Nine Thai Kitchen

Great place! So cute , owner is very kind and the food is so good!! It's a very small place but the food is much better and more inexpensive than some high end Thai places in my experience. They were not afraid to add a lot of spice, but it was perfect for me (if you do not like spice I would recommend getting a lower number than you would think). Overall great place, authentic food, fresh and good quality. Would very much recommend.

It appears that a majority of the reviews on the Nine Thai Kitchen Yelp page are for a previous occupant of this space, Chez Novak. Must have been special, but its memory is wasted on the current southeast Asian inhabitants who have taken the cuisine in a significantly different and delicious direction. The dining room is small, with room for only 22 chairs. Lots of houseplants and reminiscences of Phuket. Friendly and attentive management actively engaged with customers. The owner is the chef. His family runs the front of house, but he delivered my Drunken Noodles with Chicken to me steaming hot from the wok. Broad rice noodles, mixed with pieces of tomato, broccoli, green and red pepper, onion, basil leaves and lemongrass, with medium Thai chili heat that made my nose run as expected. It was very good. It was cool to be back in my old neighborhood (26th & Brown). Things have changed for the better since the end of the last century. Girard Avenue has a nice peoples' vibe with lots of diverse culture and family streetlife. Harper's Ice Cream is right next door. My next stop.

Not nearly as good as my local spot Chaaba. Passable from a Thai standpoint and descent price point.

When a restaurant runs a marketing special to attract customers, it doesn't provide them the opportunity to cut corners too keep their bottomline and mislead the consumer. That's what was my experience with Ninethai Kitchen on Girard Avenue in Philadelphia. Ordering from Uber, where the customer support is as inconsistent as their service, and reputation, Ninethai offered a special for Buy One Get One on Pad See Ew. So, what they elected to do, was load up on the oil, and provide portions ONE HALF the regular size. Therefore, they were providing the same total portion over 2 items, rather than two full portions. The quality of the food was poor, drowned in oil. There was very little protein (meat, pork, shrimp, etc- you choose) and vegetables, let alone noodles.When a consumer engaged in such practices, they likely use low quality ingredients- ANYTHING to increase their profit. It's EXTREMELY MYOPIC for ANY business. How could I ever trust or recommend this establishment? Side it's Christmas, I'm giving them 2 stars for their inedible food, and deceptive business practices. They really deserve 1 star, based on this experience. And, certainly, they don't deserve your patronage. Order elsewhere.

Small Thai restaurant with about 6 tables and take out options. We were the only diners in there for a late lunch and service was very slow. The staff were very nice and the food was delicious. We had two types of curry, spring rolls, and a noodle dish. Forgot to take to photos. Ambiance was simple and nothing great but one of our party was fascinated by the roaming camera video if shopping in Thailand stores. Can get food spicy from 1-5.

Chez Novaks is an affordable, unique, price-fixe French dining experience that should not be missed by foodies and adventurists alike. Apparently, there's live music at night too!Must get: soup (with fish), chicken, warm apple pie, tiramisuMeh: duck and terrine, grilled avocadoMissed out: shrimp and fishIt is always a wonderous occasion when I hear about a hole-in-the-wall establishment run by a passionate owner with an emphasis on food and great service. While each table may be lit by a different lamp and the overall decor makes you contemplate on the global theme, the dishes are always constant and delicious. There's a price fixe ($25) for either app+main, or main+dessert. My personal recommendation is to order the former, and purchase desserts to save you a few dollars. During your dinner, you'll be greeted by the amicable Chef Evans, who clearly has a special place in all of the local favorites' hearts and guts. The menus may not change over time, but they are tried and true.Of the meals, I personally loved the squash soup (definitely get the fish add-on for free), the spicy chicken and the lamb sausage. The plating overall is simple but elegant and the flavors marry well with glaze/sauces. The chicken is an absolutely must-get and the lamb sausage incredibly tender and juicy. I was not a fan of the grilled avocado or the terrine, as neither brought the same charm or appeal as the other favorites. Given the plate sizes are small/medium, I highly advocate getting the desserts, as they are made in house and worth shaving a few ounces from your wallet and into your gut.Of note, there is ample street parking, which is free after 6pm.Overall, this is a wonderful spot to bring a date or friends. It's BYOB and affordable. If you like a quiet, romantic date night, it may be challenging due to space confinement, but you'll have great time nevertheless.Food: 5 starsService: 4-5 starsAmbiance: 3-4 stars (can be loud)Price: 5 stars

I cannot express how much I enjoyed dining here last night. I remember reading the reviews prior to coming here and thinking to myself, "wow, these reviews seem really genuine and personal, especially with regard to the chef, Chef Mark..."I was not let down a bit! Chef Mark greeted us with such warmth and made sure we were accommodated even though we didn't have a reservation. The ambiance is incredible here -- ONLY good vibes!! The music and the energy make you want to spend the entire evening there, to be honest. And the food was exquisite. It really feels like you're dining at Chef Mark's house or something. I had escargots (for the first time!) and the Cornish hen with sweet potato. Cooked & seasoned perfectly -- simple but a delight. I will definitely return for a good time!!

Oh gosh...the best thai food in pasadena. been coming here for about 7 years. The service is amazing always!!! It's a small place so don't expect to always find a table. But their take out is clutch!!! And always done quickly. Get the pad see ew and the combination fried rice you won't be disappointed.

0 star Nine Thai Kitchen is also called Phuket I'm Vegan on UberEats (they said it's the brand name). It shows everything Vegan on the UberEats since my friend is a vegetarian. So we ordered 4 items but they forgot one order to deliver and refused to deliver again. Instead, they told us to pick up or will refund but they said that the refund might take time. The WORST thing is that they used fish sauce in the food which is NOT VEGAN AT ALL! We could taste strong fish sauce in all food since my friend has super sensitive taste buds with it. It was very disappointing and we were very pissed with the situation.

OverpricedSmall portionsStaff not friendlyAte lunch as takeout,2 summer rolls $10, for instance.