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    President Thai

    4.1 (2.7k reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles, Soup
    Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Happy Hour
    Caes F.

    Orange Chicken at a Thai Restaurant? You are welcome!!!! President Thai is a well known Thai Restaurant that is not apologetic when it comes to flavors and spices. The Lunch Specials always hit and I love how they are offering Happy Hours from 4:00PM to 6:00PM! Parking can be tricky but you will find a spot on the street :)

    Tiffany W.

    Haven't been here in ages, glad to see this place till booming. Food still tastes solid. Crab roll - crunchy and great starter. Pad See Ew - the rice noodles were so tender. Chicken yellow curry - we asked for medium spicy but it didn't some spicy at all. Eggplant w/ground pork - was craving for egg plants and the flavor delivered. Parking is a bit tricky so it's best to do street parking.

    Pork pad Thai combo with salad
    Ves S.

    Came back for a holiday lunch! Plenty of parking. We got there right after opening and lots of parties already sat and started to get their entrees. We noticed some dishes like salt pepper shrimp and papaya salad were huge! We ordered some tried and true favorites (Panang curry, red curry on choy, pad see ew, and tried a new dish crispy spicy basil pork. Delicious and satisfying! We order to go a lot but dining in is worth it.

    Pad Thai
    Nana K.

    Hello Mr. President, Thai! The first word that comes to mind about this restaurant is "authentic". As soon as we entered President Thai, their classic interior gave total authentic vibes. We knew we were in for a treat. They have an extensive menu, and with pictures! We ordered their pad Thai, pad see ew, and president beef special. Wow. Each dish was so delicious! My favorite was their pad see ew. Each of their dishes were so flavorful, generous, and appetizing. I loved the chewiness of their noodles, and the tenderness of their meat. We finished off with their mango sticky rice and it was the perfect way to end an amazing dinner! I may have eaten too much, but it is totally worth it to splurge at the restaurant. If you are looking for a delicious, generous, and authentic Thai cuisine, this is the spot for you. Salut, President Thai!

    Pad See Ew
    Nastashya S.

    First time here and I don't think I'll be back. Came in with a party of 6 with a toddler, The layout is nice but personally I felt squished where we sat and it was hot. They said outdoor was cool but none of the fans were hitting us. The parking is very small and crowded. The staff were okay just felt like we were being rushed to order and they checked up on us 1 time and when we were finished eating. Soo many options to choose from, we ordered the fried calamari, orange chicken pad see ew, garlic pepper chicken and tom ka. The orange chicken and fried calamari was my favorite. Very flavorful. Great portion size. The other dishes were eh. Had better. The Thai tea was super sweet. Didn't enjoy it. Don't think I'll be coming back.

    Ella F.

    The service is fast and friendly, the food flavorful. The restaurant itself is an elegant traditional Thai house. The interior is ornate with traditional decor, and although the tables are tightly packed, it's comfortable. Back to the food. The portions are generous and the dishes are the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. My favorites are the waterfall beef salad and the President Thai BBQ beef. We tried the fried soft-shell crab for the first time tonight. It was a pleasant surprise. Hot and crispy on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside. All the great flavor of crab without all the work of cracking through the shell and digging around for the meat. This was a treat! And of course, we must have mango and sticky rice for dessert.

    Crab Roll (6 Pc)... good but there are other appetizers on the menu that we've had before that we like better
    Delfin T.

    Been coming here for years. It's our favorite thai restaurant in SoCal. Food is consistently good & they have an extensive menu. Place always feel homey, and staff r always hospitable. For lunch today, we decided to try the crab roll appetizer which was good, but not gonna lie... I'll probably order something else next time. Ordered the mooping with sticky rice... nice portion of meat. Flavor's fantastic. We also got the green curry fish filet which we always order when we come here.

    Mango sticky rice
    Jessica T.

    A solid Thai restaurant. Servers are always nice and the food is great. Portions are large and good to share with others. I always get the mango sticky rice when I'm here! The restaurant is nicely decorated with Thai decor.

    Bbq President's B.B.Q. Beef- delicious!
    P K.

    Came here for a work lunch and the food overall was good. The presidents bbq was really good and they had lunch special. Crab fried rice was good but it was a little dry. Our waiter was attentive. Owner seemed cheap about takeout containers. We were a party size 10 why be so cheap on containers? Makes me wonder what else are you cheap in the kitchen. He was so hesitant to even bring out more containers.

    Thai Style Basil Ground Pork with Fried Egg!
    Yu W.

