First off, the proprietress was very friendly in her cute overalls, and made us feel welcome. Loved their food, especially the sizzling hot crab wontons. Yum! And their Pad See Ew was also fresh, hot, and very delicious. What a meal! I'm always excited to discover a new Thai place in my neighborhood, and will certainly be making regular stops at Cibo Thai for sure. read more

Went here last night with a friend and we split the Yum Yai salad, which I never had. It was fresh and tasty. Next, we order the Pad Thai and the Pad See Ew. Both were delicious to the point we ate it all! The place wasn't too busy, so it was nice to sit and chat with my friend. The lady that runs it is very sweet. read more

We walked in around 6:15pm. Place was empty and no one greeted us except the crickets. We saw two ladies sitting at the bar area. I asked " hi are you open?" They both looked up and it looked like they were sucking on lemons. I asked them if they were open and the old hag with the short hair looked up with an eye roll and said "seat yourself" We thought about it but decided to leave due to her lemon sucking face and attitude. Disgusting!! read more

I recently started going to Cibo Thai by a recommendation from a friend and am hooked. I wouldn't have gone because it's easy to miss being a bit down the road on Honolulu from the main action. It's near the new Trader Joe's past Montrose Bike Shop. Angela the owner is always the server and is always in a good mood so you won't have to worry about attitude (or a server leaving abruptly before you are done because their shift is over). The small dining room was upgraded in March. My review of the food is based on the chicken pad thai and vegetable curry. The pad thai is very good but I have been ordering the curry almost everytime now because it is incredibly addicting. Neither of the dishes comes with broccoli so I have them add it. If you ask for healthier brown rice you actually get what I believe is called Thai black rice that is a purple color and tastes great with the curry sauce. Conclusion: Hidden mom-and-pop gem that is definitely worth a try. read more

Cibo Thai - Vegetable curry. - Thai Near Me - Montrose, California

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Why are you not here?!? The owner is so gracious. Come here twice and she will remember you, your tastes, favorite dishes, etc. Small but awesome because it is real-deal. Great value for super fresh authentic Thai. I can live on their Pad Thai with chicken and shrimp or beef Pad See Yew (sp?). Forget spell check, get here and enjoy the owner's charm and excellent food! read more

Cibo Thai - Awesome Pad Thai -- medium spicy - Thai Near Me - Montrose, California

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Cibo is a good place to go for Thai food in Montrose. I actually don't know of any other Thai restaurants in the area, so I'm really glad I like the food here. I usually get the pad thai but I've also had pad see ew, a veggie dish, and curry from here. Everything I've ordered has been good, and the people who run the place are nice. read more

We visited this place for the first time a few weeks ago. I was starving, the kids were at the grandparents but I wanted something relatively healthy. Apparently this place has been around for a while but we were oblivious. We went early on a Saturday evening. The food and service was good. I had the red curry and brown rice whilst my wife had her usual Pad Thai and tofu. Both tasted very good. Now we have 2 local Thai places that we like! read more

I ordered food went to pick up and was waiting for a while. The owner got agitated when I asked her how long is the wait. No joke she started yelling saying "do you want the food or not, I only have two hands." I was literally in shock and thought she maybe having a mental breakdown or something. So i stayed calm and said yes I want the food. Come to find out she was't having a mental breakdown she was flat out being RUDE like there is no tomorrow. I never ever been treated this way from a establishment. i simply asked how long is the wait. On top of that the food portions are small and not enough protein inside. One of the worst services I have ever got. I was too lazy to cook or go somewhere else to get food so I sucked it up while she was yelling and preparing my food. But before I left I made sure she knew that she can't treat people so bad when they simply wanted to know how long to wait for the food. I hope you or your family reads this and know that you may do this to another person and they may not just walk away like I did. So be careful when you act so aggressive lady!!!! read more

This place is so good. I've been coming here for quite a number of years and I'm so glad they're still in business after all this time!! First of all it's a lot bigger than other Thai places I've been to so it's good to go with family and take your time and not feel super cramped in a small place. The woman who works here is hilarious and super friendly and speaks English without difficulty. No worries if you're calling in a take-out order. We ordered the crab wontons (crisp and delish) beef salad (YUMMMM lime dressing) tom kha gai (flavor was spot on. It could have been a tad creamier..it was probably a lower fat coconut milk) and pad Thai (noodles were sooo chewy and yum). We ate it all happily. YAY!!! It also looks like they haven't raised their prices in years. Extra star for that! read more

