50 Best Thai Restaurants near Manhattan Beach

“Pretty good restaurant with authentic flavors. Prices are a little on the higher side, but the dishes are interesting, like the special lobster pad Thai and soft shell crab pad Thai. The lobster one seemed especially popular, so I might give it a try next time. There’s only 1 bathroom, so good luck during rush hour.“

“muy buena comida y el servicio muy amable.“

“I would like to add to the many reviews! The food was superb. The customer service followed. I was so pleased with the owner conversation her kindness and understanding her journey and walk to get To this place in time, I was just so pleased with that restaurant like no other particularly to the customer service. She was so accommodating and so pleasant. I cannot begin to tell you please patronize this wonderful delicious Thai food. The food was outside the box delicious I'm just very very happy to leave this review in honor of this owner. I don't remember her name, but I'm sure she stands out from the rest of the restaurant and she was just a wonderful person please go there you'll enjoy it.“

“Excellent food and fantastic service😊“

“Yes, this shop has very good service 🥰“

“Best food in town and sports merchandise“

“feedback regarding my recent visit to your Gardena location on Father's Day. I traveled all the way from Orange County specifically to try your mango sticky rice.

While I found the mango sticky rice to be good, I felt the price was a bit higher than other places I have visited, and I likely wouldn't make the long drive solely for that dish again. On a positive note, I really enjoyed the coconut jellies; the flavor was great and the size was satisfying, though I believe the pricing for those could also be improved.

Thank you for the meal and for taking the time to read my feedback.“

“Had a great experience at Nara Thai Cuisine today! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every dish was packed with authentic Thai flavors, and the portions were generous. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a relaxing atmosphere. If you’re looking for delicious Thai food and excellent service, I highly recommend Nara Thai Cuisine. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“My whole family loved the food and we had great service!“

“Good food good service nice to smile“

“KRATA has become my new favorite Thai spot close to home. The restaurant is clean, quiet, and has such a nice atmosphere. Everything we've tried has been delicious. The Garlic & Pepper Shrimp is a must order, and the Thai noodle soup (Khao soi) was so comforting and full of flavor. And don't skip the mango sticky rice! it's easily one of the best desserts on the menu. I'm so happy I don't have to drive all the way to Gardena every time I'm craving great Thai food!“

“I accidently place an order ,on line.
But unfortunately I dial the wrong Thai restaurant..I called the place and was attended by the owner . He was very polite and understood my mistake. He went ahead and cancelled my order and refunded any amount charged on my acc. I'm very thankful for that.“

“Loved the food, great experience and atmosphere“

“the thaibeef and its sauce is amazinn..just enough to taste it.....good food“

“Wonderful cuisine and staff ! Ordered the yellow curry with chicken and the green curry with salmon ! Also got some pad see yu noodles with some white rice . Everything was amazing including the decor ! Met the owner and he said Noone had ordered the green curry with salmon and he was impressed so much he gave us a free mango sticky rice !!! Very nice place and crew !“

“This place is serious. Got the Pad see ew (they call it pad Z ew lol), tom kha with chicken, vegetable egg rolls, and mango sticky rice. Everything was excellent. Not good, excellent. Definitely if this is within 30 - 45 minutes of you, go out of your way to try it. Service great, very friendly and courteous. Prices are excellent too. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Wish we had this amazing cafe back home. The menu? There were so many appetizing choices, it was hard to choose! 😊The food is super yummy and the people who run it are so sweet!“

“We’ll definitely come back! Everything is good!“

“Hi Maricio! 1st visit to this wonderful place with handpainted mural. best fried tofu green curry i ever had!!! Everything is 100% fresh! tofu was tasty light fried soft inside. curry flavor had just right spice tasty coconut balance & perfect cooked veggies. bright white rice so fluffy i munched it like a side dish. see ya next time!“

“Small little thai place with the friendliest servers ever. Theyre also always playing some kind of food adventure shows on their TV and often in Asia or in Thailand. Great place for a quick bite. Good food. Good people. Good shows. I wish this place the best.“

“Good food(easy pickup to go), nice service & a parking lot behind...Thanks. Plan to visit again soon/often“

“Great customer service and delicious and flavorful food“

“We havent been there for awhile and just dropped in today for a quick lunch. Tough to see so few tables occupied, but the waiters are just as friendly as before. Tough economy for restaurants. they still got good food at good price. Hope they pull through this tough time, and people come out to dine more often!“

