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Is Wayla a cool restaurant?

In other words, Wayla is cool. But unlike many cool restaurants, this place has substance. It’s where you’ll find some of the city's great Thai food. You’ll just have to go home, change into your pajamas, and dream about noodle-wrapped meatballs to fully know it.

Do you need a reservation to eat at Wayla?

Wayla had been on my list for a while now and was able to make a reservation for 3 on a Friday night (definitely need a reservation btw). We were seated in their coffee shop turned auxiliary seating above the restaurant, which was fine but pretty drafty because there is no connection to the restaurant from inside.

How long is the seating at Wayla?

They do limit to a 1.5 or 2hr seating. So you definitely can't dawdle (understandably). I'd love to come back and try some other things as well. My ginger drink was super tasty too! People found Wayla by searching for… Does Wayla take reservations? Yes, you can make a reservation by picking a date, time, and party size.

What is the most expensive thing to eat at Wayla?

At $36, this lobster noodle dish is the most expensive thing on Wayla’s menu, and it’s worth the money if you’re with a group. The rice noodles are saucy, sweet, and eggy. They come stuffed in the head of a lobster, with both lobster claws, and some peppers and chives.

How much is a lobster noodle at Wayla's?

OK, fine - being presented with a lobster is more luxurious than being presented with a whole fish. At $36, this lobster noodle dish is the most expensive thing on Wayla’s menu, and it’s worth the money if you’re with a group. The rice noodles are saucy, sweet, and eggy.

What to expect at Wayla?

During your meal at Wayla, you’ll probably be distracted by its coolness. You’ll be focused on who’s drinking which cocktail at the bar, and the imminent possibility of a swimwear photoshoot on the patio.

What are some appetizers that look like yarn balls?

First, the pork meatballs wrapped in crispy noodles that look like crunchy yarn balls. They’re individually handwoven with knitting needles, and are the most impressive spherical appetizers you’ll ever eat. Another dish you’ll maniacally overanalyze later is the fried branzino.

Is Wayla Thai food good?

These, the homemade Thai sausage, the lobster noodles, and the green beans with tofu will stick a landing in a way only a child who spent the summer at gymnastics camp knows how. The food at Wayla is mostly excellent. But, like a lot of great things built and operated by humans, there are some misses.