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    Happy Thai Restaurant

    4.5 (158 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Tonny O.

    Absolutely delicious! The basil pork is packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and incredibly aromatic. The crispy fried egg makes it even better. One of the best Thai meals I've had -- will definitely come back!

    Coconut soup, orange chicken big portions.

    Please don't think twice about coming here definitely the best Thai restaurant in Long Beach our absolute favorite. Food is freshly made amazing customer service. They have the best coconut soup.

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    Mimi M.

    Wow! Came here on a whim while in town for a friend's art show, and I am so glad!! Best Tom Kha I've had in a long time. Our waitress was so kind and patient. She had to deal with a gentleman who was clearly in some sort of religious psychosis and he kept coming in to harass her and her male coworker, and felt so bad he was being so loud and weird while I was eating. But I didn't mind much, she stayed very classy and level headed and honestly I just hope that guy gets some help. The value for the food is amazing! I forget exactly how much it was but we ordered the bigger Tom Kha and it fed two people easily with some delicious leftovers to take home. The bill was only around 20 dollars iirc. 10/10 food, maybe not the best or safest location, but I like a good hole in the wall.

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    Cross S.

    The service was one of the happiest customer service I've had and very friendly with all smiles... it was literally HAPPY THAI The food was great, my boyfriend never had pad Thai and he loved the friend rice I loved the green curry sooooo much The ambiance could use some plants and more Decor and color

    Thai tea

    Their beef soup is so amazing, my daughter loves it, and the owner is really sweet and really cares about the customers. And I can't forget to add the Thai tea is so perfect and creamy! :)

    3 shrimps in the already small portion of pad thati.
    Alexander N.

    Entrance door was very dirty which is never a good sign. Seriously it represents your whole business,make sure is sparkling clean and new. Only one other pair of customers in whole place. Got shrimp pad thai take away for~18$. 3 medium pieces of shrimp on the whole thing. Flavor is eh, I have had way better Thai at way better prices though not at Long Beach. Enter at your own peril.

    Coconut chicken soup just delicious
    Afifiana A.

    The food was fantastic .. Also, they are very friendly .. the coconut soup was delicious so it was the papaya salad We are going back there for sure

    Fried rice, white rice
    Juan E.

    So my wife recommended this restaurant for dinner since she said she has been coming to for over 20 years. I'm not a fan of Thai food but took her word for it and was glad I did. The restaurant is a nice hole in the wall with a nice atmosphere. For drinks my wife got the Thai iced tea and I got the raspberry iced tea which was super fresh and had raspberries inside. The Thai iced tea was just the right amount of sweet compared to other Thai iced teas I've tasted. We got the coconut soup along with the beef salad and fried rice. It was A bit pricey but well worth it

    Pad thai, thai tea, & panang curry

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    Best thai in long beach! Been coming here for years.love the service and food drive from riverside. So its worth the drive

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    9 months ago

    My favorite dish is mongolian beef. I also like seafood soup. I go there at least once a week. Love it !

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    Dinner was delicious and perfect portions to share. The host was polite and on top of it.

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    Excepcional flavor great food fast service and give a great customer service is nearby and the environment is always clean safe and friendly

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    That food is delicious I try different place but this one is my favorite spot I truly love it

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    Drove 20 minutes to get here and they're closed. You should learn to update your hours.

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    My go-to Thai place that's nearby! The food is so flavorful, the service is great, they are always so nice when I go with my toddler.

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    Very nice people. The coconut soup was decent. I ordered the beef satay also. It was good but not out standing.

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    Food was great! The service was wonderful. It was speedy and they were really kind. Nice place overall

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    Thai District

    4.3(1.8k reviews)
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    Really cute little Thai restaurant in downtown Long Beach. Thai district features a selection of…read morenorthern Thai cuisine as well as familiar standards. We enjoyed crab curry, fried rice, pad thai and stir fried vegetables with seafood. All of it was delicious and fresh. Service is fast and friendly. The restaurant has rich thai decor too. Overall, a pleasurable dining experience. Street parking. Walking distance from the convention center area. Highly recommend.

    We came to Long Beach for a convention and we were so excited to try all these new restaurants!! I…read morefound Thai District onYelp with over 1,000 positive reviews. Plus we love Thai food. And boy were we happy we did. This place fit us in on same day reservation, and were a semi large party of 6. We were escorted upstairs to such a cool table with some soft and fluffy pillows and a huge panoramic window. Waitress was very kind and helpful and was good at her job. Now on to the meal. Truly this was the BEST Thai food we have ever tasted. Every single dish was better than the last one. Every thing was seasoned just right. From the fresh and crisp Spring rolls to the Spicy dumplings, and the our delectable, savory Pad Thai. Our Drunken Noodle dish, we ordered mild in spice level, but was mouth watering and delightful! We mentioned it to our friends, who were also here for the same convention, one couple ordered Door Dash the other 5 tried it and every single one of them were not dissatisfied. They loved their meals and thanked us for introducing them to the best Thai food, so far that we've had personally. Next time we are in Long Beach, we will most definitely come back!

