Came for lunch Good service and good food, everything came out really hot and tasty. Restaurant was really clean and parking was great for the location. There's a parking garage and lots of street parking at that time of day. Only thing is that it was kinda costly. We just ordered a noodle each and a egg roll and the total with tip was like 58 dollars. That's just kind of how much things cost nowadays but still. read more

Came by on 9/9 for lunch. Stepped in, and didn't. See anyone there. So I called out to the people I could see in the back, still no one came to the front. No acknowledgment of any kind. I'd been here once before and had the pad see ew and thought it was good. Wanted to have another go. I rang the bell a second time, still no one came by, so I left. read more

Casual & Friendly Version: I live just a short walk from Tara Thai and have been coming here for years. The same owner has been running it for as long as I can remember, and the food is always delicious! Everything tastes fresh and full of flavor. Whenever I crave for mango sticky rice or pad Thai, this is my fave spot. The staff are super friendly and make you feel right at home. It's so nice having a spot this good so close by -- great food, great service, and super convenient location. Definitely one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants! read more

Tara Thai Cafe - Fried Banana - Thai Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Been in the SouthBay all my life. First time trying this place. Found them off Yelp. Called prior to arrival if they were able to accommodate anything that was vegetarian, or plant-based. The owner Shawna was very helpful and polite and was able to accommodate us. First to arrive and we were seated with menus. She was able to meet our requests and the food came out fresh and made to order based on our requests. The food was pretty good, pricing was on the higher end but I get it--the location was near the beach and it's in Redondo so I'm assuming overhead costs and rent are also high. Parking is a bit limited but we found one easily on the spot. Wait time was fast, food portion was okay. Overall, the owner was very friendly, made conversation with us, and she was really nice. Small and cozy place with nice decor. Would come back again. read more

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I crave juicy dumplings. This restaurant is the best restaurant in the South Bay for Chinese food. Our family eats here all the time and everybody raves about it. The service is really good. The food comes out fast but they don't have wine read more

Tara Thai is the best Thai restaurant in South Bay. 100%. I've been ordering the Tom Yum Soup with sticky rice almost every other week for the past 3 years. Shawna is so sweet & accommodating. I would recommend giving it a try! read more

Had the always great shrimp wonton soup tonight. Excellent placer and wonderful presentation. A real treat to start a meal. read more

Tara Thai Cafe - Yellow chicken curry - Thai Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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We ordered several items. Something was definitely off with the chicken satay. Chicken meat looked strange. Like it was very shredded looking and very hard to chew. Flavor was off. Wondering if they use Lab created meat. It was that strange! Chicken in pineapple fried rice was normal and very good. I don't think we will order it again. read more

Tara Thai Cafe - Chicken Satay...tough and stringy. - Thai Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

My absolute favorite thing on the menu has to be the Thai Tea - I treat myself to one every single week! Since I'm lactose intolerant, I always get mine made with coconut milk, and it's perfection in a cup. Recently I finally tried the Chicken Pad Thai for dinner, and wow - it was incredible! I went with chicken and bravely chose the spicy option... and I'm so glad I did. It had the perfect kick: noticeably spicy but never overwhelming, just enough heat to elevate every bite. The flavors were on point, and they give you such a generous portion - easily two meals for most people. But after a long day at work? Yeah... I demolished the entire thing in one sitting and have zero regrets. Highly recommend if you're craving Thai that actually delivers on flavor and spice! Shawna is the best! read more

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Our experience at Tara Thai Café was fantastic. First things first - the waitress. She was amazing and honestly stole the whole show. Her kindness carried the entire experience. Just good vibes all around from her. We started with two traditional drinks: you can't go wrong with a cold Sapporo and a little sake to set the tone. To start we ordered the Tom Yum soup with shrimp. Now listen, they have a large size on the menu, but pro tip: you can ask for a small portion, which is perfect if each person wants their own. The spice level? Perfect. The flavor? On point. And they don't skimp either - five big shrimp in there. I mean, I wouldn't have been mad if they threw in five more, but hey--beggars can't be choosers, lol. Next up: beef salad - SO FIRE. The beef was actually mad tender (which, let's be real, is rare sometimes). You could tell they took their time with it. WHEW. Respect. (My bad on no pics, that's how fire it was) Then the spring rolls came out. Now spring rolls are hard to mess up - and they didn't. Light, crisp, just how they should be. Finally, the main event: Pad See Ew. Some might say this is a Mount Rushmore dish when it comes to grading a Thai spot. And if this was a test? They passed with flying colors. It HIT. Honestly, everything did. Big fan of this place. Great food, great vibes, and a small, cozy setting just a few blocks from the beach. And shoutout again to our server - she was just amazing. read more

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Small local Thai spot Nothing fancy but good flavors for reasonable in value. Good option for doordash read more

Newly opened, their food not bad, but it is a bit expensive for the food. Area is a bit not nice.

