Everything is always so good and Chan is always especially helpful! We always come for some of the best pad thai and fried salmon belly.

Chan is a great server and always gives our family great service! Love coming here with my family to eat sunday dinner, and Chan is always greeting us with a smile. read more

From the this place looks skeptical but magic happens once you stepped in. We're greeted with wide welcoming smiles and seated soon after. Everything in the menu looks delicious. Too many good food to choose. We picked the Khmer beef skewers, Papaya Salad, Garlic Pork Ribs, and Panang Curry. All are So Saap, which we learned, translates to So Delicious! We will be back with friends to try more stuff. p.s this crispy fried chicken skins (laab flavor) is very addictive! read more

So Saap - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Come eat here!! The spot: cozy spot with ample seating! The service: got sat right away on a Friday night, the staff was so friendly and nice and super helpful with ordering. The food: we ordered the Mother's Day platter & tom yum. The platter was a great way to try a little bit of everything. Everything was delicious. My favorite was the crispy rice and fried chicken. The papaya salad was Laos style, so a bit more pungent than normal Thai papaya salad. Still great flavors! The sugarcane juice with calamansi was so tasty. Overall, a great spot for Laos/thai food. 8.4/10! Cannot wait to come back and try out more dishes! read more

So Saap - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Finally getting around to exploring the food scene in City Heights, and I'm so glad a Yelp friend recommended this spot. We left so full and happy. They serve a mix of Thai and Lao dishes, and the menu has a ton to choose from. We started with apps and ordered the Lao‑style beef skewers and the cream cheese wontons -- both were amazing. They offer beer, wine, and a whole lineup of sugar cane drinks. They looked delicious but a little too sweet for me, so I went for a fresh coconut instead, which felt tropical and fun. For mains, we ordered the fried chicken plate and the drunken noodles. The portions were big. The fried chicken was extra crispy and cooked perfectly -- it came with rice, a green‑curry‑style sauce, and a piece of bread. The drunken noodles were fantastic. We ordered them mild, and even then they had a little kick, which I loved. Of course, we ended with mango sticky rice, and it was lovely. I also love that you can pop in just to grab their snack bags of crispy chicken skin or one of their signature sugar cane or Thai boba drinks. Such a great spot, and I'd definitely recommend it. Parking in the strip mall is a little chaotic, so just be prepared. read more

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I love exploring new cuisines and I don't get Laotian food that often, so I was very excited to try this spot! It's tucked away in a corner of an often packed parking lot but worth fighting for a spot. Staff is warm and welcoming! They were patient enough to explain items on the menu that sounded foreign to me and also any modifications. I didn't try it this time but their vegan menu is huge which is a plus for my plant based friends. For a drink I got the calamansi sugarcane drink. So good! The calamansi has that tartness that pairs well with the sweetness of the sugarcane. We ordered a couple apps, the crab wontons and beef skewers. Both were delicious and enough to share between the two of us. The mains: Beef drunken noodles- even at its most mild level prepare for a little bit of a kick! Really can't go wrong w drunken noodles but the waitress mentioned this and the pad thai are their most popular noodle dishes Hot Yai fried chicken- 2 leg quarters that had a delicious sprinkling of fried shallots. It's not breaded how you would think fried chicken would be. Comes with that flaky roti bread (so good) and a side of green curry. The rice shaped like a heart was a cute touch. The dessert is not on the menu but they do offer it. We got mango and sticky rice, and it was the perfect ending to our meal. The rice is also flavored with pandan for that extra bit of flair. I loved this spot and will definitely come back again! read more

