Happened to notice this little shop on our way home and decided to stop and give it a try. We got the pad see ew with chicken and panang curry (both mild). The pad see ew had nice flavor, and the panang curry had a good kick to it. Portions were pretty good for the price as well! read more

First, I specifically asked whether the amount of food we ordered would be enough for three people. Your employee should have advised us to order more or be nice about it, but instead, my question was ignored and we were rushed through the order. I understand that you had many customers waiting, but being busy does not excuse poor customer service or rushing customers out. The person working at the front counter should have explained the menu, answered our questions, and warned us that the amount of food would not be enough especially after I directly asked. I would not recommend this restaurant when the staff cannot properly explain the menu or make basic suggestions regarding portions. Also, not providing bowls at a food establishment is wild and extremely inconvenient. We were also told that the restaurant was takeout only, even though there were tables available. More importantly, the large sign outside clearly advertises "DINE-IN, TAKE OUT, DELIVERY." There was nothing posted stating that dine-in was unavailable. Telling customers it is takeout only directly contradicts your own sign and is misleading. We trusted your employee's judgment, paid for our order, and left without receiving the assistance we requested. The lack of communication, misleading dine-in information, and overall customer service was extremely disappointing and unacceptable...... ? "This was supposed to be a review of the food, but the experience ended up being so bad that the poor customer service became the main issue." - updated At approximately 1:46 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, the business owner responded only with, "Sorry about that." Unfortunately, that response did not address any of the specific concerns I raised. A meaningful response would have acknowledged what happened, clarified the dine-in policy, and explained how the restaurant plans to improve communication and customer service moving forward. The lack of detail in that reply also gives the impression that the concerns raised are not being taken seriously or that the business does not really care about the customer experience. I am not a local customer. I travel, read reviews, and rely on the experiences shared by others when deciding where to spend my money. I visited this establishment because of the positive things people had written about it. Unfortunately, my experience did not reflect those reviews. I am not asking anyone to be punished, nor am I trying to unfairly damage the business. I am sharing my honest experience because customers deserve clear information, respectful service, and accurate expectations before placing and paying for an order. Should I say "sorry about that as well"? Do better! read more

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I've drove by this spot a few times and it seems like one of those neighborly spots. I finally had the chance to check it out. Here was my experience. AMBIANCE Parking: Located in a small plaza with limited parking. If not street parking not too far away. Seating: Casual dining with enough room for couples, families, and small groups. Comfortable without feeling crowded. Vibes: Welcome to Linda Vista. Not too much of a flashy place but lot of history that helped make San Diego what it is today. Tid Din has that welcoming neighborhood restaurant feel. Nothing flashy or over-the-top--just a clean, comfortable space where the focus stays on the food. It's the kind of place you could easily make part of your regular dinner rotation. DESSERT Mango Sticky Rice (Recommend) A simple dessert done well. The sticky rice was warm, soft, and perfectly chewy, soaking up the rich coconut cream without becoming overly sweet. The fresh mango added a bright and natural sweet flavor that helped balance the richness of the rice. A comforting dish to end you meal. CUSTOMER SERVICE Friendly and welcoming. Got more order in a very quick and timely manner. TL;DR OVERALL 4.5 Stars. Good choices, fair prices, and a casual welcoming atmosphere. Tid Din isn't trying to reinvent Thai cuisine, itt's simply serving comforting, well-executed dishes that keep people coming back. Sometimes that's exactly what you're looking for. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. #RepresentAZN TIPS * Great spot for a casual lunch or dinner. * Tin Din means connected to the Earth. read more

Tid Din - Woooo!!!! - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Had beef larb because they were out of cuttlefish. Tasty, but served in a plastic bowl with a plastic fork. Relatively new place that could have made better choices. The plastic is a dealbreaker for me, tho still way too common here. Go to almost any other country, including 3rd world, and thing are changing. Oh well. Also, the beef was good but the salad was mostly boring iceberg, for $20 total. BYO bowl and utensils if you don't want to contribute to the permanent garbage heap. read more

