This is a long overdue review update. I have come back to this place several times after my first experience and I am so happy I did. I must have been super HANGRY and my thoughts were driven by my hangry-ness. I still stand by it being small and hot inside during the summer, but that said, they have redeemed themselves. Last few times I came here I had excellent service. Yes, it is a bit slow service, they run a small staff... They are so polite and so helpful. List of things I absolutely love: - Combination Pad Thai *my favorite dish - Gyoza as an app - Spring Rolls *** so refreshing!! *** - Yum Nuah: YUMMY!!! - Pad see ew AND... For dessert MANGO WITH STICKY RICE!!! Sometimes some places deserve a second chance and I am so happy that I gave it another try! The best part is it is a mile or so away from my house! Parking: the lot is small but there is a lot of parking on the street. NOTE: They are closed on Sundays. read more

WOW! I live by this place the whole time and never came. This place is the definition of GOOD HOMECOOK Thai food. The service was exceptional and the owner was such a nice guy. I ordered the DUCK CURRY (highly recommend), pineapple fried rice, and sticky mango rice,. I ordered SPICY for the curry and the duck was SO savory. I love the sauce and I ordered extra rice to cover my place with it. The pineapple friend rice was very big and tons of leftovers. The dessert was so GOOD! Sweet sticky rice with FRESH mangoes. It was definitely WORTH the $32 dollars. read more

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- Locale Destination - It's VERY hard to come here because it's surrounded by one way & weird streets :( it's on Elizabeth Way & Irvine Ave in Tustin. Across street from a big shopping plaza. It's in a tiny tiny tiny shopping plaza. Just follow what Google Map says! Decor is nothing special - typical pop & mom restaurant. Tiny! It's only 6 tables inside and 2 outside tables. It's very quick and friendly service. They charge you the credit card (Visa and Master) usage for under $10 ;( So bring your cash. - Gluttony Expedition - Panang curry: I don't see "panang" is served as curry nor with coconut milk ever, though I eat at Thai restaurants a lot. "Medium" spicy isn't so spicy. I can't take much spiciness and usually go with "mild" at Thai places. This wasn't so spicy. This is good. - Conqueror's Deduction - It's hard to judge here with only one dish. It's not bad but didn't wow me, either. 3.5 stars. I'll come back. Lunch menu $6.50! read more

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A couple of friends told me about this place as some of the best Thai food in the OC. Couple that with all the yelp reviews and I was really expecting more. First of all, don't get any of your dishes mild. Mild = no spice. Medium = a little spice. I've tried a few dishes here: pad thai, pad sew ew, pa nang curry, and the roasted duck curry. Their noodle plates always kind of disappoint me. When it comes, it comes on a huge plate, but the dish doesn't even fill the entire plate. It's kind of disappointing seeing all the empty space on the plate. It just feels like you're not getting as much food as you should be. Anyways, onwards to the food, the pad thai and pad sew ew are just ok. They're not terrible, but not great. they're just ok. The Pad thai didn't have a lot of flavor and they don't even provide you a lime to squeeze on top (you have to ask for them, but service kinda sucks). The pad sew ew seemed undercooked to me and thus, it was lacking a lot of flavor. The pa nang curry and the roasted duck curry honestly taste the same. The duck curry just has duck added to it. I think the curries are some of the best things you can get on their menu since their noodle dishes are sub-par. But even then, the curry isn't the greatest thai curry I've ever had. It's just missing something, but I can't really pinpoint what it is. The place is tiny, so expect a wait. They're always busy so if you try to phone in for a reservation, good luck getting anyone to answer the phone. But you should try. The parking lot is small. read more

You know, I am a fan! Little mom and pop shop that knows what they are doing! Small place located right by Orchard Supply Hardware! Service: Friendly and fast service! Probably only one server because they only have a handful of tables! I asked for a recommendation and she helped me choose with confidence! Food: Garlic Chicken Super flavorful, could be too flavorful haha. Either way, I enjoyed the dish and I think it is worth a try! Pad Thai Can never go wrong with Pad Thai! I really liked how the noodles had a bite to them. I think it makes a huge difference when eating noodles! Recommend! Overall: Support mom and pop shops! Check it out!! read more