We ate here again after many years of being absent. We both ordered Pad Thai and it was very good. Based on that, we will eat here again to try other menu items. Parking can be problematic, service is very good (thank you for that) and prices are reasonable. Highly recommended for a try...you won"t be disappointed. read more

Pretty good stuff. Better than a few of the other local Thai restaurants, IMO. Always get the yellow chicken curry. There are 2 okay Thai restaurants closer to me but I will drive the extra miles for their food. read more

Cannot say enough good things about this place!!!!!! Angela is the sweetest lady and really treats you like family and the food is AMAZING! Some of the best Thai I've had in LA not to mention this area. read more

This place is a go to! I know it can be unnoticed on Montrose, but it is one of the best Thai places I've been to. Although I dined in, I would definitely recommend getting take out instead. Decor is outdated and the restaurant has a peculiar scent. Service isn't anything outstanding, but they aren't necessarily rude. Their soups are the absolute best. I don't like coconut flavor, but I've tried most of the soup options and my taste buds enjoy their mouthwatering spices. I shall warn you: order water because your mouth is going to be on FIRE! Their options are mostly spicey. It adds to the flavor of the food entrees. Why I state the importance of take out is so you can freely have the option of laying around and munching on food. I like taking my time, and service made me feel rushed. So if you're in the area and in the mood for great Thai food, consider ordering take out. At least until their service improves and they open all windows of the restaurant. read more

Don't order from here if you don't want them to take over an hour for pick up. I was told 35 mins so I patiently waited only to tell me 45 min later that it was gonna take another 15 min. She told me that I can just come back later as if I don't have anything to do. Her attitude made me even more upset. I've had food from here before but it is not as good as the other thai places around the area. The only reason I come here was because it was closest to my house but never again. I've had it with them. read more

I nearly choked to death on their Crying Tiger thai beef in salad. It was dry, thin, cheap strips of meat over ice lettuce shards. The sauce was reminiscent of ass funk... no really, mixed in with fish sauce. This is not how it is supposed to be. Pricey as well. The pad that was pricey too but more tasty. Certainly, better options in the area. read more

My husband and I decided to give this place a try on a recent date night. We live close and every time I drive by I think, "there goes that thai place with the identity crisis." I'd love to hear the backstory sometime about the name. Did it used to be an Italian restaurant, and were they trying to save a buck by keeping the old signage?? The food was good. Our standard dishes for any new thai restaurant are the pad thai and the red curry. The food was fresh and flavorful. BUT (there's always a but) service was sloooooooooooooow. It was a Friday night and all 10 or so tables were filled, but only one waitperson on hand to run the show. We were seated at 7:00 and didn't walk out the door again until 9:00. Maybe the turtle's pace of the meal was their nod to the Italian part of their name. Hehehe. Either way, too slow for me. My search for a go-to thai restaurant in my neighborhood continues... read more

Great place. Great food and good service. Coming here for years. It's a Hidden Gem in Montrose. Randy read more

3.5 stars The food here is really fresh and flavorful. Unlike other thai restaurants, the food here isn't greasy AT ALL, which makes me feel like I've had a healthy meal. The portions can be a bit bigger, hence the 3.5 stars, but the food is good. I'm all into eating healthy so thai food being healthy and tasty is a plus in my book. I've tried the pad thai (take out), chicken noodle, and basil leaf beef (dine in). I'd definitely suggest choosing noodle dishes because the beef was lacking in quanitity. The decor is neat and clean but the place is a bit small. It's a hole in the wall, but the place definitely has potential. Usually not busy when I go, but better for me haha my food'll come out faster! I mean there aren't many thai restaurants around this area. There's Min's Kitchen which is pretty much way overpriced and really small portions and there's T-House which is all the way in Tujunga, so I think Cibo is my new go to for thai cravings in the area! read more

Quaint atmosphere, very clean dinning area and delicious food plus parking behind the building, makes this an easy choice for lunch or dinner. Lunch specials include spring roll, salad, white rice and your main dish choice for less than $9. Flavors are wonderful. Best curry I've had. I'm looking forward to working my way through the menu. read more

Just know that fresh, super delish food takes time. So dont show up wanting fast food! Say hi to Angela!

