Beau Thai Colorado — Restaurant in Pasadena

Beau Thai is one of the most delicious Tha food I've had since my trip to Thailand several years ago. We came here on a Saturday evening and it was not crowded and I felt as if time stopped for a moment. I rarely feel calmness when I'm at a restaurant. The ambiance is cozy and comfortable. The smell of the food was just as enticing as the food itself. You can actually taste the freshness and the care they take to make the dishes. We sampled several dishes: Larb Chicken Salad (crisp lettuce, ground chicken with lime dressing), classic Chicken Sa-tay with a delicious peanut sauce and cucumber, Pad Thai noodles with Beef (rich, savory flavor, not too sweet or sour), Thai BBQ Chicken with house sweet and sour sauce (simply delicious), and Glass Noodles with Chicken. For dessert we shared the Coconut Ice Cream with fried banana, and I have to say, the banana was surprisingly wrapped in philo dough and soooo good! The ice cream had actual chunks of coconut and not overly creamy. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Prices are very reasonable ($11-12 range for each dish). Parking is plentiful along Colorado St. The service staff was so well-mannered and lovely. Let us take our time and explain to us what each dish had. We will definitely come...

I don’t go by that side of Pasadena often but was in the area one day and wanted a quick dinner. I am very glad to stop by this restaurant. It’s got such a warm vibe of cozy mom&pop Thai restaurant of a very sweet Thai couple who work so hard with their first business. The decoration is modest but the husband cooks and the wife tend the front both serving and chainring. They are the nicest people, the kind that give Thailand the welcoming, friendly ‘Land Of Smile’ we know about. It’s not a fancy place to impress people how expensive dinner you can afford but it gives you a warm welcome like dining at your friend’s home. I had Pad Kee Mao/Drunken noodles one time and Pad See Ew the other time. The noodles is perfectly cooked and it’s delicious. The price is very modest, as low as you can get in Thai restaurant these days. Sure, it’s not fancy but...

More people need to go to Beau Thai. I’m mad this place isn’t packed every night. It’s easily one of the best Thai spots in Pasadena.

I got the green curry with chicken and literally licked the bowl clean. So rich, so flavorful, just the right amount of spice. The pad thai with shrimp was great too. Not overly sweet like a lot of places make it. The spicy eggplant with tofu was tasty, but the tofu itself was kind of bland. Might have just been an off day for that one.

The menu has all the hits, from panang curry, pad see ew, crab fried rice, to Thai iced tea. Portions are solid and prices are totally fair for the quality. It’s more of a casual takeout or delivery vibe with some indoor seating if you want to eat in.

I’ll definitely be ordering again. This place deserves way more love than it gets....