Ruen Pair

I visited on a Thursday night and the restaurant was packed—a clear sign it’s a local favorite. Parking was completely full, and there was a line outside with guests waiting to be seated. If you plan to dine in, definitely be ready to put your name down and wait. I ordered takeout instead and was honestly impressed—despite how busy they were, my order was ready in about 25 minutes. That’s efficient service considering the crowd. Here’s what I tried: - Thai Boat Noodle Soup: I had high hopes, especially being in Thai Town. However, the soup came out quite light and not the rich, bold flavor I’d expect from authentic Thai boat noodles. It might suit non-Thai diners better, but it didn’t hit the mark for me personally. - Yen Ta Fo: This was delicious! Great flavor, good texture, and tasted

We waited a long time on a weeknight and it was just okay. It wasn’t bad, but there are plenty of other really good Thai restaurants without waits.

June 12, 2025, 10:22 PM PDT Nestled on Hollywood Blvd., Ruen Pair, a quarter-century beacon in Thai Town, welcomed me into its snug, buzzing dining room—a true community of spice-seekers. Vegetable Egg Rolls arrived first: golden, crisp shells hiding cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and glass noodles. With a dance of sweet‑sour sauce—vegetarian if you mind to check the fish sauce—it was a lively, light opener, priced at a modest $7–$9. Then came Pad Kee Mao with Tofu (~$11–$13), the meal’s bold heart. Flat noodles, chewy and hearty, twirled with bell peppers, onions, garlic, chili, and fragrant Thai basil. Ordered “medium” spicy, it struck that ideal note—vivid, aromatic, and spirited without beating you down  . My drink, misnamed “Tom Yum Beer,” turned out to be a Thai iced tea with coc

Came here 3 years ago. The food was amazing. Back again today, a little disappointed on the overall taste of the food. The crispy pork Kra Pao was very dry, tough, and not crunchy. The pork leg was very dry and not as juicy as before. Still good, but not as good as before or in Thailand. Sorry to give this place 3/5, from 5/5.

A mom-and-pop Thai restaurant, with a TV outside looping a video of their menu items. The owner explained that they immigrated to the US and couldn’t find any authentic Thai restaurants, so they decided to open their own. I found this a bit amusing, as many Thai and exotic restaurants are founded, and I doubt all of them are not authentic. On my first night, I ordered the raw shrimp salad, which was good, but I think my stomach wasn’t reacting well to it. The next day, I tried something more popular and ordered the morning glory. It was good, but I wish they had added more chili to it. The pad thai was great. It was served separately with bean sprouts and peanut crumbs. The dish wasn’t as sweet as other Thai restaurants, which I prefer. My order came with tofu, and it was generous. I hig