Thai Restaurants In Los Angeles You Need To Try

Named The L.A. Times Restaurant of the Year in 2022, this family-owned spot maintains a classic Thai menu while also offering creative takes with Los Angeles influences.

On Tuesday nights, the alley next to the restaurant turns into Thai Taco Tuesday, and one weekend a month, Anajak holds a multi-course tasting menu complete with wine pairing.

Jitlada was awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand Award in 2019, 2022, and 2023. Offering a jaw-dropping 400 items, it is particularly known for its Southern Thai food.

This long-standing, family-owned restaurant is currently run by the family's second generation. The menu draws from family recipes made at the Thai Royal Palace.

At Ayara Thai, chef and owner Vanda Asapahu serves classic Thai dishes but also puts her own twist on meals like adding slices of green apples to lobster pad thai.

Its desserts also go beyond what you'd expect at a casual Thai restaurant, including the chocolate cherry tart, made using Kad Kokoa's single-origin chocolates from Thailand.

At Night+Market, owner Kris Yenbamroong throws in some fun riffs on the menu with items like a fried chicken sandwich made using Northern Thai-style fried chicken.