Hidden Gem Thai Restaurants in LA

White Elephant – DTLA’s Chic Thai Spot 🥢 Flavor: 🥢🥢🥢🥢 📍 Tucked in a DTLA alley, this Instagram-friendly Thai spot blends traditional flavors with modern twists. Must-tries: Tom Yum Soup, Green Papaya Salad, Drunk Noodles (even “mild” is spicy!), and their signature Crying Tiger — tender pork belly with honey garlic sauce that’s absolutely addictive. Bone Kettle – Pasadena’s Soup Lover’s Heaven 🥢 Flavor: 🥢🥢🥢🥢 📍 Broth is the star here. Oxtail noodle soup is rich and layered, beef brisket soup is creamy and tender. Bone marrow with salad cuts the richness, and Mapo Tofu Fries are a creative twist. Best shared with 2+ people for maximum satisfaction. Ruen Pair – Late-Night Thai Eats 🥢 Flavor: 🥢🥢🥢🥢🥢 📍 Unassuming but wildly popular Hollywood late-night spot. Must-orders: Spicy Lime Shrimp Ceviche, Coconut Galangal Chicken Soup, Braised Pork Leg Rice — authentic comfort food even Thai locals rave about. Otus Thai Kitchen & Coffee – WeHo Brunch Vibes 🥢 Flavor: 🥢🥢🥢🥢🥢 📍 Feels like a Chiang Mai café — bright and airy. Garlic Fried Ribs (crispy outside, tender inside) with bamboo rice, Kai-kata Thai breakfast platter, and Thai Roti with condensed milk for dessert. Pair with their vanilla latte infused with orange peel — breakfast perfection. Basil & Co – East LA’s Cozy Homestyle Thai 🥢 Flavor: 🥢🥢🥢🥢🥢 📍 Focuses on homestyle dishes. Red Curry Duck Leg (rich and flavorful), Pumpkin Yellow Curry (creamy and comforting), Crispy Fried Pork, and classic Pad Thai. Feels like a warm home-cooked meal from a Thai mom — affordable and generously portioned. Got your own hidden Thai gems? Or tell us what kind of food guide you’d like next: late-night delivery spots, date-night musts, or Asian-inspired brunch? We eat seriously, curate seriously, and listen seriously too. #LAEats #LAThaiFood #HiddenGems #ThaiCuisine #FoodDiary #ThaiFoodGuide