Looking for papaya salad similar to NH Thai temple food court
We miss the old food court at the temple at Coldwater & Roscoe. Does anyone know of a good papaya salad like the one served at a stall there? We're also looking for interesting asian take-out dishes in the SFV for a New Year's party for the year of the tiger. Others will be bringing things from the SGV, but we'd like something from close by, and Chin Chin falls a bit short of the mark. Any ideas?
By farmertomato
on Jan 24, 2010 08:51 AM
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I never went to Wat Thai before it closed, but I like the papaya salad at Krua Thai in North Hollywood.
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Krua Thai Restaurant
13130 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, CA 91605
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Second. I was just there last night. If you go with a group and need something else to order, try the pad thai krua thai (not the regular pad thai) or the roasted duck noodles in soup.
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I like Krua Thai and I still go there on occasion but I have a recurring problem with them. No matter how hard I try; in English or Thai, can't get them to make dishes that I like really hot served as ordered! Come on guys, those chilis arn't THAT expensive!
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Krua Thai Restaurant
13130 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, CA 91605
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You've tried the "pet pet"? Then send it back and tell them it isn't spicy enough and you may look like a falang but you can take it.
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Yes.
I did.
Not much improvement.
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Last time I came back fresh from Bangkok craving authentic papaya salad, I went to Red Corner Asia in Thaitown. I asked for "spicy" and they delivered, and then some. It was at least as spicy as the ones they serve on the street in Thailand, if not more.
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Red Corner Asia Restaurant
5267 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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There are lots of good authentic Thai places in the SFV. If you don't mind hopping over the hill, I think the Papaya Salad at Ruen Pair is my fav. If you want something different, the Green Mango Salad at Jitlada is amazing.
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One of the Wat Thai vendors is at this market making Som Tum (papaya salad) which I've had about 4 or 5 times. The first time it was spectacular, once they skimped on the fresh Prik Kee Noo (Thai chilis) and I wasn't happy but the other times it was pretty good. If you want the salted blue crab just ask for it. This vendor also has some other items to snack on.
The Mango-Sticky Rice vendor with the big smile that often had the longest lines is also here.
Do check on the hours of operation, they arn'tthere every day!
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New King Seafood Supermarket
12811 Sherman Way North, Hollywood, CA
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Thank you--that's really useful information!
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This is a bit off-topic, but my friend took me to somewhat of a food court at a Thai temple in North Hollywood a couple weeks ago on a Sunday. Is this the same temple or not? (since the temple referenced in the thread seems to have closed the food courts.) I can't remember the cross-streets though I'm pretty sure it was also on Coldwater. If it's not the same temple, does it have a name? Anyone savvy?
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There was only one temple with food courts in North Hollywood, one block south of Coldwater and Roscoe. The food courts have been closed for years, but they do have booths on certain festivals.
One of the vendors, as sel said, is at New King Seafood in North Hollywood.
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Maybe it's not quite a "food court" per se, but it's a Thai temple in North Hollywood that sells food on Sundays (the same friend took me there another Sunday in May then again a couple weeks ago, so I don't *think* it was for festivals.) You walk down the stairs behind the temple to see a row of chairs and tables and one corner they're selling food (I remember seeing crispy pork, chicken larb, chicken and pork skewers, etc.) and the other corner beverage (Thai ice tea, coffee, etc.) There was no seafood vendor. Anybody know what I'm talking about? I don't know if it's Wat Thai or not & my friend doesn't seem to know what it's called (he simply refers to it as "Thai temple food in North Hollywood" -- helpful, I know...)
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I belive that Wat Thai of Los Angeles is what both of you are referring to and while the 'public' food court is not open on regular, non-festival weekends as Das Ubergeek mentions, they do serve food downstairs for temple worshippers. Although they would not turn anyone away, it's not the same as the public chow that at least for now is only during festivals such as songkran. When you check the thread below be sure to check Perceptor's slide show! It really makes me miss the whole Wat Thai experience even more!
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/392264
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Wat Thai of Los Angeles
8225 Coldwater Canyon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91605
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I see, it is the same temple from the slideshow & it makes perfect sense (my friend does worship there.) Too bad I missed the full-blown experience! Thank you for clarification!
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Not too long till the Songkran Festival at Wat That L.A., 13-15 April 2010. I'll be there!
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Too bad I won't be back there until May or June! I'll keep that in mind for next year though.
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UPDATE: The other vendor, which sold grilled meats on sticks as well as papaya salad and bamboo shoot salad, has opened a stall in the back of the La Fiesta Super Mall next to the El Super on Sherman Way and Bellaire. See this post for details: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/684446
I preferred Song Kung Fong (the one in La Fiesta) to the other (the one in New King Seafood).
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Whoa--that's a hot flash! We'll check it out soon!
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Bear in mind the mall is closed on Tuesdays.
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My favorite papaya salad is the one they serve at Toi's on Sunset. Actually, I never had a bad meal there yet.
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