I stumbled upon a beautiful and quaint Thai restaurant on the corner of vista st. And third. I was craving authentic Thai food. Something that would make me feel like it was homemade with love and care. I saw this place before but never stopped in because I was headed to the Grove which the farmers market is one of my favorite places to eat at in the area. However, this restaurant is now in my top Thai restaurants on the west side. Siri who I believe is one of the owners/ managers recommended two dishes for me, first she recommended I start with the Firry Crispy Shrimp which had a unique fried approach to it that was reminiscent of soul food however the sauce was a perfect balance to it . The second dish was the Hor Mhok. This dish was truly amazing. I left nothing, literally, I recommend adding the mint that is placed on the side of the plate and flower into the dish. I will definitely be back again for this dish. It was light but filling and not too much on the pallet but very flavorful. She recommend the mild approach but I will be back to have it spicy. Now let's talk about the customer service, Siri and Billy were serviced me and made me feel as if I was at a five star restaurant. My water was never empty. Plates were removed timely for the next dish to take center stage. I mean it was impeccable. Mind you the place was packed. Additionally, after my dish I was not rushed to leave. She allowed me to sit and handle a few things on my phone and never once made me feel like I was over staying my welcome. The cleanness of the restaurant was excellent, however the bathroom had some work, this maybe to influx of customers and this was a few nights before Christmas. Overall, I recommend if you can find parking, stop by and enjoy these dishes or the green curry which is Siri's favorite. I respect this establishment because I even have her a budget of what I wanted to spend and she recommended dishes that would impress me, fill me up and did not go over the budget I wanted to spend. The cherry on top is I wasn't looking for anything to drink and on my way out Billy provided me their signature lemonade black tea. I highly recommend this tea. Very traditional accents with a unique but sweet flavor profile. A must try for the experience. I wasn't even intending on writing a review but I was so pleased I had to. Even the customers were friendly! I came one and people spoke to me freely and started cross table conversations. Which can be unpleasant when you're trying to enjoy food but this was just the right amount of chatter. read more

Overall, I would say the food is pretty good. I came in for the garlic noodles and the lime crispy chicken. The garlic noodles were pretty good. The lime crispy chicken was good... but I wouldn't get it again. I wish this dish had more of a lime flavor, and the bites that didn't have the white sauce were just plain crispy chicken and kind of bland. But it was cooked well and wasn't overly breaded. And the bites with the white sauce were bomb. Maybe having the sauce on the side for dipping would be preferable. I added the pad woon sen and that ended up being my favorite dish! Sooooo good! The service was really good, and the restaurant was dimly lit and a nice vibe. Overall, I definitely would get the pad woon sen again and I want to try different items on their menu. read more

I get take out here often but I dunno what happened last night. I had my usual order prik khing medium and pad thai mild. The prik khing tasted mild so I thought maybe the spice level got switched. Nope. Somehow the pad Thai tasted even less than mild. Like water. It was giving "essence of tomato" if you are extremely online and get the AITA ref. The spring rolls were fine but don't require spice. It was honestly so bad, I debated driving over to return. I finally procured some sriracha sauce but it's missing any other spice that it was just like putting hot sauce on plain noodles. I get take out so I don't have to cook and don't have the ingredients to fix this. I know it's hard to tell from photo but there is no red curry paste in this. read more

The Thai Thing - Prik khing - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered Shrimp Fried Rice but was served an overload of chard bark in it. And I don't return food because years ago the chef spit in my drink because I returned the food. read more

Food is so good. This is my GO-TO Thai restaurant in the area. Fast service. Staff is kind. Four stars because space is small and usually have to park along the street. read more

The Thai Thing - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very yummm!! Great service too and they are sooo nice there! The pad see ew is very flavorful and the noodle texture is nice! Portions are big too. Khao soi was also super good and coconuty. We also got the pad thai and the noodle texture was kinda weird?? Like super chewy I couldn't swallow it without chewing it a million times. read more

