EXCELLENT SHRIMP TEMPURA- DELICIOUS Will update later once I have my mango sticky rice. Really looking forward to this. Update : Mango Sticky Rice is out of this world- with that being said the rice itself is absolutely over cooked - but aside from that the flavors are are total hit. Fresh juicy ripe sweet mango alongside yummy sweet sticky rice, and of course that sweet condensed magic within it. Very pleased with my order from here I will absolutely be back. read more

All I wanted was mango sticky rice and then I realized the wrong mangos were used. Tasted more like a kent mango than a yellow mango. Mango sticky rice didn't taste the same and I wish they would've said the typical mango used for mango sticky rice wasn't available... HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED!!!! read more

Palm Thai Cafe - So called mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Absolutely amazing. It's more of a café where you stand up to order and then there's seating, rather than being a sit-down restaurant, so it's excellent value. It's so much cheaper than all the other Thai places I've been to yet the food is also so much better than all the other Thai places. I recommend the fried rice, Tom Kha, and green curry. read more

Definitely my favorite Thai spot. Usually order the Pineapple fried rice with shrimp and it's amazing. Also, like ordering the spicy basil fried rice with chicken. Customer service is always kind and helpful. The restaurant is clean and cozy. read more

Today I went in to this spot because growing up it used to be a TapEx. I was excited to learn that they offer boba, so I wanted one. Upon looking at the menu, I asked the cashier girl, "What is the fan favorite?" And she promptly responded, "I don't drink them." I diverted the conversation by asking what the photo of the green drink was and I said, "Is that a matcha latte?" She informed me that I was incorrect, it was actually a "green tea drink" with "poured in half and half." A green tea latte IS a matcha latte, so I did not know why I was being corrected... I said I would go ahead and order a "Green Tea Latte," to which she responded, "This isn't a latte." At this point she seemed fed up, so I asked her, "Isn't there milk in it though?" and she responded, "Yes." Soooo..... it IS a latte. I remained calm in the moment, but I don't know why she was being combative or highly corrective of everything I was saying. After the interaction, I opted to order a totally different drink off the menu instead. However, even after the interaction I was still kind of gaslighting myself and I couldn't help but wonder if I was the one who was in fact wrong about green tea lattes and matcha lattes not being the same drink. A quick google search DID in fact verify that a matcha latte is in fact a specific type of green tea latte, which can be used interchangeably. It is the same thing. I perhaps implore the barista to be more open minded and less combative about drinks that she admittedly doesn't consume at her place of employment. Furthermore, in Canada they call it a Green Tea Latte, and here in the US we call it a, "Matcha latte." So you would still get the same drink, regardless of how you order it. In the end, the boba was good and for that fact I would still return. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered takeout from Palm Thai and found the food to be just okay -- not bad, but not especially memorable either. We ordered a variety of items to sample the menu, including the Spicy Basil Fried Rice, Drunken Noodles, Crispy Rolls, Chicken Wings, Cheesy Crab, and Potstickers. The fried rice, noodles and wings were decent, though could have used a bit more flavor. The highlights for us were the potstickers, which we enjoyed. Unfortunately, the crispy rolls and cheesy crab were a disappointment and not something we would order again. Overall, if I were to order again, I'd stick with the noodles or fried rice. It wasn't a bad experience, but it didn't really stand out. read more

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I have been coming for two years now. In addition to the chicken wings and curries I love the cucumber salad! Food and service are consistently great. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Cucumber salad - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

A nice place in an average strip mall. The food is stellar and my boyfriend said his drunken noodles was amazing. My curry was so yummy other than the potatoes were near raw and inedible. Give it a try the food and people are great. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

FOOD Pad Thai with tofu (rating 5/5)- it's a classic dish and they hit it exactly. The vegetables were fresh and the tofu was great. I had it at a spice level 1 and it was perfect! *not shown* Thai Tea. 5/5. I love it! I just wish there was a recipe without Red dye 40 but overall, I could drink this tea daily. PARKING 5/5- can always find parking since it's a shared lot. CLEANLINESS 5/5 - it's always really clean there. Tables are bussed and trash isn't on the ground. AMBIANCE welcoming vibes with the flowers - makes me miss Thailand. They have tables for couples, 4 seats and larger groups. SERVICE 5/5- whether I get me food to-go or eat it there, they are pretty fast and the food servings are large. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Pad Thai with tofu - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

