We went here for lunch today in search of the next great Thai spot and tantawan did not disappoint. Positives: -the food was great and they definitely brought the real spice. We got southern curry noodles, flaming drunken noodle at extra spicy, and Che Po. The curry noodles were good we got the flat noodles. Though my wife likes it more savory I like it more coconutty. The che po was okay, the rice was steeped in the sauce which was too much for my wife and some of the pork belly pieces were tough. The bbq pork and the duck was good though. Authentic Thai and Chinese fusion taste. The star of the show was the flaming drunken noodle. It's probably one of the best drunken noodles we've had. At extra spicy, it definitely brought the flame and the foavor in a big way. The portions and prices were great. We had to togo the drunken noodle and it got even better after we reheated it. -service was very friendly and quick -the restaurant is a good size, great for large parties. Negatives: None 5/5 overall We will definitely be back, we already have our eye on trying the pad Thai and the tom yum noodles. My wife wants to bring the spice down, but i want the smoke I want that extra spicy level again lol read more

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Has this place gone through new ownership? I used to frequent Tantawan Thai Cuisine at least once a week -- it was my go to Thai spots because it's nearby. I would always order the Thai boat noodles, Pad Kee Mao, or Pad Thai, and they were consistently flavorful, bold, and satisfying every time. These three dishes were on constant rotation. Lately though, something feels very different. The flavor and overall taste of the dishes have noticeably changed. The Thai boat noodles no longer have that rich, deep broth, the pad kee mao isn't as smoky and punchy, and the pad thai tastes flatter and not as saucey than it used to. The food just doesn't hit the same. On top of that, the employees were clearly new. Service has been noticeably slower, and they repeatedly ask the same questions multiple times when I phone in my order. I've always mentioned that I don't want liver in my Thai boat noodles and that I like my pad thai spicy -- and before, that was never an issue or a back and forth conversation. Now, I'm asked the same clarifying questions over and over, and I'm even told that they "don't make pad thai spicy," which was never the case before. It's honestly disappointing because this used to be such a reliable weekly staple for me. I'm not sure if there's been a change in ownership, staff, or recipes, but the consistency in both food and service just isn't there anymore. I really hope they can bring back the quality and experience that made me a regular in the first place. read more

We love Tantawan! Updated my review to 5 stars based on the drunken noodles and yellow curry. These two are a must every time we come. We order both of the following medium heat, the drunken noodles are perfectly spiced with great flavor, and the yellow curry is rich, comforting and consistently delicious. The service has gotten better also. This is one of Sunday evening dinner spots and we look forward to our visits. read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - West Covina, California

The food is good, but everything is getting so expensive. Even the tip options start at 18%, 20%, and 25% now, it's getting wild. read more

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I'd heard great things about this place and was glad to finally give it a try. The food was absolutely amazing while dining in. I ordered the crab fried rice, green curry with pork, and beef pad thai. Everything was delicious! The only downside was that a few hours later, I became extremely thirsty and noticed my hands felt swollen. I would still recommend this spot if you're craving Thai food, and I'd probably try it again to see if I have the same reaction. It may have just been a coincidence. read more

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Thank you again to the Tantawan family for such amazing food and service. We loved the smokiness of the Beef Satay, the perfect flavor balance of the Papaya Salad, and the springy and crispy texture of the Shrimp Cakes! We always look forward to eating here when visiting from Florida. read more

