This place reminds me of homestyle Thai cooking. It's a small place run by a hardworking and friendly couple. Parking is easily available on the street in front of the store or in the back. There are a few tables inside and the interior is clean. They run promos often with freebies such as Thai tea if you meet a purchase minimum. My go to orders are boat noodle, tom yum soup, curry, and crab fried rice. The boat noodle has rich flavor that I can't find anywhere else in the area. Tom yum comes with a lot of shrimp and the they don't skimp on the crab in the fried rice either. Portions are generous and I have enough leftovers for a full meal the next day. Their new item drunken spaghetti reminds me of the one I had in Thailand. Golden bags are excellent as appetizers. They're fried but not too oily and have delicious filling. Their Thai tea deserves a shoutout too. It tastes authentic and not watered down. Their online ordering platform makes getting takeout easy. read more

Thara 8 thai cuisine - Thai Near Me - Arcadia, California

A real hole in the wall kind of place! But just like all hole in the wall places, this place has some excellent food Had the pad see ewe beef and it was delicious. Great flavor, I was practically licking the plate. And great service Good size Thai ice tea as well Definitely need to check this place out read more

Honestly I never would've found this place if it wasn't for Yelp. It's located in the shopping center right next to the Forza gas station on Duarte x Santa Anita. There isn't a big sign or anything so you really have to want to look for it to find it. They just opened 7 months ago, so they're new to the area. There's plenty of parking in the back, turn right in the bigger driveway after Peacock Donuts - the first one before Peacock Donuts is uncomfortably narrow. You have to enter the restaurant from the front. Luckily my son's wheelchair baaaarely fit through the sign pole between the gas station and the building where the restaurant is so we didn't have to go all the way around. The restaurant is small with enough seating for about 15 people. The lady who worked there was super nice and constantly rearranged our plates to fit on the table (we ordered a lot of food). The menu has a lot of the standard Thai dishes, but the one thing they have there that I don't often see in other Thai restaurants I go to is Khao Soi (they spelled it Khow Soi), so I had to order it. If you've never tried it, it's egg noodles in a curry broth, with crispy egg noodles on top. The one at Thara 8 is well done and really delicious. They offer lunch specials Mon - Sat from 11 am - 3 pm that come with rice, a fried dumpling and a salad. In addition to the Khao Soi, We also got the lunch special of Pad Thai Chicken, lunch special Pumpkin Curry Shrimp, Drunken Noodle, and Tom Kah Shrimp noodle w/ thin rice noodle. Everything was really good. The pumpkin curry was great , but my favorite dish was the Khao Soi! I loved the crunchy noodle mixed with the soft noodles and the broth was so flavorful. I would've liked the drunken noodle to be spicy as I'm used to it being a spicy dish, and this was not. The Tom Kah Shrimp was a bit too coconutty for me personally. It's probably traditionally made, but I was expecting it to be more soupy/brothy rather than thick and creamy. Overall we enjoyed our meal here, come support this new local business if you're craving some Thai food! read more

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Cozy little Thai restaurant that offers lots of authentic and delicious dishes. The flavor and presentation are top notch, with decent portions and good value. The interior is very small with limited seating, but a nice and quiet ambiance. The staff are very friendly. read more

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Food: - pat thai: huge portion, 8/10 - golden bag: 9/10, crispy goodness - Thai toast: 9.5/10, so flavorful, definitely my favorite app Service: - we ordered takeout but it was delivered fast read more

Finally this place is opened. I've been looking for a Thai restaurant, ever since the previous location in Pasadena changed owners and he opened this one. The food is super delicious with the right amount of sweetness. I tried their tofu roll and it's a must to eat with their peanut sauce. The service was great! The owner ensured we had a great experience and the food came out quick. This is my new go to Thai restaurant in Arcadia. read more

