12 Best Thai Restaurants in Irvine

“We all enjoyed our food. The chicken appetizer was ok. Beef satay was good. The pad Thai, pad khee mao and massaman curry were all good. The curry had rich, warm flavor. I wish the carrots and potatoes had been a little softer (cooked longer)
There was a bit of confusion with how the spice levels worked and also what we were ordering for an appetizer and wanted to come out first versus what we were ordering for the main course.
The refrigerator makes a loud buzzing noise and it vibrates the restaurant. The wall next to us was shaking“

“Delicious, freshly prepared cuisine.“

“Kinaree serves delicious Thai dishes that can be more difficult to find elsewhere and does them well with their own little twists. A friend and I stuck to the “Chef’s Highlights” portion of the menu, but we would definitely like to return to try their breakfast and brunch items if we can resist reordering some favorites. The waitress had shared that since there was a thai restaurant in the plaza, they had to make a unique menu to set themselves apart which is how the thai fusion brunch menu came to be.

We visited on a Monday afternoon and they only had a few other tables. The pandan sweet tea was subtly sweet and had the right amount of aroma from the pandan. The crab cakes were crispy on the outside and packed full of flavor. The tom yum hot pot had tons of seafood and packed with ramen noodles. Definitely tasted better warm, so try this one first if ordering multiple dishes. Khao soi had the depth of flavor you would want from the curry, although I found it to be slightly on the more watery side. I like the array of proteins you can choose from chicken, beef, blue crab, etc. The STAR of the meal was the fried fish with apple salad. As a big fan of this dish, I can say that they made this perfectly crispy with tender fish inside and a fresh apple salad packed full of herbs that just hits the spot! A def must try! I even ordered one to go as well as their crab fried rice that was super fresh and scrumptious! Unfortunately, they were out of their thai tea cheesecake, but the roti with coconut ice cream was a yummy way to end the meal. What can go wrong with indulging in a warm crispy dough topped with creamy coconut ice cream. Cannot wait to return!“

“1. The curry noodles dish was really good! I like the sausage option!
2. The spot has fun casual vibes as it is part of a food court!
3. The staff was friendly and timely with my order!
Note: They will give you a buzzer to let you know when the order is ready for pickup!

Photo: Khao Sao and Thai Tea“

“This is one of the best Thai restaurants where you can get vegan food. They're extremely nice. Very hard-working. Family. Food is amazing. Usually get get pad Thai noodles. They make sure there is no fish or sauce or eggs. They're always super careful.pl do support this restaurant You will definitely not regret it 😊“

“What a very nice find. We travel to the OC to see an acupuncturist down the road a tad and stopped for a late 2pm lunch. Great Pad Thai and yellow chicken curry. The Thai Ice tea was delicious though a tiny bit more ice than expected, so somewhat watered down. Very nice people!!“

“What a good find.
I was driving by, starving, and I decided to try. OMG! DELICIOIS!!!

The only problem is that the portions are too small. I wish I had more time to order another one.

I will be back.“

“This was hands down, the best Thai flavor ive ever had here in the U.S. The portions are smaller in order to fit in 'to-go' containers but still well worth it. Im so happy we found this gem. We will go again when we fly back to town.“

“As others have said, tastes great, but the value isn’t there with the tiny portions. Owners, Please take a look at your portions and cogs. At the current price point, I don’t understand why a healthy serving isn’t possible. Even the soup is only half the container… come on.“

“Nara is a top-tier experience! The food is authentic to the true flavors of Thailand, and every dish is rich and layered with flavors.

It’s clear that every detail was highly considered, from the atmosphere of the setting, to the authentic Thai dishes, to the presentation of each plate. And the team is amazing! Fiona and Michael are wonderful hosts, Joel is a humble and skilled chef, and Sofia and Tara are a lovely, attentive, and beautiful presence. I will absolutely return again!“

“Had a blast with my family 👪 ❤“

“This place is super convenient for work trips. It's right next to my office!“