What an absolutely fantastic experience!! First off, when we arrived our table was ready. We ordered so many things and everything was absolutely delicious!! I had a glass of the dry Riesling and it was phenomenal. Here's what I ordered and everything was truly excellent!! - Crudo of Japanese Kampachi, palm sugar, lime - Papaya Salad, snap peas, peanuts, sungolds, pluots - Peruvian Scallops, lemongrass nam jim - Pork Ribs, pineapple-glaze - Southern-Thai Fried Chicken - BBQ Pork Collar, coriander-soy molasses - Grilled Cabbage, garlic chutney - Panang Curry, Chinese eggplant, nardellos, maitake - Dungeness Crab Fried Rice - Pad Thai read more

Anajak Thai - Peruvian Scallops, lemongrass nam jim - Thai Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

I was really looking forward to my first experience at Anajak Thai, and there were definitely parts of the meal that were excellent. When I arrived, I was greeted warmly, seated promptly, and offered a drink. The sommelier was incredibly knowledgeable and, within seconds, brought me a wine that was absolutely incredible. The food was also excellent -- the ribs were amazing, the radish salad was fantastic, and the few bites I was able to have of the mango sticky rice were truly delicious. Unfortunately, what should have been a great birthday dinner became very disappointing midway through the meal. While we still had several dishes left to come, including dessert, someone from the host stand came to our table and told us we needed to leave the table within 20 minutes. I completely understand that Anajak is a busy restaurant, reservations are difficult to get, and restaurants need to manage seating times. My issue is that I was never told -- before or during the meal -- that our dinner was limited to 90 minutes. Had I known there was a strict time limit, I would have ordered very differently. I ordered a bottle of wine and a full meal, and I was not even able to finish the bottle because we were essentially rushed off the table. My friend was running late, but I was respectful of the restaurant's time and had no intention of holding up the table. I ordered wine and food so that things could move along, but the food had not even fully arrived before we were being pressured to leave. What made the situation even more frustrating and embarrassing was the way the check was handled. Because it was a birthday dinner, I had proactively given my card to our waiter earlier in the meal so that I could pay for the dinner discreetly. Our waiter was going to charge my card. Instead, the employee who was rushing us brought the check to the table without even communicating with our waiter, and my friend ended up paying. That was extremely embarrassing, especially because I had gone out of my way to make sure my card was already on file and that payment would be handled smoothly. By the time dessert came, I had only a few seconds to try it before the hostess returned and again pushed us off the table. That felt very rude, disrespectful, and inconsiderate. To be clear, our waiter was fantastic, the sommelier was wonderful, and the food itself was amazing. My issue is with how the table timing was handled, how it was communicated, and how dismissive this particular employee was despite the fact that our waiter was already taking care of us. I completely understand the realities of the restaurant business and the need to turn tables, but guests should be told about a strict dining time limit before they order a bottle of wine and a full meal -- especially when the restaurant is still bringing out dishes. I left feeling rushed, embarrassed, and disappointed. I truly wanted to love this restaurant, but the experience left me feeling hurt and not wanting to return. It is unfortunate because the food, wine, and service from our waiter were all excellent -- I just wish I had been given the chance to actually enjoy them. read more

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Considering the aspect that this restaurant is recognized in the Michelin guide, the food lives up to the hype and the service is beyond anything else you'd find in the LA food scene. As someone who has been eating southeast Asian food all my life and spent a small stint in Bangkok, the flavors here are better than your average Thai restaurant. The papaya salad was small, but the spice and addition of sliced fruit really packed a punch. I was obsessed with the sauce from the Crudo. I actually saved the sauce in a small saucer when they were clearing the plates for next dishes and kept using it for dipping. The branzino was so good with crispy skin and fish that fell apart with each spoon jab. The Chinese sausage fried rice was incredible and I liked that they put a whole sausage on the side so you can compare the meat flavor versus the flavor combined with the rice. With the ribs, each bite was perfectly coated in sauce. They provide small wet hand wipes so you can toss your worries to the side and just dig in. The star of our meal was the wagyu steak. It came sizzling on the hot plate and we got to cook it for additional time if we wanted, or eat it as it came medium rare. You can really taste the quality of the steak and I loved dipping it in all the sauces we collected from the other dishes. We had to get the mango sticky rice but ate it so fast before we got a picture. Speaking on the dining experience, being a patron here is more than just trying to get food in your belly. The staff are so attentive in a way that is genuine and authentic. They care so much about making sure your selections will cater to your tastes, from the food to the wine. The restaurant playlist is fun but also soft enough to keep conversations. Food comes out at a great pace and staff are constantly checking on drink levels and clearing plates for space. Hana was a fantastic server! She made sure that we felt tended to while also asking for our true feedback on the food so she could make further suggestions. Her wine selections for us were almost as if she read my mind. For my friend's birthday, they even brought out a man playing ukelele for the birthday song as the dessert came out. Tables are intimate but not cramped and the space is beautifully curated to feel elevated without pretentiousness. The open kitchen makes you feel like you're really close to the action and that they truly care about the food. read more

