Best Thai Restaurants in Sawtelle
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Talay Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood Thai kitchen on Santa Monica Blvd known for generous portions at wallet-friendly prices, with a spice-forward menu that regulars order on repeat.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A spice-forward neighborhood Thai kitchen on the Sawtelle stretch of Santa Monica Blvd where the portions run large and the prices stay low—the kind of place that builds a loyal repeat crowd rather than chasing trends. It works best as a weeknight default for families and regulars who know their heat level and want reliable execution without the markup.
Must-Try Dishes:
Drunken Noodle, Tom Kha Gai, Pad Thai
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood Thai kitchen on Santa Monica Blvd known for generous portions at wallet-friendly prices, with a spice-forward menu that regulars order on repeat.
7.7
A straightforward Sawtelle Thai counter that delivers generous portions of well-executed staples at prices that make it an easy default for West LA regulars. The menu leans into crowd-pleasing standards rather than regional deep cuts, and the low price point relative to portion size is the main draw. Works best as a reliable weeknight takeout rotation spot where you already know your order.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Red Curry
What Makes it Special: Consistently low prices with generous portions that keep West LA regulars coming back for dependable Thai staples
#3
Tuk Tuk Thai
7.6
A wok-forward Thai counter on Sawtelle that leans into high-heat noodle execution—char and spice are the draw, not polish. It holds its own on a block saturated with Asian food options, which says more than the modest storefront suggests. Best approached as a fast, no-frills noodle run where you order bold and eat quick.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad See Ew, Drunken Noodles, Holy Basil
What Makes it Special: Fast-moving Sawtelle Thai counter known for wok-fired noodles with enough heat and char to stand out on a block packed with competition