Best Pad Thai in Roseville, CA — a customer favorite at My Thai Kitchen

Hi! I’m Chef Joy from My Thai Kitchen in Roseville, CA, and if there’s one dish we’re known for, it’s Pad Thai. It’s the most popular Thai dish in America and around the world — a flavorful Thai noodle dish that makes people fall in love with Thai cuisine in just one bite. If you’re searching for “Pad Thai near me” in Roseville, CA — you’ve found the best spot. Let’s talk about why.

Pad Thai is a wok-stir fried rice noodles dish that balances everything people taste and crave:

• Sweet
• Salty
• Tangy
• Optional spicy heat

It comes with:

• Rice noodles
• Egg
• Bean sprouts
• Crushed peanuts
• Lime wedges

When people eat Pad Thai for the first time, they often tell me:
“Wow — it tastes familiar but exciting!”

That’s the magic of Thai cooking and Thai food culture — taking simple ingredients and turning them into something unforgettable.

As a Thai person who grew up eating these Thai dishes, I can tell you: the sauce is everything.

We layer:

Tamarind pulp for bright, tangy flavor

Palm sugar for smooth natural sweetness

A pinch of chili if you want spicy

Sometimes we even add dried shrimp for traditional richness. This sauce is why Pad Thai has become the national dish of Thailand — and loved in other countries like America.

Pad Thai ingredients: rice noodles, palm sugar, tamarind paste, bean sprouts, peanuts

*** Image above is from Cooking with Morgane

Pad Thai is customizable — which is why diners love ordering it at Thai restaurants everywhere.

At MTK we offer:

• Chicken Pad Thai (fan favorite)
• Shrimp Pad Thai — bold and delicious
• Tofu Pad Thai — great for plant-based food lovers
• Pork or Beef — hearty choices
• "Make it your way" — when you want to be in charge of your meal and it's ingredients.

Prefer something different? Try glass noodles! Order "Pad Woon Sen"
It’s a fun twist influenced by Chinese noodle dishes and other cuisine across Asia.

Heat level? Mild, medium, spicy, or Thai-hot. You decide!

And yes — we can make Pad Thai completely vegan or gluten-friendly! Just choose tofu and no egg for a vegan version.

*Choose chicken, shrimp, tofu, or combo

Here’s how I recommend enjoying it:

• Squeeze the lime wedges before your first bite
• Toss in crushed peanuts for extra crunch
• Mix everything well so those noodles soak up every drop of sauce
• Try it Thai-hot once if you dare

Pad Thai is delicious eaten fresh — but leftovers? Amazing too!

Diet-Friendly Options
We happily offer vegan and gluten-friendly Pad Thai at My Thai Kitchen. Choose tofu and no egg for a fully vegan dish, and we can substitute gluten-free tamari upon request. Just let us know how we can make it perfect for you!

In the early 20th century, the Thai government encouraged noodle-based recipes to support rice farmers. A Thai prime minister helped promote Pad Thai as a symbol of Thai culture and unity.

Later, Thai immigrants and Thai restaurant owners shared Pad Thai in restaurants across America and many other countries. Scholars like Mark Padoongpatt and writers such as Marie Wilson have noted how this dish helped Thai Americans build community and pride.

It’s amazing how one humble Thai restaurant menu item can help connect cultures worldwide.

For people new to Thai cuisine — non-Thai diners especially — Pad Thai feels like a safe, friendly way to try something new. It includes noodles, a familiar comfort from Chinese food and other Asian dishes people already love.

It’s also perfect for your next event — everyone enjoys it.

That’s why this dish has true Pad Thai order restaurant popularity at MTK. We see smiles at every table!

*Order our popular Thai dish Pad Thai and make it your way!

Pad Thai started as fast food sold from carts in Bangkok. Today it’s one of the most popular dishes on Thai restaurant menus around the world — including here at My Thai Kitchen in Roseville, California.

I love that a dish from my home can make people across the world feel happy, satisfied, and curious to explore more Thai dishes.