Very greater northern Thai food! Historically it's been hard to find authentic northern Thai food…read morein OC. Really liked the food. The only "downside" is the really long waits. Highly recommend

Super delicious Thai food! I'm impressed…read more Got on the Yelp waitlist for a Friday night dinner. Warning: parking sucks lol We were lucky and able to snag a spot. It can get busy at this restaurant so know that there will definitely be a wait! It's a popular one Once you're seated, everything is super quick! Service was great and the food came out so fast. My husband and I ended up ordering: Manaao Thai Iced Tea, Green Curry with Beef Rib Eye & Roti, Pad Thai with Beef, Manaao Pork Jowl, and Thai Pandan Custard with Coconut Ice Cream on 6100 Sourdough Milkbread for dessert (limited quantities). What a fantastic meal! We ended up with enough leftovers for lunch the next day and I was so happy Everything was so delicious in its own way!!! The Manaoo Thai Tea (4/5): way different than a milky Thai Thea! It felt more soda adjacent and was refreshing and limey Green Curry with Beef Rib Eye & Roti (5/5): SOOO good and SPICY! Plus the roti was flavorful and crisped to perfection. Probably one of the best curries I've ever had Pad Thai (5/5): one of the best pad Thais I've ever had! What really stood out was the viscosity of the sauce. It was perfectly glossy and thick. Loooved the texture of everything from the noodles to the sauce to the tofu! I did think the sauce was a little on the sweet side, but I think that's just my personal preference. Next time, I will get double the lime (there was lime on the side, but I wanted a bit more to cut the sweet) and I'd like to try the dish spicy too Pork Jowl (4.75/5): simple but delicious! Perfectly cooked pork jowl. So juicy and fatty Thai Pandan Custard with Coconut Ice Cream on 6100 Sourdough Milkbread (4.75/5): TASTY! The star here was the bread. The milkbread was sooo good. Coconut ice cream was a bit on the icy side but still good. The Pandan custard was thick and velvety. A delicious dessert! I will absolutely be back! Can't wait to try more

I spend a lot of time in Costa Mesa working and am always looking for good restaurants. My wife was…read morejoining me for a few days so I searched the Yelp for some recommendations. Kanok Thai Bistro was highly rated and fairly close to our hotel. We gave it the old College try. We were sat immediately as it wasn't super busy on a Friday evening. Our service was very attentive and great throughout our meal. We started with a chicken satay which was delicious. My wife ordered the pumpkin curry which she raved about. She ordered it a 2 out of 5, spice wise, and she told me that it was hotter than she anticipated. She loved it. I ordered a chicken panang mild. Mine was delicious but much spicier than I expected. The portions were giant and we had enough for a full meal at lunch the next day. No complaints!

They overcooked the Crying Tiger steak. We sent it back. They overcooked it again. I'm talking…read moretotally well done. Not even Medium Well. It would have been great to have Medium or even Medium Rare. But we give up. We won't be ordering that dish again. Anyway the 4 of us loved the large bowl of Tom Yum soup with Shrimp and a side of plain noodles to add to it. We also loved the large bowl of Yellow Curry with chicken and a large side of rice. And of course the Drunken Noodles with chicken. Oh ya and we started with the Crab Rangoon that all of us gobbled up.

If you like pad Thai this place is for you. I've been coming here off and on for years and I've…read morenever gotten anything else. Definitely a top place that I go to since I live less than a mile away. Here's what you get for $17. You get a full plate loaded with flat noodles, chunks of chicken, egg mixed all through it, and a good amount of green onions. It's all coated in that classic pad Thai sauce, slightly sweet with a little tang to it. On the side they give you fresh bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, a little cabbage and carrot mix, and a lemon wedge so you can kind of mix it how you want. I usually throw everything on there and mix it up. Portion is big, flavors are always consistent, and it's one of those meals that just fills you up!