“Did not expect to be this nice because google image show a very simple restaurant. I went there yesterday with my family we were looking for Thai restaurant near by my house. I just move here for school so not familiar with area but my family want to eat our culture food. I am on a budget and this place coming with high rating. I like it a lot. Service was good. Crab fried rice for $13.99 is to die for. I usually spend closer to $20 for crab fried rice else where and they even use the real crab. Chicken wing are amazing. Red curry is also taste like home. I will definitely coming back. We sit there for closer to 2 hours and my nephew was entertain. They have games for kid and coin machine too. What a good find!“

“been ordering from here for a long time. it's a neighborhood staple. There are many Thai restaurants now but I always order here when I'm craving. the Mussamun curry is like crack lol. it hasn't changed much throughout the years which most of us know can happen frequently at our favorite restaurants. Nice family as well. Don't let these great family run restaurants go away.“

“I love this place ❤️ I went here yo celebrate my 17th birthday with family and it was awsome I would come here again and definitely bring my friends and other family members here ,I recommend everyone to come here ,thank you to the employees and the chefs and the manager who works there thank you ❤️“

“Delicious, fresh, unassuming. Food is great on its own but then the spices they offer on the side? Great.

Not bodybuilding food, not protein packed, I will say that. But that's probably not why you'd come here; between, meat, veggies, rice, a well rounded meal.“

“Edit: They are closed till July 2026, they took the month of June for vacation! Good for them miss my soup lol

There are so many amazing things about this place, it is truly special. My husband grew up in Manhattan/Redondo Beach and has ate at both locations since childhood. We rediscovered in a recent search for soup one day about two months ago and I have not been the same since. I am obsessed.

While we have had a variety of dishes, and they are all super amazing, the first I want to personally highlight is the coconut chicken soup. I say it first because not only is it absolutely phenomenal taste wise (I like to get an extra side of broth only to sip on in the morning), the health benefits for someone like me, who struggles with gut and digestive issues, the galangal and like leaf pair with the amazing broth and slight spice from the chili is SO healing. That is partially why I get the extra broth so often, having it in the morning has been life changing. I’ve been able to eat a lot more and the last couple of years, that has been a struggle for me. This soup is a gift from heaven, for real.

We also really love the Massan (Muslim) Curry. The way these owners prepare their ingredients is such perfection. The peanuts are so perfectly boiled and cooked, and the sauce is to die for. My husband always jokes we should just get two because he essentially eats the entire thing in five minutes or less. I’m lucky to get a bite in. I also recommend adding extra peanuts. It’s an up charge but they are divine.

Any. Chicken. Dish. And I don’t say that lightly at all. I have serious issues with texture when it comes to eating, despite having an extensive taste palate…I don’t enjoy chewy textures or fat. The way these owners prepare chicken is prepared: cleaned, tenderized, cut, cooked…I have not got a “bad bite” as I call it when I get something too chewy for my liking. Their chicken is so perfect, I can actually order and enjoy satay skewers from here. I love satay but it’s rare to find a place that makes their chicken well enough that I will order it. Their cucumber salad is also amazing and I also recommend ordering an extra side of that as well.

I can’t say enough good things about how delicious and gut healing their food is. It really has helped me start to regain weight and have an appetite again after a couple of bad health years; it’s cooked so perfectly I could cry; and the flavors are just so amazing. Ingredient quality 10/10. I love this place.“

“The food is great! Might be a little bit too sweet. Overall is nicely cook with great taste.

The staffs are so nice. Always having smile on their faces and paying attention to details.

**Must order shrimp fried spring roll, not any regular spring rolls that you ate.“

“I went to have a late lunch / dinner by myself. The food was hot and fresh and very tasty. My server was very friendly and attentive. I really enjoyed my meal and my dining experience. I will definitely make this one of my favorite restaurants to go and visit and eat.“

“The food was very good! I will be visiting again“

“Are normal Thai Cuisine restaurant of choice was closed. So we decided to look for an alternative. We're glad we did! It was late, and we were only looking for take-out. But the restaurant looked very nice, I plan to dine-in next time!“

“Lovely service from the waitress. She was very sweet and hospitable. This location is ideal for 2 people. There’s only one large table in the center of the restaurant. We ordered the fried rice and added chicken. We also got the pad see ew and added beef. Both dishes were flavorful and delicious. The only disappointment were the crab ragoons. I’m used to a thicker cream cheese taste with the bits of crab and these had more of a liquid-ish cheese with bell peppers. In all fairness, I personally do not like bell peppers. The ragoons do not deter me from returning. I would definitely come back.“

