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    Mantra Raja

    4.4 (28 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Tia M.

    Review if two days, two orders: Took my daughter for her birthday (day before her birthday) here because she wanted pad Thai for her birthday. I know the yellow curry is delicious here (just ask no onion and for potatoes to be cooked soft because the onion and potatoes and carrots are hard if you say nothing. I don't mind the carrots being hard, but the potatoes and onion I have to take out because way too hard, so I say no onions and ask the potatoes be cooked more). The yellow curry and chicken in it are absolutely delicious! I crave it now, so good! so I thought let's try the pad Thai here! Service is always wonderful! You are treated like long awaited family that is visiting. We greet with a hug but you do not need to if you do not want. They are so caring and so kind. They want you to be comfortable and welcomed. No bad smells, they use essential oil candles and are healthy no chemicals. Their food tastes healthy and quality ingredients. We got two lunch specials. I highly recommend. salad/peanut sauce is fresh/delicious! I could eat two! egg rolls were yummy/crunchy. Pad Thai was yummy. I appreciate it doesn't have bright orange thick gross sauce many places in San Diego do this and it's slimy and gross and tastes chemically. I appreciate this place makes it like my friend from Thailand. More natural. Garnished with cilantro and peanuts. So yummy. My daughter was happy. Next time she wants to get it without egg because she doesn't like egg. I love it but I understand. They gave her coconut ice cream for her birthday, so sweet! It was also so creamy and yummy. Their Thai tea is sweet and yummy too. Again wonderful service. Clean restrooms. A little warm inside but one evening it was cold inside but ppl filled the room and it felt better. They had it cold because many were coming. Bathroom clean and natural products which I so appreciate. Only complaint of the day is I didn't get my points. They use a toasted app to give you points. I hope next visit they can fix that so I can get my points. Next day for my daughter birthday she wanted pad Thai again! So we called for 30 mins but no answer so we ordered through toasted app. It was pretty easy to order. We got 4 lunch specials. It arrived in good time. Was an open bag but nothing was disturbed and all our order was there. I'd asked yellow curry no onion and for the potatoes to be softer. They were still hard but I just put them out of the curry. It was all still so delicious. Chicken and liquid and carrots were all delicious! I get zero spice level because it's quite spicy for me at zero. It is my favorite dish. Again, I crave their yellow curry. Just please cook potatoes longer. They are way too hard. My husband seemed to like his pineapple fried rice. He chose pork. Unfortunately Both pad Thai were very dry, no flavor, also both missing peanuts. In the restaurant the day before it was yummy, but this delivery order both were dry no flavor no peanuts. Sad because it was for my daughter's birthday. They aren't answering their phone, I'm pretty sure they would replace both pad Thais if I could reach them but no answer. They are truly nice people that work there, I've met the owner once and the lady who serves is beyond wonderful and caring and I truly think if they knew this about the pad Thais that they would replace it so I hope I can reach them at some point. Again dining in it tasted great. I so hope you will try this place. Even the delivery egg rolls were crispy and yummy. And salad was crips and fresh. So I recommend even delivery with them. I will most definitely return to eat there. I hope they can replace the two pad thai orders soon. We will get more delicious yellow curry too. And their fried crab wontons were yummy too. Had them another visit.

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    Edward B.

    Great food. Good ambiance of restaurant and great location right next to the 5 freeway at Carlsbad village drive. Service was excellent for our private event. I will be back to try the rest of the menu with my family

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    Jay B.

    Mantra Raja hosted a Yelp event. I finally was able to attend one of these cool affairs. What a great experience meeting with other Yelpers. There was 20-30 of us that came to taste what Mantra is all about. First of all it is right off the 5 freeway. They share a building with another restaurant El Tejate. The parking lot is in the back. We had a set menu offering us fried wontons with cream cheese and imitation crab meat. It was a good start. They also provided a small Thai iced tea. This was actually pretty good as I ended up having 2 of them. We had the drunken noodles chicken and it was not bad. The fresh ginger stir fry with tofu was ok. I think the star of the show is the yellow curry chicken on top of the rice. I would order this next time for sure. The service was on point and the restaurant was nice and clean. You should add a little heat to the dishes as they served these dishes to us with no spice to accommodate the ones that don't like spicy. We were given a small portion of spicy sauce and you just added how much you want. If you need a quick Thai fix in the Carlsbad area just come here.

