I almost hesitate to write this because selfishly, I'd love to keep Rim Talay a locals-only secret…read more We've been coming here since they opened in 2023, and somewhere between our first meal and what has to be dozens of takeout orders later, we've become full-blown cult followers. When neither of us feels like cooking, the decision has already been made before either of us says a word: Rim Talay time! The food is consistently outstanding whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout (which we admittedly do... a lot). Their Pad See Ew is hands-down one of our favorite comfort meals in Long Beach, the Khao Soi is rich, deeply flavorful, and something we find ourselves craving regularly, and the mango sticky rice is a non-negotiable. My boyfriend usually hates 99% of mango sticky rice dishes, but he loves their recipe! We've tried plenty of Thai restaurants over the years, but Rim Talay keeps pulling us back. Beyond the food, what makes Rim Talay so special is the people behind it. It's family-owned and operated by the Paiboolsilp/Takaeo family, and you can genuinely feel the care they put into both the food and the hospitality. Supporting a local family business that consistently delivers this level of quality just feels good. Long Beach has plenty of great places to eat, but Rim Talay has earned a permanent spot in our tummies. Some restaurants become favorites. This one became a tradition.

Nicely situated on the west end of 2nd Street in Naples the restaurant has a clean, fresh vibe…read more Parking on this end of town isn't so challenging and you might also be able to leave your bike on the front side walk patio. Three of us checked out their Drunken Noodles, Chicken Larb and Special Fried Rice. The first thing I noted was that the spice level - medium - was perfect. The second thing was that no dish was greasy. I enjoyed my full plate of Larb presented more as a salad with lettuce leaves underneath but you could request them on the side. My friends enjoyed their dishes. We all agreed we'd come back. Good pleasant service.

The pork belly curry was the standout. The curry, rice, and pickles paired together perfectly and…read moremade it my favorite dish of the meal. The crying tiger ribeye was also delicious, although it was cooked a bit unevenly, ranging from medium-rare to well done. The khao soi was another highlight with tender ribeye, a rich curry broth, and a great mix of crunchy and soft noodles. Everything we ordered was excellent, and I'd definitely come back to work my way through more of the menu.

Party of 2 on a Sunday morning. Wait time was about 30 mins at 12NN. Street parking. One of our…read morefavorite Thai spots. We got their sampler platter & roti with currry dip for starters. For mains, their Khao Soi is all time. I got it with tofu since we were ordering other protein. So rich, flavorful, and plenty to share. I highly recommend. The midnight chicken (fried chicken wings but huge wings!) was delicious. Came with sticky rice and dipping sauce. Also a generous portion. Food here is so good. Prices are also fair. Again, guilty for always ordering too much. But I want to try it all. Lol. Ate the left overs the next day and it was just as good. Great service. We love this place.

Came by on a Thursday night and got seated immediately... and then watched the line form right…read morebehind us. Timing has never been one of my talents, but apparently it was that night. Parking is a bit of a game of chance thanks to the tiny lot, so plan accordingly. Once you're inside though, the restaurant is super clean, modern, and the service is fast and attentive. We started with the papaya salad. It was just okay--I'm still trying to figure out why there was a blanket of romaine lettuce casually lounging on top. I ordered medium spice, which turned out to be "medium if you breathe fire for fun." The papaya was also a little more raw than I personally like. The tom kha soup was decent, but the real MVP was the drunken noodles with beef. Those noodles were absolutely swimming in savory goodness and perfectly soft. I would've happily ordered a second plate and called it "dessert." Overall, I'd definitely come back--mostly because those drunken noodles are already living rent-free in my head.

