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Jitlada

3.7 (2.8k reviews)
ModerateThai
Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Loud
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Good for groups
Good for kids

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Kua Kling (ground chicken)
Lloyd B.

The food is very good and a little different from what you would eat at most Thai places. Jitlada serves up some of the best southern dishes with bold spicy flavors and delicious seafood. So make sure you like seafood and you like a little kick to your dishes. Otherwise, you can still order most of your Thai favorites here too. The crispy morning glory salad is an original dish and not something you can get at any Thai place either. Definitely one of my favorite dishes. The water spinach was lightly battered and served with chopped shrimp in a light and tangy citrus sauce. The green mussel curry was another group fav. The curry was fragrant and flavorful with lemongrass, Thai basil and galangal. Great over rice too. There were just enough juicy mussels to share with the six of us. The crying tiger beef was the perfect appetizer served with its tasty dipping sauce. This is the grilled or fried pork/beef jerky you would order at other Thai restaurants but here it was tender, tasty and not at all too chewy. We ordered some of the basics like the chicken tom kha and shrimp pad sa ew. Both were spot on and as delicious as you'd expect. The portions in general are on the medium to smaller side. Parking can be challenging in their tiny lot so take street parking if you can find it. Not an everyday place to eat Thai food but definitely on everyone's must try list.

Chicken Pad See Ew
Nic A.

My fiancé and I stopped in for Thai food, ordering the Pad Thai and Pad See Ew -- both were good, but nothing that really stood out or made us want to come running back. The fried rolls were similarly just okay, nothing special either way. The papaya salad was easily the best thing we had, and honestly saved the meal a bit. That said, coming from a much smaller city, I've had better Thai food back home, which made this visit a little underwhelming given LA's reputation for food. The price was on the expensive side, but that's pretty standard for LA, so it wasn't surprising. Service, though, was genuinely great -- attentive and friendly the whole time. Between the so-so food and the price, I don't think I'd come back, even though the service was a bright spot.

Sarah J.

Came here with a friend for my birthday and it was really good. They have so many menu items and they truly do have something for everyone! I really enjoyed the papaya salad and the khao soi. The mango sticky rice is super good! Prices and portions were solid and everything was great. I would def come back!

184. Pad Thai Tamarind Sauce
Tristen S.

The food was okay. Heard good things about this place, but it was just alright. There was no wait on a Friday night, but the food kind of took a long time to come out and it wasn't that hot too. The crab fried rice and the green curry were the stand outs. The place is small and charming. There's not a lot of parking, but you can find some street parking!

Jeff H.

Ordered crying tiger beef for $19.99. Beef was very tender, but portion was small for the price. Restaurant has shared lot, but very limited parking.

Menu.
Carl N.

JITLADA is a popular Thai restaurant that serve Southern style cuisine. It's located in a small corner plaza in Sunset blvd and Kingsley avenue. They have a voluminous food and drink items on their menu. We came on a hot afternoon to grab some quick lunch. It was by random that we selected this Thai spot. We had Pad Woodsen. It tastes good with modest serving; nothing extraordinary compared to other Thai spots in LA. However, their food prices are pricey. Some of LA's known writers and actors have been into this place. You'll see it hanged in their wall. When we arrived at 2:20 pm getting a service staff was somewhat slow. Food arrived on time tho. Staff were competent and friendly. Atmosphere was a bit loud due to constant chatter by customers. Parking in the plaza is limited. Interior space was spacious. Overall, we had a nice lunch at Jitlada.

Spicy Chili Wings
Alex M. ..

A spot that has existed for so long that it's crazy I never reviewed it. I'm a frequent visitor to the classic theatres throughout Hollywood so I come by after a late night film showing for some great grub. This time I opted for wings which I somehow never tried. These were solid but the chili sauce was a little flat. Tasted like the type you'd buy in the grocery store. Which the wings also had a little more crispy. The crispy pork with noodles was a real winner. Noodles soaked up all of his flavor through the sauté. All were so tender and the bits of pork belly were like nuggets of goodness scattered around. Paired nicely with some sambal. Red Curry with Chicken was the standout. So thick and creamy, they must really have a high ratio of coconut milk to water. I wanted it to come in a cup so I could drink it lol. Will slowly go through as much of the menu as I can! I heard they're blowing up on tiktok over Selena Gomez coming here. She has great taste.

Jungle curry shrimp
Thomas C.

Amazing food. Kind service. Cool restaurant design. This place is great. The crab fried rice was delicious. One of the best fried rices I've had in LA. The jungle curry was also great...although quite spicy! Those were the two standouts from the various dishes we ordered. I love how the heat is real. Also, there's a nice kick to their dishes that always has me wanting to take another bite.