I've been eyeing this place. My friend recommended after I smelled his food from the other side of the office. It smelled so good; like authentic Thai/lao food. That smell made my decision to finally give them a try. Oh boy!!!! I can't believe I haven't tried it any sooner! I had the beef larb with rice, spiciest level and the chicken Panang curry (spiciest level). I can def handle my spices. Everything was cooked perfectly, delicious, so flavorful! Great portions and packed with care! I like my Thai tea about 50-70% sweetness; Tin Din was perfectly made. I can wait to try their other dishes in the future. read more

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My wife found this place on DoorDash and we were enticed by the prices as they are still soft opening. We placed our orders online and proceeded to the store and arrived at 11:45. Unfortunately, we did not get our order until 12:30 because the cook did not show up to work on time. I understand life happens, but it was still disappointing nonetheless. You can order at the counter and pick up your food when called. The dining area only has a few 4 person tables on the inside and 2 tables outside. The parking lot only has a few spots, so this place is very small. When the food finally came out, it was so worth the wait. The flavors were on point, the noodles were chewy, and the meat was tender. The portion size was big as well. On our second visit, our order was ready to go with no issues. This place is not only delicious, but affordable as well. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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First time ordering from here and the food was delicious, but I found a piece of wirey metal in my pad Thai. So sad since I wanted to make this a regular spot to order from. :( read more

Tid Din - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a great spot if you want Thai. Food comes out extremely hot. You really can't eat it or serve children until it cools. I asked for an extra bowl and plate to separate and let a smaller portion cool quickly for my kids. They give huge portions. It was definitely enough food to share and have lunch the following day. The food doesn't come out together and wait was about 30 minutes. It wasn't the best choice for us with two kids and running behind schedule for dinner but we made it work. There are about 4 tables inside and a few outside with a standing eating area. Two bathrooms are available. The parking lot is small. Maybe 6 cars... it was pretty tight and you back out directly onto the street. You'll need to ensure you look carefully for traffic. read more

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A former taco shop in Linda Vista has turned into a casual Thai street food eatery, Tid Din. The structure looked like it used to be the home of a diner with its strange roof angles. There was an on-site parking lot that could hold about half a dozen vehicles. The inside only had three four-top tables for seating while a few tables were set up outside in front of the building. The menu screen was mounted right behind the service counter when you walked in. Appetizers, grilled proteins, larb salads, tom yum soups, Thai coconut curries, and rice bowls were the categories. My meal consisted of the Fried Tofu and a Grilled Pork Rice Bowl. Eight pieces of tofu made up the appetizer that was served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. They came fresh out of the fryer so I had to be careful with the hot temperature before taking a bite. Thai jasmine rice, cilantro, cucumber, carrot, and cherry tomato were the ingredients that came with the grilled pork in the bowl. Even though I was dining in, both items were served in separate round cardboard bowls which was awkward. The meat was cooked just right while the cup of Thai chili fish sauce provided additional moisture to the mix. My dining experience at Tid Din was at a three star level. read more

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Had a training nearby and saw this spot was relatively new and I can go for Thai almost any day. I asked the cashier what he recommended and he told me try the grilled pork rice bowl so I had that with a few of their sauces on the side. The pork was incredibly tender and overall , the flavor was great, not salty and the portion lasted me 2 meals. Can't wait to come back and try their curry next! read more

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Soft opening. Decent parking, easy on your wallet. Chicken, Beef, and Veg offerings accompanied by your choice of rice. Friendly staff. Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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"Rice Blow Beef" absolutely surprised me The beef was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The sauce had the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy -- especially with the fresh chili dipping sauce on the side. read more

Tid Din - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Tid Din is a new thai restaurant where Taco Bomb used to be. It is right next to my apartment so I had to check it out. There are parking spots on the property which is a plus. They recently added in a mango with sweet rice dish that I saw on social media and I was craving a sweet treat one night and I decided to try it here. I was impressed for the quality and the price. which I thought was decent and hit the spot! Im happy there is a restaurant so close by that I can walk to if I don't feel like cooking. I definitely need to try the food dishes in the future! read more

Tid Din - Mango with sweet rice - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Got delivery and they forgot the wings. That was someone's dinner after a 5 hour flight all places are closed now really needed that order to be correct. You guys suck balls. I hate you! read more

