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Thep Lela Thai Restaurant

3.6 (337 reviews)
ModerateThai, Salad, Soup

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Kellee T.

Everytime I have gone here the food never disappoints. This was actually...the first Thai food that I had ever had many years ago & they are still going strong. The staff is always friendly & courteous. It kind of feels like home here, very comfortable. Lots of drink options which I was excited to try the last few times but I'm a lightweight so I had to be sure I wasn't driving. Our food was so good that we just wanted to keep eating more of it disspite being full. Be sure to come far before closing time as I recall that their hours listed were incorrect.

Fresh spring rolls.
Lance A.

The mango salad was bright, crisp, fresh and large enough portions to have left overs The egg noodle entree and egg plant entree were good but lacked depth. If you like light flavors then you'll be fine. Outside dining is perfect on a warm day. Plenty of shelter and quiet though it's next to the parking lot

Thai tea

Service was attentive and pleasant, they didn't make you feel like asking for extra sauce was troubling. Kuddos. Ordered vegetarian and non vegetarian for my partner. Food came out in reasonable time. We sat outside but inside looks nice too.

Pad see ew with chicken
Mauling W.

Good service and good. First time here and had a pick of any table when we arrived. Ordered roti, pad sew, eggplant+ tofu, mango salad. A little pricey but worth a splurge.

Papaya salad.
Nathanael L.

I was underwhelmed on my first visit by meager portions and a dull lack of complexity in the pallet. It was long ago enough that I cannot remember anymore what I ordered then. I am here now. This is, frankly, the best Pad Thai I have ever eaten. I have lived in Bangkok. I find so many restaurants here in the USA make the mistake of preparing this dish in such a way that it resembles spaghetti and often, worse, a sort of ketchup-y tomato sauce. Not here. Playfully sweet, salty, sour, all co-existing in balanced harmony - and under it all, like a quiet friend, the allure of something smokey, keeping me company as I chew, and on it lasts after I am finished. Fish paste? Something fermented? I'll be back.

Thai iced tea.

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I've been coming here or getting take-out for decades now. Thep Layla is reliably delicious. The Panang Beef is a favorite of mine.

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The food was amazing, the service was really good. Easy location to park at. .

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Small portions, exorbitant prices and subpar food. Used to be better. Saddens me bc they are a small biz and I want to support.

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Excellent vibe, location, service, food surprisingly, as well. Papaya salad, red curry. Highly recommend.

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Nice restaurant. Food is good. Service is mediocre. Our favorite item here is the sticky rice and peanut sauce -- the sauce is delectable!

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