Eats

There are so many Thai places to eat at in L.A. So where do you go? I've eaten at most of them and here are the places I highly recommend along with my favorite dishes.

Food and Atmosphere are on a scale of 3 with 3 being best. Price is based on a scale of $ with $$$ being expensive.

Ruen Pair

This is the best place in Hollywood to go for authentic Thai food. Excellent rice dishes and Thai ice coffee. Order: shrimp paste fried rice, tom yum soup, and papaya salad. Food: 3, Atmosphere: 3, Price: $$. -- 5257 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 MAP...

Pailin

Another outstanding place in Hollywood that serves authentic Thai food. Many rare dishes in a tiny locale. Parking is a chore. Order: Pla dook tohd phad phed, ka-na moo glob, tod mun pla. Food: 3, Atmosphere: 2, Price: $$ -- 5621 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 MAP...

Palms

Another great place in Hollywood. This place is known for the singing Thai Elvis. The food is authentic and the place is great for larger groups. Order: pork jerky, chicken lad na with gravy, and morning glory. Food: 3, Atmosphere: 3, Price: $$ -- 5900 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 palmsthai.com

Siam Sunset (Mon-Sat 6am-6pm, Sun 6am-4pm)

Ignore the hole in the wall atmosphere and enjoy the authentic and tasty food. Order: Jook (porridge), Thai doughnuts, duck ka pao over rice. Food: 3, Atmosphere: 1, Price: $ -- 5265 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 MAP...

Sanamluang

A popular spot with much to choose from. Open till late late late. Order: Steam chicken over rice, duck noodles. Food: 2, Atmospere: 2, Price: $$ -- 5170 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027MAP...

House of Chan Dara

The food is okay. It's like a Thai version of Panda Inn. The "atmosphere" doesn't always live up to the hype. Food: 2, Atmosphere: 3, Price: $$$ -- 310 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004 MAP...