Lers Ros Thai

"The menu at Lers Ros is so long it should come with its own table of contents. There’s something for your aunt, your vegetarian cousins, and all the other people who decided to tag along with you to this Thai spot in the Tenderloin. Their setup is just one long room, with a humongous table in the middle that can fit up to 14 people. The menu might seem overwhelming, but there’s no going wrong with any of the curries or steamy noodle soups. Pack in and order another round of saucy garlic pork for the table." - julia chen 1, patrick wong

"Lers Ros Thai sports three locations across the city, making it a popular option for a casual weekday lunch or takeout option for a night in. The all-day menu can only be described as sprawling, spanning dozens of options for appetizers, salads, noodles, and curries. Owner-chef Tom Silargorn doesn’t shy away from serving some unexpected protein options (think quail in chile paste or stir-fried frog legs) but you can also order pad see ew, green and yellow curry, or tom yum soup." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"In a Venn diagram of easy walk-in restaurants for groups and spots serving food worth crossing town for, Lers Ros fits right in the middle. The Thai restaurant (with additional locations in Hayes Valley and the Tenderloin) has a novel-length menu of noodle dishes, curries, and soups that pack so much flavor and spice you’ll mutter amazed expletives after every bite. It would take multiple months and a dedicated spreadsheet to make your way through the menu (which actually sounds fun). But you can’t go wrong with the stir-fried pork belly or coconut and lemongrass soup with prawns." - Julia Chen

"Longstanding Lers Ros has been operating since 2008, so you can trust that they know a thing or two about churning out excellent Thai curries, noodles, and soups. The menu is long enough to pass for a young adult novel, meaning you could come to this nice-casual place once a week and barely make a dent. Just be sure to zero in on the saucy garlic pork and roasted duck curry, which are standouts on a menu full of hefty-portioned hits. Lers Ros has two other locations in the Mission and Hayes Valley, but we love the quirky charm of the original on Larkin, which is decked out with quotes about home cooking on the walls.  " - Julia Chen

"Lers Ros is perfect for randomly dropping into when your group of six suddenly turns to nine. First of all, there’s hardly ever a wait. And most of the food comes in family-sized portions, so having a group is the best way to take advantage of the menu. Go for the garlic pork, roasted duck curry, and pad kra pow moo krob with crispy skin pork belly and peppers." - Julia Chen 1