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!“

“I came here with an immense hunger. I got the tofu sandwich. I waited for about 8 minutes with intense jealousy as about 10 people were helped with their bowl and worried my sandwich was forgotten. Then it arrived. The sauces were great and I ate in a frenzy. The tofu was a little bland, but sandwich was good overall.“

“Had the bbq pork sandwich. Then the beef curry sandwich. Pretty good.
Please do not put huge chunks of jalapeño in the pork sandwich without warning.
Also , maybe cut the curried beef into slices, instead of 3” square chunks.
Both these sandwiches are difficult to eat .“

“This is our go to Thai restaurant in San Diego
My wife and I love the freshness of Thai food and wherever we travel always try the Thai restaurant in the area
We always compare it to Chaba Thai which always comes out on top
Both Tom yum and Tom ka soups are the best ever
Every entree is so delicious and they accommodate any special requests if they can
The service is so friendly and helpful
We have been to Thailand and this seems very authentic
I also love brown rice which they make so delicious
Six stars ******“

“Friendly service. The rice was good. The chicken noodle soup was shockingly bland. The broth didn't taste like anything. It seemed like the noodles, chicken, and vegetables were added to the broth right before serving; they were bland too. The portion size was fine and it was filling, but I wouldn't order it again. The soup is never this boring at other Thai restaurants.“

“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.“

“The food is excellent, and the ambiance is lively, authentic, and welcoming. The décor is attractive and creates a pleasant dining experience. The tables are a bit too close together, but overall the atmosphere is enjoyable.

The service could be improved, particularly regarding hygiene practices. While I appreciate that the waitstaff wear gloves, I have noticed that the same gloves are used both for serving food and for clearing dirty dishes. This defeats much of the purpose of wearing gloves and raises concerns about cross-contamination.

Another practice I found troubling is that staff often place their hands inside the takeout containers provided for leftovers. Similarly, hands should never be placed inside clean water glasses or food containers, even when they are empty. Since the same staff members appear to handle both serving and bussing duties, these practices become even more concerning.

Other than these hygiene issues, I genuinely enjoy the food and would happily visit more often. However, I find myself considering these concerns each time I dine here. If these practices were improved, I believe the restaurant could easily earn an even higher rating and strengthen its reputation with customers“

“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.“

“I haven’t been there but it’s looks pretty good the food 🍱.“

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

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

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

“Delicious and healthy food. Friendly staff.“

“This place is amazing. I dream about the khao soi at night. I haven’t had anything from Aroyd that I wouldn’t recommend. The portions are big and the flavors are amazing. Service is top tier. Thrilled we discovered this place! Lots of vegetarian options between the tofu and mock duck.“

“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“

“I've been here numerous times when I lived in San Diego and recently came into town to try again. Would say this is by far, my favorite Thai restaurant that I have been to. Curry is absolutely delicious, fried fish is amazing, and their teas are sweet and tasty. The staff are very friendly and inside is very clean and inviting. Would definitely recommend!“

“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“

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

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

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

“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.“

“10/10 would recommend! The food here is consistently amazing and reasonably priced. Portions are generous, the ingredients taste super fresh, and the Thai Iced Tea is the perfect sweet treat to go with a spicy meal. Fast service and a great atmosphere—my new favorite spot!“

“Bahn Thai has been our favorite Thai restaurant for years and we are so happy this location is back open. We recently catered a party and the manager (SK) was so helpful, patient with my order changes, and the food was perfect (packaged and labeled neatly, easy and on time pickup, food was a hit).“

“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!"“

“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. ♥️♥️♥️“

“Thai test kitchen offers very delicious Thai cuisine. I had the pleasure of trying their green papaya salad today. It’s very refreshing, filling and flavorful. It’s one of my favorites. Prices are fare and quality is very good. They also have a very good Thai ice tea, it’s nice n strong and not overly sweet.“

“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!“

“Delicious food, great service and amazing value. This unassuming spot just a bit outside of the busy gaslamp district was a great find. 2 entrees and an appetizer was somehow under $40 - we had drunken noodles, Thai basil chicken and Spring rolls.“