    I think I just found my new favorite Thai restaurant in this neighborhood! Been wanting to try here for ages, but it's always packed when we drive by. I completely understand now. Went for an early dinner with my bf. Was greeted so warmly by the staff and seated promptly. We wanted to order some of our typical dishes so we can compare, so we got their Baby Corn Mushroom with Chicken, Green Curry with Sole Filet, and Thai Style Basil Ground Pork with Fried Egg. OMG! They were all gloriously drool-worthily divine!! Likely the most flavorful of these dishes that I've ever tried at a Thai restaurant to date! Completely exceeded all my expectations!! And the portions were so generous! We were so occupied stuffing ourselves silly, that we completely forgot to make room for dessert! And we still had a ton of leftovers to take home! I love this place so much already! Super friendly and attentive staff. Gorgeous decor with an appreciative traditional feel. Limited parking in lot, but it looks like the regulars prefer parking on the street out front when we were leaving. Already planning to return next time our Thai craving hits to try more of their yummy dishes! Highly recommend!!

    Pad See Ew beef
    Samantha H.

    Ambiance is amazing, food is delicious, and the workers are so kind and helpful. Portions are plentiful and wonderful. Spice is a little uneven, so if you're super specific about spice level, you can ask for hot sauces to come to your table and you can apply them yourself. Love that!! Parking is easy because of their lot. Will definitely be back!

    the boxes come lined with foil! yay!
    Kristin M.

    i had this place recommended to me so i stopped by with a friend! the building is very beautiful, we managed to find a spot in the small lot but once we left it was very full so try parking on the street for ease. caesar our server was the best, he was very nice and attentive towards us! we ordered the pad see ew with the presidents beef. that presidents beef was actually very delicious and it came with this slightly spicy green citrus sauce that i was in love with, i definitely recommend that! i got the thai tea as well and i agree it was very sweet but i like it like that. portions were very generous and we got 2 boxes to go both packed to the brim. it then lasted long enough to nurse my hangover a couple days later. pledging myself to president thai

    To go cutlery
    Cortlyn R.

    I always pass by this restaurant and it always looks pretty busy so I finally decided to try it. I ordered take out and ordered 3 dishes and the total was $69, which is a bit pricey in my opinion. The food was sooo yummy. Very tasty and delicious. All the flavors were great. I think this is definitely one of the best Thai food places I've been to. I'll definitely be coming back. I do think it is pricier than other places but I do think the taste of the food definitely made it worth it.

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    Does the restaurant have parking?

    Yes there is parking on the side of the restaurant!

    Does the restaurant use dairy/milk in any of the dishes?

    Lots of their dishes use coconut milk!

    Can you make curries without fish sauce?

    Yes.

    Are their food loaded with MSG?

    they don't add MSG but the sauces they use naturally have MSG. that's what they told me when i asked!

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    ID-Eclair

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    4.7(279 reviews)
    4.7 mi•Downtown
    •$$
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    This place continues to be a treasure. It's on the prettiest tree-shaded walking street in…read morePasadena. It's connected to a wine bar. It's across from a coffee shop. The architecture is stunning -- and the pastry is good enough that you'll never know it's vegan. *** Though I would never deduct points for it, Miss Manners deems it tacky for counter-service credit card stations to pressure for table-service tipping rates. Card companies push for default over-charging because that increases their surcharge - but rate is set by store managers. A buck or two is considered standard tip jar for counter-service.

    As someone who isn't vegan, I was a little skeptical about coming here, but I'm so glad I gave it a…read moretry. They have such a wide selection of pastries, both savory and sweet, and some are beautifully decorated for the holidays. There's seating both indoors and outdoors, and the staff is incredibly helpful when it comes to guiding you toward their best selections. I tried the savory danishes, and both were delicious. The biggest surprise for me was how light everything felt. You get the deliciousness of a pastry without that heavy, buttery feeling afterward--it just sits much lighter in your stomach. I'd definitely come back again. There are so many other things I want to try, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

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    Oh La La - Brioche Eggs Benedict

    Oh La La

    3.7(632 reviews)
    3.4 mi•West Central
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    This place was so cute and cozy! I ordered the avocado tartine and it was delicious. 10/10read more

    We planned our day with a late lunch at Oh La La after a morning at Pasadena Flea. The rain turned…read moreout to be more than expected so the vendors at the flea market were significantly less. We were done about an hour before our reservation time. We hoped to be accommodated earlier but saw the long line and crowd waiting as we drove by. We decided to run a couple small errands instead. We arrived about 10 minutes before our reservation. It was still busy, but there were not as many people waiting. The hostess was so warm and welcoming. She let us know that the customers at our designated table were almost done and that they will have it ready in just a few minutes. Unfortunately, those customers decided to linger much longer. Thirty minutes later, they were still hanging around. We fully understood that this was not by any fault of the restaurant. We continued to wait patiently. The hostess was very apologetic and was trying to work out a solution which led to the Floor Manager (Karla) getting involved. We were eventually seated at another table, with the option to move should the other table become available. Karla then took the time to apologize for the wait and unfortunate first impression. As we got started with drinks and a pastry for the daughter, the other table opened. The hostess immediately came to move us. It all went smoothly from there. Table service was casual and attentive. We started with the Chocolate Almond Croissant and the Baguette & Bordier Butter. The daughter tried the Iced Matcha Latte. For our entrées -- Shakshuka, Patty Melt and Brioche Eggs Benedict (with salmon). I was eager to try the Potato Gravlax, but it was sold out. :( Everything was so, so delicious! Fresh and flavorful. Lovely presentations. Very good portions. As we were finishing, Karla came to our table again to express her gratitude for our patience and understanding. She gave me her business card with an offer to contact her directly should we need another reservation. On our way out, I stopped to compliment the sweet young hostess for a job well done. Wonderful experience. Beautiful decor. I would give Oh La La 10 stars if I could! We will most certainly be back!

