(310) 858-7738

1128 S Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035 34.0568 -118.3837

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Neighborhoods: Beverlywood, West LA

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Last updated 6.15.10

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Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Romantic Dining

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Thai

What People Are Saying About Naraya

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Fusion restaurant serves Asian and Thai dishes like Mandarin sea bass, ginger chicken, salmon crab cakes and green tea rice.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Very nice atmosphere.
  2. would recommend anyone who wants to throw a nice cozy private party there!
  3. The decor, service and, most importantly, the food are top notch--and the prices are very reasonable.
  4. The atmosphere was comfortable, yet elegant.
  5. The food, ambience and price were all wonderful and I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH about this place.
  6. The parking isn't bad either.
  7. was told by a friend about this New great place for a romantic dinner.
  8. First of all, I just LOVED the ambiance there!
  9. am also looking forward to spending a delightful and special romantic evening at Naraya, having a delicious dinner in elegance by candlelight.
  10. Great atmosphere, excellent service, AMAZING food, and very reasonable prices!
  11. chic and comfortable new restaurant, with fantastically fresh food (especially steak salad), and a level of service I encounter rarely and value enormously.
  12. Naraya is the perfect blend of warm ambience, delightful service, and savoury Thai cuisine.
  13. Great ambiance, friendly service, and amazing food
  14. The decor is very warm and comfortable.
  15. There are quite marvellous foods, great service from very friendly staffs, great decoration and comfortable seating.
  16. The decor is beautiful and waiter was very friendly and attentive.
  17. At first, when we walk in we saw this beautiful fountain that Welcome us and the ambience was definetly romantic, chic and the same time hippie.
  18. The candlit tables and soothing decor created a warm and inviting ambiance.
  19. The atmosphere is cozy.
  20. Gorgeous ambiance, good food
  21. The decor is simple but beautiful: orchids, candles, elegant lighting, a soothing fountain near the entrance -- overall, a very romantic, inviting setting.
  22. Naraya is a very cozy and romantic restaurant.
  23. The decor is just my taste - romantic yet contemporary with candles and orchids everywhere!
  24. The ambiance is friendly and most importantly the food is incredible.
  25. The setting is elegant, cozy and peaceful.
  26. it's a haven for romantic, zen-like dining.
  27. The environment is so elegant, comfortable and clean that I just like sitting there, taking in the loveliness of it all.
  28. The interior and atmosphere of Naraya is excellent for dates -- quiet and peaceful, yet stylish with much personality.
  29. the service wa smore than attentive and the atmosphere is a great.
  30. Really outstanding atmosphere nice decor and tasty food.
  31. The restaurant had a very nice and romantic ambience.
  32. The ambiance is amazing and the food and service were absolutely perfect!
  33. Great place for a romantic dinner and to hang out with friends
  34. nice and cozy,good service
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The banana dessert with a homemade coconut icecream was heaven and then for my mom's birthday - they brought out a beautiful designed plate with fruit and a sugar tower with her name written out in chocolate!
  2. The appetizers we tried were scrumptious (you have to try the salmon crab cakes).
  3. Lastly, I think it should also be mentioned that the server took it upon himself to provide my group with a complimentary fresh fruit and chocolate desert which spelled out Welcome to Naraya!
  4. It was the most artistic, beautiful dish ever: a huge platter with "Happy Birthday" written in a delicious chocolate sauce, fresh strawberries and orange slices, a scoop of vanilla ice cream with the asked-for candle, and a gooey piece of chocolate cake.
  5. For dessert we had the homemade chocolate cake which was outstanding.
  6. Their dessert platters are amazing as well--they can almost be considered art with an intricate and delicate lattice of spun sugar looks like hard candy and tastes like cotton candy.
  7. From appetizers to main course to dessert, we were treated with a new variety of fresh delicate flavors.
  8. To top of the close of our evening, we were pleasantly surprised to receive a grand presentation with spun sugar, fresh fruit, all atop a platter beautifully inscripted with Welcome to Naraya in Hazelnut chocolate (on the house ;-).
  9. For dessert we were amazed with the presentation and quality of the sweets and fruits that was brought to us into this beautiful platter written in melted chocolate "Welcome to Naraya
  10. that reminds me, the deserts are awesome.
drinks
87.5% positive
  1. The wine selections are very nice, and the martinis are delicious, with many different exotic flavors to choose from.
  2. Then the entrees were all great too - my husband especially the seabass - with green tea rice - so unique and really yummy!
  3. Not your typical thai restaurants that serve you lame wine.
  4. They also have wine, beer, and sake and we had a couple of glasses that were great - Thank you for an unforgettable night!
  5. Tasty Thai food with good wine!
  6. the special cocktails were awesome, for those of you drinkers out there.
  7. My favorite is the "Mojito" which is a drink that is really hard to find.
