SATDHA

05/19/2026

Reading this left me speechless. 🥹 Words cannot fully express how much this review means to me and the entire team at Satdha.
Thank you, , for taking the time to share your experience so beautifully. Your review of our Pomelo & Shiso dish is pure poetry, and your passion for elevating vegan food shines through every single word.🌸
If we could review the reviewers, gets a 10/10 for her professionalism, her brilliant palate, and the incredible positivity she brings to our community. We are so grateful for your support.🙏✨

Reposted 🔁 We deserve this. All of us. Thai food that undulates with that beautiful tension of sweet, salty, sour, and heat — not flattened into the same safe menu repeated coast to coast.

Somewhere along the line, San Diego lost a Thai vegan restaurant that flirted with this level of fearless creativity. A place that could have deepened its roots instead of trading them for meat and Americana.

At Santa Monica’s the language remains intact. Clearly illustrated in the Pomelo & Shiso Leaves ($19). Supreme segmented pomelo studded with Thai chili with crushed peanuts, curls of toasted coconut, crispy shallots, sesame, and microgreens over an aromatic shiso–an herb authentic to Thai food but that I’ve never seen used at a Thai-American restaurant.

These gems this flow from the hands of Chef Gunn Pankum to mine. And if you’re lucky yours as well.

05/10/2026

Looking back at this video from my mom’s last birthday, watching her blow out the candles on her favorite Khanom Tan (steamed toddy palm cakes in little banana leaf cups) I made just for her, I’m reminded of where it all began.
Mother’s Day isn’t about a single date—it’s about carrying forward a lifetime of love. It is the very foundation of why I cook. My “daughter to mother” style of cooking started in my childhood kitchen, fueled by a simple wish to care for the woman who cared for everyone else. Every dish we serve at Satdha is an extension of that same love, respect for tradition, and commitment to health that I first practiced for her.
Today, it is a privilege to share that heart and soul with all of you. Whether you are celebrating with your mom, a mother figure, or honoring a beautiful memory, we hope our food brings you that same sense of warmth and comfort.
Happy Mother’s Day to my incredible mom and to all the wonderful mothers in our community! 🌷🌸

MadeWithLove

04/21/2026

https://youtu.be/lo0xAIU_go8?si=XcTbqZWXQiwCvW1f

This Santa Monica Chef Makes 100% Vegan Thai Food That Tastes Authentic

10/16/2025

So glad you like what we do at Satdha, congrats on your cookbook Chef Tara!

Discover where Pura Vita chef Tara Punzone shops and eats throughout LA, from Italian markets to a vegan grocery store.

01/09/2025

Sending love to those affected by the devastating wildfires. Our hearts are with you. 💕

We will be open today, Thursday, January 9, during the wildfires affecting LA. We’ll be operating with a smaller crew as we allow employees affected by the fires to take time off.

Thank you to everyone who visited us yesterday. One story touched my heart and inspired me to keep our doors open: two little girls (probably 2 and 4 years old) dined with their family and shared that their house had just burned down. Their courage in the face of loss moved me. They reminded me that Satdha’s role in the community is to provide comfort and a sense of normalcy during tough times.

Our doors are open for those seeking a good meal made with heart. We hope you’ll join us if you can. Stay safe, everyone.🙏♥️

01/03/2025

🌟🌱 **VEGANUARY Noodle Series at !** 🌱🌟

🥁 Drumroll, please... It’s time for Week 1 of our Veganuary Traditional Thai Noodle Bowl Series, featuring... **💖 YEN TA FO! 💖**🍜🌸 Experience a vibrant Thai pink noodle soup with wide rice noodles that will tantalize your taste buds!

Typically found at street stalls and restaurants throughout Thailand 🇹🇭, this dish stands out with its beautiful pink broth, thanks to the red rice koji used in bean curd fermentation 💓. Get ready for a flavor explosion - rich, slightly funky, sweet, and tangy all at once! 😋

Toppings galore - fried tofu puffs, crispy enoki mushrooms, won-ton triangles, white fungus, trumpet mushrooms, ong choy, bean sprouts, Chinese celery,, green onion, crispy garlic, and house-made Sambal 🍄🌿

YEN TA FO is not only a delight for your palate but also a fun name to say! 🎉

Don’t miss out on this exclusive, vegan-friendly dish at , available this week only! Stay tuned for more exciting Veganuary specials. 💗🍜🌿