This little place with its little kitchen, serves up some fine Thai food. I had dinner and ordered Pad Thai with chicken at a wimpy heat level a number 3 and an appetizer of fried calamari (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/krua-thai-cuisine-chula-vista?select=DHAet7dWL0qLdXwplg7ybA#DHAet7dWL0qLdXwplg7ybA). The fried calamari had a very crispy light brown breading which was well prepared and lightly seasoned (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/krua-thai-cuisine-chula-vista?select=DHAet7dWL0qLdXwplg7ybA#kspq0i3uQ6TIIAf3B_TDdA). It probably could of used a little more seasoning, but it was still very good. Inside, the calamari was well cooked, tender, and with a hint of sweetness (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/krua-thai-cuisine-chula-vista?select=DHAet7dWL0qLdXwplg7ybA#gxp6mkiNOoTr90bE7OesXQ). It went very well with the house sweet and sour sauce. The Pad Thai looked very nice and was light and flavorful (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/krua-thai-cuisine-chula-vista?select=DHAet7dWL0qLdXwplg7ybA#4OEPOKR01wuOConVf4oRBA). The rice noodles were very nice and the chicken tender with great flavor. I liked that they offer the lemon wedge on the side because after a few squeezes, it really helps enhance the flavor profile of the over dish, including the chicken (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/krua-thai-cuisine-chula-vista?select=DHAet7dWL0qLdXwplg7ybA#EJ4_0IuYt6TWaR0Dj2sFYA). As common place for this dish, the peanuts added great texture, not to mention that nice nutty flavor (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/krua-thai-cuisine-chula-vista?select=DHAet7dWL0qLdXwplg7ybA#D490AGUZeNJvWtTYJW91gA). This Pad Thai was lighter than I have experience, but lighter in a very good way. The service via a young lady was very pleasant. The cook and owner is a very nice lady as well. She was interested to know how I liked my meal and such. Well I did, and this place is a great addition to the list of Thai places around town. read more

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Food is awesome well recomendad And the people in there are really nice and friendly love the food read more

I love me some spicy drunken noodles and this place did NOT disappoint!! I'll definitely be back!!

Showed up at 5:30pm, during open hours, and they were not open. Drove up here after work for nothing. Really disappointed after a long day.

This is a great spot, we just moved to town and was looking for a new spot for pad thai. I'll be sure to return! Spice ratings from 1-10 are real, a 7 was the perfect spiciness that I was looking for. read more

This was our first time at this place. Although there were limited parking and tables for seating, the food was delicious with generous portions (almost authentic Thai food!). We will be back to this place again! read more

My absolute favorite Thai restaurant in the South Bay. I am a huge fan of both their pad thai and drunken noodles.

While the flavor is good, I asked for slightly spicy, and this was definitely not a level two. It was so hot I could barely eat it. The only reason why I did was because I had already paid for it and was too stubborn to let it go to waste. The wait was a bit long for it too. Willing to try again WITHOUT the spice. read more

Krua Thai - Pad Thai with shrimp - Thai Near Me - Chula Vista, California

When all you can Pad Thai is think about... this is where you want to come. Everything is good here. The prices are fair, the flavors are delicious and the portions are generous. One of my favorite dinners is Drunken Noodles (spicy rice noodles) paired with Tomka Soup (the creamy, slightly sweet soup), Papaya Salad and a Thai Iced Tea mixed with extra cream. If you haven't tried the sticky rice before, that also is an all time favorite, paired with Spicy Basil and/or Yellow Curry. Definitely a place you want to add into your rotation for take-out! read more

Been meaning to drop by here for the longest time back when it was Orange Thai, but was pleasantly surprised to find it was this now. Very friendly employees and the place itself looks nice. Ordered a Thai tea (pretty good) plus their green curry w/tofu on a medium spicy level. Food came out pretty fast, freshly made and hot. I really enjoyed my meal with the calmness of the business and area, and I noticed some customers being able to get food to go as well. Overall, I'm glad I was able to come here and I'd gladly welcome a return visit. Keep in mind that parking is really tight! read more

Krua Thai - Green curry with tofu. - Thai Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Great food and service but limited parking. Had the Mango Tango, chow mein and pineapple fried rice. Love all three, especially the mango tango! read more

