Entry № 033_SHE · Verified Apr 2026
About
A decades-old Sherman Oaks Thai institution that became a cult destination under second-generation chef Justin Pichetrungsi, who added a weekly natural-wine Thai tasting menu to a family repertoire refined since the 1980s.
Pleasant, longtime Thai place offering a varied menu, plus beer, wine & happy-hour deals.
Editors’ notes
“Remember to book a table in advance especially if you want indoor seating! We were seated pretty soon after our reservation time and the hostess was very friendly and helpful. Jose, our server, made sure that we understood the menu as well as any recommendations to try since it’s our first time at this restaurant. The …”
“We made a reservation for 5:45 PM, and from the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. We ordered five dishes—fish, Larb Tod, southern-style chicken, and shrimp—and every dish was absolutely delicious. The highlight for us was the sauces that came with each dish; they were outstanding and …”
“We had high hopes for Anajak Thai after hearing so much buzz and seeing it hyped all over social media. It’s been on our list for a while and was tough to get a reservation, so expectations were definitely elevated. Overall, it wasn’t a bad meal by any means—but it did feel overhyped for the experience and price point.…”
“I would say that it is good comparing for Thai foods in Los Angeles because there’s not much nice Thai food here. Their Thai Ice tea is the best ! People being recommended Southern Fried Chicken with sticky rice, I would say it is the best you can find here but comparing to the authentic one, it’s just average. I wou…”