The Rustic Spoon

Tucked away on Lankershim Boulevard in the heart of Toluca Lake sits The Rustic Spoon, a modest Thai spot that flies under the radar for many Valley dwellers. While the area is better known for studio employees wandering during their lunch breaks, this cozy restaurant offers a welcome escape from the corporate grind with its warm, satisfying dishes.

The star of the menu is undoubtedly the massaman curry featuring tender cinnamon-braised chicken swimming in a rich, aromatic sauce. It’s the kind of bowl that instantly improves whatever kind of day you’re having. Pair it with the house roti—crispy on the outside, delightfully flaky within—and you’ve got the perfect vessel for soaking up every drop of that curry goodness.

The Rustic Spoon isn’t aiming to be the most groundbreaking Thai restaurant in LA, and that’s perfectly fine. What it does offer is reliable, comforting food in a space that welcomes solo diners, early dates, and anyone in need of a quick but satisfying lunch. The intimate setting and reasonable prices make it easy to pop in whenever the curry craving strikes.

If you find yourself in the North Hollywood area and want something warm and flavorful without any fuss, The Rustic Spoon delivers exactly what you need. It’s the kind of neighborhood spot that becomes a regular once you discover it.