Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine

What is not to love? It's a dive, so don't come expecting a luxury 5-star experience in the traditional sense. But it is absolutely a 5 star in food, value, and authentic hospitality. The food was absolutely delicious, service was fast and the location is to die for. We had the garlic wings and the shrimp Thai rice, but I wanted to order literally everything on the menu. We were out of there in under an hour and for a decent price. We eat Thai a LOT so it felt like a homey comfort to find this gem amongst the powerhouse restaurants of Malibu. Highly recommend!

Phenomenal! Still dreaming about the Khao Soi (noodle curry). Probably the best Thai curry I've ever had. It packed so much flavor and depth. The cut of beef could be better quality, but it's a real stand out curry dish that I highly recommend. Pad See Ew also very good. Portions are generous. Service is very warm and friendly. The place looks like a shack on the side of the road, but it's definitely worth a visit. I recommend dining in versus take out to really enjoy everything hot and fresh.

We've been coming to Cholada for years and our most recent visit didn't disappoint. The food is so deliciously savory and the location across the street from Topanga Beach is a bonus. Already thinking about when we'll be going again. Highly recommended.

Authentic Thai Cuisine in Malibu Area, worth to try it. Using fresh and high quality ingredients. Very attentive service. VERY FLAVORFUL & GOOD AMOUNT OF FOOD FOR THE PRICE! Tried: -Thai Beer, Chang Original. Very Light! -Basil Chicken Wings -Golden Bags -Crab Fried Rice -Spicy Seafood Bonanza

Great tasting kha soi, pairs well with a rice dish. Solid views of the ocean while sipping on a nice Thai iced tea

October 2023 It's a damn good DIVE! :) Good spot for fair priced food, good quality, and served fast. I like this place, shanty shack vibe, hot, humid and all. The food is good, huge portions. My reviews and the places I go to tend to steer towards value for what you're paying. This place definitely gives you really good portion sizes, quality in their food, and a lot of value, that's for sure. They don't skimp. What impressed me was the Pad Thai noodles. They were not too sweet, were served at a really decent temperature, and they pack it full of chicken. So it's not just all noodle, no action. LOL. I guess because too many people were coming in here with allergies, they cut back on the peanuts. If you'd like them in the dish, you just have to specify that you want them. Same holds true for the scallions. Adding the peanuts in the scallions I think makes all the difference in the world, and brings that fresh grassy note to the dish. So if you're not allergic, go ahead, and splurge on nuts and grass. The Thai fried rice was good too. Huge portion size, and packed full of chicken as well. They don't skimp on the proteins here as you can tell. The flavor is great. You can tell they use a little bit of broth to flavor their rice. It was tasty, and the rice has a nice chew texture in your mouth. Just between these two dishes, I'd say you could feed minimum two people that were really big eaters, probably three if you all ate responsibly, maybe four if you ordered one more appetizer or a side dish or something. The Thai iced tea is great, not overly sweet. It's the typical Thai iced tea you would find in any other Thai establishment. Nothing special, but simple and to the point. The only downside to this place when I visited on a "warm" 70F degree, October day was that the main dining area was a little hot and humid, even with the windows open, and a small air conditioner blasting. I think it's because the sun is blasting this place at a 45° angle from morning through the late afternoon. The outside of the building has seen better days, but for being about 300 ft from the water, it's understandable that this place looks like a Beach Shack from the outside. Over all though, this is one of the few places in the Malibu area, between Topanga and say Kanan that offers Asian themed food. If fancy schmancy is your cup of tea, just take it to go. Lol. The food is still great either way. If you're staying at a bed and breakfast, out of town visitor, maybe you're a roaming pack of wild motorcycle riders, or bicycle Enthusiast passing through the area, this might be a good spot for inexpensive, quality food, and a great price! Don't expect anything in terms of the atmosphere, but if food is your only agenda, this place aims to please. PS: YES, they have separate Men and Women bathrooms

The food here is delicious. Just looking at the building you might not stop, but you would be missing a great meal. It is on the PCH. I had a curry dish and my husband had cashew chicken. Both were excellent.

Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine in Malibu is a hidden gem that offers an authentic taste of Thai cuisine. During my recent visit, I had the pleasure of trying a variety of dishes, including the chicken pad thai, Tom Yum Soup, Pineapple fried rice, and Basil Chicken wings. Here's my review: Chicken Pad Thai: The chicken pad thai at Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine was a delightful combination of flavors. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the sauce had a nice balance of sweet and savory. The addition of tender chicken pieces added to the overall taste, making it a satisfying and comforting dish. Tom Yum Soup: The Tom Yum Soup was a highlight of my meal. It had a robust and tangy broth infused with the fragrant flavors of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chili. The combination of shrimp or chicken (depending on your choice) and fresh vegetables made it a refreshing and spicy appetizer. Pineapple Fried Rice: The Pineapple Fried Rice was a delightful blend of sweet and savory. Served inside a hollowed-out pineapple, it was a visually pleasing dish. The rice was perfectly cooked and had a balanced mix of ingredients, including chunks of pineapple, vegetables, and your choice of protein Basil Chicken Wings: The Basil Chicken Wings were a treat for the taste buds. They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside

What is not to love? It's a dive, so don't come expecting a luxury 5-star experience in the traditional sense. But it is absolutely a 5 star in food, value, and authentic hospitality. The food was absolutely delicious, service was fast and the location is to die for. We had the garlic wings and the shrimp Thai rice, but I wanted to order literally everything on the menu. We were out of there in under an hour and for a decent price. We eat Thai a LOT so it felt like a homey comfort to find this gem amongst the powerhouse restaurants of Malibu. Highly recommend!

Phenomenal! Still dreaming about the Khao Soi (noodle curry). Probably the best Thai curry I've ever had. It packed so much flavor and depth. The cut of beef could be better quality, but it's a real stand out curry dish that I highly recommend. Pad See Ew also very good. Portions are generous. Service is very warm and friendly. The place looks like a shack on the side of the road, but it's definitely worth a visit. I recommend dining in versus take out to really enjoy everything hot and fresh.

We've been coming to Cholada for years and our most recent visit didn't disappoint. The food is so deliciously savory and the location across the street from Topanga Beach is a bonus. Already thinking about when we'll be going again. Highly recommended.

Authentic Thai Cuisine in Malibu Area, worth to try it. Using fresh and high quality ingredients. Very attentive service. VERY FLAVORFUL & GOOD AMOUNT OF FOOD FOR THE PRICE! Tried: -Thai Beer, Chang Original. Very Light! -Basil Chicken Wings -Golden Bags -Crab Fried Rice -Spicy Seafood Bonanza

Great tasting kha soi, pairs well with a rice dish. Solid views of the ocean while sipping on a nice Thai iced tea

October 2023 It's a damn good DIVE! :) Good spot for fair priced food, good quality, and served fast. I like this place, shanty shack vibe, hot, humid and all. The food is good, huge portions. My reviews and the places I go to tend to steer towards value for what you're paying. This place definitely gives you really good portion sizes, quality in their food, and a lot of value, that's for sure. They don't skimp. What impressed me was the Pad Thai noodles. They were not too sweet, were served at a really decent temperature, and they pack it full of chicken. So it's not just all noodle, no action. LOL. I guess because too many people were coming in here with allergies, they cut back on the peanuts. If you'd like them in the dish, you just have to specify that you want them. Same holds true for the scallions. Adding the peanuts in the scallions I think makes all the difference in the world, and brings that fresh grassy note to the dish. So if you're not allergic, go ahead, and splurge on nuts and grass. The Thai fried rice was good too. Huge portion size, and packed full of chicken as well. They don't skimp on the proteins here as you can tell. The flavor is great. You can tell they use a little bit of broth to flavor their rice. It was tasty, and the rice has a nice chew texture in your mouth. Just between these two dishes, I'd say you could feed minimum two people that were really big eaters, probably three if you all ate responsibly, maybe four if you ordered one more appetizer or a side dish or something. The Thai iced tea is great, not overly sweet. It's the typical Thai iced tea you would find in any other Thai establishment. Nothing special, but simple and to the point. The only downside to this place when I visited on a "warm" 70F degree, October day was that the main dining area was a little hot and humid, even with the windows open, and a small air conditioner blasting. I think it's because the sun is blasting this place at a 45° angle from morning through the late afternoon. The outside of the building has seen better days, but for being about 300 ft from the water, it's understandable that this place looks like a Beach Shack from the outside. Over all though, this is one of the few places in the Malibu area, between Topanga and say Kanan that offers Asian themed food. If fancy schmancy is your cup of tea, just take it to go. Lol. The food is still great either way. If you're staying at a bed and breakfast, out of town visitor, maybe you're a roaming pack of wild motorcycle riders, or bicycle Enthusiast passing through the area, this might be a good spot for inexpensive, quality food, and a great price! Don't expect anything in terms of the atmosphere, but if food is your only agenda, this place aims to please. PS: YES, they have separate Men and Women bathrooms

The food here is delicious. Just looking at the building you might not stop, but you would be missing a great meal. It is on the PCH. I had a curry dish and my husband had cashew chicken. Both were excellent.

Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine in Malibu is a hidden gem that offers an authentic taste of Thai cuisine. During my recent visit, I had the pleasure of trying a variety of dishes, including the chicken pad thai, Tom Yum Soup, Pineapple fried rice, and Basil Chicken wings. Here's my review: Chicken Pad Thai: The chicken pad thai at Cholada Thai Beach Cuisine was a delightful combination of flavors. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the sauce had a nice balance of sweet and savory. The addition of tender chicken pieces added to the overall taste, making it a satisfying and comforting dish. Tom Yum Soup: The Tom Yum Soup was a highlight of my meal. It had a robust and tangy broth infused with the fragrant flavors of lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chili. The combination of shrimp or chicken (depending on your choice) and fresh vegetables made it a refreshing and spicy appetizer. Pineapple Fried Rice: The Pineapple Fried Rice was a delightful blend of sweet and savory. Served inside a hollowed-out pineapple, it was a visually pleasing dish. The rice was perfectly cooked and had a balanced mix of ingredients, including chunks of pineapple, vegetables, and your choice of protein Basil Chicken Wings: The Basil Chicken Wings were a treat for the taste buds. They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside

The food portions here are great for sharing as a couple. We ordered the spicy papaya salad I think I might've eaten a whole pepper, but that's on me! They have a heated patio in the back, which was a nice option since the inside is really small and can feel a bit claustrophobic. Definitely a hole-in-the-wall vibe. The food overall was solid and a refreshing alternative to the usual seafood spots in the area. Prices were decent for the location, and the staff was kind and attentive. My only gripe was finding a lipstick stain on my water glass, but I guess that's why I carry my own water bottle!

My experience here was mediocre - not bad but nothing to write home about. I wasn't too hungry so I ordered the tom yum soup with tofu, but it was a huge portion with a nice presentation (see photo - a flame in the middle!). The soup was actually pretty good, but I tried some of my friend's pad thai and it wasn't that great. We sat in the patio area which is semi-outdoors, and they had heat lamps which I appreciated. There were some cleaning supplies and other items messily clustered together in the corner which were a bit of an eyesore for the ambiance. The service was alright. Finally, I can't comment on what exactly it was and don't want to make any unfounded accusations, but I did see a small rodent-like animal scurry across the back of the patio. It may have been a rat... or it may have been something else, who knows. P.S. The Yelp summary calling this a beachfront restaurant is inaccurate because this is actually across the street from the ocean so that was disappointing, but not the restaurant's fault.

Came here with a group post-hike in Malibu! Location-wise, this spot is right off the PCH (which I will say is a little bit annoying for turning in and out of). They do offer a bunch of free parking on their property which is convenient! They were pretty empty on a Saturday at around 12:40 PM, so service was pretty quick. They were able to serve up a party of 10 reasonably quick! For food, I ordered a Tom Kha with extra steamed rice (most of the dishes don't come with any rice). I was pretty satisfied with the portion sizes and especially satisfied with the quality of the food. Will definitely be back!

Great casual spot to finish off a day in Malibu, always popular and usually a line...we went around 6pm on a Saturday and were able to get seated with no wait. Standouts were the pad see ew - so buttery, packed full of flavour - the duck fried rice is also incredible. Got both the red and green curries - preferred the red, green could have been a little thicker in the sauce and both needed more meat. But otherwise delicious and packed full of tasty veggies. Chicken satay came with a tasty peanut sauce - 4 pieces so if in a larger group order double, spring rolls also so simple and tasty with a delicious sweet tangy sauce. The chicken larb was ok, not my favourite - needed a little elevation - drunken noodles very good but the pad see ew easily better if you're torn between the two. Tum yum soup was delicious and gave a generous portion of shrimp / mushroom, warms you right up.

