Summer Buffalo
Summer Buffalo
Chicken and veggie dumplings with spicy green curry. Vegan dumpling is upon request.
Choice of sauce. Vegan wings are available upon request.
Hand made with carrot, cabbage, glass noodle.
Savory skewered charbroiled curry marinated.
Crispy and golden outside, juicy inside served with homemade sweet and sour sauce and ponzu sauce. Choice of chicken, pork or vegan.
Shrimp, vermicelli and fresh herbs.
Asian pita breads served with coconut green curry sauce.
Golden brown crust and tender calamari and tentacles.
Wok-fried with fresh garlic.
Classic North-Eastern Thailand appetizer.
Pork butt in peppers, garlic and cilantro marinade.
Steamed and wok-fried with fresh garlic.
Spinach leaves, shrimp, peanut, chili with tamarind caramel.
Battered and fried with sliced almond.
Serves with sweet & sour sauce, crushed peanut, cilantro. Gluten-free.
Chicken, mushroom, and lemongrass in coconut milk. Extra protein for an additional charge.
Chicken dumpling, bocchoi in clear broth. Vegan dumpling is available upon request.
Green papaya salad. Green papaya, shrimp, grape tomato, carrot, fresh garlic, Thai chili, peanuts, and spicy lime dressing.
Spicy sour soup, chicken, mushroom, tomato and lemongrass.
Romaine lettuce, spring mix, onions, carrot, purple cabbage, grape tomato, cucumber, bells, pineapple with peanut dressing. Add-ons for an additional charge.
Pickled tea leaves, dried shrimp, variety of nuts and seeds.
Steamed egg noodle, peanuts, tomato, mango, romaine lettuce, spring mix, carrot, purple cabbage, with spicy lime dressing.
Papaya salad.
Shrimps, mango, avocado, spring mix, carrot, red onion, spicy tangy dressing. Add grilled salmon for an additional charge.
Mix vegetable, soft tofu in clear broth.
Our spiciness is authentic. Minced beyond meat, egg, broccoli black soy sauce, flat rice noodle.
Our spiciness is authentic. Minced beyond meat, garlic, chili, basil leaves, onion, peppers.
Our spiciness is authentic. Minced beyond meat, flat rice noodle, basil, bell pepper, onions, egg.
Our spiciness is authentic. Minced beyond meat, chili, basil, bell pepper, eggplant, onion, garlic.
Our spiciness is authentic. Beyond meat balls, bamboo shoot, pepper, basil in green curry.
Our spiciness is authentic. Beyond meat balls, Northern Thai yellow curry, egg noodle, shallot, fried onion, pickled Chinese mustard .
Our spiciness is authentic. Minced beyond meat, string bean, house chili paste.
Our spiciness is authentic. Minced beyond meat, roasted lemongrass & rice powder, mint, shallot, green onion, lime and chili.
Our spiciness is authentic. Minced beyond meat, sweet chili paste, onions, scallions, peppers .
Our spiciness is authentic. Minced beyond meat, ginger, white and green onions, celery.
Vegan soy Chicken deep fried mixed with orange sauce
Shrimp, chicken, tofu, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, onions, peanut.
Chicken, egg, broccoli, soy sauce, and flat rice noodle.
Drunken noodles. Flat rice noodle, chicken, basil, bell pepper, onions, Thai chili, fresh garlic and egg.
Chicken, basil leaves, onion, peppers, Thai chili, garlic.
Chicken breast tender inside crisp outside with rice.
Beef slow-cooked in medium spicy coconut milk curry served with rice.
Shrimp, chicken, egg, pineapple, cashew nuts, and raisins, onion, bell pepper, curry powder.
Chicken, potato, carrot in yellow curry.
Minced chicken, chili, Thai basil, onion, eggplant, egg over easy served with rice.
Khoa soi. Northern Thai yellow curry, chicken, egg noodle, red shallot, fried onion, pickled Chinese mustard and sweet chili paste.
Boneless lamb leg simmered in mild spicy coconut curry, peanuts served with rice.
Grilled salmon, potato, carrot in yellow curry.
Chicken, egg, onions, scallions, tomato.
Ground chicken, roasted lemongrass and rice powder, mint, shallot, green onion, lime, and chili served with rice.
Stir-fried sole with fresh garlic, black pepper, string beans with rice.
Chicken, sweet chili paste, onions, scallions, pepper, and cashew nut.
Atlantic salmon, egg, tomato, onions, scallions.
