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Overall the restaurant is very clean and well kept. We walked over here for dinner on a Wednesday night and there was only 1 other party there. We got seated and served very quickly and ordered the pad Thai and pad kra pow to share. The food was okay and the spice dish was the cleanest I've seen! Overall it was a pleasant experience!
Came here for dinner with the family. The restaurant is on the small side and parking could be a bit tricky as there is only street. Food here is good - tasted great. The service was super friendly as well. Papaya Salad Pad See Ew, Green Curry, Chicken Satay was among the dishes that we ordered and everything tasted well.
How have I never reviewed Janejira before! We love it, Janejira is the most perfect Thai restaurant ever. We order it for take out or dine in at least every other week. They have a ton of vegetarian options and their lunch special is a really great deal. My favorite menu item, which is the main reason we love coming here, are the fried egg rolls. They have those delicious glass noodles and a yummy dipping sauce to go with them. I also enjoy the fried tofu, the garlic fried rice, and the yellow curry. Parking can be limited so add in time to find parking if you're coming to dine in. They have a restroom and a little spice container for extra sauces. The staff is always very nice and prompt with their service. The food always comes out very hot and fresh! The restaurant is casual and there are mainly 4 top tables, so you can easily come here with friends. They offer Apple Pay also!
Delicious Thai food with great service. They have some great lunch specials at $13.50 that comes with a salad, soup, and eggroll. I picked green curry with chicken with brown rice ($1 extra, they don't tell you about the upcharge but I figured so). Salad and soup were good. The soup was basically cabbage soup. I loved it. So simple. Egg roll is tiny and just okay for me. The curry was delicious. I would order again. Beef salad: Delicious. Best to eat it all there. It get a bit soggy if you eat it later on as leftovers. Tom Kha Hot Pot: Delicious. I would order this again. It has a sour coconut flavor. So good.
I was just here this past weekend and let me tell you. Janejira Thai Bistro is a solid Thai spot in Pasadena that definitely delivers on flavor. I ordered the pineapple chicken fried rice and the orange chicken, and both dishes were excellent. The pineapple fried rice was perfectly balanced--savory, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor. The chicken was cooked just right, and the pineapple added a fresh twist without overpowering the dish. It's one of those meals that keeps you going back for another bite. The orange chicken was also a standout: crispy, tender, and coated in a flavorful sauce that wasn't overly sweet. You can tell care goes into their cooking, and the portions were generous. Overall, great food, comforting flavors, and a spot I'd happily come back to when I'm craving Thai food in Pasadena. Definitely worth checking out.
The food here is really good! There is another Thai place like 3 spaces over, the ambiance here is very tranquil and inviting. Unfortunately I didn't want take interior photos because I didn't want to get others in the picture. Service was phenomenal! The menus are paper and taken away quickly my mistake for not taking pictures. This is about the food. Anyway I've eaten here plenty of times and highly recommend trying it
Amazing food! The best Thai we've had maybe. We ordered Tom Kha soup (coconut) base w/beef protein. Also, an order of Pad Kee Mao with chicken. We love the basil and peppers that was in this dish. We usually order pad see ew or pad thai, but tried this. Everything was delicious and the portions of course was enough for two more meals. We came at 11:30 just before lunch it wasn't busy yet. It was probably because it was raining. There were a few more people when we left. Anyway, the flavors were true to Thai and vibrant with lots of flavor and well seasoned. We will be back for sure when in the area again. Im pretty sure this is a family owned business. The service was great and sincere. You have to try this place for sure. Hidden gem in Pasadena. Finally, the prices are very reasonable. Enjoy!
Simply delicious. Food here is fresh and tasty. Ordered Tom Kha soup with beef and Pad se ew noodles. I have been going to President Thai in Pasadena for many years. This is my new go to spot at half the price. Service here is quick and very friendly. This restaurant is clean and orderly. I am so glad I found this place. I absolutely would recommend and return with friends and family.
Genuinely some of the best Thai food that I've had in a very long time. The lunch specials were very generous and incredibly delicious. I did not expect to enjoy the cabbage soup as much as I did, but I would come back for this alone. The rest of the food was also very tasty, we had pad Thai, a beef dish, and pad see ew, all of which exceeded expectations. The food came out very quickly, and the staff was very nice prices were incredibly reasonable, was able to get all three of these meals for under $60 including our drink. Definitely will come back when I'm in the area again.
