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    Ruen Pair

    4.0 (2.3k reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 2:00 pm - 10:45 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Half BBQ chicken
    Michael P.

    Always a great option for Thai; the lot is valet and relatively easy. The waits can be long but it goes by quickly. Favorites are tom yum soup, the papaya salad, and any of the curries. Also, the fried whole fish is delish; that dipping sauce is awesome.

    Seafood Soup, Rahd Nah
    Cassidy F.

    Came here on a Sunday night with a friend. I've been to Thaitown a couple of times and have always wanted to try Ruen Pair but there's just so many options nearby that I just hadn't gotten around to it. But I loved it once I tried it! To start, parking was easy. Valet was $5 and no issues there. You can try to park on the street but it will definitely be limited. The wait was about 45 minutes for 2. I would just make sure to wait outside. They called a lot of names while we were waiting. 2 parties of 2 in front of us were not present at the time they called their names so we ended up getting seated sooner than our waiting list number! Once we sat down, we ordered a radh na, seafood soup, and raw crab papaya salad. Everything was so good! I wasn't too impressed by the radh na as it tasted like every other place I've been to, but the soup and the papaya salad were so good! We got both of them medium spicy and the heat was perfect! The salad was very fresh and we didn't get sick from the raw crab, so that's always great! Food also came super fast. Overall, had an amazing experience and can't wait to come back!

    Pork jerky with spicy dip
    David G.

    We haven't visited this restaurant since we move to Sherman Oaks 19 years ago. We love this food. All three dishes, pork jerky, pad noodles with beef, and Penang curry with shrimp were excellent. Service is very good, loved seeing this place again after all these years. Hate the parking, you park yourself and pay $5. So glad we came back here, and we'll make this trek much more often. We got there at around 5:30 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and you were lots of tables available. The three of us left about an hour and 15 minutes later and there was a line out the door, which we expected.

    Shrimp Cake
    Anna H.

    Service was very slow but the menu had very diverse offerings. It's a good place to go to share items. A party of 4 is perfect to be able to try multiple things! Shrimp cake and bbq pork were standouts, with a very crispy texture that was also very juicy and perfectly glazed sticky meat, respectively. The papaya salad is VERY spicy and completely caught our table (and the next one over) off guard, so I would pass; otherwise the portion was huge. The pad see ew had longer noodles and less oyster sauce than I am used to. Save space for dessert a few doors down at their sister dessert location -- probably the best dessert in LA! Parking is $3 valet!

    Chinese broccoli with Crispy Pork. I asked for spicy. It wasn't spicy enough.
    Arev L.

    Service was quick but not really friendly. 4 person running but only 1 lady that's smiling at customers. The Mr. Hannibal is quite unhappy. Food still taste great but something is different. I remembered that they used to put green peppercorn on the cat fish. Not anymore? And the clam dish, the clam are still looking pale, not coated with sauce evenly. I have not been here for a while so maybe things has changed. I'll come back soon to try again. Hopefully it will be better.

    Beef Jerky
    Chantel M.

    I've been coming here for decades with my family and they never disappoint! The restaurant is just as good as I remember. As a SoCal native, who now lives in the Bay Area, there's nothing that can beat the food here. The beef jerky is crisp and fried to perfection! The Tom Yum Goong, had large pieces of seafood in it and was flavorful. The Pad Thai, my go to order (always) is one of the best ones I've eaten. Typically, it's either too sweet or too fish sauce heavy, but this was is the perfect balance to me. The Pad Kee Mao, we ordered mild, but oh boy was it spicy and delicious. I don't know how they get that wok flavor why keeping the noodles flavored and not dry or soggy. The green curry was super satisfying in the cold weather at night. The coconut milk shines through, without overpowering the whole dish. All in all, I'll be coming to this place over and over again like I have for decades to come! Although some of the staff has changed over the years, I do recognize a few that are still there. The service was good overall too. The food came out pretty quickly and was hot and fresh.

    Anhvy T.

