50 Best Thai Restaurants near La Jolla

“AMAZING FOOD! Service with kindness and care! 10 out of 10!! Can’t wait til I’m back in town to come again!“

“AMAZING FOOD! Service with kindness and care! 10 out of 10!! Can’t wait til I’m back in town to come again!“

“Great flavours! Great atmosphere!! Great service!!!“

“So delicious! My coworkers and I have started to go here whenever we meet up for lunch. The prices are very good given the location, and the atmosphere and service are pleasant. Highly recommend!“

“this restaurant was one of my favorites when I was a student!! the peanut sauce & chili oil was 🤌 and the woman who worked there always gave good portions and was super nice. really good for campus food

the only slightly unfortunate thing is that the hours are inaccurate and they've been closed the last few times I've visited.“

“I honestly only ever eat Chicken Pad Thai when it comes to Thai food and honestly this place doesn’t do it too poorly. The chicken can be a hit or miss. I’ve had the driest nastiest chicken breast sometimes, but then i’ll go and it’ll be some really decent chicken thigh.

I also have to say that I like how spacious the interior is and the proximity to the restrooms. You can get there, wait a little until a table is free and then just drop your stuff off while you wash your hands and settle in. I go to the General Store before coming here and get all my drinks there (1$ Arizonas).

Overall, it’s a solid place. Definitely not DAYGOEATSCERTIFIED✅ but I can say that I approve and if you want Thai food in a pinch here on campus, this is not a bad contender.

I also would ask for no green onion (Idk why I didn’t like it at this place).“

“WOW!! If I could give more stars I would. Walked in at 6pm and was seated right away! The gyoza came out within 5 minutes and the entrees within 10 minutes of ordering. The food was absolutely mouth watering across the board!!! We got the pineapple fried rice and drunken noodles roasted pork. The lavender milk tea was an absolute delight and the server was so kind and attentive. Definitely our new favorite Thai spot :)“

“Such a nice restaurant to visit. This is our 1st and it won't be our last because we really enjoyed the service and the intentiveness of our waiter which also spoke thai with my wife. The food was amazing that's why we will be coming back.“

“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.“

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

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

“Delicious and healthy food. Friendly staff.“

“it was perfect. and I was visiting from Illinois. so good experience.“

“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“

“Great authentic Thai restaurant in San Diego! We ordered the spring rolls, pad kee mao, broccoli peanut, and sticky rice with mango, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The pad kee mao had great spice and depth, and the mango sticky rice was the perfect sweet finish. Excellent service and cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend for anyone craving quality Thai food in San Diego!“

“This place is so good I’m in love with their khao soi. I come here with friends and tried a bit of everyone else’s stuff (pad see ew, pad thai, pandan curry, tom yum, etc) and everything is incredible. This place is such a hidden gem with incredible staff. They are on the spicier side, which I personally love but just a heads up to everyone, even a 6 is pretty spicy 😮‍💨 I love this place so much, glad I decided to check it out on a whim 🫶 you don’t need to focus on decorations when your food is this good 🔥 if you don’t know what to order I recommend their Khao Soi!! But honestly everything is so tasty you won’t find anything bad here.“

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

“We found this hidden gem on Instagram and WOW—what an amazing discovery! We’re visiting from Seattle, and as a Thai person, I can proudly say the noodles here are incredibly authentic and full of flavor. We ordered a few different noodles, Chicken and rice, Every bite reminded me of home! The service was wonderful too. Absolutely highly recommended!“

“Great food specially their pad thai. Servers are nice and very welcoming. Will definitely come back over and over again. I’ve found one of the BEST Thai Restaurant in San Diego“

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

“We heard such great things about Sovereign, we had to go our first trip to San Diego! We had to wait a few minutes after our reservation to wait for the table to be free, but the staff was sweet and friendly. Highly recommend a reservation because the place gets BUSY. The inside seating isn’t super large but there is a large bar and outside heated seating as well.
Our waiter, Sean, was fantastic- friendly, helpful, and attentive. He walked us through the menu and pointed out some fan favorites. Their dishes are meant to be shared, so portions are sizable. Definitely get a craft cocktail- they’re beautiful and as delicious as they look. We ordered the beef panang curry and the sizzling eggplant. The curry was exceptional. If it was acceptable to drink the sauce with a straw, I would have. Just a little note of heat. Perfect that it’s there, but not too much. The sizzling eggplant was amazing as well. The flavors, the textures. Highly recommend. For Thai food, it wasn’t crazy. It wasn’t extra. It was just downright good. Sovereign- thank you for an amazing meal. We can’t wait to come back during our next visit.“

