The biggest takeaway from our dinner at Thai District in Downtown Long Beach is something I cannot…read moreemphasize enough: the portions here are absolutely INSANE for the money. We came with the whole family, everyone left completely stuffed, and somehow we still walked back to the hotel carrying leftovers from basically every dish. We were only in Long Beach for one night staying at the Fairmont Breakers and walked over here for dinner. We know Long Beach has seriously good Thai food, so there was no way we were spending our one night in town eating something we could get anywhere. Very glad we picked Thai District. What shocked me wasn't just that the portions were huge. A lot of restaurants make a plate look enormous by burying you in rice or noodles. Not here. They were extremely generous with the actual meat, shrimp, vegetables, herbs, nuts, everything. I kept looking at the plates wondering how they were doing this. The Yum Woon Sen / glass noodle salad was ON POINT. Huge plate of noodles, vegetables, herbs, chicken, and what seemed like an endless supply of large perfectly cooked shrimp. Great balance of acidity, spice, freshness, and that slippery glass noodle texture. Then came the Nam Khao Tod Salad, definitely their own interpretation. Traditional nam khao usually has crispy fried rice balls broken apart and mixed throughout. Here it was almost the reverse: a HUGE amount of seasoned minced chicken almost reminiscent of larb gai, fresh herbs, vegetables, peanuts, and crispy puffed rice over the top. I still prefer the more traditional version with chunks of fried crispy rice, BUT this was legitimately delicious in its own way. I found myself eating half the plate while trying to convince my brain we were still calling it nam khao. The herbs and flavor were there, the peanuts gave it great crunch, and the amount of meat was ridiculous. The surprise winner for our daughter was the beef Pad See Ew. This girl had THREE PLATES. She kept asking what kind of noodles they were, why they tasted like that, what the sauce was, and about a million other questions. Eventually she announced she wanted to eat those noodles for the rest of her life. The wide rice noodles had that chewy texture you want, plenty of beef and Chinese broccoli, and they weren't drowning in sauce. Our son normally has a harder time at Thai restaurants because the spice and herbs can be a little much for him. The wonton soup finally gave us a win. The "small" was actually a substantial bowl with a LOT of really good meat-filled wontons, plenty of bok choy, green onion, and a comforting savory broth. He actually ate dinner successfully at a Thai restaurant for once. We also got the crispy tofu, which came out as big cubes with a peanut dipping sauce. Again, generous portion. They apparently do not understand the concept of putting six tiny pieces of something on a plate and charging $15 for it, and I appreciate them for that. Dessert was their Mango & Sticky Rice, and even this had their own twist. Purple coconut sweet sticky rice that reminded us of Korean purple rice, huge chunks of ripe mango, mango sorbet in the middle, and chewy sala palm seeds with an almost gummy, jelly-like texture. Then the whole thing gets drenched in sweet coconut cream. My wife and kids demolished it. And after ALL OF THAT, plus a Singha beer, jasmine rice, sticky rice, etc., our subtotal was basically $100+ for four people. Look at these portions. $100. In Downtown Long Beach. In 2026. I don't understand it either. Service deserves some love too. The staff was extremely nice and accommodating even though we showed up with two kids and immediately became that family. We initially sat at a normal four-person table, but apparently my children are traitors and will only sit next to their mother, so we asked to move somewhere with a bench where a 3-to-1 seating arrangement made more sense. No problem at all. Then I was sweating because I'm fat and apparently walking several blocks before eating Thai food was my personal Everest, so they even turned up the AC and moved us into the other section. Sorry guys, and thank you. The atmosphere deserves a mention too. The restaurant had this cozy, dimly lit, almost romantic feel without being overly fancy. It was peaceful and zen inside, especially for Downtown Long Beach. Soft lighting, comfortable seating, and a quieter vibe made it easy to relax and enjoy dinner. Seriously though, we had a great experience. Huge portions, tons of meat and seafood, excellent Pad See Ew, great Yum Woon Sen, a creative Nam Khao Tod, kid-friendly options, wonderful service, and some of the best value we've seen at a sit-down restaurant in a long time. We walked over from the Fairmont Breakers for our one night in Long Beach specifically wanting good Thai food. Mission accomplished. And now apparently my daughter is going to be asking me for Pad See Ew for the rest of her life.

