Delicious Thai food in the heart of San Gabriel! Very excited to have stumbled into Dancing Spoons while walking around the Mission District. This is such a beautiful area that I wish there were more life and foot traffic here. A restaurant like Dancing Spoons is well worth the visit, and should be frequented more by folks. The Pad Kee Mao was perfectly medium spicy. Sometimes the spiciness is dulled but this place does it properly. Noodles were also flavorful, perfectly textured with nicely salted eggs. This was kind of the ideal Pad Kee Mao plate! The Khao Soi also was a burst of flavor. The broth was so good. The noodles were a tad bit soft, prob due to the fresh and steaming hot broth, but I felt every bite towards the end had that jam-in-your-face quality. The server was super nice and accommodating. She asked us how our food was and took the notes very well. We sat in one of their outdoor tables along with a pug. Highly recommended! Please go support local restaurants! read more

Dancing Spoons - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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So glad I happened to stumble upon Dancing Spoons! I was looking to grab dinner with a friend in San Gabriel, and this spot popped up on Yelp. The photos looked pretty solid, so we decided to give it a try. We came around 6:30 PM on a Tuesday evening, and there was no line. It's a pretty small casual dining spot, but I'd say the food is worth a visit! We ordered the green curry w/ beef and the pad thai w/ chicken. The meat was quite tender, and the pad thai had a nice level of sauciness without the noodles being too drenched. My main qualm is that I wish the green curry came with a slightly larger portion of rice. The owner was also very personable & the food came out in about 15-20 minutes. I'd definitely be open to returning to try their other dishes. Overall, I'd recommend dropping by Dancing Spoons if you're craving Thai food in the San Gabriel area! read more

For the price (after taxes ~$20.00), I'd probably pass on this spot unless its for a special occasion. Knocked a star off mainly for the portion size. When you order an entrée, you usually hope there's enough to share, but the portions here are just okay in value for price. $$ Service is nice and ambiance is nice inside. Definitely ask for chili on the side and request no spice. Even their "mild" is really spicy like coughing, hard-to-eat spicy. On the plus side, there's plenty of seating, the place is clean, complimentary water, and free parking. Still, it's not really a family-style spot like Tantawan Restaurant or Noodle World, so just keep that in mind. read more

Walked around the San Gabriel mission and stumbled upon this spot. Run by such a lovely couple, very homey feels here. I went with one of my favs pad kee mao with chicken and asked for medium spicy. And ya it was def Thai spicy because it hurt so good. I would love to come back and to try among other things their papaya salad and boat noodle. read more

Dancing Spoons - Pad Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - San Gabriel, California

We came for their mango sticky rice. They have a kiosk at the front where you can place your own order. At first, we ordered it wrong since we clicked the sweet sticky rice ($6.95). We didn't see the mango sticky rice option but the owner/lady told us after we already paid for it. So we had to pay another $10 to add the mango which worked out in the end. The mango sticky rice was pretty good. There is condensed milk over the sticky rice, and the sweetness was just right. The mangoes were just ripe (slightly unripe at parts) but still good overall. The four of us shared two plates. The storefront is pretty casual and small. You get your own water and napkins at a table on the side. read more

Dancing Spoons - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Since I was in the area dropping someone off and I was hungry for dinner I decided to stop by and try some Thai food. The interior is very small but I was able to get a table to myself. I ordered my favorite Thai dish which is chicken Pad Thai. According to the menu they serve, Japanese, Thai, and Chinese food. The one item itself was enough to fill me up so for under 20 dollars you can have a fulfilling meal. The noodles were really good and fresh tasting but I should have requested a chili salsa to spice it up to my taste. read more

Dancing Spoons - Free street parking JAN2026 - Thai Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Dancing Spoons had long been on my list of places to try... years even! I finally had a chance to try it with a few friends, and I had their Chicken Mussaman Curry and tried my friend's Pad Thai, too. These are some classic staples that I enjoy. Service was relatively quick since it was a quieter time of the day. The Chicen Mussaman Curry was easily on the sweeter side, and there wasn't much of a kick. The portion sizing was good, and everything tasted as expected - sweetness tolerable. However, I looked across the table and to my dismay my friend's Pad Thai was half eaten - not a single thread of interest to to-go it, either. Shocked, I asked if I could finish it; I hate wasting food. A bite in, I realized that this was indeed way too sweet. The chef that day must've had heavy hands! Food aside, the interior is quite small and cozy. From tables to chairs, it's hard not to bump elbows or legs. Water was self-service, and it was very well lit and decorated. There were also a few spots available outside, but being the middle of summer, those tables were left unoccupied. read more

