Went here for dinner to catch up with my best friend. So glad that we made a reservation because they had a waitlist, and it makes sense that they do. The food was really good, it has the authentic flavors but with a modern twist. My friend who is thai really liked the moo ghon tod, said it reminded him of his mom's. My favorite was the beef salad, probably one of the best I had. I feel like most places add too much sugar, but Dalah's was well balanced. The decor was nice as well, and such a good place to catch up not too loud or quiet. I appreciated the open kitchen concept so that we can see how they prepare the food. I definitely don't mind making the drive out to pasadena just for Dalah. read more

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PARKING TIP: "Public Parking - 141S Hudson" to the north of the building. It is a short walk away. The paid underground is closer, if you don't mind paying more past an hour. I recommend coming hungry enough for a few dishes, or bringing a few people. Your wallet might prefer the second option. Maybe I'm just a glutton :) I've ordered nearly the entire menu and not been disappointed. The flavors are unique (to me) so adventure is advised. The ambiance and clean, comfy vibes bring it all together. Such a delicious Thai menu! I'm looking forward to where it goes next. The team seems receptive and responsive to feedback, which you've gotta appreciate. read more

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I debated giving this review and settled on 3 stars. I figured people should know! The other reviews about it being overhyped by social media are true. Hopefully they get better because I see the potential! Food - I'll say this first, everything was made well, but just mediocre on Thai flavors and spicy level. Thai people would say "this was made for American people taste buds." I reeeeeally wanted to love the beef cheeks green curry. It was the reason I wanted to go try this place. The curry was missing the spicy punch curries should have. Beef cheeks were cooked nicely. The eggplant was a nice addition but gave bitter notes when eating it. Mama drunken noodles also needed some chili. Nam tok beef had the limey flavors and we like the herbs on top, but again needed chili and more toasted rice powder depth. And we asked for the papaya salad to be medium spicy level, there was zero spice to it at all. But the crunch of the papaya and corn were spot on. Limey flavors were perfect. Literally everything was almost there.. I went with the 3 because nothing was bad, just nothing I would go back for. Service - the servers are beyond nice and sweet and friendly. Very kind. Luckily we didn't wait too long on our food like the other reviews mentioned, even when they were busy too, so that was nice. The restaurant is small and cutely decorated. I didn't care for the booth bench side of our table, the cushion was not doing it for me. I get why they had it, for padding on the wooden bench but it's too thick so you're sitting higher than normal to table height so the ratio is off. Parking - it's practically downtown Pasadena area so you're paying for parking and it is either street or structure. We parked in the paid structure behind the restaurant for convenience. read more

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I can't believe an amazing Thai place opened up in Pasadena. This is one of the best Thai restaurants I have been to in a while and we are really picky! From the ambiance to the food, everything is simply amazing. Here is what I had and would definitely get again! Nam Tok beef shrimp fried rice drunken noodles Pad See Ew crispy chicken wings beef tallow fried rice read more

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Typically drive past and have seen many restaurants come and go in this exact spot. Decided to check it out on a Sunday for lunch with a buddy. We arrived a few minutes before they opened and were seated immediately. Noticed on the door that they had limited quantities of the mango and sticky rice and were sold out of morning glory. A bit disappointed they didn't have morning glory, we ordered a few items to share. Chicken satay - Probably the most disappointing dish we ordered as the chicken really have the same texture of it being grilled. Sure it had a bit of char but the texture was more like the chicken was boiled and then placed on the grill for a bit. Grilled corn and papaya salad - Refreshing but tasted a bit different than what we were used to. The corn added a bit more texture and sweetness to the salad. Grilled chicken pad thai - The chicken served with the pad thai was good. Definitely tasted like it was grilled. It was interesting the noodles were also thinner than normal and were more like pho noodles. They clumped together and we needed chopsticks to serve. Drunken MaMa noodles - Tasty pan fried noodles and slices of beef cooked to a medium. Would definitely order again. Mango and sticky rice - Glad we asked about this right when we ordered as the waitress stated we got the only one as the mangos weren't ripe. Oddly enough, we saw a different waitress bringing out an order for another table. Pretty good but you could taste that the mango wasn't completely ripe. Will have to ask for a bit more coconut milk next time. Decent Thai restaurant for the Pasadena area but there are better ones within a 5 mile radius in my opinion. Portions are large enough to share with 2-3 depending on how much you order. read more

