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It's Thai Casual Dining
Master Critic Review
It's Thai Casual Dining
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
Scores:
Value: 8.7
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.3
Atmosphere: 6.1
Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: Lobby-level Thai spot balancing a broad menu with dependable execution for everyday meals.
Who should go: Downtown workers wanting reliable, affordable Thai staples.
When to visit: Weekday lunch or early evening before the post-work rush.
What to order: Pad Thai, Rad Nah Kee Mao, Yellow Curry with Chicken.
Insider tip: Ask for Thai-level spice on basil or curry dishes if you like real heat.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Metered street parking along Wilshire and neighboring side streets; spots turn over quickly during lunch but can be limited after 6pm. Garage parking available in adjacent buildings with paid hourly rates.
Dress code: Casual; office attire, weekend casual, and athleisure are all common.
Noise level: Moderate; conversations are easy at most tables, though peak lunch hours bring steady chatter.
Weekend wait: Short to moderate; usually 10–20 minutes, longer if ordering large takeout batches.
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait; small lunchtime queues move quickly.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Strong options; most noodle and curry dishes can be made vegetarian, and tofu is available as a protein substitute.
Vegan options: Good flexibility; several stir-fries, curries, and noodle dishes can be prepared vegan upon request by adjusting sauces.
Gluten-free options: Limited but workable; rice dishes and certain curries can be prepared gluten-free, but cross-contact is possible due to shared prep spaces.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better suited for casual meetups or low-key meals rather than a formal first date; the setting is simple, but the food is consistently good and affordable.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes; the restaurant operates on a walk-in basis and tables turn quickly, especially at lunch.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes for older kids; the menu is approachable and the environment relaxed, though there are no specific kids’ amenities like high chairs or kids’ meals.
Best For
Better for: Reliable Thai staples served quickly at fair prices in a low-stress environment, ideal for casual meals and solo dining.
Skip if: You want a destination Thai dinner with elevated ambiance, specialty regional dishes, or extensive spice-level customization.