Anajak Thai Cuisine

The 8 Best Restaurants In Sherman Oaks - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Anajak has been operating in Sherman Oaks for over four decades, but only recently became our highest-rated restaurant in the city. Why? For starters, this family-run Thai spot offers two completely different—and incredible—experiences. Come on Tuesdays for dry-aged fish tacos and collaborations with guest chefs, farmers, and foragers. Show up on just about any other night to drink funky natural wine sourced from a Slovenian commune and eat Southern Thai fried chicken you will be thinking about for the rest of your life. There’s no such thing as a dull night at Anajak, so just go whenever you can snag a table the fastest. Aside from early-bird slots at 4pm, Anajak's dinner service is often booked out a week or more in advance. Cancellations happen though, so sign up for notifications or try calling." - brant cox, sylvio martins

The 25 Best Restaurants In The San Fernando Valley - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Anajak has been operating in Sherman Oaks for over four decades, but only recently became our highest-rated restaurant in the city. Why? For starters, you could dine at this family-run Thai spot a hundred times and have a completely different—and incredible—experience each time. Come on Tuesdays for dry-aged fish tacos and collaborations with guest chefs. Show up just about any other night to drink natural wine sourced from a Slovenian commune and eat Southern Thai fried chicken you'll tell your therapist about. Then there’s the omakase—a multi-course, reservation-only experience where outdoor grills shoot twirling embers into the air. There’s no such thing as a dull night at Anajak, so just go whenever you can snag a table the fastest. Aside from early-bird slots at 4pm, Anajak's dinner service is often booked out a week or more in advance. Cancellations happen though, so sign up for notifications or try calling." - brant cox, sylvio martins

"Now in its fifth decade of operation, this beloved family-owned fixture has never been more in-demand. Much of its current acclaim owes, no doubt, to second-generation Chef Justin Pichetrungsi, whose approach hits a sweet spot between minding tradition and walking his own boldly idiosyncratic path. This is amply demonstrated on freewheeling “Thai Taco Tuesdays,” a no-reservations event that draws lines around the block. For additional excitement, one weekend per month, a unique omakase experience is surely one of the city’s most coveted reservations. Whether sampling spot-on versions of Thai classics, or delving into more rarified fare, the warm service, memorable wine list and singularly buzzy atmosphere make for a one-of-a-kind experience." - Michelin Inspector

The Toughest Reservations In LA Right Now (And How To Get Them) - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Verdict: Anajak isn’t the highest-rated restaurant on our website by accident. This boundary-pushing Thai restaurant in Sherman Oaks serves some of the best food in LA and is a place everyone should experience in person. Aside from early-bird slots at 4pm, Anajak's dinner service is often booked weeks in advance. Getting a seat at the 14-course omakase is even harder. Cancellations happen though, so sign up for notifications or try calling." - brant cox, sylvio martins

The 38 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles | Eater LA

"Anajak Thai has been the object of tremendous media attention for good reason. Chef (and conceptual artist) Justin Pichetrungsi took over his father’s decades-old Sherman Oaks restaurant; kept its quirky, weathered interior adorned with artwork; and installed one of the best wine lists on the West Coast. The younger Pichetrunsgi adjusted the menu with top-quality seafood, such as hamachi, local farm-raised shrimp, and dry-aged fish fillets dressed with nam jim sauce and kept popular dishes like the pad kee mao, fried chicken, and Dungeness crab fried rice. The results are one of the most popular San Fernando Valley restaurants, especially on its Thai Taco Tuesdays when lines can extend to the dozens. — Matthew Kang, lead editor Know before you go: Every Tuesday is Thai Taco Tuesday; during winter, reservations are available, but during the summer months, as the weather warms up, be ready for a more free-for-all no-reservation situation." - Mona Holmes