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    Thai House Express

    3.8 (278 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Thai Tea and Salad for Lunch Special
    Cherlene L.

    This place is a true hole in the wall, especially with the view of it from the parking lot. I was here with a few friends on a weekday for their lunch special. For about 15.99, the meals come with a select menu of entrees, a small salad, and a drink. Food was good, nothing crazy stand out. Can't be a meal deal or lunch special nowadays. My shrimp pad thai was a bit on the saltier side that my drink was gone before I was halfway done with the meal. My friends enjoyed their dishes very well, so it could've been my entree choice. I do hope to come again soon to try their other dishes. Service was the usual. For small venue, they did not need many people on hand. It only was an issue when the place had a few more patrons after we came. Our server was super sweet though despite all the chaos going on. Would still come here again for their lunch special. Not a big fan of its parking lot though. It's a bit chaotic but there is a parking structure connected with parking available.

    Chicken fried rice, orange chicken, chicken gyoza, pan fried chow mein with vegetables
    Jose V.

    One of the best restaurants I have ever been too. The food is always made to perfection with so much flavor. Since the orders are made to serve more than 1 it's a perfect spot to eat with friends/ family or even to have something to take for lunch the next day. Orange chicken is perfectly crispy. Noodles and rice are made extremely well. As well the milk tea boba is one of the best I have ever had. The servers are always so nice and friendly. This is a smaller restaurant so it's possible there isn't much seating but I would definitely wait for a table if I needed to.

    Orange chicken is all skin there was no chicken whatsoever!

    I'm sadden! What was once my favorite go to Thai food place has gone down severely!! They were known for their Orange chicken, after Covid most if not all of their food items have been disappointing. Today I ordered an Orange chicken and rice entree the "Orange chicken" was nothing but skin dipped and fried in flour and drenched in orange sauce ! I called and of course the woman offered to make me a new plate but having to drive back and hunt for parking is not worth it . After 10 years of patronizing I do wish them the best but I have had enough bad experiences I don't think I can continue to support .

    Pad thai lunch special
    Joann V.

    3.7 stars I'm torn. I ordered the pad thai lunch special which also came with rice and a side salad. On the one hand, I like that their lunch specials are a generous size, generous meat-to-noodle ratio, and comes with a drink. On the other hand, the flavor of the pad thai was dull, the white rice was a bit too dry, and not worth driving 20 minutes to pick up. So, here's my recommendation. If you have high blood pressure and need low sodium everything, the pad thai here is probably a good match for you. The portion of the lunch special is also big enough to be split into 2 meals unless you're a big eater. And if the pad thai is still too salty for you, I recommend mixing it with the white rice. Annnd I'm not joking b/c that is exactly how a family member of mine has to eat certain foods that are deemed too salty for his high blood pressure. Anyways.... I would definitely come back if I was in the area, but I probably will not be driving from home just to get the lunch specials here. If you work or live in Monterey Park, I think this is a very good low-key Thai restaurant to dine in or take out. And the fact that they're still in business means that they're doing a lot of things right and that I just happened to have picked something that might not be their star dish. Final verdict: middle-of-road, not bad, but not great. Will come back if in the area.

    Beef pad thai
    Kelly L.

    Unassuming Thai restaurant in a small plaza. It's become our go to for takeout. Really good size portions and lots of meat! We were pleasantly surprised with the portions and quality of food. Highly recommend for a nice meal!

    Chicken pad thai
    Jason W.

    The food meets expectations. I had chicken pad Thai. The noodles were good, the chicken fell a bit flat. The customer service is friendly enough with a casual ambiance. Overall it's an adequate option.

    Pad See Ew and Spicy Beef Salad
    Joe P.

    Service towards other customers including my self one is required to show your California ID when using your credit card. I wasn't expecting that requirement to purchase food. I stated I didn't have it on me and the 2 people behind the counter were very rude, making facial expressions and talking to them selves in their language. I told them I was sorry and the woman looked at me with distain. I was surprised to see her behavior while she mumbled in her language. She shouted out loud (as if I had done something bad) "Next time you bring ID." I replied "Next time I won't come here." Totally unnecessary to treat a customer in that manner. I don't understand the attitude and rudeness. On the other hand, the food is delicious, Fresh and well served. I hope they didn't do something to my food being they were upset.

