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Blai

4.7 (629 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Excellent grits
Danielle H.

I really love the soul food. Especially the Shrimp & Grits and the Cajun Seafood Pasta. They're excellent. The Étouffée is also really good. I'm not really impressed with the Thai dishes. I wasn't really impressed with the khao soi or panang curry. The staff can be a hit or miss. The woman working was fast, efficient, and helpful. The young man was not. He appeared to just be standing and watching while the woman was clearing all the tables, taking orders, and refilling drinks. Parking can be a struggle. You have to pay or get validated, which is a big turn off. The lot can fill up during rush hours.

Buddies for over 40 years!!!
BJ R.

The food was absolutely delicious! The service was spot-on, and the owner even came around to check on us and make us feel welcome. That personal touch made the experience even better! The food, service, and hospitality were all on point. I'll definitely be going back!

Drunken Noodles
Patty H.

Y'all, this place is worth the drive no matter where you are coming in from across LA. We stumble upon it scrolling on IG and since I'm a foodie for LA, badass chefs, I'm not surprised and glad we dropped into this Woodland Hills Blai Thai. We need this in Santa Clarita. This is the best black soul and Thai food restaurant I've ever been to so far. The inside is quaint and inviting and our server was super helpful on choices. I actually wanted to order the entire menu and take it home and freeze everything!

TomYum served the best way I've ever experienced.
Adam F.

First of all the food is absolutely Top Notch 5 Star in taste and especially Presentation. Next up I was greeted immediately by a genuinely happy helpful energetic and well dressed host who made me feel welcome. The video here is fun and cool without trying too hard. I met the owners while eating and both are special people. I will be back, since this is my first visit, and I can't wait.

Drunken Noodles
Tara J.

Finally got a chance to check this place out. It definitely lives up to the hype. Recently visited for lunch and dined inside the restaurant instead of carrying out. My party was immediately greeted and seated by someone as soon as we arrived. I got there right before the lunch rush and there were plenty of empty seats but other patrons soon started to trickle in. My recommendation is to show up early if you are pressed for time. Our server was friendly and accommodating. The food was served hot and was very delicious. Be mindful of the spice level when ordering as the food really packed an enjoyable punch with the heat or you can tone it down with light spice. The portions were large and the ingredients tasted fresh. I really enjoyed my meal and I highly recommend if you're looking for something that's very flavorful.

Zipporah M.

I saw Blai's on an Instagram food review reel. Parking: I was surprised by the gate. But easy & plenty! On way out, I noticed a sign stating there is a charge for parking after 20 minute grace period. The aesthetics of the place is very welcoming. They had 80s and 90s RnB music playing Everyone that worked there was very welcoming. Tommy was extremely patient and helpful, answering all of our first time questions! We met the owner Donerick while waiting for our food. He was very gracious & nice to talk with about his restaurant and our experience in LA. We placed a to go order since seating is not very comfortable for my hubby who is very tall and had back surgery a couple of years ago; all of the chairs were low and hard. Another couple leaving was very sweet and offered some advice on their top favs, which help me decide on what to get! Order: -Garlic edamame but I think they gave me the garlic chili edamame. It was absolutely delicious!!!! -Veggie egg rolls which I was very disappointed with. 4 small egg rolls for $10 (too expensive in my book) & they weren't filled or very tasty. A couple seemed a bit undercooked. -Orange chicken was absolutely hands-down amazingly delicious!! (It was my son's order since I don't eat chicken but tried the lonely crispy crumbles in the corner of the box. Lol) -Gumbo was good but seems to be missing a spice or two. it was a smaller portion than I imagined. The rice made it heavy & filled the bowl. I asked if I could get it No spice and my husband requested mild spice. It was the same level of spice! The chef was kind enough to make mine without chicken too! (So grateful) If we come back, I would love to try their dirty rice, green curry grits, noodles and fried okra! And would certainly get the edamame again!!!

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Amada P.

I was in the area for work and decided to look for some good Thai food, and I'm so glad I found this place! Every dish we ordered was packed with incredible flavor. The Drunken Noodles and Thai Basil were absolutely delicious and easily the highlights of the meal. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and happy to answer any questions we had. The restaurant is located in a paid parking area, but they validate your parking, so there's no need to worry about the cost. The atmosphere was just as enjoyable as the food. The artwork throughout the restaurant was beautiful and perfectly reflected the restaurant's unique concept of blending Black soul food with Thai cuisine--hence the name "Blai." Overall, this was an excellent dining experience with amazing food, great service, and a fun, inviting ambiance. I'll definitely be back!

Chicken Gyoza
Jeannie L.

Came here for an early dinner on a Tuesday or Wednesday and it was pretty quiet and easy to grab a table. It was just two of us. We tried the chicken gyoza, pad see ew with beef, and Thai iced tea. The gyoza is on the crispier side, which I love (though some may prefer a more steamed version). Service was great and attentive (though we were the only table dining in). Parking is easy right outside and the restaurant validates (otherwise parking is super expensive, I assume for the surrounding corporate offices).

Green curry shrimp & grits with corn bread and extra shrimp
Xhana N.

