we ate 4 boat noodles between the two of us, it's too good.
Kin Sin
Excellent service! The food is good especially the deep fried soft shell crabs!
Mark Morris
Great Thai food, awesome flavors, and good portions for a fair price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fang Phattha
I am Thai and I gotta say this place has the most authentic (and delicious) Thai food in the area. They’re called coffee shop but it’s nothing to do with cafe-like shop. This is a real Thai restaurant, run by Thai people. The dishes I ordered tasted like what they were in Thailand. The drinks are moderate sweet, which is exactly what I needed!! Servers are really nice. They played 2000s Thai songs. Great place for gatherings or solo dining! Price was great too! Totally recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Russell Barthel
I visited LA for a week and this was the best restaurant I ate at. Food was delicious and the owner was super friendly. I'll definitely be eating here again next time I'm in town!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Millena Pham
I hate driving to LA, but when I do, I had to visit Hollywood's original Thai joint.Parking: Parking will be difficult! They're located in a small plaza with very limited parking, but there is metered parking. We just happen to be blessed with a parking spot right in front of the restaurant.Environment/Ambiance: Walking in, we were greeted by the waitress, asked how many were in our party, and seated. We arrived right after their lunch rush around 5pm, so we had the place to ourselves for a bit. Around 6-7pm, the dinner rush came in. I would describe the inside mid-sized with good amount of seating. It's definitely a traditional restaurant; we noticed the details of the plates and utensils. And yes, there is one bathroom.Service: We had the honor of meeting a few of the owners, Peter and Allen. Everyone was very welcoming, nice, and funny. After placing our orders, throughput was under 10 minutes.Food & Drinks:1) Tamarind Marinated Wings - We started off with these as appetizers. I was very impressed with these because they tasted exactly like my GIL's when she made them. To eat these wings, my bf taught me to rip off pieces of chicken, grab some sticky rice, roll it into a ball, and dip both of them into the jaew sauce. So delicious! 10/102) Som Tham Lao (fermented papaya salad with Thai herbs and chili) - Since my bf and I been together, his aunt always made me papaya salad, so I had to try this for myself. I ordered this dish mild, and wow was it spicy. If your spice tolerance is low, I recommend anything less than mild lol. As you can tell, Thai foods can be spicy. The servers always ask what spice level you prefer. I really liked this dish though! Other than the spiciness, it tasted exactly like my bf's aunt's! 9/103) Boat Noodle Everything (signature boat broth with tendon, liver, beef, tripe, stewed beef, and beef balls topped with chicharons) - I looove this noodle dish! So much flavors from the meats and broth. They were very generous with the meats. 10/104) Jade Noodles (spinach egg noodle with BBQ pork, roast duck, crab meat served with sugar, ground peanuts and chili powder) - The servers taught me to quickly mix everything. If you let it sit for too long, the noodles will be stuck in its shape. These noodles were surprisingly not as spicy as I thought (but you can always adjust). The color of the noodles were so pretty and tasted even better. The meats paired well with the spinach noodles. 9/105) Mango Sticky Rice (seasonal) - Dessert time! This is my absolute favorite Thai dessert! The mango was sweet; not sour. Half the sticky rice was white, and the other half was blue. The server explained the color of the blue rice was extracted from a certain type of flower. And the coconut cream wasn't too overwhelming; perfect amount. 10/106) Pandan Juice - This drink was recommended to me by the owner. I thought this was very refreshing. The only Pandan I've ever had is Pandan milk tea, so I didn't have anything to compare it to lol. 8/107) Thai Tea - What's a Thai spot without Thai tea? This definitely tasted authentic. They mix the tea with ice (not blended). The ratio of tea to half&half was equal amounts. Wasn't too sweet for me, but you can always adjust sweetness level. 9/10Pricing: Prices are $$ modern. Each dish can feed 1-2 persons if you share. I feel it's worth its authenticity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamarind Chicken Wings with Jaew Sauce, Boat Noodle
Márcia S
Boat noodles are fantastic! Already came back a second time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Codie Brodeur
Amazing!!!! Could not be happier with my experience. I will definitely be coming back!Parking: Might have to walk from street parking but it's definitely worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Channel Svay
