Terrible service that allows friends to skip line.
Came here on Feb 13 and put our name down since they don't take reservations. My friend and I waited more than 40 minutes, and finally we were the next party of 2 to be seated (the yelp kiosk shows where you are in the wait list.)
Guess what? A couple walked in, hugged their female waitress friend, who prompted seated them at the next available table. We had to wait another 10-15 minutes before being seated.
What's the point of having a queue if you are going to allow your friends to bypass it and flaunt it in front of your customers who need to wait 45+ minutes to be seated?
The food there is not worth this kind of insult.
Apicha Promin
So yummy for dinner I recommend for this place
Kid-friendliness: Very nice for kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Durandetto
I don’t typically leave reviews but I was blown away by the food here. Delicious. Great addition to the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Yan Yan
Thursday night 7p we waited around 35 minutes for a party of 4. Cozy neighborhood spot and much more inventive, tasty than your average Thai restaurant
Connie Trinh
Food is great, there are some unique dishes here, especially the steam eggs in Tom Yum sauce. Fried rice w beef is also very good, and the sour soup with chicken. The vibe is great, a bit hard to get in still, but you can put your name in the Yelp waitlist. Very happy for this addition in West Portal. The kaya toast dessert is so good, but def for sharing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R M
So we were lucky to get a reservation in under 24 hrs to this highly sought after new Thai restaurant. I have to admit it was a worthwhile experience as most of the dishes we tried were simply fantastic and brought me back to my endless trips to Thailand. The flavours are bold and brought back many street food experiences. The only dish that was rather disappointing was the Pad Cha. It was rather bland more on the boring side for a seafood dish. I love their Hed Tod and Yum Neur Yang for appetizers. The crispy Papaya salad wasn't to everyone's liking, I think it's a unique take on the dish, but yes it doesn't have the papaya flavor if that's what you are looking for. I can recommend the short rips , their fried rice, their Pas See Ew , Duck curry... Each dish is unique and hits a wide range of one's taste buds. I d go back for sure but I certainly make sure a reservation is in place. As we left we talked to some folks who were on the drop in wait-list and sat around for two hours to get a table. Now I think the place is good but no it's not worth a two hour wait
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Corina Lange
Prior to coming here, I wasn’t feeling super hungry and thought I’d just order a light bite. However, when I saw they had a combo poached/fried chicken & rice entrée on the menu, my appetite was awakened. Chicken & rice is a classic and one of my all-time favorites. This place did not disappoint. Each bite was so juicy and flavorful, it made me want to devour the plate. I feel like I found my go-to for whenever I’m craving chicken & rice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tico Tico
Nice staff, great food. The soups were delicious. not sure i was in love with the fried green papaya salad, but the sauces and flavors are on point. They don't skimp on herbs and they definitely don't leave you bloated from too much MSG like many thai places. I am GF and really enjoyed the options.
Recommended dishes: Thai Beef Boat Noodle, Tom Gai Bai MA Kham
Margaret Guo
Came here on recommendations of a friend. Overall, was a memorable experience. However, the food was a little underwhelming.
Some highlights were the Panama duck curry and the khao pad mun nuer. Both of the meats were cooked to perfection. For dessert, definitely recommend the burnt butter Kaya toast, which is a symphony of amazing texture and flavor. However, the Khoi toi was essentially egg noodles in a pretty bland sauce. The crab rice hot pot also lacked flavor. Very carb heavy. Also, I was disappointed that none of the dishes had many vegetables, besides some green onions for garnish. Even the papaya salad was essentially fried papaya strips with sauce.
Very busy place that is definitely undergoing growing pains. Excellent meal, Would not visit again.
