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Civilize Thai Bistro

4.8 (511 reviews)
ModerateThai, Salad, Soup
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Green Curry lunch special, Crying Tiger Steak, Pad See Ew, Soft Shell Crab
Catthy H.

We visited Civilize Thai around 12 pm on a Sunday, and the service was immediately a standout. The woman working there was so welcoming and truly made our experience memorable. Food: We ordered the Green Curry lunch special, Crying Tiger Steak, Pad See Ew, Soft Shell Crab, Thai Tea, and Mango Sticky Rice. The Green Curry and Soft Shell Crab were my personal favorites, but everything we ordered was delicious. I love when a restaurant does multiple dishes well, and Civilize Thai definitely delivered. Nothing was a miss! The only thing I'd mention is that the mango in our Mango Sticky Rice was a little firm, which we figured might've been because mangoes weren't in season. I still enjoyed it, but it might be worth asking about the ripeness before ordering. Service: Incredibly kind and welcoming. The service was easily one of the highlights of our visit. Parking: Plenty of street parking available right in front of the restaurant. Restroom: Very clean during our visit. I really enjoyed Civilize Thai and would absolutely come back. Between the food being consistently good across everything we ordered and the wonderful service, this is definitely a spot I'd recommend!

Lunch special (spicy drunken noodle) ordered at 2:45p Saturday afternoon.
Laura L.

I ordered a lunch special (spicy drunken noodle) They gave me the regular menu, which had itself repeated in the folder. I had to ask for the lunch special menu, instead of them giving it to me with the regular menu. I ordered at 2:45p Saturday afternoon and dined in. They forgot the broccoli and I asked to add egg / tofu. They served the salad, spring roll separately. Weird. Food (tasty and fresh), service (friendly, and communication is not excellent, i.e. no apologies for missing an ingredient listed on the menu or why a one-course meal is served in three separate parts) and decor (intentional) get stars, hours are short on Saturday afternoon, early September, and prices are on the higher side for Thai, but I guess that's for inflation and location. Looks like they had lower lunch prices posted in another Yelp review three months ago. Neighborhood parking only; check signs, no dedicated parking. Layout: very small indoor seating - 20 seats max, not wheelchair accessible and not great for emergencies. Only one restroom, which is nicely decorated, gets loud music.

Chicken wings
Cassidy F.

I'm very particular with Thai food and most places, I already expect won't be as good. However, this place surprised me in all positive ways! I was first introduced this place from my friend. I've been here 3 times within the last month! It's that good! Every time I've come, I've ordered something different, and been in love with it each time! My favorite dishes include the chicken wings, pumpkin curry, and Khao soi! However, you really can't go wrong with anything! Additionally, their mango mousse cake is delicious! Service is good and fast too! The only con is parking as it can get tough on certain days but overall, it's great!! Love this place!

Pad See Ew
Hesperian C.

Kids were craving Thai food after a day at the museum. Somehow we found this little place and arrived right when they opened for dinner. Service was great and we were seated right away. Started off with the coconut shrimp. Was crunchy and flavorful. Kids liked it so much we had to order a second serving. Son wanted pad see ew as that's his default order at any Thai restaurant we go to. It was just okay. Would probably try something else if I return. The ribeye panang curry was delicious, enjoyed it. Wife got the papaya salad, she enjoyed it but said it wasn't spicy enough. Daughter ordered the tom kha soup with chicken as that is her favorite. It was really good and would definitely get that again. For dessert we had the mango mousse cake. That was also delicious. Highly recommend as we were very hangry when we arrived.

Reina C.

I came here after the good reviews but I'd say it's mid. I would rank it 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding up. I had the pad see eww beef and the beef was super dry. Also had the panang curry chicken. Coming from the Bay Area there are better places where I live but this place is decent. I was surprised at the 5 star reviews. It's a cute little restaurant and was flavorful but the meats in the dishes weren't tender at all and just too dry for my liking. The lunch specials seem to be a hit with the locals here. Service was prompt. This isn't a must try but it was close to my hotel.

Chicken satay
Adam L.

This hit the spot. Was craving some Thai food and found this little gem that was opened at 11 am. Glad we got to try it! Service was amazing - the lady is so sweet!

coconut water and wine and wings
Autumn M.

This little hole in the wall is affordable and cozy! I always get greeted with a warm smile and told to sit wherever I like. The service is always hospitable and quick. The food is delicious no matter what you try. My favorite food item to eat are the wings. They come crispy and the basil that is fried with it is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this place.

