This place gets super packed. Reminds me of a hipster restaurant, lots of young people. The service is amazing. Everything we got was amazing. The chicken wings to start were super delicious. I was impressed how crispy and juicy it was as well as flavors. The rice with the sauce that comes with it is addicting. 4.8/5. The Pad See Ew was probably one of the best in Costa Mesa. It had so much flavor it was ridiculous. 5/5. The haunaman fried rice (I think that's how you spell it) was next tier. The sweet sausage and umami flavors of the dish it was gone quick. 5/5. The pad Thai was sus at first. They don't do chicken. Just tofu and shrimp. I guess that's the "authentic" way of making it back in the motherland. I got it anyways and it did not disappoint. So good. 4.9/5. Overall I would come back here. You just need to make reservations because this place gets packed fast and people come in crowds. read more

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This place was fantastic. The food was phenomenal, the staff was friendly and accountable, and the drinks were very good. Will definitely be coming back. Here's what we ordered along with what I thought of it: Hanuman's Ceviche: 9/10 very good, just wanted more of it Thai Sausages: 10/10 very good, plenty to share Pad See Ew: 10/10 my personal favorite and will be reordering Drunken Noodle: 8/10 a good contender if you like spicy and a drier noodle Massaman: 10/10 a great option for steak and curry lovers Khao Soi: 7/10 this may be an unpopular opinion, I though the flavor was crazy and very good, it was just very very rich, I could only have a few bites of it Fried Chicken and Sticky Rice: 9/10 Coco Mango cocktail: 10/10 has a great thick consistency, I'm not a huge fan of coconut but this was kind of like a mango colada Lost in Samui cocktail: 10/10 this drink was delicious, love the pandan and very refreshing A note on both of the cocktails, the alcohol in them was not very strong at all, so next time I would just order the mocktail for half the price. I added my group to the waitlist online about 30min prior to us meeting there. After we checked in, it did take about 15-20min to be seated. It is a rather small place. read more

Busy during the evening, definitely prepare to wait long period of time just to get a table. Luckily, we waited 20 minutes so it was not too. They have inside and outside seating. We were fortunate to get a table outside and they provide heaters by the table. Wow!! The food was impeccable, the decoration on the food was nicely done, but the plates were pretty big. We barely had room on the table. We had to minimize what we had because we did not have room for a party of 6. The Moshi drinks were tasty, not too overly sweet. The staff members were welcoming. Tons of parking. read more

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This place is so good, but just be prepared because the wait is always long. I genuinely don't even know what a good time to come is because every time I've gone, there's still been a bit of a wait. But honestly, the food is good enough that it still feels worth it. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, which I liked, and our server was really nice and gave us a lot of recommendations, including a drink that I can't remember the name of but was actually really good. Overall, definitely a spot I'd come back to, I'd just mentally prepare for the wait first. read more

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First timer! Easy parking. Was worried about waiting long but surprisingly didn't have to at 630pm for a weeknight. Very friendly and attentive staff. Our server was absolutely fantastic (bummed I can't remember her name). We were seated outside with strong heating lamps. Tasty drinks, the food is yummy, and the presentation was beautiful. read more

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One of my favorite places for Thai fusion. Beautiful presentation with great flavors. It is a very small restaurant and it gets packed quick!! They also own the restaurant next door which is a Korean Japanese Thai fusion so you can choose between two menus which is cool. read more

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Highly recommend to be on the waitlist as it gets very busy!! This is my second time here and it's actually so good compared to my first time (a while ago). I came HUNGRY. Green Papaya Salad- Delish!!! I got medium spice but will do one level higher next time! Just the right amount of spice, enough to make you drink water AND still enjoy it! Hanuman's Ceviche- soooo good!! It's definitely a MUST TRY. I will be getting this every time I go. It's light and refreshing, especially with a slight citrus splash! Pad Kee Mao- WAIT A MINUTE, HOLD UP. WHAT?! I usually get Pad Thai but decided to switch it up and I am glad I did!! IT'S SO YUMMY! So much umami and very flavorful!! Panang w/ Shrimp- My go-to from all the curries. It's a little sweet and salty. That balancing contrast where you get the best of both worlds. Khao Soi- I'm not a huge fan of Khao Soi. I could never eat this dish by itself, I think it's too heavy. I did have a small bowl though, it was good!! read more

