My friend and I came to LaLa for dinner the other night, and we had such a nice time! We ordered…read morethe following: - khao soi chicken (really yummy! The flavor was delicious and it came with quite a bit of chicken) - kai Tod hat Yai aka Thai-style fried chicken (soo good!!!! The chicken is super crispy and has amazing flavor. It also came with sticky rice on the side and a dipping sauce that was amazing. Would definitely order again) - mango sticky rice (amazing. So much mango and so delicious!!!) I loved coming here to eat and it was so nice to have a chill dinner in a good spot that isn't too fancy. It's perfect for a regular night out, and I can't wait to come back!

Pretty good Thai food. Fast service which is always nice. Although the food is a bit overpriced, in…read moremy opinion. The fresh spring rolls could use some work as they didn't have much veggies or crunch other than lettuce. The Tom Yum soup wasn't bad but we've had better. It was kind of basic in flavor and veggies compared to others ones we've had. The panang chicken wasn't on the actual menu but they did have it and it was pretty good, just wish there was more chicken. Overall, good service and food but probably wouldn't go back just because we could pay the same price but somewhere nicer and possibly with better flavors. We ordered: Tom Yum Soup Hotpot with Shrimp $18 -- 3.5/5 Shrimp Spring Rolls to-go $16 for 2 -- 2.5/5 Panang Chicken with white rice $19 ? 4/5

Great Thai food! Good customer service. Lunch was super slow today. We were the only table there…read moreand my pad Thai came out. Then our next dish the tiger cry came out 20 mins later. I was almost done. I guess they only have one pan. lol. Food: great food! The spicy Thai fried was very good. One of the best fried rice dish I've ever had! My guest had the tiger and loved it. Loved it so much we came back for lunch. The fried cheese was excellent! Very unique and amazing! The pad Thai was phenomenal and made to absolute perfection! Full of flavor and tasted amazing! Service was slow both days but they have great food. I'll definitely come back.

Cute Thai spot in Santa Monica!…read more Very friendly staff and intimate ambiance. We ordered: Vegan red curry with tofu -pad see ew with chicken and shrimp -pad kee maw Food was ok but a bit on the bland side. My pad see ew was also a bit dry.

I was excited to try to visit a vegan Thai restaurant. You will see a lot of the traditional Thai…read moredishes made plant-based with only vegan ingredients. This place has a nice sized dining room, and was pretty full when we were there for dinner around 7 at night during the week. The service was pretty fast. I will say that the portion sizes are not very large. We ordered the tom yum soup, and it was a large single portion. We were able to ask for small bowls to share it, but that didn't seem to be the standard. The Pad Thai was good, as was the eggplant "catfish." Definitely a good find for vegans and those who want to try a plant-based diet!

Unique menu concept. Not a traditional Thai menu but a more upscale take on classic Thai menu…read moreitems. The interior is nice and I appreciate that the waiters don't rush your meal at all. However, it felt at some points they even forgot we were there. The pad Thai was amazing. The noodles were delicate and the flavors were wonderful. The yellow curry was also very good but I would have appreciated softer vegetables in the curry. I would go back here to try more of the menu.

Recently I came here to meet a friend that I haven't seen in ages. We arrived around 3pm so it was…read morenot busy. The staff allowed us to talk, take our time, and not rush us. Thank you! We shared appetizers: Fried Tofu, Spring Rolls, Mee Krob and Ground Chicken Salad with peanut sauce ( I forgot to take a photo of this) . Everything was delicious and flavorful. I would order these again! Street metered parking.

No more seafood or brunch after your Santa Monica beach day?…read moreWhy not authentic Thai food instead? Most entrees start at around $18 ! great price in the area. Must-try: 1 Young coconut red curry : red curry served in a real young coconut, so unique and sooo good 2 Green curry : legit authentic flavor 3 Chicken satay : my fave Thai street food 4 Pineapple fried rice : huge portion, kids love the sweet taste And don't skip the Thai tea - a must-order! Save this spot for your next Santa Monica trip IG: socalhkfoodies

Every single dish was delicious! Fabulous service and ambiance as well! We will definitely be back!read more