It is extremely rare for me to go back to a new restaurant four days after my first visit, but I already went back to Blai. I enjoyed it that much. I met a good friend who I have not seen since last year. We went for a late lunch/early dinner on a Thursday, and it was the perfect time to have time to leisurely catch up. This time I made sure to get the names of the servers helping us - Dylan and EJ! They were both knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. (I also found out that it was likely that Andrew was my server on the first visit.) Overall, everyone that took care of me on my two visits were top notch! My friend and I shared our items family style. This time for a starter we got the egg rolls, which were perfect. For noodles, the Pad Thai noodles were delicious. I loved the green curry shrimp and grits from a couple of days earlier, so it was ordered again. The dish comes with three nice-sized shrimp, but I asked if we could add three more, which was easily accommodated for a little extra cost. And finally, the corn bread was perfectly cooked. All and all, the food and the service are so great here. I think I'll be headed back a lot from now on!

Marie C.

First time visit for a friend birthday. Was very excited to try this fusion restaurant. We opted for sharing dishes so we could all try a little bit of each entrée Shipping and grits: there were only three shrimp but I like the flavor just wish there were more shrimp. Dirty rice: I love dirty rice like from the south usually made with sausage so having it with ground beef, add a different flavor not better or worse just different. Okra: the fried okra was a very small portion with three of us to share. Garlic, green beans with tofu: this was a tasty side dish and there was definitely enough to share. Sticky mango rice: this was the dessert that we shared. I was full, but I still wanted to try it because I love sticky mango rice. I have never had it with the purple rice so that was a little different had more of a earthy flavor to it. The service was excellent. Our server was very pleasant. The ambience of the restaurant was very bright, colorful and definitely set the tone for a nice sitdown dinner with some friends. $$ :Overall it was a good experience. It is a little on the pricey end. I realize that eating out is a little bit more expensive these days however, some of the portions didn't seem to really reconcile the cost. Will definitely return with some friends and enjoy this truly unique diverse menu.

Alex K.

First time here which I've seen this place from social media. The entrance is a little hidden as it's not on the main side of the street. You enter through the gate, which a ticket is given but they will validate afterwards. And the store front is next to the parking structure along with a few other restaurants. We didn't dine in but came to order for take out. From the menu, it's a mix of soul and Thai fusion. Dylan took care of us which he was a sweetheart. I love thai so trying new places is a little hit or miss as I have my favorite spots that never disappoints. Well, let's give it a shot. It's wasn't busy when we arrived, a group inside was dining when we walked in. An order of the summer roll, which we added shrimp as it comes with tofu only. There were loads of veggies which was fine but they could have added a little more of the shrimp. The sauce that accompanied it was great. I love noodle soup so to see that they had some was nice. Would love to have boat noddle but they didn't offer it. Instead I went with the tom yum noodle soup. I hate to say, it wasn't my favorite. The broth was way too sweet for my liking. I alway ask for medium as I like to spice it up myself but when we received the order, there were no extra sauces or condiments in our take out order. Only sauce was the dipping for the summer rolls. That was a bummer. Then there was the drunken noodles. Flat rice noodles with a mixture of greens in a brown sauce with Thai chili. And lastly the panang curry with chicken. Also, spice level for medium and spicy was off. They were pretty much similar, not spicy. The food was so so and that was coming from three of us. I don't know if the soul and Thai fusion was a factor but it was just ok. The reviews sounded good which gave us high hopes about this place, but I have to say that we were a little underwhelmed with the dishes. The flavors for us just wasn't there. Maybe we'll give it another shot but from this first experience, it's leaning toward a different direction.

Tofu Gumbo
Deweyne L.

Finally got around to checking out Blai for dinner. The weather was nice so we went with the patio, which was a great call. Smooth grooves playing outside, chill vibe all around, and the waiter was quick. When I saw tofu gumbo on the menu I was genuinely excited. That's not something you come across often since most places that serve gumbo don't bother offering a vegetarian version. It came out quickly and it was delicious, all the right spices, no complaints. Blai is a solid spot and I'm looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu.

Papaya salad
Nick L.

The people here are always amazing. Customer service is always on point. The papaya salad and the gumbo always hit. Got it extra spicy and it definitely has a kick. This is a place I will continue on going.

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Can we do BYOB (beer and wine) since there is no alcohol menu?

Are there a lot of patrons who dine with their dogs, there, whether they're "service animals" ESA's or pets, I mean dogs period?…

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How many vegan options on the main course menu? (The other vegan question was not answered.)

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Summer Rice Thai Bistro

Summer Rice Thai Bistro

4.6(179 reviews)
1.0 mi•Woodland Hills
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Discounts available
Free parking

I ordered the crab fried rice, served medium, and it was very yummy! Service was quick, parking was…read moreeasy, and prices around $18-$25 per dish seem typical for California restaurants. My only note is that my food was served on a chipped plate - see picture. I would give you a 4.5 rating for that but I don't want your rating to go down because I looked at the other dishes in the restaurant and they all looked like fives anyhow. When you're paying $25 for a dish, you expect better presentation, and chipped plates also raise safety concerns. Overall, the food was very good, and I would probably return. A little more attention to the details would make the experience even better!

Parking is super easy since they have their own dedicated lot debt circles the building. Staff was…read morevery friendly and was greeted immediately upon walking in. One of the best Thai restaurants I've been to in Los Angeles. What makes the food taste better is all the staff were genuinely friendly and eager to be helpful. Nice quiet dining area and doesn't get too loud. Definitely recommend the red curry and coconut soup. Both were rich with flavor with a thicker consistency. I do not like it when going to other restaurants and the soup/curry is watered down. Will be back to try other dishes and bring friends. The menu is a nice touch with pictures of most of the dishes to help you decide.

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