Our first time here. We had a group of eight. I had the Panang Curry with Chicken it was delicious not too spicy. The service was excellent. We will be back! read more

I've seen this restaurant many times driving by and we decided to stop in on a Saturday night. It was raining so the place was empty. We were seated right away and the food came out pretty quickly. They were able to accommodate my food allergy which is tough sometimes. The dishes tasted very good and I liked the eggplant in the green curry. I wish there was more chicken though but overall we had a great dinner. read more

After spending a fun 4th of July lunch and brisk walk by the shore with a couple of fur babies, Hubbers and I agreed we should pick up food for dinner. (We were dog sitting and we didn't want to leave the pups home alone as one of them is terrified of fireworks - and we knew they're gonna be going off all night.) The first Thai place we went to was closed due to the holiday. This was next to check if they're open. Luckily, they were! Hubbers and I went through the menu and ended up with a list of goodies to order. He stayed in the car with the pups and I went in. The weirdest thing is no one was tending to this whole place. I figured they were at the back somewhere. I said a few hello's and no response. I half yelled, and still nothing. I even tried calling (yes! Their listed phone number!) and nobody answered. So, I walked out. But while walking out, a lady walked in apologizing for the wait. For a few quick seconds there, I debated if I should stay and order or just keep walking out... ... but the idea of not leaving the pups alone to get food (even more especially) for 4th of July won out. Since there were no customers, I assumed the wait wouldn't be that long, so I put the order in and as I expected, I was walking out in no time. WONTON SOUP: Broth was tasty and had depth. The wontons were full of flavor. The veggies were good sidekicks. We liked it. CRAB FRIED RICE: My favorite of the lot! They were very generous with the crab. Each bite was guaranteed a piece or at least a taste. The aroma was enticing. What I find kinda odd was a quarter slice of tomato beneath the whole thing. (It's a filler, I know.) Neither Hubbers or I ate it. Otherwise, this dish was a meal in itself. BEEF PANANG AND LARB SALAD: These were Hubbers' picks and I wasn't really in the mood for either. However, he said he liked them a lot. THAI CHICKEN BBQ: Chicken was pretty juicy and tasty. But it's comparable to other Thai places, it has that familiar and common taste. But I liked this as well. FOOD: 4. SERVICE: 2.5. Someone should always be manning the front, right? Another couple walked in a few minutes after i put my order in, and like my experience, no one was there to welcome them in. (That lady took off to the kitchen to put my order rollin', but she was still gone too long.) VALUE: 3.5. PARKING: Private lot. OVERALL: 3.25. Yes, everything had to be reheated, but they turned out really good anyway. I'd return, if only for the crab fried rice... yum! read more

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Came to say that their Thai BBQ chicken is incredible. The grilled salmon with curry sauce was good. The pad Thai is on the sweeter side. But the star is the BBQ chicken. Comes with this amazing sweet and sour sauce too. read more

Ordered a few items for delivery - my first time trying this place. The fried rice was excellent and the fried dumplings were very good. On the negative side, the beef in the panang curry was like strips of leather. But worst was the pad se-ew. Normally pad see ew is my favorite Thai dish, but this was literally inedible. I could see that something was "off" when I opened the container because it was very, very dark brown. I can't really describe the taste other than it was very strong - almost like what you might expect sweetened coffee that had been sitting on a burner all day might taste. There are plenty of other Thai restaurants around (we've tried many of them). I won't be ordering from Tara Thai again. read more

Consistent & tasty local Thai restaurant great for dine in or takeout! We love and trust Tara Thai. I think their noodle dishes outrank the curries though in the portion department. Service is good and they have cheap beers if you dine in. 10/10 and just about on par price wise with any of the other local Thai restaurants. If you have taste buds, give them a try! read more

Tara Thai Cafe - Exceptional Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Less amount against price Ordered 5 items but Flavor less in all orders Packaging was the only good thing read more

This restaurant is my current favorite ! Delicious food and the service is second to none ! My sister and I are both vegan and they can veganize almost every dish and their curry is so tasty and flavorful ! I totally recommend Tara Thai and will continue to be a loyal customer ! read more

This is my favorite Thai restaurant. The food is amazing! I had the barbecue chicken which was plentiful and juicy. I can tell the food was prepared with love. Before my dinner I had the most amazing garden salad with peanut sauce. The sauce was warm and had the most delicious flavor. Actually it was the best peanut sauce I have ever had. The texture was thick and it made the salad sumptuous. The service was great. I was immediately seated. I had to wait a respectable amount of time to have freshly prepared food. The owner/server was excellent and friendly. As for the ambiance, the atmosphere is quiet and small. read more

The best Thai food in Redondo Beach! This family-owned restaurant feels like stepping into a Thai home, where every dish is made with love. It's like having a Thai mom cook just for you authentic, comforting, and absolutely delicious. A true hidden gem! read more

