This feels more like a 3.5-star review than a 4-star one. Siam Sunset serves comforting Thai food that keeps me coming back, and my go-to order is always the Spicy Basil with Crispy Pork Over Rice. There's something satisfying about this dish - it's simple, flavorful, and consistently hits the spot. This is one of the very few restaurants in Thai Town that is open at 6 am. They only accept cash; no credit cards. Bring cash, but there's an ATM on the premises. I still remember paying about $9 for it back in 2017. Nearly a decade later, it costs $18, which is a reminder of just how much restaurant prices in Los Angeles have risen, especially over the past few years. But since all my reviews are really about the food, let's focus on the dish itself. What stands out most is the wok hei - the "breath of the wok," that smoky, charred flavor that comes from cooking over intense heat. Siam Sunset clearly has both the proper equipment and the technique to achieve it. The dish carries that unmistakable wok-fired aroma and flavor that elevates what could otherwise be a straightforward stir-fry. However, sometimes the "wok hei" tasted too much, and the food ended up tasting burned and oversmoked. The crispy pork is another highlight, with a good balance of meat, fat, and crackling skin. When it's at its best, each bite delivers great texture and richness. The only inconsistency is that the pork can be a little dry on some visits, which prevents the dish from reaching its full potential every time. The sauce is uncomplicated but effective--savory, slightly spicy, and well-suited to the pork and rice. It doesn't try to do too much, but it brings everything together nicely. Overall, the food is good, and the Spicy Basil with Crispy Pork Over Rice remains a comforting, reliable dish that I continue to crave. While there are occasional inconsistencies, the excellent wok hei and satisfying flavors keep me coming back. read more

Siam Sunset - Spicy Basil with Crispy Pork over Rice - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Was looking for a quick to go meal in the area and was craving rice noodles so decided on Siam Sunset. Ordering online was quick and ready by the time indicated. Siam sunset is located in a more run down area and only street parking available. Once you're inside, there are many tables and was filled with local Thai community. Rice noodles were a little too overcooked for me but probably because it was under everything. Sauce was rich and flavorful. Pork was tender and melts in your mouth though! Portion was pretty average for price read more

Siam Sunset - Roll rice noodle with pork - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A great hole in the wall Thai breakfast spot in Thai Town! My friend and I visited for some breakfast on an early Saturday morning and our experience here was pretty good. We shared all the dishes we ordered: - Pork Porridge: Warm, comforting and full of meat! This was delicious and I liked the amount of juicy pork meatballs in this dish. The savory flavor and fresh ginger were also great. - Chinese Donut: Crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. These were yummy dipped in the condensed milk and the porridge. Wish they were fresher though, we saw they were just sitting out. - Fried Leek Cakes: Crispy and tasty, but a bit too heavy. We also weren't sure if the inside was fully cooked. Good, but not our most favorite. The prices are also super cheap and all of this was $24 in total! It's also cash only, but they also take Zelle. The staff were nice and frequently checked up on us. The cleanliness could be a bit better, I noticed food stains on my plastic cup. For parking, it will be street or neighborhood parking. Overall, a good experience here for cheap and traditional Thai foods. read more

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After an early morning hike my friends asked if I wanted to have some breakfast. When I was asked if I was interested in a Thai breakfast I was super interested. I've never had Thai food other than the typical dishes everyone knows. Located in Thai town Siam Sunset is a small shop connected to a motel structure. Its really easy to miss. Again, I've never had or even heard of Thai breakfast items so this was a total treat for me. We ordered several items on the menu like rice porridge, kai grata, chinese donuts and others. Shortly after we arrived more people started to show up so coming in early was a good call. The restaurant is cash only so come prepared. Parking: Street metered VERDICT: Rinse and repeat read more

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This is a restaurant that is truly no-frills. We came on a Friday morning for late breakfast/early lunch, and upon walking in we saw so many older Thai-speaking people ordering their regular breakfasts and socializing. For our group of 5, we ordered a lot because we were excited. We got three of their special beverages, we had to pay for bottled water otherwise. The selection of fried rices, noodle dishes, and curries was wider than most other places in LA. The server was helpful in making sure we had a balanced meal of carbs, meat, and veggies. Food came out fast. We were not bothered while we ate, we just asked for additional sharing plates, which was great for our group to chat and share the dishes. Cash only, but there's an atm on-site. We did street parking, which was easy on a Friday morning. read more

