Friday night was pretty busy, but I was really impressed with Bangkok Soul. Even with only 3 staff members, they handled everything smoothly great service and nothing was missed. The food came out quickly and everything was delicious. Highlights: Crispy fried sea bass with garlic & seafood sauce - perfectly crispy outside, tender inside, and the sauce was amazing Braised pork leg on rice -super tender and flavorful * Crab fried rice - fragrant and well-balanced * Spicy stir-fried catfish -- bold flavor with just the right level of heat The atmosphere is also great comfortable, lively, and a really nice vibe whether you're with friends or family. Overall, amazing experience. Great food, great service, even on a busy night. Definitely coming back. read more

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I love Thai food Boss leg over the rice is so tasty , they served with jasmine rice , service was very fantastic. They took over Tenren Tea, was very surprised thier new Decorations very creative and Thai. so happy, would recommend friends and come back. read more

Bangkok Soul - Boss leg over the rice - Seafood Near Me - Alhambra, California

I Just found my new go to Thai spot and I'm kind of obsessed. It's a pretty big space right across from Kopan, but still feels warm and welcoming. We ordered a bunch to share such as the chicken curry, drunken noodles with beef, pad Thai with shrimp, and the crispy garlic wings (so good). And the strawberry lychee soda? Super refreshing and honestly a must. The vibe is cute and modern, service was attentive, and everything is reasonably priced. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. If you are in the area, you should check out too. read more

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Found this new gem tucked away in the same plaza as the Smart & Final on Valley. Bangkok Soul has a cool, modern vibe with neon signs and TVs, definitely a nice spot for a casual dinner. We stopped by on a weekday and it wasn't too crowded, so the service was super attentive and the food came out fast. Here's the breakdown of what we grabbed: * Chicken Satay: The absolute highlight. The meat was actually tender (not dry like some places) and the peanut sauce was packed with flavor. Very authentic. * Tom Yum: Solid, classic flavors with just the right amount of kick. * Pad See Ew: Really well-executed and satisfying. I would say everything tasted fresh and authentic. If you're in Alhambra and looking for a quick, quality Thai meal without a massive wait, this place is definitely worth a visit! read more

Bangkok Soul - Satay chicken - Seafood Near Me - Alhambra, California

I like how tbe lunch special comes with a drink and a side. The soul boat noodle was on the sweeter side and the meat kinda tasted like beef jerky. Couldve been boiling for too long. But its okay. I liked the meat or fish balls that it came with though. It was soft and went well with the sweet broth. For to go orders, there is a divider so that the noodles wont get soggy from the soup, which is always nice for noodle soups. Their thai tea was 80% milk so i felt like i was drinking iced milk. I got the curry croquette and its pretty good. Small but it might be because it was part of the lunch special. They also almost forgot my drink until i opened the bag and it was missing. Had to ask them for it. Maybe thats why the thai tea tasted mostly of milk. They probably rushed it. I would come back to trh other items though. read more

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Food was good Ambiance was good The service was great They have great lunch specials from 11-3 pm. We had the eggplant with chicken & pad seu with beef read more

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I've been seeing this place all over my IG and Tik tok so I wanted to check it out! The restaurant is smaller than I expected but the decor was so nice and welcoming. The service was also pretty standard. We ordered: Pad Thai 6.5/10: on the sweeter side and was full of sauce. The noodles were bouncy how I like it but overall a bit too much of the marination for me. Pad see ew 8/10: this dish was also packed w flavor. I got the dish with beef and it wasn't chewy but my dad got 2 pieces that he had to spit out bc it was too chewy. Super savory dish also packed with flavor. It had that amazing wok smell too. Pineapple fried rice 7/10: pretty standard and can't go wrong. Curry flavored notes and not too oily. Tom kha soup pot 7/10: very coconutty and good flavor but a bit too salty. Fire catfish 8/10: I liked the way it was fried. Great crisp. There wasn't too much bone. Chinese broccoli with crispy pork 9/10: pork was flavorful a bit salty but the rice balanced it out. The pork was crispy on the outside and the meaty part was soft. Overall I think a lot of the food was packed with flavor but maybe a bit too salty for some people. read more

