50 Best Thai Restaurants in San Diego

“Very delicious food, and good service.

Food: We had the duck curry noodles and charred pork fried rice. The duck curry was by far the best as it had much more interesting flavors. The second dish was okay, though flavor profile wise it wasn’t as exciting—if I’d recommend one over the other I’d say go for the duck! But both are good. We also had fried wings as appetizers, that was also amazing and the sauce was great.

Service: A bit slow. They were really accommodating about us changing our reservation time to move it up earlier in the night. This we appreciated. But it looked like there was only 1 server and two bussers(?) servicing the whole place. Even though it was a weeknight, it still felt understaffed. Even though the service provided by our server was amazing when we had him, unfortunately he was busy half the time. And food took 30-40 minutes to come out, so I suspect the kitchen had the same issue. If this is a common occurrence then I believe the business owner should have more people on staff if they want to improve the service. I don’t blame our waiter, moreso whoever’s managing the schedules.“

“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!“

“ALWAYS ALWAYS FOREVER GOOD!“

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

“This is excellent Thai street food. We’ve been coming to this location for quite a while. They’ve refreshed the menu, but the same favorites are still there. We had Tom Yum soup, an order of gyoza, and two vegetable delights. It was quiet, service was great and the food is excellent. Even if you want to try Thai this is a great place to start.“

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

“Very COVID friendly. Huge portions. Staff a delight. We will be back.“

“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“

“amazing food! probably the best Tom Kha soup in San Diego!!“

“Great food and workers!!!! food is delicious!!!!“

“Great meal tonight, love thid place“

“This is one of the best thai restaurants in the area, vegeterian and vegan friendly too. Super taste dishes, specially the eggplant, noodles and curry dishes.
The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The location is beautiful and the place is super clean.“

“Excelente y deliciosa comida!!“

“Ok for real, I am a Thai snob. Out of 10 places I try I may get 1 I think is decent. Holy crap best drunken noodles I’ve ever had. I will be dreaming of that dish until I come back! For reals get the drunken noodles and you’ll be hooked! Service was great and friendly too!?“

“This place is really good! Loved the fat little spicy sausages, the Lao salad, the crying tiger beef, the Mok fish and the heavenly jerky. So flavorful, warmly spicy but with lots of lemongrass and herbal flavors. Not a fancy place, but you can definitely feel the love.“

“I couldn't leave the 5 star review fast enough. Must go thai place for this area. From my very first bite I knew the food was gonna be delicious and it was. Everything was tasty and perfect. I already want to go back and actually eat-in at the restaurant since it gave very calm and cozy energy. Reasonably priced. Five stars“

“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.“

“Oishii is such a hidden gem! Very clean, and the insanely friendly and attentive staff make you feel right at home. The highlight for me was the pork noodle soup—seriously, it’s the closest thing I’ve found to authentic street noodle soup from Thailand. Such a rare find! Everything we tried was fresh and delicious. I’m already planning my next visit. Highly recommend!

Also 50% off apps and some rolls, beer and Thai tea for happy hour. Can’t beat it. Everyday from 2-5pm.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“had a wonderful experience at this Thai restaurant! The food was delicious and full of flavor — the fried rice with chicken, pineapple, and cashews was especially tasty, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness and crunch. The fried appetizers were crispy and well-seasoned, and everything came out fresh and hot.“

“Delicious and healthy food. Friendly staff.“

“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“

“I liked EVERYTHING about it. The food was great. I got pad see-ew and it was not spicy just how I like it, and if you do want it spicy you can definitely get it spicy. (My husband ordered a 7.5 and it was spicy deliciousness.) The service was prompt. It did not take a long time for us to receive our apps or food, and when we did she reminded us to not leave our forks on the appetizer plates.(lol). The atmosphere of the restaurant was just as expected. My favorite part of it was the cute little paintings on the walls. ❤️“