    Forgot what it's called but it's a soup noodle dish.  One of their specialties.  The broth was so flavorful, almost like a curry.
    Amy H.

    Honestly, the Kao Soi noodle dish I ordered was so bomb! I was already planning on my next visit after my first bite! The broth was so flavorful, and the ingredients all feel so fresh! Mango sticky rice was almost perfection, except they did not put toasted sesame on it which I feel it's such a finishing touch to this dish. I can't wait to be back to try other things on the menu! The owner is so sweet and came to say hi to our table. We love going to her tea spot Mantra Sukha. Lovely woman, very kind. The place is cute, their lighting could dim a little though. One area was way too bright so we had to move to a different table. Nonetheless, we will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

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    Andrea B.

    We came around 5 and brought my cousin from out of town. we were the first ones there and my family was very impressed. The service was so fast and fresh! They were very kind and the food was amazing. Lots of flavor and love how it's tucked in. Makes it a hidden gem. I will definitely come back.

    Fresh, spicy, and full of flavor! The seafood was juicy, the glass noodles soaked up the delicious dressing, yummy
    Natcha L.

    Fresh, spicy, and full of flavor! The seafood was juicy, the glass noodles soaked up the delicious dressing, and every bite had the perfect mix of tangy, sweet, and spicy. Super refreshing and not too heavy -- definitely a dish I'd order again.

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    Delicious, authentic Thai food! Great service with kind employees. Love the vibes of the restaurant. I will return over and over again!

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    Food was literally so good and service was amazing. I'd definitely come back and bring more people with me next time! Highly recommend.

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    15 days ago

    Food service and ambiance!! Very very best Thai in north county!! Please go! Every dish is amazing! Thai tea to die for! We love it here!

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    25 days ago

    Service was great, food so so. Not in an ideal spot and ambiance was nonexistent Won't go back.

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    I could not recommend Mantra Raja enough. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the food is a 10/10! I had a wonderful experience.

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    Such an amazing restaurant I loved my experience here. Food was delicious and fast and everyone was super friendly!

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    Amazing food and service!! Had such a good time here with my friends. Will definitely be coming back!

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    Sushi Taisho - Outdoor Patio at Sushi Taisho

    Sushi Taisho

    4.4(318 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Vegetarian friendly

    Second story of the Village Faire shopping center. Tucked around the corner close to the train…read moretrack. Sitdown full service restaurant. Casual atmosphere. Fast and friendly service. Wife and I split the jalapeño poppers (super spicy) and the protein roll, along with cups of tea. Everything was amazing! I figured the tea would come in a pot, but that's not the case, so just a heads up. Decent amount of food for a lunch, but probably not enough for a dinner for two. Ran us just under $40 including tax and tip as of Dec 2025. Not bad for this day and age!

    This sushi house is located on the second floor of the Village Faire Shopping Center. It is small…read morebut has some big windows that provide decent lighting. We were promptly seated at the sushi bar. Service was ample not incredible. Not much interacting with the sushi chefs like I am used to. We were both hungry but not starving so we kept our dinner light. Menu is diverse and offers many choices. We enjoyed the a rainbow roll and a spicy scallop roll. Both items were good. Ambiance is kind of unique as on the first floor of this building is another restaurant/bar with a live band playing on the weekends. So if you are looking for quiet and intimate place, this probably won't work for you. We did go downstairs to dance after we ate! FUN FACT: The Village Faire Shopping Center is the home of the Carlsbad Village Street Faire held twice per year (in May and November).

