Miya Review: Altadena’s Only Thai Restaurant Is Worth a Visit | Eater LA

"Dining here feels like eating at your cool Thai aunt’s home, with Thai movie posters on the walls and playful knickknacks peeking from every corner. The two dining rooms bustle with energy as aromas of freshly pounded curry paste and wok-fired noodles drift from the kitchen, and eating the food feels like a balm in a neighborhood still recovering from the 2025 Eaton Fire. The khao soi is the best in the Pasadena area: a rich coconut curry broth with chewy ribbons of egg noodles, roasted chiles, pickled mustard greens, raw red onions, and a bird’s nest of fried noodles for crunch. The tom yum is aromatic and zippy and especially good with tender white fish that absorbs the broth’s flavors, while the panang curry delivers fall-apart braised beef that’s savory and not too spicy, perfect over freshly steamed white rice. Always check the specials board and order a whole fish if one’s listed. Although the menu is already vegetarian- and vegan-friendly, Tuesdays shift to an entirely vegetarian lineup (egg can be omitted), with smart swaps like fried oyster mushrooms in place of fried chicken and pad Thai with tofu. There are two dining areas: one by the kitchen where you order, and a more vibrant room that also feels much cooler temperature-wise — a smart choice if you tend to overheat when eating spicy Thai food." - Kat Thompson