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Had lunch here a few days ago for the first time... The restaurant feels very homey and has authentic food items!! We got 2 items, the catfish and Siam Sunset Noodle. Not a lot of people talk enough about the catfish, which I believe was the star item. The fish had a moist texture, and its thick chili curry sauce elevated the spiced flavor it carried. Service was very friendly and had attentive staff. Food was quickly served on a hot plate. :) Dishes had reasonable prices. Would come back again... read more

Siam Sunset - Catfish with Chili Curry a la Carte - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Good for Breakfast, Open early in the morning at 6 a.m. I really recommend menu, Pork blood soup, Hainan Chicken over rice, Porridge and Chinese Donut (in Thai style) and more in the menu ... It's GOOD service, very nice and clean place. read more

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The price is extremely high considering the small portion size, and the taste is no longer as delicious as it was back when the owner was the older gentleman. This order for togo 18$ read more

Siam Sunset - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been going there for ages. They are under new management for couple of years or so now but still taste the same. We don't get to drive into LA as often but when we do, Siam sunset is one of our favorite Thai spot to go to read more

decided to try this spot for some juk after some morning cravings. despite the rugged look of the building, the service is welcoming and the food was prepared instantly. i was looking forward to ordering some you tiao for the juk but it seems as if they were sold out already. do note that this place only accepts zelle or cash! read more

Siam Sunset - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My favorite jok spot...though not sure of many places that offer competition. Classic pork jok with egg is my comfort food here. Gotta get PATONGOS obviously. Service is helpful and friendly. Shop is old and a bit dingy but classic...so we just dive into the food and focus on that. read more

10/10 place. This food is the best thai food I have ever had!! This is true comfort thai food, something your mom would make. Taste of nostalgia. If i'm ever in LA again, I am coming here again for sure. The service-, waitress was so nice and accommodating to us. Made sure we got good parking :) read more

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$2.50 for soy milk with like 3 toppings in it (tofu skin, barley and clear boba) !!! Yummy!! Ginger tofu wasn't that great. The ginger soup was good but the tofu was not silky enough. Boat flat noodle was ok. It was a bit salty and it was lacking something that I can't think of. Maybe it was a mix Thai Chinese restaurant so it didn't have the authentic Thai boat noodle flavor? I dunno Crab meat noodle was one of my fav because there was so much crab in it. Also, the egg noodle was so good. The only downside was TOO MANY SHELLS in the noodle. Gotta be very careful eating this. You don't want to choke or injure yourself with bits of shells. Therefore, I won't be ordering this again. Overall, food was good and service was good as well. Restroom avail outside the restaurant Restaurant looked small on the outside but pretty big inside. read more

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Great place for Thai breakfast. They open at 6am! The Jok (chicken porridge) was fantastic. Get it with an egg. Pork Blood Soup was also outstanding. No frills ambiance but solid Thai food. Crowded on the weekend. Thai donuts are better during the workweek as they are made to order. read more

The food was awesome! Portion sizes were great, ended up taking leftovers home and had enough for another meal

Discovered Siam Sunset via an Eater article, and I'm very happy that I did! It was an excellent recommendation. We decided to get lunch takeout from here yesterday and it did not disappoint. We ordered a variety of dishes, and each was delicious and flavorful. I would definitely come back. The menu items I got to try included the Hainan Chicken, Roasted Duck Curry, Roasted Duck Noodle Soup, and Spicy Pork Basil. My favorites were the Hainan Chicken and Roasted Duck Curry. The restaurant itself was very busy when I arrived, which is a good sign. After trying the food, I know why! read more

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Authentic Thai flavors. Plenty of options to choose from. Opens early so it can also be a great breakfast spot. Service and food came out pretty fast. read more

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Food is really good here and I have been coming here every time I'm in La Service is very attentive and fast Ambiance not so much of anything read more

