Best Thai Restaurants in Downtown LA (90017)
2 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
It's Thai Casual Dining sits along Wilshire in a modest lobby-level space serving a long lineup of stir-fries, noodles, curries, and rice plates. Downtown office workers and nearby residents use it for quick lunches or relaxed weeknight dinners where favorites like pad thai and spicy basil dishes come out hot and consistent.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Rad Nah Kee Mao (drunken gravy noodles), Yellow Curry with Chicken
What makes it special: Lobby-level Thai spot balancing a broad menu with dependable execution for everyday meals.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Thai Food Express operates out of a simple storefront on West 6th turning out big portions of stir-fries, curries, noodles, and fried rice at low prices. Westlake and MacArthur Park locals rely on it for fast takeout and delivery when they want familiar Thai flavors without a long sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Tom Yum Soup, Green Curry with Chicken
What makes it special: Counter-service Thai spot known for generous portions and low prices in a central Westlake location.