Pad See Ew with Fried Tofu
Khalid S.

Incredible yet again with great service and top tier taste!! If you want undeniable exceptional Thai food, come here ASAP!

Pork Jowl
Julie N.

Okay yum!!! I'm always skeptical of Thai take out from new spots, but my friend said she got take out here and really enjoyed it! I ordered the pork jowl and panang curry with tofu (it comes with rice). The price is a lil expensive imo for Thai take out (approximately $18-20 each(. The restaurant kinda took forever to make it but it's fine. The panang curry was very well seasoned, mild spice was actually quite mild, lots of soft tofu, and a really nice thick curry texture! Lots of other spots will have a super thin and watery curry, so I was veryyyy pleasantly surprised when I ate it. Also im happy it comes with rice!! The pork jowl... probably a must order for me going forward. I wasn't even going to order it but I saw people posting pics here of it and it looked appetizing so I got it also. So GOOD. There's a yummy char on it, it's sooo tender and juicy and lil fatty. The jeow som sauce it comes with is also SO GOOD, great balance of sweet and sour. Definitely going to be my go-to place to order Thai when im feeling like splurging a bit!

Talya R.

Delicious homey little spot tucked away in Beverly Hills. Love the atmosphere and the music they were playing and the staff was super kind and welcoming! The pad thai was wildly good! Can't wait to come back for more. It is one of my favorite pad thai's i've had, super flavorful and tangy.

Garlic noodle
Pantea M.

My office is close to this bistro and we have been here many times for lunch. They have great lunch specials, their service is fast and their staff are friendly. However, for phone orders they can take long. The restaurant itself feels very authentic and cozy.

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Food is amazing one of the best in LA it was my first time and GIna is my favourite server she took care of us

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fantastic food and service. Gina took great care of us and we will certainly be back.

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I ordered Thai basal beef and coconut banana dessert. Loved it! The service was fast and friendly

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Very good service and delicious food. Best ambiance. I highly recommend. Very nice staff

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Amazing food and service. The host were nice. Its a cute spot. i asked for 4/5 spicy and it was!

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Great food,.... Always recommend them to others, food was great, come and visit when in the area

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great service and everything was so fresh! It's a small little restaurant. We came at 4pm after their break time and there was no wait.

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we have a great selection of Thai beer and wine available!

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"We’re under new ownership and management, and have transitioned to serving authentic Thai food. But don’t worry — we still offer vegan options!"

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La ong - Sea Bass Southren Thai Curry Plate

La ong

4.4(287 reviews)
0.4 mi

IYKYK this is the #1 Thai spot in LA- Anajak Thai can't hold a light to this place. My husband and…read moreI have brought our families here, we've done delivery countless times, and every single order comes out ridiculously consistent and so good. Our favs our the spring/green rolls (I literally dream about these rolls and that peanut sauce), spicy basil rice and rib eye, papaya salad, pad thai, sea bass and tom kha kai - my sister-in-law says it's the best she's ever had. Save room for dessert too. Their roti and ice cream dessert and sticky mango are dangerously tasty. Really, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Plus the interior of this place is gorg.

La Ong is now one of my favorite Thai restaurants in the Los Angeles area! The ambiance and overall…read morefeel of the restaurant are intimate, modern, and sleek. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive from the moment I arrived. When I checked in, the host greeted me warmly and had my table ready immediately, even though I had made my online reservation less than 10 minutes earlier. The waitstaff also regularly checked in on me throughout my meal to make sure I had everything I needed. I started with the Thai Limeade, which had a nice kick from the rum and paired perfectly with its zesty, tangy flavor. I also ordered the Brussels sprouts, which I was initially hesitant about because the dish is topped with an over-easy egg. My hesitation was completely misplaced because they were amazing! If you love garlic, you'll definitely love these sprouts. For my main course, I ordered the Crispy Pork Noodles, and flavor-wise, they were incredible. The crispy pork is paired with vermicelli noodles, watercress, egg, and chili garlic, creating a unique and delicious combination that you really have to try for yourself. Another thing worth mentioning is the portion sizes -- they are HUGE! And I'm definitely someone who likes to eat, yet I still brought home a ton of leftovers while leaving the restaurant completely stuffed. Sure, the prices are higher than what I'm used to paying for Thai food, but you have to take into consideration the location -- Beverly Hills on Santa Monica Boulevard -- as well as the fact that the quality of the food is top-notch. In my opinion, the experience and portions make it well worth it. I can't wait to go back because there were so many other dishes on the menu that I wanted to try. If you're a fan of Thai food, I highly recommend checking out La Ong for yourself!