Dancing Spoons - Pad Thai and Chicken Mussaman Curry - Thai Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I wish that there were more indoor seats but otherwise, it is a small, comfy place to have lunch! Service was quick, but then again, my friend and I were the only ones at the time. I did appreciate the friendliness of the staff and the water cups and utensils available! I enjoyed my chicken pad Thai! It's a big portion but I somehow managed to finish it all. I felt that the ratio of all the ingredients was just right for me. read more

Dancing Spoons - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - San Gabriel, California

They changed their interior a little bit. Made a little station where people can grab utensils. I ordered the crab rangoons, and still by far, my favorite, and miso soup. The soup was not what I was expecting. It was too hot to drink, so I took it home. read more

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Based on a to-go order. Vegetarian review: Pad see ew- pretty good. Flavorful, with tons of tofu and lots of broccoli. It's not quite the high heat wok seared taste, but it's pretty good. You get a lot of food. Noodles are nice and chewy. No idea what parking is like, since I did not pick up, but ordering over the phone was simple. I'd come back and try something else. Vegetarian FYI- it seems that they can't do pad Thai vegetarian. I think it already has fish sauce in it? Unsure why, but they can't. Or maybe it was a misunderstanding? Anyway, just FYI. read more

A great lunch spot - got the Spicy Basil Chicken for $10. Great prices for a hearty meal, good portion, service was quick. There's a kiosk to self order. There's a restroom down the hall of the other door. A few tables in and outdoors, mostly for a small party. read more

Dancing Spoons - Spicy Basil Chicken Bowl - Thai Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Dancings Spoons had my heart dancing! From the service to the food, warm and delicious. Friendly staff, delicious food, tasty, good portion (we did take out and they do not chimp). The ambience is warm and inviting. They have a good selection of Thai favorites and the pad see ew is some of the best I've had in a long time. I've tried both the chicken and beef and both really good. The crab rangoons are amazing especially paired with the sauce it comes with. Located in the Mission District, with minimal parking on a busy street. Be careful reversing, cars come quickly around the bend. My son and I like this place so much we have had it 2 days in a row and then a few days later. It's that good! So glad we have a good Thai place in the hood since Thai Paradise closed. I recommend! Bon appetit! read more

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There's street parking, but it can get tough finding one if it's too packed around the area. I ordered take-out via their website. I ordered the Japanese Tonkatsu Curry, and it was delicious. It doesn't come with vegetables, but only rice and Tonkatsu. I like that they separated the curry in a separate bowl and the tonkatsu with rice. The curry was not that spicy, and the tonkatsu was very crispy. Recommendation(s): - Japanese Tonkatsu Curry Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Street parking can get hard read more

This has been on my bookmarks for a while to try since I work nearby. I thought it was interesting that they serve both Thai and Japanese food. I got an order of the fried rice and I thought it was decent. The portions are enough for two meals or two people to share. The food was good. I have no complaints. The food definitely checked the box of "wok hei" when it comes to fried rice. I could see myself coming back to try other items. I really like that they have beef pad see ew on the menu without any additional up charge. The food took about 10-15 mins after we ordered to come out so if you're in a rush, be prepared to wait. Otherwise, they have online ordering too. The lady who took our order was kinda rough on the edges. I don't think she means any harm by it but that's just her as a person. read more

Dancing Spoons - $17 fried rice with chicken wings - Thai Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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I've been to this restaurant at least 10 times every time I'm near this area. Every single time my food is delicious, I've tried several plates. I personally love the pad see ew with a side of Thai tea. The portions are quite filling and they have an excellent happy hour menu. read more

Dancing Spoons - After I ate half of it. - Thai Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I love khao soi. There are alot of places to get it in the Long Beach area but not many places in the 626. When I heard there was a place by the San Gabriel Mission that sold it, since I was nearby, I had to come and try. I've been here before specifically for the mango sticky rice, but now it was for the khao soi. I was greeted and was told I could choose from 4 different proteins for the dish. I've had it with chicken, but I wanted to try it with shrimp this time. The dining area is relatively small. 3 tables, a drinks fridge, and an ice cream trunk. My khao soi was brought out to me and I noticed the shrimp weren't just bare, they put a slight batter on them to give a little crisp texture which I liked. That first sip hit me with that khao soi flavor I know and love. The noodles were thin for this location, almost instant ramen thin. The other places, they used slightly thicker...but I noticed I didn't get full as fast here...the thickness is probably why. I loved how they put a split hard-boiled egg in there! Eggs are always awesome. It also had the traditional chopped shallots and pickled greens. Could of done without the sprinkle of cilantro on top, but that's just my personal preference. All in all, I would love to have this again, especially since I wouldn't have to take any freeways to get here like I would in Long Beach! read more