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    Oh La La - Beautiful ambiance of OHLALA

    Beautiful ambiance of OHLALA

    Oh La La - Chocolate Almond Croissant

    Chocolate Almond Croissant

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    Lunasia Dim Sum House

    Lunasia Dim Sum House

    3.8(2.5k reviews)
    4.2 mi•Downtown
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    Overview: convenient kiosk ordering, tough parking, delicious dim sum…read more ---- We decided to order some dim sum to-go and got the classic offerings of siu mai, har gow, cheung fun, chicken feet, pan fried turnip cake, ginger beef tripe, black bean pork short ribs, and egg tarts. Everything, and I mean everything, was so delicious. One of the best dim sum places I've been to. The pricing of the items ranged from $8-$10 per item we ordered which is expensive but as a treat every once in a while and for the amount of time and effort that goes into making dim sum, it was worth it. I've tried making dim sum at home and it is so hard! Pricing breakdown: $8 items: - har gow (4 pcs) - siu mai (4 pcs) - black bean spare rib - pan fried turnip cake - egg custard $9 items: - chicken feet $10 items: - shrimp rice noodle roll I think they no longer have the tripe on their menu anymore bc I couldn't find it on their online ordering. Also their chili oil was priced at $0.98, which was kind of small, I would do without it next time. ---- The parking was really tough, luckily I had another person with me drop me off then I ordered and then we double parked waiting for it to be finished. The inside of the restaurant felt like an elevated dim sum place, things were neat and a darker ambiance which felt more intimate if you decided to eat in. We took ours to-go and it was still so good! ---- Overall: if I'm ever back in Pasadena I'll be sure to stop by for dim sum, classic dishes with an elevated taste, pricey but worth it

    Hubby wanted to get dim sum for new year and luckily we live close to Lunasia. Like most locations,…read morethe food is pretty consistent and the servers are pretty attentive. This location is pretty spacious and even has a second floor for dining. Though we were seated inside, a lot of people were coming in and out for take out. They have a QR code to scan the menu and send your order to the kitchen. Unfortunately, they forgot our order of shumai. We had already finished eating before it even came. The waitress was kind but apparently had to bring the receipt back because the staff was claiming we already received it.

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    Lunasia Dim Sum House - The outside of the restaurant.

    The outside of the restaurant.

    Lunasia Dim Sum House - Back of the restaurant with plenty of parking.

    Back of the restaurant with plenty of parking.

    Lunasia Dim Sum House - Nice, modern look and feel

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    Noodle St

    Noodle St

    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    4.4 mi•Downtown
    •$$
    Women-owned & operated
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    Noodle Street has always been one of my go-to places for comfort food and a good noodle dish. This…read moretime, I had about an hour to kill while waiting for my appointment at the Apple Store in Pasadena. I was walking around thinking about what to eat. The I saw the Noodle Street sign. Of course, I went in because I already know the quality of their food. I always find their noodles fresh and chewy, and the dishes are rich in texture and flavor. But this time, since I was by myself, I didn't order a noodle dish because I was just by myself. So, I ordered the beef roll, which is also to die for! Just really enjoy their food overall. If you've never tried Noodle Street before, definitely check out their menu and give their noodles a try. This particular location was clean, the staff was nice, and the wait wasn't long when I arrived. I would definitely come back again! I'd like to add one more detail. While I was waiting for my food, one of the staff members, possibly the manager, Justin, came over and asked if I'd like to have a small bowl of broth on the side. I said yes and was impressed by that offer. Why? This young man understood that I had ordered only the beef roll, which is a dry dish. Having a little warm broth on the side made it much easier and more enjoyable to eat. I had water, though, but I personally never drink water before or after my meal, so the broth was definitely a perfect complement to the beef roll. This is the first time in my Noodle Street eating history that I've been offered something simple to enhance my dining experience. A small gesture that I think is worth mentioning, as it showed that he was attentive and had very good common sense when it comes to customer service. Thumbs up to him, and an extra star from me for this location.

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    Noodle St - Stir Fry Noodles with Tofu ($15.80) - onions, spinach, bell peppers and carrots. With triangle noodles.

    Stir Fry Noodles with Tofu ($15.80) - onions, spinach, bell peppers and carrots. With triangle noodles.

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    Dining room

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