Such a tasty and terrific luncheon spot! My pad se ew with chicken was perfectly seasoned and cooked: lots of nice green veggies, husband loved his garlic pepper stir fry with pork. Only 1 slight miss was the veggie roll was lukewarm and a bit tasteless, Wonton was tasty although note there is no filling, accompanying salad was fresh and tasty with a mild mustard dressing. Overall it was a great meal and staff couldn't be kinder nor more willing to assist. This one is a keeper for regular rotation. Hope to see you here, fellow yelpers!
Small place but cozy. We stopped in for lunch and ordered a few appetizers and the lunch specials. The appetizers were mixed: the shrimp roll had almost no flavor, just tasted like oil. The sweet dipping sauce didn't help much. The tofu, though, was pretty good. For our lunch specials, we got three different curries, each with a few pieces of meat inside (maybe because it was the lunch portion?). Everything leaned noticeably sweet, even the savory dishes had a sweet note, which got a little repetitive. On the plus side, service was attentive and friendly. Okay for a quick lunch, but I wish the flavors had more balance.
A must try! If you're in the Pasadena area, stop by and treat yourself to some delicious and authentic Thai food! There are so many amazing and delicious dishes there be prepared to order everything on the menu!! ;)
We wanted to try a new Thai place. My girlfriend selected this restaurant since the menu looks amazing. There is a huge selection from each category. The prices are good in today's inflationary environment. We ordered the chicken skewer, it was good. We tried the Tom yum soup with shrimp. The flavor was bold with the right amount of sourness and spiciness. We shared the papaya salad with woke up our appetite for our entree. We then share the Pad see Ew with beef. The sauce was a little too sweet, but that's the Thai flavor. The best was for the last, mango sticky rice. When we had our first bite, the delicious flavor captured us!!! The sweet and warm sticky rice is a perfect match with the mango. We had so much for dinner and regretted not leave enough room for the dessert. We were very pleased with the dinner and I'd love to come back to try other dishes.
2 months ago
My husband and I came here for lunch, and we had a wonderful experience! We ordered the fried rice lunch 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! read more
3 months ago
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! 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! read more
5 months ago
It was a great restaurant; my first time here! I got their lunch hour special and the staff was amazing. My server was very attentive and came by to check on me often, even when the restaurant started to get a little busy. My dish was the pad thai with chicken, that came with soup, salad, egg roll. The noodles were delicious, and the egg roll was fresh. The soup was surprisingly filling so I ended up taking most of the lunch home. The prices were very reasonable and I think my food (including Thai Iced Tea) with tip was under $25, which is pretty much a steal. Plus, I love the ambiance (or is it aesthetic as the young ones call it?). It's a very calming place. Highly recommend! read more
Overall the restaurant is very clean and well kept. We walked over here for dinner on a Wednesday night and there was only 1 other party there. We got seated and served very quickly and ordered the pad Thai and pad kra pow to share. The food was okay and the spice dish was the cleanest I've seen! Overall it was a pleasant experience! read more
Came here for dinner with the family. The restaurant is on the small side and parking could be a bit tricky as there is only street. Food here is good - tasted great. The service was super friendly as well. Papaya Salad Pad See Ew, Green Curry, Chicken Satay was among the dishes that we ordered and everything tasted well. read more
8 months ago
How have I never reviewed Janejira before! We love it, Janejira is the most perfect Thai restaurant ever. We order it for take out or dine in at least every other week. They have a ton of vegetarian options and their lunch special is a really great deal. My favorite menu item, which is the main reason we love coming here, are the fried egg rolls. They have those delicious glass noodles and a yummy dipping sauce to go with them. I also enjoy the fried tofu, the garlic fried rice, and the yellow curry. Parking can be limited so add in time to find parking if you're coming to dine in. They have a restroom and a little spice container for extra sauces. The staff is always very nice and prompt with their service. The food always comes out very hot and fresh! The restaurant is casual and there are mainly 4 top tables, so you can easily come here with friends. They offer Apple Pay also! read more