21. Crying Tiger Beef...
Kartika H.

i love this restaurant. the place and the ambiance are great!!! they really make it like in thailand for the ambiance. good thing about this restaurant, they have varieties of dishes and seriously i get confused which ones that should be ordered. since i come from bay area, i order the dishes that not available or may be difficult to find in bay area... * spicy morning glory salad: love the way the make the salad and they fried the morning glory vegetables. i will say make it a bit more spicy will make it even better. my tastebuds say it tends to sweet and tangy when i ate it yesterday... * spicy pork ear: this dish is recommended!!! they make the sauce with green chilies and the spicy is just right for me. very yummy mostly they combine with some red onion slices and tomato... * crying tiger beef: love the way they marinated the beef, so flavorful. eating without the provided sauce is even better, i think... overall, absolutely must try and a very recommended thai restaurant. a bit pricey but worth it to try and you will not get disappointed. i will come back again if i come to los angeles. thank you for satisfying my tummy...

1. Thai Spring Rolls
Nigel T.

Jitlada, named after the Thai royal palace in Bangkok, is well deserving of the name. The place was booming with customers and incredible aromas. We were greeted right away, seated promptly, and served without delay. This is a place you can come to with friends, family, or on a date! The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but don't let that deter you because the food is outstanding. We ordered the fried rice, crab meat noodles, spring rolls, yellow wings, spicy salmon rolls, and fried banana with coconut ice cream. Everything was delicious, and I'm already planning a return visit. Pro Tips: 1. The restaurant gets very busy, so you may need to briefly wave down your server. This is not because they are ignoring you, but because they are constantly on the move. 2.The parking lot is small, so be prepared for tight spaces. Uber or Lyft may be the easier option.

Emily P.

Best thing was the pad see ew and we also added crispy pork! The crispy pork is actually crispy dry and not crispy juicy. I got the fried honey duck, which was okay, a bit dry, next time I would opt for the stir fried duck. The Thai tea was good. The service was good, the whole place looked nice. Additionally I ordered the lamb and eggplant to go, the lamb was a bit tough and lacked seasonings, but the veggies were good. There was a waitlist when we got there, we waited for 45 minutes. I would go back to eat the pad see ew again and to try the stir fried duck.

Spicy basil Eggplant
Adrienne G.

I've been here a few times, but I always think about pictures after I've inhaled my food. I originally saw the restaurant on Triple G. The Thai food here is phenomenal! My fave Thai dish is Thai basil chicken. Theirs is great. The last time I had spicy basil eggplant with chicken. My niece is vegan and likes extra spicy. She ordered spicy veggie rice. This is the first time something was too spicy for her. She loved it!! The parking lot is really small. So you may have trouble with that. Also it gets very crowded in the evenings. So get there early, or get ready to wait. The last time we went, we ran into the infamous Jazz. She's such a sweet lady!

Jackfruit jungle curry tofu
Brian F.

OK, my last review saying the only thing to get there is the southern Thai last page-dishes, and having corrected my error from the last time, I stuck to that page, and it wowed me once again. Jackfruit jungle curry tofu had a wonderful sweet/sour taste; beef khua kling with a fishy sauce was like a wet "dry-rub bbq" taste, and perfect mouthfeel. Highly recommended, but go on an off-hour, as the hipster lines at dinnertime are just impossible to navigate.

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Ask the Community - Jitlada

Are they pretty quick with service?

I think it depends on when you get there. Get there when they open or they're less busy and yes.

What are the restaurant's rules on non-service dogs being in the dining room floor and eating off a table? There's a picture on the LA subreddit today that makes me feel uneasy about eating here.

They must follow the LACounty health Laws they do not allow animals including Dogs in restaurant where food is served at all if you have seen this take a photo report them to LACounty health dept shut them down if Jitlanda does want to… 

Silly question, but is there anything on the menu that's NOT spicy?? My husband LOVES spicy and I want to take him here, but I think black pepper is spicy and would like to eat with him and not just watch 😂. Even if just one dish, thanks in advance!

They have non-spicy plates and you can also ask them to make non-Spicy as well.

How is the parking?

It's not the easiest, there's plenty of street parking in the surrounding neighborhood (you might just have to walk a bit)

Do they take reservations or walk in only?

Walk ins only

Do you have outdoor dining?

I don't believe so, I didn't see any when I was there in April.

Cash only or credit/debit?

Both

Are any of your curries vegetarian (no fish sauce)?

You can request

Are there any gluten free options?

You will have to dig deep and when you do the menu shrinks considerably...

Can you bring your own wine?

Yes $10 corkage fee

Are they open on Christmas for lunch and do they take reservations?

I have no idea.

Do the curries come with rice or do you order rice separately and pay extra?

Order rice separately and pay extra.

A Thai restaurant I know used to have freshly fried shrimp chips as an appetizer. Like the fresh, high-end version of what you can buy in bags and markets. They took them off their menu. Where can I get these delicacies? Does Jitlada?

Sam Woo's in Van Nuys has them fresh to order. Not sure about the other locations.

Has anyone had the crying tiger pork?

Yes , spicy yet very good

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