This place gets super packed. Reminds me of a hipster restaurant, lots of young people. The service…read moreis amazing. Everything we got was amazing. The chicken wings to start were super delicious. I was impressed how crispy and juicy it was as well as flavors. The rice with the sauce that comes with it is addicting. 4.8/5. The Pad See Ew was probably one of the best in Costa Mesa. It had so much flavor it was ridiculous. 5/5. The haunaman fried rice (I think that's how you spell it) was next tier. The sweet sausage and umami flavors of the dish it was gone quick. 5/5. The pad Thai was sus at first. They don't do chicken. Just tofu and shrimp. I guess that's the "authentic" way of making it back in the motherland. I got it anyways and it did not disappoint. So good. 4.9/5. Overall I would come back here. You just need to make reservations because this place gets packed fast and people come in crowds.

I finally came here for dinner last night. We ordered 5 dishes. Tom yum koong was very refreshing…read moreand light as their papaya salad. My favorite was the drunken noodles and crying tiger. It was very yummy. They sold out of their mango sticky rice so I couldn't try it. We will be back. I also ordered the this tea and it was also lighter than what I normally like. The staff was very friendly and the service was good. Considering how busy they were I didn't feel rushed.

Great Thi food best in O.C. and excellent service. But need to wait so sign up on the waiting list…read moreearlier.

The place to be! Thai comfort food meets trendy dinner spot, meets excellent food and service. The…read moreplace gets busy! And I can see why. For reference, they open at 4:30 and when we got there at 4:45, there was already a 15-20 minute wait. While we were waiting, the list got filled up! We can hear people murmuring, "2 hour wait??" (You can get on the waitlist via Yelp). Hubbie and I were thankful to have gotten there early. Once inside, we were excited by their extensive menu. Everything sounded so authentic, we decided to explore out of our usual Pad Thai and Pad See Ew. We ordered their Thai Boat Noodle, Crying Tiger (ribeye steak), and a fish soup (can't remember the name). The best was their Thai boat noodle, hands down. It's almost like pho with a giant bone in short rib. Their crying tiger was delicious as well. The fish soup has an acquired taste, and pretty spicy even with the normal spice choice. The place is so cute! Clean, well managed, and with trendy decor. I love the spaciousness of the tables, doesn't feel too crowded. And even with a busy restaurant, their service is excellent. I am already studying the menu, and planning my next visit!

Great flavor and not that crowded. Loved the service here. Not the largest restaurant but able to…read morefit our party of about 10 people. This was a solid place to carb load for our OC marathon. I would definitely order the Tofu Pad See Ew and Tofu Fried Rice again. It was so filling that it was enough for lunch and dinner. 100% recommend this place. Just a heads up they include a large party fee on the bill. Tofu Pad See Ew: 4.5/5 Tofu Fried Rice: 4.5/5

I've ordered Kanok via Uber Eats before and it was really tasty. We decided instead tonight to go…read morein person and I'm so glad we did! It was a nice ambiance and we were seated immediately. Oum our server was so personable and funny. We were going to order a large side of rice with our curry and he highly encouraged the medium instead. He said the large might be too much for two and he was right! That would have been an easy upsell but I appreciate he did the right thing. We'll be back!

If you like pad Thai this place is for you. I've been coming here off and on for years and I've…read morenever gotten anything else. Definitely a top place that I go to since I live less than a mile away. Here's what you get for $17. You get a full plate loaded with flat noodles, chunks of chicken, egg mixed all through it, and a good amount of green onions. It's all coated in that classic pad Thai sauce, slightly sweet with a little tang to it. On the side they give you fresh bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, a little cabbage and carrot mix, and a lemon wedge so you can kind of mix it how you want. I usually throw everything on there and mix it up. Portion is big, flavors are always consistent, and it's one of those meals that just fills you up!

MaDee was a Thai spot we stumbled upon when we deviated from our usual place down the street and we…read morewere pleasantly surprised. We got our food to go and loved the Pad See Ew, drunken noodles and pad thai! The owners (I believe husband and wife) are incredibly kind and hardworking. I have been back 4 or 5 times since my initial visit and tonight when picking up food there was a diverse crowd sitting in the small restaurant while jazz music played in the background. It feels like a true local spot with nothing fancy on the interior but incredible food, a warm hospitable atmosphere and kind owners.

Zabb is definitely one of our favorite Thai spots. One of my good friends planned a double date at…read moreZabb and we were amazed by the quality of service, food, and cocktails. The servers were very attentive, friendly and helpful. They were great about clearing plates regularly throughout the meal. Food was exceptional and the portions were generous. The only dish that didn't hit was the pad thai, but the Khao Soi absolutely delicious & the pineapple fried rice was solid. Highly recommend if you're in the area craving Thai Food.