The food was great Thai food. They don't offer cups of water you have to buy water bottles individually. The server came up every minute to ask if we were ready to order and it felt very rushed even though there was no one else in the restaurant. They only accept cash and Zelle but they do have an atm. At the end we asked if we could pay with Zelle and she asked us to show her the confirmation which I understand. She looked at the amount we payed and didn't ask if we were going to tip her but asked how we were going to tip her and made us feel very uncomfortable read more

Sad to see this spot go down hill. The Chinese donuts were tough and day old. The server rushed us to order multiple times and also tried to upsell on soup. She came back a few times asking if we wanted to order even more food even though we already had 5 dishes. When we got the bill, they snuck in $11 which they took off blaming the cash register, but I have a feeling they were trying to squeeze as much money from us as possible. They apologized, but it seemed like they were embarrassed they got caught. It was a bit of a disappointment. Though, if you love thai sausage, they do it well. Very savory and a group favorite. There are so many other thai places in thai town and with inflation, there is no longer an appeal to come here. Dishes that were once $4 are now $12. There are less and less people here and now I can see why. read more

Sad to see the ownership changed. Bumped up prices, different menu. This place was my favorite weekend breakfast place but no more.. read more

When you miss Thailand. You look for these street food dishes e.g. Kao Mun Gai, B.B.Q pork, Crispy pork and Rosted duck Rice dishes. Price is great as well but they only accept cash so please be prepared. Yelp said they open everyday. But! The sign said they close on Tuesday. Also, there is no parking at the restaurant (the hotel nearby doesn't allow restaurant parking anymore) so you have to find a street parking. read more

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On the way in I was contemplating the ground pork but pivoted when I saw the spicy curry with Thai spaghetti on the specials menu. ($5.95?!!) A straightforward dish with sprouts, basil and some cut-up string beans, this gets better as it goes along when you get deeper into the curry, which I'm guessing is coconut-based. I was intrigued by pictures of some of the other options like pork noodle soup. It's hard to exactly put in into words, but between the food, the outstanding service and the setting, Siam Sunset is essentially the ideal example of a neighborhood that you might not know about but shouldn't miss. read more

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I wish I'd move to LA. Siam sunset is a gem in LA. I've visited my GF home in LA and craving for Thai good foods. One of my friend recommended Siam Sunset, and I can say they were very very good and reasonable price. We've started meal with Tow-houi (ginger soup with tofu) OMG!!! It's so ginger-ish! packed of spices. perfect soup for winter. Long-Kang juice was impressive but I'm not really juice guy so I just took a sip. Let's talk about meal. We had Kouy-Jub (big flat noodle in herbal black soup with intestines, livers, pork blood, and fried tofu. Mouy-Jub soup was full of flavors. But not too salty, nor sweet. Noodle was a bit harsh hut overall was great!!!!. 8/10 Khao-Kloog-ka-pi( shrimp paste fried rice) with many elements; chili, lime slice, sweeten pork, scramble egg, shredded raw mango. Mix all together and cheers! Guarantee the taste same as Thailand! Must order! Next one was a full platter of duck, roasted pork, and crispy pork belly. The portion was large and easily filled up the whole party. Well, I think I wrote too long so to conclude, I'd say Siam Sunset is a gem in Thai-town LA. Tasty, flavorful, savory food with polite price and friendly service. Recommended!!! read more

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Definitely the closest to home. A great spot. Yummy Dishes. My fav is the Chicken Hai Nan but all the classic Thai dishes are yummy too. CASH ONLY. read more

The food is absolutely delicious! My table had the duck noodles (with soup and dry), chicken and rice, pad see ew, and larb. So fresh and flavorful, all for a great price. But one of the highlights for me is the staff. I left my bag with wallet and ID at the table and didn't realize until the next day, when they were closed. Chayyasit (James) actually called me and returned my bag, safe and sound. I offered a tip as a thank-you, but he just smiled and did not accept the tip. I'm so touched by their kindness and care for others! So, come for the amazing, authentic food, and be sure to generously tip these wonderful human beings. read more

Food, service and ambience are amazing. The price is excellent. Pork with egg porridge is delicious!

