I visit Mercado La Paloma 2 to 3 times a month and have been ordering the mango sticky rice from…read moreThai Corner Food Express for the past 2 to 3 years. Up until now, it has been hands down the best in either OC or LA I have had: always consistent, beautifully presented, and served with a full, perfectly ripe golden mango.
Unfortunately, our visit on September 27, 2026, was a complete disaster.
I brought my mother, sister, and her two kids, and ordered 5 mango sticky rice dishes (4 dine in, 1 to go), totaling $77.57 with tip. Having been regular customers for years, we were shocked by what was served.
First, the portions were inconsistent and skimpy. No two plates matched. Compared to every previous visit where you receive full, plump mango portions, these looked like we only got half a mango per dish. The to go box was equally disappointing and half empty.
Second, the quality was subpar and unripe. Instead of the vibrant, sweet golden mangoes we are used to, these were pale green, completely unripened, and some pieces actually looked like they were starting to turn bad.
The owner was not on site that day, and it was obvious that standard quality control was non existent. Paying nearly $80 upfront only to be served cut down, unripened fruit felt like a total rip off.
We brought family here specifically because of how much we loved this dish, but after this experience, none of us feel confident coming back. I am posting this to bring it to the owner's attention so proper standards are enforced when management isn't present. While I am not asking for a full refund, I do expect some form of compensation and reassurance that full, ripe portions will actually be guaranteed in the future.
If management reaches out to address this and make things right, I am more than happy to update or remove this review and give them another chance. Until then, we'll be skipping Thai Corner when we visit Mercado La Paloma.