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    Lemon Grove Thai Food

    4.2 (336 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Asian Fusion
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    LEMON GROVE THAI FOOD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pad See Ew (beef)
    Deonte T.

    First time trying this place I live around the corner got the pad se ew with beef. Very good flavor I will definitely be back to try other stuff.

    Pad See Ew
    Lauren S.

    Great place for Thai in Lemon Grove! We saw this place on Uber eats for our quest for our favorite Thai spot and it's certainly made our list of go-tos. We opted for the Panang curry and the Pad See Ew and both were very good. The panang was packed with veggies and chicken and the perfect flavored sauce. The pad seemed ew was perfectly drenched I without being greasy. Great portions on both with lots of protein and veggies to counterbalance the noodles and rice. We will definitely be adding this place to our roster! Well priced, too. We did pickup and it was super quick. Friendly staff and lots of parking. TL;DR - this place should be added to your list of trusted Thai options!

    Tom kha with shrimp
    Jose G.

    This Thai place hit the spot for my Thai food craving. The wifey and I had a day without the kiddos so we said let's get some Thai yelped this place and reviews seemed good so here we go. Restaurant place was clean spotless small but quaint. Staff A+++ service granted they were not busy but my boy behind the counter was on it right when I walked in he greeted me made me feel at home. Food was delicious I got the Tom kha shrimp. Level 7 spice. I devoured it spice level on hit food full of flavor The wifey got chicken phad Thai and she loved it not only was it good it was enough for two adults. Appetizers pork pot stickers 3 out 5 over cooked Chicken egg rolls delicious Garcia Family approved will come back.

    12. Beef Yum Salad
    Lina P.

    Fast service. Picked up my dinner and the worker was super friendly. Got a free soda with the Yelp check in :) Drunken noodles-level 6 spice. Slightly spicy but also the noodles had a hint of sweetness to it. Tofu was firm and thick's this dish had tomatoes in in which I've never had-perhaps that's why it was slightly sweeter? Over I liked it but prob would try a different dish next time. My bf liked it more than I did. Beef yum salad-level 7 spice. This was still not that spicy but as you continued to eat it, the spice kicked in more. I felt the beef ratio was low and there was way too much onion. Like my other fish, although spicy it was also super sweet. It was good but I've never had it so sweet and would not get this dish again. Glad to have tried it though Overall, I'd come back to try the other dishes. Portion wise was a good amount. Share with my boyfriend and we still had leftovers to make another meal.

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    4 months ago

    The Food and the service are excellent the place is always clean if love Thai food you gotta come here take from Chef JJ

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    5 months ago

    Been waiting over a hour for a papaya salad and there's no 1 here ordering and there's 3 people in the kitchen not coming back

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    11 months ago

    I had the yellow curry chicken with rice and it was delicious! I'll be back. The people there were very nice and friendly.

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    My family Always love their food and menu selections, and their Ice Cold Thai Tea! This is our go to!

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    9 months ago

    This place is nearby and a good option for some thai food. The service was good and the food was also solid.

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    4 years ago

    Always come here when I'm in the area. They're pretty good for being Cambodian owned! Support your community& small businesses!

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    Good food. Reasonable prices. Friendly service. I highly recommend the Drunken Noodles and/or Pad Thai.

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    2 years ago

    I visited again on May 31st and the restaurant is open! After a refresh, they are open and fantastic as usual!

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    Ask the Community - Lemon Grove Thai Food

    Confused why they have a chicken broth soup listed under "vegetarian soups." Should I assume NONE of their food is actually vegetarian (ie, maybe they don't understand that vegetarian means no chicken or fish stocks, etc), or is that just a typo?

    Good thing u cracked the code..... Geezus. U will be ok Karren

    They deliver to El Cajon?

    Not sure but they are in GrubHub

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    The ambiance feels cozy like you just pulled up to your friend's house for dinner. Service was…read moresolid and welcoming. If you have to use the restroom you have to literally walk through the kitchen it lowkey feels like you're visiting your homie's aunties and uncles while they're cooking in the back Ordered the Tom Kha which was creamy, flavorful, hit the soul. Crispy south chicken was alright, not a banger but not bad. I'd still come back though because now I gotta try that duck larb. For Bonita, this is honestly one of the better Thai spots around.

    Was craving some Thai food after a long day at Sesame Place. It was about 13 min away. It is a…read morequaint hole in the wall with surprises in their flavors and food. I was in awe of their crab pad Thai which was delicious. It was saucey and balanced sweet and salty. I loved the add tartness from the lime too. Actually what was the star of the menu were the tom yum chicken wings. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The flavor was unique and savory. We were excited to try the Massaman curry. It was a little underwhelming. Tasted like the green curry with brown sauce. I thought it would be more nutty. The ribeye was tight and rubbery. Thought the service was okay. Nothing outstanding. It was unclear whether we ordered at the cashier or by server. We ended up ordering with the server.

