Patra Dining — Restaurant in Upland

We were in the area on a Saturday evening and craving Thai food. After reading a few positive reviews, we decided to try Partra—and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is located in a safe, lively neighborhood with plenty of bars and live music nearby. It was a treat to stroll down 2nd Ave after dinner.

We started with the Thai beef salad, which was full of flavor and generously portioned—perfect for sharing. Next, we split the Thai barbecue chicken, which came with the most beautifully steamed vegetables, clearly prepared with care (and a hint of buttery goodness). Still hungry, we ordered the pad Thai, which was incredibly tasty. It had just the right balance of sweetness and spice, with a subtle kick from the sriracha.

The interior was cozy and inviting, and I especially appreciated the tall ceilings. At the end of our meal, the owner and chef, Joyce, came by to greet us with a warm smile. We’ll...

My parents introduced my Salt Lake City-based family to Joyce's first restaurant, Bangkok Blue, in La Verne 20 years ago. We followed her to 50-Fifty in Claremont when she relocated, and continue to be delighted now by Patra in Upland!

My kids grew up adoring Joyce's amazing dishes and genuine warmth, and my family regards her restaurant (wherever the incarnation) as the gold standard for authentic Thai and Asian Fusion cuisine.

Both of my parents have passed on, now :( Joyce recently - and graciously - hosted our 40-person extended family dinner at Patra in honor of my father. She placed the utmost importance on providing excellent fare and a welcoming, caring, elegant atmosphere to all of us guests - a fitting tribute to my parents' enduring love of her fine food and companionship.

Thank you, Joyce - it was wonderful. We look forward to many future meals, and to your continued...

This was such a fantastic find last night for dinner at Upland. We were on our way to one of the many bar restaurants on 2nd Avenue and parked behind the buildings to walk around. This is when we ran into Patra dining and decided to try it out. The inside atmosphere is very relaxing and soothing which is a perfect backdrop to the wonderful dishes that are offered. I had Pad See Ew and really enjoyed it while my wife had the salmon with coconut curry sauce and said it was delicious. The portion sizes are very large and you will definitely walk out with a box to continue enjoying the meal the next day. This is the same owner who had the 50-Fifty restaurant in Claremont and we always enjoyed that menu. I highly recommend this restaurant as an alternative to the other offerings in downtown Upland. We will certainly return to make our way through the other...