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Thara 8 Thai cuisine has excellent Thai food. The restaurant is very small so you might have to wait. We fortunately arrived at a good time. The ambience is charming. We ordered chicken pad thai, tofu drunken chicken, and pineapple fried rice. All three were spot on. The pad thai wasn't too sweet, the fried rice was very tasty, and the drunken chicken was flavorful but quite a bit spicy. The service was fast and friendly. The pricing reasonable Be aware that they don't have a public restroom. Overall, highly recommend. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! I can only speak to their online ordering system but my first experience was great. Both ordering my food and picking it up was smooth. The place is on the smaller side, but it was cozy. I got the fried rice with tofu and it was delicious! The portion size was pretty large too. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Decided to try out this new place with friends. There is plenty of parking in the back. It's located right across the street from the Arcadia Public library and in the same block as 85 degrees bakery and Xian Foodie. Inside, it's very small with only two small tables and window high seats. The lady at the register was friendly but service was mid. Maybe cause they're new but they had us come to them to place the order and didn't refill our water. Water was in small paper cups. Everything was in takeout containers. We tried four dishes and they tasted pretty good but portions are rather small for the price, even the lunch specials. - Golden bags ($8.95): 8 pieces, they look smaller in person. Very crispy and inside was savory with meat and mushrooms. 4/5 - Red Curry Chicken ($13.95): lunch special and had salad, 2 fried dumplings and rice. The takeout container had empty sections which made the portion feel even smaller. Dumplings taste like the frozen kind. Salad dressing was decent. Curry was pretty good, not too spicy and had some zucchini and bamboo shoots. 3/5 - Pad Thai ($13.95): also lunch special and only comes with salad and 2 pieces of fried dumplings. Strangely, they put the salad with the Pad Thai. The noodles were saucy but leans very sweet. 3/5 - Boat Noodle Soup ($15.95): average portion that wouldn't be very filling for one person. Had some slices of beef. Kind of reminds me of pho. Pretty spicy. Overall the portions are not big and was not filling for the four of us. There are better Thai places for better portions in the area. read more

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This is my new favorite local Thai restaurant. 5/5 Golden Bags My whole family loves this fun appetizer. It is crispy and filled with ground chicken, mushroom and bamboo shoots. My picky eater did not mind the vegetables. It comes with a side of sweet and sour sauce. 4/5 Eggplant Curry Includes eggplants, bell peppers, basil, and choice of protein (I chose tofu) cooked in green curry and coconut milk. The curry sauce was perfect consistency, not too thick or watery, and the ingredients were generously portioned including the rice! When I order curry at other restaurants they usually have curry a la carte or they give very little rice. I will definitely try their other curry dishes next time. I have a feeling that I will find a favorite here. 3.5/5 Crab Fried Rice The rice was flavorful, fluffy, and not too oily. There was a good amount of crab, but I think I will try it with another protein next time. Pad See Ew with Tofu This was made with Chinese broccoli and had large chunks of tofu. I did not get to try it, so I cannot really comment the taste. read more

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First time coming to this place restaurant. Place is pretty small and can only accommodates for take out but the space is very welcoming. Menu is pretty extensive nonetheless, they even got a couple lunch specials that run from 11-3! Ordered around 5 items mostly pan fried noodles dishes and a couple appetizers and a Thai ice tea. The speed they got the order out was great with only a 15 (more like 12 min) wait. Enjoyed the food but the golden bags and Mama Kee Mao were the star of the show! Overall very filling for a good price. Definitely will be coming back around to try other things including their soups. read more

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Decent price and the food is very good. Best prices with good quality we found in the Pasadena/Arcadia/Monrovia area. Not over the top the best, but for the price very good Thai food. Workers here are 10/10. read more

Formerly Suriya Thai of Pasadena, now Thara 8 of Arcadia! I'm so glad this place is closer to me now! I have been waiting to try my favorite appetizer again for so long. Now that they have soft opened, I had to get down here to have them again! They are still as loud and crunchy as I remember! Right now there is only a bench along the wall to sit, so it's take out only. When they grand open, there should be some more seating. We ordered pad see ew and some yellow curry. My guest raved that it was better than noodle world. And that he would bring his Mom and Daughter because he lives alot closer than I do. We also had excellent, friendly service the whole time. Will definitely come back! read more