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Favorite Thai restaurant in SoCal! Obsessed with their Chicken Satay, Karee, Drunken Noodles, and Mango Sticky Rice. Inside is very nice but a bit small. I always love sitting outside with the fresh air - the staff always keeps every table shaded and will adjust the umbrellas throughout your meal. Overall the staff are so nice and on top of everything! Only caution is to be mindful of their hours and how busy they get. They open later in the day and are closed on Sundays. For that reason, there's a significant wait during the times they are open (for a walk-in during peak times, expect 1hr minimum...) Will be back again, and again.....and again. read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Mango sticky rice (Spring/Summer only) - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Went for linner so we missed the rush and got seated right away. Service was super quick and attentive the whole time. Khao Soi was really good. Noodles stayed bouncy even sitting in the broth for a while. It was a bit spicier than I expected (and I removed the chili crisp at the start), but the curry broth was rich and flavorful. Slightly salty, but the lime helped balance it out. The chicken was the star though! So tender and juicy, literally falling off the bone. Pad Thai had a nice chew, not mushy at all. Flavor leaned a bit more smoky, almost like pad see ew vibes? Shrimp were plump and not fishy. Crying Tiger had perfectly cooked steak. It was super tender and easy to cut, almost melts in your mouth. Only thing was the sauce was kinda lacking. Needed more of it or just stronger flavor. They didn't have mango sticky rice, so we got the coco mango drink instead. Very strong mango flavor, kinda like frozen mango, and it actually reminded me of mango sticky rice. Overall had good mango flavor and creaminess, but def on the sweeter side. Not sure if you can adjust the sweetness but would've been fine at like 50% sweetness. read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Khao soi Pad Thai (shrimp) Crying tiger Coco mango (nonalcoholic) - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Worth the wait but just go 10 minutes before they open at 2:59. You could also join waitlist on Yelp app if you're a few miles away. There's limited tables inside but they have some tables outside as well. I've had this place bookmarked for a while and finally decided to try. Definitely so glad I finally came here and will be coming again. Everything was soo delicious! Started with mango sticky rice mocktail, very tasty and refreshing but it's like mango juice with baked rice cake pieces and some coconut cream on top. Chicken satay was slathered in peanut sauce and every bite was so tender even though it's chicken breast. Great to pair with rice. Gai Todd Hat Yai fried chicken was so crispy and very fresh to order, it was still steaming hot while we were eating it. This is definitely messy hand food because it just tastes so good getting a bit of sticky rice, fried onions, some chicken and dipping everything in their chili sauce - elite combo. Khao Soi was very creamy with a kick, you get that nice flavorful coconut base. Downside is that there's only 1 chicken drumstick as protein but on the plus side it was extremely tender. Chicken thai fried rice was good and a big hefty portion however I didn't care for this that much, it was a normal fried rice to me. Thai ice coffee was good - not too sweet! Had a hint of grass jell flavor imo. Finished with chalalalala - feeds like a family or at least 4 people or more. Did not expect this size and it was so hard to finish lol. Basically thai tea shaved ice with some dense bread, topped with evaporated milk, grass jelly and cornflakes. This one is not that bad but probably wouldn't get again. Never had a Thai tea shaved ice like this before read more

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Great find in a strip mall. It's actually two sister restaurants with separate menus that you can order from at either location. No reservations so be sure to hop on the Yelp waitlist if you plan to dine in for dinner -- it was busy on a Tuesday evening! Very friendly staff with clean, fresh ingredients. Lacked traditional Thai flavor punch but overall would go to again. read more