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Overview: 3.75/5 stars rounded up for Yelp, large portions, great flavors, service was a little lacking ---- We waited by the door for a few minutes before someone even said anything to us or came to greet us. We came on a Friday night a little after 8:30pm and there were a few other patrons dining already. I really like that they are open til late (close at 12am Fri and Sat, and close at 11pm the rest of the week)! Parking was a little crowded, it's shared with a few other businesses and it's a pretty small lot. ---- The food came out quick in around 10 minutes and it was all quite good. The only thing we didn't enjoy was the Dark and Funky Papaya Salad. Dark and Funky Papaya Salad $14.88: - It sure was funky, we definitely should've asked what was in it or at least what the flavor profile was because there was no description other than the name of the dish - We blindly ordered it since it sounded interesting but it was very strong and not really for us - There's a Vietnamese dish with the same flavors as this salad, it's raw, fermented crabs with a strong fish sauce marinade Pad See Ew with Beef $17: - great savory soy sauce flavor and balanced nicely with a bit of sweetness - very large portion - lots of noodles, not that much beef - decent amount of veggies Pad Thai with Tofu $15 - one of my favorites of the night - tamarind flavor had a good tang and savory - the texture of the noodles were nice and chewy, perfectly cooked - lots of tofu and also a large portion - highly recommend this dish! Yellow Curry with Chicken $16: - comes with a side of rice - overall the best liked dish from everyone - the sauce was delicious - well rounded, and great coconut flavor - good amount of sauce, chicken, carrots, and potatoes - leftover sauce went amazing with rice Crab Fried Rice $18.99: - not the most memorable dish out of everything we ordered - large portion - I don't really remember the taste, not the most flavorful compared to the other saucier dishes ---- Notes: - there are some small discrepancies of prices on the menu bs what were were charged - the Dark and Funky Papaya Salad was listed on the menu as $14.88 but was charged $14.98 - and the Taro Cococane was listed as $7.75 but was charged as $8.25 - some menu items don't have any description and only the name of the dish so I'd ask what it tastes like or what it is - minus 1.25 star total for price discrepancies, service, and menu missing descriptions ---- Overall: large portions of yummy food, open late, can be a guessing game on what the dishes are, but if you know what you like the price and portions are worth it! read more

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Everything here is incredible! Truly authentic Lao & Thai food. I've been eating and ordering food from So Saap since they've started and everything has been consistently delicious. The flavors are loud, bold, spicy and balanced! The flavors hit every part of your tongue. If you want to eat like a Lao person order: -dark and funky papaya salad -fried pork belly - boat noodle - khao poon curry noodles - nam khao crispy rice -larb with sticky rice -any of their cane juices So Saap is also great for catering. I've had them for my birthday parties and corporate lunches. My coworkers love Lao food now as we had it quite a few times together. 10/10 So Saap should be recognize for their amazing vibrant Lao food. read more

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Lao food first timer here! This was our first stop after the 5 hour drive from Vegas. We have Lao restaurants there but I haven't tried them yet. The large menu here was a mix of familiar Thai dishes and new-to-us food, there is also a bar. We shared the Sakoo Yat Sai (tapioca dumplings stuffed with pork, served with lettuce, onion, peanuts and other garnishes), Mok Fish (Lao style catfish, steamed in banana leaves with aromatics), and the Yum Nua (Thai beef salad). I loved how every dish was so fresh and colorful, with great presentation. The catfish was the family favorite, and even my toddler enjoyed it. The tapioca balls had a fun texture and we enjoyed building wraps with them. Steak salad was on the spicier side, leftovers were refreshing the next day. Service was friendly and location was clean. A few staff members came over to marvel at my toddler devouring the catfish dish. Looking forward to trying more Lao dishes back home, will have to see how they compare! read more

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Both the nam khao and crispy salmon belly were so crispy!! The pork wasn't too sour in the nam khao and had the perfect amount of spice! The crispy salmon was so juicy and the sticky rice was soft and perfect texture Service is great and overall place is very aesthetic and good for dates, families, and friends :) read more

So Saap - Fried salmon belly with jel som - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Parking lot is small and narrow but store is easy to find. The restaurant is big and spacious which decent amount of seating. Service was good and menu was easy to read. We ordered the Lao Style papaya salad, Nam Khao, and Yum Nuea, as well as the sugarcane juice (soo good!!!). The papaya salad was not my favorite as the fish sauce flavor was way too overpowering. I felt like it made my stomach uncomfy, so I was disappointed as I was really looking forward to it. The Nam Khao was my favorite as there was a lot of leafy greens and was a large portion. The Yum Nuea was alright as well... it was drenched in sauce which isn't my preference, but I should have known. The sticky rice we got on the side was a great pair for it though. Overall, I don't think I'd come again unless I was in the area since it is pretty out of the way for me and I had high hopes for it. I'm glad I was able to try it out though. read more