“Love their Garlic pepper im so addicted to that dish“

“Food is excellent and fresh! Their spring rolls are the best! I tried the spinach with tofu and garlic this time and it was fabulous! I’ve never had anything bad there. I Almost always get food to go- . I’ve dined in a few times, it’s nicely decorated, and not too loud, just has a bit of an odd feel for some reason.“

“Best Thai food I’ve ever eaten.“

“The food was great however I’m not a fan of the younger cashier/waitress. She snatched my $20 when I paid for my food and ignored me when I asked for chopsticks.“

“Tasty food and great atmosphere“

“I enjoyed the food at this restaurant. The fried calamari was delicious, super crispy and fresh. I will definitely return just for this plate alone. I had the pad thai and the beef broccoli plate. Overall the food and drinks were great. The restaurant is small but very clean and friendly staff. Plenty of parking available. No rerservation required.“

“Damn, The Mrs and I found a hidden jem in the city of Torrance. Very respectable elderly Lady and I want to guess her Husband are running this restaurant and they were perfect. Food was 5/5, service was perfect, the dessert (sticky mango rice) were all top notch. I cant complain about anything about this spot. Food was beyond delicious. Everything was on point includkng the mango sticky rice. Very very fair price and I am 100% returning here very soon. Just check out the prices and photos. Delicious and a must go to spot. If I coould, i would give this spot a 10/5. Just go check for yourself.“

“Great food, great prices, great customer service. Been coming here for the past couple years or so, and we always leave in a better state of being than when we arrive! <3“

“I love this place. It’s my neighborhood takeout for amazing Thai. I always order the crab fried rice with medium spice. So bomb. It’s quick, easy and delicious. Friendly staff and a clean dining room with outdoor seating. Truly a Palms neighborhood gem.“

“One of the best thai spots we ever ate at. Fresh ingredients, in house made sweet and sour sauce. We had the chicken Tom Kah and the Krapow with ground chicken a fried egg. With a thai ice tea and boba. Amazing food and service. We will def be coming back here.“

“Great customer service and the food is delicious.“

“Me and my husband came in to get some Thai food and it was soooo good! We ordered a sea food soup that came with mushrooms, calamari, fish, shrimp, and muscles. The pineapple fried rice came with shrimp, chicken, cashews, onion, and pineapple. and safe to say we will definitely be going back! The waiter was super kind and sadly is was very empty more people should give this restaurant a try! If you are in the area please stop by and try their food it was delicious!“

“love this place sm!! 💜

the prices are awesome, I love the outdoor seating.

the food is super well portioned and lots and lots of veggies, which has been a pretty rare experience for me at most vegan Asian restaurants.

staff is friendly, even when swamped.

the customers are nice, which sounds weird to say but sometimes the crowd at restaurants (especially vegan) feels weird and pretentious or just icky.

their papaya salad is my favourite in LA. It's not too sweet and it's a really really good portion. super fresh. flavoured so good, and if you ask for it to be spicy they don't joke back :)

they sell little plant cuttings of bamboo and other cute home items for fair prices.

they have pickled jalapenos on tap!

they always give me extra citrus, which I appreciate!“

“Now we don't have to go to Thai Town to get tam khanun (underripe jackfruit dip/salad) and other northern Thai specialties! Easy ordering from their website online, easy pick up. Just watch out how spicy it is, it's spicy for Thai people. The lunch combos are a great deal. The fried shallot turmeric rice was so fragrant! I'm not used to getting sticky rice that tasty just by itself.“

“Tried the Taro, Horchata, caramel Frap with Bobba and they were good!!! Better than other locations! I got the buffalo chicken cheese fries and were BOMB!!! Enough for two people or a tragon like me. The owners are very friendly. Be back soon!!!“

“The food is good, especially the noodle dishes. The restaurant is clean and the service is friendly.

Unfortunately, I bit into eggshells in the Pad See Ew, which made the experience unpleasant. I hope the cook can be more careful when preparing the dish. Overall, still a good meal.“

“I’ve been on the hunt for a great Thai spot since my favorite restaurant closed a few years ago, and I think I’ve finally found it! This was our first time ordering, and we were so impressed. The food was securely packaged for takeout, and both my wife’s meal and mine were absolutely delicious. To top it off, the person at the front was incredibly welcoming and cordial. We will definitely be back!“