    Told you. Large portion.
    Jesse A.

    My girlfriend and I were Hangry and looking for a spot to eat in the evening(9ish). Good thing this place was open until 10pm. My gf was skeptical because of its reviews. I , on the other hand, told her "let's give this place a chance and give our own review." Upon arriving , we were seated immediately. The service was great. We ordered tofu pad Thai and Tom kha soup. The food was tasty and came with large portions. My gf said "I would come back!" The price was good.

    Pork ribs
    M A.

    Highly recommend this place. Delicious food and fast service. There's a reason why it's packed with patrons. Highly recommend the pork ribs and orange chicken.

    Thai basil chicken
    Natalie T.

    Excellent food. Good quick service. This was from the restaurant itself not from the express place across the street. They said they were the same owners. I've been to the express, and the food is just as delicious

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    The service is incredible and the food is delicious. Very family oriented. My favorite is the mango sticky rice and seafood soup.

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    Great Thai food my favorite place for years. Customer service is ok. my only complaint is that plates are smaller

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    The pad thai taste like ketchup. Not that traditional. I hope I ordered something else but my mom want to eat pad thai.

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    Better than Ocha in my opinion, their orange chicken is fire. Best with the fried rice and pad see ew

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    Great food, great service. Been here several times and they never disappoint. Love the phad Thai.

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    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.

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    Look at my name. Now look back at this review and know that I have some merit in saying that this…read moreis good Thai food. I moved to the SGV a little over a year ago and I have been sorely disappointed by offerings this nook of LA county has to offer *ahem banana bay*. I found myself driving to the SFV or Thai Town whenever I was too lazy to cook Thai food on my own. I decided to take a gamble with this restaurant and I am so very glad that I did. It's so good and authentic that I have come out of yelp retirement (Yelp Elite 2016-2020) to leave this review. I ordered four things as take out: Issan Sausage, Pad Kra Pow Minced Chicken, Spicy Fried Crispy Cat Fish, and Drunken Noodles. I was told that they were out of the Kra Pow Century Egg and stewed pork leg over rice. Hopefully, I'll get to try it next time! Issan Sausage: Good portions. Flavor is very good, a little sour, a little salty, and a hint of sweetness. I think the flavors could be a bit more bold with the sour but overall the flavors profile is as it should be. Frying it also added a nice crispiness to it. Spicy Fried crispy Catfish: Flavors were really good. Sweet foods is typically not usually in my flavor profile, but this is one of the few sweet entrees I actually like. Catfish can be a bit more fried but that is moreso a preference on my part. Drunken Noodle Beef: Good char on the noodles. Flavor was really good as well. Not that much beef but the star of the show are the noodles. I was a tad confused on the egg in my drunken noodle but to each their own. I would probably order it without the egg next time because it does change the texture a bit. Pad Kra Pow Minced Chicken: Now here's where it gets interesting! Tantawan actually uses holy basil (Kra Pow). It's harder to find but it has a very distinct flavor that Thai-American cuisine has for the most part substituted due to scarcity with Thai Basil (Horapha). I don't think you can get more authentic than actually using the right herb. Funnily enough, I think it can throw off people that have never had authentic Kra Pow as my partner said it tasted herbally. Thai food can be very hit and miss even among the Thai community as we all have different preferences when it comes to the holy trinity of sweet, salty, and sour. I am personally on the spectrum of sweet should be hinted at and never the forward flavor. Tantawan with the dishes I ordered definitely held to my flavor profile. Very well cooked and good flavor profile. I didn't have to add any seasoning as everything was cooked just right. I called my take out in and they said it would be ready in 20 and it was when I arrived. Even as the food sat in my passenger seat as I drove home I could tell from the smell emanating from the take-out bag that the food was going to be good. Quick and courteous service!

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    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.

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    Lunch specials are good prices Thai ice tea is good…read more Best thing I've had is their chili basil, flavor and what you get for the price. Panag curry is meh. Yellow curry is ok. Fried rice is ok. BBQ chicken was dry. The place was packed by the time we left on a Friday night. The ambiance is the dated Asian feel from pre-2000. They got a fish tank!

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