Siam Sunset
Thai restaurant · East Hollywood ·
Thai-Chinese breakfast dishes, noodles, and rice plates
Thai-Chinese breakfast dishes, noodles, and rice plates
"Housed inside an America’s Best Value Inn motel in the heart of Thai Town, this unassuming spot feels like stepping into a diner in Thailand, with Thai news or dramas blaring from the televisions, newspapers scattered on every table, and an expansive menu of breakfast staples. The most iconic dish is the pork jok, or congee, a comforting porridge with bouncy pork meatballs (moo deng), shreds of fresh ginger, and a dusting of white pepper; it’s even better with a soft boiled egg and a side of pa tong ko, fried Chinese crullers perfect for dunking into the porridge or swirling through condensed milk. Fried chive cakes are ideal for sharing, with chewy rice paper parcels pan-fried until crispy around a garlicky stir-fried chive filling, all brought together by sweet soy sauce. All of the noodle soups are worth ordering, but the guay jub stands out for its signature rolled noodles, a five-spice-dashed pork broth, and a medley of crispy pork belly and offal, especially when brightened with chile vinegar from the condiment caddy. A weekend breakfast here feels like a hug, and the congee in particular has a healing quality that’s perfect for hangovers or dreary mornings, though jok and pa tong ko often sell out on weekend mornings, so arriving early is key." - Kat Thompson
"Better known as a destination for Thai breakfast items (rice porridge, Chinese donuts, chive cakes), this place’s boat noodles are nevertheless worth ordering for a sweeter broth and airy pork rinds. For a related but slightly off-the-beaten-path option, try the guay jub: the rolled noodles are fun to eat and the flavor profile is less fiery than classic boat noodles." - Kat Thompson
"Stepping into Siam Sunset is like entering a Thai grandmother’s home: the walls are adorned with posters of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the TV is tuned into a Thai news channel, and the smell of fried Chinese doughnuts is inviting. The move here is breakfast. Get a comforting bowl of jok full of bouncy pork meatballs, pan-fried chive cakes that have a crunchy exterior and chewy interior, and of course Chinese doughnuts, known as pa tong go, dipped in sweetened condensed milk. Bring cash." - Kat Thompson
"This Thai Town staple serves up rice porridge made for customization — whether the mood calls for fish and shrimp, pork and egg, or even roast duck. Add on an order of Chinese doughnuts and condensed milk for a dose of sweetness. The dining room tables and chairs, all some soothing shade of lavender or eggplant, add to the relaxed vibrations of any meal here." - Eater Staff
"Tofu = soft. Pudding = soft. Tofu pudding = very soft and a tad jiggly, too. The one at Siam Sunset is especially delicious thanks to the sweet ginger syrup it’s floating in." - sylvio martins
