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    Hanuman Thai Eatery

    4.5 (2k reviews)
    ModerateThai, Asian Fusion
    Open 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Boat Noodles!
    Eunhae H.

    There's always a reason why this place has a line out the door even before it opens. The food is phenomenal and totally worth every minute spent waiting in line. When you arrive, there's a kiosk for you to put your name down. For parties over 6, you'll have to check in with the host to be added to the list. I arrived at the restaurant 10 minutes before opening, and it took around 15-20 minutes after they opened to get seated, which wasn't as bad as I had expected. I wanted to order everything off the menu, but ended up sticking with a few of their signature dishes. We got the Massaman curry with skirt steak, Pad See Ew with shrimp, Boat Noodles, and Gai Todd Hat Yai. Everything we ordered was 10/10 for me. Each dish was flavor explosion. Starting with the Massaman curry - it was perfectly rich and creamy. The bread that came with the curry was warm and chewy - perfect for soaking up every last bit of all the delicious curry. The steak was cooked to perfection: tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful, making every bite absolutely satisfying. Another interesting dish for me was the Gai Todd Hat Yai, which is Chef Jenny's Hometown famous street food - the fried chicken and sticky rice. The chicken was perfectly fried and the flavor of the chicken was finger-licking good. The sticky rice was a nice side but I didn't end up finishing the rice because the star of the show here was the chicken. What was surprising delicious and the highlight for me was actually the Pad See Ew! The noodles had the perfect bouncy, chewy texture, and the sauce struck both the balance of sweet and savory - a combination that's surprisingly hard for me to find these days. The shrimp was so plump and succulent, making the dish even more satisfying. Talking about the ambiance, I felt like I was transported to Thailand (though I've never actually been). The walls were filled with photos, memorabilia, and eclectic decor that gave the restaurant a fun, tiki vibe. Service was great. Food was phenomenal. I am definitely coming back as a regular!

    Pad see ew (chicken)
    Lawrence M.

    I came here last month with 2 friends on a Wednesday evening, and we waited almost an hour long to be seated. Parking in the plaza was plentiful on the bright side. We first ate the pad see ew w/ chicken which was delicious, followed by the massaman and khao-soi. The food portions are generous, so I was quite happy with everything we ordered. The mango sticky rice had the most beautiful presentation I've seen in a mango sticky rice dish, and I would definitely order that again! The interior of the restaurant is a bit small, with the bathroom awkwardly located in the far back corner. Given how popular and successful Hanuman has become, I feel like there should be more space for customers so that the wait time can also be cut shorter. If I had to compare Hanuman to another Thai restaurant, I'd probably mention Manaao in Tustin. Can't wait to return and try other dishes!

    Ruk Na
    Sydney H.

    Tried this place with some friends and enjoyed it a lot! The wait is crazy as expected but it was well worth it. We were lucky to get a table inside, as many people were being seated on the outdoor deck by the parking lot where it was pretty sunny and crowded. The restaurant itself was a bit warm too. The Ruk Na was really beautiful and had a delicious lychee flavor! Super sweet and concentrated for my taste, but a great summer drink. Family style is the best way to order here. The pad see ew was delicious with tofu - the portion was huge and I loved that it came with a side of chili fish sauce. The khao soi was also very delicious and rich with a good serving of chicken, beautifully presented! The crying tiger was just okay. Meat was very tender but the portion was very small for the price, and I wish that there was a jaew sauce to dip it in, it was on the blander side for me. But the Massaman curry with hangar steak was sooo good - cooked a beautiful medium rare and served with roti that was perfectly flaky and crispy. The mango sticky rice is also very pretty. The sticky rice was warm and soft with toasted coconut on top. Although the mango was very beautifully presented, I feel that the slices were a little too thin. A thicker cut would allow the taste of the mango to come through better, but since the slices were so thin I felt like it didn't taste like too much, if that makes sense. But soooo pretty nonetheless. Overall, great spot and would love to come again!

    Front Entrance with Waiting area at coned Parking lot
    Supardi D.