  8. Decent wine list too.
food quality
94.73999977111816% positive
  1. The food here is amazing, the service is great, and the overall experience is above average.
  2. Grilled salmon is perfection!
  3. Sumaytee, the head waiter, is always pleasant and remembers what we order and can always recommend something tasty for us that we would like.
  4. this was the best thai meal i have ever had, including the food i ate in thailand!
  5. We had Pad Thai and some satay chicken and it was authentic at all, the satay chicken was dry.
  6. THe service staff was more than attentive, the food was unique, it had great presentation, taste, and quality.
  7. My favorite appetizers are the golden pouches, while my husband Jus enjoys the soft shell crab.
  8. Each dish we had was unique in its flavor.
  9. Then the entrees were all great too - my husband especially the seabass - with green tea rice - so unique and really yummy!
  10. Best thai food in L.A.
  11. If you are looking for an amazing cuisine and a dining experience where its kicked up a notch Naraya is the choice!
  12. wish could find a flaw so that you would know that I not just blowing smoke but I can't because the food was amazing.
  13. It also made us feel very happy to end a great meal with the sense of importance and welcome.
  14. The food was on par with some of the best thai food I have enjoyed around the Los Angeles area and the customer service was even better.
  15. With our meal we had the choice between white or brown rice which turned out to be a delicious organic dark brown rice.
  16. They have only been open for a couple of weeks, so go have lunch or dinner there because it's great and people this nice with food THIS GOOD deserve a solid clientele.
  17. We also loved the ginger chicken, salmon with mango salsa, and the larb app - a little spicy for my palate - but a great balance with all the sweet flavors of the other dishes - my husband loved it and he loves food with a little kick!
  18. The food was perfect, especially the vegetables which were crisp and fresh in a tasty garlicky sauce.
  19. delicious dinner
  20. It is a surprisingly delicious meatless dish.
  21. am so glad I wasn't swayed by that one negative comment below because I would have missed out on the opportunity to eat at a great new Thai restaurant with delicious food and an AMAZING waitstaff.
  22. Want more than just great Thai food?
  23. They presented us with a wonderful display of fruit at the end of our meal and we were amazed.
  24. steak salad were flavorful and fresh.
  25. The ambiance is friendly and most importantly the food is incredible.
  26. For appetizers the golden pouches (like won tons stuffed with shrimp) and Vietnamese Hand Rolls are delicious.
  27. The filet satay was nice and the soup was very good, but our one other appetizer and three entrees were really awful, with virtually no flavor.
  28. The menu has a great diversity of choices, and everything we tried was awesome - crispy duck salad, fried whole catfish, pineapple fried rice, chicken tom yum soup, cashew chicken.
  29. chic and comfortable new restaurant, with fantastically fresh food (especially steak salad), and a level of service I encounter rarely and value enormously.
  30. we had naraya crowns and asian tamales for starter are yummy!
  31. Loved the food, loved the service, the restaurant,everything!
  32. The quality of the food was very good.
  33. For our entree we had an amazing yellow curry dish and a great seafood noodle dish.
  34. The dishes are a delight and offer a huge range of creative Thai wonders, each more spectacularly presented and delicious than each previous course.
  35. After ordering my delicious libations we were greated with a delicious plate of crispy calamari and rock shrimp with was accompanied by a delicous sweet sauce.
  36. Great ambiance, friendly service, and amazing food
  37. The restaurant is beautiful and the food is fantastic.
  38. I'm not a huge thai food fan, but I would definitely go back for more.
  39. The most amazing food, service, and overall experience.
  40. The dish was perfectly seasoned with crisp cool greens, warm ground chicken and just the right amount of heat.
  41. The food, ambience and price were all wonderful and I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH about this place.
  42. The very friendly staff told us they get fresh chicken every morning and season it all day long, and you can tell!
  43. The Shrimp Pouches are as delicious as they are cute, and I could eat the Golden Curry Puffs by the plateful.
  44. Gorgeous ambiance, good food
  45. Lastly, I think it should also be mentioned that the server took it upon himself to provide my group with a complimentary fresh fruit and chocolate desert which spelled out Welcome to Naraya!
  46. The food was great, the service impeccable and charming and the room very pleasant.
  47. The food is not at all overpriced, either.
  48. To top of the close of our evening, we were pleasantly surprised to receive a grand presentation with spun sugar, fresh fruit, all atop a platter beautifully inscripted with Welcome to Naraya in Hazelnut chocolate (on the house ;-).
  49. The wine selections are very nice, and the martinis are delicious, with many different exotic flavors to choose from.
  50. love the duck and lamb dishes.
  51. Great atmosphere, excellent service, AMAZING food, and very reasonable prices!
  52. love sticky rice when it is properly cooked and I was not disappointed.
  53. The food is impeccable and each plate looked like an artist's pallet.
  54. If you love or like Thai food, you cannot possibly miss a trip here!
  55. The decor, service and, most importantly, the food are top notch--and the prices are very reasonable.
