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    Panang Thai

    3.3 (331 reviews)
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    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Pad Thai- delicious!
    Irene Q.

    Ordered Pad Thai and BBQ Chicken - legit and delicious! Service was good. Ambiance was welcoming.

    Panang Curry
    Aaron O.

    A reliable spot for me to hit anytime I'm coming home the airport or staying at the Westin nearby. It's a cute, family-run spot with a fun interior and a no-frills, comfortable feel. The owner is kind and a bit of a fun character! The food itself is solid and satisfying. The curries are the standouts for me, especially the pineapple curry and the panang curry. Both are flavorful, come with rice, and feel reasonably priced for the portions you get. Those are my go-to orders and the ones I'd recommend. Some of the entrée-style dishes are a bit pricier and don't include rice, so I usually skip those and stick with the curries. This place has been a lifesaver after getting back from the airport when my wife and I are starving and don't want fast food. A couple of things to note. Parking can be tricky if you're not already in a nearby garage, though there is some street parking on nearby side streets. Also, there is a dine-in charge that's roughly equivalent to a standard tip, so just be aware of that going in. That seems to be to account for the fact that you may not have the same server visit your table throughout the meal. Panang Cafe is a solid Thai option in an area that could really use more spots like it, and I'm very glad it's there.

    Menu
    Aaron Y.

    Spot on Thai food with amazing flavors and selection. They have options you don't normally find in typical Thai restaurants which is really nice! We ordered takeaway but the interior was really put together. Staff were really friendly and professional!

    Kung Pao Chicken
    John S.

    Just the kind of restaurant I was looking for: close to the airport, free parking and healthy food. I was going to LAX to pick up a relative, but was early (and hungry). So many great-sounding menu items. I chose the Kung Pao Chicken, a little worried that it might be too oily or spicy. It wasn't. Loaded with vegetables and sauteed in a wok, my meal was "cooked to order."

    Seat
    John B.

    Horrible food The worst Thai food that I ever ate So far Seafood soup is sweet and full of fake crab

    Do you see the hair??? Look on the spoon
    Dahmonique L.

    It's a hair in my panang curry!!!! Which is heart breaking because I go here at but this is out!!!

    Secret Shopper Q.

    It wasn't bad. The teriyaki chicken meal I selected seemed like it was not cooked to order.

    a blue building on a city street
    Chas S.

    I was stuck at the Westin next door for work with no car and needed a bite to eat and this was literally the closest place outside of the hotel. Saw the outside and felt a tad skeptical tbh but saw that most of the reviews were pretty solid and decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint! Order and pay online and if it's before 3pm, you qualify for lunch pricing with slight discounts and a few combination plates which seem to include an egg roll and salad. I didn't want a combo so just ordered the pad see ew ($15) and it was totally delish. Noodles were cooked perfectly and seasoned really well. I selected chicken as my protein and there was a surprising amount of meat and more slices of chinese broccoli than I've ever seen before in a Thai noodle dish. YUM! I also wanted something crispy and went with egg rolls, which did the trick and were about what I was expecting (plus 5 for $8 is definitely cheaper than what I'd pay back at home.) They do brisk takeout here and everything is packed very neatly to go with utensils, good napkins, and three packets of sauce (soy, sriracha, & sambal oelek chili.) Ask if you want chopsticks, though. Sodas are cheaper than the hotel vending machines at $1.75 a can. I also dined-in for dinner and failed to notice until after I got back to the hotel that they'd automatically added a 15% service charge to the bill. I tipped them twice by accident! The location is a bit questionable but, in case you're curious, there's a different front door to the massage place than the restaurant and they don't seem to be connected in any way EXCEPT for the giant sign that you have to walk under to get to Panang Thai. :0

    An illusion of supposedly good pad Thai.
    Craig W.

    In the history of pad Thai, the keys to success include something known as tamirand and noodles. With bean sprouts, and then egg and some other ingredients. Ancient people speak of a dish that is easy to replicate and that it is nearly impossible to ruin. Well the folks here have made the impossible become reality. It looked good. It smelled good, it tasted, not good. Flavor was lacking. I ate about 35 percent because I was starving plus I just dropped 15 bucks for this. Even with a chili packet and throwing in soy sauce didn't improve. One other note, have the peanuts in a separate cup rather than on the side of the food. And include chopsticks. Not that either would have mattered with this dish.

    Poor green curry
    ToNy W.

    not recommend this place Food was too expensive and the quality of food is very bad. They don't even know how to cook. Tiny children like you asked them for free food. Thai green curry was very sweet like you having dessert with white rice disgusting!

    2. Mongolian Beef
    Karen T.

    The 2 stars is really for the service. The staff was attentive but the food was like a takeout versus sit down place. The dishes also smelled of chlorine/ bleach and we ended up swapping it out. All the meats in the dishes were over cooked/dry/chewy. Taste is ok but way watery. The sauce is basically independent of the food. The garnishes (eg bean sprouts, carrot strips, cilantro) looked like they had sat out for a while - they were dried out and browned. If you're in a pinch near the hotels, ok option but if you have some mobility, aim for other neighborhoods in LA offering more options.

