Place is nice & clean, staffs are friendly & attentive. Food is mediocre. Felt like they didn't hire a cook but just had a family member do the cooking. The pad thai noodle was over cooked & mushy. The mooping could be better if it had some char. The pad kee mao with beef had hardly any beef. read more

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This little restaurant is currently my FAVORITE thai place in the SGV area. There was a restaurant that I used to go to for my favorite dish, the boat noodle, that just didn't make it the way they used to, so I always order it everytime I see it on the menu. I tried it here and I already want to go back!! It was so flavorful, they were able to make it non-spicy so I could give some to my kid, and even he gobbled up all the noodles. I know that doesn't help you necessarily since kids are notorious for being picky, but just know it was delicious. We also had the hainan chicken, which I thought was just okay (the rice was good but the chicken was a bit dry), and the zapp wings, which were flavor bombs - pretty good too! They don't have a ton of parking in their shared lot, but I think it's worth coming by. I'm definitely going to come back to try more things. Service was also great, and you can tell a lot of regulars come by, by how the owner?/server? was chit chatting with folks dropping in. read more

Been here countless times and always satisfying. And I thought I had it all figured out when I brought my vegan friend here as a safe bet. My go-to order was Pad Thai, Yellow Curry, Tom Kha, and sometimes Mooping. I thought. Vegan? no problem. Everything tofu and skip the Mooping. Thankfully the server was more knowledgeable than me. Pad Thai and Yellow Curry are no go's Fish sauce. She pointed out for us every item the kitchen can make without fish sauce. So Vegan Plan B without fish sauce was: Tom Kha soup - always delicious Pad See Ew - I upped the heat a bit beyond my tolerance. I enjoyed it but I had to stop. My friend really liked it. Massaman Curry - a different kind of curry that is just as delicious as the other three As always, great service here. And friendly goodbyes at Kwan's, "See you tomorrow" read more

Cute little Thai restaurant off arroyo with free parking lot. Everything we ordered was pretty good. I especially liked their crispy pork. The sauce is spicy and sour. read more

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Just ordered from Kwan for dinner. Got the Moo Ping (pork skewers), Pad Kee Mao with pork and Kai Tod (chicken wings). Omg the Kai Tod was sooo good! Wings were super juicy and fried perfectly crisp. Moo Ping was also incredibly flavourful and tender. Knocked off one star because of the noodles. There was no spicy and far too sweet. Can't wait to try more dishes next time! read more

Kwan Kitchen - Super delish Kai Tod! - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

The fried Hainan chicken/rice was excellent. Chicken was incredibly juicy/hot/crispy, rice had a wonderful garlicky punch, and the sauce/andsoup that came with it were both great complements. I've gotten the non-fried chicken before and wasn't nearly as a big a fan, so personally will be getting the all fried version moving forward. 5/5 The pad kee mao, also, delicious. Fragrant, lots of veggies, overall very solid. Only downside was that I didn't feel there was a ton of chicken, but overall a 4.5/5. Got the crispy pork appetizer, I guess I'm used to Hong Kong/chinese style crispy pork. Each piece is deep fried, which I think is just the style of preparation. I think it loses a lot of the juiciness if it weren't deep fried, so not my favorite, but to each his own. overall a 3.5/5 because the flavor and sauce were good, but loses points in my book for texture. Finally, got the tom yum noodle soup. Overall, I wasn't a huge fan of the soup base because it was too sour for my taste. I was expecting some coconut milk to balance out the sour profile. However, it came with the BBQ pork which was the redeeming factor. This might be the best BBQ pork I've had in a while, including any Chinese BBQ joint. For the soup, it was a 3.5/5 for me, but the BBQ was a true 5/5. Will definitely get the BBQ again next time. Overall, good service despite it being busy. The value is decent, parking is easy, and bathrooms are clean. Very homey in terms of vibe, and would absolutely recommend coming here. My favorite Thai place in the pasadena area. read more