    Nice and small Thai Street eatery near John Wayne OC airport. Always crowded and have long waitlist. In the evening, they use the patios and have quit few tables. We came couple time. Even with Yelp Waitlist, the waiting time is at least 1 hour plus! Located in a small strip mall next to Ayres Hotel. Next to it is a Japanese restaurant. Same owner. They offer their menu at Hanuman. Once seated, service was fast. Food is not bad. Not your typical Thai taste. Depends on your taste bud. Some has the chef's interpretation. Nice plating. Taste is hit and miss with the combination. The family loves the fried chicken, not too much on sticky rice. Same with the curry sauce. Nice steak but the roti is not dry. Interesting combination with fresh tasty Yellowtail ceviche with Shrimp crackers. Will try different menu next time.

    frances h.

    This was my second visit because I was so wowed by their Kha Soi on my last visit. This time, unfortunately, we were a bit underwhelmed. The portions were small and the taste was just "ok." We've been indulging in a lot of Thai and the wow factor just wasn't there. Solid food, good service, but didn't win me over this time around.

    Pad see ew
    Kat S.

    Wow! This place is good. We ordered Pad See Ew, Khao Soi, Hanuman Fried rice and crying tiger. Pad see ew is good! I love the smoky taste to it, the Khao Soi is so creamy and that chicken is huge! Hanuman Fried rice is packed with meat and it tastes good too! The crying tiger, I was a bit surprised with how small the portion is despite it's price though it's an appetizer, I just thought it would be a little bit more. Service is good, they were very accomodating and friendly. We have our dog so we decided to seat outside and they even gave my dog a water bowl. Inside dining is a bit small, so it's good that they have a couple of outdoor seats as well. We came around 3pm so there's not that much people yet, but everyone seems happy with their food and I could hear them compliment their food. Will definitely be back to try other food on their menu!

    Chicken Wings + Sticky Rice
    Kaia H.

    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.

    Jay W.

    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.

    fried chicken
    Catherine T.

    very long wait for very subpar food. the wait on a weekday was almost an hour because the restaurant is very small. *thai fried chicken (5/5)- the only dish that was decent. the fried chicken is crispy and perfectly flavorful *khao soi (2/5) - there aren't a lot of thai places that have khao soi so i was really looking forward to trying this. after having amazing khao soi in thailand, i feel like this is extremely unflavored with a weak curry flavor. *massaman curry (2/5) - similar case here with a lack of curry flavor in the curry *thai fried rice (3/5) - average thai fried rice, but i've lowkey had better at other everyday thai places *shrimp pad thai (1/5) - this had a super weird fishy flavor that i was not a fan of. it tasted really off from what im used to for this dish *pad see ew (2/5) - not bad but it was WAY too over flavored, it tasted so salty and overwhelming

    Pad See Eew
    Mary Anne W.

    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.

    Shrimp Pad se Ew
    Cynthia M.

    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.

    Panang curry
    Ethan N.

    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...

    Pad See Ew with shrimp  Thai fried rice with pork
    Luke R.

    Best Thai spot I've found yet! The Massaman curry with hanger steak is a masterpiece, 10/10 flavor with perfectly cooked tender steak. The Pad See Ew with shrimp was excellent, and the Gai Tod Hat Yai fried chicken was flawlessly crispy and juicy. The Thai fried rice with pork was standard but good. My only letdown was they were out of mango sticky rice by the time we ordered, but the rest of the menu is delicious. Lots of parking; it's in a small shopping center. Service was quick and friendly, we were in and out of there in no time.

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    Ask the Community - Hanuman Thai Eatery

    Do we need to stay at the restaurant while we are waiting to be seated?

    You'll eventually get a text message saying your table is ready and have about 5-15 minutes to get to the restaurant

    Hi, I have a service dog which is 13 pds. Small dog. Can I bring her to restaurant?

    Probably not but there's a patio.

    Can I bring a small dog if I eat on the patio?

    We saw someone eat inside with a small dog... so it should be fine

    Can you bring your own wine and is there a corkage fee?

    Definitely can bring your wine, there will be a corkage fee.

    Is it safe to eat here if I have a shrimp allergy?

    There are other protein options

    Do all curries have chicken/beef broth?

