My favorite Thai spot in San Diego. Mellow and clean inside, great staff and reasonable prices. Love the Panang Curry, not too spicy, the flavor comes through well. read more

Been here at least a handful of times, my husband and I will eat here when we have no other options while down in OB, there isn't a dedicated vegan place next to the venue we go to, unless we drive a little bit to Plant Power. Soi OB they are pretty good at letting you know what's vegan, they even have labeled vegan eggs rolls on their menu. The reason they only get 4 stars though, is because they don't have a dedicated vegan menu or anything listed as vegan(besides the egg rolls), you literally have to ask what is vegan on the menu. It's right next to Newport, the main area of OB, so it's convenient for us, it's a small little restaurant, but we don't mind when grabbing a quick bite, the service is fast and the staff is nice. Last night however, this time I had the yellow curry with mock duck and the potatoes and carrots were undercooked, in the words of Gordon Ramsay "It's Raw!" Came to mind when I bit in to them. Now undercooked carrots, sure I'll eat them but undercooked potatoes nope, they aren't able to be digested and unless you wanna spend your night trying to expel the raw potatoes from your body then don't eat them. I say that Soi OB can improve in quality control, please check that everything including your potatoes are cooked. You don't want people getting sick off raw potatoes. read more

Soi OB - Yellow curry with mock duck - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is really good. I tried for the first time yesterday and it is all-around a really great Thai spot. They have a value menu which has a variety of dishes for very reasonable prices. I got the mock duck larb and an order of vegan egg rolls. The larb was absolutely delicious, the seasoning suited the mock perfectly and was the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, spicy, and sour. The best larb I have tried (possibly) ever. The egg rolls were also great, very crispy and a nice filling, although smaller than the average egg roll. For the location, the prices here are incredibly reasonable. The staff are all very nice and attentive, also have clean restroom. I am in the area often and will be back! read more

Soi OB - Larb mock duck and vegan egg rolls - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is a great vibe! They have a pretty extensive menu, with lots of noodle, rice, curry, and soup options. The portions are pretty decent, especially if you go for the noodles. I enjoyed the curry too, but I've had better. The restaurant is pretty casual, so I think a lot of people do take out, but you can certainly dine in as well. I'd recommend sitting outside if the weather is nice. The wait staff came out and checked on us frequently, which doesn't always happen when you go for the outdoor option. Solid spot overall! read more

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When other places here in town had a long wait, we were able to walk right in and get a seat here. Lots of traditional Thai choices. I sampled the fried tofu 3/5, egg rolls 3/5, tom kha soup 5/5 and the larb 5/5. My friends all loved their dishes. Excellent service and fair prices. read more

Oh yeah, I'm a HUGE soi OB girl. It's my Sunday ritual!! They have awesome curry, and the workers are so kind. I'm a fan of the pumpkin curry or the panang curry - with tofu. Check it out for great Thai in OB! read more

Came across this spot from Yelp & decided to try it for dinner (dine in). Their service is so good. The food came out so quickly for a party of 3. We had ordered: Crying Tiger, Tom Kha & Pineapple Fried Rice It hit the spot! They definitely don't skimp out on the protein & veggies & prices were fair. They have a few tables inside for dine in. Parking is all street parking. read more

Soi OB - Tom Kah Soup Pineapple Fried Rice Crying Tiger - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

Tasty and Affordable and with reasonable ambiance around this area. Just little confuse ordering from dining. read more

Soi OB - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

Teeny tiny place in OB, I haven't been here in a few years. We were in the area so I thought we'd pick up something for dinner. I couldn't recall not liking it... it's been that long. We ordered the following items - Fried pork belly appetizer- this was almost inedible. It was overcooked and very chewy. We didn't finish this. - Pad Thai with chicken - I usually like pad Thai, but the noodles were very gummy. It was not pleasant trying to eat this. - Thai basil fried rice with chicken - simple, nothing crazy, it was very plain tasting. The chicken throughout the dishes were very dry and overcooked. - Thai tea - I like this, but that was it. Sadly I didn't recall my previous experience eating here before our last visit and save myself a bad meal. :( Not going to forget this time! Staff was nice tho. Maybe the kitchen was having an off night. Maybe I'll try again in a few years. 2025: 18 read more

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I ordered the value yellow curry meal. The vegetable rolls were ice cold on the inside the first time they were served to me. The carrots and potatoes in the curry were not cooked they were rock hard. I'm guessing the raw vegetables were added at the last minute. I'm glad I got the value portion because I was disappointed. The server was nice read more

