Visit Mother's Day May 2026: Bumping up a star since my review almost 6 years ago. We've been here quite a bit since, dining in and takeout. This is one of my wife's favorites in SD dining and so it was easy choice when I asked where she wanted to go. Additionally, we brought her parents (yes they still tolerate me after 30 years!). The MIL likes Thai but my FIL put up a fuss saying he doesn't. He named some other Thai place where he didn't enjoy the food. My thoughts were "First, today isn't about you and two sit down and learn." Parking here is still challenging but we arrived right at opening so several spots in front. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They've renovated a little since my first visit tearing down these trellis type dividers which now gives the place a larger brighter feeling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Sevice has always been friendly and fast even when we've gone during busy hours. This is one of those restaurants that we know what we love and stick with it. E-Sarn Sausage x 2 Larb with Mock Duck x 2 Pad see ew with fried tofu Drunken Noodles with chicken. Fresh spring rolls. The MIL wanted tom yum soup, BBQ Thai Chicken, and pineapple fried rice as well. The waitress spaced out the apps and asked when we wanted to fire up the mains. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Table space can be a bit crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything was amazing as always. Oh, and my FIL? There was a reason we ordered double of the sausage and the Larb. He chowed down on those plates like there was no tomorrow. Lesson learned ha! Highly recommended. read more

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I stopped into Thai Joint for a quick lunch and ordered an appetizer and a drink. When I arrived, I was told to sit anywhere I liked and the staff initially took my order without issue. Less than five minutes after my food arrived, the waitress dropped the check and returned shortly after asking me to pay because they were closing soon. Although she said I could still sit and eat, I already felt rushed and decided to take my food to go. Not a few minutes later I noticed her laughing with another employee near the front looking my way, I was one of two tables occupied in the restaurant, which made the situation feel that much more uncomfortable. I had only taken a couple of bites and drink from the Thai tea I ordered before deciding to leave. If I had been told they were closing soon when I sat down, I would have happily ordered my food to go. Unfortunately, I paid $16 for six spring rolls that seemed like frozen appetizers, and the service made the experience worse. I recommend if you're feeling like good Thai food with reliable service try Bahn Thai or another local spot. read more

Vegan drunken noods w mock duck, that shit was fire asf 10/10 recommend They also have non-vegan for the weirdos who eat meat read more

Thai Joint - Vegan Drunken Noodle (NO EGG) - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

This is one of my favorite Thai spots in San Diego! The owners are incredibly kind, staff is thoughtful, and the food is even better. I've gone here about four times in a couple months that I've lived in San Diego and I'm always leaving wanting more! It really surprises me every single time I go. It's extremely clean and well decorated, such a good vibe That you might not expect from the outside. read more

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We were acknowledged as we entered the restaurant were asked to seat ourselves. The services was quick & staff friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Its cute Thai place on Rainey day to have soup.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered soup & I enjoyed my soup they were generous with the shrimp. We ordered a noodles dish really liked it. The portions are enough for two people unless you are hearty eater. I'm not sure about the parking situation, the restaurant is in a shopping center with few spaces in front. I don't know if street parking is limited. read more

Thai Joint - Good soup - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

What a find! Great food. Small place but wait was very short for a table on a Saturday eve. Tried the pad Thai and drunken noodles - excellent. Service was polite and fast. read more

Thai Joint - Drunken Noodles - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent place for pick up! The pad Thai is delightful, very flavorful. Beware that medium is very spicy lol. The spring rolls I felt were not as good as other ones that I have tried, not a lot of flavor or anything interesting inside of them. They were very friendly when I went to go pick up, and the food tasted fresh. I'd love to try some other items on their menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior of the restaurant also looks really nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Thai Joint - Pad Thai, spring rolls - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Never disappoints! Always super fresh and delicious. This is my to go place when I want delivery. read more

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We love Thai Joint. Usually we order delivery but decided to dine in tonight. As usual, the food was awesome and the service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a nice dinner and liked that we could have conversation with our food because it's not loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This is my favorite Thai restaurant! Perfect for takeout or movie night. Drunken noodles and spring rolls are so awesome and have become a family favorite. When friends/family is in town, this place always impresses. read more