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Food is incredible and prices are fair. Happy hour prices from 2-4pm are awesome. $10 for an entree and $3 for a drink. Come support this local gem! read more

Dancing Spoons - Happy hour! (June 2025) - Thai Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Customer service here is terrible. The lady in the front def hates her life esp her job. You don't feel welcomed at all. Good thing there's a kiosk you can order from. Came to check this place out since I always pass by. It's abt a block away from blossom market. When we walked in, I was excited bc they had happy hour. We got there at around 1ish and I asked her what time happy hour starts. She said 2pm you going to wait 20 mins? Well duh, why would I not want to wait like 15-20 mins to save over $10?? Other spots would nicely reply with something along the lines of "sure, I'll put your order in for 2pm happy hour". Her response totally rubbed me the wrong way. Anyways, the food is below average. They put like 5 pieces of tiny white meat chicken for the Japanese chicken curry, and the spicy chicken basil was overly salted. The best part of the meal was not the fried tofu but the sauce for it. If you're a big hungry man or a big eater like me, one of these happy hour sized plate will not be enough for you. You get what you pay lol There's a few small outdoor seating and inside is small with just a handful of seating available. Nobody was there when we got there. Street parking right in front. read more

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The owner is so kind and friendly!! I ordered lobster pad Thai and chicken pad see ew over the phone. I remember loving their pad see ew and didn't expect the pad Thai to be miles tastier than the former. Their pad Thai hit almost every flavor profile in the best way. Spicy, sweet, savory, umami... I got my order to go. It's a casual spot and you can definitely eat there too. Maybe not a 6+ people big group ambiance but four or five is chill. read more

Dancing Spoons - Chicken Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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It is strange that Dancing Spoons has a 4.5 rating average. It has been open for years. They are still fairly empty. Food is average. I did think flavor was okay but after getting diarrhea multiple times, we stopped. There is not enough business so usually places like this have food that isn't as fresh. That's why. It is unfortunate since we would've loved to add it to our takeout list at the time. I've wondered when they were going to close. It surprises me that they are still around. read more

Cute place, three tables for two inside and two outside. They have you order on a screen (toast). Seems like more of a pick up place. They seem nice but aren't super customer service centered. Got the order to go. The food was very good. Chicken basil mild was pretty spicy Massmura chicken curry was very good, highly recommended. Both came with rice. Their 2-4pm happy hour Monday through Friday seems like a great deal. read more

Dancing Spoons - Already took a bite but mangos are kind of old - Thai Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I'm sad to write this as it's a small business but I've tried the place 3 times. Each time I go I tho k it'll be good but it's Overpriced, Small portions and flavors just okay. The pad Thai is good but that's the only thing If you get an entree that comes with rice it's 3/4 rice and just not worth it. A few better options in the area. I'm sorry read more

Delicious food, fast service, & super friendly owner. We had the beef green curry & chicken pad see ew medium spicy (good amt of spice without being too much). Dirty thai tea, also good. Tasty & good amount of food. Limited parking, but doesn't seem too hard. Bathrooms are in the hallway thru the side door, so yes they have bathrooms! I'd come back again whenever I want an easy delicious Thai lunch/dinner. read more

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On a Monday morning in February. I was craving for this pad Thai so I ordered on their website. The ordering was easy to use and I set a time and picked it up. Street Parking on a Monday wasn't too bad. Inside the space was small with few tables inside and outside. My lunch was ready at the counter. The chicken pad Thai was tasty and flavorful with pieces of chicken. I also ordered chicken karaage with rice and it has small salad inside for dinner. The karaage wasn't greasy at all and tastes good with white rice. read more

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Ordered take out and food was quickly made. (Heard the wok working in the back so that was nice!) Beef Pad Se Ew $12.95 3.5/5 Tastes good. Hoping for more burntness or more wok fire when it's cooking~ Shrimp Pad Thai $14.95 (includes +$2 for shrimp) 4/5 Also a safe pick. There's a generous amount of peeled shrimp added so it's worth the upgrade! Overall, Dancing Spoons seems good for a quick fix. It closes in evening so no late dinner from here but their lunch specials seem like a really good deal if it's possible to stop by. read more

