There is no shortage of Thai restaurants in Los Angeles. In fact, there is an overabundance of places tucked in here and there, and around the corner from almost any neighborhood in the city. To taste test them all is a feat I can only dream to accomplish one day, but for now I cling to my favorites and venture out to a new one when the right opportunity presents itself. My most recent sampling comes from Tongdang Thai Kitchen located in Brentwood. While the food didn’t knock my socks off I wouldn’t not recommend it to someone in the area with a taste for Asian cuisine.
I ordered the Red Pineapple Curry with Chicken (pictured to the right) which was affordable, tasty and felt like a pretty healthy choice. The interior smelled of an assortment of Thai aroma and dishes making their way from the server’s hands to the tables that ordered them. Brightly colored in red and gold, spacious, open and highly welcoming the atmosphere is a huge plus for this Thai spot. The staff is super polite and will even teach you a bit of the language if you throw out a word or two. Overall, a nice place to fill up after raiding the shops in Brentwood.
Tongdang is located at 11677 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, CA 90049. Ph. 310-820-3200. Hours of operation are 11:30 AM to 10 PM daily.