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Cute spot for a date night with a really well-designed interior. The menu is on the smaller side in terms of selection, but we decided to try the blue crab fried rice and drunken mama noodles with grilled beef. The blue crab fried rice had some nice, chunky pieces of crab, but both the crab and fried rice itself were a bit bland. The rice was cooked perfectly, though, so I think it just needed a little more seasoning. The drunken mama noodles with grilled beef were definitely the better of the two. The beef was cooked perfectly--tender and flavorful. I also really liked the basil, which was lightly tossed in oil and fried, giving it a nice texture and adding some extra flavor. The mama noodles were a little overcooked and had been broken into pieces, so unfortunately I didn't get those nice, long noodle strands I was hoping for. Our order was also delayed quite a bit because they forgot about it. They did compensate us with a discount, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, they had also run out of the mango sticky rice, which was disappointing since it was one of the things we were really looking forward to trying. Overall, the atmosphere is definitely a highlight and makes it a cute place for a date night. The food had some good elements, but a few dishes could have used more seasoning and better execution. read more

Dalah - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

Saw on TikTok that a new Thai restaurant opened in Pasadena, so we decided to give it a try! The interior was aesthetic and modern, great for a casual date night! Dalah is in its soft opening phase, and it's busy! We arrived around 12pm on Saturday and there was a 20+ minute wait for a party of 2. I'd recommend calling ahead for a reservation if you have a bigger group. We were able to put our name on the waitlist once we got there. Since it's still in the soft opening phase, the food came out a tad slower. The service was excellent and the waiters for very attentive. Given the hype online, I wanted to like the food more. Also, with the higher price point, we wished the portion sizes were slightly bigger. We ordered: * Pad Thai Grilled Chicken: This might be a personal preference, but the rice noodles here are really skinny, so they came out quite clumpy and missing that chewy texture. The grilled chicken was a nice touch, but it tasted very standard, like teriyaki chicken. I was hoping for more. * Green Curry Beef Cheek : There were about 6 pieces of beef on top of the green curry, and it comes with rice. The curry was super flavorful and the beef was cooked well, but there weren't any vegetables, so it felt quite pricey for what was served. There's street parking on Cordova near the residential area, or validated parking in the underground lot. read more

Dalah - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We were looking for a good lunch spot in Pasadena and saw this place. We made a resy for 1130 and were seated right away. We got the prawn fried rice beef pad see ew and thai tea. My noodle dish came out first and it took another half hour for my boyfriend's fried rice to come out. The pad see ew was ok I usually prefer a drunken noodle but their pad kee Mao only came with instant mama mi noodles (??). The beef was ok a bit tough and dry to eat and was cold on top of my noodles. My boyfriend did not like his fried rice the rice was a weird texture and grainy. Really wanted to like this Thai restaurant but we won't be back. read more

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We came here for dinner on a Friday night. There was a line waiting and all the servers are busy serving tables. The restaurant has a casual and cozy vibe. I love how the tables are set up with partial cushioned bench seating. The menu looks good and since we ordered in family style, I believe we ordered the majority of the menu Food came out fast even though the restaurant was full. All the dishes are delicious and they had fine touches to each plate. We enjoyed all the dishes including the desserts. When we left at around 8 pm, there were even more people waiting outside the restaurant. For sure, I will bring my friends and family back for more. read more

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The food took one hour to come out, and the portions are a lot smaller than they appear in the photos. They gave us a free mango sticky rice because of how long we waited. Either way, people who sat down way after us ended up getting their food first. The waitresses were nice, and the place is clean. The food was just okay, and I wouldn't come back. read more

