President Thai Restaurant

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President Thai is one of my favorite Thai restaurants in Pasadena. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and comes out quickly. The portions are generous, and everything we’ve tried has been well-prepared, from the curries to the noodle dishes. The staff is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel welcome every time you visit. The restaurant is clean, comfortable, and a great spot for both casual lunches and dinners. If you’re looking for delicious, authentic Thai food in the area, President Thai is definitely worth a visit!

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★☆☆☆☆ President Thai Restaurant is one of those places that makes you think you’re about to have a luxury dining experience. The dining room is gorgeous. The decor is upscale, the plating is beautiful, and the portions are surprisingly generous. The food itself tasted very good. To be fair, all of that elegance appears to be included in the bill. Compared with most Thai restaurants, the prices are noticeably higher—probably 20–30% more, sometimes even beyond that. I wouldn’t have minded paying the premium if the service had matched the atmosphere. Unfortunately, it didn’t. The restaurant was busy, and our table seemed to be forgotten more than once. Our final dish took over 30 minutes to arrive. Nobody checked in, nobody explained the delay, and by the end of the meal we were mostly just staring at the empty plates wondering whether the last dish had entered a witness protection program. When the check arrived, reality arrived with it. Three dishes, one coconut drink, plus tip. Just as expected, the bill marched confidently close the $100 mark. Still, none of that was the most memorable part of the evening. The most memorable part began approximately three minutes after I left the restaurant. As I sat down in my car, I noticed a faint disturbance somewhere deep within my abdomen. Nothing alarming at first. Just a small warning signal. A diplomatic message from my digestive system. Then negotiations broke down. Halfway home, my stomach launched what can only be described as a full-scale military operation. Every traffic light became a personal enemy. Every red light felt like a direct attack on my civil rights. At one point, I was calculating whether it would be faster to continue driving or start praying. I barely made it home. And when I say barely, I mean that with a level of sincerity usually reserved for survivors of natural disasters. To be fair, I cannot prove the restaurant was responsible. Maybe I have a sensitive stomach. Maybe one ingredient didn’t agree with me. Maybe fate simply chose violence that evening. What I do know is this: Very few restaurants have ever served me a meal that was followed by a genuine sprint to the bathroom. The food looked fantastic. The portions were generous. The decor was beautiful. But the service was disappointing, the prices were steep, and the ending was far more exciting than I had hoped. I won’t be returning. As for the salad, I wish future diners the very best of luck.

Kat N.

Food is always consistently hot, fresh, and delicious!! I missed the 4pm cutoff time for lunch specials; that's worth it. The dinner portions are bigger, of course and a bit more expensive, but great, if you like leftovers. Today, we had the seafood yellow curry, non-fried, the chicken pad thai noodles and president thai bbq beef. All were delicious!! 5 stars🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟highly recommended if you're in the pasadena area.

Fady Jaber

You know that feeling when you pull up to a restaurant and there’s absolutely no parking, the lot is packed, and the line is spilling out the front door? That was my first impression of President Thai — and honestly, it was a good sign. With so many great reviews, I decided to give them a try, and I’m glad I did. I ordered the chicken Pad Thai, and it did not let me down. Perfect balance of flavor, great portion size, and exactly the kind of dish that reminds you why Thai food is so popular. The wait was worth it. If you’re in the area and don’t mind a busy spot with food that delivers, President Thai is definitely worth checking out.

Phuong Pham

President Thai has such a great atmosphere — very authentic Thai vibes and a really pleasant place to dine in. The wait for food was a bit long, but honestly, the ambiance made up for it. The papaya salad was absolutely the highlight of the meal — hands down one of the best I’ve had. The pineapple fried rice was also really tasty and comforting. As for the grilled pork, it was just okay. I was expecting pork neck (kho moo yang), so maybe I misunderstood the name. Overall, despite the wait and the one dish that didn’t fully hit, the experience was still amazing. 10/10 — I’d definitely come back.