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

“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. ♥️♥️♥️“

“Good food and good service“

“Loved the food here!! It is a small but clean and cute restaurant the food is so good! I called in my order with no problem. The service is excellent! Very friendly and welcoming. We tried the larb salad, red and green curry, pad see ew noodle, curry puffs and we were not disappointed! The Curry puffs are a must try!!! I've never seen them at any other Thai place before, my all time favorite!!! I love quaint places like this! We will definitely be returning! It's in a small shopping center so lots of parking is available. Lots of options on the menu and not overpriced. I look forward to trying the pineapple fried rice next time.“

“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.“

“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!"“

“The food is great! Used to be very busy for lunch, but it was less than half full the day I was there.

Parking: It could be difficult to find parking close to the restaurant, but can find parking if you are ready to walk a few meters.“

“I picked up food from here for the first time tonight. Cashier was friendly & informative. Cute little restaurant. Pad See Ew was probably the best I’ve had in San Diego- SO many veggies (which was what I was craving). My husband gave the Bangkok Spice Noodles a 10. Headsup: if you don’t specify, food is at a 0 spice level (at least the dishes I ordered) I’m definitely coming back to see if they do as good a job on their Pad Woon Sen. Happy customer!“

“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.“

“Food is always good and Brady is a riot!!“

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

“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 :)“

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

“Such good Thai food! Best panang curry we have ever had, the drunken noodles were also really good. My son got the satay chicken, which came with a delicious and generous portion of peanut sauce and a cucumber salad. He’s a picky eater but he loved it. Highly recommend!“

“THANK YOU!!
AROYD IS THE BEST, MOST DELICIOUS THAI, THROUGHOUT ALL OF THEIR PRODUCTS!
✨🤘🏼💛
THANKSGIVING WAS NEVER MORE TASTY, FRESH, HEALTHY, AND AMAZING!!!!
SPICE LEVEL WAS ON POINT, FLAVOR, FRESHNESS~
COULDN'T BE MORE GRATEFUL 🤩💖😸🌷“

“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!💯🔥👌😎“

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

“Soooo yummy 😋 thank you for the delicious fresh thai food 😋❤️❤️ i went walking around the liberty market and decided to buy thai and some pasta from another restaurant ❤️😎
They are both deeeelicious 😋❤️ . It was very busy but if you kept moving and looking at the same time it wasn't that bad . The staff at this restaurant were so nice and helpful and moving so fast to get everyone's order out 😎👍

Vegetarian options: They have veggies or tofu for the opinions

Parking: Big parking lot around the whole campus , and its free😎

Kid-friendliness: Definitely 😁 because kids love soup and noodles

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it is but it gets busy in the market , so it might be uncomfortable“

“Excellent food for the fare price.

Its a cozy ambient restaurant and we were served medium size dinners.

Thai was very good and very fresh, properly seasoned and just right to the taste. They also take spicy and non spicy requests which was perfect for us.

Highly recommend you visit this mom n pap, woth a partner for dinner, or even with the family as portion sizes for 1 dish feed the whole family!

Over all excellent thai food when you appetite calls for.
Aloha!“

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“The service was great.
I made a wrong order, didn't much like the noodles (I don't usually like noodles). I'll choose something else next time.
The gyoza was good.

Clean place.
Outdoor seating.
Fair prices.“

“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.“

“The food here is amazing! It’s just good thai food, plain and simple. The Kow Soi noodle is great, I had it for the first time and it made write this review. PB can’t afford to lose this place, especially since the other nearby thai places are only so-so.

They have a 10 point scale for spiciness; I usually get a five outta ten on the spiciness scale and that’s plenty. Enough to make my nose start to run at least. Very comfortable spice level and it’s what I recommend.“

“Came in when I saw a sign for their lunch special. I enjoyed it. It was the perfect portion. I got the beef garlic and pepper. It came with rice, beef with garlic, cabbage and cilantro, and a vegetable roll. I also got a Thai Tea. I will probably come back and try something else too.“