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    President Thai

    4.1 (2.7k reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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

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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 :)

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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.

    Pad see ew
    Krissy T.

    This Thai restaurant has been a longtime favorite of and a go-to spot whenever we're in Pasadena for lunch. On this visit, we decided to stop by for dinner, and it reminded me exactly why we've been coming back all these years. We ordered the Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and Tom Yum Soup, and every dish was packed with flavor. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the Tom Yum had that bold balance of tangy, savory, and spicy flavors, and everything tasted fresh and authentically prepared. You can tell they've stayed true to their recipes over the years. One thing that really stood out was the portion sizes. We were not expecting such generous servings for dinner and ended up with plenty of leftovers to enjoy the next day. If you're looking for authentic Thai food with generous portions, president Thai is a must try in Pasadena.

    Lunch salad or soup
    Jevonah K.

    Was visiting the gardens nearby and saw this highly rated Thai restaurant. We found parking easily in the lot adjacent to the restaurant. We were seated promptly at noon on a Sunday with no reservation. They have really reasonable lunch specials, with lots of options. I ordered the ginger onion beef which came with rice, and a salad. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered, and the restaurant was comfortable, and spacious.

    (L) Beef & Meatball Noodle Soup

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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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    Janejira Thai Bistro

    Janejira Thai Bistro

    4.5
    (500 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    My husband and I came here for lunch, and we had a wonderful experience! We ordered the fried rice…read morelunch 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!

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!…read more 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!

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    Glass Noodle Salad
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    Lunch Special Pad Thai
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    Miya

    Miya

    4.4
    (317 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    I've visited Miya twice now and I can say it's a genuine go to neighborhood food spot…read more We got the Khao Soi Chicken, Basil Crispy Pork, and Pad Siew. We got the Yellow Curry Chicken, Thai Tea, and Mango Sticky rice as well (just not in the photos) and those were also a staple. All were phenomenal and had such rich flavor. The Khao Soi Chicken was truly the star of the restaurant and I would definitely recommend this dish for anyone interested in trying thai cuisine. The service is always friendly and the ambiance is very warm and pleasant. It's a very humble and family/neighborhood oriented space. I would recommend to come visit them early (they open at 11:30) since people do line up to eat here. It's a little small in the main area but they do have another dining area on the other side so seating is in fact plenty! There is street parking right out front but if there's none, not to worry there's a lot of parking in the neighborhood so the walk over is relatively short. We love Miya and can't wait to try their other dishes!

    CUTE AF. I'm giving this place a 4 for food + decor, but I will say that one of the classics (pad…read morethai) got discarded half-uneaten. I'll be back but I'd probably skip that one until they get in line. 4.4 Red Curry (Pumpkin). 3.9 Summer Rolls Appetizer 2.2 Pad Thai The pad thai was straight surprising - it was oily, but bland. Fried tofu was tough skinned. Worst: the egg component was overcooked - if you've every left an egg in the pan too long and got that sharp sulfuric tang - that. Smells bad. Tastes bad. So heinous because it's so avoidable. Red curry great flavor. Rice portion too small for volume of liquid - needed to be 1.5x, could easily be 2x.

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    Inside - order first, get a number find a table
    Inside - order first, get a number find a table
    Fried Oyster Mushroom
    Fried Oyster Mushroom
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    Nine & Nine Thai Kitchen

    Nine & Nine Thai Kitchen

    4.0
    (1.7k reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Nine & Nine is a small Thai restaurant on Colorado in Pasadena, with very generous portions of…read morefood. I stopped by here around 7PM on a Sunday and thankfully was able to find street parking quickly (bonus--parking was free on Sundays). The menu is pretty simple but has all of the Thai standards like noodles, curry, and rice dishes. I opted for the Pad Thai, which was delicious. It came with chicken as well as two pieces of shrimp, and the portion was very generous. The food also came out in around 10 minutes, which I was very grateful for as I was pretty hungry when I ordered. The cafe is fairly casual and there were several people picking up takeout orders. Most dishes were under $20 which I think is very fair in this day and age. Definitely looking to return and trying some of their other dishes (fried rice looked good, maybe I'll try that next).

    Nine & Nine Thai kitchen is the definition of a great neighborhood hole in the wall spot. No…read morefrills, with just a handful of tables inside and some patio seating but the food is consistently excellent. Their daily lunch special (11am -3pm) is one of the best deals around for only $14. It comes with your preferred protein entree, a side salad, white rice and your choice of 2 egg rolls or chicken potstickers. My favorite is their cashew nut chicken, extra spicy. The beef and broccoli is great too. The food is always flavorful, fresh and the portions are generous. They have a great menu with a lot of appetizers, soups, noodles and your favorite Thai dishes. They have a nice list of dessert options including mango sticky rice and homemade coconut Ice cream. Online ordering is available too but service is always fast and friendly. Street parking is no longer free in Pasadena as of 2026. Lots of paid parking in nearby lots. This is a must try spot for authentic and affordable Thai food in Pasadena's playhouse district.