Many years ago I review this place. It was my favorite original Thai restaurant. I've been coming here for almost 40 years. Travel over an hour just to have authentic Thai food that cannot be found anywhere other than in Thailand. Even during Covid, the place was going strong. Price, foods, service was typical Thai hospitality. Then I learned that the place has changed ownership, Why? Today I travel there again in hope that the place remains the same. NOPE! No more parking in the lot, the place seems run down. A place that on this normal Saturday afternoon, where there use to be waiting lines. A place with 20 tables but just 2 was occupied. The menu changed with the time as is the prices, now comes the foods. I ordered my usual feel good food 'Guy Chap', fried Chinese chives. It hasn't changed, tho 30% more in cost. But what gripes me is they always ask what would I like to drink, not this time. Foods. Same out quickly ( only 2 tables ), and 3/4 finished with the food, I had to request water. Not the waitress but some dude ( the new owner, I assume) came back with a warm bottle water and wanting me to pay for water. He looked at me and ask do I still want it? I said no and took the tips I was going to give and bought cold bottles at 7/11 nearby. It ب_ب what Covid did to the world. But I considered myself as family to them. It is also ب_ب that this place may not be here much longer. I'll never come here again. I'll just have to wait to eat my favorite in Thailand when I go back. ARROY but ب_ب ( SAD! read more

Thank you to @misohungry and the Infatuation for putting me onto my new favorite Thai place, alongside Sapp Coffee Shop and Sanamluang. Siam on Sunset instantly joins the restaurant rotation, especially for early mornings when I'm not hungover. They open at 6am and often sell out of the crueller/donuts by 9am. "Everything is good" is often unhelpful advice when you're ordering but it is true here. Below is a ranked list but I would re-order each and every one. 05. Rice Porridge with Duck 37. Pad Kra Pao with Pork 57. Roast Duck Noodle Soup 26. Combination 09. Pork Blood Soup I absolutely love the jok or rice porridge here. Finally, a beautifully thick congee (粥) that will warm your stomach and is gently flavored with white pepper, scallions, and ginger. Even better that they also have rice soup (稀飯) on the menu! I'd really like to try the 59. Goi Jub (Kuay Jab) next time which has offal, pork blood, pork, tofu, and boiled eggs. I'll definitely be getting the longan drink or cha dum yen (Thai iced team without cream) again. There is metered and residential parking in the area. read more

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If you haven't been to Thailand and want to know what the food taste like, this spot is good. They have a wide variety of authentic street food on their menu. Very delicious all fresh ingredients! It took me a few trips to finally write a review, but damn it's good!!! read more

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Came here and it felt very much like Thailand! Breakfast here was really delicious. We got the soy milk, thai omelette, tofu with ginger juice, as well as a hainan chicken. The hainan chicken was very well done, the rice was juicy and has the chicken essence in it! read more

They overcharge the bill and try to not give back change bill so they can get those as tip. Chicken Hianam Rice was alright. Chinese donut was fresh. Ice coffee was ok. While I was dining there, I asked for cup of water. They said they don't offer water, only sell bottle of water. The upsell, really ? A restaurant in America, can't even give out free tap water ? Price on the menu and this were my order : chicken rice : 11:50, Chinese donut 1.50 for 2 pieces. Ice coffee : 2.50 Total : $18 (should have been $16 before tax) What Hollywood sale tax account to 2 dollar on top. The server came to take my $20 bill and said have a good day, expecting that I'm not going to ask for the change. I stare right to the cashier (probably owner) and they took a while to come by my table to give the $2 change. Mind you, I was the only customer dining there on Friday 7am. I knew at this point the business was trying to push for the tip, so I just awkwardly got up and left the tip. I just left a $4 tip on a $16 meal that take CASH only place. IRS better take a good auditing on this place. Never again. Will be my first and last time. read more

I love coming here for breakfast, yes, breakfast! The food is fresh and authentic. I've had many different Thai food joints but they usually open late. This one, opens early! The service is phenomenal! Staff are very polite and efficient. They provide excellent service for a small mom and pops joint. Granted it's connected to a hotel, so you gotta look for the hotel to find this restaurant. I enjoyed the food, I normally order a lot more but today wasn't too hungry. Their pad kee Mao was a tad bit spicy for mild which is pretty solid. Noodles were flavorful and protein were quality. Wasn't chewy and was tender. The place is a bit small so it can't hold a large large party. It has an authentic look inside the place. Has a lot of Thai history on the walls! Feels like you're in Thailand. Give it a shot if in Hollywood, a hole in the wall and great food. read more