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First bite at the Crab Fried Rice was pretty amazing! Though, missing a squeeze of lime, this place gives you seafood sauce instead. The sauce itself is very tasty and it made a big difference to the fried rice overall. Pad Thai was way too sour and way too wet. I also much prefer when chives are used for pad thai like an authentic Thai dish, rather than green onions. Their pad thai came with green onions. Other than that, they have great deals for lunch specials and the service was lovely. I'm glad that there is another nice Thai food popping ip here in Alhambra. Looking forward to try other dishes! read more

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Food was delicious, staff was friendly and the service was great. First time coming here after they changed it from Ren Ten tea. Bummer cause we loved their drinks especially their egg pudding. But the food is delicious. read more

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There's a public plaza lot to get here. They have plenty of seating but it can get packed that you'll have to wait outside. While it gets packed, the volume level is decent. The inside is a fun casual vibe. The staff are nice and helpful. I got the chicken pad Thai. It pretty good. Not too saucey. It was hot and steamy. The Thai green tea latte was okay. It was too sweet and simple. But it's not a dedicated tea place so it's not the worst. I'd like to return because they had loads on their menu I want to try! read more

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The food was really good. Got the pad Thai and curry coconut noodles. It was a little spicy but v good. The layout is exactly the same as the old Ten Rens. Parking is very easy The service was great. Overall: Will return for Thai food. read more

Bangkok Soul - Pad Thai Beef - Seafood Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Solid! Came here after bookmarking on Yelp! I had read good things on a San Gabriel Eats page recommending Bangkok Soul. We walked in and the place was packed at 1:30 on a Sunday afternoon. Fortunately we were able to be seated immediately and even though our server said they were short staffed and there may be a wait, our order and food arrived very quickly. We can for the Pad See Eww, but we're intrigued by a donut and gravy dish. Turns out it's a savory shrimp donut that we will definitely come back to try. The green curry we ordered medium spicy and it has a nice robust flavor with large pieces of tender eggplant. We brought some home to use as a base for dinner tonight. Easy free parking. When we left there was still a line for tables. read more

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I absolutely loved their shrimp pad see ew and crispy chicken rice! The pad see ew was deliciously savory and mildly sweet, and the tender shrimp & crunchy greens were tasty. The rice and chicken were perfectly crispy. The chicken was also so juicy & flavorful, and the sweet sauce that came with the order was the perfect addition. Unpictured, but our order came with a side of soup, which was pretty yummy too! This was my first time trying Bangkok Soul, and I will definitely be back to dine in :) read more

Bangkok Soul - Pad see ew and crispy chicken rice - Seafood Near Me - Alhambra, California

Service was friendly and food came out fast. Seating for 2 was very easy on a sunday lunch. However the 2 entrees came first, and crab rangoon appetizer came out pretty late into the meal which we laughed off. Interior was clean. The pork leg signature was beautifully braised and tender, and sauce was perfect with the rice. Veggies are not marinated or pickled. Crab Rangoon was crispy and fresh tasting The pad thai was not stand out. The sauce was distributed unevenly so one bite was salty, next was not. So be sure to mix it up well yourself. This is one of the more saucy and salty/sour pad thais i've had, not sure if its normal but im sure it suits someones tastes, but not so much mine. The noodles used have a deeper chew and bounce than what I'm used to. read more

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3.83 stars. Pretty good flavors and menu variety for the SGV area but the meat selections could be more moist. Prices really fair. If you are looking for east Hollywood/thai town level of Thai food I don't think it's that level but definitely one of the more authentic Thai flavors/restaurants in the SGV read more

Bangkok Soul - Seafood Near Me - Alhambra, California

Overall a good experience. Service was friendly and quick. Food was good. I wouldn't say it's the best Thai food I've ever had but it was good. What we ordered: - crab fried rice: good, could use more crab though - boss leg: very tender but oily - fire catfish: loved the flavor! One of the better dishes but the fish had a lot of bones in it and wasn't as meaty as I'd hoped -pad thai: good, could be a little saucier -eggplant: good, lacked in flavor a little bit -Longyan herbal tea :this was delicious, not too sweet -Thai ice tea: too sweet and light in color read more