First time in there over the weekend, and I met the owner Angela, who was super nice, genuine, and just plain awesome. She and her daughter are both Thai, and they run the place. I spent 3 weeks in Thailand in June, so the cuisine there is *very* fresh in my mind. I've tried several spots in LA to try and match the level of authenticity I experienced in Thailand, and this place by far comes the closest! The menu choices are super authentic, and could very well be a menu you'd be looking at in Thailand. The way the dishes are prepared too, I couldn't even tell the difference if you transplanted me to some other part of the world and asked me to tell the difference between which was made in LA and which was made in Thailand. Super satisfied, will definitely be back again and again! SUGGESTION: The only suggestion really is the music. Having traditional Thai music in the background would make it that much more authentic. It's nice to go to a restaurant from another culture and be transported to another land. Hearing modern American radio hits sort of prevents that experience from happening. read more

I've been going for a while here now and really enjoy it. Owner/main server is very sweet and easy to chat with. Decor is decent. Food comes out in a timely manner. Food is tasty. I love their seafood salad especially...big tender pieces of squid, mussels, surimi....mmmm Never had a bad dish here. Everything has been tasty. Perhaps the satay was just ok? I don't recall. It's been a while since I had that. This is where I go for Thai now... read more

Pretty good. small portion though. Prefer Thai in LA on Brand in Glendale for my Pad Thai fix and Thai BBQ on Glendale blvd in Glendale for my Thai BBQ fix. The server/owner I supose is very friendly. Good if I don't want to drive way down to glendale read more

I love their pad see ew. The flat noodles with beef and broccoli are simply delicious. Very good atmosphere and great great staff.

Great place, great prices, great food. Extensive vegan menu - offering options of every dish, in every category. Yellow curry is my favorite food so I was excited to try. It didn't disappoint, and I can't wait to go back to explore more items on the extensive vegan menu. Prices are fair, especially for the area and for the portion sizes they serve. I am overall impressed! read more

I love discovering a new hole-in-the-wall, especially for small ethnic restaurants. This is not one of them. The portions were too tiny to be shared "family style" in my party of 3 people. I hardly got a full bite of any dish so I can't really comment on the taste of the food. I did notice that the meat was very sparse and overcooked in all of our dishes. On the positive side, some of the dipping sauces looked homemade and were pretty tasty. Too bad there was nothing to dip in them. read more

Was hoping to find a local place as we're always heading over to Saladang in Pasadena for Thai. Saw the positive reviews for Cibo, so we thought we'd give it a try and left disappointed. Ordered three dishes for two people and still left hungry. Food was average. Plates were not removed once empty and the service was poor. No "thank you" when paying and leaving. Won't return. read more

Went there for lunch with a Thai food snob who gave it two thumbs up based on his veggies and chicken. I gave it the usual test for me, the Panang Curry, and it was delightful. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. Excellent flavors and food quality. My wife prefers Pad Thai elsewhere but that's personal taste. I found the portions to be just fine and prices are reasonable. I had to have a really light dinner after my lunch. If you customarily eat two on one serving, better go for some volume place. As long as you are on Honolulu, follow up with some excellent frozen yogurt at Frogurt, I believe is the name, on Honolulu and Ocean View. Just the thing to cool down those Thai spices. SIgh. read more

This is our staple dinner. Angela is wonderful. She caters to my gluten allergy and is always wonderful to chat with. The food is simple and delicious. My hubbie loves the yellow chicken curry. I like the Chicken Pad Thai or Spicy Green Beans with Beef. read more

Love love this place! Yes, it's in a random area but it's honestly one of the best Thai food I've ever had!

This is my favorite Thai food place in the area! This food just explodes with so much flavor. I've been to a lot of Thai food places around the area and they are all pretty bland. But not this place! Cibo Thai know how to make great food! If you're in the area and you've never had it, you've got to try it out. My favorites are the Green Curry and the Pad Kee Mau. read more

OK, I hear you negative reviewers about the lack of efficiency of this establishment. The owner, a very nice thai lady, runs a lean staff and she works the front, the phones, and goes back and helps in the kitchen in a pinch. The window says "delivery" but they don't deliver. This place is a classic example of a gem with a lot of potential, but without the cashflow or management style to capitalize on this potential. That being said, the food here is VERY good. It's not quite "thaitown hollywood" style of authenticity, but it's definitely the best Thai in the area. My favorite dishes are the Crispy Basil Fish. It's amazing. The type of food that midnight cravings are made of. I wants some right now. I'll want more tomorrow. And the following day. If I was stranded on a island and could only eat one dish forever, it would be Crispy Basil Fish. The curry dishes are also good, as are the Tom Yums. The portions are small, but the prices reflect the portion sizes = order more than one dish per person. I've always eaten in the restaurant, hence haven't had to deal with pick up times, and the food always comes out relatively quickly. Perhaps precedence is given to the diners vs the take-outers. read more

