Manaao - Thai Comfort Food

Manaao Thai Comfort Food, founded in 2023 by Kanate and Anita, brings authentic Thai comfort food to Tustin in the heart of Orange County. Kanate, originally from Saraburi, Thailand, spent years perfecting recipes that are harder to find in the United States before opening Manaao with Anita at the urging of friends and family. The menu spans the full range of Thai cuisine, with most dishes made gluten-free and a variety of vegan options available. Reviewers rave about the Khao Soi, Crying Tiger, Crab Fried Rice, and Chu Chee curry with catfish filet. The casual, pretty interior suits everything from solo lunches to group celebrations.