First time dining here and definitely not the last. staff were nice and friendly, got seated right away in an almost empty & spacious restaurant. We've ordered mixed vegetables, shrimp and crab pot and Saladang noodles with beef(to-go). Food is great and tasted authentic with big portion, our server was very attentive and carefully addressed some food allergies. Parking is enough for customers but I just wondered why the place was almost empty for a weekend. Overall, I will recommend to Yelpers. read more

Saladang - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We came for lunch on a Friday. They have a parking lot between the two Saladangs that is free. However they also have some street parking! It's pretty empty so we were seated right away. The restaurant is spacious and clean. They have a lunch special that is pretty limited but portions were amazing. I got the pad thai which was unfortunately lacking in flavor. The red curry was very good though so maybe their specialties are curries? We also got a dumpling appetizer as well but it was pretty whatever. read more

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I've been coming here for the past 25+ years, but I used to visit Sala Dang much more frequently before. But now, I come here on the average of every other year now. I feel the quality has dropped. After reading some of these comments, it makes sense now; change of ownership, etc. The usual items I would get are the sizzling beef, pad thai, rad na, tom yum soup, thai coffee or thai tea. I'm not going to say the food doesn't taste good anymore, but I feel that the food lost it's edge. It's now more generic tasting--or maybe I just got used to other thai restaurants that I visit more now so I'm just used to new or other taste profiles. Before, this was my favorite thai place in the area. Did they also change chefs under new ownership? I'm not sure. Do they have multiple chefs with different shifts, so depending on when you go, you may like one chef's cooking, but not so much the other chef? I don't know. But what I do know is, it's not the same as before. read more

A good option for Thai food if you're in the Pasadena area. We really liked the spaciousness of restaurant. It has a very open feel with the exposed ceiling. We ordered the Pad Thai, eggplant with tofu, green curry, and sizzling beef for our main coarse. Everything was pretty good. The Pad Thai seasoning was light, not overly sweet like other Thai restaurants. The beef however on the sizzling beef dish was a little on the tough side. We ordered the fried banana dish for our desert. This was our least favorite dish. It was cold on the inside and the banana had turned brown so it was not very appetizing to look at once you cut into it. Would probably not order this again. Overall a nice experience. The staff were very nice and attentive and the restaurant was not crowded at all for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. read more

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The restaurant still looks as good as when they first opened in the 80's. The food however is not as good. The yum woon sen looked more like a noodle dish with disproportionate amount of noodles to veggie and protein portion. The pad kee mao had so much beef & not enough noodles. The seafood green curry is good. The stuffed chicken wings were alright. The male server was nice, but I think the female server needs some training. I asked for a serving fork, when it never came, I asked a second time... and she responded... yeah, yeah, yeah! Could have answered in a nicer way. read more

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Haven't been to Saladang in a while but agree with everyone's recent comments. Have been going to Saladang since the 90's and sadly it's not the same. The sizzling beef was tough, the pad thai lacked flavor, the calamari was overly battered (used to be so light and crunchy). Portions are smaller and prices have jumped. What caught us by surprise was the mandated 20% tip on top of the total including 10.5% tax because we were a table of 6. There were no signs or notices anywhere and the server just added the tip to the check without giving a heads up. Ordinarily I understand automatic service charges but the service was not outstanding and it would have been a nice courtesy to inform customers. read more

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Pretty decent not too shabby Thai spot when you are craving for some. I had Pad See ew, pad Thai, chicken Satay , and Tom Yum soup for takeout. Everything is a solid 7/10. My order was ready in 13 mins which was amazingly fast. Workers are nice and polite. Plenty of parking in the lot which is rare for Pasadena area. read more

Saladang - Satay chicken Pad See Ew Pad Thai Lemongrass Soup (tom Yum) - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

Eating here is like going to Thailand heaven where you can have fast service and delicious food. The thing about fast service is they don't have time to overcook the vegetables. Everything we had for dinner tasted so fresh. The salad rolls are served with a peanut sauce and with a stirred mix of honey mustard. We love getting green curry with mixed vegetables and surely this dish was superb. The other dish we tried was the Pad Woon Sen with tofu. The mung bean noodles were a big hit, so delicate. Parking is easy and free in their own lot next to the restaurant. read more