Thara 8 thai cuisine - Golden bags, a round version of an egg roll. Best appetizer ever! - Thai Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Good service. No restrooms. Seats available for less than 8 people. Food is good. Drinks are great. Boba is available. It's best you order and take out. No restrooms. Gas station next door makes you buy something in order to use their restroom. read more

Swing by for a quick fix at my favorite Thai Place Thara8 never disappoint. I am Thai and this place serves AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD!!! The egg noodle with beansprout is spot on and the soup is so simple but perfect to sooth my tummy on the cold day. The roti with condense milk is so fluffy, crispy and right amount of sweet. Now.......the best of the best of the best of thr evening is.......SUPER FLAVORFUL THAI ICED TEA!!! DELICIOUS!! the owner secretly told me they adjusted the recipe to make it stronger specially for tea lovers.....and I am one of them!! On top of everything, the service is so superb and the food was fast! The place is clean and simple, music was nice. 10 out of 10 for me! read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekday, and was extremely pleased overall. Parking is plentiful in the back of the restaurant. The one caveat is that the place is very small, they only have 2 or 3 tables total, so if you're thinking of dining in, be warned. Seems best to take to-go if possible. Also, pretty sure there's a restroom in the back, but we didn't use it, so I cannot be entirely certain. For the food itself, it was very good. I saw some of the 1-star reviews mentioning that portion sizes were a bit small, however that's not at all what we experienced. I ordered the #1 lunch special (red chicken curry), while the gf ordered a Thai noodle soup entree (uncertain of the name), both came out very hot and fresh, and both were very large portions that made us VERY full (my gf couldn't finish her bowl entirely). I love Thai curry, and the red curry I had here did not disappoint one bit. Full of plenty of ingredients, but not overloaded so that you have plenty of the curry itself to drench the accompanied white rice. This will definitely be a place I will revisit in the future! read more

I finally checked out the food here and it was really, really good! I will order from them again. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. It is mostly take out, but there is some seating inside. I suggest this for a dinner in with friends. read more

There is a huge parking lot in the back. This restaurant is very small with a couple tables. I got the Tom Yum noodles with Shrimp and thin rice noodles. They were the super thin angel hair rice noodles. The tom yum soup was not as sour or flavorful as I would've preferred. The shrimp were huge and meaty. I also got the Lychee Soda. This was sweet and refreshing. This was great value! You get a large size drink for $5! Amazing! read more

Small place but the food quality is fresh that you can taste! Curry was great and the price is just right. I def recommend it! read more

We ordered pad Thai and pad see ew Togo from this place and both noodles were extremely SOGGY! I know ordering Togo isn't always the best, but we only live two mins away, so it was basically like we were eating it fresh. I can't stand eating soggy noodles so I didn't even finish it. We ordered level 5 spicy and it wasn't spicy AT ALL! My bf and I can eat really spicy foods so we made sure to order level 5 since they said 5 is the spiciest. There wasn't a hint of spice in the noodles. The pad Thai was also lacking in color and flavor. read more

Thara 8 thai cuisine - Thai Near Me - Arcadia, California

Super friendly and really enjoyed the food. We love helping out family run businesses. Parking is in the back, but it's really easy to get to the front. The inside is nice and seats about 12 people. Mostly we go for the take out. Our go to are the glass noodles and pad Thai. read more

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Great service and even better food. Best Thai food in the area. We get surprised with a new dish everytime we go here. We have yet to find something that we don't like. Highly recommend the Golden Bags for an appetizer. read more

Randomly drove by this place one day & wanted to try it and it did not disappoint! The quality in the food & the service was amazing! Worth trying if you'r craving Thai food! Highly recommend! read more

The place only has four small tables. The food portions are small. The average price for every dish is $15. The orange chicken is all bread extremely small bits of chicken. Their lunch special is a cup of rice with a half a cup of vegetables delicious but expensive Places clean, it's very warm service was pretty good... But we won't be back. Portions were way too small for what you pay and we've had better food. read more

