I love when good places come to the Gardena area. My friend and I came for dinner on a Sunday around 5 pm and were greeted by the nicest server. We were the only ones there so seating was easy. The inside is on the smaller side with about 4 tables and 1 high top. Mentioning this in case you arrive when it's busy so no one gets frustrated *thumbs up*. Anyway, as we looked through the menu, it's small but mighty, we ordered their fried tofu and it was delicious! Perfectly fried with that crunch on the outside and softness on the inside. The dipping sauce (sweet with crumbled peanuts) was amazing! We finally settled on food and I ordered the crab fried rice and my friend ordered the kapow fried egg. Everything was delicious! My thai tea was PERFECT! a great balance of black iced tea, sweetness, and dairy! I'm so glad that Gardena has this gem. It's in a smaller sized plaza so if you don't find parking you'll have to look for street parking but that hassle is worth the dining experience. Do yourself a favor and visit this gem! read more

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Tried OTOP THAI for lunch on Thursday with my coworkers after our job treated us to lunch, and honestly... this spot HIT the craving perfectly Me and my colleague specifically wanted mango sticky rice, so we decided to give this place a try, and I'm so glad we did! I ordered the chicken pad Thai along with the mango sticky rice, and both were AMAZING. The pad Thai was fresh, flavorful, warm, and packed with a really good balance of sweetness and savory flavor. The chicken was tender and the noodles were cooked perfectly. And the mango sticky rice?? SO good. The mango was sweet and juicy, while the sticky rice was soft, creamy, and super satisfying. Definitely one of the highlights of the meal for me! My manager picked everything up as takeout, and despite being to-go, the food still arrived fresh, warm, and delicious. The portions were also really solid. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because I didn't get the chance to dine in and experience the atmosphere/service in person, but based on the food alone, I would absolutely order from here again. Definitely worth trying if you're in the Carson area and craving Thai food! read more

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This place has gotten a lot better since the last time we were here. We have been patrons of this family-owned restaurant for many years since I was a kid. Now that I'm older, we still try to support the local mom and pop shops. It's been a while since our last visit and the experience was t so great. This time around not only did the service get better, but the food and value was a lot more pleasant. The gentleman that helped us was very polite, on top of everything, attentive, and friendly. He took care of us got us everything we needed. Their lunch specials on weekdays is also a hit! I think it's really worth it for the price and the portion. We really loved it that we went twice within a week. The only reason I'm giving this a minus one star is because the information wasn't quite consistent. The first time we were told no fish sauce or meat products in their pad Thai, the second time they said it did. So now we're wondering if we ate animal products the first time they said no--when he clearly stated it didn't and we made sure ahead of time. Also the first time the server wasn't as accommodating to separating eggs out, however on the second visit they could. I'm wondering if that's only because we were a retuning customer. So it was a little wishy washy. Meaning, it wasn't consistent. One minute it is, then the next it's not. Overall the ambiance and atmosphere was very cozy. A little gem in the city. You wouldn't expect the inside to look very decorated. Nice music, and good food. Would recommend. read more

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Was in the mood for some Pad See Eww so I took a chance on this mom & pop Thai food shop. I ordered ahead & food was ready sooner than expected. Will definitely be dining in next time, the place is quaint & cozy. Only regret is not ordering extra chili sauce. Really enjoyed my meal, hoping to try the Pad Thai next. read more

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I happened to find this spot because my regular Thai spot in the area closes 30min earlier than this spot. It's a tiny hole in wall spot. Theres a few spaces in the parking lot and we went an hour before closing. Friendly service and hot tasty food. We got the wonton appetizer. Light and airy with a good amount for the price. The panang curry- medium spice had great flavors. They also have a mild, spicy or Thai spicy options. Finally, we also had the pad see ew with chicken. The only drawback for dine in is that there's no public restroom. Next time I'll get the food to go. read more

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Quick friendly service. It's family owned, your server might be one of their kids. If you order the food spicy it will be one of the spiciest meals ever. Personally I can't eat really spicy food so I always order mild because even medium can be too much. Love the lunch specials. Parking is limited since it's surrounded by other shops. I've dined in and take out. It's a casual restaurant and their food is good! Lots of Thai options in Gardena but this one is my go to. read more

OTOP Thai - Spicy Scallop & Shrimp - lunch special $12.95 - Thai Near Me - Gardena, California

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It's so hard to find authentic Thai food that actually tastes amazing, but this place absolutely nailed it! Every dish hit the spot, and everything we tried was seriously delicious. Definitely coming back! read more

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2026? Is that right? The price of lunch is crazy. The taste exceeds 20 dollars. The amount is really large. You can really feel the taste of Thailand. The salad fried rice is delicious and the amount is large. If it's close, I want to go twice a week. read more

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Small business with a very nice server. Food was very clean and the ice tea was fresh. I had the Pad ti with beef and shrimp everything was cooked just right. This is a hole in the wall style restaurant with good food and friendly people. read more

