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Discovered this place a few months ago and have been hooked on this place ever since. Their portions are good sizes. Highly recommend the Pad See Ew with beef, Pad Thai with chicken, and the Tom Yum Kai. We tried the Thai Thea and iced Thai Coffee for the first time today, and was not disappointed. Not too sweet, and had the right amount of tea / coffee flavor. Today, we were greeted with 2 friendly ladies up front who made sure that we had all of the sauces & peppers we wanted.
No beef today. Pad Thai is great! Located in a busy commercial complex. Food taste excellent. Service is awesome. It's a must try whenever you're in the area. 10-22-2023
Stopped by here for a quick lunch on a Sunday while heading down to Palos Verdes. Split an order of pad thai (I know it's basic but I love pad thai) and it was more than enough for two people. You order/pay at the counter first and then can take a seat. Indoor and outdoor seating available. There's a self-service water spout next to the counter and you can also help yourself to utensils/sauces. The overall vibe is casual. Credit cards accepted. Parking is easy as this place is located in the Tokyo Centre plaza. It's good for big groups as well as kids.
Easy parking when not busy. Fast and efficient service. Food came out very quickly after ordering. Food was good! I found it funny that a Thai restaurant was blasting Reggaeton.
The food here is delicious! We ordered the pineapple curry fried rice with shrimp, pad Thai with shrimp, and crab fried rice. My favorite of the three is the pineapple curry fried rice. It is super savory and has a nice subtle sweetness from the pineapple and raisins. I really recommend it! The service is here is quick. Before you seat yourself, make sure you order. You are expected to grab utensils and dishes for yourselves. Ambiance is relaxed. It can get quite hot inside during summer days despite the portable fans that they have on. It is not usually crowded so there's plenty of seating. Plenty of parking available.
Now I know I left a review for this establishment years ago but since it says I haven't, here is an update. They are still the small hidden gem surrounded by Japanese restaurants in a food court. Being half Thai, they hit all the authentic notes I remember having in Bangkok. Service was great. The 2 ladies had big smiles even in this California rainstorm. Order at the register, pay, and then get a number to place at your table for dine in. I always go for a soup especially in the cold days. Today had the boat noodle. So delicious! My colleague ordered the chicken pad Thai and said it was one of the better quality dishes from other Thai spots in the area. Everything had generous portions of meat so extra bonus!
Food: pad seew was good and the papaya salad Ambiance: quick and casual Service: everyone was nice Good spot if you don't want to wait in line for the other spots!! And very casual
I really wanted hand-pulled noodles. I couldn't find a place locally and so I searched for the best pad see ew. Bowl Thai came up on google and I gave it a try. I have tried every Thai restaurant in the South Bay and this is the first place that reminded me of noodles on telegraph street in Berkeley. When I go back I'm going to add extra noodles and egg to it as well. This is now my go to spot for my noodles fix.
Self service thai, no frills. Order at the front cashier, pay, and sit down. They have water cups, utensils, and plates in the front for you to grab for your food. There's about 12 tables where you can rearrange them depending on your party size. Food was pretty quick to come out, maybe around 10-15 minutes? We asked the cashier how the spice levels are (if it's thai spice or white ppl spice) they couldn't really give an answer so we ordered it very spicy. Very tolerable, not really thai spicy but a bit more spicy than thai restaurants that caters to caucasians. We got thai boat noodles and pad kee mao beef. Both were decent but nothing outta this world. The beef was at least not dry. The staff came by to check on us and see if it was too spicy for us and we said no not really and they pointed to the spice rack. All in all, this place is decent but I'm not sure if i'll be back.
I'm always looking for a new place to try out. This time, we chose thai. Location: in the city of gardena, hidden in a corner shooping center with its entry located through the back. Parking: There is plenty of free parking in their parking structure. Diner: a small simple establishment. With tables located very close to each other. It's over counter service. You order first, then sit down. Service: There really isn't any service. They just take order and take you your food. After that, they dont really follow up or check up. Everything is self-service. Grab your own utensils, plates, water, napkins. Food: we got a mix variety of stuff for the table. We got beef pad-see-yu. 8/10 very flavorful. Yellow curry full of flavor 9/10. Won ton soup was missing something. 7/10 and pineapple fried rice. Not the same without the cashew nut. 6/10. Good portion size so definitely sharable for the table. Price. Each plate avarages around 17 to 20 bucks. In total with drinks came out to 90 bucks. Not bad for 3 people. It's definitely something new to my thai spot list. Would probably come back to try different dishes.
