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    56 Thai Cafe

    4.4 (64 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Lina C.

    A hidden gem! Got something a little untraditional Thai for tonight (Tom Yum Spaghetti) and had some of my friend's Beef Khao Soi. Sooo good! Service was a bit slow, though, but then again the restaurant is small and there was only one server working at the time. I'm not sure if there's more when it does get busier. Prices are reasonable for the location it's at; There's plenty of parking on the plaza as well. Don't let the quiet environment fool you either, this place is popular with those who know about 56 Thai. Can't wait to be back. :-)

    Interior -- Eating Area
    Norbert K.

    Tried something different today -- Phuket Noodles with Chicken (4/5 $16). It was quite good. Service was also very good. My take-away dinner was ready in about 5 minutes.

    Jessica Y.

    Came in and ordered the pad Thai and pad see ew, both with beef, plus a Thai tea and a soda. Total was about $56 with tip, so it's not cheap, but also not completely out of bounds for San Diego right now. I ordered the pad Thai, which was good. Thicker sauce, richer texture, and very satisfying overall. That said, I was actually surprised by how much I liked my husband's pad see ew. I'm a salty-sweet person, and the savory profile on the pad see ew really worked for me. It was straightforward in a good way and ended up being the dish I kept going back to for bites. Both dishes were well cooked, portions were solid, and we had leftovers, which helped justify the price a bit. The space is clean, calm, and comfortable. It's not loud or chaotic, which makes it a nice place to actually sit and eat. The two lady servers were incredibly sweet and helpful, which made the experience noticeably better. Bottom line: solid Thai food, pleasant atmosphere, and kind service. Not quite five stars for me given the price point, but a dependable 4/5 when you want Thai that hits, especially if you lean salty-sweet like I do.

    Crab Rangoon
    Lili T.

    Stopped by here for a lunch with a good friend. I saw this open up a while back and have been meaning to give it a try! We were greeted upon entry and asked to pick any table to sit. I ended up ordering the shrimp pad Thai and my friend got the drunken noodles. We also got an order of crab rangoons to share. The food came out pretty quickly and the portions were great! I really enjoyed my dish and so did my friend. We will definitely be back again soon!

    Mango sticky rice
    Melanie V.

    I ordered take out from this restaurant and really enjoyed the food. I currently have dietary restrictions and can't eat any soy or dairy. I called beforehand and they answered my questions about the menu and were kind enough to walk through different options with me. I ordered the pad thai, panang curry, and mango sticky rice. Everything was delicious and I would definitely order again!

    Thai fried rice
    Marciaann N.

    My friends come here pretty often so we wanted to try this place out. Went here on a Sunday night and it wasn't too busy. The employees were very friendly and helpful. The food was very good and the portions are good for the price. The restaurant is small but didn't seem like you were sitting in a tight space. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area.

    Comfy casual interior
    Lu L.

    Little Thai eatery in a strip mall in Del Mar Highlands next to a few other small restaurants. We both had Drunken Noodle with chicken which was tasty. The chicken was nice & tender. Cold beers and quick friendly service. Seemed like several" to go " orders in the evening.

    Drunken Noodles
    Mike L.

    Unpretentious Thai eatery tucked into a local local mall. Drunken noodles were delicious and perfect heat level. Lots of well seasoned chicken in each dish. Small dining area, brightly lit...seemed very popular for take out and pick up. Fast, friendly service with two choices of Thai beer served with chilled mugs. Nice touch! We'd definitely return for the excellent food.

    Meghan W.

    Located in Del mar heights this little Thai shop looks new. Parking was easy to find. The interior on first impression was small. It's not a place for groups. Service was fast and effecient. I got my favorite Thai dish Kao Soi. The packaging separated the noodles from the soup which i appreciate. The soup was good. They put chicken drum sticks in it which was different. I didn't care for it. They also put pickled veggies in it. I like pickled veggies, but never had it in kao soi. The fried noodles topping were crispy. Overall, i enjoyed this dish.

    Saadia P.

    Newly opened in the area. With the rainy weather just wanted to have soup so tried the tom yum soup. Great. We took a spice level 3 on the scale of 0-5. Whoooo it was spicy. We know the level for the next time now. Pleasant server. We didnt have to wait long after placing the order. Neat and clean.

    Banana boba
    Aaron S.