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Never expected a Thai restaurant to be located in this plaza, as most of the establishments are Filipino - so lucky to live in the SGV. A friend and I were debating where to meet up for lunch and we decided to try Tantawan Thai Kitchen and they certainly did not disappoint. 54. TOM YUM NOODLE $14.95 招牌酸辣细粉 / Hủ Tiếu Chua Cay (Tom Yum) Choice of noodles with shrimp, pork meat balls, ground pork, fish balls, and peanut in a clear spicy and sour broth 73. SALTED FISH WITH CHINESE BROCCOLI FRIED RICE $14.95 咸鱼西兰花炒饭 / Cơm Chiên Cá Mặn Cải Làng Eggs, Salted fish, fresh chili, Chinese broccoli, and red onion 76. SHRIMP BUTTER FRIED RICE $15.95 蝦醬炒飯 / Cơm Chiên Tôm Hoặc Gạch Tôm Cay Tasty fried rice cooked with soy bean shrimp paste, eggs, chili, and onions I normally would order noodles, but I decided to try the Shrimp Butter Fried Rice as I had not had that in so long. My friend ordered the Tom Yum Noodle (medium spicy) which was a bit too spicy for me but it was so delicious! The flavors of all the dishes were great and the prices were very reasonable. The servers were very attentive and always stopped by to ensure that our water cups were full. I ordered a Salted Fish with Chinese Broccoli Fried Rice to go. Compared to other Thai restaurants that we frequent, this one felt more homestyle comfort food than "commercialized." They offer Monday-Friday lunch specials from 11 am to 3 pm (except Holidays) for $12.95. After posting a picture of my meal, a Thai friend said that this is a legit Thai place. Winning! The service was great, along with the portions and very reasonable prices. There was plenty of parking in this plaza on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Lunch Specials for $12.95 offered Monday-Friday 11a-3p (except Holidays) - Thai Near Me - West Covina, California

Craving for some Thai food, we checked out Yelp and found this hidden gem! Tucked away on the quieter side of the Seafood City market area, this unsuspecting restaurant is a must try! As I write this review, we've come back 2 more times from our initial visit here. The menu for dine-in guests offer more comprehensive selection and pictures of the dishes that they offer. I forgot to take some photos of that so I posted their to-go menu instead. We tried both their pork jerky and beef jerky for our starter. The beef jerky is good, lean, but not hard. The pork jerky is slightly more chewy and definitely has more fat but a bit more flavorful. I love dipping the jerky into the sauce that they included. It's sour, a tad spicy and a hint of sweet and salty. It definitely packs the punch! The fried rice is nice and not dry, something that I sometimes worry about if they overcook it. There are about 5 pieces of good size shrimps included here. Drunken noodle is on point! We chose chicken and mild spicy level as we have kids that don't eat spicy food. They all loved it too. I added the Thai chili & fish sauce on top of mine as I like it more in the medium spicy level. We both dined-in and took to-go orders on the total of 3 times that we've been here. The service is good. They checked on us if we need our water refilled when we dined in. I'm glad to find this restaurant in the area and will visit more often in the future! read more

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Went here with my favorite food critic, The Wife, at her request. We went on a Wednesday at noon and the place was empty. I mean just us except for a walk in food to-go pick up order. Huge clue. We ordered Tom Kha soup and requested it spicy. The waitress had doubts and asked us to get less space and add our own with the condiment clover. This changes the flavor. We really do like spicy. I also ordered some fried rice with crispy pork. The soup had good mushrooms for a surprise and the rice seemed like it had a crab rice flavor which would have been a better choice. The worst part of our visit was the disappointment that the menu did not include the lunch specials at a reduced price, which we only discovered when we asked for a to-go menu which had the specials printed on it. Not cool as this should have been offered to us at noon. We probably won't ever return but we did find several interesting spots in the same strip mall that we may try. read more

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This place is great. I think the flavor is tailored to the Filipino palate. The Pad Thai is very sour, if you like that. My friend is Filipino and said it was the best pad thai she's ever had. I had the Rad Na, it was basically soup and they don't skimp on the meat! I thought it was good. If you're already at Seafood City/Island Pacific, you might as well make the trek here, it'll probably be the best Thai food you've ever had! To be honest, personally, I wasn't in love with the food (and I'm not Filipino). However, I went here twice and everyone around me was gobbling it up. It's probably a "me" problem. Very nice staff, charming decorations (50's diner style), and a very big parking lot. read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Rad Na - Thai Near Me - West Covina, California

