This spot was great! We didn't have a to wait a long time and the space was very spacious :)…read more We ordered their version of hainan. And the beef rice bowl! Honestly it was good and the portion did fill me up! Servers were amazing and understanding! I can't wait to go back and try more food here :)

Well, I guess it was bound to happen. While my food adventures in OC have largely been successful,…read moreit was inevitable that I'd end up coming across a place that so many folks like that just didn't hit the mark for me. However, I never would've thought that place was going to be Siam Station. After hearing good things about their spot in Cupertino/the Bay Area from several friends, it felt rather fortuitous when we randomly came across their original location - and with no line in sight! Inside, they've got a cozy sort of vibe and it's cool how they have some outdoor tables set-up as well. As for the menu, it didn't seem all that extensive at a glance, but it has all of the staples you'd expect to find among their appetizers, soups, salads, fried rice, stir fried noodles, noodle soups, curry dishes, entrees, and desserts. -- ZESTY WINGS - Deep Fried Chicken Wings Topped with Crispy Basil and Served with Chili Sauce Easily our favorite dish of the night. The wings were really crispy on the outside and oh so juicy on the inside. Even though there wasn't much of the sauce, which was flavorful but not that spicy, it was fine - the wings were still great without it. -- KHAO SOI with Chicken - Yellow Curry Broth with Egg Noodles and Chicken and Served with Red Onions, Lime, and Pickles Ehh...this was okay, I guess. On the plus side, the chicken was tender and I thought the broth was pretty good - not the best I've had, but better than most. That said, I didn't love the egg noodles, especially the crispy ones after they had soaked up the broth. -- PAD KEE MOW (Drunken Noodles) with Crispy Pork - Flat Rice Noodles Stir Fried with Spicy Basil Garlic Sauce, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Sweet Onion, and Thai Basil I was super excited for this, but it was disappointing. The first thing we noticed was how pale it was and, sadly, the taste matched. Whether it be their garlic sauce or some chilis, this needed more. As for the pork, it was definitely crispy, but a few pieces bordered on dry/burnt. -- MANGO STICKY RICE A little hit, a little miss. The mango was fine (decently sweet, soft), but the sticky rice left us a little wanting. Mainly, I didn't love the glob of coconut cream, was it was pretty thick and viscous, which gave the rice a weird texture/coating to it. As far as service goes, it was uneventfully good. Although there was one point where it was hard to hail someone, it was mostly because the restaurant got increasingly busy and one of the servers was trying to help a group sort something out with their order. Otherwise, our food came out relatively quick and the workers were rather efficient with everything. Despite how we left feeling bummed out by our experience, it had more to do with being underwhelmed than the food actually being "bad". Admittedly, we came in with high hopes/expectations from all of the hype we had heard and it probably didn't help that we had gone to Manaao the night before, which is one of my favorite Thai restaurants anywhere. What's more, I wonder if we just didn't get the best that Siam Station has to offer. I certainly wouldn't be opposed to coming back to find out (and potentially writing an update), but perhaps I'll just try my luck at their spot in Cupertino that my friends like so much.

Great Thi food best in O.C. and excellent service. But need to wait so sign up on the waiting list…read moreearlier.

The place to be! Thai comfort food meets trendy dinner spot, meets excellent food and service. The…read moreplace gets busy! And I can see why. For reference, they open at 4:30 and when we got there at 4:45, there was already a 15-20 minute wait. While we were waiting, the list got filled up! We can hear people murmuring, "2 hour wait??" (You can get on the waitlist via Yelp). Hubbie and I were thankful to have gotten there early. Once inside, we were excited by their extensive menu. Everything sounded so authentic, we decided to explore out of our usual Pad Thai and Pad See Ew. We ordered their Thai Boat Noodle, Crying Tiger (ribeye steak), and a fish soup (can't remember the name). The best was their Thai boat noodle, hands down. It's almost like pho with a giant bone in short rib. Their crying tiger was delicious as well. The fish soup has an acquired taste, and pretty spicy even with the normal spice choice. The place is so cute! Clean, well managed, and with trendy decor. I love the spaciousness of the tables, doesn't feel too crowded. And even with a busy restaurant, their service is excellent. I am already studying the menu, and planning my next visit!

