We love that our son goes to CSULB as we have loved exploring the food scene in the area and gives…read moreus a reason to come and visit him. We tried this place for the first time and this has to be one of our favorites! The place is very clean with friendly service, but the food is amazing! We ordered the Tom Yum soup, crispy bok choy, spicy pad thai, chicken fried rice & the garlic shrimp noodles. Each of us had a different favorite dish but we loved them all. The table next to us ordered an entirely different selection of dishes and they loved it as well so we will be back to try some of their favorites. They have a large parking lot so a definite plus in my books!

There are so many Thai food places in Long Beach and I want to try ALL of them! Thankfully there is…read morea designated lot to park even though it's bordering Downtown. When we walked in, I immediately felt underdressed because the inside of the restaurant was decorated so nicely! The only slightly off-putting thing was how many flies there were because of the hot weather, but luckily the restaurant was prepared with little fans/propellers to keep them away from the food so it wasn't a problem while we were eating. We started with the crab rangoons, which we devoured. You can't go wrong with those and I'm glad they had it on their menu! For our mains, we tried the pad see ew and the panang curry. The pad see ew was great in flavor. I wish there were more veggies and that the beef was a bit less dry but it was not a big deal and still delicious. The panang curry was spicy and nutty. The tenderloin was the best part and practically melted in my mouth! Of course we got thai teas, which were very sweet. They were also huge and definitely shareable. Service was okay, we had to ask multiple times for certain things but they were busy so it is understandable. Definitely a great thai place for date night or plans with friends, but it seems to get pretty crowded so expect a wait! I'd probably come back to try more of their menu.

very tasty food! Will definitely be coming back…read more The service was great and the lady who helped us made us feel very welcomed. Loved the ambiance!

This place has been on my list for a while, so when I was in the area, we finally gave it a try!…read moreThe food did not disappoint, but unfortunately, I'm giving it 3 stars due to the slow and disorganized service we experienced on a Sunday afternoon. We came as a party of 6 after the Long Beach Marathon, and it seemed like they were understaffed. My friend mentioned that she had received better service on a previous visit, so hopefully this was just an off day. Still, there were quite a few things that could have been handled better. They only gave us one set of banchan, which I thought was insufficient for a party of 6, especially since several of the dishes we ordered also came with banchan. We had to ask for water, and we finished our initial sides pretty quickly while waiting for our food. When we asked for refills, we had to follow up twice. One of the female servers came across as unfriendly and made us feel like we were bothering her when we asked for more banchan. She didn't even stop or look at us when she responded, "Give me a minute." The male server was friendlier, but overall, the service remained slow, even when we were trying to get our bill and check out. There were also some order mix-ups. We were served the wrong dishes twice, and my friend specifically requested no onions, but that was overlooked as well. Between the long wait, missed requests, and lack of attentiveness, the experience felt pretty disorganized. FOOD: - Rib Eye Bulgogi: came with rice and banchan. The presentation was pretty cool, with the meat served on a bed of salt that was lit on fire! It helped keep the food warm, although it did make moving the meat around a little tricky. The bulgogi itself was very tender and flavorful, and we really enjoyed it. - Pork Belly Tofu Soup: good, but I wish it had more tofu. Either there wasn't enough, or it had broken down into smaller pieces, because I was hoping for more substantial chunks. - Rose Tteokbokki: creamy and delicious; but it's definitely a dish meant for sharing Overall, we were satisfied with the food, and I thought the portions were fairly priced. Unfortunately, the slow, disorganized, and occasionally unfriendly service took away from the experience and makes me feel a little hesitant to return.

Came here around brunch time on a Tuesday and it was packed, even when there wasn't a holiday…read more Parking can be hard as it is only street parking. Place is small but service is very fast. There are several options to choose from, but the broth is basically the same for all the dishes that have soup - proteins just change. You honestly can't go wrong with most of the choices. I got the student noodles which had soup on the side and I was blown away by the soup. The noodles were good, but the soup is really what stands out here. Only thing I would stay away from is their Thai tea.

The #3 came with beef slices and meatball. You can't tell from the pic but the noodles were…read moreunderneath. My friends ordered the broth on the side, with everything separate, and I'd honestly do the same next time. The egg rolls were good too and came out hot and crunchy. This is a very good spot for Cambodian food! It is popular so be prepared to wait.

A great recommendation for anyone bouncing around downtown…read more Located in the historic, swanky, tiny but spunky "East Village" neighborhood. The feel is dark, sexy and moody and connected to a neighborhood dive bar historically known for its speak easy feel and infamous karaoke performances on Wednesday's. The food is sexy, well-prepared with a family feel that takes you away to Thailand even if you are just in Long Beach's corn-pocket neighborhood. The prices are affordable, the service is worth the wait and the help are always smiling.

I'll start off by sharing that this restaurant makes very delicious food, in house and also at…read moretheir separate kitchen where they prepare food for the third-party apps. For this particular review, I am reviewing an order I got delivered using Grubhub. I decided to try something new - usually I get their glass noodle salad or either the yellow or green curry with rice. Yesterday I ordered the Thai basil plate with chicken and a side of rice. I got two lunches out of it - very flavorful and filling without being too salty or oily, which is a plus. I knocked down one star because I also ordered an iced lemongrass tea and it tasted like pure sugar/syrup! The lemongrass flavor was still there, but it was wayyy too sweet. I could only drink half. Today I filled the rest of the cup with water and it was still too sweet. I'll have to ask if they make a sugar-free version, or if the sweetness level can be adjusted because I definitely do not feel great after drinking that, haha.

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.

