I'm obsessed with their pad Thai, so happy this place is on 2nd. I usually order delivery and it is always super fresh and hot.

The food here was really good. I enjoyed all the different sauces that came with their skewers. The fried rice with pork belly was good. I don't think I would order the garlic chicken again but it was ok. My friends said the Pahd Sew and the green curry were also very good. The service was good. The waitress came to check on us too. The ambiance is pretty and open. read more

The Second Owl - Garlic chicken - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

Thank you Second Owl! We've had some good Thai (Saladang in Pasadena ) and you've met the challenge! Hooray! First time and we will be back. Favors and texture were excellent! Highly recommend. read more

Fantastic Food ordered this beef with mash potatoes call the short rib massaman It melt in your mouth very tender. Crispy pork belly. And boat beef noodle. And chicken kapow , so delicious the ambience is perfect and the service is exceptional definitely a keeper will be back for more. read more

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Came here cz Chiangmai wasn't taking customers anymore after 7. And I was so glad that we did!! Food, service, ambiance all a+! Got the khao soi duck and it was absolutely delicious!! I love duck and honestly like this more than the chicken version. Also the sea bass laarb was so good! Definitely appreciated the twists they have on the traditional Thai dishes here! read more

The Second Owl - Kao Soi Duck - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Amazing places and faces truly the best new spot on 2nd Street ! The food is delicious, well prepared, the location is centrally located,the service is premium and parking easily accessed. Ambiance is great with just enough illuminated light and good music for all parties Involved. This is a fantastic spot with clean bathrooms, delectable Asian cuisine and a wonderful spot. This is a great date spot. For all ages as well as the kids and the rest of the family! read more

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We were seated pretty quickly for a Saturday. The inside of the restaurant looks amazing and has some great music selection. The food took about 45 minutes for everything to come out, one app and 2 entries. You would think for the time it took to come out, the food would be amazing. To be honest it was wasn't up to par, but maybe we came on a bad night. Left a bit dissatisfied, especially seeing all the other high reviews. read more

What a Thai food wonderful edition to our second street community! Here you can chow on delicious Thai bottles and vine while listening to a chill playlist that allows you to actually eat, listen and chat!! They are ok with the art of dining: appetizer, sips, 2nd street people watching well before the next course! Shannon masters customer service making this new newbie on our block a favorite! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! read more

Valentine's Day lunch, 2026. We have enjoyed this cafe since it opened. I am giving this a 5 star for the fabulous Stir Fried Veggies and The Lemongrass Soup which my wife adores. We took it home so we could pair with a wine that would prove to be a perfect pair: a Chenin Blanc from the Sta.Ynez Valley. I decided to try The Duck and noodle dish. Alas , I will not order that again. Why: my French wife spoils me with Duck a L'Orange using Duck Breast. The Duck @ the Owl was Not my "cup of tea " I won't lower the rating because everything else was great, and all the other diners were smiling. Will continue to dine here. read more

The Pad Seew was phenomenal. I'm usually the basic girly getting Pad Thai, but since my friends was already ordering it (and I knew I could steal some of hers) I forged I would try something else- and OH EM GEE I am truly blown away. The ambiance was great for my friend and I to chat since the music wasn't too loud and the servers were really attentive. 10/10 will drive back up from San Diego to go here again read more

Yesterday was our 17th wedding anniversary. We celebrated tonight at an amazing restaurant that I wanted my hubby to try, Second Owl! The owners are an amazing couple, Newll and Regan, and we happen to share the same anniversary date. I've been going to their first location, OwlOwl since they first opened, so of course I want to support them at this location as well. During the mesl we enjoyed various sakes fyom the sake flight, so much do that my hubby ordered one for his dessert. We started our meal with duck spring rolls that were crispy and with a good amount of duck in the rolls. For our main meal we had their house special fried rice that had an assortment of meats as well as pineapple chunks. The flavor of the rice was different than what I'm used to but I truly enjoyed it, maybe a bit of curry seasoning? The sea bass larb is such an amazing dish. I love the citrus base sauce on the larb and the "chips" that they serve with it reminds of the shrimp chips I ate as a child. My husband loved the Crying Tiger and we both believed that it was one of the best steaks we've ever been served. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare, so tender. The sauce married well with the steak as well as the microgreens and tomatoes that it was served with. Finally, I enjoyed the Tom Kha Crème Brûlée but with a little surprise. Newell brought out a Happy Anniversary plate and they played the Anniversary Song in the restaurant for us. I now have two favorite dishes there and can't wait to have more Crying Tiger and Sea Bass Larb. read more

