My family and I were running errands in Pasadena today and stumbled upon this new Thai restaurant on its very first day of opening. Honestly, we didn't expect much at first, but the cozy and inviting atmosphere drew us in, so we decided to give it a try. And oh my god, it completely blew us away! Forget about the ordinary Thai food you've had before. We ordered the Beef Nam Tok (Spicy Grilled Beef Salad), Roasted Duck Red Curry, Pad Thai, and Pad See Ew. The Nam Tok was incredibly flavorful--my husband absolutely loved it. The Roasted Duck Curry was rich and intense, and the duck itself was wonderfully crispy and delicious. The Pad Thai was perfectly balanced. But the biggest surprise of the night was the Pad See Ew. We've never seen Pad See Ew served with such massive chunks of beef before! It felt like eating a whole steak. It was worth every single penny and tasted like a solid 10/10. We will definitely be back! read more

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Was waiting for this place to open, and we luckily caught them during their "very soft opening". The staff is kind and welcoming. The decor is vibrant and modern, and it gave us a good feeling about the food. And their food did not disappoint. Really concise but impressive menu. We had the chicken satay, crispy pork, and crab fried rice. All were great, but especially the satay. Everything felt done to a high quality, elevated without losing that authentic taste. It's been a while that this location needed a breath of fresh air, and I it think Dalah hits that mark. Will be coming back. read more

Dalah - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Solid new Thai place and quite unique in their curry flavors. I love that they add a lot of coconut milk so the spice isn't the type that hits you in the face but a slow build on the green curry. The red curry in the duck was milder and more tolerable for me, while I really loved the tenderness of the duck more than the beef cheek. They are currently in soft opening and seem to be offering a free mango sticky rice for orders $50 and above. The staff was also very nice to offer a small cup of complimentary Thai tea to try as they are in soft opening. Overall I really enjoyed the food and would be curious to try more items as they build the menu for their grand opening! Tip on parking: Try parking across the street at Shoppers Lane for first 90mins free, versus the $1 parking next to this restaurant location! read more

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Stopped by for Dalah's "very soft opening" & we were blown away. The beef cheek with eggplant & green curry was one of the best dishes we've tried all year. The crab fried rice was also very flavorful & mango sticky rice dessert was perfection. The decor is well done & staff are lovely. Wishing for the best for this new gem in Pasadena! Easy & free street parking on Cordova St. read more

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New Thai place in Pasadena! Soft opening - everything was a hit. I can definitely see myself coming back here with family. Interior is super cute and designed well. Menu is small and makes you want to try everything. The best was the fermented crispy pork appetizer with an addictive dipping sauce! Their pad Thai was really balanced and I like how the chicken was cooked on the side! The grilled beef salad was tender and came with lots of herbs. I also loved the cucumber side. The mango sticky rice is soo good with perfectly sweet mango! read more

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An aesthetic elevated Thai place in Pasadena! I had take out from the restaurant but was able to see the interior when I was picking up the food. Flavors are delicious especially with the beef salad! We did add kale to it since we wanted more greens, and paired really well with the delicious tangy sauce! read more

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Come to this place if you want delicious quality Thai food. I have been eating Thai food all my life. Try Pad Thai and chicken Satay. read more

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Randomly found Dalah on instagram and checked it out the same night. Great Thai food in a slightly more elevated setting! Friendly staff as well. Ordered the Hat Yai Wings, Moo Ghon Tod, Pad Thai, Green Curry and Mango Sticky Rice. Would recommend them all! read more

Dalah - Mango Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place exceeded all expectations! The food was incredible, the portions were generous, and every detail was perfect. The service was top-notch--everyone was kind, professional, and attentive. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a wonderful atmosphere. Honestly, everything was excellent from start to finish. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience. Five stars all the way! read more

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Located in the old Gozen Shun location - we came on the second day of their soft opening and they nailed the flavors! The duck curry had a nice presentation and a generous heaping of rice. I liked that the curry was rich and not watery and the duck was cooked well. The pad thai noodles are different from other places around here - they're round, thin, and tender (in a good way)! It was also nice that the bean sprouts were mixed in with the noodles instead of sitting raw on top. I also liked that the Thai tea wasn't too sweet and the mango sticky rice was nice and warm. The staff were also very nice - wishing them great business and planning to go back! read more

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Came back for my third time since their opening and finally was able to try their savory food. Absolutely perfect and I am obsessed !!! The owner is incredibly sweet and knowledgeable so received great service. read more

