Best Thai Food In Orange County
Though Orange County is a long way from Thailand, the region enjoys an abundance of restaurants serving Thai food. Some are family-owned establishments with a rich culinary history behind them. Many have chefs creating fusions of different cuisines for their customers. No matter if you love a good Crying Tiger or mango sticky rice, you can find it in the OC. Take a look at these five restaurants for some of the best in Thai food that the OC has to offer and enjoy.
Silk Thai Cuisine
Newland Shopping Center
19690 Beach Blvd
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 964-1151
www.gosilkthai.com
A favorite of OC residents, at Silk Thai you won't just find your typical Thai food. Instead, the menu is focused on offering contemporary healthy Thai food options with flavors that will make you realize why this Huntington Beach eatery constantly receives top reviews. Along with lunch, dinner and chef's specials offered daily, menu items include entree's like cashew nut chicken, pad Thai, the always delicious Pad See-Ew and many other salads, rice dishes, soups and more.
Thai Gulf Restaurant
19072 Beach Blvd. A & B
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 378-6003
www.thaigulf.net
This Huntington Beach establishment attracts customers by serving quality Thai food at fair prices. The extensive menu contains pad see ew, crying tiger salad and Thai gulf curry. The restaurant offers dine-in, carry out, and delivery service within three miles of the establishment. Closed every Monday, the Thai Gulf staff takes a lunch break from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. the rest of the week.
Thai Nakorn Restaurant
12532 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 583-8938
www.thainakornrestaurant.com
A taste of Thailand in the OC, Thai Nakorn's patrons point to such house dishes as stuffed squid and mango sticky rice as their favorites. Beverages include Thai iced tea and iced coffee plus beer, wine and soda. Thai Nakorn is open every day from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., but on weekdays the restaurant is closed between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Thai & Chinese Express
2540 Main St. Unit J
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 724-1813
A family-owned establishment, Thai & Chinese Express took over their food court spot from a Peruvian restaurant. Specializing in Thai and Chinese food, the menu features such familiar favorites as orange chicken, eggplant tofu and chow mein. Though the selection caters to lunchtime diners looking for a quick meal, the proprietors will make special dishes upon request. Thai & Chinese Express is open Monday through Friday, 10:30am to 8pm, and 12pm to 5pm on Saturdays.
Lanta Thai Fusion
724 E. Katella Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 532-4922
www.lantathaifusion.com
Lanta Thai Fusion has dishes for newcomers to Thai food as well as those who like it really spicy. The selections include items ranging from salmon curry to BBQ pork spare ribs. Their light dinner specials are priced under $10, and the four-course dinners for under $15 come with salad or soup, wine and ice cream. Lanta Thai is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9:30pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 10pm. The restaurant also offers free delivery within 3 miles of their establishment.
