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Bangkok West Thai

606 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401-2502
310-395-9658
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Ranked #72 of 391 restaurants in Santa Monica
Price range: S$38 - S$38
Cuisines: Thai
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Dining options: Reservations, Street Food
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: 6th Street
Description: In Thailand, there is one word that encompasses all of the joys good food, good friends, and a good atmosphere offer. SANUK. SANUK roughly translates to have good time is to have good food. We strive to have every guest in our restaurant to experience SANUK! Enjoying the wonderful tastes and experiencing the beauty of truly good food is one of our life passions.
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Cottingham, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This newish looking place lacks a little in the way of traditional Thai atmosphere but the food was very good indeed. The main complaint I would have is that the waiting staff are over attentive and are lacking in the basics of waiting etiquette. For example they brought the main course whilst we were still eating/drinking our way through an... More

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Brisbane
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

I can honestly comment on the service and food and it was all 100%. Unlike Doctor Dubious we checked with them what time they stopped cooking before we sat down. You can't expect to walk into a restaurant when they are due to close in 20mins and expect to be served a meal. The staff were very friendly and the... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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38 reviews 38 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013 via mobile

I can only honestly comment on the service level and overall, as I actually didn't get served any food. I walked in to the restaurant at 9:40 pm as their posted hours of operation was stated as 10 pm. The hostess said "so sorry, we are closed ". Whether it is the operating policy of the venue, a whim of... More

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Guarulhos, SP
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22 reviews 22 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

I went there on 7th February for dinner with my family. We were in a party of four. We tried wonderful dishes and the waitress helped a lot!!! The price is fine and it is a good Thai experience!! Go there!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012 via mobile

The staff is always friendly, great curry, pad Thai and duck. My favorite is the yellow curry. and try the coconut ice cream on sticky rice for desert!

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San Francisco, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012

Go an eat there if you are staying in Santa Monica!! Tasty Thai food for reasonable price. We had three starters an three main courses that we shared and everything was delicious!! GREAT FOOD and excellent service.

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2012

Relaxing ambiance, reasonably priced. Ordered Tom Kha, Pad Thai, and Green Curry. Taste was comparable if not better than other Thai restaurants I've been to. Staff are warm and welcoming.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2012 via mobile

Everything about dinner was great! When you walk in there's a warmth, from the decor to the smiling greeting faces. The service was prompt and friendly. The food was tasty, filling and reasonably priced. This was our best meal during our visit to LA area, during our college visits. If we lived here we'd be back soon !!!

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San Marcos
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62 reviews 62 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Some cuisines are cheapened by their commonality - Mexican, Chinese, Thai restaurants on every corner (particularly in LA). Bangkok West Thai is, as other reviewers have stated, above and beyond what you think when you think "Thai restaurant". The food is excellent, the service attentive, and the decor is lovely and understated. (Where's a big shiny fat laughing Buddha in... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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18 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

I from LA and love to go to as many restaurants as possible since the East Coast seems to lack any real spice. Bangkok West has the kick of real Thai food. I asked for extra spicey - - I got it and it was delicious! The flavors are authentic and the ambience is laid-back. There were young couples, families... More

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