Saw their sign and decide to try this new Thai food restaurant in Linda vista. Probably the best kept secret for Thai food in San Diego, and I know Thai, because I'm married to one. We ordered the grilled pork laarb, and the chicken panang curry. Absolutely outstanding and the portions are very generous. Don't let the paper plates and plastic fork and spoon scare you. They are extra thick and heavy duty. The food more than makes up for it. They just opened, so the menu is still a work in process, and they are constantly adding new items weekly. The food is a five star - first rate and FABULOUS experience... read more

Tid Din - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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After a few months of eyeing this restaurant I finally had the opportunity to order take-out for the first time tonight. We ordered the larb rice bowl with chicken and the larb rice bowl with pork. The order was ready for pickup very quickly and the woman at counter was very sweet. Though we eat very spicy, we ordered medium. Both dishes were incredibly tasty and the spice was more than I expected but very much appreciated! My husband described the food on one word: exceptional. My one-word description was spectacular. In other words, I think we have found our new favorite Thai spot, and we will definitely be back! read more

Tid Din - Larb pork rice bowl - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Awesome food, great prices! You get so much food at this place and is very delicious. This would be a great place for a lunch or dinner. Overall, a great restaurant! read more

Tid Din - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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So good!! The previous reviews were right about the spice. I kept it medium and it was perfectly spicy. I will definitely be back! Staff was nice and friendly. read more

Tid Din - Beef pad see ew and beef rice bowl! - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

The first time I ordered Grilled Pork Larb from here I specified a medium spice level. I like spicy food (I've had vindaloo in India), but this was way too spicy. Today I ordered mild and it was still way too spicy. read more

This place is fantastic! Arguably the best panang curry I've had in a long time. I got it medium spice with chicken and it was nice chunks of thigh meat, added so much more flavor than the typical thin white meat chicken you normally get in from other places. We also tried the short rib beef bowl and the beef had great flavor and tasted very fresh! Definitely my new go to Thai spot, can't wait to try more of their items. read more

This place isn't bad, each time we visit, we usually get their fried rice and chicken wings. This is the second time we order the wings and they were undercooked. read more

Tid Din - Chicken wings - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by for lunch for the first time and it was a bit of a mixed bag but I doubt I'll be returning as there are many better Thai restaurants in town. ​The Food The Pad Thai was the biggest disappointment. The noodles had a very strange, tough texture and we could hardly chew them. To make matters worse, when we asked for a knife to help cut the noodles into more manageable bites, we were told the restaurant doesn't have any knives at all (or any clean scissors). We also ordered the Fried Tofu Thai basil Rice Bowl. While the flavor was actually quite good, the portion size/amount of tofu was definitely on the smaller side for an entrée at that price point. ​The Service On a positive note, they did give everyone at our table free ice cream for mother's Day, which was a very sweet gesture. read more

Good food Really friendly staff Great spot to hang out with very interesting options of Thai food that haven't see before read more

Tid Din - Pad Thai with chicken thighs - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered the chicken bowl (larb) & got the worst food poisoning. Stomach cramps, vomiting and the sweats. My body rejected this, it came out looking the same way it went in. Horrible experience, I'll never order from here again. read more

Very tender pork and all the sauces are full of flavor. The portion is pretty big too. Definitely ordering again! read more

Tid Din - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I came a little after closing and the chef took my order anyways and made sure I could get a nice meal. Thank you so much!

If you want your food to have FLAVOR, try this place out. The pad Thai is great and the wings are exploding with flavor. The owner/operator is also a really nice guy and usually behind the counter himself. This place takes pride in their food and it shows with the flavor and consistency. read more

I was in the area and I remembered my sister's recommendation to try TId Din so I gave it a try! Not disappointed! I was greeted and felt that the customer service was awesome! The gal that was helping me was very helpful with all my questions. This restaurant opened in October and I think they are in a process of adding more items. They are known for grill beef, pork, chicken or tofu. I got the thai basil grilled pork with tamarind sauce and the 6 pieces of wings for to go. My food was ready in less than 15 minutes. It was a big portion, and very delicious. This is like Pad Kra Pao pork, but grilled pork version. I like it! To the owner, you know how to get customers to come back! One of the best things about this items is that they are very good portion for the price that we paid for. This is a good start! Yes, I will come back and try their other items. I wish that they had other items like papaya salad, thai ice coffee and thai tea though. Try it out for yourself if you are in the area. read more

