Summer Canteen

Solidly good neighborhood spot for Thai favorites.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was looking forward to this restaurant. However, the steamed dumplings were average. Satay was good, rice was good .. but maybe not hot enough. The dipping sauce was good and I enjoyed the service

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Good food, ordered summer fried rice and pad thai. Pricy
Amazing service- the person was on top of everything, super welcoming, patiently answered all our questions
Ambience- it was good, nicely decorated

Add more vegetarian options to the menu

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Best Tom Yum soup in town. Super nice service

FYI: The restaurant added a mandatory 22% tip, which is completely uncalled for. No one checked on us, introduced themselves, or provided the kind of service expected at a full-service restaurant.

(Simple Google Search) No, California has banned mandatory gratuities for dining in restaurants due to the price transparency law (SB 478), which requires all fees to be included in the menu price.

Initial Review:
Disclaimer: this review is only based on what I personally ordered, I cannot speak for other foods that my friend ordered

Short version: DO NOT order the chicken rice, and the service can be improved.

Full Version:
I ordered the chicken rice expecting a standard Hainanese or Singaporean-style dish, but it was quite disappointing. The chicken had no skin and was extremely dry, more like boiled chicken than poached. It honestly felt like the kind of chicken you would use for a gym meal, not a proper Hainanese chicken rice.

The menu mentioned soy sauce, which was strange because it is not typical for authentic versions of this dish. The service also felt rushed even though we came right when the restaurant opened and there were only two tables occupied. When I asked for chili sauce, the waiter pointed to the soy sauce instead, which was incorrect. When I asked for ginger, she said it was incorporated into the rice, which confirmed that this was not authentic at all. This was especially disappointing for someone who grew up in Singapore and knows how it should taste.

Another concern was hygiene, since the waiter pointed very close to our food, almost touching it, which was uncomfortable. Overall, the experience was disappointing from both a culinary and service standpoint. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this one deserves it. In an area full of great Thai and Asian restaurants, this place could and should do much better.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Best Thai food in California. Very authentic flavors from Bangkok. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place. Clean food. Lots of flavor. Delicious tofu!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were there fir a late lunch. Very quiet, good food, friendly waitress. A bit pricey.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Nay is the most wonderful person at this establishment she was extremely kind and her level of professionalism is unmatched! Top tier service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This restaurant has the best tom yam soup in all of LA! As someone who’s been to Thailand many times, I can assure you that is the best Thai restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice layout and atmosphere. Service was generally slow and bad. I think they are cut back on staff or more interested in online orders? The place wasn't that packed and we had a long time for food and also to even get their attention to pay. Food was ok. Serving sizes seemed on the small side.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Summer Canteen is hands down the best Thai restaurant I've ever been to! The food is absolutely amazing, with rich, authentic flavors that transport you straight to Thailand. Every dish is prepared with care, from the perfectly balanced spices to the fresh ingredients.

The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for both casual meals and special occasions. The staff is friendly and attentive, always ready with recommendations if you're not sure what to order.

If you're a fan of Thai cuisine or just looking to try something new, Summer Canteen is a must-visit. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

After 4 years coming here it’s still worth the drive and they always are friendly here. It’s always clean and more then enough food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I been going to this place for many years.
Visited last night and I was a disappointed. I order 3 dishes and all of them are very sweet and saucy.How can a seafood fried rice be sweet like candies.
Will not go back there again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

fantastic food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5