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My friend always recommended this spot and I finally got to trying it! We've been here multiple times for takeout and it's always so good. The pad see ew, pad thai, yellow curry, and fried rice are all solid. My favorite would have to be the southern curry noodle. It's a little spicy, but super tasty. My recommended dish for everyone to try! The price is also very affordable compared to most restaurants! read more

o2.o8.2o25 We were craving for some Thai food and found this restaurant on the way home. We got the fried shrimp, crab meat fried rice, pad see ew, crispy pork with Chinese broccoli, clams, and a dessert. The food were pretty good. The clam and broccoli dish were kind of salty. The shrimp was super crispy and fresh. That was our favorite. The dessert was my least favorite. It had a very strong floral flavor. It was quite interesting but not my taste. The staffs are wonderful. read more

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There are many hyped up Thai restaurants in Orange County, but West Covina has many delicious Thai places, with Tantawan being one of them. Not only do they have the best green & Thai tea, but their food is even better. We tried their Tom Yum Soup and Red Curry, which was extremely flavorful. Their Pork Jerky is also very tasty and filling. On top of that, they have very welcoming staff and great customer service. We always leave happy and full after coming here. read more

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More people need to know about this place because the food is seriously AMAZING. I usually get the chicken curry and Pad Thai, but this time I tried the Southern Curry Noodle and WOW... it was one of the best dishes I've ever had. So flavorful and comforting! Customer service is always excellent everyone is super friendly and welcoming. And their Thai tea is to die for. Great vibes, great food, and overall an amazing spot. Highly recommend! read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - SOUTHERN CURRY NOODLE Mì Cà Ri / 咖喱面 - Thai Near Me - West Covina, California

We used to love coming here because the food is always good. Last Sunday we came with the whole family and ordered the Curry with Duck - sadly we were all shocked to see only 5 tiny slices of duck - everything else was pineapples and bell peppers and tons of sauce. There were 6 of us and I didn't get to taste the duck. Very disappointed. read more

This place has now become our family go to Thai place for take out. Get the Tantawan pad Thai. So flavorful with a bit of spice. It is not your regular old pad Thai. It is crave worthy so we get it every time. I also like the pad see ew and basil chicken. They have a pretty extensive menu so looking forward to trying more! read more

This place has a good vibes and a friendly people but i feel the food here wasn't as good as i hoped. Overall this place is a 3.5 stars in terms of food but since they were nice i'd round up to 4. 4/5 - I got the Tom Yum Shrimp soup and it was pretty good. I wish the lemon grass wasn't into tiny pieces where you need to take it out so many times 3/5 - Pad Thai The top rated dish but the noodles were slightly overcooked and it was way too sweet. They need to balance the dish more. 3.5/5 - Drunken noodles Overall had good flavor but it was lacking something compared to many other thai places i tried. It has a nice kick but the flavor wasn't there. Overall it's a nice place with good service to come to but it didn't live up to the 4.3 stars imo read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai 3/5 & 3.5/5 Drunken noodle - Thai Near Me - West Covina, California

I got the boat noodle soup and tay jew noodle noodle soup. The Boat noodles flavors were authentic and The taw jew are the exact same as a noodle dish from my husband's motherland from china teo chew which is very similar to the traditional Cambodian noodle soup, I'm pretty sure there's some inspiration from there. Although not traditionally Thai the flavors were all correct. I ordered to go and took my baby with me for pick up. On the way there she fell asleep and I didn't want to take her out and wake her so I parked right up front and called in. I explained how my baby was asleep and if they can bring my order out for me. I didn't pay yet but I told them I had cash and tip ready so they wouldn't need to run the credit cards back and forth. The lady came out and gave me my order. That was really nice that she was willing to do that since I didn't go in I had no idea if they were busy or understaffed. The portions are on the small side considering the price but the flavors make up for it. read more