Friendly service. The lot is small so parking is rough if the spots are taken. It is also small inside so it's better for solo or small group dining. It's a hole in the wall but a friend and I wanted to try their budget friendly lunch special. You don't really find prices like this anymore. It was a cute small business. Family owned. The interior reminded me of Thailand. Lunch special portion was nice. Glad we had the chance to try. I'll definitely be back to try other lunch menu items ! read more

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Found this place on Yelp when we were going to an event at So-Fi. Pulled into the small parking lot and there was someone parked crooked where we could not park into the open spot for the restaurant. The other 3 open spots were assigned to the water store and tattoo place. My nephew went into the restaurant to see if the person was in the restaurant to maybe park their car better so we could park too and they weren't. The owner or person in the kitchen in the restaurant came out and moved their car so we could park in their spot so we appreciated that. We went into the restaurant and sat down and the girl working immediately brought us a carafe of water and cups. Since the 4 of us had not been here before we asked for more time before ordering. The place is very small with only a few tables and is decorated with unique items from Thailand and antique signs. First thing I noticed is how clean everything was in the restaurant, the ceiling fans, the lights, the fake plants hanging as decor and the items in the shelves. I didn't see dust anywhere, so that was great to see. We all ordered and decided to share since we couldn't take home leftovers. We got 2 hot pots, Tom Yum and Tom Kha both with chicken. We got a side of white rice and brown berry rice. The soups were very tasty and not over filled with pieces of lemongrass and other items. The Tom Kha was not overly coconut flavored and both had plenty of chicken. I would say our only complaint was the side of white rice is small for $6. Most places give you twice the amount for that price. This was the first time we had ever heard of or seen the brown berry rice when is a purple color. This is supposed to be healthier than brown rice and it was flavorful. We also ordered Pad See Ew and they were able to put the Chinese broccoli on the side for me and I appreciate it. I can't eat it so my hubby eats it. The Pad See Ew was flavorful and not overly sweet or drowned in sauce. The portion size was pretty decent as well. The other item we ordered was the Pad Thai. Plenty of chicken and items in it and it did have good flavor. Our server did come several times and checked on us and she kept our water cafe full for us. This place was a great little restaurant and we truly enjoyed dining here. We will definitely return when we are in the area. Sadly, we forgot to take pictures of the food though as we were hungry and in a rush to get to our event and forgot. read more

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Stopped by this small but cozy Thai restaurant for lunch with coworkers and was pleasantly surprised! The interior is so well decorated with vibrant colors and Thai-themed art. They had bossa nova playing in the background which lent a very chill vibe as well. The lunch specials are all reasonably priced. I ended up going for the Pad Thai as the waiter mentioned it was one of their most popular picks. Food came out fairly quickly and was decently portioned. The presentation was beautiful and the flavor of the noodles was pretty good. The rice was moist and the egg roll tasted fresh! Overall, it was a satisfying and filling meal! I would definitely recommend this place for lunch and look forward to trying some of their other dishes! read more

OTOP Thai - Pad Thai with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Gardena, California

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friendly staff restaurant more suited for take as dining area is small. Great food reasonably priced.

You can taste the fresh ingredients coming right through. This is like no other Thai food establishment. This is the best I've ever had. I keep coming back to have a different dish and they don't disappoint. The ambience is welcoming and cozy. They have really cute decor. The owners and staff are friendly and lovely. They're not fake they truly make you feel at home. Highly recommend. read more

OTOP Thai - Wonton Soup - Thai Near Me - Gardena, California

Perfect quaint small spot in Gardena. There isnt much parking, but the neighborhood is around the corner. Went for lunch. Friendly service. Traditional thai menu. Lunch specials. The serving size is large and cooked perfectly. Ordered the pad kee mao with chicken with medium spice. It was amazing. Definitely going back. read more

OTOP Thai - Pad Kee Mao with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Gardena, California

Went here on a rainy and cold Saturday night with friends. The place is small but cozy. Few seats. The service was super good. Very attentive and patient. Now on to the food, I can tell you I've tried many Thai restaurants but this one takes the first prize. The taste was amazing. Super flavors full. The Thai noodle soup is soooo good. Hearty and delicious. We also ordered the green beans with beef. OMG super delicious. The Thai ice coffee was also soooo good. read more

Food: good had the pad Thai Service: young lady seemed overwhelmed. Hesitant to serve me.I was the only customer. Ambiance: secluded, meaning sheltered and private. It felt strange and uncomfortable sitting in this restaurant. read more

My experience was amazing. Food was great quality. Ambience was calm and relaxed. Customer service was top notch by the young waitress. Amazing and tasty food. Yummy yummy, munchy munchy; crunchy, crunchy read more

LOVEE. Service was amazing, food was ready fast and hot. So much flavor def coming back!!!!

Very delicious food. I had the pad thai with chicken and it was really good. Good size portions.

