This restaurant is a hidden gem. I've been going for over 5 years and the food never disappoints. I dream of the crispy catfish salad... it's fresh , tasty, and just amazing; even in the way in the way they cut their ingredients.... They take pride in their food and never cut corners. I think their portions are generous. I highly recommend!!! read more

Food was delicious !!!!!!! Really good taste and very big portion all the prices are good and will defiantly come back .. the service was amazing and the place is just perfect . read more

Chaba Thai Kitchen - 28. Pad Thai with Shrimp - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Let me start by saying that I'm the opposite of a foodie. I hate trying new foods and will stick with something if I like it, which is rare. I came here with my coworkers for a work event and had only eaten Thai food once in the past and didn't like it. When I came here I ordered the red vegetable curry (spice level 3) and I loved it. I came back again and also had soup, cheese samosas (not sure what they're actually called), this desert drink (also not sure what it's called- it had small boba balls, ice cubes, and melon), and iced Thai coffee. Everything was AMAZING! One of the few restaurants I've tried in the last five years that I'll actually be returning to. The staff is amazing as well. If you're nervous about trying new foods, definitely give this place a try. read more

Came as a party of 2 on a Monday at around 12 PM. There was no wait time. Unfortunately very mediocre food for the price point. The staff are very nice but I probably wouldn't come back again as I believe there are better Thai places for a cheaper price. I was very let down by the Khao Mok Kai as I felt like the rice was well seasoned, but chicken was dry and the portion size of the dish is quite small. Khao Mok Kai - 7/10 Pad See Ew - 7/10 read more

Chaba Thai Kitchen - Pad See-Ew Noodle Khao Mok Kai - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Small place. I came here to order take out for lunch the next day. I got their drunken noodles with chicken. I ate it the next day so it could skew the taste... maybe. The noodles were still good and plentiful, chicken pieces weren't much, cut into thinner slices. What bothered me was the sauce was a little too sweet. I barely tasted any of the basil. I don't like sweet noodles or sauce. I still think the best is Bahn Thai drunken noodles. I wouldn't mind trying again, maybe eat there too. Portions were of generous size. read more

Chaba Thai Kitchen - Pad Kee Mao to go - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I can't believe I had never been here before. Food was delicious, prices were fair and the employees were all friendly. The panang curry and pad see ew noodles were some of the best I've had. I'll definitely be returning soon. read more

Chaba Thai's interior is very low-key and what I would consider "no frills". It was a tad more expensive than I had expected, but after my food came out, I noticed the portion size was enormous. I was given the option to make it spicy and I asked for a 4 on a scale of 1-10. It was spicier than expected. I also asked for more peanuts for garnish, which seemed to be no problem. When I was done, I was given this refreshing coconut dessert with melon balls at no charge. The lady helping me was very friendly and refilled my water multiple times as I was struggling with the spice. I enjoyed my dining experience a lot. read more

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Yellow chicken Curry is all I can rave about!!! I come here and want to try new things but this is always a hit for me. I tried level 3 recently and wow was it spicy. I suggest level 1 if you don't like spice. The curry is creamy and full of huge veggies. I have yet to find another yellow curry that even comes close. read more

The lunch special I had here was horrible. The potstickers was so burned I couldn't eat it. Decor was terrible and the seating very uncomfortable. I was so hungry that I ate a couple of the stir fried eggplants in my meal and then paid and left almost a full plate. I'm really surprised this place can stay open with an offering this bad. read more

Chaba Thai Kitchen - Burned, rock hard potstickers. Disappointing. - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

The lady that runs the restaurant is very nice. She will give you a real recommendation if you ask for it (not like those who say everything is good & it depends on what you like). The crispy chicken is pretty good. Food portion is tiny. Taste ok, not great. One of the popular spot among college students. Small place. Homey vibe. Free dessert. read more

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My favorite Thai food place to grab food before work or with a girlfriend. I use to do grub hub for them years before. And they've been apart of my life since 2016. I love their crispy basil chicken and their koi soy noodle with beef. I wish I made enough money to give them tips every time I see them. read more