The food was good, but waiter subtly hinted to myself about I "have to leave a tips" super dislike for this, not all the people feeling comfortable about this, and not all of people can do this!!!!

Service is good but can be a little pushy with you ordering. The phad Thai was okay, a little over cooked and mushy for me.

If you're looking for Thai food on the west side, especially in Malibu - this spot is the place for you! The portions are huge, my and my partner got 3 plates and had to get to-go boxes! A must try!

The crispy rice salad has it all - savoriness, crunchiness, sourness, spiciness, all wrapped up in the perfect appetizer or light meal. The harmony of flavors was excellent and I devoured this dish quicker than I would want to admit. I also tried their steamed sole with ginger which was very comforting and perfect for a cooler day. It is located close to the Getty Villa and has some views of the ocean. Service was friendly.

Food and service was below par. The only good thing was the wontons appetizer. Servers were not helpful and not friendly. Food was so bland and lacked spice and flavor. Definitely preferential treatment to non POC. Note to self do not come back.

A must! The crab fried rice is to die for. Literally mouthwatering. The location is sweet and quaint with a lovely view of the beach as it is right across the street. The curry, the little golden bags, the pad Thai, truly all phenomenal. The service is great and the restaurant is clean as well as the restrooms. I adore this place. Been coming since like 2010! Can't believe I'm barely writing a review now . You won't be disappointed, you deserve a yummy meal by the water

Been eating here since I was a kid. Some of the best Thai food in the area. A little expensive but that's because of the great location and view of pch. Thai tea is very good and I love their duck fried rice and Tom kha. Papaya salad is also good.

An amazing Thai place along the PCH by the beach! The Tom Yum soup was pretty sour but the crab fried rice and drunken noodles were some of the best I've ever had! The mango sticky rice was also perfect.

Bomb.com......... delicious food, piping hot we could see the steam, fresh pompano fish, pad sew eww, duck fried rice all delicious. Super sized portions I am sooooo stuffed!! Definitely coming back!!

Cholada is definitely a must-try if you love a nice view and Thai food! Situated right on PCH, you can see the beach from the road-side windows. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the food and were even able to save some for dinner later. I spent some extended time in Thailand and, in my opinion, the food was almost exactly like it was in Thailand! We can't wait to go back and try their curry or one of the appetizers. The only downside to the inside was it's a bit echo-y, unfortunately we could clearly hear the conversation of the pair seated across the room. Next time we'll definitely ask for the outdoor seating.

I cannot say enough good things. Always amazing. Always delicious and makes you feel like you have traveled to Thailand. We had pad see ew, pad Thai, yellow curry and drunken noodles and Thai iced teas, the spring rolls as well as chicken satay . Every bite of every one was aromatic, fragrant and unlike any other Thai food I have had anywhere else. This is the golden standard of Thai cuisine. Service is exceptional and I feel like family when I come here. I bring my friends and family who come to visit LA looking for authentic Thai food. Ambience is beautiful, near Topanga Cyn. Beach by PCH. Does it get any better?

Enjoyed this Thai restaurant after visiting the beach while visiting friends in CA. It was super cute, right along the beach road. We tried a bunch of dishes. Everything was good. Service was also great.

This is one of my absolute favourite Thai restaurants of all time. The flavours are absolutely delicious. I also love how you can witness them preparing the ingredients in the hallway between the dining area and the back, indicating that everything is made fresh. This time we ordered; Papaya Salad (16.95$): The dressing is so yummy, you can taste the lime and it hits all the best flavours: sweet, sour, salty and spicy. Given the garlic, I would even say it has a slight umami taste to it (and I wouldn't be surprised if it had a bit of fish sauce although I've no clue). There were only 3 pieces of shrimp though-would've been nice if it had a bit more. Tom Yum soup (16.95$, but 21.95$ if ordered with shrimp which is what we did): This soup is extremely light. The broth isn't heavy at all. I'd say the taste of the lime takes over, so it's definitely more sour than anything else. However it tastes fresh. Green Curry (17.95$) with a side of Brown Rice (3$): This curry slaps. My only qualm might be that it could be considered by some as a bit too salty, but personally I love it. It's also slightly sweet. The eggplant is cooked perfectly. Honestly amazing. Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango (12$): So delicious. The sauce they add to the rice makes it slightly sweet and the tiniest tiniest bit salty which personally I love. I feel like I tasted Pandan Leaf, but I might be wrong. Anyways I definitely recommend, and if you get it make sure to have a bit of the rice at the same time as a bite of the mango. Overall would definitely recommend coming. You don't feel gross afterwards. It's not the most filling but it's absolutely delicious

Pad Thai and golden sacks are a must. Everytime I come to this area I make sure to grab some food. Luckily for me I was at the winery next door and got to treat myself to some Thai as well!

