50 Best Thai Restaurants near South Pasadena

“Absolutely delicious food. ❤️“

“🐅🐅🐅🐅 yum yummy.. crying tiger so good“

“Absolute 5 star restaurant and 5 star experience.

I decided to post a review after reading Chelsea’s ridiculously unfair review. I completely disagree with her negative attitude. This place is wonderful and the staff are fantastic. I also appreciated the owner’s response explaining the soft opening and the permitting process for alcoholic beverages.

Happy to have this local business in Silverlake. Welcome and good luck.“

“Best food in town and sports merchandise“

“The food is very amazing! The drunken noodles were delicious and very tasty! Also the ambience is really nice and peaceful, I always either DoorDash or eat here, the food gives me nostalgia as a little kid when I would go eat Thai food on special occasions during my childhood years☺! I recommend this place 100%“

“Staff friendly and awesome Thai foods“

“Loved the food, great experience and atmosphere“

“Miya - quaint Thai gem of a place in a residential neighborhood. The kind of place only locals in the hood know about and frequent, far from the center of commerce, but quaint enough to be the epicenter of town. The food is super fresh. Wide selection of traditional Thai fare done well. So good we came twice over the weekend. So glad to see places like this with personality and taste. 70s Thai Film Posters and Patrick Nagel’s Rio. The type of home cooked meal we like coming home to. Kob Khun Krab.“

“Great place....spicy beef salad and mango sticky rice are awesome.“

“The grilled pork collar, the khao kha moo, is the dish that most regulars gravitate toward first, slow-cooked pork leg over rice with a dark, sweet braising sauce and a soft egg alongside, the kind of composed plate that operates at the intersection of comfort food and actual cooking. The fried pork skin served with a larb dipping sauce is the snack that arrived at the table first and was gone faster than anything else, the skin light and airy and the larb funky and herbaceous and the kind of thing that makes you understand why certain foods become obsessions. The pad see ew is the noodle dish most people know and want, and the version here is properly wok-charred with good smokiness in the flat rice noodles and a soy-egg combination that's been executed well rather than just thrown together. The papaya salad has a heat level that earns its reputation, bright and tart and genuinely spicy in a way that doesn't ease up. The mango sticky rice at the end is generous and properly made, the coconut milk soaked deep into the rice and the mango sweet and ripe in a way that seasonal sourcing makes possible.
The wine program here is notably good for a casual Thai restaurant, which is part of what makes the whole experience feel more considered than the room might suggest.“

“😃I like the way they cook all family members working real Thai Food cook by Thai people“

“A really wonderful dining experience! The food is so creative while maintaining integrity to both Thai and Japanese cuisines. It was really fun to be all seated at the bar for the Autumn kaiseki menu. The sommelier was so fun and friendly and recommended not only incredible wines, but bonus sake tastings well. it's the kind of place that does a fixed menu, but you wanna keep going back because it rotates and everyone's so friendly a perfect blend of upscale and Neighbourhood vibe..“

“love is place especially the salads very nice the waitress is very nice delicious yummy food“

“Delicious and nice place.“

“Love this place! Highly recommended :)“

“We spent a long weekend in Pasadena and at first chose this Thai place because it was just 5min walking from our rental cottage. They greeted us so friendly and accommodated our requests for items on the side. Then, the next day we came back here because everything was so flavorful! My husband had the crispy sole fish special and I enjoyed the glass noodles with shrimp. Exquisite!
We highly recommend!“

“Great and delicious Pad Thaï! Was fresh and traditional! 💯 I have ordered half shrimp/half chicken. Big portion and leftover. The service was professional and pretty quick. Nice staff. Cute clean warm and welcoming place. Thank you! I highly recommend this restaurant. 👍“

“OMG this place is fire. Don't judge the restaurant by the exterior. It truly is a hole-in-the-wall, hidden gem. I was losing hope in LA restaurants (we're visiting from NorCal) but this was honestly the best Thai food I've ever had! We tried the Panang Curry with Tofu and the Drunken Noodles with Tofu. EXCELLENT VEGETARIAN OPTIONS!! Everything tasted homemade, authentic, and most of all, FRESH! I can't wait to return and try other dishes :)“

“Tastes absolutely delicious and exactly the same as it did 30 years ago! Teriyaki chicken, order the #1 and you'll be happy!“

“i love this place! the food is amazing! i have taken a few of my friends and all say the same! The food is amazing!! my favorites are tofu fried rice, red curry, the pad thai and sticky rice with mango!! The menu is incredible, lots to choose from. and the staff is super friendly. I highly recommend this place!“

