Tantawan is my favorite spot for affordable and consistently delicious Thai food in the SGV! My favorite dish is the pad kee mao with chicken. The dish is consistently packed with lots of protein, spice, and savory goodness! The noodles are always perfectly well-coated and cooked in the delicious umami sauce. I also like getting their pad see ew, as it has a nice balance of sweet and savory flavors and lots of vegetables. The BBQ ribs, Chicken satay, and steak salad plates with fried rice are also wonderful dishes. read more

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Look at my name. Now look back at this review and know that I have some merit in saying that this is good Thai food. I moved to the SGV a little over a year ago and I have been sorely disappointed by offerings this nook of LA county has to offer *ahem banana bay*. I found myself driving to the SFV or Thai Town whenever I was too lazy to cook Thai food on my own. I decided to take a gamble with this restaurant and I am so very glad that I did. It's so good and authentic that I have come out of yelp retirement (Yelp Elite 2016-2020) to leave this review. I ordered four things as take out: Issan Sausage, Pad Kra Pow Minced Chicken, Spicy Fried Crispy Cat Fish, and Drunken Noodles. I was told that they were out of the Kra Pow Century Egg and stewed pork leg over rice. Hopefully, I'll get to try it next time! Issan Sausage: Good portions. Flavor is very good, a little sour, a little salty, and a hint of sweetness. I think the flavors could be a bit more bold with the sour but overall the flavors profile is as it should be. Frying it also added a nice crispiness to it. Spicy Fried crispy Catfish: Flavors were really good. Sweet foods is typically not usually in my flavor profile, but this is one of the few sweet entrees I actually like. Catfish can be a bit more fried but that is moreso a preference on my part. Drunken Noodle Beef: Good char on the noodles. Flavor was really good as well. Not that much beef but the star of the show are the noodles. I was a tad confused on the egg in my drunken noodle but to each their own. I would probably order it without the egg next time because it does change the texture a bit. Pad Kra Pow Minced Chicken: Now here's where it gets interesting! Tantawan actually uses holy basil (Kra Pow). It's harder to find but it has a very distinct flavor that Thai-American cuisine has for the most part substituted due to scarcity with Thai Basil (Horapha). I don't think you can get more authentic than actually using the right herb. Funnily enough, I think it can throw off people that have never had authentic Kra Pow as my partner said it tasted herbally. Thai food can be very hit and miss even among the Thai community as we all have different preferences when it comes to the holy trinity of sweet, salty, and sour. I am personally on the spectrum of sweet should be hinted at and never the forward flavor. Tantawan with the dishes I ordered definitely held to my flavor profile. Very well cooked and good flavor profile. I didn't have to add any seasoning as everything was cooked just right. I called my take out in and they said it would be ready in 20 and it was when I arrived. Even as the food sat in my passenger seat as I drove home I could tell from the smell emanating from the take-out bag that the food was going to be good. Quick and courteous service! read more

Great food. Professional service. Efficient staff. Good ambiance. I especially enjoyed Kha Soi. Thaks read more

We came in right before they were closing and they were kind enough to let us order takeout. I ordered the pad see ew and while the flavor was there, the beef was really dry. I'd like to come back and actually dine in and try other dishes as well! read more

The food was delicious, ribs were tender, noodles were cooked just right. The service was also great, not overbearing so it was just right. It is a nice location for going for lunch. There was very light music so if you want a quieter place, this is the one. Especially liked the mango ice dessert, it is not too sweet for the rice and just sweet enough for the mango. read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Mango Sticky Rice (Seasonal) / - Thai Near Me - Rosemead, California

If only they handed out stamp card for this place! Because that's how much I love their food! My family and I come here all the time. We used to drive out to Thai town or Thai temple, but now we have a good Thai restaurant in the neighborhood! We've had quite a few dishes from them. Thai fried rice, Tom yum soup, pork jerky, panang curry, drunken noodles, Thai sausage, papaya salad and it's all delicious! Don't be afraid to ask for your food to be spicy! We literally almost get everything almost spicy! But one thing I have to say! They deep fry their Thai sausages and it's BOMB! This is the only spot I know that does this. It's a must try! Overall, they're always nice, good to us and fast service. I will always come back! read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Rosemead, California

Large sitting area with good lunch specials. Their sticky rice and pork are my niece and nephews FAVORITE, they are always asking for more and can finish their own portion - KIDDO APPROVED. read more