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    Inside
    Pad Thai
    Pad Thai
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    Daisy Mint

    Daisy Mint

    4.0
    (2k reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    This Thai restaurant is located E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA…read more My family decided to go here for dinner, We parked from the back for more available parking. As we entered from the back, I could see you can sit outside patio too, I was very amazed at all of the unique authentic decorations. This Thai restaurant is super clean & their restrooms, highly organized & attention to details. As we are seated I can tell this is a very arm, friendly, chic, classy and elegant place! Neung was our waitress, she asked if we had any questions and we did! She answered them all beautifully. There are some many dishes to choose from : Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Curries, Stir Fry & Veggies, Fried Rice, Pan Fried Noodles, Noodles Soups, Grilled BBQ, Cold & Hot drinks, Pot of Tea, beer, white & red wines, desserts. They also have lunch specials here too! We order appetizers egg rolls, Tofu soup small, Panang Beef with white rice , Pad see ew tofu, no egg, no broccoli substitute carrots. Their portions are great here & so was their prices! Everything was delicious, mouthwatering! I never had a big chunk of tofu in my soup before, but it's was so delicious with the broth! Neung was making sure if we needed anything , she was on it! Neung was so very polite, sweet, caring , king, very genuine, down to earth! Neung has this positive upbeat energy about herself that really radiates! She is Shining Star! Her shine will never fade! Please treasure her greatly! I would love to Thank Neung for fantastic & memorable visit! I would also like to thank the other workers who helped us ! Thank you Daisy Ming for a wonderful visit ! I'll definitely tell all my family & friends to come and visit! Please be kind and courteous to these hard workers!

    Always a treat!! Service a fast and friendly!…read more Food is always outstanding. Ambiance is lively...tables are close and it's a tad loud but it's a lovely local place

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    Thai Iced Tea
    Thai Iced Tea
    Tuna teaser--it's salty sorta but will pair well with beer.

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    Tuna teaser--it's salty sorta but will pair well with beer.
    Yum Zaap Thai Kitchen

    Yum Zaap Thai Kitchen

    4.6
    (59 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    Ordered for takeout and it was ready right on time when I arrived. The packaging was nicely done…read moreand the staff handing the food was friendly. We ordered: + Cream cheese wontons - the wonton was fried light but crispy, and filling was plentiful. A little pricey without having any imitation crab or green onion in there. (5 for $10.95). + Tom Kah Soup - this tasted pretty good but not like other tom kah soups I've had? The opacity of the soup was a little more transparent. Veggies included tomato, mushrooms, broccoli, and cabbage. + Kang Kiew Wan (Green Curry) - with chicken. First bites were excellent but as you ate on, it was on a saltier side so make sure to have rice on hand. Ordering here, rice is an add on but we cooked some at home so was all good. Besides the wontons, the price to portions of the other items were very good. We ordered through doordash and the price was consistent as what was on their menu too.

    Hands down one of my favorite local take out joints. The food here is fantastic! Loaded with lots…read moreof flavor and zapp! I can't recommend this place enough. Here are my families favorites: Yellow chicken curry (mild) Spicy wings (they have a sweet chili glaze ) Pad Thai combination (with a lil extra sauce) Rad Na noodles (gravy is tasty!) Chicken Satay (ooh that peanut sauce is ) Papaya salad (brings a nice freshness and crunch!) Mango sticky rice (light coconut flavor and light sweetness, so good!) Even for a sit down restaurant, the ambiance is nice here too. Just small inside, so not ideal for large parties. The staff is very friendly too!

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    Grill salmon panang
    Grill salmon panang
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    Crab fried rice
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    Pearl Thai Eatery

    Pearl Thai Eatery

    4.3
    (410 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    Open on July 4th! That alone deserves 5 stars, just kidding! Seriously, the food is truly…read moreoutstanding -- spicy flat rice noodle with beef (pad kee mao) is not overcooked like some other places ("Thai Central" in Thai Town) and has the familiar texture and 'wok air' of the Cantonese beef chow fun. The traditional pad thai is also excellent. But our favorite is the Thai curry bowl (comes with white rice)....it's the curry dish for people who don't like curry...it's that good! The satay chicken skewers are a perfect appetizer.

    Smaller place than look in the picture. We got there in time with a biggest table near the entrance…read morethat 2 guests were able to leave in a minute. We've 5 people which fit well for that table of 6. Food portions are little small for that price. Taste was not bad but nothing that had made me remember. Only thing was Pad Thai noodles were pretty good & chewy in texture so not too bad. The chicken skewers were not much flavor & dry. Dishes were a bit oily. It's pricy for their portion & probably not returning for that & flavors weren't kicking. DID I MENTION ADDING BEEF (chicken is free) TOPPING TO CURRY ORDER IS +$3 & SEAFOOD I think was $8! Another thing was unhappy with them is CHARGING 20% MANDATORY TIPS! So be careful & read before you pay! We came because of Moom 48 closed today/Monday! They've better price, normal to bigger portions of food, haven't tried their lunch special yet & much bigger restaurant than here.

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    Pearl Thai Eatery
    Pearl Thai Eatery
    Their new drink . Pearl on Cloud. Super good!!

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    Their new drink . Pearl on Cloud. Super good!!

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