If I could give more than 5 stars to Hanuman Thai Eatery and ETC Bar x Thaizakaya, I absolutely…read morewould. This ended up being one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time -- not just because of the food and drinks, but because of the PEOPLE. The hospitality here is truly next level. We checked into Hanuman and were told the wait would be about 50 minutes. The hostess was incredibly kind and let us know we were welcome to wait outside, sit in the waiting chairs, or head next door to ETC Bar since they had a full bar. Best decision ever. The second we walked into ETC, everyone was so welcoming. We sat at the bar and met the sweetest mixologist, Jada, who completely made our night. She recommended two drinks: "Bangkok to Thailand" and "Duh It's Mango." Both were AMAZING. "Bangkok to Thailand" was exactly the flavor profile I wanted -- technically a mocktail, but Jada added tequila for me and OMG... the tamarind sweetness was unreal. It honestly tasted like Bangkok in a cup. "Duh It's Mango" literally tasted like sticky rice and mango turned into a cocktail. I don't know how they do it, but it was incredible. We ended up coming back for seconds because the drinks were that good. While we were there, the owner (I believe she was the owner) came over to check on us after finding out we were the party of 6 waiting for Hanuman next door. She asked how we liked the drinks and we found out SHE created the cocktail menu herself, which honestly made the experience even cooler. Back at Hanuman, the hostess continued to go above and beyond. I'm so sad I didn't catch her name because she was genuinely one of the most thoughtful hostesses I've ever met. We were standing there holding all our drinks and she literally brought over a bench/table just so we'd have somewhere to place them. She smiled and said, "Just so your hands don't get cold." That small gesture stuck with me because it showed how much they truly care about their customers. It wasn't something she had to do -- she just wanted us comfortable. Then somehow the service got EVEN BETTER. We went back to ETC for another round while waiting and they told us they could actually seat us there and Hanuman would bring the food over. At that moment I genuinely thought... wow. This place gets hospitality. They made us feel valued the entire night. Now let's talk FOOD. Every single thing we ordered was incredible. The fried chicken appetizer with sticky rice was insanely good, and I loved that our waiter took the time to explain exactly how to eat it -- dipping the sticky rice into the fried garlic/onions and sauce combination. That bite was unforgettable. The Thai sausages were also amazing and came with two different varieties that were both packed with flavor. For mains we ordered: - Chicken curry - Shrimp fried rice - Papaya salad - Tom kha soup - Shrimp pad Thai The tom kha soup was SO flavorful and comforting. The shrimp fried rice with salted egg was addicting. The shrimp pad Thai was honestly one of the best pad Thai dishes I've had in a very long time. The chicken curry had the perfect balance of richness, spice, and flavor. The papaya salad could've had a little more spice for my preference, but it was still delicious. I was lowkey heartbroken they ran out of sticky rice for dessert, but honestly the desserts completely redeemed everything. The Thai tea crème brûlée was RIDICULOUSLY good -- the flavor was unreal. We also ordered the fried bananas with ice cream and that was another perfect ending to the meal. Tbh I was sad when I asked for another crème brûlée to go and the waiter said it wasn't doable. Huge shoutout to our waiter as well who gave us great recommendations throughout the night and made everything feel fun and welcoming. This wasn't just dinner. This was one of those experiences where you leave genuinely impressed by how much effort a restaurant puts into making people feel taken care of. Hanuman and ETC Bar x Thaizakaya absolutely nailed it from start to finish. We'll 1000% be back.

This place gets super packed. Reminds me of a hipster restaurant, lots of young people. The service…read moreis amazing. Everything we got was amazing. The chicken wings to start were super delicious. I was impressed how crispy and juicy it was as well as flavors. The rice with the sauce that comes with it is addicting. 4.8/5. The Pad See Ew was probably one of the best in Costa Mesa. It had so much flavor it was ridiculous. 5/5. The haunaman fried rice (I think that's how you spell it) was next tier. The sweet sausage and umami flavors of the dish it was gone quick. 5/5. The pad Thai was sus at first. They don't do chicken. Just tofu and shrimp. I guess that's the "authentic" way of making it back in the motherland. I got it anyways and it did not disappoint. So good. 4.9/5. Overall I would come back here. You just need to make reservations because this place gets packed fast and people come in crowds.

Great Thi food best in O.C. and excellent service. But need to wait so sign up on the waiting list…read moreearlier.