Wow! How have I not known about this spot until now? We were craving some South East Asian food that is authentic to its roots. Came here with a friend after finding out this is Hollywood's Original Thai Joint in the lovely Thai Town. It is located in a small plaza with very little parking. There's metered parking available on the street or free parking in the plaza. Though inconspicuous on the outside, this spot has so much to offer inside. Don't been fooled by the stained ceilings either, the food is spectacular!We ordered the Boat Noodles with everything, Soft Shell Crab, Blood Larb Salad, Shrimp Pad Thai, and the Beef Pad Kra Pao with an egg. And OMG! Everything was amazing! I loved the apple relish that accompanies the soft shell crab. It acted as a nice palate cleanser to the fried appetizer. The broth of the boat noodles was so good! I haven't had great boat noodles in a while. The shrimp was cooked perfectly in the pad thai. We were told that the pad thai was actually more similiar to that of the noodles back in Thailand. It wasn't like other Thai spots that make it more saucy and wet to cater to other palates. That Beef Pad Kra Pao we ordered also had the perfect umami blend of spicy, sweet, and salty. Would definitely order it again! And that Blood Larb Salad? What a surprise! If you're feeling a bit adventurous, I'd give this dish a try. It had a nice kick that hits all the notes. No other Thai restaurants in the area have this dish as an option at all. They actually have a wide selection of salads that you cannot find in many other Thai restaurants.Peter and his wife, Jane, are the sweetest people. Peter gave us great recommendations on what to order. He also gave us a little insight and background to the history of the restaurant. Their staff is also friendly and efficient. Service was nothing short of amazing. Definitely would love to bring my husband back here to try their boat noodles!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Kra Pao Fried Rice, Boat Noodle, Boat Noodle Soup with Beef, Pad Kra Pao, Pad Thai
Debs
Beef Tendon Soup had the most incredible flavour. Can’t wait to return and have it again. Pad see lacked flavour
Sapp Coffee Shop came highly recommended by a foodie family member. It did not disappoint! We had Jade Noodles and Boat Noodles - with the lot! Both dishes were delicious. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Tong
Loved the boat noodles here. It seemed to be just as good as the ones in Thailand, especially the mixed bowl. The steak piece in the mixed bowl is especially tender. Wish the crispy pork skin was refried, it seemed a little stale.The fried soft shell crab was also wonderful, one of the best ones that we've had. Lightly battered and very airy. The stir fried morning glory was also great.Service was friendly. The atmosphere was lively.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boat Noodle
Dorothy
Best Thai Boat Noodles! Other dishes are also really great and authentic. My go-to spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chee Her
Probably the best boat noddle I ever had.. if you like spicy.. get L4.. mofo is hot as
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boat Noodle Soup with Beef, Pad Thai
iKon
This is authentic Thai restaurant. Sen Chan Pad Boo was great!!!
we ate 4 boat noodles between the two of us, it's too good.
Excellent service! The food is good especially the deep fried soft shell crabs!
Great Thai food, awesome flavors, and good portions for a fair price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am Thai and I gotta say this place has the most authentic (and delicious) Thai food in the area. They’re called coffee shop but it’s nothing to do with cafe-like shop. This is a real Thai restaurant, run by Thai people. The dishes I ordered tasted like what they were in Thailand. The drinks are moderate sweet, which is exactly what I needed!! Servers are really nice. They played 2000s Thai songs. Great place for gatherings or solo dining! Price was great too! Totally recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited LA for a week and this was the best restaurant I ate at. Food was delicious and the owner was super friendly. I'll definitely be eating here again next time I'm in town!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I hate driving to LA, but when I do, I had to visit Hollywood's original Thai joint.Parking: Parking will be difficult! They're located in a small plaza with very limited parking, but there is metered parking. We just happen to be blessed with a parking spot right in front of the restaurant.Environment/Ambiance: Walking in, we were greeted by the waitress, asked how many were in our party, and seated. We arrived right after their lunch rush around 5pm, so we had the place to ourselves for a bit. Around 6-7pm, the dinner rush came in. I would describe the inside mid-sized with good amount of seating. It's definitely a traditional restaurant; we noticed the details of the plates and utensils. And yes, there is one bathroom.Service: We had the honor of meeting a few of the owners, Peter and Allen. Everyone was very welcoming, nice, and funny. After placing our orders, throughput was under 10 minutes.Food & Drinks:1) Tamarind Marinated Wings - We started off with these as appetizers. I was very impressed with these because they tasted exactly like my GIL's when she made them. To eat these wings, my bf taught me to rip off pieces of chicken, grab some sticky rice, roll it into a ball, and dip both of them into the jaew sauce. So delicious! 10/102) Som Tham Lao (fermented papaya salad with Thai herbs and chili) - Since my bf and I been together, his aunt always made me papaya salad, so I had to try this for myself. I ordered this dish mild, and wow was it spicy. If your spice tolerance is low, I recommend anything less than mild lol. As you can tell, Thai foods can be spicy. The servers always ask what spice level you prefer. I really liked this dish though! Other than the spiciness, it tasted exactly like my bf's aunt's! 9/103) Boat Noodle Everything (signature boat broth with tendon, liver, beef, tripe, stewed beef, and beef balls topped with chicharons) - I looove this noodle dish! So much flavors from the meats and broth. They were very generous with the meats. 