    Super solid place for Thai food. I been here twice and they are consistent. Food came out super quick as well. 4 stars because i tjink the food is not as memorable and is missing this certain factor. Valet is $3 for the first 90 minutes.

    Crab rolls
    Cheryl S.

    When eating authentic Thai food in Thai Town, Ruen Pair is one of the go to places that I think of going to and taking friends with me after a night of going out & before heading home. I'm not sure why or when they changed their hours to an earlier closing time on the weekend, if it's due to the financial & political climate at the moment but I was sad to see it closed with the lights off after midnight on a Saturday night. I coulda sworn it was one of those dependable spots that you could enjoy after a night of partying with quality authentic Thai food and was sad that it wasn't open when we entered the plaza. Nevertheless, it's worth trying if you're ever in Thai Town. Ruen Pair never disappoints.

    Tom yum beer
    Tiffany W.

    Solid thai spot! The food were all really on point and flavorful. Everything was solid but I think I will pass on the duck over rice because it's very similar to the cantonese dimsum roasted duck dishes I often eat at home! The spicy shrimp salad was good to share among 2 people, but might not be enough for a big group. My favorite was the panang curry!!! Possibly the best panang curry I've ever had, super flavorful and packed with so much meat! I also really enjoyed the tom yum beer that they had, i usually don't like beer but this one was slightly sweet and interesting! Not sure if I would drive out 45 minutes to eat it again, but definitely will eat it if im in the area (:

    Papaya Salad - wished there was a bit more tomatoes and crushed peanuts.
    Kenx S.

    My hubby and I arrived at 10 pm on a Wednesday. The restaurant was packed. We were fortunate that a couple just finished and so we took their table. We were greeted warmly and showed to our table. We ordered pad Thai, barbecue pork appetizer, shrimp cakes and papaya salad. The pad Thai tasted different. I've had better at Original Thai BBQ. The barbecue pork was flavorful but not quite how I remembered it all the other times we've been here. This was my favorite Thai restaurant but something was off with those two orders tonight. The papaya salad was excellent. I wished that there were more crushed peanuts though. The crispy shrimp cakes were our favorite. It was so delicious! Overall, the service was very good. Prior to leaving, I used the restroom. It was surprisingly clean given that it was almost closing time.

    duck pad thai
    Samantha H.

    Came here for dinner on a Sunday night at 7 pm for a party of 3. We did not expect that the wait would be an 1 hour long, but we spent some time getting Thai desserts and snacks in the other stores in the plaza. It seemed like everyone in the plaza was waiting for this restaurant in particular, so we really wanted to see what the hype was all about. We ended up getting 4 dishes: - Shrimp Salad: really enjoyed this dish, had the perfect amount of spice and tanginess. Definitely appreciated that they had this, because not a lot of Thai places do - Pad Thai w/Duck: The pad thai was saucey and not noodles were cooked great, not hard at all like I've had at other places. Kind of crazy that the added protein is an additional 4 bucks but oh well - Stew pork over rice: very tender pork and love how the pork juice is mixed with the rice + pickles are a nice touch -BBQ Pork: This was a bit of a let down. The pieces were mostly fatty, and maybe it's just me, but I was expecting it to be more crispy on the edges.

    Pad Thai with tofu
    Sydni K.

    Came here for dinner on a Sunday night around 6:30pm. It seemed like there were a few big parties inside, so we had to wait around 20 minutes for a table. There was valet parking in the lot, but we decided to try find street parking first. We circled around the neighboring blocks a few times and then finally found some stalls in front of the Ross. We ordered the green curry with chicken and pad Thai with tofu. I've had lots of pad Thai in my life and something about the seasoning in this one was a little weird. Nothing was super special about this place to me, but I might just not fully appreciate authentic Thai food.

    Table setting
    Janet T.