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Parking: very easy to park, it's in a huge plaza. Service: 5 stars, staffs are friendly. Food: 5 stars. We had papaya salad, pork dish (recommended by staff), half and half chicken dish then coconut ice cream. They ALL good, we finished everything! Didn't try their drinks because I try to avoid sugar. They have a to go order area with seats to separate the dining area. The dining area is spacious, there are enough spaces between each table, very enjoyable dining experience. read more

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This review is just for the takeout I had, which was their pad see ew. I decided to try this place on a Wednesday afternoon, so I ordered it to go to eat at work. The wait time to pickup was accurate. The pad see ew with beef was just ok though, I felt like while the flavor was decent, the quality of the dish was a little lower than at the other places that I have tried like Thai Paradise and Chef G within the area. The reason being was that some of the beef pieces was tough in texture, as I'm used to the beef usually being tender. Also there was a little bit of noodle that didn't seem to soak enough of the sauces or didn't get any of the sauce, so it a bit of a miss there. I think the quality on this dish just missed the mark with me unfortunately. I think due to the competition in the area, I wouldn't really feel like the need to come back here unfortunately. I prefer Thai Paradise or Chef G more than Bangkok Soul as of now when it comes to pad see ew at the very least. read more

Staff were so friendly and place was clean. They adjusted the sweetness of the thai tea for me which was perfect. We had the shrimp donuts which were good but kinda expensive, not sure I would get again. Had the khao soi which was delicious though on the saltier side. Would come back to try their other dishes. read more

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This was unfortunately the worst Thai restaurant I been to because not only was the food awful but so was the service! This is a small Thai spot located in a busy plaza so parking can be difficult especially on the weekends. They're open daily 11am-3pm & 4pm-9pm (Except Sat - 11am-3pm & 5pm-9pm) There is lunch special on weekdays 11am-3pm and it comes with a dish, side, soup, and drink for $15.95! I went on New Year's Eve and that was considered a "holiday" so unfortunately, there was no lunch special. Menu had a good variety of dishes and most of the dishes were less than $20. Inside was small with not too much seating. Service was not welcoming, attentive, or friendly. It wasn't even busy when I arrived and I was not greeted by the staff so I just took a seat on a table of my choice. Waited a few minutes before finally being acknowledged and given a menu. I had a hard time deciding what to order and I didn't appreciate being asked every 5 minutes by the staff if I was ready yet. I think she must have asked me at least 3+ times and it wasn't even busy yet. The Pad Thai ($16) tasted so terrible and definitely didn't taste authentic. It didn't have any pan fried taste and the sauce was so sour/tangy that it tasted like lemon noodles. It honestly tasted like frozen/microwaved food and it was unfortunately one of the worst Pad Thai I've ever had so this was 3/10. The Yellow Curry ($15) didn't come with rice or protein so I had to add +$1 for chicken and +$2.75 for jasmine rice. This was the worst curry I have ever had. It was so watery that it seemed more like a watered down soup than curry. It was so bland and hardly had any ingredients - potatoes, carrots, onions, and chicken. The chicken seemed overcooked and flavorless. This dish was 3/10 When it came to paying for the bill, I waited at least 10+ minutes and was never paid attention to. The server walked past my table several times and every time I tried to make eye contact with her, she would ignore me. I got so frustrated that I went up to the cashier and just gave her the money. She got agitated with me and told me to wait. I understand it was busy and they were understaffed but honestly, the service was poor even before they got busy. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with the food and the service so I will certainly not return or recommend. read more

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This place is a must try. Finally some new Thai food. We waited about 30 min of a Friday night. Which wasn't as bad as it looked when we arrived. There's plenty of parking in the plaza! The staff were super nice at all times. We ordered tomyum crunch noodle and it was delicious, the lemongrass was the perfect amount. You can't miss a good pad-see you, 10/10. The Bangkok crying tiger was tender and perfect. We got the crispy orange shrimp which was great. Everything was flavorful! read more

