I guess it's true what some say: it's never as good as the original. I've always loved their 3rd street/ Los Angeles location. I also got to try their Carson location which was almost just as good. This spot? Not so much. Cuzzo was dog sitting my fur baby and since he lives around here and I'm around the area (to pick the pup up), I figure I'd check them out. It was a phoned in-pick up order to take home. WINGS OF ANGEL: A must-have whenever I see this on the menu! (Not all Thai restaurants offer this.) Sadly, it was no bueno. It was mostly chicken, not so much stuffing. I felt like I just ate a boiled chicken that was battered and deep fried with no seasonings. It was really bland! I couldn't get through one. Kinda disappointing. CRAB FRIED RICE: If there were to be a next time, I'd ask them to skip the fillers: you know - tomatoes and cucumbers. Otherwise, this was decent. Main essence of crab was there, but felt like it's missing some kinda umph. It was good - I've just had better. CHICKEN CURRY: Hubbers warned it might be a tad bit spicy. Meh, I risked it and it wasn't too bad! Chicken was soft and tender, good level of curry and seasoning. I didn't have the chicken BBQ (just didn't have a taste for it), beef panang and drunk noodles (both for Hubbers and both too spicy for my taste.) The only issue he had was that the white parts of the BBQ chicken were very dry, otherwise, all good! FOOD: 3.5. SERVICE: 4. VALUE: 4. PARKING: Private lot shared with lotsa other spots. Many 20minute only spaces, so be mindful. OVERALL: 3.75. It wasn't too bad but could be better. I guess I'll stick to the LA/Carson (which is closer to home anyway) locations... read more

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This location is placed in a shopping center. Parking gets tight but there is ample parking in the lots adjacent if need be. The venue isn't large so it does get crowded, but it's worth the wait in which there is seating outside. I hadn't been here in 30 years and couldn't believe it but I was so happy, that this place still didn't disappoint. I ordered my usual from back in the day Thai BBQ plate and wanted to try some Pad Thai to go. Service was quick and efficient. They don't accept Amex so be prepared, but cash app and Apple Pay are accepted. Still my favorite Thai place! read more

Thai Original BBQ - Thai BBQ Ribs with Shrimp Rice - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

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The flavors are authentic and on point, but definitely a bit more westernized than traditional Thai food that you'd find in Thai town. It definitely catered to the diverse patrons that filled the restaurant. Even after the lunch rush on Sunday afternoon, there was a constant stream of customers. Some even waited a bit outside for their tables. The small quaint dining was filled the entire two hours when we dined. Service was a bit hit or miss. They weren't attentive and didn't come to check in unless you flagged someone down for help. Overall, good quality and portion size for the orders, but nothing so spectacular that is worth more than an hour's drive or wait. read more

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Food and service is good! Price is very fair specially their lunch special! Will do comeback and would recommend

Visiting around the area in Cerritos and decided to give this place a try. This felt like your traditional Thai restaurant, which definitely seemed pretty authentic! They had a wide variety of selections on their menu, but I was pretty set on the Panang curry. My bf got their Thai BBQ Chicken, which seemed to be highly praised! Service was pretty good, they were quite attentive when we needed to order and got our drinks fairly quickly. Our entrees did take awhile, but not upsettingly long. Once we got our dishes, the portions were rather hefty! It's definitely worth for the price. Trying out my panang curry, the overall flavors were really good! I really liked how the beef was very easy to fall apart. I think this is probably the best panang curry I had haha. My bf was a bit disappointed in his chicken though. He said it lacked flavor and didn't enjoy it as much as he liked it. He's also allergic to shrimp, so an additional $3 for substituting the shrimp fried rice was something he had to do. I did try the chicken myself and I do agree that the flavors are not strong? but rather it tasted healthy haha. Overall, I really enjoyed my panang curry! Service was nice as well. read more

Thai Original BBQ - Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Been going to this place since I was a kid. It feels so nostalgic every time I visit. I always get the shrimp pad Thai and it never disappoints. Other items I enjoy are the Tom yum soup and the chicken bbq or satay. The service is fast and food comes out quick too. The restaurant is perfect for family dinners or for to-go orders. The interior is old school and has mostly booths for seating. Pricing is still reasonable and there is lots of parking in the lot. read more

Thai Original BBQ - Chicken satay with rice and shrimp pad thai - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

