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    Siam Imperial Thai Kitchen

    4.6 (407 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed • 11:59 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Yu S.

    Ooohh, this menu has items that aren't on your most generic American-Thai place. I was in a weird mood though, so I only got a chili fried rice. I got it as a spice level 8 since I didn't feel like eating something super spicy. It was slightly spicier than I expected, but that only put it at like a Thai level 2 or 3 maybe. The flavor is pretty good. Rice is fluffy, and there's a decent amount of green onions. If I were to find something to complain out, I guess I want the stuff in my fried rice to be chopped into smaller pieces. The chicken, chili, and onions are all too large for fried rice in my opinion. Of course, I understand this is catered to your average American, who has irrational standards and pickiness. Also, I'm never a fan of this sort of dry and rubbery chicken in anything, but I've certainly had worse. I'll have to try some of the more interesting items next time.

    Chef Special, Grilled Salmon with Mango Salad, excellent!
    Linda H.

    I stopped by for Tom Kha Tofu soup, which is not listed on the menu, but they will make it if you prefer over chicken or shrimp. The soup was outstanding! You know that feeling, when you take one bite and stop in your tracks because it's so darn good! For my main course, I ordered grilled salmon with mango salad under the chef specials. It was very good! Bright flavors and tender juicy salmon. The only negative was that the mango was underripe and crunchy, but it was augmented with ripe strawberries and still delicious. It would have been outstanding with a ripe mango. I might also suggest something to soak up the tasty Juices on the plate, like a small scoop of rice. There was no way to consume it, as none of the items were absorbent. Service was just right, checking periodically, but not too often. The restaurant itself is welcoming with beautifully painted walls. Located just a block and a half from the beach, it's in a sweet spot.

    Duck Fried Rice
    Sylvester R.

    I am always amazed at how consistent this restaurant has been for me over the last 5 years. The food is always good and the service is always spectacular. This is my favorite thai restaurant in all of San Diego. Always good energy and a good vibe.

    Drunken Noodles
    Narissa M.

    I am ashamed that I have not been here before today. Many of my friends and co-workers have mentioned this restaurant for years and that I should try it. It was extremely easy to order for pick up online. I chose the Drunken Noodles with beef, Asparagus and Avocado Salad. Tom Kha, and Yellow Curry with chicken. Pick up time was visible and trackable on the ordering website. It was ready for me 3 minutes earlier than expected. There is no private parking lot, only street parking, but i found a spot right away. I entered the restaurant and everyone was so friendly and welcoming right away. The place had just opened 30 minutes prior, and had one table occupied, with 2 pick up orders ready. I took my meal home and my goodness, everything was delicious! Spice levels just right, cilantro notes and aromatic lemongrass, coconut all dancing on my tongue. Thanks to fellow yelpers for the Asparagus and Avocado Salad recommendation! I loved the sweet savory, tangy, char grilled combination of it all. My only disappointment was that I hadn't come here sooner.

    m d.

    Truly the Very Best Thai restaurant anywhere!!!! Quality of food incomparable to any Thai restaurant we ever tried all over the world! The chef is World Class. Every dish cooked with Love and attention to detail. Excellent service! Very nice intimate atmosphere with peaceful relaxing music playing in the background. Highly recommend to true connoisseurs of Thai food.

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    Brianna Talisa M.

    Food is great. Some of my favorite from the menu are Pineapple Fried Rice and the Panang Curry.

    Larb Gal Salad &  Spicy Fried Noodle Lunch
    Froilin H.

    This has been my husband and I's 2nd time coming here and it definitely will not be the last. The food is absolutely delicious. We tried out the larb for the first time here and it was so yummy. We got the spice level at 7. The spicy pan fried noodle with shrimp is really good as well. I love how the noodles weren't sticking together compared to other Thai restaurants I've been to. The noodles were that good that I even ate the vegetables. We also got the Thai tea boba and it was really amazing. I love how the boba was made just right that they were soft and weren't sticking together. The people at this place are super nice and welcoming. They greeted us right away and were seated immediately too. It helped that we got there when it wasn't busy. I want to thank the waitress for giving us the larb recommendation and to order sticky rice with it because it was absolutely the best comb. I never knew how to properly eat larb and I'm so grateful that she took time to educate us on it. They played music that didn't make the ambiance noisy whatsoever. I was able to make conversation with my husband without us screaming at each other which was great! Cannot wait to come back again and try out something new on the menu! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!

    Shrimp Pad Thai
    Areli S.

    Amazing Thai food. Service is great! The staff is friendly. It's very chill atmosphere and very clean. The food is flavorful. Portions are perfect!

    Spicy Fried Noodle

    The food was amazing! We got chicken fried rice, drunken noodles, and a kids meal. They had the cutest kid plates. We finished off with mango sticky rice. We will definitely be back!! I didn't get pictures of everything but will add what I had.

    Pad Woon Sen
    Ian M.

    Fantastic spot for a quick lunch while in the Imperial Beach area. This was today's pick of choice for me to meet up with a long time colleague. The service is excellent and the food very flavorful. Today's order included Chicken Satay and the pictured Pad Woon Sen with shrimp and chicken. Wonderfully done!

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    Such good and authentic Thai food here! No dish has disappointed me yet. Even their Mango Sticky Rice is incredible! Highly recommended

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    It's our go-to once a month Thai meal. Can't really fully enjoy Thai food at other restaurants any longer after dining at Siam Imperial.

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    My new fav thai place in Imperial Beach. Went in for thr lunch special and it was a great deal

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    I ordered At 6:15 and they said order would be ready by 6:30. It's not 7:30, and I'm still waiting!!!

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    Really good service. The crab fried rice is superb, as well as the steak and pad Thai

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    Amazing Thai in IB! The best Thai restaurant I found and I'm not a huge fan of Thai food . Delicious

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    Excellent food and service. The food tasted very fresh. That restaurant was very clean. The service was excellent.

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    Good ambiance, street parking only, decent food, no complaints, just tough competition elsewhere.

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    Pad see ew was pretty good, I got the tofu version and the tofu and broccoli were excellent but I thought the sauce was just okay

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