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First time here, ordered rad na noodles and pad see you to go. The young lady was nice. Place is clean. Kind of disappointed. I have been to many Thai restaurants and have ordered two of our favorite dishes, and this, I'm sorry to say was not up to par. read more

I haven't been here in a long time while I was on my way home. I passed this place!! I had to go in! The food is high-quality and delicious! I always get pad Thai, but I replace it with glass noodles because it's low-carb! The flavor of the pad Thai is amazing! I'm not sure what seasoning they use, but this is the best pad Thai I have ever eaten! The waitress is very sweet and you're welcoming! The ambience is really cute and the prices are very reasonable! I recommend you on a date here! read more

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This is the 2nd location of Tantawan, with the other being in West Covina. It's hard to believe they're the same restaurant. The decor in this location is lacking and dull. The service is mediocre as I have to remind them we need utensils, water ... etc. the staff doesn't seem to be too excited being here. The food here isn't as good as the other location either. The dishes we got on our past visits all lacked that Thai spice and flavor. It's very one dimensional. I have to go ask for condiments and peppers, only to be given 1 small to-go container of pepper, while I saw another table with 4 glass jars of various condiments. I really like Tantawan, but not this location at all. For me, it's worth the drive to West Covina for better, friendlier and more attentive service and way tastier food. read more

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This is a hidden spot that Thai people in SGV stop by as their regular Thai restaurant in the neighborhood! I've been coming here for years and all the time I've noticed other tables are Thai like me. They just don't post anything like it has become their regular schedule. Well food here is always authentic, maybe just what I get all the time. The taste has never changed! Food comes quick and the service is also attentive! read more

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Garlic Peppercorn spareribs - 3/5 - flavor was not strong enough sashimi shrimp 2/5 - sauce was good but the shrimp didn't taste fresh. Pork jerky 4/5 Pad Thai 3/5 - leaning on the sweet side Chicken satay 3/5 Thai boat noodle 2/5 - I've tried this at their store and delivered through postmate, and both instances scored 2/5. They charge an extra $2 as of the time of this review for everything like liver, tripe, and tendon. Food overall - it's not bad, offers a lot of shareable options Service 4/5 - friendly service read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Sashimi Shrimp / and Pork Jerky / - Thai Near Me - Rosemead, California

We ordered 4 dishes and all were very flavorful and satisfying! Boat noodle broth is rich and full of meaty flavor. Not all places offer Thai boat noodle with liver as an added option for $2 extra. Some places come with it or some don't have it at all. I like that they have the option. It really gave the soup flavor an extra boost in my opinion but even without liver would've been great! Papaya salad with blue crab was amazing at medium spicy level. The crab here is the most lump and plush crab I've had in all papaya salad dishes I've ordered so far from anywhere. Most places that list blue crab on the menu just have tiny claws or mini crabs. We also got Rad Na chicken with gravy and a chili chicken lunch special. Lunch special was good but portion a little small. Maybe because rice was served in a bowl and chicken on a small plate alone. It felt like it should've included an egg roll or something additional. Will be back for the Thai boat noodle and papaya salad again! read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Boat noodle with beef and liver, Rad Na with gravy and chicken, blue crab and papaya salad - Thai Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Very reasonable prices, good portions, and the service is not bad. The only thing I will say though is the inside is kind of old and it's not exactly inviting but hey, we're here for the food, right? I wouldn't say no to eating here! I've been here two or three times already read more

I met my friend at Tantawan Thai Kitchen for lunch. Never been to the restaurant, but it was one of her go-to spots and I was excited to try it. I found the restaurant in a strip mall with several other businesses. I was worried about parking, but I was pleasantly surprised at the abundance of spots especially around lunch time. The restaurant was busy at noon, but we were able to get a table without any issues. Tantawan Thai had such a huge menu, and everything looked really tasty. I would've went for pad see ew, but the combo plates caught my eye. I opted for the chicken satay and shrimp plate, and my friend got the pad thai with tofu. I had a bite of her pad thai, which was great. Exactly what I expected from pad thai, and I liked how the noodles were nicely al dente. The good thing about my dish was that it was flavorful. Do not sleep on the sweet vinegar sauce with pickled cucumbers and peppers if it comes with your dish. So good! The bad part was the imbalance of protein. They give way more chicken satay skewers than they do shrimp. I only had 3 pieces of shrimp, but I guess you can say that the menu picture was an accurate representation of what you get since the picture only showed 2 shrimp. I've found chicken satay to be a hit or miss. In this case, I felt like more skewers were misses than hits because of how dry they were. But hey, smothering the peanut curry sauce on the skewers did the trick of masking the dryness with flavor. I was on a time crunch and needed to finish lunch in an hour. I appreciated how quickly our food came out, but it took longer to flag someone for the check. read more