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This is a relatively new hip restaurant in Pasadena next door to another great restaurant Marina.... Opened about 3 months ago their menu seems somewhat limited but the flavors and style they make things are quite unique I would have to say.... I got here 30 minutes after they opened and about half the place was filled...I had to wait for my friends to show up so as it got closer to 6PM man the place started filling up fast! Luckily I told the waitress that my friends will be here in 5 minutes and she seated me.... Though not traditional the foods were flavorful and good...the Pad Thai used a different type of noodles I'm not used to but it wasn't sweet like a lot of places which I'm glad... Hopefully they add a few more menu items so I can try some other things there in the future! read more

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We had reservations made on Yelp for Saturday and were seated with minimal wait. Just as we were looking at the menu, we were told that half of the appetizers were not available ( on a Saturday night) due to "trouble getting the ingredients" according to our server. I understand that they have been opened for 3 months and the soft opening concept may still apply (?) but I haven't heard this before. When the menu is small to begin with and you can't serve half of the appetizers, it's a problem. We ordered 2 typical thai dishes: - Pad thai: Served with grilled chicken, it lacked the contrast between the sweet from the palm sugar and sour from the tamarind and the fish sauce flavor was absent even if it is classically a main ingredient. The subtle smoky taste from the wok was also very faint 3/5 - Moo ghon tod: the fried pork and rice balls served with a little sweet sauce were ok ; They lacked some spices to give them some punch. As is, they were bland and the sauce served in a tiny ramekin did not save them : generous 3/5 - The complimentary mango sticky rice was the best dish of the night As others have noticed, it is on the more expensive side. As much as i would like to support new restaurants, this experience tonight was disappointing. I will follow them on Yelp and might give them a new visit. But my advice: They need to tighten the flavors specially for the pad thai as it is always considered the benchmark dish that Thai restaurants are always measured with!! read more

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Had a great meal here. Inside is modern and simple. There's a decent amount of seating but it's best for couples or small groups. The food is great. A somewhat elevated take on Thai food. Everything was delicious. Only complaint is portions could be bigger. My favs of what we ordered were the Drunken Mama Noodles Grilled Beef and Gang Dang Red Curry Braised Duck. The Khao Pad Blue Crab rice was good too with nice chunks of crab, it just needed some chili sauce for my taste. We came on a packed Friday night so there was a long wait. Maybe come during lunch or on a weeknight to avoid the long wait. Service was great. Very friendly staff. There's a pay parking structure nearby or you can try to find street parking within a block or two. read more

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Our group was a bit disheartened when we saw that the previous store that was here had sadly closed down. However, we still made our way to try this place, as Thai food was something that sounded really good in the area. Glad to say, this place absolutely rocks! The inside of the restaurant was very cute and slightly minimal. We arrived at about 11:45 AM and got sat fairly quickly by our waitress. She was really nice and took down our orders with a very friendly smile. After about 5 minutes, our first dish, the papaya salad, came out for us to share. The salad was crisp, refreshing, and fairly sweet, not only due to the sweet fish sauce, but also due to the sweet grilled yellow corn. I got the green curry with beef cheeks and I thought it was absolutely divine. The curry was slightly sweet with ample coconut milk, but had a kick with the dried chiles scattered throughout. I also got to try some of the dtom prawn and the mama drunken noodles. Both were also very good, but I think the dtom prawns were really amazing! I would definitely order that if I could next time. Overall, love the food here and can't wait to go back!! read more

