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    The Second Owl

    4.6 (115 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles, Seafood
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Larb Salad and Chicken Satay
    Jessica K.

    The Second Owl seriously hit the spot. Here's the official breakdown of how I'm ranking the dishes we tried. Marry: The pork larb. No hesitation. This was the star. So fresh with lime and herbs, perfectly balanced heat, and the shrimp chips added that perfect crunch. The night before we watched Matty Matheson's Just a Dash and he made larb, which totally sparked my interest! This is the dish I would come back for again and again. F: The pork belly. Crispy on the outside, buttery tender on the inside. It did exactly what it was supposed to do and did it well. Rich, satisfying, and a little indulgent. Kill: The chicken satay. And I say that with respect because it was still good. That peanut sauce was creamy, savory, and slightly sweet in the best way. Unique from other peanut sauces for sure. But compared to the other two dishes, it just did not steal the spotlight. Someone had to go. Service was excellent and the presentation of each dish was beautiful. You can tell they really care about what they are putting out. The interior was nice and modern. Everything came out in a timely fashion and was great from start to finish. I will definitely be back for more larb and to work my way through the other menu items!

    Outside Sign
    James J.

    A Yelp Elite event brought me to this cool little boutique restaurant. It has a simple, industrial style decor, with a few large garage style doors that open up and make the space feel bigger and more open. The staff and service were good everyone was nice and friendly. We did not have a reservation and waited no more than five minutes to be seated (around 630p on a Saturday), but it quickly filled after we arrived. It seats only about 50 diners. Food, we ordered a fresh green salad, chicken wings and duck egg rolls fir appetizers, snd Owl Fried Rice, and crab with Thai chili and basil as shareable entrees. I had a beer with my meal, and my wife had the sangria. The kitchen flow/timing was a bit off. After our order was taken, we waited about 15 - 20 minutes before the first appetizer came out. As we worked through the appetizers, the Owl Fried Rice arrived. About halfway through the rice, I realized I never got my beer and had to ask for it (I think it was forgotten). We were nearly done with the rice and still hadn't received the crab dish, so I asked the waitress about it. She looked surprised and said she'd check on it. About 5-10 minutes later, the crab dish finally came out. My wife's second sangria was comped due to this error. Let's talk about the food: Green salad - Good and fresh. Did exactly what a salad should do. Wings - Excellent. Well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Three wings - portion was smaller than typical, as this was part of the Yelp comp. A normal app is 5 wings. Duck egg rolls - Great flavor, but the wrapper was a little thick and dense. Owl Fried Rice - Really good overall. The curry flavor comes through strong in a good way. My only issue was that there was just one shrimp in the whole dish. Maybe go lighter on the pineapple and add more shrimp. Crab with Thai chili and basil - Excellent. The flavors and preparation were on point. Despite the delays, this was still a pleasant experience. I'll definitely return and would recommend checking this place out. If the weather's nice, I suggest grabbing a patio seat (there are only nine).

    Chicken pad Thai
    Ingrid M.

    Great Thai food! Great addition to Second Street/Belmont shore. We decided to try something new and happy we did! Second Owl is cute staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The pad Thai amazing, our appetizer egg rolls so yummy. Happy hour has great pricing - can't wait to go back for their sangria. They allow dogs on their sidewalk dining area - parking is typical of the Belmont shore area.

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    Shirley C.

    A rare find!! A unique Thai place in this very crowded Belmont shore neighborhood. Located on the corner. There is street parking all over. A bit loud, but animal friendly with their patio seating too Very large menu for such a small place. They have lunch specials and a happy hour menu too Real food made by real people. Everything was plated beautifully and packed a whole ton of flavor too

    Jose H.

    Dark moody interiors with super friendly staff. Small dining room but had no problem getting a table when we arrived, though it quickly got crowded. The prawn was delicious and so was the larb. Will come back and try more dishes.

    Lunch specials
    Mark F.

    Solid thai place on 2nd street. Some great dishes, some that were just so so but overall a great, somewhat affordable, Thai option around 2nd street. We came for lunch with a group of 5 and ordered the pork belly appetizer, larb, thai boat, pad thai, pad see ew, and thai crab. The pork belly was delicious. Not too fatty but just enough to give it that rich flavor. Nicely crisped without being greasy. There was a fish sauce-dipping sauce that went really well with it. A crowd favorite. The larb was tangy and refreshing. The seasonings overpowered the meat flavor a little and I thought it was strange they served it on shrimp chips versus lettuce. Not enough chips to larb ratio. The thai boat noodle was very flavorful. Almost had a worsteshire sauce flavor. The beef was pretty well cooked and was different but very good. Of the two noodle dishes, the pad thai was our least favorite. WAY too sweet. Maybe more Americanized? But overall did not like it and probably wouldn't order it again. The pad see ew was good, if not memorable. An easy to eat dish with well cooked noodles, but not a lot of veggies. The crab was by far the best dish. If you like thai basil dishes, this is your dish. The crab soaks in all the flavor of the thai basil. It has a little bit of heat and the veggies add a nice crunch. Definitely a must try. Really nice and attentive service in a modern decor restaurant. Will definitely come back again to try some other things and see what else is worthwhile.

