I've been coming to this restaurant for so long and I cannot express how great this place is. The food here has always been top notch with such great variety of authentic Thai dishes. As someone who was been to Thai land and have been taught by locals how to make traditional Thai dishes it's safe to say that Ubon is on par with the rest of the food in the country itself. Their service is also amazing, the workers are always super friendly, and always checking in. 10 out of 10 a big recommend. KJ Food Association Approved (KJFA)* *Not a real company or association read more

Service = 5 stars, Food = 3 stars. (The lunch specials are probably the best options here). We had the crispy tofu to start (this was pretty good) and the Tom Yum soup - loaded with MSG & really not good :'(. Lunch specials: Chicken Basil & Chicken w Veg. The flavor was good but the portion was kind of small - however for $12.95 if you're on a budget this is a really awesome deal. You'd be hard pressed to find something in this price range nowadays. I think for a quick weekday lunch that won't break the bank this is a great place. read more

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There aren't many Thai restaurants in Torrance, California but Ubon Thai Kitchen is a great choice when you've got that craving for Thai food. The restaurant is quite small and you may have a tiny wait. The service is impeccable! All the staff are very friendly and they are hustling to serve you quickly. I'm panang obsessed, so that's always gonna be ordered. Panang curry is creamy and perfectly spiced. I couldn't stop scooping rice so I could ladle more of the delicious curry onto it. The pad Thai (with pork or other protein) was silky smooth. The portion is generous and the noodles are slightly moister than most restaurants. Very tasty. Lastly spicy eggplant with chicken (or other protein) is made with black bean sauce complemented with basil, peppers, and onions. This would make a delicious and nutritious weekday meal. The atmosphere is pleasant and the service is amazing. read more

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Fast service, good food, good customer service. I didn't a take out and I really enjoyed it.

Came here for lunch after a day out shopping. We were starving and this was in our area so we decided to make a stop. The waitress who was there was pretty quiet. She took our orders and wasn't to enthusiastic and just did what she had to do. I was a bit disappointed because the plate I wanted to order was no longer available even though it was still on the menu. I ended up settling on Pad See Ew. The food was good but on the pricier side and portions were not too big. It seems like this is more of a to go location because a few people came in to pick up their orders. Restaurant was clean but not my go-to Thani restaurant. Food was okay and considering our experience, we may not be back. read more

Food was delicious and quickly prepared. Service was friendly and food delivered with smiles. The restaurant is small and not fancy, but upon arrival I was promptly seated. Great place for takeouts! read more

The mango sticky rice was delicious!!!! Just what it should taste like.... I will definitely come back again

The food tastes amazing. The young man that greeted me and explained the lunch specials was extremely courteous and informative. My doctor informed me that I have 'celiac disease'. I guess that's why I "act" so "silly". Bad jokes aside, rice noodles and black rice meals, (popular in Thai dishes) don't contain GMO wheat flour and they are also, so incredibly delicious. That's why I finally came here after passing this neighborhood place for years. I was not disappointed. I was beginning to think that 'gluten' meant 'deliciousness' since most of the (gluten-free) food I have been eating was also (deliciousness-free.) They are not advertised as gluten free of course, but my stomach feels wonderful tonight after my rice noodles and black rice with beef and shrimp. It's a miracle. My wife loves the food as much as I do, primarily because of the fresh vegetables and the occasional hint of lemongrass in the dishes. I recommend trying this place even if flour doesn't make you sick. read more

A great little Northern Thai cuisine to whet your appetite. Just wished the takeout dishes would be bigger.

Our party of 7 came for a dinner on a Friday night, we ordered about 8 or 10 dishes and enjoyed all of them. Our server Wesley was very attentive, and we felt like VIP guests His service was comparable to a first-class flight attendant, and we will definitely be returning in the future! read more

I've tried many Thai spots, and Ubon Thai in Torrance is the one I remember least. The food is okay, but nothing really stood out. read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

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Food is always amazing! My favorite Thai food. When working nights at TMMC we would always order from here. Severs are super nice and accommodating. Favorites are Papaya salad and crispy pork with Chinese broccoli! read more

Very disappointing. The food is bland, expensive, and service is not great. Won't be returning here!

Surprising hidden gem with distinctive Thai food! I haven't had Thai food similar to this spot. Nice location, super convenient to eat here whenever we go to costco. I haven't had the best luck with Thai food in Torrance so this is my favorite spot in the city now! It is pretty poppin for a hole in the wall. But that's a testament to the good food, and they're always quick, kind and helpful. I would say the standout menu item at this store are the noodle soups. They are so homey - hard to describe, but I feel so good after eating them. 1. Boat noodle soup: 5/5 2. Pad Thai: 5/5 super fresh and flavorful. 3. Ubon noodle soup: 5/5 4. Panang curry: 3/5 the first few bites were good but I got sick of the flavor soon after. To be fair, I don't think I like curry in general as much as I used to. read more