Portion improved along with price increase but it's okay. I enjoyed the chicken kra pow with a…read moreperfectly fried egg on top. Good size portion with a small side salad, rice and make sure you ask for a chili tray. Came here for lunch and it was not busy so we got seated sap. The food came out pretty fast too so that was nice. The place is pretty small but has lots of seats, but can get pretty noisy during rush hours.

Well, I figure before I start on the new pile of reviews I need to write from my road trip, I…read moreshould probably also finish the reviews I needed to write from *before* my road trip, like this relatively nearby Thai place we went to now about 3 months ago, that I wrote down notes for and never posted, cause life is overwhelming. Anyway, now about 3 months ago... we were here around lunchtime on a Saturday, cause we were in the area, and hadn't tried it yet. Service was great with one weight hiccup. We sat down and had water in front of us and our order taken basically immediately. Ordered a pad se ew, khao soi ($16 each for the entrees), and a large Thai tea ($7) to share. The pad ke mow and the Thai tea came out basically immediately. We'd already drunk all our water and had someone come back out to refill it, when the khao soi showed up about 15 minutes later with no mention of the delay. (We also got our check and paid quickly when we were done. Dunno what happened with the khao soi.) The Thai tea was great, and if you're sharing it with someone, 7 bucks is a great price for basically two Thai teas. The pad se ew - the first dish we always judge a Thai place on, being one of both of our favorite Thai dishes - was excellent. Great noodles, perfectly cooked and seasoned, with plenty of Chinese broccoli (I always like to call out the places that use inferior, wrong American broccoli instead, as was *not* the case here). 16 bucks, but that seems to be the going rate these days for Thai food (I remember when it was like half that much...), and you get a good portion. Good portion on the khao soi too. Wonderfully delicious crispy chicken, and a good amount of it. Great curry. Slightly too many crispy noodles, slightly not enough of the regular king - noodle-wise, just ok. In terms of khao soi, ST Noodle is definitely still the gold standard, with Thai District in 2nd. This could be 3rd, though. "Medium" spicy also wasn't very spicy - my wife liked it; I liked it a lot more after adding a bunch of chili sauce.

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.

While visiting Long Beach, Chiang Rai has been on my list to visit. It was my first time and…read moredefinitely not going to be my last. I didn't see a parking lot but plenty of neighborhood parking. It was a nice, upbeat atmosphere and the staff were very welcoming. The food was delicious! Everything was good but the stand out was the Crying Tiger. The best Crying Tiger I've had! Perfectly cooked to medium rare and taste was outstanding (didn't even need the dipping sauce). The staff were very attentive without using words. My water cup was never empty and used plates were removed quickly. I appreciated that they allowed me time to enjoy my food before checking on me. Overall, it was a great experience! If you're visiting Long Beach, it is a must to stop by.

Finally ticked this Thai spot off my list!…read more Decided to try Chiang Rai in Long Beach as it is along our way to LAX to pick up our friends. We arrived before 7pm and got seated after 42mins in line. There was a line outside when we arrived even in the pouring rain. Also take note that parking is pretty hard in this area. We parked on the side street after circling around 3x. Upon seating, the staffs were warm and friendly. Interior design was nice and cozy upon entering even if the place was a little tight. We ordered Pad Thai, Khao Soi, Chicken Satay, Mango Sticky Rice and Nam Prik Ong. All dishes were quick to arrive so we were able to enjoy everything as it is served altogether. It's our first time trying Khao Soi so we don't have a base to compare it with but the broth is soo good! It was rich and creamy, and the egg noodles are al dente, it was chewy! The Pad Thai had a strong fish sauce taste, no peanuts but was seasoned perfectly its so good we devoured it! We were just a little underwhelmed with the Nam Prik Ong which had a lot of veggies included in it, and the Chicken Satay. All the portions were big on all the dishes, we were so full even before trying the dessert. Their Mango Sticky Rice has the perfect balance of sweetness from the cream and the tanginess from the Mango. All in all a good experience, definitely worth the wait in line if you're into Thai food!

Ramen is hot, but your server is hotter lol…read more Kidding aside Polly is sweet girl. Keep up the good work!

The broth is some of the best out there, but today's takeout order was disappointing. We had our…read moredog with us, so we ordered to go. I added a mini spicy salmon bowl for nearly $12 and had to look twice when we opened the bag--the salmon came in a tiny container about the size of a takeout cup for ginger. I understand it's a mini bowl, but nearly $12 for what amounts to a bite of salmon? Great broth can bring people back, but portions like this make you question the value.

the waiter nate is a goat bro 10/10 service we will be back…read morejust to visit him the food is amazing we love you northern cafe

Food really hit the spot! Place was clean, cozy, and inviting. And the service was perfect! Crystal…read morewas... something else ; ) FYI, my drink was amazing Would recommend to all my friends and family.

The best date night or girls night out spot ever. My espresso martini was 10/10. Ask for America to…read moreobtain the best service there. We loved her friendliness, vibe, and attention to detail. We will definitely be coming back just to see her.

What a great spot for a nice meal. Service was fantastic and food was delicious. Came here for a…read moreparty of 4 for a friends/business dinner on a Monday night at 7pm. Only had to wait 10 minutes or so. Aspargus Fries is one of their popular items. Very unique and great appetizer to share. The San Francisco Cioppino with garlic bread was absolutely fantastic. Lots of seafood and good variety. The stew itself was sooo flavorful. And for dessert, we got the Warm Butter Cake with ice cream. It definitely needs to be shared. It's very rich and so delicious. The challenge is parking since it is limited. I was able to park on the street in the neighborhood without a lot of issues. Definitely will come back for a nice meal and try the other items.