Goddamn. This place is amazing. Brought girlfriend here on a valentine's date. Staff was extremely…read morefriendly, and waitress was very good. Ambiance was even better. Extremely cute, green, and well decorated. Price was extremely reasonable- spent around $230 (including tip) for all the below + a drink. Let's get into the food. Appetizers: Pork Dumplings - 8/10 (GF rating 8/10) These were great. The inside was solid, outside was acceptable, and crunch on top was great. The sauce absolutely made it. Quite a good choice. Curry Puffs - 9.5/10 (GF rating 10/10) Delicious. You won't regret getting these. Pastry outside is amazing, inside is even better, tamarind makes it EVEN better. Just keeps getting better. Get them. Chicken Larb - 9/10 (GF rating 7.5/10) Very tasty. The sauce it's in is amazing and the flavor profile is just great. Highly recommend. Crispy Pork Belly Salad - 8/10 (GF rating 9/10) Also very good. The flavors all fit together extremely well. I'm not a fan of pork belly but this was done great. Main: Beef short rib - 10/10 (GF rating 10/10) Holy shit. We were so full at this point, it was unfortunate we couldn't finish this, because it was so good. Most tender beef I have ever had. I went at it with a fork, expecting to have a tiny bit of give, but it just fell off the bone, effortlessly. Easier than gliding through softened butter. I also normally don't like fatty pieces due to the texture/chewiness, and was worried I wouldn't like this dish as short rib is quite fatty. I absolutely LOVED the fat on this. It was impeccably rendered. Genuinely the best beef short rib I have ever had. The sauce and cilantro + peanuts it was paired with was a perfect flavor combination as well. Came with a delicious bread as well (naan-esque?) Dessert: Underwhelming, unfortunately. Got all 3. Thai Tea Pudding - 6/10 (GF rating 2/10) Pudding underneath was decent. Boba on top with the sauce was not. Boba not marinated in honey, just chewy bland boba! The custard itself was also not very reminiscent of Thai tea. Vanilla Soft Serve Sundae - 6/10 (GF rating- 5/10) Vanilla ice cream itself was very good. The salted caramel, not particularly, nor the Milo brownie on top of it, and the peanuts didn't pair well with it either. Very mid. Strawberry Basil Shaved Ice - 2/10 (GF rating 7.8/10) GF LOVED THIS. Of all the desserts here, she thought this was the best. I just didn't like this one a single bit. The shaved ice on top was fine but it was a very thin layer and was more about what was underneath (passionfruit pieces, tapioca-like balls, and coconut), which just wasn't it for me.

What a cool spot and vibe at Simpang in Venice. This place is off Lincoln Blvd, in a small shopping…read morelot. There is some parking but your best bet is the streets. The food is Indonesian/ southeast asian style. I have to say there is some delicious food that they are making here. Came here with a party of five and had dinner right in front of the doorway. There is a pretty bar and also a lot of small chairs and tables for couples and dates. The inside is adorable and the food is good. I really enjoyed their noodle dishes and also this Bananna leaf wrap with rice, curry, and tasty chicken. Get the papaya salad it is also nice and refreshing! If you have a group you could order multiple dishes and share with everyone like family style. So if you want to try some good food with bold flavor this is a cool spot to check out! It does get busy.

Lately I have been on a search for good Indonesian food, and this was a great find in my area…read more.. and a dangerous one. The food is excellent, and the prices are actually not unreasonable for the area, especially because the space and service are wonderful. We made a reservation ahead of time, and good thing we did because it was quite busy on a Friday night. We ordered too much food, and had to take some to go. We got the Chicken Wings Lekker, Beef Ribs Underground, Nasi Goreng and I feel like one more thing that I do not recall. But we barely made a dent in the menu... there's so much more I want to try. This is going to be a regular on the roster!

First visit to Emporium Thai and I already know this won't be my last…read more I walked in solo with a tight window between shows, which meant I had to be strategic. No leftovers, no over-ordering... a true test of discipline at a place like this. Started with a Thai iced tea that hit exactly right. Balanced, not overly sweet, and generously poured. Service throughout the meal was excellent. Attentive without hovering, and the pacing was spot on. I never felt rushed, which is rare when you're clearly on a clock. For my appetizer, I went with the Phuket wings. As someone who takes wings seriously, I can say these stood out. Crispy, flavorful, and coated in a Southern Thai curry sauce I hadn't experienced before. Rich, slightly sweet, with a depth that kept me going back for "just one more." For the main, I took the server's recommendation and ordered the Thai beef salad to balance things out. Smart call. The dressing leaned creamier than what I usually expect, but it worked. Bright, flavorful, and layered. I'll be honest, I couldn't quite finish it, but the beef didn't stand a chance. Every last bite. Dessert sealed the deal. The mango sticky rice, now famously known as the Cardi B Mango Sticky Rice, lived up to the hype. Perfectly ripe mango, warm sticky rice, and that coconut sauce tying it all together. Simple, classic, and done right. The space itself tells a story. Walls lined with photos of the owner alongside celebrities from all over. But what stood out more than the photos was the man himself. He made his way around the room, greeting guests, checking in, bringing real warmth to the experience. No hierarchy, no pretense. Everyone gets treated like they belong. Twenty-six years in and I'm just now discovering this place? Better late than never. Next time, I'm bringing a group and ordering everything family style. That's the move.