Siam Sunset - Pad kee mao - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

During COVID review. Cash Only. Only takeout. Siam Sunset specializes in 3 Thai breakfast items: Jok( rice porridge), soy milk, and patongo (Chinese donuts). They will run out of Chinese donuts easily 2 hours after opening. The average wait time on a Sat/Sun for take out is 30-40 minutes. Siam Sunset is located in the same plaza as a motel. Strange isn't it? Every time I got sick and had a doctor's appointment at Kaiser, my mom would take me here for Jok and soy milk. Thai Jok and Chinese Jok doesn't taste the same. It's hard to explain, but boiled rice isn't all equal. The nostalgia I've experienced at Siam Sunset has now been wiped away. The prices are affordable and cheap for the large serving size. The flavors are just meh. Perhaps I was wearing rosey covered glasses. I did only come when I was sick as a child. Thai people in LA eat here. It's easy to make but we just don't make it ourselves. I will admit however. That the chicken meatballs in the Jok are still delicious. I found a hair in my Jok so that's why it's 3 stars and the wait is long. read more

This is a DURING COVID REVIEW. Was recommended this hole-in-the-wall spot by a friend, and it definitely hits the spot for authentic Thai food! We ordered 4 dishes for 2 people (we were quite hungry), and it came out to about $32, such a good deal. We ordered the combo rice, the pork blood soup, the leek pancakes, and the special menu noodle dish. The pork blood soup was BY FAR my favorite - it has the jackpot of all the good stuff (lots of pork blood, intestines, livers, kidneys). It's probably not for those who aren't as adventurous with their food. I also love soup, so I may be a little biased. The combo rice reminded me of the Chinese rice plates you find at Chinese restaurants, so it was just ok to me. The special menu noodle dish was a hit! It has a separate sauce that you pour over it, and it has a sweet hint to it. It is a CASH ONLY place. And currently, no dining in, take out only. read more

Good food for breakfast highly recommend to eat there. I liked the Chinese donut or Thai donut and shrimp paste meal.

Still the best Thai food in the country. Home cooked meals. Pork stew ( can't find anywhere else ) and noodle dishes brings back memories of my childhood. Prices have gone way up , but its worth the drive. Street parking only. , cash only ! read more

I've been here twice now and I'm just happy to have a hainan chicken place so near me! They close early but they food is good so make sure to try it out during lunch. I like their noodles and their breakfast sausage was good. read more

Siam Sunset - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is one of my favorite spot at 6am in the morning. This place serve thai food just like thailand. This is the place where thai people go for their breakfast. The service is great. They deserve more recognition. And by the way, come here before 9am or their fried bun will sell out. read more

One of my favorite Thai restaurant in Los Angeles!!! Parking sucks and service is hit or miss - borderline rude. The location questionable, but otherwise safe. The food is amazingly comforting and is what keeps me coming back.Very authentic and delicious. They specialize in Thai-Chinese classics and Thai breakfast here that you can often readily find in the streets of Bangkok. Some of my favorite things to order here are: Hainan chicken: Boiled chicken chopped onto a plate of rice made from chicken stock. The black garlic chili sauce that comes with it is incredible. The dish is always served with a light chicken homemade broth and slices of fresh cucumbers. Combination B.B.Q. (with roast duck or Char siu bbq pork, crispy pork, and Chinese sausage) over rice: A plate of rice is covered with thinly sliced bbq pork, roast duck, crispy pork, a few slices of Chinese sausage and half a hard-boiled egg. A thick red bbq sauce or gravy is smothered over the rice and meats and then sprinkled with cilantro and green onions, resulting in a semi-sweet and savory dish. Braised spicy pork leg with holy basil: Braised pork that literally slides off the bone and on to a plate of rice - pork seasoned with various soy sauce, holy basil, garlic and fresh chilli. This dish is fatty but awesome Chicken porridge (juk) : The rice porridge is smooth and comforting. It's normally served with small minced pork or chicken meatballs, and a request of a soft boiled egg dropped inside. Also a bowl of juk is garnished wirh green onions, ginger slices, soy sauce, a dash of sesame oil, and black pepper to make the dish complete. read more

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