Small quaint location. Only 6-8 tables so definitely not good for large groups. But it was perfect for myself and my hubby. Music was quiet not to loud. Service was fantastic. One lady did it all by herself! Took orders, seated guests, cleared the tables, brought the food out and followed up with each customer. Granted there wasn't a lot of tables to take care of when we were there, but she was an awesome multi-tasker! Oh yea...and not to mention to to-go/Door Dash orders she attended to when they came to retrieve them. My Thai tea was so-so. I have had better in other locations. This one was on the sweeter side and smaller then ones I've had from other locations. My yellow curry with chicken was yummy. I am not great with spicy, so I said mild or no spice, but wow my first bite I CALL THAT SPICY. But lol...to anyone else I know it wouldn't be spicy. It was a spice level I was okay to handle eating, but would have preferred it to be less spicier. The chinese broccoli with fried pork was yummy. Wish I had more pork in there, but it was good. We quickly scooped up the pork out of there, so it didn't sit in the sauce to long (it would have gotten soggy/mushy) since it was crunchy. First time here, but we will definitely come back. We actually came to check out the grand opening store next door, but decided to try this Thai food instead. They even gave us a small bowl of coconut milk with tapioca (nice...actually it was a bonus touch!) Because we got dessert here we ended up not going next door. read more

Chaba Thai Kitchen - Thai iced Thai Tea with Ice - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

This has been my go-to spot for Thai food for years, ever since I was in college! Favorite orders are Pad Thai and Drunken Noodle. The servers are always so sweet, the portions are generous, and I love that they give you complimentary dessert if you dine in. Most recently, I came here around 3:30pm on a Wednesday for a late lunch to go. I ordered the Drunken Noodle with beef and the green curry with mixed seafood, both mild. Total was $36 before tip. It was about a 20 minute wait, and the lady offered me a glass of iced water while I waited. I love all the condiments here - dried chili flakes, pickled peppers and chili in lime fish sauce. She gave me plenty of condiments for my to go order, so be sure to ask for them. The drunken noodle was delicious, as usual. It was my first time trying the green curry - it came in one of those to go soup containers and was loaded with seafood and bamboo shoots. It was so much curry; it fed my boyfriend and me for 2 meals. I have introduced so many people to this place over the years because I love this small business and want them to stick around. Definitely give them a try next time you are craving Thai food!! read more

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Food is consistently amazing and they always give a complimentary sweet treat (as pictured) What a way to say thank you to their customers! Love this place! read more

Chaba Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I love it here , everyone is super sweet and great with recommendations. We ordered the pad Thai with chicken which was very good, As well as the yellow curry with fried tofu flavorful. And the Thai fried rice with shrimp the spice was nice. Would recommend and will be back :) read more

Tom Yum soup was sooo flavorful and delicious. Exactly what I was craving. I wasn't sure how hungry I was since it was only lunchtime, but even after I decided not to order more after my soup, the sweet server me made a yummy dessert of tapioca, melon, and milk. Her service was excellent, kindly walking to me tableside to check on me although the restaurant was empty and quiet (it was a late lunch, after 2pm). It was so refreshing and that was so kind to give when I ordered so little! That was so kind of her!! Now I know where to go when I'm craving that Tom yum yummy I will be back to try more. read more

We ordered online take out and our order was ready super fast. Service when we got to the restaurant was very friendly. Very attentive. read more

Great place, the service was amazing and the people that own it are super nice. They took care of us super well even though we had a somewhat larger group with kids. The food was excellent and my friend who is from Thailand said it was very authentic and very high-quality. Would definitely come here again and again. read more

I was craving spicy Thai food one day and stumbled upon this gem--now it's my go-to spot for Thai! I've been back numerous times, and everything is consistently amazing. Tom Kha Soup: a velvety broth that's rich and comforting Papaya Salad: perfectly balanced with that signature spicy kick ‍Pad See Ew: features soft noodles with a flavor explosion that I can't get enough of Spicy Eggplant: great heat and depth of flavor And don't miss the Khao Soi--it's an incredible dish full of bold, vibrant flavors. You can pick your spice level, but be careful when the spicy cook is there! If you're looking for delicious, authentic Thai food, Chaba Thai is a must-try! read more