Sutha Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai! - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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Good food at decent prices, I'd go back again though I wasn't super wowed by anything we ordered. It's located in a small strip mall on Irvine Blvd. next to an alterations place and florist. The owner is Thai, which adds to the authenticity. We ordered the Tom Yum Khai soup, Pad See Ew, and Panang (Red) Curry. You can order all soups in a bowl (for one person) or a larger pot to share. I enjoyed it - chock full of mushrooms and lemongrass with that refreshing hint of acidity that I like so much. The pad see ew was typical... and the panang curry with chicken had bell peppers in it, which I could have passed on. The service is a little slow, but everyone is really nice. Everything is reasonably priced and the portions are bigger than Thai Cafe. We might just make this our new local go-to Thai place. read more

Second time here and loved it just as much as the first time! I do agree with the other yelpers that ownership has changed (cute old man wasn't there) but I still think the food was good despite that. I went with my family of 8. We made reservations for 6 pm on a Friday (the place is super small so if you have a big party make reservations!!) we got lucky and it was empty. Andddd the sweetest thing! They had our table ready with a sign saying reserved! Loved that! The food is amazing! We got the Thom khah with chicken soup, Spicy fried rice with chicken, Pad Thai with chicken, Basil leaves with chicken, and the Garlic pepper with chicken all medium level of spice since my niece is 8 and doesn't like super spicy food. If I was alone I would have gotten hella spicy!! Anyways, everything was sooo tasty and cooked to perfection! Their red hot sauce is bomb too, we finished most of it ;) The service was amazing! The waiters were so nice, accommodating, and efficient!! If you haven't tried this place, I HIGHLY recommend it!! You will love everything about it. Please stop reading this now and GO get some bomb ass Thai food! read more

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The food is Very nice, the servers always answer any questions I ask, with regards to substituting and sauces added

We came here once on a Friday evening and this place was packed! There was a line out the door and the restaurant only had about 6 tables. After a second try we came on a Monday mid afternoon (4:30pm) and found plenty of tables available. I was so excited to try their food! Food (4 Stars): Yummy Thai food from a mom and pop shop always sounds good to me. You have your spices, heat, and a ton of bold flavors! Thai food is not for people who enjoy bland food. Chinese Cream Cheese and Crab Wontons: Okay, not exactly the most Asian dish in this store, but Yelp reviewers highly recommended it. It was good. For $6 you can get 10 wontons which are more than enough for an appetizer. It comes with a small dish of sweet and sour sauce. Roast Duck Curry: This is SO delicious! It is a coconut curry with cherry tomatoes, veggies, pineapple, and succulent pieces of duck! It comes with a side of rice and I could eat this all day. There were plenty of pieces of duck in the curry, this place doesn't skimp out. Pad See Ewe: Usually a plain dish, in my opinion, but they cooked it well. I usually like my Pad See Ewe a little crispier with burnt edges (kind of like a Chow Fun) but there was more than enough for me and my boyfriend. He ended cleaning up the entire plate, and that is usually a good sign that the food is good. Service (5 Stars): The man (who I believe is the owner) gives great service! The ambiance of the restaurant doesn't feel like a restaurant, it feels like you have walked into his home and he is serving you his food. He walks around quietly, offering suggestions, and peers over your shoulder to see if you are doing okay. He also has this beautiful pitcher that we walks around with constantly refilling your cup. He is a quiet man but he is really courteous and more than patient with customers. Bottom line: Want true authentic Thai food that feels homecooked? Come here. read more

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I have been here several times due to quality of food not service Us party received drinking cups that had pieces if napkins and all tasted like pepper. I asked for the chili tray three times and the servers just ignored me. The quality of the foods were either diluted or plain. I didn't taste the flavor of the food. Disappointed. Will not be coming back. read more

