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    Thaim

    3.9 (95 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Pan Asian
    Closed • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Tara O.

    Oh no!! I'm so sad. I don't know what the heck happened, but my husband and I came back to Thaim today for the first time since our last visit. The last time we were here it was amazing, but today's visit was REALLY bad. The service was still very kind and attentive, but unfortunately, the food was awful. We ordered the pad see ew again since it was our favorite and then tried the midnight train fried rice. The pad see ew tasted nothing like the first time we had it or like any pad see ew we've had before. It was drowning in sauce that tasted like a highly artificial store bought teriyaki sauce. The fried tofu that was previously airy and delicious was also dense and oily and soggy. The oil tasted old as well. The midnight train fried rice was completely soggy. We have never had fried rice like this ever before. It was complete mush. The texture was so off-putting. We left so very confused because it was drastically different than our first experience. We've recommended Thaim to so many friends and family, but the food today was genuinely bad. If my husband and I had not come in to the restaurant starving, I'm not sure we actually would have eaten the meal. This is a huge bummer. If this is how the food was the first time, we never would have come back. I hope they address and fix whatever caused this drastic of a change.

    THAIM FOR LUNCH | Pad Thai
    Michelle B.

    This is a new Thai place out in Pasadena I dropped by in one weekday with a friend for lunch. They do have lunch specials but price wise they didn't especially feel like specials. Service is fast and the interior of the restaurant is very nicely decorated. There's exclusively indoor seating but this place is super popular so you might have to wait during busy hours. Pad Thai w/ Tofu 3/5, while the pad thai itself was fine, the tofu came out fried and hard, it was a bit unexpected for me and I ended up not eating those pieces which was disappointing

    Morning glory
    Tiffany H.

    The food here was absolutely delicious! We ordered many different things: the grilled isan sausage, the morning glory, the papaya salad, the pad thai with fried tofu, their kor moo yang and a side of sticky rice. Everything was so fresh and flavorful! I feel like Thaim has their own unique flavor, emphasizing the freshness by pairing fresh greens with the majority of their dishes. The freshness really enhances the flavor of each dish. My favorites were the kor moo yang and the pad Thai with fried tofu. The kor moo yang was so tender you can cut it in half with a fork. The fried tofu in the pad Thai was amazing and so light and crispy. I would skip on the mango sticky rice slushy. I couldn't really taste the mango sticky rice but it was refreshing nevertheless. Service was excellent! Our server kept checking on us and the dishes came out quickly! The restaurant is a bit small so it can get packed quickly but its interior is decorated so nicely and has a nice aesthetic! As for parking, we parked in the paid parking lot right next to the restaurant. Would highly recommend!

    Goong Ob Woonsen Sam-Yan
    Tiff M.

    A new Thai spot in Pasadena! This place is a little more in the fancy, night out category so expect slightly smaller portions and higher prices. We arrived at 6:30pm on a Friday night right before the dinner rush! By 7, the line was LONG, so recommend arriving earlier and making a reservation! Even thought it was slightly pricy, everything tasted so good! We ordered the chicken wontons, pad see ew with grilled chicken and the Goong Ob Woonsen Sam-Yan. All were phenomenal! We were bummed they were sold out of the exploding fish balls, so we can opted for the chicken wonton. The pad see ew had a lot of "wok hay" and the grilled chicken thigh was done to perfection. It's on the sweeter side! The woonsen is a simple vermicelli dish with shrimp and mushrooms that was also delicious (a dish that's a less standard Thai ), just a smidge on the smaller side. The green spicy sauce was a great addition. We also really enjoyed the mango sticky rice slushy, had such a nice rice aftertaste! Also on the sweeter side but pairs well with the food! Shoutout to the servers for excellent service to despite how busy it was. He was running around bringing food, filling waters and checking on all the tables!

    Meal
    Ayden P.

