So good! We had Pinnapple Fried Rice, and Drunken noodles. Heat is there - we ordered at 2/5 and it was plenty. Best for take out, no beer or wine, and limited seating outside on the sidewalk. read more

Best Thai in SD. Great gluten free options. Friendly staff. Always busy but that's a good sign!

I tried the Pad Thai and was very disappointed. It tasted overly fried, had a strong onion smell, and a strong egg odor. It was honestly the worst Pad Thai I've had. The Tom Kha soup was nothing special either. I don't understand how this place has such high reviews. read more

Accidentally Found a Thai Gem I found this tiny Thai spot by accident, and it might be the closest thing to real Thai food outside of Thailand. The flavors were incredible. Bold, spicy, and authentic. I tried level 2 and 3 spice and got wrecked (in the best way). Just a heads up: it's a small, super casual place with a few seats inside and out, but the food is next-level. I'm definitely coming back and telling everyone I know. read more

Bahn Thai is one of those places you're genuinely happy to have in the neighborhood. The food is consistently flavorful, well-balanced, and clearly made with care. Everything tasted fresh, and the spices were layered rather than just hot for the sake of heat. I ordered a curry and noodles, and both were rich, aromatic, and satisfying without being heavy or greasy. Service was friendly and efficient. It's counter service, but the staff was welcoming and handled a busy flow of customers smoothly. Food came out quickly, and everything was exactly as ordered. Portions were generous and filling, making the prices feel fair for the quality. The space itself is casual and relaxed, with outdoor seating that works well for a low-key meal. This isn't a fancy sit-down spot, but it doesn't try to be. It focuses on good food, done right, and it succeeds. Overall, Bahn Thai is a reliable go-to for comforting, flavorful Thai food. It's easy to see why it has loyal regulars, and it's a place I'd happily return to and recommend. read more

Okay WOW, this place exceeded expectations. I would say this is some of the best Thai food I have ever had in San Diego. Everything was so fresh and the staff was very helpful and attentive. We got chicken pad see ew and Garlic stir fry with tofu. It was all sooo delicious. This place is also a crowd pleaser if you need to bring lunch in to an office. The only thing I wish is that I had more vegetables and less rice but the actual flavor of the dish was great. I definitely want to try their pumpkin curry next time! read more

This casual Thai restaurant Bahn Thai serves big portions at reasonable prices. Service is quick and efficient. There is no indoor seating, only outdoor. Everything is served in take out containers. The Pad Thai with shrimp and Pad See Ew were solid! Papaya salad was delicious and a must. read more

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SD staycation! We were recommended Bahn by a relative. Food is all shareable and so delicious ! We had the chicken curry, drunken noodles & mango sticky rice! everything was perfect. We got the "Hot" spice and as normal spicy enjoyers I may have overestimated our spice tolerance so we had to sip between bites haha! but the food was so good !! we also had the spring rolls and finished every single one. the shop inside is small and offers no indoor seating but a few patios spots which are amazing. Thanks for the fast service and smiles as we came in, can't wait to come back :) read more

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We had Drunken Noodles which were good but lacked seasoning, Massaman Curry, very tasty if a little sweet to my taste and Spring Rolls were pleasantly crunchy and well prepared. Friendly service and good portions, will definitely go back. read more

I'd heard this was a lot of people's favorite Thai place in San Diego, so we decided to check it out when we were in town. We didn't realize it's pretty much take out only with outdoor seating, and it was getting pretty cold while the sun was going down. The service was friendly, and it's on a cute street that you can walk around while waiting for your food. We thought the dishes we ordered were just okay- got the laab, an eggplant stirfry, pad see ew, mango sticky rice and a few other things. The dishes were a bit salty but the mango sticky rice was good! Probably wouldn't come back the next time we're in town but glad we tried it! read more

One of my favorite Thai places in San Diego! I have tried a lot of Thai food but this one tops them all. All of the food is so flavorful and delicious, I will definitely be coming back to try more dishes. The entire place is takeout only, but they have a few tables outside to enjoy the food. It is on a cute walkable street in University Heights. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for casual good eats. read more

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This Thai place is great. Always do takeout but it's always on point. The level 10 is definitely spicy.