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I've easily become addicted to this little gem! It's the best flavored Thai food I've had so far. The front staff is always incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure everything is just right. The lively sounds coming from the kitchen adds to the charm and energy of the place. I can't recommend it enough! P.S. get the blended Thai tea read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Thai Tea - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

The Chicken Thai noodles were horrible. I ordered mild spicy. Noodles were extremely sweet no other spices! I couldn't even eat them! What a waste of money! read more

Haven't been here in a while, but the food is still really good. The yum woon sen glass noodle salad came out a little bit too salty this time. I noticed that they added more glass noodles, but they cut back on the lettuce portion. The pad thai with chicken was cooked perfect perfectly this time we really liked the balance of flavor. Pad thai and pad see ew are always a classic favorite with us. The yellow curry chicken has improved a lot. I like that they cut the potatoes into smaller cubes and added more chicken into the curry. The servers are friendly and very quick. The restaurant is still the same casual and a relaxing atmosphere good for individuals and groups. I would recommend coming here if you're craving Thai food. They're one of the few places that's really good in the Torrance area. read more

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This is a decent Thai place and one of the better options for Thai food in Torrance. We order takeout from here and via Doordash often. They have tables inside as well but it's not too big of a place. I've tried their pad see ew, pad thai, and chicken yellow curry. Sometimes the pad thai is way too saucy for my liking and the pad see ew noodles are sometimes kinda stuck together, but the flavor is pretty good. All three dishes are enjoyable and tasty but don't hold up too well after a day if you want to save your leftovers. Overall, I like this place but I don't love it. I've had better Thai food elsewhere (and my favorite is still Bowl Thai in Gardena) but this is a solid spot in a pinch. Parking: free in Crossroads plaza lot read more

I have been coming here for years and never been told I cannot share food. If we share we get charged 18% ... food was horrible one shrimp in the rolls Owner was rude and I will never come again!!!! read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Shrimp roll - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

Best Thai food I have ever eaten!!! The crispy pork is my favorite. The salads are delicious.

We came here for the Khao Soi, since there aren't too many Thai places that offer it in the South Bay...it blew us away. Super rich coconut curry with all the pickled vegetables and onions and TWO, not one, fall-off-the-bone chicken drumsticks. It was a sizeable serving and had a ton of flavors. It also came with fried crisps, lime, and extra chilli oil. Price was high but fair, imo, for what seems like a flagship dish and experience. All of the front staff were friendly and helpful, and there was a lot of laughter between the staff and the kitchen, which made me smile inside...it is rare to hear employees (or owners?) enjoying their work. Small quaint gem tucked away inside Torrance Crossroads. read more

My family has been ordering take out from this place for years! It's a small quaint thai restaurant with friendly staff. Our usuals consist of: beef pad see ew, chicken Tom kha, panang curry, and pad thai. You can never go wrong with either of those. Their thai tea is delicious as well. Their pad see ew and Tom kha are top favorites; they're cooked well with great flavor. If you're ordering takeout, make sure to ask for utensils and hot sauce if you want them! Seating: indoor seating Parking: there's a big lot, but during busy hours it can be tough navigating through the lot because the in-n-out line can get pretty long. read more

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After church, my sister, my mother and I decided to take the priest who officiated the mass we just attended to dinner. My mother suggested Ubon Thai Kitchen since her dining experience at this place was excellent. We're glad that we followed our mom's suggestion because the food and the service did not disappoint. Wesley, the waiter who took our orders, made sure that we got everything we needed (i.e. silverware, chopsticks, table napkins, etc.) the whole time we were having our dinner. He knew how to interact with customers in a friendly and polite way.The priest who has not had Thai food before, enjoyed the food and the Thai boba. I fact, was asked for a togo box for his leftover (tiny portion left) food and togo cup for the Thai boba drink. There's nothing better than leaving a restaurant with a happy tummy and happy me/us. Overall, I would give food a rating of 5; service -5 ambience-4 Would love to go back again to this place when I have cravings for Thai cuisine. Lynnette P - Torrance, Ca read more

Located on busy Crenshaw Boulevard, I thought the food was pretty good here. Service was fine. Available parking on Crenshaw. I would eat her again. read more

Authentic Thai cuisine! Food is served fresh and sizzling hot. The employees are quick and attentive. The restaurant is clean and they have great lunch specials too. Favorites: Pad see ew tofu Tom yum soup chicken read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Small Tom yum chicken soup - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

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Good place to get some Thai comfort food! friendly waiters and nice cafe that is not too busy. We really liked their clear broth veggie soup, the curry, and the stir fries. Did i mention friendly wait staff? they check with you and attend to our needs - additional items, utensils and sauces, etc. Definitely have this place as a "go-to" for my Thai food cravings... read more

Worst service with the rudest staff.. The tables weren't even clean and we had to ask them to wipe it after we were seated.. Utensils had stains on them.. We were ignored for quite some time before anyone even helped us.. Staff was dismissive and barely acknowledged us.. read more

