Pot stickers were delicious, but the tofu was spoiled and my thai iced tea never arrived. Overpriced for the poor service

Not great but not terrible. I spent a month traveling through Thailand and this does not even come close to actual Thai food, but for American Thai, its not bad. Its also not great. Their curries are pretty good but the pad thai is the worst I've ever had. Its good if you are in Long Beach and in the mood for Thai, but its nothing special. That said, I'll probably come again next time I'm wanting a red curry. read more

If you're looking for Thai in Long Beach, you're going to want to be @ Cha Ba Thai. The entrees are fresh, flavorful and works of art! I love the Thai Basil Fried Rice, Thai Basil Duck, Thai Basil Garden (vegetarian), and Tuna Panang. My hubby and friends love their noodles most and I can say from picking of their plates, Cha Ba does each dish superbly! Aside from the food, the staff is so friendly and the decor is modern and clean. It's probably one of the nicest looking, small, restaurants in Long Beach! read more

This place won't blow your mind, but its worth 4 stars as they do everything very well. Food is good, service is friendly and we were served quickly. The decor was a little cliche Thai restaurant but the place was clean so I'll let that slide. I hope to eat here again, mainly because that means I'll be at the beach. read more

Good service to go with decent food makes this place a repeat occurrence. The soup and veggie dumplings here are delicious & I'm a fan of the red curry. read more

We were all hanging Saturday night in Long Beach where my friend Kimmie S. lives, and because some of us had to take a train there that afternoon, we did not have time to eat dinner prior to arriving into Long Beach. Having said that, we decided to get delivery thai food...which sounded like the perfect thing prior to going out partying later that night. So we ordered our food...and for some reason that night, seemed to take forever for the delivery. Points off for taking 1.5 hours. Now...the food. We ordered these prawns in a blanket (deep fried)...and they were simply AMAZING. Crispy...deep fried...deliciousness! For my entree, I shared a tamarind duck dish with my friends...and I must say that it was very good. What confused me a bit though is the fact that it was noted as hot and spicy...when in fact it was not. Minor detail...just felt a bit misinformed by the menu. Then again...who cares? My other friends who tried this dish were equally impressed. My friend Dorian opted for the chicken sauteed with Chinese broccoli, which I thought was quite good....I just wish that was spicier too. The dud of the evening? Against my friend Kimmie's recommendation, my other friend ordered the pad thai. Now, I did not try it myself, but from the feedback...this was a fail...subpar from the comments. Hit or miss it seems like...and wish I could give it a 4 star, given that my dishes were good. Alas...I may have to try again to have further conclusions! read more

Love this place! The food was very fresh and very tasty .. I've eaten in and ordered out , it is just as good at home as it is in the restaurant!! read more

The food here is comparable to some Thai places I've frequented in Queens/Manhattan, so it's nice that this small spot is available to Long Beach locals as well as the tourists the beach attracts. This place is great for a quick bite or a full on dinner; spring rolls and Nua Yang (BBQ beef with Thai dressing) are nice apps, the salads are plentiful, my faves are the Avocado Salad and Duck Salad. Speaking of duck, the Vegetarian Duck is so delicious, I kept asking my brother if he ordered real duck, we had it with the Spicy Eggplant. The various curries are also a hit with my bro, I'm a fan of the Pineapple Fried Rice. Oddly enough, the Pad Thai is just okay. My little one loves staring at the fountain display, which gives the place a calming ambience; the staff is unpretentious and always accommodating, even when the place is full. They almost always know our "usual-to-go" order as we walk in for a pick up: two Pad Se Ews - we have tried every version and are partial to the Chicken and Tofu (my 7 year old's favorite). Our order includes a few Thai Iced Teas and Thai iced Coffees (also great), we take a short walk and enjoy our food as we sit on a bench on the boardwalk and watch the waves crash. read more

Regular Thai food, nothing bad nor spectacular. The service was pretty awful, though. We didn't have to wait to be seated but we had to wait 20 minutes for a menu and water. When we did get their attention, there was no apology, just slapped em down and rushed right away. It's not a huge place, they could have made me feel more welcome. read more

We ordered dinner to-go, and the service was friendly and SO quick! Our curry was delicious, our pad-thai was average. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, clean, and engaging. If it weren't for our time crunch, we wouldn't have minded eating there at all. Overall: very decently priced and delicious. read more

Probably the best Thai food in long beach. The staff is awesome and the food is even better. Red snapper good, yellow curry good, peanut chicken good and flat noodles with broccoli and chicken good. Small place but to counter that it is clean and appealing to the eye. Give it a try read more

