We ordered takeout here as a new to us business. Food was ready in the estimated time and packaged…read morenicely! Tom Kha - our staple order when getting Thai and Kwan Kitchen ad a solid soup. Creamy, fresh tomatoes, plump shrimp, and plenty of mushrooms. Would order again. Larb (pork or beef) - the online system didn't actually let us choose which meat, but either option is fine and seems like we got pork. Ordered Thai spicy and it had a kick without being overpowering. Nice citrus flavor served with crispy cabbage, and nice portion size. Would order again. Kao Mun Kai (Hainan Chicken version) - chicken was good and another good portion. The rice was also not fine - fluffy and a slight chicken stock flavor. The clear broth was soothing but flavorless, and the cucumber pieces were crisp but a little too thick for me. There is only once sauce served with this dish, which is on the tangy side. It was nice to try, but I would personally try something else next time. A solid spot for Thai in Pasadena!

We love Kwan Kitchen…read more Their flavors and portions are great. Their green curry is sublime--one of my favorite Thai curries from the plethora of Thai joints I've tried. Their green curry ingredients used and preparation are top notch also,

This place is a hidden treasure in Pasadena, a small Mom and Pop style restaurant, with freaking…read moreamazing flavor! If you love Thai food, and you go there once, you will definitely return with more people. Everything that I tried was, very good from their meat, vegetable, noodle dishes, to their soups all excellent, and a great Thai tea. 5 would definitely recommend!

Came here around 8 p.m. on a Friday night. It was pretty busy, but we luckily got a table for six…read more They also have tables outside that help ease the crowdedness. It's not a huge restaurant, but they have a decent number of tables inside and out. When we were there, they had three workers -- one waitstaff and two in the kitchen. Generally, the food came out pretty quickly, which was impressive given that the one person handled all of the tables. The things we got that were pretty good were: pad see ew, pork fried rice, pork hock rice, and kee mao noodles (probably our favorite of everything). The things we got that were okay, but not great, were: beef pepper rice and crispy pork appetizer. Service was friendly. They do have a small lot but I can imagine parking being a challenge if they're busy. Interestingly, they 'borrow' the next door coffee shop's bathrooms. Is it the best Thai restaurant in the area? Probably not. But it's still pretty good and worth trying.

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!

I downloaded yelp just to review this place!…read more Short review: AMAZING GO BUY THEIR FOOD! SERVICE IS GREAT! Ambiance is nice and relaxed, "homey " would be the word I'd use: Long version: So I came here on a whim, never heard or seen it and saw that the food looked at least decent in the photos. So close to the college on my break I thought I'd just try it out I got the beef noodle soup or whatever it was and the chili garlic Dan Dan noodles for my wife They both were very affordable, not quite fast food affordable but honestly for the generous amount of food they gave it was pretty close. Even on a hot day they were both somehow refreshing and a good kind of warm. I don't usually even like Dan Dan noodles but they had a surprisingly good and interesting flavor for someone like me with at times picky tastes. For two absolutely amazing meals that completely satisfied us and left a genuinely good feeling for both of us for the next hour we paid just about $30 Service was fine, just the right amount of being there in case you need something and not interrupting which kept the soft and quiet ambience. Overall for the price, if you're a college student that you could walk there in a couple minutes, and overall quality of the experience on a scale of 1-10 with a 5 being average I would rate this 9/10 AND ONLY A 9/10 BECAUSE I HAVENT GOTTEN TO TRY THE WHOLE MENU! It's a 9/10 off two items alone

Amazing service, and the food was even better!! The string beans were garlicky and voluptuous, and…read morethe chili garlic noodles were such a treat! And man, don't even get me started on the chicken shouw long bao My server Kayla L was so welcoming and kind, she made the experience so nice As a white woman from Kentucky, this was my first taste of Chinese cuisine and I loved it. 5 stars!!

