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The Taste Kitchen

4.2 (852 reviews)
ModerateThai, Noodles, Soup
Open • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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19. Thai Papaya Salad
Ross S.

Love it here. My friend got a colonoscopy and hadn't eaten in 36 hours, I picked her up when she woke up.... And she sad I want The Taste Kitchen. Authentic, amazing, and owned by aunties. Look no further.

Pad See-ew
Barbara Carol M.

Came here and honestly was really impressed. We started off with the papaya salad and it was so good. Super fresh, really flavorful, and only $10 which is kind of crazy for how good it was. Next we got the pad see ew with tofu. It was decent. Not bad at all, just nothing super special, but still solid and enjoyable. But the real standout was the crab omelet fried rice. Oh my god. 10 out of 10. That dish alone makes me want to come back. It was only $17 too, which is insane considering there's actual crab in it. You could taste that smoky wok char, everything was cooked perfectly, and it tasted super fresh. Easily the best thing we ordered. Overall, this place is super affordable, portions are huge, and honestly better than most Thai spots around. Also the service was amazing. Our waitress was so nice, attentive, and genuinely caring the whole time. 10 out of 10 for me.

Sica L.

The two ladies here are incredibly sweet and welcoming! I popped in for a to-go order while they were busy, but they were also happily cheering on a soccer game. I know absolutely nothing about the sport, but one of them got so excited about a goal that she passionately explained the game to me. Her energy was so infectious that I think I'm officially a soccer fan now! I will definitely be back, even if it's just for the wonderful, welcoming vibes.

Nice to see they still celebrate Christmas :)
Kristen H.

Hole in the wall open on Christmas. I forget Thai is open not just Chinese. They got the tree tho. I'll take this over Starbucks closing on Xmas with no Xmas music. They have the classics playing. And even Christmas mass on TV. Reasonable prices I just got wonton soup for myself. Come to think I think I got wonton soup last year on Christmas. Not here tho. Hmm. It's cuz it's cheap that's why.

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Paul G.

Food and service were so excellent. It's nice to still see mom and pop places give good quality food and portions for affordable prices. The ambiance is very small and quaint but it is a perfect intimate date spot or perfect to order food to go!

Pad See Ew crispy pork!
Reanna C.

got a thai tea bigger than my head and the best pad see ew i've ever had. best thai spot around

Thai Fried Rice with Shrimp
Tracee P.

When a Meal Becomes a Reminder Food: (4 out of 5) Service/Experience: (2 out of 5) Overall: (3 out of 5) I visited Taste Kitchen Thai Food Restaurant in West L.A. on Sepulveda because I had a serious craving for Thai shrimp fried rice. The restaurant is takeout only -- which was fine, because I planned to eat in my car. The food came out fast, the portion was generous, and the shrimp fried rice was solid. What stuck with me wasn't the food. It was the way something simple -- asking for an extra chili sauce packet -- turned into a whole situation. I asked for one packet and it already felt like I was pushing it. I asked for a second -- because of the size of the portion -- and the woman froze, like I had crossed some invisible line. Had I been white, I doubt it would've even been a question. Two packets would've been handed over without hesitation. And if I had been sharing the meal? One packet wouldn't have been enough for two people -- barely enough for one. They smiled and told me to enjoy my meal, but by then, the moment had already happened. Eating in my car wasn't the issue. Trying to eat with a flimsy, tiny fork that couldn't even hold the food was. For the kind of portions they serve, better utensils aren't optional -- they're basic. Being a Black customer means these aren't isolated incidents. They are constant reminders: even the smallest ask gets weighed differently. The food was good. The message behind it was louder.

Pad see ew with beef, was amazing. And yellow curry with chicken.
Marissa M.

