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    Thai Original BBQ

    3.9 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateThai, Barbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THAI ORIGINAL BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chow Mein
    Marie W.

    It has been awhile since I've been here. It is always a pleasure dining here. The staff were great. Ambiance is family oriented with min to mod noise. Service is good. We placed our order of: Angel wings dinner plate, thai bbq chicken dinner plate, and beef satay dinner. The food tastes amazing though the peanut sauce for the satay was very sweet for my taste and seemed diluted instead of the thickness I used to remember. Always loved the pickled cucumber pairing for the satay but then again, it tasted sweet for my taste. The chicken were tender, juicy and cooked just right. Their servings remained the same, which is great. Always a great experience coming here and definitely recommending this place.

    Danielle M.

    Do not eat here unless you want to be sick. The shrimp in all the dishes were not cleaned or deveined. The soup has a sour pungent taste to it. The Pad See Ew was the worst dish of all. It was mushy and tasted old. We tried to tell the waitress that the food wasn't any good and she told me that's just the way they make it. You can see we didn't eat it. When we asked to have it removed from the bill they told us they didn't have the authority to remove anything. We all came home and threw up. Oh, and why are the cooks smoking out front with gloves on? What's the purpose of wearing gloves? You just spread your germs around. No wonder we got sick. Do they wear their gloves to your dirty bathroom too?

    Jann B.

    We came here for dinner on a weekend and we were lucky to get a parking space in the shared plaza lot. We had to wait about 15 mins to get seated. Staff were nice and prices were fair. The restaurant was clean during our visit. Food was delicious as expected!

    Angel D.

    Iv been here couple of times even in the past when they used to have green booths way back then, it had darker walls too, and over the years, they have renovated the interior of this place which is more brighter and spacious! I went on Valentine's Day lunch time with my family. Food we ordered spare ribs, fried rice, soup, chicken, noodles, and crispy duck. Everything was delicious but my favorite meal here was the bbq chicken. Iv tried many Thai bbq chicken but this restaurant has to be my absolute favorite. Their bbq chicken is so soft and tender, including the ribs. It was absolutely delicious! Service wise, everyone was friendly, the hostess and our server. They were checked up on and refilled our drinks. I will definitely continue to come back here.

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    Eileen A.

    01/13/26 Last time I was here was 6 years ago. This restaurant is nostalgic for me. My entire family and I used to come here often when we'd celebrate birthdays or just because my parents were wanting it lol It was always a yes when they'd ask me and my kids if we wanted to go. Their menu looks like it hasn't changed much. As it shouldn't because their staple dishes are so good! No need to reinvent the wheel. My go-to dish is the S-1. Thai bbq chicken with fried rice. So simple yet soooo good. Comes with a sweet and sour sauce. We also ordered combination soup which has sliced chicken, mushrooms and vegetables. So soothing and delicious! I also ordered a Thai iced tea. The crushed ice makes it so much enjoyable to drink! This combo is so good that my daughter got the same exact order. :) The interior of the restaurant has changed slightly and for the better. There used to be high dividers between tables. There are now dividers but low ones which opens up the restaurant so much more. And the fish tank is still up and running! Overall 10/10. I'll be back soon!

    Pad Thai
    Jeff L.

    Portions here are family sized and on my second visit I learned to order a little less :) Food is solid and for the price it can't be beat! Dinner time can get a little busy so plan ahead. Parking sort of sucks here as well but if you don't mind walking a little longer you'll be OK.

    Tracy L.

    There is a reason this place has been a neighborhood staple for decades. In a city where restaurants come and go their consistency is unmatched. I've been coming here for years, and the flavors are exactly as incredible today as they were on day one. Whether it's the depth of the curry or the perfect wok-char on the noodles, the food never lets you down. It's the ultimate comfort spot where you don't even need to look at the menu because everything is a winner. Here's to many more decades!

    BBQ Spare Rib
    Karen B.

    Such a classic Cerritos restaurant. I grew up eating here and still do because the food is so good. Service is pretty efficient and food is served piping hot. Portions are great. I always end up taking leftovers home. They have both booths and regular tables/chairs. Sometimes parking is hard to find but the food is worth it. My go tos are the combination soup, fried tofu, s-8 sate dinner, pad see ewe, and pad Thai. I love taking the left over soup home and eating it with white rice.

    Chang L.

    Food: Absolutely delicious. I love this chain. They have amazing BBQ Chicken and BBQ Ribs. You cannot go wrong with either of those dishes. I suggest adding the cucumber salad or a papaya salad to your meal. Service: Sweet and very attentive stafff. We received our food fast and with a smile. My brother and I are regulars here for their food and service. Ambiance is Mom and Pop hole in the wall. They are a hidden gem so dont miss it when you turn in.

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    Josh H.

    Another Great visit Quick Service, great food for the price, and friendly staff. I would recommend this place once again

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    Nina E.

    This place is so good!! Been coming here for years and it never misses...love their bbq pork, and just everything really!

    Gelin Cara T.

    This place has been a family favorite for many years! It's a small spot that just does it right. Service is good, but it's the food you come in for! They're definitely not rude, but the service you get sometimes depends on how busy and who you have. Whenever we dine-in or do take-out, I'm all about that S-1! Not only because it's delicious, but because the portion is perfect for 2 meals, so it's a pleasant meal TWICE. There's something about their sauce and fried rice that hits soooo good. Their Pad See Ew is also super yummy. Prices are very fair and again, you can probably stretch one plate to two, so it works out even better! I love this spot and it'll always be on of my top Thai spots ever

    Karla G.

    First of all, this place is cute, has an aquarium right beside your table if you choose to be seated towards the aisle area. We ordered pad thai and pad see ew. This is the best pad thai ive had so far and the pad see ew noodles tasted really good too- you can taste the wok hei flavor which made it the best! Service was fast too. If only we live nearby this place will be coming back within a month :) But nonetheless, if we will be going to Cerritos I would definitely love to come back and dine here!

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    7 years ago

    We love this joint!! Great atmosphere. Servers are great and on point. The food is SUPER

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    16 years ago

    Love that Chicken.....The portions were big...I got the s1 bbq.

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    14 years ago

    I've been coming here for years. I get either the s1 or s2. That's the BBQ chicken or the BBQ pork spare ribs respectively.

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    11 years ago

    Always good food. Tasty and fresh chicken BBQ always yummy! We try to come once a month.

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    11 years ago

    Pretty good, the meat was kind of tough though. I would go again but I wasn't too crazy about it

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    I like the pad thai and barbeque chicken here and the yellow curry is delicious here!

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    8 years ago

    Great food very nice atmosphere . Great portions got to admit but would love better waiters attending.

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    I've been coming here ever since high school days. The food is little better than some of the other Thai places.

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    Do they serve alcohol?

    Beer and wine only.

    What kind of broth is the Tom yum soup?

    Pork stock or can done without.

    Do you do party trays?

    They don't officially do catering trays. You order by the plate and multiply the price of an individual plate by the amount you think you need. And they will put it in one large tray.

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