My current go-to thai restaurant. No need to drive to president thai and wait anymore. Eggplant curry is my favorite of the curries, but they are all very good. Well balanced flavor and lots of ingredients. Medium spicy has a strong kick. It comes with a small rice, but Id suggest one additional. pineapple fried rice is made very well with dryness and separation between grains of rice. Seasoning is good, not overly salty, light curry flavora. Great flavor and color. Pad thai is spot on. Good noodle bounce, not broken or too chewy. Good balance of flavor, not too sweet, not too sour. Not saucy at all, flavors are all incorporated well. My dad is a padthai critic and he approves of thara 8's. Ive only seen the Mango sticky rice on the menu once, but that time I ordered one and the mangos were ripe and fragrant. Sticky rice had a good consistency and was flavored well. Really shows their commitment to using great ingredients. Ive tried their thara 8 tom yum noodles and it was very interesting. Apparently its a local style soup. Tastes like it has a lot of lime. Not my favorite, but it wasnt bad. Just not what I was expecting. Papaya salad was good. Comes with very fresh shrimps. Mid spicy is quite spicy. Comes with raw green beans which I like. Crunchy, not too sour. Good for sharing. Thai tea is a little sweet but I still get it every time. Keeps me up hah. Cant comment on their fried foods, because I cant eat those. Ive always ordered takeout. They allow you to bring glass containers to pack your food! Presentation is also nice! Not just tossed from the pan to the tray. They have an online ordering platform with no surcharge! Prices are more than reasonable. read more

The food was delish. The service was great. The food came out quick. The ambiance was good too. The eating area is very small but very clean and the music playing was good, I'm guessing it was in Thai but it was smooth and relaxing- it definitely contributed to the ambiance. We had the Golden Bags, Wontons, Drunken Noodles with Chicken, the dumpling soup and the mango sticky rice. And we asked for some hot sauce and she brought out the whole shebang... a little carrier with 3 types of chilies plus the chili sauce bottle. We didn't take pictures except of the mango sticky rice- sorry folks. But let me tell you, everything was really tasty. I especially loved the drunken noodles. We'll definitely be coming back again. read more

Thara 8 thai cuisine - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Arcadia, California

Summary: Accepts card & Apple Pay. Plenty of parking in the back. Quaint on the inside. Mee Krob 6/5 Golden Bags 5/5 Mama Kee Mao 4/5 Looking forward to trying another dish next time! I did request to take out the bell peppers out of the Mama Kee Mao but the dish still had them. Having them in the dish was fine with me, I just don't usually like to eat them. You could add your choice of meat. The dish was good. I really liked the Mee Krob. Will probably get it next time again. The Golden Bags were also really good the next day. There was so many things I wanted to try. Glad they offer crab fried rice and condensed milk with roti. Looking forward to trying another dish next time! They accept card and Apple Pay. Plenty parking in the back. Nice songs played in the background. read more

Thara 8 thai cuisine - Mee Krob - Thai Near Me - Arcadia, California

Thara 8 Thai Cuisine is a delightful new addition to Arcadia's dining scene, offering an authentic and refreshing take on Thai food. As someone with Thai heritage who has visited Thailand numerous times, I can confidently say this restaurant stands out for its genuine flavors that feel much closer to what you'd find in Thailand, rather than the often overly Americanized versions served elsewhere. In addition, they are fairly priced and give generous portions. The space is small, cozy, and modern, primarily catering to takeout but also providing limited seating for quick and casual dining. It's perfect for grabbing a flavorful meal to-go or enjoying a relaxed bite in a welcoming atmosphere. I have only tried a handful of their dishes so far, but here is what I think on some of them: * Lad Na Noodles: Their lad na is a great dish. The wide, flat rice noodles are perfectly stir-fried with a smoky wok-charred aroma, then smothered in a rich, savory gravy. The addition of tender pieces of meat and crisp Chinese broccoli gives it just the right balance of textures. * Crab Fried Rice: This dish is generously packed with sweet chunks of crabmeat (it surprises me how much crab they give) that complement the fragrant jasmine rice, which is stir-fried to perfection. The subtle seasoning lets the natural flavors of the crab shine, making it incredibly satisfying. * Tom Yum Noodles: A soul-warming bowl filled with bold, tangy flavors. The broth is infused with the perfect blend of lemongrass, lime, and chili, creating a harmonious balance of spicy and sour. It's loaded with fresh ingredients and makes for a deeply comforting meal. * Golden Bags and Chicken Wings: The appetizers are equally impressive. The Golden Bags are delightfully crispy pouches filled with savory goodness, while the chicken wings are perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection--crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. These are the kind of dishes you'd normally have to travel to Thailand to experience. The charm of Thara 8 doesn't stop at the food. This small family-run operation is managed by a lovely young husband-and-wife duo who are warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about their craft. Their hospitality adds a personal touch that makes every visit special. If you're looking for authentic Thai flavors and a chance to support a hardworking family business, Thara 8 Thai Cuisine is an absolute must-try. I can't wait to return and explore more of their menu! read more