This place gets super packed. Reminds me of a hipster restaurant, lots of young people. The service…read moreis amazing. Everything we got was amazing. The chicken wings to start were super delicious. I was impressed how crispy and juicy it was as well as flavors. The rice with the sauce that comes with it is addicting. 4.8/5. The Pad See Ew was probably one of the best in Costa Mesa. It had so much flavor it was ridiculous. 5/5. The haunaman fried rice (I think that's how you spell it) was next tier. The sweet sausage and umami flavors of the dish it was gone quick. 5/5. The pad Thai was sus at first. They don't do chicken. Just tofu and shrimp. I guess that's the "authentic" way of making it back in the motherland. I got it anyways and it did not disappoint. So good. 4.9/5. Overall I would come back here. You just need to make reservations because this place gets packed fast and people come in crowds.

Busy during the evening, definitely prepare to wait long period of time just to get a table…read more Luckily, we waited 20 minutes so it was not too. They have inside and outside seating. We were fortunate to get a table outside and they provide heaters by the table. Wow!! The food was impeccable, the decoration on the food was nicely done, but the plates were pretty big. We barely had room on the table. We had to minimize what we had because we did not have room for a party of 6. The Moshi drinks were tasty, not too overly sweet. The staff members were welcoming. Tons of parking.

The first thing you should know is that this "restaurant" is in a take-out-only style **shared**…read morekitchen: take that as you will. I definitely wish that was more explicitly stated as the surrounding area and crowd, especially coming later in the evening, can be a toss up. I would reccomend delivery--as it seemed there were lots of DoorDash individuals! Again wish they stated that. Second, our food said it would be done and ready for pick up at 9:45. It wasn't, and we ended up waiting another 20 ish minutes. Because it's take-out style and not customer service based when your order isn't done when they say it will be --there's no one to talk to which poses another issue. Though not our first choice we wanted to try it out considering the place is open until 1am and had good reviews and nothing too specific (so here I am :)). We've had all kinds of Thai and the food quality was around low average--definitely not worth the hassle and wouldn't come again. $40 for two noodle dishes without delivery. The Pad Se-Ew was okay with a weird after taste and the PadThai was lacking flavor and sauciness? It was very dry and bland. Could be good in a midnight Thai food craving pinch if delivered. Overall it's a no from us. Bumped up one star because they gave us a nice note and chip bag, that was kind! TLDR; It's a takeout-only spot in a shared kitchen (not clearly advertised), pickup felt sketchy late at night, and the order was ~20 min late with no staff to talk to. Food was below average--Pad See Ew had a weird aftertaste, Pad Thai was dry and bland. $40 for two noodle dishes, not worth it. Might be okay only for late-night delivery in a pinch. Small bonus for a nice note + chips, but overall wouldn't return.

A great option Thai food!…read more I ordered this at almost midnight faded af. And it truly hit the spot. Great spice. Decent sweetness to balance out that flavor. Creamy consistency... and a really great portion!!! Also the portion was very protein heavy vs veggies which is always good. Tons of chicken. Great for the value! Will order again when drunk.