My brother was in from Hawaii and he is quite finicky. He wanted soup and what could be better than Thai! Very impressed the food was delicious. Nice and fresh!! Flavorful. We will be back !! Nice go to place in Long Beach !! read more

Considering that this place is on Long Island and tastes almost as good as the Thai places in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, I am impressed... and it doesn't cost much more either. Excellent red and green curry dishes. The pad thai and other dishes could have a little more going on (more ingredients). One complaint is that they give you a ridiculously tiny amount of white rice with take-out entrees. read more

Thai is my favorite cuisine. I ordered the Panang Curry with pork, spicy, to go. The sauce was fantastic but not spicy enough. The waiter was nice but didn't speak much English. The pork was dry but the green beans were perfectly crunchy. Yes, I have many criticisms, but I give 4 stars b/c the sauce was great, the location is fabulous, and the price was right. read more

Love this place. I have been ordering their lunch special for years. It's always fresh and they can custom make your spicy level. I make mine extra spicy #3. read more

Solid Thai joint in Long Beach. All the usual Thai fare (mussaman curry, pad thai, satay, mango sticky rice). Didn't find anything I didn't enjoy. The mango sticky rice portion was a bit too small for my liking. Friendly staff, helpful in ordering for sure. read more

For a small/affordable beach restaurant, this place is pretty damned good. I live in long beach and either dine in or have delivery often. Just be careful about spiciness. If you claim you want something "extra spicy" they will consider that a challenge. Best way to order is to each pick something and eat family style. You will have leftovers and it will cost $10-$15 per meal. read more

I really like their pad thai (a little drier than most) and chicken with chinese broccoli. Prices are typical...a little overpriced for long beach read more

Great food & service Tom ka ga soup is delicious and my fav is the beef thai salad read more

A great Thai restaurant in Long Beach. Whether you eat in, or take out, I think you'll enjoy it. The atmosphere inside is very cozy, with only about 5-8 tables in all, however it doesn't feel cramped. It's also very clean and quiet with a nice relaxed vibe. The food is also delicious. We tend to order noodle dishes; either the spicy noodles, pad thai, or kao soi. We've yet to be disappointed. There tends to be a good amount of meat, and the dishes are always well spiced. I highly recommend trying this place out read more

My frown and I came here for the first time to try it but I wasn't too pleased with it the food, it has less than average taste and I won't be going there again. read more

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First time ordered takeout from here and I was glad I did. Food came on time and still warm. Food was delicious too. Good portions and reasonably priced. read more

Absolutely delicious every time. Love the drunken noodles...... Love the red and green curry dishes. Have ordered only vegetarian. Don't know about meat dishes. Lovely service EVERY time read more

Amazing little Thai place. The curry puffs and curry are just fantastic. Very affordable as well. At times the service is a little slow but not often and overall it is one of my favorite places in Long Beach. It's small and cute and always a great option for when my boyfriend and I just want a relaxing, affordable, and very filling meal. Highly recommend!! read more

Great food and service. My favorites are basil scallops and Siam shrimp. Love the location as it's across the street from the train station. This place never disappoints. read more

the service is sincere, the food is fresh and delicious. I couldn't find a bad thing to say about this restaurant if I tried. It is such a refreshing option when we want to avoid typical Long Beach fare (no tv or burgers here!). We have to recommend the clear noodle salad, ANY of the soups, the brown rice is amazing (yes, plain brown rice can be amazing) and you can't go wrong with any of the curry options. Don't bother with sake or wine - go for the beer or the sangria (yes, i said sangria) that is a phenomenal sake blend. This is hands down our favorite LB place (for meat eater and vegetarians alike). Try it. read more

Great service, food and atmosphere. The food was delivered promptly by a kind server, and it was delicious. Highly recommended!!

Love this place! Excellent food and service at a reasonable price. This is now my go to place for Thai food. Highly recommend!

