50 Best Thai Restaurants near Chula Vista

“I stumbled upon this Thai restaurant and what a pleasant surprise it turned out to be! The ambiance was a delightful fusion of modern elegance and traditional Thai charm. The dimly lit dining area, adorned with beautiful Thai artwork, created a serene atmosphere that was perfect for a romantic dinner. The service was top-notch, with the waitstaff offering helpful recommendations and ensuring our every need was met. And the food, oh my, it was a gastronomic adventure! The tom yum soup was a tantalizing explosion of flavors, and the pineapple fried rice was a delightful balance of sweet and savory. This place is a hidden gem that deserves more recognition!“

“YUMMY!! Best Thai Food in Chula Vista so far! :)“

“I smelled food outside and wondered where it was coming from. I saw a large banner that caught my eye. The smell was coming from this quaint, small, minimal Thai restaurant. We were served water with ice and the typical condiments and tableware were served after. I ordered the medium spice level Thai basil with chicken and my boyfriend got the Thai chicken wings. I added the fish sauce with chilis and Sriracha and that made it way better. My meal was delicious, the prices vary depending on what you order but expect to spend around $30-$40 for two people here. I tried his chicken wings and they were crispy and good, but needed more seasoning.“

“This food is amazing and I am hooked on it“

“We stopped by this place, and wow, the food was really good! The flavors were spot on — everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned. I especially enjoyed the red curry; it was rich and flavorful without being too spicy.

There was a long line when we arrived, which shows how popular this spot is. Just a heads-up, they don’t have any sit-down dining — it’s all to-go orders only. My food took about 30 minutes to be ready, so it wasn’t super quick, but you can tell they take their time to prepare everything carefully.

Overall, if you’re okay with waiting a bit and want tasty food with bold flavors, this place is definitely worth trying!“

“Love their Pad Thai ...... the best in San Diego 👍🏼“

“I love the food here. They make their sausage in-house, and it comes with small papaya salad. The sausage is delicious and offers a slight lemon grass flavor.

The lady who served me was very sweet. They make excellent Thai teas, too.“

“I couldn't leave the 5 star review fast enough. Must go thai place for this area. From my very first bite I knew the food was gonna be delicious and it was. Everything was tasty and perfect. I already want to go back and actually eat-in at the restaurant since it gave very calm and cozy energy. Reasonably priced. Five stars“

“Oishii is such a hidden gem! Very clean, and the insanely friendly and attentive staff make you feel right at home. The highlight for me was the pork noodle soup—seriously, it’s the closest thing I’ve found to authentic street noodle soup from Thailand. Such a rare find! Everything we tried was fresh and delicious. I’m already planning my next visit. Highly recommend!

Also 50% off apps and some rolls, beer and Thai tea for happy hour. Can’t beat it. Everyday from 2-5pm.“

“Everything at so saap is good! Papaya salad, laap was awesome! I visited twice in a week as I live in another state. I will be back one day.“

“Here we are again having another fabulous meal prepared for us. But's this time There was a party of maybe 6 women and they prefer to have the other entrance open so my wife froze her butt off for the whole meal it seems like it was below 0 degrees but all in all we still had a great meal. Maybe I should have said something to our waitress but I didn't want to upset the girls.“

“always fresh and delicious“

“we just moved to the neighborhood...the crab fried rice was sooooo yummy .“

“Truly wonderful Thai food, would eat here often if we were local!“

“ALWAYS ALWAYS FOREVER GOOD!“

“Pari is great and his food is AMAZING!!“

“Delicious and healthy food. Friendly staff.“

“My order was for takeout....and it was ready right on time. Everything was absolutely delicious and prices were good! The Satay chicken was tender and flavorful....Pad Woon Sen was fresh and light with crispy vegetables. Cream cheese wontons were great and served as dessert. The portions were generous with plenty left over for a second meal. Pretty sure Little Thai Kitchen is now my favorite Thai food spot!😊“

“It's a good restaurant in San Diego to have Thai food!“

“Good evening my family and i went to eat dinner the other day and i had such an outstanding service and excellent taste in food, thank you for our server Brenda for helping us choose delicious food , the drunken noodle was outstanding and the fresh summer roll excellent appetizer, we will return :)“

