50 Best Thai Restaurants near El Monte

“You know that scene in Ratatouille where the food critic tries the ratatouille and gets transported back to the time when he was a kid and his mom made it for him? That was how I felt when I tried the nasi goreng. I grew up near Singkawang and this is exactly what I ate as a kid. If you want to know what Indonesian food is like, go here.“

“excellent. and the owner so friendly.“

“Look, I may be a full breed asian but... THE ORANGE CHICKEN WAS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I'VE EVER TASTED. Also highly recommend the raspberry ice tea and combo fried rice.

Vegetarian options: There where some vegetarian options but they weren't that good.“

“They have really good Soups. Fried rice is pretty tasty as well as the Green / Red curry. Prices have increased quite a bit in the last couple of years . I do wish they close little later at least on the weekends. Please fix your sofa seating area, it is ripping off.

Vegetarian options: Several dishes can be made with veggies and/or tofu.“

“***Tuesday is plant base day.
They do serve some protein on the dishes ( egg base )

All other days are regular meat days

I been coming here since they open. The food is clean and made to order. Some of the dishes sale out by the end of the day.

They have dine in and takeaway.

Spicy eggplant is the best.“

“Their Orange Chicken is the best!!! Not overly breaded & perfectly seasoned & cooked.“

“This place has the best Thai Food, I’m personally a huge fan of Pad Thai, this place by far has the best Pad Thai. I’ve tried several of their dishes and they are delicious. The food, the place is kept very clean and customer service is great. I highly recommend.

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs.“

“It appears to be family owned and operated, and you can tell they love to serve great food! Well worth the stop after a day at the Santa Fe Dam Rec Area especially when it's only a few minutes away!

Parking: We stopped by on a Saturday evening and found plenty of parking. Don't overshoot the entrance as there aren't any good places to U-turn nearby.“

“Hidden gem for Thai food. Chicken, shrimp, and pork is on point with its flavors. The beef’s texture is a miss, and could be better. Always good to see that it is busy with customers bc the food speaks for itself. The open kitchen shows how clean the restaurant is.“

“As a Thai person, this place is soooo good. They got the Kao Man Thai Tod, which is Hainan Fried Chicken. Its so hard to find in LA but this place got! Not only that they got Kao Neow Kai Tod, which is Fried Chicken with sticky rice. I really recommend this place!

Their service is also amazing, this is my third time coming here and they remember me ? they always greet their customer warmly and make them feel welcome!

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“If I could give Thai Thyme six stars, I would! My friend from Miami and I were on our way to another restaurant nearby when we stumbled upon this gem. As soon as we opened the door, we were pleasantly surprised by the cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

Jessica, our server, seated us right away and provided exceptional customer service. She was extremely friendly, gave us great recommendations, and patiently answered all of our questions. The wait for our food was reasonable, and the portions were generous and delicious. We ordered the Tom Kha Seafood Mixed Soup, Thai Spicy Basil Fried Rice with Seafood, and Drunken Noodles, and everything was packed with flavor.

For dessert, we highly recommend the coconut pudding and mango pudding. Both were bursting with flavor, perfectly portioned for their price, and so good that you'd never guess they're vegan and have no added sugar unless told!“

“Been coming to this place for about 10 years now. My favorite Thai food restaurant. Definitely recommend all their dishes but my go to is the pad see ew with chicken. The owner is so nice and sweet and very caring. They do phone orders and online orders through their site. I walked in for a to go order and didn’t wait more than 10 minutes. They have a good amount of seating and lots of places to park. Give it a chance if you’re in the area.“

“I came to this place a little over week ago and was pretty impressed by the experience. My cousin and I were in the area and decided to get some lunch here. The place is nicely decorated, super clean, and the servers were very friendly. The food was also delicious and the portions were very generous for the prices. I will definitely come back if I’m in the area again.“

“Very flavorful Thai food.
My go to dish is 1 of various lunch specials: (Just a bit Spicy) Pad Prik w/ pork, salad w/ peanut sauce in lieu of soup, fried rice in lieu of white rice & a veggie fried roll. $14.99.

Friendly & quick service.“

“I don't know what is going in LA but it's neigh on impossible to get truly authentic Thai food. But here it is! The most authentic you are gunna get. Not loaded in goopy sweet sugar sauces like all the others. This place is small - you are gunna have to wait your turn but boy is this place worth the wait. If you have ever been to Thailand then this place will transport you right back for some amazing nosh.“

“Delicious and nice place.“

“Feels like a hole in the wall gem. Amazing food every single time I've been. Crab Rangoon & lobster pad thai is out of this world. Dirty thai tea is just the right balance. Service has always been top tier. Pricing is great for quality & quantity. One of my favorite spots to grab a meal.“

“Finally! Some decent Thai food in Pasadena. We had the Crab Fried Rice and Chicken Panang. Both were fabulous!!!

