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    Dek Sen's By Rustic Spoon

    4.7 (153 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Red Curry
    Michelle N.

    Ordered pick up for their lunch special and it was super yummy and a good value. All the food was like $50 and we had some left over for another meal. The curry was amazing and the bao buns had so much flavor (on the sweeter side). The fried dumplings and egg rolls had great crunch and the sauces were super good with them. The dumpling filling didn't have a ton of flavor but I always use sauce anyway. The Pad C U was a much more subtle flavor but good.

    Ma Sa Man curry, $20
    Tora M.

    I am a Ma Sa Man (massaman) curry enthusiast! So happy to discover that Dek Sen is now in the west valley. I have visited their original location, Rustic Spoon and loved their version. Ma Sa Man curry features braised beef, potatoes and peanuts- so flavorful & satisfying! So happy that I can stop by Dek Sen on my way home from work! I decided to have the Prik Gang fried rice while at the restaurant. Delicious! It arrived steaming hot with pork belly, bamboo, bell peppers and zucchini along with a tasty green curry sauce! Omg! I will be getting this again and again! I took home the eggplant basil with tofu and mom enjoyed that along with the Pla Ka Pow- a crispy fish filet with onion, bell peppers, green beans, basil and a spicy garlic chili sauce. Delish! Bravo Dek Sen! Thank you!

    Nohely M.

    Dek Sen's is a hidden gem in Sherman Oaks that serves delicious Thai food. I had the honor of attending a yelp event and I instantly fell in love with the dish that I was able to try out as part of the event. So here I was, returning as a customer. I was fighting a cold and so I wanted a nice hearty soup. I found parking in the back lot and entered through the back door. Plenty of parking in the back or street as well. I then approached the counter to place my order. She was very nice and quick to place my order. I went with the Kao Soi Noodle soup and their Vietnamese iced coffee. The Kai Soi Noodle soup's presentation for dining in was beautifully crafted. It came in a creamy coconut curry broth, egg noodle, cilantro, onion, pickled mustard green and crispy noodle. 5/5 I asked for the spice level to be medium, and level was just right for me. This is by far the best Thai soup that I have had so far. The Thai iced coffee had a great taste, smooth yet caffeinated. Perfect blend of sweetness and creamer in it; they use condensed milk. 5/5 Overall, I will be coming back soon to try out other Thai dishes that they offer.

    Gohar K.

    Met my mom and few family members for lunch here earlier today. It's a small spot with a few tables. You place your order at the window and take a seat. They bring the food to your table. Customer service is friendly and attentive. The ambiance is chill. We ordered a few things but I somehow forgot to take a picture of everything. We were having a good time chatting lol. Forgot about pictures. I only have a picture of the soup I ordered. Koo Soi noodle soup is my favorite here. I get it with veggies no protein and it's delicious. My mom ordered a pad thai with veggies, the noodles were too thin it's better when it's a bit thicker. But the flavor was good. The basil eggplant chicken we ordered was a bit too salty for me but my family enjoyed it.

    Julie N.

    I've been here 4 times this year as I really enjoy the food here. I've tried many items here and enjoyed most of them. My favorite is the Pork Belly Bao appetizer. Least favorite was the Wasabi House Noodle (didn't taste like wasabi). It's not a full service restaurant, but the staff is great there and I've been well taken care of. Seating is very limited there, so I usually go during off peak hours. Parking lot is in the back. Dek Sen is one of my favorite Thai restaurants right now.

    Pad Thai
    Alex J.

    Absolutely fantastic place! My first time and I was greeted by the sweetest cashier helping me choose what I want and what specials are available. I chose a pad Thai with shrimp and a Thai tea to drink. The Thai tea was rich, creamy, and not to sweet and perfect to cool down the spiciness from the hot sauce. And that pad thai - WOW. It's one of the more unique pad thai I've had, it's a tad sweet so the hot sauce helps balance it out, and it's a very rich and noodle-focused dish. The shrimp were a tad overcooked but still tasty and juicy. I loved the juiciness of the noodles too without it being a swamp of sauce. I will definitely need to come back!!