“Everything at so saap is good! Papaya salad, laap was awesome! I visited twice in a week as I live in another state. I will be back one day.“

“Out of all the Thai places we were looking for to eat in, we decided to give Bamboo fresh Thai cuisine a try. My wife and daughter loved the food, it was delicious! Avocado curry was a gem found in this restaurant. Never had it, now is my favorite! Service was flawless and the host/ server was super friendly and chill. The dessert tapioca( I think that’s how you spell it) was really good. I will definitely come back for another meal with the family. Thank you for the meal and the service 🙏🏼“

“Excellent Thai Cusine. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.“

“Customer Service plus. Friendly, helpful, explained the ingredients in each of our selections to make sure were not allergic to anything (we’re not). Did I mention she had a cheerful personality? Ordered food, given a device that buzzed when our food was ready. Our food was so fresh, hot off the grill. She provided extra spice and chilies, sauce to increase the heat. Excellent quality. The Tom Kha soup had a slightly different taste than we are use to, but not a bad variation. Wife got the fried rice with shrimp, I got the Pad Thai with chicken. The 3 items were very filling. The open venue with long tables, couches, etc for seating and large roll-up windows provided the indoor/outdoor environment. Very enjoyable meal.“

“Nice spot with eclectic decor, really nice people and very flavorful food. I’ll be back!“

“Loved the food here!! It is a small but clean and cute restaurant the food is so good! I called in my order with no problem. The service is excellent! Very friendly and welcoming. We tried the larb salad, red and green curry, pad see ew noodle, curry puffs and we were not disappointed! The Curry puffs are a must try!!! I've never seen them at any other Thai place before, my all time favorite!!! I love quaint places like this! We will definitely be returning! It's in a small shopping center so lots of parking is available. Lots of options on the menu and not overpriced. I look forward to trying the pineapple fried rice next time.“

“Food is always good and Brady is a riot!!“

“Love this local gem. Food is consistently delicious and fresh. I have yet to dine in, but the establishment is very clean and there appears to be seating for roughly 40. The workers are kind and friendly, and the pricing is very reasonable, which is a plus.“

“very friendly waitresses, fast delivery and great food 👌 definitely will be back. only negative but with all the places around the area is parking. but other than that, great place“

“Very delicious food, and good service.

Food: We had the duck curry noodles and charred pork fried rice. The duck curry was by far the best as it had much more interesting flavors. The second dish was okay, though flavor profile wise it wasn’t as exciting—if I’d recommend one over the other I’d say go for the duck! But both are good. We also had fried wings as appetizers, that was also amazing and the sauce was great.

Service: A bit slow. They were really accommodating about us changing our reservation time to move it up earlier in the night. This we appreciated. But it looked like there was only 1 server and two bussers(?) servicing the whole place. Even though it was a weeknight, it still felt understaffed. Even though the service provided by our server was amazing when we had him, unfortunately he was busy half the time. And food took 30-40 minutes to come out, so I suspect the kitchen had the same issue. If this is a common occurrence then I believe the business owner should have more people on staff if they want to improve the service. I don’t blame our waiter, moreso whoever’s managing the schedules.“

“If you're looking for the best Thai dining experience in town, look no further than Thai Time North Park ! The moment you step in, you're greeted by an inviting atmosphere and trendy decor. The service is impeccable; the staff are incredibly friendly, attentive, and always ready with a smile. Our servers went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. The food is nothing short of spectacular. We started with the fresh spring rolls, which were bursting with flavor. The Pad Thai was perfectly balanced with the right amount of sweetness and spice, the Larb was rich and aromatic and the signature chef Poke one of a kind. What really sets Thai Time apart are the little extras. We were treated to a complimentary Cucumber Gimlet drink. In short, Thai Time offers the perfect combination of delectable food, outstanding service, and a charming ambiance. It's a must-visit for anyone craving an authentic Thai dining experience. We would easily give Thai Time a 5-star rating for its exceptional dining experience. Do yourself a favor and visit – you won’t be disappointed!"“

