This place is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for taking into consideration my allergies and food restrictions plus being vegan. You guys ROCK read more

Came because their boat noodles were highly recommended. The parking lot is super small, but there's decent street parking nearby. The decor feels very homely, but also very tame. The server was extremely friendly and accommodating, and helpful with suggestions. I had the Thai milk coffee and the boat noodles medium spicy... I though I liked spicy foods but oof, medium was too much, they make it hot! The serving size was very generous and I was very happy with it overall. Looking forward to trying more things off their menu! read more

Kao Hom - Thai milk coffee - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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First and foremost the food was absolutely amazing. I love their boat noodle, duck noodles and pork namthok. It truly reminded me of home. The business is family owned and truly wants to make sure their dishes are at their highest standards. Everything is fresh and cooked to order. The waitress and family were so nice. I saw the family come out to say hi to their regulars. It was such a humble experience. If you want authentic Thai food in the valley file check this place out! Con: parking is rough but it's ok, we parked on the street:) read more

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I give this place 5/ 5. Hospitality was amazing. Our orders were cooked perfectly. Crying tiger 5/5. Seasoned and cooked well as requested. Soft shell crab with soup was fantastic. The sauce was subtle and seasoned well. 5/ 5. Pork belly with rice and eggs was amazing and seasoned well. 5/ 5. Inside was clean and well maintained This place is hidden gem. The only challenging is the parking. It is shared by other vendors and it only has 10 spaces available. Street parking is a challenge also. read more

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We've been coming here for years. The food is great, the employees are very nice, and it's an easy stop on the way home from work.

Some of the best Thai food I've ever had. The portion sizes were big enough for family style and all tasted amazing. Recommend the papaya salad, beef skewers, crab friend rice, and Thai tea. Service was great and they helped in giving explanations on dishes we weren't familiar with. For sure adding this to my rotation of places. read more

I came in around lunch and tried their lunch special, tried the spicy garlic rice with chicken + eggroll paired with a light and refreshing iced green tea. Service was immediate and attentive. Vibes were hella chill. read more

Authenticity fresh and deliciousness dishes,starting from the pho boat noodles if you like beef. The papaya salad is lemony delicious with your choice of spices or non spice at all. They making perfectly well to your liking. The OG. Fried chicken is to die for with crunchy outside and juicy inside but well cooked. All paired up well with the sticky rice. This rice isn't sweet like dessert you would normally expect from sticky rice and mango though it's has the texture mixed between sushi's rice and jasmine rice combo. I ordered for delivery today yet their packaging was so utterly flawless nothing leaked yet well packed. Love loved! If you choose to dine in with them you will get even better experiences since they were like a family that cared. Clean tidy spaces with the clean restroom. read more

Kao Hom - From left to right Pho boat noodles,Livers salad(specialty),papaya salad,fried chicken original style and sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Decent Thai restaurant, was in the neighborhood and stopped by this place for lunch. I think this is one of those places that caters to the specific patrons in the neighborhood. Or maybe its because they are trying to do too many cuisines, I'm not sure. Tried the Shumai (Chinese), the pad see eww and the fried rice. The food was just okay. Shumai was meh and the pad see eww and fried rice were both average. Service was friendly but restrooms were a little janky. read more

Kao Hom - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Yeah! I came here after a morning hike and was craving Thai food. I completely understand why the soft shell crab khao soi was raved about on so many reviews. I ordered this and was not disappointed! The portion of soft shell crab was generous, and the rest of the dish was solid. Extra props for them being willing to bring up a bill for each member of my seven person party. read more

Kao Hom - Khao soi with soft shell crab - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

This spot is excellent! It's a family owned restaurant and only two people are in the back cooking (everyday). The reason I love that is because it offers consistency in the flavors. That said, the flavors are Always fresh, vibrant, and full of spice. I especially love the spicy eggplant and soft shell crab panange. The soups are delicious and so are the noodle dishes. The serving size is perfect for one person, and you might even take a little home with you--I never do, but I've seen it happen. The prices are fair and the service is too. Parking is easy, and it's primarily street parking as the lot is tiny. The ambiance is quaint and no frills. The bathroom is very clean, btw. I think the servers are the daughters of the parents that are cooking in the back. Oh, the desserts are great! If you live in the area you should definitely give it a try. I have only eaten in the restaurant, so I can't speak about how the food holds up in delivery. One last thing, the fried tofu has always been crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside; it's never once been fried to a point where it's hard all the way through. And the chicken has been moist, not dry and rubbery. I'll see you there! read more