Solid Thai food. Two thumbs up for the Pad See Ew. I could eat the Pad See Ew all day long! I got it with tofu and it was amazing! It's definitely the best I've had in the area. The Tom Yum Goong is YUM-meeee! It was so flavorful and really packed a punch! The Pad Thai was just ok. Maybe something I wouldn't get again but if you are in the area and have a craving for Thai food, I would definitely recommend checking out this place. I ordered for pickup and the man who took my order was super friendly. I got the Pad See Ew with tofu and he asked if egg was ok. And when I ordered the Pad Thai, I also got it with tofu and he asked if I had any allergies (the Pad Thai comes with nuts)... and I just thought it was really thoughtful and not something that happens too often. I really appreciated it.
Amazing Thai place in Gardena! I've been here twice and everything I've tasted was delicious. When you enter the restaurant, you go to the counter to order and then choose a table to sit at and they'll bring you your food. Water and utensils are at a self serve counter beside the front counter. Each table also had chilis and some other sauces. It was very bright and felt modern inside. Kana Moo Krob: It was very flavorful and the pork was very crispy. Pineapple Curry Fried Rice: I'm just not a fan of raisins in my fried rice but still really good. It was great leftover too. Pineapple Curry: A good mix of sweet and spicy. Wish it was spicier. Came with a large scoop of white rice which was great to soak up the leftover curry. Pad See Ew: An authentic classic - loved it! This has become my go to Thai place in Gardena! Will definitely be coming back
Order the satay! An order comes with fried rice and 6 skewers of your choice (beef, chicken or half and half) with a peanut and cucumber dip. I prefer the beef but they are both good. The tom yum noodle soup is good too! If you like spicy and tangy soup then this is it. It comes with a variety of fish balls, fish cakes and ground pork. Located at Tozai Plaza in Gardena. There's plenty of parking!
Located in the inside corner of a busy plaza, there is a parking lot here but it gets full pretty quickly. I believe Bowl Thai is one of three restaurants started by the same owners. Bowl Thai is the original location, and their other two locations, Sweet Rice and Bowl Thai Grill, are just a couple blocks away. I've been to both and they were both fantastic, so I wanted to try out the original Bowl Thai. Like the other two restaurants, Bowl Thai has similar decor with simple and clean furniture. Order first at the counter, then you're given a cup for self-serve water. The self serve station also has napkins and utensils. Then, it's free seating and the food is brought to you, freshly made to order and pretty quickly, I might add. I had the Tom Yumm Soup with chicken (default is medium spicy). It was a huge serving in very large bowl. It came with a bowl of white rice. The flavors were rich and aromatic, a great mixture of beach mushrooms, lemongrass, lime, and chili. I also had their Thai Iced Tea, perfectly creamy and refreshing. The service was great, friendly, fast, and checked on me during the meal to make sure I had everything I needed. read more
Absolutely delicious soups! Had a great experience dining at this small but great location. The place is not going to wow you with its decorations but it has great service and great food! We tried the Boat House Noodle Soup and seafood Hot pot. The broth for the beef soup was rich and deep. It almost had a sweetness to it even though it was pretty spicy. Great combination. And the seafood was sour and spicy, with a great light flavor to it. You've gotta try both of these! The parking situation is not great on weekends because there are several popular restaurants in this place but it's so worth it!! read more
2 years ago
Long awaited review for this place. I've been coming here for years, but since I left my old job, I only occasionally stopped by. The basil fried rice with chicken is still delicious. The Tom Yum noodle soup has lacked flavors and quantity of ingredients since covid. Pad Thai and pad see you is ok too, but yet, prices went up and quantity of food shrunk. read more
Discovered this place a few months ago and have been hooked on this place ever since. Their portions are good sizes. Highly recommend the Pad See Ew with beef, Pad Thai with chicken, and the Tom Yum Kai. We tried the Thai Thea and iced Thai Coffee for the first time today, and was not disappointed. Not too sweet, and had the right amount of tea / coffee flavor. Today, we were greeted with 2 friendly ladies up front who made sure that we had all of the sauces & peppers we wanted. read more
3 years ago
Stopped by here for a quick lunch on a Sunday while heading down to Palos Verdes. Split an order of pad thai (I know it's basic but I love pad thai) and it was more than enough for two people. You order/pay at the counter first and then can take a seat. Indoor and outdoor seating available. There's a self-service water spout next to the counter and you can also help yourself to utensils/sauces. The overall vibe is casual. Credit cards accepted. Parking is easy as this place is located in the Tokyo Centre plaza. It's good for big groups as well as kids. read more