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Stumbled upon Dalah and was intrigued by its modern but authentic take on classic Thái dishes! They have been open less than 2 months and already a line is forming!!! People are telling their friends and through word of mouth, Dalah is already getting the recognition they deserve!! We came to celebrate a birthday and it was perfect. The ambiance was intimate and cozy with warm inviting colors and confortable seating with booth options and pillows. The food was delicious!! They have a simple menu, but all the dishes are heavy hitters in their own right. The proteins offered with the dishes are really well prepared and cooked! The beef and chicken were so tender! I highly recommend ordering a bunch of dishes and doing family style to share! There are just too many you must try! The service was great! Ploy was so lovely and we got to meet one of the owners as well! She was so sweet and told us that her and her husband opened up this restaurant to pay homage to their roots. They asked for feedback but we had no notes, all was done so well. The pad tai had great flavor and I loved the details of the fried pork skin for texture. The pad see ew had that nice char from the wok and were thick and chewy. Fried rice had great texture with large chunks of blue crab. The chicken and beef proteins were so tender and seasoned well. Highly recommend the Nam Tok! The papaya salad was refreshing and had grilled corn which is different. The green curry also had great flavor and I loved how the fried whole fish was already deboned. The mango sticky rice was perfect and came with a coconut ice cream that was the sauce for it! We all had different favorites at the table and still I need to come back out of curiosity to try the rest of the menu! Their chicken wings, grilled shrimp, pork balls and duck curry look amazing as well! What we ordered: Thai Tea Blue crab fried rice Papaya Salad with Grilled Corn Nam Tok Beef Pad See Ew with Beef Pad Thai with Chicken Green Curry with Beef Cheeks Fried Trout that was already deboned Mango Sticky Rice Huge thanks for the hospitality! We'll be back! read more

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I saw the mango sticky rice and was super excited to try this place. However, they had already run out of mango sticky rice even though dinner service hadn't started that long ago. That was disappointing, but it's still soft opening so I'll come back for it another time. The noodles were the highlight of the meal. The green curry beef cheek was underwhelming, but if you like spice that creeps on you, this one's for you. Parking: underground parking is validated for 30 mins read more

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Love this place! Came here as a party of 12 and we got pretty much every thing on the menu. They have a wide variety of delicious food items, I don't even know where to start! The chicken wings and tofu were nice and crispy. The papaya salad is definitely for those who like spicy food. The pork meat balls were also very delicious. For the mains: Everything here was definitely a crowd pleaser. You cannot go wrong with any of their dishes. They tasted very elevated and fresh. Some that stood out to me were the pad thai (I typically don't opt for pad thai) but theirs is amazing. It's not overly sweet. I also really liked their beef fried rice and the whole fish fry. Yes, the fish fry has the fruits on top but trust me, it was well balanced. Oh! For the drinks, highly recommend the fresh coconut! And please don't forget to get their mango sticky rice! Overall, I'll be back soon. read more

Stumbled upon Dalah during their soft opening and decided to give it a try! We ordered the blue crab fried rice, papaya salad, and beef cheek green curry. Everything was pretty solid and I'd recommend checking it out. Here's my ranking of the dishes I ordered. 1) Papaya salad 2) Beef cheek green curry 3) Blue crab fried rice The papaya salad was my favorite. It was refreshing, and I loved how they added corn into it. The beef cheek green curry was also really flavorful. I appreciate that the blue crab fried rice actually had real pieces of crab in it. Overall, everything tasted really clean and fresh. The staff was also really friendly, and all the food came out in a timely manner. The interior is also super spacious. It's located right across from LA Fitness, not on Lake. Parking can be a little tricky. I just parked in the lot diagonal of the restaurant and walked over. If you're in the area, I would recommend giving them a try. read more

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We went here for lunch on a Wednesday. Location was clean and I liked the interior designing. We were sat right away. Menu was pretty small but it makes it easy to look through. Nam Tok Beef - 8.5/10 This was my favorite dish sauce was punchy and bright, meat was cooked and seasoned well, and the fresh herbs on top made it feel very fresh. Pad Thai - 8/10 Pad Thai was solid. Out of all the pad Thai I have had this is probably in about the 75th percentile. However at the end of the day there was nothing super particular that stood out. It was a classic done very well. Green curry - 6/10 Overall a little underwhelming. I thought curry itself was just a touch on the bland side. But the eggplant and beef cheek were both done well and were the highlights of this dish. There is a parking structure underneath the restaurant with ample parking, but it is $1.50 for 15 min so it can get a little expensive if your mean runs long. But Dalah offers 30 minute parking validation so make sure to ask for that. Overall, good meal and good service. I would come back to try other items on their menu. read more