Wanted to try a new local Thai joint with my dad and this place did not disappoint. We have high expectations when it comes to asian food and love our hole in the wall places, and this has to be a new one for the list. I was able to make a reservation for Wednesday night which was nice as the restaurant was only like five tables and surprisingly got busy for a late mid week dinner. We shared the pad see ew, pad Thai, yellow curry and Thai tea and Thai iced coffee. We genuinely enjoyed everything. The drinks had the perfect flavor and were super creamy. The pad see ew was by far my favorite. The sweet noodles with the beef and veggies were perfectly cooked and I'm so glad I had leftovers. The yellow curry was my second favorite, we got it with chicken and rice. The only thing is I wish we had bowls for it as the curry is incredibly thin and it's hard to eat off a plate. The pad Thai was beautiful and had great flavor. We got the combination of seafood and meats, it was good and had tons of flavor. The food came out relatively quick and it was all so fresh. The flavors were spot on. The waitress was super sweet and packaged up our leftovers for the both of us. She gave us our time and didn't rush us out, we actually had to ask for the check because she really just wanted to let us enjoy our meal. It's a really cute hole in the wall/mom and pop shop which are my favorite businesses to support. You can tell this is authentic Thai food, some of the best I've had.

Crispy Cream Cheese
Lanier D.

Found this place on Yelp and now I'm a fan. Met my friend here and it was our first time. Delicious and authentic food. Great service and attentive staff. It's a little place that is large on flavor. We both enjoyed the food that we ordered. From starting with the Crispy Cream Cheese wonton, to the Drunken Noodle and Pineapple Fried Rice the presentation and portions. Looking forward to eating here again and thanks to ladies or letting my friend and I catch up for over 2 hours. The Thai Iced Tea was so refreshing.

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Consistently good food. Consistently good service. Will continue returning to this restaurant

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I always order on Postmates! Always fresh and delicious. Great options for vegans and vegetarians

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3 months ago

Best pad Thai in town. Lady helping is always nice, professional. Great spot for lunch meal ..

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7 months ago

Food is good and customer service is nice but the oil they used make me have arthritis in my joints

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Great food and even more important nice people. They give great service and are caring. Only Thai place I'll eat on the west side.

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3 months ago

I'm never disappointed with the Pad Woon Sen. I loved it and order it quite often. I also enjoy their chicken chow mein.

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It was good and servers are friendly. I did not realize if you have food leftovers , they charge you for plastic tub and cardboard box.

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The food was very stale. Pretty disappointed. I came in late maybe that's why. But not sure. Anyways. Not good

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First time dining here, left impressed and happy…read more Parking in this area is tough and limited. You're lucky if you manage to find street parking. They offer a variety of coffees, milk teas, and other beverages. We sat outside on the patio. The seating area on the patio is also small and limited. In a span of two hours on a Sunday evening, I watched several to-go orders leave the kitchen. My friend ordered the veggie rolls, I didn't try them. I had the moo ping (Thai street food pork skewers ) and those were fantastic! You can almost have this as a meal. I didn't finish all the rice but would have been full if I had. I also got the pad kee mow chicken. I asked for this to be mildy spiced. My meal was brought to the table just minutes after I ordered. The portion on the pad kee mow is abundant. Everything was well seasoned, flavorful and authentic. The price point is fair, too. I'd love to return and try some soups on a future visit.

This is such a cute little Thai café that was a short walking distance from the event we were…read moreattending at the Glorya Kaufman performing arts center. It is charming and small with both indoor and outdoor seating. This whole corridor is so charming and neighborhood friendly. The café itself was bright, chic, and cozy. We ordered the veggie rolls and the royal shrimp as our appetizers. They have a pretty extensive drink menu for a Thai restaurant, so I ordered the lychee milk tea and my friend ordered the house Thai iced tea. I got the Creamy Tom Kha Chicken Noodle soup with a side of brown rice, my friend ordered the Yellow Curry, and my other friend ordered the Soft Shell Crab Curry. Everything tasted really good. Nothing was too spicy, especially my dish -which I asked to be medium spicy- and my friend who can't do spicy foods was able to eat it too. The pricing was commensurate with the quality, locale, and atmosphere. I'm knocking off one star because it took a long time for someone to take our orders. I think they were waiting until our entire table was seated, but they could have at least taken our drink and appetizer orders while we waited for our third person to join us. But after that initial hiccup, Service was friendly and attentive. Would definitely come here again if we are in the area!

