Kao Hom Thai Cuisine — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Oh come on, 6 stars!! Wooo! Yes, I'll be back.

Fresh, light and clean. That's how I would describe this entire experience. If you're looking for light Asian food, something that won't prematurely fill you up, yet is very satiating, this might be the spot for you.

Affordable, prices are fair. My reviews are all about quality, and pricing based on what you get. This place excels at all of that! Crowd pleaser spot for sure!

This is a gem of a family owned and operated place. Mom and dad in the back cooking, kids up front running the show.

It's a small place, but packs a punch... just like Muy Thai martial arts.

Thai Sausage, what blew me away right off the bat was the Fermented Sausage. I keep trying to figure out how it got a Tangy/Sour hit to my palate. Then the mom and daughter combo came out and told me that they ferment it overnight in a combination of garlic and some other spices. Gives it a nice sour, Tangy effervescence. Not greasy or oily at all, surprisingly. Very lean actually. Sausage, cabbage, peanut. Eat it in that order, and you're in for a better experience.

Finally, some lemongrass! I'm not worthy, and yet this place still throws it in their Tom Kha Soup. It's a coconut milk, slightly sweet version of Tom Yum (more tangy/sour). It's very flavorful, and has this unique quality of having an overall flavor, with the ability to pick out each individual Nuance of the lime, the mushroom, the coconut, and the lemongrass. Everything Is separate, Yet together.

The Crying Tiger, take my money! I will gladly pay $16 for this dish that is truly cooked to perfection. The sauce that accompanies it is a explosion in your mouth of sweet, umami, tangy, and heat. The steak was cooked to medium rare perfection. Tender, juicy, definitely beats out some of the $50 steaks I've had at high end steakhouses.

The Pineapple Fried Rice with Pork, stand tall and eat it like a crown! No idea what I'm trying to say here, maybe because I'm speechless. Some of the best fried rice in general, and yes, they do use a little bit of bone broth or chicken broth to flavor it. Absolutely delightful on the palate. It's got nice chew to it, tenderness, and you can really taste the barbecue pork.

Papaya Salad. It's sour, yet sweet, tangy, yet mellow. The cooling effect mixed with this beautiful grassy and bright note really tantalizes the tongue. It's got a nice crunch to it, and you can really taste how fresh everything is.

I'm usually not a drunken noodle fan, but I have to say their duck version surprised me. It was smooth and velvety, with a nice Umami aftertaste. You can actually distinctly taste the quality difference of the duck that's in this dish, compared to other places.

Speaking of drinking, lol, the Thai Iced tea aims to please. It's just the right mix of sweetened condensed milk with the tea proportions. You may get two of these, because the first one is for taste, the second one is for Pure enjoyment. Just saying.

Quality, fast turnaround times, great service and Great food. Whether you like the lure and Mystique of exotic dishes, or the comfort of your Thai Cuisine favorites, this place aims to please!

I could go on and on about this place, but this has truly become 1 of my top 10 favorite spots of all time. You need to come in here and try this place for yourself.

The parking can be tricky with the coffee place opening a couple doors down. Worst case, get your food to go, and enjoy it home. Or take a short walk and park down the street. It's worth it! Yes, this place is that good.

I will be back for sure. Tell them...

Pretty reliable Delivery Thai food and open late.

Yellow Vegetable Curry - 4 stars Ordered this recently and it was very good. Not too thick and full of vegetables including green beans, cabbage, baby corn, potatoes and carrots. Broth was super flavorful, add some brown rice and you got yourself a great meal.

Pad Se Ew w/Chicken - 4 stars My husband always orders this and its good. Noodles aren't overcooked and there's plenty of egg, chicken and broccoli mixed it. Not amazing but definitely good.

Chicken Satay - 4 stars Arrived in To Go container piping hot and not dry at all! Flavor is good but like any chicken satay it's typically white meat that can get overcooked quickly. I'm not a huge fan of this dish but will eat it if it's around.

Brown Rice - 5 stars I love their brown rice (more like purple). Each grain plumpy and full of flavor, never dry and good even reheated (just splash some water before nuking).

Overall, 4 stars. We've ordered and will continue to order...

Kao Hom Thai Cuisine is one of my favorite restaurants in Lake Balboa for authentic Thai flavors!

What We Ordered:

Soft Shell Crab Kapow: Perfectly crispy and flavorful, with fresh basil and bell peppers in a spicy sauce. A must-try for seafood lovers.

Chicken Wings: Crispy and juicy, served with a tangy dipping sauce. Perfect as a starter.

Chicken Drunken Noodles: Savory noodles with tender chicken and fresh veggies, all enhanced by aromatic basil. Delicious!

Mango Sticky Rice: Sweet and satisfying, with ripe mango and creamy coconut-infused sticky rice. A great way to end the meal.

Note: We ordered mild spicy, but it was quite hot, even with our decent spice tolerances. Be sure to adjust the spice level if you prefer less heat!

Overall, Kao Hom offers delicious dishes, generous portions, and friendly service. Definitely...