Bangkok BBQ Bowl — Restaurant in Los Angeles

I went there because this place is close to the 7-11 where I go to buy little things I need. I have eaten at the Kabob place next door a couple times and it was time to give this Bangkok BBQ a try. I looked at the menu and did not see Pad Thai on it. I asked the young lady if they had Pad Thai Gai. She did not understand so I said Pad Thai chicken. She responded chicken Pad Thai. Yeah. I asked for a bottle of water and paid the tab, which was less than 20.00. I sat at a table and watched YT on my cell. The young woman brought me a glass of water. I was expecting a bottle but it was okay. The place had very bad acoustics. A small place and the refridgerator doors in the kitchen would make a loud bang to my ears, maybe my bad hearing aid was to blame but it seemed to slam my left ear. The woman asked me something and I could not make out what she said in the noise and she repeated " You wanted it to go, right?" I said no, I wanted to eat it there. I was going to the 7-11 after and did not want to carry the sack with my food in there, along with my cane. But it was noisy in there. Then she brought the bowl with my meal. The rice noodles were stuck together like they were gel. I got up to fetch my own plastic utensils and chop sticks. I saw that if was Pad Thai Gung. Shrimp instead of chicken. No big deal. I didn't want to make a fuss and waste food. And sometimes I order Pad Thai with shrimp. But we had said " chicken " three times and somehow it got turned to shrimp. They never make that mistake at the Thai restaurants on the next block. And the noodles are always cooked right. Not a gelatinous glob that I had to pry apart with the chopsticks. Actually the food was not good at all. Like it was cooked not by someone who knows how to cook but by minimum wage help. I don't know why this place got such good reviews - maybe I went there...

Did I just find the best Thai spot in LA? Bangkok Bowl just opened, and I'm already obsessed! They originally started as a vendor at Smorgasburg, and now LA is lucky to have Nute's family recipes--some dating back 70 years.

I came here craving authentic Thai food, and wow, did they deliver. The owner learned how to make roti from her mother, who learned from her grandfather--a technique passed down for generations. I tried two versions: one with jackfruit and bananas and another with egg and condensed milk. Both were crispy yet fluffy, like the perfect blend of sweet and savory crepe. Their Hainan Chicken Rice was easily some of the best I've had. The meat was incredibly tender and juicy. Portions were generous, and everything tasted so fresh. I also got their Thai tea slush, which was super refreshing and the perfect way to cool off.

Parking is a little limited, but the lot is a decent size, so you should be able to...

The food matches the incredible service. This may be the best Thai on the westside. On my first visit, I ordered the beef khao soi- elegantly constructed and such bold flavors (the accompanying chili oil packs a punch). Reminded me of my time in Chiang Mai.

My next visit I tried the krapow nua puai- the fatty beef literally melts in your mouth. They make it spicy here, so be sure to let them know your tolerance. The spring rolls have amazing texture inside- reminded me of the noodles founds in pad woon sen!

Ask if they’ve got the martabak available- this roti dessert is served hot and crispy, with banana and jackfruit filling topped in condensed milk. As my peoples in Singapore say- it’s shiok!

I’m gonna try to do my best to keep this place open- Nhut and her family are great people and this place is a goldmine of authentic flavor and texture. I don’t have to schlep all the way to East Hollywood for...