Family run, small, busy. What I wrote before basically describes Sutha Thai in a nutshell. Family run: Normally family run restaurants tend to be smaller, have less employees, and slower. Check, check, and check. I'll add in one last check since it took about ten minutes to get my, you guessed it..check! Small: The restaurant is small. There is probably more outdoor seating than indoor. And at that, there is not much outdoor seating. Busy: Limited parking, limited seating. People walking past the aroma of food= busy. The food itself: it was mediocre. I think what is saving this restaurant from lower reviews is the fact that they have lunch specials for 6.50! Worth noting: they use a microwave on a regular basis, which makes you wonder...especially when its put in such clear view. read more

Sutha Thai Kitchen - Interior - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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I read that this place was small, but holy crap this place is tiny, if I stood next to myself side by side I would get stuck in this place! Since I'm not Thai I cannot say for sure how authentic their flavors were but everything tasted just a little off from what I am used to in what I believe to be authentic Thai food from SGV. Let's face it, when it comes to Asian cuisine, your first pick would be the country of origin, then Canada, then San Francisco, then San Gabriel Valley....no one would say Tustin, and that's for a good reason. This place is missing something, I don't know what but I just know it can taste better. Since I head over to the SGV every two weekends of so, I will have to pass on this place. But if you've never had good Thai food, then try it out, it's not bad....kinda like McDonalds, it's edible you crave it sometimes, then you bite into it and you have no idea why you'd want to eat there when In-n-Out is so much better....and cheaper. read more

I never would have even noticed Sutha Thai Kitchen if it weren't for Yelp. I've always driven around the area, but there was this one very small and kind of sketchy that I've always looked past... until now. Not going to lie, the little area that the restaurant is in could be deceiving at first, but after having read the reviews for Sutha and that it really was a hole-in-the-wall kind of place, I decided to venture in. The restaurant is VERY cramped. There are six tables, and they were already full.. so we had to wait... and wait... and wait... for about thirty minutes. What was great was that one of the waiters had asked us to order earlier, so by the time we sat down, our food was already out! We ordered the Papaya salad, Tom Ka Kai (Chicken) Soup, Pad See Ew, Pumpkin Curry, and dessert (I have a story for this one). Papaya Salad It just looks like a bunch of cabbage at first, but then you notice that there are peanuts and peppers and other things sprinkled on the salad. The dressing is very good. Definitely isn't a "wow" dish, but it is very refreshing. Tom Ka Kai (Chicken) Soup THE best Tom Ka Kai Soup I've ever had! I wouldn't have changed a thing. There was a perfect balance of lemongrass and coconut milk, and both the vegetables and chicken were of great quality. ORDER THIS! Pad See Ew A bit on the sweet side, but it's still very good... kind of like Thai comfort food, if I say so myself. We got tofu instead of meat for this, and it was done very well. Pumpkin Curry The curry is SO good and full of flavor... once again, I wouldn't have changed a thing about it. The pumpkin was just the right texture and everything about it was just very, very good. Now for the dessert... originally, we were going to get the sweet sticky rice with mango, but as soon as we were going to mention it, the waitress informed us that they were sold out.... then this was followed by a chorus of laughter from two other tables and a "We all wanted to eat that!" Very fun. We ended up getting the Coconut Ice Cream, which was still exceptional and obviously home-made and perfect for a hot summer day (which it wasn't, but it was still amazing). Great stuff. On top of all this, the waiter and waitress (I think they were co-owners as well) were very charming. The man tried so hard to please everyone, and was working his ass of to do so, and the woman had a fantastic personality. I really, really would like to give Sutha Thai five stars, but the wait was just a bit long, although the food was outstanding and it was so much fun to eat at Sutha Thai!! read more

My parents have been coming here for years but I am always hesitant to try new food but decided to finally give it a try and this place is definitely a hidden gem! I had the chicken fried rice and pad Thai and both dishes were perfectly prepared. We called in to order and only had to wait 15 minutes which is great for people who need to grab a quick bite! read more

