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Saoha Khao Soi

4.9 (99 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
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Christine M.

Hole in the wall my boyfriend found close to universal studios. My mom and I had no expectations going in, because it was a "surprise" from my boyfriend. Vibes were there. Super cute, cozy, homey feels. I liked their open concept kitchen, where you can see them cook your food while you wait. It was a little cold but I mean not a big deal, it would've helped if maybe I wasn't wearing a tank top at 10pm Like I said we were pleasantly surprised about the food. It's like Japanese-Thai fusion. Not many options of food. Pretty much the same curry noodle dish with different protein options. I can now see way because it was good. I just wished someone had given an intro or something on how to eat it, because it wasn't until I was 3/4 done with the dish to where I was being adventurous and added the stuff on the side and wow did it make a difference. Another thing was I personally wasn't a fan of the fired noodles. When it got mixed in the broth with the non-fried noodles it got confusing when I would eat because the fried noodles started tasting just like hard uncooked noodles. Also, the katsu chicken was just ok. Not to bring it up again but I don't know if it was because the restaurant was cold but the food was just lukewarm. When I associate "soup noodle" dishes, I feel like it is meant to be piping hot. But I mean... you know how the saying goes... like a fatty I devoured it all. The dessert was delicious, it was the mango sticky rice. So if I could I would give it a 3.5 because it's average but a little more than average due to its unique fusion menu. However, when I really think about it overall it was just ok. I'd be willing to try again, it could just be that day it was off?

Khao Soi - Chicken
Kevin L.

Reading that they were originally from Wat Thai meant that it had to be legit. Came for dinner last night and they have such a wide variety of khao soi with different meats. I actually don't even know if they have a regular chicken option but it comes on a tray with condiments. The tray actually was kind of annoying but cool presentation I guess. Not a khao soi connoisseur but I love a curry coconut flavor. The noodles were chewy and it still had the crispy bits. For around $20 to $25, it is a decent portion. I would like a stronger curry flavor but I just love over-spiced foods. We also got the sausage appetizer and it felt a bit dry and it needed more fat in it. Service was decent but felt she was a bit slow and overwhelmed with just a few tables but still ok overall. Good overall but I feel there could be stiff competition around the Hollywood area.

Khao Soi Crispy Chicken
Diana N.

Came here after a Universal Studios and was so happy we stumbled upon this restaurant. We had a big party of 8 and our server was attentive! We ordered everything from the fried rice, pad thai, pad se ew, and I opted for the Crispy Chicken Khao Soi The flavor on each dish was delicious and we had to order for to go as well! Our server informed us they have been open for about ~5 months and I hope to see more people discover this restaurant. The space is cozy, with just a handful of tables, and an open kitchen, providing a comforting feeling and aroma of spices of garlic, basil, etc.

Daryl D.

I had take out here and I had chicken khao soi. The food was so good and is absolutely authentic Thai food. I really like the set-up of the place and the staff was great and welcoming.

Khao Soi - Beef and Wagyu
Alli G.

After eating at Modern Thai in Denver, this place was a simple disappointment. There's nothing special or remarkable about this dish for what is priced at.

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Yeni A.

I know I keep posting about this place and it will no longer be my delicious little secret place. But... omg they have a new dessert. Mango Sticky Rice ice cream sundae. It is as delicious as it sounds. And huge. Definitely enough to share. I'm still dreaming about that Khao Soi, not gonna lie.

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We were looking for Thai and randomly found this place on yelp, late night after a show. BEST spot to wander into! Great family owned restaurant with warm and friendly vibes, and fantastic food! I got the khao soi with crispy chicken, which I was told by Sebastian is their specialty. Incredibly rich "soup" curry and noodles with great chewy texture. I've never had a dish quite like this. I ordered it with fresh coconut water which came inside a real coconut, and nibbled on the coconut meat as a dessert, which was so refreshing and delicious. The sweetness really went great with the khao soi. Can't wait to go back!

Piyathida R.

