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Where's the best Thai food in the SGV?

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Locals' current top pick for thai in the SGV is Kaijin Sushi in San Gabriel, followed by Miya Thai in Altadena and Janejira Thai Bistro in Pasadena. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.

#1Kaijin SushiSan Gabriel · Sushi · $$$4.9

"Sushi-focused Japanese spot with date-night potential."

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#2Miya ThaiAltadena · Thai · $$4.6

"Hole-in-the-wall Thai spot that could use more support."

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#3Janejira Thai BistroPasadena · Thai · $$4.6

"Thai spot in Pasadena. Thai."

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#4Singkawang CafeEl Monte · Indonesian · $$4.5

"A small El Monte restaurant serving Indonesian, Chinese, and Thai comfort food that can be surprisingly hard to find elsewhere in SGV."

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#5Kin Khao Thai EateryMonrovia · Thai · $$4.5

"Kin Khao is the kind of Thai spot you go to when you want bold, layered flavors that keep surprising you from the first dish to the last."

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#6President ThaiPasadena · Thai · $$4.5

"Thai spot in Pasadena. Thai."

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#7Daisy MintPasadena · Thai · $$4.5

"Thai spot in Pasadena. Thai."

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#8President Thai PasadenaPasadena · Thai · $$4.5

"Thai spot in Pasadena. Thai."

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#9Hue Thai BakeryRosemead · Vietnamese · $4.4

"Hue Thai Bakery in Rosemead is a go-to for banh mi done right. Their #1 special is packed with all the meats, crisp veggies, and a perfect mix of pate and mayo."

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#10Red ChickenSan Gabriel · Thai · $$4.3

"Red Chicken in San Gabriel is known for Thai-style chicken rice, but the real surprise is their spicy Thai noodles."

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#11Bangkok SoulAlhambra · Thai · $$4.2

"Bangkok Soul brings harder-to-find Thai dishes to Alhambra, with standout khao soi, shrimp donuts, and a menu that feels different from the usual SGV lineup."

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#12Nine & Nine Thai KitchenPasadena · Thai · $$4.2

"Thai spot in Pasadena. Thai."

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#13Nine & Nine Thai RowlandPasadena · Thai · $$4.2

"Thai spot in Pasadena. Thai."

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#14Original Thai BBQWest Covina · Thai · $$4.1

"Thai spot in West Covina. Thai BBQ."

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#16Banana BayRowland Heights · Thai · $$3.9

"Thai spot in Rowland Heights. Thai."

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