The flavors were all there- non-diluted! The pad thai was flavorful and the noodles were well cooked. The curry was creamy. They did not have the green mango salad. Their papaya salad was good although I feel like they did not give enough of the actual papaya. Overall I was satisfied!
Compared to a few years back this street food spot has gained a few more food stalls to neighbor it. There is now a bbq meet place, a salad and fresh foods place and a dessert one. I got three plates, one pad Thai, one pork fried rice and one of their new ground pork with egg dish. Pad Thai is good as always, fried rice was lacking flavor as before but they have seasoning for you to use. Their ground pork with egg was so good but holy crap it was spicy. It did have a good spice though I recommend it.
Exciting to see that LA's Thai-town has an outdoor food stall just next to the big Silom Thai market. Apparently this former during COVID and they have not left. My partner and I saw this place on Instagram and decided to check it out. The people working here were really friendly. My basic ass decided on a pad see ewe at first buy then we ended up ordering the Kra Pao. I found the pad see ewe to be pretty good, but was disappointed that they can't adjust the spice level as they cook. The lady told me I could add it myself. That didn't feel all that authentic in my mind. Additionally, the portion size was pretty small for the cost. Was definitely still hungry after eating it. The Kara Pao on the other hand was delicious and the portion size bigger for sure. I think I'd come back to try other things, but would hope the sizing of the meals make sense considering the pricing. The is another stall next to this one that was pretty popular called Der Grill, and many people were ordering the hot pot style meals which seemed interesting.
The 2024 Smorgasburg season kicked off today, 1/14/2024! While it is not close to me, I usually go at least once or twice a month. It's an ideal spot for outdoor dining with diverse culinary offerings, exploring distinctive shops, and soaking in a positive atmosphere. Smorgasburg LA is open every Sunday on the five-acre site of the weekday Alameda Produce Market in Downtown Los Angeles, which is part of a larger, new development called ROW DTLA. Each Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM, you will find dozens of exciting food vendors plus sophisticated shopping from the realms of design, craft, style, vintage, wellness, and more. Cultural events, pop-ups, and other surprises transform the vast site into a new node in Downtown LA's burgeoning scene, and a unique destination for the area. Today, I tried Pad See Ew from the Radna Silom vendor. In terms of rating for that, I want to give it 4.5 stars due to price and portion ($15+tax and not much on the plate). I remember it being larger before. Overall, it is a must-check out for various foodie options. Tip: -Free 2 hr parking -Take your food outside of the main space and sit in the main ROW area -Go with others to try many things
6pm to 12am everyday, super fast service byob outdoor tables and you get a remote buzzer so you know when your food is ready. Cash or apple pay touchless payments. Large tables for groups easily accomdates and super friendly staff too!
I can't believe it's taken me this long to visit Thai Town in LA. It's not very big, but located right in front of Silom Supermarket on evenings. There are a few street vendors setup just like if you were actually in Thailand. I'm really enjoying the vibe of this place and glad my friend recommended it to me. We parked in the lot next door, which is $3 for 90 minutes. We tried two of the stalls, which included a Pad See Ew ($10), Thai Boat Noodle ($7), and two Chrysanthemum drinks ($2 each). You do get a buzzer to be alerted when your food is ready, but they also call out your order. We got our food within 5-10 minutes. Although the price is pretty cheap, the portions are pretty small too. It does make for good sharing, so you can try more items though. I would recommend 2 dishes per person, but we weren't too hungry so this was perfect. I loved the flavors in both the pad see ew and Thai boat noodles; would definitely order both again. Delicious food and great vibes. This is definitely something you need to try in LA to get a little taste of Thailand.
Legit straight up Thai food vendors. Delicious! Check it out! Tables to sit at on the side walk. Order crepes, noodles, ka pao, pad Thai etc!
Street small Thai business, I love to see it! Located in front of the Simon market you'll see this stand. Maybe 10 items on the menu with an open kitchen right on the curb for you to watch them cook. Tried 3 items which were all made fresh to order and deliciously bold in flavor. Pad Thai, Rad Na with thick flat noodles and the ground port Ka Pao with egg. Every item costs between $10-14 depending on add ons. The pad Thai was packed with flavor and on the drier side. Rad na was a stew perfect for the cold night - loved that it came with Chinese broccoli! And the ground pork Ka pao was delicious and savory with the basil dominant flavor! All 3 went well together with different textures. Tips: outside tables available and they're open late. Parking avail on the street (read signs) $1 for 1 hour until 8 PM.