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Mee Dee Thai Kitchen - Neon Sign Outside of the restaurant.

Mee Dee Thai Kitchen

4.6(244 reviews)
4.0 mi•Fairfax
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Catering service
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I've lived in LA for 5 years. I love Thai food. Mee Dee is one of my two favorite spots. I…read moreregularly drive 20ish minutes to hit this place. Personally, I'm obsessed with the Lamb Shank Massaman Curry and Pad Thai. The curry might be the best in the city. It was kind of funny -- I was already thinking that, and the father of the family next to my brother and me said the same thing to his wife. And the Pad Thai? Super thin, almost angel hair pasta-like noodles. SUPER. GOOD. I've never had anything from here I didn't think was exceptional. And this is definitely the only Thai spot I feel that way about. Only minor knock: I picked up my Pad Thai today through GrubHub and the interaction was a little odd. The owner, I assume, wasn't friendly, and my order wouldn't pull up on GrubHub, which is on me. He's probably used to delivery service drivers, but still, ask human beings "How are you doing?" before interrogating them. TLDR: the food is amazing. GO!!!

Ordered takeout here for a picnic, the food was ready in a timely manner. We got the pad thai &…read moredrunken noodles both with chicken as our choice of protein. For dessert we ordered mango sticky rice. I would definitely like to try this place in person - but overall takeout was good, typical Thai food. I do think the spice levels could be more intense - I feel like it's hard to gage spice intensity because it varies from place to place. But I can say the medium here was not spicy at all, just a heads up for my spice lovers!! Don't be shy with the levels! Parking does seem to be only metered street parking from my experience picking up.

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Mee Dee Thai Kitchen - Match Green Tea Ice Cream

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Luv2eat Thai Bistro - Certified by Thai Select

Luv2eat Thai Bistro

4.2(1.8k reviews)
4.9 mi•Hollywood
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There are plenty of good Thai restaurants, but I thought Luv2Eat Bistro was a level above. We…read moreordered the fried chicken, pad see ew, and green curry, and everything was flavorful, well-portioned, and a good value. The green curry was our favorite dish--a perfect balance of salty, sweet, spicy, and creamy. We ordered medium spice, which definitely had a kick, but wasn't unbearably spicy. The fried chicken and pad see ew were also solid dishes. Overall, a great Thai spot with flavorful food, generous portions, and good value. Definitely worth a visit!

This place has a parking lot but it can be tough, but I feel like spots usually open up but don't…read morebe surprised if you can't find anything. We went on a Saturday night around 7:30pm and got seated around 8pm I think. You put your name on a list and then the hostess will call out your name. The food was delicious (would pass on the crab fried rice though personally)!! But everything was yum yum yum...... I would've given this place at least 4 stars but... We just personally had a bad experience but it seems like they're nice to everyone else. I put my name down for 3, and we waited there the whole time, just talking to each other but we eagerly waited for my name to be called. We were there the whole time, and then she says my name. She tells me, "Oh you have to wait bc i called your name and you didn't respond" .... She didn't :/ between me and my friends, we would've heard. Also she would call each name, and say Name, for 2 -- I remember that night having a lot of parties of 2, so I definitely would've remembered if she said my name for 3. Either way the wait wasn't crazy, but I didn't appreciate the little bit of annoyance towards us and the blatant lie?????? We understand that it was busy and a table for 3 mightve been difficult? But why lie?? We were happy waiting!!! I was fine to wait, yeah was it a little long? Sure but the foood would be worth, and yes it was SO yummy, but the way we were treated left a sour taste :/ The food is still good though, so go try it, but... I wish she wouldn't have said that to us in what felt rude to me. She could've just said "you'll have to wait" or smth bc a table wasn't popping up, but to place the blame on us????? Not cool :/ anyways. on to the next.

