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Top 10 Thai Restaurants in Orange County

Orange County's best Thai Restaurants.

By Chris Trela

Hole-in-the-wall treat: Bangkok Taste
Try: Mussel Omelet (omelet with briny mussel morsels and bean sprouts,
served with sweet and sour chili sauce)
2737 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana
714.532.2216
Open daily for lunch and dinner
$4 - $12

Simple South County dining: Pad Thai Taste of Thailand
Try: Paradise Chicken (chicken marinated in black pepper, lemon juice
and fresh garlic, served in chef's special teriyaki sauce)
30486 Avenida De Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita
padthai-rsm.com
949.713.9122
Open daily for lunch and dinner
$2 - $13

Thai food fit for a king: Royal Thai Cuisine
Try: Volcanic Chicken (cornish hen steamed with herbs then quickly deep
fried, served with plum sauce and mixed vegetables)
4001 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach / 949.645.THAI
1750 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach / 959.494.THAI
royalthaicuisine.com
Open for dinner daily, lunch Monday through Friday
$3.95 - $19.95

Chef “Aunt” Tuey still working her culinary magic: Spice Cuisine of Thailand
Try: Andamon Sea Salmon (grilled salmon served in house red curry)
24301 Muirlands Blvd., Lake Forest
spicethai.net
949.458.9609
Open daily for lunch and dinner
$6.95 - $15.95

“One well deserved” treat: Supatra's Thai Bistro
Try: Tom Kah Gai (soup with chicken, mushrooms, coconut milk,
lemongrass, kafir lemon leaves and galangal root)
21560 Yorba Linda Blvd, Suite E, Yorba Linda
supatrasthai.com
714.693.2888
Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday, Sunday for dinner only
$5 - $13

Endless menu and great prices: Thai Basil
Try: Young Ginger Chicken (chicken served with fresh sliced ginger,
onion, celery and mushroom, cooked in soy-ginger sauce)
2431 East Chapman Ave., Fullerton
thaibasilfullerton.com
714.738.0888
Open daily for lunch and dinner
$4.95-$15.95

Popular local hangout: Thai Brothers
Try: Crying Tiger (prime-cut medallions of ultra-spicy beef served with
chili lime sauce)
238 Laguna Ave., Laguna Beach
949.376.9979
Open Monday – Saturday for dinner (open late)
$4 - $15

Tiny restaurant with big flavors: Thai Del Mar
Try: Tom Kha Kai soup (coconut milk soup with chicken and spices)
2754 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar
949.721.9220
Open Monday – Saturday for lunch and dinner, Sunday for dinner only
$3.99 - $16.95

Inexpensive and authentic: Thai Nakorn
Try: Chicken Satay (marinated chicken skewered and grilled to
perfection, served with peanut sauce and fresh pickled cucumbers)
11951 Beach Blvd, Stanton
714.799.2031
Open daily for lunch and dinner
$3 - $14

Family owned and operated: Thai Smile
Try: Thai Smile Pla (deep fried pompano fish topped with ginger, ground pork and onions)
2626 W. La Palma Ave, Anaheim
Thaismilerestaurant.com
714.828.2547
Open daily for lunch and dinner
$3.95 - $8.95

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Readers Feedback:

I like the Mai Thai restaurant next to the Big Lots on the corner of Talbert and Magnolia in Fountain Valley. After living in Thialand for seven years, I find their blend of flavors about as authentic as it comes.
Comment at 4/21/2008

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