Summary: 5 stars for taste, portion, price, and service…read more *** My fiance and I visited a few times for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is brightly lit inside and usually plays classy/cozy music overhead. Service is outstanding; they are typically prompt, proactive, and friendly with water refills on point. The owner occasionally checks in on tables, banters with regulars, and talks about his recipes. They sometimes provide complimentary desserts to first-time visitors (I assume if budget allows). Food also comes out quickly. DRINKS ORDERED - Thai Iced Tea ($4.50). Served in a huge glass, the Thai tea is strong, sweet, and creamy. APPETIZERS ORDERED - Sunshine Beef Jerky ($16.95). Sooo tasty! The beef was slightly crispy and dried out, yet soft inside. The marinade was aromatic with a hint of sourness. - Chicken Satay ($15.95 - 6 pcs). Soft and juicy white meat chicken with a mild marinade that was vaguely sweet and fragrant. The peanut dipping sauce was out of this world - very peanut forward and also a little sweet. I put it on everything and even asked for a to go container for the rest! I would have liked the pickled cucumber and onion to be less sweet. - Somtom / Green Papaya Salad ($11.96 + $5 shrimp add on). We asked for spicy level 2, which made my nose run. Green papaya, green beans, carrots, peanuts, and tomato sit on top of roughly chopped iceberg lettuce. The chili lime dressing tasted spicy, sweet, salty, and sour. The shrimp was also good, juicy and plump. I only had difficulty eating the green beans, which were hard and raw. - Chicken Larb ($16.95). This dish was served as a salad instead of a wrap. It had big pieces of ground chicken on top of iceberg lettuce in a flavorful, slightly funky sauce. We got this at level 2 spicy. ENTREES/NOODLES ORDERED - Basil Eggplant with chicken thigh ($14.95). Bright purple egg plant and bell peppers stir fried with fragrant basil in a savory sauce. So good! - Pad Kee Mao / Drunken Noodles with pork ($14.95). This was a stir fry of thick rice noodle, onion, bell pepper, basil, and protein of choice. The pork was yummy with a slightly sweet taste. I liked how the vegetables were tender yet crunchy. I ordered this at level 2 spicy, but I think I could handle level 3 for noodles. - Pad Thai with tofu ($14.95). I enjoyed the chewy, thin rice noodle tossed in a sweet and sour sauce. DESSERTS ORDERED - T-Cup Coconut Cream Cake ($6.99). We received this cake in a cup as a complimentary dessert. It tasted like a dream! There were two layers each of white cake and coconut whipped cream. The sponge had a light and cottony crumb. Shredded coconut added an extra layer of texture and coconut flavor. - Mango Sticky Rice ($13.95 - seasonal Apr to Sept). I think we ordered too early in the season, since the mango was ripe but not as fragrant. The sticky rice was sweet and salty with a fluffy and chewy texture. The dish was good, but a little dry for me since it didn't come with a sauce. - T-Cup Mango Pudding ($6.99). This was also complimentary. I thought it was just okay at first, but the pudding grew on me the more I ate it. The mango pudding tasted nostalgic, like the one you get at dim sum but more real. According to the owner, the pudding is vegan, naturally sweetened, and thickened with agar agar.

Stopped by during the street fair and went the takeout route great call. Even with the extra foot…read moretraffic, things felt organized and efficient. Ty was super helpful and kept everything moving smoothly, which made a big difference with the crowd. Service was friendly, quick, and on point. The food absolutely delivered fresh, flavorful, and held up really well even as takeout. I went mild spice and it was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat without overpowering the dish. Overall, a solid go-to, especially during busy events. Great service, great food, and a seamless takeout experience when it could've easily gone the other way. A+

I'm so glad we were able to find a good Thai food in the area that serve some unique dishes …read more The place is small and gets busy and I could see why. I've been here twice and always didn't disappoint. The dishes come out in a smaller portion but they are very tasty. The servers are very nice and accommodating. Tried the jumbo prawn that we specially ordered and it was just delicious. I wish it came in two. lol. We also loved their fried rice and Pad Thai. I'll try other dishes on my 3rd time. It's not your ordinary kind of Thai food. Highly recommended!

Found this location on my lunch break. So glad I stopped by…read more Food was 10/10 Had the Pad See Ew , so much flavor and severed in the perfect amount in a bowl. Drunken noddle ,amazing also ridiculously delicious bowl. You have the option on. Protein Can't go wrong in veggie egg rolls and chicken Enjoyed the Thai Tea and Hibiscus mango sticky Rice ,my favorite !!!! Service was great . Comfortable ambiance

We've been dining at this wonderful place two days in a row!…read moreToday we ordered the large coconut soup with shrimp and eggplant with basil (we added chicken as an optional ) Everything was absolutely delicious! They also have the cutest little basket with hot sauces. Yesterday we had Tom Yum soup -- and that is truly the top dish on their menu. I've been to Thailand, but honestly, the Tom Yum at President Thai is even better! The service is super fast and the staff is very friendly. THANK YOU so much!