Yelp likes it short but my followers like my reviews for its accuracy and with historical facts…read moreattached. Zabb was a beautifully decorated restaurant, I felt like I was in the Thai royal palace unfortunately the food was too sweet, I won't describe them again as it was described in details in my deleted review. If yelp wants me to quit, just say so instead of continuing to delete my review, they say it supposedly/potentially be offensive to some people, pl remember the woke Instagram fact checkers were all fired by ZUCK, even Google calmed down and all the woke politically correct twitters were fired so why is the woke culture alive and well w the yelp police, the only one that should be offended is ME, NOONE ELSE! Why is it OK to say German virus/German Rubella bc it was discovered by a German scientist but not if it involves other nationality about the Covid19 virus? Zaab Thai aside from being very sweet which is frequently the case w Thai food, I said the service was good but the food was not authentic bc all the help I saw was not Thai, I just explain why that could be the reason why the food was what it was, I did not comment on how anyone physically looked, now that would have justified deletion, btw other social media gave the creators a chance to appeal, I have my posts reinstated many times that's the democratic way. Why should anybody be bothered by facts? I'm not offended if somebody asked me if I were Asian, I just came back from Hanoi, I was even asked if I were Russian? I just laughed it off bc it was funny. People just need to relax and not see problems when there were none. I see that I'm not the preferred yelpie, having been invited just 3x in my 11 years being a productive yelpie, it's OK I cherish friendship w many yelpies here and I like being of help as I'm a passionate foodie but please enough w the constant messages complaining about imaginary issues. TYVM. I have traveled the world, I raised 2 executives so I know what being offensive is, I'm polite to everybody I know and love people from all nationality or else I would not have spent time learning 5 languages and above all I HAVE COMMON SENSE, which unfortunately is missing in a lot of people even billionaires.

My experience with my family was amazing. The waiter we had was great the food was on point. Would…read moretotally recommend.

Hanuman is seriously the best Thai restaurant I've ever been to. I realllyyyyy like Thai food so…read moreI've been around to most places in OC and LA and even at famous places in New York and elsewhere, but Hanuman clears all of them. I mean I haven't been to Thailand yet haha, but I feel like this is as close as I'm gonna get. Specifically their khao soi absolutely clears every other khao soi I've ever tried. It's SO rich, creamy, and I didn't know such strong flavors could exist in a dish. From the perfectly cooked egg noodles to the most tender flavorful chicken to all the little veggie garnishes, but especially that spicy curry broth, wow it's truly the perfect dish. I've ordered this one every time I come here and even for takeout, and it's consistent in how perfect it is every time. Second favorite dish here is the massaman with hangar steak. The curry in this one looks similar to the one used in the khao soi, but it actually tastes completely different! The curry is a bit lighter which could be better if the khao soi might be too rich for you, and the hangar steak is definitely the star of the show. Cooked perfectly and amazing with both the rice and roti that comes with it. Mee klook noodles are a bit sweeter if you like that sweet savory combo. The desserts here are soooo good here too and actually feel worth the money. Service is always so friendly, even one time we got seated 45 minutes before their closing and we felt really bad, but the servers were so kind and we always feel taken care of here. Will never stop recommending Hanuman to everyone I know!!! I feel like the word has gotten out already so there's definitely always a line, but trust me it's soo worth it!!!

First night back in the OC and I received an email showcasing some of Yelp's newest restaurants in…read morethe OC. We had errands to run in Costa Mesa so we decided to check out Nai Tong. Still on soft opening mode so the menu was somewhat limited. The lovely owner Bew is so sweet and we learned that several members of her family has been in the restaurant industry in SoCal for a long time (from San Diego to LA and now OC). We ordered the following: * Fish cakes for appetizer, love the sauce that came with it. * Holy Basil with Crispy Pork Belly. This was full of flavor, and really love the sauce and everything that came with it. Definitely scored high on craveability. The only request I had which I relayed to the owner is - the pork belly was a little on the tough side. I made suggestions for them to try to remedy that. * Pad Thai with Shrimp was on point. Hubs enjoyed and devoured it in no time. * Thai Tea and Green Tea were on point as well. They have desserts coming soon that we cannot wait to try. I forgot to take pics of the menu so I took screenshots of menu from their website. Would definitely be back to support Bew at Nai Tong. Go check them out!!!

I visited this new thai restaurant in Costa Mesa with some friends and had a delicious dinner here…read more I ordered the Grilled Pork Neck as an appetizer, thai tea for my drink, and the Khao Kra Prao Crispy Duck for my entrée. All the food came out relatively quick and service was also friendly and the staff were checking in regularly for water refills and to ensure we were having a good meal. The thai tea was creamy and rich and one of the better ones I've had compared to most thai spots in the area. The grilled pork neck was tender and juicy and the included dipping sauce added some extra sweetness. The portion size was also good and easy to share. The Kra Prao Crispy Duck was absolutely delicious and one of my favorite thai dishes I had. The crispy duck was crunchy and had good flavor and the sauce mixed with the peppers and the crispy fried egg on the side with the rice made for a filling plate! Overall, my friends and I had a great dinner here and I would highly recommend checking out Nai Tong if you are in the area and want some amazing Thai food! There's plenty of seating inside and it's well-lit and they just recently opened, so it isn't too busy right now.

