Torung – Thai
Torung captures the vibrant energy of a bustling street-side eatery, where the air hums with the scent of lemongrass and the rhythmic sizzle of the grill. Guests are treated to a symphony of textures, from the golden, shattering crunch of house-made shrimp cakes and fried wontons to the tender, smoky char of perfectly glazed BBQ chicken and satay. Each meal is anchored by the aromatic steam of zesty Tom Yum, creating an inviting space where bold spices and fresh herbs come together for a truly soulful dining experience.
5657 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood CA 90028 http://torungrestaurant.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the consistently flavorful menu where standout dishes include the exceptional appetizers that frequently serve as a highlight of the meal. Reviewers praise the pleasant, welcoming environment and the prompt, professional service, often recommending a reservation to ensure a spot at what many describe as one of their best recent dining experiences.
Menu
Appetizers
- Shrimp Cakes - $9.95: Breaded shrimp patties fried and served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Cakes - $9.95: Thai fish cakes fried and served with cucumber salad topped with ground peanuts Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp - $8.95: Shrimp and vegetables in tempura flour deep fried and served with a sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Wontons - $6.95: Triangle wontons with ground chicken fried and served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Dumplings - $8.95: Pork dumplings with mushroom and onion. Steamed or fried Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken - $9.95: Half a bbq chicken roasted and grilled. Served with sweet & sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Rolls - $7.95: Marinated glass noodles, cabbage and carrot wrapped in rice paper and deep fried. Served with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Fresh Rolls - $7.95: Steamed vermicelli noodle, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, basil, and tofu wrapped in rice paper and served with our special sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Satay - $9.95: Chicken or pork skewers marinated in coconut milk & seasonings, pan-fried and served with cucumber salad and peanut sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free
Soup
- Tom Yum - $10.95: Clear broth, Thai spicy lemongrass soup with mushrooms Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline
- Tom Yum with Shrimp or Fish - $11.95: Clear broth, Thai spicy lemongrass soup with mushrooms and choice of shrimp or fish Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Tom Ka - $10.95: Creamy coconut milk broth, Thai spicy lemongrass soup with mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Ka with Shrimp or Fish - $11.95: Creamy coconut milk broth, Thai spicy lemongrass soup with mushrooms and choice of shrimp or fish Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potak - $13.95: Spicy combination seafood soup with shrimp, squid, scallops, mussels, imitation crab, and white fish Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- WAR - $11.95: Chicken wonton soup with bbq pork, shrimp, chicken, mushroom, bamboo shoots and bok choy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Napa Cabbage Soup - $10.95: A light soup with napa cabbage, ground pork and mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Napa Cabbage Soup with Glass Noodle or Tofu - $11.95: A light soup with napa cabbage, ground pork, mushrooms and choice of glass noodle or tofu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Soup - $10.95: A light soup with seaweed, napa cabbage, celery and ground pork Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Salad
- House Salad - $8.95: Iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomato, boiled egg, steamed chicken and bean sprouts topped with crispy wontons and peanut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Yai - $9.95: Iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomato, boiled egg, shrimp and chicken topped with sweet & sour dressing Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yam Beef - $8.95: Spicy beef salad with tomato, cucumber, and onions on top of iceberg lettuce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb - $8.95: Choice of ground chicken, beef or pork tossed in a spicy & sour sauce with onions and ground rice. Served with cabbage and carrots Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papaya Salad - $9.95: Shredded green papaya, tomato, green bean, ground peanuts, and seared shrimp tossed in a spicy & sour sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Salad - $9.95: Choice of shrimp or squid spicy salad with red and green onion on top of iceberg lettuce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dancing Shrimp - $9.95: Raw shrimp in a fresh garlic, spicy & sour sauce on top of shredded cabbage Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Glass Noodle Salad - $10.95: Glass noodles, shrimp, squid and ground pork tossed in a spicy & sour sauce with onion and tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Dishes
- BBQ Pork Rice - $12.95: Sliced bbq pork served over white rice with a boiled egg and topped with a sweet sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice - $11.95: Stir fried rice with egg, tomato and onion Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $12.95: Stir fried rice with shrimp, egg, tomato and onion Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Protein Fried Rice - $13.95: Stir fried rice with mixed protein, egg, tomato and onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Fried Rice - $12.95: Stir fried rice with water chestnut, cashew nuts, carrots, peas, pineapple and chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Basil Fried Rice - $11.95: Spicy stir fried rice with basil, red bell pepper, onion and chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Pad Thai - $11.95: Rice noodles stir fried with egg, bean sprout and green onion in a sweet sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pad See U - $11.95: Flat rice noodles stir fried with egg and broccoli in a sweet & salty sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Pad Kee Mow - $11.95: Spicy pan fried flat rice noodles with egg and broccoli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pad Woonsen - $11.95: Glass noodles stir fried with bean sprout, mushroom, egg, onion and tomato Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Torung Noodle - $11.95: Spicy pan fried noodles with egg and bok choy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Kai Kua - $11.95: Rice noodles stir fried with chicken, egg, bean sprout, and green onion