We stopped by on a whim on a weekday lunch and are so glad we did. Everything on the menu here is quite delicious and more importantly is a great value. Service was fast and efficient and the restaurant was super clean. Plenty of parking in the lot. Attached as well. This will be a staple if I'm working around this area read more

A delicious Thai spot in the heart of Pasadena! I stopped by for lunch and I got the beef pad thai with a thai tea on the side. My dish was filling, had a good amount of spice, and it was very flavorful. My thai tea was refreshing and creamy and had a strong flavor and it paired well with my food. Service was friendly and the interior was well-lit, clean and modern. They have a variety of Thai dishes available to try and it's a good spot for lunch or dinner! Check out this spot if you are craving for some delicious Thai food! read more

Kwan Kitchen - Beef Pad Thai & Thai Tea - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

Saw that Kwan Kitchen has pretty high ratings and I'm into Thai food so decided to check them out. Parking during lunch was a bit limited in the small lot due to all the vehicles belonging to the employees and patrons of the vet hospital next door. The server was very welcoming and attentive. The menu has some interesting items. The Kwan pad Thai served with crispy pork was legit and a little on the sweeter side, which reminded me of what I had in Chiangrai. The pad kee mao was also pretty good. The hotpot was a bit disappointing tho. It was basically a seafood tom yum with ramen noodles. Unfortunately it seems that they used preprocessed squid and shrimps. The preservative sodium tripolyphosphate turns the seafood a bit translucent and yields an artificial crunch and a bit of sulfur smell. This is a major pet peeve for me. No self respecting cook should ever use that stuff. Furthermore, at $25, it seemed a bit overpriced. read more

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Really enjoyed their pad thai, solid quality and good price for the amount of food. Cute place, would come back

Came on a weekday night and was pleasantly surprised! Got crab fried rice, chicken combo and green curry. Wow the fried chicken and hainanese chicken combo was devine!! The batter is perfectly crispy and airy yet inside is super flavorful, juicy and tender! Love the soup, rice and sauce came with it too. Crab fried rice was also delicious but crab meat was a bit cold as I think they threw that in last so could use a bit more cooking time to warm up. Green curry is good too but nothing crazy. Very friendly staff and clean/modern establishment. Will be back! read more

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Fantastic spot with the best Hainan chicken I've had! The rice was SO flavorful! Also loved the Thai style coffee - it was my first time trying it & it reminds me a bit of Vietnamese coffee in the sense of balance between bitter and sweet. I enjoyed my meal and the large portions meant I could ration it for breakfast the next day. Will come back when I'm in the area to try out more fishes read more

Kwan Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Firstly, they serve Thai food, not Chinese. And to prove it they posted it on the front :). The food: yum yum! Nothing pretentious, not fusion. It's the traditional Thai food. Tasty, appetizing, clean and generous. It's what you'll expect from a Thai place. What makes it even special are the condiments stored in cute little glasses. Must try: Kao Moo Dang, Kao Mun Kai (you can opt for just the hainan chicken if you like), Kwan's Pad Thai. Service: June and her friends are the best! Always prompt, always smiling - they really are from land of smiles :). Feels like you're dining in their home. Ambiance: Cozy. Place is small but not suffocating. Intimate but homey. Tons of parking too - which is always a plus. read more

As soon as you open the door at Kwan Kitchen, you are greeted with a friendly 'how can I help you?' Seating was available and we asked for some time to go over the menu. When the server returned she was very helpful in answering questions about the menu and on what to order. Spiciness is on a scale of 1 to 5. We both ordered level 2. We started our meal with fried dumplings to share. They were excellent! We then ordered tom yum soup and two entrees to go - pad see ew and pad thai. The tom yum had veggies and shrimp and was excellent, even reheated. The shrimp was cooked to perfection, no easy feat in a soup. Pad see ew was very good and good value as it provided more than one meal. Good balance of ingredients but would order a higher spice level next time. Pad thai was likewise a good selection and tasted great reheated. Be aware there are a lot of customers picking up and the parking lot is very tight. I look forward to returning and trying their very popular curry! read more

