Asian-fusion spot offering mostly Thai flavors in a chandeliered living-room-like interior.
Annual update and still incredible!!! 10/10
An absolute favourite of mine when I am
home. They can do no wrong with anything on the menu. But my favourite is the yellow chicken curry as it is heaven on earth. They also owned “Apricot” a Thai/French fusion place also Pasadena that closed years ago, this same dish was served there and blew my socks off then as it does now. I love Daisy Mint it’s my all time favourite Pasadena restaurant and where I go as often as I can when I’m in town.
Recommendations: Pad Thai is 10:10, Salads are 10/10 and the Thai tea is 😍😍😍😍😍
The pad see ew was a solid dish—smoky, flavorful, and well-executed. The pad Thai was pretty standard—not bad, but nothing special. The papaya salad was disappointing, lacking depth and the bold flavors it should have.
On the bright side, the Vietnamese coffee was excellent—strong, rich, and exactly how it should be. Overall, a decent spot, but I’d stick to the stir-fried noodle dishes and the coffee.
Our experience was awesome. We were greeted and welcomed. They accommodated our party of six pretty quickly. All do our food came out quickly and they were very nice to us. They asked us if we were going to eat family style or individually which I really appreciated. We got the Thai tea and green milky green tea. Both were delicious and tasted good. We ordered the daisy noodles, pad Thai, drunken noodles, wonton soup, Thai mushroom w/ chicken, yellow curry, and crispy shrimp. Everything was good and had good flavor. I especially liked the daisy noodles. The red curry with everything mixed together was so good we finished it so fast. We will visit again to try other dishes.
Daisy Mint is always a hit!
Lots of very good thai options on the menu. Very flavorful and balanced curries, wonderful noodle dishes, and awesome meats (the honey pork is the best). Staff is always friendly, prices are reasonable (especially for lunch specials), and the environment is cozy but not cramped Parking is difficult sometimes.
I had the kao soi with no meat and was disappointed. Friends say this is their favorite Thai place in Pasadena so I will go back and try something else. I hope other choices will be wonderful.
Very good authentic Thai food and service. Cute decor. Had the green curry, Tiger beef, and Thai tea. All delicious and great local spot if you are in the South Pasadena area.
Was looking for a place that reminded me of my favorite Thai food back at home, and this place brought me back in time! The food was delicious and you could never go wrong with Thai Tea on the side :) ! Menu is reasonably priced. The staff were so kind, accommodating, and lovely 💕 Even remembered me and my order when I came back the next day. I think this would be my favorite place to go to during lunch breaks. :))
Best Thai food
There is parking in the back. The decor inside is simple and fitting to restaurant. Good selection on food and very good and pretty authentic.
The pad see ew was a solid dish—smoky, flavorful, and well-executed. The pad Thai was pretty standard—not bad, but nothing special. The papaya salad was disappointing, lacking depth and the bold flavors it should have.
On the bright side, the Vietnamese coffee was excellent—strong, rich, and exactly how it should be. Overall, a decent spot, but I’d stick to the stir-fried noodle dishes and the coffee.
I had the kao soi with no meat and was disappointed. Friends say this is their favorite Thai place in Pasadena so I will go back and try something else. I hope other choices will be wonderful.
Very good authentic Thai food and service. Cute decor. Had the green curry, Tiger beef, and Thai tea. All delicious and great local spot if you are in the South Pasadena area.
Our experience was awesome. We were greeted and welcomed. They accommodated our party of six pretty quickly. All do our food came out quickly and they were very nice to us. They asked us if we were going to eat family style or individually which I really appreciated. We got the Thai tea and green milky green tea. Both were delicious and tasted good. We ordered the daisy noodles, pad Thai, drunken noodles, wonton soup, Thai mushroom w/ chicken, yellow curry, and crispy shrimp. Everything was good and had good flavor. I especially liked the daisy noodles. The red curry with everything mixed together was so good we finished it so fast. We will visit again to try other dishes.
Annual update and still incredible!!! 10/10
An absolute favourite of mine when I am
home. They can do no wrong with anything on the menu. But my favourite is the yellow chicken curry as it is heaven on earth. They also owned “Apricot” a Thai/French fusion place also Pasadena that closed years ago, this same dish was served there and blew my socks off then as it does now. I love Daisy Mint it’s my all time favourite Pasadena restaurant and where I go as often as I can when I’m in town.
