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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I used to frequent this location more often and recommend this place to friends but after my last experience dining in and tipping, I was given an attitude by the owner for asking for a lime wedge and immediately felt unwelcome eating my meal afterwards. I'm always polite and she made me feel like it was an inconvenience for her and that she'll give me a lime "this time" and that I was so wrong to not previously mention I wanted one side of lime at the time I was ordering. I've been in the restaurant business for years and this is something I would never make a big deal over, as customers do ask for some things after receiving their food. I find it weird to be stingy over a lime wedge because I spend over $30+ every time I come here. It's a bit ridiculous to now charge $1 for a single wedge of lime because other Thai restaurants don't bat an eye at this considering lime is something that often comes with the dishes. It's a shame because the food is great and the younger cashier was always nice but my last dine in experience here when the owner was working was awkward and off-putting. read more

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

Probably the best Thai I have had in a long time, food came out in weird order. But everything was excellent. read more

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

My family loves this restaurant. Food is very tasty. Tanny the owner is very kind & friendly. Our fav items to order...drunken noodles with shrimp, chicken Panang curry, chicken in yellow curry, and papaya salad. All very delicious! read more

What a find tonight - been craving Thai food and we found this gem Food was delicious everything was made to order hot and steamy Service was friendly fast and efficient Ambiance is nice,clean space and lots of parking for customer read more

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

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I usually don't write reviews, but this experience was beyond unacceptable, especially in front of children. We walked in and there was no one at the front. The place wasn't full, and there was seating available, so we seated ourselves. A person in my party is hard of hearing, and according to the lady at the front, she told him to wait--though he didn't hear her. When I approached her at the counter to understand how the ordering system worked (do we order here, or do you come to the table?), she cut me off, clearly frustrated, and snapped that she already told us to wait. I tried to explain that I was just helping out so she wouldn't have to go to the table, but instead of appreciating that, she gave me the nastiest attitude. When I told her I didn't appreciate her tone, she actually had the audacity to tell me, "If you don't like it, the door is open. Go eat somewhere else!" The whole place went silent. It was shocking, unprofessional, and completely out of line. We were just trying to understand how to order and help her out, as she seemed overwhelmed, and instead we got treated like we were a problem. If you want to run a business, treating customers like an inconvenience isn't the way to do it. Absolutely disappointed. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Lady who was rude! - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Great food, great flavor, amazing customer service! I have been there three times so far. I've ordered their drunken noodles & they never disappoint! Thank you! read more

I ordered the Panang curry, drunken noodles, 2 Diet Cokes and for dessert the grass jelly. The drunken noodles were excellent. The Penang curry had a subtle hint of a flavor reminiscent of cleaning solution similar to "fabuloso". I had to throw it away, it tasted like mopping solution/liquid/cleaner/detergent. The grass jelly was excessively sweet and had very little grass jelly. It was mostly syrup. However, I was blown away by their amazing service and the fact that they offer you a cup with crushed ice. This is a delicacy to me. It makes the drinks so much better and elevates the flavor in a unique way. I will be back for the drinks and noodles. read more

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

I really liked their drunken noodles with beef! Ordered spicy and they did not disappoint. Have also tried chicken pad thai, didn't care for that as much because noodles were clumped together and it was sweeter than I prefer. Their yello curry had good flavor but the potatoes were undercooked. If you dine in, there are some very tasty sauces on the table. read more

Tbh one of the best Thai places I've ever had. It was new for us today. I didn't expect it cos of the 5 stars and sometimes 5 star places have tricked me in the past lol. We got the food delivered so I'm not sure how it is inside for ambiance. Food we ordered- Pad see ew with mock duck- my sister's order and it was good. Good mock duck quality. Yellow curry with chicken- I got a 2 and it was the spiciest 2 I've ever had, yet the tastiest yellow curry I've had in socal. Crab fried rice- abundance of crab on top which is great and it was delicious as well. Mango sweet rice- big order to share.. a staple to end the meal and pretty good. read more

Amazing service! Friendly staff and the place is welcoming and clean. Not only that, the food here is delish. I always leave full and with my to go boxes. This establishment is a great addition to the area. Can't wait to try other dishes. read more

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Curry puffs are amazing. Crab fried rice is the best I've had. Drunken noodles and pad Thai are both awesome. And this was our first order. We'll def be coming back and try some of their other items! read more

Food and service were great! The place is clean. I just wish they served it in breakable plates instead of plastics.