    What I Ordered: Street Side Mango Salad ($18) Pad See Ew with Pork Jowl ($24) Midnight Train Fried Rice ($23) Chocolate Matcha Lava ($15) Food: The Street-side Mango Salad was light, refreshing, and packed with texture. I loved the crunch from the peanuts and the sweet-tangy dressing that tied everything together. The Pad See Ew noodles were soft and chewy with a slightly caramelized soy flavor, and the Chinese broccoli added just enough freshness to balance the dish. I absolutely loved the pork jowl, tender and soft while adding an added layer of flavor to the dish. The Midnight Train Fried Rice had a great smoky wok flavor, and the Thai sweet pork sausage added a subtle sweetness that made it stand out from other fried rice dishes I've had. For dessert, we shared the Chocolate Matcha Lava. The warm molten chocolate paired surprisingly well with the earthy matcha center, and the fresh strawberries helped keep the dessert from feeling too rich. I was surprised at how the passionfruit ice cream blended well together with the flavors of matcha and chocolate. It was one of those combinations that shouldn't work but did work. Staff: All of the staff members were friendly! They were very knowledgeable about each of the menu items. I loved that they took the time to explain some of the menu items and where they got each idea from. Ambiance: Indoor seating only. Parking consists of street parking and parking garages around downtown Pasadena. You do have to pay for parking most of the time!

    Thai Basil lunch special
    Michael K.

    Loud and crowded seating, you'll most likely be very close to someone else. The bar seats are very hard. Lunch specials prices are decent $17 for main, side, soup. Plus $3 Thai tea. Thai ice tea is heavy tea/bitter flavor and thick, looks like it does come from a mix they pour from a large pre-made container so taste will be inconsistent. Thai Basil with veggies and mushrooms - flavor was good but the veggies were hard and undercooked, so I wouldn't recommend it. Also mild was pretty spicy

    Pork pad kra pow
    Carissa P.

    Had a great weekday evening at Thaim with a friend- the space was airy, bright, colorful, and vibrant. Note that this spot is in Old Town Pasadena, so you can find street parking or go for one of the lots. We ordered the pork pad kra pow and the tofu pad see ew which were both wonderfully balanced and flavorful. The staff were also friendly and attentive. I know the spot is in Old Town Pasadena, and the restaurant has a different focus than a typical Thai spot (ie fun drinks and a different market audience) so prices are higher than a typical Thai restaurant. However, the portions could've been a bit more generous, since each entree essentially starts around $19. I also noted that you have to pay upwards of $2 for certain meats (not even specialty ones like seafood or pork belly) which I was surprised by. Nonetheless, this is a great spot and I'd return. Next time I'll try one of the fun drinks.

    Melanee S.

    I visited Thaim in Pasadena for my birthday lunch on a Thursday. The restaurant is bright, clean, and has a cute, welcoming atmosphere. I especially loved the Thai alphabet displayed as part of the décor--it was such a thoughtful touch that made the space feel even more authentic and inviting. They also offer a great lunch special, have a nice wine list, and even provide counter seating for solo diners, which I always appreciate. It was busy during the lunch rush, and you could tell our server was doing her best, but service was unfortunately a bit slow. We also ordered a dish that was supposed to come with an egg, but it was missing. We didn't realize it until we got home, so it didn't seem worth going back over a $2 item. Still, it was a small oversight that reflected the overall service experience that day. The menu is on the smaller side, but the food was enjoyable, and I'd still recommend giving it a try if you're in the Pasadena area. They're still fairly new, so I'd give them some grace as they work through the growing pains.

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    Janet T.

    Me, my hubby and our friends were walking around OLD TOWN PASADENA one night when we stumbled across THAIM. We wanted to try their food so badly because we ALL love THAI STREET FOOD but, at that time they were not open yet so today my hubby was in the area and decided to ORDER for PICK UP... FISH BALLS: 10/10 Delicious!!! If you are a fish ball or fish cake fan you will love this APPETIZER!!! The fish balls are so nice and bouncy!!! The green chile sauce that comes with it is so HEAVENLY!!! I wish I could buy a whole JAR of the sauce!!!! KRAPOW BOWL (ground pork): 9/10 The Krapow flavor was delicious!!! We also added a Thai style fried egg. It came with pickled cauliflowers and fish sauce. My husband doesn't like string beans and they were able to customize it for him... PAD THAI (FRIED TOFU): 7/10 I love the fried tofu very much! They are very generous with the portion. The only thing I would recommend is to separate the fried tofu and leave the box open so it will not get soggy sitting on top of the noodles. I have to be honest and say I could not taste the PAD THAI sauce in the noodles. There was no flavor in the noodles. I don't mean to hurt the chef's feelings and I apologize if I did. I hope my honest comments will help them improve this dish because we LOVE PAD THAI... SERVICE: 10/10 Excellent and very friendly service! The owner is very kind, humble and welcoming!!! AMBIANCE: 10/10 Very bright, modern and vibrant restaurant. I can see it clearly from a mile away!! Let's show our support for this delicious THAI RESTAURANT with a very PASSIONATE and CARING owner and hardworking staff... I wish them a lot of SUCCESS and I can't wait to come back to try more dishes!!!! SAWADEE CA THAIM!!!!!!