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Anajak's next generation keeps leading the restaurant to new heights. They have leveled up with a newly renovated space, a tasting menu, and the extremely popular Thai Taco Tuesday. If you can score a reservation for ttt, you will be rewarded with some imaginative creations. Fried Soft Shell Crab: The small Maryland crab has a light crispy batter and the soft shell provides a nice snap. Dunk it in the excellent Pad Pet sauce, a sweet and sour mix of red curry and lime leaves. Striped Bass Fish Tacos: The flaky slab of bass slaps with its firm and juicy flesh and crispy edges. The red cabbage is fresh and crunchy and the blue tortillas are thick. The green chili lime is sweet and tangy, yet the great fish flavor still shines through. Laab Tots: This northeastern Thai minced pork dish has been fashioned into meatballs. The herbs and lemongrass add wonderful texture and flavor. Like a plate of meatballs in a red sauce, the jaew sauce perfectly complements the tots. In fact, this is the best sauce of the night with its roasted tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and chilies. Southern Thai Fried Chicken: The plate contains crispy and juicy pieces from half a chicken. The sweet dipping sauce gives a good contrast to the savory and tender meat. The sticky rice is firm and chewy with crispy fried shallots. Actually, without all the sauce, the skin is nicely seasoned with turmeric and other spices. Dungeness Crab Fried Rice: Dungeness crab and fried rice is always a crowd pleaser. The sweetness of the crab, scrambled eggs, and firm rice are all you need. Mango Sticky Rice: The mango is cut into perfectly even slices. The sweet and juicy fruit always satisfies when accompanied by warm, smooth sticky rice and sweet and salty coconut milk. Reservations: You need to book your reservation a week in advance. You also need to make a reservation for TTT since it is no longer walk in. Parking: There's metered street parking in front. read more

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We finally made here after all these years! We sat on the patio/side of the restaurant. Nothing special but it was a nice night, they had music, and they tried to spruce up the table with white linens. So not as bad as it sounded when booking. The southern Thai fried chicken was probably my favorite although the papaya salad was also good and usually I don't love that dish, even when in Thailand. I would slip the Noodles Supreme, it was a good dish but I enjoy more bold flavors and spice. Wine only, which is fine, but be ready to pay a premium. Would I be back, probably not, but glad I tried it after all these years. read more

Anajak Thai - Thai Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

I was excited to try Anajak Thai as I had frequently heard and seen how popular it is due to its unique menu items and quality ingredients. We were lucky enough to secure a reservation for a Friday evening just a couple of days prior-- checking in and being seated for our reservation was very smooth and the service from the staff was friendly and attentive throughout our dining experience! I especially appreciated how our server went through the menu with us as first timers at Anajak! Also, I was a little worried about being seated outdoors due to the chilly weather, but I can confirm that there are plenty of outdoor heaters set up throughout their outdoor space that I honestly forgot it was even cold outside to begin with! As for the menu items, I really appreciated the uniqueness of the platters-- for example, the Grilled Cabbage with chutney was something I had never seen or tried before and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it! My favorite dish had to be Panang Curry and the Laab Moo, which I would recommend to anyone who likes a little kick of spice in their dishes! Again, overall you can distinguish the quality of the ingredients in all of the dishes and I think it is worth dining here not only to get a taste of the distinguished menu, but also for the excellent customer service and the trendy ambiance! read more

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I was quite disappointed. There was so much hype and talk about this restaurant that maybe I expected way too much. We sat outside where they had tons of tables probably to help accommodate a popularity of this restaurant. The food was just OK in my opinion. The presentation was beautiful, but the flavors are special and the portion size was really small. Service was friendly but very slow to fill up our waters unfortunately it was especially hot that day read more

