I wanted to like this spot so much and give it good reviews because I miss going to a hole in a wall spots. We swing by this area to get some food before watching DJ Daniels at Golden Hill. Unfortunately, everything we ordered lacked taste. We did not finish the eggrolls and ended up splitting the fried rice because it had the most taste in it. The Pad Thai I took home and added some soy sauce, chili paste and made it taste better. I don't know if it was just an off day since all the reviews talked about how good the food was. I'm so bummed because I liked their setup of being located in a convenience store. PS. There was even a long wait due to several people ordering to go. read more

55 Thai Kitchen - Egg Rolls, Pad Thai and Chicken Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

My second time visiting while in SD! To-go style restaurant inside a convenience market. There are a few tables you can sit inside if you'd like. We ordered Gai tod, Spring rolls, Tom yum soup with veggies, Spicy basil chicken, Pad see ew with shrimp, Pad Thai with chicken and Mango sticky rice. Everything was really delicious. Favorite hole in the wall spot! read more

55 Thai Kitchen - New prices 6/12/2026 - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Great 55Thai spot in the back of a little bodega. They have a couple tables inside but we always get ours to go on lunch. They're fast and friendly. I wasn't super hungry so I just got the Gai Tod. It was crispy, juicy and flavorful! Usually I'll get it with white rice or the fried rice but just fried chicken today! read more

55 Thai Kitchen - Gai Tod - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I finally got to try this place out with my husband. I am amused that I have taken the 2 and have also run by the Liquor Store numerous times, where this place is located. I never noticed it. My husband and I finally tried it out. There are hundreds of reviews on here: 1. It's a small place with two tables inside 2. There is a bench-like table with multiple stools for eating outside 3. It's mostly a to-go place as there were a lot of Uber Eats, Grub Hub, and Door Dash people going in and out. Great place to get Thai food if you are on a fixed income or have a family and want good food at a reasonable price. 55 makes up for the lack of ambience with decent, affordable Thai food. I had the fried rice, and my husband got a yellow curry dish; we also got some fried veggie spring rolls. Next time I will probably order to go since I live about 2 miles from here and it's easy to jump in my car. read more

Food was super good !! I asked for tom kha with noodles and shrimp, it was really delicious.

My go to spot to grab some Tom yum soup when feeling sick. This place reminds me so much of the east coast bodega. Located in the back of a convenient store, is probably one of the best thia places in SD. I have ordered from here multiple times and the food never disappoints. Service is always fast. 10/10 recommend checking this place out. Parking is a bit challenging but it's worth a visit. read more

Not living in Golden Hills. There is a certain pizza place that my wife and I love coming to. So we find ourselves in this neighborhood quite frequently. One of the last times. We spotted a close by neighborhood market that had a sign for Thai food. That was when we decided that we would give it a try next time we were in the area. So the next time we were in Golden Hills. My wife went for pizza again while I made it a point to get Thai food. Parking can be a challenge in Golden Hills. Mainly street parking in a tight residential area. But that day. Parking was easy. Found one quickly across the street. Entering the neighborhood market. You could get your beer and snacks but tucked in the back is where 55 Thai Kitchen is. Not sure if the market and restaurant is owned by the same owners or if the restaurant is leased out. It's a question I will have answered next time I come. 55 Thai Kitchen is a full sized kitchen serving some delicious Thai. The chicken pad Thai and the yellow curry beef was some the best Thai I have ever eaten. Service is fast and friendly. There is a couple of tables set up but it's a tiny eating area. I see myself mainly getting take out if I do come. Then grabbing a six pack of beer from the market on the way out. Support local businesses especially the good ones. 55 Thai Kitchen is awesome. read more

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This is an unexpected little hole in the wall in the back of a bodega. The green curry is so good and everything is always hot.

I suggest going here because the food is delicious. I typically get fried rice and drunken noodles. For the price you pay, they give you a generous portion of food, which is well worth it. The staff is also welcoming. read more

55 Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai Noodles - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Hidden gem in Golden Hill. Food is amazing, and the service is always on point. Isaac and Jessica are wonderful at their jobs and always provide a welcoming environment. Highly recommend. read more

We got curry, Tom yum soup and drunken noodles! Honestly this would have easily been a 5 if the noodles were better :( No flavor. I do think the PB location is a little better read more

It's at the back of a liquor store, but it had such great reviews. I had to try it. I got the drunken noodles and it was good, but it didn't feel like anything super special to write home about. I got it mild so it wasn't too spicy, just right. My friend got the green curry and enjoyed the flavors. There's a good amount of stuff inside which I really appreciated, since a lot of places have a lot of sauce, but not that much veggies or protein. Definitely a solid choice if you're going for Thai food to go. They do have a few spots inside, but it's definitely not a place you go for the ambience, just the food it's primarily for takeout only! read more

55 Thai Kitchen - Inside menu - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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So I stopped by to check out the Thai 55 kitchen it's in the back of a small 7-Eleven type store there's only two tables in there so I would imagine they do a lot of to go but I went in and had the pad thai it was very very good the sauce was good it was put together nicely it was only chicken crossed around $15 with tax for the plate little pricey but very good I was in the mood for Pad Thai so it was worth it will I go back sure I have to try some other things but the pad thai was very good. read more