We came to Long Beach for a convention and we were so excited to try all these new restaurants!! I…read morefound Thai District onYelp with over 1,000 positive reviews. Plus we love Thai food. And boy were we happy we did. This place fit us in on same day reservation, and were a semi large party of 6. We were escorted upstairs to such a cool table with some soft and fluffy pillows and a huge panoramic window. Waitress was very kind and helpful and was good at her job. Now on to the meal. Truly this was the BEST Thai food we have ever tasted. Every single dish was better than the last one. Every thing was seasoned just right. From the fresh and crisp Spring rolls to the Spicy dumplings, and the our delectable, savory Pad Thai. Our Drunken Noodle dish, we ordered mild in spice level, but was mouth watering and delightful! We mentioned it to our friends, who were also here for the same convention, one couple ordered Door Dash the other 5 tried it and every single one of them were not dissatisfied. They loved their meals and thanked us for introducing them to the best Thai food, so far that we've had personally. Next time we are in Long Beach, we will most definitely come back!

Ordered my food to go, but cool atmosphere inside. I would totally go back for a work happy hour…read more Was greeted with a smile by staff, and they seemed very friendly.

I had the beef mango curry with rice, spicy, and it sure had a kick. It was lovely food and great…read moreservice. The reasturant itself is very beautiful and well taken care of. Would definitely come back here!

Stopped by while heading to the Long Beach Convention Center. This place was about 10 mins away. I…read morewanted to check out what the hype was for a michelin guide recognized Thai restaurant. I mean how good can it be compared to other Thai spots? It was good but the place is tiny and gets packed. When we arrived, it was about a 35 min wait. We didn't want to wait so we ordered to go and ate at the convention center. We tried their egg rolls, ribeye salad, Khao Soi Noodle soup (recommended by waitress) and pad see ew. Everything was delicious and I'm sure it would have been even better if we were able to dine in. They only have street parking which sucks but I would still highly recommend.

We all know how good this place is, that's a given!…read more I was craving soft shell crabs so ofc, we had to come here! I got the soft shell crab curry and soft shell crab dry khao soi noodles! We also ordered the roti with curry and crying tiger. Yall, food is easily a 10 out of 10. Service is so friendly, quick and well staffed! Never a problem having to wait around here. Love it I love restaurants that share their culture in such an artistic way. Every corner of this restaurant was so well thought out and gave such a welcoming vibe that made you feel like you were in a touristy restaurant in Thailand lol. I loved it. If you love Thai food, u need to come here!

Elephant Thai is easily our top Thai spot in Long Beach, and probably in all of Southern…read moreCalifornia! We have yet to have a bad experience here! Sure, it's kinda hood, and some have felt that it was too small or not as presentable as other restaurants and Thai spots in LB, but that's part of its charm. There's a local and family-owned vibe here, and I recommend it to all my peoples! Our favourite dishes here have been the bbq pork, pad see ew, fried tofu, tom yum, yellow curry, khao soi, drunken noodles, spicy angel wings, green curry, larb, and kra phao eggplant. All of these have never failed to bring out the "oohs," "ahhs," and "yums" from us! Other solid choices include pad thai, pineapple fried rice, boat noodles, thai crispy garlic chicken with orange sauce, and thai bbq chicken. Yes, we've eaten here a lot and have introduced it to a number of people! The service is very fast at Elephant Thai, and the menu has switched to digital since the pandemic. On the plus side, they have also not gotten rid of their healthcare worker discount (10%)! The parking lot is tiny, but there is local street parking available. It's so close to my hospital that it's so easy to take a quick lunch trip! Come show some love at Elephant Thai Kitchen!

Stopped in for late lunch. Several specials posted, I went for a basic Mongolian beef lunch special…read moreand Thai tea. 1st off - That tea served with crunched ice- wonderful. Salad was good with a wonderful sweet peanut dressing: not overpowering, just right. Beef with onions, peppers, mushrooms I ordered with medium spicey was just right.Deliciousness all the way. Next trip, be nice to try more unique dishes they specialize in from Northern Thailand-/ gotta bring friends! Service fast..

