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Civilize Thai Bistro

4.8 (491 reviews)
ModerateThai, Salad, Soup
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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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.

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!

Yellow curry, Original Pad-Thai, Green Bean With Pepper-Garlic
Celine N.

We wanted a restaurant within walking distance from our hotel and this one sounded interesting. We sat outside on a balmy evening and had delicious food and gracious service. Everyone is incredibly friendly. We will be back again.

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.

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!

Jeannie Y.

This Thai restaurant has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that feels more like dining in a family home than a commercial restaurant. The staff were friendly and attentive, making the experience comfortable from start to finish. The food was good overall, though not particularly memorable. The curry was flavorful and easily the highlight of the meal, while the beef was a bit tougher than expected and could have been more tender. Everything was prepared well, but I felt there was still room for improvement in both flavor and execution. Overall, it's a pleasant neighborhood spot with warm service and a comfortable setting. I enjoyed my visit and would consider returning, but with a few refinements to the food, it could be much better.

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.

My sis and I just enjoying everything!
Monique K.

Food, service and the prices are the absolute best! I've sent several friends and they love it too! Best for bdays as well!

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

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loved it. busy and delicious. Everyone was kind and I got the pineapple curry which was so yummy.

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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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sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

3.4(142 reviews)
0.6 mi•Century City
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This was my first visit to Sweet Green and I was very happy with my chicken Caesar salad wrap. It…read moretasted fresh, the kale was chopped up fine so easy to eat and plenty of sauce with extra on the side at no additional charge. There was a gentleman working behind the counter with dark curly hair (I didnt catch his name since they don't wear name tags) but this guy is a star employee and if corporate is listening- invest in people like him. The whole time that we ate inside during our meal, I saw him greet every single customer who came in- even if he was busy, he acknowledged every one immediately and said he would be right with them. I saw him speed grabbing 3 online orders and put them together SO fast (one of them was mine) and it came out perfect with all my modifications correct. He was quick, accurate and attentive to customers. This was earlier today on 5/16 in the afternoon. Corporate needs to highlight this guy as employee of the month if they haven't already. My only wish is that there was a Sweetgreen closer to me so I could eat there more often! Also protip- download their app and make a rewards account for $5 off your first app order.

We stopped here after shopping at the mall. It was during the weekday so all of the business people…read morewere eating here for lunch and it was crowded. This is like the Chipotle of salads. Very expensive, but just so delicious and healthy. One of the few places with like antibiotic, free chicken and not using weird seed oils.

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Cafe Landwer - Hummus, pepperoni pizza, mushroom pasta with chicken milkshake, ice tea, Nutella late

Cafe Landwer

3.8(644 reviews)
0.6 mi•Century City
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Been here before and the food is generally good, but service has always been touch and go. This…read morevisit was a step down even from that. Walked in on a Sunday around 11:30am, restaurant maybe a quarter full. Seated in a corner with incomplete silverware, no menus for several minutes, no water for even longer. Waited another 10-15 minutes with menus in hand before anyone came to take our order. The food wait aside, what really stood out was the lack of basic check-ins. No "sorry for the wait," no acknowledgment, and when I finally asked for the bill, the manager came over with the terminal, took payment, and walked off without much of a follow-up except to hand over boxes. Just a little warmth goes a long way! Food, when it arrived: * Landwer's Pancakes: the highlight. Three pancakes tall with seasonal fruit, whipped cream, Nutella, and maple syrup. Delicious and a generous portion. * Croissant Sandwich: disappointing. Tough, chewy croissant with thinner filling than the bread size warranted. Hard to get a clean bite. The Century City location is convenient, and parking on weekend mornings is easy before the crowds roll in.

