LA’s Favorite Authentic Northern Thai Spot

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  • Опубліковано 18 бер 2023
  • This tiny spot nestled in LA's Thai Town serves tantalizing Thai cuisine far from the Americanized versions found at most eateries in the area. Forget about pad Thai and spring rolls - this place is all about bold, spicy flavors hailing from northern Thailand. Their menu boasts mouthwatering dishes like jackfruit curry, bamboo shoot curry, kaeng kua curry, and spicy stir-fried catfish that will leave your taste buds singing. Sit down, let your mouth water while you watch this video, and be sure to visit next time you're in LA!
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  • @buuh7592
    @buuh7592 Рік тому +118

    their story about cooking food for each other on their days off and getting to know eachother through food, so beautiful and endearing (':

  • @Woozlewuzzleable
    @Woozlewuzzleable Рік тому +96

    This is the type of Thai restaurant I want in my town. Not the the same food you can find in every Thai restaurant but food you would eat what they make in their own home.

    • @miseentrope
      @miseentrope Рік тому +6

      Same; however, sourcing certain ingredients just doesn't seem sustainable or profitable for a mid-west American Thai restaurant.

    • @sayyanhmuong737
      @sayyanhmuong737 Рік тому

      @@miseentrope Facts

    • @lilithgrrrl
      @lilithgrrrl Рік тому +3

      Yup, we in LA are so lucky to have a large enough population of Vietnamese, Thai, Indian, Mexican, South/Central American, Korean people etc., that we can travel and enjoy incredible, authentic cuisines from all over without leaving home. Its so sad that tourists go to Rodeo Drive thinking that’s the most interesting thing about LA. Its these little mom and pop shops that truly represent what it means to be an Angeleno.

    • @scarrylarry213
      @scarrylarry213 Рік тому

      There's a Thai restaurant on every other block in the yuppie parts of Brooklyn, and they're all the exact same.

  • @aistis2701
    @aistis2701 Рік тому +84

    Northern Thai food is such a gift to the world and is hands-down my favourite cuisine. I ate at Northern Thai Food Club back in 2022 when visiting LA and it was sooooo good. I'm overjoyed to see the lovely and deserving folks doing well and getting even more recognition! Thank you for all the delicious food and love!

  • @gregmyers3420
    @gregmyers3420 Рік тому +13

    I cannot say enough how good this spot is! One of my favorite restaurants in LA and a great example of what, in my opinion, makes LA awesome: People from all over the world coming here and making amazing things. These people deserve all the success and I hope they get to take a day off soon.

  • @suenoslucidos3899
    @suenoslucidos3899 Рік тому +68

    I freaking love living in Los Angeles, what other place can I get authentic fufu and eru for breakfast, than go to Thai town for some hot pot soup, then finish it off with the best Mexican street food that’s exists for dinner? A place like Los Angeles gives me a sense of true cultural diversity. I’ve had delicious foods I didn’t even know existed here.

    • @dennislee8930
      @dennislee8930 Рік тому

      Honestly, the best part about living in SoCal is the food, but man traffic on the freeways is getting out of hand

    • @suenoslucidos3899
      @suenoslucidos3899 Рік тому

      @@dennislee8930 depending on where you live you never have to take a freeway, I would go from east LA to San Pedro beach just by going through south central and downtown, it’s possible, it will take more time but it’s so much more relaxing. You see so many sights as well.

    • @smellypatel5272
      @smellypatel5272 Рік тому +2

      It's overpriced, feminized, and liberalized which automatically takes away from all of the pros you've listed

    • @suenoslucidos3899
      @suenoslucidos3899 Рік тому +1

      @@smellypatel5272 no it doesn’t, lol 😂

    • @theonlyalecazam2947
      @theonlyalecazam2947 11 місяців тому

      ⁠@@dennislee8930We’re building out our transit network

  • @landrovalaius
    @landrovalaius Рік тому +17

    Why am I smelling the aroma in front of the screen? I’m a Taiwanese but Thai cuisines are my fav food ❤

