Pailin Thai Cuisine - OK Thai Food

"You could probably drive past this tiny spot in Thai Town 100 times and miss it, but if you did, it would be a tragedy on par with the ending of Titanic. The star of the show here is undoubtedly their khao soi, which is ultra-creamy, slightly sweet, and filled with bright punches of flavor that will wow you even before you squeeze the lime over the top. Along with those signature curried noodles, we gravitate toward their fragrant Northern Thai sausage, sauce-covered spicy shrimp balls, or braised pork leg over rice—all simple, no-frills comfort foods. If you're in need of a quick, hearty lunch or just a pick-me-up after a long week, a meal in Pailin's colorful, kitschy dining room is the right prescription." - brant cox, arden shore, garrett snyder, sylvio martins

"You could drive past this tiny Thai Town spot 100 times and not notice it, but don’t let that happen—they serve a khao soi we'd rank among the most essential dishes in the city. What makes Pailin’s version so good is the unabashed brightness of the broth itself. It’s buttery and sweet, with huge punches of citrus even before you squeeze the lime over it. And for that reason, you’ll find us picking up an order here any time we've had a bad week or just want to feel better." - brant cox, nikko duren

"Khao Soi You could drive past this tiny Thai Town spot 100 times and not notice it, but don’t let that happen - they serve a khao soi we’d rank among the most essential dishes in the city. What makes Pailin’s version so good is the unabashed brightness of the broth itself. It’s buttery and sweet, with huge punches of citrus even before you squeeze the lime over it." - the infatuation los angeles crew

"To satisfy a recent craving for khao soi, I got takeout from Pailin, the Northern Thai spot that does one of the best versions around. The khao soi was, as advertised, fantastic, with perfectly firm noodles and a rich broth. But I’m also still thinking about the larb tod - the deep fried larb balls - that I added on to my order. These crispy, tangy nuggets are nearly impossible to stop eating, but if you do have any leftovers, they’re also a delight to have in the fridge the next day. -Hillary Reinsberg, Editor In Chief" - the infatuation los angeles crew