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    Fresh Sashimi at Sushi Taisho - large portions of high quality fish at the best prices

    Tasty Noodle House

    Tasty Noodle House

    4.0(305 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Wheelchair accessible
    Large group friendly

    Came here with a big group of 11 people including 5 kids and had a great experience. The staff was…read morevery accommodating and quickly moved tables around so we could all sit together, which we really appreciated. Service was efficient and the food came out quickly even with our large party. Everything we ordered was delicious. The XLB soup dumplings were juicy and flavorful, the pan fried buns had a perfectly crispy bottom, and the green onion chicken noodles were fresh and comforting. The spicy mixed chicken had great flavor with just the right amount of heat. Overall the food tasted fresh, authentic, and well executed. It is not always easy for restaurants to handle a large group with kids, but they made it seamless. Great food and great service. We will definitely be back.

    Honestly, I didn't expect to find this good of Chinese food in Carlsbad, so this was a really nice…read moresurprise. We started with the spicy pot, which came out bubbling hot and packed with ingredients. It had a nice kick without being overwhelming, and the flavors were rich and savory. It had a strong cumin flavor, which makes this dish pretty authentic. Get this dish with rice, the sauces goes well with it. The soup noodles with fried pork were super comforting. The broth was light but flavorful, and the fried pork added a really nice crispy texture that balanced well with the noodles. My nephew likes noodles but without alot of flavor so this dish was perfect for him. The fried dumplings were crispy on the bottom with juicy filling inside--exactly what you want. We also got the steamed chicken with chili oil, which was tender and coated in that classic fragrant, slightly spicy chili oil that adds so much flavor without being too heavy. The green onion pancake was another favorite--crispy, flaky, and airy. It tasted freshly made.

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    Tasty Noodle House - Green onion pancake.  Not very oily

    Green onion pancake. Not very oily

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    Dija Mara - Pork Belly Skewers

    Dija Mara

    4.3(837 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    I've been coming here for years to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, and even just the end of a…read morelong work week--and it never disappoints. On this last visit, we had the chance to meet the owner and chef, and they, along with the entire staff, were incredibly kind and attentive. It was my first time dining at the bar counter, and the experience was just as lovely as ever. We ordered some of our go-to favorites, but also tried a few new dishes like the beef tartare, which was fantastic. The chef's special with green mussels and spicy coconut curry both looked amazing and tasted even better. We finished with a dessert that was light and perfectly balanced between tart and sweet. As always, an incredible experience--we'll definitely be back again soon.

    Dija Mara is a trendy Indonesian restaurant in downtown Oceanside with a warm, well-designed…read moreinterior and friendly service. Nearly everything we tried was bursting with flavor, well-deserving of the Michelin Bib Gourmand designation the restaurant has earned the past five years. The food is served family style, and the cocktail menu is unique. Conveniently, there is also a good amount of street parking around the restaurant, even on bustling weekends. To start, I had the black rose, an agave wine cocktail with black sesame, rose orgeat, and egg white. I'm not sure the blend of flavors worked, but it was certainly unique. We also tried the gypsy king (their version of a spicy margarita) and the pandan, lime, and coconut mocktail, both of which were decent. For the small plates, we agreed that the charred eggplant and sea bream ceviche were stellar. The sambal shined with the eggplant, and the cassava chips paired perfectly with the makrut lime and coconut cream in the ceviche. The roti was just alright - nothing to write home about. The pork belly skewers were juicy and well-flavored, although we had finished all our small and large plates by the time the skewers came out (we had to ask about them - the waiters/kitchen likely forgot about our skewers, as multiple tables seated after us received theirs before we did). The ayam penyet, nasi goreng, and beef rendang were delicious and well thought-out dishes. We agreed that while the menu is heavily Indonesian-inspired and the food features the flavors of Southeast Asia, the dishes are quite Americanized. Dija Mara shines in presenting a typically uncommon cuisine in the U.S. in an easily accessible manner, which is laudable. Would recommend everyone try at least once.

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    Pork Belly Skewers

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