Thai bbq never misses! Been going here since I was a child with my family. Their food still taste the same as I can remember. Staff is always friendly and the establishment is always clean. I always order the bbq chicken and the coconut soup! It can get busy on weekends or dinner but it's worth it! read more

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This is my all time fave Thai place where i used to frequent when i lived in the area 25 years ago. Coming tonight for dinner on a whim and it still hits the spot. First time trying the crispy duck and i was very pleased. The portions are huge so i'll have my leftovers for lunch at work tomorrow. My husband had the chicken bbq which i ordered a lot before and it still tastes delicious from when i first had it. Staff were nice and attentive, we were always checked on. Wait time is not long at all. Place is very cozy and stays busy even if it's almost closing time. read more

Thai Original BBQ - Chicken Thai Bbq Chicken - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Food is always hot and ready! Best Thai food, hands down! From San Diego and anytime we're in the area, we always make it a point to stop here! Beef Satay is always a family favorite. read more

Thai Original BBQ - Pad se iew Calamari Beef satay - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

Have been coming here for years, and there has definitely been a change recently.. the lady said it's the same owner but the food has definitely changed. Our pad see ew had a burnt taste. Unfortunately the sauces no longer taste fresh. The cucumber salad with the chicken satay is very plain now. No chili's or red onion in it. The peanut sauce was different. The yellow curry was our favorite for its flavor and mix of chicken and veggies . Now they only serve the yellow curry with chicken , nothing else. I'm not sure if it's just an off day but this place used to be very consistent. read more

Thai Original BBQ - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

Okay, if you're on the hunt for the most authentic Thai food ever, look no further--this spot is LEGIT. When you ask for extra spicy, you better be ready, because they do not hold back! I've been to a ton of Thai places, and nothing, I mean NOTHING, hits quite like this one. I'm a creature of habit, so why mess with perfection, right? Every time I go, I have to get my usual lineup. First up, drunken noodles--I've tried them everywhere, and honestly, no other place comes close. Perfectly chewy noodles, bold flavors, and that wok-kissed magic that just hits different. Then there's the papaya salad--we got it extra spicy, and whew, it delivered! I do wish they had salted crab instead of dried shrimp, but even without it, it was absolute fire. But if you really ask me what the real showstopper is here - It has to be hands down THE MONSTER (a.k.a. Plahgoon). This spicy, sweet, and sour shrimp salad is a flavor explosion. The tamarind sauce in the dressing is Pure perfection. It packs a punch in the best way possible--so satisfying, so addictive, so impossible to share LOL Long story short--this place is my Thai food obsession, and if you love bold, authentic flavors, you need to go. Just don't ask me to share my food! read more

Thai Original BBQ - Shrimp & Chicken Drunken Noodles & Papaya Salad - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

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This place is great. The service was wonderful. The food was very delicious. It's a great place for a nice dinner getaway with someone special. read more

Thai Original BBQ - Beef drunken noodles - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Solid Thai spot with generous portions and bold flavors Tried the BBQ chicken with fried rice and it was surprisingly flavorful. The chicken was juicy, nicely grilled, and the rice had a subtle garlicky kick. Their tom yum soup was a standout too, rich and spicy with just the right amount of tang. Ambience is casual and a bit dated but clean and cozy enough for a laid-back meal. Service was quick and portions were more than fair for the price. Not the fanciest spot but if you're craving hearty Thai comfort food without the fuss, this place definitely delivers. I'll be back to try their curry next time. read more

TLDR: It's not the BBQ that I was expecting but it a place with big portions and good for big groups. Thai BBQ chicken: It's a bit bland but the sweet sauce barely saves it. Dark meat is very juicy and the white meat was surprisingly juicy as well. It's a good amount of food for the price. It becomes more worth it as a lunch special since it will drop a dollar or two in price and they'll throw in the rice. Shrimp Pad See Ew: It doesn't do enough to stand out from how a normal pad see ew would taste like. Sweet and a touch of saltiness in the end. Par Service: The staff handled a full house well. Service was okay. Waters were topped up and I didn't have to wait too long for the bill. Ambiance: Generic restaurant feel. Nothing worth noting. read more

Thai Original BBQ - Thai Bbq Chicken, Shrimp Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

