50 Best Thai Restaurants near Pacoima

“I saw this place on instagram as being the oldest restaurant in SF. We dined in on the 4th of July at noon. Small parking area and street parking. No wait and plenty of seating.
The woman worked there was very helpful. We got half a fried chicken which takes 20-25 minutes and chicken Pad Thai. We then sat and waited. It is near a small airport and train tracks. This makes for interesting viweing if you like watching. A few minutes before the food came We were given 2 paper plates, 3 napkins each and plastic forks. She also gave us Sriracha and a bowl of Thai chili flakes. I did not try this, but it smelled delightfully smokey and spicy. The pad Thai arrived in a take out container and it was saucy and delicious. The chicken, also in a take out container, was a dipped batter style fried chicken,and looked glorious. The pieces are large and were too hot to eat immediately so we ate the thin style fries it comes with.
Chicken batter tasted great. Super crispy and although oily there was no oily aftertaste.
I am interested to try more menu items.“

“Not many Thai food in this area first try love it“

“The sweet lady at the counter told me everything on the menu was good after I asked. And once I ate my food I understood completely. I ordered some wonton soup. It’s the best I’ve had in LA 😋 but i definitely believe everything else on the menu is equally as fire. It was so yummy“

“Great food, always something new and delicious!!“

“Clean area food are delicious. Specially I love the mango sticky rice“

“Pad thai and chicken fried rice with beef were perfectly cooked, delicious, and will make you want to eat more! Chicken Satay was delicious and tender. The service was friendly and warm. This place is very clean, calm, and spacious! I would definitely come back if I am in the area next time!“

“They serve Northern Thai food (Nam Prik Ong and Sai Ua). They also have Larb Northern style. It’s not on the menu, however, you could request it.“

“Great food and The people there are so nice!!! Love to support places like this!“

“Nice and cozy place with delicious Thai foods.“

“Everything was Awesome! Great food and Atmosphere!“

“The food was very fresh and tasty. I appreciated they let you choose how spicy you wanted it for the curry.

The prices are very reasonable and the service was friendly. All the seating is outside so you get to enjoy the weather.“

“Really good Lao food. First time at this Lao restaurant. My new favorite place 😍“

“First time at this restaurant, recommended by a good friend, food was delicious, will definitely come back.“

“Test its by yourself.clean foods and good service“

“We just gave this place a try, and were really impressed. Lots of flavor in the dishes, spice level was just right, as we requested, and everything was really perfect. Had yellow and red curry, both delicious. Glass noodles were really full of flavor and on point. Tom Kha was one of the best I've ever had. Even the Pad see ew, which I'm not usually a fan of, was amazing. Absolutely will be back. Prices are good too, fair, and decent portions.“

“💯 % recommend go now and try“

“I have been here many times and eveytime the dish of my food are the same taste and was soo good. Most i ordered are noodle and Padthai Crispy wonton that was very good and great portion.
The server with short hair was very nice and helpful and she is so friendly. For the Parkling lot is easy and plenty to park and there are some Thai supermarket near by
I will keep coming back again and try the new dish. Most noodle that i have try were great.“

“Fantastic food, fair prices, friendly service. Thank you, Sam and the staff, we enjoyed the food and the company. The place feels warm. The food we took to our fellows in the office got many compliments. Thank you,“

“OMG this place is fire. Don't judge the restaurant by the exterior. It truly is a hole-in-the-wall, hidden gem. I was losing hope in LA restaurants (we're visiting from NorCal) but this was honestly the best Thai food I've ever had! We tried the Panang Curry with Tofu and the Drunken Noodles with Tofu. EXCELLENT VEGETARIAN OPTIONS!! Everything tasted homemade, authentic, and most of all, FRESH! I can't wait to return and try other dishes :)“

“ummm excuse me but why is it so bomb? it’s in the back of a nostalgic strip mall flea market so you’ll have fun browsing and shopping. bring cash but they have have atm but wow dare i say better than anything in thai town??! amazing food and service. one caveat: even if you think you can handle spicy they will insist you order medium and it was perfect. sweetest people ever. don’t skip the iced coffee or tea.“

“I got the lunch special for 14.50, and a strawberry iced tea. Amazing and just right amount of spice on the red curry and the salad dressing was lovely. Even had some curry and rice to look forward to as leftovers. The person at the register was super kind and genuine, asking if I enjoyed the meal. Great lunch deal, parking in the neighborhoods off the main street.“

