Oh em gee So Saap more like So Saarap!!! (Delicious in Tagalog) I do believe this experience eating…read morethis healthy yummy in my tummy food (the dessert and the meal and the water) was awesome hehe! Service?? Authentic and from the heart. Going into this restaurant is like stepping into a new delicious world. The chef is like Willy Wonka but for Thai food! I went for Mother's Day and I love my mom :) she loves it too "I love to eat here" - my mom

What a lovely and delicious place!…read more To start with, my server was super delightful. I told her, Nery, what I was interested in, and she recommended the same dish that ChatGPT recommended! It was a Laotian beef salad of sorts-/ delish! It was so well balanced and refreshing on such a hot day. The flavors of lime, cilantro and mint permeated every bite. It was divine. I then beckoned the owner, Kerry, to come over. She was a bit anxious, not knowing what I was going to say. When I expressed my total joy in her food, she broke out in the largest smile that I ever saw. I added that the only way to improve the food would be to use higher quality ingredients, ie no seed oils, organic/grass fed proteins and organic vegetables. She pondered for a while and then gleefully said, " You know, I am literally writing a new menu now. I can certainly start by giving customers the option to have their stir fries made with avocado oil, for a slight up charge. I replied, "That's great". She then said that as time goes on, sh'e'll think about ways to offer other healthier versions of their dishes. What a great attitude. Well, I will certainly be back!

There are a few places that offer the one item I use to compare all Thai and Laotian food eateries,…read morenamely, papaya salad. Som Tam. In my case Thai style. I know that I'm in authentic by not liking the stinkier, more pungent, Lao style papaya salad, but I prefer the Thai style. I said what I said. And this place is legit! Tomatoes cut by hand in the air? Check. A combination of regular tomatoes and cherry tomatoes? Check. Lots of roasted peanuts on top? Check. Asian Long Beans? Check. Plenty of very hot fiery Thai chilies? Check. Dried shrimp on top? Check. A wedge of white cabbage to cool things down? Check. Basically, an incredible sophisticated yet simple dish that I crave every so how often and love to take home with me. There's always something to discover in the market next door just remember that they only take cash or EBT cards.

Lao Community Plaza serves up yummy Lao food! It's so nostalgic! It's always the hole in the walls…read morethat are the best! Mom and pop shops that know how to make homemade papaya salad, Lao sausage, kao piak sen (rice noodles), larb and ping gai (fried chicken). Can't forget the sticky rice! That goes well with everything! If you're in the area (you know where I'm going with this) don't miss out! You order at the front and pay and they bring the food to your table. There is also a market that's attached to the restaurant. This place serves up food just right!

SO GOOD! I hadn't been in for a few years and am so glad to have come back to sang dao. It's even…read moretastier than I remembered. I often feel like all of the Thai food in San Diego tastes more or less the same. But Sang Dao is different. And it's sooooo good. Also! They're very vegan friendly. Our server told us that almost any dish can be made vegan. Highly recommend a stop in! (But also, maybe carpool. The parking lot is challenging)

I ordered their spicy catfish and it definitely lived up to the name. It was actually pretty spicy,…read moreto the point where I had to take a few breaks while eating it, but in a good way. The portion was also really generous and everything was super flavorful. I'd recommend getting the fillets though so you can avoid dealing with the bones. It is a bit out of my way, so I'm not sure how often I'd go back, but I would definitely recommend it to anyone who lives nearby. Service was great too.

Don't sleep on this place as this might be San Diego's best kept secret for Lao and Thai food…read more I've been here a few times over the last year and the aunties have yet to disappoint. I always order the papaya salad (Lao style) and add vermicelli rice noodles. I have also tried their Khao Poon, Lao Sausages, Curry, and Larb dishes -- all were absolutely perfect as if I were really dining at an auntie's house. Flavors are authentic and dishes are prepared in a way to walk guests down the journey of Lao and Thai cooking. Make sure to not underestimate spice levels for the dishes. Them hot chilli peppers these aunties harvest are not be reckoned with. Bonus, this dine in restaurant is located directly next door to a mini market selling anything you need for cooking Southeast Asian cuisine -- so you can dine and grocery shop. Everyone wins. Support local small businesses y'all!

Came back recently after not having ordered here in a long while. Not that there was anything wrong…read morebut I've just been cooking more at home lately. Their food is all pretty good here and they have a lot of stuff regular Lao restaurants don't have on hand such as a refrigerated section with cold foods such as dipping sauces, stews, soups. I was just so blown away at the prices here the last time I was here last week. I know it's been awhile and with inflation and all but dang the prices were kind of outrageous for a takeout hole in the way place. I don't really consider this a sit down restaurant. Their prices were far more expensive than a nice higher end sit down restaurant. I wouldn't mind if the portion made sense but it was $23 for beef larp and it came in a tiny small white container! They downgraded their portions significantly and raised prices significantly. Their refrigerated foods were pretty pricey as well for being in small containers. Don't get me wrong, their food is good but their upcharged prices don't sit too well with me.