Soi OB - Yellow Curry - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

literally SO GOOD!! i got tom yum soup, pad thai, and basil fried rise!! all of the food was genuinely incredible. i got medium spice which was wayyy too spicy and i usually can handle spice, but that's okay!! read more

Soi OB - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

This little hole-in-the-wall wasn't even on my radar until I found it on Yelp. Quite tasty! The woman at the counter who greeted us was very friendly and happy to make suggestions. She was also cute, she offered me a little chopstick napkin apparatus that would make it easier for me to eat with chopsticks, but I don't need that. I still appreciated the gesture! We got the papaya salad, Mango Curry and Khao Soi Soup. Everything was delicious, although I found the mango curry to be a little on the watery side. My favorite item was the Khao Soi soup. It was full of veggies and I liked the contrast of texture between the noodles in the soup and the crunchy noodles on top of the soup. We went for the mock duck because I thought it would be easier to eat that than a chicken leg in the soup. I also really enjoyed the papaya salad and thought it was a fun bonus that it came with two juicy shrimp. read more

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Neon green curry? What the heck is that? I never had green curry dyed the chicken meat like that? On top of that they gave me maybe 3 pieces of chicken for $17.. never again. Stick to zab Linda if you want authentic Thai. read more

Soi OB - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

Pretty solid Thai that is friendly and welcoming. You order at the counter and pay right away and your order would be delivered to you to your table. Menu was pretty mainstream Thai with few addition of street food. Prices were very reasonable and the ambiance was cozy and comfortable. I ordered green curry with beef, it was good and will come back to try the other things next time. read more

Soi OB - Green Curry - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

It's hard to drive past this place without having the urge to get some Pad Thai. Order at the register and they bring the food out to you. Relaxed, chill inside and outside seating. read more

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Amazing Thai food in OB. Everything was extremely flavorful, and they can bring real heat if you ask for it. We ordered the Panang curry and Pad Thai and both were delicious. I also really appreciate the value meal option for $12.95. You get a slightly smaller entrée, but it comes with two spring rolls, which is a great deal. The staff was very friendly, and we got takeout. Even after letting it sit for a while, the food was still hot and tasted fresh. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to when I'm craving Thai read more

This place is fantastic. Such an underrated restaurant in OB. I always bring friends and all my dates here over the years. I'm glad I get to be a repeat customer and support a small, local business with amazing food. Service is super fast and efficient, you can ask for modifications or further explanations on what ingredients are used. It's a good spot for young people, almost a sorta cafe like environment with beer and good music. read more

Love this spot so much! It's got a warm, chill vibe, and the food slaps! We got the yellow curry with chicken on the lunch special and a side of egg rolls. The food came out so quickly and it was incredible. The curry was such a great flavor, and the eggrolls were fried to perfection. The service was great. Very warm, welcoming and attentive!!! We didn't get them this time, but 10/10 recommend the mango sticky rice and crab wontons. read more

Soi OB - Yellow Curry - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

First time and already a fan. The inside was super clean. The staff was very nice and polite. You place your order at the counter and grab a seat. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The food came out quick and fast. The food was super flavorful and fresh. We got the panang curry with beef. Love the spicy no joke it's pretty spicy. We shared the Pad Kee Mao Roasted Pork, they definitely did not skimp on the roasted pork. Both the dishes we had were very tasty. Thank you Soi OB for a delicious first time. I can't wait to come back and try something else on the menu. read more