I think I just found my new favorite Thai restaurant in this neighborhood! Been wanting to try here…read morefor 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!!

Service was excellent as ever, always consistent. Never rushed and always caring. 10/10…read more Food was on point as ever, as I've been saying in my previous reviews, best boat noodle outside of Thai town. Very rich and flavorful broth, along with a decent serving of meats and garnishes. 9/10 The crunchy tofu is like any other deep fried tofu, it's a 7/10, good. I can't get enough of this place!

Lovely neighborhood restaurant under new ownership but still a local family owned business!…read moreFriendly service, fresh ingredients, fair portion and very reasonable price. They have a huge space and is good for group lunch or parties, or maybe a school fundraiser event. The owners are super nice and wanted to give back to support the community.

The food is absolutely delicious!! Authentic Thai Food served! The spices are just on point and the…read morespicy hot dishes are the best! The service is excellent!! Your order is made to order the way you specify!! Ambiance is great, they are always busy!!

Tiny little place for take out…read more What was good: Yellow curry. Prikhing w/pork. Pricing. What was not: Pad see ew /shrimp. Spicy egg plant w/pork.

This place reminds me of homestyle Thai cooking. It's a small place run by a hardworking and…read morefriendly couple. Parking is easily available on the street in front of the store or in the back. There are a few tables inside and the interior is clean. They run promos often with freebies such as Thai tea if you meet a purchase minimum. My go to orders are boat noodle, tom yum soup, curry, and crab fried rice. The boat noodle has rich flavor that I can't find anywhere else in the area. Tom yum comes with a lot of shrimp and the they don't skimp on the crab in the fried rice either. Portions are generous and I have enough leftovers for a full meal the next day. Their new item drunken spaghetti reminds me of the one I had in Thailand. Golden bags are excellent as appetizers. They're fried but not too oily and have delicious filling. Their Thai tea deserves a shoutout too. It tastes authentic and not watered down. Their online ordering platform makes getting takeout easy.

A real hole in the wall kind of place! But just like all hole in the wall places, this place has…read moresome excellent food Had the pad see ewe beef and it was delicious. Great flavor, I was practically licking the plate. And great service Good size Thai ice tea as well Definitely need to check this place out

Absolutely obsessed with White Springs Cafe in Arcadia. Their vegan food is next-level, creative,…read morecomforting, and genuinely some of the best I've ever had. You can feel how much care goes into everything, from the beautiful presentation to the hand-drawn flowers on the takeout boxes, which are such a sweet, thoughtful touch. And the staff are SO NICE. They are welcoming, kind, and clearly passionate about what they do. It's one of those places where the experience is just as good as the food, and that's saying a lot because the food is outstanding. If you're vegan, vegetarian, or just love incredible food made with intention, this place is a must. Highly recommend.

Delicious healthy "vegan" food! Love the workers here they are always so friendly towards me when…read moreI pick up my order.

My husband and I dined here on a Friday night around 8:30pm. As we were walking towards the…read morerestaurant, I noticed their big glass windows, warm lights, and occupied tables with happy faces making it inviting. We joined their waitlist on their tablet near their counter and we were seated within 5 minutes. Just like the other location in Rowland Heights, it's very busy on a Friday night! The restaurant overall is very clean except near the entrance due to high foot traffic. It's decorated with Chinese lanterns, cherry blossom, and bamboo trees placed in the middle of the restaurant. It almost felt like I was dining at a high end restaurant. It's significantly smaller than the other location, but the high ceilings give it a spacious atmosphere. There are plenty tables and booths. Be aware the booths do move easily when you get out of your seat. We were sat in the booth closest to their entrance which I didn't mind at first, but after a while the high foot traffic was distracting (maybe they could place a divider between the waiting area and the booth). Onto the food, pricing, and service: portion is generous and they are more affordable than the Rowland Height's location. I ordered the Bbq Chicken Fried Rice. Chicken was juicy and flavorful. It was easy to take off the bone. The fried rice was light, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I couldn't finish my plate (even though I wanted to) so I boxed the rest to take home. My husband got the Continental Fried Rice. A dish Banana Bay is well-known for. The chicken skin was crispy, the fried egg was yolky in the center, the sausages were soft, and the fried rice was consistent with my plate's. Service was great and the staff was attentive even during their peak hours. I gained a sense of relief when more than one waitress checked in on us periodically. Overall, my husband and I had a great first impression. We're already talking about coming back in the near future. If you're looking for a Thai spot where you can order a plateful of food at an affordable price, this one is it!

