LA Food Exploration｜These Two Thai Spots Are My Absolute Favorites!

🇹🇭 Ruen Pair 💖 Braised Pork Leg Rice — a must-order on every table! So flavorful — we finished the whole plate between two people. Paired with their green papaya salad, it cuts through the richness perfectly! 💖 Yellow Curry Chicken — fragrant and delicious, though the potatoes weren’t as soft as hoped, and the chicken was breast meat. But the curry over rice = perfection! 💖 Tom Yum Soup — clear broth (not creamy) but packed with tangy-spicy flavor and big shrimp. 💖 Thai Iced Tea — the best we’ve ever had! I usually don’t love Thai tea, but theirs is worth trying 😄 Ruen Pair feels like a no-miss spot — always busy, huge portions, and super affordable (dishes around $10 each!). For ~$30 per person, you’ll leave stuffed with leftovers! 🍧 Across the street: Bhan Kanom Thai — famous for fresh durian and mango sticky rice. Perfect for dessert after your meal! 📍 5257 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 🇹🇭 Sweet Rice ✨ Khao Soi — my favorite! Egg noodles soaked in yellow curry with chicken, fried onions, crispy noodles, bean sprouts, and a squeeze of lime — so satisfying! ✨ Mango Sticky Rice — sweet, soft, and fragrant. Sells out daily — go early! ✨ Boat Noodles — thin rice noodles in a tangy-spicy broth with beef, meatballs, and veggies. ✨ Basil Omelette with Crab — fluffy and fragrant, though a bit oily 😅 ✨ Coconut Ice Cream — $1 for 3 toppings. We tried palm seeds and toddy palm — sweet but not mind-blowing. 🛒 Next door: Tokyo Central Market — a huge, well-stocked Japanese supermarket. Great for shopping before or after eating! 📍 1630 W Redondo Beach Blvd #4, Gardena, CA 90247 #LAEats #ThaiFood #RuenPair #SweetRice #HiddenGems #AffordableEats #MustTry #LATravel