“Bro.. just moved to the area early this year, my partner and I decided to find a lunch spot close by. Looked at reviews and decided to give this spot a try. WHAT?! Hidden gem!! The service- server was super friendly, helpful, and super quick!, Thai tea slapped! (Must get), zap wings - I do think need a sauce so we are taking home to create our own, fried chicken (GET THIS! Moist, but crunchy and soooo yummy, papaya salad(my partner said in her 33 years on earth this is the #2 all time best papaya salad she’s ever had(#1 is her moms), mango sticky rice was perfect- will be coming back for JUST this sometimes 😂
Oh yea I got yellow chicken curry to go so I’ll report later how that is 😂

You must MUST try this place.
It’s very small only 4 tables inside, so it was perfect daytime lunch date spot. Shit my partner and I were talking about which coworkers we were bringing here next 😂

Super clean inside. Seems like a lot of afternoon parking in the lot it’s in, not sure about night.

Hope this review helped you decide to try this spot cause HOT DAMN that was fire 🔥

Our bill was a lot but we got a bunch of stuff to try lol if you only buy one or two things it’s easily cheap“

“They have both inside and outside seating areas. Service is great.“

“The food here is always amazing and the workers are very nice! We recommend the Hawaiian fried rice and the garlic shrimp! Also don’t worry it’s every clean and a very comforting environment :) I always recommend Siam rice to my friends and family!!“

“Loved it! Filet Mignon Satay was incredible, and I liked the Heavenly BBQ Chicken too! Bummed they ran out of the Thai tea-ramisu, but the Mango & Sweet Sticky Rice more than made up for it. The host and runner were super nice too, overall great experience!“

“High quality and authentic Thai food made with lots of love by one lady behind the scenes! Definitely a Hidden gem in the valley and we highly recommend!! We've been there twice now within the month so far and will definitely go again. Food is fresh and made to order, and even as leftovers the next day it tastes delicious!“

“Best Thai food in town by far!!!
I’ve eaten there twice and have tried their green curry, Penang curry, pad Thai, and papaya salad and all are 10/10.
And their Thai tea is a MUST!!!
Two thumbs up 👍
Looking forward to going back and trying everything on their menu.“

“This place is a hidden gem imo, Service is always fast and nice, the food is always fresh, and compared to other spots the price is reasonable for the portions. I’ve been ordering togo for a while now and my mom loves the garlic green beans w/ seafood so I can confidently say that I would recommend to anyone in the area craving thai.“

“11/26/2025

It's my first time here in this simple looking hidden gem and I had a great experience. They barely opened when I came so the store was clean. Their menu had so many variations of Thai food and most of them looked delicious.

I ordered the Thai coffee, shrimp and pork spring rolls, steamed pot stickers and the seafood combination fried rice with added chicken.
The Thai iced cofee were very good, although I am not really a coffee person, I liked it.
Their pork and shrimp eggrolls were not bad and the steamed pot stickers were awesome.

The fried rice came with shrimp, squid, and 4 pieces if fried fish plus I asked them to add some chicken on it. It was fantastic!
I could finish it all because the portion was generous and i only cost $40 something dollar for everything.“

“The best pad Thai I’ve ever had. I drive 30 miles just to have it“

“I visited this place on 04/07/2026, and saying that I liked it would be an understatement.

The service was 100 out of 10. The waiter knew the menu very well and was able to make great recommendations. I ordered the coconut milk soup with seafood, and it was absolutely delicious. There was a lot of seafood in it, and the portion was very generous.

We also ordered chicken and drinks. Honestly, the amount of food they brought us could easily feed three people. For $49 total, it was definitely worth it.

I also want to mention the honesty and kindness of the staff. I accidentally left my AirPods at the table, and the waitress found my car in the parking lot and personally returned them to me. That really impressed me and says a lot about the level of service and care they provide.

The atmosphere was calm, pleasant, and very welcoming. I definitely recommend this place and would be happy to come back again.“

“Street-Style Thai Flavors & Generous Portions

Bua Siam Thai is a total gem in Panorama — every bite feels like you’re standing at a busy food stall somewhere in Thailand. The flavors are bold, vibrant, and incredibly satisfying.