I've been to Cafe Landwer a few times over the years, and it was usually decent. After today,…read morethough, I don't have any interest in returning. My friend and I made a reservation for outdoor dining for brunch. We arrive right around our reservation time to find nobody at the podium. After a few minutes, a woman comes up and asks, "For two?" before immediately turning around and walking the other way, to which point we stop her and say that we actually had a reservation which we gave her all the details for. She stopped for about half a second, grabbed menus, then turned around again and brought the menus to an indoor table, then just walked away without making eye contact. She did not even tell us to follow her nor say a single word to us once we were seated. No worries, right? Wrong. We perused the menus and waited for about ten minutes, with no staff members coming by to help us. We started looking around to try to flag someone down, but each staff member was either not looking in our direction and/or wearing a different outfit from the next staff member, with some outfits almost having a nightclub aesthetic than wait staff. Eventually, another individual comes by our table and, again, without greeting us or making any eye contact, aloofly says, "Just order off the QR code," which we didn't see because the menus were covering it. Now, my friend who I was with works in the mall, and I know the restaurant offers a discount for mall employees, so as the employee was walking away, I called out and asked if we would still get the discount if ordering off the QR code, and he said yes. Note that in all the times my friend and I have eaten here in the past, it was always traditional table service. Then, we go to place our order, and after adding everything to the basket, it tries to charge my credit card. At this point, almost 20 minutes had gone by since we arrived, with still no single greeting or water or silverware set or anything. I get up to speak to another waiter who was helping nearby tables, to which I am again told to just order off the QR code but was reassured that the mall discount would be applied once the tab was settled. So we oblige and place our order through the portal. Several minutes later, the same waiter who I had most recently spoken with had come to our table (mind you, this is the first time someone came to our table in the entire time we were seated) and said that the restaurant was out of some of the items on our menu. And it was at this point that we FINALLY got waters. At this point, we had to look through the menu again, but it was getting to the point where we were going to miss our movie, so we had to just abandon ship and eat at the mall food court. Upon leaving, the only acknowledgement we got was from the first woman who "brought" us to our table, which was a petty smile and wave. Allow me to make myself clear. I hold no animosity against any establishment for being short-staffed, for requiring QR code ordering, or for being out of ingredients. This stuff just happens. What I do have an issue with is the astounding lack of any grace or hospitality, without even a simple "Whenever you're ready go ahead and use the QR codes on the table" or even a welcome. It just felt as though every person was just trying to get by with doing the bare minimum, and every employee had attitude. Even the couple next to us, who had been seated before we arrived, never got acknowledged. It's honestly a shame, because many of the items here are great, and the offerings are unique, but if this is how Cafe Landwer chooses to operate and treat its customers, I won't be back.

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WrapStar - Southwest Wrap

WrapStar

4.4(102 reviews)
0.5 mi

Best wraps in town! Came In for lunch and found this hidden Gem…read more Shoutout to Renata who has an excellent customer service and prepped my wrap just how I asked. Thank you Renata see you soon!

It can be difficult trying to find something to eat at a reasonable price in the Beverly Hills area…read morewhen you work a few streets from Rodeo drive. A lot of the non expensive places are on South Beverlyso if you don't really care about price, anything orth of Wilshire has plenty of options. However, we are lucky to have wrapstar close by where you can get a solid wrap or salad for about $15. That's a deal in this area. You can walk down Wilshire a bit and find a subway but I'm cool on that. This place is quick and right outside our doorsteps.its a small shop with a few tables and chairs outside in case you would like to enjoy your salad, paninior or wrap on a nice sunny day. It's walk up and you watch them prepare your meal right there. The people working there are nice and prepare your food pretty quick. They do have drinks, chips and cookies for sale to go along with your food. I've ordered the southwest salad and the taco wrap which were both pretty good! I am looking forward to trying one of their paninins next. The only negative about the location is the parking. The only parking is paid parking across the street in the building 9601 or you can drive around to find metered parking but keep in mind thee streets are one way so don't come here starving thinking its going to be a breeze. If in the area, give it a shot! OOOO 4 out of 5 Afros

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Super Peach

3.6(268 reviews)
0.6 mi•Century City
•$$$
Outdoor seating
Large group friendly

Super Peach was such a fun find! The whole place has a bright, casual vibe, and the food definitely…read morematches it. We tried a few things so we could share, and honestly everything came out looking as good as it tasted. The cheesesteak was loaded with meat and melted cheese on a perfectly toasted roll, and those house chips are dangerously snackable. Crispy, seasoned, and you keep reaching for another one without realizing it. The chicken salad was probably the surprise of the meal. Fresh, crunchy, loaded with texture, and topped with crispy bits that made every bite better. Definitely not one of those sad "I guess I'll get a salad" situations. We also tried the sandwich with slaw, which was messy in the best possible way -- piled high, saucy, crunchy and packed with flavor. Portions here are generous, so come hungry or plan on taking something home. Service was friendly, food came out fresh, and I love that Super Peach feels casual without the food feeling like an afterthought. It's the kind of spot I'd come back to when I want a really good lunch without making a whole production out of it.

Overpriced, food is not great either $40 mushroom pasta and idk its just not good overpriced slow…read moreservice. Go upstairs to very thainots much better same price. Defintely wouldn't return. I guess the service was alright.

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