Delicious Thai food with great service. They have some great lunch specials at $13.50 that comes with a salad, soup, and eggroll. I picked green curry with chicken with brown rice ($1 extra, they don't tell you about the upcharge but I figured so). Salad and soup were good. The soup was basically cabbage soup. I loved it. So simple. Egg roll is tiny and just okay for me. The curry was delicious. I would order again. Beef salad: Delicious. Best to eat it all there. It get a bit soggy if you eat it later on as leftovers. Tom Kha Hot Pot: Delicious. I would order this again. It has a sour coconut flavor. So good. read more
9 months ago
I was just here this past weekend and let me tell you. Janejira Thai Bistro is a solid Thai spot in Pasadena that definitely delivers on flavor. I ordered the pineapple chicken fried rice and the orange chicken, and both dishes were excellent. The pineapple fried rice was perfectly balanced--savory, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor. The chicken was cooked just right, and the pineapple added a fresh twist without overpowering the dish. It's one of those meals that keeps you going back for another bite. The orange chicken was also a standout: crispy, tender, and coated in a flavorful sauce that wasn't overly sweet. You can tell care goes into their cooking, and the portions were generous. Overall, great food, comforting flavors, and a spot I'd happily come back to when I'm craving Thai food in Pasadena. Definitely worth checking out. read more
The food here is really good! There is another Thai place like 3 spaces over, the ambiance here is very tranquil and inviting. Unfortunately I didn't want take interior photos because I didn't want to get others in the picture. Service was phenomenal! The menus are paper and taken away quickly my mistake for not taking pictures. This is about the food. Anyway I've eaten here plenty of times and highly recommend trying it read more
Amazing food! The best Thai we've had maybe. We ordered Tom Kha soup (coconut) base w/beef protein. Also, an order of Pad Kee Mao with chicken. We love the basil and peppers that was in this dish. We usually order pad see ew or pad thai, but tried this. Everything was delicious and the portions of course was enough for two more meals. We came at 11:30 just before lunch it wasn't busy yet. It was probably because it was raining. There were a few more people when we left. Anyway, the flavors were true to Thai and vibrant with lots of flavor and well seasoned. We will be back for sure when in the area again. Im pretty sure this is a family owned business. The service was great and sincere. You have to try this place for sure. Hidden gem in Pasadena. Finally, the prices are very reasonable. Enjoy! read more
7 months ago
Simply delicious. Food here is fresh and tasty. Ordered Tom Kha soup with beef and Pad se ew noodles. I have been going to President Thai in Pasadena for many years. This is my new go to spot at half the price. Service here is quick and very friendly. This restaurant is clean and orderly. I am so glad I found this place. I absolutely would recommend and return with friends and family. read more
3 months ago
Genuinely some of the best Thai food that I've had in a very long time. The lunch specials were very generous and incredibly delicious. I did not expect to enjoy the cabbage soup as much as I did, but I would come back for this alone. The rest of the food was also very tasty, we had pad Thai, a beef dish, and pad see ew, all of which exceeded expectations. The food came out very quickly, and the staff was very nice prices were incredibly reasonable, was able to get all three of these meals for under $60 including our drink. Definitely will come back when I'm in the area again. read more
Such a tasty and terrific luncheon spot! My pad se ew with chicken was perfectly seasoned and cooked: lots of nice green veggies, husband loved his garlic pepper stir fry with pork. Only 1 slight miss was the veggie roll was lukewarm and a bit tasteless, Wonton was tasty although note there is no filling, accompanying salad was fresh and tasty with a mild mustard dressing. Overall it was a great meal and staff couldn't be kinder nor more willing to assist. This one is a keeper for regular rotation. Hope to see you here, fellow yelpers! read more
9 months ago
Small place but cozy. We stopped in for lunch and ordered a few appetizers and the lunch specials. The appetizers were mixed: the shrimp roll had almost no flavor, just tasted like oil. The sweet dipping sauce didn't help much. The tofu, though, was pretty good. For our lunch specials, we got three different curries, each with a few pieces of meat inside (maybe because it was the lunch portion?). Everything leaned noticeably sweet, even the savory dishes had a sweet note, which got a little repetitive. On the plus side, service was attentive and friendly. Okay for a quick lunch, but I wish the flavors had more balance. read more
5 months ago
