We waited outside in the sun for 20 minutes, only to walk in and see plenty of empty tables. The host kept staring at his iPad and insisting there was no availability, as if we couldn’t see the empty seats with our own eyes.
During those 20 minutes, almost no one in the line was seated. For a new restaurant, it honestly felt like they were deliberately keeping a line outside to make the place look more popular than it actually was.
If you can’t get something as basic as seating and customer service right, you may want to rethink your operations. Customers aren’t props for creating hype — the market will eventually speak for itself.
The restaurant is not very convenient for parking, and the place itself is extremely crowded and noisy—you can barely hear each other, so it's not good for a conversation.
The service is okay, and they rush you. They wanted to take our plates away before we were even finished and rushed us to pay.
This is a very Instagram-worthy place that a lot of people visit just for the photos. It is good for pictures, but the food is overpriced and the portions are quite small. I wouldn't recommend it.
KV
Kiely Vo-Bui
Aug 11, 2026
My partner and I had a fantastic experience at VeLa Brunch & Thai! We ordered the Roti Dip, Tom Yum, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Pad See Ew, and everything was incredibly flavorful and well prepared. The roti was warm and soft with a delicious curry dip that complemented it perfectly. The Tom Yum had a great balance of spice, tanginess, and savory flavor. The Pineapple Fried Rice was one of my favorites because the sweetness from the pineapple paired so well with the savory flavors of the rice. The Pad See Ew was equally delicious, with perfectly cooked noodles and a rich, slightly sweet and savory sauce.
For drinks, we tried the Matcha Thai Tea and Matcha Mango. Both were refreshing and beautifully presented. I especially appreciated that the matcha flavor still came through without overpowering the other flavors.
The atmosphere was beautiful, modern, and inviting, which made our experience even more enjoyable. The restaurant has a very welcoming ambiance and is a great place to enjoy a meal with someone. The service was exceptional as well. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit.
We genuinely enjoyed our experience at VeLa, from the quality of the food and drinks to the atmosphere and hospitality. Everything was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. We will definitely be returning to explore more of the menu!
WS
Watcharapong Sopak
Aug 5, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10 Delicious!
The Beef Pad Thai was incredibly savory, fresh, and generous with tender beef and tofu. But you CANNOT skip the Roti Dip—flaky, golden roti paired with a rich, flavorful curry sauce. Everything was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend!
Great food & atmosphere. A lot of food options, we had a big group of people and ordered a lot of food so we got to try most of the dishes. All of them taste great! I would def recommend the crab omelette and will def come back again. Street parking is limited though.