  56. We were greeted by Sumaytee who helped us decide on the lychee martini and a mai tai, both of which were delicious.
  57. Out of the kitchen came this beautiful large platter that we thought was destined for the large table next to us but luck would have it the owner delivered this beautiful platter that contained fresh fruit and the most amazing designed sugar sculpture tha
  58. Fantastic new Thai food on the Westside!
  59. highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes Thai food.
  60. The very generous portion of Filet came with very crispy and sauteed green beans to die for!
  61. The food was tasty, fresh and light - simply delicious!
  62. We asked for recommendations on dishes to order, most of which turned out to be quite bland and uninteresting, notwithstanding that we explained that we liked spicy food.
  63. Whether its lousy diva-like service or food that tasted like it just arrived from Sysco.
  64. Tasty Thai food with good wine!
  65. The food is so good.
  66. Naraya is the perfect blend of warm ambience, delightful service, and savoury Thai cuisine.
  67. The food at Naraya is amazing - we tried several different appetizers (Highly recomend the chicken puffs - delicious) and everything we tried was excellent.
  68. am also looking forward to spending a delightful and special romantic evening at Naraya, having a delicious dinner in elegance by candlelight.
  69. The salmon was fresh and perfectly prepared and the mango salsa had fresh mango and just the right amount of tang to complement the salmon but not overpower it.
  70. . .you won't be able to decide at this restauant - everything looks incredible and their combination of authentic thai with a california flair is the perfect balance of health and decadence!
  71. They really care and explain each dish, helping you choose exactly what will give you the most delicious meal ever!
  72. Patrick recommended the Curry chicken puffs and they were outstanding.
  73. I've had enough of the attitude and the pretentious food.
  74. Next week I will have dinner again in Naraya, this time I will bring my friends because I want all of them to experience the Naraya cuisine and enjoy the beautiful decorated restaurant.
  75. It was the most artistic, beautiful dish ever: a huge platter with "Happy Birthday" written in a delicious chocolate sauce, fresh strawberries and orange slices, a scoop of vanilla ice cream with the asked-for candle, and a gooey piece of chocolate cake.
  76. The ambiance is amazing and the food and service were absolutely perfect!
  77. The food is magnificent.
  78. steamed chilean sea bass ,ka pow rib eyes steak so tasty.
  79. Their Panang Curry and Chili & Thai Basil dishes tasted so authentic.
  80. The appetizers we tried were scrumptious (you have to try the salmon crab cakes).
  81. The grilled salmon with the fruit salsa is excellent.
  82. From appetizers to main course to dessert, we were treated with a new variety of fresh delicate flavors.
  83. like this place a lot, I really enjoyed the Singapore Noodle, the Ahi salad and I Love the Thai Steamed Dumplings.
  84. The staff was definetly friendly and very helpful in describing all the dishes.
  85. Really outstanding atmosphere nice decor and tasty food.
  86. Very high quality dishes and fresh ingredients.
  87. Its a great place for anyone who loves Thai, and those who've never had thai food, this is an even better intorduction.
  88. best thai food in LA
  89. As a former consulting chef trained personally by Wolfgang Puck and currently living with an amazing Thai chef to boot I am particularly difficult to please when it comes to Thai cuisine.
  90. Beautiful Atmosphere and great food!
  91. The apetizers I had were extremely delicious and unique.
  92. Taste of foods is so delicious.
  93. However, all of the food are in a very excellent taste.
  94. The lunch menu was reasonably priced, had a great variety to pick from, and was absolutely delicious.
  95. The food is always good and the setting is elegant.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The lunch menu was reasonably priced, had a great variety to pick from, and was absolutely delicious.
  2. From appetizers to main course to dessert, we were treated with a new variety of fresh delicate flavors.
  3. The menu has a great diversity of choices, and everything we tried was awesome - crispy duck salad, fried whole catfish, pineapple fried rice, chicken tom yum soup, cashew chicken.
  4. The wine selections are very nice, and the martinis are delicious, with many different exotic flavors to choose from.
  5. The menu is bountiful with so many selections for a reasonable price.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Everything looks great and the portions were really nice and it's all very affordable - you must try this wonderful new place - you won't be disappointed!
  2. This is a great date restaurant.
  3. Its a great place for anyone who loves Thai, and those who've never had thai food, this is an even better intorduction.
  4. am so glad I wasn't swayed by that one negative comment below because I would have missed out on the opportunity to eat at a great new Thai restaurant with delicious food and an AMAZING waitstaff.
  5. It's a great place to take a date.
  6. It would be a good place for a small party, date or even business dinner.
  7. Overall, I think Naraya if the best restaurant and it is absolutely on top of my list.
  8. was told by a friend about this New great place for a romantic dinner.
  9. This is my favorite Thai restaurant.
return potential
0.0% positive
  1. I'm not a huge thai food fan, but I would definitely go back for more.
service
98.80999565124512% positive