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Came here with some friends to check out this new Thai restaurant during its very soft opening, and we were excited to give it a try. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and seated quickly. The space is small yet feels spacious, with clean lines, minimalist décor, and a welcoming atmosphere. We ordered several dishes to share, starting with the Pad Thai with grilled chicken. One thing that stood out was the addition of fried pork skin, which added a delicious crunch and unique texture to the dish. We also ordered the Kiew Whan Beef Cheek (green curry), and the beef cheeks were incredibly tender, practically melting in your mouth. The Chicken Satay Chimichurri was another favorite. I loved that they used dark meat chicken, which stayed juicy and flavorful. The chimichurri combined with Thai basil gave the dish a fresh, vibrant flavor that reminded me of some Vietnamese dishes. We also tried the fried tofu sticks and sautéed morning glory (ong choy), which weren't on the menu. Both were excellent. The tofu was crispy, light, and airy, and paired perfectly with the sweet chili dipping sauce. The morning glory leaned a little salty, but it was savory, flavorful, and absolutely delicious with rice. The staff also brought out a fresh fruit salad for us to sample and provide feedback on. It featured strawberries, grapes, green mangoes, and grape tomatoes tossed in their sweet-savory sauce. I could easily eat an entire bowl of this. It was refreshing, bright, and the perfect palate opener. To finish, we ordered the classic Thai mango sticky rice, which was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. For a soft opening, the food was impressive, the service was warm and attentive, and every dish showed a lot of promise. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. read more

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Dalah may have a small and limited menu, but what they do offer is absolutely delicious. The Pad Thai with Grilled Chicken and the Pad Thai with Grilled Prawns are both flavorful, perfectly cooked, and consistently satisfying. Another standout is the Hat Yai Chicken Wings, which are wonderfully crispy, savory, and packed with flavor. The service is always friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall positive dining experience. In fact, the food has become so popular lately that they are often sold out of several menu items, which speaks to both the quality and demand for their dishes. If you're planning to visit, it may be a good idea to arrive early before your favorites sell out. Despite the limited menu, Dalah delivers excellent food and warm hospitality that keep customers coming back. I live in the building. I've seen many restaurants come and go in this location, but Dalah looks like it has all the ingredients for long-term success. I wish them the best! read more

Dalah - Pad Thai Grilled Chicken - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Bangkok Cafe Vibes Hit Pasadena. Let me introduce you to DALAH, the newest Thai Spot off of Cordova and S Lake. The moment you walk in, it's chic and an aesthetic that you already know the food is gonna be lit. From cozy bright cushions, tiled maroon tables and high ceilings, this not your typical Thai restaurant. The menu is simple not overwhelming and filled with selected classic Thai dishes with an elevated flare. The classic Chicken Satay is accompanied by a fresh Thai chimichurri to cut the richness of the peanut sauce and taste is eye opening. Steak Ramen Drunken Noodles is visually stunning soy coated curly noodles, bright cuts of peppers and slices of medium rare steak makes any carnivore weak. DALAH has found a way to improve the classic Pad Thai and its genius. My biggest problem with Pad Thai are the noodles always clumping together but Dalah uses a shorter noodle so I can enjoy my pad thai and all the complex flavors. Hat Yai Wings are crisp to perfection and if you love wings, you can't go wrong. Crispy Beef Cheeks over Thai Green Curry w/ Eggplant was nice surprise and satisfied my crave for something saucy over rice but wanted texture. You need dessert to end your meal and it's so good! The @lamoon_creamery Creamery Thai Tea Ice Cream Sundae as it is topped with coco jelly and graham cracker crumble. You can't go wrong with their classic mango sticky rice as the sticky rice is warm and rich with sliced mangos, ahhh! Sooo good. This spot is great for dining and celebrating with girlfriends, a lovely date with your SO or simply solo dining in a chic space. Dalah has great service and prepare for a good time! Restaurant closes on Monday & Tuesday! read more