Bahn Thai , A hidden Gem in north park that's been around over a decade. It's such cute little spot to order take out and even dine in. Usually it's cramped due to its capacity and since I'm right around the corner I never mind ordering take out and eating at home . My go to items are the Pad sea beef and the path Thai noodles , Nam Nam the yellow curry is really good to order as well. I truly recommend this spot . It's been around for a reason . read more

Best Thai in SD! Their avocado curry is amazing! Today I got the Drunken Noodle with chicken, always great! Typical Thai service, order and wait outside, at least here they have a few benches and tables out front. No inside seating, it's a small pace. On a nice day the ambiance is nice because sitting outside is beautiful in that neighborhood and pretty chill. read more

Bahn Thai - Drunken Noodle with chicken. - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Bahn Thai may be takeout only, but the food quality really impressed me. It's a bit pricey, though each dish is generous enough to easily feed two people. My boyfriend and I ordered the Roasted Duck Curry, chicken and pork Pad Thai, and Mango Sticky Rice. The duck curry had a flavorful broth and definitely brought the heat at the hot spice level, though the duck itself was a little chewy in parts and had a few bones. The standout for me was the Pad Thai--it's been hard finding one I really like in San Diego, and this one absolutely hit the spot; medium spice was perfect. The mango sticky rice was good, but I wish it had been a little sweeter. read more

Co worker suggested so we all ordered food. I got the drunken noodles...so tasty. The spicy sweet chili wings were a hit with the 5 of us. The co worker with the pineapple rice said it taste more like curry. Tasted a little pineapple. read more

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The food was delicious -- fresh, flavorful, and one of the better Thai meals I've had. Unfortunately, the service needs improvement. The cashier seemed overwhelmed, and we waited quite a while to be helped. When he did assist us, his tone felt a bit sarcastic and came across as rude. Because of the service experience, I don't think I'll be back, which is disappointing since the food was great. read more

This is a very local Thai restaurant that is delicious, and they impressively whip up orders in a small kitchen catering to the massive demand. Recommend calling in to place an order and see how long it will take - for us, around 6pm Sunday, it was a 20 min wait for calling in, and DoorDash is 40-50 min, and by the time we went to pick up the food in person, new orders were 30-40 min. Calling in will ensure the menu prices as DoorDash of course will mark up each item by a few dollars, so it adds up. Timing is more or less accurate, +/- 10 min or so, which is not too bad. We got the chicken pad Thai, crab fried rice, roasted duck curry, and lahb gai. The pad Thai as per usual is good and fairly standard. The crab fried rice has generous amounts of crab and is excellent in itself, but if you want to be fancy, you can pair it with the duck curry. The duck curry is very flavorful and a bit spicy as we requested medium, and there is generous amounts of meat too (along with potatoes, etc). The lahb gai has mint and lettuce and ground chicken, and is a good option for the hot weather. Seating is extremely limited - people will be standing around to claim a seat the moment a party leaves, but we got lucky to get a seat for the 2 of us to enjoy the food as soon as it was ready. read more

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Limited outdoor seating but a nice atmosphere. We ordered the pineapple fried rice (mild) it was delicious. Pad see ew was also very flavorful. The pork was a little dry but tasty and tender. They served us in take out containers which was different but cool. They gave us paper plates and what we didn't finish was ready to go. Will definitely go back. read more

This location in University Heights is really busy and is like a 'controlled madhouse'. Ordering was really easy and straightforward. We didn't have to wait more than 5 minutes to order, but waiting for our food took about 20 minutes. We went during peak dinner hours on a Saturday so this was expected, but it was interesting to see the layout of this restaurant. Inside is used just for ordering (they had 4 cashiers) and you wait outside for your food to be called. There are a few tables outside but these go quick. The lack of seating is also why there are so many people just picking up their orders and taking it to go. We got lucky and were able to get a table. Get the Pineapple Fried Rice! Super flavorful and had a hint of curry taste in it too. A little sweetness from the pineapple gave it a nice touch. The Yum Nuea is their beef salad and oh man this was packkkeddd with flavor! Super zesty and citrusy from the lime and fish sauce, this was amazing. I also got a cup of tom yum soup and I was honestly disappointed. It didn't pack as much of a zesty flavor than what I'm used to and so I felt that the soup was overall a bit lacking (something that I never would think to say about Thai food). The Panang Curry was also good but I've definitely had better. I didn't get much flavor from the kefir lime leaves and so the curry while still good, felt a bit lackluster. read more