  1. We were running late and the wonderful staff took it upon themselves to call us and make sure we were not lost and see if we were still coming.
  2. The service was friendly but focused more on making conversation than actually in providing service.
  3. On top of all that, the service is beyond excellent.
  4. Great atmosphere, excellent service, AMAZING food, and very reasonable prices!
  5. Our waiter was very attentive and I really appreciated his recommendations and it was clear that he took pride in his job and truly cared about our dining experience.
  6. The two servers were super friendly.
  7. The food was on par with some of the best thai food I have enjoyed around the Los Angeles area and the customer service was even better.
  8. The service from Sumaytee and Patrick is absolutely superb and their attention to detail is what brought us to get engaged at Naraya.
  9. It seemed to be family run, and the employees were very friendly, yet professional.
  10. The staff was definetly friendly and very helpful in describing all the dishes.
  11. The Thai server was very friendly (and also really cute!)
  12. Oh my, what great service.
  13. There are quite marvellous foods, great service from very friendly staffs, great decoration and comfortable seating.
  14. Even more, I'd be hard pressed to think of a restaurant in town with more charming and professional staff.
  15. chic and comfortable new restaurant, with fantastically fresh food (especially steak salad), and a level of service I encounter rarely and value enormously.
  16. Naraya is the perfect blend of warm ambience, delightful service, and savoury Thai cuisine.
  17. The most amazing food, service, and overall experience.
  18. The food here is amazing, the service is great, and the overall experience is above average.
  19. believe the service was perhaps the best I've encountered and experienced.
  20. The server was very attentive, and took care of our every need.
  21. We appreciated and enjoyed the recommendations of our waiter.
  22. They have only been open for a couple of weeks, so go have lunch or dinner there because it's great and people this nice with food THIS GOOD deserve a solid clientele.
  23. The service is warm and inviting.
  24. Great ambiance, friendly service, and amazing food
  25. The decor is beautiful and waiter was very friendly and attentive.
  26. server are nice.
  27. Lastly, I think it should also be mentioned that the server took it upon himself to provide my group with a complimentary fresh fruit and chocolate desert which spelled out Welcome to Naraya!
  28. Loved the food, loved the service, the restaurant,everything!
  29. the service wa smore than attentive and the atmosphere is a great.
  30. Whether its lousy diva-like service or food that tasted like it just arrived from Sysco.
  31. The very friendly staff told us they get fresh chicken every morning and season it all day long, and you can tell!
  32. The service is outstanding and the kind and generously attentive staff caters to your every need with friendly care.
  33. The place was clean, staff was very friendly, and the service was fast.
  34. Sumaytee, the head waiter, is always pleasant and remembers what we order and can always recommend something tasty for us that we would like.
  35. Very nice and friendly staffs.
  36. The food was great, the service impeccable and charming and the room very pleasant.
  37. The service was excellent.
  38. The decor, service and, most importantly, the food are top notch--and the prices are very reasonable.
  39. THe service staff was more than attentive, the food was unique, it had great presentation, taste, and quality.
  40. The ambiance is amazing and the food and service were absolutely perfect!
  41. The ambiance is friendly and most importantly the food is incredible.
  42. nice and cozy,good service
value
86.66999816894531% positive
  1. The dishes are a delight and offer a huge range of creative Thai wonders, each more spectacularly presented and delicious than each previous course.
  2. I'm not a huge thai food fan, but I would definitely go back for more.
  3. The menu is bountiful with so many selections for a reasonable price.
  4. The food is not at all overpriced, either.
  5. It was the most artistic, beautiful dish ever: a huge platter with "Happy Birthday" written in a delicious chocolate sauce, fresh strawberries and orange slices, a scoop of vanilla ice cream with the asked-for candle, and a gooey piece of chocolate cake.
  6. No matter what type of day I'm having, I leave Naraya satisfied and with a huge smile on my face.
  7. chic and comfortable new restaurant, with fantastically fresh food (especially steak salad), and a level of service I encounter rarely and value enormously.
  8. The very generous portion of Filet came with very crispy and sauteed green beans to die for!
  9. They use high qualitiy ingredient to make their foods so I think the price is reasonable.
  10. The decor, service and, most importantly, the food are top notch--and the prices are very reasonable.
  11. Great atmosphere, excellent service, AMAZING food, and very reasonable prices!
  12. We all left happy and definitely worth the drive from South Bay.
  13. Very reasonable, and you get really big portions.
  14. The food, ambience and price were all wonderful and I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH about this place.
  15. Everything looks great and the portions were really nice and it's all very affordable - you must try this wonderful new place - you won't be disappointed!
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. The very friendly staff told us they get fresh chicken every morning and season it all day long, and you can tell!
1 Star Rating: Poor

