Finally found a good Thai place in Pasadena! Got take out. Green curry and panang were both delish and spot on for flavor. Didn't charge extra for rice. Didn't try the noodles but they looked so good I regretted not getting some pad see ew.. next time. read more

Food is excellent and authentic. The service is fast and friendly. We have been 2 times since this review and were happy every time read more

Great service and the Pad Kee Mao was the star of our meal, but everything as good. The restaurant is simple, small and enjoyable.

It may look unassuming from the outside but the experience was great because the food was incredible. Get the Crispy Pork Kaprow and a Thai Iced Tea! read more

This place is fairly new and I had the chance to pick up food twice. It has always been a pleasure coming in. The place is very such a cute spot to have lunch or dinner at and the staff are over so welcoming. They do have their own little parking area in the plaza so that is a plus. There is also street parking as well if you find yourself in a pickle trying to find parking in their lot. I've ordered the Kwan Pad Thai and the normal Pad Thai both of which are delicious. I think the only difference between the two is the pork in the Kwan Pad Thai. It reminds me of chicarrones chips. Either way, both are delicious. Oh, and the Thai tea is refreshing as well. read more

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Great food. Got to go. Had papaya salad, Kwan pad Thai, hainan chicken and green curry. I also picked up drinks in store. Service was excellent and I was able to deliver lunch for three adults quickly after ordering online! read more

Small menu but done right! Got Chicken Wings, Beef Fried Rice and Pork Pad See Ew. Lady at the front was super nice and threw in extra sauce for my to go back! Chicken wings were INSANELY crispy. A beautiful crunch pillow around each one. If there were 20 wings I would've mowed each one down. Beef Fried Rice was flavorful with fluffy rice. Only slight negative was beef was a little chewy but the flavors were there. Pork Pad See Ew was sauced with tender noodles. Pork cooked perfectly with basil and chinese broccoli. Added a little of my own chili oil to the top to add more spice. Spice levels are definitely muted but I blame that on local neighborhood. Will def come back to try more again! read more

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Kwan Kitchen's opening menu featured a small set of items, perfect for people who are overwhelmed with options (yes, I am one of these people :( ). A few glances around the restaurant, and I almost wished that i ordered the papaya salad since it looked delicious! Our party settled on Kwan's Pad Thai, Massaman curry, and Krapow. The Krapow was quite salty, not helped by the side spicy soy sauce, either. To admit, though, the spicy sauce provided was delicious, and I almost wished that this sauce was provided with unmarinated beef. The Pad Thai akin to their Krapow was strong in flavor. It was quite sour and sweet and would have benefited from dialing it back a bit. Their crispy pork, though deserves some recognition, as that is some of the best crispy pork that I've ever had. I barely recalled any great, and it had the same great crunch as would be expected. Both times, I their strong flavors led me to drink water like no tomorrow, and getting refills was a chore. Massaman Curry is one of my favorite foods, and I was sad that it came out way too sweet, though at this point was not surprised. I wanted to finish dinner full, and ordered a second bowl of rice. Quite admittedly, even ordering a bowl of rice took some time. I would be interested in returning in the future for Kwan's Pad Thai again and to see if their flavor profiles are more "tamed." After all, that crispy pork is like no other - ooh what an unexpected delight! I hope to see how they improve from their opening menu! read more

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Finally. After moving the area two years ago, we found an authentic Thai restaurant that's not only a substitute for Thai town in Hollywood, but better. Kwan's Pad Thai - Super fire. The crispy pork belly is a nice contrast to the sweet spiciness of the noodles. Was that Chicken Wing Zaap - Amazing. The chicken wings were freshly fried to perfection and topped with this orange crispy, tangy tangy, spicy powdery mix mix that a sort of like a Thai Flamin Hot flavor. Pad See Ew - Well executed. The noodles were perfectly seasoned and had a slight sweetness to it, making it incredible. read more

Had the Hainan chicken rice, pretty good, to go was prepared quickly, will revisit again read more

Kwan Kitchen - Menu - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

We had chicken pad Thai, Chicken Satay and the chicken satay, and the chicken dumplings.Chicken dumplings were good but the chicken satay and the Pad Thai chicken was fantastic. Service was courteous and casual. Atmosphere casual and pleasant. read more

Feel very welcomed. My friend and I enjoyed their specialities and some salad. Highly recommended. We will return soon.