Recommendations: Pad Thai is 10:10, Salads are 10/10 and the Thai tea is 😍😍😍😍😍
This is one of my absolute favorite thai places. It’s always fresh, fast and delicious. The honey pork is soooo yummy and the pad se ew is a must. The pumpkin curry is phenomenal. I can’t think of a bad meal i’ve ever had there. They even have the small square ice that keeps drinks super cold. it’s also just really cute inside. I love the decor, it’s homey and cozy.
I like the food here it have been so frustrated that the four times I have recently gone here - at all different times - they said the kitchen was closed. How do they run a restaurant like that. My husband said never to go there again.
Great vegan options!
service was great & food is so delicious. Salmon was superb
Great food, great service! We get takeout from here all the time and it’s wonderful!
They didn't tell us that they changed the recipe of the glass noodles with shrimp. It went from great to inedible because it is now extremely spicy and tangy. Went into trash.
Daisy Mint is always a hit!
Lots of very good thai options on the menu. Very flavorful and balanced curries, wonderful noodle dishes, and awesome meats (the honey pork is the best). Staff is always friendly, prices are reasonable (especially for lunch specials), and the environment is cozy but not cramped Parking is difficult sometimes.
We ordered pad se ew that ended up being bitter and yellow curry and it was just gross with giant chunks of weird looking meat, no flavor and overcooked rice. How are you even a respected place for people to eat when you can’t do the basic dishes taste decent? Everything went into trash. Don’t waste your money like we did. Gross food
This was 2nd visit. Loved the food there!
This place is incredible. My new go-to for Thai.
Thank you so much Daisy Mint🙏🙏we had such an amazing meal at home... This is our favorite Thai food restaurant in Pasadena... You can taste the love and craftsmanship from the food... The breath of the walk is wonderous here 😋😋!!!
Terrible food. No flavor, old ingredients.
Great food friendly staff, we talked about Thailand and many wonderful places. Totally recommend this little cozy joint. Everything was absolutely on point.
Food was edible, but missing key ingredients, making it bland. Papaya salad didn't have the green beans, basil, fish sauce, dried shrimp, garlic, or chilies typically served in this dish. Green curry flavors were balanced, but also not spicy at all. Pad see ew was satisfactory. Cute and clean atmosphere but not the place to get thai food.
There’s something about Thai food where even when you don’t know what you want to eat, Thai food will always hit the spot, and so will Daisy Mint. I usually get the drunken noodle with shrimp, green curry with veggies, and the crying tiger.
Delicious Yellow Chicken Curry and Pad See Ew noodles. Small place. Great food and service. Crowded.
Small yet very awesome place. Seats about 30 people on 2 top tables. The staff is just real, they want to be there, they care about the food and your expérience
Très bonne
We've had 3 different items, and al have met our expectations for quality, consistency and flavor.
Plus the prices are not outrageous.
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Have eaten here multiple times and the service and food were great. The place is slightly on the smaller side, but the staff and ambiance are very welcoming. The crying tiger dish is a must try!
Nice lunch time place. Had curry pork with bamboo shoots, pretty spicy but if you don't like very spicy you might ask to tone it down. Came with side salad which was basic but nice.
I’ve been going to Daisy Mint since I think 2007 and it’s still my go to Thai place. It’s super cute inside but the food is really delicious (also helps my Thai friend approves of it too). My go tos are the pad see ew, basil eggplant, and crying tiger. Curries are also good too!
I’m writing this review finally bc they forgot the rice when I last had a pick up order. I live close by so I was able to pick it up for my leftovers. The server was so kind and apologetic, he offered me a Thai tea. They didn’t need to but he also gave me a fresh squeezed lemonade (I told him I can’t have caffeine). They were so kind and thoughtful! Definitely recommend!
This place gets crazy busy and on an off weekday you may even see a celebrity. The staff maintain politeness even when swamped and the food always tastes fresh. I freaking love the papaya salad! Don't expect the flavor of Chinese fried rice when ordering any fried rice dish.