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I've never been to Thailand, so I wouldn't be able to judge the food based on authenticity. But I can tell you the food here is very good. I always order the Panang curry with beef and this one was spectacular. It was rich and well blended with the protein. The beef was tender and juicy. Sometimes the beef used is tough. That wasn't the case here. All the proteins were good quality. I asked for spicy and they delivered! We also had the chicken satay, egg rolls, dumplings, Kao man Kai and moo ping. I loved the moo ping, the pork was so delicious! Don't judge the food by the photos on DoorDash or other places even here on yelp, they don't do justice to the food. Food was done super fast. Can't wait to have it again. read more

Got here on a weekday for lunch and got seated right away. Got Kao Mun Kai (combination), which is a combination of Hainan chicken and fried chicken. There are two sauces provided for the chicken that are Thai-inspired! The portion is very big! The fried chicken is super crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside! I love the sauces that came with the dish - very umami! There is parking in the plaza but it might get full easily - there is some street parking as well. Staff was extremely friendly! read more

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I find it amusing how on the door, there's a sign that talks about it being "fantastic Thai food", when it's anything but. I ordered multiple dishes, including their best sellers, and each one fell flat. I enjoy Thai food and couldn't find one enjoyable dish. I left feeling hungry and ripped off. I honestly don't understand these reviews. They screwed up simple, everyday Thai dishes. This is in my top 10 of worst Thai restaurants I've been to. I regret coming in tonight, as it was a waste of time and stomach space. read more

Got the pad see ew with medium spice. It was spicier than expected. Tasty meal. A bit greasy. Good service and food came out quickly. Parking is a bit difficult as the lot gets full quickly. Would come back if Im in the area read more

This is my new favorite Thai spot. I had the Krapow with crispy bacon as suggested by the friendly waitress and I loved it. Great pricing too! read more

Dining in: Tom gha soup probably the best I've ever had. Get with chicken and mild spice, then add your own chili paste. The pad see ew with shrimp was also very good, though next time I'd get a different one that has more flavor. Takeout: That said, I placed an online order via Doordash and waited 45 minutes for two items that were supposed to take 20 minutes. I got no apology after pointing this out. No condiments or utensils either. Dunno if this is a Doordash issue or bad planning on the restaurants part, I won't be coming back again unless I know they're not busy. read more

Kwan kitchen is really great. The food is so generous and service is really sweet. The krapow was average, not bad. The pad see ew was really good and plentiful... my friend said it filled him up in a good way. Ambiance is really good and authentic. I would definitely come again. read more

Absolutely freshest made chicken wing appetizer and pad Thai dishes. All came out hot from the kitchen and wonderfully delicious! There was an abundance of crispy garlic in the chicken wing basket that we sprinkled on Kwan Specialty pad Thai order. Service is on-point by a team of females in a small storefront. Ambiance is simple, clean industrial look and casual friendly. Parking is in the plaza location. read more

Kwan Kitchen - Chicken wings appetizer - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Get takeout from here and it absolutely hits every time Their "thai hot" is actually somewhat hot, but not like sweaty / feel-the-hand-of-god-hot if that's what you're looking for read more

Loved the authentic food and quick service. My favorite was the Kwan Pad Thai! The place is very casual and unassuming, something I like at authentic places like this! read more

Kwan Kitchen - Kwan's Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Ordered pickup from Jean Kitchen thai food. Attaching receipt with prices. The tin kha soup with chicken @$16.95 it tasted good and was temp hot and was medium heat as requested. It had uneven peeled chunks of tomatoe, lemon grass, mushrooms, but the chicken pieces were very tough not tender. The pad see ew was on the small side expected to go container to be filled. It tasted fantastic and loved the flavor of hot sauce! Just wanted more @ $16 and loved the wok hay flavor and crunchy veggies. read more

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Delicious authentic thai food at a great price. My favorites were the boat noodle and moo ping. Wings were spicy tangy bombs of goodness. Even their pad thai is delicious which is not my usual order! Service is warm and seems to be family run! My new go to thai food spot! read more