Delicious! Flavors were on point and well represented. Spice level is biased way down. Medium was barely any. Kind folks, quick service. It's a casual place in a strip mall. As it should be. Their specialty pad Thai is great, as is the Panang curry and crab fried rice. read more

Kwan Kitchen feels like crashing your grandmother's cooking session except grandma also went to culinary school. The outside is unassuming but the food hits you like a revelation. Kao moo dang arrives with crispy pork that deserves its own fan club. The rice is sticky in the best way and shallots rain down like edible confetti. The fried chicken and sticky rice combo is so crunchy you start questioning why anyone eats anything else. It tastes homey but also elevated enough to make you feel like you are at a party in Bangkok. Every dish feels both comforting and new. You will walk out feeling like you just got a hug from food itself. Kwan Kitchen makes simple dishes feel like star performers. read more

Food is ridiculous. Probably the best Thai food in Pasadena. Every fish packs with zappy flavor and freshness. Can dine here every day!

Thumbs up! We've been searching for a great Thai place in our new neighborhood and found it today in Kwan Kitchen. Ordered the Won Ton Soup, the yellow curry (chicken) and the mango sticky rice, not a loser in the pack. The only thing I wish they'd add is brown rice option but aside from that everything was perfect and we'll definitely return. I would add the order was on time and perfect, whomever handed it to me was friendly and professional. read more

Kwan Kitchen in Pasadena, CA, is a delightful addition to the local culinary scene, offering a taste of Thailand that's hard to resist. Kwan Kitchen has been open for just about a month, and the level of culinary expertise and service is already commendable. Ideal for both casual dining and takeout, Kwan Kitchen caters to different dining preferences, making it a versatile choice for Thai food enthusiasts. We started our meal with the Chicken Satay appetizer. A deliciously seasoned and a perfect start to the Thai our culinary journey. For the mains we had the Basil Beef, Yellow Curry, and Pad Thai. they were all standout dishes, showcasing authentic Thai flavors and quality ingredients. The Thai iced tea was a sweet delight, though a tad too heavy on the ice. Nonetheless, it didn't overshadow the wonderful dining experience. The friendly staff adds to the overall positive experience, making diners feel right at home in this Thai culinary haven. We Kwan Kitchen found it to be some of the best Thai in town and nicely priced. I'll be coming here regularly. read more

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I came here yesterday with my husband, daughter, and sister-in-law. We are all Mexican, I am pointing this out because every single table (mainly Asian and Caucasian) received better service than us. Our food took 30-35 minutes to be served while everyone else's got to them quickly despite some of the clients being seated way after we were. The food was good, I will say. The ambiance was something. The waitress was mean to only us (I observed her attitude towards us and everyone else), and still had the audacity to mention tipping once we were going to pay for our meal. FIRST TIME I DON'T TIP. At first I thought, well, maybe she's having a bad day, but no.. everyone else there was treated with respect and kindness except us and this is also the first time we face anything like this. read more

Wow! Absolutely recommend Kwan Kitchen if you are looking for delicious Thai food in Pasadena. From the Sua Rong Hai to the Mama Hot Pot, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Seriously!!! End your meal with the Sticky Mango for dessert and you'll walk away happy. read more

Kwan Kitchen - MAMA HOT POT - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Not sure what's going on but we asked for medium spice and none of our dishes were spicy. All 3 of us had stomach aches from the dinner.

Hands down the best Thai food in Pasadena. The flavors are bold, fresh, and deeply satisfying. I ordered takeout and was honestly blown away by how good everything still tasted by the time I got home--no sogginess, no loss of flavor. Generous portions, too. You can tell they put care into each dish. This place is a gem. Can't wait to dine in next time. read more

You can't go wrong with this place it gets better and better every visit. The food and service is great. If you need a quick bite this place is the place to be at. The food always comes out hot and fresh. I highly recommend this place read more

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

I had their shrimp pad Thai and it was really good. Seems like it's family owned. Customer service was great!!! The pad Thai noodles were fresh and the shrimp were jumbo. It had about seven jumbo shrimp and the chili sauce coated the shrimp well. I ordered medium heat but it wasn't spicy at all. Next time I'll order hot. Definitely coming back when I'm craving Thai food in Pasadena!!! read more

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This place is good, will come back. I have both take out and dine in. Take out is good too.

