Reviews Anajak Thai Cuisine

Best all around restaurant. My family has been eating here for almost 10 years and won't eat at other Thai restaurants. As my husband said last week when we were there: "this is probably the best food I've had" (he's eaten at yummy places all over the world). We love the owners and they seem to know or get to know everyone that walks in the door (unless it's a busy Saturday night). Our favorites are the Shrimp Superb appetizer, tempura sushi, and any of the curry dishes. I'm drooling just thinking about it!

LA Time’s 2022 Best Restaurant of the Year and James Beard award recipient - with those kind of accolades, of course I needed to try. Made a reservation a month out online and had dinner at 6pm on a Saturday with my dad. We ate outside in the alley and I liked the outdoor seating because it was a bit loud and cramped inside (although if that’s the vibe you’re going for, it’s not bad). My dad had the wine flight, which on that day was $60 (its market price) and the theme was Gamay. The som did a great job of explaining the backgrounds of the wines and our waitress Pam was so nice. I had a Thai iced tea (not listed on the menu) and they give you water to serve yourself with at the table. We got the pork ribs for our app; although it wasn’t as tender as I thought it would be, the sauce was really tasty. I appreciated the wet wipe they gave us to use after eating it. The southern Thai fried chicken was my favorite dish - it comes in 5 pieces and some sticky rice with a sweet chili sauce and a vinegar sauce. The rice flour batter was crispy and the chicken was juicy. My dad found the drunken noodles to be the best, as there was nice flavor and the right amount of spice. We were deciding between this and noodles supreme, but ultimately the drunken noodles are spicy whereas the noodles supreme are just primarily made with eggs and onions. Service was on top of everything and it was cool being in the alley (it was a little cramped inside). Bathrooms are available inside and are single occupant. Credit cards accepted. Metered street parking.

We had an excellent dining experience. We were last minute walk-ins half an hour before closing to a restaurant filled with patrons inside and outside with roughly 10 people standing outside waiting. From the moment we met the front staff, we were treated with respect until we stepped out. They went out of their way to accommodate us, and we never felt rushed despite the fact we were seated 25 minutes before closing. We ordered fried chicken, sea bream and papaya salad. All were excellent for not only their taste but also quality of ingredients and presentation. We were especially impressed with the sea bream dish. The wait staff were exemplary.

WOW! There was so much hype about Anajak and it’s been so long I have been wanting to go but the reservation is hard to get. Happy to say it lived up to all my expectations and more. We sat inside which was very nice. The outside area looks nice too if its not a very hot day. We ordered the following and I rank them in order of what I liked most: 1. Panang Beef 2. Pad Siew 3. Thai Basil Beef(very spicy) 4. Papaya Salad 5. Thai Fried Chicken (this was great but nothing special in my opinion) The vibe was awesome too and the service was great. Anna was very helpful and helped us choose the best options.

I drive down Ventura all the time and there’s always a huge line of people waiting to get in outside. This has always intrigued me and has made me want to go, but I was a bit turned off by the lines. So I drove by and asked if I could make reservation for 2 that day. With hurricane Hilary on its way, some people canceled and I was able to get a reservation for that same night which was a pleasant surprise! The host and everyone was very nice. I can’t remember our waiter’s name, (maybe Gabe ) all I remember is he was tall, dark, and handsome lol. We decided to eat inside which is small, packed, and very loud with music blasting and everyone talking. They also have outside dining in front and on side of the restaurant in alley. We tried a delicious Stein Riesling glass of wine and bottle of Elio Perrone Bigaro moscato. (Although the wine is great, it’s overpriced about 2x as much as the regular price in stores) They change their wine by the glass menu weekly which I love. We started with the papaya salad which was super spicy but so tasty and flavorful. Then we had the Southern Thai fried chicken which was really good, freshly made, and fulfilling. From these two items we were already full between the two of us but we still had two other dishes we had ordered which included the Tom Yum Fumet soup and the Drunken Noodles. Like I said we were already full, but we still ate the soup which was so good. It came with a lil’ kick, lemony flavor, and full fish (watch out for the bones we both almost choked). We couldn’t eat anymore so we took the Drunken noodles home and it was just as good as everything else we ate at the restaurant. The noodles also had a little spiciness to it and we got it with chicken which was good. Next time I want to try it with shrimp. All in all the food was good and satisfying, service great, and it’s definitely going to be added to my new go to spots in the valley. Try it out for yourself and see what you think!

A truly enjoyable omakase with wine pairing. We ordered the soft shell crab and crab fried rice along with the omakase. The wine pairing was excellent. Lots of good food so wear loose clothing.

What a great establishment Went here for dinner. Service was impeccable and our waiter was very attentive with great recommendations The appetizer of lamb meatballs had great spice (a bit dry) The pad Thai and pad see ew had fantastic flavor, bold spices, great texture and generous portion size Would recommend to anyone in the are. Reservations are typically available 8 weeks out on their app! Great wine selection too! Ample street parking in the area

We finally tried Anajak this Friday! It has been on our list for awhile. There was a lot of hype around this place which makes me a little nervous in case it doesn’t live up to what I’ve heard. Happy to announce it is a hype and a must try while around LA. Get your hands on this tasty Thai food. We tried: Papaya salad, short ribs, Fried chicken, Whole fish, Massaman and greens. Maybe one little negative thing: the whole is a little pricey for the quantity we had but the cilantro garnish was delicious.