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My colleagues and I ordered Thara Thai to celebrate our vacation. The food was authentic and delicious. I highly recommend the Pad Thai Chicken and Thai Tea. I'm looking forward to trying out more dishes next time! Can't wait to dine here again :) read more

Thara 8 thai cuisine - Thai Near Me - Arcadia, California

We stopped here for lunch today, ordered papaya salad, kapow, and boat noodle. All 3 were really good!! I finally found a good thai place close home. Now, i don't have to travel all the way to thai town for good thai food. read more

New 'Small and Pop' restaurant with good food, courteous service and clean and calm biance (We went around noon on a weekday and we're the only ones there. ) We ordered 2 lunch rice specials: a fried fish w ginger and a seafood stir fry, plus a sticky rice with mangos for dessert. The lunch specials come with side salad and 2 small gyozas. Bill including tip was around $50. Overall, we're satisfied with the food. Food quality was fresh, flavorful with adequate portion and fair price. We would come back again to support this small business. Plenty of parking in back BTW. read more

The food was just mediocre. We ordered pad see ew and the drunken noodles. They actually tasted almost the same. The noodles were pretty mushy and not many veggies. The portions were decent and friendly service. read more

Cute little restaurant very clean and the food is delicious. I order a few dishes to try and I was surprised very authentic Thai food , yummy and will be coming more often. read more

Our family's new favorite local Thai spot. Parking is in the rear. We have eaten at Srisiam Thai Kitchen & President Thai countless times before. Those places, especially President Thai, are great -- don't get me wrong -- but their food is closer to the salty side for our Korean palettes. This place seasoned all their food well, but nothing was salty. The orange chicken was crispy and some of the best I've had. The lady who helped me was very kind, and the store, while small, was cozy and inviting. Suitable for about 2 small families dining in at a time. All said and done, the reason I'll be back is because like I've probably repeated a lot of times now, the food is NOT salty yet still so tasty. This place is worth your time! read more

The food and service is amazing! I will be ordering a lot more often now that it is closer to me

The food here is absolutely delicious and the presentation is just lovely! I ordered lunch as part of a large group order. Got to taste a little of everything and everyone was raving about the food. My egg rolls were crunchy and the fried rice came in a large portion. Everything looked and tasted so fresh. Tea is delicious as well! Excellent service and friendly staff. Thanks for a great lunch! read more

The price maybe cheap on the menu. A few pieces of Bamboos and bell paper in the green curry. As soon as u added the chicken, she added 3.99 to the price. The food is not as good as other Thai Restaurant. Go to "Spices Thai" couple blocks from this restaurant. It is better taste and price too read more

My new go to place for authentic Thai food. We've dined in but mostly ordered to go. Portions are awesome and food is always fresh. Today we ordered bameemoo, teriyaki salmon, boat noodle soup and yellow curry. Yummy! Will definitely order again. read more

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My go to Thai restaurant now in the area. Tried the Pad See Ew, pumpkin curry and spring rolls with peanut sauce. Definitely great flavor with fresh ingredients. For drinks you must try the ice coffee. Definitely a place to check out. read more

The pad Thai is too sour! Not enough peanuts! Definitely something is off! Don't waste your time and money here! Definitely not Authentic! read more