“I picked up food from here for the first time tonight. Cashier was friendly & informative. Cute little restaurant. Pad See Ew was probably the best I’ve had in San Diego- SO many veggies (which was what I was craving). My husband gave the Bangkok Spice Noodles a 10. Headsup: if you don’t specify, food is at a 0 spice level (at least the dishes I ordered) I’m definitely coming back to see if they do as good a job on their Pad Woon Sen. Happy customer!“

“THANK YOU!!
AROYD IS THE BEST, MOST DELICIOUS THAI, THROUGHOUT ALL OF THEIR PRODUCTS!
✨🤘🏼💛
THANKSGIVING WAS NEVER MORE TASTY, FRESH, HEALTHY, AND AMAZING!!!!
SPICE LEVEL WAS ON POINT, FLAVOR, FRESHNESS~
COULDN'T BE MORE GRATEFUL 🤩💖😸🌷“

“delicious food and friendly service! I love the soup!“

“Soooo yummy 😋 thank you for the delicious fresh thai food 😋❤️❤️ i went walking around the liberty market and decided to buy thai and some pasta from another restaurant ❤️😎
They are both deeeelicious 😋❤️ . It was very busy but if you kept moving and looking at the same time it wasn't that bad . The staff at this restaurant were so nice and helpful and moving so fast to get everyone's order out 😎👍

Vegetarian options: They have veggies or tofu for the opinions

Parking: Big parking lot around the whole campus , and its free😎

Kid-friendliness: Definitely 😁 because kids love soup and noodles

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it is but it gets busy in the market , so it might be uncomfortable“

“Everything so good 😛clean friendly“

“BEST CURRY IVE EVER HAD!!!!! Great prices and portions and service. I am super impressed. I am actually writing this while I’m shoveling green curry in my mouth on my couch. You guys earned my business!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼“

“This joint is the real deal! Authentic and delicious Thai food made fresh to order. You can tell because it comes piping hot. Family run spot. The lady at the counter is sweet. I may have had the best drunken noodle (pad kee mao) here. It was soo good and satisfying. Food is very reasonably priced as well.“

“Great place to take your family out for dinner. The food was delicious and the service was on point. We had a great time at this establishment. We will definitely frequent this restaurant when we are in town.“

“อาหารอร่อยบริการรวดเร็วทันใจมากคะ“

“The food is great! But the girl at the counter needs lessons in customer service and also an attitude adjustment. This is the only reason that deters me from going there more often.“

“The food is fantastic and the atmosphere lovely. it's been a family favorite for over 30 years. (since they opened)“

“I just haven't ever had a bad meal here. I look forward to going back and enjoying a meal with a bestie. Finish it off with mango sticky rice and sleep like a baby 😁😉“

“Great meal tonight, love thid place“

“The nice women who took my orders were super nice and caring. The dining area is small and cozy with dim lighting, and clean. Prices were typical of Thai restaurants from what I've seen in the US. Curry with white rice is usually 15-18 dollars, and Thai tea is 5-7. I got Red Curry twice and Panang curry once. I had to work the following days, so I only got spicy level 2 or lower. I'm sure spicy 3 would be too hot for people who don't try it much. I'd recommend spicy level 1 or 2 to at least get some of the flavor. I don't know what authentic Thai is or if I've had it, but this place cooks delicious food. The rice is always perfect and was never mushy. The tofu is perfectly firm on the outside and the right amount of soft on the inside. The sweetness of the curries was also the perfect amount. I have nothing bad to say about Thai Time on Broadway. Take out orders for 1 take about 10 minutes.“

“The food is just perfect,good portions“

“My husband and I love this place !! We live in University city and AAHARN restaurant is the best Thai restaurant in University city. We have tried so many dishes such as Lamb massaman, Neu Nam Tok, Chicken biryani. We love them all! Our server was very nice and kind. I highly recommend this restaurant. ♥️♥️♥️“

“Conveniently located for those of us working in Downtown San Diego, Thotsakan is a great place to grab a tasty lunch affordably and in time to get back to work by the end of one's lunch break. Their pumpkin curry, drunken noodles, and choo chee salmon lunch specials are especially good :)“

“Amazing quality of cuisine.“

“La atencion es muy agradable, la cocina deliciosa,“