Café Talésai

As the less expensive but no less impressive offshoot of Talsai on Sunset Blvd., Cafe Talsai serves Thai and world cuisine while taking pride in the food's aesthetic appeal.

The Extras: Check out their sister restaurant Talesai, located at 9043 Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood, California.

Look Good: Not yet on the menu, ask for the Thai ice tea ice cream. The Thai sweet rice with fresh mango is also tasty.

"More people should know" about these "hidden" Thai "treasures" and their "wide variety" of "sophisticated" takes on the standards "artfully prepared" and served in "upscale, hip" surroundings by a "helpful" staff; they're a "reliable" "take-out staple" too; P.S. Night + Market is an offshoot specializing in street fare.

Located at one end of a small strip mall, this compact offshoot of the popular Talésai on the Sunset Strip offers authentic yet modernized Thai cuisine in a hip, streamlined ambience of garden-style tables and chairs, waxed concrete floors, spotlighted Thai sculpture and lively contemporary music. The menu offers fine versions of all the classics --- including hot-sour tom yum broths, satays of...

In Short
This fun and casual, yet elegant joint in Beverly Hills mixes Thai sculpture with funky art. Blond wood, glass walls, warm lighting and upbeat music add to the comfy feel....