The Pad-See-Ew was a highlight of our experience. Elegant noodles with perfect flavor notes however the rest of our order was rather lack luster. We ordered a Yellow curry and asked for a side of Fried rice, this side of fried rice never made it to the table during our meal so we had to conduct a covert ops mission to bring it home. Mango rice was bland with half of a mango at the price of your first month's Netflix subscription. My send off from this resteraunt was rather wholesome. I locked the door to the bathroom and within 3 minutes the chef barged in to keep me company, all in all overpriced Malibu Thai with a farmhouse ambiance. Hopefully your experience is better than ours.

The server acted like she can't hear so we have to repeat ourselves like over and over and over. The tea that we ordered came with a small straw instead of the big straw for the Boba. I was told that my crispy spicy salmon didn't come with rice and so I was forced to orders some vegetables instead when I got the vegetables they taste like they've been fermented in urine!!' I swear I'm not even lying. This was horrible. However, the coconut soup was amazing. The lemonade was OK. I haven't even touched the salmon cause I'm scared. in essence the place is small and cramped and that's about it. The calamari was good.

I went with a group after hiking and we got there just as they opened so had our pick of tables. They did offer outdoor seating but my friends checked it out and said there were too many bugs. Their portions were big and everything smelled amazing. I got the kao soi which was delicious. Instead of asking heat level when ordering, they provided hot sauce to add to taste.

October 2023 It's a damn good DIVE! :) Good spot for fair priced food, good quality, and served fast. I like this place, shanty shack vibe, hot, humid and all. The food is good, huge portions. My reviews and the places I go to tend to steer towards value for what you're paying. This place definitely gives you really good portion sizes, quality in their food, and a lot of value, that's for sure. They don't skimp. What impressed me was the Pad Thai noodles. They were not too sweet, were served at a really decent temperature, and they pack it full of chicken. So it's not just all noodle, no action. LOL. I guess because too many people were coming in here with allergies, they cut back on the peanuts. If you'd like them in the dish, you just have to specify that you want them. Same holds true for the scallions. Adding the peanuts in the scallions I think makes all the difference in the world, and brings that fresh grassy note to the dish. So if you're not allergic, go ahead, and splurge on nuts and grass. The Thai fried rice was good too. Huge portion size, and packed full of chicken as well. They don't skimp on the proteins here as you can tell. The flavor is great. You can tell they use a little bit of broth to flavor their rice. It was tasty, and the rice has a nice chew texture in your mouth. Just between these two dishes, I'd say you could feed minimum two people that were really big eaters, probably three if you all ate responsibly, maybe four if you ordered one more appetizer or a side dish or something. The Thai iced tea is great, not overly sweet. It's the typical Thai iced tea you would find in any other Thai establishment. Nothing special, but simple and to the point. The only downside to this place when I visited on a "warm" 70F degree, October day was that the main dining area was a little hot and humid, even with the windows open, and a small air conditioner blasting. I think it's because the sun is blasting this place at a 45° angle from morning through the late afternoon. The outside of the building has seen better days, but for being about 300 ft from the water, it's understandable that this place looks like a Beach Shack from the outside. Over all though, this is one of the few places in the Malibu area, between Topanga and say Kanan that offers Asian themed food. If fancy schmancy is your cup of tea, just take it to go. Lol. The food is still great either way. If you're staying at a bed and breakfast, out of town visitor, maybe you're a roaming pack of wild motorcycle riders, or bicycle Enthusiast passing through the area, this might be a good spot for inexpensive, quality food, and a great price! Don't expect anything in terms of the atmosphere, but if food is your only agenda, this place aims to please. PS: YES, they have separate men and women bathrooms.

Loved the food, very quick service to go. Would come back again, was nice being able to go straight to beach across street.

Simply the best Thai food anywhere, we drive 50 miles to get here because it's cheap and insanely good, almost an assault to the senses. For something different, ask to sit in the enclosed patio in the back. There is a lot more room and has a bunch of heat lamps which provide great ambiance compared to the front room. Service is always great and if there's is a delay it's usually because every dish is a masterpiece.