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Recently came back to Hanuman with my friends, and it was a much better experience than I had a few years back. So it is time to update the review. There was a wait, as they were busy, but the hostess was very friendly and apologized multiple times for the wait. I think we waited about 30 min. We got: Papaya salad - 9/10- fresh, tangy, well balanced, and big portion Khao Soi - 9/10- chicken fell off the bone, the curry soup base was bold and heavy Gai Todd hat yai - 9/10- freshly fried chicken, perfectly crispy on the outside and tender meat It's family style, and dishes are great for sharing. Service is friendly. Parking is pretty easy. read more

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Came back & found some bew favorites! Papaya salad, ceviche, and the eggplant tempura from their collab with the izakaya next door! Always a great time with a great food & service! read more

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Tried Hanuman Thai in Costa Mesa and it did not disappoint! We ordered the Panang curry, pad see ew, and the lamb appetizer--everything was so flavorful. The Panang was rich and perfectly spiced, the pad see ew had that ideal balance of savory but a little too sweet for my taste! their lamb was super tender and a great start to the meal. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I ordered to go through their website. It indicated the food would be ready in about 25 minutes so that was how long I waited in my car. But when I clicked on the Track My Order link in the email, the status had changed to that the food had been ready about 15 min after I ordered. It was about 6:30pm and there was quite a few people waiting to pick up food as well as to be seated. I am pleased with how well the food was packaged. They came in nice sturdy boxes and came with utensils. I ordered the Spicy Basil "Pad Ga Pow Kai Dao" which came with a fried egg that was perfectly cooked, with a bit of yolk oozing upon first bite. The choice of protein I chose was tofu and I liked that it was firm and cut into bite sized pieces. The basil really made the dish flavorful. It wasn't very spicy though. I really enjoyed the Pad See Ew also. The noodles were not overcooked. However I am surprised it had only a few leafy greens and doesn't include more vegetables like some other places do. You do have the option of adding more vegetables though. I would be interested in returning and trying out other dishes. read more

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Hanuman is a modern Thai restaurant that will have your eyes feasting. The aesthetics of this restaurant begin with the exterior first, prior to the food. Loved the vibe with modern music as I sat outside. Once you sit, you're greeted with 2 menus - one from the izakaya restaurant and one for Hanuman (at least this was the case during an early dinner hour at 5). I ordered specialty dishes which were the Khao Soi, Mange Sticky Rice and the Gai Todd Hat Ya, each of which had its own unique twist. The Khao Soi came out beautifully and had a delicious coconut flavor. The noodles were cooked well and the dried noodles added a nice texture change. I will say the chicken leg that came with this dish was cooked perfectly - juicy, and tender. (If you're a protein lover like me though this may not be enough.) As a note, the broth is a little heavy for those who haven't tried a coconut soup. The Gai Todd Hat Ya was a crispy fired chicken with a side of sweet and sour sauce and sticky. The crunch was fantastic on these as the chicken was also juicy and perfectly cooked. The only downside to this dish is outside of the sweet and sour sauce, I felt there was a lack of flavor on the wings as they were seasoned. The sticky rice it came with was also tasty! The mango sticky rice was my favorite of the bunch. Perfectly ripe mango paired with the coconut rice drizzled with coconut milk was delicious! Just look at the photo! If you go here, try to order, since the restaurant says they only have it while supplies last!! Be the judge of cost, but for these 3 dishes (including 18% tip), the total came out to ~$87. read more

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My new fave Thai spot when I come back home. They are a little more on the pricier side but they have quality ingredients. My fave was the shrimp fried rice. It was super savory and had a really good flavor. The shrimp pad Thai was well balanced and was on the sweeter side, which I love. The sweet and sour salmon was my brother's favorite. It was fresh and was served with veggies and rice. The tofu pad see ewe was delicious. Tofu is more of the hearty meat texture. The noodles were perfectly charred. The Panang was different, it had more of a citrus lime flavor. It was so good, just different., Service was good and food came out fast., the restaurant is small so be prepared to wait., we ate early at 3 pm so we were sat immediately., I will for sure be back. read more

