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    Plumeria

    4.5 (2.4k reviews)
    ModerateThai, Vegetarian, Vegan
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Christopher C.

    My favorite vegan/vegetarian restaurant. This is Thai food and their mock duck is the best anywhere hands down. The taste and texture are perfect. I swear sometimes I think its real duck. I tried the Khao Soi special with mock duck of course. I absolutely love Khao Soi and was introduced to it in Thailand. Plumeria's Khao Soi was on point. The desserts are also good here. Service is really fast.

    Spicy noddle level 3 spicy (medium)
    Ellen V.

    Unfortunately, this visit wasn't as good as I remember 3 years ago. The service was ok at best. It seems like no one wanted to be there. We overheard our neighbor next to us who waited for 10 minutes and didn't get any attention whatsoever. We got level 3/10 spice which they said is their medium and it wasn't spicy at all. It was more like no spice. We ordered the pad Thai, papaya salad, and tuna cup. The tuna cup was the only thing that tasted similar as before. Everything else wasn't as good. The food lacked flavoring and I definitely had better vegetarian/vegan Thai places around SD. Unfortunately, I will not be returning here.

    Cashew mock duck veggie dish

    If you don't like eating SUGAR in all of your food, tell them. It's even in the rice. $48.98

    Outdoor seating, blooming geraniums in the flower boxes here at Plumeria. Eggplant tofu dish.
    Henri V.

    An interesting factoid is the Plumeria flower is used in thai food, specifically the thai chili paste... Plumeria is a Vegan Thai restaurant in the university heights area of San Diego. For reference, it's across the street from its OG sibling restaurant Bahn Thai. I used to be a hard core vegan years ago but not so much now. I love vegan ethnic foods, and thai vegan is among my favs. The restaurant has outdoor seating and the lovely window box of flowers was a nice touch. Service was helpful and accommodating but could have been nicer. Perhaps, the staffers were inundated by the lunch crowd, but it's still no excuse to not be nice or fake it :) service attitude can always affect your dining ambiance and vibe. The menu offers faux/fake/mock meats: beef, chicken and pork but I don't like said fake proteins and always order tofu with veggies and was not disappointed. I've only dined here during lunchtime and every dish I've ordered were presented and tasted delightful. Whether or not you like fake meats or just want a thai vegan meal which may include the flower petals of Plumeria, this same name restaurant: Plumeria is worth a visit.

    Khao Soi
    Brooke T.

    Love this place!! It's all vegetarian but don't let that stop you if you're a meat-eater. It's one of the best Thai places in SD regardless of vegetarian status. I've been many times and have tried a few different items and have loved them all. I love bringing friends here and they always come away saying how much they love it and even begin raving about it to their friends. This time I tried the khao soi with mock duck and got my personal favorite dish, the spicy noodle, with mock chicken. I get spice level around 4 and it's perfect for a little kick but nothing overwhelming to overpower the dish and its other flavors. The spicy noodle was both of our favorites but the mock duck was amazing in the khao soi dish. I'd recommend having the mock duck in any of their dishes. For the khao soi, go for a bit of crunchy noodle on top of some of the soft noodles and broth and a piece of duck for the perfect bite.

    Tangerine duck
    Leslie G.

    Started off with some cheesy wonton. Deliciously crunchy and cheesy. Great dipping sauce. We ordered the Zen soup next and on a rainy day was very comforting. Tangerine duck was next which was very flavorful yet I find all the veggie protein tastes the same. Duck, chicken whatever yet the sauce is delicious. Too full for dessert though plenty I wanted to try. Service was off a bit.

    Khao Soi
    Caitlin D.

    Another great vegetarian/ vegan spot that will keep a non-vegan satisfied! The decor and artwork in the restaurant is adorable. I had a curry special with mixed beans for my protein choice and it was so good. The curry was delicious. If you don't enjoy spicy, be mindful of the spicy level you order. I enjoy spicy and only ordered 5/10 spicy level and it definitely was a solid medium spicy. I'm glad I didn't go with a 7/10. The staff was friendly and service was quick.

    Menu (November 2025)
    Jay S.

    Great Thai spot in San Diego that's also fully vegan! Generous portion sizes, fast service, and a nice ambiance as well. The Red Curry was my favorite dish here, but the crispy (vegan) chicken satay was a great starter!

    Spicy Noodle with fried tofu and Vegan Duck with rice
    Bridget B.

    Plumeria has been on my list to try for years but I never got around to it until recently. I've been a loyal Bahn Thai lover (right across the street). Plumeria is a really cute authentic Thai spot with cozy seating and really great staff, so I can see why it's popular. I opted for one of their most popular dishes, The Spicy Noodle with fried tofu medium (3) spice. Be aware, the level 3 could be considered extra spicy at other places. It was really spicy for medium! I enjoyed it but I was not blown away. The fried tofu was room temperature and soggy. The mango sticky rice was really great though. Overall I'd probably still prefer Bahn Thai, but this is a solid restaurant.

    Aleece T.