This spot was great! We didn't have a to wait a long time and the space was very spacious :)…read more We ordered their version of hainan. And the beef rice bowl! Honestly it was good and the portion did fill me up! Servers were amazing and understanding! I can't wait to go back and try more food here :)

Well, I guess it was bound to happen. While my food adventures in OC have largely been successful,…read moreit was inevitable that I'd end up coming across a place that so many folks like that just didn't hit the mark for me. However, I never would've thought that place was going to be Siam Station. After hearing good things about their spot in Cupertino/the Bay Area from several friends, it felt rather fortuitous when we randomly came across their original location - and with no line in sight! Inside, they've got a cozy sort of vibe and it's cool how they have some outdoor tables set-up as well. As for the menu, it didn't seem all that extensive at a glance, but it has all of the staples you'd expect to find among their appetizers, soups, salads, fried rice, stir fried noodles, noodle soups, curry dishes, entrees, and desserts. -- ZESTY WINGS - Deep Fried Chicken Wings Topped with Crispy Basil and Served with Chili Sauce Easily our favorite dish of the night. The wings were really crispy on the outside and oh so juicy on the inside. Even though there wasn't much of the sauce, which was flavorful but not that spicy, it was fine - the wings were still great without it. -- KHAO SOI with Chicken - Yellow Curry Broth with Egg Noodles and Chicken and Served with Red Onions, Lime, and Pickles Ehh...this was okay, I guess. On the plus side, the chicken was tender and I thought the broth was pretty good - not the best I've had, but better than most. That said, I didn't love the egg noodles, especially the crispy ones after they had soaked up the broth. -- PAD KEE MOW (Drunken Noodles) with Crispy Pork - Flat Rice Noodles Stir Fried with Spicy Basil Garlic Sauce, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Sweet Onion, and Thai Basil I was super excited for this, but it was disappointing. The first thing we noticed was how pale it was and, sadly, the taste matched. Whether it be their garlic sauce or some chilis, this needed more. As for the pork, it was definitely crispy, but a few pieces bordered on dry/burnt. -- MANGO STICKY RICE A little hit, a little miss. The mango was fine (decently sweet, soft), but the sticky rice left us a little wanting. Mainly, I didn't love the glob of coconut cream, was it was pretty thick and viscous, which gave the rice a weird texture/coating to it. As far as service goes, it was uneventfully good. Although there was one point where it was hard to hail someone, it was mostly because the restaurant got increasingly busy and one of the servers was trying to help a group sort something out with their order. Otherwise, our food came out relatively quick and the workers were rather efficient with everything. Despite how we left feeling bummed out by our experience, it had more to do with being underwhelmed than the food actually being "bad". Admittedly, we came in with high hopes/expectations from all of the hype we had heard and it probably didn't help that we had gone to Manaao the night before, which is one of my favorite Thai restaurants anywhere. What's more, I wonder if we just didn't get the best that Siam Station has to offer. I certainly wouldn't be opposed to coming back to find out (and potentially writing an update), but perhaps I'll just try my luck at their spot in Cupertino that my friends like so much.

I was recommended this Siam Station restaurant in Newport Beach by a friend of mine who is Thai so…read moreI thought her recommendation would be legit and as it turned out - it was! as everything we ordered from Siam Station was delicious!!! This is what we ordered and how I would rate everything: --Yellow Curry w/rice - 10/10 --Panang Curry w/rice 10/10 --Larb Chicken Salad 8/10 --Spicy Beef Salad 10/10 --Pad Thai 9/10 --Pad See Ew 10/10 --Mango with Sticky Rice dessert 10/10 Overall, I'm impressed that Siam Station is so amazing because it's located in Newport Beach (which isn't known for Thai food). Siam Station does have other locations which are also delicious! The location itself is clean and modern as it is fairly new. They also offer delivery and I have also gotten delivery from the Uber Eats third parties from Siam Station and they pack the food with care where it holds up well. Overall, Siam Station is my new favorite Thai Restaurant in this part of OC and I plan to order from them exclusively in the future for all my Thai Food to-go orders!

The consistency here is off - never quite sure what we're going to get. When it's good, it's…read moreamazing and the best restaurant around. When it's bad, like last night - I don't even want to take more than 2 bites. I ordered the cashew chicken yesterday, the sauce was clumpy and almost like glue? Instead of a nice smooth sauce that tastes good. Additionally; the veggies, chicken and cashews in the dish were scorched! It was burnt and still packed up to-go by the cook. There were also pretty minimal veggies in it. I get the cashew chicken because it was nice large slices of bell pepper and other veggies.....yesterday was small, soggy, overcooked little pieces of bell pepper.... No thank you