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Visited May 1. Two of us shared the crying tiger beef (fork cut it so tender), fried chicken (sauce made it truly delicious) done perfectly, and Massaman Curry with Chicken, which was absolutely amazing. Cocktails look great but I had a Thai beer which was crisp and light. Wife's rose was "ok".. Highly recommended as the service was as good as the food. So glad we went! We will be back. read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Massaman Curry - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The khaoi soi was delicious. I'll rank it as my 2nd favorite. But the crying tiger surprisingly was yummy paired with the crack sauce. Only second to my favorite spot. read more

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Hanuman snags a spot in my top 5 favorite Orange County businesses. I've never left this eatery disappointed. Every dish is absolute perfection. I've now tried their ceviche, wings, pad see ew, salmon, and mango sticky rice. Each dish has blown me away. If you take away anything away from this review, remember to order their mango sticky rice. You won't find a better version of this menu item in Orange County. Hanuman only preps a few of these dishes per night, so I'd recommend asking for it to be placed on hold as soon as you arrive. Their entrees are also delicious and you literally can't order incorrectly. Be sure to hop on the Yelp Waitlist before you arrive. Locals know how good this spot is, so you'll often find the wait to be extensive. read more

such an amazing restaurant! the staff are wonderful and attentive here and the overall vibes and decor of the place is great. it wasn't crowded and we were instantly seated (mon late afternoon past lunch time). drunken noodles with chicken or pad kee mao (10/10) - SO good. perfectly flavored without being oily at all. mild spice level (per my friends taste) wasn't spicy but didn't take away from the flavor. noodles are perfect and not soggy. i wish there was a bit more meat but otherwise great. highly recommend + would get it again next time spicy basil rice with minced pork (7.5/10) - solid savory dish! unsure what the sauce(?) that came with it was but it didn't taste like much. the pork, rice, and egg paired well together mixed up. yummy to try but probably would try something else next time to change it up :) coco mango mocktail was SO good. a coconut mango paradise if you will! the coconut cream on top was thick and creamy. not too sweet, but i would definitely consider it more of a dessert drink lost in samui mocktail was very refreshing! there's a very light pandan note + the mint aftertaste is very prominent overall highly recommend and would definitely try again read more

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Love this place - so full of flavor and every dish seems elevated. We got the lamb chops as an appetizer, and the panang curry with beef and khao soi noodles. Everything was so full of flavor and the meat was tender. If you are not used to your Thai food having a lot of spice, I'd be prepared for a mouth adventure. Service was stellar, with multiple servers checking on us and refilling waters, even though we were seated outside. Even though there were people waiting for a table we didn't feel rushed. Both locations are always busy and always have a wait, so I'd recommend joining the waitlist ahead of time on Yelp once you are within the mileage where it lets you do so. read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I would not say No to a Thai food. The place is too loud to me. The staff are all nice and attentive. read more

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Ordered: pad see ew and khao so I'm not a Thai food person but this is a place I would definitely go to again! This is genuinely the best Thai food I have ever had. The pad see ew is slightly sweet but Smokey. The khao soi is a rich curry with chicken. The curry balanced spice with sweetness from the coconut base. The chicken pulled off the bone. They are really busy so expect a long wait, we waited about a 90 minutes on a Friday night around 6 pm but it was worth it. The service is phenomenal, they are very attentive and quick. The restaurant is super small but cozy and inviting. There are lots of tables outdoor with warming lamps. read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Khao soi - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This place gets pretty busy quickly so come a but earlier for some buffer. I came at 4pm and the place was being full but luckily no wait. I ordered the panang chicken curry, the portion size was very filling and the taste was great. However it could have been hotter temperature wise. The fried chicken there is a must have and the sticky mango rice was great as well. Service was great and staff were friendly. Id come back, note parking does get full as well quickly... read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Panang curry - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Amazing traditional Thai food restaurant that reminded us of our visit to Bangkok.a couple of years ago. Shredded green papaya salad, Penang curry with skirt steak, street food fried chicken with sticky rice, and the drunken noodle/pad knee mao were outstanding. Definitely will be returning during our next visit to Irvine and highly recommend. read more