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    Chiang Rai

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Best Thai food I have EVER eaten bar none! 100% worth all…read morethe hype if you live up to it and they do. Great service and great portions which surprised me as usually the quality places give you small portions especially when they are rated by Michelin Stars. But they live up to them and they have two. The place filled up in 15 minutes and we were there as soon as they opened. They don't take reservations so you gotta wait in line if you don't get get there at the drop. The place is bright and cheery and the only draw back was the MOST uncomfortable steel chairs that dig into your hips and back, if you are more than a size 2. No joke. You will be sitting on the edge of your seat (especially the men folk) because you can't sit/slide back into the chair and that's a big no no in dining. What were they thinking? Who tried these chairs out before buying them, a tweensy elfin person? And I saw several ppl squirming in their chairs like I was so it wasn't just my big butt either. Ha ha ha ha ha ha. But back to the food...my goodness the flavors were so spot on and well sauced everything...deep umami and layered depth of flavor because, this chef knows what they are doing back there. WOW! I hope you try this spot. It's worth the drive no matter where you are coming in from. I'm home now and I'm still thinking about what to try next time. We had so much food to take home too. Can't wait to break into the mango sticky rice later. Oh always a plus, the staff is super friendly and watchful. We wanted for nothing and they were so attentive. I really appreciate that. So bottom line, get there, get there early and bring a seat cushion. You are going to LOVE this food!!!

    Been coming here for years and I swear I thought I reviewed them already. I guess not! So it's…read morefinally time to give Chiang Rai a proper review. Chiang Rai is featured in the Michelin Guide and for good reason. I'm pretty picky when it comes to Thai food and this place is definitely at the top of my list. There's usually a long wait but we came early for dinner yesterday and got seated almost immediately. FYI, they won't seat you until your entire party is present. Also, street parking only so give yourself a little extra time to find a spot. Here's what we ordered: Fresh Oyster Thai Street Style- This is a MUST for me every time we come. The chili lime sauce topped with fried shallots is what makes this soooo delicious! If you're an oyster fan, definitely order this. 10/10. Fried Enoki Mushrooms- First time ordering these and we loved them! Perfectly fried with just the right amount of crunch. Definitely ordering these again. Khao Soi w/ Shrimp Tempura- Guys. Trust me when I say they make the BEST khao soi here! We've tried it with different proteins before, including soft shell crab and tofu. This was our first time getting it with shrimp tempura and it was equally delicious! Deep Fried Branzino- I've been wanting to order the whole fish here and we finally did. Perfectly fried and the apple dipping sauce was such a good match. Delicious dish! I highly recommend checking this place out if you're a fan of Thai food. There's a reason we keep coming back!

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    Elephant Thai Kitchen

    Elephant Thai Kitchen

    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Elephant Thai is easily our top Thai spot in Long Beach, and probably in all of Southern…read moreCalifornia! We have yet to have a bad experience here! Sure, it's kinda hood, and some have felt that it was too small or not as presentable as other restaurants and Thai spots in LB, but that's part of its charm. There's a local and family-owned vibe here, and I recommend it to all my peoples! Our favourite dishes here have been the bbq pork, pad see ew, fried tofu, tom yum, yellow curry, khao soi, drunken noodles, spicy angel wings, green curry, larb, and kra phao eggplant. All of these have never failed to bring out the "oohs," "ahhs," and "yums" from us! Other solid choices include pad thai, pineapple fried rice, boat noodles, thai crispy garlic chicken with orange sauce, and thai bbq chicken. Yes, we've eaten here a lot and have introduced it to a number of people! The service is very fast at Elephant Thai, and the menu has switched to digital since the pandemic. On the plus side, they have also not gotten rid of their healthcare worker discount (10%)! The parking lot is tiny, but there is local street parking available. It's so close to my hospital that it's so easy to take a quick lunch trip! Come show some love at Elephant Thai Kitchen!

    Stopped in for late lunch. Several specials posted, I went for a basic Mongolian beef lunch special…read moreand Thai tea. 1st off - That tea served with crunched ice- wonderful. Salad was good with a wonderful sweet peanut dressing: not overpowering, just right. Beef with onions, peppers, mushrooms I ordered with medium spicey was just right.Deliciousness all the way. Next trip, be nice to try more unique dishes they specialize in from Northern Thailand-/ gotta bring friends! Service fast..

