We love to sit at the bar. Nicole and Coleen are awesome! Great service and the food is always so great! Enjoy the happy hour and delicious food and music!! read more

Great news: Thai One On is now offering breakfast. They are starting with weekends and may add more days. 8:30am opening Saturday and Sunday. We tried it today and it was really great. Already have reviews here for dinner. read more

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With the rainy weather we've had this past week, I was craving Thai food more than usual! The place I usually go to was closed so I went on Yelp to try and find a new spot. Thai One On came up and was open when so many other locations were closing down before dinner service. I placed an order online for panang curry with shrimp, tom kha soup, crispy veggie rolls, and fresh spring rolls. There were other reviews mentioning some missed items for takeout, but everything was there and tasted great! The panang curry was one of my favorites. I chose a spice level of 2 thinking it would be better to play it safe and rightfully so. The flavor and spice were perfect, but had I gone higher, it would've been too spicy. We finished off our meal with thai teas that were sweet and creamy. The space was also really big inside and they had a bar area. Definitely a place I'd love to check out for a dine-in expereince! read more

There is a weird psychological phenomenon where the closer you are to something interesting, the less likely you are to visit it. There are people who probably live five miles from the Grand Canyon who have never seen it and probably think they will get around to seeing it one of these days. And then they die or move and never see it. I realize it is just a bit of a minor stretch to compare a Thai restaurant with the Grand Canyon but here we are. I have driven by this restaurant, sometimes multiple times a day, probably a thousand times in my life. I have heard many good things. I have just never visited until now. It is beautiful inside. The decor is gorgeous. The lighting is excellent. There is live music (in fact, very good live music during our visit). They have an insane happy hour, every day, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m., I believe. There is a happening bar scene, if that is your thing. The food is solid. We tried the Tom Yum soup with chicken added (th soup was very coconut-y and creamy), the Pad Thai with shrimp (delicious), and the red curry with shrimp (also, delicious). The portion sizes were generous. The Thai iced coffee was very nice. My martini was fine. The chicken in the soup was not, in my opinion, of the highest of highest quality. And the martini, which was very normal sized (and I am talking about martinis, not anything else), was a very painful and un-normal-sized $19. That hurt a little bit. Service was friendly and homey and wonderful. Our water glasses were constantly re-filled and we were constantly checked up on. This is a delightful, lively restaurant and it has a lot to offer (decor, music, food, service, atmosphere). I am ashamed it has taken be far too long to visit. And, for what it is worth, I have visited the Grand Canyon, even though I live nowhere near it, and it is also wonderful. Also, unlike at Thai One On, there is no Thai food available at the Grand Canyon, so keep that in mind. read more

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TomKah with shrimp is the way to go Hot and perfect for this overcast and Raining California kind of day. I tried all the appetizers so you don't have to. Golden flowers and half moon ton Yes- they're all winners Lisa-staff did a great job explaining I love the live music. Gentleman is a great singer. He has a variety of tunes on guitar and piano. Fun place to try read more

Thai One On - TomKah with shrimp The little money bags are delicious golden flowers Hot green tea - Thai Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Beautifully decorated high end tropical design esthetic. So, being in that environment really adds to one's dining experience. Greeted by a lovely young woman at the bar and you are open to select your own seating. They have musical entertainment, most nights. The evening I was there a wonderful female vocalist entertained everyone. Now onto the food... Everything is served in a beautiful presentation. The food is fresh delicious and filled with flavor. There are many unusual selections. They're happy to adapt any recipe to please their clients. There is a full bar with a very experienced bartender managing beautifully . There is a huge takeout section that remained consistently busy the entire evening. Stop in and enjoy a great meal. read more

We really wanted to like this restaurant. It has a lovely dining room and bar area as well as live music. At least when we were there, our server could not have been nicer. The problem is the food - very pedestrian. There are so many other very good Thai restaurants in the San Diego area. We probably will not go back. read more

Generous portions of great Thai food. Love their appetizers and noodle dishes. Live music also adds to the atmosphere. A neighborhood gem. read more

One of my favor places to come the owner is so beautiful and a nice person. The stuff was on point with the order. And the food was amazing. They have live music read more

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The food was good, but they left an item off my order even though it was marked as being included. Each of these entrees is like 20 bucks so it is not nothing to have a main entree missing! Food was supposed to be ready at 5:57. I waited until 6:15, so to have to wait and not get all my food was doubly frustrating! Edit: the order wasn't even correct! I ordered Tom Yum with tofu, and whoops... CHICKEN. So down the drain. Another $20!! Highly recommend that you open your order and check each item. read more

Ordered a papaya salad that had no papaya in it Very disappointed. The drunking noodles were delicious.

