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    Monster Thai

    3.9 (830 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Pad See Ew, Curry Dumpling, and Tom Yum Soup
    Julia H.

    My friend and I randomly ended up in this little hole in the wall Thai restaurant and it was actually pretty good. The service was great and the food was tasty. I definitely recommend the curry dumplings! Those were amazing.

    Fish in Lava - the only tolerable way to have eaten it
    Winn H.

    TLDR: Quite remarkably the ONE time I did not enjoy Thai food. Between the dry "Fish in Lava" or poor service, I'm not sure which was less appetizing for dinner. I almost cried scarfing down dinner. NOTE: A bowl of rice is NOT INCLUDED and extra charge (~$2-3) for curry! This may be different from your usual Thai Experience. Pros: Street parking wasn't too difficult. - - - - - - I happened to be craving Thai and in Sherman Oaks but learned that my go-to Now On 9 was closed, so I naturally went to Monster Thai, which not only nearby but a restaurant that I recently considered for a Party Tray. Monster Thai is a cozy, boasting about five tables, half of which were full on a Saturday night. Wanting something unique, I asked if there were any "specials" that made them stand out, though the hostess shared that it was only the Monster Menu... thus I decided to be adventurous with the Fish in Lava with Brown Rice - boy was I in for a surprise... Afterwards, I ordered a hot water as it was cold outside. The hot water came with a black speck inside the mug, but the mug was otherwise warm and enjoyable to hold. The Fish in Lava took about 20 minutes to prepare, and I was excited to try it when it came out despite its awkward appearance. Knife in hand, I attempted to shear away each layer of salmon - as I usually do - only to discover that it was tough. I grabbed for the fork next, working at it only to discover it was slightly overcooked, dry, and difficult to eat. To make matters more awkward, the hostess checked in, and I shared my concerns. She quickly rebutted, "But we've been serving it this way for 10 years." and walked away. No offers to substitute, not a single apology or lick of empathy. I don't like wasting food, so I kept cutting away, almost like a child playing with their food. (To be honest, how often do you see grown adults playing with their food? I'm so glad I was eating alone.) In attempts to "hydrate" the salmon with the curry, the salmon got cold, and the meal wasn't too enjoyable. Was this called "Fish in Lava" because it was overcooked and dry? Whatever the case, the leftover rice was left over was used to clean the curry remnants - oh yes, we waste nothing with rice (brown) being an additional $2.49 charge! In hopes of ordering a Thai Tea to improve the experience, I was astonished when the hostess threw the check on the table. It was an unpleasant gesture indeed, but the hint to leave may have saved me from another bad experience.

    Lorraine A.

    My new favorite Thai place! Monster Thai is located along a strip of other restaurant and stores. While the surrounding area is busy, there's ample parking along the street as well as the parking lot behind the restaurant. Came here for lunch with a large group of individuals. Due to the size of our party, we were worried the restaurant wouldn't be able to accommodate us but they did and they were more than happy to as well! It was still lunch time when we arrived so I ordered the chicken pad Thai and it's fried rice as well the Thai iced tea. I was worried that the portion size would be small due to it being a lunch special but there was so much food! Not only do you get the entree with rice, you are also given salad beforehand. Everything was delicious. The salad was so fresh and I ate every bite. I highly recommend!

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    Steven B.

    Great Thai food place in Sherman Oaks. We ate here last night. Its a small place but wow the food is good. We ordered 3 dishes. Beef Jerky Pad see ew with chicken Cashew Chicken Thai iced tea Each dish was great. The chicken was perfectly marinated on both dishes. The beef jerky was like steak. I cannot recommend this place enough. Excellent food, good service, nice cozy spot in Sherman Oaks land.

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    8 months ago

    They have great food and quick service ! I like the yellow curry and pepper garlic chicken.

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    Love love love monster thai! I've been going for years now. The inside is small but the food is delicious and the service is great:)

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    Good comfort Thai food. Small but cozy dining room. Friendly staff. Portions are good too.

