Best Thai Restaurants in Los Feliz
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Ruen Pair
Four decades of authentic Northern Thai cooking with unchanged family recipes
Notable Picks
#1
Ruen Pair
8.9
Since 1981, this Thai Town institution delivers Northern Thai specialties rarely found elsewhere in LA, including sai oua sausage and nam prik ong. The family recipes remain unchanged, drawing a devoted mix of Thai expats and adventurous locals who appreciate the authentic spice levels and rustic preparations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi, Sai Oua (Northern Thai Sausage), Nam Prik Ong with Vegetables
What Makes it Special: Four decades of authentic Northern Thai cooking with unchanged 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
#3
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
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