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Our absolute favorite. We eat here all the time, and have been for years…read more The food is fantastic and the delivery is fast. My favorite is Pad Thai, my husbands is Pad See Ew. I also always get the sticky rice and mango. We order enough that we qualify for free eggrolls. In a time where everything is so expensive, especially food, getting those free egg rolls is a real treat (and it helps that they taste good too!) Finally, their online ordering page is super easy to use.

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Ordered take out from BKK101 Thai Cuisine while visiting West LA and was satisfied with the food…read moreand fast service. We got Roti Curry, Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and Jade (green) Curry with Chicken. Everything was delicious, especially the curries. The yellow curry sauce that came with the Roti was really tasty; and the green curry with the chicken was also exquisite. The two noodles were excellent. Portions were good and the ingredients were fresh and generous. The prawns in the Pad Thai were plump, fresh, and plentiful. Prices were reasonable. Will try dining in when I get a chance. The ambiance seems nice. I apologize for forgetting to take pictures until the food was more than half eaten!

Pineapple. Fried. Rice…read more I would just leave this comment because it was the definite star of the show for me!! My sugar sugar and I were looking for a place to have lunch with our daughter and saw this out the corner of our eyes. We pass it all the time but never thought to stop. One thing I love is some good Thai food. I'm from Long Beach and we're know for Thai food! So I have high expectations!!! There's certain cultures that absolutely cook with love and Thai food is at the top of that list. The marriage of flavors are unique and divine. BKK101 does just that!! We were greet with warmth and offered to sit anywhere we like. Since our daughter is young they brought us a high chair and a kids cup to keep her occupied (thank you!). I love the look and feel of the place. Small but inviting. We ordered veggie spring rolls, shrimp pineapple fried rice, and yellow curry with tofu. The curry came with a side of white rice too! Spring rolls were delicious with the right amount of crunch but the sauce. The sauce. The sauce. Yummers! Almost licked the plate! Yellow curry with tofu was heavenly. The right amount of heat, flavor and veggies. I loved the potatoes and carrots and the baby did too! But the show stopper for me was the pineapple fried rice. Who would have thought cashews and raisins in some rice would taste so good!!!! It was cooked perfectly!!! Right amount of curry and veggies. I wanted it for myself but my mama taught me that sharing is caring. All items were piping hot meaning, they cook to order. (Chefs kiss inserted here) When I say this place was so good we actually went back a week and a half later and took another daughter with us. Got literally the same dishes cuz they were sooooo good! BKK101 Thai Cuisine is officially our "Thai Spot". Thank you for sharing your story through food with us.

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On Sunday, August 2rd, we visited the Marina Del Rey Canal together. After spending some time…read morethere, we started thinking about what we should have for lunch, and we all agreed that Thai food would be a great choice. I searched Yelp for a good Thai restaurant nearby and suggested Natalee. Everyone agreed, so we decided to give it a try. I actually remember coming here a very long time ago -- exactly 11 years ago, back in 2015. At that time, I had dinner here with a friend who was living in West LA. Even though it was 11 years ago, I still remember that experience so clearly, almost like it happened yesterday. I remember the food being absolutely delicious, and I think it stayed in my memory because this restaurant was also a very popular and trendy place at the time. On Sunday, August 2rd, I came here again for a family lunch with my mom, my mom's friend who was visiting from Korea, and everyone else. We ordered Tom Yum Shrimp Soup, Pad Thai, Beef Pad See Ew, California Curry (Yellow Curry), Heavenly Combo (Fried Rice), White Rice, and Coconut Juice. Every single dish was absolutely delicious. The staff were also very friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. The restaurant has a good atmosphere, and another thing I like is that parking is free. I think I will definitely come back here whenever I crave Thai food in the future. After the meal, they gave us complimentary fortune cookies and almond cookies. My fortune cookie had a really positive message inside, which made me feel even happier. The almond cookie was also delicious. It wasn't overly sweet, and I really enjoyed the flavor and texture.

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