Saladang - Green curry with mixed vegetables - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Came to Saladang's for a small goodbye dinner for a family member and was given excellent service! Our party was quite large and they accommodated all of us with no complaints. The atmosphere was very pleasant, every party seemed to be caught up in their own conversations. The waiters periodically checked on us which was amazing since we had a lot of people. The only thing that was dissatisfying was the cleanliness of the restroom. The food was amazing! Our party got chicken curry, pad thai, wontons, bbq beef, and fried rice! We also tried the Thai Tea which was phenomenal. Lastly we ended our meal with the fried bananas which also had coconut flakes on it. Definitely recommend this restaurant if you want great quality Thai cuisine!! read more

Saladang - Fried Banana - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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i've been waiting so long for my visit back to Saladang. Was our office's go to for lunch in the 90s. I was surprised that the restaurant was practically empty at 1:30; it used to be packed. The food though did not disappoint. Went for my normal chili cashew beef. It was exactly as the early days. Absolutely fantastic. Amazing flavors and the sauce is somewhat thickened. Reminds me of a Mexican mole. Have never been able to find anything like it at any Thai restaurant regardless of price point. The lunch special portion was large and totally filling. I'll stay away from the ice cream next time. To my surprise, it was $8 for a scoop. Needless to say though, I truly enjoyed my lunch experience and hoping to go back again soon. BTW.... The service was fine. read more

We have been here many, many times for 20 years and the food is not the same flavor and ingredients as it once was. Lacks the flavor in Pad Thai as you would expect. Also less ingredients added to Pad Thai. Will never return to this restaurant. Poor quality. read more

My spouse and I have been dining at Saladang for over twenty years and it has never disappointed! Everything is always delicious and fresh; their sauces are EXQUISITE! We always overeat when we dine at Saladang the Great. The service is always cheerful and excellent. The interior design has been the same from the beginning and is still very much au courant. If you haven't tried this gem do so now! They do take out. LOVE YOU GUYS! read more

Its been awhile and came here for lunch with a friend. Food was okay, very over priced the best is the eggplant salad. Had better authentic thai food at other places. This place been here a long time and have lost its touch. Waitress need to not do stuff on table next to you read more

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Saladang used to be the go-to spot for great ambiance and marvelous Thai food. I know it's undergone a change of ownership a few years back, and at first, there were some differences, but tonight, it was just terrible. The service was fine, the food was either flavorless, (Beef Salad) or totally greasy (calamari appetizer). Even though it's got concrete floor and open ductwork on the ceiling, it always felt cozy with the right blend of industrial and beautiful Thai decor and loads of orchids. Now it is cold, sparse and has minimal decor. I was so disappears sad for this once bustling, warm establishment. I will not be going back- ever. read more

classic pad thai and yellow chicken curry are very popular here. The staff moves fast and keeps your water glass full while you eat.

I'd give it 5 stars if they addressed some issues in the ladies room and dining room setup, but was very happy with the chicken pad Thai (they were very generous with the chicken) and spicy basil chili pork belly. I would definitely return! read more

Saladang - Spicy basil chili with pork belly - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Had lunch here today with a friend. We have not eaten here in over 12 years. Only two other tables with diner's at 12:00 lunch time. Waitress gave us the regular menu. No lunch special menu or the drink menu. I had to get them myself from a small table. The men's room needs better maintenance. Ordered the Fried calamari, Green Curry with Pork, Chicken Sate. Cat fish fillet and a Coconut Shrimp soup. The Calamari was too chewy. We returned it. We ordered the Chicken Sate. It was good. TheGreen Curry I ordered it Mild. The Pork was very tough, like shoe leather. I could not eat much of it. I ate the Eggplant and vegetables with the brown rice. The food quality has really gone through some changes, but not for the better. Ambiance and Service was subpar. The waitress was not very friendly. Parking: Shared parking lot. There are better options and a better value in the greater San Gabriel Valley. We spent $85.00 with Tip included for this experience today. Overall Rating: 2 Stars read more