This place was great especially for Thai food in the SGV area. We got the Atlantic crab fried rice. Southern curry noodle and Tay jew noodle dish. They were all flavorful, good amount of meat and worth the cost. The staff was very attentive and nice and it's nice to have a go to spot for Thai food in the SGV area. The place was very quiet and not too loud and lots of other places nearby for dessert or coffee. read more

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this place tastes like authentic thai food i had back in thailand. their pad thai is one of the best i've had in LA -- very flavorful, full of sauce, and with perfectly chewy noodles beef salad was a letdown though. the beef was very chewy and the sauce was too sour chicken skewer was great, with large pieces of chicken and what tasted like a homemade peanut sauce overall a solid spot for thai food. they also had menu items you don't usually see at most thai restaurants. will be back to try thos ~parking: free parking available in lot ~service: friendly service read more

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Back here for lunch with the coworkers. Looks like they redid their menus; there's a lot more pictures to look at now! Food was just as good and the wait was not too bad. This time, we ordered: - Chicken Satay Appetizer (with dipping sauce. Chicken was a little dry but flavorful) - Tantawan Fried Rice (tasty) - Drunken Flaming Noodles (yummy with a kick) - Pad See You Noodles (yummy with a bit of sweetness) read more

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What We Ordered: -Jerky Jerky $12.95 -Fish Cake $12.95 -BBQ Pork Rice $14.95 -Pad Kee Mao w/Beef $14.95 We're still in the market for the best Thai spot in SGV. I saw that my friend Cindy S. came here and that her Thai mother approved of the food here. I had to try it out for myself. The Pork Jerky Jerky was alright. It was very dry and we wouldn't order it again. The wife ordered the BBQ Pork Rice because she likes Crispy Pork Belly. Stubborn woman that she is. She had to order it. I told her not to deviate from traditional Thai dishes and sure enough she was left disappointed in the end. The Crispy Pork Belly was too crispy. It didn't have the proper texture. Don't order this dish! The Pad Kee Mao was pretty solid. It was much better than the one we had at Thai Paradise in MPK. We would order it again here! We thought that Fish Cake was lovely! The wife and I devoured real quick. This was the clear winner of the meal. Honestly, I would rate the food a 3.5/5. I will round up to 4 as I gave Thai Paradise a 3 and the food here was a little better. I don't think we would be in a rush to come back here, but you wouldn't have to twist our arm to come back either. This place is more of a take-out spot. I wouldn't eat-in again. The service was attentive, but the ambiance and dining room is rather dingy. We're still on the look out for a solid Thai spot in the SGV. If you know of any, please DM me! read more

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I'd heard a lot of great things about this spot but was always hesitant to try it out since it's in El Monte and let's be real, the Thai food scene around here isn't exactly known for being top-tier. But on a random Saturday, I came here with two of my buddies, still recovering from the night before and seriously craving some kind of comforting soup. We ended up trying the boat noodles, and honestly? They were fire. I've had boat noodles in Thai Town and Long Beach, and this place held its own. The broth was super flavorful, the noodles were cooked just right, and they didn't skimp on the meat either. We also ordered the mango sticky rice which is usually a safe bet at any Thai restaurant and it didn't disappoint. I actually liked that it wasn't drowning in coconut milk; it made it feel a little lighter and more balanced. The service was fast and efficient nothing over the top, but it got the job done. Overall, it's one of those lowkey local spots that hits the mark when you're in the mood for solid Thai food or just happen to be in the area. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Thai Boat Noodle - Thai Near Me - Rosemead, California

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I really enjoyed This spot ! I love Thai food, and it's kind of different every spot to be honest. THIS RESTAURANT I would recommend to you , if you like EXTRA SAUCEY type of pad Thai and pad see ew. If you like the dryer or less flavor type , this is not going to be your thing. I got the papaya salad, but I saw that they have crab salads and so many different Thai salads. Their menu is quite extensive in a good way. My fave here was the RED DUCK CURRY (you have to pay extra for rice) but definitely do that imo. 9/10 I liked the saucey flavourful pad see ew and pad Thai 8/10 for both The service was good, they were quick and checked in on us. Quiet, spot, not a place for atmosphere photos but it's simple and big enough for large parties. The TOM YUM NOODLE Soup was interesting, I don't have that often, I liked it , it was just a little sour the way I like it, with thin noodles was pretty good. read more