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THAI FOOD FROM THAILAND...and Thai people (5 stars + meteor shower + SpaceX starlinks) Have you ever been to OB, Thailand? Me neither until recently. When the food is THAT good it makes you feel like you been teleported from OB to Bangkok/Chiangmai/Sakhon/Phuket/Krab on every single bite. Took me 7+ years to find my favorite Thai restaurant in San Diego and it's in OB (not in Convoy area). Soi OB is next to a laundry mat in the heart of Ocean Beach. This place is the truth. It's also the sister to SoI 30 but the better sister. - FOOD: F-A-N.tastic - PRICE: affordable and fair - SERVICE: sweet owner - AMBIANCE: cute and simple humble shop :: FOOD:: Had to test run the food with the go-to's and was not disappointment! Cooked per order, fresh tasting, clean. I left feeling full but not heavy afterwards. BEEF JERKY ($12.95) - fried beef jerky served with their house tamarind hot sauce. I never had a bad beef jerky at a Thai resultant but their version has meatier stripes than others. Nearly the same flavor but the portion was very generous. It comes with a side of sticky rice and their house tamarind hot sauce... hot is an understanding! HIGHLY RECOMMEND PAD THAI ($14.95) - rice vermicelli noodles stir fried in tamarind sauce, with egg, bean sprouts, green onion, crushed peanuts, cilantro, and a wedge of lime. I ordered this with tofu because I wanted protein but I wanted a protein that didn't add flavor to the dish so I could throughly taste their execution. OK! This was one of the best Phad Thai's I've had in SD/SoCal. It was perfect! Portion to price, ratio of ingredients, and the balance of flavor. It didn't have that overkill tamarind sauce nor flavor or any taste of fish sauce. Every ingredient folded in so well and complimented each other. It was clean tasting - you'll know what I mean. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Shame on me... I didn't leave room for dessert. That is very unlike me but will make up for it next time. :: SERVICE :: Order food, pay at the front, and seat yourself. The menu has some dishes I don't often see at other Thai restaurants. The owner and chef are from Thailand - everything about this place is authentic! The owner was so sweet and she ran the front and gave me tips since I couldn't make up my mind if I should try what I know or something new. There is a lady in the back doing all the cooking per order (if that be here orders or to-go orders). Small businesses have love and support. Show this place some love and tip generously. I'm about to be a regular and you know me I will eat the entire menu if I need to. I already know my next order and can't wait to come back. JABA APPROVED. Until the next bite. read more

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I ordered delivery through Uber Eats here so I didn't get to see what the ambience or service was like, but the food here was spectacular. Arguably lifechanging. We ordered the Pork Boat Noodle Soup, the Pad Thai, and the Crying Tiger. Pork Boat Noodle Soup is a must order! Such a savory flavorful broth with thin rice noodles, braised pork, and pork meatballs. Veggies included Chinese broccoli, bean sprouts, and green onion. The first sip of the broth was absolutely heavenly. Pad Thai was also delicious! Delightfully bouncy noodles and great flavor. The noodles held well over the course of the delivery. The Crying Tiger was the steak with rice and tamarind hot sauce to dip. So good. The sauce was really a game changer and complemented the steak so well. This is a must-go to Thai spot in San Diego, and I'll definitely have to make another stop here the next time I visit SD. read more

Soi OB - Pork Boat Noodle Soup - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

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Hole in the wall authentic Thai cuisine. Definitely on the spicier side -- 3 is medium. Consistently one of my favorite spots. So far, everything I've tried (vegan/ GF) is great. read more

Came here on a Friday night and there was no wait. You order at the register, find a seat and they bring you your food. The staff was nice and knowledgeable. The food was quick and fresh. First time here and would come back to try something off their menu. Thanks Soi OB for a good first time experience. read more

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I'm don't usually write reviews, but this experience merits one. Here's what happened: 1. I tried to call them to place an order for pickup, but it went straight to voicemail. For 30 min straight. I finally drove over there, and called them while there. Straight to voicemail. They don't know what's wrong. Not that big of a deal, I can wait. 2. I ordered the house fried rice with beef and an extra fried egg on top. I was given the holy basil fried rice, with no egg. Luckily I checked before leaving, returned it, and they re-made what I ordered. 3. They gave me my food and I went home. The fried egg was on top as requested. I get home and open it up, mix the egg in and notice that there is hardly any beef. So little that I picked out the 7 tiny pieces and weighed them. It was 1.68 oz. OZ's! There was almost no meat. I was going to let it go, and took a bite, but it was all just mush. Hardly edible. I decided to drive back and ask for either another replacement, or my money back. They offered to replace it, and were very kind. I kept my cool and was polite as well. 4. The replacement: hands down the WORST fried rice I have ever eaten in my life. I am not exaggerating. And they forgot the fried egg. The meat was super chewy. The rice wasn't cooked right, very hard. The purpose of this review is for both the business to get their act together, and a MAJOR WARNING to customers; check your order before you leave if you are getting pickup. They rarely get my order right (my friend has found this to be true for her as well), and now the quality is down the tubes. I'm quite disappointed in Soi O.B. I will not be returning there. I hope you guys get your act together, I used to love getting food from you guys! read more

Soi OB - This is all of the meat in their fried rice! What the!? - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