Bangkok Soul - Tomyum crunch noodle - Seafood Near Me - Alhambra, California

Very cute interior with an animated street food decorating the walls. The staff is always friendly. The menu has a wide selection of food and they are very helpful in letting you know if you have any dietary restrictions, the company I was with does not eat fish sauce so we got the curry and noodles without fish sauce. The drunken noodles, the pad see ew as well as the red curry were super good. Will be back! read more

Bangkok Soul - Panang curry w tofu - Seafood Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Bangkok Soul is a new popular Thai restaurant in Alhambra. They offer Thai's traditional comfort food and drinks such as mango sticky rice, winter melon tea, fresh coconut etc. Interior layout and design were spacious and modest with few art Thai decor. Food menu is vast as well as the drinks. I had the Veggie stir fry rice and winter melon tea. Food was tasty and flavorful. Drink was okay. Staff were nice and competent. Overall, it's a nice Thai spot with flavorful food. I recommend it. read more

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Dined in on a Friday and there was a slight wait for dinner. The dining area isn't that large so expect a wait during rush hour. Presentation of the food looked great. Our favorite dishes were the rice dishes. The aroma and flavor in it just makes me hungry all over again! I was a bit disappointed with the Thai Tea however I feel like it's a hit or miss for Thai Tea. The noodle dishes were good, I've definitely had better. Overall it was a great experience! read more

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This is one of the few spots in the SGV that has khao soi. When they first opened I was dying it try it since they had this dish. They took over the old Ten Rens location and has ample parking. The servers were attentive each of my visits and would check up on us frequently. The khảo sôi was flavorful and noodles had a nice chew to it. I usually get it with crispy chicken added and the crispy chicken soaks up the sauce. I feel like their noodle soup dish's excel here over their pan fried dishes but you can't go wrong ordering anything here. Great for lunch, dinner or even togo. Just don't leave the noodles in the container for too long otherwise the heat will cook it longer. read more

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My friends and I kept seeing so much about this place on social media. After we came... never again. I lucked out with a pretty safe wonton noodle soup but my friends were not so lucky. We got their signature pork knuckle dish that was blasted all over social media and a big hefty portion to receive a paper thin layer of meat with a tiny portion of bok choy. My other friend got their hainan chicken and normally I've never been this disappointed by hainan chicken. Chicken texture was weird, the rice was soggy, the soup was bad. Even the sauce for the salad just tasted not good. How do you mess up so much? read more

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First time trying Bangkok Soul, and it was definitely not a bad spot to check out! We ordered a little bit of everything to really get the full Thai experience--pad Thai, pad kra pow, pad see ew beef, plus the soups. The real standouts for me were the soups. The tom kha chicken was delish--creamy, comforting, and full of flavor. The tom yum soup was also super tasty with just the right kick. Easily 8/10 for the soups The noodle and rice dishes were solid and satisfying--nothing over the top, but they definitely hit the spot. I'd give the overall dishes a 7/10, which still makes this a fun place to go when you're craving Thai. Also the Hainan chicken was not bad, although not your typical one, but nice to try for the first time! Service was friendly and fast, which always makes the experience even better. Overall, Bangkok Soul is a fun, casual spot to satisfy those Thai food cravings--I'd definitely come back again, especially for the soups read more

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They recently opened this spot and I've been wanting to try. Surprisingly they have lunch specials Mon-Fri from 11am-3pm. Who doesn't love a lunch special? It's one of those GOOD lunch specials too. You get a choice of soup, appetizer, entree and drink in to go cups. I got the Thai iced tea and it wasn't too sugary. Got thainanese chicken rice and absolutely loved it. The braised pork leg was flavorful and tender, tastes like it's been marinated for a while. It was all dark meat and I didn't even have to ask! For app, the curry croquette was okay and the pot stickers pretty basic as well. Plenty parking right outside the restaurant shared with other establishments so it can get busy. read more

