Unforgettable taste! A special experience which is different from all the Thai food I have ever eaten. Every dish is delicious!!! The service is very good and fast. The area is not big, but it is enough.

The Thai food I've been searching for! Had dinner with friends here, and it was worth the drive from OC. There were so many new flavors to be enjoyed, but more importantly, there was a completely different whole cooked fish that was not fried but cooked in a hot plate (more on that later). Came in on a Tuesday night, light crowd so we were seated quickly. Our server was prompt and courteous. We ordered 5 items: e-san sausage, papaya salad with crispy pork, chicken khao soi, crab curry with kanom jean, and the steamed fish with lime sauce. The sausage was nice and crispy and paired well with all the garnishes creating a nice balance of texture and flavor. The papaya salad was bright and cut the fattiness of the yummy fried pork belly. The khao soi was creamy, and the flavors penetrated the chicken perfectly while the noodles had a nice bounce to it. The crab curry was a party; with so many different garnishes, you had endless flavors and textures to try out. For me, the star of the show was the steamed whole fish cooked in lime sauce: delicate and perfectly cooked. The lime sauce had a nice kick and felt more like a light broth that I could drizzle over rice and eat all day. The 4 of us shared this meal and were full at the end of dinner; I myself was very content with every bite. The restaurant is nestled in the corner of a strip mall full of Thai restaurants. Although not flashy and eye-catching as the other restaurants, Thai Central Cuisine instead shines with the quality and flavor of their food; they are confident in their food, blending bold and subtle flavors. Definitely willing to make the drive from OC to try more of their dishes.

I ordered the papaya salad with pork belly and a pork hock stew (or pork feet stew--can't quite remember the exact name), and both were absolutely delicious. The papaya salad was perfectly seasoned, and the pork belly was incredibly crispy. The pork hock stew was rich and flavorful--definitely a must-try. Their servings are pretty generous, which makes sense since Thai cuisine is often served family-style for sharing. For example, we ordered a medium-sized rice, and it was a lot more than expected. So just a heads-up--the portions are quite big! If you visit, I highly recommend these dishes. Just a heads-up--if you have a shrimp allergy, make sure to let them know. Other than that, the service was great, and the food was excellent. I'd definitely come back!

This restaurant is located inside a very thai cultured plaza. There'a only valet parking for this restaurant. The food was authentic Thai---especially their Soup and grilled fish. The Soup was well balanced between sour and spicy. It was a great way to start your meal. The grilled Fish was highly valued and tasty -- definitely reminds the Southeastern way of eating. I've also ordered the Fried Pork and Drunken Noodles, but it had a bit disappointment. The Fried Pork was too dry, but the green sauce was flavorful. The drunken noodle didn't have much wok-power and coloring to the dish. The noodles were a bit soggy and not chewy as I was expecting it to be. The staff were friendly. A comfortable dining restaurant for family and friends, or even a date night. Overall a great restaurant for Thai food.

The things we ordered were alright. Cute plating, clean interior, unique selection of entrees that differed from your typical thai restaurants. Sizeable portions. Food came out quick. There's outdoor seating for tables of 2. Ordered: Pad thai shrimp $16 - Tasty, but could use more spice. Thankfully there was an array of spices, dry chili flakes, and pickled chilis. best thing 7/10 Yen ta fo $16 - acquired taste. Tart... interesting aftertaste. The broth wasn't mine or mom's favorite, but the large rice noodles and combination of ingredients was pretty good. Wouldn't get again, though I'm glad I tried it. 5/10 Spicy curry catfish $18 - slight kick was nice but also slightly salty. Has bones, fun to nibble on. 6/10 Thai Tea $4 - not too sweet. Small White Rice $3 Self parked for $6 on a Saturday afternoon around 4PM. Valet would have been $3 for 1.5 hours or so.

* Price: $20 on average per dish due to inflation. The portion is still generous and good for sharing. 4 stars. * Ambiance: small restaurant but clean and cute. They has some outdoor tables on pavement. 4 stars. * Location: Hollywood Blvd, Thai town, in a small shopping area, many restaurants around. Parking is challenging around this area. Parking in front of the restaurant is free before 5 pm. After 5 pm, $4 (no bad). 4 stars. * Meals: quality and authentic. Everything is so fresh and delicious. 5 stats. * Services: excellent. There is only one lady taking orders and serving with a smile. She also gives good recommendations to guests and constantly checks on guests. 5 stats. This place is still our favorite Thai restaurant in town. My favorite dishes are papaya salad with crispy shrimp ($19.99), fried rice ($17 to $19), drunken noodles ($17), parang curry ($19). We finally tried the whole fish (about $37). The whole fish was coated with salt and grilled over charcoal. The skin is very crsipy but the meat is very moist. It is served with vermicelli rice noodles, wrapped with lettuces, mints, cilantro and dipped in fish sauces with crushed green Thai chilly. My mouth is watering just from writing! It's so good! This dish takes 25-30 min to prepare... so order it as soon as you sit down. We can't wait to come back!

Thai Central Cuisine is a must-visit! The valet parking was super convenient. The service was good, the staff were friendly and attentive. The ambiance was cozy and welcoming, perfect for a relaxing meal. The food was absolutely delicious! - The crispy pork with papaya salad was bursting with flavor - The noodles in the rich blood soup base were comforting and authentic - The fried rice was perfectly cooked. Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving great Thai food!

Been here twice now and just love it. Everything comes out so darn fast and I haven't had one bad thing on the menu. You can walk in without a reservation. Steamed Lime Fish: amazing and so sour, get this if you love lime! Papaya Salad with Crispy Pork: their papaya salad is very good, got it hot. The pork on the side was crunchy, a perfect contrast to the salad. Crab fried rice: a staple, as expected. Drunken Noodle: good and spicy, another staple dish.

Bar raised. This place is very delicious and hits the spot. You can pretty much order anything and you will be happy foodie heaven

Thai Central Cuisine is the [relatively] new kid on the block! My friend and I pulled into this plaza, valeted the car (this lot is always valet) and were sat right away. No wait on a Saturday night was awesome, but the place quickly did fill up. It's newish...but it's popular! With such a huge array of items on menu, it was so hard to pick what to order. Trust when I say, I'll be back to try more. Might I also mention, their menu was very high quality! So fancy like a book quality! Before I digress anymore, on to what I ate on my first stop in... Thai Crab Cakes ($15) - I hadn't ever had these before but enjoyed thedeep fried, round crab and pork filled tofu skins. Liked this dish but unsure if I fifteen dollars liked it. Crispy Pork ($16) - My favorite of the dishes. I mean, it was crispy pork belly so it's hard to go wrong. However, they cooked it well and I liked dipping it in the sweet & sour sauce that came with the crab cakes. Stir Fried Thai Basil Over Rice ($14) - Tons of ground meat which we added, delicious taste and great balance throughout the dish. Service was friendly and very detail oriented. It was slow getting our check but other than that, perfect staff. It gives me old school Thai Town vibes but upgraded to more modern decor and service. I'm down with it all at Thai Central Cuisine and can't wait to try more!