First off if you are reading this, I want to start off my review by saying this "BEWARE" of being overcharged ESPECIALLY IF YOU ORDER A LOT OF FOOD or IF YOU GO WITH A BIG PARTY. I've had it happen to me at least in 4 different occasions, that now that I go I make sure I do the math on my phone before I place my order. BESIDES THAT! Don't let this affect anything I still have to Say about the food though. This has always been the go to spot for years, don't get it confused with Ocha Classic or Vim on 8th & Vermont the Quality here is 10x better. For Example: Seafood Soup 10/10 flavor hits all cylinders Chow mein 10/10, Broccoli with Oyster Sauce 10/10 The Pad See Ewe Delicious 10/10 and Fried Rice 9/10. They don't hold back on the portions, always enough for everyone & even enough to take home. Service could be better, sometimes it takes them a while to get to you, even if you call them over, especially when busy. read more

Great Thai food spot! Was recommended this spot by a friend who has been coming since a kid and swears by it so we decided to come for songkran and I was really glad I did! This place was fire!! Many options and each plate was around 13-15 bucks 5 of us ate and still had left overs! Flavor was really really good! Service is great and fast once they attend you! Place is really busy tables get packed seems fast paced but they don't skimp on the meat at all! Highly recommend! Parking is not the best they do have a parking lot but gets full right away we came on a Sunday after 2pm . read more

Vim Thai-Chinese Restaurant - Restaurant locations - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

May 21, '25, Wednesday around 7 pm My sisters and I came to Vim for dinner. Parking: small lot, you'll be lucky to find parking. We did find a spot but there's also street parking as well. I'm a creature of habit and I ordered the same thing. I had the barbecue beef plate. This visit, I think the dish was overly seasoned (ie salty) as compared to the last time. I wish it was consistent. Service was very good. Ambiance was okay. The music was good. My back was to the TV showing ESPN Classic. read more

Vim Thai-Chinese Restaurant - Menu cover - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

Must I say any more? This place is absolutely amazing! I've been coming here for years! I follow Noy, the owner, for many! Many! Years! Ever since her first location on Vermont! This place is unmatched. There is no other place! Every dish is amazing it's a hit! I've never been to a restaurant where every single thing on the menu is a hit! Thank you Noy for keeping your doors open and us Thai food lovers experience a little piece of real Thailand here in Los Angeles! read more

I ordered 100 dollars worth of take out food. Specifically chicken chowmein. When we arrived home with the food my wife noticed that some of the chicken chowmein trays looked skimpy. Like less portioned. The wotker Vanessaa before I ever mentioned it she knew and told me that if it was the chicken chowmein. Its like she knew they were wrongly portioned. I have been a long time customer. Over 20 years. IM not sure if they sold the place see new faces but either way im not happy. In this economy spending 100 worth of take out food and not getting your moneys worth is not cool. read more

I've heard so much about this place and passed by many times so we decided to try them. I don't want to say disappointed but it definitely wasn't what I was expecting. If this experience was based solely on the food, I would say it's about 8.5/10. The portion sizes are really large and the taste is good, not great. I think the popularity of it comes from the amount of food you get and the price you pay. There are a lot of things that they can work on to make their restaurant even more of a better experience than what they offer. First of all, the service is sub-par and compared it to a pay-first location. Take the order, deliver the food, don't follow up and see how we are doing and don't refill water unless asked for...With a restaurant that is supposed to be "full service", Vim Thai-Chinese offers the bare minimum. At least they were smiling when they took our order. We got the seafood soup, combination fried rice and pork pad se ew. Good portions! Ambiance 6/10 Restrooms 1/10 Service 5/10 Food 8/10 Cleanliness 6/10 Value 9/10 Will I Return? On the fence because they have an extensive menu and the taste was good. Just lacking on the areas mentioned above. So I am willing to try them again and hope to give them a higher rating read more

