Ayara Thai

"Ayara Thai is a neighborhood spot in Westchester that happens to be home to some of the best traditional Thai cooking outside of Thai Town. The family-run institution has been cranking out tremendous versions of classics like khao soi and pad see ew for years, and they even sell their own curry kits in case you want to make their recipes at home. It’s nearly impossible to order wrong here (get the plump kai jeaw omelet and Ayara’s toast), but the muay thai wings in particular are a sleeper hit. They're marinated for maximum flavor, fried naked, then served with a sweet-spicy sauce that takes the dish to a new level. Ayara is mostly a to-go operation, but there’s an outdoor dining shed on the sidewalk if you’re looking to have a sit-down meal." - brant cox, arden shore, garrett snyder, sylvio martins

"Ayara Thai Cuisine is very much a family-run business and has been an important part of the Westchester community for nearly 20 years. The Asapahu family knocks out a solid menu with dishes like back baby ribs with a spicy sauce, ground pork and shrimp toast, and poached salmon in a red curry coconut sauce. It’s also important to check the restaurant’s Instagram feed where special events are advertised, like a marijuana-infused boat noodle dinner and moo krata (Thai hot pot) parties." - Kat Thompson

"Dish: Khao Soi Ayara Thai isn't just a neighborhood staple in Westchester, it's one of the best Thai restaurants in LA. They even sell their own Thai curry kits in case you want to make their family recipes at home. So it should come as no surprise that their khao soi is a must-order. The richly flavored broth is a blend of housemade curry paste, chili oil, and creamy coconut milk. That would be enough to make a solid khao soi, but Ayara fine-tunes the broth with palm sugar and fish sauce for an added punch of sweet-salty flavor. You'll also find two tender chicken drumsticks, spongy egg noodles, and crispy fried shallots swimming around in each huge bowl. " - brant cox, kat hong, nikko duren, sylvio martins

"Ayara Thai is a neighborhood staple in Westchester that also happens one of the city's best Thai restaurants outside of Thai Town. The family-run spot has been cranking out tremendous classics like khao soi and pad see ew for years, and they even sell their own Thai curry kits in case you want to make their family recipes at home. You can’t go wrong with any order here, but the muay thai wings are a sleeper hit. Each plump wing is marinated for maximum flavor, fried naked, then served with a dipping sauce that takes the dish to a new level." - brant cox, nikko duren, kat hong, garrett snyder, sylvio martins

"Ayara Thai isn't just a neighborhood staple in Westchester, it's one of the best Thai restaurants in LA. They even sell their own Thai curry kits in case you want to make their family recipes at home. So it should come as no surprise that their signature khao soi is a must-order. The richly flavored broth is a blend of housemade curry paste, chili oil, and creamy coconut milk. That would be enough to make a solid khao soi, but Ayara fine-tunes the broth with palm sugar and fish sauce for an added punch of sweet-salty flavor. You'll also find two tender chicken drumsticks, spongy egg noodles, and crispy fried shallots swimming around in each huge bowl." - brant cox, nikko duren