The Thai Thing - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Highly recommend! Walked in on a whim and was blown away by the Pad See Ew. It might be the most flavorful I've had in Los Angeles. Thai iced tea was delicious. Menu had a ton of variety, service was great, and the place itself is cozy and well decorated. read more

After The Thai Thing, you're gonna be Thai-Tired cause you'll need some rest after the food baby created. Stopped by for dinner on a Friday night, it wasn't too crowded at 6:45pm but got busier with time as most places on a busy street in LA do. We were warmly greeted and our waters remained filled throughout the meal. I loved the fiery crispy shrimp!! It came with 6 and was super flavorful. All the noodle dishes were fresh and came out hot! The crispy pork for the pad Thai was a bit in the dry side but crunchy and good flavor overall. They don't have a large amount of seating, but enough for couples or small groups (4). Little parking lot and not too far from the grove! read more

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You might have a bit of a wait for your food, but it's worth it! I started with a glass of the Thai iced tea and it's amazing!!! Perfect smooth and sweet combination. My entree was the chicken phad Thai at 3 stars of spiceyness The indoor seating is truly pleasant and there is even outdoor seating!! So many wonderful things to come Back for!!! read more

The Thai Thing - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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There aren't too many places in the area that offer free parking, reasonable prices and great food so this is a gem! We came on a Friday evening and enjoyed our Pad See Ew and Papaya salad. Both tasted fresh and flavorful! I'd recommend going in person rather than ordering it in because the ambiance is really nice and the service is good too! read more

If you find yourself in the Grove/Fairfax district, you have to check out The Thai Thing. Weekdays are usually slow, which is perfect--you get your food fast and without a wait, and the portions are huge. I went with the Pad See Ew with chicken, and it was spot-on--flavorful, perfectly cooked, and satisfying. The vibe inside is just as great as the food; the interior is bright, inviting, and makes for a really pleasant lunch spot. Can't wait to come back and try something new off the menu. Definitely a hidden gem in the area! read more

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Cozy Thai spot with small parking lot! The crispy rice salad is a must try. It is absolutely fantastic, they offer extra lettuce for ~$5 if you run out like us. The garlic noodles are quite filling and have great flavor. You can pick your protein too. I always love getting Tim yum soup when eating Thai. This version is a bit on the lemony side but I loved the small mushrooms in the soup! Overall enjoyable experience with very friendly staff. read more

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This is my favorite local Thai spot! The food is always delicious (truly mommy salad is my favorite), whether I'm taking out or eating in. A great spot to hit on the way to the grove or simply enjoying a lowkey dinner. read more

Amazing food and casual but yet great atmosphere. We had the green curry, crispy chicken (appetizer) and flat noodles (with basil/beef). The service was friendly and great. read more

The Thai Thing - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Can't see how this place has over 4 stars. Worst chicken satay I've had in LA. Extremely dry. Service was mediocre at best. Pad Thai was not good. The only dish that was half decent was the crispy rice salad. 2/5 do not recommend read more

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Excellent all around! The iced lychee black tea was so refreshing and delicious. It was a little too sweet for me but had some black tea on hand so added a little more and it was perfect. Garlic noodles were as expected and had great flavors. read more

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The most memorable dish was the fried pork in cabbage, the pork was fried to perfection and I definitely have this dish again. read more

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Finally stopped in after driving past a thousand times -- and wow. The lychee black tea, krahnom jeep dumplings, egg rolls, green curry, garlic noodles with shrimp, and that roti with coconut ice cream... every bite was Michelin-worthy! read more

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I'm a Thai enthusiast and this is some good Thai food.. The Pad See Ew was amazing 10/10 and my girlfriend loved the Pad Kee Mao. Pretty atmosphere too. read more

The Thai Thing - Pad See Ew and Pad Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We ordered take out and the portions are sooooooo small now. even the shrimp very small shrimp You can tell they cut on portions! So sad because this is one of our favorite places we might start going somewhere else :/ read more