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My best friend took me here for my first time . Have always wanted to try this place. It's a hole in the wall but those are the best places to eat from . We ordered lemongrass grilled steak, garlic ribs, and papaya salad along with sticky rice . The steak was tender and very tasty . The ribs were good and papaya salad can never go wrong . The service was fast and very attentive . I will definite come back read more

So Saap - Papaya salad Garlic pork Ribs steak - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Best Cambodian/Laos & Thai food I've had in San Diego bar none. Allan our server was on top of our every need and boy we were needy. The Laos platter was the best of everything with the wonderful Thai Boat Noodle Soup! We ended up buying their chicken skins and throwing it in the soup for some extra crunch. The interior was a lot nicer than expected don't let the area or exterior sway you. Great diversity of people all ready to try some great cooking! read more

So Saap - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Tried So Saap and really liked it! I got the khao piak sen and the broth was super garlicky in the best way, with nice chewy noodles. The Lao-style papaya salad (level 2 spice) was sooo good, just the right amount of heat and strong flavor. We also got the nam khao (crispy rice). Loved the crispiness of the ride with the chewiness of the fermented pork. Got a calamansi sugar cane juice too and it was really refreshing with everything. Portions are pretty big and the food came out fast. The interior was modern and nicely decorated. read more

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one of the best thai places in san diego and definitely my favorite. Pad thai had so much flavor and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I literally dream about their pad thai and it's a good size portion too. I do miss the bamboo style plate that they used to serve it on. The boat noodles ALSO SOO GOOD AND FLAVOR PACKED. Thai style papaya salad great fermented flavor but not too overly fermented. The papaya was so fresh and had a great crunch and it wasn't sliced too thick. The sauce was soo good that I kept dipping the cabbage in it. Also beware that it's spicy even level 2 or 3 Drunken noodles... amazing. Everything is just very well cooked and had great flavor. There are so many thai places in SD, but once you try it, you'll see why this place stands out. Service was nice but it did take a bit of time to get everything even though it was a weekday night. read more

So Saap - pad thai and Papaya Salad - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Husband and I were in SD for the weekend and came here for dinner. I never had Lao food before (except for Lao sausages) so we decided to try the crispy rice dish. It was a very good dish! It had a lot of ingredients I'm familiar with like this fermented/cured sour pork that we also eat in Vietnamese cuisine. The dish is not too salty, you eat it with lettuce wrap but I was just eating it by the spoonful. Another dish we got was the panang curry with beef. Also really good. Last dish we got was the Lao sausage appetizer. It was ok IMO. I wouldn't order again but I think that's just me. A little salty for me but it did seem like a popular dish as a lot of tables ordered it. We also ordered the fried salmon belly but they accidentally brought us fried pork belly which I tired a piece of then realized it wasn't salmon. They took it back and didn't bring us the salmon but it was ok b/c we were really full. The fried pork belly that I did get to try a piece of was really really good. If we ever came back I'd get this. I liked that the menu lists gluten free items clearly. Service was good, very friendly although just a bit disorganized. Nothing that would deter us from coming back though. read more

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I always try to prioritize cuisines that are less commonly found when visiting bigger cities and not to mention ones with lots of vegan options. This is why So Saap made it to the itinerary. I have had Laotian food mostly in DC and was excited to try it here again. So Saap had an extensive vegan menu in addition to the non-vegan offerings. The dishes were presented beautifully in Laotian plating style. My husband and I tried these dishes: - Nam Khao crispy rice salad w/ Fried Tofu- This was our favorite. We tend to always like this dish. -Kao poon Laotian style curry noodle soup -Sakoo (filled tapioca balls) with ground vegan chicken, sautéed radish, peanuts balled in tapioca top fried garlic, wrapped in lettuce, cilantro -They were kind to honor my request for only white ones as the green ones have food coloring which I prefer to avoid. The tapioca balls were harder and more chewy here I think and I didn't notice the filling as much. We enjoyed our meal and I'd totally come back here to try more in the future. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite! read more

