Best Thai Restaurants in Los Feliz (90027)
8 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
#1
Jitlada
8.9
Since the late 1970s, this Thai Town institution specializes in intensely-spiced Southern Thai cuisine from Nakhon Si Thammarat. Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient Jazz Singsanong serves khua kling phat lung dry beef curry and Taepo chicken curry with fiery authenticity that has made this strip mall spot an LA landmark.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khua Kling Phat Lung (Dry Beef Curry), Taepo Chicken Curry, Crispy Catfish Salad with Green Papaya
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized Southern Thai specialties with 45+ years of family recipes
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient serving boat noodles with intense, generations-old broths developed over 60+ years of noodle-making in Thailand. Small bowls encourage ordering multiple varieties with choice of pork or beef, noodle type, and spice level in a welcoming strip mall setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Original Thai Boat Noodles, Dry Thai Boat Noodles, Chili Holy Basil with Ground Pork
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized boat noodles from a 60-year Thai family noodle tradition
8.3
Cozy Northern Thai specialist serving authentic Chiang Mai-style dishes rarely found elsewhere in LA. The khao soi coconut curry soup and gaeng hang lae pork curry showcase regional flavors from Thailand's northern provinces in a humble, no-frills strip mall space frequented by Thai locals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi Gai (Coconut Curry Noodle Soup), Gaeng Hang Lae (Northern Pork Curry), Sai Oua (Northern Thai Sausage)
What makes it special: Authentic Northern Thai cuisine highlighting Chiang Mai regional specialties
#4
Lacha Somtum
8.2
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Northeastern Thai (Isaan) specialist offering over a dozen varieties of mortar-pounded som tum papaya salad with additions like salted crab and crispy pork belly. Raw shrimp with chile-garlic paste and duck crackling larb bring fiery Isaan authenticity, cooled by creative drinks from their former tea shop days.
Must-Try Dishes:
Papaya Salad (Multiple Varieties), Duck Larb with Cracklings, Shrimp Paste Fried Rice
What makes it special: Baskin-Robbins of papaya salad with over a dozen creative variations
8.1
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
Thai-style Hainan chicken specialist serving juicy poached and fried chicken over aromatic garlic rice with clear broth, homemade chili fish sauce, and ginger. The zaab crispy rice with fish powder and red onions offers a flavorful alternative in this takeout-friendly Thai Town newcomer.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hainan Chicken (Dark Meat), Zaab Crispy Rice, Crispy Pork Belly
What makes it special: Perfectly executed Thai-style Hainan chicken with exceptional garlic rice
Worthy Picks
7.9
Thai Town's first all-vegan restaurant blending traditional Thai dishes with creative international fusion. Quality-obsessed owners deliver surprisingly convincing plant-based versions of orange chicken, duck curry, and Thai favorites using fresh vegetables, homemade vegan sauces, and sophisticated mock meats that satisfy omnivores and vegans alike.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plant-Based Orange Chicken, Duck Curry, LA Burger with Caramelized Onions
What makes it special: First all-vegan Thai restaurant in Thai Town with convincing mock meats
7.8
Family-owned restaurant bringing regional Thai favorites from all over Thailand to one central location. Steamed whole fish with lime sauce and khao soi curry noodles showcase diverse Thai regional cooking from north to south, with breakfast through dinner service in New Hollywood Plaza.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steamed Whole Fish with Lime Sauce, Khao Soi, Shrimp Paste Fried Rice
What makes it special: Comprehensive regional Thai menu spanning all of Thailand's culinary traditions
7.6
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Happy Hour Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Late-night Thai institution open until 4 AM on weekends with nightly karaoke and full bar. Pad Thai Sukhothai and chicken heaven/hell dishes anchor an extensive menu serving Thai Town night owls and karaoke enthusiasts in a casual, party-friendly atmosphere with outdoor seating available.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai Sukhothai, Chicken Heaven, Panang Curry
What makes it special: Late-night service until 4 AM with nightly karaoke and full bar