Dining Preview: Very Thai Sets Its Sights on Westfield Century City With Its U.S. Flagship Debut

Very Thai, Taiwan's acclaimed modern Thai dining juggernaut, is scheduled to open its first U.S. location in January 2026 at Westfield Century City.

The long-awaited arrival marks a landmark moment for both the brand and the L.A. dining scene, introducing American diners to one of Asia’s most beloved contemporary Thai restaurant groups.

The Century City flagship will soft-open on Jan. 2, ahead of its full grand opening later in the month, joining Westfield’s growing roster of high-profile international culinary imports. The restaurant takes over the space formerly occupied by California Pizza Kitchen.

“Very Thai has always been about more than food. It’s about love, sharing, and connection,” said Charles Hsu, Founder and Chairman of TTFB, which operates more than 150 restaurants across Asia. “What began as a single restaurant in Asia has grown into a family of millions, and now we’re honored to share that journey with Los Angeles.”

A Major Asian Concept Lands in L.A.

Founded in Taiwan in 1995, Very Thai helped redefine modern Thai dining with its bold flavors, playful reinventions of classics, and warm, polished hospitality.

Across Asia, signature dishes have achieved cult status—most famously the shrimp mooncake, which the brand sells more than 970,000 orders of each year.

“Los Angeles is a city that truly celebrates flavor,” Hsu said. “Very Thai is the perfect fit here, where every dish connects cultures and shares our story through taste.”

Century City will be the first market outside Asia to experience the brand’s evolution: a menu custom-tailored for Los Angeles, featuring reimagined Thai comfort favorites, street-food–inspired snacks, and shareable plates designed to pair naturally with cocktails, beer, and wine. Highlights include the signature grilled beef short ribs, a longtime guest favorite across Asia.

Inside the Century City Flagship

The 5,000-square-foot restaurant includes 131 seats, a full bar, and a private dining room. The design blends contemporary minimalism with warm, welcoming textures—channeling the communal energy of Very Thai’s busiest Asian locations while adapting for L.A.'s elevated dining expectations.

“Our growth strategy has always focused on quality and consistency,” Hsu said. “Every new Very Thai location is designed to maintain our standards, support our team, and deliver the experience our guests expect. Century City marks the start of our U.S. expansion and sets a model other operators can learn from.”

A Strategic Landing in Century City

For Westfield, Very Thai represents the latest step in a broader move to bring high-profile global restaurateurs to the Westside.

Century City continues to draw international brands using Los Angeles as an American launchpad, and Very Thai’s arrival underscores the mall’s momentum as a destination for global culinary names. Eataly, Katsuya, Casa Dani, Javier's, Super Peach by Momofuku and True Food Kitchen have all made a home at the shopping hub.

“Expansion isn’t just about growth. It’s about earning trust,” Hsu said. “For three decades, we’ve built the largest Thai restaurant brand one table at a time. Bringing Very Thai to Los Angeles is about carrying that same trusted model into a new market.”

What Comes Next

The Century City outpost marks the official beginning of TTFB’s U.S. expansion plan, with additional American locations already under consideration. The group views Los Angeles not only as a starting point, but as a proving ground.

“Food can connect cultures in a single bite,” Hsu said. “By opening in Los Angeles, we’re bringing Thai cuisine to a city known for its diversity, openness, and passion for new culinary experiences.”

If Very Thai’s U.S. debut mirrors its success across Asia, Century City could be just the first of many locations to follow nationwide.

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