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The casual restaurant offers a trendy ambiance with a huge extensive menu. So Saap is located in a small shopping strip in City Heights with really tight parking, so beware. We visited on February 17 and were greeted and seated immediately. There were about four other parties dining. Our server let us know she was the only one working and asked us to bear with her, but honestly service felt totally fine. It was a very appropriate pace and we never felt rushed or forgotten. She was super sweet and even brought out a carousel of spices after we ordered. I do wish it was labeled, but everything was delicious. My favorite was the pickled jalapeños because the acidity helped balance the oilier dishes. We came during happy hour. I ordered the mini Thai boat noodle for $7 and a longan tea. My partner got the drunken noodles with chicken at a 4 spice level. We shared the fried salmon belly and I grabbed the laab flavored chicken skin snack bag to go. Longan Tea Smooth, cold, and refreshing. On the sweeter side but with a clear longan flavor. It reminded me of my mom's Sâm Bổ Lượng. So good with spicy food. Fried Salmon Belly For around 14.50, you get eight pieces with jel som sauce on the side. The sauce had garlic, cilantro, sweet, sour, and salty notes that paired perfectly with the fatty salmon. I do wish it was a little more crispy because some parts were soggy, but overall still a solid appetizer. Thai Boat Noodle Warm and comforting with a rich dark broth flavored with beef blood. I got two braised pieces of beef and a good handful of noodles. For $7 during happy hour, the portion felt right and it actually filled me up. Drunken Noodles They did this right. Great ratio of noodles, veggies, and protein. Just the right amount of seasoning and spice. No complaints here. Laab Chicken Skin Snack Bag If you grew up loving chicharrones, imagine that but with chicken skin flavor. Crisp, crunchy, then it melts in your mouth. Tangy from lime and nutty from toasted rice. Addictive. At $10 a bag, it is honestly worth it. Overall, I really enjoyed this visit. Kind service, flavorful food, and a menu that makes me want to come back and try more. read more

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Vegan Thai?!!!!!! Sign me up. There was so many options I didn't know what to get so I got just about half the menu the server MJ was the best so helpful and so kind. The place is so cute too the vegan appetizer tower was phenomenal the vegan drumstick was my favorite! The sauces it came with were so flavorful. I am already planning my visit back! read more

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Ordered takeout on a Sunday night. While the lady who was taking our order over the phone seemed very customer-oriented, when we arrived, the service was the complete opposite. We understand the restaurant was quite busy (very much so - it was hard to hear any of the servers over their music system and the chatter), but there were sadly several people waiting aside from us for their pick-up orders. We were given an estimated time to pick up the food, and waited well over 30 minutes past that. We were also asked a few times while we were waiting whose name the order was for, and we couldn't help but finally feel a bit disappointed when they seemed confused about the status of our order. When we finally returned to the Airbnb, we discovered they had forgotten our order of sticky rice. I had ordered the Green Curry (as spicy as they can allow) and was greeted with an underwhelming heat. Unfortunately, the food was just not worth the wait and frustration that came with the experience; however, I do wish them luck as it seems they're trying, and perhaps it was just one of those hectic dinner rushes where details were overlooked and staff were just exhausted. read more

So Saap - Takeout: Thum Saap Platter and Mango Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for lunch and got the famous Laotian platter! So yummy! Came with some sticky rice, papaya salad, 2 kinds of beef jerky, meat ball and sausage! Good lordt! I also grabbed a bag of chicken skins to pair with the papaya salad and that was the best thing I could've done. To wash it all down I got some hot green tea. That was ok. Next time I'll just ask for hot water lol. I also got the gang nor mai to go under grandmas favorite. Can't wait to have that for dinner later. Service was good, there was only 1 person on the floor and the person before me had 101 questions lol smh. But it was ok, the server was super sweet and informative. The place is big and open and their plating was very instagrammy! read more