Not much to look at inside but the food was delicious. Especially loved the pork jerky special.read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine did not disappoint! We ordered a couple dishes so we could try a little bit of…read moreeverything, and every single thing we had was delicious. The flavors were bold, authentic, and perfectly balanced. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was cute and relaxed. You can tell they really care about the food they're serving. Everything came out fresh and flavorful, and there wasn't one dish that disappointed. Definitely a hidden gem for Thai food! I'll absolutely be back to try more.

Everything was delicious! We arrived around 9:30 PM, shortly before the kitchen was scheduled to…read moreclose, but the service was still incredibly warm and accommodating. They even reopened the kitchen for us so we could order an additional soup -- such a thoughtful touch! The restaurant is huge with tons of seating, so it's a great option whether you're dining with a group or just want a more spacious atmosphere. Our standouts were the Tom Kha Soup, Drunken Noodles, and Spicy Thai Fried Rice all packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. They were also very accommodating to food sensitivities. Two of my friends are gluten-free and vegan, and both were able to find options they really enjoyed. It's always nice to find a restaurant that takes dietary needs seriously without sacrificing flavor. We had a great experience and will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

This restaurant was on my visit list for a couple months and it did not disappoint. It exudes an…read moreintimate atmosphere filled with Thai culture. Think cute and quaint with the expression of Thai cuisine. The dining room is on the smaller side, but embraces a cozy ambiance. If you want a little breathing room, the alternative is the outdoor patio where they offer larger tables and a spacious setting. Upon entry we were greeted and taken to the interior dining, we eventually decided that dining outside would be more to our liking and they quickly helped us relocate. Our waitress was friendly, social, and very knowledgeable. She was ready to provide descriptions of anything on the menu and expressed to us her favorites, which is helpful when you are faced with choices that all sound amazing. The menu is intentionally concise, not extensive, which we figured out once the food arrived why this was. The food has a visually captivating appeal and is even more delicious than we could have imagined. It is too bad they don't have pictures on the menu because all the food was beautiful played and a true feast for your eyes! A must try is the Thai Sausage from. The appetizers. It is cooked to perfection with a crunchy outside and tender inside, this sausage should not be passed up. Served with aromatic spice, ginger, onion, peanuts, and sprouts. Masterfully composed with the interplay of textures, just flawless! A great pairing with your meal is the Thai Tea. Typically, this is very sweet in restaurants, but they hit the mark with this harmonious blend. A plus is they have the soft chewable nugget ice! Another do not pass up is the Son-In-Law Eggs, thinly/lightly crisped exterior of a deep fried egg with heavenly caramelized tamarind glaze. Absolutely brilliant pairing with the shallots! Definitely an appetizer to remember, chef's kiss! We also had the Pork Fried Rice with subtle notes of garlic and soy, mixed with greens and onion to give bursts of color and texture. A fresh lime squeezed over the top gave it the perfect finish. My only critique here would be a slighter hand of salt for those who are watching their intake. Don't forget the Banana Pudding dessert because it is a delightful and velvety creamy custard with caramel sauce and cookie crumbles on the side, topped with whip cream. The food respects tradition, embraces refinement, and is simply exceptional. I can't wait to go back to try some of the other dishes they offer!

Came here at 9 pm on Thursday, not too busy, was seated very fast…read more Got the ceviche to start, was very nice and refreshing. The Tom Yum Beer was kind of gimmick-y but wasn't too bad. For my entree got the Pad See Ew, was pretty decent, pretty much as I expected. Only downside was the server took my fork when I was in the bathroom between appetizer and entree and never gave me another until I asked. LOL

First night back in the OC and I received an email showcasing some of Yelp's newest restaurants in…read morethe OC. We had errands to run in Costa Mesa so we decided to check out Nai Tong. Still on soft opening mode so the menu was somewhat limited. The lovely owner Bew is so sweet and we learned that several members of her family has been in the restaurant industry in SoCal for a long time (from San Diego to LA and now OC). We ordered the following: * Fish cakes for appetizer, love the sauce that came with it. * Holy Basil with Crispy Pork Belly. This was full of flavor, and really love the sauce and everything that came with it. Definitely scored high on craveability. The only request I had which I relayed to the owner is - the pork belly was a little on the tough side. I made suggestions for them to try to remedy that. * Pad Thai with Shrimp was on point. Hubs enjoyed and devoured it in no time. * Thai Tea and Green Tea were on point as well. They have desserts coming soon that we cannot wait to try. I forgot to take pics of the menu so I took screenshots of menu from their website. Would definitely be back to support Bew at Nai Tong. Go check them out!!!