I've been a fan of this place since they were selling at events, so when I heard they opened a physical storefront, I came to try it right away, and I wasn't disappointed at all. The Khao Soi tastes just as good as before, and the crispy pork belly was perfectly fried and super crispy. I also love that they now have a wider variety of menu options. The papaya salad was delicious as well. There's limited free parking in front of the shop, and we were lucky enough to get a spot.

Albert M.

firstly i'd like to say, that i'm very picky with food especially thai food, but holy smokes this place is so damn good it has become a go to spot not only for me but my mom as well, she says "it makes her feel like she back in thailand. not only is the food good but service is absolutely on point, food came very fast and the workers were twice as fast, honestly for a small restaurant it is very cozy, I also love the open kitchen layout, it gives you a look into how thai food is made, and honestly it's pretty cool

Khao Soi Crispy Chicken
Pedro D.

Some of the best Khao Soi I've had in LA. The moment I took a bite it took be back to Thailand . The flavor so creamy and the chicken so crispy . Definitely one of the best places for some delicious Thai food. It's a shame more restaurants don't carry this dish because this dish contains so much of Thailand in it and Saoha does an amazing job of capturing that essence .

Khao Soi - Stewed Beef
Zoe G.

A true gem, brought me right back to traveling in Chang Mai! A no frills place with amazing food. The Khao soi was amazing, but don't miss out on their other dishes. Also the owners are beyond welcoming! Can't wait to go back :)

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Patrick C.

Easy contender for best khao soi in LA. The broth is full of flavor, but still tastes very clean. A perfect dish. Easy parking lot, conveniently close to Universal.

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Jennifer O.

We tried Saoha Khao Soi for the first time and had a nice meal. We ordered the chicken satay, papaya salad, shrimp pad thai, and the crispy chicken khao soi. The standout dishes were definitely the satay -- really juicy and flavorful -- and their khao soi, which had depth without feeling too heavy. Service was friendly, though they seemed a bit understaffed and were out of a few proteins (they substituted shrimp tempura for the shrimp). Our baby was able to sit in a high chair and dine comfortably, which we appreciated. Parking is tough since the lot is really small. Wishing them well -- welcome to the neighborhood!

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Delicious khao soi! It takes me back to Chang Mai and you can't go wrong with any dish. Don't wait. Run and enjoy!

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White Elephant

4.4(272 reviews)
8.0 mi•Downtown
•$$

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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Thai Food Express - Pad Thai

Thai Food Express

4.1(166 reviews)
6.9 mi•Westlake
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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)
2.8 mi•Hollywood
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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.

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Salmon Panang curry, healthy yummy!!!!

Au Lac - Lemongrass Fish

Au Lac

4.3(1.3k reviews)
7.6 mi•Downtown
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Locally owned & operated
10 years in business

Came here to celebrate my friends birthday Really nice…read moreatmosphere for that it's a very spacious beautiful place and the service was excellent Wonderful variety of unique vegan food It was so hard to decide what to get I had the pho beef ball soup and my friend had a flavorful tempeh dish Really enjoyed the choconut x-tasy The gluten free baklava is more nutty than traditional baklava yet still very nice There's parking underneath I wish I knew that cause I circled around the downtown area for a bit Would go there again for the dessert for sure

