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    Thai Purple

    3.4 (1k reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Curry and Ribs
    Steve F.

    We always come or order from here. The chicken curry, cashew chicken, crab Rangoon's and ribs are always so tasty! You can always adjust the spice level in the dishes. They are attentive and the atmosphere is always accommodating!

    Pad Thai Tuesday
    April V.

    Came on Tuesday & so surprised they still have the pad thai Tuesday deal! I first got that deal about 10 years ago! The pad thai is good for the price and decent amount of food! The staff is friendly and welcoming on a day that I'm sure I usually very busy

    Jason Y.

    I have been coming to Thai Purple since high school and mainly go during their pad thai Tuesdays. Back then it was $4 but now 20 years later it is $7.99 which is still a good deal. Where else can you find pad thai for this price. The noodles are firm and when you mix it with the sprouts it gives it a nice crunch. The chicken is cooked well and flavorful. The pad thai Tuesday also comes with 2 shrimps that are decently sized. The tamarind sauce is tangy but not too sweet. I like to add siracha to give it a little spice. The staff here is nice and brings out the food pretty quickly. If I am not dining in I will order to go. I'm not sure if the pad thai deal is cash only but they ask to pay with cash whenever I go. There are plenty of tables and have a parking garage next door shared with the other establishments. Their business has definitely slowed down from pre covid so I hope to see people come here more.

    Yan W.

    My mom and I dropped by for Sunday lunch and tried out their lunch specials. The inside is really spacious, and the service was pretty good. We ordered the Pad Kee Mao Noodles (which they only serve on Sundays and Mondays) and the Yellow Curry (we chose chicken as the protein). If you love basil, you will definitely like the Pad Kee Mao. It is way more savory than Pad See Ew, which is usually a bit sweeter. Personally, I still prefer Pad See Ew, but it was cool to try. The only downside was the pork meat; it was pretty chewy, and I really wish it had been more tender. The Yellow Curry came with rice, and we ordered it mildly spicy. It tasted okay, nothing mind-blowing, but a decent option if you don't want too much heat. Overall, the prices are really reasonable for the portion sizes, and the vibe is nice.

    Cozy vibes!
    Hannah S.

    Thai Purple has always been one of our fave Thai restaurants in the SGV - they have the BEST crab rangoon around, we've loved almost everything we've tried over the years, the staff are always warm and welcoming, it's a great location, and the prices are consistently decent for the area.  Their curries are always fresh and tasty - they have all your typical Thai curry varieties (green, red, yellow and others - and you can adjust your spice level), they use fresh veggies, and their meats are good quality. They have great lunch specials that include an excellent veggie soup and the curries come with a generous amount of rice.  Their pad see ew is also another winner here. Perfect consistency in the noodles, a delectable sauce, and the veggies are tender and delicious. It's my go-to dish here when I'm not in the mood for curry.  I also love their tea varieties! On our last visit I tried their red date tea - it's brewed with longons (similar to lychees) and red dates - it's got an incredible flavor and is the perfect amount of sweet. A great dessert option if you want something lighter - and it's caffeine free so it's a nice post-dinner drink. I'd come back here just for this lol. I love the vibes too - it's very cozy and warm - like eating at an auntie's house lol. Plenty of tables but also booths too and they have a nice fish tank at the front entrance. The location is perfect for a date night - they're right across the street from the movie theater in the main part of Alhambra. We used to come all the time when we lived closer years ago and were happy to see that they're still going strong after all this time!  They have plenty of free parking in the garage located in the back and a back entrance right across from it. The area is very walkable - definitely a great option in Alhambra!

    Spicy thai fried rice
    Nick C.

    Always a 5 star visit for us when we come here! They were awarded the best for 2025 for city of Alhambra! So glad they received well deserved recognition. The team here is very attentive and friendly. They still get my vote for the best orange chicken ever! Will continue to come back!

    BBQ Spare Ribs , very good
    Alina D.

    Their dishes are very authentic, and the price is very affordable. Their services are good. I love their hot tea(spring flower)!

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    Miranda O.