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Luv2eat Thai Bistro - Signature dish- Phuket style crab curry with kanomjean

Signature dish- Phuket style crab curry with kanomjean

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Spicy Shrimp paste fried rice

Luv2eat Thai Bistro - Jade Noodles with 3 BBQ Dry - our signature

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Sticky Rice - Pad Thai

Sticky Rice

4.6(348 reviews)
2.7 mi•Beverly Grove
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Sticky Rice is such a vibe, and the food is so damn good. The decor inside is cute and fun…read more Every dish is yummy, but our faves are: Pad Thai Yellow or Green Curry Veggie Egg Rolls Pad Kra Pow I love that each curry is filled with vegetables--it's just the right of coconut milk and spice. The veggie egg rolls are quite possibly the best we've ever had. Inside is filled with vermicelli, mushrooms, and other veggies, but everything is so well balanced. And with a dip of the sweet chili sauce, and it honestly can't get any better. The Pad Thai and Pad Kra Pow are just as good as you think they'd be with all the right flavors and spices. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by and giving Sticky Rice a try for yourself!

Came on a Thursday evening and service was super slow. Waited a while for a table because the…read morewaitress was taking a long time to get the order for a table of 4 even though there were several empty tables. I also had to go grab the menus myself from the counter because the waitresses were kinda slow and I just wish they could have more help. They also didn't have enough condiments for all the tables so I went to the counter and added the sauces and jalapeños to an extra bowl I got by myself so that other tables could access the condiments. The bowls and plates also weren't very clean when I touched the bottom of them... still greasy. They give you a free Thai iced tea if you write them a Google review so that was a nice offer. The waitresses also require you to enter you name and phone number after you order which I think is a waste of time, added unnecessary wait. Interestingly, the wait for the food once you order went a lot quicker. I enjoyed my boat noodles. Portions were a little smaller than if you went to Thai town, but I get that rent is expensive in this area. Bathroom is clean. Overall, I would not recommend coming here if you have post dinner plans because service is way too slow and not very efficient. Waitresses are nice though. You're having to pay street parking so it'd be nice not to have to wait that long for service. Perhaps stop by here when it's off-peak times. Would like the owner to add more condiment sets for tables. I think I would've gotten my food faster if I spent an extra 15 minutes driving out to Thai town.

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Sticky Rice - Bar seating

Bar seating

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Pineapple Fried Rice with chicken

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Good Day Thai Kitchen and Cafe

Good Day Thai Kitchen and Cafe

4.3(352 reviews)
2.5 mi•Palms
•$$
Outdoor seating
Grab-and-go

First time dining here, left impressed and happy…read more Parking in this area is tough and limited. You're lucky if you manage to find street parking. They offer a variety of coffees, milk teas, and other beverages. We sat outside on the patio. The seating area on the patio is also small and limited. In a span of two hours on a Sunday evening, I watched several to-go orders leave the kitchen. My friend ordered the veggie rolls, I didn't try them. I had the moo ping (Thai street food pork skewers ) and those were fantastic! You can almost have this as a meal. I didn't finish all the rice but would have been full if I had. I also got the pad kee mow chicken. I asked for this to be mildy spiced. My meal was brought to the table just minutes after I ordered. The portion on the pad kee mow is abundant. Everything was well seasoned, flavorful and authentic. The price point is fair, too. I'd love to return and try some soups on a future visit.

This is such a cute little Thai café that was a short walking distance from the event we were…read moreattending at the Glorya Kaufman performing arts center. It is charming and small with both indoor and outdoor seating. This whole corridor is so charming and neighborhood friendly. The café itself was bright, chic, and cozy. We ordered the veggie rolls and the royal shrimp as our appetizers. They have a pretty extensive drink menu for a Thai restaurant, so I ordered the lychee milk tea and my friend ordered the house Thai iced tea. I got the Creamy Tom Kha Chicken Noodle soup with a side of brown rice, my friend ordered the Yellow Curry, and my other friend ordered the Soft Shell Crab Curry. Everything tasted really good. Nothing was too spicy, especially my dish -which I asked to be medium spicy- and my friend who can't do spicy foods was able to eat it too. The pricing was commensurate with the quality, locale, and atmosphere. I'm knocking off one star because it took a long time for someone to take our orders. I think they were waiting until our entire table was seated, but they could have at least taken our drink and appetizer orders while we waited for our third person to join us. But after that initial hiccup, Service was friendly and attentive. Would definitely come here again if we are in the area!

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Good Day Thai Kitchen and Cafe - Now offering our vegan menu !

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Good Day Thai Kitchen and Cafe - Pad Thai

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