WHERE: Cholada is Thai Beach Cuisine, located on Pacific Coast Highway in South Malibu opposite Topanga Beach.
It is reminiscent of an old beach shack (which looks like it should perhaps be demolished!), but it is recommended in the Zagat Guide (which is good news), and yes there is an ocean view (if you sit outside on the upper patio).
We love it because it is quaint and inexpensive, with delicious food. It is a great place to take your kids.
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MOTHER SAYS:
We ordered the Yellow Chicken Curry which is my favorite, mixed with their delicious Brown Rice. The chicken, potatoes and carrots are soaked in a sweet curry sauce, which is so satiating and filling, you just can’t stop eating it.
The Fried Spring Rolls are hot and delicious with a spicy dipping sauce – we prefer these to the Cholada Wraps (steamed rice skins filled with vegetables, basil and shrimp).
The Pad-See-Ew – pan fried noodles with eggs, broccoli and chicken – are a big hit with the kids.
The Chicken Fried Rice is light, fluffy and flavorful. The best part about Cholada is all of these flavors taste so good mixed together. The food is rich and you get full fast.
We love this spot, the food is hot, sweet and spicy. They have a light South African Chardonnay that compliments the distinct flavors in the food.
Sitting outside is so tranquil. It is pretty casual – paper tablecloths on picnic tables kind of casual.
DAUGHTER SAYS:
As I sat down at our picnic table, I said, “Let me enjoy this incredible view, it’s beautiful with all of the flowers.”
I do not like the Cholada Wraps, and think the Fried Spring Rolls are much more scrumptious.
The Noodles and Fried Rice are better than anything else.
The Yellow Chicken is so delicious, and the Brown Rice is worldtastic!
I gotta lay down, I think I ate too much… but not too much… I can’t wait for dessert.
OVERALL RATING:
LOCATION/AMBIANCE: 7 out of 10 – We think sitting outside is the only option here. We love sitting at the picnic tables surrounded by flowers and a slight ocean view. It is such a unique and quirky spot. We love the casualness of it. The beach shack vibe is our favorite along with the semi-manicured patio, it has character.
SERVICE: 9 out of 10 – The service is fast. The waitstaff is very friendly and extremely accommodating to children.
FOOD: 7 out of 10 – Thai food at its best. The Fried Banana Rolls with Coconut Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce were the perfect ending to a night of delicious and unique flavors.
OVERALL: 7 out 10 – It is easy, fun, good food and you get to sit outside in a funky garden with mismatched patio furniture. It is a gem.
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