“Time for Thai! Just south of Old Town, Kwan Kitchen is a local gem. Quality ingredients, friendly & attentive service, something for everyone on the menu. Pineapple fried rice is not on the menu but they made it for us. Delicious! Small to medium size dining room; reservations recommended; casual vibe; moderate noise level; can get very busy; very popular especially among students from Cal Tech, ArtCenter, Fuller, etc. Limited free parking lot; moderately priced; good value; takeout order if too crowded; more individual dishes rather than family style; come hungry. Support your local small businesses & restaurants.“

“Amazing food here! We had the Coconut Chicken Soup. The bowl is huge and the flavor is deep. Also got The Pad See Ew which was really good. The Chicken Eggrolls are so good too. Service was great. The food came out quick. Parking is tight but we found a spot. Highly recommend this place!“

“Amazing food! Nice service and friendly owner!“

“This is my OG favorite Thai spot starting way back in 2007 when I moved to Pasadena! I recently went back to give it another try and it's as good as I remember, prices are now considered reasonable and even good especially the lunch specials, and everything still tastes fresh and high quality. Even some of the servers are still some of the original servers from 2007! They said they love working there. The inside is unique, used to be a wall of empty frames but they made it a bit more artsy but definitely eclectic! They also have if you dishes that are not straight tie but Singaporean or Malaysian. A lunch special for two and both of us getting one iced coffee and one Thai tea came out to a whopping ;-) $40. I think that's super reasonable for high quality Thai food and the drinks added $10. Go check it out!“

“We have been here three or four times and the service is always friendly. The food comes hot, it’s delicious, and they have gluten free options! A Thai place I can actually eat at!:) We love the casual atmosphere and will definitely be back.“

“amazingly delicious.....the best Thai food ever.....you need to try the lettuce raps“

“The best Thai food at the best prices in LA. They actually give a good portion here compared to most places around AND it tastes the best. They're also open late for us night owls. I love the curries here (the green and red are my favorite). I wish I could just eat curry and drink Thai iced tea EVERY day ^_^“

“Ordered here for the first time and we absolutely enjoyed it! The food was so authentically made and full of flavor! We had the crab fried rice and it was so good made with fresh crab 🦀 they give you a perfect amount of food and protein. We will definitely be ordering from here again. Thank you spices and Thai.“

“Best Thai food in LA! 🔥🔥🔥“

“we order papaya salad hardyai chicken and pudkeemaw we like it all we will come back for sure.“

“Extremely fresh seafood!

We came here with the red dinning book 📕. Got two entrees and an appetizer for 2 people, koi soi, tiger prawn curry and raw scallops. The koi soi is actually a pasta, so it was quite a surprise to me, there is no soup in the dish. The curry in the tiger prawn dish is full with prawn roe sauce, very rich.

Everything tastes good and I would come back for the 2nd time for sure!“

“Yay! a new place we hadn't tried and it's really good 🤗 we shared the green curry with shrimp,, the fried rice with chicken and shrimp and my favorite the pad see ewe with chicken yum. Definitely will be back to try the lunch specials. Very clean and super nice staff.“

“We tried this Thai restaurant for the first time, and our experience was amazing! The taste and quality of the food were excellent. Our favorite, the Tom Yum Soup, was absolutely delicious. We also tried the Spicy Basil Clams for the first time, and they were incredibly flavorful and mouthwatering. Overall, it’s a great restaurant if you enjoy authentic Thai food. We would definitely visit again!“

“A Wonderful Family-Owned Gem!
Thai Touch Glendale is hands-down one of the best Thai spots around! You can truly feel the warmth, care, and family hospitality in every detail.
Highlights:
Fresh Tofu & Vegetable Soup: Light, soothing, and packed with crisp, healthy veggies.
Grilled Steak with Citrus: Tender, flavor-packed, and beautifully served with fresh citrus and tomatoes.
Fantastic Lunch Specials: Unbeatable value, generous portions, and authentic taste.
Great food, lovely atmosphere, and outstanding service. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Delicious!!! Some of the best Thai food we have had, and we love Thai spots. The ingredients are fresh and flavorful. The proteins are well cooked/prepared.

The service is next level. They are attentive, and treat you like family. Always proactive, yet never crowding or hovering. The young lady who helped us was just lovely, warm, and sweet. Nailed our order and elevated our experience.

Seems like many regulars frequent the spot, and we understand why. Lots of “see you tomorrows!”

The exterior is unassuming, but the inside is lovely!!! Very elevated inside. We really liked it. Clean, modern, fun, and unique.

