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Min's Kitchen

4.0 (476 reviews)
ModerateThai
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Quiet
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Barb N.

Great food! Wonderful atmosphere and love the ladies!!! Great garlic beef and their menu is amazing! Coconut Rice. All sorts of salads and so many choices of good Thai food! Service is personal and lovely!

Papaya salad
Lori A.

Food: Delicious food that is very flavorful Customer service: exquisite even when I went 40 mins before closing on a Saturday night.... Now that's better than exquisite standard for customer service! Ambience: solves homesickness because the interior relies heavy on nostalgia and coziness almost like you're in someone's home.

Red curry with tofu
Mike P.

We've been coming to Min's Kitchen for more than 20 years. It's a fixture and the dining room is frequented by regulars. The food looks, smells, tastes, and feels like its homemade and nothing something warmed up from a Sysco truck. There are mounds of vegetables in most dishes and the sauces are nectars from the gods of Thailand.

Mus mun lamb curry
Sophie C.

Came here for dinner and it's a pretty legit Thai spot. It's a small, vintage place in La Canada, with parking around the back. The interior in feels quite old, but I think this spot has been here for a long time. Servers are friendly and food was great. Ordered the mus mun lamb curry with rice. It was absolutely delicious and the peanuts added some nice texture. Their tom kha soup was also delicious and flavorful. It's a bit pricey but great spot.

Sizzling beef
Bianka G.

Good Thai food in the city of La CaƱada The owners are very friendly and personable. I felt like I was a member of the family sitting at the kitchen table. They recommend some of their popular dishes like the sizzling beef which comes on a hot skillet with sautƩed spinach and a peanut sauce. The beef was super tender and that peanut sauce was very flavorful. The crispy chili chicken with cashews was the popular dish at the table. The dish is true to its name. Get it! We also ordered some staples like pad see ew and hot and sour soup. Also hit the spot. They have been in business for over 40 years and there's a reason why they still are. Don't forget to order the mango sticky rice!

Destiny B.

My favorite restaurant in the area! Everyone is so nice here and the service is amazing. I got the yellow curry and my boyfriend got the panang curry. Both were very good but the star of the show is the sizzling beef! It is incredible!

Sticky Rice With Mango

From the moment we walked in, we felt the comfort and authenticity of Min's Kitchen. We were politely greeted and welcomed in, and all of the workers were extremely hospitable and pleasant. They contributed to the homey feeling of the restaurant, but that is not to overshadow the food. The dishes, no different than the ambience and service, were outstanding. We ordered the Red Curry and Mango Sticky Rice, which were both extremely flavorful, fresh, and comforting. Min's kitchen is definitely a gem in La CaƱada that is worth a visit.

Inside of the restaurant
Amber C.

I eat at a lot of trendy places with trendy chefs but when giving this review I have to consider the area and also that I've only tried two dishes. La CaƱada is an afluent city and a small one, at that. Given the area and how small the town is, I'd say this place is acceptable. The table with two young men that sat down next to me said that they really like the chicken satay. I, on the other hand, ordered a Chinese dish at a Thai place. It wasn't outstanding but it also wasn't bad. The lady who works here is very sweet and seems to know a lot of her customers by name. She said she'd be closed for summer because they don't have a waiter to help. I think they have been in business for a long time. In addition, I got the seasonal mango sticky rice and was very happy with it. I've had mango sticky rice at other Thai places and hated it because they either put too much butter or too much salt or too much condensed milk or the mangos were sour. I mean, there is A LOT that could go wrong but they did well with that one.

A happy diner with the owner, Toi.
Ralph M.

My wife and I finally dined at Min's Kitchen tonight. We live about a quarter mile from the restaurant and have driven by it almost every day. It became a joke between us that we had never dined there. She had dined there about 30 years ago. I am not familiar with Thai food but had plenty of time to peruse the menu and wasn't rushed to order. The staff member who greeted was patient and gave us plenty of time to decide. I selected the Hot Pot Soup dish. My wife ordered a cup of wonton soup, fried shrimp and we shared the satay combo and mini egg rolls. We didn't realize until later that the owner, Toi, took order and answered some questions we regarding our choices. The food came out in not too much time and everything was delicious. I truly enjoyed the Hot Pot Soup that had shrimp, scallops, calamari, fish, clams and mussels in a savory broth. I asked for less spicy but will ask for a little more heat next time. After we completed our meal, we were able to have a nice conversation with Toi who told us the history of the restaurant. She was so kind and friendly and definitely made us feel like family. It's evident from all the different people who came in for dine in or take out that Toi and her staff truly appreciate each and every customer. Many were greeted like family as we were treated with a hug from Toi when we left. I neglected to take a photo of my meal but made up for it with a photo of myself with Toi. It shows the love and kindness they serve with their delicious food. That is the reason we will be back for sure.

Beef satay & tom kha with tofu

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Service was good. I ordered the pad Thai with shrimp but it was rather dry. I would've loved a lot more sauce.

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Omg so so nice! I was welcomed with a smile and greeted by the nicest host. Easy parking and fresh food made to order

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Always delicious food. My favourite is the yellow curry. Pick up or eat in always quality food.

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Been going here for years. It is always good, that is always very nice. I love the hot and sour soup.

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