I can't not complain about the food, the food is amazing and cooked perfect. The one huge thing…read morethat made this whole experience extremely horrible and unforgettable was the service, or lack of service for better explanation. And I have strongly feeling, we were discriminated because we were not of Asian ethnicity and because we were Latino. When we sat down it took them about 20 minutes to receive the menus, and another 20 to get water while at the same time every other table was being tended to multiple times. When I would raise my hand for service the "employees" who worked there would just look at me with my raised hand and continue to ignore me. When we ordered our food after almost 30 minutes of just sitting there, this Asian woman who refused to give me her name , came to our table and just took the chili sauce tray from our table and said "I'm going to use this for the other table since you guys don't have food, and I'll bring you one later." I said that was fine since we were still waiting on our food. 20 minutes later passed, and our food comes out. I asked the nice Asian gentleman who brought our food if I can get forks and spoons, since he didn't bring any to us. And he completely ignored me and walked away. So we had to sit there with our food with no utensils and no chili tray. I tried to get the attention of the Asian woman who took our chili tray so we can get one since our food arrived and the same Asian women server completely ignored me the whole time and only attended to her side of the restaurant. I don't understand the whole lack of customer service to people who clearly are not Asian, the ambiance felt off and you could totally feel the discrimination and different kind of treatment received. So after 10 minutes of just waiting for our utensils or for someone to come approach me after I've been flagging them down with my hands, I had to get up and go to the front desk and asked if someone could help us cause everyone is ignoring us. When I said that to the young lady at the front desk, she had someone come out immediately to finally give us utensils and our chili that was removed from our table. Not even 10 minutes after we started eating. A different asian woman waiter, who was not our waiter from earlier approached us and asked us "if you guys need to order more food do it it now cause we are about to close and needs to be ordered to go." I find it ironic that she only came to us to let us know that they were closing soon, but the other patrons who obviously were of Asian orientation were left alone. They brought us our check while we were still eating. It was obvious that they were rushing us out after the dreadful, abysmal, subpar service we received. Never have I been treated differently from the rest of the patrons in a restaurant, and I find it sad because I've been going to Banana Bay in Rowland Heights since 2010 and have NEVER received this kind of service. This will be my last time I support this restaurant and anyone who is Latino or any other different race for that matter, be warned.

I had been going to Half and Half next door for YEARS and never went into Thai Paradise. But I…read morefinally went with some friends and we had a great experience! We were a larger party of 7 but they were able to seat us right away for lunch. The restaurant was charming and spacious. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful! Our server was so nice (he even brought a kids plate set for the toddler with us) and was patient as we made our way through the menu. We ordered the tom ka kai, pad Thai, pad se ew with beef, spicy basil beef, pineapple fried rice, and ong choy. Everything was really good! And they gave us a bonus black sticky rice dessert which was tasty too. Highly recommend a visit!

This is the go to work lunch spot. Service is good and quick. The lunch specials range but I get…read morethe Thai basil with tofu extras spicy (level 10) and it comes with an iceberg salad. Dessert is a bean pudding like. Pardon, I don't know the official name, but it's really good. $14 Water tastes a bit funny. Parking is plentiful. Staff is very kind.

This place is our very favorite Thai restaurant. We have been dining here 15 years. The same sweet…read moreelderly owners have cooked and served our family throughout the years. Our go to meal is Yellow Curry Chicken and it comes with tofu soup or salad. We love the soup! It either comes with white rice or fried rice w/ a shrimp and a veggie egg roll or wonton. This is the best comfort dish. We also love the drunken noodles, coconut soup, and pad Thai. I love the Thai ice tea - it is sweet, rich and creamy. Some people seem to not be nice in their reviews but what I can say is every dish is made to order, consistent meals and quality ingredients every time and if you want home cooked healthy meals, you will be delighted.

This place said they open at 11am. We Got here on a Saturday…read moreafter 11:30am and it was closed. I then called and a man picked up and said they're open. I said but your door is closed. He said he just got here and he opened. We walked in and he saw us, didn't greet but said "you just called me huh?" with his back turned to us. He didn't seat us or anything but proceeded to have his back towards us. We decided to sit down because no one else was there. Thinking that he just opened with no other staff, I asked, "Is your chef here?" He answered with an attitude, "If I opened the door of course our chef is here." With that, we walked out. Not sure what his problem was but that wasn't a nice attitude to have towards customers, especially they didn't even open on time. Also, this place smelled like a restroom. I doubt I'll be coming back.