Tawanna Thai

YOU WILL HAVE THE BEST TIME EVER, THE LIGHTING, THE MUSIC, THE SOUND. EVERYTHING IS GEARED UP TO MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE THERE THE MOST AMAZING EVER.
Tawanna Thai is absolutely amazing. They have great service and fabulous food. The servers are very friendly and i always get great service. Everything that i've tried on the menu is awesome and my favorite dish is the Papaya salad with Soft shellcrab you may not find in the menu but you can ask the server their,
they'll highly recommend this dish to you. And all so don't miss out the clocktails their are amazing. i love my clocktail storng so asked and it came soo fancy it was Ruby of siam and my wife has Blue Hawaiian.
i'm highly recommend to everyone that love thai food and clocktails this is it. Tawanna Thai

Pros: Food,Service,Good price ,Parking

Posted 01/11/09

I heard great reviews about Tawanna Thai from a friend who eats here every week. When we finally went there, we could tell they would treat us with great care. We were right. Service was superb. Food was also prepared in such great care that we see it on the plate (presentation-wise) and taste it: , Pad Thai, Duck salad, Shu mai, Salmon sensation were awesome. A warning: don't go here when you're in a hurry. Great foods take time to prepare, and they really prepare their food with lots of TLC. So, be prepared to have more time to relax and enjoy there drink menu while you dinner here.

Pros: ambiance

Cons: Not for a quick bite

Posted 01/11/09

there's a thai chic pub & restaurant in Miracle Mile on Wilshire blvd & crescent heights
Known for its high flyer hangout Conde Nast Traveler accolades,The ceiling open its new dining destination ,Tables are set with romantically candle-lit, Tawanna 's menu consists of pricey Asian delicacies,ranging from RIB-EYE STEAK to Grilled Salmon . Think fried rice with superlative ingredients with the likes of shrimp, squid, crab claw, crab meat, mussel and scallop ,perhaps something to write home about. And for lunch you'll be surprise for a music you never listen in a thai restaurant before, So let's go to the unseen thai chic pub & resaurant

Pros: Two thumbs up

Cons: nothings

Posted 01/10/09

I went here just the other day, and just the place surprised me. I saw on the walls that it was chosen best thai food in SF by Citysearch. It wasn't a small, stinky, germy place. It was designed so that you felt like you were in a hut. The thai ice tea is very sweet. Pad thai is nice and refreshing, while at the same time is tasty. I think that the waitress was a little bit slow, but the food came in about 10 mins. It's inexpensive, and all comes together as a nice dinner and lunch place.Very good service too!...

Pros: Food, Price, Service, and Seating

Cons: ambience, parking

Posted 01/10/09

I have eaten at many Thai restaurants. I can honestly say Tawanna Thai has the best Thai food I have ever eaten. On top of that, this place has won more awards worldwide than any Thai restaurant I know of, including an award specifically for Pad Thai, which was won in Thailand!!!!!!! Anytime I think about going out for Asian cuisine, my first thought is here. The only time I WONT eat here is when I've had it the night before! Two thumbs up

Pros: Best Thai food worldwide

Cons: Perfect flavoring, good service, fun ambience

Posted 01/10/09

This place has been a long-time favorite of my husband and I. The food is wonderful -something for every palate. The atmosphere is exotic, elegant and easy all at once. The service is very courteous.

Pros: food, atmosphere, good value

Posted 01/10/09

If you visit LA often or live here you would know about the Tawanna thai. When you walk in you are treated like family everyone greets your arrival and makes the entire lunch or dinning experience very relaxed and not rushed. The food served is an excellent value and if you have a special request all you have to do is ask and if possible they will prepare your request. The resturant interior is unique you feel you have entered a hidden dinning experience from the walls which looks like the resturant was carved into a rock mountain to the Thai artwork. Even the wine choices are a delite if it a must place to dine and have your pallet pleased

Posted 01/09/09

I have been to many Thai restaurants around the world and I accidentally found this one while driving on Wilshire Blvd. I decided to try it and have been going there with my girlfriend for 2 years now. I love Thai food and been to Thai restaurants in many cities throughout the world. this one is truly the best one I have been to. And on top of all it is very inexpensive and very clean. The menu is very extensive and the portions are very big. The only con may be that the service can be a little faster but that is rarely a problem. I highly recommend it.