Seriously this is a hidden gem!! As you walk through the door, you are always greeted with a smile. We prefer to sit at the bar to enjoy a padres game. The bartenders always go above and beyond to chat with you and get you served promptly. The food portions are very shareable and DELICIOUS!!! There is live music nightly, that is always fun to sing along with. Do yourself a huge favor, check them out! You will not be disappointed. read more

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Every other time the food and service has been great, but tonight- the service was horrible. Jordan was slow, inattentive, and forgot multiple things on our order. The food- salad was bland, my chicken was gummy and I couldn't eat most of the pieces. The only good part was the sauce on the meal... I won't be back read more

The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere. The food was delicious. The service was amazing and they have live music on Friday and Saturdays. I especially enjoyed the Blues Trio they had last Friday and this coming Friday and Saturday they will be playing again. read more

We've really enjoyed their food, entertainment, and friendly service since they've opened, and I can highly recommend it!!!!

Let's start here: the owners of Thai One On are absolute gems. Warm, gracious, and genuinely happy to see you walk through the door. There's no sterile hostess stand energy--this place feels like family from the moment you enter. And since the remodel? They've leveled up. The place is booming--and for good reason. The ambiance is modern and fun without losing the soul of what made it great to begin with. The menu expansion was spot on--thoughtful, not gimmicky--and the best part? The consistency. What you order is what you'll get, every single time. In a world of culinary Russian roulette, that matters. Let's talk food. I have never had better calamari. Ever. The quality of the squid, paired with their light coconut breading, makes for something truly special--crisp, flavorful, and never rubbery. It's a must-order. Add in a full bar, solid music, and the kind of laid-back-yet-professional service that keeps you coming back, and yeah--this place is awesome. If you haven't been since the remodel, go. And if you've never been? Go twice. read more

5+ stars. We had a large group and everyone love what they had - appetizers, soups, pad thai, pad see ew, stirfry, curry and more. Great arrived and the music was a big bonus! read more

Love love love! Beef skewers are my absolute favorite. Please at least get that as an appetizer if you go! Yellow curry w/duck.. so good. Service is always wonderful; everyone is quick and helpful. Live music in the evening is always pleasant. Will continue to be one of my local go-to spots. read more

If you haven't been her lately it is time to come. The remodeled and the menu is amazing. The food is delicious. The variety will fit anyone's pallet. A must go to Carlsbad/ Encinitas place. read more

Completely botched a simple take out order. Two of the four items not even included. We saw the reviews but said we would try anyways since it was convenient. What a mistake. read more

Delicious beef! Only Thai food I'll ever eat! 4 stars! The food is good but not quite at 5 star level yet. read more

I've been a customer of Thai one on for years. I always order from Melrose location. I accidentally order from Carlsbad today. I gotta say the difference on customer service from one location to another is unbelievable. This lady at the register was so cranky . I'm not stopping from being a customer of Thai one on but never coming back to this location . Hope someone talk to this lady. Unbelievable read more

I don't know why La Costa always seems like such a long drive. it's one of those "it's not far but you can't get there from here" situations. La Costa was Mafia built with money from the Teamster Pension Fund. the development was a wholly owned subsidiary of organized time. more than a decade before the Penthouse exposé (I swear I only bought the issue for the article), folks around these parts referred to La Costa as La Costa Nostra. the irony is Bob Guccione (Penthouse publisher) had a house there. still waiting for an invite to the Playboy mansion but back in the day, Guccione's place in La Costa was popping. rumor has it, La Costa's where wise guys met Nixon cronies to work out the deal for a Teamster endorsement (the only major union to ever endorse a Republican candidate) if Nixon got Hoffa outta prison so Teamster president, Frank Fitzsimmons, could access his rival. Nixon won re-election and Jimmy Hoffa wound up on a permanent leave of absence, but I digress. was at La Costa High for a wrestling tournament. between Wyatt's matches, I went looking for somewhere to eat and stumbled across THAI ONE ON. I've eaten dozens of times at the Vista location, and am always down for eating Thai. HALF MOON TON (crispy avocado and cream cheese filled wontons) served with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce were okay. they didn't get all that crispy and as you might deduce from the menu description not particularly traditional. at best, a guilty pleasure. I had the SIAM BEEF SALAD (grilled marinated beef, mixed greens, shredded carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro, shallots, and spicy lime dressing) and it was delightful. long day for dad supporting his wrestling son and the salad was one of the highlights. read more

I thought I would give Thai One On another chance since the first time I went was mediocre at best. Well, they continue to disappoint. The Drunken Noodles "with chicken" were a soggy mess and no chicken(even though they charge extra for it). The curries were salty and otherwise flavorless. Considering the premium prices they charge, this is even more of a reason to pass on Thai One On. Lastly, they are not friendly, and if you look at all the signs where the pick up station is, they are all written in a negative tone. Totally not a customer service focused place! read more

