Welcome to Hanuman Thai Eatery On Newport

“ Authentic Thai flavors. The lad na was well balanced, and service was friendly. A solid choice for Thai food lovers in the area. ”

“ Hanuman Thai Eatery in Newport Beach is a standout among local Thai restaurants, offering a delightful dining experience with less wait time compared to its other branch. Popular with locals, this spot impresses with its food quality and attention to detail, while its modern decor seamlessly incorporates Thai cultural elements. The restaurant’s theme, inspired by the Monkey King from Hindu mythology, might seem unrelated to Thai cuisine, but it symbolizes the strength evident in their flavorful dishes and beautiful presentation. We ordered a variety of favorites, starting with the fried chicken wings paired with sticky rice and green papaya salad. The chicken wings were perfectly crispy and juicy, and the green papaya salad had a tasty balance of freshness with a mild spicy kick. The green curry, served with grilled chicken breast, was creamy and flavorful, though the chicken was slightly overcooked; the rich curry sauce with rice more than made up for this minor issue. The Pad Thai with prawn was also enjoyable, though I would have preferred a touch more sweetness and tanginess to enhance the dish. Overall, the food was excellent, and we will definitely return when we’re in the area. The service was outstanding, rounding out a highly satisfying dining experience. ”

“ Looking for Pad See Ew w/good, chewy noodles & that hint of char? Maybe some extra crispy chicken wings elevated w/a delicious dipping sauce? Or a dish you won’t find at most Thai places…one that the menu states as a “must try”: a refreshing ceviche consisting of amazing yellowtail, pineapple, grape tomatoes & red onions? Lucky for us, we get it all @Hanuman! And because this location has larger dining areas for both indoor & outdoor under the soft glow of string lights, we were able to get seated inside right away on a Friday night @6:15pm. ”

“ Wow! My friend and I shared the green papaya salad and the ceviche as we were looking for something refreshingly cold. They were both exceptionally delicious! The milk tea was also tasty and helped offset the spiciness of the salad. They have a sign that they are not vegan or vegetarian friendly due to sauces containing fish. ”

“ This is one of my favorite spots for Thai food in OC! It’s a bit more expensive than most Thai restaurants I go to in the area but I definitely think it’s worth it. We started with the Thai Sausages which were delicious, light, a little sweet, and great to start our meal with. My friend recommended this spot to me for their Khao Soi and it did NOT disappoint. The curry/broth is rich and flavorful, and the chicken meat falls right off the bone. The portion is pretty big too for me so I usually don’t finish the whole thing, but I’m not complaining because I get to take home the rest for lunch tomorrow. My partner had the Thai Boat Noodles too which were delicious as well, very hearty and similar to ones I had during my exchange program in Thailand. We had one of the last Mango Sticky Rice dishes to finish and it was so delicious! The mangoes were soft, sweet, and juicy, while the sticky rice was warm and sweet as well. The coconut milk and toasted coconut flakes were great to add as well. The service here is pretty good, all the employees are friendly. It’s a small restaurant so it’s an intimate, well decorated space that is perfect for date night. The restaurant itself is small but I’ve seen them accommodate for large groups (6-8 people). Our server was especially friendly and helpful, I unfortunately didn’t get her name, but she was a short, younger Asian woman with medium, black hair who raved about the mango sticky rice. The wait times can get pretty long, but we came after 8pm on a Saturday night and were seated within 15-20 minutes. If there’s any place you go to in OC for Thai food, this is the one! ”

“ Decor:Simple and clean Service: Staff was very friendly. They served water multiple times and checked on us constantly. Also, we placed ourselves on Yelp waitlist when we started from our house, so our wait wasn’t long. Food: Loved papaya salad. It was fresh with perfect spice, sour and sweetness. Khao Soi was delicious. Food presentation was excellent. Thai tea crème brûlée had perfect amount of sweetness. Loved it. Will definitely come back again. ”

“ Ordered the Drunken Noodles at medium heat. It was spicy for someone who likes spicy food. Also Green Curry which was amazing. All dishes had shrimp which tasted fresh and was not overcooked. The beer was excellent too and the appetizer. We sat outside under the patio heater as there was a 15 minute wait for indoor seating. We would return. ”

“ I always look forward to coming here and it never disappoints. It is worth the wait. The Panang curry is soo good. This location needs to start serving cocktails like the other location!!!! ”