They have a large selection of menu items, and it gets busy during dinnertime…read more If visiting soley for the food, I would suggest coming for lunch because there's less of a wait - otherwise the restaurant's evening ambiance seems fitting for a date night/celebration. The curries were good, and the pad thai was sweeter than my personal preference. I enjoyed the chicken dishes more than the beef, which was a bit chewy. There is only street parking.

The food is very good had to come back the next day for more. And the there service is top tierread more

One of the best Thai Food we have ever had in the US! Being Thai and coming from Houston, Texas,…read morethis should say a lot! We weren't hesitant to drive an hour from the airport to give them a go! One year old self-start up restaurant owned by a husband and wife, both are super friendly and welcoming! Perfect representation of how locals are in Thailand! They made us feel super welcomed since the moment we walked in! Simple restaurant setup with two quick kiosk to key in order plus a cashier supporting the overflow of customers. We went at the perfect timing at around 11 am ish, right before lunch time rush and left right when the rush arrived. Must Try! If we could, we would have tried everything on the menu! All items we ordered plus the free items they made for us to try were super delicious and authentic; not to mention flavorful and the spices were on point! So those they love Thai-spice, don't be scared to let them know! We had/ tried... - Thai Tea: 9/10, came quite close to my mum's Thai Tea and perfect sweetness! - Pad Kra Prao/ Chili Basil with Fried Eggs: 9/10, love the flavor explosion in this dish! Definitely reminded me of local street Pad Kra Prao over in Thailand because they use thai holy basil and not sweet like those other Americanized-Thai places. - Kao Mun Gai: OMG! So so good, if you know how to make this or have had a good one, you know that it's all in the rice and sauce. The super tender chicken was a cherry on top! My 3 years old son demolished this! - 2 Types of Roti: 1) Banana Roti Mataba from Southern Thailand! Reminded me of home and growing up in the South of Thailand! 2.) Simple Roti, simple yet delicious with the perfect chewy texture - The dough is homemade by the way by the wife! - This simple but delicious homemade Shrimp Chips - my son loves this, they even gave us a box of it to go! Thank you so much guys! Kob Khun Mak Mak !

I was feeling under the weather yesterday, so I ordered the creamy tom kha chicken noodle soup from…read moreGood Day Thai. It was SO good! Definitely hit the spot for what I needed at the moment, and the medium Ali d was perfect. I can't wait to try more from This place next time!

This is one of the better Thai restaurants in the area. Food here is consistent and service is…read moreawesome. Not sure if they know me by know for how often we come, but whenever we're craving Thai food, this is where we ordered from. Love thier Tom Yum Soup and the yellow curry. Honestly,we've tried about half the menu by now and its all good. Usually go with Medium Spicy. The seating is limited, but if you decide to go with a larger group and they have the tables available, they are willing to accommodate.

Best Pad Krapaw Gai in LA, full stop. This is real Thai food, not the toned-down Thai-American…read moreversion you find at most places. Even the crab rangoons are good here, and you can tell they're made in-house instead of coming from a freezer. Another big plus is that you can get legit crazy spice. If you like it hot, they will actually make it hot. If you leave a note asking for something less sweet or more spicy, they will accommodate it, since every dish is made to order. That level of care really shows in the food. I have been ordering from here for a few years and follow them on Instagram, and I wanted to write this because this place genuinely deserves support. Some of the negative reviews seem to come from misunderstandings with third-party apps and walk-in orders. Keep in mind this is a one-woman, takeout-focused kitchen with limited hours, not a traditional walk-in restaurant. Online ordering is part of how she manages everything, and once you understand that setup, the experience makes sense.

I'm posting this again because my original review was deleted instead of the owner addressing the…read moreissue. That alone says a lot about how customer feedback is handled here. My experience was very disappointing. The customer service was unprofessional and rude, and I was made to feel unwelcome as a paying customer. Rather than listening or apologizing, the owner responded with attitude, which made the situation worse. Honest reviews are meant to help businesses improve, but deleting feedback instead of taking responsibility shows a lack of respect for customers. I hope future customers are treated better than I was, and I hope the owner learns to handle concerns with professionalism instead of trying to hide them.