Grilled Atlantic salmon, egg noodle, shallot, pickled mustard, sweet chili paste in mild Northern style yellow coconut curry.
Shrimp, minced chicken, string bean, beansprout, peanut, rice noodle.
Stir-fried chicken with fresh garlic and white pepper, served with steamed egg noodle.
Vegetable and tofu pho.
Crisp fried filet of sole, crispy basil with a spicy and sour sauce with rice.
Shrimp, string bean and house chili paste with rice.
Crispy chicken breast, garlic, Thai chili, bell peppers, brown onions topped with crispy basil, served with choice of jasmine white rice or unmilled brown rice
Grilled protein, broccoli, carrot topped with homemade teriyaki sauce served with rice.
Grilled salmon, roasted lemongrass and rice powder, mint, shallot, green onion, lime, and chili served with rice.
Slices of tenderloin, fresh herbs, rice noodle soup.
Shrimp, minced chicken, string bean, beansprout, peanut, rice noodle in coconut broth. Skip protein option if you would like to have shrimp and mince chicken.
Snow crab meat, crab paste, egg, brown and green onion, rice.
Tofu, bamboo shoot, bell pepper, basil served with rice.
Ribeye steak topped with wok-fried fresh garlic, chili, bell pepper, string bean, onion with rice.
Tender beef shank, beef ball, beansprout, bocchoi, cilantro, green onions, fried garlic, rice noodle ( NO MSG, instant beef powder soup)
Stir fried green bean, fresh garlic, white pepper.
Stir fried broccoli, garlic, white pepper.
Asian pita bread.
Steam or stir fry.
Chinese eggplant, Thai basil, garlic, Thai chili, white onions, bell peppers.
Black rice.
Hand made with carrot, cabbage, glass noodle.
Choice of sauce. Vegan wings are available upon request.
Chicken and veggie dumplings with spicy green curry. Vegan dumpling is upon request.
Classic North-Eastern Thailand appetizer.
Pork butt in peppers, garlic and cilantro marinade.
Wok-fried with fresh garlic.
Shrimp, vermicelli and fresh herbs.
Asian pita breads served with coconut green curry sauce.
Steamed and wok-fried with fresh garlic.
Spinach leaves, shrimp, peanut, chili with tamarind caramel.
Savory skewered charbroiled curry marinated.
Battered and fried with sliced almond.
Serves with sweet & sour sauce, crushed peanut, cilantro. Gluten- free.
Steamed egg noodle, peanuts, tomato, mango, romaine lettuce, spring mix, carrot, purple cabbage, with spicy lime dressing.
Chicken, mushroom, and lemongrass in coconut milk.
Spicy sour soup, chicken, mushroom, tomato and lemongrass.
Chicken dumpling, bocchoi in clear broth. Vegan dumpling is available upon request.
Romaine lettuce, spring mix, onions, carrot, purple cabbage, grape tomato, cucumber, bells, pineapple with peanut dressing.
Green papaya salad. Green papaya, shrimp, grape tomato, carrot, fresh garlic, Thai chili, peanuts, and spicy lime dressing.
Pickled tea leaves, dried shrimp, variety of nuts and seeds.
Papaya salad.
Shrimps, mango, avocado, spring mix, carrot, red onion, spicy tangy dressing.
Mix vegetable, soft tofu in clear broth.
Served with salad and veggie egg roll.
Served with salad and veggie egg roll.
Served with salad and veggie egg roll.
Stir fried mix vegetable, garlic served with rice, salad and veggie egg roll.
Served with salad and veggie egg roll. Tofu satay is available upon request.
Stir fried homemade prik-king chili paste, green bean, chicken served with rice, salad and veggie egg roll.
Tofu, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, Thai basil in green curry. Served with salad and veggie egg roll.
Shrimp, chicken, tofu, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, onions, peanut.
Chicken, egg, broccoli, soy sauce, and flat rice noodle.
Drunken noodles. Flat rice noodle, chicken, basil, bell pepper, onions, Thai chili, fresh garlic and egg.
Chicken, basil leaves, onion, peppers, Thai chili, garlic.
Shrimp, minced chicken, string bean, beansprout, peanut, rice noodle in coconut broth. Skip protein option if you would like to have shrimp and mince chicken.
Khoa soi. Northern Thai yellow curry, chicken, egg noodle, red shallot, fried onion, pickled Chinese mustard and sweet chili paste.
Chicken breast tender inside crisp outside with rice.
Beef slow-cooked in medium spicy coconut milk curry served with rice.
