My husband and I came here for lunch, and we had a wonderful experience! We ordered the fried rice…read morelunch special, which came with soup, salad, and an egg roll. We also ordered the papaya salad with shrimp and the chicken Tom Yum soup. Everything was absolutely delicious! The flavors were spot on, and every dish tasted fresh and well prepared. The papaya salad was perfectly balanced--not too sweet and not too sour. The Tom Yum soup was incredible. My husband usually doesn't eat soup, but he loved it and kept commenting on how flavorful it was. The fried rice was also excellent, and the lunch special was a great value for the price. On top of the amazing food, the customer service was outstanding. Everyone was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. We will definitely be coming back. I can't wait to try more dishes from the menu. Highly recommend!

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!…read more I was honestly so impressed. To be fair, I haven't been to many Thai restaurants that I didn't enjoy, but this place really stood out. The quality of the meat was excellent, and every dish was packed with flavor. The service was calm, friendly, and attentive. I was actually surprised by how quiet it was because the food deserves a much bigger crowd. What really blew me away was the portion size for the price. The servings were huge and such a great value. We had enough food to easily feed 5-6 people, and the bill was still incredibly reasonable. I'll definitely be coming back!

Everything went well. Friday 6pm, it wasn't too crowed. The…read moreservers were attentive, great food. Super good beef BBQ. I have been here many times but haven't disappointed me.

We were heading up to an event in Pasadena and decided to give President Thai a try after seeing…read morethe positive reviews. From the street, the curb appeal doesn't exactly grab your attention since the restaurant sits sideways to the road. But once you pull in and walk inside, it's a pleasant surprise! Nice atmosphere, spacious dining room, and a welcoming feel. We arrived early and were greeted by a very friendly woman who made us feel right at home. She was gracious, attentive, and never made us feel rushed. We started with the stuffed chicken wings appetizer, which came with two pieces. They had a nice crispiness and were pretty good, although I would have liked a little more punch in the seasoning. I tend to enjoy Thai food with some bold spice, and these were a bit on the mild side compared to others I've had. My son and I shared the President's BBQ Beef, which was excellent! Very tender, flavorful, and definitely one of the highlights of the meal. We also ordered the President's Pineapple Fried Rice, another winner. Great flavor, a nice combination of ingredients, and shrimp mixed in to round it out. My wife ordered a flat noodle dish with chicken and broccoli, which I believe was Pad See Ew. She enjoyed it as well. We beat the dinner crowd, which was nice, but as the restaurant filled up, service became a little harder to come by. We had to wave someone down a few times just to get our check. Nothing terrible, but it did take a little shine off an otherwise enjoyable experience. Overall, President Thai earns a solid four stars from me. It didn't blow me away or knock my favorite Thai restaurants off their pedestal, but the food was very good, the atmosphere was inviting, and the staff was genuinely friendly. If you're traveling along rhe freeway and want a good Thai meal before dealing with the craziness of downtown Pasadena, this is a worthwhile stop. Good food, pleasant surroundings, and a satisfying experience. Sometimes that's exactly what you're looking for!

Delicious comfort meal. Went on a Friday after 1pm and maybe we just beat the lunch rush. It looks…read moresmall when you first enter, but there's another room behind the register. All the food looked delicious. It's shareable so I'd recommend pretty much a dish per adult. We got Fried Chicken, Pad Siew, and Green Curry was more than enough for us. Parking is side street.

Pros: there was no line. Plenty of empty tables…read more Cons: they force you to pay in advance and tip in advance. Why? We didn't understand. Is there a lot of crime here? 18% 20% 22% tip options. Each entree is average $20 each. Be ready for an expensive bill. Buyer beware. This place has NO actual table service. They didn't even bring us eating utensils. No chopstick. No fork. Had I known the service at this place was so bad, I wouldn't have been so generous with my gratuity. They gave us water in cups that tasted like soap. Something was off about those cups. We didn't realize one of our dish didn't come with rice, but they had already forced us to pay the bill but we didn't want to deal with the rude customer service in the front desk again to just order a small rice, so we left very disappointed and with a bad feeling in our stomach. Not coming back here again. There are so many better options in Pasadena for Thai food. This is not a good one. Overall this place felt like all the employees know this place is going to close permanently very soon so they don't care about customer service anymore.

This was my first time coming here, and I think it's a great place for a family meal. The…read morerestaurant is clean, elegant and nicely decorated. The food tastes delicious, and there are many choices for everyone. We really enjoyed the main dishes, especially Madame Noi's Pork Collar, Lime Steamed Chilean Sea Bass, and Royal Crown Fried Rice. The Royal Crown Fried Rice is definitely a must order dish! The Mango Sticky Rice was also a great dessert. The staff were friendly. We had a relaxing and happy time here with our family. I think this is a great choice for a holiday meal, family gathering, or casual dinner. They also have long tables for large parties.

