Pa Ord Noodles

The food is a culinary delight. Not only is it incredibly tasty, but the prices are also very reasonable. Each dish is an explosion of authentic Thai flavors, and the portions are always generous. It’s a fantastic balance of exquisite taste and affordability. What adds to the charm of this place is the exceptional service. The staff is unfailingly warm and attentive, making you feel like an honored guest. They’re more than willing to offer suggestions and even customize dishes to your liking. If you’re a Thai cuisine enthusiast, this restaurant is a hidden treasure in LA. It consistently provides an exceptional dining experience, and I find myself returning time and again. Don’t miss out on this culinary gem!

Multiple food blogs have lauded this spot as having some of the best boat noodles in LA, and so my sister and I had to check it out. Came here for lunch on a Saturday around 2pm and there was no wait. There’s a small parking lot with some dedicated spots for other businesses, so be mindful of signage. Otherwise, there’s metered street parking. We ordered the crispy rice salad, pork boat noodles, and pad Thai. You can customize the spice level and we went with a medium for the boat noodles, and mild for the Pad Thai (which was still on the spicier side). We asked for the boat noodles to come with no pork liver but a couple of balls still snuck through, which was fine since we saved them for our dad. The broth was very umami and you also get to pick the type of noodles you’d like. The crispy rice salad came with a lot of pork and had cut cabbage on the side for you to mix yourself. The food came out quickly and was very tasty. They do accept credit cards now although you can still bring cash. There’s one single occupant restroom available in the back through the back door. They’ll bring your check when ready and you go up to the counter to pay. Overall, a super tasty restaurant with boat noodles that are hyped for a valid reason.

Pa Ord Noodle is one of my new favorite restaurants in SoCal. Wow. I was initial hesitant about visiting Pa Ord Noodle, especially since we were just in Southeast Asia a few weeks ago and thought our good friend was overhyping this place. Like seriously, how good can a restaurant be? We went in with initially high expectations and let's just say, Pa Ord Noodle shatter them. We greeted with incredible customer service and were constantly checked upon throughout our visit. The service staff did not miss a beat at all. The place was clean, organized and spacious. We did not feel rushed at any time nor did we feel like we were waiting on anything on our end. The dishes also came out quickly. We ordered a few different dishes, and by far, the fish cakes were the table's favorite. I got the Kuay Teaw Lord, which were stir fried flat noodles with ground pork, shrimp and squad on top. Most of the dishes tasted like my own mother's home cooking - instantly bringing me back to my childhood. There are a few more dishes I want to try next time, including their popular Pad Thai, Spicy Eggplant, etc. I'm already creating my list for our next visit! Overall, I'm a newly minted fan of Pa Ord Noodle! It's a great Thai restaurant with no thrills. You get what you pay for - an authentic dining experience.