Kao Hom - This is the Soft Shell Crab Panange. The image shows broccoli and this isn't standard. I ordered it with the addition of broccoli - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

My partner kept getting sick and we could not figure out why. Turns out the "vegan" drunken noodles from Koa Hom Thai Food had shrimp tails in them. This is not a small mistake. It's carelessness that made someone sick over and over. If you offer vegan options, take it seriously. People's health depends on it. read more

Kao Hom - Vegan Drunken Noodle with a shrimp tails - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

The best Thai in the Valley!!!! Our server was adorable so kind The chefs came out to say hello It's like being at home The servings were a little small BUT the food was delicious read more

Honestly, just tried this hole in the wall because one day I was having coffee next door and overheard some guy say the food here was good and he was Thai so through eavesdropping I discovered Kao Hom lol! The service has always been fantastic. Family owned and even when super busy the one server always keeps up on everything. As someone who was once a server, I will tell you she is top of the line! It's not easy to be the only person serving and in charge of takeout at a packed restaurant(even of this size). I also wanna give a mention that this place actually brings the spice! I love northern Thai food and I love spicy and finally found a place with a good heat level. The tom kha is one of the best I've had and I love that they actually fill it with chicken instead of a few pieces and mostly broth like many other places do. Every dish I've tried here has been perfect. I highly suggest! read more

Kao Hom - Khao Kao Soi Softshell Crab - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Delicious variety of noodle soups and dishes where portions are decent with plenty of ingredients in each dish! The crispy pork tom yum noodles soup is savory. I opted for medium spice level and like that the crispy pork arrives on a separate plate which I can add to my bowl to my liking. The kao soi curry noodle was flavorful in every bite. The sliced chicken breast in the chicken noodle soup was tender and the broth was clean and simple. The crying tiger was really good. The top sirloin was grilled perfectly, was juicy, tender and perfectly matched with the spicy Thai sauce. For dessert we enjoyed the mango sticky rice :). Staff was friendly. Atmosphere is warm and casual. The are located on Balboa, southwest of Balboa and Sherman Way. read more

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Just ordered from here and the food is pretty weak. Flavor is off and it's crazy expensive for what it is. The fried rice was horrible. Trader Joe's makes better fried rice. Totally disappointed. read more

Super delicious panange curry! Highly recommended! They even could accommodate my gluten-free request on several dishes. In general, affordable prices and friendly staff. read more

10/10 would recommend. Great food, nice clean space with great atmosphere! Super friendly staff, best Thai Food in the Valley! read more

Kao Hom serves some of the most authentic Thai food in the Valley. My family is from Thailand, and I've just returned from a trip there, so I can confidently say that Kao Hom's dishes are truly comparable to what you'd find in Thailand. I highly recommend trying: -Kao Soi with soft-shell crab, -Rad Na with sen mee, -boat noodles, -chicken over rice (Khao Man Gai), and -mango with sticky rice. Service is great here and the staff is friendly. However, parking can be tough since there's limited space. read more

Lately we have been coming here to give them business and it's close to our house. Our usual Thai place is Lum Ka Naad. I'm very disappointed that Kao Hom want to charge me $2 for sweet and sour sauce for my egg rolls that cost $10... that's too bad... read more

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Chan took care of my family and I today and he was amazing, he even gave us menu suggestions! Food here is always delicious and you can taste the freshness. Chan suggested I try their Thai green tea and it's now a new favorite, definitely getting it again next time I visit. The hospitality is always top tier, please check this place out! The owners, cooks and servers put so much effort into this business! read more

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Second time coming here, food was good!! Customer service was poor, the waitress seemed distracted/annoyed with taking our order. At first I assumed because it was on the later side but I quickly realized it wasn't. It seems as she showed her regulars good service. Kind of weird to be honest, never had an experience that was a bit unfair. It kind of sucks to write this review because the food was good but they should really train their staff a bit better. read more

It's such a treat to have truly authentic Thai food nearby without needing to make the trek to East Hollywood. Some of our favorite dishes include the chow mein noodles, Pad Thai, Garlic Green Beans, Crying Tiger, green papaya salad, and a variety of beautifully spiced curries. I can't handle too much heat, so I've had to skip some of the spicier options, but everything I've tried has been delicious. A little insider tip: they offer a lunch special menu--but it's only available on certain days and you have to ask for it. read more