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    Charm Siam Restaurant

    4.6(333 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    I can say it again, the meals we've had here has alway been great and amazing service to match the…read moreexperience. There's a few Thai places that I frequent all the time which is great. But this place is a must. You know what to expect and the food is alway great so to be a regular is nice. Every time we stop by, there not usually a wait time even though it's pretty lively. We alway get seated pretty fast. The place isn't too big but decent in size with two sections available. Staff are alway so friendly and welcoming. That's a good sign and of course the food, another reason why we come here whenever we're in the area. I have my usual that's a must for me as I know what to expect. We tend to go with either their larb or papaya salad which both dish are quite tasty and flavorful. Spice level to your liking. This visit, the larb. Always served with a wedge of cabbage. The flavor is alway great and every bite, flavorful. Of course the only place that I alway get the boat noodles. I've had it at other places but this is my favorite in Long Beach. The broth is great and thick with all the meat. Chinese broccoli accompanied as well. It's comfort food and alway hits the spots. This time we've tried another dish that we've never had. The chili garlic fish with rice. We were informed that it would take about 15 minutes which was fine. Deep fried sole fillets with garlic and chili sauce served on top a bed of mixed salad. First off, there was loads of fish and it was quite tasty and the sauce, it was good. A dish that was quite tasty and great for sharing. Overall, the food has alway been great and service has always been excellent. Each and every meal have always been enjoyed. It's our go to in Long Beach.

    We got this order to go, so I'm not certain how their service is, but I'm glad we finally tried…read moreCharm Siam! First off, their portions are VERY generous! We ended up having left overs for days. We tried the basil eggplant with chicken, the fried pork belly, the drunken noodles with bbq pork (the bbq pork was SO good), tom kha soup with shrimp, and tom yum fried rice with shrimp. The fried rice was next level good. And the tom kha soup was excellent as well. I didn't love the drunken noodles themselves but the bbq pork on the dish was delicious. The fried pork belly was a little too tough to eat but the sauces it came with were both great. And the basil eggplant was solid. Would definitely come back to try some dishes in person like the Khao soi!

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    4.0(1.6k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    •$$

    Long Beach Thai is one of my favorite spots! I always come here for lunch or dinner after visiting…read moreSagely Monastery, and the food is consistently delicious. The squid salad is fresh and packed with flavor. The shrimp Pad Thai is perfectly cooked and well-balanced, the egg fried rice is a great side, and the Thai boat noodle soup is a must-order with its rich, authentic broth. The staff is always friendly, the service is quick, and the food never disappoints. My only small issue is the parking--it can be a bit difficult to find a spot during busy times. Other than that, it's an excellent restaurant that I highly recommend!

    I've been told this place is an institution…read more Unfortunately, during my visit, service went all wrong. We ordered the Thai Boat Noodle with large noodles and didn't receive the correct noodles. I requested the Green Curry w/ chicken extra spicy and a side of Roti, and they gave me Roti with a small side of green curry. When I notified the server (who didn't originally take our order), she came back with Green Curry w/ chicken, but it had no spice whatsoever. We had to flag down the waitress for a few times, and at some point, we ended up just going to the front counter because we got tired of waiting for someone to come by for us to get to-go containers. Some dishes were served correctly. The Stuffed Chicken Wings tasted like lumpia, especially with the sweet chili sauce it's served with. The Drunken Noodle w/ beef tasted good, but I found the beef to noodle ratio lacking. Overall, food was decent, but service was disappointing.

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    Long Beach Thai Restaurant - Fried Spring Rolls. Good!

    Fried Spring Rolls. Good!

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    S T Noodle Bar

    S T Noodle Bar

    4.3(772 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    •$$

    Great food and friendly staff. We got Crab fried rice and Rib eye Boat Noodle soup So Yummmmm it so…read moregood. Perfect portion and reasonable price. If you're looking for authentic Thai food. I'm recommended. Cheers..

    Me and my crew just got done with a long day but we still needed dinner. They were pretty tired so…read moreI decided I'd just get some Thai/Chinese take out and bring it back to the hotel. We have full kitchens in all the rooms where we're staying along with plates and all the set ups. The rooms even have dishwashers! So, I found this S T Noodle Bar near by and decided to give it a try. I kinda know what there guys like to eat, so I just ordered a bunch of food. The only request from anybody was for Pad Thai, the most common dish at all Thai restaurants. I GPS my way over and order the food. I was Khao Soy on the menu and I don't see that at too many Thai places that I've been to, so I got an order of that with chicken. Of course, an order of Pad Thai, 2 orders since I have 5 hungry people to feed. Also, I ordered the Thai coconut soup, I think it's called Tom Kha with chicken. One more noodles dish was the Drunken Noodles, it's kinda like Chinese Chow Fun, but has a more spicy flavor and basil in it. The food was all pack and bagged for me to take back to the hotel. We used my room since I have a bigger room. We had plates and set ups for all five of us and we re-plated the food on the serving plates that came with the room. All the food was really tasty and everybody was happy not to have to leave the hotel. I heard compliments on the Pad Thai and the Coconut soup. It was a good idea just to do take out and eat at the hotel here.

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    Cozy & unique decoration

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