Such a great Thai restaurant! Everything we ordered was fresh, hot, flavorful, and delicious--from…read morethe chicken Pad Thai and egg rolls to the wontons and stir-fried vegetables. You could really tell the food was made fresh and served hot. The service was friendly and attentive, and the prices were very reasonable, especially for the quality. The restaurant also has a really cute atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a great spot for a casual meal. Great food, great service, great prices, and a charming atmosphere. Definitely a place we'd happily come back to!

Nine & Nine is a small Thai restaurant on Colorado in Pasadena, with very generous portions of…read morefood. I stopped by here around 7PM on a Sunday and thankfully was able to find street parking quickly (bonus--parking was free on Sundays). The menu is pretty simple but has all of the Thai standards like noodles, curry, and rice dishes. I opted for the Pad Thai, which was delicious. It came with chicken as well as two pieces of shrimp, and the portion was very generous. The food also came out in around 10 minutes, which I was very grateful for as I was pretty hungry when I ordered. The cafe is fairly casual and there were several people picking up takeout orders. Most dishes were under $20 which I think is very fair in this day and age. Definitely looking to return and trying some of their other dishes (fried rice looked good, maybe I'll try that next).

First time coming here to try them out and to use our 626 Passport book! The beef noodle was…read moredefinitely the highlight. It was flavorful, the right balance of spices, and the portion was plentiful! We also tried the green onion pancake (not pictured) because it was so good with the accompanying sauce that we went through it so quick before I could take a picture! Crispy texture but soft and a little chewy on the inside. The gai lan (Chinese broccoli) was a good portion, nicely salted and provided a good balance to the meal. We loved the presentation and fireworks worth flavor from the pork belly bao. All of the pickled vegetables along with the sauce and the savory pork belly were a great blend. Only thing is, it falls apart easily and is very messy to eat The service is quick, food is out without too long of a wait. The staff are all very attentive and helpful, especially with recommendations. Inside the dining room, it's very nicely decorated and spacious. Definitely will return when in the area!

When I saw this pop up on a recommended search I was so excited to come here for my birthday…read moredinner. I also conveniently had the SGV passport which gave me a free noodle! A $15ish dollar value - score! I was so hyped about this place trying to talk it up to my friends and my fiancé because the items on the menu sounded like they would be tasty! But what we got was just subpar. I felt so dissappointed and really wished I choose to go some place else for my birthday dinner. Inside it looks cute, it feels like it's trying to replicate an old school Chinese restaurant back then (seen a lot of those growing up!) but instead of loud uncle and aunties screaming out their conversations, you get a moderate lull of conversations from a younger crowd. I read the reviews and I knew in my head what I wanted: Veggie Noodles (thanks SGV passport!), sesame cold noodle, hot sake, and their Woon Milk Tea. Totaling about $47 before tax and removing the free veggie noodle. New total is roughly $32 before tax and tip A bit high but I was excited to try it! I grabbed my milk tea from the fridge and made our way to our table. Our food came shortly after and it gives you the feeling of eating back home with these types of dishes. I think it was suppose to give that "home cook" meal type of vibe. The portions were small for the price we paid though. Veggie Noodle: Eh - this was okay. A little smokey but lacking something. Normally as a vegetarian a veggie noodle isn't hard to mess up in flavor but this missed the mark. I needed to put a good dollop of their chili oil to give it more dimension. Sesame Cold Noodle: A little vinegary but still mid. The little tofu bites in there were actually the only thing I liked. Those little cubes packed so much flavor, I just wished there was more of it. Again, just like the veggie noodle, it's missing something. Hot Sake: to say I was surprised that our hot sake came out in a tea pot would be an under statement! You get a whole pot for $10! This is so worth it as it was nice and hot with a strong flavor. I'm pretty light weight so to me it was a nice mellow strong flavor. It also came with the tea cups too, we got out about roughly 12 cups from that pot! Woon Milk Tea (bottled): This was so sad. In a community like the 626 you can get such good boba and milk tea any corner you turn. This was just so lack luster. Not worth my money. I appreciated how much vegetarian/vegan options it had but those options were so lack luster, missing so much in flavor, and the price? Not even worth it for how much you get. If you want traditional Chinese food I recommend doing the research and go else where. Off the top of my head I already know a few near this area! About 10 min drive! This place is designed more for those people who want to try Asian flavors but are to scared to go off and try them the more authentic versions of them. Save your dollars and go to those smaller shops and participate in the loud conversations with the uncles and aunties. Trust me - not only will you like the food better but you'll get more excitement in the room!

