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    Hug Thai Express

    4.7 (583 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Quiet
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    Outdoor seating

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    Tom Yum Fried Rice
    Benjamin W.

    Goodness me what a local gem this is. The Tom Yum fried rice was bursting with flavor in every bite. And the yellow curry was every bit as delicious. The food came out fast and you can tell the owners take great pride in their business, a great meal and worth a drive for this Thai experience.

    Larb with chicken! So refreshing and yummy
    Tiffany A.

    I came here on a Saturday around 5PM and man was it busy! There was a line out the door and a nice woman trying to handle the in-person rush and the phones. We were a party of 5 so we combined the 2 tables outside to create a makeshift table for ourselves. There is only three 2-person tables inside and two 2-person tables outside FYI. This is more of a takeout spot. I got the chicken pad thai (good flavor but the noodles were too sticky in my opinion. It made it hard to chew and swallow.), the tom kha (unbelievably delicious. The large size is MASSIVE.), the chicken larb (love this dish- filled with greens, fresh lime dressing and vegetables.) The woman that took our order came by and checked on us halfway through the meal which was lovely and thoughtful. I would give this spot another try when in the area.

    Tom Yum Fried Rice
    Viri M.

    The food and service was amazing as usual! Love this place. They served out food quickly and everything was delicious.

    Green Curry with vegetables
    Erika S.

    As a disclaimer, I ordered this as delivery. The star of our order was the Green Curry. Lots of veggies and great flavor. The Thai Wraps (4) were fine. Good taste but pretty pricey for what you get. Ask for extra sauce! The loser was the Pad Thai! We usually get drunken noodles and opted for Pad Thai because of the stellar reviews. It was the driest noodle dish I've had at a Thai restaurant. I'll definitely try them again because the curry was that good. But I likely wouldn't order the wraps or Pad Thai again.

    Stick rice not so sticky but solid like a rock
    Alex A.

    I ordered the six piece wings and a side of sticky rice. I am very disappointed in the sticky rice. It is very hard. I can't even break a piece off. It's very frustrating when you order food because you're in a rush rushing you need to be somewhere you can pick up the food and you can't even eat the food and you can't go back because you have to be somewhere.

    Egg Rolls
    Kathy B.

    Tucked away in a strip small, this tiny place serves generous portions of good Thai food in unassuming surroundings with great service. My daughter especially loves Kala's Crispy Chicken. The egg rolls are very tasty and the Pad Thai noodles were also good.

    Mango sticky rice
    Leslie R.

    Everything is always sooo good! Never disappoints. And the service is top notch. Very friendly people.

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    Kala's crispy chicken was really flavorful. This dish made me mouthwatering. Also, i got Tomkha soup was very outstanding.

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    Delicious food and fast service! We've been a few times and the flavors do not disappoint

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    Hidden gem! Friendly and attentive service; good selection of well done Thai-American dishes.

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    I never been a fan of Thai food but I love this place. It's clean and staff are friendly. The food is so good. I eat here often.

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    Food was excellent. Service was excellent. We try to come here every time we're in SD. Would highly recommend the crab fried rice.

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    The right tile to know this spot. Good price, good food and nice service. Fried pork ribs and Panam curry are delicious. Thank you guys.

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    Do they serve wine or can we bring our own?

    We’re very sorry that we cannot allow our customers to bring their own beer or wine into the restaurant. Under California law, it’s illegal for us to permit alcohol on the premises without the proper license. Thank you for your understanding.… 

    How clean this Hug Thai restaurant is any one can answer please I read about how good the food is so happy to find good Thai restaurant and do they used good quality ingredients please?

    It's very Clean! Has an "A" rating. Love this place😁

    Thai wraps aren't listed on your website for order any more, but they are on here. Are they still available?

    Does anyone know if they have vegan options?

    Our sauce base is completely vegan

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    Came here for lunch on a Monday at Tamarind Thai in La Mesa. We were seated by Sam and given time…read moreto look over the menu. From the start, I could tell he was a little flustered. The lobby was filling up quickly with dine-in customers and pickup orders, and he was literally doing everything -- cleaning tables, taking orders, running food. Whew. When we asked what was popular on the menu, the responses were short, like "It depends on what you like." He wasn't rude at all -- just clearly overwhelmed and didn't have time to connect. I get it, but when you're dining in, you do hope for a little more guidance. It took about 25 minutes to receive our appetizers, and we didn't get drinks at the beginning. About 10 minutes into eating our appetizers, our entrées came out. I ordered the Spicy Noodles with beef, and my husband ordered the Pad Thai. His plate looked beautiful and tasted fresh and delicious. Mine, on the other hand, looked like the noodles had been sitting -- a bit dry -- although the veggies were vibrant and colorful, which helped presentation-wise. Unfortunately, I kept tasting a bitterness and realized some of the noodles at the bottom were burnt. I'm not one to complain, but I definitely needed water at that point. My husband had to go to the counter to ask for drinks, and Sam apologized and brought them about five minutes later. When we checked out, Sam still had a smile on his face, which I truly appreciated. He mentioned we came at a very busy time and day. I hope that wasn't meant to excuse the hiccups -- a simple apology would've been perfectly fine. Still, I respect that he kept it together and did his best. The dining area inside is small, but they do have an outdoor table option if requested. I'm not sure if this experience reflects their normal standard, and I hope it doesn't. There's definitely room for improvement with food quality consistency and front-of-house support. Sam was kind, and honestly, I'd probably give them another try simply because he handled the pressure as best as he could. But they really need another staff member up front to help with orders, cleaning, and running food instead of having one person juggle it all. Room to grow for sure.

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