My husband and I love eating at Daisy Mint! Our friends introduced us to this restaurant and we've been thankful they did. First off, I have food intolerances and they have accommodated it well and have never messed up my order whether it was dine in or take out! They are consistent, delicious, food comes out hot and well prepared and presented. I've introduced my mom to this restaurant too and she loves it! Thanks Daisy Mint! We will continue to patronize your restaurant.
Great place!
Great Pad Thai and pad see ew . Everyone needs a local place to eat without it being large restaurant. I found my Thai place today
This place is a little Treasure Trove!
I think I dreamed of the spices eggplant for a week after I had it there.
IM NOT KIDDING!
Ya gotta ⛹ go.
Exquisite, everything exceed our expectations, for sure we will comeback.
Daisy Mint is always a treat. We love the spicy eggplant and the tofu fried rice is the best I’ve ever had! Both takeout and dine in have large portions that are great for sharing and I recommend adding the peanut dumplings as an appetizer.
Easy parking. Great Thai food. Affordable. Nice atmosphere.
Nice boutique option. Great food with reasonable price
Thank You Daisy Mint for keeping us safe & fed, especially during the last 2 years. The yellow curry is THE best! Love the papaya salad, garlic green beans & noodle dishes. We have a competitor who’s just opened in Altadena. We will continue to favor your delicious food & friendly service.
Great food, somewhat cold on the edges. App forgotten. No revisit to table tho we were done eating. Probably just a bad night as historically they have been phenomenal.
Really good food. Beef is outstanding, sweet and tender. It’s nice they take the time to trim meats properly.
Solid spot. Crying tiger was good. Not a big fan of the Tom Yum though. They have good deals on lunch specials.
Food was great 👍
Best Thai food in Pasadena!
Exquisitely delicious food. We had the shrimp pad thai, steak salad with an incredible tangy dressing and a mind blowing chicken curry. We drank a refreshing and delicious thai ice tea and a chamomile tea with their exclusive blend, such a nice treat. We sat in the cozy back patio area and really enjoyed the ambiance. We were in heaven and can't wait to come back and try more of their delicious dishes.
Was looking for a place that reminded me of my favorite Thai food back at home, and this place brought me back in time! The food was delicious and you could never go wrong with Thai Tea on the side :) ! Menu is reasonably priced. The staff were so kind, accommodating, and lovely 💕 Even remembered me and my order when I came back the next day. I think this would be my favorite place to go to during lunch breaks. :))
We ate at the restaurant and then a few days late ordered the same food for 'pick up' to eat at home. We compared the dishes we ate in the restaurant verses delivery/pick up. The food they serve when you eat in the restaurant is much better. The stir fry veggie dish in the restaurant was flavorful while the one that came in the delivery/pick up was lacking substantially in flavor, plus you get less for the same price with pick up. The curries (we ordered three - red, green, and ponang, were thinner in texture and not as flavorful. The string beans were the same. The chicken squewers were the same. The noodles had less sauce. The padThai was stuck to the container with almost no meat, and little flavor. We will not use them for evenings with friends via delivery/pick up (we meet weekly, so probably every third week we would have ordered from them), but we will come in to eat (probably once a year or so).
Loved the green curry!
Ordered the pad thai and the chicken fried rice. Both were AMAZING
My go to for takeout, they have the best pad see ew!! Seriously the best I’ve had in Los Angeles area, haven’t eaten at the location but the restaurant is really pretty and has a comfy ambiance.
My favorite Thai spot in Pasadena
3 out of the 4 of us really liked it. The 4th is a kid that only really likes mac and cheese, so disregard that vote. But if you like Thai food, you will enjoy this.
Generous family size portions, the dishes we had (Salmon + Mushroom Scallops) were prepared to culinary perfection! To die for! 🤗 Truly highly recommended, all dishes priced reasonably. Sorry, I was too busy eating and failed to take photos 😬
Great food and great prices. Small restaurant but big in flavor. Went back and it is just as good as before....
Such a cute and quiet restaurant. Lovely staff. Quality delicious food. Highly recommend.
Awesome Thai food, I eat here often! Love the pad see you. The eggplant is simply the best I've ever had, and the drunken noodles are delicious! Nice staff.
Very good price for good fooooddd. Try the daisy noodles.
Pad see ew is the best here
I ordered the yellow chicken curry. The chicken and potato was not cooked properly. This was my second time coming here.
