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    Thai Original BBQ

    3.9 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateThai, Barbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THAI ORIGINAL BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Jeff L.

    Portions here are family sized and on my second visit I learned to order a little less :) Food is solid and for the price it can't be beat! Dinner time can get a little busy so plan ahead. Parking sort of sucks here as well but if you don't mind walking a little longer you'll be OK.

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    Karen B.

    Such a classic Cerritos restaurant. I grew up eating here and still do because the food is so good. Service is pretty efficient and food is served piping hot. Portions are great. I always end up taking leftovers home. They have both booths and regular tables/chairs. Sometimes parking is hard to find but the food is worth it. My go tos are the combination soup, fried tofu, s-8 sate dinner, pad see ewe, and pad Thai. I love taking the left over soup home and eating it with white rice.

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    Seid H.

    I've had good Thai food, I've had bad Thai food. This place is terrible. Pad Thai was super dry -- felt like the noodles were stuck together with super glue. Chow mein was bland with no flavor. The worst was the yellow curry. Literally chicken drumsticks in the container??? By the time I took them all out only 1/4 of the container was left with the actual curry -- which had no flavor, just spice. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!

    Tracy L.

    There is a reason this place has been a neighborhood staple for decades. In a city where restaurants come and go their consistency is unmatched. I've been coming here for years, and the flavors are exactly as incredible today as they were on day one. Whether it's the depth of the curry or the perfect wok-char on the noodles, the food never lets you down. It's the ultimate comfort spot where you don't even need to look at the menu because everything is a winner. Here's to many more decades!

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    Eileen A.

    01/13/26 Last time I was here was 6 years ago. This restaurant is nostalgic for me. My entire family and I used to come here often when we'd celebrate birthdays or just because my parents were wanting it lol It was always a yes when they'd ask me and my kids if we wanted to go. Their menu looks like it hasn't changed much. As it shouldn't because their staple dishes are so good! No need to reinvent the wheel. My go-to dish is the S-1. Thai bbq chicken with fried rice. So simple yet soooo good. Comes with a sweet and sour sauce. We also ordered combination soup which has sliced chicken, mushrooms and vegetables. So soothing and delicious! I also ordered a Thai iced tea. The crushed ice makes it so much enjoyable to drink! This combo is so good that my daughter got the same exact order. :) The interior of the restaurant has changed slightly and for the better. There used to be high dividers between tables. There are now dividers but low ones which opens up the restaurant so much more. And the fish tank is still up and running! Overall 10/10. I'll be back soon!

    Chang L.

    Food: Absolutely delicious. I love this chain. They have amazing BBQ Chicken and BBQ Ribs. You cannot go wrong with either of those dishes. I suggest adding the cucumber salad or a papaya salad to your meal. Service: Sweet and very attentive stafff. We received our food fast and with a smile. My brother and I are regulars here for their food and service. Ambiance is Mom and Pop hole in the wall. They are a hidden gem so dont miss it when you turn in.

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    Josh H.

    Another Great visit Quick Service, great food for the price, and friendly staff. I would recommend this place once again

    Karla G.

    First of all, this place is cute, has an aquarium right beside your table if you choose to be seated towards the aisle area. We ordered pad thai and pad see ew. This is the best pad thai ive had so far and the pad see ew noodles tasted really good too- you can taste the wok hei flavor which made it the best! Service was fast too. If only we live nearby this place will be coming back within a month :) But nonetheless, if we will be going to Cerritos I would definitely love to come back and dine here!

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    Andrew T.

    Local folks very friendly, good portions fresh ingredients and well cooked and seasoned, the chicken satay and the pineapple rice was spot on.

    Gelin Cara T.

    This place has been a family favorite for many years! It's a small spot that just does it right. Service is good, but it's the food you come in for! They're definitely not rude, but the service you get sometimes depends on how busy and who you have. Whenever we dine-in or do take-out, I'm all about that S-1! Not only because it's delicious, but because the portion is perfect for 2 meals, so it's a pleasant meal TWICE. There's something about their sauce and fried rice that hits soooo good. Their Pad See Ew is also super yummy. Prices are very fair and again, you can probably stretch one plate to two, so it works out even better! I love this spot and it'll always be on of my top Thai spots ever

    Sophia Y.

    Yikes, never had a bad experience here as i've been coming here for over a decade. However, now i'm wondering if old, multiple day old items are being sold as their daily lunch special at a discounted/lunch special price. The L-1 BBQ CHICKEN lunch special today was TERRIBLE. My coworker stopped eating it; we immediately knew that this was OLD fried rice. That is NOT fresh rice. Old, stale, somewhat sour taste when you know food has been sitting out. Look at the amount of chicken is included in this plate. We understand lunch portions are "smaller" than normal entree portions, but WOW. I'm only sharing my experience from today's takeout to see if others have had the unfortunate mishap of receiving OLD food that has been sold as their lunch special. Thats extremely unfortunate as i RAVE about this place to everyone and anyone at work, as I grew up in cerritos and this place is a gem. But wow, what a complete waste of $$, this got tossed in the trash as it couldn't be further consumed. We love leftovers. However, being sold leftovers at a restaurant isn't cool. Its nice and the minimum to be served fresh food, that we can save and choose to eat as leftovers for another day. This was today's takeout order, 6/17. REALLY disappointed and shocked, as thai original bbq hardly ever disappoints and is a staple to my friends and family. I feel bad for my coworker who has no lunch now and wasted money on a sour (we're pretty sure this was supposed to be tossed, but they chose to send it out to their customers) food.

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    Ever since I first tasted this Thai Food I love it the seasoning is is wonderful and meat is tender. Would definitely order again and again

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    Do they serve alcohol?

    Beer and wine only.

    What kind of broth is the Tom yum soup?

    Pork stock or can done without.

    Do you do party trays?

    They don't officially do catering trays. You order by the plate and multiply the price of an individual plate by the amount you think you need. And they will put it in one large tray.

    Does any food delivery service deliver your food? Uber eats? Postmates?

    Postmates

    How much is the S 2?

    It was around $11

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