First off, the customer service is so warm and welcoming! Always leaving with a smile. The pad Thai here is my GO TO, portion size has my husband and I fed for two days and it still taste great re heated, The meat is always bomb too. This is my third trip here and it's already my fav Thai place :) read more

Great Vegetarian!! I think my husband and I have tried every single Thai place that you can try via delivery services during covid. This is hands-down my favorite. My go-to-dish is green curry with vegetables and tofu. This is one of the only places that doesn't just throw in onions and bell peppers and call it "vegetable". This is also one of the few local places I found where you can order a side of the authentic sticky rice - a must-have! Orders are quite large which is usually two meals for me! It's our new favorite place. read more

Amazing Thai food restaurant. Can't go wrong with the drunken noodles or the pad Thai. The fried rice was also delicious. I've gotten the mango and sticky rice for desert one time and I can't make an order without getting it as well anymore. Would give them 4 thumbs up if I could read more

I was amazed with the authentic taste of this restaurant! First of all, I hardly ever make yelp reviews of restaurants. But the food here really hit the spot and I felt like it warranted a 5-star review. This place is exactly what the comments below suggest. It IS a hole in the wall around Broadway and J street in Chula Vista. It's not exactly in the nicest looking part of town. Upon entering, service is quite slow so I helped myself to a table and opened up their menu. I was amazed with the amount of authentic Thai foods they have to choose from. If you've ever been to Thailand before or are familiar with Thai food, you'll know that it's not just limited to Pad Thai. There were literally 40-50 different dishes to choose from and all of them seemed pretty legit. I ordered the Tom Kha soup (which is a coconut milk spicy and sour soup), Pad Ga Prow (ground up chicken/pork over rice), Pra Ram (vegetables with meat in a peanut sauce), and mango sticky rice. To make a long story short, I was impressed with each dish! The soup had a nice broth and I made it level 3 spicy on a scale of 10, which is perfect for my non-spicy food loving self. The peanut sauce in the Pra Ram was to die for! I love peanut butter! Lastly the mango sticky rice was sweet and was a perfect dessert to complement the other dinner items. As a person who's traveled to Thailand on three separate occasions, I can definitely say the taste hits the spot and the flavor really blew my mind. Although the service was slow, the food will come and blow you away! read more

Krua Thai - Tom Kha - Coconut milk soup with chicken! Spiciness level 3 out of 10! - Thai Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I order pick up twice a week and have tried many options on their menu. I usually bounce around all sorts of Thai places until I find a good one and let me say... This is a good one. Vegetarian, Meat, soup, apps... you name it. With the exception of their pad thai (sorry... thought it was too sweet), everything else is very well made and assembled. Great staff too!! Go give them a shot! The wonton soup is a great healthy option, lots of veggies. read more

I love this spot & I'm disappointed I didn't find it sooner! Especially since my daughter's school is so nearby. I would've been coming here to get my Pad Thai. They have the best Pad Thai noodles. I usually order mine with no meat but extra veggie. They put so much extra veggie & a good variety too. Not just the same ol broccoli, carrots, & bell pepper. They give baby corn! Which I love. The food here is delicious. I've tried the yellow curry & the mango curry. Both are super good! I also tried the Tom Kha soup which is just perfect for cold days. Also the guy who works at the front (takes the payment & stuff) he is so nice & welcoming. I'll continue coming here & I reccomend it to everyone who likes yummy Thai with good veggies. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! They never disappoint, I've moved to another state now & I'm super sad lol Garlic edemame is a MUUUSSSTTT!