- Lad Nah - $11.95: Flat rice noodles and broccoli topped with a thick soy bean gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Noodle Soup - $11.95: Thin or flat rice noodles served in your choice of beef or pork broth with scallions and beansprouts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Bah Mee with Chicken Dumplings - $11.95: Egg noodles served in a soup or dry with bok choy, scallions and chicken dumplings
- Bah Mee with Crab or BBQ Pork - $13.95: Egg noodles served in a soup or dry with bok choy, scallions and choice of crab or bbq pork
- Chow Mein - $11.95: Egg noodles stir fried with mixed vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Main Dishes
- Spicy Basil - $9.95: Choice of protein sautéed in a spicy basil sauce with red bell pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Pad Prik Sod - $9.95: Choice of protein sautéed in a spicy sauce with mushroom, onion, and bell pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Cashew Chicken - $9.95: Choice of protein sautéed with cashew nuts, water chestnuts, carrots, peas and onions
- Mongolian Beef - $9.95: Sautéed beef with mushroom, celery, and onion
- Garlic Pepper - $9.95: Choice of meat sautéed in a garlic sauce and served with cucumber and tomatoes Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Ginger Stir Fry - $9.95: Choice of protein sautéed with fresh ginger, mushroom, Serrano chili, onion and bell pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Sweet & Sour Chicken - $10.95: Deep fried chicken pieces tossed in a tangy & sweet orange sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Curry
- Green Curry - $9.95: Spicy coconut green curry with red bell pepper and bamboo shoots Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Yellow Curry - $9.95: Mild and sweet coconut yellow curry with potatoes, onions, peas and carrots Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline
- Red Curry - $9.95: Spicy coconut red curry with red bell pepper and bamboo shoots Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Panang Curry - $9.95: Mild coconut red curry with peanut sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Prik King - $9.95: String beans sautéed in a kaffir leaf thai chili paste Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
Seafood
- Spicy Seafood Combo - $13.95: Shrimp, scallops, squid, imitation crab, white fish, and green clams sautéed in a spicy sauce with onion, ginger, and lemongrass Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Ginger Fish - $11.95: Deep fried Swai fillet topped with ginger sauce and served with steamed vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Chili Garlic Fish - $11.95: Deep fried Swai fillet topped with a chili garlic sauce and served with steamed vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Yellow Crab Curry - $11.95: Mild and sweet coconut yellow curry with shredded crab, egg, onion, celery, and bell pepper Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo
Vegetable Lovers
- Spicy Eggplant - $9.95: Eggplant sautéed with onion, bell pepper, and basil in a spicy savory sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Sauteed Broccoli - $9.95: American and Chinese broccoli sautéed with fried garlic Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Chop Suey - $9.95: Mixed vegetables stir fried with garlic in a savory sauce
- Suki - $9.95: Glass noodles sauteed with mixed vegetables in a sweet and spicy pink sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Sides
- Jasmine Rice - $1.5: Steamed jasmine rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Garlic Rice - $2: Rice seasoned with garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Peanut Sauce - $1.5: House-made peanut sauce
Beverages
- Thai Iced Tea - $2.95
- Thai Iced Coffee - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Hot Tea - $1.95
- Fountain Soda - $2.95: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange Fanta, Pink Lemonade or Raspberry Iced Tea
Dessert
- Fried Bananas - $7.95: Banana pieces wrapped in wonton sheets, deep fried and coated with powdered sugar. Topped with chocolate sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Torung
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include shrimp cakes, fried wontons, BBQ chicken, satay, and zesty Tom Yum, which are frequently highlighted by guests.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Torung is unique for its vibrant street-side atmosphere, exceptional house-made appetizers, and an extensive menu accommodating over thirty specific dietary preferences.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain the specific number of reviews for Torung.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) Thai restaurant offers a casual, welcoming environment reminiscent of a bustling street-side eatery with prompt service.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Torung has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests frequently praising the flavorful menu and professional service.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this restaurant by making a reservation to enjoy exceptional appetizers like shrimp cakes and BBQ chicken in a welcoming environment.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Torung is an operational Thai restaurant with an active website, although specific daily operating hours are not listed in the data.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Torung offers a pleasant, welcoming, and vibrant street-side atmosphere with prompt service and an energetic, casual dining style.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Yellow Curry and Suki both accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets, while Garlic Pepper and Spicy Seafood Combo are low-carb and high-protein.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features over 35 dietary options including vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein dishes like Yellow Curry and Spicy Seafood.
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