    This has got to be one of the BEST and most authentic THAI RESTAURANT in Los Angeles! They have been around for a very long time ever since I was a LITTLE GIRL and well now I'm old enough to be a mom! LOL... SONG OF THE DAY to play along with this YELP REVIEW: The PINA COLADA song by Rupert Holmes... If you like PAPAYA SALAD and Thai Ice TEA. If you're not into SPICY then make sure to tell the CHEF!!!!!! PAPAYA SALAD: 11/10 Most people come here just for their signature papaya salad. WARNING the chef has a heavy hand so make sure you can handle 20 Thai chilies! If not, Make sure to ADJUST because I FELT a BURNING SENSATION from my TONGUE to my STOMACH! BOAT NOODLES: The broth was on the sweet side and it wasn't too thick. I added some vinegar and jalapeños and it was DELICIOUS!! It has a very nice aromatic flavor. I was in BOAT NOODLE HEAVEN!!! Hubby had the THAI OMELETTE with Radish and pad KRAPOW and well he cleared it! It must have been GOOD!!! The portions are VERY GENEROUS so I took it home to finish it the next and VERY NEXT DAY! SERVICE: A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ They are very nice and pack up your leftovers for you. PARKING: Handicap and Valet available ROCK ON RUEN PAIR!!!!!!

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    Ask the Community - Ruen Pair

    Are they open on Thanksgiving?

    Hi there, We will actually be closed on Thanksgiving day, thank you for asking!

    Can I bring my own wine here?

    Yes you can. The corkage fee is $10 per bottle.

    What are the best Vegan dishes to order here?

    They can do most of the dishes vegan style. You can ask the staff for suggestion. Personally, I like morning glory vegan style. ( no fish sauce)

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes, they do. You may ask them staffs for suggestions. As I know so far papaya salad, tom yum soup, tom kha soup and curries are gluten free.

    Does the fish sauce you use contain shellfish?

    Hi Kelsey, our fish sauce at the restaurant has no shellfish in it all, just fish only. Thanks for your question!

    Do you accept reservations?

    Hi Vincent, unfortunately we do not accept reservations, it is a first come first serve basis with a waitlist if there is a line. Thank you for your question!

    Did your hours change? If so, what are your current hours? Thanks!

    Hi Rikki, our hours are currently Mon-Fri 4 pm - 11 pm and Sat-Sun 2 pm - 11 pm qith the kitchen closing at 10:45 pm. Thank you for your question!

    Is outdoor seating still available these days?

    Hi Lily, we are no longer doing outdoor seating, it is all indoors for us. Thank you for your question!

    Are they open on Christmas Day?

    Yes, they are :)

    How long is a typical wait on a Friday evening these days, around 6pm?

    Hi Brittany, The wait usually isn't long at around 6 pm. We do start getting a rush of customers… Read more

    Is indoor dining available?

    Yes it is! :)

    Are they open for outdoor dining on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 26?

    Hello, yes we are open on holidays including Thanksgiving. You may follow our social media on Instagram and Facebook if you'd like for updates from us.

    Could you deliver to K town?

    Hello, here are current updates as to what we have now at the restaurant. We do offer delivery and it is now online, you may order thru our website ruenpairthai.com or find us on DoorDash. Thank you!

    I was wondering if you guys are open?

    Yes, they have just reopened. :) Their hours are 11am - Midnight daily.

    Are there any vegan options?

    Yes, you can veganize the major rice noodle dishes like Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Pad Khee Mao by asking for mixed vegetables, no egg, and no fish sauce. They'll happily comply. Also, you can order vegetable fried rice no egg, which is really good too.

    I'm driving to this place all the way from Santa Monica for their Tom Yum Soup, is this worth the 45 min drive?

    It's good and they are very authentic, but Thai places in Thaitown are known for their individual great dishes. The green papaya salad is the claim to fame for Ruen Pair. I enjoy the noodles here too. But always get green papaya salad. Cash only.… Read more

    Do they serve mango & sticky rice?

    Yes

    Anyone have an idea how they make their papaya salad? I've been trying to mimic their recipe but nothing comes close. Maybe they brine the papaya or add vinegar?

    Try getting a job there and learn how to make it or look online for a recipe.

    How much is valet parking?

