Chan Dara

Thai cuisine meets Californian atmosphere at Chan Dara, and it's a well-suited match. Thanks to a casual, cool attitude and terrific, spicy Thai dishes, the place is constantly hopping. Hip crowds have filled this place for more then 30 years, kept happy by Clay Pot Shrimp and Scallops, Seared Onaga with Lemon Grass Cream Sauce, Thai Barbecued Pork and Catfish Cha Cha, which gets a kick from a spicy red curry cream sauce. Chan Dara's menu features plenty of Thai classics as well (think Mee Krob and Satays, for example), and noodle, rice and an extensive range of stir-fry dishes (including vegetarian choices) are also on offer. In fact, tasty unique and inexpensive dishes come flying out of the kitchen at a fast pace, and there's enough variety to satisfy every palate.