Dalah - Vegetarian pad Thai and duck green curry! - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Here for the second time! The staff is awesome like before - the manager gave me 2 new dishes to try out alongside my pad thai order. The food was great! Very excited to have new dishes in the works as my wife and I like Thai food very much. Very fun experience to try new dishes! I also like that they adjust the lighting as the night creeps in and everything gets a bit more mellow - they have these lights aimed at the walls that give a nice red hue. read more

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Checked out this new spot in Pasadena and really enjoyed my meal here! The Pad Thai stood out the most as flavors were well balanced, and the crispy pork rind (kab moo) was a great addition that added extra texture and flavor. The chicken satay was delicious--tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The chimichurri served on the side complemented it well and tied everything together nicely. The green curry was another standout, packed with rich, vibrant flavors that blended beautifully together. The beef cheek was incredibly tender and soaked up the curry perfectly, making every bite satisfying. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

Excellent food. It's marketed as contemporary Thai food, so be mindful there will be some differences from what you may be accustomed to. For example, the pad thai uses a thin round noodle, and the sauce is more sweet with less of the classic sour components. That being said, I've worked in Panorama City for the last 15+ years which has a large Thai population with a Thai temple and dozens of restaurants, and the food at Dalah is still 5/5 quality. We also ordered the khao pad bhu (crab fried rice) and moo ghan tod (pork/rice fried meatballs) which like the pad thai, are different than traditional flavors but still 5/5 in taste. I noticed they had sauces in the open kitchen which I'm assuming you could request if you want a little more bite, I think asking for prik nam pla (fish sauce with chilis) for the fried rice would be perfect. Service excellent, dining area is clean, bathrooms are clean. 5 year old daughter approved as well. My only (selfish) concern is I'm certain this place will do well, and I bet in a few months it will be difficult to get a table here. read more

The service was so nice and welcoming upon arrival. The food was delicious! They accommodated both of us to make the red curry and green curry vegan with fantastic crispy tofu and veggies! 10/10!!! read more

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came across this new thai place and had an amazing experience! we ordered the pad thai and the beef, and both were flavorful, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. the beef was chewier on the end pieces, which may have been cooked a bit longer, but overall it was yummy. the mango sticky rice was delicious, and they were very generous with the mango portion. the service was also fantastic. the staff were attentive, friendly, and checked in on us just the right amount. the restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and has a warm, inviting atmosphere. it's the perfect place to catch up with friends and family, enjoy great food, and spend a relaxed evening together. definitely worth a visit! read more

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foods great i wish could order everything on the menu i want it all , service awesome,our waitress ploy is helpful and accommodating. floor high ceiling Open space. Love it. read more

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Ended up discovering this gem through friends of mine. The decor is very cute and it has a nice open feel with touch of Thai styling and decor. Service was top notch with our server who was very attentive and patient with our table. I REALLY enjoyed my Pad Thai chicken. It sounds super basic if you eat Thai food regularly but it had a burst of flavor with a very good balance. The lime, peanuts and filet of grilled chicken came together very nicely. You can tell they took a lot of time with creating the recipe. I look forward to having it again! read more

Dalah - Pad Thai chicken - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

A Hidden Gem for Modern Thai! You NEED to try this place. It's a modern Thai spot that hits you with rich, authentic, and incredibly bold flavors. The prices are super reasonable for the quality, the staff is welcoming and attentive, and the restaurant itself is completely spotless. We ordered a bunch of dishes, and honestly, every single one was a hit: Garlic Grilled Beef Short Rib: This was my absolute favorite. The flavor profile is so unique; I've genuinely never tasted anything like it before. It's a must-order! Pad Thai: You CANNOT miss this! The noodles have that perfect, authentic chewy texture. It's served with crispy pork rinds. The combo of the savory noodles and the crunchy pork rinds is literally fire. Braised Duck Red Curry: The curry is rich and perfectly balanced. It was so incredibly good that I ended up ordering two extra bowls of rice just to soak up every last drop. Pad See Eww Beef: This had the most amazing smoky, wok-hei aroma. It comes topped with grilled beef that is incredibly tender. Chicken Satay Chimichurri: Even the appetizers stand out here. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the dipping sauce is totally unique and unlike any traditional peanut sauce I've had. Overall, 100/10 experience. The food, the service, and the vibes are all amazing. I will definitely come back. read more

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Delicious food and great service. Fresh dipping sauces with the appetizers, the green curry was to die for, and the Pad Thai with grilled chicken was so well prepared! We will be back! read more