Thai Chaiyo Tustin, is located in a small plaza off 17th street near the 55 freeway. I attended a…read morerecent event here and loved my food, so I decided to bring some people from my family to give them a try. Just like my prior visit, service was very friendly. We were seated right away. The space is narrow and only has several tables for dine-in. I think that there are probably more people who order for pickup because a lot came in to grab their food during our entire visit. It seems they have a good amount of regulars too. Almost like the Cheers bar in MA where everybody knows your name. Kinda nice actually. What we ordered: 1) pad see ew with crispy pork - 5/5. The kids loved this so much we needed up having to order two. 2) garlic salmon - 4/5. Served over a bed of veggies. This one was à la cart so we had to order a side of rice. It's enough for one person. This was covered with garlicky goodness. My son was wanting more. 3) Panang curry - 5/5. Not pictured here. One of our guests started to devour that dish before I could even take a photo. Sadly, they weren't familiar with me wanting to take a picture. The kids were like "oh no. We don't touch our food before the little photoshoot" LOL. Overall, we really enjoyed our food. I'm not in the area frequently, but if I was around and wanted Thai, I would definitely come back for more. Service was great and staff were attentive and friendly. What more could you ask for?

The food was "okay" it wasn't bad but I have been spoiled by my Thai girlfriend and her family for…read moreyears! I know good Thai food. This place is decent but $50 for two entrees with watered down coconut curry milk? No, not worth it. I will try again. Perhaps Larb or Pad Thai...

10/10 everything. everything is super delicious. could eat drunken noodles everyday if i could!read more

Came here for dinner. The place is clean and the staff is very nice. Our server is quite motherly…read moreand did a great job with checking in if we needed anything. We got a thai green curry and pad thai. Thai Green Curry- You get to pick a protein to go with the dish and we decided on beef. The sauce is rich and flavorful. There were plenty of bamboo shoots and bell pepper that added extra texture. The sauce was lovely paired with steamed rice. Pad Thai- We got this with chicken which was juicy and tender. The noodles had a good amount of sauce and had the classic chewy texture. There was plenty of crunchy veggies to complement the dish. Great experience overall!

Wanted to find a different thai spot to try and this spot did not disappoint! Upon entering, you…read morestep into a very welcoming dining space with lots of tables and seating, even with an extended dining room in the back! The staff was friendly and quickly greeted and guided me to my reserved table. The space was cozy and warm while having a minimalist vibe, but still had that small business owner feel to it. The menu had so many food options, more than some of the other thai spots around in OC. Here, you'll find some more rare dishes besides your more common and popular noodle and curry dishes. Dishes we ordered: - Crab Noodles: this was probably the most popular one for the table! Amount of crab was pretty good for the value and noodles were perfectly sweet and savory with the fried egg. Would definitely order this again! - Panang Curry with Chicken: this was also probably one of the best panang that I've had! The chicken was also very tender. Medium heat was the perfect amount of space that packed flavor with just the right kick to it. - Creamy Udon in Tom Yum Soup: just a little mild for those who don't want anything too spicy. While the crispy pork had good flavor, the pieces were a bit hard to chew. - Pad Thai: not usually my go-to dish because it's more sweet than savory, but this dish was pretty good. - Egg Rolls: perfect to share as an appetizer! Filling was well seasoned and rolls were lightly fried for a good crispy texture. With so many popular thai spots around OC, it can be tricky finding one that checks all the marks, but this one might have it all! Now I just need to make sure to save stomach space to try their mango sticky rice...

Tried the BBQ ribeye, calamari and shrimp with egg yolk glaze, and Pad Thai from Thai Favorite…read moreCuisine and honestly, every dish brought something different to the table. The Pad Thai was my favorite of the night. The flavor was so well-balanced -- not overly sweet, not too tangy, and the savory notes came through perfectly. The noodles were cooked just right and every bite felt comforting without being too heavy. You can tell they paid attention to the sauce ratio instead of drowning the dish in it. The calamari and shrimp with egg yolk glaze had that addictive crispy texture while still staying light. The egg yolk coating added richness without overpowering the seafood, and the sweet chili dip on the side tied everything together really well. The BBQ ribeye was tender, flavorful, and paired nicely with the fresh greens and dipping sauce. It had that smoky charred flavor that makes it hard to stop eating piece after piece. Overall, this meal felt satisfying without any one dish overpowering the others. Definitely one of those spots where you leave already thinking about what you want to order next time. Sadly, I didn't have enough room for dessert, but the mango sticky rice is definitely first on my list next time.

