Plern Thai Cafe 22611 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630

"We had the grilled pork jowl salad and the beef shanks panaeng stew. The food tasted great, the flavor was intense. We enjoyed both entrees very much. The waitress was friendly and helpful. Two things we didn't like though: 1) the food came out very slowly. I didn't time it, but it was long enough for us to keep wondering if they've forgotten us. But we looked around and noticed that other patrons didn't have their food either. Then after my wife's entrée came out, we still had to wait for some time for my entrée to come out. If my wife had started eating right when her entree came out, she would've finished by the time my entree came out. 2) No public restroom."

"Decent Food, But Comfort Could Be Improved I recently dined at this Thai restaurant and had a mixed experience. On the positive side, the food was good, offering authentic flavors that reminded me of Thailand. However, there were a few downsides that affected my overall experience. Firstly, the lack of restroom facilities, even for customers, was a significant inconvenience. This was particularly problematic because it made it hard to wash hands before and after eating, which is essential for hygiene. Additionally, the restaurant’s air circulation was poor, leading to a very hot and somewhat uncomfortable dining environment. While I enjoyed the food, these issues with basic amenities and comfort made my visit less enjoyable than expected."

"Wow, the first two times I had food delivered from Plern it was a little light on portions, but the food was great. I recently ordered 5 items: - 2 orders of the crispy chive cakes - braised beef panaeng curry - grilled steak naam tok (steak with salad) - pork toro The food was tasty, but I was DISAPPOINTED with the portion size. I felt like someone ate half the curry in the bowl before delivering it to us and there was about a palmful, if that, serving for the pork toro dish. I wasn’t really expecting a massive portion size, but you couldn’t even feed half of a person with the amount of food in these dishes."

"This place is delicious, everything is so flavorful and aromatic! The crispy chive cake is soft and fluffy inside and goes well with the sweet soy sauce. The Basil Wagyu is my go to but I tried over half their menu and they're all tasty! I recommend going after the lunch time rush (after 1 pm) so that you don't have to wait as long for the food. The place can get packed and there's usually only one server."