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Wow this place is awesome. My friend and I showed up for an early dinner, close to 5pm which was definitely the right move because shortly after people started pouring in. Cute and cozy inside. Super friendly and attentive staff. I ordered the Massaman curry, which I had wanted to get with tofu but apparently their tofu isn't gluten free, so I got grilled shrimps instead and then I got the Roti Paratha on the side to give to my friend who can eat gluten. I honestly am not a huge curry fan but this was probably the best curry that I have ever had. We will definitely be back and are dying to try some of their drinks and desserts next time! read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Massaman (Roti Paratha on the side) - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food it is amazing. If you want to try authentic Thai food you need to come over here! And the best part is the mango sticky rice read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The food here is so good and flavorful what the heck. Everything was bomb, we got massaman curry with tofu, sweet green curry with tofu, mango sticky rice, and pad see ew eith tofu. Also the mango coconut cocktail is heavenly totally recommend and cool servers & interior. read more

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Everything!!! Great Ambience Great service Great Cocktail Great Food Easy Parking Was my first time I will be back for sure . read more

I can see why there was a 60 minute wait on a wednesday night! the food was great and presented very well. I started with the mango coco mocktail and then we got the pad see ew with chicken, the khao-soi and the massaman as the main dishes. I really enjoyed the pad see ew and it was very flavorful and saucy. for dessert we got the mango sticky rice which was beautiful and they give you a lot of mango. we sat outside which was nice with the heaters and the vibes. our server was super funny and friendly to us! read more

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Came right at opening and in less than 10 minutes they already filled up both indoor and outdoor dining. Highly recommend waitlist. Parking is pretty good. I got the mango mocktail and it was perfect sweetness. The curry was okay but the chicken larb was a great appetizer. My all time favorite was the drunken noodle with chicken. Everything about it was perfection-- the flavor and the noodle thickness. When I come back, I'm getting this and trying the pad see ew. read more

Hanuman Thai Eatery - Thai Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I was only able to try their khao soi, but based on this one dish alone, I think this place is worth coming back to try other dishes. The khao soi is delicious. It's creamy and has a bit of a kick to it. I enjoy the contrast of the two different noodles--one is crispy and the other is chewy. The crunchy noodles make the dish less "tiring" to eat because the broth is so rich. I would definitely recommend their khao soi. read more

This is really thoughtfully made Thai food and a few steps up from your neighborhood Thai spot. Tom Yum Koong is one of the best renditions I've had...ever. The flavors were just well-balanced. I don't usually love coconut milk, but this really worked for me since it wasn't heavy-handed. I just wish that the super fibrous ginger and inedible lemongrass was cut into bigger pieces so you can avoid them or just fished out entirely. Solid Drunken Noodles with pork. I love noodles. Panang curry with hangar steak. The cook on the steak was perfect. The curry could have had a little more salt and some acid...it was a little sweet for me. I probably should have amped up the spice factor, too. Service was great and so was the food. read more