Pros: Ambience is fine

Posted 01/08/09

Reliable neighborood thai .Over the top staff uniform and decor, pretty decent food.and Absolutely divine. The best Thai green curry I've ever tasted

Pros: parking ok

Cons: good for hang out

Posted 01/06/09

There's lots of Thai food restaurants in Los Angeles...and yes, some of the places do have good food. But tawanna thai deserves to be in a league of their own and they're far from being a hole-in-the-wall (though there are some good ones in LA) I've been dining 4 for 10 years. The food was just as good as it's ever been, the menu consists of Thai classics as well as several other creative dishes & Entree's, the service was OUTSTANDING . There's not too many places in LA were you can get great Thai Food, great service, a full bar, with nice decor & atmosphare, good strong cocktails too. If you want a Thai place that is a little classier than your average Thai restaurants, give them a try.

Pros: great atmosphere

Cons: can get a little loud if crowed

Posted 01/05/09

Tawanna thai blends a very laid-back, chill atmosphere with food so good you'll forget you're dining in the LA. It's not fusion, but more of a modern take on traditional Thai--slightly upscale, but reasonably priced. Highlights include the korea bbg, thinkly sliced steak with a tangy citrus sauce, the bbg pork chop and the roast duck. Other standard Thai fare such as curries, coconut curry soups, vegetarian dishes and seafood are also quite good. Ask for the coconut rice with your meal; as odd as it sounds it's exceptional. Tawanna thai also features a full bar, lunch specials and happy hour drink and food specials. . GREAT

Pros: can be crowded at lunch

Cons: seating... too close

Posted 01/03/09

the cocktails were awesome and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend for both the food and the excellent service. I went to this restaurant because of it's high reviews. The reviews were correct.

Pros: Fantastic place

Cons: Thai Essence

Posted 01/03/09

I have not thing to complain about this restuarant. I love the food, the drink, the people and specialy the atmosphere. It nice and dim relexing. Me and my friend had Golden Tofu for appertizer it was soo good, it was crispy out and soft in hooo soo good. I'm highly recommended.

Pros: Food, Prety Wait Staff, Parking

Posted 01/02/09

The atmosphere was intimate without being stuffy and it was great to sit , The service was excellent and attentive and I even made it a point to thank the owner for the great service. It's a good place to go with a few friends and have a good time, or to take a date for an relaxed but intimate dinner. Although it's not a very big restaurant, the environment is very quiet, pretty, and dim. The food is also very tasty. It's one of the best thai foods I've tasted. It's a perfect place to go eat out with your boyfriend or girlfriend and family as well. highly recommend to anyone

Pros: ALL GOOD

Posted 12/29/08

The place has a very cool environment and neat stuff to look at inside.The first item we had were Pad Thai Noodles. It was very good.and the fish dishes are awesome. i'd definitely recommend it.

Posted 12/28/08

Good place for late night dinning - and it's a nice change from the standard dinner or taco stand. Thai food is great for getting over the effects of alcohol

Posted 12/28/08

This is, simply, one of, if not the best Thai food restaurant in the city. They just recently raised their prices to around a $9 median for an entre, but it still is definitely worth it. Everything here is totally flavorful, the food is fresh and wonderful.... you really cannot go wrong with anything you order here. Try the papaya salad. Its fantastic.

Pros: Tasty Food, Diverse Menu, Reasonably priced

Posted 12/26/08

Tawanna Thai is one of my favorite Thai restaurants. The food is excellent, the service is good, and restaurant is nice and cozy. I like how the restaurant provides an extensive menu selection with over 120 different dishes. I loved the ambiance of this place. It was clean, sweet, art was nice, bathrooms were clean, the server staff were well dressed and they had small touches of elegance in unsuspecting places. I would recommend going to this place with a small intimate group if you plan on going family style with the food. Overall, I enjoyed the food and service.

Pros: Authentic thai food, Good service

Cons: Tight seating

Posted 12/26/08

This place is fantastic but it's so tiny . At this point, I was hoping that if the food is as good as the decoration, we'll be having a good night. Wow, the food was amazing. I had the Spicy gingerfish fillet and my girlfriend had the spicy duck salad. The sauce was very tasteful and sophicated. Thanx for a great experience .The bar is a great place to wait for your table. A large list of appetizers and Martinis help pass the time.

Cons: no complaints

Posted 12/26/08

great fussion Thai food, nice decor, nice ambiance in the evenings. This is not your typical thai restaurant. It is a new blend towards a more hipper crowd /target. A food is decorated nicely and it taste is outstanding. Try some of appetizers/ salads. papaya sald a must and curries too.

Pros: All drinks listed with prices, great apps, cozy atmosphere

Cons: unidentifiable meat dish

Posted 12/23/08

went to this place many time. The decor is very nice and clean atmosphere. They have a really good food all the time. Cooktail is great!!! Cool bar!!! . Last time we tried a new special "Cream Cheese Wontons". It was so good it call crab rangoon in the menu. I would enthusiastically recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Pros: Excellent food and resonable price

Cons: Parking

Posted 12/23/08

I'm telling you is the coolest spot for dating. Me and my girlfriend had the best time in tawanna thai it 's so romantic. And one thing i have to share with all of u is greentini you got to try it. It is soo incredible, if you like cooktail you will love what i had experices from tawanna thai. The wait staff so nice and professional, they recommend the best new dish i ever have is Pannang Curry. I'm die for it to go back there again.