Great food, the ambiance isn't going to transport you to Thailand or anything but still has a touch of class. The owner when they first opened gave my daughter a little toy so she won us over with that, the staff she hired as well are kind. Very glad to have a Thai spot in the neighborhood, highly recommend getting the curry :3 read more

We've been looking for a solid Thai spot since we moved from Seattle almost 5 years ago. We decided to give this one a try on a whim... and I think we may have found our new Thai spot! We ordered the Crab Fried Rice (bomb!), Panang Curry, and Phad Thai. Everything was perfect! Sometimes you go to places and the phad thai is way too sweet, this one was great! The crab fried rice had real crab, so so good. Tastes like the hibachi fried rice. Ingredients seemed fresh too. The curry was solid too. I would order everything again. We will def be back to try more! read more

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So nice to have a decent Thai place in the areas. FINALLY!! The food here is excellent. The spice level is from 1-5. For those who don't like it too spicy, I would just get a spice level 1 or 2. But maybe I've become a wimp. Because my daughter's spice level 4 drunken noodles was not that spicy for her. Everything we ordered was really delicious and full of flavor. They also did not skimp on the crab for the crab fried rice (see photo). Welcome to the neighborhood! We will definitely be coming here more often. read more

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I can't speak on the actual restaurant since I ordered this on DoorDash. Was feeling under the weather and in need of soup. There was about 6 shrimps which I consider a good amount for a small size. No condiments or sauce added since it didn't give me the option to add them on the app. Soup was good and size was fulfilling. read more

Great food. The atmosphere is peaceful. The entire staff is nice and helpful. We eat here regularly.

They outdid themselves with the Green Thai Tea! And their Pad Thai is number one!! I decided to try out some of their recommended dishes, and oh my gosh, so we had to add it to our repertoire... which was the crab fried rice and the drunken noodles. My whole family loved it! We can order more often because it's close to home. Then to top it off- there is nothing else like the mango dessert! Can't wait to try everything on their menu or order the same thing again! Love it so much, it's my favorite place for sure! read more

Palm Thai was so good. I find it hard finding good Asian food spots in the area so I thought me and hubby would try. Good is so good. They serve it on paper plates--not the dinky kinds, the very durable ones. We got Chicken Pad Thai & Pad See Ew. Also got Thai Basil Eggplant. alll so so yummy and hot when served. The lady at the register was so nice and friendly. The vibe was very nice clean and cozy. Music is nice and decor is minimal but very cute and modern. My new go to Thai spot! read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Thai Basil Eggplant with veggies - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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I tried this place in hopes of it getting better. Both times left me with the same opinion. The spring rolls were larger than most other spring rolls I've eaten. Unfortunately, it's just stuffed with more lettuce, making it feel like you're buying into a dry, bland salad. I couldn't taste the mint or even notice if it had noodles. I hoped the peanut sauce would make it better, but it didn't. The calamari was dry and flavorless. It looks like they sprinkled seasoning on the finished product, but it tasted like it was just the fried crumbs from the tempura. Service was okay. I ordered to-go and saw the line back up. It took 20 minutes to get both out. read more

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Pretty good Thai food. Haven't got the chance to try the appetizers yet, but will do that next time. The Pad Thai is fresh and tasty. It had bean sprouts that weren't the most seasoned/sauced, but you can probably request to remove them. read more

I never knew this was down the street from me the food was delicious the curry was on point the spring rolls were definitely delicious like just mouth watering. The service they had good service the lady at the front was super nice and helpful. It's nice inside it's very earthy and relaxing. read more

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Good food and service. Affordable for family dining with plenty to share. Try their combo with your choice of meat, and others