Bahn Thai - Pineapple Fried Rice, Yum Nuea, Tom Yum, Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a tiny restaurant with no inside seating , just outside seating. This place has great food, good pricing and generous portions. Parking can be a little challenging here but manageable as long as you walk a little. You order your food at the counter and they bring it out to you. We came here multiple times on our 5 day trip in San Diego. Love the following items: Tom Yum Gong Tom Yum Kha Crab fried rice. Black rice pudding Mango sticky rice Thai ice tea read more

Bahn Thai - Menu - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Highlight: I ordered the Beef Pad See Ew and Mango Sticky Rice. Beef pad see ew had a good balance of noodles, meats, eggs, and vegetables. Easily a go-to option at this restaurant. The coconut milk was creamy on the mango sticky rice, and the rice was a little bit too sweet for me. The mango wasn't really sweet, but overall, the portion size was good. Hospitality: Fast service. Honorable Mention: No indoor seating. Grab and go kind of place or you can sit outside with the limited seating. read more

Bahn Thai - Mango Sticky Rice ($9.95) - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love their green curry and drunken noodles Amazing spice levels I highly recommend it comparable to Thailand read more

Pad See Ew + Shrimp: Always my go to! It was about $20. The portion is great and super filling. There's limited tables but there's a park down the street if you need a space with shade. The best, simple Thai spot in the area! read more

Bahn Thai - Half eaten (lol) "GARLIC" w/ brown rice & tofu. $9.67. - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is some of the best Thai food in San Diego. We love the pad thai, pad see ew, massaman curry and mango sticky rice. It's a bits of a hole in the wall, but service is always great and food is ready quickly. There are only 6 or so tables that are out on the sidewalk we typically pick it up and take it home. read more

W T H is up with the beef at this place? It's mushy and gross.... Used to the best- NOW ITS AWFUL! read more

Bahn Thai - W T H IS THIS NASTY MUSHY "beef" - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Probably the most legit Thai food place in San Diego!!! I've had A LOT of different menu items and everything I've had has been nothing short of amazing. My go to is the drunken noodles usually but I decided to try the Duck Curry this time (since my last duck curry from another whack place was such a disappointment- see my other reviews for more info) Duck curry was divine, might even be my new go to. Well worth the $18. Spice level here is spicier than your typical American Thai eateries. "hot" will have a nice kick but not overpowering. Only outdoor seating at the place, limited. They pack your order to go already so you can eat it at one of their outside tables or just take it with! Enjoy the best Thai in San Diego!!! read more

Bahn Thai - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Will always be my favorite Pad Thai place in all of SD, service is 10/10 (food came out in less then 10mins), Pricing 7/10 (definitely a little on the pricey side but worth for the every now and then), Ambiance 10/10 Also were I had my first date with the love of my life so extra points for that read more

Definitely some of the best Thai food in San Diego and competitive, affordable pricing! Deep flavors, can be spicy if you'd like. Every bite is savory and umami - love their curries and pad Thai and everything here really. read more

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This is the best Thai food if you're getting takeout it's so good and actually even tastes better eating there on their plastic tables outside on Park the food is so good I dream about this place daily I wish I lived closer read more