    Veggies Pad Thai
    Harleen K.

    I am moving down to LA starting in September and I can attest that the food in LA is amazing. This place has got to have the best pad see ew that I have ever tried in my life. The sauce was so nutty and decadent. The protein portions were a perfect ratio of the noodles. The curries here are also so flavorful. One thing I would skip out on here is the orange chicken. There was too much coating and not big/thick enough chicken pieces underneath. I would say about 5-6 pieces were decent amounts of chicken but the rest were pretty much the thick outer coating with little chicken. The inside is cutely decorated with an umbrella roof which I imagine is what Thailand is like. One thing I would say is that this place does have a hefty service fee but the food does make it worth it.

    Fried dumplings
    Jenny B.

    Food was mediocre at best. Cost was high for quality and quantity. I was very disappointed- ordered door dash which had a much higher rating (my bad for not checking here first on Yelp) the basil stir fry was ok- zero spice and very small portion. The fried dumplings were ok came with sweet and sour sauce not the traditional sweet brown dipping sauce. The cream cheese wontons were nearly inedible (ate some of the cream cheese middles) as they were fried hard. Both of these were not worth the cost of nearly $9 each. I didn't bother eating the rice so I won't review that. My door dash driver was quick and I would say there was no delay in delivery.. so quality was what it was not to be blamed on the driver. I definitely wouldn't eat here again as there are many other Thai options to try.

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    Sticky Rice

    3.8(1.3k reviews)
    10.2 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    AUTHENTIC THAI COUNTER! I'd highly recommend pulling up to the counter at Sticky Rice for a nice…read moremeal. The Pad See Ew is the real deal, it's perfectly fried, utilizes tasty sauces, and the noodles are delicious. My only problem with this Thai spot are the portions, they're small for the price. My meal was provided in a tiny plastic container, it was a little underwhelming. I don't know if they mistakenly packed me a to-go container? Additionally, a soda fountain would be great, only cans/bottles are available here. If you're into a buzzy eateries inside Grand Central Market, you'll love this place. I definitely would come back for a light lunch or dinner. It's perfect for a chat or hangout. Staff are professional, but it would be nice if they were more warm. It was a Wednesday night in Los Angeles, it wasn't overly packed. I'm not quite sure why they were so stressed.

    Ordered the shrimp rolls , and they were flavorless. The lettuces smelled a little weird . We…read moreordered drunken needs too and they were average. We waited 35 minutes for an our food - seems like we arrived at the DoorDash prime time as we saw at least 10 dashers picking up to go orders the entire time . Random note: my long dress got wet at the bottom and I didn't notice until we got up to leave. Looks like water from the fish tank might be leaking or another plumbing issue .

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    White Elephant

    4.4(271 reviews)
    9.9 mi•Downtown
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    Service was fantastic - thank you Plernpit for taking such great care of us…read more The restaurant is very clean and beautifully decorated. Steak Pad See Ew Level 3 Spice, spice level was accurate. Broccoli was fantastic, soft exterior but super crunchy Noodles were very flavorful, but broke apart fairly easily. Not a problem if you dont mind spooning up the bits like me. Shrimp Wonton off Happy Hour Menu Super crunchy, the sweet and spicy sauce was delicious

    Came for a weekday group lunch. When we sat down they only offered us the regular menu. We had to…read moreask for the lunch menu. SMH. The regular menu is quite expensive with the cheapest at $17 for appetizer and salad options and most expensive at a whooping $80. The lunch menu was more affordable but still on the pricey side $21-$32 with add on options. The waitress was taking our orders and what surprised me was with my co-worker ordered the pad see ew and the waitress asked her how spicy she wants it. I was aw shocked. I'm not a Thai food expert but I do know pad see ew is a noodles dish that's offers a sweet soy sauce flavor. Never served spicy. I didn't get to try the dish but when I asked my co worker how it taste she said it was spicy and not sweet at all. I'm not sure that was an authentic pad see ew. I ordered from the lunch menu and got the tumeric chicken, with steamed vegetables and paid extra $7 to substitute for a papaya salad. I asked for #2 spice level but it was not spicy at all. Other co workers said they asked for medium but it was way too spicy. So it looks like their spicy levels are inconsistent. I'm not sure how this restaurant can justify the prices with the quality they are serving. Probably won't be back. Service was mediocre. Didn't offer to refill our waters. Parking is metered parking or paid lot.