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Pretty solid and affordable Thai food! The place is located in the back of a liquor store which is interesting but a hidden gem. Could be more flavorful but a solid option for takeout! read more

55 Thai Kitchen - Pad Thai and Thai Style Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was ok. The pad see ew is different. This place uses the thinner noodles usually it's the wide rice noodles at other Thai restaurants. It was overly salty. I ordered the Tom kha soup. It was ok. Nothing special. The soup lid container was difficult to remove. My soup splashed everywhere. They need to use better containers. Maybe I didn't order the right items. It was an ok experience. Had much better Thai elsewhere read more

This place is fantastic, and uniquely located. Get the curry or pad thai. Will go back!

Stayed in a vacation rental nearby and wanted some quick late night dinner after toddler when to bed, we really enjoyed it!

Fresh, friendly and fast service. This gem of a find is located at the back of a liquor store in Golden Hill. Not much ambiance in terms of seating. I've mostly had my orders placed for pick up. However, there are casual tables outside. Everything I've tried from their menu has been delicious! read more

This place is located deep inside a liquor store. As I recall, you can dine in but it's more so to takeout. I ordered ahead through the app and had no delay in service. What I ordered was the Tofu, Eggroll, Pad Thai, and Spicy Basil Chicken with Rice. First time trying tofu and it was pretty good. It's just so tasteless so I had to add seasoning/sauce to it. I should've got more than one Eggroll it was pretty good. Pad Thai was tasty and not so oily which I enjoyed. Lastly, the spicy basil chicken with rice was crazy hot. Maybe my tastebuds weren't expecting the heat but if you're anything like me try getting it without the spiciness. read more

Their drunken noodles are to die for and make sure to order a Thai tea with it to, omg that tea is delicious. Service is always fast and the workers are kind always nice to me and my mom. I like the vibe inside, it's convenient to be inside a liquor store. read more

Great thai spot wiht good pries in the area. It's at the back of the liquor store in Golden Hill neighborhood. Got the Pad Thai, Tom Kha, and Massaman Curry. The massaman curry had really good flavor and chicken was tender, however the potato was a little undercooked imo. Other than that great dish! Pad thai, like any other thai places is solid. Tom kha was good! read more

Super fast! Cool discounts when you sign up online, you get like $5 off. BEST TOM KHA SOUP IVE HAD

Good food and fast service! The soup was packed with flavor and the yellow curry was really rich and savory. It's an interesting spot that's in the back of a liquor store so probably somewhere I'd only order to go - but that's okay! There's a time and place for that :) I will be back to try more stuff. read more

55 Thai Kitchen - Tom yum soup and yellow curry - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I've lived down the street from here for the past 3 years and have always wanted to go. I finally went yesterday and man was it such a great experience. First, the younger guy behind the register was so nice and patient; he helped gauge how much food we should order and he was spot on. If you're reading this, guy, thank you for the great customer service. And if the manager is reading this, give my guy a raise or an extra day off. Now let's talk about food. First thing we ordered was the pad Thai. It comes in a box that looks a little small but looks were deceiving. It was a lot! A couple servings for the gf and me. Really really tasty. The second thing we ordered was the fried chicken. Never had it before but it's most likely gonna be in my usual orders. Had a nice spice seasoning and the quantity was also a lot. Lastly, we ordered edamame. Can't go wrong with edamame, came in a good size cup and we had enough for leftovers. For all three items, it was nicely priced. Safe to say, this will be my go to for Thai. Also love the fact that it's inside the liquor store. read more

Customer service is non existent A shame because food is great Came in tonight 845p; they close 930p Staff was washing dishes and trying to rush close rather than acknowledge me at regular. I called for him too but it seemed like he purposely was ignoring us so he could end the night faster. Very unprofessional and frustrating coming into this joint after a long flight. read more

Food was great. This place is inside a vape and liquor store and that threw us - not a sit down restaurant and best for togo orders. The yellow curry was surprisingly delicious. Also had the green curry, spring rolls and fried rice which were also good. read more

I eat here at least 1-4 times a month. My favorite items are the Yellow Curry and Green Curry with white rice, I recommend adding an extra side of white rice if you have a big appetite like. The chicken Gai Tod(fried chicken bites) are really good too. I also enjoy the spring rolls. Everything is pretty fairly priced as well. This is my Favorite restaurant in Golden Hills. read more

I like the flavor! Impressed with the food quality and prep time, and the serving size is pretty large. read more

55 Thai Kitchen - massaman chicken curry - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Yummy with no frills other than what is on the plate. Just how I like it. Great taste and big portions. I hade drunken noodles and my fiend had a curry. we both purchased a beverage in the liquor store and settled in to share our food. Both of us had a couple bites of each others but needed up scarfing the remainders since it was soooooo good. I cannot wait to be back. read more