    Valet parking from Monday thru Friday starts at 5 pm and is usually $2-3 for 1.5 hrs. On Saturday and Sunday it is valet all day.

    Are they open on Christmas Day?

    Yes

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    White Elephant - Outside

    White Elephant

    4.4(273 reviews)
    4.9 miDowntown
    $$

    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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    White Elephant - Dumplings

    Dumplings

    White Elephant - Basil Chicken Wings

    Basil Chicken Wings

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    Thai Food Express - Pad Thai

    Thai Food Express

    4.1(166 reviews)
    3.8 miWestlake
    $

    Ambience: I came a Friday after work and it was not busy at all. I enjoyed it. The elderly woman…read morerunning the front (Tang) was sweet, inviting and welcoming in a genuine way. I felt like I came to eat and my mom's house. They take Debit Card and Apple Pay WITH a pin only. I forgot my wallet and paid with Apple Pay. It did not have a place for tip which made me feel awful. At the end I apologized and she was like "it's ok, next time." And she was genuinely fine with it. She reassured me not to worry about it. So I'm determined to come back to tip her because if anybody deserved a tip it was her. I ordered Pad Thai with tofu- I like to order peanut sauce on the side and the woman found it interesting and struck a non judgmental conversion about it. I could really tell she was genuinely curious. This was my favorite dish. It was good. I also ordered spicy fried rice with tofu and spicy panang curry with vegetables. I chose 4 out of a 6 for spicy and it was not spicy at all for me. The rice was fine, nothing extraordinary and nothing bad. The panang curry was yummy. I don't know if it's regional but it was very light in taste and light in thickness. BUT I enjoyed it for what it was. Felt like I had gotten home made chicken soup or something like that comforting and not overly processed. Maybe it's because I ordered it with no protein and just vegetables. I ordered a lot of food so I explained to her that I was going to eat some and take the rest to go. When she brought the food she brought it nicely packed without a bag. She also brought me a real plate and utensils to eat here. She let me know that when I was ready she'd bring a bag which I thought was thoughtful. She also made sure to say "take your time, no need to rush. We close at 8" and it was 5pm. Again, it felt genuinely nurturing, she wanted to make sure I felt taken care of and welcomed. It meant a lot because I was frazzled from forgetting my wallet and from having a hard day at work. This was my first time here and it won't be my last. There is a small lot on site. Prices were very reasonable.

    We love this place. Pad Seeuw, Pad Thai and Orange Shrimp with Steamed Rice will definitely keep…read moreyou going back ag as in and again. 100,000 stars!

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    Thai Food Express - The view from my seat. The kitchen and counter for ordering and paying are in front of me.

    The view from my seat. The kitchen and counter for ordering and paying are in front of me.

    Thai Food Express - Pad Thai with tofu. It was yummy. I ordered it without egg.

    Pad Thai with tofu. It was yummy. I ordered it without egg.

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    Hoy-Ka Thai Restaurant - Traditional Tom Yam River Prawns has arrived!

    Hoy-Ka Thai Restaurant

    4.3(2.5k reviews)
    0.8 miHollywood
    $$

    Service was great! Eating early on a Saturday night with my kid made the experience smoother-- easy…read moreseating, quieter, easy free street parking. Moo ping (sweet pork skewers street style) was good but not the best in LA (I like the one at Rosemead/Pas President Thai). Khao soi with chicken drumstick is delicious and filling. Hoy Ka noodles (dry, pork) is nice and a sweet balance to the spicier options I got. Cat fish with chili paste also good but note it is spicy. I love that it comes with generous portion of flash fried basil. You have to order a side of white rice since it only comes à la carte and I wouldn't recommend eating it alone!

