Thai Town
Thai Town
You've probably heard of Chinatown and maybe even Japantown, but you may not know about Thai Town.
The community of "Thai Town" is centered on Hollywood Boulevard in the 5300 - 5100 blocks which are located between Western and Normandie avenues.
Begin your tour of Thai Town at Thailand Plaza 5321 Hollywood Blvd.; where you can purchase a garland of flowers, pick up some great smelling and handmade candles or incense and make a wish at the Thai spirit house. While you are there, walk next door to Dokya Bookstore 5321 Hollywood Blvd.; and purchase the latest edition of the Bangkok Post or books on Thailand, the Thai language and Thai culture. Might as well get a head start on your cultural tour of intriguing Thai town.
If you're feeling hungry for lunch, try the food court at Thailand Plaza 5321 Hollywood Blvd. From cafeteria style to traditional Thai cuisine, try the red curry with a coconut milk and bamboo shoot over rice for a yummy and filing meal. Finish with dessert and sample delicious Thai pastries, cakes and candies. Thai sweet rice is unrivaled as a sweet after dinner treat to cool down the spicy tongue.
After lunch, stop at Siam Book Center 5178 Hollywood Blvd.; or Nuch Kanom Gift Shop 5138 Hollywood Blvd.; for beautiful Thai handicrafts including lacquer ware, ceramics, rattan, silk clothing, jewelry and genuine artifacts.
Any of these would make a splendid gift or memento of your Thai Town excursion.
If you're spending the day at Thai Town, take in a lively dinner at Palm Thai Restaurant 5273 Hollywood Blvd.; The food is authentic and the entertainment features an impressive Thai Elvis impersonator. While the night is still young, head for Krung Tedd Restaurant 5151 Hollywood Blvd.; and sing a little karaoke with your friends!
You've probably heard of Chinatown and maybe even Japantown, but you may not know about Thai Town.
The community of "Thai Town" is centered on Hollywood Boulevard in the 5300 - 5100 blocks which are located between Western and Normandie avenues.
Begin your tour of Thai Town at Thailand Plaza 5321 Hollywood Blvd.; where you can purchase a garland of flowers, pick up some great smelling and handmade candles or incense and make a wish at the Thai spirit house. While you are there, walk next door to Dokya Bookstore 5321 Hollywood Blvd.; and purchase the latest edition of the Bangkok Post or books on Thailand, the Thai language and Thai culture. Might as well get a head start on your cultural tour of intriguing Thai town.
If you're feeling hungry for lunch, try the food court at Thailand Plaza 5321 Hollywood Blvd. From cafeteria style to traditional Thai cuisine, try the red curry with a coconut milk and bamboo shoot over rice for a yummy and filing meal. Finish with dessert and sample delicious Thai pastries, cakes and candies. Thai sweet rice is unrivaled as a sweet after dinner treat to cool down the spicy tongue.
After lunch, stop at Siam Book Center 5178 Hollywood Blvd.; or Nuch Kanom Gift Shop 5138 Hollywood Blvd.; for beautiful Thai handicrafts including lacquer ware, ceramics, rattan, silk clothing, jewelry and genuine artifacts.
Any of these would make a splendid gift or memento of your Thai Town excursion.
If you're spending the day at Thai Town, take in a lively dinner at Palm Thai Restaurant 5273 Hollywood Blvd.; The food is authentic and the entertainment features an impressive Thai Elvis impersonator. While the night is still young, head for Krung Tedd Restaurant 5151 Hollywood Blvd.; and sing a little karaoke with your friends!
