Sister to neighboring Saladang, this second (song) restaurant aspires to be even more authentic. Behind monumental courtyard walls, two palms tower over a sleek indoor/outdoor setting where the waitstaff glides among inquisitive patrons. Lively flavors start with appetizers like fish cakes and frittery corn cakes, both lightened with cucumber salad. Dishes pack sharp Thai contrasts—savory fish balls smoothed by milky curry, silky rock-cod with resilient shiitakes, and crunchy green papaya salad with spicy lemon dressing. For advanced tastes, there’s a perfumy yen-ta-foh soup brimming with an eye-opening sweet-sour broth that’s chock-full of seafood . Another rarity: Boiled rice for breakfast, topped with savory meat and vegetables. A dish to die for: Nam-prik Saladang Song, a platter of deep-fried fish, vegetables and rice, served with a dipping sauce ground from kiwis, garlic and chilies.

363 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105

Telephone: (626) 793-5200
Fax: (626) 793-7030
Cost: 0 USD per person
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Next door is Saladang, the sister restaurant. Both are good.

Type: Dining
Tags: food Thai Pasadena