My first time coming there the yellow curry was delicious and so full of flavor. However, when I went to go pick some up today and ate the food, the chicken was still a little raw and the potatoes were still crunchy. The curry was not as flavorful as the curry I had the first time. It was like as if they were still cooking it and they just gave it to me without any regard. I tried calling them to talk to them about it but it seems like they don’t even have a restaurant number. I’m very disappointed.
Wow. Great Thai. Green curry, noodles, satay all wonderful.
Grew up in Pasadena eating their Thai food, and I can say nothing compares… they are not only the best Thai food in all of Los Angeles (in my opinion) but also the nicest people who work there! You need to try Daisy Mint, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you to all the Daisy Mint staff for making every dining experience amazing and feel like I am at home! You all are the best, and so if your food!
So happy to have found this place. Food is tasty, portions are large. My new go to Thai spot!
Still my favorite Pad Thai in the LA area
Best Thai place ever!!! They can make anything vegan for you. Super friendly staff.
Amazing pad Thai! Also the pad set ew is amazing as well as the egg rolls, an tom yum
Their food is delicious and the prices are very reasonable!
Very nice food with relaxing atmosphere. Also nice and welcoming crew.
Amazing food and service
Fried pineapple rice was disappointing compared to what i always have in Toronto however the Bird Nest Noodles were good. The prices are also fair.
When you want good thai you come to Daisy Mint.
Really excellent food. I ordered the Pad see ew with chicken and the Tom Yum chicken soup. Both were excellent. The Tom Yum soup was very flavorful. I ordered my food for pickup and everything was on time. I put Daisy Mint right up there with Nine & Nine Thai and President Thai as some of the best Thai food I have had.
Great pineapple curry!
So good! Amazing food and atmosphere
The workers are very rude and their food is mediocre. I will not be returning here and won't recommend to others. Get your thai food somewhere else.
I was a little disappointed the chicken in my padthai was a little chewy but the hot lemon ginger tea was amazing and so therapeutic. Staff is more efficient than the food preparer, although quick, food A little less tasty than other places.
The Food is passable. People are friendly. The owner of the building should replace the windows. Not the fault of the restaurant owners.
Amazing display of Asian cuisine. Always fresh and quality tasting products. Never seems to disappoint. Every time I introduce someone to this spot they are blown away. Make sure you look at the menu and read it well to make the best selection for yourself. With so much variety I end up always ordering two or three items at a time. Lunch time specials are worth the value. During peak hours order in advance for take out via phone or apps. Staff is always super nice, quick and smiling. One of my favorites when I'm in the area.
Good Thai food. Parking and location can be difficult to get to
Best Thai around Pasadena
Great curry. All in all great Thai food. Comfort dining inside.
I always get the duck curry and it's always great. Spring for the mango with sticky rice for dessert, totally worth it!
One of the worst pad thai’s I’ve ever had in my life. The rest of the dishes were decent though.
The pad kee mao was subpar. Too salty. Not enough flavor. Very bland. Go someplace else.
Best Thai food around. I love the drunken noodles (pad ki mow) with beef!
This place never disappoints.
Amazing authentic Thai food, super friendly and attentive service!
Not fully traditional like Hollywood Thai but plenty tasty with a nice patio.
Honestly, this may be the best Thai food I've ever eaten. Pad see ew is my favorite Thai dish. Daisy Mint has the best pad see ew hands down in Pasadena and I dare say LA. I like it just with just a bit of kick so make sure to ask for chili powder. If you think there's better drop me a message and I'll contest it and thank you if true.
My husband lived in Thailand for years, and this is his go-to favorite place for Thai food. Great food, good atmosphere.
Pasadena favorite for thai food! I’ve been coming here for many years and I love it so much. Their best dishes include: beef fried rice, chicken pad sew ew, and chicken satay (this is a must because the peanut sauce is SO good). Their service is simple and the food is quickly made. So yummy
This restaurant is a must for any Pasadena resident! The food is amazing and the prices are really good.
They have done an excellent job during the pandemic as well! Food is always ready on time and they are extremely covid-safe.
Tasty AF.
¡LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Must try: Summer Rolls - ask for extra sauce.