Best Thai in valley that I've tried! Family owned and operated, the soft shell crab panang got me hooked! They do every dish here right! Just skip opening any Chinese food here - because you're here for Thai, not orange chicken. read more

It was ok... ordered the egg rolls, Tum Yum, Drunken' Noodles, and Duck Curry. The service... we had to ask for everything and not once sis our waitress come to ask how we were or if we needed anything except when we were done and needed a to go box. A no go at any restaurant. The eggs rolls, I'd skip them altogether. The vegetable filing was almost like a puree. Not really sure why that was. The flavor didn't make up for it. The Tum Yum was good. Just not sure why it had to heat up in the pot. It was served lukewarm and only got hot when it sat in the pot for a bit. Kind of weird. The shrimp were fresh so that was nice. The Duck Curry. The flavor was also just alright. Duck is pretty gamey but it just didn't taste fresh. I'd skip this as well. The Drunken Noodles were good. Flavor was nice and the shrimp also tasted fresh. I'd get these again. I gotta say something about the spice level. We love spicy but to be safe we did Medium spicy. The chef's gotta go back to the drawing table on that. It was too spicy. I'd go mild and then add on to taste. The place was clean so that was greatly appreciated. Overall I wouldn't make this place a regular. I'd go back for the Drunken noodles and maybe the Tum Yum if in the mood. But definitely forgo being served by someone in a bad mood and take it to go. 2 1/2 stars with some potential. read more

The freshest and most delicious Thai food in the area. I have ordered many times from here as well as other local Thai spots and Kao Hom takes the cake. Make sure to get the yellow curry soup and the pad see ew. Everything from this place is very tasty and the medium spice really brings the heat. The family running this place is also very polite and hospitable and it feels great knowing you're supporting a small business. The establishment is super clean and bright and I will continue ordering from here as long as I can! read more

Kao Hom - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

This is a delicious, tucked-away Thai spot located next to Black Heart Coffee and you can easily miss it if you are driving by. There are new owners who took over the restaurant recently and they have added a mom & pop vibe. The smell when you walk in is wonderful with all the food being cooked in the back! I ordered the Kao Soi for lunch on a rainy day recently and it hit the spot! The Kao Soi was delicious and is a rare dish to find in most Thai spots in Socal so when I see it, I know I have to try it. They checked all the boxes with a creamy, complex broth with sweet, sour, and savoriness. The egg noodles were well-cooked and and I liked the fact you can order sliced chicken breast so it doesn't have to be too messy to eat it with drumsticks. The mustard greens was a must and paired well with the soup but I wished the crispy noodles were more crispy as I felt there were too chewy for me and got soggy fast when they were sitting in the broth. This is not my favorite Kao Soi, but a damn good one! The restaurant is on the smaller side with it being on the narrow side. There are tables on both sides and service is great and the staff are friendly and helpful. I'm lookin forward to coming back here again soon when I'm in the area to try the rest of the menu. read more

Kao Hom - Kao Soi - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

i had a great experience dining at kao hom! the parking lot is usually full before 3pm, but there is a nearby neighborhood you can park in if needed. i ordered a thai tea and a small tom kha! i was surprised the small size would have served sufficient as an entree alone, i expected more of a cup size. they are legit with their spice levels so be careful if you aren't a fan of spicy food. the waitress was extremely attentive and very friendly :) will be back again! read more

Kao Hom - Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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I discovered this place in need of GREAT not good food after a long trip. And it did not disappoint. I read other reviews and people raved about it so I had to try it myself. The quick version: the food is fantastic, I will not go to another Thai restaurant, this is my place. The people are friendly, patient (especially for 1st timers) and it is just the right vibe. Not packed when I come in and easy to find a table. Also ordering takeout is seamless. read more

Definitely one of the best Thai restaurants everywhere. I have been a thai food aficionado for decades now, I find this little place to offer some of the best dishes there are. Definitely one great place to go when you crave for Thai food. read more

Got a takeout order on a Saturday night. Veggie Pineapple fried rice, chicken yellow curry, fried veg rolls, and chicken Tom yum soup, and a side of white rice. My order came with two small white rices - so I'm guessing the curry automatically comes with it (as it should! But I've noticed some other places in LA charge separately for it). The prices are great! The portions are even better! The quality... awesome! Let me just say, the Tom Yum soup alone... I will come back for! Might be one of my favorite Tom yum soups I've had in a while. The curry was flavorful and the carrots still had a little bite to them (which I like). The fried rice was also very tasty! Rolls were crispy . 10/10 will come back :-) read more

