Seemor
Vim Thai Restaurant
5132 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
· Thai restaurant
· 4.5/5 Google (1138 reviews)
Takeout · Outdoor seating
Classic, cash-only Thai stalwart with big portions and standout favorites, but service lapses, auto-gratuity, cleanliness, and overcharge complaints require vigilance.
Restaurant Summary
A Hollywood Blvd mainstay, this spot draws decades-long regulars with big plates, fast-fired stir-fries, and soups that many call comfort in a bowl. One diner shared, "They brought the food and then disappeared," capturing the hit-or-miss service. Expect a bustling room, tight parking, and cash at the counter. The kitchen favors familiar Thai-American flavors over flash: pork jerky, crispy pork with greens, and seafood soups headline a classic comfort playbook. Portions are generous and pricing is friendly, though value can wobble if auto-gratuity and bill hiccups creep in. Come for hearty staples, not modern fusion theatrics. Families do fine here thanks to kid-pleasing staples like chicken fried rice, mild chow mein, coconut chicken soup, and simple satay. Reality check: it is cash-only, waits can stretch, and some parties report auto-gratuity counted even with infants, so plan accordingly.
At a Glance
- Hearty portions at modest prices
- Longtime neighborhood favorite with loyal regulars
- Cash-only with reported auto-gratuity for larger parties
- Repeated overcharge/billing correction reports; check receipts
- Cleanliness and bathroom issues cited by multiple diners
What Sets It Apart
- cash_only_legacy
- decades_long_regulars
- large_portions_value
What People Love
- Nostalgic flavors that feel familiar
- Soups that arrive hot and satisfying when on point
- Crispy pork and pork jerky specialties
- Friendly pricing for the amount of food
Points of Concern
- Multiple reports of overcharging or incorrect totals that staff later adjusted
- Auto-gratuity applied for parties counted as six including infants surprised some diners
- Service lapses: few table check-backs and slow responses during busy times
- Cleanliness complaints about floors and bathrooms; isolated food safety concerns (shell fragments in soup)
Service & Dining Experience
Service StyleTable Service
Average Cost$28-$42 per person
ReservationsNot required
What to Order
- Start with Pork Jerky or Egg Roll to share under $10
- Pair a coconut chicken soup with a chicken fried rice to feed two on a budget
- Crispy Pork with Chinese Broccoli for texture lovers; request mild if spice-averse
Perfect For
- Casual group dinners where portions matter
- Neighborhood comfort-food cravings
- Takeout soup and rice-noodle fixes
- Late bites after errands on Hollywood Blvd
Location Insights
Area: Busy Hollywood Blvd strip serving locals and budget-minded diners; casual storefronts and late-night spots.
Safety: Generally active and well-trafficked; occasional cleanliness and parking tensions noted by diners.
Nearby: Shared lot with restricted spaces; near small markets and mixed retail; street parking common.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Monday11:00–20:30
Tuesday11:00–20:30
Wednesday11:00–20:30
Thursday11:00–20:30
Friday11:00–20:30
Saturday11:00–20:30
Sunday11:00–20:30
Available: Takeout, Outdoor seating
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