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    4.4(2.2k reviews)
    9.3 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center
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    Super hip and cozy atmosphere to start - the dining area is nicely decorated, and the patio is…read moreinviting. But it's all about the food so how about that? It did not disappoint! My wife and I came for my birthday outing (she surprised me). Thai is always a "go to" and when we hit LA it's food time. The appetizer set the tone - crab wontons (ummmm - yeah I'm no food geography expert but I imagine they didn't originate in Thailand but who cares they rock!) My wife said probably the best she has ever had - crispy, creamy, actual crab sightings in the filling - loved it. Green curry - loaded with ingredients and aromatic and enticing. Eggplant, bamboo shoots lots of meat, veggies - and the curry underneath was loaded with flavor. Medium spice hit just right (I can handle Thai hot but I am taking it easy ok??) Drunken noodles - but an udon version? Let's try it - loved it! Again - plentiful meat, basil fragrance wafting to my nostrils, spicy sweet and savory blended sauce - fantastic. Verdict? Solid 5 on all hands. Service, ambience, food, value... You won't be sorry.

    Food was delicious! And they have free parking!…read more HHH Sampler platter: 7/10 Dont waste your time, just get the chicken satay. Pork jerky: 10/10 Perfectly fatty and sugary and tender. Drunken Udon/ 11/10 Get it with the crispy pork! You won't regret it. Pad Thai: 7/10 Kind of lacked flavor and beef was dry. Penang Curry: 9/10 Super flavorful and creamy with coconut milk! Also highly recommend. Lots of meat too! Nice outdoor patio and indoor dining.

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    Sticky Rice Echo Park

    4.0(952 reviews)
    11.3 mi•Echo Park
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    i love mangos. i love rice. and i love spiking my blood sugar. this is why thai food is my favorite…read morecuisine. yet i've got my whole panang curry, pad see ew, and tom yum obsessions WITHOUT EVER TRYING MANGO STICKY RICH. granted, i'm always WAY TOO FULL to order dessert. they do NOT skimp on portions at thai restaurants the hospitality is unreal. but this is unacceptable some mango is my fav fruit. i got an ube mango sticky rice at a food festival one time, but it was cold and pretty standard... that was my only impression of it. NOW FLASH BACK TO HERE. i to echo park only seeking dessert and my friend SHOVED ME over to this tiny cute little establishment. little did i know my upcoming flavor explosion. the sticky rice was WARM, coconutty, sweet and absolutely melted in your mouth while still holding firm, not necessarily mushy. i almost shed a tear. it was STEAMING. and the condensed milk drizzled on top went above and beyond... it was definitely coconut that added just another level of tropical warmth ugh. and those MANGOS??? GIRL ITS APRIL, NOT SUMMER??? yet they were the sweetest, softest, most decadent mangos on planet earth. with that bit of mint, every bite had me in ecstasy... and a food coma. THIS is mango sticky rice. and i WILL be back. also, tell me why i just sat down next to Ian from Smosh. that man's been loving thai food since youtube's inception... and obviously he has impeccable taste *fangirls*

    food: really good! super flavorful, however the portions aren't as big. i'm used to going to thai…read moreplaces and the portions being huge because it's normally family style, but the serving sizes here could be eaten by a single person. service: horrible. i get it being a busy restaurant, but we waited for 10 minutes to be SEEN to put our name down. there was no one in the front... i made eye contact with workers inside and they just walked away. ambiance: i love the ambiance! so cute

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    Ruen Pair

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    4.0(2.3k reviews)
    11.5 mi•Los Feliz
    •$$
    Established in 1996
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    I saw pretty mixed reviews about Ruen Pair, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly…read moresurprised! The pork leg rice was definitely my favorite. The pork came with a good mix of lean meat, fatty pieces, and braised pork skin. Everything tasted fresh and tender, and the meat wasn't dry at all, which I know some reviewers have mentioned. It had a lovely sweet, aromatic braised flavor with hints of star anise. The dipping sauce was also delicious--sweet, sour, and spicy, with a strong kick of Thai chili and fresh lime. The acidity balanced the richness of the pork really well. 5/5. I also loved the coconut chicken soup. It was tangy, fragrant, and very appetizing. The chicken and mushrooms tasted really fresh, and the whole dish felt freshly cooked rather than something that had been sitting around. I ended up drinking a lot of the broth because it was so good. 5/5. The Thai tea was decent--smooth and not overly sweet, but nothing particularly memorable. 3/5. We finished pretty much everything. For two people, the total came to around $54 including tax and tip, and we were very full. Great value for the amount and quality of food. My only small complaint: the bowls and soup spoons were plastic. Otherwise, this was one of the most satisfying meals we had on this LA trip.

    I grew up eating here and really one of the best, original Thai dishes we had. Morning glory ,…read morestewed pork leg, Cha Po, pad see ew is among a must have. But the rest is also as good. We can ordered them all so they must take turn. This place don't need introduction since it's one of the must visit when you are in Thai town LA. If you haven't been here then come by. Try to come odd hours not during dinner since it's gonna be packed.

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