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I haven't been to many Laotian restaurants, but this was a solid experience overall. We ordered the mixed meat platter, noodles, and tom kha, and everything was flavorful. I had to order everything with no spice since I don't tolerate heat well, and it was still tasty, which I appreciated. Not a bad option if you're craving Laotian food--I'd definitely come back again. read more

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I haven't been here in a few years and they totally re did it making it more nice and open inside! Came on a Saturday night and it was busy but not too busy where we had to wait to sit. The service was great and friendly. They offer Laos and Thai food so you can choose what you like! Everything was delicious! Our favorites were the crab fried rice and the Laos papaya salad ! We also enjoyed the jerky and the sausage. Pretty much everything had such a good flavor and you can choose your spice! read more

So Saap - beef jerky ( seen lod) W/sticky rice - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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This review is for my experience ordering from So Saap via a delivery app. I got the yellow curry with chicken and it was delicious. I ordered it with no (zero) spice and thankfully, it was not spicy. The biggest negative was the rice. The rice was hard & inedible. That was a bummer because the sauce with the rice is the best part:). read more

Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Portions: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 4/5 Price: $$ Takeout: yes Outdoor seating: no ADA access: yes Restrooms: yes, unisex Dogs: no Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes, many Ambiance: casual Pros: great food, excellent customer service, extensive menu (including large vegan menu), great for groups, open late Cons: none! read more

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Had better. While the kaOpiak noodles itself were phenomenal, perfect texture cooked just right , the broth was entirely different than what I'm used to , different is not always bad however in this case it just didn't go together it wasn't your normal chickeney tasting broth it was a bit sweet and herby... came with two sad pieces of pork blood almost no cilantro/ green onions and almost no fried garlic and two sad pieces of beef ball which threw me off also would have been fine if the broth didn't miss . It was a busy Sunday lunch however we wouldn't have minded the wait if food was better read more

The food here is authentic, delicious, beautifully presented, and one of the better vegan-friendly spots around -- which makes the ongoing service delays and long wait times even more frustrating. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is cute for date nights, but when you end up hangry and waiting far longer than expected for food, it really ruins the vibe. I've experienced very long waits both for dine-in and pick-up orders. Unfortunately, there have also been multiple issues with orders being incomplete or messed up during pick-up. Waiting over an hour only to realize food is missing -- and then having to wait even longer for it to be remade -- is incredibly frustrating. Today was another example. I was told my food would take about 15 minutes, but it ended up taking nearly an hour. When dining in, it often feels like they simply don't have enough staff to keep up with the volume. What makes it more disappointing is the lack of acknowledgment when these excessive waits happen. Even just checking in, apologizing, offering an update, or providing a small discount or gesture of appreciation for the inconvenience would go a long way. Again, the food itself is great and that's the reason I keep coming back, but the consistency of the service and timing really needs improvement. read more

Tasty tasty tasty! We ordered two pad see ew to go. One was level 2 spicy (mild) and a level 4. The noodles were soft, fresh and bouncy. Loved the texture. The sauce was tasty, the broccoli and carrot had a nice crunch to them. Level 2 was mild, which was perfect for me. Level 4 was spicy! Haha, tears and all. My friend shared it was still enjoyable. Would love to try other items! read more

My cousin recommended us this place to eat! Upon walking in, decor is really nice, more of a modern simpler look than most usual thai restaurants. Lady who sat us told us she wasn't our server, so we were waiting to see if they would come out after deciding what we wanted to eat...30 minutes later, our waiter is nowhere to be found, a family sat next to us 10 minutes after we sat and were also waiting in the same section with the same server. The lady who sat us and wasn't our server had to take BOTH our orders. after ordering food started coming out already thank goodness!! I was hungry!! Papaya Salad 7/10 : really good spice level 2, at first thought it was gonna be salty but the saltiness held back itself which surprised me Drunken noodles 6/10 : did not have bold flavors it was the most muted dish, it didnt meet my expectations and was kind of disappointed however eating these noodles with the sauces from every dish made it delicious. Kha Soy 7.5/10 : always love the texture in this dish! Meat FELL OFF THE BONE! i loved how creamy and coconuty the curry is, sauce was great with the drunken noodles haha Thai Catfish 9/10 : YOU HAVE TO ORDER THIS! the flavor is complex and balanced, for people who dont like fish I literally thought it was orange chicken or something LOL, best dish of the night Fried Banana with coconut ice cream 7.5/10 : great dessert to end my delicous meal!!! Coconut sugarcane drink 9/10 : Soooo yummy and refreshing Green thai tea 6/10 : was expecting green tea and thai tea or whatever to shine but it just tasted like milk tea after finishing all of our food and dishes were taken away read more

