28 Best Thai Restaurants near Imperial Beach

“always fresh and delicious“

“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.“

“The food is just perfect,good portions“

“Great place, with good food and staff. I will come back.

However!... it seems like prices were recently raised. Today I payed about 18 dlls for the basic pad thai.

I will come back, just not as often.

Enjoy!“

“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.“

“Had an amazing meal at a Thai restaurant with TK as our server. TK's service was impeccable—attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. The tiger shrimp was phenomenal, perfectly seasoned, and the vibe of the place was warm and inviting. Highly recommend!“

“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!“

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

“We are regulars at this restaurant because we love the fresh and delicious dishes. The staff is always welcoming with a smile and the service is great. The atmosphere is wonderful and you can choose to dine in the elegant dining room or outside at one of the many tables which have a real tablecloth and nice settings. The outdoor area is full of blooming potted plants which adds to the fine experience.

The menu is extensive offering various appetizers, rice dishes, noodle dishes, curries and duck. If you like spicy dishes, they will prepare them to your requested level of heat on a scale of 1 to 10. Always fresh prepared. The curry sauces are amazing.

If you are visiting Coronado, I highly recommend going to this restaurant.“

“Great party food for quick pickup. Terrific menu variety and flavors. Highly recommend! A+“

“There’s no question that this is a 10/10 spot. Everything slaps. Excellent, unique flavors that are executed perfectly. This is some of, if not the best, Thai food I’ve ever had. I only regret that I couldn’t order more. I will next time, though.

MUST TRY: duck curry“

“Crispy, decadent, and absolutely perfectly seasoned chicken. Not too salty (which tends to be the case for lots of fried chicken chains). Thai tea is yummy, I don't taste the overtly strong artificial powder taste of other Thai teas especially at some milk tea shops. Real yummy. Low prices. Very happy and satisfied.“

“Had a great time here. As soon as we were greeted in I knew it was a mom & pop shop. It was very warm and welcoming. The pad sew ew was delicious and she had great recommendations such as the spring rolls. Reasonably priced and reasonably portioned. I will be coming back again.“

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“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 :)“

“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.“

“Quaint restaurant atmosphere with some of the best Thai food in town. This place, just like the Thai restaurant before these new owners took over, are some of the only places that I've been able to find authentic Thai spice and flavors in SD. The Hot Basil dish was great and so was the Tom Yum. We are used to the almost impossibly spicy food that was served here by the previous owners, where a one out of a scale of 1 to 10 would still make you sweat. These new folks have mellowed things out a bit offering mild medium or spicy. We got medium and it was manageable, but I'll probably go for spicy next time.“

“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.“

“Great meal tonight, love thid place“

“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. ♥️♥️♥️“

“Krua is our go to Thai food in the Southbay. Seriously, their flavor and authenticity can't be beat. We've been happy customers for years. We love their noodle dishes like Pad Sew Ew and Pad Thai. They have amazing curries too. Our favorites are yellow, red, green and pineapple curry. My personal favorite is the Tom Kha. Krua reminds me exactly of the food we experienced in the markets during our travels in Thailand. A must.“

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

“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.“

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

“We discovered this spot a while back and recently visited San Diego again and had another chance to stop by. By far this sweet little spot makes Lao Cuisine closest to homemade. All the flavors were there in the mix salad which I loved because a lot of Lao Cuisine don’t make it this way. And the fried chicken and sausage was a great pair with the salad. We also had a side of sticky rice. The set up was changed and may have different ownership? But we felt like it still hit the spot.

Many complain about the cost, unless you know how much time and effort goes into Lao Cuisine, it shouldn’t be any less than any other cuisine. Otherwise, it may be best to make it yourself at home than complain about the cost of what things should be.

We thought it was all reasonable and generous amount of food in this economy. My husband and I still didn’t finish it all.

We visit San Diego often so we will be back!“

“Got drunken noodles with shrimp and Thai papaya salad to go. Both are fresh, flavorful and delicious. Will definitely come back to try the other items on the menu. The menu is pretty extensive with salad, soup (pho also), appetizers, and hot food sections. Service was pleasant and quick.“

“I always have a wonderful time at Thai Taste 2! The staff is always friendly and make great recommendations for the menu. I suggest trying the pad see ew or the spicy noodles, and don't forget to order the cream cheese wontons! You won’t be disappointed if you come here!“

“Excellent service! The owners are wonderful & we’re super helpful! I actually called in my order and came to pick up and they made sure I had everything I needed before they left my table. Highly recommend them if you’re looking for Lao food in Chula!“