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Ordered them first on food delivery platform and also came in person to their physical restaurant. I guess it's just steps away from where I live. I believe their dishes the one that I tried, which are chicken rice and the noodle 'Bakmee' are legit good! This became my new favorite Thai place in the area. I cannot wait to try even more. I'm not a big fan of Pad Thai (since it's not originally Thai dish anyway) but can't wait to try other dishes they have! Their Instagram is active and always post new menus! The vibe is welcoming when I tried to pick up my order! read more

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Don't let the name fool you. It's Thai cuisine, not Chinese. It's a small space, so I'd avoid peak hour. The food is good. I had Panang Curry with tofu. You get a generous amount of tofu, but not enough sauce. Hubby tried Kao Moo Dang, and no complaint. The Thai Tea was just right. This is a good neighborhood Thai restaurant with easy parking. read more

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After reading a second article on Kwan Kitchen by Kat Thompson in LA Eater, I decided to give it a try. I love Thai food, but I am tired of pad thai and satay. So, my favorite dish now is beef panang curry. What a disappointment it was, the meat was tough, very hard to chew on, and the sauce was very weak. The owners of the place, probably, treat Ms Thompson differently. To me, right now, the best Thai restaurant is Miya in Altadena. I haven't tried Anajak yet. read more

Went during lunch hour and there were still a few tables available. Ambiance was good; not too noisy and gentle Thai music playing in the background. Service was fine and very friendly, though waitstaff may have been stretched thing as they were hostess, cashier, and server. Now the best part.. The food. Not a lot of Thai restaurants in Pasadena serve ​​ (Pad Krapow Gai) so I was super happy to see this on the menu. When it arrived it smelled amazing and looked exactly as I expected: no modifications to accomodate local palates, like bell pepper, etc. *** and they use ground pork!!!*** which makes it real authentic). The fried egg was cooked to perfection: not runny but still soft in the middle. And it was all served with a small bowl of what I guess was fish sauce with sliced chilis in it and sliced garlic. Threw some of that on and dug in and I was literally levitating it was so delicious. Yes, it was that good! The rice accompanying it was equally delicious and I finished the whole plate (don't tell my doctor!). Highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more

Kwan Kitchen - ​​ (Pad Krapow Gai) - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

Decided to check out Kwan Kitchen after reading some of the reviews. It's fairly new and a fairly busy strip mall. Parking was ample during lunchtime and conveniently near a Metro stop. The place has a modern sleek vibe but warm and friendly. Ordered food for pickup and they were very fast. The vegetable egg rolls were great, good crunch and tasty filling and will try the shrimp egg rolls next time. The larb was tasty, very herbaceous but I would have preferred lettuce cups to cabbage, but I'm no larb expert. The star dish has got to be Kwan's Pad Thai. The noodles, sauce, shrimp, egg etc puts it in the top 10 but the addition of crispy pork belly made it S tier. Adding crispy pork pieces to any dish should be an option in all restaurants. 5 stars read more

Kwan Kitchen - Vegetable Egg Roll - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This place is such a great find. It is simple and relaxed but everything about it feels genuine. A group of friends own it and work together both in the kitchen and out front, and you can really feel how much they care about the experience. The food is outstanding. Everything we tried was fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. It is clear they put a lot of heart into what they do. I would definitely recommend stopping by if you are looking for good food in a laid-back spot. I am already looking forward to going back. read more

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Friendly service, great portions, authentic Thai flavors. Loved that they have Longan drink and it's not too sweet. My favorite dish was the Panang curry, the flavors were perfectly well balanced and the kaffir lime leaves slices add so much aromatics. Moo-ping is something I love to order and this one did not disappoint. Sauce for it was legit and even came with sticky rice. The only thing we had that I wouldn't order again - the khao mun gai. The chicken was really dry and the rice lacked flavor. But I would definitely go back and order other dishes to try! Service was great! Everyone was so friendly and patient and polite. Parking - small free parking lot. Easy parking, we didn't have any issues. read more