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This place is hype... and falls short of expectations. Was able to make a reservation 2 weeks in advance, for a 8:30 seating on a Thursday (they close at 11 despite what google/yelp indicates). We were told by the hostess that they were running 10 minutes late, and that our table was getting set up. We ended up having to wait 20-25 minutes. Food was quality, but lackluster in flavor profile depth, with the exception of key features. - Radish & Cucumber Salad, ginger scallion dressing ($17): refreshing, good palette cleanser. i really liked the crispy garlic(?) bits and the dressing they used! - Grilled Cabbage, garlic chutney ($28): unique, crunchy, cooked through cabbage, with a fair amount of flavorful garlic chutney. simple, yet I'm glad I tried it! - Grilled Branzino, nam jim seafood ($59): citrusy, tasty seafood sauce to complement a deboned, moist, lightly crisped fish. i can confidently recommend this, though i wish the fish absorbed the sauce more - Southern Thai Fried chicken ($39): i liked how crispy the thick batter was, but this was just fried chicken with thai chili sauce and plum sauce on the side. it was alright. - Massaman Braised Beef, Japanese sweet potato ($47): very tender and sizable chunks of beef, a peanutty, coconutty curry. japanese sweet potato is always good. altogether, it was missing an oompth.. maybe spice? - Live Maine Lobster, pong gari curry ($95): curry was mild, and while lobster was cooked nicely, the flavor fell flat. would not get again - Spicy Drunken Noodles, chicken ($24): the noodles had a nice chew, moist chicken, but overall sad looking presention, and was basic. - Anajak x August Ice Cream Bar, thai coffee/dark chocolate/peanuts ($14): waiter told us there was fish sauce caramel to provide that saltiness - it's like a flavor reminiscent of sea salt coffee caramel. nice flavors, but meh By the the time for dessert, they were out of mango sticky rice (~10pmish) which we were looking forward to ); As someone that LOVES Thai food, this wasn't it. Despite the unique dishes, the price point and the wow factor in most dishes weren't there for me (and for my friends) Service was friendly and relatively quick though at the beginning, it took a bit for us to be acknowledged. Ambiance was intimate and simple. All of us gave this place a 6/10. read more

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Incredible food incredible service of the ambience is out of this world. Having lived in tailand and having ate at the world's best at the I can tell you this place to die for the dishes are exceptionally unique and exceptionally flavors read more

Anajak Thai - Thai Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Finally made it to Anajak Thai and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The ambiance really stood out--perfect for something intimate, whether you're on a solo date or with a small, close-knit group. It strikes that balance of feeling special without being over the top. Started with a glass of red wine before diving into the papaya salad, which had a real kick to it but was incredibly flavorful. Then came the Southern Thai Fried Chicken--the star of the show and 100% worth the buzz. Super crispy, perfectly seasoned, and just done right. Wrapped things up with the Spicy Drunken Noodles, which brought everything together with bold flavor. Overall, a fantastic experience and definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Just a heads up--it books up fast (usually a week or two out), so plan ahead. Highly recommend. read more

Anajak Thai - Southern-Thai Fried Chicken - Thai Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Came here on a Sunday (Easter Sunday) and had a reservation at 7:15 pm and we were seated outside. The service was just enough. The staff were attentive but not overly attentive. Our server was Manny and he was very helpful during our first experience here! As for food, wow. We started with the crudo (best starter) and it was amazing. The sauce it comes with is crack sauce. The server put the rest of the sauce in a bowl for us to use for the other dishes. 9/10 only because I wish it came with more fish. Next we got the pork ribs with pineapple glaze. This was an 8/10. The meat was nice and juicy and the glaze was perfectly sweet but not too sweet. It was a 10/10 with the crudo sauce tho! After we got the fried chicken and this was a 6/10. It was good but nothing to write home about tbh. Even with the sauces it came with, it was still okay in my opinion. With the crack sauce I would say it was a 7/10. There was not much flavor with the chicken itself but still good. Our last main was the pad Thai and it was good! Very similar to the ones I've had in Thailand. It was an 8/10 and yes we put the crack sauce on it and it was still an 8/10. We finished everything with the mango sticky rice. The owner's mother is the only person that makes the mango sticky rice, no one else is allowed to touch it. Because of that, it does take a while to come out. Very delicious tho, 9/10. read more

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Finally got a chance to try out Anajak with some friends and had a lovely time sitting on their patio, which had decent music. The food was good, though I wasn't wowed, especially at the price point. I do wish they served some Thai beer to go with the food; they have an extensive, and pricey wine list. For food, we ordered: Papaya Salad ($15), which had good heat, but was a small serving Pork Ribs ($26) very tender and flavorful Laab Moo ($19) decent flavor, but similar to your local Thai take-out Southern Thai Fried Chicken ($39), good flavor and a pretty substantial side. Wish they gave more of the sauce and sticky rice Noodles Supreme with shrimp ($29, plus an extra $10 to give us 4 shrimp). This dish was highly recommended by the server, stating it was the chef's favorite. It was just ok, to be honest. We ordered a bottle of a very tasty Piemonte Sparkling at $110, though we did get a 10% discount on it since they lost some liquid when they opened it in the back. I do wish they would have opened it in front of us, which is usually standard practice. Glad we finally got to go, but I'm completely happy sticking with Lum-Ka-Naad for my Thai needs. read more

