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The Thai Thing

4.0 (509 reviews)
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Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Khao Soi
Vi H.

Very yummm!! Great service too and they are sooo nice there! The pad see ew is very flavorful and the noodle texture is nice! Portions are big too. Khao soi was also super good and coconuty. We also got the pad thai and the noodle texture was kinda weird?? Like super chewy I couldn't swallow it without chewing it a million times.

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Amy F.

After The Thai Thing, you're gonna be Thai-Tired cause you'll need some rest after the food baby created. Stopped by for dinner on a Friday night, it wasn't too crowded at 6:45pm but got busier with time as most places on a busy street in LA do. We were warmly greeted and our waters remained filled throughout the meal. I loved the fiery crispy shrimp!! It came with 6 and was super flavorful. All the noodle dishes were fresh and came out hot! The crispy pork for the pad Thai was a bit in the dry side but crunchy and good flavor overall. They don't have a large amount of seating, but enough for couples or small groups (4). Little parking lot and not too far from the grove!

Chris Y.

You might have a bit of a wait for your food, but it's worth it! I started with a glass of the Thai iced tea and it's amazing!!! Perfect smooth and sweet combination. My entree was the chicken phad Thai at 3 stars of spiceyness The indoor seating is truly pleasant and there is even outdoor seating!! So many wonderful things to come Back for!!!

Prik khing
Justine C.

I get take out here often but I dunno what happened last night. I had my usual order prik khing medium and pad thai mild. The prik khing tasted mild so I thought maybe the spice level got switched. Nope. Somehow the pad Thai tasted even less than mild. Like water. It was giving "essence of tomato" if you are extremely online and get the AITA ref. The spring rolls were fine but don't require spice. It was honestly so bad, I debated driving over to return. I finally procured some sriracha sauce but it's missing any other spice that it was just like putting hot sauce on plain noodles. I get take out so I don't have to cook and don't have the ingredients to fix this. I know it's hard to tell from photo but there is no red curry paste in this.

Corey P.

If you find yourself in the Grove/Fairfax district, you have to check out The Thai Thing. Weekdays are usually slow, which is perfect--you get your food fast and without a wait, and the portions are huge. I went with the Pad See Ew with chicken, and it was spot-on--flavorful, perfectly cooked, and satisfying. The vibe inside is just as great as the food; the interior is bright, inviting, and makes for a really pleasant lunch spot. Can't wait to come back and try something new off the menu. Definitely a hidden gem in the area!

Tom Kha Soup
Martha B.

The most memorable dish was the fried pork in cabbage, the pork was fried to perfection and I definitely have this dish again.

Lisa P.

Food is so good. This is my GO-TO Thai restaurant in the area. Fast service. Staff is kind. Four stars because space is small and usually have to park along the street.

Truly Mommy Crispy Rice Salad
Kristen C.

Cozy Thai spot with small parking lot! The crispy rice salad is a must try. It is absolutely fantastic, they offer extra lettuce for ~$5 if you run out like us. The garlic noodles are quite filling and have great flavor. You can pick your protein too. I always love getting Tim yum soup when eating Thai. This version is a bit on the lemony side but I loved the small mushrooms in the soup! Overall enjoyable experience with very friendly staff.

Satay
Maggie H.

Can't see how this place has over 4 stars. Worst chicken satay I've had in LA. Extremely dry. Service was mediocre at best. Pad Thai was not good. The only dish that was half decent was the crispy rice salad. 2/5 do not recommend

My Garlic Noodles - add tofu
Remy H.

Excellent all around! The iced lychee black tea was so refreshing and delicious. It was a little too sweet for me but had some black tea on hand so added a little more and it was perfect. Garlic noodles were as expected and had great flavors.

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The garlic noodles (added shrimp) were fantastic! Service was prompt and friendly. Super clean establishment

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The garlic noodles are really good, I just whish they gave you bigger portion & they need a touch more of garlic.

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Service is great the larb was but Flavor on the tom yum is so off galangal root should be in the soup not just in tom kha

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Very bland food, with all the options for authentic Thai in Los Angeles, this is not it. I was very disappointed.

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