The Thai Thing - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very rude staff told me me to hurry up and order and when I did I received attitude. Was forced to eat across the street wasn't allowed to eat inside maybe because I was brown so warning! Overall bad experience for extremely MID food. read more

The Thai Thing - Me eating across the street - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Anyplace in LA with its own parking lot is automatically a win for me. Albeit it's small with only five spots, but it's better than none! When we sat down, we were the only ones in the restaurant so we were nervous that we might regret this choice. However, we arrived only 30 minutes after they opened and they had nonstop to go orders being prepared already. By the time we left, half the tables were filled. (Which isn't yes since there's maybe 10 tables that fit two or four.) We ordered the yellow curry with tofu, pad see ew with tofu, and chicken pad Thai. Personally, the boiled tofu texture in the curry was not my jam, but the flavor profile was amazing. The portions were pretty big. (Except the curry, but I find curry portions to be modest anywhere.) Even though we ordered 3 meals, it was as if we ordered 5. We took home half of the pad see ew and half of the pad Thai. So that made us feel good since these prices were a bit higher than some of the other Thai places we frequent. Generally, the food was good. I wouldn't say it was the best I've had in LA, but definitely good enough that I would continue to eat here in the future. I appreciated that the menu was good at listing allergens and vegetarian options. read more

The Thai Thing - Yellow curry and white rice - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very bland food, with all the options for authentic Thai in Los Angeles, this is not it. I was very disappointed.

The second I got in the place it smell so good Everything is clean and fresh Siri thank you for amazing service. The papaya salad is delicious and the tom kha read more

The Thai Thing - Papaya salad - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This spot was recommended to me a while back from a guy I met at a mixer so I wanted to try it out while in the area. The wait was surprisingly short, the parking isn't much but is probably standard for LA, the customer service is A-1. I ordered the pad thai and mango sticky rice. Both were pretty good. I had one thai spot spoil me with these toasted sesame seeds on my mango sticky rice and I wish every place would make it that same way, but I enjoyed here nonetheless and would try more when in the area again. read more

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I've been here three times to dine in; ordered takeout for the first time this evening. Food is always great and the staff is always friendly. I tend to always get the yellow curry, Tom Kha soup and green rolls. Tonight I ordered the Pad Thai with shrimp. So good! Additional things I love about this place: Parking available Inside and outside seating Walking distance from my place :) read more

The Thai Thing - Pad Thai with shrimp (takeout) - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My favorite Pad Thai in the area. My friends loved their spicy yellow curry as well. Service is good and fast. It's a small place but cute, better when it's nice out and you can sit outside. Still highly recommend! read more

The Thai Thing - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've finally decided to try out this spot before a girls night out and had such a pleasant experience! 8.5/10 Ambiance: This place has a relaxed boho atmosphere that is nicely decorated and bright. It really fits in with the area. I would recommend to come here for a nice brunch with friends or dinner. It's a nice spot that's never too crowded and has great service. 7/10 Food: I ordered the Pad Thai, which was good but not the best I've ever tried. I prefer stronger savory/sour flavors and this dish tasted a bit more mild. I do think that it will fit in with a wide range of palates though. The Thai tea however, was delicious. It was just the right amount of milky sweetness that you would like. I'd definitely order that again. The portions were also very generous. I ate until I was stuffed and still had plenty to-go. My friend ordered the garlic noodles that looked amazing as well. I would love to come back and try that dish for sure. Overall, this was a very enjoyable experience. I do like the overall atmosphere of this place and the food is decent enough for me to want to come back. read more

The Thai Thing - Pad thai - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place was on my list of Thai food places in LA. I wanted to try! Trying new Thai food places is one of my absolute favorite hobbies... Unfortunately, this one disappointed big time. It wasn't at all a bad, however I always order the lowest spiciness level and I'm always bummed to find when a restaurant equates flavor to spiciness, and not just a well balanced dish. If you like spicy, maybe it'll have more flavor, but if you're a mild person, it seemed pretty bland. The service was super nice, everyone working there was very sweet and pleasant. Inside the restaurant has a really cool vibe and the atmosphere is very modern and relaxing. read more