    Pad See Ew
    Russ L.

    Finally tried The Second Owl last night. And I was NOT disappointed! The wait staff was very friendly and helpful with the menu and the food was delicious. Cool vibe, a great addition to the area. Fresh, tasty and authentic. You will end up paying more, but it's absolutely worth it. The care and time spent on the quality of their dishes is evident. I can't wait to go back and try other dishes. Pork Belly - Crispy edges, super moist and fatty. Chicken Wings - Crispy and well seasoned. Pad See Ew - Firm and Bouncy flat noodles.

    Thai tea
    Norma S.

    Came here on a Sunday around 4pm no wait to be seated. Bar and tables. Patio space. I didn't see a bathroom inside maybe on the side of the building i did notice one. Ordered the pad thai it was good in flavor a bit chewy. The Thai tea was good. Customer service was very friendly and quick. All in all good for a one time try.

    Chicken Wings
    Grace J.

    Spotted this new restaurant on 2nd st and had to try it! We were seated by a very kind hostess right away on a busy weekend evening with outdoor seating and heaters. We ordered the chicken wings, pad thai, and mango sticky rice. The chicken wings were crispy, served with sides of a tangy sauce and spicy chili honey sauce. The pad Thai was quite spicy, but the mango sticky rice helped to soothe the heat. Overall, it's a great dinner spot that's nice for some thai flavors.

    Thai tea tiramisu
    Onix J.

    Finally a great Thai spot in Belmont, and one of the best I've had in Long Beach tbh. Everything flavorful, fair prices, and don't forget to ask for the spicy sauces to go with your food!

    Crab with chili and mint and pad seew with beef partially eaten.  Got so excited with the aromas I forgot to get a pic first
    Suzanne N.

    Attended my first Yelp Elite event and it was a lot of fun. The service was friendly, helpful and excellent even though it seemed only one front person was taking care of everyone. It wasn't packed but very pleasant. We ordered the chicken wings as our complementary appetizer and it was terrific! Big meaty drummettes with two sauces, one was a sticky sweet tart sauce and the second was an acidic chili sauce topped with roasted ground rice. The magic happened when we drizzled the crispy wings with both, just perfect! We also ordered Nam Khao Tod, a crispy rice salad which was the best we've tasted, crab with chili and basil, flavorful and aromatic, and pad seew beef as an old reliable standby. Would definitely return again when in the area.

    Tom Kha Soup. Really liked this one. It was very coconutty and balanced, not too sour at all.
    Rith H.

    Dark vibey interior with small lamps on the table. Perfect for a date night. The Short Rib Massaman is easily the best thing on the menu. It was literally melt-in-your-mouth tender and the curry was so rich. The Baan Yaang was also solid, it's really all about those sauces though, so don't be shy with them. We also grabbed the Tom Kha which was super coconutty and hit the spot. Only real letdown was the Tom Kha Creme Brulee. I'm all for a creative dessert, but this one just tasted... off. The flavors didn't really mesh for me. I'd say stick to the savory stuff and skip this one. I would like to try the mango sticky rice next time. Overall, service was great, always refilling water and checking in on you. I'll definitely be back for that Massaman alone.

    Michelle L.

    a girlfriend and i both had the second owl on our list of restaurants to try. we agreed to meet here on a sunday around noon. it wasnt too busy bc of the rain. service was amazing. the gal was friendly, welcoming and present. the restaurant was clean, open and inviting. plenty of seating for a smaller space. we ordered: Baan Yaang - chicken satay Tom Kha - chicken - mild Pad Seew - chicken everything was sooo delicious! im really picky about my tom kha and it was so good here! so yummy on a rainy day. the pad seew was also very flavorful and a huge portion, def took most of that home. will def come back and try out the pad thai and ka prow AND their dessert! parking: located on 2nd. metered lots or metered street. *also, this is their second location. their first restaurant, owl owl is located in signal hill.

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    Really unique menu, the short rib massaman was Delicious! Very friendly staff as well. Good addition to the neighborhood

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    Boat noodles is the best! So much flavors and very generous on the meats. Delicious!!

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    4 months ago

    So good! Amazing, flavorful, full of fresh veggies. We got the green curry, pad Thai and tom yum for takeout and everything was delicious.

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    So happy to have a good Thai food place near by! Great food and service! Will definitely be recommending to family and friends!

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    Amazing food and service went to happy hour and the menu items were delicious and the price was great

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    Great Thai food. Service was fast, friendly & accurate. We will definitely be coming back.

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    the thai green curry changed my life. i haven't stopped thinking about the thai green curry.

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    Ask the Community - The Second Owl

    How much are the lunch specials? Why are there no prices on the menus? Except upgrades.

    The prices are on the left of the items, but I can see how you mistook them for their list numbers. The prices are looking pretty high.

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