even after our delivery driver had to make several stops.

We were greeted nicely when we first walked in. We were asked if we needed help deciding. Very…read morehelpful! The food was excellent, service was fast, food was served hot hot hot. I had the curry lunch special which ended up being a little too spicy for my mouth (health issue) she took it back and re adjusted the heat for me and it was much better. So polite and accommodating.

We proclaim this the best Thai restaurant in the area!…read more Finally! 5 years of searching and we think we found the best Thai spot. It beats Manaao as well! We stopped by for lunch and ordered a pad see ew, a green Thai curry lunch special and a crab lump fried rice. My daughter always orders pad see ew, that's the one dish she gets every single time. The presentation was beautiful. At first bite she dropped her fork and said "omg, mommy this is so good. It's the best!" My green curry was flavorful. I ordered it with pork. I thought they could've given a little more white rice but it does come with two egg rolls and a salad. All for $13.50! The crab fried was perfectly seasoned with a hint of sweetness. The rice wasn't mushy or anything. Just perfectly done. I thought the quality of the crab could be better, it was shredded in texture and tasted watered down. Maybe next time I'll just settle for the claw which is a little cheaper. All in one, it was a very good meal. We all enjoyed it very much!

A total hidden gem that I've been coming to for a long time! The food is fantastic, the service is…read moreexcellent, and they always make you feel welcome. You get huge family-style portions for a super reasonable price. Highly recommend! Cozy place feels great atmosphere and feels comfortable.

The food was really good here. Pad Thai has more sauce than many other places, so the pad Thai was…read morerich with tamarind sauce. The rice noodle soup dish was good. We really enjoyed the mango sticky rice dessert as well. The yelpers got it right, this place is a good neighborhood find.

First time here and definitely not the last!…read more The place is still packed even at 8pm. They have an extensive menu, it's so hard to narrow it down. They all look amazing. We ordered larb, tom kha, calamari and crispy pork with Chinese broccoli. Everything was delicious. I immediately told my friends about my experience when I got home and will definitely be back!

Misleading Portions, Smirking Staff, and Unbelievable Disrespect. I am incredibly disappointed by…read moremy experience at Thai Favorite Cuisine in Tustin. I came in today around 3:15 p.m. and ordered their Salmon Pineapple Curry because the photo on the menu prominently displays a large, beautiful fillet of salmon. When it arrived at the table, the actual piece of fish was significantly smaller than what they advertise. When I politely pointed out the massive portion discrepancy and asked the waitress to take it back, she openly rolled her eyes at me. When I firmly called her out on the disrespect and reminded her that I am a paying customer who deserves basic courtesy, the situation went from bad to worse. Instead of stepping in to fix the problem, the manager/owner stood in the back with the waitstaff, whispering, looking over at our table, and smirking from a distance. The total lack of accountability and absolute immaturity from the leadership here is stunning. They care more about skimping on a piece of fish than treating paying guests with basic human decency. Save your hard-earned money and go somewhere else in Tustin where the food matches the menu and you aren't mocked by the staff for expecting what you paid for.

Food is good but waiting bit long. Building look big…read moreoutside but the settings bit somehow less tables inside. Worth the wait.

Went for a friends bday today for lunch with a group and we did family style. Everything was so…read moredelicious, I was so impressed! My friend joined the waitlist when we were 3 miles out so that helped with the waiting time. I didn't have any expectations coming here though bc I'm from LA and am not as familiar with the thai food scene in OC. But overall very impressed.

Ordered takeout from this place. They had our order out quickly and it was still hot when we got…read morehome. We got the combination fried rice, pad thai with crispy pork, pineapple curry with chicken. Combination Fried Rice- The rice had a nice garlicky taste and it was loaded with pork, beef, chicken, and shrimp. Perfectly seasoned too. Pad Thai with Crispy Pork- The noodles were soft and chewy and the sauce was a lovely combination of sweet and tangy. The crispy pork added a later of texture and flavor. Pineapple Curry with Chicken- The curry was bursting with flavor! The pineapple chunks added a burst of sweetness and freshness to every bite. The chicken was nice and tender. Great meal overall!

Absolutely delicious Thai food! Krua Mae Thai has quickly become one of my favorite go-to spots…read morewhen I'm craving authentic flavors and comforting dishes. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and clearly made with care. The spices, freshness, and balance in the dishes were spot on. Each bite was satisfying and full of that bold, crave-worthy Thai taste. While the curry wasn't my personal favorite (the veggies were a bit undercooked for my taste), everything else more than made up for it. From the appetizers to the stir fry, everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Service was friendly and quick, and the owner/chef is always welcoming. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves Thai food. You can really taste the quality and heart in every dish!

Our friend took us to this restaurant in Newport Beach. There's no self parking, it's all valet…read moreparking only. The restaurant is cute and cozy, service is very good. We ordered their famous Pumpkin Curry, Drunken Noodle, and Crying Tiger. Loved the Crying Tiger, the beef was good quality and seasoned well. The Drunken Noodle was delicious as well. One pleasant surprise is that the portion are big, unlike the typical Thai restaurant. We only ordered 3 dishes to share between 4 people and that was more than sufficient. Definitely will come back.

We had Zabb Thai again for our office lunch today. It was so much better this time…read more We had: papaya salad, pad see ew with beef, chicken stir fried with vegetables, pad Thai with tofu, and a large tray of egg rolls. Everything was delicious this time. The noodles were nice and chewy still and not mushy for both dishes, pad see ew and pad Thai. The beef in the pad see ew was so tender. And the papaya salad was very good.