Tantawan is my favorite spot for affordable and consistently delicious Thai food in the SGV!…read more My favorite dish is the pad kee mao with chicken. The dish is consistently packed with lots of protein, spice, and savory goodness! The noodles are always perfectly well-coated and cooked in the delicious umami sauce. I also like getting their pad see ew, as it has a nice balance of sweet and savory flavors and lots of vegetables. The BBQ ribs, Chicken satay, and steak salad plates with fried rice are also wonderful dishes.

Look at my name. Now look back at this review and know that I have some merit in saying that this…read moreis good Thai food. I moved to the SGV a little over a year ago and I have been sorely disappointed by offerings this nook of LA county has to offer *ahem banana bay*. I found myself driving to the SFV or Thai Town whenever I was too lazy to cook Thai food on my own. I decided to take a gamble with this restaurant and I am so very glad that I did. It's so good and authentic that I have come out of yelp retirement (Yelp Elite 2016-2020) to leave this review. I ordered four things as take out: Issan Sausage, Pad Kra Pow Minced Chicken, Spicy Fried Crispy Cat Fish, and Drunken Noodles. I was told that they were out of the Kra Pow Century Egg and stewed pork leg over rice. Hopefully, I'll get to try it next time! Issan Sausage: Good portions. Flavor is very good, a little sour, a little salty, and a hint of sweetness. I think the flavors could be a bit more bold with the sour but overall the flavors profile is as it should be. Frying it also added a nice crispiness to it. Spicy Fried crispy Catfish: Flavors were really good. Sweet foods is typically not usually in my flavor profile, but this is one of the few sweet entrees I actually like. Catfish can be a bit more fried but that is moreso a preference on my part. Drunken Noodle Beef: Good char on the noodles. Flavor was really good as well. Not that much beef but the star of the show are the noodles. I was a tad confused on the egg in my drunken noodle but to each their own. I would probably order it without the egg next time because it does change the texture a bit. Pad Kra Pow Minced Chicken: Now here's where it gets interesting! Tantawan actually uses holy basil (Kra Pow). It's harder to find but it has a very distinct flavor that Thai-American cuisine has for the most part substituted due to scarcity with Thai Basil (Horapha). I don't think you can get more authentic than actually using the right herb. Funnily enough, I think it can throw off people that have never had authentic Kra Pow as my partner said it tasted herbally. Thai food can be very hit and miss even among the Thai community as we all have different preferences when it comes to the holy trinity of sweet, salty, and sour. I am personally on the spectrum of sweet should be hinted at and never the forward flavor. Tantawan with the dishes I ordered definitely held to my flavor profile. Very well cooked and good flavor profile. I didn't have to add any seasoning as everything was cooked just right. I called my take out in and they said it would be ready in 20 and it was when I arrived. Even as the food sat in my passenger seat as I drove home I could tell from the smell emanating from the take-out bag that the food was going to be good. Quick and courteous service!

A friend had recommended this restaurant after stating it was one of his favorite places in…read moreAlhambra so we decided to give it a try. It's a very small hole in the wall on the corner of a street, so it was a bit hard to find. My partner and I ordered their papaya salad, chicken satay, tom kha soup with shrimp, cream cheese wontons, crab fried rice, & mango sticky rice. The papaya salad was incredible and had the perfect amount of sauce. It wasn't too sour & had the right amount of sweetness. The tom kha soup was extremely flavorful & came with a plentiful shrimps. My only complaint is that some of the mushrooms in the soup were undercooked. The cream cheese wontons had the perfect amount of crunch and crispiness. The chicken satay was cooked to perfection! I was genuinely impressed since most places that make this usually overcook their chicken making it extremely dry. The crab fried rice had a nice wok hey flavor and was very light. To top our meal off, we got the mango sticky rice. The mangoes were very sweet and ripe. The rice they paired with it was a bit too hot for my liking. Overall, I would definitely come back! Everything we ate was incredibly delicious.

Ordered the Khai Soi and papaya salad. The papaya salad was…read morefresh and. It was sweet, sour and spicy. It was soft and the papaya had that had that slight bite and the tomatoes added that extra citrus acid to balance it out. The shrimp was nice and soft and delectable. And onto the Khai soi; the crunch noodles and the soft noodles and mixed with all the mustard greens and red onion and the count curry sauce : all in one bite what a wonderful sensation of sweet, sour, spicy and the crunchy texture was welcoming and memorable. The curry had that hint of coconut that mellowed out the boldness of the curry. The restaurant was tiny and in this case definitely cozy. Staff was welcoming and engaging and checked on me every so often. The Thai coffee was perfect with the dishes as it mellowed out the spice in the appetizer and noodles. I will be back to try the other dishes.

Their food is delicious. Bbq spare ribs are lovely. Pineapple fried rice & Thai salad we crave on a…read moreregular basis. The owner is so nice! Never remember to take pictures, sorry.

This place said they open at 11am. We Got here on a Saturday…read moreafter 11:30am and it was closed. I then called and a man picked up and said they're open. I said but your door is closed. He said he just got here and he opened. We walked in and he saw us, didn't greet but said "you just called me huh?" with his back turned to us. He didn't seat us or anything but proceeded to have his back towards us. We decided to sit down because no one else was there. Thinking that he just opened with no other staff, I asked, "Is your chef here?" He answered with an attitude, "If I opened the door of course our chef is here." With that, we walked out. Not sure what his problem was but that wasn't a nice attitude to have towards customers, especially they didn't even open on time. Also, this place smelled like a restroom. I doubt I'll be coming back.