Star Leaf is a high end restaurant located at the Trio Apartments in Pasadena. They specialize in…read moreSoutheast Asian fusion foods such as signature dishes royal curry and gourmet fried rice. They also offer happy hour and great cocktails. Private dining rooms are available. My dear friend and I came here for lunch in celebration of her 42nd work anniversary. Restaurant exterior has a big elephant statue in front of it... great photo op! Inside space had dark wood appeal to it... very clean and well kept. Upon entry, we were greeted and seated right away. It was still early so not too busy at the time. Staff was friendly and cordial. Service was decent. Lunch special menu had limited items. Their prices start from $19 and up. Just one tiny gripe, portions were small for the price. My friend ordered the Crispy Duck Salad. It came with crispy tempura-battered duck, fresh mixed sprouts and grapefruit, pine nuts and tahini topped with drizzles of blended hoisin sauce, chu hou sauce, and plum sauce. Greens were great, but duck was a tad salty for my taste. I got the Truffle Wok Seared Noodles with Scallops (lunch portion). It was recommended by our server, Cameron. Thank you for the delicious recommend! Dish came with a small bowl of intensely sour, spicy, salty, and aromatic Tom Yum soup... very good! Overall dish was amazing served with tasty wok-flavor handmade egg noodles and perfectly cooked scallops complemented with yummy mushrooms, brussels sprout leaves, and Thai basil all tossed in a dark black truffle sauce. YUM! I slurped up the noodles in a jiffy. Unfortunately, it only came with 3 medium sized scallops. I would get this again if it came with 3 more scallops and more noodles. Overall dining experience was pleasant, cozy, and delicious. Thanks Star Leaf!

food was amazing, everything was on point. simple place but food 10/10. Their curry and Thai crab…read morefried rice was my favorite.

Such a great Thai restaurant! Everything we ordered was fresh, hot, flavorful, and delicious--from…read morethe chicken Pad Thai and egg rolls to the wontons and stir-fried vegetables. You could really tell the food was made fresh and served hot. The service was friendly and attentive, and the prices were very reasonable, especially for the quality. The restaurant also has a really cute atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great spot for a casual meal. Great food, great service, great prices, and a charming atmosphere. Definitely a place we'd happily come back to!

This place is a hidden treasure in Pasadena, a small Mom and Pop style restaurant, with freaking…read moreamazing flavor! If you love Thai food, and you go there once, you will definitely return with more people. Everything that I tried was, very good from their meat, vegetable, noodle dishes, to their soups all excellent, and a great Thai tea. 5 would definitely recommend!

Came here around 8 p.m. on a Friday night. It was pretty busy, but we luckily got a table for six…read more They also have tables outside that help ease the crowdedness. It's not a huge restaurant, but they have a decent number of tables inside and out. When we were there, they had three workers -- one waitstaff and two in the kitchen. Generally, the food came out pretty quickly, which was impressive given that the one person handled all of the tables. The things we got that were pretty good were: pad see ew, pork fried rice, pork hock rice, and kee mao noodles (probably our favorite of everything). The things we got that were okay, but not great, were: beef pepper rice and crispy pork appetizer. Service was friendly. They do have a small lot but I can imagine parking being a challenge if they're busy. Interestingly, they 'borrow' the next door coffee shop's bathrooms. Is it the best Thai restaurant in the area? Probably not. But it's still pretty good and worth trying.

This Thai restaurant is located E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA…read more My family decided to go here for dinner, We parked from the back for more available parking. As we entered from the back, I could see you can sit outside patio too, I was very amazed at all of the unique authentic decorations. This Thai restaurant is super clean & their restrooms, highly organized & attention to details. As we are seated I can tell this is a very arm, friendly, chic, classy and elegant place! Neung was our waitress, she asked if we had any questions and we did! She answered them all beautifully. There are some many dishes to choose from : Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Curries, Stir Fry & Veggies, Fried Rice, Pan Fried Noodles, Noodles Soups, Grilled BBQ, Cold & Hot drinks, Pot of Tea, beer, white & red wines, desserts. They also have lunch specials here too! We order appetizers egg rolls, Tofu soup small, Panang Beef with white rice , Pad see ew tofu, no egg, no broccoli substitute carrots. Their portions are great here & so was their prices! Everything was delicious, mouthwatering! I never had a big chunk of tofu in my soup before, but it's was so delicious with the broth! Neung was making sure if we needed anything , she was on it! Neung was so very polite, sweet, caring , king, very genuine, down to earth! Neung has this positive upbeat energy about herself that really radiates! She is Shining Star! Her shine will never fade! Please treasure her greatly! I would love to Thank Neung for fantastic & memorable visit! I would also like to thank the other workers who helped us ! Thank you Daisy Ming for a wonderful visit ! I'll definitely tell all my family & friends to come and visit! Please be kind and courteous to these hard workers!