“Good food and good service“

“The food is always very fresh and delicious. They are very mindful about how spicy you would like. I don’t tolerate a lot of spice and they make sure they accommodate. And the customer service is exceptional.“

“From time to time, I find myself craving Thai food because it adds a unique flavor to my everyday meals. I really enjoyed their crab fried rice and tom yum soup. The combination of crab meat and fried rice is hard to fault, and the tom yum soup is wonderfully appetizing. They offer a wide range of spice levels, so even if you can’t handle spicy food, there’s nothing to worry about.“

“Great experience! Great attitude! Great food! Mom and pops Thai food in Sierra Mesa you will never miss out this place is amazing absolutely 🔥🔥🔥!! Try the papaya salad🤤🤤🤤 I absolutely recommend this place , when it comes to homemade Thai food!💯🔥👌😎“

“Best Thai food in San Diego!!!!! Must visit if you’re in Point Loma. I am always so impressed with the quality and kindness of the owners. I support this place, they just moved into a new location and love that you can sit down and eat now. :))“

“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!"“

“This is exactly the kind of Thai place you want. Small, authentic, personable, and delicious. And affordable, to top it all off. The owners have been here for 25 years, and they took the time to chat with us. And gave us free lemon tea when they heard my wife cough. Wish we lived here so we could go every week.“

“Finally visited Slurp yesterday all the way from LA and it definitely lived up to the hype…but not for what you might expect. Everyone obviously comes here for the viral Crab Rangoon Burrito, which is understandable. Personally, it was a little bit overwhelming for me. Maybe I would feel differently if o had someone else to share it with, but it was a lot of cream cheese for one sitting and a lot sweeter than I anticipated. The real star of the show is their Spicy Basil Steak Burrito. I can’t even find the words to describe how good it was. All I know is that I was surprised that it wasn’t the menu item that everyone was going crazy over. 12 out of 10, unlike anything I’ve ever eaten before in the form of a burrito. DO NOT LEAVE HERE WITHOUT GETTING THIS. Trust me 🏆“

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“We discovered this restaurant pre-pandemic. Im glad it made it through. We have a calm dinner. Place was not busy during our visit. Guess thats the advantage of going out on a weekday night, with foggy weather.
We enjoyed our brisket pho. Meat slices were thick, wish they were tender and the broth was good, might need to be less salt. Tofu pad thai was good, i opt for mild spice 4/10, in case my toddler wants to try it. Me and my husband loved the Ka Na Moo Krob.
We don't know whats it in the water other than the lemon, but it taste good. We appreciate being given big bottles if water instead of waiting for someone to refill. And thank you for keeping the washroom clean.“

“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.“

“Great cafe late and Mille crêpe cake!!!!!!“

“This new restaurant has great food! It’s a nice addition to our PB restaurant lineup! The interior plant wall is hydroponic. Excess water feeds the outdoor Koi pond, the fish clean the water, then it recirculates back to the plants. We will return😎“

“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. ♥️♥️♥️“

“Definitely my favorite thai place in all f California! There level thee is hot and apicy lot of flavors… quiet spot and attentive staff… will be back! We got chx padd thai extra sauce med spice alont with a secone dish of the twins chx and shrimp
Dish spicy on that one was great!“

“I have had lunch here twice now and WOW! Food is always fresh, tasty, skillfully and carefully prepared. The woman at the counter is VERY nice. I wanted iced, unsweetened green tea and she brewed some just for me and made enough for a refill! That is great customer service and I am here for it!“

“The food here is absolutely phenomenal! This is the most authentic Thai food I've ever had in San Diego. This place is really a hole in a wall, and it could be hard to find. The Shrimp Pad Thai is one of the best I've ever had. Definitely my favorite place to get Thai food from now on.“

“I had a wonderful dinner here! It was a very hard and stressful week, and so the staffs hospitality and helpfulness was heavenly compared to the bs I've been going through. The kindess and warmth I felt eating the food, getting service and overall vibe is so genuine...I WILL be coming back. 💖“

“Great meal tonight, love thid place“

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

“Easily one of the top two Thai joints in San Diego county. Great flavors, huge portions. Perfect.“

“Nate is the most amazing customer service person I've ever dealt with he took his time to explain everything to me in full detail and was very kind I recommend this location and food and staff to anyo“

“First time visiting the this location. The food was really delicious and the drinks were delicious as well. The customer service that we had she was nice. I absolutely recommend and I cannot wait to return to have more yummy treats. This is a must visit Restaurant.“

“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. ♥️♥️♥️“

“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.“

“Amazing quality of cuisine.“

“The service is friendly. Really nice atmosphere. Try their Mai Tai and yellow curry with tofu.“

“Great food and very nice ambience.“