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I was super excited for a new Thai place within walking distance. I had been eyeing all the pretty Instagram posts, but what I got from takeout was not even close to what's being shown on social media. Maybe they just treat their takeout orders differently than dine-in? Even if that's the case, that's not a good look. I also echo another reviewer's criticism regarding the ridiculously inflated prices in relation to the quantity of food. This is a picture of the calamari (untouched) -- this cost $16!! Unbelievable. read more

The Second Owl - Calamari for $16. Very sad. - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

I went for lunch and it was excellent!! One of the best Thai meals I have had in recent memory. Everything was cooked perfectly. I highly recommend. read more

We have eaten here 3 times and never been disappointed. Great Thai food!!! One of our top 4 Thai restaurants in the area. Staff are friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu and the owner is too and always around to make sure things run smoothly and the dining experience is great. read more

Our favorite was the Larb Salad and the Pad Thai. Great service. Also we made it to the happy hour and enjoyed the view.

We went here for lunch and overall had a really good experience. There isn't a huge difference in price between the lunch special and a regular meal, except that the lunch special includes an added soup or salad. We tried the Tom Yum and Tom Kha soups and both were absolutely delicious! I ordered the Pad Thai and it was actually very good -- I finished the whole thing, which I rarely do when eating out. For dessert, we had the mango sticky rice. The mangoes were fresh and tasty, but I didn't love the rice as much because I prefer sweeter desserts. However, my fiancé really enjoyed it and said it wasn't too sweet, which was a plus for him. We went around 1 PM on a Tuesday, and it wasn't very crowded. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I'd definitely come back! read more

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Incredible Thai food! The staff are so friendly and the owners were actually sitting and chatting with some other locals during their dinner. Very friendly atmosphere. We live close by and hadn't had a chance to check out the restaurant yet, but will definitely be back! I got the short rib massaman (to die for) and my husband got the the Belmont. We ended the night with wonderful mango sticky rice read more

The Second Owl - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

New Thai spot on 2nd street! The second owl is a cozy and open air restaurant on the corner of 2nd and La Verne Ave. We got the pork belly to start and wow... it was crispy but not too much where the fat was hard, but still really juicy. Put the two sauces on time and a squeeze of lime...perfect. My husband ordered the pad thai and a side salad. He got it in a mild with chicken. It was nice and saucy and flavorful, with the right amount of tang. I had to order the Belmont, it has a combination of all my favorite things! You get the option to choose between the Thai style-somtum (the one I picked) or the Lao-style. The thai papaya salad which had the dried shrimp and whole peanuts which I got in a mild. Perfect amount of fermentation, not too funky which I enjoyed. I absolutely loved the pairing with the crispy chicken wings and the warm sticky rice. They also include the crispy pork skins on top of the papaya salad! And for drinks we got the butterfly tea & thai tea which our server, Shannon made it phenomenal! Speaking of our server, Shannon greeted us right away when we arrived, prompted us to sit on any table we desired, and gave us suggestions and constantly checked up on us, overall just treated us so well. If it's not for how good the food is, I would definitely go back for the service alone. Shoutout to Shannon for being our amazing server! read more

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First and only visit. Wanted to try it. Ambiance- rushed, loud, frantic. Service not bad but trying to fit 3 dishes on our tiny table not easy. Food - no bueno for us. Some unusual version of Thai. Heavily salted, below average flavor. But crowded w/ customers- so maybe we're just Thai food snobs. read more

