Recommended Thai Spot Near Irvine: Manaao 🇹🇭✨

Finally made it to this Thai restaurant in Tustin near Irvine! On Friday night, my husband went ahead to grab a spot—we waited about an hour in line 🕐, but it was totally worth it 😋👍. We got a bit excited and ordered four dishes plus dessert: 1. Crying Tiger 🥩 – Highly recommend! The steak was perfectly seared with a smoky flavor, served with a special Thai sauce that’s absolutely amazing! 2. Mama Tom Yum Hot Pot 🍲 – Packed with meat, veggies, and ramen noodles. Super generous portion! 3. Morning Glory 🥬 – I love water spinach wherever I go! Tasty, though a bit pricey compared to the meat dishes. 4. Satay Chicken 🍢 – So fragrant and flavorful, and the portion was huge! 5. Durian Coconut Ice Cream 🥥🍨 – Two words: pure satisfaction! That big scoop of durian alone made it worth it. 💬 What’s your favorite Thai dish in Orange County? Share your go-to order below! 👇 💬 Tried Manaao before? What did you think? 🍛💬 #SoCalLife #IrvineArea #NearIrvine #RestaurantWorthRepeating #ThaiFood #OCEats #TustinEats #FoodLineWorthIt #ComfortFood #DurianLovers #WeekendFeast #OrangeCountyFoodie