My husband and I have been enjoying this spot for about 8 years now and it is still our favorite Thai Place. The food is always very fresh and delicious! The Fresh Rolls, Pad Thai, Tom Yum Kai, Spicey Fried Rice, Thai Ice Tea and Pumpkin, Red, Yellow and Green Curry are our go to's. Shawna, the owner, is one of the warmest and kindest people you'll meet. I always get the sense she wants her customers to leave even happier than when they first came in. You can order to pick up or dine in the relaxing and beautiful atmosphere of the restaurant. This is a great spot to take friends and family for a enjoyable intimate meal. read more

I love Curry. We stopped here over the weekend, and I knew I wanted the Curry fried rice shrimp plate here. Food is delicious at Tara Thai Cafe. My first time here and I loved the food. We had cool waitress helping us. Rice was delicious with shrimp and all. Cant wait to come back. read more

The Tom Yum noodles were absolutely amazing! Big thanks to the wonderful staff and talented chefs -- you're the best!

*I have only ever ordered for delivery* Hands down the best pad Thai I have had in all the South Bay. 10 stars. The orange chicken is also VERY good. And the pad see ew is good, not my favorite but still good. read more

I eat at Tara Thai frequently--and for a reason! I always order the shrimp Pad Thai, and it's consistently delicious every time. The staff is incredibly friendly and genuinely appreciative of your business. It's usually not very busy inside, which surprises me because they truly deserve more customers. If you love Thai food, this is the place to go! read more

The food and service was amazing! Had the cashew chicken and it was one of the best I have had in a very long time. I would highly recommend this place! read more

The spicy fish filet (Chef's Specials) had a tough texture and was extremely salty. The accompanying stir-fried vegetables were completely overwhelmed in flavor by the saltiness. There is no mention in the Uber Eats description of the fish being deep fried. For the price of the spring rolls (also deep fried), we were hoping for fresh rolls made with rice paper, noodles, and shrimp. They turned out to be similar to Chinese spring rolls. For them, no description was written at all. The spring rolls were part of a "buy 1 get 1 free" promotion that was the reason for ordering from Tara Thai in the first place. More research on Yelp might have prevented some disappointment...and may have prevented ordering from this restaurant. Uber Eats needs to be updated with images and better descriptions of the food. read more

Very rude. Ordered pickup through DoorDash. When we went to pick up were informed they were out of orange chicken. The staff was quite rude when we said we had already paid. Said we have to do it ourselves in the app. When we asked if we could switch for a different protein she just walked away and never came back. Really disappointed in the service. read more

The chicken sa te was amazing! We ordered yellow, green and pineapple curry and they were all so delicious and full of flavor. The waitress was so friendly and attentive. read more

Tara Thai is literally my favorite Thai spot in LA. First of all, I have to give the biggest shoutout to Shawna, she is the BEST. Her energy is always so warm, her customer service is unmatched, and she's just so thoughtful every single time I come in. Now let's talk about the food... her flavors are untouchable. I crave this restaurant's CRAB FRIED RICE, PANANG CURRY, and PAD SEE EW all the time. Honestly, no other place hits the same. There's something so specific and delicious about the way Shawna makes them, nothing ever compares. I always end up measuring every other Thai dish against hers, and they just don't come close. I seriously love this place so much!! And special mention on the Mango Sticky Rice too, SO GOOD. read more

I order takeout often from Tara Thai. I love the food and the service! Great people and yummy food

Obsessed with their pad Thai! And their hot sake is very reasonable priced, the owner is the sweetest! The place is pretty chill and customer service is amazing! Support small businesses! read more

The food is phenomenal! Really enjoy their pad thai with the chicken sate. Tara is really welcoming and makes the experience eating there unforgettable every single time. read more

The food was yummy! It was delivered hot and ready to eat. We particularly liked the pineapple dish. I'm going be craving it every now and then! read more

My go to place for Thai food. Really easy to order on line and easy pick up. They also send coupons once you signed up for their rewards programs. read more

Great spicy eggplant with sizable pieces and no excessive grease. That said, the pad see ew was overcooked and bland while the Thai BBQ chicken was pretty dry and relied heavily on the accompanying sauce to make it edible. read more

We arrived and they had just opened. We were seated promptly, host was very polite. Restaurant was clean, as were the tables and chairs. We ordered pad thai with tofu, pineapple fried rice, chicken yellow curry, scoop of steam rice & a thai tea. While we were waiting, we heard them using a microwave, i hoping it wasn't too cook or reheat or food. I'm pretty sure the pad thai and pineapple fried rice were made to order. Maybe the curry sauce was heated up?? I don't know, but food came out hot. We didn't know the pineapple fried rice had raisins, so if you don't like them, ask to omit them. The food was delicious. I would come back. read more

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Really good Thai restaurant in redondo! We usually go to a few Thai restaurants in the area and love Tara Thai. The staff is super lovely and there is great ambience - the food is delicious too! My go to is always pad Thai, pad see ew and the Tom kha chicken soup! Highly recommend Tara Thai in redondo! read more