Henry
Uses yelp which won’t let you join the waitlist unless you download the app. Also no room to wait inside and it rained
After tonight’s delicious meal, this has won the spot as my new favorite Thai place! We ordered tom kha hed soup, khao soi with fried chicken, pad see ew, and Kaya toast with coconut ice cream. Everything was super delicious, wonderful flavors, generous portions, perfectly cooked and good quality food. It was quite busy on a Sunday night, we waited about 45 mins before being seated, so expect some wait time. They use the Yelp waitlist system. Also to note, it does get quite loud inside the restaurant, so if you’re sensitive to noise, that is something to consider. The service was friendly and the lady that served us is Thai and super sweet. Can’t wait to come back and try more dishes!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kaya Toast
Meimei Ma
Came here on a very busy Friday night. Staff are friendly and nice. Food is amazing ?.
One thing is if it's a full house and there is large parties, make sure to bring ear plugs. Lol .... it's not a big space and ppl like to talk among themselves so loud it's a hindrance for me to fully enjoy my meal if you know what I mean.
If you speak very loud, it may not bother u. Lol!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R Butler
A random selection on a foggy West Portal evening began with a line and wait list. The relatively small dining area was filled with families and couples enjoying themselves. Noted are the beautiful large wooden tables (even for two), eliminating the cramped feeling usually provided for single and couples when having multiple dishes. The wait provided ample time to review the menu and shorten the choices. The staff was warm and welcoming and always with a smile addressed our questions. We started with pomegranate lemonade and thai ice tea, both quite refreshing. A starter of dumplings started our evening high. An appropriate time to enjoy appetizer was followed by duck penang curry with a side of jasmine rice and korean noodles with short rib - medium spice. I would like to try native next time.. Though chicken protein option not available, you are able to choose your wellness of the beef. Our selection was enough for two, and leftovers were brought home. Great selection and highly recommended. Be prepared for a wait and bring layers to deal with the fog and chill.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sasin Lerdsurasakda (Kratai)
Amazing and authentic Thai food! They have a lot of dishes that you can't find anywhere else in the city. We love everything we ordered and will definitely visit again! Recommend joining Yelp waitlist since they get very busy. It's well worth the wait. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kaya Toast, Khao Soi Pad Haeng, Longan Drink
Terrible service that allows friends to skip line. Came here on Feb 13 and put our name down since they don't take reservations. My friend and I waited more than 40 minutes, and finally we were the next party of 2 to be seated (the yelp kiosk shows where you are in the wait list.) Guess what? A couple walked in, hugged their female waitress friend, who prompted seated them at the next available table. We had to wait another 10-15 minutes before being seated. What's the point of having a queue if you are going to allow your friends to bypass it and flaunt it in front of your customers who need to wait 45+ minutes to be seated? The food there is not worth this kind of insult.
So yummy for dinner
I recommend for this place
Kid-friendliness: Very nice for kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don’t typically leave reviews but I was blown away by the food here. Delicious. Great addition to the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Thursday night 7p we waited around 35 minutes for a party of 4. Cozy neighborhood spot and much more inventive, tasty than your average Thai restaurant
Food is great, there are some unique dishes here, especially the steam eggs in Tom Yum sauce. Fried rice w beef is also very good, and the sour soup with chicken. The vibe is great, a bit hard to get in still, but you can put your name in the Yelp waitlist. Very happy for this addition in West Portal. The kaya toast dessert is so good, but def for sharing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So we were lucky to get a reservation in under 24 hrs to this highly sought after new Thai restaurant. I have to admit it was a worthwhile experience as most of the dishes we tried were simply fantastic and brought me back to my endless trips to Thailand. The flavours are bold and brought back many street food experiences. The only dish that was rather disappointing was the Pad Cha. It was rather bland more on the boring side for a seafood dish. I love their Hed Tod and Yum Neur Yang for appetizers. The crispy Papaya salad wasn't to everyone's liking, I think it's a unique take on the dish, but yes it doesn't have the papaya flavor if that's what you are looking for. I can recommend the short rips , their fried rice, their Pas See Ew , Duck curry...
Each dish is unique and hits a wide range of one's taste buds.