From the moment we walked in, the whole place just felt warm and welcoming. The people working there were genuinely kind and attentive. Our waitress was such a sweetheart, and the sommelier took the time to let us taste a few different wines so we could find something we loved. They have great options, but we ended up choosing the champagne. The restaurant itself is cute and cozy with small tables, which made the evening feel intimate and special. Peruvian Scallops with lemongrass nam jim - these were incredibly fresh and delicate. Every bite had this beautiful brightness with a subtle touch of mint that made the dish feel so light and refreshing. Carabinero Prawns with shrimp oil, makrut, and garlic confit, absolutely delicious. The prawns were so tender and packed with flavor. You can really taste the care that goes into the dish. Southern Thai Fried Chicken - truly amazing. Perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It comes with two sauces that are both wonderful, one sweet and one spicy and they complement the chicken so well. Panang Curry with Chinese eggplant, nardellos, and maitake - this dish was comforting and full of flavor. The coconut comes through beautifully with a gentle sweetness and a hint of spice. The vegetables were delicious, especially the eggplant. I definitely recommend ordering a side of rice so you can pour the curry over it. Drunken Noodles - fragrant, flavorful, and nicely spicy. You can smell the lemongrass right away. We added shrimp, which made the dish even more satisfying. Dessert - they had run out of the mango sticky rice, which we originally planned to order, so we tried the chocolate bar instead... and I'm so glad we did. It was incredible. Honestly, I would come back just for this dessert. The flavors of caramel, sea salt, coffee, chocolate, and pecans all came together so beautifully. It was rich, balanced, and the perfect ending to the meal. This was truly some of the best Thai food I've ever had. You can feel the love and thought that goes into the food and the hospitality. Even having been to Thailand, this meal really stood out. I would absolutely recommend visiting. read more

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Sooooo Anajak Thai does somewhat live up to the hype but it ain't the best Thai food in LA. The service was incredible though. Everyone was so kind and attentive - it felt like being at a family members house even though it was busy as hell. So let's get to food. Cabbage was just okay and actually my least favorite dish. The radish and cucumber salad was just okay too. I'd give them both a 6.7/10. Now the fried chicken, massaman braised beef, and pad siew were all 10/10! I enjoyed the food and had a good experience but if we talking best Thai food in LA? Cobi's reigns supreme. read more

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Solid Thai food and fantastic Thai ice tea. The Crudo was easily some of the best I've ever had and I would come back to have 3 plates to myself. The Chicken and drunken noodles were good. The vibe was very upbeat with a trendy crowd, service was fast and the entire staff was nice. read more

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So good!! I was hesitant on getting the Crudo at a Thai restaurant but it was the BEST think we had- Sweet, citrusy, spicy and refreshing. Pad Thai has some of the thinnest noodles but I think that helped keep the sweet flavors. The fried chicken was super crispy and a very large portion. The sauces that came with it were soooooo good and gave it the Thai twist I was hopping for. John insisted on the cabbage and it was good! Apparently it's one of the most popular items. Would definitely come back. On the pricey side but good for special occasions. Street meter parking. read more

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I will still give 5 stars despite having to wait with a reservation. The food was so good! My husband and I went for our anniversary and shared the Papaya Salad and Crispy Golden Rolls which were both really tasty. We also shared the Pad Siew for our entree which was the perfect amount and tasted so good. We wanted to also have dessert and ordered the mango sticky rice. Everything was 10/10 from the food, atmosphere and service. We also had a celeb sighting. I can see why this place is always packed and still has hype around it. read more

Came back exactly a year later and it did not disappoint. Everything was super flavorful and delicious. I'd still skip the noodles, I gave them another shot and they were below average... again. Service and ambiance were great. The only slightly funny thing is the outdoor seating, it's set up with Costco-style foldable tables and chairs and it's strange for such a restaurant. read more

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Great atmosphere outside, even in early January! Many heaters so very comfortable and no idea you're in an alleyway. Beautiful lighting and walls separating you from the street and noise. Serve was adequate. Nothing special. Hostesses were a little inattentive (chatting amongst themselves before acknowledging guests). Food was very good but not great, as I remember from past meals of several years ago. carne asada tacos (my friend ordered) shrimp taco - excellent, Thai/Mexican fusion fried chicken - was good but not uber special drunken noodles - portion size overall dish just mediocre Prices, including wines by the glass, are HIGH. That being said, I expected the food to feel a little more unique and special. Much competition here in LA for Thai food as Thai town is just a few miles away. Would I return? Still thinking ... read more

Anajak Thai - shrimp taco - Thai Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly. It's hard to get a reservation the day of. Walk-ins are also hard to get as well. The space is unique with colorful tables clothes, but the table space might be a bit small if you are ordering a lot of dishes. It seems like they try to pace out the dishes so the next one will come when you are almost done with the previous course. The southern Thai fried chicken comes with 5 big pieces, which is funny because it's described as an appetizer. The Pad Thai seemed to be smaller than expected, after following up the fried chicken. The hamachi is the dish everyone had been ordering around us and the sauce is delicious. Surprisingly, the staff automatically came by, unprompted, after we consumed the hamachi, to put the extra Thai seasoning in a bowl for future dipping needs. Apparently, this is a request that people commonly make, so they take the initiative to bring over a bowl. They have special Anajak Thai wines to try, which can be sold by the glass. Two bathrooms in the back. One for "women" and another for "every body". We found street parking, which I believe is free after 8pm. read more