The food here is delicious! We ordered the pineapple curry fried rice with shrimp, pad Thai with shrimp, and crab fried rice. My favorite of the three is the pineapple curry fried rice. It is super savory and has a nice subtle sweetness from the pineapple and raisins. I really recommend it! The service is here is quick. Before you seat yourself, make sure you order. You are expected to grab utensils and dishes for yourselves. Ambiance is relaxed. It can get quite hot inside during summer days despite the portable fans that they have on. It is not usually crowded so there's plenty of seating. Plenty of parking available. read more
11 months ago
Now I know I left a review for this establishment years ago but since it says I haven't, here is an update. They are still the small hidden gem surrounded by Japanese restaurants in a food court. Being half Thai, they hit all the authentic notes I remember having in Bangkok. Service was great. The 2 ladies had big smiles even in this California rainstorm. Order at the register, pay, and then get a number to place at your table for dine in. I always go for a soup especially in the cold days. Today had the boat noodle. So delicious! My colleague ordered the chicken pad Thai and said it was one of the better quality dishes from other Thai spots in the area. Everything had generous portions of meat so extra bonus! read more
4 years ago
Food: pad seew was good and the papaya salad Ambiance: quick and casual Service: everyone was nice Good spot if you don't want to wait in line for the other spots!! And very casual read more
3 years ago
I really wanted hand-pulled noodles. I couldn't find a place locally and so I searched for the best pad see ew. Bowl Thai came up on google and I gave it a try. I have tried every Thai restaurant in the South Bay and this is the first place that reminded me of noodles on telegraph street in Berkeley. When I go back I'm going to add extra noodles and egg to it as well. This is now my go to spot for my noodles fix. read more
3 years ago
Self service thai, no frills. Order at the front cashier, pay, and sit down. They have water cups, utensils, and plates in the front for you to grab for your food. There's about 12 tables where you can rearrange them depending on your party size. Food was pretty quick to come out, maybe around 10-15 minutes? We asked the cashier how the spice levels are (if it's thai spice or white ppl spice) they couldn't really give an answer so we ordered it very spicy. Very tolerable, not really thai spicy but a bit more spicy than thai restaurants that caters to caucasians. We got thai boat noodles and pad kee mao beef. Both were decent but nothing outta this world. The beef was at least not dry. The staff came by to check on us and see if it was too spicy for us and we said no not really and they pointed to the spice rack. All in all, this place is decent but I'm not sure if i'll be back. read more
3 years ago
I'm always looking for a new place to try out. This time, we chose thai. Location: in the city of gardena, hidden in a corner shooping center with its entry located through the back. Parking: There is plenty of free parking in their parking structure. Diner: a small simple establishment. With tables located very close to each other. It's over counter service. You order first, then sit down. Service: There really isn't any service. They just take order and take you your food. After that, they dont really follow up or check up. Everything is self-service. Grab your own utensils, plates, water, napkins. Food: we got a mix variety of stuff for the table. We got beef pad-see-yu. 8/10 very flavorful. Yellow curry full of flavor 9/10. Won ton soup was missing something. 7/10 and pineapple fried rice. Not the same without the cashew nut. 6/10. Good portion size so definitely sharable for the table. Price. Each plate avarages around 17 to 20 bucks. In total with drinks came out to 90 bucks. Not bad for 3 people. It's definitely something new to my thai spot list. Would probably come back to try different dishes. read more
Solid Thai food. Two thumbs up for the Pad See Ew. I could eat the Pad See Ew all day long! I got it with tofu and it was amazing! It's definitely the best I've had in the area. The Tom Yum Goong is YUM-meeee! It was so flavorful and really packed a punch! The Pad Thai was just ok. Maybe something I wouldn't get again but if you are in the area and have a craving for Thai food, I would definitely recommend checking out this place. I ordered for pickup and the man who took my order was super friendly. I got the Pad See Ew with tofu and he asked if egg was ok. And when I ordered the Pad Thai, I also got it with tofu and he asked if I had any allergies (the Pad Thai comes with nuts)... and I just thought it was really thoughtful and not something that happens too often. I really appreciated it. read more
3 years ago
