Sanamluang Cafe Hollywood - Thai restaurant in Los Angeles - 5176 Hollywood Blvd, USA

This restaurant has really really good Pad Thai. It's very tangy and sweet. The fried shrimp cakes are really good too. They come with a sweet and sour sauce. However the Crying Tiger isn't that great. It comes with a tangy sauce. Service was fast and friendly. This restaurant has a parking lot in front of it! That's a big plus in this part of Hollywood.

We discovered this place several years ago from the Thai Mother of a good friend. They have the BEST THAI FOOD in SOCAL! Since we live in San Diego we will drive up for lunch, grab some Thai groceries next door and drive home, usually bringing additional food home. You will not be disappointed 👍👍

Sanamluang Cafe Hollywood, nestled in the heart of Thaitown, is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and culinary offerings. With a reputation bolstered by numerous accolades from food enthusiasts, my visit was highly anticipated. However, while expectations were soaring, the experience fell short in delivering the Thai culinary excellence it's celebrated for. The initial disappointment surfaced through a commonality among the dishes - an overwhelming saltiness that overshadowed the authentic flavors. The Pad See Ew, notably drenched in an abundance of oyster sauce, lacked the desired chewiness in its noodles, deviating from the expected texture. Similarly, the Yellow Curry, known for its rich coconut milk base, leaned excessively on the salty side, unfortunately detracting from its otherwise enticing flavors. Despite these setbacks, a glimmer of hope emerged with the Shrimp Cake—a true standout. Masterfully crafted with a crispy exterior that encased a tender and succulent interior, this dish showcased the kitchen's prowess and highlighted the potential for culinary brilliance. However, the deviation from traditional Thai jasmine rice to regular rice may have contributed to a divergence from the expected aromatic experience that complements Thai cuisine. In reflection, while the Sanamluang Cafe Hollywood might not have met personal preferences, particularly with a penchant for milder seasoning and authentic textures akin to the Thai culinary experiences found in the SGV area, the Shrimp Cake shines as a beacon of the restaurant's potential. Perhaps, for those with a taste for bolder flavors and a penchant for salty-sweet undertones, this establishment might resonate more positively.

I've known this place since 1997, last time ate here around 2000. The taste still the same except the Cha Po, deep fried roasted pork was really hard, I can't even chew it and also the BBQ pork bit dark and didn't look fresh at all. The Best Fried shrimp cakes, love it & recommended. Pork Leg over rice also really good but bit too much fatty but still really good.

The soup Tom Yum shrimp was not that appealing in presentation and didn’t look appetizing. At least not how most Thai spots have served it. The sweet and shout shrimp looked more appetizing and tasted good.. not too sweet which is great. Small shrimp but it was still flavorful. Thai ice tea is def good and so is the jasmine hot tea. The spot is really busy. Def not cleanest LA spot and restrooms need some care- major. Would we come back eh maybe for tea but not for food. And… it would have to be to go on the drink. Servers.. basically you have to call for someone or good luck in getting checked up on. Late night eats probably equals tired staff.. could be a good thing or not so much.

Incredibly underwhelming quality of food. Lacks flavor, is skimpy on the meat with each dish, the two best dishes were the tofu pud see ew and the thai iced tea. Prices raised and portion/quality went down. We went at 4 and it was just our table of 3 and two other tables of 2. Used to be the best but definitely not anymore.

I came here for the first time a little more than a year ago. Today was my second visit. All of a sudden, I got cravings for duck noodle soup and decided to head to Thai Town today. Not many places serve it anymore. I used to go to Rodded, but I think they closed. Even Pa Ord stopped selling duck noodle. I've only ever ordered Sanamluang's duck noodle soup, so I don't know about other dishes. This place has fresh, perfectly textured meat and noodles. Personally, I loved the broth and felt that was perfectly seasoned. They even add veggies to it. I paid $16 for a huge bowl that could be two meals. Would definitely come back. A++++!

I've been coming here for years. The food has never changed its flavors, nor has the staff changed. Its really nice to go back to a place you have not been to foe years but remember it as one of your favorites and finally when you go back again years later the food and the staff remains the same. That's ways a winner for me. Because I get to continue to enjoy this eatery location that I love so much! My favorite are their wontons!