Rambutan Thai
(213) 273-8424
2835 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90026
34.0824
-118.2724
Neighborhoods: East LA, Silver Lake
What People Are Saying About Rambutan Thai
The Editor
Tara Lis
Citysearch
In Short
Hidden in the corner of a rundown Silver Lake mini-mall, this casually chic neighborhood eatery attracts Eastsiders enjoying a closer-to-home alternative to Palms Thai and Saladang. Tastefully mirrored green walls surround dark wood tables and intimate banquets, while a large wood-carved gold Buddha commands the cozy dining room and small bar. Service is accommodating but hurried. Traditional, vibrant dishes are augmented by imaginative flavors unconcerned with potentially sensitive American tastebuds; everything is just spicy enough. The best Thai tapas are green curry dumplings, delicate shrimp and scallop-filled pillows ripe with zesty flavor; and the beef waterfall, charbroiled top sirloin on cabbage cups bathed in tear-inducing lime chili dressing. For entrees, the barbecue duck curry boasts a healthy portion of meat in spicy red broth, and the fire-grilled Siam pork chops radiate with garlic flavor.
User Reviews
whynot47
November 22, 2008
but the atmosphere is great, and the food is good. is it the most authentic thai food in the world? maybe not. but you can order things as spicy as you'd like them, and the fish dishes are awesome. i'd definitely recommend it.
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rdesong
September 28, 2008
Unpleasant experience overall. I drove from OC to expect great Thai food, but not the case. I could have drove to a local Thai joint to get the same experience. And the parking... forget it about it. I had to park 7 blocks from Rambutan, passing through dark alleys and homeless people on the sidewalk. The restaurant is in a bad neighborhood and I don't recommend bringing your MBs or BMWs. The service was decent.
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lacampanella
May 28, 2008
i've visited this restaurant two times, first time was more memorable but the second time i realized the food was catered for people who has a very sweet palette. Thai food is not supposed to be so sweet, and the stir fried noodles my friend and i ordered came out luke warm - almost cold. The spring rolls were rather tough as well. but overall, it has a good atmosphere esp. at night and i think the green curry dish was decent. i won't recommend it to people unless they arent picky on food.
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Parking:
The mini-mall location usually has ample free parking. Don't park in the Tom's Burgers lot.
Where to Sit:
For more privacy, request a table in the back of the room away from the bar.
Know Before You Go:
Sweet tooths should call ahead to ensure dessert will be served. If you're dining late, let your waitress know you're interested--they often run out.
Save Time:
Silver Lake locals in need of quality takeout and delivery will appreciate the free service.
Parking:
The mini-mall location usually has ample free parking. Don't park in the Tom's Burgers lot.
Where to Sit:
For more privacy, request a table in the back of the room away from the bar.
Know Before You Go:
Sweet tooths should call ahead to ensure dessert will be served. If you're dining late, let your waitress know you're interested--they often run out.
Save Time:
Silver Lake locals in need of quality takeout and delivery will appreciate the free service.