See all

Vim is such a great restaurant, I love eating here because the flavors are always perfect. Their catfish was my favorite, it was spicy with a unique blend of flavors, their seafood soup is also delicious and great with rice in the soup. Their papaya salad is delicious with a fresh crunch and lots of citrus and spices along with the peanuts and shrimp. I would definitely recommend coming to eat here the staff is always very friendly but make sure you bring cash with you because it is cash only. read more

See all

This restaurant location is STINGY for dumb reasons. I ordered three items for $54 and they literally give me just two condiments in total. You're not even abiding by your own policy! What's worse is when I asked for more, the staff member had to ask for permission to give me more. HAHA! You can't be serious, you'd rather step over dollars to save pennies? In other words, you'd rather lose a regular customer over providing the condiments you said you'd provide per order. The Rad Nah noodles were a little bland, hence why Thai restaurants have condiments, so customers can season to their liking. read more

Vim Thai-Chinese Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

See all

They're so rude, there is absolutely no customer services provided at all. They don't come in and check on you. The bathroom smells disgusting, the person that greeted us was rude, the person that checked us out was rude. read more

First off it's Cash Only! So make sure you bring it. There is an ATM at a liquor store next door just incase. Food here it's delicious I have tried multiple plates and all good. Especially the seafood soup spicy!! Also their Thai Tea! You must try! Service is good depending on the day you go. Hit and miss. It's a Friendly family restaurant. read more

See all

We usually always come here for the seafood soup but today we found a roach in the plate of the seafood soup. Our server didn't act surprised at all. She didn't even apologize, she just said "I'll bring you a new one" I know she was busy with a party she just had. But the service was so bad. Didn't even bother to check up on us once. read more

Vim Thai-Chinese Restaurant - Seafood Soup (sopa 7 Mares) - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Sea food soup is the best I have had! Been coming here for years. A must stop when in the LA area.

Bad Customer service and food was serve cold. They never came to check on the table to see if anything like a water refill or napkins were needed. Food was served cold and not appetizing. First and last time there. read more

The portion sizes were very large and the price was super cheap but I thought it didn't taste very flavorful. The tofu pad see ewe was also burnt. It is a good restaurant for families and is also cash only! read more

See all

The food is not that great and service is awful. The lady who is the host and waitress had an attitude and she did not help with menu questions or suggestions. Made us wait to take our order and never came back. Didn't even refill our waters. read more

I like Vim Thai-Chinese Restaurant in Thai Town, L.A. The parking lot is small, but you can find parking in the surrounding neighborhood; just be sure to read the signs carefully. I appreciate the portion sizes, prices, and food quality. Having been to Thailand before, I can say the food here is really good. We ordered various dishes, including popular items like Shrimp Fried Rice, Pad See Ew, and Tom Yum Soup. We also ordered two dishes of Larb, one medium and one mild, which was a bit spicy for me, LOL. One of my favorites was the Nieu Nam Dok Steak Salad or the Thai Grilled Steak Salad. Overall, I like this place and would come back. read more

See all

I'VE BEEN COMING TO THIS SPOT FOR YEARS!! This is my go-to Thai spot!! BEST THAI FOOD I'VE EVER TRIED!! its worth driving out to Hollywood for! Literally NOTHING compares!! Fykyk!! I'd recommend sharing the (1) seafood combination soup (tom kha) with coconutmilk & mild spiciness!! I don't even like seafood but omg the broth itself is delicious!! you add it to the soup bowls they provide with rice & its perfection! The (2) pad see ew is the best!!! (3) fried wontons are my favorite!!! and (4) the fried combination rice is jam packed flavor!! (5) their Thai iced tea is 10/10 You'll most likely have to wait bc it does get packed but a good thing is I've usually found parking within their parking lot! You can't beat this spot its FIRE!!! read more

I ordered the combo chow mein without the shrimp. I was charged the full price, which was not that big of deal. They take cash only, which was fine but the chow mein was very dried out, meat slices (beef & chicken) was scarce & very thin and the dish primarily consisted of dried noodles & cabbage. This $17.00 meal was not worth it and I will not be returning back for this restaurant. Meal was very tasteless and bland. read more