This place is a good place to come and eat! The food is fairly fresh and tasty! The flavors are decent and hit that thai food craving well enough and more importantly the prices are very reasonable! The service itself is just ok, nothing amazing but also not that bad. Very minimal attentiveness, sometimes don't even notice you standing there like an idiot waiting for a table for five minutes but they are atleast straight to the point. But the servers seem to have very little charm in their service, maybe they need more monetary incentives to provide better service because it was very, "i just work here". The space itself is ok, not the cleanest, just ok. My table and seat were a little adhesive with some kind of clear viscous material still on the table near the edge but it might have been some residual glue of some kind left over from a sign perhaps? Either way it was... interesting All in all, order take out the food is good. Generally I give good tips, but after sitting for a short while with their service and my arms getting a free non-sterile waxing, I decided its best I leave and take my food as take out and eat at a park bench. read more

This place makes the best boat noodles I've ever had. The soup is so rich it's like a warm hug my mother never gave me. Get it with the thick noodles and you'll forget pho ever existed. This bowl of noodle soup will fulfill what's missing in your life. It comes with different spice levels as well, I think the medium is a good level to get your sinuses working again without killing you. read more

TIP: $11.95 Lunch Specials served Mon - Fri from 11am - 3pm. First visit to this restaurant. We were immediately seated, but it took a little bit of time for someone to come back and take our lunch order. The décor is casual, and it was clean. Parking can be tough, as this shopping center is very busy. FOOD & DRINKS: My wife and I both ordered a Thai Iced Tea ($4) and I thought this was one of the better ones I've had recently. Not too sweet, and the price was lower than many. Off the Starter section of the menu, we ordered the Crunchy Vegetable Rolls ($11.95) and of course they came out about 30 seconds before the rest of our lunch was brought to the table. This seems to be a common issue in many Asian restaurants, appetizers and starters are brought out along with the rest of the meal, sometimes after many of the entrées are brought to the table, and this is very frustrating to me. For entrées, we ordered the BBQ Chicken & Fried Rice ($11.95) and the BBQ Ribs & Fried Rice ($11.95). Both meals were okay, not bad but nothing special either. NOTE: The menu cover states, "Automatic 18% gratuity will be added to all parties of seven (7) or more" Overall, we thought it was okay, but I will say that some of the regular menu items, especially the noodle dishes looked very good, so I would give this place another try. read more

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Ordered Uber eats delivery from this Thai, everything was surprisingly delicious in large portions. I'v never seen the actual restaurant though cause we don't go to West Covina usually. The food arrived fast enough and packaged well enough. For food the spicy catfish was so flavorful, catfish is one of my favorite Thai dishes. Wonton soup, fried rice and flaming drunken noodles with shrimps were tasty as well. Just the rice noodles were a bit too spicy for my liking. Overall the items we have tried were very good and prices were fair. We would order food delivery from this Thai again! read more

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The food is always so fresh and made to its perfection! Everything has its own flavor This place is super clean! Service is good. Quick service if ur on a schedule! read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Thai tea - Thai Near Me - West Covina, California

Tantawan Thai Kitchen has ruined me for all other Thai food. After trying this hidden gem, I haven't been able to bring myself to order Thai from anywhere else. The flavors are that authentic, that rich, and that addictive. The Pad Thai is a masterclass - perfectly balanced sweet, sour, and savory notes, with tender noodles and generous portions of shrimp and tofu. The Fried Tofu is crispy perfection, served with a side of sweet chili sauce that elevates it to new heights. But the real pièce de résistance is the Boat Noodles - a flavorful, spicy, and utterly comforting bowl of goodness that will leave you craving more. Tantawan Thai Kitchen has earned a loyal customer in me. If you're a Thai food lover like me, do yourself a favor and try this place out. You won't regret it! read more