Update: Ordered from here again! Was not disappointed; everything was excellent! Ordered Crab Fried Rice, Chicken Panang, Egg Rolls, and Chicken Gyzos. Best Thai I've had in a long, long time.“

“Always great food!“

“Fantastic small little hole in the wall in an obscure area. The food is A+! Super authentic Thai food. I always get the spicy basil fried rice combination. So yummy! Been here more than 3 times, and the food is bussin’ each time. Try it out!“

“Love this place! Highly recommended :)“

“Great food, great service, generous portions.“

“Chili & Lemon Thai Cuisine well know establishment in East L.A on Atlantic Blvd just a block from Whittier Blvd in the heart of East L.A. This is only Thai restaurant in East L.A but not sure but you have travel to Monterey Park or Alhambra to get some Thai cuisine. We often use Door Dash,Grub Hub or Uber eats depends which service delivery on time.

We enjoy Thai cuisine because we know everything made fresh and using fresh ingredients. We notice Chili & Lemon Have be come very popular with Latino communities in East L.A. Our favorite dish are the Teriyaki chicken and Yellow curry with rice. They have good selection of items in their menu everybody enjoy spicy food like Thai.“

“This new spot just opened recently. I was going to buy Subway next door but decided to go inside this place. It was the best Thai food I’ve ever had. Authentic food! I ordered Tom Kha chicken soup for my son since he was feeling under the weather. He loved it. Then ordered Krapow over rice for me. It was sooo good. Spicy but great flavor. It’s ground chicken with spicy chili garlic sauce and basil leaves over white rice. Friendly service too. I’ll be recommending this place to family, friends and coworkers.“

“I had a great experience with food and service here. The boba for their Thai tea is made fresh daily, and the signature Rice street noodle is something I have never had. The mango sticky rice is level beyond. Also, the hospitality of the owner and staff are second to none. I felt like part of their family the moment I walked in. This is probably one of the best Thai restaurants that I ever tried.“

“Daisy Mint is always a hit!
Lots of very good thai options on the menu. Very flavorful and balanced curries, wonderful noodle dishes, and awesome meats (the honey pork is the best). Staff is always friendly, prices are reasonable (especially for lunch specials), and the environment is cozy but not cramped Parking is difficult sometimes.“

“Taste is quite good. Pad Thai is a bit too sweet. They need to chill on the sugar. Thai ice tea was also good and strong. Papaya salad is awesome. Deep fried Chicken dumplings were tasty. They need to serve fish sauce with it. Wife had chicken red curry and enjoyed her meal as well. You will love their delicious mango and sticky rice. Plenty of street parking in the front. Hosts were very nice people. Always smiling and friendly and very welcoming. I fully recommend.

Parking: Lots of free street parking

Kid-friendliness: Kids will love this place.“

“I absolutely love this place, I’ve been coming here for years and every single experience has been so good. When I want to dine in for a pleasant and peaceful lunch I know this is the place I want to eat. Their yellow curry is phenomenal and their Pad Thai is out of this world. The servers here are so attentive and sweet and they even remember my order now and know exactly what I want when I come in. The owners are honestly such sweet people who really care about your experience here.
10/10 food and service. Please try it out!“

“Ordered on Doordash atleast 4 times now in the last 2 months. Fresh, huge portions and very reasonably priced compared to other places. I normally don't leave reviews for places I ordered on Doordash but this is the exception. Their pad thai and fried rice are the best ?“

“Charming cozy place for thai food. The older gentleman/owner I believe, was so accommodating and nice! Very patient explaining the menu and on top of everything serving my family. I also had called ahead and asked if they had a wait time for 6 people since it was a weekend and very hot. And he said come on in! My family and I got there to a table that had a reserved sign and 6 iced waters waiting for us! What restaurant has ever done that to me before? Enjoyed our time“

“Good food , good place, good price 。“

“Came for dinner. The service was top notch. The restaurant is cute, inviting, and well lit. There’s ample parking and entrance from the parking lot as well as from the main st. We asked for medium heat and it could’ve been spicier. We were just cautious. All dishes were delicious. Loved the bowl size soup. More than enough for 2 to share. They gave us a rice pudding to close off our meal- delicious.“

“i had the dinner special yellow curry with pork. it has carrots and potatos in it! it also comes with rice and a salad :) cheap and filling! also if your like me and dont really like heat then get the mild option. its tolerable!“