So happy that they open a second location in Long Beach! By far my favorite Thai Restaurant! We came in today for their soft opening and tried the Baan Yaang, The Belmont thai style, Sea Bass Larb and Pad Thai. Everything was so delicious, especially the Sea Bass Larb! We also had a Mango sticky rice for dessert and they were very yummy. The restaurant is clean and cozy. The service is superb, everyone was very friendly. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back! read more

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Overall, it was pretty good, and it was busy the entire time we were here. The food had a lot of good flavor. Only reason I'm only giving it a four star is the price was a little steep for some of the items. read more

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Nice cozy little spot .. had small dining area and a couple of outside seating.. the staff was very nice.. the food was ok. Portion was small for the soup and the price was reasonable .. love love love the butterfly tea read more

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Came here for Father's Day and had such a great time! The service was amazing and everyone was super friendly and really accommodating. It was my family's first time trying Thai food, and this spot was the perfect intro. We started off with the skewers that came with three types of meat and a bunch of tasty sauces and honestly, all of them were delicious. For our main dishes, we got the filet mignon, the pad Thai with shrimp, and the short rib massaman curry. I got the short rib, and it was so good, the meat was super tender and the sauce had the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and a little spicy. I'd 100% come back just for that. To end the meal, we had the mango sticky rice. I've never really thought of rice as a dessert, but this totally changed my mind. The mango was fresh and juicy, and the rice was warm, sweet, and had a nice crunch on top. It was the perfect way to finish the meal. Also, the vibe of the restaurant is great. It's right on the corner of 6th Street and has this open-air feel with big garage-style doors on both sides. Chill spot with awesome food definitely coming back. read more

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I was really looking forward to visiting Second Owl after seeing pictures on yelp the place look super cute. Unfortunately, I ended up feeling let down. The menu lacked many of the classic Lao dishes I love, including the staple foods that I usually look for. The restaurant is quite small, and my husband and I were seated at the tiniest table, even though larger tables were available. We prefer to order multiple dishes to share--a family-style experience with favorites like papaya salad, fried chicken wings, some sort of soup, sticky rice, and laab. Unfortunately, the cramped table made it impossible to do that. To make matters worse, the restaurant has a door that opens fully to the outdoor patio area, which let in a lot of flies. They provided portable fly fans, but those took up even more space on our tiny table. All in all, I don't think I'll be returning to Second Owl. It just didn't live up to my expectations. read more

wow!! do not skip on this place!!! my new favorite restaurant in Long Beach. the review that said there was no layering of flavors must be a competitor or rage baiting because the depth of flavor in everything is out of this world. i can't wait to come back here again and try other dishes :) read more

This is not only my new favorite Thai restaurant but also my new favorite restaurant in general. The food is so delicious with intricate flavors and authentic Thai. It is always tastefully presented with a beautiful presentation. You can tell the chefs and owners takes pride in their work. The service is always always attentive and fast enough. Aum, Shannon and Matt have helped me on the 2 different days I went at lunch and dinner and they were all exceptional servers. The ambience is casual, lounge ambience. They offer a lunch special during the week and happy hour everyday. The prices are very right in my opinion. I highly recommend this new restaurant on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore. read more

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Service was great, from the friendly hostess to the wait staff. Super impressed with great service and delicious food. With so many restaurants to choose from, we picked a good one tonight, and we'll definitely be back. When service and food are on point, makes for a great evening. read more

Food was fresh and packed with flavor. Portions were large and food came out hot! Service was attentive and the servers themselves were knowledgeable and accepting. Only ONLY negative was the flies. It was a hot day and they were everywhere. The servers gave us a fly deterrent spinner for the table but it wasn't enough. It's an open air restaurant so not sure how they could avoid it. read more

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Having tried Owl, Owl before, I was curious if this place was related to the amazing Thai in Signal Hill. I was glad to find out it is, and let me tell you, this place was equally amazing. Apparently they've only been open a few months, but I will definitely be back. The food is incredible. This is everything we had in our party. I had the ka prow and it was a 10/10. I added veggies and it was packed with protein. My husband had the fried rice and said it's one of the best he's had. My friend had the pad Thai and she loved every bite. Just when I thought our meal couldn't get any better, we got the mango rice and it was fire. Rich, flavorful, yet not too sweet. This is a must! Service was great and I'm still dreaming of that mango rice. read more