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Saw that this new thai place opened nearby and came on Saturday for lunch to check it out. We ordered the half and half chicken rice plate, the crab fried rice, pineapple fried rice, pad see ew tofu, mango sticky rice and a thai tea. Everything looked appetizing when it came out but the crab fried rice looked nothing like the photo that the business owner uploaded 5 months ago on yelp. It was a let down and for $20+ there was no crab to be seen so we asked where it could be in the dish and they informed us the chef embeds it into the egg on top of the rice and everything else is just plain. I'm used to crab fried rice where you actually see or taste the crab and it was not advertised correctly here so we exchanged it for the pineapple beef fried rice which was alot more flavorful. Everything else just okay as well and I think we would prefer to go to the original Thai restaurants in 626 over this new place. We did enjoy the half and half but none of the dishes hit home. The best part was probably our thai tea and sticky rice but you cant really mess that up. Service was so-so, my mom had asked one of the servers for something and honestly seemed like we got ignored so we had to flag someone else down and just avoided certain servers the remainder of our time there. Not sure if we would come back, theres too many places to choose from that would probably give us a better experience but the inside was really cute and modern~ read more

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Decided to hop on by for their lunch special as we were in the area doing some shopping. The spot used to be Tenrens back in the day and I noticed that the decor still retained some of the screens from that time. For the lunch rush we were immediately seated to the back corner and given their lunch special and regular menus to peruse. For $15.95, the options included an appetizer, entree, daikon radish soup and choice of drink, what a price in this economy! My wife ordered their braised pork dish which included pickled veggies, half of a boiled egg, with ginger rice and fried dumplings along with a chrysanthemum tea. The braised pork was very soft and tender which was paired nicely with the pickled veggies which cut into the fat. Really loved the aromatics of the dish. I ordered the boat noodles with a side of curry croquette. Very nice flavor, just wished they used thin rice string noodles instead of flat but just a personal preference. Thai tea was great! Service was quick especially for a busy afternoon weekend lunch. Portions were extremely generous for their lunch special, which was $2 extra for the specific entrees we ordered. Having said that we will be back to try again! read more

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We were so excited to try out Alhambra's newest Thai place. The space was formerly Ten Ren (then Green Shaker), and they kept some decor elements for the new place. A few things worth noting: - The boss-leg dish was tender, the meat practically melts off the bone, and the spices hit just right. - The Pad See Ew had chewier noodles with that signature wok-char smoky flavor. - Portion sizes are generous. One order felt hearty enough to split, but I was so into it I finished the whole thing! Bangkok Soul is a good alternative to its counterpart down the street. They can accommodate more people and parking isn't an issue. read more

Bangkok Soul - Half & Half Thainanese Chicken - Seafood Near Me - Alhambra, California

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The best Thai food in the 626 and amazing and friendly staff. We ordered party trays for a birthday party and the food was soooo delicious and we got complimentary Thai green teas, so good. My fav was the fried garlic sea bass and green curry -Kathy & Michael read more

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4 1/2 stars. I'm a big fan of Thai cuisine so after seeing this eatery in yelp, I trekked out to Alhambra for lunch during the week. Located in a strip center where parking is complimentary. Decor is Thai influenced, modern, and the eatery filled up quickly just after opening - which is 11:00 am. Both waitresses were friendly and accommodating. I chose the crispy pork lunch with asian broccoli which came with my choices of Thai salad, soup and Thai ice tea. Everything was yummy. I was so impressed I returned within a week on a holiday. Ordered the boat noodle soup and spicy catfish which were both excellent tasting, and authentic. I'll certainly return here again and recommend Bangkok Soul. read more

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I had amazing experience at Bangkok soul. The food here truly stand out the Boat noodle were incredibly flavorful, Fire catfish had a bold and spicy kick that really hit the spot Fried garlic sea bass was absolutely delicious crispy on the outside and full of flavor just like what I'd find in Thailand But the real highlight for me was the braised pork leg - it tasted exactly like Thailand. Tender Rich and perfectly seasoned. Service was excellent and attentive Interior design is stylish and well thought out . The lighting is beautiful That's totally my new favorite spot in Alhambra. Come back soon . Highly recommended !!!! read more