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Went for lunch with my friend and this place is so good! They are very busy doing lunch time and it's worth the wait. The chicken satay is tender and grilled perfectly, crab fried rice is delicious. We've also tried some other dishes, none of them disappointed us! The corn papaya salad is a must try! Fresh grilled corn in the salad is so good! Restaurant is very clean and nice decorated. Underground parking is available if there's no street parking. I wanna come back to try the wings, I saw other table ordered and looks so good read more

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Solid new Thai place and quite unique in their curry flavors. I love that they add a lot of coconut milk so the spice isn't the type that hits you in the face but a slow build on the green curry. The red curry in the duck was milder and more tolerable for me, while I really loved the tenderness of the duck more than the beef cheek. They are currently in soft opening and seem to be offering a free mango sticky rice for orders $50 and above. The staff was also very nice to offer a small cup of complimentary Thai tea to try as they are in soft opening. Overall I really enjoyed the food and would be curious to try more items as they build the menu for their grand opening! Tip on parking: Try parking across the street at Shoppers Lane for first 90mins free, versus the $1 parking next to this restaurant location! read more

Dalah - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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New Thai place in Pasadena! Soft opening - everything was a hit. I can definitely see myself coming back here with family. Interior is super cute and designed well. Menu is small and makes you want to try everything. The best was the fermented crispy pork appetizer with an addictive dipping sauce! Their pad Thai was really balanced and I like how the chicken was cooked on the side! The grilled beef salad was tender and came with lots of herbs. I also loved the cucumber side. The mango sticky rice is soo good with perfectly sweet mango! read more

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Delicious Pad See Ew at Dalah Today we had our first lunch at Dalah, and overall, we had a really good experience. We parked across the street in the LA Fitness parking lot since we're LA Fitness members, so parking was free for us. Otherwise, parking in this area can be a bit of a challenge. The restaurant was packed on a Sunday afternoon, and we waited about 10 minutes for a table. The atmosphere was nice and lively. It did seem like they were a little understaffed, but the employees were working incredibly hard and moving quickly to take care of everyone. We ordered Thai iced tea without ice. Unfortunately, the drinks came in small 8-ounce cups and were only filled about three-quarters of the way. That was a little disappointing. If I order a drink without ice, I expect the cup to be filled to the top. For our food, I ordered the Pad See Ew with beef, and my partner ordered the Pad Thai with chicken. My Pad See Ew arrived first, and WOW! It was absolutely delicious. Honestly, it was one of the best and most flavorful Pad See Ew dishes I've ever had. The beef was incredibly tender, and the presentation was beautiful and appetizing. About five minutes later, the Pad Thai arrived. By that time, we had already gobbled up most of the Pad See Ew! The Pad Thai was good, but for us, it didn't compare to the Pad See Ew. Overall, I'm giving Dalah 4 stars. The food was excellent, the staff was working hard, and we really enjoyed our lunch. The only thing that kept me from giving 5 stars was the Thai iced tea not being filled to the top, especially since we specifically ordered it without ice. For a small 8oz Thai ice tea cup $7 was a-little pricy. We'll definitely be back soon to try more dishes from their menu. I'm already looking forward to that Pad See Ew again! read more

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Stopped by for Dalah's "very soft opening" & we were blown away. The beef cheek with eggplant & green curry was one of the best dishes we've tried all year. The crab fried rice was also very flavorful & mango sticky rice dessert was perfection. The decor is well done & staff are lovely. Wishing for the best for this new gem in Pasadena! Easy & free street parking on Cordova St. read more

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Went to dinner with a friend on Friday night at 5:30 and by the time we left at 7 there was a wait. This place is excellent! The minimalist decor, the service, the incredible food, I wish we had more people so we could do a family style. Started with the chicken satay. Amazing, the chimichuri with peanut sauce amazing. I had the shrimp pad Thai and it was so flavorful and delicious. My friend had the drunk noodles (their mild is on the hot side) which was also good. We tried their two desserts and I'm torn as to which was better. The mango sticky rice had perfectly ripe mango, but the Thai tea ice cream was smooth, and not to sweet, something that happens with some Thai teas. All and all an excellent place and bring lots of people so you can try lots of things. read more

