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    Aaharn

    4.1 (397 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Soup, Asian Fusion
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Quiet
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    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Crab fried rice and mango tea
    A.J. H.

    Excellent service and great food. Crab fried rice was plentiful, fluffy, not greasy and with a good amount of fresh crab. Quaint spot that I will definitely return to.

    Pad Thai
    Joann T.

    Huge parking lot but might have to park further back since all the gym people park right up front. Pad Thai: got it without bean sprouts and added crispy pork. The pork itself was well flavored but a bit overcooked/dry. Otherwise the noodles were well fried and seasoned Kao soi: a bit of a spicy curry that comes with both dried noodles and ramen-like noodles that soaks up the curry - has quite a strong coconut base but I liked it!

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    Josh C.

    Jury Duty lunch hour brought me here after reading cooking magazine about soups. Tried the Panang Curry with chicken, spice level 6. Definitely hit the spot for a cozy warm my soul type of meal. The curry broth woke up my taste buds. Coconut milk was a nice balance to calm and add depth of flavor. Served with side of rice that I would alternate bites with. Staff is punctual, service is quick. Dining area we'll lit and secluded enough to focus on meal. Enter through Stone Brewing gate

    Pad Thai
    Tara M.

    I ordered chicken Pad Thai from here and it was not tasty. The Pad Thai had very little flavor. The color was light and tasted like slightly flavored glass noodles. Hardly any tamarind. I was very disappointed. I wouldn't order from here again.

    Honey Tangerine Chicken
    Kurt S.

    Nice interior, smells amazing in here. Excited to try their Chicken Satay and Honey Tangerine Chicken. The restaurant is tucked inside of a larger building. If you go to the wrong door they have signs that point you in the right direction. Many mobile food deliver people came and went while I enjoyed my dinner. If you are looking for a peaceful place to enjoy dinner away from the Gaslamp area, come here. It is a 2-3 minute walk from the Green line Trolley Santa Fe Depot Debit or Credit Cards only, they don't accept cash.

    Chicken Basil Bowl
    Eunice C.

    We walked in close to closing time, the lady at the counter was visibly annoyed and said no. We asked to order take out, then she eventually let us order. We opted for an outdoor seating at the courtyard by Stone Brewery Pub. And ordered beer from there. The lady brought out our food. We asked for chilli sauce, she sounded annoyed and gave us 2 packs of sriracha. All other Thai take out I went to have those little pickled chilli sauce and red chilli sauces. It's no big deal cuz we gonna sit outside and doesn't need her service anyway. The Tom Yum noodle soups (got 2 big shrimps, 1 egg, and grounded chicken meat) & Basil chicken rice were delicious! 4.5 star for the food, 2 star for the service. A smile would go a long way.

    Massamun Curry
    Tanner G.

    The place smells amazing and service is quick. Upon ordering, food also comes out quickly and they do a good job checking in if you need anything. However, the food was only ok. The Tom Kha dish had muted flavors and the Massamam Curry was a bit overwhelming with spices. Not spicy, but more like a holiday cookie flavor. I did order a 4/10 spice, so perhaps if I got spicier the dishes would not have been so sweet.

    Pad Thai with chicken
    Wendy F.

    Unfortunately they don't have green curry here which is my favorite. So we opted to order the Pa Nang curry and pad Thai. Food wasn't bad and they gave a large portion. Only one person was working the front so she was keeping herself busy. Ended up having to go up to the counter and pay as she never brought our check. Pretty small place inside. Was a tad warm though during lunch time, wish they turned on the AC.

    Scramble Egg Crab Meat Fried Rice
    Diana M.

    Last night we went to stone brewery and they mentioned that they didn't offer any food, but that we could bring in food from the delicious Thai place next door. My bf was excited as he had smelt the Thai food as we walked into the strip mall and he wanted it. We placed our order at stone and walked over to place a food order. We ordered the crab fried rice and they offered to bring it to our table at stone. They were super nice to also bring us 2 plates to share and 2 sets of utensils. This was the most delicious crab fried rice we have had! It had so much crab meat in it! We will have to be back during our stay here in San Diego. We are curious to try other dishes.

    Pad See Ew with soft tofu
    Angela M.

    Took my coworkers here for a quick lunch and it did not disappoint. The restaurant had some northern Thai food that my colleague craved and I went with my steady pad see ew with soft tofu. The flavor was delicious and everything was great. Parking can be a little hard with street parking only. Besides that, if you want no frill Thai food that is authentic and is reasonable in price, you got to come here. The setting of the restaurant is like a fast food restaurant, nothing fancy. Again, for a quick lunch, they serve you promptly and they make sure you walk out full and happy.

    Drunken Noodles and Fried Rice
    Amanda C.

    I recently visited Aaharn, and while it wasn't the best, it wasn't the worst either. I've definitely had more flavorful Thai food elsewhere, but this was decent enough if you're in the area and craving something Thai-inspired. The ambiance is nice--modern, bright, and relaxed. Service is good; but the overall flavor of the food just didn't hit the mark for me. That being said, if you're in the mood for Thai food and looking for a nice casual meal, this place might work for you. It won't blow you away, but it's not a bad option either.

    Red Curry
    Jacqueline K.

    Doesn't taste like Thai food. I got the Pad See Ew and the red curry. The food isn't bad but it's not great. The Pad See Ew had bok choy instead of broccoli and it had a completely different profile taste. Usually Pad See Ew has a soy sauce base but this was different. Maybe more oyster sauce based? I'm not sure what they used. The curry was okay. Most of it went to the trash. Don't get the Thai tea, it was trash. Also the restaurant is inside the building.

    Solid happy hour.
    Steve T.

    Super tasty! I was across the hall at Stone Brewing and while the beer was tasty (and strong), I wanted something simple as I had been traveling. Happy hour is from 4:30-7. I had the Gyoza and glass of white. Choice of wine was Chardonnay or Sauvignon blanc. I said you choose and I ended up with the Sauvignon blanc. Quick. Easy. Attentive service. Being next to the train station it's not touristy at all. Locals, a couple of cops were all in attendance while I quickly noshed. Those that know, know. Seating is limited.

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    Love this place. When they warn you about the heat level of the spice, listen. It's not the Thai food your used to. The staff is amazing.

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    Great place and they walk the food over to Stone. Very nice folks and fantastic food! Take a date to Stone and get Thai walked over to ya!

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    Very delicious fresh dishes. I would definitely come back. Lots of great veg options.

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    Delicious. Great Thai dishes, Khao Soi highly recommended. Also, they bring the heavy heat!

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    Does anyone know exactly what peppers they use here? I got the medium spiced noodles and they were just brutal.

    thai bird chilies. Aaharn is a sister restaurant to Koon Thai and they are known to have a more "authentic" spice scale. Koon actually warns their patrons of this... not sure about Aaharn. in other words, medium at their restaurants is going to be… Read more

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