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I recently tried Bangkok Soul and I'm honestly impressed. The crispy pork with salted chili is a MUST perfectly crispy, flavorful, and super addictive. You can tell they really know how to balance textures and seasoning. The boat noodles were also incredibly yummy as well rich, savory, and very authentic. It definitely gave me that real Thai street food vibe. Service is top notch as well. If you're craving legit Thai food with bold flavors, this place is definitely worth checking out. I'll be coming back for sure! read more

Bangkok Soul - Sauté crispy pork - Seafood Near Me - Alhambra, California

I think this place became my new favorite Thai restaurant in the SGV! I got the shrimp donut cakes, pad see ew with pork belly, and the khao soi with chicken and all were delicious. I like how their proteins are all customizable to each dish. I visited for a Sunday lunch and there was no line but there has been days where there's a pretty long waitlist. So call before you go! Parking: free lot read more

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3 stars I have to try this place again b/c the first time I came here, I thought it was really bad. My mom ordered the Vegetable Pad Thai ($16) & Green Curry ($15 + $2 shrimp). I think white rice was extra charge. The Pad Thai was too sour/sweet and the green was extremely watered down. My friends came on other days and had mixed reviews of the restaurant being really good or really bad, so I'm not sure what is going on. Service was ok and the ambiance is casual. Nothing special to write home about. read more

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Came here on a Saturday, they share the parking lot with Smart and Final so plenty of parking which is nice. Place was packed, there was about a 20 minute wait which is typical of the weekend. Place felt really busy, had a hard time getting rid of dishes that were done, getting more napkins, refills on water, etc. Drinks were priced a little high, Thai Tea was $5.75, Coconut Juice in a coconut was $7, so we spent like $30 on drinks alone. Thai Tea wasn't too sweet and not half ice so that's a plus. Pork Jerky was a little bland if you don't dip it in the sauce, which is the same sauce as the crying tiger which was delicious, everyone enjoyed that but it is priced higher, $24. Sides of sticky rice is also higher, $3. Also amazing was the salted chili shrimp, crispy, spicy and salty, but really only good if you eat it right away. Also another hit was the braised pork, broth was a nice touch, kids loved the rice and pork. Thai Boat was just ok, the noodles soaked up all of the broth and the flavor was ok. Would love to go back and try other items on the menu and maybe try their lunch menu. Also we were a group of 8, got 18% already added to the check which is typical but divided by everyone comes out to $25-35per person depending if you get a drink. read more

Bangkok Soul - Thai Boat $17 - Seafood Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I came for a noon lunch with my girlfriend, she and I must have had some coincidental or tacit understanding, because we found when we placed our respective orders, we had ordered the same thing, Thainanese chicken rice, but it was the non-lunch special, a larger size. We had ordered the fried chicken instead of steamed, I guess you can order either one or both. The ginger sauce came in a small container that you could use to dip your chicken pieces into. The meal came with a traditional chicken-flavored rice and a bowl of chicken broth soup which tasted good to me. I enjoyed the tasty and simple meal, the restaurant got pretty crowded and busy with customers. I wasn't very hungry because I had already eaten a large breakfast, but when I come here again, I'll try some of the appetizers and a tea drink. The restaurant does not have as extensive a tea drink menu as the previous Ten Ren, but it probably has a sweet tea drink or coffee that you'd want to order. I was happy with the choices, but I was still full from breakfast. The car parking area is ample, the restaurant is located near the Wells Fargo and in the outdoor shopping center with the Smart and Final. I used to come to this place when it was Ten Ren, its decor is very similar. The wait staff was quite busy, bustling around serving everyone. The food came out pretty quickly. Try this new place out, you won't be disappointed. read more

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One of my go to Thai place in the SGV! Came here by chance for dinner when it first open and have been coming here since. Staff are friendly but the star of the show is the food ! Everything I've ordered so far tastes amazing. Plus the portions are generous! Especially their lunch specials. The portion seems like a full order instead of half order! You'll definitely have some leftovers to take home, I know I did. The place is a decent size, but it does get pretty pack during lunch time with only 2 servers running around. Other than that, you guys should give this place a try ! read more

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