First timer and liked it so much came back two days later! Loved my Thai tea with coconut milk, very large cup. I loved my tofu spring rolls with peanut sauce. Drunk noodles were okay , tried with combo and another time with just shrimp. I loved the yellow curry with mock duck, as my favorite. We also tried the cashew nut stir fry combo and that was very good. I would definitely come back. Service was friendly. Place is great to come and eat with family or order to go. read more

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Had door dash and ordered pick up. Items I ordered: Spring rolls with shrimp Chicken panang spicy level 3 Chicken pad thai noodles level 2 Took the food in and dug right in. The chicken panang had a good kick to it. I just wish they put more chicken in it. The pad thai was a little dry. I wish it was more saucy. The spring roll was good. I enjoyed the peanut sauce it came with. Overall had an OK experience. I think I need to dine in next time. I did order my food, take it home and waited 2 hours before eating. Maybe it would have been better if I ate it right away. I would come back and try this place again. read more

Went on a Thursday: Good: *Food was good and tasty ordered pineapple fried rice with shrimp. *Parking is decent. *Restaurant is clean and decent. Bad: *Customer service was bad. *I had spent a 45 minutes calling to place a to go order and all I kept receiving for 45 minutes was a busy signal. I let the gentleman upfront at the cashier know I have been attempting to call for about 45 minutes and he basically did not apologize, he turned around and walked away from me went to the back and came back with the phone, again no apology. *I have to say that that's pretty pricey for pineapple fried rice, chicken satay, and Thai iced tea at is over $90. Conclusion: I really had some high hopes based on the reviews, but I have to say I most likely will not be coming back. read more

My favorite place for Thai food here in South San Diego (Palm Ave/805) near Teresita Fruiteria. Come and check them out. Today ordered Tom Kha soup with shrimp, spice level 2; Curry puff pastry is like a Thai empanada with cucumber/vinegar dipping sauce, and Thai iced tea (no boba). Other items ordered before... crab fried rice (real crab meat), panang curry, pad thai. Have more menu items to try.. We usually see Tanny.. very friendly and courteous staff, great customer service. She shared what aree her favorite dishes here. Nice ambiance (clean & neat), spacious, not too crowded, decent parking. Worth trying read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Tom Kha soup, Curry puff pastry and Thai tea (no boba). - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is truly a hidden gem! So happy to have found this place just a 15-minute drive from home in Chula Vista. Parking is easy, as its located inside a strip mall. As soon as you come in, you are greeted by the hostess/server. She sat us right away. We ordered two kinds of curry (green and panang), drunken noodles with beef, and the chicken wings. It was a lot of food for 3 people, portions are really generous. Food quality is excellent. We asked for level 1 spice and it was perfect for us. My personal favorites were the green curry and the drunken noodles. Also, the place has ample of seating and looks really clean overall. read more

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This is my safe go to Thai food place. I live in otay and don't mind the drive to imperial beach just so I can get the best seafood soup. I love their panang curry too. read more

Food was good. Tried the green curry, pad see ew noodles, calamari and sausage. All were good. Will definitely come here for a quick pick up if I'm in the area. read more

I normally make the drive to Bahn Thai if I'm craving good Thai , but today I was hungry and UberEats was my go to choice. I was so shocked that this hidden gem is here and has such amazing food. I went on the safe side and ordered a three for spicy not knowing if they'd get it right , but they nailed it on the noodles and curry. They packaged the food well and everything was perfect. read more

Hidden gem for Thai food lovers. This place needs recognition. Food is really gooooood! Service is great. Place is clean and lots of parking

I visited for lunch on a public holiday for the first time. When we arrived, there was only one other group of customers, so the restaurant was relatively quiet. It seemed that one female staff member was handling both orders and serving. However, I don't recall receiving any greeting when we entered, and throughout the meal there was no smile or warmth. Instead, I strongly felt an atmosphere of "please order quickly." The food was served very quickly after ordering. We had the crab fried rice, Pad Thai, and Larb, and all of them were well-seasoned and very delicious. However, when we asked for chopsticks and sharing plates, the staff member responded with a very displeased attitude. We also wanted extra napkins, but we decided not to ask because we felt we might receive another unpleasant reaction. Also, the Larb came with only three slices of cucumber, so we asked for more. Again, the response seemed unfriendly, although we were given three additional slices. Since the restaurant was not busy at the time, the cold and irritated attitude stood out even more and made us feel uncomfortable. The food itself was delicious, which made it even more disappointing that the service lacked friendliness and warmth, creating an atmosphere where it was difficult to fully enjoy the meal. read more

