Palms Thai

Palms Thai
Interactive map of Palms Thai
Restaurant information
Established1997 (1997)
Food typeThai
Location5900 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90028, United States
Coordinates34°6′5″N 118°19′6″W / 34.10139°N 118.31833°W / 34.10139; -118.31833
Websitepalmsthairestaurant.com

Palms Thai is a Thai restaurant in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It is primarily known for its Thai Elvis impersonator,[1][2][3] which has made it a hub for fans of Elvis Presley.[4][5]

Palms Thai originally opened in Thai Town, Los Angeles,[6] and is still often described as being part of the neighborhood.[7][8] Kavee "Kevin" Thongpricha performed for many years as the restaurant's resident Elvis impersonator,[2] although he has since retired.[1][9]

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References

  1. ^ a b Harris, Jenn (May 25, 2018). "Thai Elvis is not dead. But he may not be the one you're thinking of". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on September 9, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Price, Cindy (June 23, 2006). "36 Hours in Hollywood". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  3. ^ "Local Gems: Meet the Hollywoods". CicLAvia. August 18, 2024. Archived from the original on November 28, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  4. ^ Hemmerlein, Sandi (February 28, 2019). "Where to Indulge Your Elvis Fandom in SoCal". PBS SoCal. Archived from the original on December 11, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  5. ^ Kane, Colleen (March 25, 2011). "America's Weirdest Restaurants". CNBC. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  6. ^ Pierce, Tony (September 14, 2007). "Thai One On - Thai Patio". LAist. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  7. ^ T., Rebecca (October 20, 2021). "Exploring the Best of Los Angeles's Thai Town". California.com. One Planet. Archived from the original on July 19, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  8. ^ Brightwell, Eric (May 15, 2020). "Pan-Asian Metropolis — Thai Los Angeles". WordPress.com. Eric Brightwell. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  9. ^ Cicioni, Brian (March 26, 2022). "A foodie guide to East Hollywood's tasty Thai Town". USA Today. Archived from the original on December 30, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.

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