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Food was meh mediocre. Service was SLOW! 45 minutes? The following day after eating here. I noticed a Smart & Final delivery truck making a delivery which included meat and veggies. Obviously they don't make their own food from scratch since also won tons were being delivered along with canned meat. Go to Grandmas Thai where all their food is freshly made by hand! And NOT overpriced. read more

Overhyped I fear! This spot is so viral and it does not live up to the hype sadly. The kind and attentive service was the best part of the experience. The Thai fried chicken was honestly not worth $40, it was cooked fine but lacked flavor and it wasn't unique. Drunken noodles were average. The papaya salad was good. Overall it's fine but not worth the price point which was really disappointing given all the high ratings and the viral videos on social media.... read more

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I want to start off with all the pluses. All staff are attentive: servers, chefs and hosts. They got great attention to details, notice little detail on the reservation, table, water and what's on the dishes. Everyone is knowledgeable about the dishes. The restaurant carries great selection wine - make it a great date night spot It is super obvious why they get Michelin; they simply just check all the boxes, A+, predictable, super westernized... Portion Tablecloth Cleanliness Friendly staff Fork and knife (instead of spoon and fork) Garnishes To be real and honest as a Thai girl born and raised from the south, the dishes' flavors were underwhelming, again they felt/ were prepared and tasted diluted and westernized. The grilled chicken wings (gai yang) and laab moo were herbal, served as appetizers. They were served in such small portions which seem irrational when these dishes are meant/ oftentimes consumed with family/ in family-sized portions. Thais tend to like dishes that taste more pungent, tasty food especially in laab moo. Serving with lime on the side felt illegal. Laab's 3 main flavors are salty (fish sauce) hot (red chilli flakes) and sour (lime). Sour should be included already rather than separate a sliced lime to the side. I really looked forward to try their parang curry when I thought it was gonna be the star of the show. I was wrong and disappointed in the panang curry so much... Any Thai restaurant can make better parang curry than what was served to us. What stood out to me was the spicy fried rice that they got to the tea. 9/10, still came out a little "wet" than my liking. It's very hard to mess it up Overall if Anajak Thai was a restaurant in Thailand, I don't believe they would be as popular as it is here in LA. I really want to love this place but it just disappointed me after reading all the amazing reviews online that set my expectations higher than usual and hearing all the recommendations. Perhaps I misunderstood the restaurant's concept and was supposed to go for the Fusion Thai food. They need to go back to basic, first. read more

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I have heard a lot about Anajak Thai, but I never really considered it because it's so damn far from me. Well, my girlfriend really wanted to try it so I made the long drive over here. The one thing I noted pretty quickly is that is not authentic Thai food. If you can get over that quickly, then it's pretty good. The best thing they have here is the Southern-Thai Fried Chicken. Really crunchy batter and came out piping hot! Also ordered the Laab Moo, BBQ Pork Collar, and Shrimp Pad Siew, which were all good. I did have a quibble about the order of the dishes. You would think that the Laab Moo should come out first and the Southern-Thai Fried Chicken should come out last. Nah, we got our food in this order: Southern-Thai Fried Chicken, Laab Moo, BBQ Pork Collar, Shrimp Pad Siew. I think they make everything in batches, so it just comes out when it is ready. Still, a very peculiar choice. Staff here are very friendly despite this place being slammed. With that said, it felt more like an Asian place than a nice restaurant. Felt like I had to get our server's attention more than once. Glad I tried Anajak Thai. Worth at least one trip. With that said, given how far it is from me and how difficult it is to get a reservation here, I wouldn't come back unless I know I'm going to be in the area. read more

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I went in with high expectations for the #10 spot on LA's Best 101 Restaurants list, especially after hearing so many great things and having sampled their food at the Best 101 event a couple of years ago. I was really looking forward to finally dining at Anajak. The seating felt a bit cramped, with tables so close together that it almost felt like we were dining with the people next to us. As for the food, it was good overall, but it didn't quite have the "wow" factor I was hoping for. We ordered some of the classics--southern fried chicken (which had a great sauce), pad Thai, drunken noodles, and crispy egg rolls, which ended up being my least favorite. The service, however, was a highlight. Our water glasses were always full, the staff checked in frequently, and I appreciated having someone guide us in choosing the right wine for our meal. All in all, it was a solid experience--I just expected it to be a bit more memorable. read more