I've been a regular customer for 2 years now, and I believe this is the best Thai food on the Pacific Northwest. My wife and I are enthusiast's for the cuisine and have samples Thai restaurants from LA, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. So far, none have rivaled OTop Thai. We prefer the Pad Thai and the Yellow Curry, but the menu as a whole is delicious. We think the prices are fair, and the portions are generous. read more

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Hole in the wall place it may be, but clean and good friendly service. The Boat Noodle soup is legit. The overall flavor is slightly less than what I like, but still very good. Since it is my first time here, I ordered the noodle with just level 1 spicy, which was just mild for me. Next time, I will bump that up to medium. Also, would like to point out the beef in the noodle soup were tender, too. There were pork and meat balls in there, like a happy family. I have to come back to try other dishes on the menu. read more

OTOP Thai - Boat noodle - Thai Near Me - Gardena, California

Excellent pad see ew. Portions are fair, not large, but taste is definitely on point!!

My my...OTop Thai. If you're in the area and looking for a great Thai spot, then come here. I have had the pleasure of eating here a dozen times and one thing I can vouch for is the consistency of the food. I've had the crab fried rice, pad Thai, curry, and the egg rolls. All were A1. Lunch specials are your go to. You get more bang for your buck. Service is always nice and served with a smile. Do yourself a favor and pick up your food instead of ordering through the website. They use a third party which is a drag and the communication between them and the third party lacks big time. Plus, by going in you get to feel the energy of the place which is full of zen mixed with mom and pop energy. I have turned my entire office into a Otop Thai lover, will you be one too? Choice is yours, but who would turn down good food? Not me, and if you're reading this...I'm sure you wouldn't either. read more

Just recently ordered from their lunch menu and ordered to go when they first opened. Ordered the bbq chicken from their lunch menu lunch menu and the shrimp pad thai , awful my chicken was dry and seem like it was warmed up, the egg fried rice was dry my daughter's meal, her egg rolls were so cold it must have been frozen for them to slightly thaw them out and three shrimp one shrimp was cut in half for them to slightly price you pay. We been coming here since inception and things has drastically changed. I keep giving them the benefit of the doubt. I believe we are finally done and tired of getting sick from the service. read more

HIDDEN GEM! I've been looking for a really good thai food place and I found it! It is a small local place but it does not disappoint. Everything from the decoration, service, food, and price! 10/10! read more

OTOP Thai - Kapow Fried egg - Thai Near Me - Gardena, California

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Nope! No thank you. This is mediocre Thai Food. Friendly service and low prices. The food was just ok. The lunch special fried rice tasty stale. The Pad See Eww was mushy. Sorry not a fan! read more

OTOP Thai - Thai Near Me - Gardena, California

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Amazing & flavorful food, WOW its been a long time since I've had such great Thai food. Will definitely be back soon! We ordered pineapple, Fried Rice, Pad See Eee & my daughter tried the highly recommended Khao Soi. PLEASE don't change! read more

They've redecorated and changed ownership since the last time I visited a few years ago, and it's a welcome change! The place is super cute now, and the food is better than ever! Fresh and delicious, this is once again my favorite Thai place in the area! They stop taking orders about 30 min before closing, so be aware of that but give Otop a try you won't regret it. read more

OTOP Thai - Spicy fried rice 9/10 - Thai Near Me - Gardena, California

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Food is great and authentic Thai food. I always get takeout, and I never had an issue with service. Taking off 1 star because of amount of food given compared to other local Thai spots. I would come way more if they gave more food. read more

OTOP Thai - Cashew nut chicken with rice and Thai (L) Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Gardena, California

This cute intimate restaurant was beyond my surprise of deliciousness. Everything we ordered was great!

The soup was really good, and it was hot. I ordered a side of rice and it came wrapped up in plastic and tinfoil and in a cardboard box and when I opened it, it was rock solid hard. I couldn't get a plastic fork into it, and I could not bite a piece off of it, it was so hard. read more

OTOP Thai - This is supposedly rice. It was wrapped up in plastic and tinfoil and rock hard. I can't even bite into it. :-( - Thai Near Me - Gardena, California

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We really enjoyed this place real good food and friendly staff we will be eating here from now on. This is our new favorite Thai restaurant in Gardena read more

Delicious food. Great service. Emma is so nice. Do yourself a favor and order their specials.

Good place. Good food. I definitely will come back.................. soups are good but can be better.

I did not expect this place to be what it is...and that's a pretty good Thai spot! Not to mention, the prices are affordable too. I appreciate how they have their "all-day" specials that feature your more popular Thai dishes. We got an order of the chicken pad see eew and chicken tom kha soup and I thought both were great. The portion sizes are fantastic but I wish there were a little more veggies in the pad see eew but overall, the dish was great. I really enjoyed the tom kha soup which had a ton of flavor. It has a slight kick but nothing that you can't handle. I highly recommend getting the soup! read more

OTOP Thai - Chicken Tom Kha Soup - Thai Near Me - Gardena, California

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Great food, but don't order for delivery. They automatically add 30-45 minutes Wait time to your order even though they're not busy

Highly recommend! They have good service, great food and well flavored! Very consistent every time we order

The food is really good I recommend you going back here it's delicious and it's good five stars

Food was just okay. I've had better Thai food. BBQ needed to be cooked longer. Portions are small here. Decor is nice but missing some traditional Thai dishes on their menu. Definitely not a 4 star place. read more