"After announcing its U.S. arrival in 2023, one of Taiwan's most prominent restaurant groups has finally completed its flagship restaurant in Westfield Century City, which debuted on Thursday, March 12. This is the first U.S. location for Very Thai, now one of the few Thai restaurants in the Southland with an ambitious scope: a full bar, expansive patio, a private dining room, and a main dining area within 5,000 square feet that seats 131 guests."
"Tai Tong Food and Beverage Group operates 50 Thai restaurants worldwide. Founded in 1990 by Charles Hsu, the group currently operates 145 restaurants in Taiwan under various names, including Very Thai Restaurant, 1010 Hunan Cuisine, Very Thai Noodles, Ten Ten Hunan Bistro, and Shann Rice Bar. According to a spokesperson, this opening is the first of multiple brand expansions into the U.S. for Very Thai and other restaurants in 2026 and beyond."
"Very Thai's menu leans traditional with sesame seed-pocked shrimp toast, green papaya salad, and tom yum goong for starters. It will also serve green or yellow curries with chicken, as well as one prepared with massaman beef. Wagyu from Snake River Farms gets prepared two ways: as grilled short ribs or chopped with basil and served over organic eggs over rice with chilis; grilled pork jowl with lime sauce or the coffee marinated ribs round out the meatier options."
Very Thai by 瓦城 has launched its first U.S. restaurant at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles after announcing its arrival in 2023. The flagship location spans 5,000 square feet with seating for 131 guests, a full bar, expansive patio, and private dining room. Tai Tong Food and Beverage Group, founded in 1990 by Charles Hsu, operates 145 restaurants in Taiwan and 50 Thai restaurants worldwide under various brand names. The menu features traditional Thai dishes including shrimp toast, green papaya salad, tom yum goong, curries, and specialty items like Wagyu short ribs and soft shell crab. The bar offers Thai-inspired cocktails blending bourbon with Thai whiskey. This opening marks the beginning of multiple brand expansions into the U.S. market planned for 2026 and beyond.
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