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Went with a group of friends and enjoyed the welcoming and friendly atmosphere. It really is a great place to meet with friends. We did go on a Monday so no reservations were needed. As we enjoyed our meal and conversation we noticed other groups were dining in as well. Everything we ordered was delicious. Not as spicy as other Thai places, but enough to enjoy. Parking lot is adjacent to the restaurant which is always a plus. Would definitely recommend for groups. We ordered four appetizers and two main dishes that was enough for the 5 of us. We come again read more

This place used to be the go to Thai food place however for me it's not. I went there for one of their lunch specials and to begin with the waitress was not friendly essentially barking at customers. The salad came and there was a black hair in it. I told her and she brought a second salad with hair in it as well!!! What added insult to injury is she tried to say it was my hair even though I am not Asian, and don't have black straight hair!! What poor customer service! The food was just alright so I think I'm done spending my $ here. read more

Everything, as usual, was great. And the prices are even better The food was great, especially the fried whole catfish. Can't beat it read more

We've been going to Saladang since they opened in the 1990's. Back then, they were Pasadena's "it" restaurant and one of the best Thai restaurants around. The service, the food and the atmosphere of the building were amazing and they enjoyed a level of success for more than a decade that saw the restaurant packed with people every day and night on weekdays and especially on weekends. Fast forward to today and there are some stark differences. The once trendy looking decor is now worn and needs updating badly (holes in the faded tablecloths immediately make this very clear). The restaurant (and its sister restaurant, Saladang Garden) is now almost empty most of the time, even on weekends. The service has lost the friendliness and welcoming smiles of the original staff. Today, when we asked for our leftovers to be boxed-up, the waitress just dropped off containers at our table and we had to clumsily package everything on our own, even though we were only one of three tables being served at the time and waiters were standing about. The biggest difference from the old days is how inconsistent the taste and quality of the food has gotten. Some days everything is bland, the sauces are watered down or the wrong color and the beef is extremely tough and chewy. You can always tell the food won't be good by the lack of richness in the colors of the food. Sometimes the pad Thai is beige or light brown instead of being sauced nicely in an orange hue. Other times, the beef in the Basil and chili beef is cut large and the sauce is so watered down it doesn't cling to the overly large and chewy chunks of beef. Today, for Saturday lunch, the food was great. When Saladang prepares their dishes to their full potential, they do Thai as good as the best of them ((including restaurants in Thai town). The yellow curry tasted perfect with perfectly stewed pieces of tender chicken. The Basil and chili beef was also very flavorful and prepared well. The pad Thai stood out from all the other pad Thai's in a town full of them. The service today was a bit lacking but hopefully that too can swing to the good when the staff rotates for dinner. I really hope that Saladang can once again find the success it once enjoyed. Today reminded me that at their best, Saladang is still capable of being the best Thai restaurant in Pasadena and even in all of LA. read more

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I ask for hot water twice. The second waiter said he is not our server, so he did not give me water. The first waiter that I asked never came with lemon twice. read more

Every dish was delicious! This was the some of best Thai food if not THE best Thai food that I had. The family loved it too. Family consensus was ORANGE CHICKEN better than good. If you are in the Pasadena area and have an appetite, go here! You will not be disappointed. read more

We've been frequenting Saladang since the 90's but and have always enjoyed the food quality and taste but recently things have turned south. Tonight was a terrible experience. Tom yum soup flavor was off and it looked as if they used canned mushrooms. Drunken noodles had very little in the way of noodles and the beef was dry chewy and flavorless. Sadly I won't be coming back. read more

We went to Saladang Garden around 6pm on a Saturday and there was no wait. Someone was hosting their birthday party there so it seems like a good place to bring large groups. Keep in mind that there are 2 locations to dine-in (adjacent buildings) but they are ran by the same people and the menu is the same. Pad See Ew: 3/5 It was nothing special. The tofu was over cooked and chewy. The noodles were dry but I prefer mine more saucy. Eggplant stir fry with tofu: 4/5 My friend said it was the best eggplant they've had but for me it was mid because I don't really like eggplant. The sauce was really good though and the eggplants were definitely flavorful and juicy. Same issue with the tofu being over cooked. I would come here again if I was in the area or if I had a large party. read more