    Not sure but they have a sign outside that says no vegan/vegetarian options

    When will the Costa Mesa Courtyards location open?

    Do I need to make a reservation?

    No, no reservations at this time. Check in, grab a beer and wait till table available.

    Can the khao soi be ordered with chicken breast?

    Sorry for any inconvenience! We do not offer substitution protein for the khob soi, due to the preparation and space limit. We have to simmered the drumstick with the curry sauce to get the best flavor, which it takes at least 10-12 hours to get the… Read more

    Can the dishes be made vegan?

    Why can't these places make the menu vegan friendly? I'm vegetarian but I have a dairy allergy so sometimes I don't bother going to restaurants because they don't list ingredients clear on their menu.

    Do you serve halal or Zabihah meats?

    Do you have vegetarian options?

    No vegetarian items. They have a sign on their store that clearly states this. Everything has fish sauce.

    Any vegan option?

    No vegan options. They have a sign at their store that says as much (see my review)

    Do they accommodate for gluten allergy?

    Yes!

    Is it safe to eat here if I have a soy and dairy allergy?

    They have a sign saying they don't cater to vegan and on the menu tells you each item if it has soy or selfish etc.

    Do they allow reservations?

    Unfortunately, we don’t take any reservations. Sorry for any inconvenience.

    When are you guys serving mango with purple sticky rice?

    We have them this week.

    Are their outside dining options available?

    Yes, we do have outside seating available.

    Are they still open? Wondering about ordering on Christmas day or over the weekend.

    We closed for Holidays. We will be open back next year on January 4th.… Read more

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    Minority-owned & operated

    AnQi holds a very special place in my heart. This is where my husband & I had our first date,…read morecelebrated countless anniversaries & even shared dinner here the night we got engaged. To this day, it's one of our go-to spot to eat or take a shot before shopping at South Coast Plaza. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful & lightly dimmed. Now, let's talk about the food... The award-winning fish tacos are hands down my favorite item on the menu. The crispy pastrami rolls are another must-order. They're unique & delicious. Caesar salad is so good & beautifully plated. We recently tried An's Famous Roasted Crab. While it was good, it wasn't my favorite dish and didn't taste quite as fresh especially for the price. For drinks, if you're a Hennessy lover like I am... I always enjoy starting the meal with a shot. If you're in the mood for something a little more elevated, the Truffle Sidecar is worth trying. The combination of Hennessy, truffle shrub & lemon is well balanced. Make room dessert! They have plenty of tempting options, but my personal favorites are the Magically Coconut & the Lychee Panna Cotta.

    First time here and my party of two got to experience Bia Hoi (a marketplace! Not buffet, said…read morePeter the owner/chef). It was a lovely atmosphere and in short, we would come back - maybe for regular menu. Reservations for Bia Hoi are 1st Sundays of the month but Peter shared that they may expand to more days as the reception has been so positive! It's $83-ish/person ($65 for the brunch, 20% gratuity- which was added on the receipt, and tax). There's also an option of adding on alcohol (mostly beer) for $25/person. Arriving at 11am, they checked people in and then once servers greeted the table, the table went of grab their food. I will say since it opens at 11am, everyone basically got food at the same time so we stood in line for about 10 mins for the first 2 stations. After that, it was more spread out in terms of crowding of the stations. There's basically 4 stations: dumplings, pho/bun bowl, waffles/souffles/rice & waygu, and prime rib/fish. Keep in mind you get one complimentary drink and there may be a couple items that you need to tell your server to put in an order for (currently biscuit and sea bream fish, if it doesn't change). Best items: hands down the butter fish, sea bream fish, and soufflé/pancake with maple cream; was not a fan of the waygu dumplings (tasted like a cheeseburger and that's not something I personally want in a dumpling). Peter was on the prime rib carving station and he was just so energetic and such a vibe. He came around to tables about an hour or so in and that's how we learned it's his restaurant. Later, as I went in to grab more food, he piled on more of the things I was mentioning in our conversation - just so generous, I felt very welcomed and at home. (Our server and other staff were also very helpful and friendly!) Definitely a wonderful experience and I would like to return!

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