Pros: Romantic,Clocktail,Service

Cons: great price

Posted 12/21/08

Tawanna, I WANNA!!! Over and over again!!! Great Thai food!!!! The service is pleasant, the place is chic"ily" quaint and lunch was a party in my mouth!!! The food is genuine, fresh, good quality, nicely presented, perfect portions and a great price. I had the ginger and onion beef and my husband had the orange chicken, excellent. I can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu!!! My husband and I were in the neighborhood looking for an apartment and decided to stop for lunch at Tawanna, are we ever glad we did. This will definitely be one of our regular spots, especially if we move in the neighborhood! Even if we don't! I can't wait to bring my friends!!!

Pros: Everything

Cons: None, really!!!

Posted 12/20/08

To be honest the atmosphere was better some years ago . The waitress was very nice, knowledgeble and polite explaining everything in the menu. For our main course we had Roasted Duck noodle and Korea BBQ.... Oh my God that was so good. The drinks are a bit pricey, but there is a warm, stylish ambience with the brick walls and mellow lighting. Its a great place to meet a friend for a relaxing drink after work. I had a GREAT time @ tawanna thai . And I will be back very soon.

Pros: Good drinks , music

Cons: Service, menu, and aesthetics (decor, staff, food presentation, everything looked nice!)

Posted 12/20/08

My boyfriend and I love the nightlife here and we occasionally dine when we can. This time we found ourselves looking at a whole new menu. I didn't mind either because I like CHANGE people! Anyhow, it was great. I had the papaya salad....to-die-for-delicious My spicy drunken pasta it - ONE of my favorite things in this world (I come next in line). 2 thumbs up! We were happy customers. MESSAGE TO Tawanna thai If you decide to change the menu again, leave the carrot...it makes "papaya salad happy" ha

Pros: bar, location

Cons: where were the people

Posted 12/20/08

This restaurant is fantastic. My girlfriend and I have come here on several occasions, and have nothing to complain about. The food is superb, the waitstaff quick, knowledgeable and efficient, and the ambience is unparalleled. They even honored my special request to the maitre d for a special dessert palate for our anniversary! I never write these reviews, but I feel like I have to say something so that all you people looking for a hot spot to go on a date will not be deterred by these snooty, I like this place better than that "tuk tuk thai " whatever place is....people look good and and loved the music and the atmosphere. I will be returning to this place a lot,

Pros: Fast Service, Strong Drinks, Great waitstaff

Cons: a lot of parking

Posted 12/20/08

My friends took me out to LA for thai food and it was so worth the trip. I am in i always make a point to eat at the recommended Thai eateries.I glad i was recommended to try tawanna thai ch satay, tomyum shrimp was so delicious. The pad thai was as good as any I have had and generous in portion size. You can enjoy some delicious food guilt-free, bring your friends and have a good old time.

Pros: Late Dining

Cons: Unnecessary Valet Parking Service

Posted 12/18/08

This is by far the best Thai food I've ever had (and I eat a LOT of Thai food!). My family and I go here once a week, always order the same things but the owner usually makes us one or two dishes of his creation. He is an amazing cook. My favorite is the Shrimp Supreme appetizer, any of the currys, and the phad thai. Everyone who eats chicken loves the Thai Chicken. I can't say enough about this restaurant--just go!
and good for night life too''''

Posted 12/17/08

I work across the street from Tawanna, so I have eaten there many times. It is one of the better lunch spots in the area. My favorite dish is the spicy drunkard pasta -- very spicy and very delicious. Their curries and entrees are also very good. They have lunch specials, but the lunch special portions are a bit on the small side. I recommend ordering take-out from Tawanna instead of eating there; the restaurant is very small and if you eat there, you will be elbow-to elbow with some stranger, with the server bumping your chair every time she walks by.

Pros: consistently good Thai food for quick lunch

Cons: very small restaurant; better to order take out than eat there

Posted 01/05/08

Very decent and tasty take-out Thai food. We have tried many of the dishes and they are all tasty & delicous.

Pros: Food

Posted 11/18/07

Whenever I have a craving for Thai, this place have very flavorful dishes. Much better than the thai restaurants on Sunset. I've gotten the Tom Yum Kai soup, Yellow Curry, and Pad Thai. Delivers in 30 minutes to WeHo.

Posted 03/16/05