    • @vincentvanderbilt5598
      @vincentvanderbilt5598 Рік тому

      Wait til you get to try Indonesian food as well, please try Medan Kitchen in LA too

  • @ThorS.W
    @ThorS.W Рік тому +7

    คนเจียงฮาย ชื่นชมอาหารบ้านเฮาที่ไปไกลถึง แอลเอ ❤😊❤ , I'm glad that NorthernThai cuisine taste successfully in LA 🎉

  • @juliansegall8861
    @juliansegall8861 Рік тому +11

    So much to learn from them. I wish they did video's on their food I'd love to know more.

  • @chrisgreen6259
    @chrisgreen6259 Рік тому +9

    Their food looks amazing. Nuff said.

  • @Harry_Eyeball
    @Harry_Eyeball Рік тому +15

    Thai people and Indian people truly know how to make your dish nice n’ spicy!

  • @jeexbit
    @jeexbit Рік тому +3

    Beautiful food, beautiful people - excellent video - keep it coming Munchies!

  • @Gigaamped
    @Gigaamped Рік тому +1

    These stories featured on here bring a tear to my eye 🥲

  • @philiprobinson5647
    @philiprobinson5647 Рік тому +4

    A lovely couple making outstanding food

  • @GlitterGuru
    @GlitterGuru Рік тому +2

    Went here for lunch a year ago on a whim and it’s amazing!

  • @sactownism
    @sactownism Рік тому +4

    I was at that restaurant in 2021 and probably one of my favorite thai restaurant I've ever been to. Mark Wiens had also visited that place before and also made a vudeo about it.

  • @7.5Mviews
    @7.5Mviews Рік тому +4

    I’ve eaten here a few times. It’s a small place and the food is delicious and spicy!! Get the tomato and pork dip. It’s so good!

  • @Malini108
    @Malini108 Рік тому +2

    Hopefully more and more places like this will come to the west!!

  • @ankur313
    @ankur313 Рік тому +1

    My mouth is salivating !!! 😋

  • @lewisc9959
    @lewisc9959 Рік тому +1

    Damn! That looks so good!

  • @CJ-mt6zd
    @CJ-mt6zd Рік тому +2

    I would love to try that place

  • @wreckx50
    @wreckx50 Рік тому +4

    7:10 Mark Wiens was here!

  • @mon6745
    @mon6745 Рік тому

    What an interesting back story - they have such a beautiful friendship

  • @daddymcpapi7520
    @daddymcpapi7520 Рік тому +5

    Nothing better than Issan cooking.

    • @8v8n
      @8v8n Рік тому +1

      YES!

  • @pinoyriot15
    @pinoyriot15 Рік тому +14

    I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! My sister ok me here when I came to visit. The food was fantastic, and they were so nice and gave recommendations. That pork belly was soo good, and Khao Soi is always a must!

  • @Babyfacelocc
    @Babyfacelocc Рік тому +2

    This is beautiful

  • @MsBirdTalk
    @MsBirdTalk Рік тому +2

    I love that restaurant.

  • @enjoisk8a911
    @enjoisk8a911 Рік тому +3

    Restaurant is an absolute banger and sleeper in LA's Thai Town. Very spicy but its worth it.

  • @VagaBumAdventures
    @VagaBumAdventures Рік тому

    This video is recommending my channel! I'm honored!

  • @demetriaduma6218
    @demetriaduma6218 Рік тому +2

    LA always has the restaurants I wanna try :(

  • @aoedemontague1489
    @aoedemontague1489 Рік тому +2

    Thai food is my favorite, hole-in-the-wall restaurants are hiding gems.

  • @east_coast_ceo1070
    @east_coast_ceo1070 Рік тому +3

    Great Place 👍 would happily eat there again Thanks for the Video!

    • @raytang76
      @raytang76 Рік тому +1

      Never been, but going to go soon…btw…what you recommend there that is good?