    This was a nice cozy Thai food experience. We walked over here and were seated right away. The customer service was great. Very friendly server and I think the cook? Everything was prepared exactly and the food was so good. We got the spice levels 1 and 2 and neither was spicy. I dont like super spicy but but 1 and 2 are very low, Ill try 3 next time. We had a great meal here, check it out.

    Mango with Sticky rice

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    BoBaPoP Tea Bar

    4.4
    (189 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Ok this place is legit delicious…read more The entrance is easy to locate in the plaza and you can order from the computer or a real human person, I know right. A real human, what? It's a cozy spot. The people who work there just seem happy and work well together. They're friendly and patient with me as I navigated their menu items. I could not decide what I wanted so I accidentally ordered 3 drinks: Roasted Oolong Milk Tea Osmanthus Oolong Milk Tea 3Q Milk Tea The roasted oolong was for my sister so I don't know how it was but she wanted another one so that should tell you all you need to know. lol I love floral teas and Osmanthus oolong is my new favorite and it delivered. I opted for the agar aka crystal pearls and that was the right choice for the floral tea. I also accidentally drank the 3Q tea after and while not my favorite, I appreciated all the toppings and the tea was still good. The boba is super unique! It's got a nice, chewy kinda texture. I have never had boba like this before and I wish I had blacked out and gotten double boba.

    I grew up in this area, so it's kind of interesting seeing how this exact spot keeps changing. I…read moreremember it being a Rita's Italian Ice at one point, then a bubble waffle shop, and now it's BoBaPoP Tea Bar. Honestly, boba fits the area way better now, especially since more tea spots have been popping up around here. I stopped in for a quick drink and there was a steady flow of people coming in and out, which is always a good sign. Inside is clean and modern, very simple but put together. You can order at a kiosk or go up to the cashier, which makes it easy depending on what you prefer. The menu has a solid variety. All your usual milk teas, fruit teas, slushies, and blended drinks, plus a good amount of toppings. They were also advertising a matcha ice spinner which caught my attention, so I'll probably come back to try that and see how their matcha quality is. I went with a mango fruit tea at 75% sweetness and added boba. I sat outside while waiting, they have limited indoor seating but a couple tables outside which is nice. The drink came out in about five minutes, so pretty quick. First thing I noticed was there were actual mango pieces in the drink, not just syrup. That was a nice surprise and added a good texture. They were soft enough to go through the straw too, so it didn't feel annoying to drink. Flavor wise, I do wish I went lower on the sweetness. Even at 75% it was still a bit too sweet for me, but that's more personal preference. The part that didn't really hit was the boba. It was a little mushy and didn't have that chewy texture I usually look for. It also had this slightly artificial honey taste that kind of overpowered the drink a bit. Not terrible, just not my favorite. It's a solid and convenient spot for the area. Good variety, quick service, and a nice setup. I'd come back, but probably switch up the toppings next time.

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    Jasmine Green Milk Tea
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    Banana Pudding Coffee and Matcha
    Tea and snack! They now have these paw shape waffles, clever add to the doggy theme of Bobabop.

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    Cheese Garden

    Cheese Garden

    3.9
    (75 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Cheese Garden, also now known as Mad for Cheesecake, lives up to the hype! I had this place…read morebookmarked and finally had a chance to give it a try. To be honest, as I saw reviews come in for this location and their National City location, I became skeptical - many noted it to be mediocre, especially for the price. However, with everything being pricey, the work that goes into making these, and the quality of ingredients used, I think it is overall appropriately priced - the whole 4.5" cheesecakes are on the higher side, but the slices, which come from a what I believe is a 8" or 9" cheesecake, are reasonable (original was $7.50, matcha was $8.50). Both the matcha tirmaisu and the original from age slice were tasty and light. If I had to choose, I would get the original slice again. It was beautifully balanced, and once all defrosted, tasted like a cross between mousse, cheesecake, and the inside of cream puff, all sitting on top of a delicate cake crust. One last thing, just wanted to give a shout out to the male employee who helped us tonight! Wonderful customer service, taking the time to explain the products, and ensuring the highest quality of the products being delivered. We will be back! Can't wait!

