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    Sangdara

    4.9 (48 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Cucumber drink
    Steven T.

    Nice clean restaurant with open kitchen My cousin has been here several times. Menu changes frequently The catfish filet were meaty and well battered Cucumber drinks were refreshing Family likes their mango sticky rice Limited parking

    Madison M.

    I recently tried Sangdara and I can't recommend it enough! I did pickup and got the sweet & sour soup, pad thai, yellow curry, and cashew shrimp for my family. Every single item was AMAZING. Every entree had such great flavor. It was a great spot to pickup from and the prices were super reasonable! The staff was super friendly and I look forward to returning and trying in service dining next time!

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    Lauren B.

    Hidden gem with authentic, delicious Thai food! Was craving Thai cuisine and so glad I stumbled across this spot on Yelp. The food at Sangdara is delightful, and so are the owner and employees here. We were even given cucumber drinks for free for being first time customers. Beyond grateful for the kind gesture and welcome. We ordered Pad Thai (w/ beef), Pad See Ew (w/ chicken), and Yellow Curry (no meat). Everything was made fresh, it was flavorful, and the portions were just right. The cucumber drinks are divine. So refreshing on a hot summer day, and paired with the restaurant's charming ambiance, lifted my spirits. The owner is very kind, and is always taking suggestions for new menu items from customers so they've added catfish fillet and Thai omelette to the menu. They'll remove items that don't do well, so help curate their menu by ordering up your favorite items -- or requesting new ones. The restaurant itself is located on the corner across from CVS on Foothill. The lot is a bit oddly shaped and tiny (you'll see what I mean if you pull up), but parking is ample in the area if you can't find a spot directly in front. Forgot to snap photos of the noodles and curry because we devoured them. Will be back soon to try more of their food and drinks. Highly recommend this small business!

    mark y.

    Went in to check out this new place and was so surprised to find the former owner of Saladang (Pasadena) behind the counter. Having sold her first pride and joy in 2015, this is her post retirement return to doing something fun but at a slower pace. She saw this location and has been working for the past 2 years refurbing the former dry cleaning space to suit her taste. You might notice very clean lines, colors, and finishing touches from the window treatment to the plantings outside--there is pride in this place. It reflects in the food served- simple, no frills, less oil, minimal extra sugar, leaner cuts of protein all reflect her sentiment of being healthy and taking life slowly but enjoying each moment. When you go in, take a moment to chat, breathe and enjoy. I loved hearing her story, you might too.

    Cucumber drink
    Jessica Y.

    New Thai restaurant in town so had to give it a try. They open at 10am making it very convenient. They have a small parking lot but seems set up more for take out so think parking situation is OK. They do have a few tables set up for dining in. I tried the pad Thai, pad kee mow and cucumber drink. Food was delicious. The cucumber drink was very refreshing. The best part is that it's reasonably priced. Very spacious and clean interior. Staff was very nice and friendly. Will need to return to try more dishes.

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    Yasmin C.

    I came in on Saturday 4/25 for the first time and it was WONDERFUL!! I have been eyeing this place since I drive past everyday on my way to work and see that they will open soon. Well that are OPEN!! Come in to try some DELICIOUS Thai food with the BEST and most friendly staff!! It's not a sit down restaurant which is fine by me~ grab and take home to enjoy. The place was very clean and welcoming! The food was excellent! I ordered the chicken pad Thai and the shrimp pad Thai. Both delicious and very flavorful! The older lady who helped I think she was the owner was so kind and had a lovely smile! Very sweet and welcoming! Parking is easy and a great location! Welcome to Monrovia!

    J W.

    Delicious! with outstanding service. You can taste the love they put into making each dish. We ordered Pad Thai and Yellow Curry with rice and it was enough for 4 people. This is the best thai I've had in the area. So fresh and not too sticky. While waiting they brought us cucumber drink and dried bananas that hit the spot on a hot summer day.

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    Carrie L.