Garlic string beans w/tofu or chicken - I prefer tofu. Chicken sate is a large portion, feeds two. Spring rolls are always fresh and super hot - be careful!
Steak salad & Honey pork are my favorites. Btw, buy their curry as a side, put in the fridge and reheat with brown rice for a later day. Yummmmm!
I miss dinning at their restaurant and drinking their especial brews.
I LOVE DAISY MINT :)
Good Thai food
First time here, not bad at all!
There is a woman bad service
Love the green curry!
Delicious food, fast and friendly service. We odered 3 different appetizers Curry puffs, peanut dumplings, and summer rolls. All three were amazing, my favourite was the peanut dumpling. We also ordered the eggplant salad and chicken fired rice, both were very tasty. The portions for their dinner plates are big enough to share. Also, if you like tea make sure to order a hot pot of tea. We got the raspberry lychee and it was so good.
Good thai food!
I love their food but they WILL NOT PICK UP THE PHONE so I can place my order! It's so annoying that I never want to go there again.
Really tasty Thai food! Very flavorful noodles in the Pad Thai, and the Crying Tiger beef was perfectly cooked. Wait staff was attentive and non-intrusive.
Saturday night at 6:30ish, not a long wait for a table w/o a reservation. Street parking was simple to find
Great food wonderful flavors, good service.
Awesome Chicken Pad Thai
Absolutely delicious!!
We recently took my dad here for his 84th birthday. I contacted staff early in the day and they were happy to reserve a table for 8 for dinner. We enjoyed Pad See Ew, Daisy Noodles, Pineapple Fried Rice, Pad Thai, and Veggies with Tofu. Servings were very generous and each dish was delicious! Staff was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!
Best Duck Noodle Soup on the planet.
Excellent. First time. Clean place and happy with service.
Excellent food, very tasty.
This place is my favorite in Pasadena. Best in town! Sooo good!
Good food and lots of vegetarian options.
Outside seating available, parking as well.
Ordered delivery. One of the dishes was my favorite Thai dish - Tom Yum soup. This execution was a total joke. A brown broth with three shrimp and some mushrooms. Literally nothing else: galangal, ginger, lemon grass, Thai basil, tomatoes, onions, fresh lime??? Nope. It was literally the worst thing I have ever ordered from a Thai restaurant. I have had ok (never particularly good) food from this place before, but it’s over now. Avoid.
This place is the greatest. The service is perfect, and the food is to die for.
One of the best restaurants in Pasadena and some of the best Thai inspired food in SoCal.
great food
Left me cold. A notable achievement, since I normally adore Thai food.
Love there food
One of my favorite restaurants in all of CA. I lived an hour and a half away and they still knew because of how often I'd come here. I've tried different appetizers and entrees and I still can't pick a definite favorite because everything was superb. Smaller place and always filled so I'd recommend a reservation. Best service to go along with the best food.
Service is very good. The employees are sweet and attentive. The food was ok. Not bad, not great. I will try it again and try something else next time. They are very very kind and pleasant.
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- 200 reviews
- 4.5 Health Rating
- Contact: +1 626-792-2999
- Website: http://daisymint.com/
- Location: 1218 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106, United States
- Map: 34.145725299999995, -118.12521149999999
- Thai restaurant
- Monday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4–8:30 PM
- Tuesday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4–8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4–8:30 PM
- Thursday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4–8:30 PM
- Friday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4–8:30 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4–8:30 PM
- Sunday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–4–8:30 PM
- Outdoor seating: Available
- No-contact delivery: Available
- Delivery: Available
- Takeaway: Available
- Dine-in: Available
- Fast service: Available
- Great tea selection: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Solo dining: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
- Alcohol: Available
- Beer: Available
- Coffee: Available
- Comfort food: Available
- Healthy options: Available
- Small plates: Available
- Vegan options: Available
- Vegetarian options: Available
- Wine: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Dessert: Available
- Seating: Available
- Toilet: Available
- Casual: Available
- Cosy: Available
- Trendy: Available
- Groups: Available
- Tourists: Available
- University students: Available
- Accepts reservations: Available
- Credit cards: Available
- Debit cards: Available
- NFC mobile payments: Available
- Credit cards: Available
- Good for kids: Available
- High chairs: Available
- Free of charge street parking: Available
- Free parking lot: Available