Something keeps bringing me back here. I mean, there are lots of good Thai restaurants in the area, but have chosen this one over others many times. Their food is very flavorful, especially the curry dishes, and also the kung pao. There's also a good vibe/atmosphere. If you're really hungry, though, plan on getting more than one item, as portions are a little on the little side. read more

I'm writing this as we continue to wait for our meal at Cibo Thai. We arrived at Cibo Thai Restaurant at 6:30 on a Friday night and there were two tables with five total people seated. After 10 minutes we were greeted and our order was taken. It's now been 80 minutes and we still haven't received our food. Never again! About 4 appetizers and 5 plates have been served to others since we arrived. The wait to get food has been abysmal. UPDATE At 7:55 our 2 orders arrived, pad thai and curry chicken.Pad thai was fine, curry chicken had uncooked onions, carrots and potatoes.No problem for the onions and carrots, but hard crunchy potatoes. Needed another 10 minutes of simmering. Did I mention it took 85 minutes for the food to arrive. Flavor of the curry was good, chicken was fine but sparse. We finished at 8:20 and I rushed to the counter to pay, for fear of having to wait another 20 minutes for the check. I asked if the kitchen was short staffed and was told no, it just gets a little slow when a lot of people come in all at once. Patrons who arrived about 10 minutes after us had still not been served when we departed. SUMMARY : FOOD - OK SERVER/OWNER - OK TIME TO GET FOOD - ABYSMAL read more

I ordered pick up and was told to pick up in 30 minutes. I came exactly at 30 minutes, and had to wait another 15 minutes for an order of yellow curry chicken and pad Thai. Keep in mind, there was only one table seated. So I get the food, get home and find that the curry "chicken" barely had 4 pieces of chicken, two small pieces of potatoes and a few slivers of carrots. Will not be going back. read more

We were having friends over, and instead of cooking, we thought we'd take it easy and order out. First I tried Woodlands Cafe which is usually pretty good and fairly priced, but their phone number was out of service. I called Cibo Thai and realized their prices were double, for instance only 4 spring rolls cost the same as 8 somewhere else. But I had company and was in a bind. We got our food home from and they had barely filled the to go containers half full, so there wasn't enough for us all to eat. And what there was, wasn't any good. It was completely flavorless, as if it had come out of a can - not freshly cooked Thai food by a stretch. Sorry, I wish I could say something positive and I wish we had a great local Thai place to brag about. read more

I didn't realize there was a Thai restaurant so close to my house, and was wonderfully surprised that it tasted good too! We took some friends who had just come back from Thailand and they were impressed as well. We had the mango sticky rice for dessert and it was nice and refreshing, especially as a summer dessert. I think I want to try getting take out from here, as it really seems like thats where they get most of their business. read more

Best Thai in Montrose! The owner is always entertaining and fun to chat with. When it's in season get the mango sticky rice!

It's a hole in the wall. However, there no redeeming qualities that go with this place. We order many salads and entrees trying to stick with all authentic Thai food variety as had noticed walking in that the clientele was a bit Haole, which is a never a good sign. But trusting other Yelpers's rating, I decided to stay. Mistake! Curry came out with very little, errrhhh, curry. Coconut milk which is supposed to but my curry presented no taste in there. Don't know where it went. Instead, they used chili powder which was noticeable because there were a lot of it everywhere and not just in the curry. Did I mention there really was not that much curry in a curry dish? Everything seemed like a Chinese fried wok dish tossed up and down in some kind of concoction of chillie powder, vegetable oil, and tiny bit of curcumin. Portions are super small and the tap water stunk. Oh, and the parking lot has a huge elevation change that scraped the bottom of my car. read more

Came here for a late lunch on a Friday afternoon. It was pretty quiet, but it was nice. I was so happy to see that they had a lunch special and that there was yellow vegetarian curry! The meal came with complimentary eggrolls. Decent food for a decent price. I finished everything and left satisfied. Wouldn't mind eating here when I find myself in Montrose again craving some Thai. read more