Always a great and delicious option!! Literally the best lunch special everrrr!!…read more i recommend any day, and especially in this heat!!! Looove that rose tea

I was checking into the Westin Long Beach and noticed Naree Thai a couple of blocks away. My room…read morewas not ready, so I left my luggage with bell service and walked over for a late lunch. The dining room is clean and modern with a full bar and comfortable seating. Service was generally fine, though a simple request for more water took noticeably long while I was eating hot food. Thai dim sum arrived dry and nearly flavorless; the accompanying sauce didn't help. The Pad Kee Mao was equally under-sauced. I sent it back and asked for additional Golden Mountain, oyster, and soy sauce. It returned unchanged. I added the entire dish of prik nam pla myself and still found the noodles lacking the depth those sauces should provide. The only dish that worked was the satay (listed as Satae). The beef was well seasoned and properly grilled; the peanut sauce was merely adequate. I may stop in later for a drink if the hotel bar is expensive, but I will not order food here again and did not take any leftovers.

I can say it again, the meals we've had here has alway been great and amazing service to match the…read moreexperience. There's a few Thai places that I frequent all the time which is great. But this place is a must. You know what to expect and the food is alway great so to be a regular is nice. Every time we stop by, there not usually a wait time even though it's pretty lively. We alway get seated pretty fast. The place isn't too big but decent in size with two sections available. Staff are alway so friendly and welcoming. That's a good sign and of course the food, another reason why we come here whenever we're in the area. I have my usual that's a must for me as I know what to expect. We tend to go with either their larb or papaya salad which both dish are quite tasty and flavorful. Spice level to your liking. This visit, the larb. Always served with a wedge of cabbage. The flavor is alway great and every bite, flavorful. Of course the only place that I alway get the boat noodles. I've had it at other places but this is my favorite in Long Beach. The broth is great and thick with all the meat. Chinese broccoli accompanied as well. It's comfort food and alway hits the spots. This time we've tried another dish that we've never had. The chili garlic fish with rice. We were informed that it would take about 15 minutes which was fine. Deep fried sole fillets with garlic and chili sauce served on top a bed of mixed salad. First off, there was loads of fish and it was quite tasty and the sauce, it was good. A dish that was quite tasty and great for sharing. Overall, the food has alway been great and service has always been excellent. Each and every meal have always been enjoyed. It's our go to in Long Beach.

We got this order to go, so I'm not certain how their service is, but I'm glad we finally tried…read moreCharm Siam! First off, their portions are VERY generous! We ended up having left overs for days. We tried the basil eggplant with chicken, the fried pork belly, the drunken noodles with bbq pork (the bbq pork was SO good), tom kha soup with shrimp, and tom yum fried rice with shrimp. The fried rice was next level good. And the tom kha soup was excellent as well. I didn't love the drunken noodles themselves but the bbq pork on the dish was delicious. The fried pork belly was a little too tough to eat but the sauces it came with were both great. And the basil eggplant was solid. Would definitely come back to try some dishes in person like the Khao soi!

Long Beach Thai is one of my favorite spots! I always come here for lunch or dinner after visiting…read moreSagely Monastery, and the food is consistently delicious. The squid salad is fresh and packed with flavor. The shrimp Pad Thai is perfectly cooked and well-balanced, the egg fried rice is a great side, and the Thai boat noodle soup is a must-order with its rich, authentic broth. The staff is always friendly, the service is quick, and the food never disappoints. My only small issue is the parking--it can be a bit difficult to find a spot during busy times. Other than that, it's an excellent restaurant that I highly recommend!

I've been told this place is an institution…read more Unfortunately, during my visit, service went all wrong. We ordered the Thai Boat Noodle with large noodles and didn't receive the correct noodles. I requested the Green Curry w/ chicken extra spicy and a side of Roti, and they gave me Roti with a small side of green curry. When I notified the server (who didn't originally take our order), she came back with Green Curry w/ chicken, but it had no spice whatsoever. We had to flag down the waitress for a few times, and at some point, we ended up just going to the front counter because we got tired of waiting for someone to come by for us to get to-go containers. Some dishes were served correctly. The Stuffed Chicken Wings tasted like lumpia, especially with the sweet chili sauce it's served with. The Drunken Noodle w/ beef tasted good, but I found the beef to noodle ratio lacking. Overall, food was decent, but service was disappointing.