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

“I live pretty far from Liberty Station but each time I am in the area I always come here for the Spicy basil ribeye steak burrito. It’s otherworldly and it’s so delicious. I recommend for anyone who wants to try some Thai food but in burrito form!“

“I luv this place! Delicious, affordable and perfectly portioned sizes! Also, I want to share that in a half-asleep stupor, I completely forgot to mention in the instructions to make my Pad Thai vegan and ended up receiving it with eggs. To my surprise, they kindly offered to make me a vegan one at no charge! Also, when I went to return the original one, the vegan one was already ready!—So fast!
They didn’t have to do all that and they did! I’m so grateful for this place! Highly recommend!“

“The food was amazing. We had Drunken Noodle, Pad See-Ew, and Cashew Chicken and were very happy with all of them. The service was a little slow but we didn’t care because we weren’t in a rush. The staff was friendly and was able to get us what we needed. The restaurant is clean and the seats are comfortable. I would highly recommend getting there a little before noon to avoid the lunch crowd rush.“

“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😎“

“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.“

“Was in the San Diego area craving some drunken noodles (Pad Kee Mao or Mow) and asked Google to help me find one close.

The ordering process went smoothly as I looked at the website and called in my order.

Picking up was ok. It is a little house that has been converted into this restaurant and I walked right past it. When you go, look for the little yellow house that is set back a little bit from the street.

As I was paying for my meal, I asked if there were any Yelp discounts. He said no discounts and it is a 3% fee to use your credit card.

The Panang Curry was amazing. Lots of flavor. Perfectly cooked rice and they go together so well. Great consistency, plenty of carrots with come chicken (that was my chosen protein) and other veggies. I was surprised that when I opened the curry, it was still piping hot. And they wrapped the container in plastic wrap in addition to the cover being on it. Love when restaurants do that as it decreases the chance of spills.

The drunken noodles was what I was craving to begin with and I found out lacking. Not much flavor and to be honest, I was hoping to have had some Thai Basil in it. To be fair, it didn't mention that on their menu. It just adds so much flavor and without it, it is too bland for me. I'm also accustomed to much more saucy noodles and these are very dry. When I have leftovers, I will add some Huy Fong Sambal Oelek Chili Paste.

Over all, I would go again. However, I'll stick with the curry next time.“

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“Amazing place to get fresh and healthy Thai food! I’ve gotten both dine in and takeout from this location for years! Toom is an amazing person, she always makes us feel welcome (my dad comes almost weekly with our beloved family dog, Bacon).

Every item here is very delicious! Portions are fair, though the lunch special is on the smaller size because it is a lunch special. Keep that in mind. Their appetizers are very large!

I got the spring rolls two days ago. They were ordered to go, and usually spring rolls go bad in a few hours, but the spring rolls pictures stayed good for 2 whole days! I ate them 48 hours later and they barely tasted a few minutes old. Delicious peanut sauce and a Thai chili sauce!

Lastly, I highly recommend their Spices Curry Noodles. Very unique and I do think this one is best eaten in the restaurant, because it’s basically rice noodles with veggies in spicy curry, but the flavors are so unique and hit every time! The thick noodles pick up the curry sauce and omg it’s just so good!!!!

Come here for any meal and if Toom is your server you’ll be in great hands, she’s the best!!!!! Always goes above and BEYOND, smiling and friendly always. Just a sweet person!“

“Amazing quality of cuisine.“

“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“

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

“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. ♥️♥️♥️“

“Great food and very nice ambience.“

“Thai Time absolutely delivers every single time. The food comes out piping hot, insanely tasty, and packed with bold, crave‑worthy flavors that hit from the first bite. Portions are generous, ingredients taste fresh, and everything is cooked perfectly. The vibe is chill, the service is fast and friendly, and whether you’re dining in or taking it to go, it’s always on point. Easily one of those spots you keep coming back to because it never misses.“