    • @east_coast_ceo1070
      @east_coast_ceo1070 Рік тому

      ​@RayRay PooteyTang I had the Khao Soi Gai, and their pork curry both very highly recommended

    • @raytang76
      @raytang76 Рік тому +1

      @@east_coast_ceo1070 Now you’re making me hungry…lol!

  • @Youknowmeozone
    @Youknowmeozone 11 місяців тому

    😢 we need this in my city .. excellent episode

  • @bbbt8090
    @bbbt8090 Рік тому +1

    Will try this spot next time I stop by PA Ord

  • @eddietorres5655
    @eddietorres5655 2 місяці тому

    I just finished eating here for the first time a few minutes ago. I didn’t recognize the dishes from usual Thai spots, but I knew it was going to good when I was welcomed by the strong smell of fish sauce. Boy, was I right. Bomb…

  • @mallyndab
    @mallyndab 10 місяців тому

    I ate here a week ago not knowing it was so popular. The food was DELICIOUS and Ioved dining there. I'm already looking forward to eating there soon.

  • @bobthebuilder8570
    @bobthebuilder8570 Рік тому +1

    แกงฮังเล, แกงโฮะและข้าวซอยคือที่สุดของความอร่อยของอาหารเหนือ
    แล้วจะแวะไปอุดหนุนนะคะ

  • @philiq18
    @philiq18 Рік тому

    The food looks great -- less "fast foody" and more authentic-homemadesque. All the very best to them.

  • @gh8066
    @gh8066 Рік тому +3

    this duo and their restaurant is a hol vibe

  • @tompraisan7642
    @tompraisan7642 Рік тому

    Look authentic to me, must try next time I'm in LA.

  • @3973555
    @3973555 Рік тому +4

    If you don't know what to get, get the Lao/Thai sausage, papaya salad and sticky rice🤌

  • @natalievue794
    @natalievue794 Рік тому +1

    Went here last year after watching Mark Wein’s video! So bomb! Coming back for it again this year :D

  • @fhgu8051
    @fhgu8051 Рік тому +2

    Looks so good and miss a little thai place run mostly by just one thai lady that made some delicious stuff.

  • @ph1ogic
    @ph1ogic Рік тому +2

    props to all the Asian OGz working everyday for their kids !!

  • @startpage717
    @startpage717 Рік тому

    Beautiful Stories (even though it sounds to be a lot of work) Keep moving forward!

  • @davidlittle7072
    @davidlittle7072 Рік тому +2

    อยากไปชิมที่ร้านเลยครับ

  • @finests6636
    @finests6636 Рік тому +6

    น่ากินมากกกกกก This is amazing! Northern Thai food is unique and flavorful

  • @AditiNath1234
    @AditiNath1234 Рік тому +6

    Yummy😋

    • @CHIEF_420
      @CHIEF_420 Рік тому

      @Futura 💋
      Clic canal. Jugar listas.

  • @chikanojuarez816
    @chikanojuarez816 Рік тому +1

    😋🍽️👏💯
    Saludos desde #KansasCity

  • @zyrf1167
    @zyrf1167 Рік тому

    never been here but i would like to see kanom jeen nam ngiaow on the menu if it exists.

  • @Bay510Area
    @Bay510Area Рік тому +1

    Saap Sap Ly. 🤤

  • @crazyskiier1000
    @crazyskiier1000 Рік тому +1

    Why is the name not in the description so people can easily look up and go?

  • @ABC-americanbornchinese
    @ABC-americanbornchinese Рік тому +2

    I love Thai northern food ❤️🤍❤️ #ขนมจีนน้ำเงี้ยว

  • @coltonvanessa5096
    @coltonvanessa5096 Рік тому

    "We have a small menu"
    Shows off like 30 completely unique dishes

  • @revmaxproductions
    @revmaxproductions Рік тому +383

    How about giving link or even address for the restaurant instead of selfishly listing half a dozen of your own links?