Great Thai food! Friendly servers and employees in general. I keep trying different things and they become my new favorites. I love the padseeyou and the yellow curry. Get there before three pm and try the lunch special with salad and egg roll. read more

Great tasting Thai food. They provide great base dishes and use the Thai side seasonings to adjust to your personal flavor palette. That's how traditional Thai food is served and eaten. Had the Tom Yum Noodle soup. Zesty and hit the spot, especially during these winter months. Their rice dishes, such as basil chicken, are authentic in flavor and delicious. A good place to fulfill your Thai food cravings. Parking can be a little challenging during peak lunch hours but if you're patient and/or open to parking a handful of steps farther, you'll be fine. There's also a lot of dessert and shopping places within the same plaza. Make a whole event of it. read more

LOVE this place! Food is consistently good! Tom yum soup, papaya salad and pad Thai are our go to dishes! Always clean and service is friendly. Whether I come with co workers or the family, I know I will have a good customer experience. They understand that the way to survive is through consistently good service- I wish they had a chance to expand the place and make it a big bigger! read more

The food tasted good but the portions are terrible. For 35 dollars this could barely feed one person. read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Prik Khing - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

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I was craving some Thai so I decided to order for pick up at Ubon, a place I had heard good things about! I wanted to try something different so I ordered the duck noodle soup. The person I spoke with on the phone recommended the egg noodle and I'm glad I went with that! They told me it would take 15 minutes. The restaurant itself is located in a big plaza and located on the south side near the home depot and chipotle. It was a Saturday night around 7pm and the restaurant itself wasn't too busy so I was able to pay quickly and get back home to eat! The dish came with egg noodle, around 5 good sized pieces of duck, baby bok choy, scallion, cilantro, celery, green onion, and one mushroom - not sure if that was an accident lol. The soup was amazing, a perfect mix of sweet and savory. The duck was really tender and came with the skin. Pretty decent portion size that left me satisfied. Highly recommend for good Thai food in the south Torrance area! read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Duck noodle soup with egg noodle - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

My first time here Jason was very helpful making my decision smooth. Would definitely come back

The good: I got Tom kha soup, prik khing with pork, green curry, papaya salad and ginger mushroom with chicken. I liked that you could adjust the spice level on everything. You can also choose your protein for most dishes. The only dessert option is mango with sticky rice. I asked for my large soup to be split in two with one spicy and one non-spicy and they were able to do that! I liked the coconut flavor of the green curry. The rice was fragrant and had a shiny sticky texture to it without being mushy. The papaya salad was spicy and fresh. The bad: The green beans in the prik khing dish was a bit undercooked. Beef is an extra dollar for most dishes. The soup had of lot of hard lemongrass chunks in it that I had to fish out of mg mouth as I was eating it. My husband thought the green curry was too sweet and tasted like dessert (I liked it though). The interesting: Laos salad has a "this is stinky" warning. I thought it was pretty funny. read more

The price is ok for the area. The service is good. They welcomed me with smiles. There is no restroom, but it's ok because it's a tiny restaurant. The bad rating is solely for the food. It's way too spicy and flavorless. Both Boat Noodle and Pad Woon Sen were overwhelmed with spiciness. I have been here once a year ago, I don't remember the food was this bad? Maybe the cook just overdid the seasoning today. read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Boat Noodle Soup - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

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Duck noodle soup and blood noodles soup I love their noodles,try it you going to like it read more

Love this place! I've been coming here for over a year- never an issue. Great employees! read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

My favorite Thai spot in Torrance. Service is always friendly and fast. I've ordered almost everything off their menu and it's always been outstanding. My favorite is the duck curry. Lots of tender juicy duck pieces and curry always hit. Located in the Torrance Crossroads center next to some other great eateries. Definitely give Ubon a try if you're in the mood for some bomb ass Thai food. read more

Exceptional and fast service with great food! We ordered the pad see ew, the ubon noodle bowl, and the mango sticky rice for dessert. Our orders arrived within 10-15 minutes! My pad see ew was great--a perfect balance of spicy and sweet. Although I see myself as having a high spice tolerance, the "medium" level was indeed a bit too spicy for me, so I would probably get mild next time. The ubon noodle was great with lots of flavor and was jam packed with meat and noodles. For our mango sticky rice dessert, we didn't enjoy it that much because the sauce poured over the rice and mango was too much and it was salty. The mangoes were very ripe and sweet though, and the rice was a nice texture. But the coconut cream sauce poured over was a bit too much for our taste. Overall, we would definitely come back again to try more of their items! read more

Ubon Thai Kitchen - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Torrance, California

This is my second review about this place. We have been visiting this place over the years. The taste and quality has always been top-notch. When I went recently, I noticed that they have added new items to the menu, especially the Khao Soi. I have seen this in a few thai restaurants and hoping that Ubon thai would bring it. Yes, now they have it. Small, cute seating inside and always busy. The service is excellent and will make you feel at home. Any item you order, you won't regret it. Pad see ew is our favorite, and it is always yummy here. Definitely try it when you are around the area. read more

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