    I came here with my girlfriend for a Friday girl's night out dinner. We were seated at a booth, the decor is very Thai and authentic. The ambiance here is always good, the server, Ae, was very helpful and attentive, bringing us our drinks and food as soon as it was cooked. The restaurant got busier during the evening, but there were some available tables. The menu is very good, we picked a salad, soup, appetizer and main dish with two bowls of rice. It was more than enough, we had a little box of one dish for leftovers. The parking structure is in the back, but we came early enough to snag the available parking right behind the restaurant. The restaurant has available food delivery for the local area, and it also has plenty of lunch specials if you come with your friends or family during the lunch hour. I would check this place out, either for a lunch or a dinner with your family or friends, or for a date, they serve several flavorful tea drinks as well as a delicious menu that is sure to please Thai food lovers.

    Thai Fish Cake
    Stephanie S.

    I was so excited to try this spot because my boyfriend used to come here when he was a kid and I LOVEEE! Everything was delicious, made fresh and everyone who works here is just so sweet. Service was so fast! The vibe inside is very comfy feeling. I will definitely be coming back with my family and friends. My boyfriend and I shared... -Pad Thai with shrimp -Fish cakes -Thai fried rice -Wonton Soup -little sesame balls The portions are great, you'll definitely have some to take home if leftovers are your thing (we are leftover people so we always order extra lol). They didn't have the mango sticky rice available this time around but I'm sooo excited to visit again soon to try it!! Definitely give them a visit!

    Orange Chicken
    Wylmarye K.

    The food wasn't the tastiest Thai food. I tried this place as it came recommended to me about 8 years ago and today I decided to try a new Thai restaurant fir Father's Day dinner, and I really want to CRY! The service I can't comment on as our food was delivered but I did request condiments, however didn't receive any, I also requested utensils for Shrimp Pad Thai and received spoons, 2 small shrimps in our order of Pad Thai noodles. DRY overcooked Orange Chicken, weird texture and looking Calamari with 1 small sauce. The Thai tea was also disappointing for me. My tastebuds are more discriminating than my Husband and he wasn't really impressed. My Pad Thai, and Orange Chicken were a BOGO, so a double disappointment. My credit card was assaulted as well as our tastebuds! One and DONE!

    Ezequiel V.

    I been passing by this place and a couple of friends recommend it I love Thai food and this place it's delicious every is very tasty flavors are on point, service it ok ambience it's very familiar

    Ray J.

    Had a good lunch with family, the food was flavorful and lots of variety to pick up, the portion was just right. Our favorite item was the Lemon Fish, not only did it come out with the WOW presentation, the fish was fresh, the sizzling plate kept boiling, and the lemon aroma was flowing around the table. The a-ok item was the seafood soup, it had some seafood but not even enough for four people and was more like a mushroom tam yam soup, I would skip that and get something new for our next visit!

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    Penny P.

    What's up: Lunchtime with the coworkers! We decided to grab Thai and found this place after doing a quick search on Yelp. Parking: There's a parking structure nearby that's right off N 1st Street and W Main St. From there, you can access the restaurant's rear entrance. Environment: We came in through the rear entrance and walked up to the front. The staff seated us quickly and provided menus for us to browse. We decided to go with the lunch special and there were several options to choose from. Staff members were friendly. What was ordered: - Lunch Combo Set: Green Curry with Pork, Thai Fried Pork Ribs, Rice, Iced Thai Tea (yummy creamy curry) - Lunch Combo Set: Mint Leaf Chicken, Thai BBQ Chicken, Rice, Iced Thai Tea (Chicken was a bit dry) - Lunch Combo Set: Mongolian Beef, Fried Tofu, Rice, Iced Thai Tea (tasty beef) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. The food was yummy and was just enough to hit the spot. The Thai Tea was delicious as well and it was not overly sweet while still being flavorful; they also have a less sweet option too. Credit cards are accepted with a minimum of $20 transaction and a maximum of 2 cards per table.

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    Ask the Community - Thai Purple

    Do you have spare ribs?

    Yes, we do have BBQ Spare Ribs.

    Do they still have Pad Thai Tuesday Specials for $5 during COVID?

    Yes they do!!!! Curbside pickup. We had it for dinner tonight.

    Do they use Kapee (shrimp paste) and Padek (fermented fish sauce with blue crabs) in there papaya salad?

    Do they have kow piek sen soup here?

    They don't): I've been trying to find some Kow piek sen

    Do they still have pad Thai Tuesdays for 5 dollars?

    Yes! We still have the customers appreciation day or “Pad Thai Day” on Every Tuesday Pad Thai(Chicken W/ Two Shrimps) Only $4.99, Thank you to all royalty customers!

    Do they use MSG in their food?

    i hope not. i'm not sure

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