Very friendly service, lady on the phone was a sweetheart. It's a charming small little Thai spot. I'll definitely be coming back with friends, soup was SOOOO good read more

Food was pretty good, & we were seated right away. It was a good amount, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the interior was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a casual dining place so people can come here for friends and whatnot, maybe not a super romantic place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Thai Joint - Barbecue Thai BBQ Chicken - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered take out and found that the parking was tricky. Very limited spots in front of the business, and it's a hit or miss with street parking on a busy street. The food was ready when I came in, but was cold by the time I got home (roughly ten minutes). The cream cheese wontons were crispy and good, but the drunken noodles had gotten chewy and the flavor was off. The chili garlic flavor wasn't strong, and there were way too many veggies and only a handful of pieces of tofu. I'd like to give this place another try for dining in and checking out their veggie options. read more

Hi .we came to dine in at Thai joint and got seated n had water brought to us..the server named Donavan came after 2 mins and rushed us to order ..but 15 mins later he brought our food in Togo containers bagged saying the kitchen by mistake made it to go and he said if we still want to dine in or to go ..we were so disappointed and just said we will have it Togo as the server was not apologetic..we regularly have Togo orders and this one time when we wanted dine in we were left completely disappointed..we were not even offered any form of discount as a form of apology. read more

Thai Joint - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing pad Thai. Fair price great portion size. It was my first time and they had an amazing staff super friendly will definitely be revisiting again. read more

Delicious!! My sister and I stopped in here for lunch after a market and were delighted by this experience. We had two Thai iced teas with coconut milk and shared tofu spring rolls and som tom salad to start and Thai yellow curry as our main! My sister is a vegetarian and they had ample vegetarian options which was great! Our server was so kind and attentive and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the space was clean and relaxing![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had zero complaints and empty plates.:) read more

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

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I love this place so much. Authentic, welcoming, and not expensive. If I can't think of anywhere to eat, I hit up Thai Joint. Never disappoints! read more

Thai Joint - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing food, great quality tofu and rice used here that really amplifies the flavors of the dish. My friend and I met up here on a Thursday night and we seated immediately ([[HIGHLIGHT]]although space is limited and parking can be challenging[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]). Folks who work here are great and my friend and I were able to chat about life over a great dish of panang curry and thai basil with fried tofu. We also got the thai tea and it was very sweet! Overall, I would definitely come back here and try more vegan items at this place! read more

Thai Joint - thai basil - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Solid food and service in a pleasant, casual setting. We were in the mood for a healthyish lunch in the area and Thai food sounded good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior isn't fancy, but was cute and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The hubby and I ordered the following: - Pad see ew with steamed tofu - Green curry with steamed tofu - Thai iced coffee - Thai iced tea The food was fresh and flavorful, and our server was friendly and efficient--a great first impression. We'd definitely be down to try them again! read more

Located in a small plaza off of a busy street with a handful of parking spots that is difficult to get in and out, Thai Joint on Adams is a decent place to get Thai food. Pretty good for the area but not one I'd go out of my way to get. The restaurant is in the middle of the plaza. I got it to go and my interaction with the staff was lovely. They were semi busy when I arrived on a Saturday night at 7pm but all had smiles across their face. Chatted with two people and they took the time to introduce themselves and ask me about my plans for the night and if I ever been here etc. If you choose to eat there, it looks like there are enough seats for about 50 people. The left side of the business is pick up and the kitchen and the right side is full of tables and booths. I ordered two things: Kra pow w duck and extra veggie. I asked for medium spice and they gave me a 3 out of 10. I should have specified a 5 out of 10. It was great flavor but zero kick. It was a good dish. Better than I expected. Just small portion size. I ordered it with brown rice. Red curry w duck and white rice was the other order. I ordered a 7 out of 10 spice level. The spices ended up setting to the bottom of the container and requires a really good mix in order to get that kick. It could have been hotter and next time I'll order a 8 or 9. The 7 tasted more like a 5 to me. Small portion size again. It's not real duck, it's vegan duck. Tasted pretty similar to the real thing. To get four star I want to feel like it was a memorable meal. And while I'm happy I came, I won't be dreaming about this meal. read more