Dalah - Shrimp pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Came in here for my sister-in-law's birthday and the food was amazing. Portions are small so we had a chance to try the majority of the menu in a family style way. I think my favorite thing here was the beef salad, the crab, fried rice, and the Thai soup ambience is very nice. It's clean lighting is perfect and the service is excellent. I feel like you're in tradition, traditional Thai restaurant. I will definitely come back. read more

Dalah - Thai ice tea in stainless steel cups - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

was excited to try this place, but have to admit the food was pretty disappointing. particularly the duck curry, it was as if i was just tasting the idea of a curry lol if that makes sense. if it was very watered down and lacked flavor overall even with the duck. my friend found the meat for the mama noodles to have an off-putting taste which i thought was fine but nothing stellar to report. i believe these are considered instant noodles which i don't mind but if the cost is due to the protein, i'd expect much more quality and flavor. the nam tok beef was the best dish we ordered (could be better as a cold dish imo) but still must admit it was lack luster for the prices. each dish was in the $20-$30 range and i just expected more for that price point when i could go to a more inexpensive thai spot that offers more depth and flavor. since they are in their soft opening phase, i really do believe they can improve immensely! my reviews seem to corroborate a few others, so i hope they take note of the customer feedback. the restaurant is decorated very nicely and service was slow but understandable at this phase. final review - 3 stars overall for soft opening read more

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A pleasant experience! Arrived Saturday night and waited 30 minutes to be seated. The dining room was quite small but cozy. We ordered the chicken satay appetizer, which was cooked to perfection. Very juicy and tender, and the peanut sauce was well balanced and well seasoned. The pad Thai with prawns was solid as well. However, I felt that the beef cheek plate was a bit under seasoned and lacked depth in flavor. Regardless, the beef was very tender. read more

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I was walking by and noticed this new Thai restaurant in Pasadena, so I had to stop in and try it! I ordered one of my favorites, the Nam Tok Beef Salad, and it was so good--herby, flavorful, and perfectly tangy. Definitely enjoyed it and will be back to try more dishes! read more

Dalah - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is a new Thai restaurant in Pasadena. I actually used to come here quite often when it was a other restaurant so I was surprised to see that it had changed to Thai food. Of course I had to give it a try. We ordered the chicken crab, fried rice and duck green curry. Everything was pretty good, especially with a Thai iced tea on the side definitely felt like a full-time meal. The restaurant is clean and the service was really friendly. It wasn't too busy when we went probably because they're still pretty new prices are reasonable too overall a nice new spot to try if you're in Pasadena I feel like Pasadena has so many Thai restaurants now parking can be a little tricky. There's street parking and they also have parking downstairs but it's not cheap. read more

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I've been here five times in the past two months. I love the Pad See Ew with tiger prawns, short ribs, beef green curry, fried fish, meatballs, fried rice, chicken satay and papaya salad. The portions are on the smaller side, but every dish is delicate, delicious, and full of flavor. The service can be a little slow because they're usually very busy, but this is still definitely one of my favorite Thai restaurants in the area. read more

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What I got: Fresh Coconut Thai Tea Mango Sticky Rice Pad Thai Spicy corn papaya salad Nam Tok Creamy Dtomyum Prawns Green curry beef Wow I love this new Thai place! I'm soo glad they opened up in Pasadena. The ambiance is cute and has plenty of seating inside. The service is amazing, they get really busy and food comes out really fast. Servers were very nice, friendly and fast service. Food is amazing! The best! I'm obsessed with the coconuty flavor. It soo hard to choose because we got soo much and all of them taste good. But for me the one that I remember is the creamy dtomyum prawns unlike other tomyum soup This one is more creamy coconut flavor and love the strong flavor of this soup I kept eating more rice! Green curry beef is also my favorite! The meat is soo tender and soft just melt in your mouth and the curry coconut flavor sooo goooodd! I am Definitely going to comeback here and try other dishes! I already told my friends about this new spot! SOO SOO good! I hope this restaurant do well read more