Wasn't this place some Chinese take-out joint a year ago? Anyhow lets get down to the gnitty gritty. Small joint, parking is limited due to the other businesses there, very limited tables, but no one was there at 2 pm on Saturday. Score! It appears that everyone is Thai. The guy that waited us has limited English, but tries his very best to be friendly and interpersonal. It was cool that he sat down next to us like a buddy, but dude I'm not looking to be your friend! Give me food, ahhhh! Okay that was mean. Sorry, starving :] We ordered the Tom Yum Koong hot pot and wanted it to be super spicy. Our homeland waiter kept thinking we wanted it mild, so we kept repeating spicy, spicy, SPICY!. C'mon, we're not your typical Anglo customers, bring the heat brosif! It smelled really good when he brought it over and fack, it had like 10+ thai chili peppers! Very tasty broth, but the mushrooms weren't brined long enough. It's okay though because we got the hot pot and which allowed it to cook. Next order was the Pad Thai entree. Deelish I thought. It was nicely prepared and under it was a bamboo leaf...fancy! Noodles were done perfectly and did not stick, veggies were fresh and clean and it tasted awesome...had a nice sweet and sour touch. Definitely one of the better pad thais I've had. Last order was the Mongolian Beef. Looked good, tasted horrible. Beef was tough and over-cooked while the veggies were under-done. I got scared to send it back because I'm not the type of person to do that, but good thing my friend was with me and said something. The cook came out, apologized and redid it. 2nd time came out better. The veggies were definitely re-sauteed, but it came out yum! All it needed was another re-fire. Still wouldn't order this though, especially because it's a Chinese dish and the place is Thai! All in all, not a bad place. I think it was $30, but that's because we ordered entrees. Very friendly staff too. I might come back for their lunch special or if I'm too lazy to drive out to Thai Town or the better establishments in Garden Grove. read more

Sutha Thai Kitchen - Tom Yum Koong (Hot Pot) - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

The Beef Panang is sweet curry-ish and addicting! Spicy Fried Rice with Basil Leaves and Chicken makes you want to Sutha your Thai... The wife and I was coming from an awesome day trip from Coronado, San Diego. I asked her to Yelp a Thai spot in Oceanside, she finds one but that place is formal... BTW!!! I realize the outfit I'm wearing is Ghetto! So we had to skip that choice because likely I'd get kicked out! I can't help it If I dressed like a G.? We were creeping up near Tustin and Thai was still in my eyes, so we Yelped again and the wife came up with this place, Sutha! Our first visit here was within an hour from closing time and it was still busy, seats all taken and we where told that it will be a 15 minute wait!? I was still itchin' to leave this joint because we where standing right at the entrance way and this place is tiny as f**k!!! and my ass was rubbing on stranger's backs. Despite all that standing like caved punks, we stayed patient. I was all in for their food shooooot!!! Best OC Weekly awards on their wall?...they got some street cred. here. I ordered the Spicy Fried Rice with Basil Leaves! I'll tell you what? it was the best Spicy Fried Rice I ever had! not as greasy and the good thing about it was that I didn't need to add any spices to it because the balance was already there and meshed really well! I recommend this only to "MYSELF" to get them in Spicy! not mild or medium...SPICY !!! I say that because the second time I got this plate in medium it didn't taste as exciting like the first. My wife ordered their Beef Panang, it had tendered beef into a curry bowl, and that was excellent! Its a bit sweet over curry that makes it unique in away that blows other thai joints that makes Panang away! What puzzles me is the service. People that work here seemed pleasant but man, everyone here is slow! First visit, dude moved like a walker from the Walking Dead, people from their tables tried to get his attention to either checkout or order more food. Second visit early dinner time, same story but different server, this time the phone lines were ringing off the hook!!! the server seemed like he couldn't keep up with multitasking and patrons who were ready to checkout, we even had to catch his attention too! EXCUSE ME?! EXCUSE ME?! If their listening, it must be music to their ears but dang! must I bust my gangsta rap?...these guys need some help! They make their food authentic, yeah I know that for sure because when I walk to the back for the restroom, I see their cooks looking like straight from Thailand working their magic. That makes me glad that its not people from PF Changs making my food. How the hell this place win the Best Thai Restaurant per square ft. award in 2010?!?when its like 10 square ft. of dining space in here? But hey! I love the Thai food here it made us comeback for more and like I said it makes you wanna Sutha your Thai! read more