Stir-fried chicken with fresh garlic and white pepper, served with steamed egg noodle.
Grilled Atlantic salmon, egg noodle, shallot, pickled mustard, sweet chili paste in mild Northern style yellow coconut curry.
Shrimp, chicken, egg, pineapple, cashew nuts, and raisins, onion, bell pepper, curry powder.
Shrimp, minced chicken, string bean, beansprout, peanut, rice noodle.
Stir-fried sole with fresh garlic, black pepper, string beans with rice.
Chicken, potato, carrot in yellow curry.
Minced chicken, chili, Thai basil, onion, eggplant, egg over easy served with rice.
Chicken, sweet chili paste, onions, scallions, pepper, and cashew nut.
Chicken, egg, onions, scallions, tomato.
Grilled protein, broccoli, carrot topped with homemade teriyaki sauce served with rice.
Boneless lamb leg simmered in mild spicy coconut curry, peanuts served with rice.
Ground chicken, roasted lemongrass and rice powder, mint, shallot, green onion, lime, and chili served with rice.
Slices of tenderloin, fresh herbs, rice noodle soup.
Shrimp, string bean and house chili paste with rice.
Ribeye steak topped with wok-fried fresh garlic, chili, bell pepper, string bean, onion with rice.
Crisp fried filet of sole, crispy basil with a spicy and sour sauce with rice.
Atlantic salmon, egg, tomato, onions, scallions.
Grilled salmon, roasted lemongrass and rice powder, mint, shallot, green onion, lime, and chili served with rice.
Grilled salmon, potato, carrot in yellow curry.
Tofu, bamboo shoot, bell pepper, basil served with rice.
Vegetable and tofu pho.
Stir fried green bean, fresh garlic, white pepper.
Stir fried broccoli, garlic, white pepper.
Asian pita bread.
Black rice.
Chinese eggplant, Thai basil, garlic, Thai chili, white onions, bell peppers.
Stir fried eggplant, Thai chili, garlic, bell peppers, onions. Thai basil.
Steam or stir fry.
Coconut ice cream, sweet sticky rice, and mango.
Homemade jasmine tea with sweetness from wildflower honey. No sugar added over ice.
Fresh whole Thai Young coconut.
24 oz. freshly brewed unsweetened passion fruit iced tea. Sweetener is upon request.
24 oz. unsweetened matcha green tea. Sweetener is upon request.
Mexican Coke, Mexican Sprite, Diet Coke. Can.
Homemade ginger lemonade soda or virgin mojito or butterfly pea lemonade.
Homemade sweet Thai black tea with a splash of fresh lime juice.
Homemade Thai tea tiramisu. A delightful twist on the classic Italia dessert, combining with the flavors of Thai tea. Contain raw egg, dairy.
24 oz. freshly brewed unsweetened passion fruit iced tea. Sweetener is upon request.
Homemade sweet Thai black tea with a splash of fresh lime juice.
Homemade jasmine tea with sweetness from wildflower honey. No sugar added over ice.
Homemade ginger lemonade soda or virgin mojito or butterfly pea lemonade.
Mexican Coke, Mexican Sprite, Diet coke. Can.
24 oz. unsweetened matcha green tea. Sweetener is upon request.
Pad Thai
Grapow Gai with Fried Egg
Pad See You
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Orange Chicken w/Rice
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Garlic Chicken Noodle: $13.00
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Mango sticky butterfly rice and coconut ice cream
Pad See You, Eggplant Grapow, Green Curry of Greens and Tofu with Chicken
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Thai Tea-Ramisu
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Starting out with a tasty Ginger Lemonade Soda.
Summer rolls
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Steph C.
Jan 23, 2025
I met up with my friend Chris H. a couple weeks ago, and he treated me to a lovely lunch at Summer Buffalo. The place was charming, casual but elegantly decorated, with a contemporary L.A. feel. The name and location had me expecting some kind of fusion situation, but it was a Thai restaurant like you might find in Thai Town, with maybe more alcohol and vegan-friendly options.The place was pretty quiet on a Tuesday around lunchtime, and service was friendly and fast. I get the sense that Summer Buffalo does a good amount of takeout and delivery, but it has a nice enough vibe to warrant dining in.The food was delicious. We got the Burmese tea leaves to start, and this was an excellent salad, with fermented tea leaves, dried shrimp, and a whole lot of nuts, seeds, and herbs in a light but flavorful dressing. It came with a side of pickled peppers that packed a serious punch. The braised lamb shank in massaman curry was a wonderful entrée, with tender, boneless lamb in a spicy coconut milk curry with potato and peanuts. We also shared the pad see ew, the soft flat rice noodles stir fried with chicken, egg, broccoli, and black soy sauce. I've probably had pad see ew at fifty restaurants, and found this iteration quite satisfying.I live within Summer Buffalo's delivery radius and am likely to order when I'm feeling lazy in the coming months. I'd be happy to go back in person, too, and look forward to getting that lamb shank curry again either way.
