My family (8 people) went to Manaao to celebrate my birthday. We have been dying to try Manaao, so…read moreit was a good occasion to tough up on the line. We are lucky to be in the distance range to put ourselves on the waitlist from home. The wait was still around an hour for us. I will have to say the food is so worth the wait, even if we didn't have the wait-from-home privilege!! The restaurant is beautiful and big and can easily accommodate big party! We got to order and try different dishes since we had 8 people. We ordered: Pad See Ew with Squid - solid flavor, but nothing crazy Papaya Salad - amazing, they got flavor balance perfectly! Dry Thai Boat Noodles - blown away by how flavorful this dish was! Even the side of broth was amazing! Thai Curry with Fried Cat Fish - pretty presentation, amazing curry! Love love love the fried fish!! Crab Fried Rice - they give to so much crab meats!! Solid fried rice Tomyum Stew with Fish - I'm not sure the exact name of the dish, but it was amazing! Similar to tomyum soup but so different!! Mango Sticky Rice - perfect dessert!! The coconut cream sauce love the fried mung beans on top!! 100% worth the wait and love up to the hype!!

Starting off by saying this: This is the first Thai restaurant that I have visited and does not…read moreoffer chicken as an option for their pad Thai. Ordered the shrimp Pad Thai which was still flavorful but the noodles tasted overcooked. Our table ordered three of them on accident, so when we tried to change the order to at least only two , they said we could not because they were already being made . So unfortunately we settled with three pad Thai plates of shrimp, nothing could be done it seems (and no one took a pic of those plates ) . Their pad see ew is great though. Their lowest level of spice is perfect for me ( I'm not big on hot/spicy) . You can order higher level if you'd like though. The crying tiger was ok, nothing stood out compared to others at different Thai restaurants, but still tasteful. Inside is a vibrant and modern noise vibe. When you arrive at the restaurant, there will be a check in process on an iPad. They do seem to get really busy, we were fortunate to have arrived right before it got busy which was around 12pm I was hoping staff there could be more helpful. Overall, they were friendly. Personally: not my favorite or in a hurry to go visit again.

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!

Great flavor and not that crowded. Loved the service here. Not the largest restaurant but able to…read morefit our party of about 10 people. This was a solid place to carb load for our OC marathon. I would definitely order the Tofu Pad See Ew and Tofu Fried Rice again. It was so filling that it was enough for lunch and dinner. 100% recommend this place. Just a heads up they include a large party fee on the bill. Tofu Pad See Ew: 4.5/5 Tofu Fried Rice: 4.5/5

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

I've always been a fan of Thai food. In fact, over the years my taste buds have changed where I…read moreactually enjoy it more spicy than not. So I was super excited when my friend recommended me go there for dinner. Now I had seen this place for a million years when I lived in Orange county and it had changed hands a while back. But I was so excited as it's probably one of the more beautiful restaurants that I've seen right off of Pacific Coast highway. They have valet parking in the front, and because Newport Beach is severely limited in their parking choices, it's best to take advantage of that. Walking into the place, it has a wonderful, warm inviting atmosphere. The people and servers are really helpful and very warm in the front. They definitely make good suggestions, so take advantage of their expertise. We ate a bunch of stuff. From the spring rolls, to the chicken set hey, too to Coconut milk soup to crying tiger, I was absolutely stuffed by the time dessert came around. My friend told me I had to try the Coconut ice cream, but I was leaning more towards to the Thai tea creme brulee. I said what the heck? Let's order both. Everything was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked. I would give this place 10 Stars if I could but you will only allow five so let me say it here. This is definitely a 5 plus place. Bottom line? I will definitely be coming back here again. If you live anywhere near Newport Beach, you owe it to yourself to go to this place. Super delicious, super fun and very casual relaxed that experience.

We had Zabb Thai for lunch at our office this week…read more There was: Papaya salad, spicy & good but missing the crunch of fresh papaya. Chicken pad see ew, I think. Also good but the noodles were mushy and not chewy. Beef and vegetables stir fried: Was good. Vegetarian pad thai, I think. I loved this dish. The noodles were still chewy and tofu was not hard. Good flavor. Veggies spring rolls. This was okay. I'd prefer the regular spring rolls with meat. In all fairness, I would like to visit the restaurant in person for the actual dining-in experiment sometime. Foods always taste better dining in than take it to go.

The best fried rice I had in my life. Also the noodles! Absolutely going again next time. No regret…read morefor choosing this place

really enjoyed food and atmosphere here!! The pad see ew was flavorful and fresh,and the staff was…read morefriendly.Cozy vibe and definitely a spot I'd come back to

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.

I've been during to Siam Station for a few years now, and I'm happy to see they've been expanding!…read moreEveryone on the menu is delicious, and this last time I went I ordered a chicken Pad See Ew ($16), Yellow Curry ($16) and Mango Sticky Rice ($12) for dessert. The Pad See Ew has great flavor, although I prefer their Pad Thai, the yellow curry came with a side of rice and had a rich coconut taste, and the mango sticky rice was the perfect dessert to end the meal. The staff is always nice, and this particular location has limited seating both inside and outside. Siam station is definitely a place I would recommend if you're craving some Thai food.

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