I've been going here for the last 2 years and has always been consistent! The food is amazing-…read moregreen curry dumplings are a must order. The atmosphere is unique and staff is always inviting. Great date spot that will not disappoint.

Everything that I ate was fantastic, and service was impeccable. I have eaten a significant amount…read moreof seafood in my life, and have never had a better cooked piece of squid in my life. It was cooked to perfection, I never even realized that this perfect texture was possible. The sauces provided are clearly home made and a staple of these dishes. I would buy them individually packaged if I could. Service was fantastic, my water never ran out once. I highly recommended supporting this business and trying out what they have to offer

Just wanted to get out the house for a drink and a bite. Decided to revisit since our first visit…read morewas so great. Welp! They're consistent here. The food hasn't missed yet and the customer service is great. We sat at the bar this time and the vibe was great with a huge tv to tune in to any sports game that may be playing. I tried the Golden wings. Good!!!

Beautiful interior but no parking out front or in the back if you go at dinner time…read more We went on a Sunday to watch the Chiefs Colts game. The south facing bar area seats were taken up so we sat at a two person table (it's just wife and I). Luckily the seats were facing the screen so we were good. There were seats at the north facing bar but that tv is old, small and has horrible picture. It was dark and the resolution was horrible. I ordered duck curry and wife ordered tom yum soup. We also got an appetizer of the spare ribs. Waitress told us our table would not fit all the food and asked us to relocate. I told her we wanted to watch the game and she told us we can move to a table facing the tiny tv. I was pissed because we could really enjoy the game now, however she was right about the table. With three large bowls of food, two empty bowls for our soup, two glasses of water, two bowls of rice and the condiments rack, it did not fit a two person table. If only they would have allowed us to wait until a larger table cleared up or had she told us there was a larger table tv upstairs, that would have been helpful. We didn't find out until the end of the meal. Anyways service was great and attentive until it started getting busy. Then they were no where to be found. The duck curry was delicious. The meat was tender and the curry was just the right amount of spicy and sweet. Love the grapes and pineapples. The soup was good, wish it came in a pot like other places. It got cold really quick in a bowl. The spare ribs were very dry and salty, we took it home for our dogs.

Me and my crew just got done with a long day but we still needed dinner. They were pretty tired so…read moreI decided I'd just get some Thai/Chinese take out and bring it back to the hotel. We have full kitchens in all the rooms where we're staying along with plates and all the set ups. The rooms even have dishwashers! So, I found this S T Noodle Bar near by and decided to give it a try. I kinda know what there guys like to eat, so I just ordered a bunch of food. The only request from anybody was for Pad Thai, the most common dish at all Thai restaurants. I GPS my way over and order the food. I was Khao Soy on the menu and I don't see that at too many Thai places that I've been to, so I got an order of that with chicken. Of course, an order of Pad Thai, 2 orders since I have 5 hungry people to feed. Also, I ordered the Thai coconut soup, I think it's called Tom Kha with chicken. One more noodles dish was the Drunken Noodles, it's kinda like Chinese Chow Fun, but has a more spicy flavor and basil in it. The food was all pack and bagged for me to take back to the hotel. We used my room since I have a bigger room. We had plates and set ups for all five of us and we re-plated the food on the serving plates that came with the room. All the food was really tasty and everybody was happy not to have to leave the hotel. I heard compliments on the Pad Thai and the Coconut soup. It was a good idea just to do take out and eat at the hotel here.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Tasty Thai food in a pleasant atmosphere with nice service…read more Came by with some coworkers for a midweek evening drink and nosh. It was a pretty good-sized space, with light and bright decor. It wasn't crowded and we were able to get a table for 4 with no problems. We ordered as a group and I got to try the following items: - spring rolls with shrimp and tofu (the rice noodles were a little on the hard side, but overall ok) - fried calamari (interesting presentation with the rings hanging on the branches of a metal tree. They were large and looked more like onion rings. Not bad, but I prefer lighter batter. Also, see the subreddit WeWantPlates, hehe) - spicy seafood salad (fresh and bountiful amount of seafood) - steamed mussels in lemongrass basil broth (mussels were plump and tender and the broth was so good--my favorite) - Singha beer Service was prompt, and the prices reasonable. Very good first impression, would try again.