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Was craving Thai food and Sutha was less than 15 min away from me at the time. I understand why previous reviewers had to wait 1-2 hrs for their food. This place is tiny! Inside, there are 3 tables that can seat 2-4 in one corner and another larger table (maybe fits 7-9 people) in the other corner. There are 2 tables outside with convenient umbrellas/shade. When I got there at 6:20 PM on a Monday night, there was no other customer there. The 2 ladies who showed up later initially sat outside and eventually moved inside because it was too cold. I tried the panang curry with chicken because several reviewers mentioned it. IT IS DELICIOUS. All the curries come with a bowl of rice (+$1 for brown rice). It's definitely shareable for 2 people. The coconut milk flavor is strong. Although we asked for mild spiciness, I didn't taste any spice/hotness at all. If you're new here and love Thai curry, try panang curry!! (I stayed away from beef because a reviewer mentioned beef is too chewy; I've had that experience at several other Thai places as well) I also tried the Pad Kee Mow with chicken. The menu's description said it would be spicy, but she still asked us how spicy we wanted it. I said mild, thinking that I'd get some spiciness. But like the panang curry, it was not spicy at all. I'm not sure what the difference is between this and Pad See Ew, but the pad kee mow was delicious as well! The only thing was that the vegetables and meat were the same in both dishes that I ordered (bell peppers, onions, basil, chicken). Something interesting happened during my visit. The server accidentally gave us green curry instead of panang curry, but I didn't realize until I took the first bite and she came over to apologize. She took the curry away, but I had already scooped some out onto my plate. I got to try a little of the green curry. I like this one as well because I like the bamboo! If this place were to expand and give their customers some more space when they're eating, I'd give them 5 stars. If you are in the area, call (714) 734-6100 to order to-go! It seems that's where they get most of their revenue. I like this place because there was no wait to be seated (hopefully that doesn't happen to me in the future), unlike other popular restaurants. read more

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP!! So I started noticing the changes a few months ago...computer replaced cash box, receipts were electronic, not written out and the owner, bald guy in his 50's always smiling was there less & less. New faces, new decor and the food was just not the same; but I was still in denial. I figured maybe they had a new cook in training, family was visiting & helping out, influx of money (because the food was great).... Nope! New owners & the food is sadly not as good. The yellow curry chicken was super watery & had no flavor. The pork fried rice, that was once the best I ever had in the O.C, was bland. The kids love the noodles, what we got was a clump of sticky pasta. I originally gave it a 5 Star status, sadly it's just another Thai place- nothing special. read more

Sutha Thai Kitchen - They just redid their patio- very cute! - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

My friend recommended this place so we decided to check it out. It's a tiny place with a few tables inside and outside. It is very hot inside so I would recommend sitting outside if you can get a table. I called ahead to make sure there wasn't a wait as my friend said this place gets pretty busy. We ordered: Thai Iced Tea-Too sweet for our liking. Needs more tea. Chicken Fried Rice-Very bland and tasteless but it went well with the curry on top. Yellow Curry-Very flavorful but also very sweet. We ordered medium spicy and it was not spicy at all, just sweet. Tom Kha Kai (Coconut soup with Chicken)-We ordered medium spicy and it was not spicy at all, just sweet. The broth was flavorful and perfect with the chicken and vegetables. I saw large peppers in it but was surprised when there was a lack of spice. I like this place since its a tiny mom & pop place and the owner/server is very kind. I will definitely give this place another try next time. I will request my dishes to be very spicy and hopefully, they'll actually listen. Otherwise, apart from the lack of spice, the flavor is on point and the prices are very reasonable. I will have to try more dishes and see if they improve. read more