I visited this new thai restaurant in Costa Mesa with some friends and had a delicious dinner here…read more I ordered the Grilled Pork Neck as an appetizer, thai tea for my drink, and the Khao Kra Prao Crispy Duck for my entrée. All the food came out relatively quick and service was also friendly and the staff were checking in regularly for water refills and to ensure we were having a good meal. The thai tea was creamy and rich and one of the better ones I've had compared to most thai spots in the area. The grilled pork neck was tender and juicy and the included dipping sauce added some extra sweetness. The portion size was also good and easy to share. The Kra Prao Crispy Duck was absolutely delicious and one of my favorite thai dishes I had. The crispy duck was crunchy and had good flavor and the sauce mixed with the peppers and the crispy fried egg on the side with the rice made for a filling plate! Overall, my friends and I had a great dinner here and I would highly recommend checking out Nai Tong if you are in the area and want some amazing Thai food! There's plenty of seating inside and it's well-lit and they just recently opened, so it isn't too busy right now.

Very good Thai food. I reckon it's more of a street food / comfort food type restaurant than like a…read moreHanuman or MANAAO. (Or at least more casual for sure) The food is well cooked and packed with flavor. I always recommend this place and it's conveniently located in Irvine off jambo and barranca right next to the Tustin district / legacy. Go check em out if you want something that is less basic or cliche. You will not regret it my dudes. Cheers big ears

Recently visited this establishment twice, 2nd time to confirm my findings. Thai food here is…read moredelicious. While there are a few other spots in town that I would dub them supreme but for their offering, service, and ambiance, this is a great spot for business lunch, catch up, or family over delicious food. For this location, it is a bit small with limited seating. For large parties or families, you may have a longer wait time since tables need to be shuffled around. One of my favorite things to pair with our meal is their spice rack. If you are able to handle a bit of heat, ask for it and introduce the pickle chili to your dish. It elevates flavor with contrast quite well. Pad See Ew and Crab fried rice is what we ordered. The first visit had beef salad which paired great with the rest of the meal. Overall, stop by this location for good eats. FYI, parking can be tricky so be mindful about peak hours and carpool.

This review is long overdue!…read more My co workers and I work nearby and have been coming here nearly every week since they opened (even during soft opening !) the food here is always so delicious some too dishes we enjoy is the eggplant Thai basil, pineapple fried rice, pad Thai, and Khao soi. The food is always fresh and tasty ! I have been to the Irvine location however and notice the flavor is different there :/ so while I live in Irvine and work in Newport I prefer the Newport location. The service is always friendly and with our weekly visits our server often knows what we are going to get (when it's just me and my boss we split the eggplant Thai basil with tofu and the pineapple fried rice) when it's our team tho we all get our own items or switch it up ! The environment is chill clean and relaxing and right by the beach which is cool! If you are looking for absolutely delicious Thai food hit up Siam Station! I should have taken pics the food was too good and I forgot to take a pic but next week!

The consistency here is off - never quite sure what we're going to get. When it's good, it's…read moreamazing and the best restaurant around. When it's bad, like last night - I don't even want to take more than 2 bites. I ordered the cashew chicken yesterday, the sauce was clumpy and almost like glue? Instead of a nice smooth sauce that tastes good. Additionally; the veggies, chicken and cashews in the dish were scorched! It was burnt and still packed up to-go by the cook. There were also pretty minimal veggies in it. I get the cashew chicken because it was nice large slices of bell pepper and other veggies.....yesterday was small, soggy, overcooked little pieces of bell pepper.... No thank you