Hollywood Noodle House is one of the hidden gems in SGV. When you're craving Thai food, and don't…read morefeel like driving all the way to Thai Town in Hollywood, this is the best place to enjoy authentic Thai food! My favorites: -Spicy catfish -Fried wonton -Fish cake -Khao Soi -Pineapple fried rice -Crispy pork fried rice Their Khao Soi is one of the best. The owner is a native of Chiang Mai, and I'm so happy that she's cooking her family recipe of this classic Northern Thai noodle soup! The service is friendly. Street parking is available, and there's additional parking in the back as well.

My first time here at Hollywood Noodle House in Arcadia. It truly feels like a hidden gem in the…read morearea. This small restaurant serves comforting and incredibly delicious Thai food that deserves much more attention. Generous portions at very reasonable prices. Every dish is packed with bold, rich flavors that feel homemade and full of love. I was blown away by how flavorful and well-executed each one was. The Khao Soi was rich and comforting, the Beef Massaman Curry was deep and aromatic, and the House Fried Chicken, which is marinated overnight, was incredibly flavorful and crispy. We also tried the Prik King, Poh Tak Seafood Pot, and many other dishes that were just as impressive. Every plate showed the care and authenticity behind the food. Hollywood Noodle House delivers quality Thai cuisine and flavors that truly stand out from many other Thai restaurants. If you're in the SGV and love Thai food, this is definitely a spot worth supporting.

I ordered the Pad Thai and Yellow Curry, and both completely hit the mark…read more The Pad Thai is high-quality and very traditional--the noodles have that perfect chewy texture and a great sweet-and-tangy tamarind flavor without being overly sweet. The Yellow Curry is pure comfort food; the broth is incredibly rich, smooth, and aromatic, with perfectly cooked potatoes and veggies. On top of the great taste, the portion sizes are very generous. You definitely get your money's worth here, with plenty of food to leave you full (and probably take some home). Will definitely be ordering from here again! Highly recommend.

This place has been around for years, but it's my first time trying it…read more Ong Choy: really love the way the Ong Choy is made, it's not too salty and oily. It's flavorful and Ong Choy is nice and crunchy. Definitely a great vegetable selection. Pad Thai: the sauce is way too heavy and sweet. We didn't enjoy this as much as we thought we would. The first taste was good, but the more you have the saltier/sweeter it gets. The lime juice didn't lighten things up either. Don't really recommend it. Crab fried rice: there's a good amount of crab and egg in this dish. The rice is on the softer side, it's not dry and hard like most fried rice. We still enjoy it, the texture of the rice didn't kill the flavor of it. The flavor is very balanced, but quite oily. Tom yum seafood soup: There's a good amount of seafood in this soup. The flavor (sweet and sour) is well balanced. Sweet rice with mango: A great dessert option to finish the meal. It is not overly sweet. I'm not a fan of coconut, but the coconut is not distinctly sweet and overwhelming (so I was able to have some). The sweet rice is chewy and warm when served. And the mango is perfectly ripe and sweet. Definitely recommend it. The service was outstanding! The restaurant decoration is very traditional and unique. They are quite busy when we arrived on a Sunday night. I would give this place an overall 3.5/5 because they can definitely work on some of the dishes.

Tried this spot recently and overall had a solid experience. The chicken larb was really good. I…read moreasked for x4 spice level and they definitely delivered. Great flavor and heat. The only thing is their larb has quite a bit of sauce. I'm more used to a drier style, but it was still tasty. I also tried a couple of the BBQ dishes and their chicken wings. They were good, but it seems like they cater more to the American palate. All of the meats came covered in a sweet BBQ style sauce. That surprised me because the photos make it look like simple grilled meat. I was expecting something more traditional and just grilled, so I was a little disappointed to see it lathered in sauce. If you like saucier BBQ style meats you'll probably enjoy it. The flavors were still good overall. Just a little different from what I expected.

