Hanuman Thai Eatery on Newport

Amazing service, food, and ambiance!!! Definitely the place to be for dinner on the weekends!!

???? ???? Exceptional food and service. We originally tried to go to the original location in Costa Mesa but the wait time was going to be 45min so they recommended we check out this sister restaurant which opened a month ago. First up the food was fantastic. We shared the papaya salad for a starter. The salad was refreshing with a sweet and slightly spicy dressing. The papaya was fresh and the peanuts added a nice crunch and flavor. I then had the fried chicken and rice for main. The fried chicken was excellently cooked, crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. I liked breaking off the crispy shell and chicken and mixing it with the rice and the sweet sauce that came on the side. The drunken noodles were also very nice. The noodles were chewy and the tofu was very well cooked and had a nice texture/consistency. Now to the service. All the staff here were exceptionally friendly. We were initially seated outside but then they helped us move all our plates and glasses

Had the most amazing early dinner! I've been to their other location as an afterwork treat but wanted to treat my hubby to something in our neighborhood. We had the ceviche which is always solid. Tried the thai sausage for the first time and it was so awesome getting different elements to dip and add to enhance the flavor. Entrees we had the rad naa with pork which was a first for me. It was delicious on its own but you should totally ask for the thai condiments (vinegar & chillies) to enhance the dish. This was on another level. We ate half the dish before realizing maybe take pics to show peeps. This was soooo good We also had the massaman curry with chicken thigh which was ridiculous. Chicken was crispy on the outside and tender juicy inside. The curry was lightly sweet and savory. We spiced it up with the condiments. Lastly we had the creme brulee which was delicious. It was like thai tea with a brown sugar crust. My hubby was so happy, we can't wait to go back. I lo