The place to be! Thai comfort food meets trendy dinner spot, meets excellent food and service. The…read moreplace gets busy! And I can see why. For reference, they open at 4:30 and when we got there at 4:45, there was already a 15-20 minute wait. While we were waiting, the list got filled up! We can hear people murmuring, "2 hour wait??" (You can get on the waitlist via Yelp). Hubbie and I were thankful to have gotten there early. Once inside, we were excited by their extensive menu. Everything sounded so authentic, we decided to explore out of our usual Pad Thai and Pad See Ew. We ordered their Thai Boat Noodle, Crying Tiger (ribeye steak), and a fish soup (can't remember the name). The best was their Thai boat noodle, hands down. It's almost like pho with a giant bone in short rib. Their crying tiger was delicious as well. The fish soup has an acquired taste, and pretty spicy even with the normal spice choice. The place is so cute! Clean, well managed, and with trendy decor. I love the spaciousness of the tables, doesn't feel too crowded. And even with a busy restaurant, their service is excellent. I am already studying the menu, and planning my next visit!

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

I've ordered Kanok via Uber Eats before and it was really tasty. We decided instead tonight to go…read morein person and I'm so glad we did! It was a nice ambiance and we were seated immediately. Oum our server was so personable and funny. We were going to order a large side of rice with our curry and he highly encouraged the medium instead. He said the large might be too much for two and he was right! That would have been an easy upsell but I appreciate he did the right thing. We'll be back!

Zabb is definitely one of our favorite Thai spots. One of my good friends planned a double date at…read moreZabb and we were amazed by the quality of service, food, and cocktails. The servers were very attentive, friendly and helpful. They were great about clearing plates regularly throughout the meal. Food was exceptional and the portions were generous. The only dish that didn't hit was the pad thai, but the Khao Soi absolutely delicious & the pineapple fried rice was solid. Highly recommend if you're in the area craving Thai Food.

This Thai restaurant looks so beautiful and it is located right across from Hoag hospital where my…read morehusband goes to everyday for radiation and chemo. They also have lunch specials w an extensive menu. I read a review from someone who passed by everyday and was gushing about how amazing this was, me too I have passed by and was tempted to go in but my husband said why, we could go to Little Saigon closer to Huntington Beach. I was impressed by how beautiful the huge mural was in the parking lot which btw was ample, there was no need for a valet. I was surprised to be greeted by a Hispanic man and our server was also a Latina, the interior was so beautifully decorated like a shangrila, better than any Thai restaurant I went to in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket. We ordered the beef satay, Penang chicken curry and drunken noodles, the portion was enough to feed an entire village! LOL! every entree came w rice, salad. Unfortunately everything was so sweet I thought I ate a dessert, I can't understand why everything is so sweet in 90% of Thai restaurants in USA, that is not the case in Thailand. The chicken in the Penang curry was so bland like coming out of the freezer not real chicken and the curry sauce was sweet so I could not eat it, the beef was chewy. The drunken noodle taste was Ok but it was also sweet. Over all it is 2 stars for me but I rate this 3 stars bc my husband needed to gain weight and he ate everything so the extra star came from him. I'm afraid the chef might also be a Hispanic man if all the help was so the food was not authentic, I don't think I will come back here. There is an good Thai restaurant in Garden Grove, read my reviews to find out which one.

My experience with my family was amazing. The waiter we had was great the food was on point. Would…read moretotally recommend.

Came here after hearing raving reviews from many friends. It's been in the area for a while but I…read morefinally was inclined to trying it with a friend who was newly in town. Wait was around an hour, so we went to Crossroads and killed some time. We were seated outside and helped immediately by our waiter, Johnny. We were given a great rundown of the entire menu - what items are most popular, personal favorites and insight into what dishes are ideal for sharing. We ended up ordering the Tom Kha Gai and the tofu pad see ew. It was my first time ever having Tom Kha Gai, needless to say, it was delicious, and the portion was also good enough for 4 people total. The pad see ew was also great, probably the second best I have in, first being Dean by Dean noodles in Rowland Heights! The ratio of tofu, broccoli, eggs and noodles was great, honestly I am still thinking about that pad see ew and am tempted to go later this week for a plate... We also got the thai tea which was good! Given we we seated outside, there still a lot of room between tables so we didn't feel cramped by any means, I will note that if it gets cold, there aren't any outdoor heaters (that I saw), so just make sure to have a jacket! Service provided by Johnny was great, very awesome waiter and checked in on us a handful of times to see how we liked everything. I will definitely be coming back here again and providing updates with any new items I try!

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.

This spot was great! We didn't have a to wait a long time and the space was very spacious :)…read more We ordered their version of hainan. And the beef rice bowl! Honestly it was good and the portion did fill me up! Servers were amazing and understanding! I can't wait to go back and try more food here :)