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There seems to be a ton of Thai food spots popping up in every city... with varying qualities. Yelp pulls through again and presents decent hole-in-the-wall Thai food escape! Green Curry Chicken had well-balanced flavor and the ingredients were fresh. This is always the first dish I order at a new Thai restaurant. Other restaurants usually get it wrong because of imbalance: too much coconut milk, too much fish sauce, too much curry, etc. I was thrown off by the humbleness of the restaurant, not expecting anything high quality, but I was pleasantly surprised. They nailed this dish right: it was creamy, savory, sweet, and had various textures and flavors in the meat and vegetables. Hella NOM! I hope it's this good each time I come here. 4 out of 5. My friends had the Massaman Curry with Beef and though I don't usually order the dish enough to compare to other restaurants, it was also quite a nice dish. Our server was very friendly and hooked it up with a lot of steamed, white rice. They know their audience! I'm stoked to know of yet another good food spot in the area... and it's my favorite type of grub. :) read more

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Recently, because of work commitments, we went for dinner on almost every Saturday nights at Sutha Thai Restaurant. Foremost, their food price are averagely and fairly priced. Second, they really cook good authentic Thai food! I m a Malaysian and used to vacationed in Thailand so I pretty know their food is the closest to "real Thai food". The best thing is we made friends with the owner Mr Kuman and his staff and were treated exceptionally welcome and feel like home. He often came to our table after our dinners and chat for a long time about his business and things in general. This is what I called a good customer service and I bet you are looking forward to it. So my friends, if you are reading this review, please ask for Mr Kuman and mention my name. My guess is you are will treated like King and queen ! read more

Sutha Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

My favorite local Thai spot Might not be for everyone Not big and fancy Just a humble little hole in the wall Might take a while to be seated Depending on the time of day you go I never really have a problem though I eat at weird times When it's busy Service might take an extra minute or two There's a good reason for that There's one cook One server And a lot of customers People don't mind cramming in here Cuz the food is that good So don't be mad at the one server That's a lot of work for just one to handle I've seen inside the kitchen It's tiny One little Thai lady back there Just banging out orders Amazing how she keeps up How she does it and how she makes it Is why I go I've had a few things on the menu Haven't had everything But everything I had I liked Everyone talks about the yellow curry So go for it I did and still do every time If you don't like spice too much Ask for it mild That's what I do when I'm with my fam I like my food spicy They don't So we get the mild I ain't worried I ask for Thai chili on the side So they give it to me Little diced Thai chilis in fish sauce Smother your rice with the curry Dump a couple chili bombs on top of that Put a little put a lot It's up to you I like the saltiness of fish sauce too Throw a couple drops in there Have a taste You like Put more You in control Make it as spicy and salty as you want Just a little tip if you gotta share We also get the pad see ew Non spicy stir fried noodles for them Side of Thai chili for me Same trick works here too But not as good as it does with the curry So sometimes I gotta get pad kee mow Pretty much a spicy version of pad see ew Except the vegetables are different Fried squid is pretty much calamari Fat rings though Not little skinny ones So each ring is a nice chunk of squid Batter is crisp Me and the kids love em We also gotta get the crab wontons They got cream cheese ones You get 10 in an order You can do half and half We prefer all crab I'm gettin hungry I gotta stop I've had alot more on their menu I'll write about it another time read more

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I will start off by saying that I am not from Thailand and I have never been to sample what Authentic Thai food taste like. But from the previous reviews I decided to give this place a shot (sometime last year) and I've been going since. I've tried a few Thai places here and there and I've always came back to Sutha. This place is small and during peak times you may have to wait. Because of the space there is only 1-2 people taking orders at a time. I've seen other reviews talking about the service and it's unfortunate that you had a bad experience but I can tell you that it's worth it. The food is pretty darn tasty... tasty enough for me to go 10+ times. I've had: Pad See Ew Panang Curry Kang Ka-Ree Curry Spicy Fried Rice Pad Woon Sen All of it has been very good each and every time. That's just what I've tried and I've had many of those dishes several times. I can't imagine what I haven't tried yet. This place makes my mouth water with it's delicious dishes. And top that off with a couple Thai Teas and you're good to go. *2 thumbs up* read more

