Best Comfort Food Classics Thai Restaurants in Westwood
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Emporium Thai
Award-winning, family-run Thai with bold southern curries and big portions.
Notable Picks
8.7
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Comfort Food Classics
Birthday & Celebration Central
Emporium Thai is a family-run Thai restaurant with bright curries, southern specialties, and a dining room that fills up with celebratory tables. Awards, long lines, and a deep menu make it a strong choice for birthdays, graduations, and group dinners that still feel casual.
Must-Try Dishes:
Southern curry seafood, Pad Thai or pad see ew, Mango sticky rice
What Makes it Special: Award-winning, family-run Thai with bold southern curries and big portions.
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Westwood Thai Cafe is a long-running neighborhood spot just south of UCLA that pairs classic stir-fries, curries, and rice plates with student-friendly combo pricing. The dining room is straightforward and comfortable, but the appeal is generous portions, reliable flavors, and value meals that keep locals coming back.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad see ew with beef, Green curry with eggplant and basil, BBQ chicken with rice
What Makes it Special: Since the early ’90s it’s delivered reliable, affordable Thai to Westwood.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Thai Fresh Cafe is a small, cozy cafe on Westwood Boulevard that leans into familiar noodle dishes, curries, and soups served in a relaxed, low-frills space. It’s a convenient option for nearby residents and UCLA crowds looking for straightforward Thai favorites with delivery and takeout always in play.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad thai with shrimp, Green curry with chicken, Tom yum soup with shrimp
What Makes it Special: A compact cafe offering all-the-hits Thai dishes with easy delivery.