Great service: you order up front and the food gets to you very quickly. Everyone here is very friendly - and I also really like that when you wanted leftovers, you could get the containers yourself instead of needing to wait for someone to give you the boxes. We got the tom yum noodle soup and kaho soi at maximum spice levels. And they are not joking around when they mean "spicy"! The tom yum noodle soup was so spicy that I needed to slow down when eating it - and I have a high spice tolerance. This was about as spicy as eating a raw habernero pepper - very glad we had thai iced teas to help with the spice. Spice aside, the flavors were delicious and the toppings were incredible. You get very large portions of the food and all the ingredients mix well together. The broth is wonderfully seasoned and flavorful - I was extremely happy with the dishes and would be more than happy to return. read more

Soi OB - Tom Yum Soup - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

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Had a mysterious reaction to their food.. broke out in a rash/hive. Don't know if it was from their fish sauce or maybe the oils that they use to cook. I should have asked them if they use MSG.. obviously the sauce would have it. But since eating there my rash/hive hasn't gone away. I didn't do anything else that day that would have contributed to getting a rash. read more

I probably go here 4x a week, I love the pumpkin curry, pad Thai, and tom kha! Everything is good. Great service, always reliable. Gem in OB! read more

Great service! Cozy, well-appointed dining room. Delicious food! Prices are a little high, but you get what you pay for. Totally worth the splurge! read more

Soi OB - Fried rice - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

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Fast when ordering take out. Tasty food. Offered me a free Thai tea while I waited for my food!

Just wondering how we didn't discover this place sooner? This is the best spot for Thai in the OB area as of now. Everything we've had (minus the chicken satay) was super good. Yellow curry- delicious. Flavorful. Potatoes properly cooked (you'd think this would be a no brainer but many places undercook potatoes leaving them starchy and crunchy). Pad Thai was yummy. Not overly oily which we really appreciated. Tom kha was tasty too. Def recommend if you're in the area and wanting Thai. read more

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Got the pad see ew add carrots for takeout, great portion. Very flavorful. Spice level is no joke, I got medium and my mouth was on fire! Food was ready quick! read more

Soi OB - Pad See Ew - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

So confused because my long-time, trusted acquaintance absolutely loves this place. Ordered their Pad Thai and it literally tasted like nothing. I think it was just tossed in oil?? Very disappointed read more

Their pad Thai is delicious!! I've only had take out but the food was bomb! Ordered pick up was quick. Took about 15 minutes to prepare. read more

My review is solely on the cream cheese wontons and the service ! The cream cheese wontons are perhaps the best I've ever had, Holy moly! The service was impeccable ! Mia did such a great job taking care of us, thank you! read more

Wow! They have really tasty dishes here. Good food with good prices. The location is close to the beach but it's easy to find parking. You order from the counter, pay then get seated. We ordered fried pork belly, chicken yellow curry and pad Thai. Everything came out at a reasonable amount of time and so delicious! read more

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Our go to place for Thai whenever we are in San Diego. Food is consistently good. Pla Pad Cha (fish) is simply amazing. Pad Kee Mao is smoky and hot. Medium is spicy enough. Service is very quick. Friendly staff. They do a steady carry out business read more

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Food is amazing!! Man at the counter was so friendly, and really appreciated the calm ambience inside. A delicious, relaxing experience. Will be back :))) read more

Soi OB - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

Great little lunch special for $14 with tax - got pad se ew with the option of a salad or egg roll. Opted for the side salad and it was delicious! The dressing was somewhat of a peanut flavor, incredible! The noodles and veggies were fresh and it was the perfect portion for lunch. They have 3 outdoor patio tables and 1 with an umbrella for shade. Perfect lunch outside, would be back! read more

Soi OB - sunny patio seating - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

first time come here. I come from LOs Angeles, and stop by at this restaurant. I really like the food. Soooo goooodddd read more

Soi OB - Pad see ew + tom kah + ginger fish - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here cuz the hubby was craving Thai and we didn't want to deal with traffic to get to our usual Thai place closer to home. SO glad we came! Had my taste buds dancing and crying! We ordered green curry and khao soi noodle soups. Both were amazing. Bursting with flavor. Perfect to ward off winter chills. I asked for more pickled mustard greens for my khao soi, and it was gladly provided. I think there may have been only one chef because service was a little slow in getting food to customers. However, the service was always courteous and friendly. The customers were chill, going with the flow. Parking is always a challenge in OB, so park 10 minutes away and walk. You're going to be happy you did, cuz you'll want a good walk after your meal. Though we're probably going to park 15 minutes away next time! read more

Soi OB - Green curry noodle soup & khao soi noodle soup. - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California