Cuisine
Guide Picks
5301 Sunset Blvd #11, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
“Northern Thai Food Club, one of the most exciting Thai restaurants to open in L.A. in some time, has no website or social media channels.”
Open11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
“Much like Anajak, Ayara is a long-standing spot that's enjoying a massive renaissance thanks to the original owner's kid taking the reins.”
“The windowless market is small, but the cramped aisles are filled with low-priced Asian delicacies and staples.”
Open1:00 – 10:00 PM
“Chef Kuntee encases ground pork shoulder, lemongrass, chopped garlic, sticky rice, coriander root, and white pepper, ties the sausage into bulbs and grills before serving.”
Open11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:30 PM
“I appreciate how the space feels legitimately cool without trying too hard or seeming out of place, which is quite an accomplishment for this part of town.”
Open11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
“This Southern Thai gem in Westwood is known for its trademark Southern curry and other delicious dishes from Nakhon Si Thammarat province.”
Closed11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Closed12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM
“The bulk of the mini-chain's innovation currently happens in Atwater, which hosts a burger night on Mondays; a 'larb night' on Thursdays; and recently debuted a long-awaited (as in, over a year of waiting) weekend brunch.”
Open12:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM
“The dish that did me in was the restaurant's dry-aged salmon ceviche, which included a sinus-clearing bright green nam jim and fresh red Thai chilies.”
Open11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
“We love Hoy-Ka not only for their excellent food, but for having a fun space right in Hollywood that's great for everything from a team lunch to a midweek hang with friends.”
Open11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
“Isaan Station would be notable, even in Thai Town, and truly stands out in Koreatown, where good non-Korean options are fairly rare.”
Closed11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM
“However, it's impossible to stop eating, since the fire also packs plenty of flavor.”
Closed12:30 – 10:30 PM
Closed1:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
“KinKan is a genre-defying culinary playground where Thai-American chef Nan Yimcharoen throws almost everything at the wall — chirashi bowls inspired by Japan's Nishiki market, $250 tasting menus dedicated solely to crab, warm house-made pumpkin mochi served in a stunning pumpkin dish — and we, in Los Angeles, collectively say 'thank you.'”
Closed6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Open8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
“Stewed pork leg, infused with soy sauce and anise, arrived in lean, sticky chunks.”
Open11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Open11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
“This southern Thai specialty from Lum Ka Naad features pork spare ribs cut into pieces and pan-fried with a spicy curry paste of galangal, Kaffir lime leaves, turmeric root and shrimp paste that strikes just the right balance of brightness and spice.”
Open11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
“Their Cherokee Plaza restaurant isn't much to look at upon first glance. The Luv2Eat Thai Bistro space houses mismatched tables and chairs, light grey walls, and an oversized fork and spoon.”
Closed5:00 – 10:00 PM
Closed12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Closed5:00 – 10:00 PM
“Now that he doesn't have to worry about alienating Talésai's longtime patrons, Chef Yenbamroong is finally able to serve food that personally inspires him in a space fitting of his style.”
Open11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
“This is the best tom yum in town, brimming with both BBQ'd and ground pork, pork ball, liver, dried shrimp, and your choice of noodles.”
Closed12:00 – 9:30 PM
“I still remember Kavee Thongpreecha singing those words when the Elvis impersonator would perform at the original Palms Thai location in Thai Town.”
Open11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
“The spectacular roasted duck makes it a perfect choice for something else: an indulgent, one-of-a-kind meal at a reasonable price.”
Closed2:00 – 11:00 PM
“Ruen Pair satisfied my every craving this evening. It was without a doubt filling, unfussy, cheap, and very spicy.”
Open11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
“The sleek Saladang Song (song means 'two' in Thai) spun off from Wallaporn 'Dang' Vattanatham's neighboring Saladang in 2000, quickly eclipsed the original in both food and design, and sets the standard for Thai food in Pasadena.”
“Just because Same Same highlights the bar aspect of this space doesn't mean that the food has suffered.”
Open11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
“A year after relocating to Sawtelle from Pico, Tuk Tuk continues to turn out excellent Thai food in the heart of Little Osaka.”
Open6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Open11:00 AM – 8:45 PM
“In regional Thai restaurants like Sri Siam Cafe, don't judge the menu by the front cover. Instead, flip immediately to the back page, where you're bound to find a treasure trove of unusual specialties.”
Open12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
“The cool and crisp collection of herbs and vegetables paired like a dream with the charred and tender pork—my taste buds always win when warm and cold fronts collide.”
Closed11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Closed5:00 – 9:00 PM
Closed12:00 – 10:30 PM
Open3:00 – 9:00 PM
“Crunchy, salty and crabilicious, this is my favorite dish at my favorite Valley Thai eatery.”
Open12:00 – 10:30 PM
“A year after relocating to Sawtelle from Pico, Tuk Tuk continues to turn out excellent Thai food in the heart of Little Osaka.”