A hidden gem! Tucked away in a small strip mall is this charming little Thai restaurant. We were greeted right away and seated by friendly staff. Surprisingly, the place was quite full for a late lunch hour! We opted for the lunch specials and were quite pleased by the generous serving sizes. The flavors of the dishes were authentic and absolutely delicious. I really appreciated the amazing flavor without the intense spice. Of course if spice is your thing they will surely add it! I ordered the Pad Prik Thing which was a wonderful balance of of curry, herbs and green beans. My partner had the mixed vegetables medley with chicken which he gobbled up so fast I wasn't able to steal a bite. If you are looking for some authentic Thai flavor this place is a must try! read more

Chaba Thai Kitchen - 12. Mixed Vgetable Medley Lunch Special with Chicken - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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The most unassuming restaurant. This place has a small indoor seating arrangement. We came here on a Sunday evening and there were only 2 parties there. Lots of takeout orders, so usually no wait for dine-in. We ordered the Khao Soi and the Pad See-Ew. Both were delicious and super flavorful. We usually go to Koon Thai down the street but wanted to try something new and was not disappointed. I will say, Koon Thai's portions are bigger, sometimes even too much food, but Chaba had great portions as well, not too much not too small. We also had some dessert on the house and got some mango sticky rice for dessert. The workers here are super nice and the place seems family owned. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Chaba Thai Kitchen - Khao Khao-Soi Noodle - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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I go to Chaba about once a month, and it is always fabulous! Highly recommend. Service is quick. Food delicious.

This spot has been my go-to Thai restaurant for the last 7-8 years so I'm disappointed that I have to update my review to just "average". Over the years, I've ordered many times from them both personally and for their catering services for work lunches. I've converted many a person over to this establishment, but I'm not so sure I can stand by that any longer. I know inflation has hit everyone hard, but the prices of their food has gone up exponentially. I recently ordered drunken noodles with beef to go for $16 (!) and it was a noticeably smaller portion. I wouldn't be so disappointed if they at least maintained their quality, but the noodles were slightly overcooked and gummy. Plus I'm a pretty petite person but even I felt like I wasn't completely full. I remember that same dish would have cost $11 just a few years ago and I would have gotten two meals out of it. If this place is gonna hike up their prices, at least make it worthwhile. Otherwise, I guess I'll have to hunt for a my new favorite Thai restaurant. read more

I have been coming here since they opened and they never disappoint. Before Chaba, I never liked Thai food much. We always order the basil eggplant, crispy basil fried chicken, and a curry. The portions are very generous so it provides a lot of meals. The staff are so friendly. I catered a small party with them some years back and it was a hit. They aren't playing around with their spice levels. we used to do level 7 but have settled on 5 now. If you have never tried Chaba, you are really missing out. read more

My husband and I got here whenever we're craving Thai food. We originally stumbled upon it back during the Covid shutdown in 2020 and we love it! Usually we get it to go, but the times that we've eaten in the restaurant, the service has been very friendly. The ambiance isn't necessarily anything special but it's typical for a great hole in the wall like this one. read more

The food here was good. The Tom kha was flavorful. The lemon grass gave it good flavor and the coconut broth delicious. The pad Thai is sweeter than I'd love but I added the extra spice and chili oil and it was great then. The thing is is I like my food spicy where most people I go with don't like spicy. So I always add spice so that's always an option read more

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This place is always an amazing place to visit. Always give you a deserts at the end of the meals. Tom yum soup change a bit on how they serve it but the flavor is 10/10 read more

This is a staple to go to when visiting San Diego because of the vibes and friendliness that they have when entering the store. They aren't too busy and they are pretty attentive when you need water, napkins and asking how your food is. I got the Mango Chicken Curry and it was such a good choice when you are feeling a soup to warm up your stomach. However, the chicken can a bit dry but the curry is super flavorful so you should eat both together. Another downside is that rice is not included in the curry so you have to order a bowl on the side and I feel like rice made the dish better and more complete. read more

Chaba Thai Kitchen - IG: @asliceoflam | Mango Chicken Curry - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Service review: As much as I wanted to try this place, I had ZERO service. I stode in line just like everyone else. When I got to the counter, it was like I was invincible. No one helped me, no one acknowledged me, no eye contact from anyone. I understand that I came at a busy time, but...as I stode there waiting for someone to greet me, the employees behind the counter immediately greeted the folks who just walked in. Helloooooo, you have a customer standing right in front of you waiting for service. I was over it and left. read more