    Shirly C.

    More like a 3.5. Very cute Thai place in Old Town Pasadena. Literally right outside one of the better parking structures so location is perfect. The decorations inside were perfect. Tables are a tad cramped together but I think thats the vibe. It was a little bit cold while we were there but its been raging hot outside so probably a plus for most people. Now onto the food. Their menu is pretty simple. We ordered the ground pork basil bowl for $19 + $2 for riceberry brown rice and Goong ob woonsen sam aka glass noodles slowcooked in a pot with ginger, garlic, shrimp for $26--we ordered the wrong item because we thought we were ordering whatever our neighbor had...but nope. Then we each ordered a smoothie: thai tea and mango sticky rice for $10 each. The smoothies were decent~tasted like they should. The goong ob woonsen was quite salty. We weren't sure if it was the green sauce they paired ours with so we tried it without and it was still a bit too much. The basil bowl was tasty with an egg added and a spicy kick with a level 1 spice but unfortunately, the flavor was a bit too sweet for my liking. I'm typically not big on my "salty foods" being sweet. The fish balls were the star of the show though-highly recommend them to snack on. Price point is a bit high but it is pasadena so I get it. I 'd say its still a great place to catch up with a small group of friends or even on a date~

    May L.

    Came here for lunch and really enjoyed our meal. We ordered off their lunch specials menu; I got the chicken pad thai and shared the fruit salad and wok-fired chinese brocolli. The pad thai was done well and the fruit salad was sweet, tangy, and bursting with flavor. The decor was really cute. Portion sizes were also very generous. Service was good. The restaurant is situated off Union (and the parking there is pricey) so we parked at the DeLacey structure and walked a couple blocks over. Would recommend!

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    Lourdes I.

    Been loving this place. Came for lunch for the first time with my sister. The mango sticky rice slushy is phenomenal, as well as the pad Thai. love the pink accents to decor and the care that goes into each dish! The service is good, but they do get busy and it was hard to get their attention towards the end. Happy to support this new business, and hope they are here for years to come.

    Basil bowl, wings, & vegan Pad Thai
    Melinda Q.

    My husband and I have been here a total of three times now, and it's been great for most of it except for a couple of hiccups. For example, staff should be highly-trained on what ingredients are vegan-friendly because adding chicharron to a Pad Thai does not make it vegan. Hopefully they will be able to work out these kinks as they progress. We love that they can make most of their menu items vegan-friendly for my husband while keeping the menu simple and authentically Thai at the same time. The place is nicely decorated with a pink theme running throughout and it's a great place for a casual sit-down lunch or dinner meal. My goal is to try everthing on the menu and decide what are my favorites for repeat visits. So far, my favorites have been the Basil Bowl with ground pork and fried egg; the larb blended mushroom; the fried chicken wings; and the mango sticky rice slushy. Hopefully they will be able to put Thai boat noodles and mango sticky rice dessert on their menu one day.