Stopped by during my lunch break and the service was quick and easy. I was able to walk right in…read moreand grab a seat right away. There was a young man and a young woman working the counter and they were both polite and took my order quickly, which I appreciated since I was on a time crunch. The restaurant itself was pretty quiet when I visited. They had a TV on inside and the space had a few booths and a couple of tables. I didn't notice any outdoor seating. I ordered the lunch special for $12.99, which came with pad Thai, white rice, wonton chips, a salad, and soup. The pad Thai was okay, although I've definitely had more flavorful versions before. I asked for a side of limes and that actually helped bring out the flavor a bit more. The wonton chips were great and came with a delicious sauce on top. The soup and salad were both really tasty and flavorful. Overall, it was a good meal for a reasonable price. I'd definitely be interested in coming back to try some different items on the menu.

Came here on a Tuesday for lunch and it was pretty packed, but fortunately we didn't have to wait…read morelong to be seated. I heard about this place because of their affordable and large menu of lunch specials and wasn't disappointed. We ordered the tom yum noodle soup and the garlic pork with rice, both of which were priced very reasonably at $10.49 each. The tom yum soup was sour with a slight kick of spice and had a decent amount of toppings. The garlic pork was very flavorful, although there was a lot of fat mixed into the pork pieces. Overall, for the price and selection, the lunch specials at Banana Bay definitely get a thumbs up from me.

Came on a weekday. Parking was difficult in the plaza…read more Was seated quickly. We sat right across the kitchen corner and got served right away. Decor was really nice. We ordered the Rad Na with beef for $13.99, Crying Tiger for $14.49, Banana Bay Special Pad Thai for $13.59, Pad See Ew with beef for $13.59, and cup of Steamed Rice for $1.99. Felt the portions were small and the dishes tasted burnt and too sweet. Found little burnt specks in our food making us wonder if they clean or use really old pans. We also found a tiny winged insect in our Rad Na. None of us were fond of the food. Felt the serve was really good, probably because of where we sat.

Came back for a holiday lunch!…read more Plenty of parking. We got there right after opening and lots of parties already sat and started to get their entrees. We noticed some dishes like salt pepper shrimp and papaya salad were huge! We ordered some tried and true favorites (Panang curry, red curry on choy, pad see ew, and tried a new dish crispy spicy basil pork. Delicious and satisfying! We order to go a lot but dining in is worth it.

The service is fast and friendly, the food flavorful. The restaurant itself is an elegant…read moretraditional Thai house. The interior is ornate with traditional decor, and although the tables are tightly packed, it's comfortable. Back to the food. The portions are generous and the dishes are the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. My favorites are the waterfall beef salad and the President Thai BBQ beef. We tried the fried soft-shell crab for the first time tonight. It was a pleasant surprise. Hot and crispy on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside. All the great flavor of crab without all the work of cracking through the shell and digging around for the meat. This was a treat! And of course, we must have mango and sticky rice for dessert.

The restaurant is located in old town monrovia. There is street parking and parking in nearby lots…read more We tried the chicken satay, lad NA gravy noodle and boat noodle. Chicken was so tender. Everything tasted delicious. The interior is nicely decorated. Clean bathroom. Friendly staff. Family friendly Good food and good vibes here.

We came on a Saturday for a late lunch and were seated right away. We ordered a pad see ew, lad na,…read morepad kee mao, a panang curry, and a vegetable curry puff. We waited for about 10 minutes and the food came. The dishes were delicious! The flavor of the panang curry was on point, the curry puff was crunchy on the outside and it tasted like Indian curry flavor on the inside, almost like a samosa. For the pad kee mao, made the mistake of choosing a level 2 spicy and it was a little spicy for me. I'll make sure to choose level 1 next time. I felt the lad na was a little underwhelming. It was brought in a big soup bowl, but I've had it on a plate with gravy on top. Way too much gravy, like a soup. Overall, it was good and I would come back and try other dishes. It's a legit Thai restaurant.