Well, I guess it was bound to happen. While my food adventures in OC have largely been successful,…read moreit was inevitable that I'd end up coming across a place that so many folks like that just didn't hit the mark for me. However, I never would've thought that place was going to be Siam Station. After hearing good things about their spot in Cupertino/the Bay Area from several friends, it felt rather fortuitous when we randomly came across their original location - and with no line in sight! Inside, they've got a cozy sort of vibe and it's cool how they have some outdoor tables set-up as well. As for the menu, it didn't seem all that extensive at a glance, but it has all of the staples you'd expect to find among their appetizers, soups, salads, fried rice, stir fried noodles, noodle soups, curry dishes, entrees, and desserts. -- ZESTY WINGS - Deep Fried Chicken Wings Topped with Crispy Basil and Served with Chili Sauce Easily our favorite dish of the night. The wings were really crispy on the outside and oh so juicy on the inside. Even though there wasn't much of the sauce, which was flavorful but not that spicy, it was fine - the wings were still great without it. -- KHAO SOI with Chicken - Yellow Curry Broth with Egg Noodles and Chicken and Served with Red Onions, Lime, and Pickles Ehh...this was okay, I guess. On the plus side, the chicken was tender and I thought the broth was pretty good - not the best I've had, but better than most. That said, I didn't love the egg noodles, especially the crispy ones after they had soaked up the broth. -- PAD KEE MOW (Drunken Noodles) with Crispy Pork - Flat Rice Noodles Stir Fried with Spicy Basil Garlic Sauce, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Sweet Onion, and Thai Basil I was super excited for this, but it was disappointing. The first thing we noticed was how pale it was and, sadly, the taste matched. Whether it be their garlic sauce or some chilis, this needed more. As for the pork, it was definitely crispy, but a few pieces bordered on dry/burnt. -- MANGO STICKY RICE A little hit, a little miss. The mango was fine (decently sweet, soft), but the sticky rice left us a little wanting. Mainly, I didn't love the glob of coconut cream, was it was pretty thick and viscous, which gave the rice a weird texture/coating to it. As far as service goes, it was uneventfully good. Although there was one point where it was hard to hail someone, it was mostly because the restaurant got increasingly busy and one of the servers was trying to help a group sort something out with their order. Otherwise, our food came out relatively quick and the workers were rather efficient with everything. Despite how we left feeling bummed out by our experience, it had more to do with being underwhelmed than the food actually being "bad". Admittedly, we came in with high hopes/expectations from all of the hype we had heard and it probably didn't help that we had gone to Manaao the night before, which is one of my favorite Thai restaurants anywhere. What's more, I wonder if we just didn't get the best that Siam Station has to offer. I certainly wouldn't be opposed to coming back to find out (and potentially writing an update), but perhaps I'll just try my luck at their spot in Cupertino that my friends like so much.

I was recommended this Siam Station restaurant in Newport Beach by a friend of mine who is Thai so…read moreI thought her recommendation would be legit and as it turned out - it was! as everything we ordered from Siam Station was delicious!!! This is what we ordered and how I would rate everything: --Yellow Curry w/rice - 10/10 --Panang Curry w/rice 10/10 --Larb Chicken Salad 8/10 --Spicy Beef Salad 10/10 --Pad Thai 9/10 --Pad See Ew 10/10 --Mango with Sticky Rice dessert 10/10 Overall, I'm impressed that Siam Station is so amazing because it's located in Newport Beach (which isn't known for Thai food). Siam Station does have other locations which are also delicious! The location itself is clean and modern as it is fairly new. They also offer delivery and I have also gotten delivery from the Uber Eats third parties from Siam Station and they pack the food with care where it holds up well. Overall, Siam Station is my new favorite Thai Restaurant in this part of OC and I plan to order from them exclusively in the future for all my Thai Food to-go orders!

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

My go to spot for take out Thai food (:…read more I always order the pat see ew with tofu & beef spice level 1. The food is always amazing and fresh. You can't forget how flavorful it always is! For dessert I always order the mango sticky rice. It's the perfect way to end your meal. Thanks for always making the best Thai food!

We get takeout regularly from Hungry Boy and have been since 2021…read more Tonight, there was a different person (a man) working who was rude about us coming in at 8:15 for takeaway when they close at 9. They also didn't give us our hot sauce. The man already put the sauce that's out away. They also didn't mark the spice levels on the containers like they usually do. Hungry Boy is usually a 5/5, but tonight's experience was not great. I don't want to stop patronizing Hungry Boy so am writing this review in hopes of Hungry Boy seeing this. This is very very intentional. We love you but not the experience tonight. Bad day? New grumpy employee? New management? Who knows. Fix it! We want to keep coming.

This place is so good! I'm never disappointed by the papaya salad, pad Thai, or the crying tiger…read morehere!

We stopped by to have a late lunch here. We ordered the "Crying Tiger" beef steak, shrimp pad thai…read moreand the Thai Basil with beef. All items tasted great with decent enough portion sizes. Although the waiter mentioned that there would be some spiciness to both beef dishes, I didn't find them spicy at all. Nevertheless, no complaints regarding the spiciness as the dishes tasted good. The pad thai was seasoned with just the right balance of sweetness and degree of tamarind flavor. The mango with coconut sticky rice and the coconut ice cream with fried bananas were also very tasty. I wish the portion sizes were bigger to the desserts. The staff members were very diligent in serving our table. There is parking in the back lot of the restaurant as it is in strip of businesses on a busy street.