One of best Thai food I have tried recently. One of most authentic Thai food in town. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

A new Thai food spot in my hood?!? I had to check it out. Let me start by saying the atmosphere is very clean and zen. Not only that customer service is 10/10 I got sold on a Thai tea at 8pm and let me tell you fam it was amazing. Anyways I order pad Thai & Tom kha soup and take it to go *spicy level 3/5 Let's talk about the flavors that my palate was blessed with once I started eating. Holy smokes!!! Spicy level is freaking perfect! Noodles are delicious and soft, chicken is juicy and flavorful. I'm honestly too full to try the soup right now but definitely wi have it for breakfast. Stop reading and start driving!!!!! read more

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Delicious Thai food with great flavor! A must try if you're in the area. I usually order takeout a couple times a week and their food quality is always consistent. read more

If you're a fan of Thai cuisine, this place is an absolute must try! For noodle lovers, the Drunken Noodles were absolutely delicious, with just the right amount of heat! Also ordered a Thai tea and it was absolutely perfect not to sweet not too much ice and super creamy! I placed an order over the phone and the sweetest woman answered the phone, making the whole experience even more enjoyable! Whether you're a Thai food enthusiast or trying it for the first time, this spot delivers authentic, delicious dishes that will have you coming back for more! read more

Always love it here, i've been coming frequently since it opened! The service is always friendly and fast, and the prices are great. Food is amazing, and the decoration inside the restaurant is cool. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Chicken Pra Ram and Thai Greet Tea with boba - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

First time in this place and we were blown away how authentic the food are. We ordered our favorite pad thai and pork curry and the it taste so good, as if we were in Bangkok. Service is fast and staff are very nice, they always check on you on what other things you need. The place has a lot of parking and everything inside is organized and clean especially their restroom. This place is highly recommended! read more

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

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The food was really good and customer service was excellent as well! During the time I went it wasn't that busy (Monday @6pm) so I got my food within good timing. The only reason why I give this place 4 stars instead of 5 is because I'm used to eating Thai food on reusable plates and all their plates are cardboard and utensils disposable. read more

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Good Ambiance! Great Service! Excellent Food! Will definitely recommend this place! **Thai Fried Rice(beef) with Chicken Satay on the side** Will come back since it's less than 2 miles from my house. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Good Ambience. Great Customer Service. Excellent Food! Will recommend to everyone. ** Thai Fried Rice(Beef) with Chicken Satay.*** - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I will recommend this Resto. The ambiance is very cozy, team are friendly and my food served so fast! Food was great, specially the curry! I would definitely go back! read more

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

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First thing first The Service was amazing!! Very welcoming and helpful. The inside of establishment is Beautiful modern. And the food was delicious my husband and I shared a spicy Thai Basil fried rice with was amazing so flavorful (not so oily which is a plus for me) we also had a green Thai tea which I loved a lot. This restaurant is definitely worth trying. 10/10 read more

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

New spot Thai Food! Our first time here we ordered crab fried rice, pad see ew beef, larb pork and chicken wings. We love Crab Fried Rice! The food tastes delicious and authentic! Besides the food, the restaurant is clean and brand new. The owner is so nice. We will definitely come back! read more

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Delicious, every dish we ordered was beyond tasteful! Customer service was also great!

Bomb! Amazing! Delicious! Must try. The yellow curry and the noodles are a must. The flavor is perfect. Service was friendly and quick, the place is so cute and has a very relaxing feel to it. Will be coming here a lot! read more

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This is my new favorite place to have lunch. The staff is exceptional. You can tell they use high quality food ingredients. Large portions will get you through the rest of your day. The combo Thai Fred rice is my favorite. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Thai fried rice combo - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I absolutely love this spot. I get takeout from here maybe once every 2 weeks after work. Most recently I had the papaya salad, Thai fried rice with chicken, and the tom kha soup with chicken. The quality and flavor are excellent at this restaurant. The staff are friendly and always have orders ready on time. It's cute and casual inside and has ample seating. Absolutely worth going to. read more