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Tantawan Thai restaurant was an unplanned trip in Rosemead. It's located in an older plaza and front windows are overly tinted that gives the perception that the restaurant is out of business. The restaurant is cozy with older room scent but it is a welcoming spot serves up delicious Thai dishes with bold flavors. Whether you're a fan of spicy curries, savory stir-fries, or even duck on rice (more on that later). The staff is friendly and attentive, adding to the overall warm atmosphere. Green Thai ice tea - which is Thai ice tea with jasmine tea was too, too sweet. Very disappointed. Pad Thai is an absolute must-try. perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and spice. Claims Stir-fried - this is my favorite. The dish has a nice kick that builds as you eat. Plus, the portions are generous, Duck with rice plate. That was a bit ofd offered at Thai restaurant. We bypass this notion, we ordered it and my sister said it was decent. However, I was disappointed as the duck certainly wasn't prepared that day but had a 2-3 days older taste to it. Maybe it was defrosted....at least heat in the air fryer?!? read more

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I usually visit for dinner and service and food is generally consistent. The owner is quite friendly and knowledgeable on gluten free options. My favorites are the yellow curry and pad see ew. I noticed they have a lunch menu so I will have to try that sometime soon. Parking is easy and plentiful. read more

We came by around 6pm, it wasnt busy. I had a great dinner here, food came out pretty fast. Flavors were all there. Owner came up and checked up on us, appreciated the check in. Overall I do highly recommend coming here. All the flavors were just there ! read more

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Totally been sleeping on this place for Thai food. It's such a hit if you're ever craving Thai food and are in Rosemead! My family and I came here on a Monday night and it was pretty empty. Service was great - super attentive. Lots of seating and tables inside so perfect for big or small groups. Overall, my family and I really enjoyed our meal here and will definately come back here more often. Let's get down to it - the food: - Tom kha with chicken - so so good, chicken wasn't dry, flavor was just right. - crispy tofu - generous portion for an appetizer, we love to see it. It was so crispy, my brother loved it! - pad see ew with pork - probably one of the best lad see eyes I've tasted. If ever I'm craving it, I will order from here again. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the flavor was spot on. Pork did not taste dry either. - pad Thai - generous portion again, lots of bean sprouts, carrots, and peanuts. Noodles were perfectly cooked and it was jsut the right amount of sweet and savory. - Tom yum noodle soup - generous noodle soup portion with a lot of toppings. If you're craving a tom yum flavor then this will satisfy that craving! - crispy pork/duck/bbq pork rice - this was the most underwhelming dish. As good as it sounded, meat ratio to rice was not great. Sooo much rice but 3-4 pieces of meat each. Bbq pork and crispy pork were dry. The duck was delicious tho. Probably would not get this dish again. read more

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The food at both Tantawan locations (Rosemead & West Covina) are so good. The prices are reasonable and the food and service are good. We mostly order take out. We call in and come pick up. The times we have ate there, service has always been attentive. The parking lot can get packed though. Especially with the new businesses across the street. Luckily, Tantawan does have a few dedicated spot in front of the restaurant. read more

The curry was good. And so was the pineapple fried rice. But the water had disgusting things in it like a piece of vegetable. This place is a little empty but the rice was good too. I would probably go here next time. read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - The curry with rice order 60. - Thai Near Me - Rosemead, California

This is the first time we came to this restaurant, and i have to say it didn't disappoint us. 1 Tom Kha soup: The soup base is coconut and curry. We chose vegetables instead of chicken, beef, or whatnot. This was definitely a delicious soup. 2 Grounded pork(?): I forgot the name id the dish but it is grounded pork. You can choose the spice level and we asked for medium. Definitely a good dish to eat with rice. 3 Fried tofu: Good appetizer. 4 Fried fish cake: Another good appetizer. 5 Chicken satay: The chicken was tender and juicy and love their peanut sauce. We enjoyed the food and the waiter was attentive. We will be coming back for sure as there are so many other dishes to try . read more