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    4.4
    (184 reviews)
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    A bit disappointed with our delivery order. Thursday evenings are always busy due to after school…read moreactivities so we tend to go out or order delivery. It was our first time trying this restaurant and unfortunately, I will not return. We ordered a good amount of food. Yellow curry, pad see ew, pad Thai, dumplings and gyoza. I took the first bite of pad see ew and was immediately turned off. It did not look freshly made. The broccoli color was dull and all were mushy. The dish had a very sour taste. Unsure if reheated or just sitting for awhile. The noodles were mushy as well. The pad Thai had a similar taste so both were thrown out. Money wasted. I did enjoy the gyoza and dumplings. Both became my dinner and kids had Mac and cheese. My husband enjoyed the curry. I haven't seen the restaurant before outside of driving by otw to the gym. It's why we chose to order. Although some of the food was edible, I will not go back.

    Fresh Shrimp Spring Roll 10/10 - Vegetables taste really…read morefresh and have a good crunch - Nice hint of mint throughout the roll - Shrimp was fresh - Great peanut sauce to pair with the fresh rolls Som Tum(Papaya Salad) Hot 10/10 - Great spice flavor - Nice blend of sour, sweet and savory flavors - Fresh ingredients Pad See Ew 10/10 - Great blend of sweet and savory sauce - Beef was tender and soft - Vegetables are soft and absorbs the sauce nicely Panang Curry 9/10 medium spice - Curry is full of flavor, good balance of savory and sweet - Medium is not too spicy - soft sticky rice Thai Tea 10/10 - The perfect amount of sweetness - Does lean on the sweeter side - Large amount of Thai Mango Sticky Rice 10/10 - fresh cold sweet mango - Sweet condensed milk - Warm soft sticky rice - The right amount of sweetness Found this hidden gem in San Diego and was not disappointed! Went on a Sunday and it was not busy at all but had a steady stream of pickup orders. The food was absolutely amazing and tasted authentic. Every dish left us feeling satisfied and happy. The food came out really fast which was perfect because we're were really hungry. The waiter was very kind and really attentive to our needs. Brought out all our food and everything we needed to enjoy our meal. The atmosphere is very laid back and cozy. It had a mom and pop feeling to it.

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    I ordered their spicy catfish and it definitely lived up to the name. It was actually pretty spicy,…read moreto the point where I had to take a few breaks while eating it, but in a good way. The portion was also really generous and everything was super flavorful. I'd recommend getting the fillets though so you can avoid dealing with the bones. It is a bit out of my way, so I'm not sure how often I'd go back, but I would definitely recommend it to anyone who lives nearby. Service was great too.

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    I came by here for dinner after struggling to figure out where to eat and I am super happy I did…read more Besides the food these were some of the friendliest people I've met; basically only smiles, happy waves and checking up on me constantly through the whole dinner. I am unsure if they are all family but one of the workers daughters was also running around and helping out/interacting with the guests. I'd come back here just based on the positive vibes alone. Besides the service though I ended up ordering a spicy basil with chicken and I did not realize they'd give out the rice in a heart shaped but I thought it was nice touch. The dish overall was solid; good amount of spice, plenty of meat//veggies and a flavorful sauce that complimented it all. One of the workers also came by and just randomly gave me a Thai tea and said it was on the house. The Thai tea itself was good as well, just the right balance of milk, sugar and tea. If I still lived near SDSU I would definitely return here!

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    my favorite local spot-- i come in regularly every thursday or friday, sometimes on an off day--…read morebut they treat me well every time. the ladies working the front are always so kind and sweet. i love it so much i sometimes drop off christmas presents for them! aside from the service, the food is excellent and always to standard. the ingredients are amazing and fresh and i'm always happy when i can have a lunch or dinner from them. their thai tea is sweet and strong- just how i enjoy it. any meat dishes are always juicy, tasty and cooked as asked, and the spice levels are perfect. thank you guys for being my favorite restaurant in the area for the last 4+ years. see you next week!

    I've ordered from here before, but usually just stick to the pad thai which, for the record, is…read moredelicious. This time I branched out and tried the Thai sausage fried rice and the fresh spring rolls for a takeout dinner, and I am so glad I did. They were absolutely right when they said my tummy would be happy. The experience started with a phone call to place my order, and the person who took it was immediately warm and friendly. When I came in to pick everything up, the ladies behind the counter were genuinely enthusiastic, not in a performative way, but in the way that people are when they're truly proud of what they're serving. They guaranteed I'd love it, and they delivered on that promise completely. It's rare to walk into a place and feel that kind of energy -- a team that's happy to be there and happy to feed you. That warmth is just as much a reason to come back as the food itself. And I will absolutely be coming back to keep working my way through the menu.

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    This review is based solely on the customer service, not the food…read more I called in my order over the phone without any issues. However, when I arrived to pay, the older gentleman at the counter informed me that they only accepted cash. It would have been helpful if that had been mentioned during the phone call so I could have come prepared. He told me to use the ATM next door, but I wasn't comfortable using a random ATM, so I checked my car to see if I had enough cash. Unfortunately, I didn't. When I returned to let him know, he suddenly pointed to the Apple Pay terminal, indicating that electronic payment was actually an option. As I attempted to pay, he repeatedly asked whether I wanted to leave an 18%, 20%, or 25% tip. I politely declined, but instead of processing the payment, he continued to pressure me, even offering me a free soda if I left a 25% tip on my $45 order. After repeatedly saying no and realizing he wasn't going to respect my answer, I walked out. I don't appreciate feeling pressured or manipulated into leaving a tip, especially when I was simply trying to pay for my order. The entire interaction left a very negative impression.

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