I just wanted good Thai food. I googled and saw the almost-perfect (google) rating for this place, so I wanted to try it. I really wanted it to be great, and would have been happy to add my own positive review, but my experience was anything but positive. I called at 8:30 pm - they close at 9. I said I wanted to order for pick-up and they said, FIRMLY, that I would have to get there no later than 8:45 for them to take my order. It almost sounded like they didn't even want to take it, but I assured them I'd be there, and rushed. I was hungry and wanted to be sure to get my food. I arrived in time, only to find that my order was not ready, and then, as I patiently waited, another customer arrived, and placed an order! There was no hesitation with this order, they took it happily, smiling. And it really upset me. I told them I wasn't happy that I had to rush, only to find my food was not ready, and then they took a much later order with pleasure? Why? The only thing I could see was that that person was Asian and I am not. I'm not saying that was the reason, but what else am I to think? I also made a point of asking them whether they had included a straw for me in the bag for the young coconut I ordered. They said they did. Upon arriving home, I found NO straw. As for the food, it was just OK. I've had much tastier Pad Thai all over LA. This is nothing special and I'd actually say it was less than good. Another thing: one of the things I love about Thai food is the little sweet cucumber side dish that comes with it. Theirs had no sweet liquid in it - was just dry and not flavorful as it usually is. Also, I saw reviews saying it had a great atmosphere. I have to laugh at that. It's plain as can be. I decided to call them today, to try to talk to a manager and let them know how disappointing the experience was, hoping they would give me a reason NOT to post a bad review. I sincerely wanted to avoid it. But it just got worse. There was no manager, the person I spoke with hardly spoke English, and rather than giving me a kind apology, basically blew me off, then HUNG UP ON ME. So, I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. I'm disgusted by this treatment and underwhelmed by the food, and felt others should know. I write lots of positive reviews, lest you think I'm just one who likes to complain. But sadly, there is nothing positive to say about this place. read more

Yammy food with super friendly staff. Love it. Local gem. Surprise experience and will return again. read more

Kwan Kitchen - Krapow - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food was good but it needed some salt , I'll definitely try the food again :) the server was really nice and helpful. Cute little spot.

We came here today for Mother's Day lunch after visiting the Huntington. I saw that they had a great rating and their menu looked intriguing, and I wanted to try the "kra pow", a dish I don't often see on other Thai menus. It was so good! My son has branched out as far as trying new things, he had the "pad kee mao", I had a bite, it also was so good. They gave us a complimentary appetizer, which was so nice, I chose the fried dumplings. Our waitress was very sweet and I really liked the light fixtures and the open, airy feel to their restaurant. I highly recommend Kwan Kitchen :) read more

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Do you like Papaya Salad? Kwan Kitchen is the closest I've ever been to Thailand in California! It's everything except the little dried shrimps - exactly! Also fantastic is the fried chicken with sticky rice. Chicken Satay premium white meat. Nice service. No beers but it looks like there's an application made. Very popular, plan accordingly. read more

Parking is convenient here, and the staff knows how to make dishes spicy. I did feel that portions were a bit small for the amount paid (at least on my visit), so while me and my friend liked our meal enough we aren't convinced about returning again. read more

We recently returned from a trip to Thailand and Kwan Kitchen was better than any restaurant we visited. Absolutely amazing and delicious. We will be back to try the entire menu. Excellent service and ample parking. read more

Food is amazing, wait staff was excellent on Thanksgiving. Their curry was delicious and the zaap wings were so good. The inside it very nice and the seats are comfortable, I recommend this place read more

Kwan Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is a hidden gem! I really enjoyed every item I ordered and I can't wait to go back. The chicken wings are soooo crispy I was very impressed! They also were pretty large too which is always a plus with wings. I love Pad See Ew and it did not disappoint here. The pork was flavored so well I wanted to savor every bite. The beef rice was also delicious!! I loved the added cucumber slices on top. It added a fresh element to the dish. With the quality of everything I tried I assume everything else is just as yummy. read more

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Doordashed food and it was very yummy! All the meals were flavorful and delicious. We ordered the green curry, pad thai, and pad see ew

Had lunch here with a friend. My krapow was delicious! The fried egg was cooked to the perfect yolk consistency. I asked for medium spiciness but it wasn't spicy enough. The girl next to us was having a big bowl of soup with lots of stuff in it. She said it was Mama hot pot. I'm ordering that next time. I like the fact that there is a parking lot in front. Coming back again! read more