My family and I were heading to the Aquarium of the Pacific and wanted to find a good dinner spot…read morenearby afterward. I came across this place on TikTok because of their famous Thai tea popsicle, so naturally I had high hopes. First off, we got incredibly lucky with parking. I can definitely see how parking could be a nightmare since the lot is tiny, so consider finding a spot part of the dining experience. When we arrived, the inside was cute and seemed clean. We were seated outside, which also looked nice at first glance, but I noticed quite a few spider webs around the windows. My boyfriend even felt webs brushing against his arm while we were sitting there, which wasn't exactly the extra ambiance we were expecting. We ordered quite a bit: spicy Pad Thai, Bang Bang Shrimp, Pad See Ew, mango sticky rice, and of course the Thai tea with the popsicle. I'll give credit where it's due. The Bang Bang Shrimp was easily the best thing we ordered and was absolutely delicious. The Thai tea popsicle also lived up to the TikTok hype, although the actual Thai tea itself was on the sweeter side. If you love sugar, you'll probably enjoy it. My biggest complaint with the food was the spicy Pad Thai. The flavor was great, but it came with what felt like a whole chicken farm and a cameo appearance from the noodles. I ordered Pad Thai, not chicken with noodle garnish. The Pad See Ew was also noticeably salty. Now you're probably wondering why I'm giving this place a low rating if most of the food was decent. Unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed the meal. When it was time to pay, my aunt was figuring out how much everyone needed to Zelle her since the restaurant only allows a maximum of two cards for split payments. While we were trying to do the math, our waiter stood over us watching the payment screen like he was supervising a final exam. He was clearly waiting to make sure a tip was entered. My aunt politely asked him to give us a minute, and thankfully he walked away. Maybe when you see a family actively calculating a bill, that's your cue to...actually give them a minute. Keep in mind we also tipped 20% despite all this. Throughout the meal, he did stop by our table, but it rarely felt like he was checking in to make sure everything was okay. If anything I felt rushed. He also gave off that "customer service smile" that disappears the moment you stop looking. The cherry on top for me happened as we were leaving. We had been sitting on the outdoor patio talking for a bit after paying, which is pretty normal for my family. Before leaving, I went inside to ask where the restroom was. The guy and girl behind the bar looked at each other, laughed, and then asked if I was a paying customer. Keep in mind, I was literally holding a to-go bag with leftovers from the restaurant. I responded, "Yeah, I just finished eating," while holding up the bag that made it painfully obvious. Only then did they tell me where the restroom was. Nothing says "valued customer" quite like being interrogated about whether you actually ate there while carrying your leftovers. It's unfortunate because the food had some highlights, and the restaurant itself has a cute atmosphere. But the service made it feel like customers are viewed more as transactions than guests. Between hovering over us during payment and questioning whether I even belonged there after spending money, I left feeling more unwelcomed than satisfied. I'll happily support a restaurant that appreciates my business instead of making me feel like I have to prove I earned the right to use the restroom after paying for dinner.

Service: staff was nice, attentive and knowledgeable if you are undecided on what to order…read more Food: was amazing definitely 5/5. The port belly was crispy and it went well with the two sauce they provided. The pad see was soo delicious as well. The Hong chicken was crispy , tender and delightful. Roti curry was different but was delicious as well. Ambiance. Very simple, cute and had Thai traditional decor. If you're in the area you must try this spot! Price is affordable as well.

It's a thing now that I have to make a stop here for Thai food. Long Beach has loads of places but…read morethis one takes the cake for me. There's a few nearby which fiends have referred and raved about, but this one left a lasting impression. I love me some boat noodles and they do not disappoint. The nice thick broth with loads of meats all mixed in together. Then you have the Chinese broccoli for the perfect veggie paring. Wow, it so good. Some places cannot get their broth right which does make a major difference. Sometimes it ends up being too watery and defected the purpose. Here, the broth is perfect. Also any of their curries is excellent. This time we went with the massaman curries. Nice thick broth with peanuts, potatoes, onion and carrots in a coconut sauce. Another flavorful dish. And of course we always get the papaya salad Thai style with shrimp and peanut. There also the Laos style with fermented fish sauce and salty crab. It's quite nice too but it could be too strong of a taste for some people. The food has always been excellent. Service was always excellent with friendly staff. They're always so welcoming and attentive to their customers. A must for me whenever I'm down in Long Beach. Parking can be tricky as it's all street parking.

Thai District is excellent…read more The restaurant is decorated quite well. You feel the vibes of Thailand for sure. The service was incredible - Timely, thorough, and friendly. The food was fresh, flavorful, and served in good portions - Phenomenal. I have spent time in Thailand. I have had very good Thai food over the years and from across the globe. I can say that Thai District has some of the very best Thai food that I have enjoyed, hands down. Add their place to your list of must tries! You won't regret it.