I have been a loyal customer for years. I've order to-go and dined in for years! It's hard to go wrong with anything of the options provided. First, I appreciate the staff members who are attentive and friendly. They make the dine in experience very welcoming. The restaurant is spacious with tables. We did not have to wait long to be served. As for the food, my favorite are drunken noodles, pad sew, fried rice, papaya salad, beef salad, chili with sweet and sour sauce on fish, and I can go on and on. Of course we always have to end with mango sticky rice, Thai tea and thai coffee! I LOVE their thai coffee. Highly recommended and embraces the best of both worlds of tea and coffee. My family and I have never had a bad time here and will continue to support them. read more

As soon as you walk into Tantawan, you're hit with a pretty big whiff of fish sauce, tamarind and other Thai spices; so you know immediately it's going to be a very rich experience. It doesn't get very busy for sit-down meals, but there's a constant stream of take-out orders. There were probably 2x more take-out orders in our 1 hour dinner than sit down orders. And their phone was constantly ringing. We ordered 5 dishes to share and it was the perfect amount of food. The Pad Thai is very saucy compared to other places, which I really enjoyed. The drunken noodle was also very good and flavorful. The chow mein was a bit on the salty side, but still tasty. Overall, it was good experience and we would come back. read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Flaming Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - West Covina, California

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My friend recommended this place since it's their favorite Thai restaurant in the area. We ordered the Pad Ga Prow with ground chicken with side fried eggs (forgot to take a picture of them) and Pad See You with beef. Both dishes were very delectable and packed with Thai flavors and spices. Quick and nice service. It's a nice lil Thai restaurant inside the same plaza as all these Filipino Bakeries, Jollibee, nail salons, and other businesses. Plenty of parking available. Will have to stop by again to try their other menu selections. read more

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Food tasted so good! The mild yellow curry is not too spicy at all! It was perfect for me. The vegetables were not too tough or soggy in the curry. My favorite was the Thai iced tea! It is one of the best-tasting iced teas I've ever had! The staff was also very nice! I would come back again! Yellow Curry: 4.3/5 Thai Iced Tea: 5/5 read more

The food really hit the spot for my thai food cravings. We came on a weekday when it wasn't busy, so the waitress was especially accommodating making jokes and conversing with us and just often checking how we were doing on food. Plenty of vegan options as well for the vegan friend I dined here with. read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - West Covina, California

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I have tried the Tantawan Thai Kitchen in Rosemead, but this was the first my family tried this location. Food: 4/5 We went as a group of 5 and got six dishes to share. We got the Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Green Curry, Fried Catfish with Red Curry, Beef Salad, and Seafood Combination Soup. The green curry and pad see ew were our favorite, hence why there's no pictures of it. The green curry with beef was flavorful and the mild was perfect. It does not come with rice but we got a family size bowl on the side. The pad see ew with tofu was delicious and a great combination of savory and sweet. The beef salad and cat fish were pretty good, I like the spiciness of the red curry that came with the catfish. The soup and pad Thai however were not great. The soup was a bit too sour for me and the pad Thai was a little too sweet and soggy. Price: 4/5 Our total bill came out to around $120 for 5 people and six dishes plus a large side of rice. The green curry was a lot bigger than most other places. The pad see ew and pad Thai were a little on the smaller side. We were really satisfied with the meal, we finished all six dishes,. Service: 5/5 The service was fantastic. Our waitress was very attentive and food came our relatively quick. Overall, I would give this place a five star and would definitely come back for their green curry and to try some of their other dishes. read more

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My mom treated me and my wife food from here, we ordered last night Pad woon sen with chicken, Beef satay, Pak Boong, and beef stew noodles. I didn't eat there so not sure if the service or ambiance. But the food was delicious and would order there again. read more

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Always my Thai food go to spot. The service is great as well,great spot. Definitely recommend this place

I really appreciate this place. Close Thai food joint with all the staples at a good price and chill vibes. No extra bells and whistles outside of good food, clean restaurant, and fast service. Definitely give the Thai Boat Noodles a try. read more

I order food to go and it was cold and old. Old Black pieces of chicken Rice was from a few days ago Very unhealthy food. Will never go back. I almost returned the food, but preferred not to go back. read more

Had the pineapple shrimp fried rice, delicious!!! Nice dinning area, not crowded on Sunday afternoon church.