Despite the fact that the place is really small (total of 5 tables if I remember correctly), the food here is very delicious. It tastes like really like authentic food when I was in Thailand. I and my friends (who are also Thai) went there several times, but I just think I should write a review for this place today. We also had a chat with the owner to know that the cooks came from different regions of Thailand and they usually cook the dishes that are originated from their region. That's why all dishes are really good. Today we had papaya salad, grilled chicken, and panang curry as you can see from photos above. Only cons that I can think of is the place is so small, but if you call them before you go, it'd be fine. read more

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Update: Went back for lunch on a weekday without knowing that they get totally swamped! More calls come in than can be answered, but their food and service kept me happy to wait. I recommend eating at non-peak hours, unless you have some really good games on your iPhone. Kai kua and chicken with basil leaf stir fry lunch combination reminded me of my recent trip through Bangkok. Their Thai iced tea is my favorite of all the places I've tried in the States. Wasn't excessively sweet and still tasted like tea (and not a milkshake). This is a mom and pop joint with limited seating and friendly service. Don't expect a fancy venue. The owners care more about their cooking than decorating their store, which is good. Fantastic flavors and value. We've become regulars, for sure. read more

Sutha Thai Kitchen - Pad kai kua - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

The place is tiny and the food is good. They have great prices (particularly the lunch specials). If the place fills up (which doesn't require many people), the service gets a little slow. In general though, you can get in and out quickly. The portions are sized right and I never leave feeling I over or under ate. The guy who usually is waiting tables doesn't speak the greatest English and misunderstands orders all the time, but he eventually gets it and you can tell he's trying. Some things to try: Pad See Ew, cream cheese wontons, thai iced tea/coffee, and the Panang chicken read more

Sutha Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

Second time here. Excellent pad Thai and chicken basil. Small local spot with limited parking. But there is street parking. Definitely recommend this place. They deserve 4 to 5 stars. read more

Sutha Thai Kitchen - View of cashier and kitchen entrance. - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

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This tiny place is the real deal with it comes to exceptional Thai food. Their Pad see ew is the best I've ever had. Same applies to their BBQ chicken. Everything else I've tried so far is decent. This is now my go to place for Thai food. read more

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New review 2018. It's gotten better since first sold 2015. But the quality and quantity fluctuates. The service... awful. The waiter tonight didn't write down my order and passively aggressively apologized saying "I confused him." Not once, but twice. 1st, wouldn't you ask for clarification before submitting the verbal order to the kitchen? Leads me to my next point... doesn't it help to write down an order on a piece of paper. The second batch was still inaccurate and clearly the cook was upset bc I had 1/4 of the protein as the 1st time. The waiter simply shot the shit with another customer who was finished eating. I waited. And waited. And waited before getting up and asking him for service. He seemed annoyed I interrupted to request service. The worst part is pre-apologizing for nothing. I hate when I say sorry for asking someone to do their job. Last, the right side of the menu just went way up. Part of the hole-in-the-wall charm is good eats for fair prices. If you are going to offer hit or miss food, wrong orders, bad service and demand more money... I can't. Please let everyone know when the dishes are more consistent and the waiter doesn't act annoyed when a customer dines inside instead of picking up take-out. read more

Despite its small, compact space, the food itself is great! The restaurant is easy to miss, so make sure you are looking for it if its your first time. I really like their Pad Thai and Pad Kee Mow. Their lunch special is $7.99 and comes with salad and choice of rice! Their prices recently got higher... But I mean.. Their food is great. read more

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Looked for a Thai food fix, and found it here. Very small hole in the wall place; I don't think you should be looking for this place as PEAK BEST THAI FOOD IN LOCAL AREA sort of food - more that this is a place that does the food it has, well, and is very convenient for me compared to journeying out into perhaps more Thai concentrated areas. read more

It's small place you really need patience when it gets crowded and it tested my patience . Overall I liked the mango sticky rice at its best, the egg fried rice is bit different from other Thai restaurant not much spicy . The yellow curry fried rice is mixed with vegetables, egg, I felt it's better than egg fried rice . Positives : If you are not going for quick lunch and this might be one of the options .The kitchen is very neat and clean . Have lot of items to choose.Mango sticky rice . Room for improvement : They can add few more tables and the waiters. read more