My husband and I dined here on a Friday night around 8:30pm. As we were walking towards the…read morerestaurant, I noticed their big glass windows, warm lights, and occupied tables with happy faces making it inviting. We joined their waitlist on their tablet near their counter and we were seated within 5 minutes. Just like the other location in Rowland Heights, it's very busy on a Friday night! The restaurant overall is very clean except near the entrance due to high foot traffic. It's decorated with Chinese lanterns, cherry blossom, and bamboo trees placed in the middle of the restaurant. It almost felt like I was dining at a high end restaurant. It's significantly smaller than the other location, but the high ceilings give it a spacious atmosphere. There are plenty tables and booths. Be aware the booths do move easily when you get out of your seat. We were sat in the booth closest to their entrance which I didn't mind at first, but after a while the high foot traffic was distracting (maybe they could place a divider between the waiting area and the booth). Onto the food, pricing, and service: portion is generous and they are more affordable than the Rowland Height's location. I ordered the Bbq Chicken Fried Rice. Chicken was juicy and flavorful. It was easy to take off the bone. The fried rice was light, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I couldn't finish my plate (even though I wanted to) so I boxed the rest to take home. My husband got the Continental Fried Rice. A dish Banana Bay is well-known for. The chicken skin was crispy, the fried egg was yolky in the center, the sausages were soft, and the fried rice was consistent with my plate's. Service was great and the staff was attentive even during their peak hours. I gained a sense of relief when more than one waitress checked in on us periodically. Overall, my husband and I had a great first impression. We're already talking about coming back in the near future. If you're looking for a Thai spot where you can order a plateful of food at an affordable price, this one is it!

Came on a weekday. Parking was difficult in the plaza…read more Was seated quickly. We sat right across the kitchen corner and got served right away. Decor was really nice. We ordered the Rad Na with beef for $13.99, Crying Tiger for $14.49, Banana Bay Special Pad Thai for $13.59, Pad See Ew with beef for $13.59, and cup of Steamed Rice for $1.99. Felt the portions were small and the dishes tasted burnt and too sweet. Found little burnt specks in our food making us wonder if they clean or use really old pans. We also found a tiny winged insect in our Rad Na. None of us were fond of the food. Felt the serve was really good, probably because of where we sat.

President Thai deserves a huge shoutout from me…read more I am obsessed with their flavors. Do not forget to ask for the spicy spicy. I love the vinegar jalapeños!! Lunch specials are a great way to sample before you commit to dinner portion. The Pad Kee Mow was an explosion of flavor in every bite and please do not skip the Orange Chicken, yes that Orange chicken. Lunch specials come with soup or salad and fried wontons.

Right when we parked the car, I was already impressed. The building is embellished with detail…read more The inside was nicely decorated. The food was exceptional. It felt like something special. The portions were HUGE and generous. But most importantly, their menu is a picture book so you knew exactly what you were ordering. I don't have the prices, but you know what? It was worth it. Came out to around $35/person with tax and tip. Tom Yum Soup Seafood - So much seafood we were surprised. Crab Fried Rice - Good flavor. But I don't usually order fried rice. Pad See Ew - Probably one of the best I've ever had. The noodles were not clumped togethers. The flavors were perfect. Fish Green Curry - Solid curry with rice. Crispy Pork on Chinese Broccoli - Nice pieces that werent too hard. This was for four people and we had a good amount of leftovers that we enjoyed through the week. I'm excited to come back to celebrate another occasion. Family style. Always.

Service ~ 5/5 quick and friendly Food ~ 5/5 aesthetically…read morebeautiful presentation and food is delicious Parking ~ 5/5 easy access without paying Ambiance ~ 5/5 calm and romantic

Service was really good! Ask for spice level, food can be…read morespicy! Delicious food! A ground of us shares a few plates

I recently ordered from Purple Thai through DoorDash and overall had a really good experience. The…read morefood was flavorful and fresh. The fried rice, Pad See Ew, and bbq chicken rice were all delicious and definitely the highlights of the meal. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the barbecue chicken. In the past, it has had more of that crispy, fried-chicken-like texture that I really enjoy, but this time it wasn't as crunchy as expected. It was still good, but I think that's one area that could be improved. I have been to purple type before in person and I know for a fact they have a great and clean environment so I can definitely give a five star review on that. As far as Customer Service 10 out of 10 lol I called them to let them know that I have a sesame seed allergy and they were very receptive and assured me that nothing I ordered had a sesame seeds to begin with. Other than that, everything was tasty and satisfying. I'll definitely be ordering again!

Came on Tuesday & so surprised they still have the pad thai Tuesday deal! I first got that deal…read moreabout 10 years ago! The pad thai is good for the price and decent amount of food! The staff is friendly and welcoming on a day that I'm sure I usually very busy

This was my first time dining at this restaurant with my family, and I was pleasantly surprised by…read morehow exquisite and delicious the dishes were--and, most importantly, the prices were quite affordable. I will definitely be coming back here again.

Outstanding royal crown fried rice ! 5/5…read more Fresh vegetables! 5/5 Mama San shrimp cake is terrific! 5/5 Grilled beef with bone marrow 5/5 Side of kale salad is so good ! Great customer service, very nice , and polite Clean environment, great design, very bright and looks unique Definitely recommend Friends and family I will be back soon