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A hidden gem in the SGV!! The food gives a homey and authentic vibe! I tried the pad Thai, yellow curry, and Japanese katsu curry. The favorite was definitely the yellow curry due to the deep depth of flavor. I also really enjoyed the pad thai, but it was on the sweeter side for pad thai. The Japanese curry tasted pretty standard. The service was really great because it's a small local spot! I recommended trying this place, especially if you love supporting local businesses! read more

Dancing Spoons - Yellow curry, pad thai, Japanese curry - Thai Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I thought I've published my review below, but guess not. They still have the Weekday Happy Hour, but not all items. They also took out one of my favorite - Ginger Power :( During my last visit, bf enjoyed his Pad See ew and I liked my Yum Woon Sen. PREVIOUS REVIEW: 4.5 stars. Love how their food tastes fresh and delicious. No complaints about service (although I read that other customers didn't have good experience/didn't receive good service. I guess I'm lucky every time? I do mostly takeouts though). Cute & cozy place with multiple outdoor seating in front and on the side. Three small tables inside. FOOD: Ginger Power w/ Rice 5/5 Taste is right up my alley. Love the ginger flavor and everything in this dish. Comes with a Fried Egg. Yum Woon Sen 5/5 Everything is right to me. (Tasted good, right balance of everything) Pad Thai 4.5/5 Got it with Shrimp. It tasted better than when I last had it. Beef Pad See Ew 4.5/5 Comes with broccoli, beef & flat (chow fun) type noodle. Flavor is good Chicken Mussaman Curry w/ Rice 4.5/5 Spicy Basil Chicken Over Rice 4.25/5 Really worth it/a good deal during Weekday Happy Hour Beef Bowl 4/5 Would get this sometimes during HH. Not bad Fried Rice with Chicken Wings 3.5/5 It's fine. Just a bit average. Okay for Happy Hour, but probably wouldn't get for regular price. Mom seems to like it. I'm okay with it. SIDES: Takoyaki 4.5/5 Wasn't expecting anything, but turned out to be pretty good. DRINKS: Thai Iced Green Tea 4.5/5 Thai Iced Tea 4.25/5 read more

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Location good. Counter help not very good, welcoming, or nice. Middle aged woman asked my wife who was reading menu after roughly 30 seconds "Do you intend to order today?" Maybe a language issue but came off really rude and like she had somewhere else she needed to be. Perhaps she should not be in customer facing role. read more

Came for happy hour lunch. Shop is small with a few tables and counter seating. There were actually a few other small groups there for happy hour as well so the shop was a bit full. Order was made fresh in about 10-15min. Happy Hour Prices 8/10 Spicy Basil Chicken $10 - Portion size is small but flavors were solid. There's more rice than the meat so ratio was off but having an egg helped a bit. 8/10 Thai Green Tea $3 - Pretty good jasmine flavor with the Thai tea. Creamy and just sweet enough. Would get again for happy hour! read more

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Love Dancing Spoons and the employees are so nice. You won't be sorry, all the dishes have so much flavor. read more

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Small but cheerful and bright place, Dancing Spoons is a Thai & Japanese fusion Cafe, by San Gabriel City Hall/across from the San Gabriel Mission. It's tiny, so only a couple small tables inside. One staff person taking orders, she was friendly and seemed kind, though a bit overwhelmed as it was a bit busy for lunch. I'm guessing that they are family owned, had a homey vibe to the place! Food was quite tasty & flavorful - ordered the Prik King Chicken, Spicy Basil Chicken & Pad Kra Pow. A bit on the pricier side for the size, but I liked the added fried egg in the rice dishes, and I'm all for supporting small businesses! They also had Thai tea, of course, and they were able to adjust sugar levels and kindly wrote that on the lids. I also found this delicious yuzu & white peach soda! We also saw a customer with kids in tow order before us, that got a bit upset with her order when she got it, and watch the one who took her order handle it very well, even though it wasn't their fault. I was impressed at how calm she was and how quickly she offered to provide replacements or alternatives, even though the customer herself made mistakes in her ordering, but blamed the staff. We made sure to assure the staff person it wasn't her fault at all. But even though she wasn't treated kindly, she was able to be understanding and chalked it up to the customer being distracted by her kids Classy response! Will be back to check out other items on the simple but interesting menu! read more