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Vivian T.
Feb 19, 2025
Great Thai find along Melrose! Although it traditionally doesn't look like a Thai restaurant given its name and modern exterior, walking inside brings you to their space decorated with common Thai dish ingredients lined up and stacked on the shelves.I shared a Pad Thai with my friend and a Tom Kha Soup. The coconut cream was more on the lighter and sour side, which helped balance between the noodles. A small bowl was plenty of broth and chicken and the large size would be great for around 3-4 people. The rice noodles were chewy which I was a fan of the texture. There wasn't much shrimp in the Pad Thai if I remember eating not too many pieces.My friends ordered other Thai food staples such as Green Curry and Drunken Noodles and we liked those dishes as well! The amount of chicken/tofu in all of our dishes were copious. Well balanced portions, great flavors, variety of menu items, and tasty dishes round up overall about 4 stars for the meal and service!
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Viktoriya K.
Dec 16, 2024
My all time favorite Thai restaurant! I've been coming here for years and it's a great spot to have dinner at before hitting up Groundlings next door. Tom Khah soup, fried egg rolls, chicken wings, pad tai, Larb and papaya salads as well as mango sticky rice as just some of my favorite dishes at Summer Buffalo. I love bringing friends here too because sharing is fun and it's that good! Bonus: Service is always fantastic and the ambiance is nice and cozy!
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Cory B.
Feb 24, 2025
The menu is limited but the food is excellent! Large portions and so delicious. It's very small and cozy in there and plenty of street parking.
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Mae M.
Oct 1, 2024
From the street it's hard to tell what Summer Buffalo is but every time I would pass by I saw it way busy so I knew it must be good. I didn't know it was a Thai place until I finally looked it up and my husband and I decided to check it out for a date night. We came on a Friday during peak dinner hours and were able to get seated right away. It's all essentially one room so you can see the chefs and it feels like you're in the kitchen with them. I ordered the pad see you with beef. The noodles and sauce were perfectly sweet and tasty, but I wouldn't recommend the beef because it was on the tough side and difficult to chew. Next time I'll do the chicken. The waitress also wasn't transparent that the beef would have a +$3 up charge so just something to keep in mind if you substitute. Parking is street parking on Melrose and side streets so best of luck!
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Linda Y.
Nov 16, 2024
This place is located in a corner of a Plaza on Melrose Avenue. I came across this place before I went to go work at a café! And it is a cute Thai restaurant that has a very great lunch special every day! For $16 I got a huge plate of orange chicken! It's very fresh and crispy! He also get a side of salad and rice! The staff here are super friendly and sweet! It looks like a lot of locals come by to eat at this place!
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Lilo L.
Sep 14, 2024
I found this place on google, trying to find a new spot in the Hollywood area to try and I am so glad I did! The curry here is sooo good. I always get the tofu curry but with the fried tofu! In this pic I got it with rice but really didn't need the rice as the tofu was a good sized portion. I've been back a few times and even have ordered it out. It's a very very small place, service is good, ambiance lacks but totally worth going!
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Andrew F.
Feb 6, 2025
The food here is really good, I really like the drunken noodles and this one coconut curry dish that I tried. I forgot the name of it but it's really good and I thought that I wouldn't like it since I'm not that much of a sweet and savory type of person but this one hit the spot. The workers there are also really friendly and make you feel like family which I really like. The place is also really nice and feels nice and cozy.
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Mike A.
Feb 4, 2024
I went back recently to dine in. They have a gluten free menu, however I really wanted to have the pad kee mao which is not gluten free. To my surprised they agreed to customize it for me.As usual, great service, great food, great value!
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Gloria W.
Aug 6, 2024
Came on a whim while craving mango sticky rice, and this restaurant surprised me! It tasted authentic, the interior was aesthetic, and everything seemed pretty great quality. My only note is that the service was a bit slow with just the one waiter (that I saw at least), but it wasn't really a hindrance. The wings were juicy and flavorful, and the mango sticky rice was the right amount of sweet!
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