I was greeted by a nice lady who gave me a menu and allowed me to sit and place a takeout order. I am surely a noodle and shrimp fried rice kinda girl...having said that...I ordered shrimp fried rice and beef glass noodles. As I waited...I visited the restroom which was clean, woohoo! The dining area was quaint and welcoming. Shrimp Fried Rice - 5 stars due to how fresh and flavorful it was! One of the best I've had! Glass Noodles - 4 stars due to the lack of freshness the beef had...could not eat it but the noodles and vegetables were quite delicious. I'd return in a heartbeat but would not order anything containing beef...it's a no-no! Please don't serve customers old beef. Thank you!:) read more

If you are looking for a wonderful meal in Cerritos, you truly can't beat Thai Original BBQ. It has become such a favorite of mine. They offer an impressively extensive menu, and I'm always struck by how every dish I've tried is consistently delicious. However, the true star of the show is the Chili Beef. It is incredibly flavorful--the kind of dish that stays on your mind and keeps you coming back time and again. Beyond the food, the experience is always seamless. The staff is lovely, and there is an impressive rhythm to the kitchen; even when the dining room is full, the food arrives at your table remarkably fast. Because it's such a local staple, it does get quite lively and they don't offer online reservations. If you're hoping to bypass the evening rush, I've found that arriving before 6:00 PM is the secret to being seated right away. Even if you do find yourself waiting for a few moments, I promise it is well worth it. It's the perfect spot for a refined yet easygoing dinner. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! read more

Yummy! Our family has been coming here for quite some time now This location has food and service much better than their Carson branch. Did I mention. YUMMY! We recommend to our friends and family about the delicious food especially the bbq. Enjoy. read more

One of my favorite Thai places for pad see eww. The pad see eww is absolutely delicious and the portion is huge! I love that they use regular broccoli instead of chinese broccoli. The regular broccoli absorbs all the flavor pad see eww sauce. I came her on a Sunday evening and the place was packed. We also ordered the chicken satay, it was good and I was surprised it wasn't dry like most places. Food came out quick, service can be slow with a full house, but definitely worth it. If you love pad see eww, definitely come here for it read more

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This place has been a go-to spot since I was in high school. I'm over 50 now, and it still feels and tastes just like the old days. The food is still great, and the staff is amazing and fast. They did upgrade their tables and chairs, which is nice. S1 and S8 are a little expensive now, but what isn't? read more

We love their beef sates, noodles (esp. the pad see ew) and cucumber salad. We order food to go however, we called last week to order but no answer on the calls. Passed by and saw this sign. read more

Thai Original BBQ - Update on when they will open - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

Never again... We placed a phone order for pickup spent almost 60$ When we arrived to the restaurant to get our food, the whole place smelled FISHY We should've known better and just left. Anyways... When we got home with the order (My birthday dinner) The Combo Drunken Egg Noodles was dry spicy with no flavor... No shrimp and the steak was so tough. I did not eat my plate. So disappointed My boyfriend got the Rib dinner w/shrimp fried rice and it had one shrimp and the ribs were not fresh. We also ordered Beef Satay Appetizer and the flavor was good but beef was so tough. We have been here before and the food was pretty ok that's why we came back but this time it was like oh its a phone order just give them whatever... almost forgot, the noodles in my dish were wrong too. They should've been Egg and they gave me rice noodles. Side note my boyfriend has been having stomach issues all morning and that is all he had to eat yesterday so Im thinking the food was not fresh... either way with so many Thai spots in the area we will be trying other places out. read more

My favorite place been coming here for 10 years and no other spot beats it I drive 40 minutes away all the time because it's definitely worth it I recommend the Beef With Broccoli and mint chicken Best Thai tea as well read more

Thai Original BBQ - Beef With Broccoli Mint Chicken - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

This was a place to go not so long ago... when I got my order it was cold and over flowing with rice . Not what it was before

Thai Original BBQ is one of those OG spots that never misses! Everytime I eat here I know it's going to be bussin bussin. This spot has never let me down for as long as I can remember. They are located in a plaza with a decent amount of parking spots. On the outside, the restaurant appears to be on the smaller end, but inside they pack a lot of tables. Usually, wait times have ranged from 15 mins to an hour in my experiences. Definitely weekends during peak dinner hours have been the longest waits. For their menu, they are most known for their Thai style BBQ ribs. Everything I have tried from their menu has been amazing and I would recommend getting any of the dinner combos. Any type of meat with their shrimp fried rice and sweet and sour sauce is a killer combination! Overall, I could go on and on about how legit this spot is. All the staff here are very friendly and accommodating. The food here is so bussin that I have contemplated multiple times asking the chefs for the recipes. It's the little things here about their flavors and attention to detail that creates a symphony that makes my taste buds dance! Come stop by here for yourself and thank me later! read more