We're always greeted by the friendly staff when we walk in. My husband and I stop in pretty much every Thursday, because it's conveniently close to where our daughter trains. The restaurant is small and cozy. You can either order at the counter or from the table. They do a 1-5 spice level, but could always ask for the chili caddy if you're up for more heat. My go-to is always pad thai tofu, but we've also had their yellow curry, yum woon sen, tom kha soup, garlic pepper beef and some tum. All of which is tasty and spicy! As the other reviews stated, they serve their food on paper plates, which isn't an issue for us. It's all about the food for me. Parking is in a shared lot, but there are plenty of open spots. read more

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The food and services were great when I visited! I got Pas ka prow and Papaya salad read more

Quick and easy, definitely hit the spot for Thai food cravings in the IB/Palm area! I came in on a Sunday evening and ordered some drunken noodles, extra chicken to-go. Employees were very nice and attentive. I waited about 10 minutes for my order. The portion of noodles is HUGE! It was a hefty package. But definitely glad I got extra chicken, normal amount would not have been enough. read more

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Pretty solid thai food that I wouldnt mind trying again, however I do have some notes. I did have it as take out but it doesn't change much in my opinion. The pad thai was pretty good and had a good burst of flavor, especially with extra lime! The drunken noodles had the moat perfect texture, however it lacked flavor unfortunately. It tasted like it needed more of a dark soy or oyster sauce type of taste but I did was add some soy sauce at home to make it more pleasant to eat, which was a shame because the texture of the noodle was absolutely perfect with the right amount of bounce and chew. Green thai tea was sweet and creamy but a bit overly sweet. If i could change the sweetness, I would probably get it again! read more

Food was so good, the flavor was there and the spice level was both 2/3 for the fried rice and pad thai. Definitely recommend this new place! read more

Palm Thai Cafe - pad thai with chicken, pineapple fried rice with chicken, thai tea, and curry puffs - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Kat (meow) is the manager. Super person. Super hostess. Food Super as well. Great Thai iced tea very delicious. Favorite Thai restaurant.

Had this Door Dashed for the evening. Ordered red curry with shrimp, garlic and pepper chicken, drunken noodles with beef, crab Rangoons, and mango with sticky rice. Everything was delicious! All the food was hot and fresh, and had a lot of flavor. Received the food pretty quickly so I'll give service a thumbs up as well. Everything was presented well and I'd say the prices were reasonable. Will definitely visit or order from this place again! read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Been here a couple times and ordered to go and this place hits. I never really thought it would be that good but the pad Thai with shrimp is always a must. The crab fried rice smacked also. The calamari was actually better than most calamari I had. The wings I felt was lacking. Definitely going back for more Thai food!!! read more

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Finally found a great Thai place in the SouthBay & now my favorite Thai place in the SouthBay. After trying so many Thai places because our original place lost its touch we came across this one & we're all about this place. Best Chicken Pad Thai & Drunken Noodles I've ever had, true story. If you like a lot of spice do a level 4 if you like a good kick do a 3 if you brave & don't mine the burn later go for the 5. Their fried rice is also very good, spice 3 on it is good. Portions are very generous, on those 3 items you can share with 2-3 people & trust me you'll love the flavor on all 3. Wings are ok but I rather double up on the Crispy Rolls, crunchy, fresh & flavorful. The inside is very clean & has a nice vibe & good customer service, food comes fast, fresh & with a smile. Usually the owner takes your order & she's so nice & very attentive. Their cups of water might be a bit small so it's ok you can bring your own water bottle/Stanley, if you like spice I say bring it or you can buy a drink there. Over all we love this place & happy it just opened a few months ago & we look forward to coming when we do come. Can't wait to try other items, keep up the great job Palm Thai & see you soon. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Best Pad Thai & Drunken Noodles I've ever had! True story! - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food here is great and so is the ambiance. The drinks are what we come here for. It's right down the way from where I get my nails done. So we tend to have lunch here afterwards. read more

