Bangkok BBQ

Bangkok Barbeque is a small hole in the wall, mom and pop type restaurant that serves Thai cuisine. It has been in Walnut, CA for 15 years, perhaps longer! The exterior decor seems somewhat boring because it sits in a building that shares with other small businesses, and while the interior decor is not overly attractive, it is still cozy and quaint. The customer service is excellent as long as you can get their attention. Sometimes they get very busy when they are taking calls for take out orders and their busiest time is during lunch. The food is also inexpensive, delicious and the portions are generous. The restaurant is owned by a Thai family, so the food is very authentic. There are not that many Thai people who live in Southern California, but it is nice that there are a few Thai people here who can serve their authentic food. While patrons can dine in, they can also order take out. Because the portions are generous, it is recommended to share the food with a group of friends and/or family or make multiple meals out of from one dish.

I had eaten here before about eight years ago, but at the time, I did not care about taking photos of most things, including food, and I was definitely not in the habit of carrying a camera everywhere I went. I don't remember what I ordered before, but I remembered that the food portions were generous, inexpensive and delicious, and customer service was good.

Cashew Nuts Chicken (with rice on the side)

Pad Thai Noodles

Coffee Break

While the outside doesn't look appealing, attractive or interesting and the business name seems odd, don't let the outside fool you. Coffee Break in Walnut, CA is a quaint, comfy cafe with a hint of homeliness to it and it serves more than just coffee and tea. The interior is very chic and modern. This is a mom and pop resturant that has been in business for over 15 years although it has changed ownership many times during its many years in business.

While the place is very small, it is more than just a break for coffee. It serves a variety of tea, coffee, and hot dishes. They have dine in and take out orders. The prices are very reasonable and you get a lot for your money. There are also always specials going on, so if you are a student at one of the nearby colleges, keep an eye out for them. It is right across the street from Mt. San Antonio College (junior college) and about one mile away from Cal Poly, Pomona (state college), so you can imagine that this place gets very busy for their weekday lunch and dinner during the regular school year.

I have been here many times before, though it has been awhile. I usually like to order green tea and some kind of rice dish. I've decided to venture off and ordered the iced Almond Coffee and the Satay Beef with Fried Noodles and Pumpkin. To my surprise, both were very tasty. I like my coffee to taste like coffee with a sweet taste.

 

Satay Beef with Fried Noodles and Pumpkin

Iced Almond Coffee

PK Burgers

PK Burgers is a mom and pop fast food restaurant with a small private parking lot located in Brea, CA. It accommodates take out orders as well as indoor and outdoor dining. It is a Korean owned venue that serves American food such as burgers, pastrami sandwiches, steak sandwiches, and fries. There are also Mexican food items being served. The burgers, pastrami sandwiches and breakfast burritos seem like the popular items at this location. Except for the unusual business hours, the customer service is wonderful. The owner is a sweet and genuine man who makes an effort to remember most customers’ faces and names and his wife, who works beside him, is funny and will put a smile on customers' faces. They certainly know how to make you feel welcomed. While the restaurant is small in size, it seems like a lively place with a constant flow of customers. Even the customers appear friendly and happy to be there. Once the food and beverages are paid, customers are allowed to get drinks and refills by going behind the counter to the fountain drinks station which may or may not be strange to new customers. Don't be shy, you can help yourself!

You may also notice photographs of local school sports teams on the interior walls, so it seems like many local schools support this location as well.

The steak sandwich looked interesting, so I ordered it with a side of fries and soda. It wasn't the greatest sandwich, but it wasn't bad either.