Don't bother. The food is fine but the service is trash. I called in an order for chow mein and a beef entree. They said white rice was an extra $6. That's crazy! For the price, it should be included. When I placed the order over the phone, they just told me the wait time and nothing else. When I got there, my order was ready but he hasn't packed it yet. I was about to pay and they don't accept cash. The guy could have mentioned that over the phone! I had to walk all the way somewhere else. When I got back, the guy still hadn't packed my order. I paid and you would think he would give me my order. Wrong! He sees people walking towards the register and helps them and makes me wait. 3 times! I told him if I get my order and he said I had to wait! I think it's management that makes their employees focus more on taking money first and then focus on the customers. Honestly, save the trouble and go elsewhere for better food. read more

We went today 1-17-26; we got the sea food soup taste like was made with dish soap water horrible , and other 3 dishes more, I think even Ocha's restaurant soup taste better then this, our waiter was very nice , but food taste is not a reason to come back! Expensive for the poor food quality! Never again! Has parking one point in this. read more

They were very attentive and friendly, the food was very good. I will definitely be back more often. Thanks. #TOTA read more

Great customer service 10-10 Loved how they treated there guest walking in wait time not long read more

Amazing place!!!! They treat customers so well, food looks amazing and fresh! W vibes #tota

The food is still amazing I do continue to love this place but unfortunately we will not be going back anymore. The prices have gone up extremely too much and on top of that that added a service fee of 20% for my family of 5 (both parents 3 kids) plus $20 tax. Bill was originally around $180 or so and with the charges it had gone up to around $220. We usually tip at the end leaving cash on the table but they had already charged us involuntarily for the tipping. I love this place but it has gotten way too expensive. read more

Their food is always so fucking good love it here if I could I would go once every month soup is always on point they attend u like ur family only thing that I think they can improve is doing Apple Pay or card payment cause they only accept cash but aside from that yall should try their Togo Thai tea it's so much bigger and almost for a couple dollars more than the one they give u in for dine in read more

The food is great and always has been but I went in on Wednesday night with a table of 5 and ordered. Ate, and was ready to pay when I got my receipt and noticed my food, drinks, the total plus a gratuity charge plus the tax plus another extra charge. My total came out to 139. and some change and I ended up paying 113. before I walked out cause I asked what were all these charges and he crossed everything out and said he pressed the wrong button. I always pay a lot there and now I think the whole time I was being charged extra so that the workers at the end of the night can walk away with extra money. That's ridiculous. Watch your charges everyone. read more

Pretty disappointed when I was served rotten cilantro in two different meals. And when I mentioned I was told they can bring "different cilantro". read more

See all

Great food, good prices, and fast service. I have been coming here for years. Food has never disappointed.

It's good, and for the price you get a lot. The only thing that I found absolutely disgusting is the flies. There were flies everywhere and it's kinda gross especially when you're trying to eat and they're trying to get into the food. They should really do something to fix that issue. read more

This place is so damn good. We found it through friends of the family who recommended it. I've never had to wait to be seated, however it is often busy. So waiting for your check might take a while. Also they only take cash, and the parking lot is often full. However the food is so good and reasonably priced. Ive tried about 4 items on the menu and I've always had leftovers to take home. I always come back when I'm in the area. read more

I grew up visiting this place and enjoying family meals here, until yesterday's very disappointing experience. The broccoli was rancid, and it also affected the chow mien due to it. I couldn't believe that refunding me was questioned, nonetheless their cold response to the matter. Given what occurred, I couldn't get around to finishing seafood soup broth I ordered because I instantly lost trust in anything else from that point on. I waited around for a while for the restaurant to make a decision on taking the broccoli chow mien off my check and was still expected to pay the broth I ordered, although I did not touch it. It's very sad that a childhood restaurant became a never again place going forward. read more