    Was looking for vegan Thai while in the area and boy did I find it! The location is prime, with a nice area to walk around, with a lovely atmosphere inside the restaurant itself. The friendly staff allowed us to choose inside or out, and since it was nice weather, we chose out! I ordered the appetizer sampler plate with spicy drunken noodles--and no complaints there! I specifically loved the cheesy wontons from the sampler. If I were to go again I'd skip the sampler and go all in on the wontons. They're just that good. The noodles were great of course. Next time I could probably even go spicier. If you're a fan of Thai, you definitely have to check out this place for yourself!

    Tuna Flower Cups - a must!
    Tracy L.

    QUICK TAKE// A really solid vegetarian/vegan thai spot in SD with a ton of options! FOOD// For Appetizers I really like the TUNA FLOWER CUPS - very refreshing and you get 8 little cups. Entres wise I got the BEEF PAD SEE-EW, CHICKEN GREEN CURY, and DUCK PAD THAI. All were super flavorful and we liked the variety of meat options we chose to try out different proteins. I felt like spice wise they are a little more forgiving on the scale - so if you like spicy don't be afraid to go a little higher. I tried the GAY LE CHA as my drink and it was a little too sweet for me personally. SERVICE// Very nice attentive waiters and checked in often. No complaints! VIBES// Comfortable and tons of seating. Looks pretty great for bigger parties too! ETC.// Parking in University Heights can be a little limited so just account for that since the area has a ton of food and beverage options.

    See Ew and Tangerine with Crispy Chicken (GF)
    Sascha J.

    Two words.... IN LOVE! We went here for dinner with friends a few days ago and were blown away at the variety of gluten-free and vegan options! The menu is SO transparent down to every little detail about what's in their food and what isn't. As someone who is gluten-free and vegan this was GREATLY appreciated! I LOVE Thai food so this was so exciting as I could actually enjoy real Thai food without the worry. The staff was so friendly, accommodating, attentive and transparent with any allergen questions I had (i.e peanuts). The space is actually really cute, comfortable and elegant considering it's supposed to be casual Thai. In terms of the actual food. HEAVEN..... just pure heaven. I'm a major foodie and so is my boyfriend and we were so obsessed we came back the next day. We ordered the flower cups and Tom Yum soup to start which were great and so flavorful. We also got the See Eew (which is one of my favorite Thai dishes) and the Tangerine with crispy chicken (all of which was gluten-free and vegan; soy based) and both dishes were incredible. The amount of food you get for the value is exceptional. I simply cannot wait to come back to SD just to be able to stop by Plumeria.

    See-ew
    Monroe H.

    Came here for one of our first dates, years later we came back and the food was still as good as it was then! Parking is hard to find depending on the day. Ambiance is decent but lots of loud noises to talk over. Service is kind and prompt. Even if you're not Vegan, food is delicious!

    Eggplant with Crispy Tofu

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    Great food! Such a great variety and service is excellent! Would highly recommend for a good vegetarian meal!

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    Ask the Community - Plumeria

    Do you guys open Saturday?

    We’re open every days.

    Is there reservations?

    Yes they do take reservations..pl..be advised parking can be challenging. Allow time for that.

    The website isn't working. Do you sell party platters and/ or trays of specific food?

    Our web site is now work as normal. By the way we do catering services. Please check our catwring menu in our website.

    Are the tuna cups made with real tuna?

    No, it's alternative. They don't have any type of meat at Plumeria. It's all imitation of some sort.

    Best vegan options?

    Spicy noodle mock dock with no egg

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    Down in SD for a ladies weekend to see the Timbers v SD match. We were seated on the restaurant…read moreporch which had heaters and the friendly server asked if we wanted them turned on, but it was a lovely cool afternoon so we went with nature. The porch faced a busy tourist street buzzing with people and it was great seeing everyone come and go. We started with the vegetable sambusas which outstanding. The spice level and filling were perfection and the pastry divine! I had the Shiro + Beggie which was out of this world! My friends shared a mixed vegan plate and everything on it was delicious! Next time I'm here in San Diego I'll remember to return. Highly recommended!

    My husband and I have gone by here on our way to eat elsewhere so many times over the years, each…read moretime saying that we've got to stop in sometime. Saturday night after a show at the theater down the street, we were walking along Park and decided that was the night! It was almost 9 o'clock when we came into the charming house-turned-restaurant and asked if it was too late to get a table. We were assured it was the perfect time and seated right away. Our lovely server, Melissa, offered us expert guidance on the menu. We went with her suggestion of the roasted mushroom appetizer and were floored by them. I wouldn't expect to be so stunned by mushrooms of all things (I can only think of one other time and beer batter was involved then) but they're wonderfully seasoned and have unexpected crunchy bits. We completely cleaned the plate, scooping up all the spaghetti squash accompaniment. Our mains were also delicious, a fava bean and a lamb entree with cabbage and lentils as the sides. Melissa delivered extra injera without us even asking, and gave us the excellent tip as we headed out to add our leftovers to a pan of scrambled eggs. We did so the next morning, and ate them with our crisped up leftover injera, a very tasty cap to our experience with Muzita!

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    Interior dining area.
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    Plumeria - thai - Updated June 2026

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