I have been at this restaurant a few times before, having performed here with my sketch group and…read morealso coming for dinner before seeing shows at Center Theatre Group. Each time I've come the waitstaff has been super friendly, and the food amazing. So, when planning a little birthday lunch for my mom's 81st birthday, this was one of the first places I thought of. My mom lives in south LA and we live in the valley, so after picking her up, we wouldn't have to travel far to eat. Although we planned to arrive to the restaurant at 2, traffic was horrible and we arrived at 230pm. After looking for parking, I dropped the fam off at 2:40 so they could sit and look at the menu while I found parking. I get a text from my husband saying they closed at 3 so hurry. This was news to me, as I thought they closed at 5. I found parking and rushed in at 2:48, to see my family outside the restaurant. Perplexed, I went in to ask if we could still eat, as it wasn't yet 3pm. No wait staff came to the front to greet me, so I walked in a bit and asked the waiter if it was okay to eat. The waiter said we close in ten. I said I thought the website said you closed at 5. I must have read it wrong. I understand, but it's not 3 and we came a bit of a distance and it's my mom's 81st birthday. The waiter, whose name is Jack, offered to ask the kitchen if they would still make food. I said yes please would you ask? While Jack was asking, another waiter asked me if I had been helped. I told him yes, that Jack was asking the kitchen if we could still have lunch. This waiter says, we're closing in 10. I'd like to have lunch too. And walks away. Yes, with shade. Jack returns and says it's fine as long as we can order within a few minutes of getting the menu. I say great and we all come in. The 2nd waiter takes our order with the least amount of personality he possibly can, and the whole lunch is slightly awkward and we're not able to truly enjoy ourselves with the feeling of "we better hurry up and eat" lingering. By the time we ordered and received our food (which was delicious as usual) , there were still 4 other groups of customers there, and we actually left the restaurant within a minute or two after the last customers before us. Also, no one came around to ask how our food was and if we needed anything. I'm giving 3 stars because this experience didn't quite sit right with me. Yes, it was near closing, but your doors weren't closed and there was no sign saying last call/order at 2:45 or anything like that. I feel like once the kitchen approved making our lunch, customer service should have been at its peak for paying customers, who gave no attitude and tried to be as polite with the ask as possible. It was not. I still tipped 25%, because Jack (waiter 1) was polite and my 81 old mama who I was celebrating raised me that way, but I'm not sure I'll patronize them again.

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Ruen Pair

Ruen Pair

4.0(2.3k reviews)
3.1 mi•Los Feliz
•$$
Established in 1996
Family-owned & operated

After one meal, this is already one of the best Thai spots I've tried in LA!…read more Came with friends and ordered a bunch of dishes, and every single plate was ridiculously delicious. The Pad Thai was the best I've had outside of Thailand. Extremely well balanced, not too sweet, not too tangy, not drowning in sauce, just perfectly done with great noodle texture and loaded with shrimp. The Pad Kee Mao was so flavorful. Smoky, spicy, full of flavor, and had that proper "wok hei" char that makes noodles addictive. The Pad See Ew was equally rich and savory, and deeply satisfying. We also got the turnip omelette (Kai Jeow with preserved radish) and it blew my mind, honestly. It is so simple, but packed with flavor. Somehow one of the best egg dishes I've ever had. The morning glory with pork was another standout, super fresh, garlicky, and cooked perfectly. Everything came out hot, portions were generous, and the whole table went silent because the food is too good to talk through lol. On top of that, the servers were super nice, friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better despite how busy it was :) Packed restaurant, amazing energy, AMAZING food. This place just ruined average Thai food for me. Already thinking about when I'm going back!!!

I really wish I can love this place but it's really disappointing. What once was known as the best…read moreThai food in LA, is no longer the case. We got the raw shrimp salad, spicy catfish and bbq pork over rice. The raw shrimp "salad" is probably the best thing we've ate, but the chili sauce was over powering and couldn't really taste the freshness of the shrimp. And I feel like there could've been saw garlic to go along with it, but nope, just decorative cabbages that is not edible. As for the bbq pork over rice, the sausage was good and the crispy pork too. But the BBQ pork itself was HORRIBLE I literally spit it out. It tasted like old refrigerated dry meat, barely edible. And then the spicy catfish, the portion was so small, it looked like someone ate half of it. The pieces very tiny and it was so dry it tasted like it was refried. The spicy sauce didn't help much. And I overheard the table next to us waited around 30 mins for their dishes. Overall, I'll not be coming back here. There are much better Thai spots than this. Not to mention the parking is horrible as it was valet only on a Saturday.

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Ruen Pair - Pad Thai and papaya salad - excellent!

Pad Thai and papaya salad - excellent!

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