Food was excellent and management are great. We have been coming to Thai One On for 15+ years. They sold their business in Vista and the original Chef is now here so I know the food will continue to be delicious. We always get great service and good food which is why we continue to come back. Life long customers here. read more

Haven't been here in a while. Got the drunken noodles with chicken $22. Very mid, little flavor and no heat - which may have been my mistake as I ordered spice level five out of ten but still, there's heat and there's flavor and this had very little of both. Portion size reasonable but not for $22. read more

The food is delicious and huge portions!! The chicken skewers are my fave. Always fast and friendly. read more

Love this place... I don't have pictures forgot to take it ~ I was that hungry lol We started with the spring rolls very good. We had the pad Thai with chicken and Panang curry. All delicious as usual. Door dashed and it all was hot when delivered. 5 stars read more

Owner refused to honor Groupon Stated they have NEVER offered a Groupon Said Groupon fraudulently offered the promotion Contacted Groupon to file a complaint they came back to say that Thai One On owner was contacted and said that it had been redeemed at 11:36 pm long after they had closed and while I was out of the country. The Groupon had expired and all I wanted applied was the amount I spent on it $20 I won't do business with anyone that is this dishonest and you shouldn't either! read more

Ordered delivery and they missed an item. When I called to tell them they put me through to 3 different people, said their would call me back and then never did. So I paid for an item I never got and never heard back about. I also got an instant stomach ache upon eating the soup. Would not recommend it for the poor service and low food quality. The Vista location is much better but this location is no good. read more

We have been going to Thai One On for 17 years starting in the Vista location. They have just expanded their space and added a house Jazz band that plays every night. The remodel is so beautiful and natural looking with modern epic light fixtures. The regular background music is nice and chill. Each meal was outstanding!! The soups were made to perfection. We had Tom Kha, Wonton Soup, Pad Se Ew and eggplant pork. Really Amazing. We had a late lunch and looking forward to a dinner with Jazz here. The service was outstanding too. I highly recommend read more

We went here today for lunch. It was very nice and the hospitality was great. Bill the owner came out introduced himself. The Pad Thai was on point so was the stir fry. They have several non Thai dishes they offer. I'd recommend trying this place. read more

Back at it! Colleen is here and working hard! Multitasker! Awesome service! Music is great, and the vibe is chill. So easy to come and relax after a long day at work. Food is great. Happy hour is happening now read more

amazing food good quality good service loved the panang would come here again recommend

The drinks were fabulous. The servers suggestions were perfect. It is a very elegant bat and restaurant. You would never know that it was Thai by the decor. read more

I just ordered vegetable fried rolls to pick up and they were really good! 5 huge rolls and the flavor was delicious! I am so excited to come back to this place and try a lot of other entrees since I only got an appetizer! read more

Went here for the first time today. The place is amazing. Just had lunch which included an excellent main course along with a beautiful presentation of salad, crispy roll and soup. Many choices and very reasonable price. The owner is Bill who was so helpful and friendly. There is a beautiful full bar and exquisite decor in dining room. They feature Thai food along with other asian food including sushi. I pass this place almost everyday but never was impressed with the outside presentation thinking it was another casual take out place. Was I wrong! The owner also served us a complementary dessert!! Try it, you will like it! Also they feature live music every night!! read more

Thai One On - First course included with main entree. - Thai Near Me - Carlsbad, California

First time for dinner and everything was very good. The beef sate was expensive, but delicious. It was more of a marinated steak than your typical sate stick. The pad Thai ans spicy rice were also delicious. It is an interesting place with the decor and lounge dinner and we will definitely return. Very friendly staff read more

Pros: greeted at the door kindly, cool atmosphere, good live music. Cons: rushed to order, apps and entrees came out within minutes of each other, extremely dry appetizers, entrees tasted like they had been microwaved and then left out to sit for a long time, service was really rushed (though the restaurant was not busy). We had such high hopes for this place because of the ambience, but it was a very dry and expensive disappointment. read more

We've been coming here for years, and we've always enjoyed it. But today, in my deepest hanger, I phoned it in and ordered some drunken noodles. $20+ just for the noodles and another $5 for the tofu. Another $4 for tip, which I left because guilt is a thing. It tasted good, and it damned better have for that price. I get that inflation is a thing and our president can't do anything but make it all worse. But paying $30 for a portion of noodles and tofu is insulting. Added to that, there were a bunch of corvettes taking up the parking spots (including the 15 minute spots reserved for takeout). The restaurant didn't appear to care to ask the owners to park in the regular spots. I'm hangry and spicy, but what a turn off for a place that I've always enjoyed. Lots of other Thai restaurants out there... read more