Yesss! Stopped by on a Sunday to pick up some lunch. We ordered food to go. The inside dining area has a clean, new look. The menu covers all the basic, popular Thai food. We ordered pad see ew, pad Thai, panang curry, and Thai fried rice... while the fried rice was a little muted when eaten with the other items, all the flavor was rich and savory with some sweetness and without being too salty. Use caution when choosing your spice level.. we are light weights, and a level one panang curry was spicy for us, lol. Interaction was minimal, I ordered ahead over the phone and paid at the counter, but I got very friendly, warm vibes from the kind lady. Definitely a spot worth checking out! read more

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A great addition to the neighborhood. We wanted to try this place and we were not disappointed. We walked in, the place was set nicely. It is spacious and we were greeted warmly. We ordered; papaya salad, tom yum soup, chicken wings, and of course mango with sticky rice. We got our papaya salad first followed by the soup then the chicken wings. The service is great and you don't have a long wait for the food to arrive. The papaya salad is just like it is in Bangkok or even Chiang Mai. The Tom Yum soup was great the the chicken wings were flavourful and crunchy. We finished our meal with mango and sticky rice, it was a great ending! We are definitely going to be back for some more. read more

It was my first time eating here. The server was so nice and helpful. I ordered the house salad with the peanut dressing and pad thai. The dressing was delicious. I wish I knew how to make it since this place is not close to home. It was a tangy peanut sauce, not too thick/runny. The pad thai was also good. They used the thinner rice noodles which I personally love. Just the right amount of sauce. I cant tolerate spicy food so I appreciate that they have different levels of spice. The bathroom was also clean which was a plus. The place is cute and clean. Definitely recommended coming here. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - House salad with Shrimp and peanut dressing. Pad thai with chicken. - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Beware if you an Uber eats driver. Food is not ready when you arrive to pick up. Asked about food and was told 10 more minutes. Asked again after 10 minutes and was told by another lady another 15 minutes. Typical Asian restaurant that lie about how long food will take to be ready. Multiple drivers waiting on food that was not ready. I cancelled order and left. Of course Uber eats doesn't compensate you for your time that was wasted. read more

it was amazing! came here looking for a quick eat before a movie and was craving something warm and yummy and they definitely delivered! you can choose a protein, rice/noodle/curry base (many different flavors!) and spice levels! i got a cashew nut stir fry rice with chicken and it was so delicious with GREAT portions and flavor! my partner got their pad see ew with chicken and it was so delicious as well, we had some leftovers to enjoy at home. thank you Palm Thai Cafe for a great meal on a rainy night! read more

The Pad Thai is pretty darn good! Better pad Thai than most places in SD. I got shrimp and tofu. It comes with a good amount of sprouts and peanuts with a slice of lime. Total comfort food and hits the spot. Will be back! read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious Thai food! I was never a curry fan until taste they vegan curry! Their sauce is absolutely amazing! Wow!

Not going to lie, I'm a hard judge when it comes to pad Thai. I feel like it's a staple, and if you're a Thai restaurant- you should get it right. This place hit the spot. Good portions and very flavorful. You order at the counter and they bring out your food. Call ahead to avoid a wait. Place is clean and service is nice. read more

Everything was delicious and the service was fantastic! I really enjoyed my meal of pad see ew and the Thai green tea was pleasantly floral and delicious! My husband had the Thai basil rice which was also very tasty. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Thai green tea - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I have eaten here 5 times and I can't rave about their food enough. The ingredients are all super fresh and high quality. The flavors are so good and everything I've had has been amazing. The curry puff is so delicious. Flaky pastry with yellow chicken curry inside is delectable. My husband says of he went alone he would just get those because the order of two is very filling. The drunken noodles are so flavorful. We had the garlic and black pepper tonight with chicken beef and shrimp and I was soooo impressed by how good the beef and chicken were and the shrimp were cooked I absolutely perfectly which I find rare. I highly recommend coming here and it's a perfect stop before or after a movie because the AMC is very close. read more

First time trying Palm Thai Cafe and it won't be the last! Best Thai food in South Bay compared to many places I've tried in the IB and Chula Vista area. 10/10 recommend the pot stickers, fried rice, drunken noodles and Thai tea! It has a great flavor and not greasy like other places. The dining area has a nice ambience and it's very clean. read more

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