Thai Kitchen

Gordon Chang

Edited 3 months ago

This special secret menu Hainan Chicken is only available once or twice per year. Unfortunately today is the only day they have it. Love it. 5 stars

Nestor and Michelle

3 years ago

We love supporting our local restaurants and have been going to Thai Kitchen for over 10 years. Situated in a strip mall off the beaten path is where you will find this gem. Our favorite is the Thai chicken noodle soup #3 which is only available during lunch hours and it's the BEST! Great family/owners who welcome you like you are part of their family - always happy to see you. Thai kitchen has vegetarian options as well and everything we have eaten, be it lunch or dinner is always flavorful. If you are considering Thai food, I hope you check out Thai Kitchen.

Paige Underwood

2 months ago

I have ordered wonton soup a few times from here and it is hot and delicious everytime. I see the same sweet lady in there and she remembered me when I came back this last time.

Sidharth Mehta

3 years ago

I came in for dine in ordered a Tom yum soup and pad woon sen noodles. Really enjoyed both the dishes and ordered more for to go. The wait staff is quite polite, there were only 2 people upfront was quite busy with online orders but servers were paying attention to the guests. Only negative is that you have to wait a while for food to arrive, but since the food is delicious waiting wasn't a problem. I would like to visit again. Side note: There were puters from Thailand as decoration, they looked nice.

naman pandadiya

6 years ago

Look, this restaurant is great and had amazing food with great spices! The other reviews complain about wait time but the owner is an old senior lady running the whole restaurant so cut some slack for the restaurant. There is a wait time but that’s only because people order more and more food because of how good it tastes! It truly is an mini Thailand in the heart of Irvine! Amazing food and EXTREMELY NICE OWNER!! She was so nice and Happy and made all my meals WITH NO ONION OR GARLIC AND NO FISH SAUCE or anything non vegetarian sauces! I’m definitely coming back and eating their delicious food! But make sure to book ahead of time if you want to be seated right away if not then you might have to wait 20-30 minutes for a table on a Friday night when I visited! If this message helped PLEASE LIKE MY REVIEW THANKS!

Vandana Bhagtani

a year ago

We had dinner at Thai kitchen. From the outside, it looks like an unassuming spot and you might even miss it, but once you’re inside, you will love it. The ambience inside is very simple and it feels like it’s a neighborhood place. The menu has a variety of Thai food dishes. Portions are generous and it’s a superb value for money. We ordered the same amount of food we usually do at other restaurants but we took a lot of food home. Note - they don’t serve alcohol Great place overall!

L A

3 months ago

This place is an absolute gem. The food is super authentic and packed with flavor, you can really taste the care and tradition in every dish. The staff are incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable, which makes the whole experience even better. It honestly feels so homey and wholesome, like being welcomed into someone’s kitchen rather than just eating out. Can’t recommend this spot enough.

H Love

3 months ago

I went here with a friend for the first time on a Wednesday for dinner. They open at 4 pm. It was somewhat quiet with maybe 5 tables being served. Which was great for friends catching up. I had Pad Thai and my friend had a duck dish with a delicious Asian eggplant. Prices are reasonable and in line with most Thai restaurants.

Shauri Y

a year ago

If you’re in the mood for authentic Thai flavors in Irvine, Thai Kitchen is a must-visit. The ambiance is cozy, and the service is friendly and attentive. We tried the Tom Yum Soup, which was perfectly tangy and packed with rich, aromatic flavors. The Basil Fried Rice was a highlight—fluffy, fragrant, and full of savory goodness, with just the right amount of heat. Good options for vegetarians. For dessert, the Mango Sticky Rice was a sweet, refreshing finish to the meal, with perfectly ripe mango and creamy coconut milk. The portions are generous, and the overall experience was both satisfying and delicious. Highly recommend this spot for a flavorful Thai dining experience!

Kevin Chen

8 months ago

Ordered angel wings, pineapple fried rice, and kai kua. The angel wings were deboned chicken wings stuffed with ground chicken and clear noodles. This was a delicious take on chicken, moist, flavorful chicken and spices inside and the sweet sauce complements it well. The pineapple fried rice was also a really nice dish that wasn’t too sweet, well mixed and made of shrimp, chicken, pineapples, cashew nuts, tomato, raisins, onions, green onion, and a touch of curry powder. The Kai Kua is stir fried flat rice noodles, chicken, squid, egg, bean sprouts, and green onion. This noodle dish is fairly light, well balanced with decent sized eggs, chicken, and squid mixed together. It’s not too fishy and it goes well with a nice crunch from the green onions. Service was quick, courteous, and simple. Ambiance feels very 90s based on how old it seems the restaurant looks inside. Lots of the color choices seem like they haven’t updated over time and that’s fine, especially if you’re here for comfort food and the food quality is great!