Saladang - Pad See Ew 3/5 - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Disappointing Experience I wish I could say something different. I've wanted to try this place for years, and we finally stopped in last night while staying in town due to wildfire displacement. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to expectations. We arrived about 30 minutes before closing and were told they wouldn't seat us because they were closing soon. I explained it was our first time and that we'd eat quickly -- we just wanted to see what the place was all about. They agreed, and we asked for a few quick recommendations and their signature dishes. We ordered the Pad Thai and Tom Yum soup for me and Pun Klip with Laab for my wife. The Pun Klip was fantastic; for a moment, we thought we'd found a hidden gem. Sadly, the rest of the food was incredibly underwhelming--and that's putting it kindly. I've had Thai food across the U.S. and Canada (my favorite cuisine), and this was easily the most disappointing. The dishes were bland and lacked the flavor, balance, and depth Thai food is known for. It also felt like the staff was eager to close--they hovered around tables and subtly nudged people out, which didn't make for a relaxed meal. I was genuinely hungry, so I ate most of it, thinking maybe I was being too critical. But we talked about it afterward, and both felt the same--it wasn't good. I grabbed a burger down the street just to reset my palate. I don't leave reviews like this often, but I hope the owner takes it as constructive feedback. The Pun Klip shows potential, but there's room to improve on the rest--best of luck. read more

This is a nicer, sister restaurant to the garden Thai restaurant next door. The do not serve breakfast here, and while the menu is similar to their sister establishment there are still a few differences. Parking is convenient too, and I like that the street it is located on is not too busy because if is fairly industrial actually. read more

Went her for the first time ever on Valentine's Day! They didn't take reservations for parties of two, but seemed to have a lot of open tables. They have an industrial-styled interior, but paired it with enough decor to create a semi-cozy atmosphere. We got sate and a mushroom lemongrass soup as starters. For entrees we got the green curry and pad see ew. The service was fantastic, they were quick to refill our water and relatively fast to bring out our food (the pad see ew probably took the longest though). All in all, would definitely go back ^^ read more

I can't get enough of this place. The food servings are definitely for two people - so take a friend to share. My favorite is the pad see ew with beef! The servers are very friendly and quick to take your order. I love the setting of this restaurant, the high ceiling ties everything together. read more

Saladang - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

Been here lot of time in the past. This this the foods were super disappointed. We ordered the Pad Thai. The noodles were not fully cooked. The beef salad was super chewy and the dressing got no taste. I believe I would not go to this place again. If you think you still like to give this place a try. Be my guest and try. read more

The food wasn't as great as I remember few years ago. The pad Thai was super sweet, a lot of sauce and soggy! The soup Tom Yan was in a bowl instead a pot with fire, fried calamari had too much batter and thick, house special rice wasn't flavorful.. pretty much our lunch wasn't tasty and no Thai flavors.. I am disappointed about the service too, not as friendly . Ambiance is nice and kids friendly.. too bad that the food wasn't great. read more

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I was really disappointed with my experience here. The customer service was unfriendly and unhelpful from the start, which set a bad tone. The food was mediocre at best -- nothing special, and certainly not worth the price. read more

Saladang has been a staple Thai restaurant in Pasadena for decades. There are many Thai places to choose within 2-3 miles, including one next door. parking can be a little tight but overall it usually isn't a problem. The restaurant is usually busy with an industrial vibe. Got takeout this time. The eggrolls had a great crunch but the filling was fine, I wished the veg i aide had more crunch. The stuffed chicken was great, crispy panko breading and tender chicken patty with a ketchup- like sauce. The prik king green bean/chicken was delicious but could have use a little more spice. Deserves 5 stars because of their pad thai, so unique and the star of the meal. Omelet encased pad thai with shrimp, tasty and visually striking. read more