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A total Linda Vista neighborhood win! Easy to walk to, laid-back ambiance, and genuinely friendly service. Everything came out quickly and tasted amazing. The owner clearly cares about the food and the people coming in -- such a nice touch. We're lucky to have this place in the neighborhood! I'd recommend - Grilled chicken thigh Laarb Grilled beef rice bowl Chicken/tofu Pad se ew Drunken noodles read more

The food was tasty and drunken noodles were different than what I'm use to. I will go back.

After driving by countless time I finally stopped by to eat! There is parking in front of the restaurant. The portions for the rice bowl and the curry were very generous and priced amazingly. The rice bowl was delicious and had ample amount of chicken! The mango sticky was was sweet and had just the right amount of mango. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Tid Din - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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The best home style comfort Thai food! So close to my house in the center of Linda Vista, I wish I could eat here everyday!!! I'm a sucker for the tom kah and Thai crispy wings, my go to order everytime! Please stop by and check them out you won't be disappointed read more

The food is DELICIOUS! More traditional, light and tasty dishes. The Pad See Ew tastes like it should - very satisfied with the chicken as well. Pad Thai was also delightful. Glad they're in the hood, we will be back! Way better than Zab Linda! read more

Great food, friendly staff, and delicious sauces. Our food was reasonably priced as well.

first time here, they are very welcoming. I got the (6) spicy thai wings and they were awesome. The were citrusy and spicy like perfectly spicy, not wimpy spicy, but my nose is running spicy. I also got Panang Curry with pork. Medium spice level and this is perfect! It comes with rice, and the price was reasonable considering the rice came with it! It is close to my house and has now replaced the other Thai place close to my home. read more

When I saw the sign for a new Thai restaurant going up on Linda Vista Road, I had some doubts since there is another very solid Thai spot just up the street. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that their menu wasn't the typical menu you see at most restaurants. They specialize in street style food like grilled meats, curries, and laab with plenty of side sauce options and it seems to be more a casual type spot. We've had the grilled chicken and pork larb bowls and they were both delicious. Nice char on the meats and flavors that pack a punch. This isn't watered down, Americanized Thai food by any means. Portions are very generous and they have some great deals on DoorDash during the week. I will say that the spice levels need a little more attention from the cooks. As someone who has pretty high spice tolerance, I found their "mild" level to be still quite spicy with a lot more chopped Thai chilies than I was expecting. Aside from that, it has definitely made it to our regular takeout rotation and I'm excited to try other dishes. read more

It was amazing!! The service was great and the food came out piping hot and super fast. We got the chicken yellow curry and chicken rice bowl and both were fantastic. It was so delicious. The price was amazing too. The amount of food given far exceeded what I anticipated considering the price point. 10/10 would recommend and would come back. read more

Over $17 with tip for a bowl of rice, chicken, and a couple slices of cucumber, one sliced mini tomato, and 6 shreds of carrot. Without rice, would've saved $6! but then it would've been just the meat and cucumber/tomato/carrot? The inedible chicken skin was unnecessary. The kicker, could not get a cup of water, they sell bottled water only. I understand the need to pay rent. But, a new restaurant with such a basic expensive menu? Nope. Profit at the expense of customer service and care is so 2025. Hard pass for me. This is one of those times I regret tipping at walkup counters before I am served. We deserve much better. A3 because I am not a jerk, just regretful. read more

Food taste good, sauces are all very good, portions are big. Service is friendly and quick. I've been here 3 times and I've been satisfied each time. My kids, ages 3 & 4, ate all their food and said they really liked it. I do wish there were a little more veggies in the rice bowls but it's ok. Would recommend read more

Tid Din - 2 chicken rice bowls and 1 beef rice bowl - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Really good food. Really clean and fresh. Their spice's are actually really spicy so be careful. I got a mild spice but was hotter than expected. Overall the staff is welcoming and friendly. Definitely coming again for more rice bowls. read more

Tid Din - LARB. Rice Bowl Beef - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California