Seemor
Palms Thai Restaurant
5900 Hollywood Blvd b, Los Angeles, CA 90028
· Thai restaurant
· 4.4/5 Google (2186 reviews)
Reservations · Delivery · Takeout · Outdoor seating
Big, bustling Thai Town standby with broad menu and fast-moving service; great flavors and portions, but service consistency and add-on charges frustrate some diners.
Restaurant Summary
The room feels big and bustling—a cavernous Thai Town landmark where platters fly from the kitchen and tables turn fast. Servers are efficient if sometimes hard to flag, and one guest noted, "Food came fast and hot, but the check took a minute." Expect lively energy more than hush-and-heat candles. The cooking leans classic Thai with generous portions and bold flavors rather than chef theatrics. Pad see ew and tom yum win raves, boat noodles arrive with swagger, and whole fried fish draws seafood fans. Most visits deliver reliable comfort; a minority report chewy meats or curt problem handling, so come for breadth and speed over delicate refinements. Families do well here thanks to familiar noodles and fried rice. Kids who like mild flavors can stick to pad thai, chicken satay, or pineapple fried rice; adventurous teens can dial up spice. No formal kids menu surfaced, but the menu’s scale and shareability make ordering easy.
At a Glance
- Large portions and fast kitchen turnaround
- Broad Thai menu including boat noodles and whole fish
- Service can be curt and slow to resolve issues
- Added fees and service charge rules can surprise guests
- Loud, cafeteria-like layout not ideal for quiet chats
What Sets It Apart
- massive_menu_variety
- group_capacity
- thai_town_location
- fast_kitchen_turnaround
What People Love
- Feeling of abundance with family-style portions
- Comforting, familiar Thai flavors
- Quick arrival of hot dishes
- Menu breadth that pleases mixed groups
Points of Concern
- Pricing has crept up; extras like sauces and no-ice charges annoy some diners
- Reports of automatic 18% service charge for 5-6 guests cause confusion
- Problem resolution can be inflexible when dishes disappoint
- Noise and tightly packed seating reduce comfort at peak times
- Review patterns show no orchestration, but event-style marketing language appears occasionally
Service & Dining Experience
Service StyleTable Service
Average Cost$32-$48 per person
ReservationsRecommended
What to Order
- For vegetarians: Fried tofu, vegetable noodle soup, papaya salad (confirm no fish sauce), fried rice without meat
- Seafood lovers: Catfish in curry paste or deep-fried whole fish
- Heat-seekers: Kee mao noodles and jungle curry
Perfect For
- Pre-show dinner near Pantages
- Casual group gatherings
- Families who share plates
- Late cravings for Thai classics
Location Insights
Area: Busy Hollywood-Thai Town corridor catering to locals and pre-show diners; lively, casual, and high foot traffic.
Safety: Generally safe with typical urban bustle; bright corridor but expect crowded sidewalks and traffic.
Nearby: Near Pantages Theatre, Thai Town eateries, hotels, and nightlife; valet parking common in the area.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Monday12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:30
Tuesday12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:30
Wednesday12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:30
Thursday12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:30
Friday12:00–14:30, 17:00–21:30
Saturday12:00–21:30
Sunday12:00–21:30
Available: Reservations, Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor seating
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