We got the Eggplant Basil with tofu (options of steamed or fried tofu), Cashew with Chicken (very spicy), steamed rice, Crying Thaiger (delicious beef dish that was wonderfully prepared), and the chicken satay. All were lovely. We couldn’t decide which we enjoyed most!

There is plenty of complimentary street side parking in front of the restaurant. It is a large and busy street (Colorado). Be aware when getting in and out of your car!“

“Food was absolutely delicious! Jonathan was an exceptional - guided us through the menu.“

“Food was delicious and the service was excellent. Not too busy for lunch. Servings were sizeable perfect for sharing . Free Desert is served after the meal. No my cup of tea but my mates thoroughly enjoyed it. The restaurant is somewhat dated but it was clean throughout. Don't pass by this place of you enjoy Thai food 🫠😊“

“Great food, great service, generous portions.“

“Finally got around to trying this little spot that opened up about a year and a half ago!
Ordered two Pad Thai and a Chicken Satay.
The Pad Thai was really tasty, And the server offered us a hot sauce that was SO GOOD! On top of the Pad Thai, it was even better. But the real star of the show was the chicken satay and peanut sauce. The chicken was perfectly cooked, practically falling off of its skewer, tender and juicy and seasoning was on point!
A lot of people came in for order pickups, but I was surprised we were the only ones in the small dining room. Which was actually really nice on a busy Friday night everywhere else. Really glad we stopped in!“

“Came here to try a new Thai spot after going to President Thai down the street for years and wanting something different. We ordered from the dinner menu, which comes with soup or salad, egg rolls or wontons, and white rice or shrimp fried rice, a great value.

I got the chicken pad Thai and everything was so flavorful and delicious. My boyfriend ordered the yellow curry and it was absolutely amazing, rich and creamy with a coconut base that honestly reminded me of my mom’s Vietnamese curry.

The owner was also incredibly kind and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. Such a welcoming experience. We’ll definitely be back soon!“

“I'm 1/3 through the menu trying different entrees. So far, every meal has been a tasty treat! The food is always hot, flavorful, colorful . . . and delish!😋“

“Great spot. Great people. Great concept. Fun time. It's a must.“

“In the photos, I got:
Pad Woon Sen & Deep Fried Eggplant served with Rice.

Pad Woon
The sauce mixed in the noodles was pretty savory and the whole dish itself was flavorful. However, personally I feel like Vermicelli Noodles aren't for me. If you're a fan, give this dish a try!

Deep Fried
You get a choice of protein. I picked beef. The eggplant was very flavorful and the texture was perfect. Usually these are very soggy and oily in asian cuisine, but to me this one is just right. It's my favorite eggplant dish so far.

Definitely coming back again some time to try out more of their food. :)“

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

“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!“

“Step into Mama Mae Ting's stall and you will be transported into an authentic Bangkok soi eatery (street stall). Somtam is fresh, crunchy and seasoned as spicy as you can handle; the BBQ chicken (gai yang) & BBQ pork (mu ping) are super savory and juicy (and conveniently served on sticks)..be sure to ask for sticky rice with that! Missed out on the kanomkrok but will save that treat for my next visit. Super arroy di mak-mak!“

“The food here was honestly so much better than expected and definitely worth the visit. The location may seem a little rough at first glance, but once we sat down and ate, none of that mattered because the quality of the food and service completely stood out. The portions are large family-style servings, easily enough to share between a few people, which made the meal feel like a great value. I also loved the cute porcelain Chinese-style takeout boxes they used for the steamed rice — such a small detail but really memorable. The service was excellent throughout the meal, with the server checking in multiple times to make sure everything was good. He even noticed he accidentally brought the wrong fried rice and corrected it before I even realized it myself, which showed real attention to detail. Overall, the experience felt welcoming, generous, and genuinely satisfying. Definitely a place I’d come back to again.“

“Delicious! We tried the Thai salads, (Mango 🥭and the one with Strawberry 🍓), Pad See Ew and Pad Thai with shrimp, chicken and egg tofu—everything was full of flavor and so good. I also loved the flavor on the morning glory—definitely another favorite!

The chicken wontons were great: hot, crispy, and perfectly cooked. And the Thai tea panna cotta? Delicious! 😋

A little warning: be careful with the spice level if you’re not used to heat—those Thai chilies are no joke! 🌶️🔥 🥭🍓

Really enjoyed our meal, we had plenty of leftovers and will definitely return!“

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

“Literally the warmest, kindest service I have EVER had. Unreal. And the food is soooo fresh and delicious. And we are serious food snobs, so we mean it. Come here immediately and feel the love!“