The Original Hoy-Ka Thai Noodle
Thai restaurant · Hollywood Studio District
5908 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Highlights
Boat noodles, Pad Thai, and crispy pork ka prao served
Boat noodles, Pad Thai, and crispy pork ka prao served
"The Palladium is a Hollywood icon, and one of the most famous/infamous live music venues we have. Don’t do yourself the disservice of showing up there with an empty stomach. Head up the street to Hoy-Ka first for some excellent Thai food and a full bar that can get surprisingly rowdy. The pad see ew and the sneaky pork are standouts, and it’s never not fun to say “I’ll have the sneaky pork” out loud." - amy clark, brant cox
"We love Hoy-Ka not only for their excellent Thai food, but for having a fun space that’s great for everything from a big office lunch to a midweek hang with friends. The wood-covered interior feels kind of like a tavern, and with plenty of TVs playing sports, you won’t have any trouble finding a reason to drink. When it comes to food, the crispy pork ka prao, with its chili and basil-topped tower of white rice, deserves priority in your order." - brant cox
"All you really need to do to find good Thai food in Hollywood is close your eyes and point. But Hoy-Ka has that rare combination of great food and a fun space that suits any casual Hollywood dinner situation. The place has a lively, tavern-like feel, but it’s not so rowdy that you’d feel uncomfortable taking a first date or even your parents there. Its Sunset location is walking distance to Palladium, and if you don’t get the Sneaky Pork (named for how sneaky fantastic it is), don’t even bother going." - jess basser sanders, brant cox
"Yes, Hoy Ka in Thai Town serves killer Thai food. The Sneaky Pork looks like any other pile of meat but bonks you over the head with char, lime, and fish sauce. The herbaceous noodle soups could stop any tantrum in its tracks. And the classic curries and wok-fried noodle dishes are the better versions of what you’ll find everywhere else. But the best thing about this place might be the fact that the vibe is so neutral it doesn’t even exist. Grab a high-top table, let your legs swing freely, and dissolve into a perfect meal." - brant cox, arden shore, garrett snyder, sylvio martins
"“Hoy ka,” means to dangle legs — a reference to how Thai boat noodles were originally served alongside the Chao Phraya River to diners dangling their legs into the water. Although Hoy-Ka noodle is not quite as atmospheric, the space is still a fun time with wooden exposed beams, brick walls, and TVs all around. As the name suggests, boat noodles are the move here, but the spare rib tom yum, pink-hued yentafo, and roasted duck noodle soup are also worthwhile." - Kat Thompson