    Rear View parking
    Shai R.

    So glad I got the opportunity to check this place out. The food was so delicious! I ordered the crispy rolls with sweet and sour sauce and they were cooked to perfection. The crispy rolls were so full of flavor. They give you around 6 rolls, which is plenty. The service was also amazing. The staff were attentive and helpful with helping me decide what to choose from on the menu. The place was clean and I appreciated the rear parking lot they have available. The food came out within 10 minutes. I will definitely visit this place again soon.

    Mixed Veggie Stir Fry
    Terry P.

    Parking can be rough, but there is a parking lot in the rear as well as a handicap accessible entrance. We parked in the back and walked through to the front. At the front, there are menus that you can take to your own selected seats and review. When we came up to pick up the menus, we were greeted right away. When you are ready to order, just come up to the ordering window to place your order. We ordered lots of food. We ordered stir-fried mixed veggies, basil eggplant with beef, tom ka (soup with coconut milk), chicken sate (grilled sticks/skewers), and some crispy veggie rolls. The service was great! The food was fantastic. I would order everything again, and I will be coming back here again. Delicious food, great atmosphere. Very relaxing and pretty quiet. No loud music blasting away, easy to converse with your significant other, or friends. Highly recommended. Great flavors, great atmosphere, great food, great people.

    Curry Chicken
    Winn H.

    I first discovered Dek Sen's from a mailer, and it wasn't until I saw a Thai Tea promo on UBEREats that I stopped in for the first time. The Thai Tea made here? Ooooh absolutely sugar through the roof - perfect for dilutions, but not as tasty otherwise. For dining in, parking is easily found on the street. It's a fairly cozy spot as well. Staff members take your order at the window, and you pay before receiving your food. On my next trip, I made sure to try a curry chicken lunch special. The value is indeed there, and the size was indeed modest but satisfying. The egg roll was STEAMING hot, so mouths beware! It was tasty in the sauce, of which there was plenty. I'm naturally conservative with my entree to rice portions, but even so I found myself having extra rice in the end. The curry also errred on the sweeter end. This picture doesn't do it justice with how little curry there actually is, but at this price point it's fair.

    Melissa L.

    Honestly my new favorite Thai spot. The staff is so friendly and welcoming and the food is even better than the service! In my most recent visit, we had the Chicken Bao, Garlic Black Pepper Chicken, and the Pad Thai, all of which were absolutely delicious. They have a great combination of savory and sweet flavors. It's a pretty cozy and small spot, but I already can't wait for my next visit :)

    Appetizers
    Tj H.

    Stopped by for supper and was welcomed immediately by hostess. We ordered the "Thai spicy" Green Curry (with pork belly), and the Thom youn Chicken soup (tasty & sour)! I loved the personally framed artwork and murals on the wall. It really set the scene & gave a smooth vibe while enjoying our meal. Also, there's more than enough parking in the rear lot.

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    U-chin J.

    Highly recommended! There's no shortage of Thai restaurants in the SFV, but some are must try places, and this is one of them. It's a small space with several tables for dine in. If you plan to dine in, you order at the counter and the food will be brought to your table. I ordered my usual Thai food orders: a noodle dish, curry, and fried tofu. The pad see ew (pad c u) was delicious and not too sweet. It also comes with a generous amount of protein (beef). I had their red curry which was flavorful. Their fried tofu was on point and their sauce was a bit different from other places. It was more vinegar and light, rather than the usual thick/sweet sauce that I was used to. Looking forward to trying their other dishes like their Khao Soi! There is street parking in front of the store and there is a back parking lot.

    Thai basil with chicken
    JM C.

    Amazing thai food! Highly recommend. We got the eggplant basil and basil with chicken.

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    Very tasty. Took soup home. Made me feel better from a cold. Nice service. Lowkey and cozy inside

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    Khao Soi soup was amazing... and the packaging to get it home was fantastic! Will order again!

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