"This year, I've often returned to the question, what does comfort taste like? The answer varies with the weather, the day, my mood. But one constant, rain or shine, has been this Tom Kha soup. Tucked into the corner of an unassuming shopping center in La Verne is the best Thai food I've tasted in California. Tho One Thai Eatery, with Chef Pim at the helm, boasts fare made with one not-so-secret ingredient: love."
"Made with creamy coconut milk, mushrooms, white onion, green onion, lemongrass, galanga, kaffir, leaves, lime, chili oil paste and the patron's choice of protein (I always go with chicken), this dish does wonders for the soul. I order mine with a side of rice, which I throw into the bowl to make the dish heartier."
"If you've never tried Tom Kha, know that it's typically served with woody aromatics like lemongrass stalks and galangal slices that infuse the broth with a vibrant flavor, but aren't meant to be eaten. Think of cloves and a cinnamon stick in a glass of hot cider, necessary and delicious, but not for munching on."
Standout restaurant dishes and drinks across Southern California throughout 2025 ranged from inventive, boundary-pushing cuisine to comforting classics worth seeking out. Selections came from Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire and included plates and pours that lingered long after the last bite. One example is the Tom Kha soup at Tho One Thai Eatery in La Verne, led by Chef Pim, which combines creamy coconut milk, mushrooms, onions, lemongrass, galanga, kaffir leaves, lime and chili oil paste with a choice of protein. The soup is served with woody aromatics that infuse vibrant flavor but are not eaten.
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