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So for anyone who knows me I absolutely am a Thai food fanatic and thus a 5 star review on a rushed on my end meal has never happened. I showed up with less than a half hour and what was presented was a perfect pad seew dish and balanced thai tea. The flavors were flawless, the balance of noodles to veggies to chicken was equal and the portion could have easily been shared. The side green salad was picture perfect in presentation and the dressing is amazing and i would buy a bottle of it on the spot. The service general speaking anywhere is okay at lunch but here the server was outstanding in every way. This place is a keeper!!! read more

I'm honestly a bit confused about the very high ratings for this restaurant. We went there this weekend and like nearly all 2nd Street restaurants, the location is wonderfully central, right in the heart of the action. We didn't even struggle too much to find parking. I ordered the Kao Soi Duck and my wife had the Short Rib Massaman, both part of their Signature Dishes. Both dishes were fine, but unremarkable. The ingredients were cooked appropriately, but the sauce and meat flavors were not as rich and fully developed as I would've expected, especially given Second Owl's remarkable Yelp! ratings and verging-on-pricy entrees. Both dishes tasted like solid but unremarkable takeout/delivery Thai to us. On the plus side, portion size was as expected and service was pleasant. If you don't mind driving out to Cerritos, Siam Station in Landmark Center across from the mall absolutely *slays* this place in terms of flavor, pricing, too. Given that these were both Signature dishes, we probably won't be back. There are too many other good restaurants in the immediate area to select instead (nevermind Chiang Rai or even Nayada, both of which are far superior). read more

New to the neighborhood and first timer here! Located on 2nd st, they also offer outdoor dining for people watching. Ordered the Larb Salad with beef paired with a sake which was savory and delicious! Served with prawn crackers and slices of cucumbers, the dish was a substantial size with the perfect balance of flavors! Most importantly, great service. Thank you to Nathan for constantly checking up on me and being helpful/informative about the menu. Also the ladies who were working were very kind. Will definitely be coming back for the food and the positive staff!!! read more

I ordered take out, and I have to tell ya, based on our local food critics (IYKYK) and instagram, I was beyond excited to try it. Flavors were okay, because of the accompaniments, which I really appreciated that the staff included. The most disappointing and shameful part is the misrepresentation of the quality, care, and portions of the food they serve. Nothing as advertised on their Instagram/google/blogs etc. such a sad meal for a hard earned $40. read more

The Second Owl - L: Pork belly appetizer R: Baan Yaang - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great service! Some stand out dishes (satays and tom kha gai) but a few good but not great dishes (veg fried rolls and wings).

Both the pie and the duck dish I was extremely satisfied with. The prong tasted amazing but had a very little amount to eat. The service was average yet you could tell they were working hard for the customers. The inside was very dark with a bunch of windows. read more

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Definitely a great mom and daughter Valentine's Day lunch for sure! The Lao style papaya salad also known as "The Belmont" and the giant prawn was absolutely delicious! My mom and I were too excited to eat and forgot to take pictures, but overall we were very satisfied and impressed! read more

What an amazing find got to visit during the Second Owl's soft opening. Larb salad had an amazing flavor similar to other thai restaurant in Hollywood. Service was helpful and friendly if you stop saying hi by ask for Ammara as a server. Ambiance was friendly not to busy but that will change once everyone in long beach find out we have great Thai food place here on 2nd st. read more

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The owner is on-site and oversees the quality for the food and service. This makes all the difference on the experience of the customer.

We wanted to deviate from our usual Thai spot and wanted to try something new and we came across the second owl. The menu is small which is a good sign. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was delicious! I would come back for the sea bass larb. Pad Thai was cooked perfectly. The noodles still had a bounce and chew and coated with enough sauce. Definitely going to comeback to try the rest of the menu. read more

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Food was good, but the price for the amount of food is wild - particularly the apps. Tiny amount of calamari ($17) and one shrimp ($19)..... If it were fairly priced...5/5 read more