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Today we stopped here for a lunch. It was around 12:00 on a Monday. It was pretty chill not too many people which was nice. I ordered the see ew noodles with mock duck. I ordered level 2 spice. It was delicious and arrived in a timely manner after our Thai iced tea and other appetizer. I loved the Thai iced tea with coconut milk. It was creamy, sweet and refreshing! The ambience is relaxing and chill. I've been here one other time and after two visits, it's official! I'd definitely recommend this Thai place! read more

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Great place for vegetarians. If you're looking for a lighter cleaner broth in your Tom yum or Tom kha, this is the place for that. Just know they don't carry beef here. But their mock duck is excellent. The service is also always friendly so i hate to say this, but i got super sick from their eggplant dish. Maybe too oily? Or they use a cheap oil? Either way made me scared to come back for a while. I live in the neighborhood and used to come often, but not anymore. read more

Thai Joint - See Ew, Pineapple Fried Rice, Tamarind Wings - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Randomly came across this spot during a Yelp search for Thai food after discovering my go-to spot in Hillcrest is no longer open! Sad day.... Or was it?! I'm not gonna lie, I was disappointed at first, but Thai Joint might just become my new go-to spot! The dining room is simple, clean, and well decorated. It has a nice ambiance that feels casual, but like nice casual (if you know what I mean). They have a regular menu and a full vegan menu, so if that's your thing, they got you! I went with my usual yellow curry order and ahhhhhh it was so. Damn. Good. My friend went with her usual panang curry and loved hers too. I typically only eat half there and then save the other half for next day lunch, but to be honest, I ended up eating the other half later that night - I couldn't wait! I also ordered the Thai fried rice and the pad Thai to-go and my boyfriend loved them. Our service was quick and friendly and I noticed that they have a to-go order side where you can easily swing by and pick up your order with ease. Oh! And there's parking! HUGE win while in North Park (especially when you just want to run in quick for food). Overall, I really loved this restaurant and will absolutely be back. I wasn't joking - I think this may have become my new favorite Thai spot! read more

Thai Joint - Menu - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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10/10 Loved the tofu pad Thai & the pork pad see ew. Both were so so good! May be my fav Thai tea in San Diego. read more

We were in the mood for Thai food and, well, one place we like was kinda far, and another has parking challenges. We have driven by this joint a dozen times but this time, there was a parking space right in front. Must be the universe. Friendly greeting when I walked in, they were excited that it was our first time here. I can't believe they've been here for five years! They are in the space that use to be Tam's, and have expanded to the space next door. They have a very nice dining room, and a couple tables out in front. We ordered panang curry with chicken, green curry with chicken, pad thai, salad rolls, and drunken noodles with bbq pork. They do not serve beef. Everything was sooooooo good! I can't believe it's taken me this long to come here! The owner was so sweet! She even gave us a piece of chocolate cake for waiting, but I didn't think it was that bad! I can't wait to come back and explore the menu more! read more

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I'm pretty picky when it comes to getting Yellow curry but this place has one of the best I've had. Their service and quality is always consistent. I highly recommend read more

Great spot to pick up Thai food. Not overly expensive. Consistent quality. Def a staple for us when we just want to pick something up.

UBER EATS ORDER Decided to try this place out because why not. Well, let me tell you WHY NOT to.... $31 - Drunken noodles - Drink - 15% tip That makes absolutely no sense to me. DRUNKEN NOODLES WITH CHICKEN - no spicy. When it arrived I felt the portions were kind of small for what I'm paying. Taste was mediocre, def had better and def had worse. It lacked chicken and vegetables and tasted more like noodles with soy sauce mixed with a dash of sugar for some sweetness. It didn't wow me to ever want to order from Uber eats again nor would I go there to eat. Until the next review... read more

Thai Joint - Not worth $31 dollars through Uber Eats - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I listened to the other reviews and the mock duck really was delicious! Especially in the pad thai but I prefer bbq pork for the drunken noodles. I wouldn't recommend the tom yum soup though, it wasn't really my favorite. read more

The food here is amazing, but I ordered through the Yelp app tonight...I placed my order and was informed by Yelp that I would not be able to pick it up for approximately 40 minutes. I was in the immediate area so [[HIGHLIGHT]]I stopped at the restaurant and asked if I could use the restroom and then wait in the restaurant for my food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After getting out of the restroom, it turns out my food was sitting there on the counter, waiting for me. Meanwhile, an hour later now the app is still showing a later pick up time than right now. I think the folks here need to learn how to use the Yelp app. read more

