| Anajak Thai | |
|---|---|
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1981 |
| Food type | Thai |
| Street address | 14704 Ventura Blvd. |
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 91403 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 34°9′5.5″N118°27′12″W / 34.151528°N 118.45333°W |
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