I live just a block away from this restaurant. I was craving some Thai food and I really rushed through traffic coming from work just to make it there before they close. This was on Thursday 9/19/25. I got there at about 8:54pm, they have the "Open" sign on and their business hours say 11am to 9pm as you can see from the photo I took. I went inside to place an order to take home, not that I wanted to stay in there and eat past closing time but the lady I met just rudely told me they are closed. I asked what time they close and why the sign outside says open and close time is 9pm, and all she just said to me was "we are closed". I don't know about you but I worked in the restaurant business for over 8 years and even as a manager, I made sure anyone who gets to our restaurant before close time will be able to order food because they got there within business hours. This was my first time trying to order from this restaurant because I am very new in the neighborhood and based on this experience I will never attempt to go there again.To me it's a red flag on the type of service you will get at this restaurant and her attitude made me write this review which is the first yelp review I've written in maybe 10 years now. Who ever runs this restaurant should teach the staff a thing or two about service. If you are thinking of going there, and care about spending your hard earned money with a business that values you as a customer, DON'T GO There! read more

Kao Hom - Business hours - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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Tucked away and hidden next to black heart coffee is a little family owned and operated hole in the wall Thai restaurant called Kao Hom. I first noticed that the menu was overwhelming with so many options. Which was both intimidating and exciting at the same time. Luckily, my eyes were drawn right away to the fact that they had Kao Soi, curry noodle. I asked if I could have it with crab and I would definitely recommend it. The crab came in deep fried nuggets, which perfectly complimented the noodle. And of course I had to try the salmon panang. After deciding whether I should get it grilled or deep-fried, I chose grilled while I wondered if salmon is even an authentic Thai found fish. Probably not, but I'm not one to complain being that I like salmon, and I like Panang. So why not enjoy them both together and that's exactly what I did. read more

Kao Hom - Kao Soi with crab, yes, crab! - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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Kao soi was DELICIOUS. Creamy broth, complex developed flavors, perfect spicy level, smooth egg noodles, crisp onions, crunchy fried noodles on top, juicy chicken. Mmmm. Some of the best I've had in LA! Pretty small restaurant, functional decor with 1/2 booths 1/2 tables on both sides, &great service! Can't wait to try something else next time I'm in the area read more

Kao Hom - Kao Soi - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Omg this place is sooooo good! Spicy egg plant, red curry, crab fried rice with real crab meat, boat noodles, sticky rice and mango- all were so tasty. I love supporting small businesses who are family owned and so hard working. Been coming for a while and food never disappoints!! Real authentic Thai food for the win!! read more

Really good takeout. Good portions. Pad kee mao had a lot of protein and tons of veggies and tofu. Green curry was good, too. But I selected "not spicy" and both dishes were wayyy too spicy, especially the curry. I can't speak to the service or ambience but I think the food was quite good compared to other Thai in the Valley. read more

Good food terrible service. There are many other places that will serve you better. Text said order was ready, 45 min later still standing there waiting. DoorDash won't let me cancel. Oh well. read more

I've been to this place three times and it never disappoints. It's just a great hidden gem that I'm so happy to have accidentally stumbled upon. read more

Kao Hom - Pad Thai, Egg Roll, Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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Great option for Thai food in the valley! The spicy eggplant was really good and well spiced we ordered it medium and it was a great medium. Their coconut seafood soup, Tom Kha Soup with Seafood, had a good amount and good seafood in it and it was really creamy, amazing. We came right before the dinner rush and I saw how busy it can get but also they don't have too much seating inside. The waitress was really nice and had a calming attitude. read more

Kao Hom - Spicy Eggplant w/ Tofu - Thai Near Me - Van Nuys, California

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The food is really good but the service is horrible. The ambience is calm, but there should be more cleanliness. I really enjoyed the food here but I can't keep wasting my time. You'll wait 30+ minutes just to be helped. It doesn't matter if it's for takeout or if you're dining in. They are very selective with who they give good service to and if it's not you, you will spend an hour in this establishment with poor attitudes from the servers. I gave it at least six tries and can only share one good first experience so please save your money and don't take the risk with this restaurant. read more