    I loved the concept of it being inside of bonchon so that's cool. We order boba to go and it was ok.read more

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    Cheese Garden
    Cheese Garden
    Matcha tirmaisu - ladyfingers, smooth thick mousse, a layer of matcha fromage cheesecake like filling, and match powder

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    Matcha tirmaisu - ladyfingers, smooth thick mousse, a layer of matcha fromage cheesecake like filling, and match powder
    Jungle Tea

    Jungle Tea

    4.7
    (200 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Really great boba tea drinks!…read more Located within Mira Mesa in a decent sized parking lot is Jungle Tea. The interior to this place is usually done really well since they'll decorate it for holidays or put up their own decor depending on the time of year. There's a good amount of seats in this place as well and I hardly ever see it to busy when I go. Service is always fast and attentive and they take your order at the register right away. They have a good selection of drinks, and I usually opt for the Avocado Smoothie or Kumquat Refresher drinks they have. Both taste really good, although a little expensive despite the size, but this seems to be a mom and pop kind of location so I'll give it a break in this regard. Definitely will keep coming back here since I really enjoy it and will often times go out of my way to pick up a drink from time to time!

    The couple times we have ordered here, the drinks have been good. The boba is great, the drinks are…read morepretty good, and the service is quick. Ambience is clean and quant. I would have given 5 stars, except they didn't have any boba cooked/ready upon opening at 11am. We all were looking forward to the boba, and it's pretty disappointing to arrive upon opening and find out we would have to wait 1 hour for them to cook boba bc they "got off to a late start"... bummer.

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    So clean and cute!!!
    So clean and cute!!!
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    Crème Brûlée Purple Tiger |Crème Brûlée Golden Tiger
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    Kung Fu Tea

    Kung Fu Tea

    3.6
    (446 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$
    Halal
    Locally owned & operated

    This place is walking distance from where I am and I liked the experience here…read more For one, their cafe area is very spacious and love the high ceilings. I can see myself hanging out here drinking my boba and getting some work done. I got an original KF milk tea HOT with boba and 30% sweetness. This drink hit the spot as its been a bit cooler this week. The price was very fair, cost less than other boba places. Im definitely coming back here for several reasons: (1) walking distance, (2) fair prices, (3) excellent drink and (4) spacious and large cafe area. I will likely become the Duchess here, just sayin' (do people even say that anymore??!!)...man I am getting over the hill...

    First time at this location and although my honeydew milk tea was good, the overall visit was just…read moreokay. Tried ordering on the kiosk when an employee noticed it wasn't working so he took our order. Young kid, seemed like he didn't want be there, especially because now we have to go thru him to order instead of the kiosk. Ordered a Thai tea and he asked if normal Thai tea or Thai milk tea... tbh I've had boba for decades and never had anyone ask me that. Although in hindsight I eventually knew what he meant... I just thought a regular Thai tea would suffice since I order like that anywhere. Eh I was wrong, I guess I truly wanted the Thai milk tea. Still good but not what we wanted. Honeydew milk tea was great no issues. Nice shop, pretty spacious, but nobody inside during dinner time. Not sure if I'll come back

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    3CAT Handcrafted Beverage

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    3.9
    (371 reviews)
    9.1 mi
    $$

    I got the mochi matcha less sweet!! Perfect balance of texture, sweetness, and flavor!…read more There were a good amount of people in front of me but the line went quickly!! It was really warm inside for some reason so maybe not a place to hang out with friends but wonderful wonderful tea!!! Definitely going to get some again

    I placed my order at 8:46 and waited till 9:16. Person who was handling out orders completed a…read morebunch of online orders and a bunch of in person orders. I understand that it was busy (for online orders. There wasn't too much traffic in store) but they should check the order board to make sure items are called out and none were missed. I stood there for thirty minutes and then decided to check the status of my drink especially since drinks after me were all completed. I asked and the guy handing out order gave me a "matter of fact" comment, "Yeah your order has been ready." Yeah well how in the world would I have known that if you didn't pin in my order as completed? I told him up front and pointed at the board, "I didn't know since the number is still under In Progress." He just turns to look at the board and goes "Oh." I took my drink and left. I think what upsets me over the attitude was that he saw me standing there for an absurd amount of time, walked past me once for something, and didn't bother asking like "Hey you've been standing here for a while, can I check your order for you?" It doesn't take a lot of effort to initiate good customer service, but blatant lack of customer service and the additional attitude is what leads to feedback reviews as such. Will unlikely be coming back. I liked the drinks at 3Cat but this was such a negative experience.

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    Soft opening tasting menu
    Soft opening tasting menu
    Inside 3Cat!!
    Inside 3Cat!!
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    Partial view of the interior

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