Amazing Thai place in Gardena! I've been here twice and everything I've tasted was delicious. When you enter the restaurant, you go to the counter to order and then choose a table to sit at and they'll bring you your food. Water and utensils are at a self serve counter beside the front counter. Each table also had chilis and some other sauces. It was very bright and felt modern inside. Kana Moo Krob: It was very flavorful and the pork was very crispy. Pineapple Curry Fried Rice: I'm just not a fan of raisins in my fried rice but still really good. It was great leftover too. Pineapple Curry: A good mix of sweet and spicy. Wish it was spicier. Came with a large scoop of white rice which was great to soak up the leftover curry. Pad See Ew: An authentic classic - loved it! This has become my go to Thai place in Gardena! Will definitely be coming back read more
Order the satay! An order comes with fried rice and 6 skewers of your choice (beef, chicken or half and half) with a peanut and cucumber dip. I prefer the beef but they are both good. The tom yum noodle soup is good too! If you like spicy and tangy soup then this is it. It comes with a variety of fish balls, fish cakes and ground pork. Located at Tozai Plaza in Gardena. There's plenty of parking! read more
More like 3.5 stars, but rounded up. :) We ordered pad see ew and panang curry. Both were just mediocre, definitely had better. Wish the curry had more ingredients (perhaps red bell pepper and bamboo shoots). Curry was just chicken, green bell pepper and the curry itself. Although that is what was advertised. Also came with a side of rice. $13.99 Pad see ew tasted great. Huge portion for $12.99, very filling. Will be ordering that again. Thai tea tasted a bit watered down, was definitely pre made in advanced. $4 read more
2 years ago
I've been coming to Bowl Thai for years! Food is always yummy and has that home taste! However, I have become disappointed that they minimized their menu when they opened the other location not too far from this one. I really wished they kept their Chicken/Beef Satay Plate with the little yummy cucumber salad. read more
My boyfriend and I took out the boat noodle soup and the tom yum noodle soup last night. Was craving something with hot soup since it's been so chilly lately so I found this gem on Yelp. It's in a strip mall right next to boiling point and honeymee. Service was really fast. We got our food in 10-15 mins after placing out order. The gal also came outside to give us our food. The pricing for the food is super affordable ($9.99) And the noodle soups were really good!! I really like boat noodle soup and this place lived up to its name. The Tom yum noodle soup was really good too. And I don't really like tom yum noodle soup that much so that says ALOT! This place is the place to get authentic Thai food! So excited to try their other menu items next time! read more
Friendly ppl. Good food. Cozy spot. I got the pad Thai with shrimp 10/10. Tom yum noodle soup 10/10 fire. Also good if you are under the weather. Yellow curry with chicken 10/10 as well. Tom yum soup with mushrooms 8:10 too zesty for my liking. Pad see ew with beef 7/10 good but not great. Thai tea amazing 10/10. read more
3 years ago
My go to Thai food restaurant. The food taste so good and authentic Thai food. My favorite is the crispy pork, eggplant & butternut stir fry, and Basil pork stir fry. Service is good and the dish comes out quickly. Self service ordering system and food are serve to your table. The ambience is good with average noise. Highly recommend this place read more
I've always had Bowl Thai on my list of places to try and though I've frequented Tozai Plaza; for some reason or another I never got to check it out. I finally got to try it out recently and I must say "Bowl Thai; where have you been all my life? ;). I'm a big fan of Thai food and got a variety of items to-go to try. My order consisted of the Thai Salad, 1/2 and 1/2 Satay, Pad Thai, Pad See Ew and Green Curry. The Thai Salad was a nice tasty healthy salad consisting of chicken, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, carrots and a sliced hard boiled egg. The dressing for it was a Thai honey-mustard dressing. There wasn't anything too special about it but did make for a nice, light starter. The satay was a good appetizer too! I'm glad I got both chicken and beef. Meat was fairly tender. I was also pleased that it came with fried rice. For the noodles; I was a fan of both the pad thai and pad see ew. I'm normally more partial to pad see ew but this time around; I really enjoyed the pad thai. It had just the right amount of sweet peanut flavor. Both noodle dishes however were very fulfilling. Curry is one of my favorite dishes all around and Bowl Thai does a great green curry. I loved the flavoring. Note there is still a slight kick even if you request no spice. Nonetheless it was very good. It was nice, thick curry that was perfect over white rice. I also liked the addition of the egg. Bowl Thai made for a great dinner and am very happy to finally have tried this place out! read more