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    got this for takeout and it was soooo good. great balance of flavors and large portions of food. the thai tea is also really tasty.

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    2.6 miVan Nuys

    I had driven by this place for years and somehow never stopped in to eat, so I finally decided it…read morewas time to actually give it a try! I usually get food to go, so it was nice to sit down and experience the restaurant in person. One of the things that caught my attention was their lunch specials. The prices were cheaper than a lot of other places I have been to, and considering the portion sizes, I thought it was a really good value. I always appreciate a lunch special that actually feels like a full meal and not a smaller portion just because it's discounted. I ordered the Thai Iced Tea along with the Pad See Ew lunch special, which came with a salad and some rice. The salad had a Miso Ginger dressing, which had a wonderful flavor. My friend also went with the lunch special and ordered the Orange Chicken. We were both surprised by how filling the meals were! Definitely enough food to leave you satisfied without feeling like you needed to order something else. The restaurant itself is pretty quaint and has a cozy, casual feel. There are a few tables inside, along with some additional seating in the back. The staff was very welcoming and friendly, which made the experience even better. Parking is something to keep in mind. They share a parking lot with a few other businesses, so there is a small lot in the back, but it can fill up. There is also some street parking in front and residential street parking nearby. Overall, I'm glad I finally stopped in. Between the affordable lunch specials, generous portions, friendly service and casual atmosphere, it's definitely a spot I would come back to. I'll truly be back, especially for another lunch special!

    I attended an elite event here a few months back. Well they got me back. I loved it then and I…read moreloved it even more the second time. I brought two more people with me and everyone said they will come back again and again. I got the same thing. The Kao Noodle soup with chicken. We dined in and I didn't finish it all. Which was great because I was able to take it home. Then after I finished it. I kept the broth and grilled my own chicken and added it to it. Just a fabulous dish. We also had the chicken pad Thai and a vegan noodle dish. Excellent levels of spice. Excellent service from the staff. I just love this place and honestly I'm not a curry noodle fan, at least I wasn't.

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    Waiting area has some nice and cozy seatings

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    4.2(351 reviews)
    1.1 miValley Village
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    Happy hour specials
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    The boy and I were deciding where to go for lunch and I always crave Thai so when he asked for some…read moreoptions, Chiang Mai was one of the options and I said you know what? just surprise me, drive wherever. We ended up going to Chang Mai. I'm very happy we did! It's a small, clean, very cutely decorated Thai place, and the hostess was our server as well. She was very good at her job: very sweet, always with a perfect smile. The only downside, that's for me, is there's no alcohol. But at the same time you know sometimes a Diet soda goes great with everything. I had the Pad Se Ew, and it was delicious! The boy had the I can't remember what it's called, but it has the fried (in a circle) noodles kind of like a curry stew and he got the roasted pork and he loved it. We also got the garlic chicken wings, which were absolutely delicious, not gonna lie about that. The only problem is they are expensive so next time we go, I will try another appetizer even though they were delicious, they were just a little out of my budget. I didn't use the bathroom so I can't comment on that but they do have street parking and I don't know if they have a parking lot in the back of the business. And now it is definitely in my top three Thai places around me and that makes me so happy. So happy I found another one that's even closer than the others.

    Was very hungry and craving Kao Soi in this chilly weather. Happy to find Chiang Mai and was…read moreexcited bc of the reviews. It was very cute inside! We ordered: Khao Soi w/ Crispy Pork: crispy pork was perfectly cooked but dish was overall mid Tom Kha w/ Chicken Spicy: 11/10, delicious!!!!!! Sriracha wings: good! Typically don't like this type of batter/frying but it had a good crunch/crisp. Nice flavor and loved the crudite Thai Tea: good! Wish they had dairy free Service was kind, but did have to flag them down a couple of times for refills or other requests. Would come back for the Tom Kha any day! Put theirs up against your faves!

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