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my last visit has been over two years ago, and since then there has been an improvement on portions for togo orders. I ordered medium spicy shrimp pad thai and lunch combo medium spicy basil chicken-- both dishes had very little spice, but for the price / portions, it's worth it. despite my spicy basil chicken dish being a lunch combo, I was full off of eating half a bowl. the lunch combo is definitely a bang for your buck!!! read more

Cute small family owned Thai restaurant with great service. The food was good. My favorite was the fish. The breading was good, and flavor had heat. Presentation was lovely. Everything was tasty. Pad Thai and Thai green tea was a bit on the sweet side. Portion sizes were a bit smaller than other local Thai places. The service was lovely. They took time to make sure everything was okay and listened to our kids. Parking was easy, right in front, and not too busy. Also, it's right next to Nomad Ice Pops, so leave room for dessert. read more

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I do like the food here as they have a variety of good Thai dishes likes pad see ew and pad Thai. I like the portions since they're quite big and easily makes the prices affordable. Service is alright, not the best and not the worst. Ambiance is chill, the interior is small. read more

Right in the heart of Mission District. Parking could be found within walking distance. The restaurant is small, they have hall way and patio seating. The interior is clean without clutter. The food could be ordered thru the tablet kiosk or cashier. The food took slightly longer than expected. The food was good, but the best Thai food you can find but I really like their dirty Thai tea. Very taste without being overwhelmingly sweet. Service is semi self served; they do bring your dishes to your table. Employees have good attitude, so no complaints here. Overall, it gets a 4.7 out of 5. Will come here again for happy hour, 2pm to 4pm, drink special. read more

My friend lives near here and has been wanting me to try it. Their pad kee mao was so good and they give a huge portion. Also loved their Thai tea and their peanut sauce is delicious and has a lil kick. Will definitely have it again. read more

This place is amazing! Super flavorful thai food and i loved the thai green tea, great prices, and comes out pretty fast. The woman working there was very friendly too. Not a lot of parking and the place is small but adorable, only a few tables. But it's 100% worth going! I'll be going a lot now lol read more

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I've been here three times just for the green Thai iced tea and it's always fragrant and creamy. I walk to factory tea bar and buy some boba for 72¢ and then my treat is all ready to go! If they had crushed ice it would be 5 stars ha. Not much service, you just order on the kiosk, so it's fairly easy and quick. I need to come back and try their food one of these days! They have a few tables in front outside, inside is clean and bright. read more

So glad to have this Thai restaurant so close to home to get my Pad Thai fix... 5 stars!!!!! The dishes at Dancing Spoons will make your taste buds dance! My favorites include the Tom Yum Soup, Shrimp Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Spicy Basil Chicken, and Sweet Garlic Pork. All delicious with good flavor, not to mention generous portions as well as pretty reasonably priced. An order of any of these three offerings is more than enough for dinner as well as lunch the following day for two! Have also tried the Pineapple Fried Rice, but probably would not order it in the future. Haven't had Pineapple Fried Rice before, and I guess I'm just more of a fan of the typical Chinese Fried Rice or Filipino Garlic Fried Rice. You order at the counter at Dancing Spoons, and there are only a couple of small tables inside as well at outside. It's more of a pick up type place since the food is served in to-go containers even if dining in. Dancing Spoons is located just a few feet from the San Gabriel Mission and Theater, so it's definitely a good choice for a meal if you're in the area. Parking is street parking only, but I never had an issue finding a spot. Make sure to order ahead on the phone if doing pick up. When they're not too busy, the food is usually available within ten to fifteen minutes. The staff has always been friendly and nice, and I am looking forward to ordering and trying out their other dishes. The plan is to try some of their curry dishes soon! read more

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this thai place was pretty solid in comparison to all the other thai places i've tried. i ordered a variety of dishes, and everything was delicious. the pad thai was packed with flavor, perfectly stir-fried with fresh veggies and tender meat. the crab rangoons were addictive--crunchy on the outside and filled with a tasty filling inside. i also got a chicken massaman curry that had the perfect balance of spice and creamy coconut. the papaya salad was fresh and tangy, a nice contrast to the richer dishes. the service was fantastic; the staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure i had everything i needed. my drink came out quickly, and they even checked in to make sure everything tasted good. highly recommend this spot if you're craving authentic thai flavors with excellent service. i'll definitely be coming back! read more

Dancing Spoons - Thai Near Me - San Gabriel, California