I came here today bc I had gotten Burmese sausages earlier and it missed with me. I had to make it…read moreup by getting Lao sausages! This restaurant is decently sized with plenty of seats. I saw a lot of people picking up to go. Since I was the only here with one other family, service was fast and my server was very nice. She had such a friendly smile. I had to order papaya salad lao style, well, bc its the only way to make papaya salad. Stinky, salty, and potent in aroma and flavor. To me, this is real food. My only disappointment was I asked for spicy level 10, or 11, or 12, and I thought I got a level 1. I thought she misheard me, but I realize my spice tolerance is just over 9000. Haha. The Lao sausage was awesome. Thats the flavor profile I've been craving and it has been quenched today! I really loved this place and its deep flavors. For sure, if i feel like Lao food, ill be here!

We've been wanting to come here for awhile and finally made it and have been back a few times!!…read moreThere aren't very many Lao restaurants in San Diego...this one is closer and will now be my go to!! The owner is super friendly!! The Lao sausage is one of the best I've ever had.. definitely need to order to try it out! We had the papaya salad and that was good and flavorful but next time I will request for a spicier one (I couldn't get it too spicy as my friend doesn't eat that spicy). They also sell beef jerky there and the spicy mango habanero one was so good! Probably one of the best beef jerky's I had yet!! It is a bit pricey... but well worth it! $20 for a 4oz bag

Wowza! White Elephant's duck salad has everything you could want - warm, crispy morsels of duck…read moresitting on fresh greens topped with onion, cashews, pineapple chunks and that tangy-spicy-juicy mix that makes great Thai food so sensational. And, even though this was a delivery order, the salad still tasted top tier upon arrival. I'll definitely dine in here in the future, and snag this salad again, plus try some new dishes too.

Nice decor and different vibe than the usual Thai restaurant that we have been too…read more Staffs are welcoming friendly and attentive. We both love the duck salad and drunken noodle we got. Flavor is on point and spicy level is perfect. Will definitely come back to try more of their menu items.

Came here on a Saturday for a late lunch. We had made a reservation for 4 and were sat right away,…read moreit was not busy. Parking will be mostly street spots. We were lucky and were able to grab the spot right out front. For drinks we each ordered a cocktail. It did take a bit for them to come out but once they did you can tell time and effort were put into making them. They were beautiful and all tasted great. We ordered 4 dishes to share, the wasabi scallop ceviche, crispy baby crab, braised beef panang, and crab fried rice. The ceviche was definitely one of my favorites. Super flavorful, fresh, with the perfect amount of wasabi. The crispy baby crab was savory and easy to eat, especially since you're eating the whole crab, shell and all. The curry in the braised beef panang was so addicting, I couldn't stop eating it. The crab fried rice was tasty and filling. For dessert we got the mango sticky rice. The mangoes were fresh and sweet. Overall pretty standard but still yummy. Service was friendly, helpful and attentive. All the food came out in the timely manner. The vibe of the restaurant is casual but can be a little dressy for a nice date. Overall I definitely recommend a try here. Beautiful presentation with all the food and drinks while still being delicious.

Came here to celebrate a birthday, and the experience was phenomenal. We ordered 3 appetizers and…read morean entree to share among ourselves. We got the Taro Fritters, Bangkok street noodles, pork sausage, and the chicken wings. The highlight of the dinner were the chicken wings!! They were so flavorful and crispy, I cannot recommend them enough. The taro fritters were a close second, the tamarind sauce was also a highlight of my dinner experience. Service was quick + amiable, and the inside of Sovereign was clean and inviting. The decor is dark and moody, with live plants throughout the establishment. Parking is metered & limited, but definitely worth the hassle.

ORDER INSIDE FIRST! Then find a table and sit -they'll bring your food. If ordering take-out,…read moreeveryone waits along the sidewalk for them to bring out/call your number. All information is clearly marked on the receipt, large numbers on top with estimated time below for order to be ready. Super small restaurant with only limited outdoor seating. They're planning to move a few doors down, into a larger location, within a few months. Food is tasty, good portion size, and service is limited but friendly and patient. Pineapple fried rice with chicken, and chicken satay, were both perfect. Fried chicken wings are good but not something I'd have again, even though I love fried chicken and chicken wings, just prefer somewhere tspecializes in them. Parking is difficult unless you're willing to walk several blocks

Food good, I asked for chop sticks with my food for delivery. No chop sticks, no napkins. Here on…read morebusiness and the accommodations doesn't provide anything. I called the restaurant and they put the blame on DoorDash. I ordered direct from Bahn Thai's website not DoorDash. Customer service is poor.