10/104) Jade Noodles (spinach egg noodle with BBQ pork, roast duck, crab meat served with sugar, ground peanuts and chili powder) - The servers taught me to quickly mix everything. If you let it sit for too long, the noodles will be stuck in its shape. These noodles were surprisingly not as spicy as I thought (but you can always adjust). The color of the noodles were so pretty and tasted even better. The meats paired well with the spinach noodles. 9/105) Mango Sticky Rice (seasonal) - Dessert time! This is my absolute favorite Thai dessert! The mango was sweet; not sour. Half the sticky rice was white, and the other half was blue. The server explained the color of the blue rice was extracted from a certain type of flower. And the coconut cream wasn't too overwhelming; perfect amount. 10/106) Pandan Juice - This drink was recommended to me by the owner. I thought this was very refreshing. The only Pandan I've ever had is Pandan milk tea, so I didn't have anything to compare it to lol. 8/107) Thai Tea - What's a Thai spot without Thai tea? This definitely tasted authentic. They mix the tea with ice (not blended). The ratio of tea to half&half was equal amounts. Wasn't too sweet for me, but you can always adjust sweetness level. 9/10Pricing: Prices are $$ modern. Each dish can feed 1-2 persons if you share. I feel it's worth its authenticity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamarind Chicken Wings with Jaew Sauce, Boat Noodle
Boat noodles are fantastic! Already came back a second time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing!!!! Could not be happier with my experience. I will definitely be coming back!Parking: Might have to walk from street parking but it's definitely worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow! How have I not known about this spot until now? We were craving some South East Asian food that is authentic to its roots. Came here with a friend after finding out this is Hollywood's Original Thai Joint in the lovely Thai Town. It is located in a small plaza with very little parking. There's metered parking available on the street or free parking in the plaza. Though inconspicuous on the outside, this spot has so much to offer inside. Don't been fooled by the stained ceilings either, the food is spectacular!We ordered the Boat Noodles with everything, Soft Shell Crab, Blood Larb Salad, Shrimp Pad Thai, and the Beef Pad Kra Pao with an egg. And OMG! Everything was amazing! I loved the apple relish that accompanies the soft shell crab. It acted as a nice palate cleanser to the fried appetizer. The broth of the boat noodles was so good! I haven't had great boat noodles in a while. The shrimp was cooked perfectly in the pad thai. We were told that the pad thai was actually more similiar to that of the noodles back in Thailand. It wasn't like other Thai spots that make it more saucy and wet to cater to other palates. That Beef Pad Kra Pao we ordered also had the perfect umami blend of spicy, sweet, and salty. Would definitely order it again! And that Blood Larb Salad? What a surprise! If you're feeling a bit adventurous, I'd give this dish a try. It had a nice kick that hits all the notes. No other Thai restaurants in the area have this dish as an option at all. They actually have a wide selection of salads that you cannot find in many other Thai restaurants.Peter and his wife, Jane, are the sweetest people. Peter gave us great recommendations on what to order. He also gave us a little insight and background to the history of the restaurant. Their staff is also friendly and efficient. Service was nothing short of amazing. Definitely would love to bring my husband back here to try their boat noodles!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Kra Pao Fried Rice, Boat Noodle, Boat Noodle Soup with Beef, Pad Kra Pao, Pad Thai
Beef Tendon Soup had the most incredible flavour. Can’t wait to return and have it again. Pad see lacked flavour
Restaurantji Recommends
Sapp Coffee Shop came highly recommended by a foodie family member. It did not disappoint! We had Jade Noodles and Boat Noodles - with the lot! Both dishes were delicious. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the boat noodles here. It seemed to be just as good as the ones in Thailand, especially the mixed bowl. The steak piece in the mixed bowl is especially tender. Wish the crispy pork skin was refried, it seemed a little stale.The fried soft shell crab was also wonderful, one of the best ones that we've had. Lightly battered and very airy. The stir fried morning glory was also great.Service was friendly. The atmosphere was lively.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boat Noodle
Best Thai Boat Noodles! Other dishes are also really great and authentic. My go-to spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably the best boat noddle I ever had.. if you like spicy.. get L4.. mofo is hot as
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boat Noodle Soup with Beef, Pad Thai
This is authentic Thai restaurant. Sen Chan Pad Boo was great!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5