Great Thai food on Adams ave. Yellow curry the fried rice or mango sticky rice please. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice sit dinning area and friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Thai Joint - Thai Basil Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Pretty dang good! Really tasty food, I was actually a little bummed to take the last bite of my dish Nice and spicy, and really good Thai iced tea to cool you off. Good spot, would recommend! read more

We got the chicken pad thai and pad see ew and it was delicious! I was very pleasantly surprised since we got it delivered and usually the food isn't as good as eating it at the restaurant but it still turned out hot (despite opening it like 2 hours later) and tasty. The portions were great and the flavor was amazing. I have no complaints at all. We also tried the mango sticky rice (my first time) and despite eating it like 5 hours later it was still yummy. I do wish they have more noodle options (they only have pad Thai, pad see ew, and drunken noodles) since I'm a big noodle girl but they're still good! Will definitely come back and try other items off their menu in person! read more

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This place is amazing. The food was fresh, full of flavor and perfect portion. Staff was attentive, knowledgeable about the dishes (I'm deathly allergic to random things) and timely. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful space, people and food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check. Them. Out! read more

A great option on Adams Ave!! We were at an event at the Adams Ave Theatre and this was a quick 5 minute walk away. Staff was very friendly and food came out pretty fast. They have a spice scale of 1-10 and their medium is a 3. They also offer a vegan menu, which was perfect since one of us is vegan! Portion size is perfect, I was stuffed. I also loved the presentation of their rice which they mold in a heart shape :) The interior is small but cute cozy, not too busy on a Saturday afternoon The Thai BBQ chicken was delicious! It looked and tasted grilled. The sauce was tangy and salty so paired nicely with the chicken and rice. The Thai Basil Entree with chicken was sooo tasty!! Perfectly savory and great basil flavor and a nice mix of veggies. Could be considered salty but it was just right when you eat it with rice. We got a spice level 4 and it was not too spicy but the spice did build as you kept eating. Thai iced tea with boba was standard, but a nice sweet drink to pair with our meal. I would love to come back and try more dishes! read more

Thai Joint - Thai BBQ Chicken Rice, Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Staff is amazing! The drunken noodles are my ultimate go to! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Just an overall great vibe!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

I've eaten here occasionally for around 13 years because it's close to where I live, but the quality here is variable and sometimes I swear off it. The tamarind wings are probably the singular reason I keep coming back. When they do these right, they are crispy on the outside and the glaze coats the wings perfectly. When they don't, the glaze is so thick it becomes an impossibly sticky mess that doesn't coat the wings at all and hides in a corner of your takeout styrofoam (which, oddly enough, is still in widespread use because "California: so many great laws we don't actually enforce" is our current unofficial state motto). While it isn't a bad spot for Southeast Asian-esque vegan food, it isn't as good in this regard as Plumeria, their sister restaurant in University Heights. In general, this place wouldn't hurt if it served more traditional recipes using higher quality ingredients, rather than going for strip mall pan-Asian. [[HIGHLIGHT]]BUT, it is in a strip mall, which no longer means necessarily bad, although in this particular context reminds me of an "express" version of the real thing: put together quickly and with less care.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After all, you get what you pay for. read more

Had the craving for some curry after 2 church services on Sunday.... Needed something to chase the communion wafer and juice. And this hit the spot. It was a pleasant, clean, warm little spot where I was very met by two servers with welcoming smiles. Went over the menu and the curry called my name. It was perfect! Next time more spice (it was only a 2... I thought I was getting a 5) My stay was brief, but I will be back. read more

Thai Joint - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Some of the best Thai in San Diego! I have been coming here for years. I bring friends and family. And never miss an opportunity to come by. Simply the best. read more

This place is such a gem! One of my favorite Pad Thai's in town. I also enjoy the yellow curry & the tamarind wings are my absolute favorite. They're very saucy yet still crunchy. The service has been great, food comes out quickly and the portions are large (except for the wings). There are a few parking spots right out front and a ton of street parking. So far, we haven't had trouble finding a spot. read more

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