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Disgusting place,service was so bad,the old lady who work in the front was soooooo rude,and price is unacceptable,beef on the menu was 10.99,but they charged me 12.99 without any explained,never ever come back!!! They must update their management .otherwise shop will closing soon!! read more

Stumbled upon this place... it's literally your mom&pop hole-in-the-wall place, with very limited seating. Solid food here. We had the pineapple fried rice, pad see ew, pa nang curry, and a soup. It was kind of expensive. Everything was just okay. read more

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I am definitely a fan of this tiny place! Went here for lunch with my boyfriend and my brother a while back. The food here is delicious and very on point. They had lunch specials that included an entree, rice (steamed, brown, or fried), small salad, and fried wantons. We ordered pad thai, panang curry, and chicken w/ basil leaves. My boyfriend got the pad thai so he didn't want any rice... and our server was nice enough to offer him extra pad thai instead, which was pretty sweet. Our food came out fairly quick and everything looked and smelled amazing. I tried all the dishes and thought that the pad thai was good; the chicken w/ basil leaves was just okay and on the bland side... I would have liked it to have been more salty. My favorite out of the three dishes was the panang curry, which was very flavorful, perfectly sweet, and the right consistency. I love supporting hole in the wall type of places like this, where the food is authentically good and the service is outstanding. Sutha Thai Kitchen is a hidden gem and is definitely worth giving a try. read more

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After reading other reviews of this place, I was expecting no tables & waiting a long time for our food. We went on a Sat around 3pm and got seated immediately. The waitress was very friendly and the food came right away. I could hear our food being freshly cooked as the kitchen was right behind the partition. I ordered Spicy Noodle (Pad Kee Mow). The waitress asked me how hot I would like it...medium spicy or very spicy. I love spicy so I ordered it "very spicy". It was so spicy though that I had to order a side of white rice to counteract the hotness. It was delicious! Next time I would order it medium spicy so I could eat more of it! My husband ordered the Cashew Chicken dinner special. It came with a good Tom Yum soup and Shrimp Fried Rice. Although my husband liked his dish, I thought it was a little bland (maybe because my mouth was on "FIRE"). The waitress was very attentive to us and filled our water glasses whenever we ran low. Very nice and friendly :) read more

Sutha Thai Kitchen - Hot Hot Hot - Thai Near Me - Tustin, California

Amazing and so flavorful! I ordered the chicken pad Thai and it was fresh, good quality and very generous portions. Staff was lovely ! Make sure to get the jalapeño vinegar to go on top read more

3 stars is a little high, but I hate to knock on a place that was just fair, especially since they are so small and were friendly. A friend who is usually very reliable brought a group here for lunch. I found the food too Americanized. I prefer my Thai food to be more authentic and spicier (not just hotter). I can't recall what I ate, but that shows how un-memorable the food was. Some sort of curry, with a weak soup and bland rice. My friends liked the food, but no one was raving about it. I doubt I will be back, but maybe I'll give them a shot for dinner, let them suggest a few dishes that shine. read more

Nice mom and pop shop. My sister and I ate here and I can't complain. Good springs rolls to start. I got the garlic pepper chicken and my sister got the pad see ew. I liked the flavors and quick service. 1 star off as it got quite busy, the owners did not to know to handle all of the customers at once. Take out maybe a better option here. read more

The place is really small. It is family owned and is NOT open on Sunday. Friday evening, it would really get busy. If you are very hungry, I prob will not recommend you come here. Now, I just call to make my order to go. I haven't had any bad experience with them yet. I did hear if you come in rush hour time, the phone will not go through. The Thai ice tea is $2.5. I love their pad thai regardless meats, seafood, and combo, which is $9.99 now (used to be $8.99). It came with a big plate which allows you to share with two people. I also had curry there once that was also enough for two people. I had shrimp cakes but it was not what I thought when I had in Taiwan. Curry is also good too! Whenever Im craving for Thai food, I usually come here. Tips: Come in early or prob late around 730. You may be able to get away from long waiting time. Location: It is not easy to find. It is at the small shopping center on Irvine Blvd and Newport Ave. Keep your eyes open for it. read more