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This meal was incredible!! I will definitely be coming back and ordering a bunch of wine and a bunch of dishes and hoping they have mango sticky rice next time I come lol. Anyways the panang curry with the eggplant tempura was just perfect and delicious and flavorful. You should order rice with it even though it's such little curry which is sad but anyways it's so good. I could eat that dish once a week tbh. The pad siew was done with yummy tofu but the noodles were pretty standard. The Thai tea was also yummy!! read more

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2025 seemed to be the year of Anajak, given that it was all over social media. Interestingly enough, you either think it's amazing or over-hyped. I think I fell somewhere in the middle. I made a reservation about 2 weeks out for a Friday night 8:45pm slot. They seem to heavily overbook because even though we arrived on time, it took another 20-25 minutes for us to be seated. The outdoor patio had a more casual vibe to it - plastic chairs and backyard heaters - but still cute nonetheless. We were perusing the wine list when we were greeted by the sommelier who asked me a few questions to get a general idea of what we were looking for. He brought us a mid-price Riesling which paired wonderfully with the bold and spicy flavors for our meal. Our waitress Jasmine was wonderful and gave us a run down of the menu and how many dishes we should order. We ordered the Kampachi crudo, Peruvian scallops, Thai fried chicken, Grilled cabbage, Radish & cucumber salad, Grilled branzino, Dungeness crab fried rice, and Spicy drunken noodles. I will say this might have been a bit TOO much for three people, as we did end up taking the rice and noodles home. Highlights for me were the Kampachi, scallops, fried chicken, branzino, and fried rice. The radish & cucumber salad was good for fresh bite, but not something you must have. The cabbage was good but sadly tasted way too much like gas, assuming from the charring. And the drunken noodles tasted like something you would order from a take-out Thai place - so not necessarily bad, just not AMAZING. I think what makes Anajak special is their sauces and emphasis on bold, bright, and fresh flavors. The nam jims were what took these "simple" dishes to the next level. All in all, I think Anajak is definitely worth the visit. There are a few more dishes on the menu that I would like to try, so I see myself coming back in the future. read more

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Came for Thai Taco Tuesday - after the remodel! Yes! Finally! 1. Shohei Otani jersey hanging up. Awesome. It's LA. 2. Nicely done remodel, and I think they opened up the space a bit. 3. Sat outside. It's...quirky, I don't mind. We ordered quite a few other items off the menu - the cabbage, the drunken noodles, the chicken, and of course the hand cut mango sticky rice. My favorite? It might actually be the cabbage. Yup, that's right. I wasn't especially sold on the fried chicken but it was decent. The drunken noodle was exactly what you'd expect from a Thai restaurant. Overarchingly, I do like the TTT menu, the taco and tostada. This is where Anajak shines to me. I loved the bluefin & scallop tostada, and would gladly go back just for this single dish. Oh, one other thing. Make reservations if you can. Otherwise you're going to be waiting outside in a line, and waiting is excruciating. Why? Because it just smells so amazing. read more

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Remember to book a table in advance especially if you want indoor seating! We were seated pretty soon after our reservation time and the hostess was very friendly and helpful. Jose, our server, made sure that we understood the menu as well as any recommendations to try since it's our first time at this restaurant. The fried chicken was definitely the highlight dish. It was perfectly made, seasoned and the meat was juicy and full of flavor. The taste was like a fusion of Thai and American flavors. Crab fried rice was also really good and gave a generous amount of crab! Jose was attentive and the busser was as well making sure our plates were cleared and always filling our waters. The service here really is top notch for a small restaurant! I will have to come back especially when mangoes are in season and they have the mango sticky rice for dessert! read more

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I. Don't. Get. The. Hype. Reservations were near impossible to get too. I kept checking and checking until a slot opened to take my wife out for our anniversary and finally landed one. I went here with my wife and 6-year old daughter and the bill came out to close to $250 (without tip) with only one adult beverage. Food is bland and hot food comes out cold. I can get tastier and more flavorful Thai food for a fraction of the cost elsewhere. I also don't understand why they have wine bottle boxes in between their tables either. Ultimately, overpriced and overrated. read more

Anajak Thai - Papaya Salad - Thai Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