I'm a big fan of this place. It's my go-to lunch spot when I have an hour to spare, and this place never disappoints. My three faves are Pad Ke Mao, papaya Salad and Tom Yung Goong. Just by typing those three dishes I am sure the owners will know who I am because I order them like at least once a week. The food comes with a healthy amount of kick, but if you want to up your game, try Thai Spicy for that added punch. One complaint? They don't serve Mango Sticky Rice anymore. You have to go to their sister store Sweet Rice to get it. Other than that, perfection... read more
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So gross! Discovering the closure due to health code violations and vermin infestation is very disappointing and enough to make my stomach turn. read more
A little dive like place in Gardena. Located in a plaza with the parking lot in the rear. I came here with a friend during the week. We got here right before lunch time at around 11:30am. There was still a few parking spaces available as I was told it gets filled fast during lunch. We ordered a mild spicy Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodles), and a Seafood Vermicelli Soup. Both was good! The Pad Kee Mao was not too spicy since it was mild, I could've have gotten it a tad spicier for a better kick. Next time I would know. But the noodles was flavorful and to the point. It had the authentic sizzling wok flavor in it. Very good! The Seaford Soup was good and flavorful too. A larger proportion soup compared to other places I've been to. Plenty of variety seafood inside, which includes shrimp, fish, crab, clams, and lots of vermicelli noodles. It's served in a metal hot pot with a flame lit on the bottom. Not sure if that's to keep it out, or for ambiance. Probably both. Haha. Their concept is kind of like a fast food place. Walk in, look at the menu, and order. Then they'll bring the food to you. Like a Carl's Jr Burger place. The place does get busy. Well, it was during lunch. Anyhow, not too shabby. Not a place of my first choice, but it's fine. read more
5 years ago
The food is great here. One of my favorite Thai food places. The quality and flavor you get here is worth the $$. The prices at bowl thai I would say are a little bit higher than competitors, but as mentioned previously the quality and flavor meets those standards. Service is good and food came out quickly. Will definitely be back! read more
3 years ago
I might have just not ordered the right things because I thought the food was...eh. Tom Yum Goong ($12.99) was alright, overpriced for a bowl of watery soup with a couple of shrimps and mushrooms. It was served with a flame under which is a great concept but eating while smelling propane was sort of off-putting to me. Pumpkin Stir Fry ($10.99) was also okay. Sort of bland and oily, had to dump a bunch of chili sauce. Service was very nice and friendly and the food came fast. Order at counter and sit with a number and the food is brought out to you. Located in an extremely popular plaza that can be hard to find parking at peak hours. read more
Tozai plaza is filled with great dining options and Bowl Thai is another dining establishment that is quite popular. The only Thai option in the plaza, it's a great spot to get your Thai fix. The menu is pretty diverse and there is something for everyone. We opted for the pad see ew and yellow curry. Both dishes were great. The yellow curry was flavorful and did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend getting it. The pad see ew was decent although I thought the noodles were a little on the oily side. The portion sizes leave more to be desired. I wish they were a little bigger so they could be shared more easily. This restaurant is more of a fast-casual type of place. First you order at the counter and the cashier tells you which table to sit at. A table might look empty so don't be tempted to immediately claim a table as soon as you enter! read more
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Are they open for business? The last two times I have stopped by they have been closed.
Yes, they are open daily from 11a-930p, sometimes later on the weekends.
Do they allow dine-in again?
Last I went about 3 weeks ago they still had no inside seating.
Anyone know if they are open? I called them yesterday and today no answer.
I went by on Saturday, and the note attached to the door, states closed through 1/9/2022
Are they open on Christmas Eve?
Are they open today on July 5th, 2021?
I hope so. I want some now too. Lol let me know
How do I order through the phone if I keep getting a busy tone?
They only have one phone line. It's constantly busy. I've called over 70 times to make an order. It would be much simpler if they had online ordering but they're worth it.
Is this place open I went yesterday at 6 and it was close on a Saturday?
The power in the plaza might've been out. This has happened before and some restaurants in the plaza reopen but some decide to just stay closed.
Is this place under new management?
No, but the family opened a new place called "Sweet Rice" in Pacific Square and it seems they've been there rather than at Bowl Thai. Different Thai food, but same delicious taste.
How's their Tai tea?
Not the best I've ever had in LA but it's authentic. It's just a little bit too sweet for me. The best Thai tea so far for me is at Ruen Pair in Thai town.
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