I d go back for sure but I certainly make sure a reservation is in place. As we left we talked to some folks who were on the drop in wait-list and sat around for two hours to get a table. Now I think the place is good but no it's not worth a two hour wait
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Prior to coming here, I wasn’t feeling super hungry and thought I’d just order a light bite. However, when I saw they had a combo poached/fried chicken & rice entrée on the menu, my appetite was awakened. Chicken & rice is a classic and one of my all-time favorites. This place did not disappoint. Each bite was so juicy and flavorful, it made me want to devour the plate. I feel like I found my go-to for whenever I’m craving chicken & rice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice staff, great food. The soups were delicious. not sure i was in love with the fried green papaya salad, but the sauces and flavors are on point. They don't skimp on herbs and they definitely don't leave you bloated from too much MSG like many thai places. I am GF and really enjoyed the options.
Dietary restrictions: gluten free, dairy free options galore
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Beef Boat Noodle, Tom Gai Bai MA Kham
Came here on recommendations of a friend. Overall, was a memorable experience. However, the food was a little underwhelming.
Some highlights were the Panama duck curry and the khao pad mun nuer. Both of the meats were cooked to perfection. For dessert, definitely recommend the burnt butter Kaya toast, which is a symphony of amazing texture and flavor. However, the Khoi toi was essentially egg noodles in a pretty bland sauce. The crab rice hot pot also lacked flavor. Very carb heavy. Also, I was disappointed that none of the dishes had many vegetables, besides some green onions for garnish. Even the papaya salad was essentially fried papaya strips with sauce.
Very busy place that is definitely undergoing growing pains. Excellent meal, Would not visit again.
Uses yelp which won’t let you join the waitlist unless you download the app. Also no room to wait inside and it rained
Restaurantji Recommends
After tonight’s delicious meal, this has won the spot as my new favorite Thai place! We ordered tom kha hed soup, khao soi with fried chicken, pad see ew, and Kaya toast with coconut ice cream. Everything was super delicious, wonderful flavors, generous portions, perfectly cooked and good quality food. It was quite busy on a Sunday night, we waited about 45 mins before being seated, so expect some wait time. They use the Yelp waitlist system. Also to note, it does get quite loud inside the restaurant, so if you’re sensitive to noise, that is something to consider. The service was friendly and the lady that served us is Thai and super sweet. Can’t wait to come back and try more dishes!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kaya Toast
Came here on a very busy Friday night. Staff are friendly and nice.
Food is amazing ?.
One thing is if it's a full house and there is large parties, make sure to bring ear plugs. Lol .... it's not a big space and ppl like to talk among themselves so loud it's a hindrance for me to fully enjoy my meal if you know what I mean.
If you speak very loud, it may not bother u. Lol!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A random selection on a foggy West Portal evening began with a line and wait list. The relatively small dining area was filled with families and couples enjoying themselves. Noted are the beautiful large wooden tables (even for two), eliminating the cramped feeling usually provided for single and couples when having multiple dishes. The wait provided ample time to review the menu and shorten the choices. The staff was warm and welcoming and always with a smile addressed our questions. We started with pomegranate lemonade and thai ice tea, both quite refreshing. A starter of dumplings started our evening high. An appropriate time to enjoy appetizer was followed by duck penang curry with a side of jasmine rice and korean noodles with short rib - medium spice. I would like to try native next time.. Though chicken protein option not available, you are able to choose your wellness of the beef. Our selection was enough for two, and leftovers were brought home. Great selection and highly recommended. Be prepared for a wait and bring layers to deal with the fog and chill.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing and authentic Thai food! They have a lot of dishes that you can't find anywhere else in the city. We love everything we ordered and will definitely visit again! Recommend joining Yelp waitlist since they get very busy. It's well worth the wait. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kaya Toast, Khao Soi Pad Haeng, Longan Drink
Fun evening
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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