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Love this Thai place! Authentic and delicious Thai food; very friendly customer service and always accommodating. This place gives good competition to other Thai restaurants around Pasadena. Love their Pad Thai and they have their special one with the crispy pork. Love the Kao Man Kai (which is Hainan chicken), you can also order it as combination of the steam and fried Hainan chicken. Tom Kha and Green Curry are among of my favorites as well. Very decadent, the lemongrass inn the Tom Kha (coconut soup) is so fragrant. Recently tried their Mama Hot Pot and asked to change the noodle to rice noodle which they were able to. Asked for medium spicy level. When it came out, immediately that beautiful fragrant smell of lemongrass and lime hit my nose and knew that this is love at first scent. This one is a must try. Can't wait to eat it again. This place also sometimes participates in Thai night market DS night market in chinatown. But not sure about the menu they have at the market. Shout out to June..! Their regular staff there, is very helpful and nice. Always a pleasure coming in and seeing her there. Parking is easy and plenty in their private lot. read more

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Wow the half Hainan Chicken/Fried Chicken is excellent. Can't wait to try other dishes here. read more

Kwan Kitchen - Half Hainan / Half Fried Chicken - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've only ordered take out here, but the people working are very friendly and the food is damn good! I've tried the moo ping, pad see ew with chicken, and the shrimp thom kha with shrimp. The moo ping was bomb! Pad see ew can be very hit or miss for me but I really loved this one! the shrimp in the thom kha was juicy and not fishy at all. The thom kha itself was delicious and full of flavor. I ordered it medium spicy and it was pretty mild I would say, so if you like it hot, go spicy. Prices are pretty average, but not bad considering everything seems to be fresh, full of flavor, and good quality! Overall this place is a gem in south pas and I can't wait to keep coming back and trying more items on their menu :) read more

This place is solid! Enjoyed the pad see ew and yellow curry, among other items. They have good packaging for door dash orders.

Yummy pad see ew with beef. The beef was very tasty and not tough, as it often is from other places. The noodles didn't have the charred taste I usually associate with the dish, but I still enjoyed it. I was quoted 15 minutes for pickup and it was ready faster than that. read more

Kwan Kitchen - Pad see ew with beef and extra Chinese broccoli - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

Hands down some of the best Thai Food I've had throughout NorCal and SoCal. While I regret being so damn full every time I leave, I can confidently say I've enjoyed everything I've had. 5/5 - Pad See Ew Flavorful, great portions, and came out piping hot. They serve the spicy vinegar with it but you don't even need it, even when you get to the last 25%. 4.8/5 - Kwan's Pad Thai Girlfriend got this, was great. With or without lime, the flavor comes through and is delicious. Noodles were cooked well and when you take a bite with some Papaya Salad? Immaculate. 4.5/5 - Papaya Salad Yummy and spicy. No complaints here. 4/5 - Fried Shrimp Roles Damn good and just the right amount of crunchy. Portion size was quite generous too. 5/5 - Panang Curry SO GOOD. Not too sweet, not too savory and comes with just the right amount of rice. I got it with chicken but I'm curious how the other meat options would taste. My mouth is drooling a bit thinking about it. 4.5/4 - Chicken Satay Yum. Good with or without the peanut (?) like sauce. Chicken had a nice bite and was very soft on the inside. Comes on skewers so be careful not to stab your mouth as you inhale these. Longan Drink Hard to rate a drink but it was yummy. Not too sweet and had a good taste to it. A little pricey for how much you get but I'd say it was pretty worth. Service was pretty good with the staff being very attentive and coming around asking if you needed anything or had any questions. There was a family that obviously never had eaten Thai food before and it was sweet to see the server being very friendly with an explanation on the items. Definitely recommend coming here for a meal. read more

Kwan Kitchen - I .. forgot to take a before photo. But as you can see, there's nothing left HAHA. - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

Our party of 6 ordered several dishes to share including Kwan's pad Thai, pad see ew, pad kanah, and yellow curry. The curry was a bit on the thin side, but we enjoyed all of the dishes and would come back again. Our waitress was friendly, helpful, and efficient. We did not have to wait very long for our food. It was a nice surprise to be able to park on the street too. read more