I had the Pad See Ew and Tom Yum soup, and I highly recommend trying them together. The savory richness of the noodles combined with the spicy-sour heat of the soup creates an unforgettable mix of exotic flavors.

Portions are super generous, the menu is filled with authentic Thai options, and everything is made fresh and served hot. If you’re looking for a meal that hits the spot and takes your taste buds on a trip, Bua Siam absolutely delivers.“

“The restaurant is very clean and the food is tasty. My favorite is fried tofu, I cannot find this menu from any restaurant. Food presentation is very simple but very tasty. I do recommend fried rice, it’s simple and difficult to cook. _/\_“

“Just by chance I was talking about Vic's to a friend and I decided to look him up and I see the sign got changed from Poochy's hotdogs. That should tell you how long ago I was there and still talk about it 45 years later. Now that I know you're still open Vic, I'll be making a trip down south to visit. I was an instant fan since the summer of 81... keep slingin it!“

“OMG! Soooooo flavorful and yummy! Crispy rice salad, larb, big ol portion of pad thai, tom yum soup, all really really good! This hidden gem is easily one of the BEST Thai restaurants in Los Angeles. Friendly service and perfectly cooked sticky rice puts this place over the top!“

“Highly recommend! Delicious food, first and foremost, that is CONSISTENTLY good. Plus, it's a reasonable wait for it. We place an order, take our time getting ready, then walk over. All told, 20-30 min on average, and typically enough to share or have leftovers for later.“

“First time excellent fresh food ..Live the appetizers“

“Well I had not eaten here since my late friend Omar was still around and they would always help us out them with anything extra they had and were just going to throw away anyways ...so when I recently came here for dinner , they remembered me and hooked me up proper ...the food is great and the service better than most and at a decent price too so I am giving a solid five star rating....

Vegetarian options: They have a decent vegetarian section on the menu...

Dietary restrictions: Decent selections if you are on a diet....

Parking: There is plenty of parking if not in the parking lot out front or on the street, then there is always extra parking in the back too...

Kid-friendliness: Sort of kid friendly..

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp for those who are in wheelchairs...“

“Absolutely AMAZING 🤩 🤩🤩 Just WOW 🙌🙌🙌 Must Try 💯💯💯 Will be back 😋😋😋 5 STARS all the way ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“One of the best Thai food in the entire state. I haven’t found a spot with a selection this good in a 50 mile radius. I had five different dishes, including their Pad Thai and fried rice. They were all extremely delicious. There’s usually parking in the back and it’s totally safe. This place is a must.“

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“Ordered Uber eats because I love the rustic spoon! I was a little disappointed with the amount of chicken in the dish that was delivered. Seem more like noodles and noodles with a sprinkling of carrots, cabbage and egg. The flavor was delicious! Maybe it was just the day. But I’m still looking for the cluck.😁“

“Best thai food love coming here“

“Beautiful restaurant , delicious food and Very good service.“

“Found this spot while in the area. The duck noodle soup was extremely tasty. I ordered it with medium spiciness level. It was perfect. The soup has a hint of duck flavor and sweetness. It comes with bean sprout and generous portion of duck meat and vegetables. The flat noodle was nice. Venue was very clean and nicely air conditioned.“

“Hailing from the Northeast region of Thailand, Isan cuisine is the unapologetic, bold, and rustic soul of Thai street food. It’s less about the creamy coconut curries you find in the south and more about high-impact flavors: intense lime, fiery chilies, pungent fermented fish sauce, and plenty of crunch.
Forget the fork. In Isan culture, you use your fingers to roll the sticky rice into small balls, using them as a vessel to scoop up the juices and sauces.“

“Food was really good, great service🙂“

“Absolutely loved this place. The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice. You can really taste the quality and care that goes into every dish. The Thai flavors were authentic and comforting, and the portions were generous.

The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere made it a great spot to sit back and enjoy a meal. Everything came out hot and beautifully presented. This is definitely a place I’ll be coming back to and recommending to anyone craving great Thai food.“

“A new food place!!! Really liked the pad se ew and ofc the mango sticky rice. The whole shop is ran by a sweet older lady and tastes just like a home cooked meal my mom would make me. Highly recommend. Parking can be a little annoying so I’m jealous of the people who live in the building because I would come here weekly if I was living upstairs.“

“I love it here great food“