A must try! If you're in the Pasadena area, stop by and treat yourself to some delicious and authentic Thai food! There are so many amazing and delicious dishes there be prepared to order everything on the menu!! ;) read more
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We wanted to try a new Thai place. My girlfriend selected this restaurant since the menu looks amazing. There is a huge selection from each category. The prices are good in today's inflationary environment. We ordered the chicken skewer, it was good. We tried the Tom yum soup with shrimp. The flavor was bold with the right amount of sourness and spiciness. We shared the papaya salad with woke up our appetite for our entree. We then share the Pad see Ew with beef. The sauce was a little too sweet, but that's the Thai flavor. The best was for the last, mango sticky rice. When we had our first bite, the delicious flavor captured us!!! The sweet and warm sticky rice is a perfect match with the mango. We had so much for dinner and regretted not leave enough room for the dessert. We were very pleased with the dinner and I'd love to come back to try other dishes. read more
This is an update to my 2021 review. Maintaining my 5-star rating. If you don't already know it--this is the best Thai Restaurant in Pasadena and one of the best in the Los Angeles area--it's worth traveling to come here. The Cashew Chicken yesterday was outstanding--you will not have better anywhere ever. Their brown rice is the best brown rice you will ever have anywhere ever. All Thai restaurants should come here to find out how you make the best Brown Rice Ever! In fact, ALL Restaurant Owners that have Brown Rice on their menu should come here to find out how you make the best brown rice ever! In fact, there should be a law that you have to come here to find out how you make the best brown rice ever! The eggplant and chicken in the Eggplant Chicken dish were excellent--but it was a bit too saucy and oily for my liking. I had to transfer the items in the dish to the brown rice plate to minimize the sauce. I don't know what the solution to this except to order the Cashew Chicken next time and add eggplant which I love. The Cashew Chicken was not saucy and just right--perfect. Now if you are a big oily sauce person--you may be fine with it. Service here is as friendly as you will get in a Thai restaurant. Parking is on the street free in front. Again, this is not a romantic dining place--it's a place to go for great food. They keep in cold inside--bring a jacket. read more
8 months ago
Found this place on Yelp on the search bar for "lunch near me", as we were at Vroman's bookstore across the street. Arrived at lunchtime on a Thursday and the place was packed! Fortunately there was one available table that just needed to be cleared and reset for us. We each ordered the $12 lunch special, deciding on 2 items to share. The lady at the table next to us was boxing up the rest of her Pad Thai and it looked good. It was a nice rust color of seasoning, not light orange colored like other places. We ordered that and a green curry. They made a modification for me of no green bell peppers , and substituted red which pleased me greatly. The special comes with egg roll, small salad and a cabbage soup. The soup, although piping hot, which was nice, wasn't anything I would order. Kind of like when you go for Chinese and the special comes with sweet and sour soup, just not a fan. Overall, good sized portions for lunch and nice ambiance. The AC was cranked so it was a tad chilly, but it was 80 degrees out in mid December. read more
My parents both absolutely loved their lunch specials and staff, we were definitely satisfied. We tried the Pad Kee Mao, Green Curry with Tofu, and Papaya Salad. The Papaya Salad was refreshing! The shredded papaya was tossed in a tangy, sour, and sweet sauce. Topped with roasted peanuts, definitely my favorite part! The Pad Kee Mao noodles were packed with wok flavor, a silky texture and well-seasoned sauce (without being overwhelmingly salty). The chicken was tender and perfectly cooked. The Green Curry was served piping hot and creamy, with bamboo shoots and carrots adding great texture. Both lunch specials came with a generous side of salad, a comforting bowl of vegetable soup, and a crispy egg roll with a wonton crisp. A truly satisfying meal all around! Highly recommend! read more
1 year ago
Just ate here for the first time after an appointment. The Thai place I would normally go to was closed today. Thank goodness this was open just a few doors down because their food is absolutely delicious. They even have a $12.50 lunch special that I decided to try. The lunch special had an excellent variety of choices. I decided to go with the green curry chicken entrée and it was accompanied by a fried egg roll as well as soup and salad. Not only wonderful food, but a great portion for a special! If I still lived in the Pasadena area I would come back here often. It will definitely be on my list for when I go to the Pasadena Playhouse. read more