    Delicious food! The starred items on the menu are spicy, but the spice level can be adjusted. The former owner of Saladang does not disappoint! Paid $2 extra for an extra protein on my pad see ew. The chicken wings (6) were crispy on the outside while perfectly juicy and tender inside. There are a few spacious tables in the restaurant for dine in, and a few parking spots scattered around the unit. Convenient spot to order ahead and come back later after shopping at CVS or Ralphs!

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    Jenny N.

    The space is super cute. It's family run. The flavors are always balanced and delicious. The desserts are not too sweet but really good and I don't even like desserts. Everything i've ordered is excellent. The service is absolutely impeccable, their recommendations are always top notch.

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    The food at Sangdara was so good that I ate there twice in one week! Their pad kee mao is excellent! The best I've had in the SGV. The papaya salad was fresh and perfectly seasoned. They had a memorable tapioca with coconut. It wasn't available the second time I went but that was fine since they also had a yummy mango sticky rice! While I waited for my food, they gave me a refreshing cucumber drink which I highly recommend on a hot summer day. Sangdara may be small and tucked away at the corner of Foothill and 5th but it's BIG when it comes to delicious food, friendly and efficient service, reasonable prices, and a well-maintained restaurant. By the way, the owner spent some time chatting with me and she is a sweetheart! She mentioned possibly adding a different dish to the menu. So the menu might change a bit as she experiments with what dishes people order. Each time I've stopped by, there's always a table available if you want to eat there. However, as people discover how good the food is, the availability of tables may change! If Sangdara was closer, I'd be there weekly!

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    Best and most Original Thai Food around! Awesome owners and great beverages, too. It's Take Out with tables to eat at. Great Value.

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    So absolutely delicious!!! Everything!!! Everyone on the Sangdara team is very friendly and kind!!! You will not be disappointed!

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    Great food and plenty of it and authentic! I would have taken a picture but I had to taste it first....all gone it was so good

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    The Real Shrimp Donuts were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and The Boat Noodles had a…read morerich, flavorful broth, the Pad Thai was perfectly balanced, and the Chicken Larb was fresh, spicy, and absolutely delicious. The portions were generous, the service was friendly, and everything tasted like it was made with care. If you're looking for authentic Thai food, this place is definitely worth a visit. I'll definitely be coming back to try more dishes!

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    I ordered the Pad Thai and Yellow Curry, and both completely hit the mark…read more The Pad Thai is high-quality and very traditional--the noodles have that perfect chewy texture and a great sweet-and-tangy tamarind flavor without being overly sweet. The Yellow Curry is pure comfort food; the broth is incredibly rich, smooth, and aromatic, with perfectly cooked potatoes and veggies. On top of the great taste, the portion sizes are very generous. You definitely get your money's worth here, with plenty of food to leave you full (and probably take some home). Will definitely be ordering from here again! Highly recommend.

    This place has been around for years, but it's my first time trying it…read more Ong Choy: really love the way the Ong Choy is made, it's not too salty and oily. It's flavorful and Ong Choy is nice and crunchy. Definitely a great vegetable selection. Pad Thai: the sauce is way too heavy and sweet. We didn't enjoy this as much as we thought we would. The first taste was good, but the more you have the saltier/sweeter it gets. The lime juice didn't lighten things up either. Don't really recommend it. Crab fried rice: there's a good amount of crab and egg in this dish. The rice is on the softer side, it's not dry and hard like most fried rice. We still enjoy it, the texture of the rice didn't kill the flavor of it. The flavor is very balanced, but quite oily. Tom yum seafood soup: There's a good amount of seafood in this soup. The flavor (sweet and sour) is well balanced. Sweet rice with mango: A great dessert option to finish the meal. It is not overly sweet. I'm not a fan of coconut, but the coconut is not distinctly sweet and overwhelming (so I was able to have some). The sweet rice is chewy and warm when served. And the mango is perfectly ripe and sweet. Definitely recommend it. The service was outstanding! The restaurant decoration is very traditional and unique. They are quite busy when we arrived on a Sunday night. I would give this place an overall 3.5/5 because they can definitely work on some of the dishes.

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