    • @mattpatt199
      @mattpatt199 Рік тому +18

      100%

    • @OPTIC23100
      @OPTIC23100 Рік тому +61

      Name of restaurant you can see on 0:55 stop crying

    • @revmaxproductions
      @revmaxproductions Рік тому

      @@OPTIC23100 no duh, asshole. I live 5 min away. It's the point that Vice doesn't actually care.

    • @enjoisk8a911
      @enjoisk8a911 Рік тому +10

      Google is your friend

    • @revmaxproductions
      @revmaxproductions Рік тому +1

      @@enjoisk8a911 reading the previous comments isn't yours

  • @knlei1
    @knlei1 Рік тому +8

    This is the real thai spot, not that fake americanized version of thai food

  • @ayyachris
    @ayyachris Рік тому

    If Gordon comes here he would be like.
    Gordon: Finally something good.
    Gordon would get scold by the owner instead.

  • @chefs_food
    @chefs_food Рік тому

    ❤❤es

  • @Takoda20
    @Takoda20 Рік тому +1

    *0*)คนไทยๆ ยอดๆ

  • @meej6452
    @meej6452 Рік тому

    Didn’t Mark Wiens eat here and said it’s the most authentic Northern style outside of Thailand he’s had?

  • @mallyndab
    @mallyndab 10 місяців тому

    I don't get it. Is this place called Amphai, or Northern Thai Food Club?

  • @HatoBumpkin
    @HatoBumpkin 6 місяців тому

    Wow your video is 6 seconds longer than the threshold where you get more ad revenue. Das cray.

  • @accordiongordon
    @accordiongordon Рік тому +2

    Why does nobody ever talk about Southern Thai food? It’s always Northern/Isan

    • @senecavermeulen8110
      @senecavermeulen8110 Рік тому +7

      isn't regular "thai food" in america just southern thai food? it's the most densely populated and influential part of the country. i think people just specify when they have "northern thai" food, while people selling southern thai food don't have to

    • @mad_max21
      @mad_max21 Рік тому +1

      This is like complaining nobody talks about Texas BBQ when people are talking about less well-known BBQ regions.

    • @jc3drums916
      @jc3drums916 Рік тому

      Jitlada, a Southern Thai restaurant in LA has been arguably the best Thai restaurant in the U.S. for >20 years now.

    • @jc3drums916
      @jc3drums916 Рік тому

      @@senecavermeulen8110 I always thought the "standard" Thai food in the U.S. was from around Bangkok, i.e. central Thailand.

    • @accordiongordon
      @accordiongordon Рік тому

      @@senecavermeulen8110 well, I wish somebody would have explained that to me. I and most other Americans are not that familiar with the intricacies of Thai cuisine, and to hear food writers and videographers talk about Northern Thai cuisine without first explaining its presence in contrast to what you mention as the more prevalent Southern Thai cuisine in the US is frustrating

  • @krnpowr
    @krnpowr Рік тому

    I wanna try this real bad. All I've had is American Thai food, and it sucks! It's the only "Asian" food that I don't like. But maybe something authentic like this place would change my mind about Thai food.

  • @kayflip2233
    @kayflip2233 Рік тому

    SriPraPhai in Queens, NY is still #1 in the USA. In fact I just came back from a 6 month stay in Thailand and SriPraPhai is better than anything I had in Thailand, which is still fresh on my mind.

  • @sherynmadrano1246
    @sherynmadrano1246 Рік тому

    Awwww....they should give themselves one day off to rest.

  • @diggingmystyle
    @diggingmystyle 5 місяців тому

    Food is good but parking is impossible on most days. Hollywood is worse than Pasadena when it comes to parking.

  • @tonehawke
    @tonehawke Рік тому +7

    Not enough love for Lao food in the world.

    • @wegotit2587
      @wegotit2587 Рік тому +5

      Not enough people promoting Lao food for what it really is…instead they would rather insecurely promote as Northern Thai or Isaan Thai.

    • @user-jm4tq8pz9k
      @user-jm4tq8pz9k Рік тому

      Because this is not laos food it north thai food different area different erthic group I think tou confused with north east thai food which look more like laos because they're same group.