Authentic Thai food. I had green beans with tofu and drunken noodles. Great flavors, definitely going back for more. read more

Chaba Thai Kitchen - Green beans with tofu - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I went last week with my girlfriend and it was definitely one of my favorite Thai spots I've been to in all of SoCal. Service was just amazing too. I got a pad Thai and a yellow curry. They were both delicious and the pad Thai was not like others with too much fish sauce, or too sweet; the yellow curry was perfect too. Ambiance was just right for enjoying a nice calm meal. They won a recurring customer last week. read more

This is not the fanciest restaurant, does not have amazing decor, isn't cute inside, and doesn't have a fine dining feel, but the food is absolutely fantastic. It's probably some of the best Thai food in San Diego. The food is authentic and they have a great selection of dishes to choose from. Some of my absolute favorites are the Tom yum soup, papaya salad and yellow curry. The service is fast and friendly- and they are always accommodating to adapt for gluten free, dairy free and spicy level. read more

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One of my favorite Thai places in SD. The staff are the friendliest and will make you feel at home. My usual order is beef salad, catfish salad, and pad see ew. -Beef salad: very generous with the amount of beef and well seasoned. I like how much sauce and toppings (cucumbers, tomato, red onion) they give you. -Catfish salad: this is my favorite dish here because it's so unique. The catfish is ground into tiny pieces and fried, so it's a thin crispy layer on top of the salad. The sauce they give is very spicy but so delicious. It's sweet, salty, and sour. -Pad see ew: this is a solid pad see ew. They never skimp on the seasoning. The spice level is no joke here. Level 6-7 can be really spicy for me. I usually stick to level 3. Also sometimes they give a little dessert at the end. They make this coconut tapioca dessert with cateloupe, and it's so refreshing in the summertime. There's usually plenty of parking for this restaurant because it's in a good sized plaza for Convoy. read more

I love Chaba Thai Kitchen. When I'm thinking of place to eat out for dinner, Chaba always comes to mind. The papaya salad (Level 2 Spice) is always a go-to for my family and I. The service is personable and generally quick. It has a family style vibe and I love to support a small business. It's a very comfortable environment and we love the staff. The music is family friendly. "Very yummy" is the general consensus. They're also very good about allergies which is important for us. read more

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Chaba Thai Kitchen is hands down one of the best Thai food restaurants I've had in SD. The service is great, the ladies here are so welcoming and friendly. The food is amazing! This is my go to Thai food spot, it never disappoints! read more

Chaba Thai Kitchen - 15. Tom Kha Soup - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place looks so unassuming but the food is really good! It feels like a true mom and pop shop, no flashy decor but good food and decent service. The classics like pad Thai, drunken noodles are great and they have some specialties like pork and beef jerky which is my go to. They used to give a small free melon sago dessert when you order out but they stopped doing that read more

Delicious! Came here for lunch out of curiosity and the taste of it all was delightful, service was quick and super nice, the place is a good size, enough inside sitting, it's a must try ! read more

Chaba Thai Kitchen - 12. Thai Beef Jerky - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food wasn't that good . . Ordered Pad Thai & fish filet in 3 sauces. Service was ok. read more

Still a great meal this time around. The server was nice. The massaman curry, green curry, and Panang curry were all good. read more

Chaba Thai Kitchen - Menu on the window - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped here with my son to grab a bite to eat because we had an appointment in the area. It was around 6pm. The restaurant wasn't super busy with indoor patrons, but seemed to have a steady to go business with people coming in to get their orders. When we entered, we were greeted and seated right away and given menus. We ordered pad Thai and spring rolls. Kindly, they were able to make our spring rolls with chicken even though on the menu is says tofu and shrimp only. I was grateful for this! The spring rolls were perfect and the peanut sauce was delicious. The pad Thai came out a little but later before we had finished the spring rolls. Service was fast! The pad Thai was made with wider noodles than I'm used to, but it tasted good. I thought it was going to be spicy because of the red color and it had a tad spice (a bit too much for my son, so I only let him have a little) but it was perfect for me. After that, we were given a complimentary dessert. So lovely! The woman who served us was absolutely kind and friendly and it was very sweet to have this dessert. It was delicious! It was like tapioca pudding almost. I would definitely return here to try another dish! read more

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