Thai Food Worth a 2-Hour Drive ππ¨
Repeat after me: Eat their food while itβs HOT β hot, hot, hot! The wok hei in their stir-fried noodles and the crispiness of their pancakes fade fast once they cool down. π₯ Must-Order Mains: Massaman Curry (+ Hanger Steak) π₯© βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ The soul of the meal! Rich, silky curry with steak cooked medium/medium-rare. The warm, buttery roti dipped in curry is pure carb joy! Khao Soi (Northern Thai Curry Noodles) π Their signature β huge chicken leg in thick yellow curry broth. Crispy fried noodles on top + soft noodles below + lime squeeze = flavor bomb! Larb (Thai Minced Meat Salad) π₯ Okay but not mind-blowing. The minced pork loses some aroma once cooled β decent starter but not a star. Tom Kha Gai (Coconut Chicken Soup) π₯₯ Served in a dark stone pot β stays hot forever! Creamy coconut broth with tender chicken and mushrooms β feels like Southeast Asia in a bowl. Pad See Ew π¦ Heavy wok hei β some even noticed a slight charred aroma. Plump, bouncy shrimp in sweet-salty soy sauce β not drying at all. Gai Todd Hat Yai (Southern Thai Fried Chicken) π Super crispy fried chicken paired with sticky rice in a traditional woven basket. Eat with your hands β total street-food vibes! Drinks Tried three cocktails: β Red one β strong artificial lychee flavor, skip. β Mango one β safe, sweet, reliable. β Green pandan cocktail β surprisingly fragrant and refreshing β the best! π₯ Dessert Finale: Mango Sticky Rice Save room for this! Blue-purple sticky rice plated like a blooming flower β gorgeous! β οΈ Note: Thai mango is seasonal β not available in winter. Check with staff. π Tips: They get packed β waitlist opens at 5 PM. Make reservations ahead! π Hanuman Thai Eatery #SoCal #OCFoodExploration #ThaiFood #WeekendEats #FoodReview #IrvineEats #MustTry