  • @tishw4576
    @tishw4576 Рік тому

    My husband loves a good curry. I wish I did but I don't.

  • @coolv70
    @coolv70 Рік тому +8

    Northern Thai food AKA Laos Food.

    • @kindercool5917
      @kindercool5917 Рік тому

      Lao food 😋 😍

    • @kev4850
      @kev4850 Рік тому

      yesssiiiirrrr

    • @nuniis
      @nuniis Рік тому

      How is it Laos food though? I don’t think Laos has Khao soi?

    • @coolv70
      @coolv70 Рік тому

      @@nuniis I have a lot of family in Khon Kaen and Udon Thani there are a lot of Laos people that live in those regions and yes we do have that dish here is a link ua-cam.com/video/0xmfn1AUv7Q/v-deo.html

  • @csong9940
    @csong9940 Рік тому +2

    So they’re not married? 😅

  • @Goldone99
    @Goldone99 Рік тому

    Ain't no brainwashing me 👓

  • @jims.7063
    @jims.7063 Рік тому

    This place looks great but how do you not even have the name of the restaurant in the description?? lol No excuse for this type of content.

  • @saml643
    @saml643 Рік тому +1

    Basically Lao food

  • @mcdugg
    @mcdugg Рік тому +1

    Made me want some pad Thai 🔥

  • @Ma89644
    @Ma89644 Рік тому +22

    You know the food is good when the chefs don’t speak English

    • @brandofhero
      @brandofhero Рік тому

      More importantly, they cook it out of authenticity.

  • @bry3699
    @bry3699 Рік тому

    Is it just me or does this woman got it going on?

  • @fatesteyneit2990
    @fatesteyneit2990 3 місяці тому

    look at those hard workers.. and some future doctors and lawyers just want reparations for something they've never experienced

  • @aa-ij5gm
    @aa-ij5gm Рік тому

    so basically lao food.

  • @rmendoza720
    @rmendoza720 Рік тому

    OMG.....these foreigners want to work hard and start a business.....we gotta stop them from coming here!!!!! They took merjurb!

  • @PhatlineProduction
    @PhatlineProduction Рік тому +4

    All Thai Food is Laotian Food

  • @js858sd
    @js858sd Рік тому

    So basically Lao food!

    • @user-jm4tq8pz9k
      @user-jm4tq8pz9k Рік тому

      No not laos. laos people don't have curry type food most of north thai food are different from laos and north east thai food. Most laos food are more smelly and more have more raw prepared dished while north thai food need to take time to prepare a lot you can see many curry menu in here.

  • @ceooflonelinessinc.267
    @ceooflonelinessinc.267 11 місяців тому

    Fun fact: In thailand the stereotype exists that women are hard working and men are lazy.

  • @ashleylala4293
    @ashleylala4293 Рік тому

    They liked America enough to move their whole life here but not enough to learn English. 🙄

    • @nuniis
      @nuniis Рік тому +2

      Surely they do but not take it that seriously, but why are you mad at them though?? It’s their choice. Isn’t America a country of freedom?

    • @angryhalfasian3651
      @angryhalfasian3651 11 місяців тому

      There's a ton of Western expats in Thailand who do the same thing - they refuse to learn Thai and have lived there for decades. They live in their own English-speaking bubble. Some won't even eat Thai food.

  • @brendasays2324
    @brendasays2324 Рік тому

    Nothing compares to traditional Lao and Thai cusine… grew up eating and cooking it. I love my cultures with my parents coming from south East Asian… 🫶🏽 sap sap

  • @TeddyFreddy94
    @TeddyFreddy94 Рік тому +2

    Yum

  • @CHIEF_420
    @CHIEF_420 Рік тому

    @segway
    Las damas y niños del mundo necesitan transportación económico
    🗺 💋 = 💰💰💰...

  • @richanddebshawaiiadventure4340
    @richanddebshawaiiadventure4340 8 місяців тому

    yeah, last thing you want to do is give people want they want and what's popular - brilliant strategy