From coq au vin to penne alla vodka, there are all kinds of dishes that get their names from the inclusion of alcohol. So if you don't want to have alcohol for any reason, it's fairly clear what to stay clear of. If you're browsing a menu of the best Thai dishes, you might think this is the case with drunken noodles. But despite the name, this dish doesn't contain any alcohol at all.
It comes with the option of rice or jade noodles (try to get both if you can), as well as a sweet soy sauce and an umami and slightly fruity duck sauce. The steamed Chinese broccoli that accompanies the dish lightens the whole thing, but the star is truly the duck, which arrives glistening with fat. The skin is my favorite part - it tastes luxurious - but the meat is also rich and partners well with plain steamed white rice.
Heng Heng Chicken Rice, located on a busy strip of Hollywood Boulevard in Thai Town, is known for its titular Thai-style poached chicken and rice paired with a zippy garlic sauce. The setting is unfussy and diner-like with specials taped to the walls and mismatched chairs scattered throughout. Although the menu is simple - variations of chicken, pork, and fish with rice or noodles and a selection of appetizers - the food at Heng Heng packs an amazing depth of flavor.
Thai is a pillar cuisine of Los Angeles. The largest Thai population outside of Thailand calls Los Angeles home. The community designation in East Hollywood is the only officially recognized Thai Town in the United States. As with Koreatown and Historic Filipinotown, the neighborhood took root when our country, via the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, welcomed waves of migration from across Asia.
An excellent spot for unusual Thai sharing plates on Bellenden Road. The duck-leg curry is topped with watermelon radish and pickled kohlrabi and a whole squid comes with a sour chilli sauce. The dining room has a modern feel, with painted reclaimed wood and a greenhouse courtyard which is particularly nice on a summer's evening. The restaurant doesn't take reservations for groups less than six, so if it's just a couple of you put your name down
In order to preserve something, you have to change it. On June 30, Justin Pichetrungsi posted news on his restaurant's Instagram account that drew thousands of responses in shock, dismay and support: He would be closing his generational family business, Anajak Thai Cuisine, for nearly two months.
The ambient elegance of Thai Square sets a perfect backdrop for a culinary journey, combining floral accents and soft lighting with an exquisite menu that showcases authentic Thai flavors.