So this place.. Came here bc of the good reviews.. It's a very small place, you might miss it, it's next to a barber shop. Limited seating, only a few small tables. We walked in and were greeted right away, very friendly.. 5 stars for the food. I ordered fresh spring rolls that were obviously made to order bc the wrapper and veggies were all so fresh. Their beef pad see ew and pad thai both had awesome texture and taste. A good serving too. we also ordered their curry puff, flaky and flavorful... And their pineapple fried rice (minus the pineapple) had a great curry flavor. So yes, their food is amazeBalls! Unfortunately, I have to -1 star for presentation.. My spring rolls were served on a glass plate. Our cups were glass. But the food was served on paper plates.. 2 different kinds of paper plates.. Food in previous pics were also all on glass, not paper plates. And earlier pics show tablecloths covering the tables and placemats, both not there now.. Also, the bathroom is in a closet like space. Our lunch orders also didn't come with salad, soup, egg rolls, like I thought It would (bc it was indicated on the menu)... But I'm willing to overlook it all bc the food really was good!... When leaving, the lady that prepared our food was really interested in knowing if we enjoyed our food and seemed to really value our opinion, which I appreciate. And the food really is unexpectedly good! Prices are also slightly cheaper than other thai places I've tried.. I will definitely come back for more... But maybe I'll just do takeout.. They have "happy hour" tues-fri for lunch. Yum! read more

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Thai Beef Noodle Soup was my choice and I was disappointed. The broth lacked flavor and the noodles seemed off. Spice level was good and the beef was as well. I was really lacking that rich bold flavor of the broth and combination of herbs that I've had in other places. read more

Great authentic food at a decent price, Service was excellent. More suited for takeout but eating in is like a fun picnic.

Exterior: It is in this small strip plaza, and easy to miss if you drive. The parking is limited and only a few cars can really park there. Interior: It's a small restaurant. Very cozy great when you are going by yourself or and possibly a group of no more than 5-6 people. Seating is also limited due to the size of the restaurant. The restaurant itself has menu items pictured all across. You can honestly view them by the time you step up to the door. It is quite convenient for anyone who wants to visualize the food rather than assume how the food looks. The cleanliness of it it pretty tip top. She was wiping as she was getting my take out ready. Food: Chicken Satay: So you get 4 skewers with peanut sauce and Thai cucumber relish. Based on the flavor profile, it is great. If it's not enough seasoning/flavor for you, trust me: use the sauce it adds a different depth to it that enhance the original flavor of the satay and adds a slight creaminess to it. I definitely would recommend this for any beginner exploring the world of Thai cuisine. It's great, because it's not overly sweet like some places where you can definitely taste the sugar on it. Had the right amount of zest to it. Papaya Salad: There are 2 ways they offer the papaya salad: original or Laos for an extra dollar. For anyone who want's to know the difference -- Thai papaya salad uses fish sauce and Lao papaya salad uses fermented crab. Both are a wonderful but in this case I ordered the Lao version. It was not too sweet and wasn't too "umami"/salty. I prefer mine on the spicier side, but since my mom was eating it had to be at a lower spice level. Based on her words: "it's really good, I haven't been able to find good papaya salad since that stand shut down in 2011." So thank you for providing me a place to get papaya salad for her (especially near her work.) It's hard to find a good place for her since her palette is so selective because of her consistently cooking and sharing with people. Tom Yum: Like many items on their menu. you can adjust the spice level alongside with protein. In this case I ordered it with mixed seafood. I would have to say that if it on a scale of 1-10 on spice level. I recommend going no further than a 3/4. Reason being is because you will lose the actual flavor of the soup. The soup itself with the seafood mix was delicious. Definitely a favorite of mine when it comes to Thai Soup. Comparing it to other restaurants, the portion was big. (Of course it was the pot size for mix seafood.) I personally believe that it had the right flavor of spicy, sour and it was quite fragrant. Staff: This girl (I don't know her name and I wish I got it) she is so funny. Her interaction with the other workers there were on the level of family/best friends; and I personally love seeing that in a small restaurant. Her communication with me made me feel right at home and she is so sweet. I definitely recommend this place, because I think I found my new favorite Thai restaurant. read more

Wow this place is amazing! I'm staying in San Diego/National City area for the first time and didn't feel like going out to get food after a long drive from LA, so I ordered delivery to my hotel. It was very prompt and the food was still hot and fresh. I ordered the cream cheese crab wontons w/sweet n sour sauce, drunken noodles w/chicken, mango sticky rice and a Thai iced tea. EVERYTHING was so delicious and has amazing flavor!! Would recommend! read more

Krua Thai - 1. Mango Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Unbelievable that they have tables and chairs, but they plate their food in to-go containers. Why even have tables and chairs if you don't have property dine-in service? Ambiance and staff is not welcoming. read more