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Came here for a quick dinner. We haven't been here in awhile and the flavors are great! Seafood Tom yum soup- spicy and good flavor, good amount of seafood in it Tofu pad Thai- good standard dish, not much tofu in it though Ground chicken with basil- usually a favorite but something in the flavor was off, portion seemed small and wish it came with a fried egg Overall huge menu and good options! read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Basil chicken - Thai Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Cup with water is with lipstick mark !! Not my mark at all. Beef jerky is soooo disappointed ... read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Rosemead, California

I could draw a map of the San Gabriel Valley based on all the great places to eat. Tantawan would definitely have a star next to it! We stopped in for a work lunch and were not disappointed! Large menu selection. Food served up quickly with wonderful customer service. Plenty of room to bring the office staff out to lunch or dinner. Enjoy. read more

Came with family, we ordered: pad Thai, pad see ew, goat curry, papaya salad and fish ball noodle soup. Excellent service and delicious food. I recommend this restaurant for family meals or friend gatherings. Plenty of parking in the lot. Ambiance is relaxed and quiet during dinner hours on a weekday. read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Finally found a Thai restaurant worth coming back to! We ordered quite a few dishes and each of them were so good. Great portions. The servers were welcoming, attentive, and gave us their suggestions. The food came out pretty quick but there was only 1 other large party seated. Pad see ew: 5/5 You know a restaurant is good if their pad see ew is good. nice char, good flavor, perfect amount of saltiness. not overly sweet which is so great Boat noodles: 4/5 again great flavor and very comforting. the noodles were a little overcooked or just got soft sitting in the broth for too long. other than that there were a lot of toppings/meat and it was good, did not taste super gamey/gritty Fried calamari: 5/5 freshly fried and perfect texture. I liked the fluffy batter. Papaya salad with crab: 4/5 lacking a little umami, i wish the papaya was cut thinner but overall it was the perfect balance of salty and sour. the crabs tasted fresh and were cleaned well Chicken satay: 5/5 i don't like chicken usually but it was good! Not dry at all and the pieces were pretty generous. comes with 2 different dipping sauces Overall I was very satisfied and enjoyed the flavor profiles. I'm so happy to have found this place as there aren't too many good ones in the area that i've liked. I'm excited to bring family/friends here! read more

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Definitely would come back! And try different dishes. The ambience very Thai and warm with hospitable service. I didn't catch her name but the older lady was very sweet and genuinely kind. Not to mention their Thai Iced Green Tea is so good, aromatic and not too sweet. read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Rosemead, California

Waiter was very nice and friendly, servers attentive. Food was good. Honest about the fact that every dish has MSG and cannot opt for no MSG. After dining, it feels that the MSG amount within the dishes is not too excessive. Decent Thai place. Many options. Conveniently located along Garvey Ave. read more

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Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Personal favs; drunken noodles & butter shrimp rice Everything on the menu, FIRE Will definitely be coming back read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Drunken noodles - Thai Near Me - Rosemead, California

This place has such a warm atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and the food is delicious. I left feeling full and nourished!

I ordered 2 Tom Yum Chicken lunch specials and a papaya salad. The Tom Yum Chicken had a short black hair in it. I called the restaurant to bring it to their attention and I was asked to describe the hair. I was offered a "free" replacement. I respectfully declined the offer and asked for a refund. I was asked to come in today or else I would not be able to get the refund. I don't have time to go into the restaurant today. I will take the loss and not return. read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Tom Yum chicken, with hair - Thai Near Me - Rosemead, California

Great location with parking. It is located in a plaza. Easy to get in and out. Staff members are always nice. We usually order for pick up and the food is great. We love their fried rice, papaya salad and drunken noodles. Thai coffee is so good too! We have been customers for yearsssss. read more

Enjoyed it very much. When my boyfriend and I arrived there wasn't that much people but it was a weekday. Service was fast, patient , and nice so I appreciated it. We ordered Tom kha mild spice , pad Thai chicken , 2 Thai tea , Side of rice , & mango sticky rice. Everything was delicious, nothing was too much , too salty , not bland just nice & flavorful. Thai tea definitely hit the spot because most Thai tea I had it's either a hit or miss or just plain watery. Mango was not as sweet for the mango sticky rice but it was not mango season so I get that , still tasty though ! The place itself is pretty huge that can fit bigger parties. Everything totaled out to be about $50, a little pricey yes but everything was delicious. And there's only 2 locations ! Here & West Covina. Definitely will be back! read more