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My friend and I came here right at 5pm on a Wednesday evening and was seated immediately. The waitresses were friendly, cycling to the table a few times to check on us as we were trying to figure out what to order. We started with the Gai Todd Hat Yai, which was their chicken wings with sticky rice. Reviews on here were consistent about how good the wings were and I agree. Nothing extremely unique with the wings but they do go well with the sweet chili sauce. The wings had a taste reminiscent to KFC's original chicken recipe with a nice spicy kick. 7.7/10 Next was the khao soi. Decently flavored, not too creamy. I would say this is consistent to other khao soi I've had in the past, so can't go wrong there. It could use some more chicken in there to pair with the noodles and the broth. 7/10 Pad see ew was the winner for me. First bite was instant hit of flavor. It is a simple dish with your stir fried noodles with a choice of protein but sometimes simple does the trick. 8.5/10 We wrapped up the night with the mango sticky rice dessert. The coconut milk that comes with it provided a subtle sweetness that pairs well with the rice. I'm not used to eating sticky rice with a dessert but I can say it's a definite must-try. 8.5/10 Overall, this was not bad of a Thai spot. Would I wait 1-2 hours to try this food? Likely not. But if it's 20 minutes or less of a wait, give it a shot! They have outdoor seating for those wanting to enjoy the nice weather, but be warned of planes flying above as it can get a little noisy. read more

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I've heard so much good stuff about this place but was never in the area or the one time I was, it was when they were closed. I was finally in the area again couple nights ago so I decided to give them a try. The wait for one person was over an hour so I put in a take out order. Took about 30 min to get my food but still faster than getting seated. The hostess was friendly and knowledgeable. I got the Massaman curry with steak and also the chicken wings. Maybe it was because it was take out(?) but it wasn't amaaazing like everyone said it was. Told my friend and she still says I have to eat it there haha. I love chicken wings and I will say, they were juicy. The crisp was all right but the sauce definitely saved it. I'll come back and dine in one day but for now, they're all right. Parking was pretty decent, I got a spot right away but it got packed quick. Saw a bunch of families with kids dining here but also younger friend groups as well. read more

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I would come here for the Khao Soi alone. I didn't even know what Khao Soi was until I had it here and ohhhhh wow. Life-changing. Not even overstating it. The pictures speak for themselves. I also loved the ambiance and the staff here was wonderful. Everyone was helpful and friendly and really made my experience so much better. Unfortunately, when I came back a few days later, I decided to try the pad thai and I wasn't nearly as impressed. Pretty bland and did not really have any kind of wow factor or anything that made it memorable at all. Pretty disappointing. But still. That Khao Soi. And the other diners around me had pad see ew and curries that looked amazing. I will come back to try more of the menu on my next work trip. read more

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One of the best Thai restaurants! This definitely competes with others in the area. The kao soi was super flavorful, the noodles were AMAZING, and the chicken leg on the side hit the spot. The pad see ew was so yummy. The ratio of noodles to egg to veggies and chicken was perfection. The flavor was 12/10, it wasn't too salty. Highly recommend. The fried chicken was tasty, but there could have been more meat! It was rlly lacking, especially for the price. The Thai iced tea was also super refreshing, it's my go to beverage. Not too sweet or unflavorful. We did takeout so we didn't go inside, but they had outdoor seating. It was packed inside. It looked very pretty or read more

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Absolutely one of the best Thai places I've ever been to just wow. This place is always packed we were lucky enough to get seated right away and we knew exactly what we wanted. Watching countless plates of Pad See Ew go by I knew for sure that's what I had to order along with the Karee and crying tiger Every single thing I ate here was perfect zero complaints just absolutely perfect so good I got mad at my friend for not taking me sooner. Highly recommend everything I ordered I'd order it ten times over just wow. read more

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Hanuman Thai Eatery is one of the best Thai restaurants in OC. This spot remains an amazing choice for Thai food. It sits in a very unassuming and honestly kind of tricky to find strip mall near the airport. The service is fast, and I was surprised how many seats they were able to add outside! The Ceviche remains one of my favorite, and I only wish there was more. The two curries we tried were both great! The fried chicken thigh was surprisingly good, and I recommend it a lot! Overall, Hanuman Thai Eatery remains one of my favorite Thai places in OC. read more

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