06/22/08

Avoid - Took my delivery, order, credit card, then called me, cancelled and lied!!!

by anm15

Today, June 22, I placed a hefty delivery order, gave my credit card info, and hung up. Ten minutes later, I get a call asking for my cross street, then they tell me that I am outside their delivery area. I'm not.

After insisting that we're actually very close to them, well within their 2 mile radius - I'm like half a mile away - she insists that I'm mistaken. She then comes up with another excuse, refuses to transfer me to the owner or a manager, and hangs up!

They have my address, name, and credit card info, and after accepting the order, can't honor it? Then they have to lie about it.

I will NEVER order again from them. Their service and attitude stink.

  • Pros: not the service
  • Cons: service, attitude, delivery
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/10/08

best Thai I've ever had

by ajh2226

The menu has a great diversity of choices, and everything we tried was awesome - crispy duck salad, fried whole catfish, pineapple fried rice, chicken tom yum soup, cashew chicken. I'm not a huge thai food fan, but I would definitely go back for more. The place was clean, staff was very friendly, and the service was fast.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/13/08

nice and cozy,good service

by leo99

Food was good than before because now operating under new management team.The atmosphere is cozy.I love this place.Let's checking out..

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/07/08

Tastefully done under new ownership.

by PeninsulaMom

I had dinner with a group of friends at Naraya last Saturday night. It's been under new management since mid November. I found their new menu reasonably priced, using high quality ingredients and the taste extraordinary. We shared serveral dishes Thai style between nine of us. The Tiger Salad had spicy lime dressing that was well-balanced with three flavors. Their Panang Curry and Chili & Thai Basil dishes tasted so authentic. They reminded me of the memorable meals I had in Bangkok. We were suggested to try the dessert made by their executive dessert chef. And we were glad we did. We all left happy and definitely worth the drive from South Bay.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/26/08

Cool, Cozy and Delicious!

by misterboris

I like this place a lot, I really enjoyed the Singapore Noodle, the Ahi salad and I Love the Thai Steamed Dumplings. I could eat those all day every day.

Saturday evening parking was easy.

  • Pros: Friendly Service, Clean and comfortable,

The Details on Naraya

Place Categories:

  • amazing spicy food
  • great lousy divalike service
  • best new thai restaurant
  • love eating place
  • very friendly the service staff
  • best naraya thai
  • comfortable atmosphere
  • amazing overall experience
  • romantic dinner
  • inviting ambiance
  • very reasonable price
  • elegant setting
  • very nice ambience
  • comfortable decor
  • loved grilled salmon
  • memorable thai meal
  • very attentive thai server
  • very attentive head waiter
  • favorite several different appetizers
  • beautiful large platter
  • romantic evening
  • incredible everything
  • really yummy entrees
  • romantic taste
  • best new thai food
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