Bangkok Bay Thai Restaurant

We have come here some times because we love the food, it is very delicious, it is really worth it but they are constantly rushing us to leave the place quickly, and they are super insistent with the tip, I have to see how they make a bad face to the customers if they leave them less than they would like.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Restaurant food experience is admittedly subjective, but BBTR has great reviews. I think we may have showed up on the wrong day, time for to go order. Potstickers were overcooked, Larb was mediocre (poorly seasoned), Twisted Sister had lots of chicken but 2 shrimp, Tom Kah had good broth and chicken but lacked anyother ingredients. Pad Thai was good. Staff was efficient and pleasant. Best to BBTR.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

If you visit this restaurant expect to wait in line, do not be impatient. The wait is worth it. The only negative is I never want to eat Thai food anywhere else. Great ambiance, incredible staff, and delicious food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very bland food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Food is delicious and service is great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Friendly, flexible, and attentive staff.
Food is great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of my favorite Thai! A must go!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of my go-to Thai restaurants in San Diego! Cozy atmosphere and very quick service. Haven’t had a bad dish there!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great Thai food. Authentic food and great staff.

Vegetarian options: What ever u want

Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Goodness it was delicious! The PadSee Ewis a new favorite since I always enjoy the drunken Noodles! Also the crab rice was okay. Needed some salt for sure! Oh the Iced Tea Sweetened was really phenomenal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good food, service & ambiance. Lots of families & also romantic. It's not fancy but a great menu! Good for take-out & easy pick up for larger parties with pre-order. ALWAYS CONSISTANTLY EXCELLENT!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The atmosphere here is incredible, the service was fun, but a bit chaotic. Unfortunately only 3 stars for me because the pad Thai was all sauce, not very flavourful and zero spice even tho I asked for spicy. Just my personal taste, but it was no better than a mall kiosk pad Thai. My partner got the curry salmon though and it was really good except the salmon was charred a bit too much so it tasted kinda burnt, but the curry sauce was excellent. I would try something different next time but I don’t know if I’d rush to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Easily the best Thai food we’ve had in San Diego. We’ve spent the last three years since we’ve moved here trying every Thai spot we can and Bangkok Bay blows them out of the water. “Summer” rolls: 4/5. Pad Thai 4/5. Bay Spicy Fried Rice 5/5. Red Curry 5/5.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pad see ew was out of this world. I got the thai fried rice, it was very good. Good quality meat and lots of fresh veggies. We also ordered Thai tea martinis, they were so good. I love Thai tea so I had to see what this was all about, I would get one every time. The sampler "boat" appetizer was quick, and everything was hot, and delicious. I especially loved the chicken satay, and golden fingers (wrapped fried shrip), my husband practically ate all the peanut sauce with a spoon he liked it so much. The restaurant was cute and tiny with beautiful Thai decorations and plants everywhere. Our server was delightful and so polite. I love this place, thinkin it could be our new pre-fair chow spot, it's so close to the fairgrounds and pretty cheap for such fantastic food and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Peanut Sauce, Chicken Satay, Noodles, Potstickers, Sauce

Made a 7:30 PM reservation for 10 guests. Arrived at 7:30 and seated at 8 PM in a room tucked away with no AC - just fans (August) - so it started out quite warm. We all ordered hot dishes, and by the end of the meal, it was way too warm to finish eating or enjoy the atmosphere.

Ordered a variety of dishes, and everyone loved their meals!

Yellow Curry with Vegetable
Red Curry with Vegetables
Green Curry with Chicken
Several Pad Thai dishes (Chicken & Seafood)
Tom Yum Soup
Mojito, Thai Martini, Lychee Martini

The food was served fairy quickly, and we all chose our own heat levels (3-10). My husband and I chose 6 & 7 (we typically love heat), and it was a good spot - maybe could've even gone down a couple knotches, so every bite wouldn't be so spicy.

Very reasonably priced! Server was friendly and funny. Plenty of vegetarian options. Other than the warm room, the atmosphere was nicely decorated and inviting.

Would definitely return and recommend for a nice Thai meal! And there's a little something for everyone even if they aren't familiar with the cuisine.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5