As a Thai person, i highly recommend this place. Its so hard to find Kow Man Gai Tod, which is fried Hainan chicken, but this place got it! And its soooo good!! They also got Fried chicken with sticky rice, which i also highly recommend. I almost teared up eating it since I havent had this kind of fried chicken with sticky rice since I was a kid, when I was still living in Thailand. Their service is also amazing, this is my third time coming here and they remember me they always greet their customer warmly and make them feel super welcome! read more

Kwan Kitchen - Kai Tod with sticky rice :) - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Went here to try out Thai foods without driving all the way out to Hollywood. The dishes were pretty decent. We had the Basil beef, Crsipy pork belly, pad Thai and shrimp TonbYum soup. The Tom Yum soup was really good. The right amount of spicy, tangy and all other flavors in the soup. They don't skimp on the shrimps either. The only dish was not up to par is the crispy pork belly. Very dry both inside and out. The SS AYCE was a bit salty to our tastes. Only one or two chefs in the kitchen so our dishes come out one at a time. So be prepared to wait a bit if you have a large party. The place has about 8 tables and basic dining area. It was good but a bit on a pricey side. read more

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I visited this restaurant with friends for dinner. The food was excellent, and the service was impeccable. We also tried their sticky rice mango, which was absolutely delicious. I'm definitely planning to return for more. read more

Their pad thai may not be the best pad thai in town, but their crispy pork definitely the best crispy pork in the world! I would order it again just to get the crispy pork alone. The pricing might be a bit more than your usual thai place, but you can feel the premium ingredients. It's also tastes more clean and less oily, and definitely not spicy. At the 'spicy' level, it's not even as spicy as 'medium' level in most thai places. This is a great spot for people who wants to know about thai food, it won't surprise you with spicy level you can't bear. And the crispy pork! Yeah i said it twice. Some crispy pork can be chewy, or crispy on the skin but hard on the meat. This one is both chewy on the skin AND the meat. And it's not oily! (Or maybe less oily, it's fats after all). But for me, this is the crispy pork of all porks out there. The holy pork! read more

A truly excellent, brand new Thai restaurant in South Pasadena. It is a very tiny space. They are in a teeny tiny strip mall on South Arroyo on what is becoming a very hot restaurant strip, so they share their parking lot with some other businesses. Still, parking was not a problem. The dining space is very small with mostly tables for 2. Don't go with a big crowd. I'm not sure there was even another four top besides the one in the center we sat at. That being said, on a Thursday night, it was empty. At least for now. Once word gets out how good the food is, that may change. They have been open at least a month if not more and are still in a soft open with a very small menu with limited choices. I asked when they would switch to a larger menu, but they said they didn't know. It looks like just three or four people working the whole restaurant, with real Thai chefs, which is nice to see. The waitress was very friendly, but to be frank didn't speak English particularly well. There were communication problems even in ordering that bordered on sounding like the old Abbot and Costello "Who's On First?" routine. Also, there is no alcohol to be found. Don't know if that will ever change, but I hope it does as I like sake or at least Thai beer with my Thai food. But let's get to the food, which is the most important element. Pretty much everything we had was fantastic. The weakest item was possibly the shrimp stick appetizer. I hoped they would be large shrimp wrapped in wonton skins and fried. Instead, it is ground up shrimp stuffed into a narrow wonton skin and fried. The shrimp was just a tad fishy, but they were still okay. The order of how the dishes came out was the only other problem. One entree came out, then one appetizer, then two more entrees, then the other appetizer. They need to learn how to better expedite their delivery of food - appetizer's first, then entrees. The other appetizer - chicken sate asked to be prepared well done - was excellent. One of the best I've had in Los Angeles. I know this is a standard dish that few places can mess up, but I've found plenty of other places that can. It was very tasty here and nice and charred the way we like it. The three entrees were ground pork krapow, a chicken panang curry, and a yellow chicken curry. The chicken curry was very good. The ground pork krapow - ordered spicy - was actually pretty spicy. The only complaint is they only offer ground pork or beef or crispy pork - no chicken. I like the spicy basil dish with sliced chicken, so I hope that become an option. I'm not sure why they can't do it now upon request, considering they have sliced chicken for all the other dishes. Still, the flavor was terrific. The best dish of the night was the panang curry. It was amazing. The flavor is just terrific and there was plenty of chicken in the dish. I can't recommend this dish highly enough. That's about it. The food is excellent. I can't wait to see an expanded menu. I hope they do good business. I hope once people find this place, I can still get in to eat without a long wait. Now go and try it and support this business, so they can thrive. read more

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