This is not, repeat not, your average big flavor Thai food restaurant, or for that matter even an upmarket version of the same. Flavors are much more subtle than that here. I enjoyed the food, but it was not amazing and frankly is a bit overhyped. Radish and cucumber salad - recommended by the nice and professional server. Nice chunky (but not too chunky) texture, harmonized but subtle flavors. Not bad. Kampachi crudo - delicious, easily my wife's and my favorite dish. This is the only dish here with flavor that really popped - citrus, herbs, and chili, all very balanced. Great fresh fish. Would be happy to order this again. Pineapple glaze pork ribs - not too sweet at all, well cooked but kind of one note. Nice char and subtle sweetness, but not really anything more than that. Massaman braised beef - sort of the main event of our meal here. Very svelte, well integrated flavors. Plenty of smooth sweet potato and many harmonized spices, but again a bit restrained. Dried chilis were very mild - I would have appreciated a good bit more heat in this dish. Pad Siew - the Thai classic noodle dish here was frankly a bit bland. Chicken was nice and juicy, noodles and veggies cooked just right, perhaps I am too used to the typical greasy flavor bomb this dish usually is. Out the door $200 with a sparkling water, which is not bad at all actually. This would be a good place to bring relatives who do not like spicy or otherwise big flavors but want to try Thai food. 4 stars is rounding up a bit, but the reasonable value, nice vibrant environment, and good service helped. One other thing - excellent wine list if you like German Riesling, Burgundy, or Nebbiolo (and maybe others), but man, those prices... read more

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I think the biggest question I wanted to know before coming here was "is it worth the hype". This place is almost impossible to eat without a reservation. Even when making reservations, you'll probably get a 9 pm reservation unless you plan far in advanced. So is it worth it? First of all, try to avoid sitting outside. The foldable lawn chairs don't really do the vibe justice. I love the ambiance inside and I feel like it elevated the experience for me. Service was great, even when they were busy we were constantly getting checked up on. The food: we got the crudo, fried chicken, drunken noodles and panang curry. The drunken noodles and panang curry were delicious but I felt that it was nothing different from a Thai spot down the street. The crudo was delicious and we loved it. The fried chicken was good and the sauce that came with it really made this dish, but don't think it was worth the price tag. So, this place is definitely worth a visit. However, choose dishes that aren't the standard Thai dishes. The ones that were not traditional ended up being the better parts of our meal. Would definitely come back. Plus, their wine menu and in house sommelier is pretty unbeatable. read more

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Food is delicious, don't get me wrong if the wait/ service was better, I'd definitely be back. The reason for the rating is, service is at best, bare able. We honestly wanted to order more food because what we ordered wasn't enough, but the waiter never came. The busboys said they cannot take orders, we ordered a bottle of wine in the beginning and didn't get it until we asked 3/4 more times. Nor did we get water till our chicken and papaya salad came ( strange order since chicken is an entree and papaya salad is an appetizer) We put ourselves on the wait list, and to wait on the list, completely understand. We were next door at the billiard place for over an hour and eventually just decided to wait in front of the restaurant, and the hostess said "oooo I've been yelling your name", even though she told us she would text us when our table was ready. Ambiance, cute: vibes are good, lighting is great. I honesty don't even think it's expensive considering the location and food quality. But service, seriously needs to be worked on. I think the lack of service is the reason I won't come back. In the end I'm not mad at anyone, but if I'm paying $100+ person to eat here, give me water before giving me the papaya salad (cause it was spicy, which I enjoyed but still water would have been nice) read more

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Great bites with amazing textures and flavors. We came for Taco Tuesday - which by far had our favorite dish of the night. It was pretty busy for a Tuesday and a reservation was definitely needed. We sat outside and the heaters made it super comfortable and warm. We tried the hamachi tostado, Chinese sausage tostada, Baja fish taco, fried chicken, and padsew. The Baja fish taco had great acidity and spice. This was easily the best item because of the complexity of flavors - and the hot sauce brought it up a notch. I would recommend trying the Chinese sausage tostada because it has a nice combo of sweet and salty flavors. It was super unique. Overall, was super pleased with all of our dishes. It was pretty busy so service was a bit inconsistent, and the padsew took a significantly long time to come out compared to the other dishes. Can't wait to continue going back to try my way through the menu. read more

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Good Thai food, but doesn't live up to the hype. Super-crowded interior, pleasant if uninteresting exterior. You're eating on a sidewalk of a busy street, although further back, it's pretty nice. Exceptional service. The ballyhooed fried chix is still just fried chix. The standout for us was the grilled cabbage caesar. We love grilled lettuce, especially romaine, and this one's probably the best in LA, but as this dish, and its brother, the grilled wedge, grow in popularity, it'll have a fearsome competition. The rest is good, but probably not as good as that Thai place you've been going to in your neighborhood, and you get cravings for it. read more

Finally able to snag a reservation at Anajak Thai, just kept checking and luckily got a same week reservation. Anajak is definitely a top spot with loads of people out front waiting for a table. We ordered Thai tea (of course), the pork ribs, Dungeness crab fried rice, the southern thai fried chicken, and pad siew with shrimp. Our favorite was the pork ribs- so sweet and flavorful. Chicken was juicy with great breading. I loved the pad si ew but wished it was a larger portion. Everything was delicious but I expected just a bit more based on their popularity and reviews. I would still like to come back and try more dishes though! read more