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    Wings Party Tray

    Chim! Thai Street Food - Kao Kaa Moo (Braised Pork Hock)

    Kao Kaa Moo (Braised Pork Hock)

    Chim! Thai Street Food - Yen Ta Foh

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    Daisy Mint

    Daisy Mint

    4.0(2k reviews)
    1.4 mi•West Central
    •$$

    This Thai restaurant is located E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA…read more My family decided to go here for dinner, We parked from the back for more available parking. As we entered from the back, I could see you can sit outside patio too, I was very amazed at all of the unique authentic decorations. This Thai restaurant is super clean & their restrooms, highly organized & attention to details. As we are seated I can tell this is a very arm, friendly, chic, classy and elegant place! Neung was our waitress, she asked if we had any questions and we did! She answered them all beautifully. There are some many dishes to choose from : Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Curries, Stir Fry & Veggies, Fried Rice, Pan Fried Noodles, Noodles Soups, Grilled BBQ, Cold & Hot drinks, Pot of Tea, beer, white & red wines, desserts. They also have lunch specials here too! We order appetizers egg rolls, Tofu soup small, Panang Beef with white rice , Pad see ew tofu, no egg, no broccoli substitute carrots. Their portions are great here & so was their prices! Everything was delicious, mouthwatering! I never had a big chunk of tofu in my soup before, but it's was so delicious with the broth! Neung was making sure if we needed anything , she was on it! Neung was so very polite, sweet, caring , king, very genuine, down to earth! Neung has this positive upbeat energy about herself that really radiates! She is Shining Star! Her shine will never fade! Please treasure her greatly! I would love to Thank Neung for fantastic & memorable visit! I would also like to thank the other workers who helped us ! Thank you Daisy Ming for a wonderful visit ! I'll definitely tell all my family & friends to come and visit! Please be kind and courteous to these hard workers!

    Pad see ew was very good. A bit sweeter than I'm used to but we still cleared the plate! 4/5…read more Khao soi had an herbaly flavor to it which I wasn't used to. It was good but now how I prefer khao soi- 3.5/5 stars. Beef salad was wonderful. Beef tender and flavorful with some red onions and romaine lettuce. Flavor 5/5, execution 3.5/5. 7 slices of beef and romaine didn't do it for me. The dressing was incredible but I wish there would have been some tomato or cucumber or Thai eggplant in there to make it filling. Tables were far enough apart I felt comfortable and the decor was very cute. Small inside but cozy. Parking on the street and the hospitality was out of this world. Varee is exceptional and was the best server. I felt like I was with family and wouldn't hesitate to come back again when in the area. Her Thai tea was also fantastic - not overly sweet, just right. Aroy Dee!

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    Daisy Mint
    Daisy Mint - Thai Iced Tea

    Thai Iced Tea

    Daisy Mint - Tuna teaser--it's salty sorta but will pair well with beer.

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    Tuna teaser--it's salty sorta but will pair well with beer.

    Yum Zaap Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai Shrimp

    Yum Zaap Thai Kitchen

    4.6(59 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Ordered for takeout and it was ready right on time when I arrived. The packaging was nicely done…read moreand the staff handing the food was friendly. We ordered: + Cream cheese wontons - the wonton was fried light but crispy, and filling was plentiful. A little pricey without having any imitation crab or green onion in there. (5 for $10.95). + Tom Kah Soup - this tasted pretty good but not like other tom kah soups I've had? The opacity of the soup was a little more transparent. Veggies included tomato, mushrooms, broccoli, and cabbage. + Kang Kiew Wan (Green Curry) - with chicken. First bites were excellent but as you ate on, it was on a saltier side so make sure to have rice on hand. Ordering here, rice is an add on but we cooked some at home so was all good. Besides the wontons, the price to portions of the other items were very good. We ordered through doordash and the price was consistent as what was on their menu too.

    Hands down one of my favorite local take out joints. The food here is fantastic! Loaded with lots…read moreof flavor and zapp! I can't recommend this place enough. Here are my families favorites: Yellow chicken curry (mild) Spicy wings (they have a sweet chili glaze ) Pad Thai combination (with a lil extra sauce) Rad Na noodles (gravy is tasty!) Chicken Satay (ooh that peanut sauce is ) Papaya salad (brings a nice freshness and crunch!) Mango sticky rice (light coconut flavor and light sweetness, so good!) Even for a sit down restaurant, the ambiance is nice here too. Just small inside, so not ideal for large parties. The staff is very friendly too!