After the Doo Dah Parade we headed over to meet some locals at one of their favorite restaurants. We were pleasantly surprised that the lunch specials are a 7 day a week option. 4 of the 6 of us ordered lunch specials, one ordered Papaya Salad and one did their Thai Fried Rice. I enjoyed the fresh little side salad and crispy little egg roll that came with the lunch specials. The dipping sauce was perfect for the egg roll. The Pad Kee Mao was good and the fresh tofu nicely done. The grilled onions were plentiful albeit one never finds them in Thailand. The soup, however, was utterly disappointing. More like chicken broth. A little bit of sesame oil might help. Good service. Nice inviting atmosphere. read more
1 year ago
Photos show half eaten dishes. Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodle) & Yellow chicken curry with rice. Perfection. Level 3 spicy: perfect spice and my tongue wasn't on fire. The first bite of the noodle was the flavor of DELICIOUS FRESH BASIL. Noodles have a great texture, chewy and soft (not sticky or stuck together) Yellow chicken curry with rice was very flavorful and the perfect amount of spice. Plenty of chicken, potato & carrots. Btw: I've visited Thailand a few times and my nieces are half Thai. I know great Thai food, that doesn't require driving to Thai town. Ps. My waiter, Kevin, handsome and absolutely attentive and courteous throughout my visit. read more
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My coworker and I searched for a lunch spot and so glad we found this restaurant. They have an affordable lunch menu and each meal is pretty substantial in my opinion. I got the beef pad see ew which came with hot soup, salad, fried wonton and fried spring roll. My coworker ordered pad thai and she loved it too. I will come back and try out the other dishes! read more
I finally got to try this place after all these years and I can't believe I've never been here before. We went with a large group and we ordered a bunch of different dishes and everything I got to taste was so good. I think my dish was the best which was the red curry. It was so delicious And flavorful and even though I got level two spice, it was not too spicy. I would definitely come back here when I'm craving some Thai food. I was server was very nice and patient with us while we tried to figure out what we wanted, considering we were such a large party. At the end, we got so stuff we were not able to try their croffles for dessert, but we will be back. read more
Right in front of the Colorado/Oak Knoll bus stop, Janejira serves a delicious lunch special of pad kee mao ($11.50). I enjoyed the noodle texture, savory flavors, and spicy kick. The lunch special included soup with a healthy serving of vegetables, salad with tasty dressing, an egg roll, and a small fried wonton. The sauce for the egg roll tasted surprisingly good though having a lighter flavor. The Thai iced tea ($3.50) didn't taste too sweet, and I ordered it without boba. This place is deserving of five stars for its filling portions, well-cooked food, and affordable pricing. I highly recommend this place if you like Thai food, and I'd definitely want to try another dish next time. Service here was good, and the server filled my reusable water bottle with the option to add ice. Although the restaurant is a little small, it wasn't too loud, and it got quieter around 1 pm as people exited. read more
Review for lunch only! My friend decided to come here for lunch for her birthday. We finally picked a Sunday to meet up! The great thing is that Janejira does offer their lunch special on the weekend except on holidays. The lunch special runs from 11-3 pm. There are about eight options. You can pick between curries, rice, or noodle dishes. I decided to pick Pad Thai with tofu as my dish and I really enjoyed my lunch. The lunch special also comes with a veggie soup, a side salad, a veggie egg roll, and a piece of fried wonton. I already got full off the sides. My favorite was the side salad. I love the salad dressing that I brought a container home. Yes, they do sell it to go so I'm glad I asked. Parking was street-only! The street parking was 1 hour except Sunday so we got lucky. This restaurant is right across from Target. The service was great. Overall, great deal and choice for Thai food if you're in the area. read more
3 months ago
If you're ever in this part of town, this place has super solid Thai food. We had ptsd from the tom yum from another spot the night before and needed a real tom yum. Janejira did not disappoint. Also had the larb and crab fried rice. Larb was tasty and the crab fried rice was delicious. They did not skimp on crab meat. Servings are very generous and staff are attentive and very nice. Quaint and cozy with a cute neon wall for pics read more
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