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Starting off with the food. I was very impressed by the nuance in flavors with the red curry and the tenderness of the duck meat. It slipped right off the bone and was perfectly cooked. The Papaya salad was solid, just like every average Paya salad, not too memorable, but very refreshing. The mama noodles were such a nice choice. I love to see when a restraunt elevates a simple fast food. There was this underlying smoky flavor which stood out to me, paired with the basil on top really brought the dish together. Unfortunately the mango sticky rice was not my favorite. Although it was not bad, I felt that is was slightly dry. Preferably with mango sticky rice there would be extra coconut milk doused on top of the dish. This dish was lacking that. The mangos were also sour, which can easily be explained by the season we are in or the type of mango that was used. The workers were incredibly attentive and friendly. And the place was incredibly cute. I would definitely come here again! read more

Dalah - Braised Duck Red Curry 10/10 Paya Salad 9/10 Mama noodles 8/10 - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Food: the beef with fried rice rendered in tallow was AMAZING , they have such bright and colorful dishes! The padthai with prawns was super delicious And the fresh coconut water is a must have. The staff were friendly and the aesthetic is cute and boho Thai vibes read more

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This new Thai restaurant in Pasadena is something truly unique, this is Thai food elevated. Small Dishes Moo Ghon Tod is a pork and fermented rice ball with flavors of pork, garlic, and fermented rice. This is an absolute treat and something you don't find in many Thai restaurants. The Hat Yai chicken wings are a must, you don't even need the sauce because the wings are super tasty on their own. The Garlic Grilled Short Rib reminds me of a Thai kbbq with galbi but less sweet with more robust and balanced flavors when paired with the pickled onions and shishito peppers! The Nam Tok Grilled beef is more sour forward than sweet compared to most Thai places which brings a nice balance with the savory grilled beef! Noodles Drunken Mama Noodles are reminiscent of street vendors in Thailand making noodles, spicy, sweet, savory, and the noodles have a nice bounce! Pad Thai noodles are a little more unique because, you guessed it, they use pho noodles and that charbroiled shrimp split in half makes it easy to eat and irresistibly enjoyable! Curry The Kiew Whan Beef Cheek brings together a rich creamy green curry with tender slow cooked beef cheeks at melt in your mouth! Service is great as they're knowledgeable on how many dishes to get and how to tailor towards your cravings! The atmosphere is warm and inviting with lots of wood elements and tile tables and an open kitchen making it feel like you're eating at someone's home in Thailand! You can park in the underground structure or the Public Parking - 141S Hudson! read more

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I had mixed feelings about my visit to Dalah Thai Restaurant. I ordered the Creamy Tom Yum Prawn and the Khao Pad Blue Crab. The Khao Pad Blue Crab was the highlight of the meal--it was flavorful, the crab tasted fresh, and I really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, the Creamy Tom Yum Prawn was much too salty for my liking, which overpowered the other flavors and made it difficult to finish. It was disappointing because the dish had good ingredients and potential. Overall, one dish was excellent while the other missed the mark. I might come back for the fried rice, but I hope the seasoning is more balanced next time. read more

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I was excited to try a new Thai restaurant in town, and overall it was a great experience! The restaurant was clean, had a welcoming atmosphere, and the service was friendly. We ordered the Thai tea, nam tok beef, the beef drunken noodles (a special that wasn't listed on the menu), and finished with the mango sticky rice. Everything was flavorful, well-seasoned, and satisfying. The mango sticky rice was especially good and the perfect way to end the meal. The only downside was that the drunken noodles weren't made with the traditional wide rice noodles. Instead, they were served with thinner noodles that reminded me of instant noodles. They were still tasty, but I was expecting the classic chewy rice noodles that are typically used in drunken noodles. Aside from that, I really enjoyed the meal and would definitely come back to try more dishes. read more

Dalah - Beef drunken noodles & nam tok beef - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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