Khun Dang Thai Restaurant — Restaurant in Los Angeles

I have had my really good 5-star experience today. I live in the north-west part of the san fernando valley, and yet I have never tried this place. I have lived in Chatsworth for almost 21-22 years. Why have I not eaten here.. it's insane!! So my mom just got her glaucoma surgery today and was hungry. OK, all 3 of us were hungry. My brother said we are gonna stop by for some thai food to go. He had ordered already for takeout. I was assuming.. hmm monster thai? Jasmine Thai? but a local restaurant near our old stomping grounds of Chatsworth. Ok, I am always up for some new grub. We got home opened the boxes and wow a burst of flavor just made its way to my nose. I was in heaven. The green curry was very spicy. It was too spicy for my tastes but you could picture a sense of relief from my mom as she enjoyed every teaspoon of curry. Then of course came the minced beef on rice which was also spicy. My mouth was burning, and I could envision flames coming out of my mouth. My mom loved it!!! Next was pad-thai. I love pad thai, but never have I experienced pad-thai like this before. My mom enjoyed it for the first time in a long time, because it wasn't sweet like other places tend to make it. My brother and I also enjoyed it too. I love it also because it's not too sweet in flavor, it's just right!!! Then if that wasn't enough, there was this bbq beef on rice with sliced tomatoes and cucumber. It was ok, nothing too special. The thing I liked the most out of the lunch boxes was this fried wonton. That was amazing. So, in conclusion.. I would definitely come and bring my friends to eat here. I love these places that operated by small business owners; especially the moms and pops shops. Kudos to this place. Want something spicy or something not spicy at all? Come to Khun...

As with most Thai food, I'm not entirely sure what exactly is all in some of the dishes I've eaten. Thai food is like a civil war of conflicting flavors. Sometimes it works for me and tastes like nothing I've ever eaten before in the most wonderful way, and sometimes it's the opposite and it tastes almost jarring and I can barely make it through a couple of bites. Mostly it depends on the strength of the restaurant. And for some reason this little hole-in-the-wall place makes it taste better than any other place I've ever eaten. The food is delicious, the delivery is fast and free, and did I mention that the food...

Talk about a hidden gem—Khun Dang is the kind of hole-in-the-wall that makes you believe in food miracles. I wandered in on an empty stomach while waiting for a haircut next door, and let’s just say… the Pad See Ew slapped. Perfectly chewy noodles, fresh veggies, tender meat—this dish passed my Thai food litmus test with flying colors.

Turns out it’s a husband-and-wife duo running the show—he’s the wizard in the kitchen, she handles everything else like a boss. Power couple goals. Can’t wait to come back and eat my way through the rest of the menu. 10/10 would skip the haircut next time just...