I came here maybe 4-5 years ago and hated it. Basically counted it as nonexistent…read more I really wanted tom kha and Nam Kao so I decided to give Thai District another shot by ordering for pick up. I'm glad I did! While I was expecting more traditional nam kao, it was good! I got the veggie tom kha and was sooo happy to have had extra for the next day. I literally drank the leftovers out of the to go container. The staff was also super kind when I last minute ordered mango sticky rice at pick up. I think I'll come in to the restaurant to check it out inside next time since this to go order was done so well.

Nomads is, and always will be, our go-to spot when we're craving Chinese food! From the moment you…read morewalk in, you're greeted by some of the friendliest staff around. They always remember us and even know our usual order, which makes every visit feel a little more personal. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and served surprisingly fast. We have yet to have a disappointing meal here. Our family favorites are the beef and broccoli, handmade chow mein, and orange chicken, each one packed with flavor and cooked perfectly every time. The portions are generous and ideal for family-style dining, with plenty to share and usually enough left over for lunch the next day. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere keep us coming back again and again. Highly recommend!

My family went here on a Saturday night around 6 as a party of 5. We were immediately seated but by…read morethe end of our time there, the inside of the restaurant was pretty much full (they have a fair amount of outdoor seating too). Food came out in a good time, especially considering there was a large party having a birthday party at the same time. We ordered a number of entrees and 2 appetizers. Everything was pretty good with my standouts being the hand-pulled noodles and the tofu & shiitake mushroom entree. You could tell the hand-pulled noodles were fresh and made by hand. The sauce on it was good but too salty. The tofu & shiitake dish was served in a savory and tasty home/brown sauce. The scallion pancake was good as well, just much thinner than other scallion pancakes. The Chinese broccoli was good, but I thought it was more bitter than usual Chinese broccoli dishes. The fried rice was okay.

This establishment is on a busy street and parking is on the street as well. We did come at dinner…read moretime and it wasn't busy thankfully because we were starving. The hospitality is lovely. They asked how many in our party and then sat us on a comfy booth. The place is clean, smells good upon entering and spacious with seating. As far as reserving I'm not sure if they do that for a large party. Peter was our server and was so kind and sweet! He made our first time there very warm and enjoyable. He knew his items and he adjusted my mom's plate without msg. You can ask your server ahead of time when you're ordering food. I ordered their pad see ew with beef and it was super delicious. I ate the whole plate. We'll be back soon. It was that good!

I've been told this place is an institution…read more Unfortunately, during my visit, service went all wrong. We ordered the Thai Boat Noodle with large noodles and didn't receive the correct noodles. I requested the Green Curry w/ chicken extra spicy and a side of Roti, and they gave me Roti with a small side of green curry. When I notified the server (who didn't originally take our order), she came back with Green Curry w/ chicken, but it had no spice whatsoever. We had to flag down the waitress for a few times, and at some point, we ended up just going to the front counter because we got tired of waiting for someone to come by for us to get to-go containers. Some dishes were served correctly. The Stuffed Chicken Wings tasted like lumpia, especially with the sweet chili sauce it's served with. The Drunken Noodle w/ beef tasted good, but I found the beef to noodle ratio lacking. Overall, food was decent, but service was disappointing.

very clean, employees were very kind and attentive. the food was great and came out super quick…read more would highly recommend!!

Worth the mention to dine at Hiccups Kitchen…read more I went around 12:41 pm on a Thursday to do some studying and it was pretty empty, which I personally loved. Most people came in, grabbed their food, and left. The restaurant was clean, spacious, and even the bathrooms were very clean and honestly really cute for pictures. I was surprised because you wouldn't even think they had a restroom like that inside. The staff was friendly and attentive. Keira was super sweet and the manager was professional and present the whole time. Now let's talk about the food. I ordered the Pad Thai because I wasn't in the mood to try anything too new and wanted something I already knew I liked. The serving size was great and it came with chicken and tofu, which surprised me, but I'm not complaining because it was delicious. Everything was hot, flavorful, and fresh. BUT the real star for me was the Vietnamese iced coffee with the ube foam on top. When I say that knocked my socks off... it absolutely did. I literally woke up the next day thinking about it. I would honestly go back just for that alone. It's not close to me, so now I'm trying to figure out how to get my hands on another one without making the drive every week because it was THAT good. Keira told me I wasn't going to sleep after drinking it and she was right. I got so much accomplished that day though, so honestly it was worth it. Good music, clean environment, fast service, flavorful food, and an amazing coffee. Definitely would come back.