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Absolutely incredibly-fast service, very good food choices, a great place for Thai food. Best optons are the BBQ Spare Ribs, the curry, Beef or Chicken Satay and Pineapple Fried Rice. read more

This place has my heart. We have been coming here for over a decade. Our little one was in a car seat when we first sat here and now she is 11. It is small but it is powerful. This location is central to the community and the environment is perfect for catching up with friends or family. If you like Thai food, this place is a must! The food is always delicious, the service is quick, it's generally well paced. A few of our favs are the bbq chicken dinner with their yummy orange sauce, the chicken pad Thai, the beef pad see ew to name a few. I will always be a customer as long as they are open. They are the only Thai place I go to and I love that they always remember us especially my daughter whom they watched grow up. Thank you Thai Original BBQ. read more

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The food was great 100% recommend if you like eating Thai food as I do. The service was also great very friendly and fast. The feel of the restaurant is also very comfortable and zen like I would also recommend this as a date spot if the misses likes Thai food read more

My family and I's favorite Thai Food Restaurant. Living in the Cerritos area you'll never fall short of finding amazing Asian food. That being said, Thai Original BBQ is always our top pick. If you want great service as far as friendliness, this is not the place for you. They are always busy, so the staff here do not chit chat or ask how you are doing. I will say the service from ordering to getting your food is always fast. You'll never have to wait long for that. We typically always order our favorites. I tend to be the most adventurous. I like to try other menu items from time to time. Our top favorites are the Pad Thai, Basil Fried Rice, Yellow Curry, and The Monster Salad. Highly recommend. read more

Thai Original BBQ - The Monster Salad 10/10 (it's spicy) - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

Decided to try this as a new Thai place to go to and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious! We decided to order the chicken fried rice, beef curry and chicken curry as well as the beef satay. We wanted to try the chicken satay but unfortunately they ran out. We were very impressed with the food that was available though. The quantity if the food, AND QUALITY was great! Everything tasted traditional, warm and inviting and we will be coming back. The one thing I feel did not satisfy us entirely was that we did ask for everything we ordered to be extra spicy (seasoning wise) but when we received our food it simply had a lot of green jalapeno peppers added to it (with the rice for instance) which I expected more to be done, but maybe its to make sure food is not wasted or maybe the majority of customers preference. There was also no napkin containers, hot sauce or spice holders at the table to be able to add spice without having to ask for it. We also would recommend adding lime to the dishes because with thai food we always squeeze a lime above to give it an extra boost of flavor. Despite these minimal details, the service was friendly and helpful and we were checked on several times during our dining experience which we appreciated. For the price and the quality and quantity of the food, you cannot go wrong here. read more

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I'm not from California and whenever I visit, I make sure to add this spot as one of our MUST EAT restaurants. The service is amazing and quick and the food is absolutely delicious. We get fried rice with shrimp, hot and sour soup with shrimp and this time we tried friend shrimp and they were so so good. Ambiance is pretty chill and it's always super busy!! read more

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One waitress was very rude & needs to learn some "service manners". After my friends & I finished eating & were spending a little time talking & catching up (we try to get together every year at Christmas time ), one of the female servers walked past our table & disrespectfully & rudely said, "Can you leave now because there is a line!" It wasn't like all the tables were taken! As a matter of fact, there were a few empty tables around us. I like dining out to meet with friends regularly, but this is the first time ever that my group was treated this way. What a disappointing experience! I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO EAT AT THIS RESTAURANT AGAIN!!!! read more

Used to eat here as a kid, so it was nostalgic to visit again after many years. Ordered the Gai Yang and Chicken Fried Rice. Chicken could have used more seasoning and grill flavor. The rice had some nice wok hei but I could have used some Nam Pla with Thai chilis. Good service here. read more