We were in SD for the weekend and so I came onto yelp just browsing through food options and ended up here. What we ordered: Medium spicy pad thai with chicken Medium spicy roasted duck yellow curry - comes with rice Egg Rolls Medium spicy Drunken Noodles with beef The pad thai was soo good and not spicy at all, I ended up adding a ton of chili oil so I could probably go up in spice level next time. The curry was also soo good! Not overwhelmingly sweet, the veggies (potatoes, onions, bell peppers & carrots) could be chopped a bit smaller but they paired well with the duck and curry! Egg rolls (5 count) tasted fresh and they were good! Drunken noodles taste like regular chow mein from any other take out spot- good but that was my fiancé's dish that he chose last min anyways and he really enjoyed it. We were lucky enough to get parking right in front of the restaurant and we didn't wait longer than 15 mins for our order. When our number was called a table had cleared out and we were able to dine there. We had a good lunch! Price was very reasonable considering how full we were and we took leftovers home. Service was super friendly! As first timers I appreciated Gema's suggestions and patience. read more

Bahn Thai - all the foods. Top left: drunken noodles Top middle: pad thai Right: egg rolls Bottom middle: yellow curry - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Bahn Thai has been my favorite Thai spot in San Diego. It's definitely a spot for take-out food since the location in University Heights has only a few tables outside. I have tried multiple items and they have all been really tasty. I liked the Pad Thai, Basil Eggplant with Chicken with extra sauce, Drunken Noodles, and the Panang Curry. I usually order Medium spice at most thai spots, but the medium at Bahn Thai is a little too spicy for me. I usually order mild spice and ask for extra spices on the side. I also really love their Thai Tea here and it's the perfect way to balance out the spice from the food. Highly recommend ordering ahead of time, since the line can get long to order at the store. read more

Unfortunately Bahn Thai takes zero responsibility if you don't receive your food from Door Dash, who they contract with. I won't order from them again. Don't take your chances or you might go hungry and just end up frustrated. read more

I used to live on the street behind the restaurant and I can tell you there's a reason there's always a line out the door at Banh Thai--the food is amazing! Food: My go-to order is the Pad See Ew with beef, and it's perfection every single time. The noodles are tender, the beef is flavorful, and the dish is perfectly balanced. And don't even get me started on the mango sticky rice--it's an absolute must-have! The mango is always ripe and sweet, and the sticky rice is rich and creamy, making for the perfect dish. Pro Tip: Skip the wait and call ahead to place your order for pick-up. It's quick, convenient, and ensures you get to enjoy your meal without the wait. If you're a fan of authentic, flavorful Thai food, Banh Thai is a must-visit in University Heights. You won't be disappointed! read more

Fried rice was my fav, ordered from DoorDash. Definitely pricey but food was flavorful read more

Bahn Thai - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Food is really flavorful! The place is really small and order is for take out only. There are a few tables outside where you can devour the food once it's freshly made. Everything we ordered so delish: pad see ew, eggplant basil, lemongrass chicken, and 3 flavor fish. Would definitely come back whenever I visit SD read more

This place is so good, I recommend it to everyone. I usually get the basil fried rice and Thai tea. Not a lot of seating though so prepare to have a nice picnic. You are in beautiful San Diego so who gives af about the seating, you know. The food is great and that's all that matters. read more

This is the best Thai food in San Diego. They are consistent every time. The pad Thai and pad see ew are my favorites. Order with time, because they normally very busy and have a 30min to 1 hour wait, but they have a very efficient system. read more

Bahn thai has been my go to take out for years. This location is hectic due to the hillcrest location shutting down. However, they've maintained consistency and quality in my opinion! I usually opt for the pad thai w/ tofu which is always good. Sometimes I think the noodles are too clumped and the sauce isn't as mixed in as it could be, but still has great flavors. The pad see ew is great and I just tried the yellow curry based on some other reviews, and it was phenomenal! My bf is obsessed with the crab rangoons from here. You can't go wrong with a mango sticky rice or thai iced tea for a sweet finish. You really can't go wrong with any item! read more

Bahn Thai - Crab fried rice - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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If you're looking for savory, flavorful, delicious Thai food, you came across the right page. Bahn Thai dishes out some of the tastiest thai dishes. We usually order to go and the portions are generous and affordable. Everything I have tried here has met every expectation. The menu is pretty wide range, there's something for everybody. They cater to your spice level, and adjust to your needs. You pick your protein with whichever dish you choose. They have a large variety of vegan and gluten free options. When ordering to go they provide utensils and use reusable microwave safe containers, which is definitely appreciated. Highly recommended! read more

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