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I really like the sugarcane calamansi drink we got. The food was okay. I was expecting way more based on reviews and reddit. If I lived in the area I would probably go more often but since it's kind of a trek for me I'm not sure I need to go back right away. Nice neighborhood feel and some solid dishes overall. read more

Was a bit bummed that this new joint replaced Ban Lao. Came on a weekday for lunch and my party of 3 was immediately seated. We all ordered lunch specials with drinks for $2 extra. The drinks were a bit too sweet for us unfortunately. I usually get my drinks with half sugar but the server told us they come pre-sweetened. The lunch specials all came with a small tom yum soup on the side with our entrees. It was definitely on the saltier side but couldn't complain since it's complimentary. I ordered the drunken noodle with beef and felt the beef was definitely on the dryer side. The presentation was sooo pretty though! Overall, felt this spot kinda missed the mark on the food read more

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Great Lao food find in the El Cajon area. So authentically delicious. Came here with a friend to try Lao food and glad we did. Tried their sample platter consisted of beef jerkies and Lao sausage with Papaya salad, meat loaf and sticky rice. Everything was yummy. The sausage had some spiciness to it but so tasty. Staff were really nice, attentive and friendly. Pretty casual spot not too far from highway 805 exit. Definitely need to return to try their other dishes. read more

So Saap - Decor - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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The workers are friendly and the restaurant is easy to spot from the street. Parking is tight so I would time accordingly depending on the time of day you come. We came on a early weekday afternoon so we found parking fairly quickly. This place is handicap accessible with plenty of room for our dad who is in a scooter. The food looked great and tasted good. I've been wanting Lao Sausage for awhile now and it hit the spot. We asked for recommendations and chose the fish which we liked. The place is spacious inside so I imagine it gets busy :) No complaints here, I would come again read more

So Saap - Menu - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

This is literally my go to laos spot. They have all of my authentic must eats: kang nor mai, kow poon, papaya salad, beef jerky and more! We come here specifically for the raw blue crabs thai style as its sweet and just so flavorful. All my out of state guests have given this place a thumbs up and a must whenever they visit. read more

The main thing I'm completely hooked on here is the Mango Sticky Rice - it slapppps. Always hits, always comes through. I'm actually obsessed with it at this point. I've dined in once and tried a bunch of their food, and honestly, everything was so good. We got the appetizer tower, and every single thing on it was fire! not a single bite left behind. The presentation is always beautiful too! They really take care and show quality with how they plate everything. I've had the Crab Meat Fried Rice, which was amazing - definitely something I crave. I've also had a taste of the Drunken Noodles, and from what I remember, those were solid too! Service was quick, everyone was kind, and even with a big party, everything came out smoothly. There's plenty of seating, and it's handicap accessible, which is always nice to see. All around, great food, quick service, and that Mango Sticky Rice? Worth coming back for every time. read more