Great food, casual ambiance. Ordered the tempura combo with udon. Udon was standard and satisfying,…read morea very hefty portion! The tempura was delicious. I prefer dipping myself so I liked the tendo combo. (Asked the waitress cuz I was so confused - tendon combo comes with tempura serviced on rice whereas the tempura combo comes with it on a plate sans rice, she recommended tendon if you want a little more carbs ) Would go again! Price was decent for quantity and quality you get. Not sure how it works as take out, the tempura is best fresh!

Small shop, local vibes. Tad pricy, quick service. Love all the combo options, can get sushi, soba,…read moreudon, and tempura. Great ginger and pickled celery complimentary sides + Assorted Sashimi ($16.99 for 6 pieces): cuts thick and good + Spicy salmon roll ($16.99): was fine + Got sides of jumbo shrimp ($7.99) eggplant ($1.99), and pumpkin ($1.99) tempura. All were good

9/15/2026 SEAFOOD…read moreNABE UDON The noodles looked like freshly pulled udon! It was deliciously chewy and pillowy soft! The broth tasted of the ocean, a light seafood, clam and shrimp broth. It had clams, shrimp, abalone, and vegetables. It was served in a medium-sized stone hot pot. It was perfect for two! Really enjoyed this! ASSORTED TEMPURA Crispy, crispy and crispy! So good! The vegetables were shiitake mushroom, green bean, sweet potato, and shrimp. This was the best tempura I've had in so long! I'll definitely be reordering when I return! HANDROLLS Spicy Tuna, Real Crab, Negi Toro All delicious and they cut it in half to share as well! My favorites were the spicy tuna and negi toro. But all were good and well made! Each one was large enough to share too, especially if you order different dishes. CUSTOMER SERVICE We had attentive service, since we were the last guests for lunch hour. So we had to hurry and place our order within 15 minutes before lunch hour is over. However, it was still a smooth service and a very pleasant experience overall! This is my second time here and I am definitely returning! Highly recommend coming on a weekday for lunch, as there are lunch special menus to try as well as a la carte menus to choose from as well. But whether you come here for lunch or dinner, the food was deliciously prepared and the second time was even better! Highly recommend!

This "sniffs in" at 4.5 stars…read more.. Helpful and kind STAFF. Restaurant also has the name "Izakaya" per indoor signage. Very open and spacious authentic Japanese design without being overly traditional. They have small art pieces for sale on the walls. SALMON SASHIMI: -- big thick fat slices of pristine salmon -- wedge of lime gets utilized; nice touch -- $17 for 4 pieces is no bargain but the slices are thick enough to be two pieces at some sushi joints and this quality is "A" grade -- very tender, not next level tender RATING = A- The wife got the HAMACHI KAMA COLLAR FISH (yellowtail?) and was a fan. It looked good. The yellow thin creamy sauce was great. Citrusy? Familiar taste of sorts. SEARED SCALLOP SUSHI: -- good smoke, not great smoke -- nice texture -- $7 for one piece is hefty for sushi RATING = A- GARLIC SALMON HAND ROLL: -- garlic pop errs on underdone but that is safer RATING = A CHIARASHI DON BOWL was a wife order. Very appealing visually and she downed it. REAL CRAB HAND ROLL: -- A little simple and flat but solid RATING = A- or B+ GARLIC SEARED SALMON SUSHI: -- creamy wasabi sauce on it; visually appealing and equally delicious RATING = A+