    This place is by far my favorite Thai restaurant and that's why it's so disheartening to write this…read morereview. I have written at least 2 glowing reviews of the restaurant in the past and wish this could be one of them, but it's not. Over the last 4-5 days I have tried no less than 2 dozen times to call the restaurant during proper business hours to order food for pick-up as I often do. The phone rang and rang to no avail. I live too far from the restaurant to just pop up and place an order so I rely on calling ahead. I have been a customer of this restaurant for at least the last 9 years and have almost never had the aforementioned experience. Though I do recall not being able to get a call through several times on one or two occasions in the relatively distant past. Today I was finally able to get a call through and began placing my order which includes shrimp. I ALWAYS request the tail (with shells) to be removed from the shrimp as I find it quite difficult to enjoy my meal if I'm constantly having to pick off shells with my hands. It's unsanitary and messy. Removing the tails from 15-20 shrimp prior to adding to an entree or soup should take no more than 60 seconds and that's if one is moving at a glacial pace. However, today I was told that the kitchen was too busy to honor my request. I assured the lady taking my order than I was a loyal customer and make this request will every order I place and it is always honored. She repeated her claim that the kitchen was too busy and refused to do it. I cancelled my order and ended the call. Now I usually order food from the restaurant 4-5 times a month and usually spend about $65 each time not including tip. That is approximately $325 per month of my hard earned money that I give to this restaurant in exchange for great food and service. I am appalled and quite upset that having been a loyal customer for almost a decade and spending as much money there as I do per month that they could at least honor my patronage by simply taking an additional 60 seconds in the kitchen to make my meal more enjoyable. Her refusal to do such a minuscule task has deeply soured my experience with Hoy-Ka not to mention the fact that I could not reach the restaurant for almost a week by phone for no apparent reason. I will not be going back to this restaurant until they rectify this situation.

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    Hoy-Ka Thai Restaurant - Free Valet parking in rush hour between 5PM - 9PM. Valet will be in the front of restaurant on Sunset Blvd.

    Free Valet parking in rush hour between 5PM - 9PM. Valet will be in the front of restaurant on Sunset Blvd.

    Hoy-Ka Thai Restaurant - Spicy seafood noodle.

    Spicy seafood noodle.

    Hoy-Ka Thai Restaurant - Salmon Panang curry, healthy yummy!!!!

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    Salmon Panang curry, healthy yummy!!!!

    Holy Basil - Soft shell crab with shrimp, salted egg, compound brown butter.

    Holy Basil

    4.3(260 reviews)
    2.7 miAtwater Village
    $$$

    We also visited the Atwater Village location, and somehow it just keeps getting better the more you…read moreorder. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and you can taste how fresh everything is. They were out of their homemade curry paste, so a few dishes weren't initially available--but we ended up staying, chatting, and before we knew it, more ingredients arrived and they happily made everything we wanted. That kind of experience says a lot. Not. One. Thing. Has ever disappointed here. The fresh scallops on the half shell were unbelievably sweet and tender, with a sauce that hits you with the perfect punch. The crispy rice salad is unlike anything else--beautifully balanced, like a tightrope walk of flavors on your tongue. They also sell their proprietary fish sauce--get it. We ordered the Gra Pow Moo, Dungeness crab fried rice, Pad See Ew, Gra Pow Wagyu beef, and Koi Soi--every single dish was outstanding. Great sake, beer, and wine selection too. Absolutely delicious.

    My partner and I are working our way through all the restaurants in the Red Dining Book, and this…read morewas the third one we've visited. This place has been our favorite so far and absolutely blew us away. The night we went, it was jam packed with a long line, but since we had a reservation the wait was fast, as we just had to wait for them to clear a table. The place was energized and lively, the outdoor table was great for us but if your uncomfortable with people constantly walking by you might want to ask for inside. The waitress was really nice and knowledgeable, and helped us pick the perfect items for the night. Food came out quick, in short 5-10 minute intervals. While I can't remember all the dishes we got, they ranged from savory to spicy and all had a unique identity. My personal favorite was the green curry risotto. Overall, it was an excellent experience, I would definitely come again if I was in the area.

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    Holy Basil - Open kitchen - friendly cooks

    Open kitchen - friendly cooks

    Holy Basil - Grandma's fish and rice

    Grandma's fish and rice

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