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I'm extremely disappointed with the recent service I received from So Saap. I want to support local Lao/Thai businesses, and I have always told my friends and family to come here. I take my friends here all the time. I'm Lao and I love the food here, but I was left stressed and felt like they were trying to mediate the mess that they started. I placed an order for two papaya salads at 4PM to pick up by 5PM. I even called the restaurant and talked to one of the girls working there to see if it was possible to move up my order to a 4:45PM pick-up window. She said that was totally fine and that makes sense that an order placed like 40 minutes ahead. I got to the restaurant around 5PM because of traffic, but I assumed that the order was done by now. I got there and the server told me that they were still working on it. I was a bit frustrated because I was in a time crunch and now my partner had to leave me to go grab their food for a party. Now waiting for an order that I placed over an hour ago, the server came up to me and started mansplaining why my order was taking so long. They told me that "for future reference, pickup order time = the POS ticket will print out at that time". That makes absolutely no sense. I've worked at (Thai) restaurants here in San Diego and when an order is said to be picked up at a certain time, that means you should have that order ticket printed at a time PRIOR to make sure the food is done AT THE PICKUP TIME. At this rate, it just felt like they were making me feel stupid for picking a pick-up time that I CHOSE so I just told them I do not want to talk to them anymore. At this point, they started doing damage control and gave me a free mango sticky rice and sugarcane juice. I was crying because now my plans were ruined and I got my food much later that I anticipated. They kept saying they were sorry, but I just didn't want to be there anymore. I just wanted my food and I wanted to leave. Like they probably wanted to check in with me and say sorry, but I'd rather have my order than some words. I want to give them another chance because their food is extremely good and at a great price point, however if even take-out services is an issue because of blaming the customer for picking an "incorrect" PICK-UP time, I don't want to be spending my money here. I know what it's like to work in food service and to ensure the customer doesn't feel belittled like what I faced. It just sucks when it's your own people treating you like this. read more

I went to order some chicken laab to go on my brother's recommendation because his kids have apparently eaten here and liked it. It was easy enough to order right at the counter but the wait for the food became somewhat interminable. The lady said it would take 15 minutes for the food to be ready. It was closer to 35 minutes. But the atmosphere of the restaurant seems pretty chill and minimalist. The parking lot is very cramped though. I haven't been to this plaza in years and usually I just walk here since I live nearby. The laab was interesting. Even with my order for it to be mildly spicy, it was still spicy. I also wasn't expecting it to be little chicken bits with herbs and vegetables. It was a pretty light meal to be honest. Maybe next time, I'll try the pad thai or the pad see ew. That's usually my go-tos for Thai places. read more

So Saap - Bar area - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

My first experience of Lao food. In my opinion it's like Thai but more! More fish cause, more spice, more intensity! You'll of course see a lot of similarities if you are a frequent Thai food eater! However I would suggest talking to the server and ask what they recommend. Not going to lie, the parking lot is a little sketch at night. Once you get in it's a completely different feel. They have different drink specials every weekday. Also a late night happy hour after 8:30p. I recommend checking So Saap out and enjoy their food! read more

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This spot serves authentic Lao food! They offer so many traditional dishes I remember eating when I lived in Lao for a summer internship. The parking lot and area is a little run down but as soon as you step into the restaurant, they transport you to a whole new place with a cool vibe. I used to come eat at this spot before So Saap took over and I have to say, their remodel is phenomenal! The place gets a little busy during peak eating times but that just adds to the fun vibe. There is plenty of seating for big and small groups as well as bar seating. I was excited to bring my friend here because I saw their expansive vegan menu. She was really enjoying the flavors of her Vegan Thai Boat Noodle Soup and Vegan Chicken Skewers. The fresh tofu spring rolls we got also came with a unique peanut sauce that is to die for! They should consider bottling it, it's so good! My Chicken Kao Piak truly brought me back to Vientiane and was just what I was looking for. I want to go back and try my favorite dish Nem Khao and Papaya salad. Unfortunately, my friend will not be joining me because she found a piece of metal in her Thai boat noodle soup. The kitchen manager was really nice and accommodating about the mishap but my friend already had trust issues from finding staples in her pad Thai from a place back in Colorado. He offered to remake the dish, give us free dessert, and even take the dish off the bill. Sadly, she no longer trusted any of the food and just accepted the food being taken off the bill. Hopefully I can convince her to come back because this spot is great!! Sadly, I only got pics of the spring rolls but the portion sizes here are also very filling!! read more

So Saap - Fresh Tofu Spring Rolls - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Friendly service, amazing food, great prices! The lunch specials are great, but the main menu is where it's at. I have not had a bad meal and I always look forward to going back! read more

So Saap - Garlic ribs - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California