The "smokin' hot waitresses" almost upstage the "tasty" fare at these independently owned Thais offering "lots to choose from" in a menu that "runs a fine line between authentic and accessible"; although it's sometimes "a scene" with a "higher-end" atmosphere, tabs are still easy on the wallet.
Chan Dara Restaurant Review:
One of the first hip Thai restaurants in L.A., Chan Dara is still going strong. The typical Thai dishes are done very well here: not-too-sweet mee krob, chewy pad thai noodles, various vegetable stir-fries, spicy beef and commendable satays. Barbecued chicken is a mainstay, as are such seafood specialties as basil-and-chili-sauced "rock and roll" clams and deep-fried catfish. Business ventures...
Film-worthy waitresses serve up Thai dishes to an in-the-know crowd.:
In Short
A young well-heeled clientele gathers in the elegant dining room for California renditions of Thai classics. The menu caters to local tastes with dishes that are less spicy and...