We order the spicy drunken noodles and the mango rice, the noodles were delicious and tasty, the mango rice was so good and the sweetness was perfect, I recommend this place read more

Four glaring issues made me give this less than glowing review. 1) Placed a 5 item to-go order via Yelp and discovered they shorted my order 1 entree item requiring me to go back to pickup the forgotten item [no apology or complimentary food was offered for inconvenience or their error], 2) dining area cleanliness was nowhere to be found [sure glad our order was "to-go"], 3) restaurant parking is slim to none [closer to none], 4) I saw a lined kitchen trash can on the floor in the kitchen in plain view with uncooked chicken breasts on top could be seen from the dining area [not refrigerated, could be for future orders not yet cooked, or bad chicken to be thrown away--either way, it should not be seen by the general public]. While our ordered food tasted delicious, I doubt we'll be returning as I couldn't believe what we saw on item #4 listed above. read more

Ordered take out for lunch. Service was friendly and fast and the drunken were delicious! I tried to order again today and even though their menu and website says they are open at 11 am They finally answered the phone at 11:15 and asked me to call back in 15 because there were "no people" . What a shame, great food Bad customer service. read more

Krua Thai - Thai Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Amazing Tom Kha & Yellow Curry, both on point. This is my new go to for Thai food. I usually go to a place closer to home but this is worth the 20mim drive. read more

Krua Thai - So good I want to cry lol You have to try the Tom Kha and Yellow Curry with chicken!! - Thai Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This place is an amazing family owned gem. Their food is comforting and always hits the spot. They are fairly priced, offer options for most diets, and deliver quick service. Everything I've had has been delicious and fresh. My partner and I were eating the pad see ew, yellow curry, mango sticky rice and the dumplings on repeat for about a month straight at the beginning of the year. read more

Phenomenal!!! 10/10 ordered the drunken noodles, Thai tea, mango sticky rice, and fried rice read more

Krua Thai - SOOOOO GOOD! 3. Drunken Noodles, 10. Chinese Sausages Fried Rice, 1. Mango Sticky Rice, Thai Ice Tea ! Everything was amazing! 10 stars - Thai Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Awesome service. The worker was super nice and service was really quick. The mango sticky rice was made very quickly and they don't skimp out on the sauce like most other places. read more

Krua Thai - BOMB Mango Sticky Rice, put so much sauce! - Thai Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Their food is Amazing !!! So tasteful !! This is our second time coming. Drunken noodles ! Papaya salad , crispy egg rolls, and Chow mein read more

So good I would highly recommend this place! I got the Cashew Nut with Tofu. I went on a Friday night and it took a while but it was well worth The wait. I would recommend calling ahead for takeout read more

Krua Thai - 7. Cashew Nut with Tofu - Thai Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This might be the best Thai food I've ever had and I've been to Thailand lol. The vegetarian puff pastries are crazy good, and everything is super fresh. The portions are really big too. Awesome spot for take out! read more

Placed an order to go on. Grubhub. It was simple enough to do. The restaurant is located on a busy street. There's not a lot of parking. Probably will have to park on the street. The restaurant is small. It probably has less than 10 tables inside. It's simple and nothing fancy but it looks clean. The lady who works there was friendly. The plate itself was huge. I had enough Pad Thai for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was delicious and a great price. read more

Krua Thai - Pad Thai noodles - Thai Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I'm very picky with finding good Thai food. I am stanning this place because their Tom Kha Gai Coconut soup is fire. You can order it spicy not spicy and with meat or vegan. Some other Thai place's food is unflavored or too greasy. Here the food is not oily. I ordered vegetarian egg rolls and they were crispy and not oily. They tend to be busy so order ahead for takeout. Support small businesses! read more

Best Thai food in Chula Vista! Everything on the menu is stellar! We are big fans of the pan any curry, pineapple curry, pad Thai, and pineapple fried rice. read more

It was expensive and not worth it! The calamari had a thick batter and everything had a bit too much oil!! The curry was watery with over boiled chicken read more

By far the best Thai food in Chula Vista! Super fresh, decent amount of veggies, and authentic Thai taste!

Big portions and good prices! Each entree is enough for 2 people. Food tasted great. Cashew chicken and mixed vegetables are good choices. Only problem is the pad see ew was too sweet. read more

Krua Thai - Thai Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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