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My boyfriend and I had an anniversary dinner here after hearing about the amazing food reviews. However it was quite disappointing that we were sitting on plastic folding backyard chairs. It almost felt as if we were at a birthday party. Additionally our poor server seemed so overwhelmed with the amount of tables he had. We were greeted by the bus boy upon arrival who was a very nice gentleman he grabbed us drinks and we were then sitting there for 20-25 mins not hearing from any server. But in this situation it's hard to blame the server he was greatly overwhelmed with the amount of Tables he had to cover. The food made up for the lack of ambiance and attentiveness we had for a high quality restaurant. We had an amazing time with tasting all the new foods and flavors. I recommend going on Tuesday's for their amazing tacos, and the Crab Fried Rice. I would see myself going back for those. I hope the restaurant owner does better with hiring more staff and having a nicer seating area for the price we paid I don't believe we should've sat on plastic folding chairs. read more

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I'd heard of this place a number of times because of how highly rated it is. Came here with my mom and sister and had a great experience. Our waitress Pam was the best. This is definitely a top-notch restaurant. My only complaint is that the food was a bit spicier than we thought. Otherwise, the flavors and presentation were excellent. read more

Anajak Thai - Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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From what I understand, this is one of the hardest places to get a reservation for in LA right now. So my friend made a reservation a month in advanced. We're coming from the Inland Empire & he made reservations via Open Table & we made it just in time after the 15min grace period. The hostess seemed kind of rude stating we didn't make it & we would have to be put on the waitlist & the wait was an hour & a half. We told her we made it in time, so luckily they sat us. I like how to menu isn't too overwhelming with so many options. I ordered the Thai iced tea, & for the table we ordered the Crudo of Kampachi, Radish & Cucumber Salad, Southern Thai Fried Chicken, Dungeness Crab Fried Rice, Noodles Supreme, Pork Ribs, & Mango Sticky Rice. Thai Iced Tea: Probably one of the best Thai iced teas I've had in a long time. It was creamy, sweet, & rich. Crudo of Kampachi: The texture & chew on the Kampachi was delicious. It just melts in your mouth. But the best thing was the sauce on this dish! After we finished the Kampachi, we asked if we can save the sauce & we ended up using it & added it to everything else we ordered. Southern Thai Fried Chicken: This was probably the second best thing from what we ordered that I liked. The skin was nice & crispy, giving that extra crunch when you bite into it. And the meat was still nice and hot in the inside. The side sauces that were given also gave it a little sweetness to the chicken. The sauce was my favorite. Radish & Cucumber Salad: This dish was light and refreshing. I love crunchy texture & the cucumber & radish definitely fulfilled the crunch element. Not just that but there was something else I really enjoyed that was crunchy, maybe a fried rice noodle or crushed peanuts? And the scallion dressing was nice & light. The only negative I have about this dish is that I'm not sure if the radishes are meant to be bitter. Dungeness Fried Crab Rice: Wasn't very appealing or satisfying to me. The only that that made the taste better was adding the sauce we had saved from the Crudo of Kampachi dish from earlier. Noodle Supreme: Another let down dish for me. The presentation wasn't that great. Just a giant fried egg on top. I didn't even know what dish it was until I saw the noodles underneath. And they were pale in color & very bland. Again the sauce from the Crudo of Kampachi dish gave this dish flavor. Pork ribs: Nothing wow about this. It's like your typical ribs. Had good taste. You can taste the sweetness from the pineapple glaze. Mango Sticky Rice: I've been craving a good mango sticky rice and this definitely hit the spot. The mango and the rice compliment each other when eaten together. Overall it was a good place to try, but pricewise some of the food was not worth the price you pay. read more

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Sauces that will make you sing, vibes that will make you come back again and again. Oh and bomb raw fish. While visiting LA our friends insisted we go to Anajak, so we made a reservation a month out and excitedly waited. The food is lively and the service and style makes you excited for what will come next. We enjoyed the fried chicken and numerous sauces immensely. The crudo is a must order, as the sauce that comes beneath is beautiful and a flavor journey that lasts the whole meal! The Kratong Tong were four pastry cups of golden crunchiness with corn peas and raw tuna. Amazing! The Laab Moo and crab fried rice were inviting. The maitake mushrooms in the panang curry were favorite flavors as the meal moved from exciting to comforting (food is family style). Good pad Thai and drunken noodles, I would probably revisit other dishes more so. I loved the shrimp in the drunken noodles though. All to say, this menu is so exciting! The service is wonderful and guiding. The sommelier was so kind, giving a full story about my dealcoholized wine. I want to come back to visit so much more of the menu! Notes: Heat lamps outside. Challenging parking. Alcohol is an extensive wine list. There are NA wines. There is great Thai iced tea. No outside corkage allowed. My man enjoyed! read more

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