Trying to get back in the habit of writing reviews so I can remember which Thai restos I like and don't so here it is: Tantawan rice - rice was undercooked. We also ordered Tom kha so submergiving the rice in it helped cook the rice lol. Two pcs. Of shrimp. Pineapple was spoiled (accdg to hubby) but I think it's just really bad canned pineapple that's why it was tasteless. Overall, nothing special. Tom Kha - we've tried countless of Tom kha. This was second best in my opinion. Top Thai still has the best Tom Kha in my opinion. First Tom Khat that had soo much chicken in it. Chicken was even more than the mushrooms hehe. It was just a tad bit too creamy and sour for my taste but it was still good. Better than most. Bbq chicken - I'm a sucker for Char and it didn't disappoint. You can taste the grill for sure. Chicken is moist. It would have been the best Thai BBQ chicken in my opinion IF the chicken was more fresh.. it tasted like a couple of days old frozen chicken. But the Char somehow compensated for it. Beef satay - I only took one bite and never again. Hubby liked it but didn't love it. There was an unusual after taste. Thai tea - a little too sweet but nothing that a little water and extra ice can't fix. It was good :) Service - nice but feels like passive aggressive nice lol. Smiles everywhere but they will easily walk out on you even if it's not too busy. It was just funny that this family came in and were told to sit anywhere. Family opted to sit at a corner booth and they were told "oh if u wana sit there, just letting u know we won't be able to see you if u call us or need anything" . Anyway, I stopped going to places for service. Top Thai has less than average service but I keep going back coz of the food. So this service review section is just an FYI for those who are wondering. Will we ever go back? Nope. Was it worth a try? Yes because its branch in rosemead has been featured in a couple of reviews. If you like trying Thai food and trying to find the best, then it's worth a shot. I've set Top Thai as my standards so til then, I will try every Thai restaurant near me. read more

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I usually dont leave reviews often BUT this food was SO GOOD I HAD TOO put u guys on! Also the staff here was super kind and polite and prompt 10/10 read more

Tantawan Thai Kitchen - Pad see you" so good! - Thai Near Me - West Covina, California

This restaurant is bomb. Our go-to spot for Thai food. The flavors are well incorporated and service is so friendly. They have an extensive menu so choose what you like because they have stuff for everyone! So yummyyyy read more

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Incredibly underrated! Please, please come here if you're having a thai food craving! This place truly deserves more attention. I've been here twice now with my partner and both visits the food here was *excellent*. My partner has been to Thailand and even still she feels this has to be the best pad thai she's ever had. We had the pork pad thai both visits and the flavors, texture, presentation, and temperature were all on point. Squeezing the wedge of lime provided the perfect amount of acidity to balance the dish. The way the tamarind notes come through to meld with the noodles, and the smokiness too. This is not your run of the mill pad thai. This is legit. The attention to detail with their pad thai, down to their peanut crumble, is fantastic. We also tried their crispy pork belly pad kra pao, and their drunken noodles. Both were awesome! They also play jazz music on their speakers so the restaurant has a very comfortable and classy vibe to it. There's also little to no wait here both times we visited and plenty of parking in the plaza. Highly recommend this to anyone wanting to get their Thai food fix! read more

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This place deserves all the stars. This is the best Thai food in the area and maybe even within a 50 mile radius. Their Thai Boat Noodle is on point, pad see ew and generally everything else my family and I have tried on the menu. Service is always great, the people are friendly and attentive. Ambiance is what you would expect at a legit Thai restaurant. This place is consistently great on all levels. read more