Pad see ew was very good. A bit sweeter than I'm used to but we still cleared the plate! 4/5…read more Khao soi had an herbaly flavor to it which I wasn't used to. It was good but now how I prefer khao soi- 3.5/5 stars. Beef salad was wonderful. Beef tender and flavorful with some red onions and romaine lettuce. Flavor 5/5, execution 3.5/5. 7 slices of beef and romaine didn't do it for me. The dressing was incredible but I wish there would have been some tomato or cucumber or Thai eggplant in there to make it filling. Tables were far enough apart I felt comfortable and the decor was very cute. Small inside but cozy. Parking on the street and the hospitality was out of this world. Varee is exceptional and was the best server. I felt like I was with family and wouldn't hesitate to come back again when in the area. Her Thai tea was also fantastic - not overly sweet, just right. Aroy Dee!

Ordered for takeout and it was ready right on time when I arrived. The packaging was nicely done…read moreand the staff handing the food was friendly. We ordered: + Cream cheese wontons - the wonton was fried light but crispy, and filling was plentiful. A little pricey without having any imitation crab or green onion in there. (5 for $10.95). + Tom Kah Soup - this tasted pretty good but not like other tom kah soups I've had? The opacity of the soup was a little more transparent. Veggies included tomato, mushrooms, broccoli, and cabbage. + Kang Kiew Wan (Green Curry) - with chicken. First bites were excellent but as you ate on, it was on a saltier side so make sure to have rice on hand. Ordering here, rice is an add on but we cooked some at home so was all good. Besides the wontons, the price to portions of the other items were very good. We ordered through doordash and the price was consistent as what was on their menu too.

Hands down one of my favorite local take out joints. The food here is fantastic! Loaded with lots…read moreof flavor and zapp! I can't recommend this place enough. Here are my families favorites: Yellow chicken curry (mild) Spicy wings (they have a sweet chili glaze ) Pad Thai combination (with a lil extra sauce) Rad Na noodles (gravy is tasty!) Chicken Satay (ooh that peanut sauce is ) Papaya salad (brings a nice freshness and crunch!) Mango sticky rice (light coconut flavor and light sweetness, so good!) Even for a sit down restaurant, the ambiance is nice here too. Just small inside, so not ideal for large parties. The staff is very friendly too!

Came here for lunch special and dinner before and both were quite delicious. They have a lot of…read moreselection of true thai food, however sometimes it is a little more salty than I wished for. Still one of the best thai food like many people said within the area but I do think over the years the quality did go down a little bit. Not too crowded during the weekdays, and the location have a parking lot in the back but also parking on the street. They have lunch special menu, but the I think the price is okay - but given this economy, the price is just what it is I guess since Pasadena in general is pricy around this area. They have their own bathrooms, and they also have plenty of table space between outside and inside, I do like the high ceiling they have which feels more spacious than other spots. I think many of the comments did mention them going down the hill though.

First time dining here and definitely not the last. staff were nice and friendly, got seated right…read moreaway in an almost empty & spacious restaurant. We've ordered mixed vegetables, shrimp and crab pot and Saladang noodles with beef(to-go). Food is great and tasted authentic with big portion, our server was very attentive and carefully addressed some food allergies. Parking is enough for customers but I just wondered why the place was almost empty for a weekend. Overall, I will recommend to Yelpers.

Open on July 4th! That alone deserves 5 stars, just kidding! Seriously, the food is truly…read moreoutstanding -- spicy flat rice noodle with beef (pad kee mao) is not overcooked like some other places ("Thai Central" in Thai Town) and has the familiar texture and 'wok air' of the Cantonese beef chow fun. The traditional pad thai is also excellent. But our favorite is the Thai curry bowl (comes with white rice)....it's the curry dish for people who don't like curry...it's that good! The satay chicken skewers are a perfect appetizer.

06/14/26 Sunday Came…read morehere for lunch with a party of 7. They seated us after about a 10 minute wait. We didn't need our entire party to arrive before being seated. Very clean and well decorated space. Nice AC on a hot summer day. Do note, the window seat is a little weird because you can't lean back (No back rest). I wanted something light so I got a small Tom Kha Chicken Soup and a Thai tea, which I asked to be less sweet and they obliged. The soup was very sour, which I didn't expect since it didn't say that in the menu description. I knew Tom Yum is sweet and sour but didn't expect that from a curry soup. Also, 1/3 of the soup were the spices (that you don't eat) so it felt really small of a portion after I removed those pieces. My friend gave me some of their extra rice and it was still too sour. The Thai iced tea was a little bland, probably since I asked for it to be less sweet, so I don't recommend doing that. I think less sweet also meant less milk so it wasn't very creamy. Still refreshing though. In my photo, you can see the color difference between my less sweet thai iced tea and my friend's normal one. Mine was kind of brown. His was the normal bright orange. I also tried my partner's pad Thai and normally I don't like pad Thai because it's too sweet, but this one was on the less sweet side so it was quite decent. I tried my partner's Thai Iced Coffee, which we ordered out of curiosity. She said it's basically normal coffee but more sweet. To my surprised, it was not sweet at all, like zero sugar. It tasted like a more burnt americano with a splash of milk. We were not fans. We parked about 1/2 mile away because street parking is free and we don't mind walking. Parking structure is available nearby too, for only $1 for the first 2 hours. Bathrooms are shared among three restaurants, but they are very clean.