Stepping into Nine & Nine Thai Kitchen feels like an escape from the bustling Old Town Pasadena, where you’re cocooned with an exotic aroma of herbs and spices. Renowned for its bold and vibrant taste, this Thai restaurant located at 738 E. Colorado Blvd. raises high hopes for eaters. To test this idea, we went on a mission to try out the menu, from Tom Yum to Green Curry, and gave our most honest opinion on their cuisine.
Nine & Nine’s dining room is open from 11am to 9pm and the restaurant offers takeout/delivery from 11am to 3:30pm and 5pm to 9:30pm. There are a wide variety of options for different dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan options.
Here are some dishes that stood out:
Chicken satay (9/10)
It looks really delicious, and the color of the chicken is golden-brown. The aroma which has that warm earthy fragrance of the star anise and cinnamon. The chicken was tender and juicy, and came with cucumber & the peanut sauce as the side.
Tom Yum soup ( 6/10 )
This is a very pretty dish, with a lot of mushrooms, tomatoes, and shrimp topped with cilantro and green onion. The signature broth has a mild yellow color with hints of red from chili oil. The dominant tastes are umami and sour with only mild spice. There is also a strong lemongrass and fish sauce taste. Slightly too much fish sauce was used for my preference but this is still is a solid soup. The shrimp was very soft, though it is made from frozen shrimp.
Green curry (8/10)
The green curry had a vibrant, creamy green color with visible pieces of fresh basil, bell peppers and tender chicken. The flavor was a perfect balance of creamy and spicy.
Orange chicken (7.5/10)
The Orange chicken is vibrant, topped with large chilies and green onion. The portion is very big, and can feed 2 people. The flaky batter on the chicken is crunchy and flavorful. This dish pairs extremely well with white rice and Tom Yum soup.
Overall Nine & Nine Thai Kitchen is worth a visit. With its warm, welcoming atmosphere and authentic food made by Asian chefs, this restaurant promises an unforgettable and authentic experience for customers. The flexible blend of warm and homey makes it suitable for casual meals and hangouts. If you happen to be around the Old Town area or are getting supplies from the Target across the street, pay this place a visit, we trust it won’t disappoint.