Meh... we will not get Thai food next time while in San Diego. The Shrimp Larb was inedible as it was salted so aggressively I could not eat it. The curry was greasy. The service was prompt and friendly. The food needs some work. read more

We did not expect this place to be inside of a liquor store, but we were pleasantly surprised by the food that we got! I have to say, the flavors get better the next day for the curry and the soup. We ordered everything with tofu other than the soup, so we did not have the same "lack of protein" problem that others had. We placed the order ahead and it was ready right when they said it would be. I recommend this place if you want something quick and easy for Thai. read more

Came here last night and thoroughly enjoyed everything! Prices are reasonable, not crazy upcharged. Everything we ordered was solid, definitely a staple Thai spot in the area. The yellow curry had to be my favorite. I was craving a super rich curry and this hit the spot. Service was quick, easy, and respectful! Ordering online is the way to go. Definitely will be coming back (: read more

Awesome Thai kitchen if you're visiting the San Diego Zoo! This may appear as a regular Asian grocery store, but in the back is the 55 Thai Kitchen restaurant. It's just a walk-up counter for your orders, a pick-up area, and no inside seating. But the smells are amazing, and you take your food outside to eat at simple tables. Open the food boxes and the magic happens. This is higj-quality Thai cuisine! My pad see euw with tofu wowed me and my 14 year-old cousin, who never had it before. She loved her pad Thai, and her mom had an aromatic Massaman chicken curry that popped with color. It surprisingly was stuffed with big chunks of potatoes, too! (shown in pic) We also greatly enjoyed the Thai iced coffees, which were strong and smooth. I recommend this as a fun market/restaurant experience if you're in the area, or specifically to wind down after a long walk in Balboa Park or the Zoo. Good spot! read more

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Hmmm, ok overall food is "ok", especially when you're super hungry lol. Pad thai super tasty xcept chewy and dry chicken.. ....crispy spring roles made fresh from the freezer from God knows where, but not sure how many real Thai restaurants make these from scratch. BTW did not see any Thai chefs lol. Thai fried rice acceptable xcept they use the same dried out chicken lol. Huge portions. Take away...kitchen staff just needs to allow more time to cook chicken properly. read more

Officially over this place, they do not honor their hours, do not answer their phone so you can call and verify and are utterly obnoxious when you show up 329 minutes before their advertised open hours. Freaking obnoxiously hostile and complete waste of time! read more

55 Thai Kitchen - Don't answer their phone and serially close outside of their posted hours! - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered via UberEats delivery, so I can only speak to the food. I'll start with the very good--the Tom Yum Soup. It's EXCELLENT. You can certainly taste and smell the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. The flavor/ingredient components of what make an amazing Tom yum soup are all there. The chicken was also cooked very well in the soup, meaning it was actually somewhat tender to the chew, and was not at all tough. The Pad Thai though... what happened? I detected zero tamarind flavor throughout the entire dish. It just tasted like wok-fried noodles with no sauce. Sure, the wok hei was there, but that was literally the only "flavor" to this dish. This made me extra sad because the bean sprouts were nice and crunchy, and they did not omit the lime on the side. But no sauce! Also, I had to choose two different "toppings" to the dish, which was odd. I would have liked to just choose chicken, but I selected chicken and veggie because it didn't let me proceed without a second choice. The veggies were good quality, but didn't belong to the dish (broccoli, carrots, mushrooms). Skip the pad thai. The spring rolls themselves were good, nice texture and filling. However, my pet peeve is when the sweet chili sauce given is so watered down that it's basically transparent with no color. This was unfortunately the case, which is seriously SUCH an easy fix for the restaurant with a bottle of Mae Ploy. For real, spring rolls + mediocre transparent sauce are a 2.5/5, but spring rolls + Mae ploy flavorful sauce are 5/5! read more

Exceptional! Quick, friendly, knowledgeable service! With intention to make sure you get what you want,... the way you want it!! Veggies and meat were Fresh, not a week old,...or frozen or canned! Veggies were cooked "Al dente", just before serving! The whole dish is prepared when you order it! Great tastes, with good quality ingredients,... at a reasonable price.... Can be a bit challenging to find this restaurant, since it is inside a corner grocery store, in a residential neighborhood...... Entire staff is kind, friendly and makes you feel at home.... read more

Whole in a wall place in the back of a convenience store. It's extremely clean and the service was awesome. Whole in the wall places are the best IMO. We ordered drunken noodles, and pad see ew. Both were flavorful and authentic. Portions are generous and I love how the add a lot of veggies and meat to the noodles. Noodles were $9.50 to $10.50 depending on the type of protein you choose, which is a total steal considering all the meat and veggies they add to the noodles! You gotta check this place out!!! read more

55 Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Excellent customer service. The young guy at the front gave us his recommendations. Delicious pad Thai , I'd say 9 out of 10, delicious fried rice, 9 out of 10 and really good drunken noddles 8 out of 10. Liked how the restaurant is in the back of a liquor store. Prices were affordable, the place looked clean, and the food seemed healthy in comparison to other Thai places. Can't wait to come here again! read more

55 Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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hidden gem, always great quality. massaging curry is the favorite, soup options are good too.