The food was delicious ! This is a definite spot I would go to again if I am in the area. Ambiance is ok and service is ok as well.

Stopped by Cholada before a visit to the Getty Villa, and it was the perfect spot for lunch! It's a quaint little restaurant very close to the beach, with gorgeous views of the water. At noon on a Sunday, it was not crowded at all, but the service was great and our food came out right away. The chicken satay was cooked perfectly and the peanut sauce was divine, but I wish the pieces of chicken hadn't been so thick (which may just be personal preference). We also ordered the pad see ew, which was AMAZING! The portions are large so definitely good for sharing or leftovers.

Very rude who ever answers the phone, asked a simple question if they had a wait and the lady responded with "I don't know, how am I suppose to know?" Hmm extremely rude.

First things first...a very cute, beach style eatery! They openly advertise they are short staffed, but they were kind and speedy regardless of the high restaurant volume. We did have to wait outside for a couple mins, but not long. I ended up docking points for the food, unfortunately. - CHOLADA ROLLSspring rolls)= stale and not worth it, I also think that the rolls would've paired much better with a peanut sauce rather than a sweet chili sauce. - BEEF PAD-SEE-EW= absolutely delicious! - PANANG CURRY= was bland and the chicken was surprisingly dry even in the curry. May give it another try next time I'm in Malibu (stick to trying the noodles), but in the meantime I think I'll stick to my Thai staples within LA proper.

Cute spot! Went here for dinner and had the golden bags, Tom yum soup, and seafood bonanza and all were really good. It's a small space and felt a little bit cramped. Parking was also limited. The service was pretty quick. Would recommend.

This place is a 10/10 and I never give reviews. We got the Fried Spring Rolls, yellow curry with chicken, and the Sweet Mango & Sticky Rice. Service was great and attentive. And the patio is so cute and allows dogs

Super chill place with a great vibe & friendly staff. Cool area inthe back. Can be a little pricey though

This is by far the best Thai food I've ever eaten. The most lace looks like a dump but the food is world class delicious. Me and my friend Pam ate here probably a hundred times over the years. In her final year, we came here 10 or 11 times, so she could have Prik King. She claimed that it was the only food anywhere that still tasted the same when she was on chemo, because the flavors were so intense. She loved this restaurant more than any other restaurant on earth. As for me, my favorite things are the Golden Bags, and the Gai Koa, which I get with pork or bbq pork because the way they make pork is so juicy! Most Thai places use thin sliced meats for ease of cooking, which makes them dry and flavorless. But Cholada uses thicker juicy cuts that they slice before cooking, making them yummy!!!! My only complaint is that their bathrooms are kinda disgusting, with broken fixtures and rotting walls. I don't know why they don't invest a few thousand dollars to refinish them with new tiles and working fixtures. But at least the food is perfection.

**Title:** Unbelievable Request from Waitress - Won't Be Returning **Review:** We were excited to try this restaurant, but unfortunately, our experience was ruined by the unprofessional behavior of the staff. We came in for what we hoped would be a pleasant meal with our family, including our baby. However, what transpired left us shocked and disappointed. Like any family with a young child, we were careful but inevitably had a minor spill--some rice ended up on the floor. As parents, we always try our best to be respectful and keep things tidy, but babies can be unpredictable. Instead of understanding, the waitress approached us with a frown and, to our disbelief, asked us to clean up the mess ourselves. This request was not only embarrassing but completely out of line. We were paying customers, not cleaning staff, and a little bit of spilled rice is hardly unusual in a family-friendly establishment. Her tone was condescending, and it felt like we were being reprimanded for something that could have easily been handled with a bit of grace and understanding. A restaurant that prides itself on good service should be accommodating to families, not making them feel unwelcome or uncomfortable. We left feeling humiliated and disrespected. It's a shame because the food was decent, but we will not be returning to a place where we are treated so poorly. If you're a parent, or just someone who expects basic courtesy and professionalism from restaurant staff, I would suggest looking elsewhere. There are plenty of other places that understand how to treat their customers with the respect they deserve.