Dalah - Mango Sticky Rice for dessert! Delicious food and good service! We will be back. - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

The duck curry absolutely schlapped, it was so tender my god and the curry was super creamy and yummy read more

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Saw that Dalah recently opened so my husband and I stopped here for dinner during their soft opening. Menu is limited right now, but we got their beef salad, beef pad see ew, and chicken pad thai. The beef salad was our favorite, the meat was tender and the sauce was a burst of SE asian flavors that made the dish very enjoyable. The chicken pad thai was also really different from your typical pad thai that you get at other thai restaurants, probably one of the best pad thais I've ever had. The noodles, flavoring, and chicken were cooked to perfection. The beef pad see ew was also really good, and it came with a decent amount of tender beef. They're also offering free mango sticky rice with yelp check in during their soft opening. Highly recommend giving this place a try. Definitely can't wait to go back and take our friends here! read more

I saw the balloons outside the other day and decided to try it out. As soon as you walk in you're greeted by a friendly staff. Menu is limited since it is a soft opening but options are good. I decided on the pad see ew beef and it was delicious. The beef was cooked perfectly. Since they are new the decor is nice and clean. Nice esthetics. Would come back soon for sure. read more

We ordered from Dalah for the first time and took food home and what a great surprise. They just opened and the food is delicious. Authentic Thai food, delicious beef curry, short rib appetizer and the mango with sticky rice. Highly recommend if you enjoy real Thai food. We will be back to dine in read more

Food was fantastic, service was fast and the ambiance was 10/10. It was a "trendy" Thai restaurant it will do very well here, I have no doubt!! Will definitely be back! read more

Dalah is a beautiful new restaurant and everyone there is so kind! They have a small menu right now for their opening but they were able to offer multiple vegetarian options with tofu instead of meat. Everything was delicious. Can't wait to come back when they have their full menu. read more

Dalah - Thai Near Me - Pasadena, California

A star is born on South Lake -- go go go! My wife and I have a new favorite, and it's barely a week old. Dalah just opened on our block and it is outstanding. Go before everyone else figures out what we already know. The space is open, bright, and genuinely inviting, anchored by an open kitchen where you can watch the care that goes into every plate. The energy is contagious before you've even ordered. The service? Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and caring in a way you can't fake. These are people who want you to love your meal as much as they love making it. And the food delivers on every promise. We had the tiger shrimp pad Thai, blue crab fried rice, chicken satay, and mango sticky rice for dessert. Every dish was executed beautifully, and the seasoning, texture and flavor was spot-on across the board -- that hard-to-achieve balance that separates good Thai food from great Thai food. The plates are as gorgeous as they are delicious, and the pride behind them shows. Portions are generous, too; we walked out with a small feast in to-go boxes. The team behind Dalah is young, just getting their start in a tough business. So this is a genuine win-win: treat yourself to a remarkable dinner and support people pouring everything into getting it right. Go. Go go go. You'll thank me. read more

I just had the chance to try Dalah, a new spot located on Lake and Cordova. It's right across from LA Fitness, but it can be a little tricky to spot at first--just look for the red door handle! The interior is beautiful and very modern. The food really hits the spot with an authentic, homemade flavor profile. My absolute favorite was the Padthai--the noodles were perfectly chewy, and the flavor was unique compared to any other Thai spot I've been to. I especially loved that it came with Kab-Moo (Thai-style chicharron); catching those fatty, crispy bits in every bite was pure bliss. Another must-order is the Moo Ghon Tod (fried pork bites). The pork is marinated so well; it's perfectly savory and umami-rich. I could honestly eat this dish every single day. The service was also lovely--the staff even brought out an Es-Yen (Thai coffee) for me to try, which was delicious. It isn't too busy right now, but I have no doubt that there will be a line out the door very soon. If you're looking for authentic Thai food with a unique twist, I highly recommend checking this place out before it gets crowded! read more

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Went for dinner for very soft opening and was very impressed. Service was excellent. We enjoyed pad thai, pad see ewe, and two different curries. The mango sticky rice and thai tea were wonderful. Highly recommend and plan to return. read more

Food was amazing, beautiful presentation! Nice to have a spot like this in the area! Service was fast too.

Went for the first time to try and grab a quick lunch. I will definitely be back! The green duck curry was delicious and worth remembering. Service was excellent as they took their time explaining. Can't wait to go back and dine in! read more