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    Yum Zaap Thai Kitchen - Grill salmon panang

    Grill salmon panang

    Yum Zaap Thai Kitchen - Crab fried rice

    Crab fried rice

    Yum Zaap Thai Kitchen - Pad Garlic chicken

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    Saladang - Basil and chili beef

    Saladang

    3.5(1.3k reviews)
    0.5 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Came here for lunch special and dinner before and both were quite delicious. They have a lot of…read moreselection of true thai food, however sometimes it is a little more salty than I wished for. Still one of the best thai food like many people said within the area but I do think over the years the quality did go down a little bit. Not too crowded during the weekdays, and the location have a parking lot in the back but also parking on the street. They have lunch special menu, but the I think the price is okay - but given this economy, the price is just what it is I guess since Pasadena in general is pricy around this area. They have their own bathrooms, and they also have plenty of table space between outside and inside, I do like the high ceiling they have which feels more spacious than other spots. I think many of the comments did mention them going down the hill though.

    First time dining here and definitely not the last. staff were nice and friendly, got seated right…read moreaway in an almost empty & spacious restaurant. We've ordered mixed vegetables, shrimp and crab pot and Saladang noodles with beef(to-go). Food is great and tasted authentic with big portion, our server was very attentive and carefully addressed some food allergies. Parking is enough for customers but I just wondered why the place was almost empty for a weekend. Overall, I will recommend to Yelpers.

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    Saladang - Interior

    Interior

    Saladang - Mixed Salad with peanut sauce dressing. Crisp and refreshing. The first part of the entrée served.

    Mixed Salad with peanut sauce dressing. Crisp and refreshing. The first part of the entrée served.

    Saladang - Current Lunch Menu 04/28/24

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    Current Lunch Menu 04/28/24

    Pearl Thai Eatery - Pearl The Rock Shrimp

    Pearl Thai Eatery

    4.3(412 reviews)
    0.0 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Open on July 4th! That alone deserves 5 stars, just kidding! Seriously, the food is truly…read moreoutstanding -- spicy flat rice noodle with beef (pad kee mao) is not overcooked like some other places ("Thai Central" in Thai Town) and has the familiar texture and 'wok air' of the Cantonese beef chow fun. The traditional pad thai is also excellent. But our favorite is the Thai curry bowl (comes with white rice)....it's the curry dish for people who don't like curry...it's that good! The satay chicken skewers are a perfect appetizer.

    06/14/26 Sunday Came…read morehere for lunch with a party of 7. They seated us after about a 10 minute wait. We didn't need our entire party to arrive before being seated. Very clean and well decorated space. Nice AC on a hot summer day. Do note, the window seat is a little weird because you can't lean back (No back rest). I wanted something light so I got a small Tom Kha Chicken Soup and a Thai tea, which I asked to be less sweet and they obliged. The soup was very sour, which I didn't expect since it didn't say that in the menu description. I knew Tom Yum is sweet and sour but didn't expect that from a curry soup. Also, 1/3 of the soup were the spices (that you don't eat) so it felt really small of a portion after I removed those pieces. My friend gave me some of their extra rice and it was still too sour. The Thai iced tea was a little bland, probably since I asked for it to be less sweet, so I don't recommend doing that. I think less sweet also meant less milk so it wasn't very creamy. Still refreshing though. In my photo, you can see the color difference between my less sweet thai iced tea and my friend's normal one. Mine was kind of brown. His was the normal bright orange. I also tried my partner's pad Thai and normally I don't like pad Thai because it's too sweet, but this one was on the less sweet side so it was quite decent. I tried my partner's Thai Iced Coffee, which we ordered out of curiosity. She said it's basically normal coffee but more sweet. To my surprised, it was not sweet at all, like zero sugar. It tasted like a more burnt americano with a splash of milk. We were not fans. We parked about 1/2 mile away because street parking is free and we don't mind walking. Parking structure is available nearby too, for only $1 for the first 2 hours. Bathrooms are shared among three restaurants, but they are very clean.

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    Pearl Thai Eatery
    Pearl Thai Eatery
    Pearl Thai Eatery - Their new drink . Pearl on Cloud. Super good!!

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    Their new drink . Pearl on Cloud. Super good!!

    Thaim - thai - Updated October 2026

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