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It's been a long time since I've reviewed this restaurant and especially their lunch, as I originally reviewed dinner. The lunch plate of Pad Thai and BBQ chicken was filling and delicious. I still had room and also ordered their mango and sticky rice, which I'm addicted to. The restaurant ambiance is rather unique with high ceilings and a warehouse feeling. Service was fairly quick but felt rushed, as it was the middle to end of the lunch time. I feel the restaurant is more glamorous at night and would prefer dinner over lunch... read more

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I used to frequent Saladang on a bi-weekly basis and it was my first time visiting again in over 15 years. I got there when they opened at 11am and was able to place my order right away. The drinks and food came in a timely fashion , however the food has gone downhill. It just simply was not good as before. I ordered the Yellow Curry Fried Rice with Chicken as well as Rad Na with Beef - both made me sick to my stomach 40 minutes after consuming. I am so sad to say that this may be my last time visiting this restaurant. read more

First time eating here. I really enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant and the food was delicious- all of it. We got three main Thai entrees to rate the establishment. All were ordered as a 4 to accommodate myself and my friend. Curry rice was flavorful and had a good amount of veggies. We opted for tofu and the tofu was a tad dry. Drunken noodle- delicious Yellow curry- the carrot and potato amazing. The curry was not a flavorful as could have been. Not heat flavor actual but actual curry flavor was lacking. Overall, I would definitely eat here again. read more

Saladang - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came here with a huge group of people (20) and the workers here were able to accommodate a large group. They took about 15 minutes to set up the table while my big group waited. I ordered the Drunken Noodle with Chicken. This place goes you the perfect portion, not too small and not to big. The food taste good. I would of like like the noodle to be more dry and more spicy, but overall it was good. I appreciate their service though, even though we had a big group, the food came out fast and the server was constantly refilling waters cups. Overall I would recommend supporting this Thai place when in the area if your craving some Thai Food. read more

Saladang - Drunken Noodles w/Chicken - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food was good.. tasty But Salada HELL NAAAAAAA you broke my heart at first sight of what looked like the plastic container of my soup being HALF THE SIZE of what I'm used to ordering at that price... Sala Sala Sala are you saying you're Thai is twice as good therefore twice as expensive... Well maybe your won ton soup is.... But those that aren't into that sweet flavor might disagree.... The half chicken was also HALF THE SIZE OF A REGULAR CHICKEN... Wait that doesn't make sense... I meant to say that the half order of Chicken was half the size of a half size chicken ... More like pigeon size and a bit dry... Why Sala Sala ? Why are you cutting these sizes in half?! I'm not used to this brazen trickery...!!! The won ton soup is half of what you get at pick up elsewhere... ANYWHERE!!! The half chicken serving size looked more like a pigeon size bird... I'm sorry Sala Sala... As much as we enjoyed the flavors ... We also like to pay for the actual food.... Normal sizes suffice; I don't ask for a lot But these serving sizes are really smaller than the norm... We're headed to President Thai cause for the same PR$CES ... we get Higher quality and SERVING SIZE... And waaaaay better service... I actually feel presidential at PRESIDENT THAI walking in and out... cause their staff smiles authentically and cordially overlook all aspects of the meal.. your sizes are just RIDICULOUS... And Presidents and Ridiculous just don't mix Or do they?! I THANK NOT read more

Love Saladang, their staff is supper friendly. Plus the decor is gorgeous, feel like I am transported to beautiful Thailand. We had my favorite Tom Yum soup and cashew nut chicken. Their portions are very generous! Check it out! read more

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LA is spoiled for good Thai food. So with that said, this place is just ok. They have some cool dishes that you can't really find anywhere else, like the green apple salad and the lobster roll but other than that, I'd say the flavors are nice but not nearly as impactful as what you'd get in Thai Town in LA. With this place being in Old Town Pasadena and have an extensive indoor and outdoor area, I would say it would still be a nice place to take out-of-towners who are trying Thai food for the first time. They'll have a great time and thing the food is delicious. For those who are experienced with Thai food, I'd say you'll think it's just ok. My favorite item here is the Pork Belly salad, Papaya Salad, and their Pad Thai. read more