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!“

“Good authentic Asian style food,

but persistent issue with freshness. Sometimes vegetables look and taste like they were cooked many days ago and reheated, bok choy has slimy texture.

The cooks need to prepare smaller portions more often. I think this is the main reason business is not good.“

“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.“

“Located inside 99 Ranch, this spot has very limited seating, but we didn't have to wait long for a table.

​I highly recommend the Khao Man Gai (Hainanese chicken rice). It’s incredibly authentic and delicious. Even though the restaurant has a casual Thai street food vibe, the chicken rice tastes premium. I loved everything about it. It's a must-order, even though this is technically a noodle place!

​My friends really enjoyed the dry pork Tom Yum noodles.

The pork leg stew and beef noodles were also good, though they didn't quite reach the level of the first two dishes.

​Our server (the guy with the man bun) was also very nice and enthusiastic.“

“Delicious and healthy food. Friendly staff.“

“Hands down the best Thai food I've eaten in San diego. Got their crab fired rice and yellow curry. Blown away! They also have so many condiments too that you can add that balance the food so well. Can't wait to try all the other items on the menu. People were right, this is the best Thai food in SD. Kudos to the team and my compliments to the chef!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“Amazing food! The Rockfish was the most amazing dish I have had since moving to SD.“

“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!💯🔥👌😎“

“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 :)“

“Outstanding Thai food and friendly people. Such a great experience i came twice in three days!“

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

“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“

“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😎“

“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.“