“This was a restaurant I stumbled upon while buying egg tarts nearby at Phu’s bakery. They have a lot of options and have large portions. I had bought the dishes home. Pad see ew, rad na (thick rice noodles with gravy), and pad soon sen. these were all delicious. The catfish dish was alright. I probably won’t order that again as it was quite hard and sweet.Service was good for to-go. Ambiance: They have quite a bit of seating and can accommodate large groups.“

“First timer n not disappointed“

“Nice food and friendly service! I love their soup noodle and crying tiger.“

“Located on Arrow Hwy & Irwindale Ave. near the Jack in the Box with plenty of parking.
First time eating at Trendy Thai, and I'm obsessed (as a Thai food lover). Authentic food, definitely one of the best I've had. I tried their 'Pineapple Fried Rice', which consists of chicken, shrimp, roasted chili, curry powder, and cashew nuts, accompanied with an Iced 'Thai Tea'. Simply delicious with fresh ingredients.
Welcoming and friendly service. The restaurant is clean and organized.
Overall, I had a great lunch experience here and can't wait to return and try other menu items.“

“Muy rica la comida Tun servicio excelente“

“Incredible food, savory broth.“

“Good food fast delivery friendly“

“Great place to have a delicious lunch! WE were greeted and sat with the quickness. I got the Thai Ice tea to start and ordered the Green Curry lunch special with veggies and it was very satisfying because it has all the good flavors, comes with everything you could want for lunch and at a fair price. All our food came out at the same time and after a reasonable amount of time; everybody enjoyed their grub just the same.

Inside was cute and looks to have a live entertainment setup for dinner service.

Get it a try!“

“My coworker recommended this place after I requested Thai food lunch. The restaurant was exceptionally clean, the waitress greeted us with a smile and was very friendly. The food was delicious and had such great flavor that I wanted to order an extra meal for dinner tonight. Everything was good and the avocado rolls is now a favorite of mine. I will be having lunch there again next week.“

“Tried out this restaurant for lunch. There's great lunch specials where you pick your main item, and it comes with soup, salad, rice, and fried wonton strips. The soup was a clear broth with vegetables and a small piece of chicken. I also tried their thai tea. Everything was delicious. The service was great and the servers were so nice. I accidentally spilled my thai tea on my pants. The staff was kind enough to give me a complimentary to go cup filled with a new thai tea. I was very appreciative. It was clear that the staff were genuinely nice caring people.“

“Wonderful food !!!very fresh and tasty !!! love the eggplant Nathan the waiter was wonderful everything fresh and delicious!!“

“The food is better than I thought it would be. The chef also makes special orders if a person asks. Susie {the waitress} is the sweetest person. Always so pleasant and helpful. She greets you with smiles too. The place isnt upscale but is cozy. Nice and quiet. I recommend the Ka Pao with ground chicken and spicy. The mixed vegies with chicken steamed is also good. Now the thai tes is super... I recommend this place to all.“

“*This review is almost a year in the making, but I wanted to be sure to give credit where credit is due and rave about this place.*

First time trying Thai food. Wanted a soup as I have been feeling ill for a bit. So many good choices, so I decided to go with what had the most of what I wanted. I didn't know what to expect, but I also didn't expect my dish. It was so flavorful and aromatic. It had so many wonderful layers of flavors. First stood out was the lemon grass, then the coconut base with spices. This dish is now a new favorite of mine and I will happily visit again if I'm in the area.

What I wanted: soup, curry, chicken,

What I ordered: Tom Kha noodle soup.

FBI: fried banana and ice cream -so simple, yet so delicious. Very good for the senses. Warm inside, crunchy outside.

Service was good and timely: checked on me when I was done with meal“

“Excellent Food! Excellent Service!!! I was having a stressful day and decided to get some delicious Pad Thai from my favorite restaurant, Srisiam Thai Kitchen. The cashier delivered the food to me while I was in my car and I was gifted eggrolls! Thank you so much for ending my stressful day on a good note! I truly appreciate your delicious food and superb customer service! Thank you so much!“

“Un lugar muy limpio. Y la comida muy rica. Su personal muy amable .Es un restauran familiar.“

“Pretty nice Thai restaurant. They have lots of options and seems very authentic. This is the first place I have been to that offers combination meat with chicken, pork, beef, and shrimp together, which is great for variety. I got the pad Thai, and it was good but too sweet for my taste. The waitress was very nice and the place is clean.“

“Authentic food.... Excellent service Good ambiance Nice place to keep coming back....2nd time here!“