50 Best Thai Restaurants near National City

“i tried ping yang on my lunch break today. it’s in a cute and chill market space, seems great for an office lunch out or families. the thai family who run it are really sweet and they were happy to help me pick something to try. ive had a lot of great thai food before, and this place is amazing! i ordered their honey pork rice and LOVE it- it reminds me of other thai bbq pork dishes ive had but the flavor here is beautifully complex with a really perfect hint of black pepper. i also had the chicken teriyaki gyoza, and it is extra crunchy and fantastic. i’ll definitely be back to try their pork belly dish, it looks super good!“

“The Cococurry restaurant is a hidden gem, offering authentic Thai flavors, attention to detail, a harmonious personality, and a welcoming atmosphere with excellent hospitality and a joyful environment! The food's taste was a plus—worthy of a five-star rating!“

“Best Thai Food Ever“

“always fresh and delicious“

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

“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.“

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

“My friend wanted to check this place out so we all met here for lunch on a weekday. It was busy but luckily we were seated right away.

We ordered the drunken noodles, the salmon fried rice, and the spring rolls. Everything was really good and full of flavors. Our favorite was the salmon fried rice. Liked it more than I anticipated.“

“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.“

“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 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.“

“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!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼“

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

“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!😊“

“First time visit and very satisfied. Large portions of the green curry. I couldn't finish the portion so took the rest home. We also had the papaya salad and the lemon grass grilled chicken with two sauces, excellent! Sorry I was hungry and started eating without taking a photo. We will return!“

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

“Stopped by Palm Thai Restaurant and had a great meal. I ordered the Pad Thai, which was flavorful, well-balanced, and cooked perfectly. I also had the Thai Tea, and the serving size was huge. It was rich, refreshing, and absolutely delicious.

The restaurant was very clean and comfortable, making for an enjoyable dining experience. Combined with the tasty food and generous portions, it’s definitely a place I would recommend to anyone looking for good Thai food.“

“One of my favorite restaurants authentic Latin cuisine. I have been coming here for over 30 years and was so sad when it closed down during the pandemic. So glad it reopened! Can’t wait 😜 to go back. I give it 5 stars for sure!“

“We love coming here since it is a very comfortable, cozy, friendly place with yummy curries and good specials. Good location, enough easy parking. Nothing fancy, simple decore, but love the food options and fast service. Totally recommend!“

“ALWAYS ALWAYS FOREVER GOOD!“

“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“

“Absolutely AMAZING! This is hands down the best Thai food I’ve ever had in San Diego.... And I've lived here for 21 years! 🇹🇭❤️

The service is always fantastic, Nora greeted me with a smile and made sure to check in on me regularly. She's super sweet, make sure you to well!!!

The food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were generous. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared—and the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes.

My favorite are Thai Thai, Drunken Noodles and Pineapple Fried Rice, and all 3 were incredible! 🤤 Every bite was packed with flavor. Today I came for the lunch special and it's literally a 3 course meal with the Tom Kha being the cherry on top!!

If you love Thai food, you HAVE to try So Good Thai! I will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

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

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

“I have been craving good Thai for a few years. I have tried some not good and some okay other places. Thai Time is so good. The aromas of the spices tortured my already empty stomach with the enticement of good food to come. I have fallen in love with the food and customer service. I will be back as my budget allows.“

“A spectacular and authentic Thai feast! The yellow curry was delicious. The drunken noodles had a fantastic savory kick and great wok-char, while the pad thai was beautifully balanced with fresh crunch. To top it off, the sticky rice was an absolute dream. 10/5 stars!“

“Delicious and healthy food. Friendly staff.“

“Great vegan options, including the 'egg rolls'. The pad thai with tofu was incredible. The staff were very attentive and the food arrived quickly. If you mention you are vegan they will run through the options with you. Updated from previous review on 2026-09-14“

“Really delicious and reasonably priced food. Love the fusion style. The Tokyo fries are one of my absolute fav things on the menu. As well as the fried kale and Banh mi 🤤 Decent beer, wine, teas, and specialty drinks.“

“The pineapple fried rice was perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and spice, the red curry was rich and flavorful with just the right amount of heat, and the shrimp Tom Yum soup was comforting and packed with fresh ingredients. Everything was as delicious and very authentic. We’ll definitely be back!“

“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“

“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!💯🔥👌😎“

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

“Always excellent food and service. Great pad Thai and Great Yellow Curry. A favorite.“

“Wow! I’ve been ignoring this Thai spot for awhile now but got their takeout and I’m impressed. Fresh, authentic, quality. Their chicken satay is nice and tender, great spice levels on Pad Thai and Panang Curry, and fantastic thai iced tea and sticky mango rice. Their dips/sauces are all homemade and tasty! Lunch specials also a great deal, nice full size service. Service is on point as well (helped me carry the drinks to my car!) Thanks for a fantastic meal, IB Thai! Also nice to see they support locals.“

“Take out only which I found to be an interesting concept but it works for them. Food was really good. We tried a bunch of different things and I don’t think they really missed on any of it. Their mild still had a little spice to it which was unexpected for the kids so we had to reorder a couple things with no spice which the kids enjoyed.

Parking was really limited and outside of a few spots in front I would imagine you would have to find street parking when it’s busy.

The one knock is that there was very little shrimp in Their shrimp dish which disappointed my seafood loving wife.“

“Everything so good 😛clean friendly“

“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.“

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

“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 went there to eat with a coworker for lunch earlier today. It was my very first time having been there. I was recommended by a couple of my friends. The restaurant was pretty spacious and the staff were very friendly. I ordered the laab seen (ລາບຊີ້ນ) a Lao minced beef salad and the tom khueng nai (ຕົ້ມເຄື່ອງໃນ) a Lao beef innards soup with some sticky rice. Lunch was delicious. I will definitely be going back there again. I will be bringing my mom. She was actually the person that had brought up this place to me before as well. See you again in the near future.“

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

“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.“

“The food is just perfect,good portions“

“WOW. Grabbed the panang chicken curry to go. Amazing! Everything you expect a curry sauce to be, only more delicious. I’m very inexperienced on Thai food in general but like Thai curry once in awhile, this was the best I’ve ever had. So good made me write a review!“

“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.“

“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“

“Excellent service and food in a great location. The Kapow Thai Kai Dow is something I crave now on a regular basis. My wife raved about the yellow curry and my son (12) really enjoyed the chicken pho. Helpful and friendly staff keep us coming back. I recommend this restaurant to all my friends wanting Thai or just good eats.“

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

“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 :)“