10/10 Pad Thai (Beef) - Deliciously flavorful and the beef was incredibly tender. I always ask for…read moreextra peanuts because it adds such a satisfying crunch to every bite! 10/10 Khao Soi Noodle Soup (Sliced Rib Eye Beef) - This dish was so satisfying. It has a thick, heavy base that's very similar to a soup curry, and the quality of the ribeye was top tier. It was super tender and delicious! 8/10 Egg Rolls - These were just okay. Heads up that they are veggie egg rolls. I didn't actually order them, and I wouldn't get them again next time. 10/10 Thai Ice Tea -This was perfectly sweetened and had a great taste. I would definitely order it again! Mango Sticky Rice - I am not a huge fan of this dessert in general so I will hold off on a personal rating. However, my friend thought it was delicious and finished the whole thing in one sitting! Cost - Pad Thai (Beef) $22.00, Khao Soi Noodle Soup (Sliced Rib Eye Beef) $22.00, Egg Rolls $11.00, Thai Ice Tea $6.00, Mango Sticky Rice $13.00.

WOW!! I've tried many thai spots in OC and this restaurant…read morestood out the most!! 1. I appreciate their fast and friendly service, they care a lot to make sure you're not waiting too long for a table and that everything is to ur liking! 2. Ambiance is crowded and lively, their dining area may seem to be overcrowded a bit with tables but the decoration creates the atmosphere! 3. My boyfriend and I ordered the Dry Khao Soi, a Mongolian Beef stir fry, a basil pork stir fry, thai iced tea, fried banana ice cream, mango sticky rice. I would definitely recommend the Dry Khao Soi, the flavors were so in depth with a sweet creamy coconut taste. Everything tied so well together!! The Mongolian stir fry and basil pork stir fry were also cooked perfectly and seasoned well but it was nothing to rave about! Since trying a few dishes it seems like you can't go wrong with any item on the menu! I would skip out on the fried banana with ice cream wasn't worth it price wise, BUT THE MANGO STICKY RICE was the best I've had. A subtle saltiness to the sweet sticky rice, and mangoes paired well together!

Ordered takeout from this place. They had our order out quickly and it was still hot when we got…read morehome. We got the combination fried rice, pad thai with crispy pork, pineapple curry with chicken. Combination Fried Rice- The rice had a nice garlicky taste and it was loaded with pork, beef, chicken, and shrimp. Perfectly seasoned too. Pad Thai with Crispy Pork- The noodles were soft and chewy and the sauce was a lovely combination of sweet and tangy. The crispy pork added a later of texture and flavor. Pineapple Curry with Chicken- The curry was bursting with flavor! The pineapple chunks added a burst of sweetness and freshness to every bite. The chicken was nice and tender. Great meal overall!

Absolutely delicious Thai food! Krua Mae Thai has quickly become one of my favorite go-to spots…read morewhen I'm craving authentic flavors and comforting dishes. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor and clearly made with care. The spices, freshness, and balance in the dishes were spot on. Each bite was satisfying and full of that bold, crave-worthy Thai taste. While the curry wasn't my personal favorite (the veggies were a bit undercooked for my taste), everything else more than made up for it. From the appetizers to the stir fry, everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Service was friendly and quick, and the owner/chef is always welcoming. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves Thai food. You can really taste the quality and heart in every dish!

Zabb is definitely one of our favorite Thai spots. One of my good friends planned a double date at…read moreZabb and we were amazed by the quality of service, food, and cocktails. The servers were very attentive, friendly and helpful. They were great about clearing plates regularly throughout the meal. Food was exceptional and the portions were generous. The only dish that didn't hit was the pad thai, but the Khao Soi absolutely delicious & the pineapple fried rice was solid. Highly recommend if you're in the area craving Thai Food.

The food doesn't have much flavor…read more The place atmosphere is nice but not so great for food.