I'm always satisfied after a visit to The Thai Thing. The food is always pipping hot, fresh, and full of flavor. Service is consistently friendly and speedy. It's a cute little space inside if you want to sit and eat. Bonus points because they have a small parking lot which is so helpful in LA. Tragically, every time I've visited, I've been so greedy that I've never snapped a pic of my food , but you can't go wrong with the shrimp pad see ewe. read more

The food is bland and expensive. Not authentic Thai. Did I mention it's very expensive. Friendly staff, though. If you ask for it spicy, still get it bland. not tasty. read more

Finally popped in here on a Friday night at around 8 pm and was seated promptly! Cute interior and very friendly staff. Organic green rolls YAY Tom Yum soup YAY (but be careful if you add spice, it can get pretty HOT) **both were fresh and large portions Still have yet to try their main courses! I got too full on the apps. But looking forward to my next visit. Things to note: - Seems the majority of their business is Togo orders - They do not serve alcohol to my knowledge - bathroom on site - patio seating available read more

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dirty shrimp and piss poor service. showed proof of dirty items and said she refund my order. now days later every lame excuse why my money not back in my account. youre so busy at hospital yet you reply to this review. i addressed all the shrinp its on that order that night. play with your d@@n mama with your lies. read more

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I came here with a large group around 9 pm on a weekday and it was super lively and busy. The space was small but had nice lighting and surprisingly a lot of seating. I ordered the My Garlic noodles with chicken and a thai iced tea. The food was top tier - the chicken was incredibly juicy and the thai iced tea was refreshing and not too sweet. I also tried the fiery crispy shrimp which was pretty good. My only complaint was the wait time as they were heavily understaffed with only 1 server and 2 cooks. However, they were doing their best and were incredibly friendly despite rushing around to serve all the tables. I would definitely come again!! :) read more

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Food is decent but not worth driving out of your way for. We tried the papaya salad, pad see ew, and mhok puk. Food wasn't spicy enough for my liking, but they brought us fresh chilies on the side that made it better. Noodles were great, but we were not a fan of the mhok puk. The service is nice and the space is cute. read more

Pros: Tasty Great egg rolls (they won't change your life but they will lift your mood!) Friendly service Low-key cafe atmosphere Perfect neighborhood restaurant Cons: Feels more like fusion than Thai, but is tasty nevertheless. Way, way, way too much rice served with entrees, so the value for what you get is pretty bad. Everything is served like a rice bowl. My green bean dish (prik king, which I've had many times at other places) had a laughably small amount of beans. To sum it up: shrinkanomics is the name of the game here. If you can live with that, it's pretty good. read more

With so many good reviews on yelp I decided to order Thai Thing on ubereats but oh my... I hate leaving negative reviews but this was by far the worst thai food I've had in LA. The curry was super watery/saturated and the pad thai was barely coated in flavor that it was basically blanched noodles if not for the lemon on the side.. I'm hoping this was a one off experience and that the kitchen had a bad day as I ordered near closing time. read more

A bit too pricey and the food didn't quite impress. The Tom Yum I had in Thailand was much more flavorful and quite different. Overall, the dishes here felt rather bland. read more

Not authentic food at all- I did not like my khaow suey- it's not done that way - traditionally you're supposed to use a chicken leg face and not breast. And the curry was not flavorful at all. Wrong coconut milk used. Taste is not good. Only for non Asian people read more

I wanted to like this place; and it comes recommended by the Michelin bib Gourmand list. I visited with my sister (a major foodie who LOVES Thai food). We were both disappointed in the papaya salad, by both the portion and the complete lack of lime flavor. The ka prao kai krob was my favorite, she really liked the woki suki. The crispy pork with cabbage dish wasn't exceptional for us. Service was attentive and willing to move us to a different table away from the windows when they realized the shades didn't work, and the sun was shining in the eyes. read more

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