Thai Original BBQ - Kai Yang - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

i really appreciate their attention to details. we were seated at a small table for the two of of us but once we ordered (we ordered about 5 dishes lol) they added another table to accommodate us! everything came out quick and good. as we were asking for togo boxes and the check the younger guy server (should've asked for his name) asked us if something was wrong with the soup because it was untouched and we just said we didn't like it and without hesitation ended up taking it off the bill for us. i love how the pay attention to details! our first time and we def will be back read more

Whether it's after a long clinical shift or grueling exam as a med student, or post bodybuilding workout when generous amounts of protein / carbs (it's off season) are required to replenish the glycogen stores, this place consistently provides! S1 Kai yang bbq chicken is definitely the one I always order. When I'm craving noodles, can't go wrong with Pad Thai with shrimp. If you're craving something fried, chicken ruby dinner is also a sound choice. Service is great. Food comes out quick and servers always top off drinks right away. Place truly has cozy vibes, great environment for a chill family dinner. Been coming here for decades. And as long as I'm craving Thai food and in SoCal, this is where I'll keep going back to. read more

Thai Original BBQ - S1 Kai Yang Thai Bbq Chicken, Pad Thai Noodles - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

Delicious food and great, quick service! Whenever we're in the area, we try our best to make it here as me and my friends LOVE their food. I personally keep a pescatarian diet when eating out, and can happily say there's an abundance of options here! Our #1 go to is the shrimp fried rice, it's truly the best fried rice I've ever had. We easily go through an entire plate of it as a table. Some of the girls also got the thai tea this last time we visited, and absolutely loved it, saying it was the perfect balance. The girls also ordered a beef dish to eat along the other fried rice dish they ordered, and said it was delicious. Essentially, the food has never been a let down. Service is great, they seat you quickly (as long as your whole party is present) and routinely check in with the table. Highly recommend ordering family styles as the portions are large, I just eat some of the shrimp fried rice and get full! read more

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This is my go-to Thai place around the area. Whenever I stop by, there's always a lot of to-go orders on the side, so it seems like a lot of people get takeout here. I've been coming here since I was young and they've always had a good amount of dine-in and takeout. We do family style and we always get pad thai and sweet angel wings, along with spare ribs if we have enough people. This time I went with a larger group so we also go the the tom yum goong. The pad thai is perfect, slightly sweet and tangy and you can never go wrong with ordering pad thai. The sweet angel wings are stuffed chicken wings with shrimp, pork, and clear noodle. The sauce they pair it with is amazing, which contains onions, tomatoes, pineapples in a sweet and sour base. I also enjoy getting a thai tea to pair with my food. read more

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This is a long time fixture in the city. Many years of service and decent food. I know they stayed open throughout and after the pandemic restrictions, so I was trying to be generous with the rating. Reasonable prices for lunch specials bring us back. Sometimes though the food is off the mark : I had the sweet angel wings (stuffed with pork and noodles then deep fried) and it was quite bland. Fried rice with the lunches is usually good and has at least three shrimp included, but lately it's also been more on the harder texture, and also quite bland. The satay barbecue chicken skewers are also okay, I got the bbq chicken (one thigh and one drumstick) - it's quite tender and falls off the bone but still not as tasty as I'd like: very mild smoke flavor, almost like it was pre baked in the oven then put quickly on the grill for a short time to get the grill marks. Pork ribs are similarly very tender but not highly smoked on a fire. Pad Thai shrimp today was also okay. I can see why I find myself reaching for the spicy condiments- most of the food mildly flavored. Tom yum goong or hot and sour shrimp soup with mushrooms also decent. I feel like the kitchen might want to remove the galangal pieces before serving as these are not edible. It's very often packed with older clientele especially at lunchtime. Service seems also perfunctory but again not awful. The staff has been the same for the better part of two decades, Middle of the road and quite average but decent enough. If you are here at lunch there is literally a stack of orders waiting for pick up so that's a testament to the good enough quality. Most interesting in the place is the double tank aquarium. The booths are a tad too low from all the people they've held, so a little TLC needed for the booths. read more

Thai Original BBQ - Chicken skewer satay with cucumber side - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Man I love this place from the bottom of my heart the food is amazing I come from city's away just to eat here every chance I get.

Food is good! Service is slow! Advice any occasion go early or to go is way better than dine in. read more

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Good service, large space, parking lot. Varietal menu, options offered A la carte or in combo options. Good promotions. read more

Thai Original BBQ - Menu - Thai Near Me - Cerritos, California