BEWARE: THEY OVERCHARGE! Caught them overcharging for the SECOND time after coming here 8+ years. First time $20, and today $30 extra. Service is good, and food is GREAT, but take out your calculator read more

Vim Thai-Chinese Restaurant - updated bill after bringing the overcharge to their attention - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

In the last two times I went to eat the guy who is in front desk charge me 21 dollars more and I know this restaurant since 1988 and after I complain he return my money back..he said I push the wrong bottom in the cashier machine hate dishonest people I know the owner she is not the problem is the people who works with her . read more

October 2025 I grew up here in Los Angeles. I'm from Hollywood. I am Thai and I grew up coming to this restaurant with my parents who were regular costumers. Upon returning to this restaurant to show my kids the area I grew up in, I wanted to bring them to a restaurant I knew had good, authentic Thai food. The atmosphere was different as soon as I realized they were playing Mexican mariachi music instead of Thai music. What is the world??? It's weird. Imagine going to a Mexican restaurant that plays Thai music. I think a Mexican person wouldn't appreciate that. The Thai coffee was half coffee and half condensed milk, and was way too sweet. The next inauthentic thing I noticed was the silverware. It only came with forks and one serving spoon. Traditionally Thai people eat with a fork and a spoon together. The chicken fried rice was bland without eggs stir fried into it, and no lemon on the side. The table seasoning at a traditional Thai restaurant would consist of 4 seasonings: sugar, dried chili powder, jalapeño and vinegar, fish sauce. All they had was chili oil and garlic chili sauce. The fried spicy fish was terrible, and the boat noodle was also bland and was missing the meatballs and tripe. I would not recommend to anyone who wants authentic Thai food. They were catering to non-Thai people. I was disappointed with the food and will never return. read more

The food is great there is no doubt about that. However, lately I was disappointed because they over charge me in three different occasions. I always trusted the bill but one day I decided to look at the prices on the menu and it was different on the bill. I asked them to change the prices and they did. I thought it was a mistake on the first time it happened, but I am sad to say that they do this on purpose all the time. They are making more money by OVERCHANRING PEOPLE. SO, BE CAREFUL. Now I am second guessing myself if I continue eating at this restaurant or not. read more

Been coming here since a child, best spot to go for Chinese mondays and honestly my personal favorite to go to. Anyone mentions this spot then it becomes mandatory to go! :) read more

CHECK YOUR RECEIPT!!!! Came here for the first time. Service was bad. When we got our check it seemed a bit large for what we ordered but we didn't check prices. This is my second time here. Service was better but this time I made sure to double check the prices. When we got our check I noticed they charged an extra dollar for each item and extra $4 for the soup we ordered. When we called the server to review our check she right away took it like she knew. She didn't let us explain. She just fixed the check. Be careful. read more

Still one of the best tasting pad Thai in town! Don't get deterred by the orange colored food.. it's definitely a good flavorful oil made in house I believe. Pork jerky is amazing with its chili dipping sauce (a must!) and crab fried rice was good too, but I would rather have ordered another shrimp pad Thai. Like many Asian restaurants, staff is scarce when you want to order food or get water refills, but when you get a staff member, they're super fast with their service. When in town stop by this restaurant for decent prices and great tasting food! Thank you for the amazing lunch! read more

See all

Was super good not too busy on New Year's Eve- I had chicken lo mein, but it appeared the go to is a coconut soup highly recommend

I recently went out to eat with my family. We're a family of 5. When our bill came it was $400. When we asked to see a menu to compare prices they told us they accidentally added another tables order to our bill. Even after they removed the other tables order, the bill was over $200. There was a charge for over $80 that wasn't explained. When we asked, they said it was for sitting and eating at their restaurant. They are scamming folks out of their money. Ridiculous and appalling behavior. My family has been coming here for over 20 years. The service has severely declined and now they're trying to scam customers. Absolutely will not be returning. read more