One of my go to places in Malibu Been going there for years and have always had a great experience. This place is very authentic Thai

This place is amazing and so well priced. Topanga is one of my favorite beaches to come to for a relaxing day on the sand or surfing over the reef. I have always driven past and I'm so happy I stopped in. The pad Thai, pad see ew, and curry is all to die for. Don't forget to leave with some mango sticky rice!

Spur of the moment delicious early Saturday dinner after a long walk in Santa Monica. Cholada is that quintessential laid back Malibu beach shack, but don't let the vibe fool you - they are on point with their Thai cooking! Very fresh, real ingredients, a minimum of oil (always a concern in the US when eating Thai food), and all the favorites are here, plus some extra goodies. I had the duck, wifey had pad see yew, I had some red house wine, wifey a large mug of jasmine tea (with generous refills). Large portions but very good, and super kind service. Free parking on the side of the building - we lucked out. Yep, we will be back!

Cholada Thai has become an obligatory stop on my trips to Santa Barbara or Ventura. It is a quaint beach shack in Malibu that puts out impressive and delicious Thai food. This tiny restaurant packs loads of flavor into their meals and the vast menu offers meals for every palette. I love ordering several dishes to share and always make sure to order enough to bring leftovers home. The best part of going to Cholada Thai is supporting a quirky, locally owned business with great prices, a beach front location, and friendly staff.

No wonder they always have a wait. Seriously delicious and savory Thai! Love the food. Outdoors is the best here. Indoors is a bit crowded but outside feels lovely and like you're on vacation. One of our favs.

Perfect food to eat while drinking wine at Rosenthal Winery. Food is delicious and they are quick! Order food by phone and well over 2 doors to pick it up.

Disappointed! Says they close at 9:30 came at 9 and they refused to seat us. Drove 40 minutes to eat here.... Guess it wasn't meant to be and they don't want the extra service for the 30 min they are open

We've eaten take-out from Cholada 3 or 4 times, since moving to Malibu 2 years ago. But they reopened their dining rooms again several months ago... and it was high time to finally dine-in at this lovely Thai eatery close to Topanga (or as my wife keeps tongue-twisting! POtanga) Beach. The restaurant has a great beach-side neighborhood feel. It skips the tourist trappings and targets straightforward authenticity. Struggling to understand what "Cholada" actually means, I read the Origin Story about this restaurant and it's American Dream owners when we came home last night. I'm a huge Thai food fan, enjoying it for many years from Los Angeles to San Jose and now Malibu-- so the bar is set pretty high. Cholada succeeds on all counts. Although, we weren't crazy about their Thai tea. But everything else has been great. The Tom Yom last night was tummy yummy (see what I did there?) My basil, beef, pepper dish was perfectly spiced. My honey's curry was purry (sorry, now I can't help myself) and the helpings were huge! The dining rooms were lovely AND lively. And the servers all charming as heck. The restaurant is definitely worthy of your next coastal drive. And I still do not know what Cholada means!!

This place is a little bit pricier than the usual Thai spots, but nothing beats the ambiance and the flavor.

The food was great and the service was great too. When we sat down, more people coming in for dine in. We are lucky we got on window seats. Nice chat and nice view.. we had good time.

First time going, food and service was really good! The pad Thai was amazing! Would go back

Love this kinda hidden gem! The decor and food is very authentic and delicious! Every time I come here I'm never disappointed. I came here after a long hike at Los liones with a friend! We scarfed down our food and still had so much left over so we ate it for dinner too. Double the deliciousness!!!

Hands down this little hole in the wall blue shack on the side of PCH is the BEST Thai hidden gem ever!! They will check to see if you're vaccinated prior to coming in. This food is so delicious!! The entire family is in the back cooking up a storm! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. If you haven't checked this place out you have to!! I took my Asian friend there and she said it was the best Thai food ever and she's surprised she's never known it's existence. Plenty of free parking and super casual vibe.

The Pad Woonsen was incredible! The staff was very attentive and responsive to our party of 15 as well.

I love this place. Don't let the rough around the edges look/decor fool you - the food is fantastic and the service was quick, diligent and pleasant. I loved it and definitely wanna come back there again. Sadly I didn't get pics but I got fried spring rolls and shrimp fried rice and it was delicious.

food was BUSSIN but lowkey got fat shamed by our waiter (big glasses, small waist, fat ass, blue shirt) tbh we didn't even order a lot. we ordered three appetizers for two people which we thought was so skinny of us, but unfortunately, she disagreed