Came here with a couple friends of mine. Super small but cute place, nice amount of options on the menu. Thai is one of my favorite kind of foods so I'm always down to try new places. Despite being small and a Friday night we got seated right away... We got edamame to start with and I got the spicy noodles dish (vegatable) I thought it was delicious and ate the whole thing :) The service was good, food came out in good timing. I would definitely go back if I went to LB for dinner read more

I just recently moved to Long Beach and I am on a quest to try all the restaurants - ok maybe just some of them. I'm no Donald Trump so.... Anyway, so far I tried two places and one of them was awesome the other one sucked. Guess which one this is...Chaba is awesome. Came in on a slow night with my girl friend. Two other tables were occupied. Fast service. Nice and pleasant staff. Delicious food. The place is a little on the smaller side but very very clean and has a nice decor. They don't serve alcohol but I won't hold that against them. I'm sure they have a reason for that. I will be back for sure. read more

Absolutely amazing; Delicious food, pleasant music, and the nicest servers. If the servers seem too busy to fill up your water or take extra orders because they're doing other things such as origami straws, setting up bags for online orders, don't feel too bad. The food makes up for it all. Even down from the salad, to the fried ice cream. Every single thing was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place. And since it was my birthday I even got a free desert. read more

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Absolutely the best Yellow Curry Chicken I've ever had. Excellent service and romantic music, liked a lot. Don't let the outside fool you!

Food at Chaba = artistry on a plate and in my mouth! And in my book, winner of the best bathroom I have ever seen! Okay, before I'm carted off to the local asylum, let me reassure you that I have not lost my mind. And to prove it, let me move on to describing the food. My friend and I chose this place after a long day at Long Beach because she loves Thai food and I haven't had Thai food in a long time. After a wait of five minutes- not long at all- we were seated and wow, this restaurant is small but beautifully decorated with candlelight and three large pictures of the Hibiscus flower, which is Chaba in Thai. What I loved was that the theme and décor of restaurant was clearly dedicated to the Chaba, with the servers donning shirts with flowery designs and soft pastel colors that go with the pictures, and soft lighting giving everything a warm glow. I order the sautéed garlic sauce entrée with beef and when the food arrived....wow again... the food was beautifully and artistically plated, first feeding my eyes before feeding my tummy. I instantly regretted not bringing my camera to capture this work of art, but any thoughts of photography and cameras faded away as I placed the first forkful of food in my mouth (okay, the first chopsticksful). Mmmmmmm....... Out-of-body food experience. The garlic sauce tasted absolutely perfect without any strange, pungent aftertaste and the beef/mushrooms were delectable. I slowly and carefully polished off my plate and seriously, seriously, contemplated getting a SECOND entrée, until the phrase "food addicts anonymous" crossed my mind. My friend ordered a dish with coconut milk, and she was beside herself with food delight as well, actually asking our friendly waiter if they had a branch in the city, and when he responded in the negative, she plaintively asked him, "why not??!!" I also mentally groaned with disappointment. To elaborate slightly on my best bathroom mention, not only was special care was taken to the design of the restaurant, but also the bathroom. Even the plants in there were carefully arranged. Chaba: A flower. But Chaba on Long Island: a small cozy location where every detail is beautifully designed, right down to the bathroom, including the design of an ambience conducive to multiple foodgasms- a great bonding experience for two hungry friends and an excuse to return with a camera and an empty belly! read more

Although I haven't eaten inside this restaurant, it does have a fun, hip vibe to it. The ingreedients are fresh and when it is warmer out, I would definitely eat here just to enjoy the pops of color. I love the Green Curry here as that is my favorite thai dish. We have always had take out here and it is prepared quickly! This is a great place to come to after getting off the train and heading home. read more

Food is amazing, ambiance is calming, and the service is great!

Really good Thai food right in the center of Long Beach. The restaurant is small, but provides an intimate setting for dinner and the service is good. Shrimp pad Thai is my go-to order here, and doesn't disappoint. Delivery times are long, so recommend picking up. read more

The food ranges from average to above average. The decor is really cute. The spicy food is very very spicy, so make sire you tell them how much spice you want because they never ask. read more

One of my favorite restaurants! It's very small but has cute, calming, modern decor - the bathroom is even pretty. The servers are really sweet and attentive, and the food is so good. I'm obsessed with the amazing rama (a vegetarian dish with crispy tofu, a perfectly cooked melange of veggies, an amazing peanut sauce, and jasmine rice). There are lots of vegetarian options, which is great. The lychee juice, avocado salad, and red bean ice cream are all delicious. Make sure to ask for the hot sauce they bring you in a little pot - so good. read more

Food was great, and our server Bo was great. Lots of vegetarian options, and they have tofu and fake duck, both of which are good. Fake duck has an interesting texture, I'd definitely recommend trying it. This place is good for lunch or dinner, it's cheap and unpretentious. Would return. read more

My review is for the chicken pad see eww that i got when my friends and I got food delivered from this place. I was shocked at how soon our food got to the door. The pad see eww got i got here was the best i have ever had..it wasn't super greasy and the food was packaged in plastic containers that looked small, but the portion in them is very large. I was stuffed halfway through. The price for the food is pretty moderate. read more