Some friends of ours ate here recently, and suggested that we join them for lunch to try to actual authentic Thai food. My wife and I have been searching North County for years for same, to no avail - so we readily accepted. We arrived a few minutes before 1pm - and our first thought was - what a strange location. About a block off of Carlsbad Village Drive, but nothing else really around to drive foot traffic. Our second thought was - ok, where's the entrance? We did a complete loop before finding it, and headed upstairs to the restaurant. And our third thought was - where IS everyone? Total ghost town - and to be honest, at that point, I was pretty sure that this was yet another poor attempt at an authentic Thai restaurant. And - I was wrong. Our friends arrived shortly, and we sat down and perused the menu - even though we all kinda knew what we wanted, we wanted to see what else was out there - and good thing we did, as my wife changed her mind and went with Pumpkin Curry. I, being a total creature of habit, went with Yellow Chicken Curry with no onion - and an appetizer of Chicken Satay. Our friends ordered also, starting with Drunken noodles, another Yellow Curry (with tofu), and Rad Na (pork version). Let me interrupt this with a quick aside - the waitress was absolutely wonderful during the order process. For each entree, she specifically asked the spice level (1-10), and delivered somewhat accordingly. The food started arriving shortly thereafter - and there was a LOT of food arriving! The only nit I had was that, in my demented brain, appetizers show up before the main course. In this case, everything arrived together. That said, the main courses were incredible (and again, HUGE). While I would submit that while I asked for a spice level of 10, I got more of a 4 or 5, but when Thais see blonde hair blued eyed white guys, they tend to assume (usually correctly) that they have no idea what they're asking for. In my case, they were wrong. No biggie, I'm used to it, and next time, will definitely up the ante on the spice issue. My wife LOVED her Pumpkin Curry, and our friends enjoyed their meals as well. They pretty much finished off the Drunken Noodles, so clearly that was a hit. The only other nit that I ran into was the Chicken Satay. These things were HUGE - so much so that I could cut them in half along the length, and make a huge chicken sandwich. I've never seen it done this way - but my wife and I split one and took the rest home - that's how huge they were. The peanut sauce was amazing, as was the Thai Cucumber Salad (actually one of the better ones I've had - in California OR Thailand - it was that good). Bottom line, a worthy discovery, AND they use Door Dash - so we'll be eating Aroi Thai - Carlsbad quite a bit going forward - actually real Thai in North County....outstanding!!! read more

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Found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try since I was up in Carlsbad and it's rare that I'm in the area so I wanted to try something in the neighborhood. This place was located right off the freeway and connected to another Mexican restaurant but they were the only building that was connected with their own lot and kind of rundown like old and dirty which reminded me of Old Town so I'm not sure if that look/feel was intentional since they are the only building there. Inside was still old and rundown but did have a modern feel with the bar seatings and lemon decor. I went in during lunch hours 12pm. There was only 1 host who was also the waiter and server who took care of 3-4 tables at the same time including mine. She did a good job at juggling all tables and came by often enough. Now with the food wait times it seemed like there was only 1 person in the kitchen as well since it took quite awhile for all the foods to come out. It took about 30 minutes after ordering since all 3 tables ordered at the same time. *Beef Boat Noodles - these were just okay. You have the option of choosing veggies/tofu, chicken, or beef. The beef didn't come with all the things I'm used to in boat noodles such as tripe, tendon, different cuts of braised beef, water spinach, or Chinese broccoli. It didn't even seem like blood was added either. It only came with 2 meatballs and beef slices that weren't tender and could have been cut smaller too. They need to add more different cuts of meats and other things to it. It tasted like Pho Lao. *Crying Tiger Salad - was okay as well. The flavoring was there but it wasn't tossed correctly since the toasted rice powder stayed on top of the meat. Also the meat was too overcooked so it was chewy and it also could've been cut smaller. They were thick big chewy pieces. *Thum Lao Style - not bad! I was expecting it to still be more on the bland Thai style but it was actually pretty good and sour the way I like it. It was still light in color meaning they didn't add crab paste for the dark coloring or shrimp paste. They did add pickled crabs though and it was pretty good and spicy. I also like how they "fauk"/chopped the papaya too instead of shredding so good job on that! *Khao Pad Naem - this was my mom's so I didn't try it. She said it was a bit salty but I'm assuming because of the protein she got which was the sour fermented pork which is the naem. It looked good though with the way they fried the egg. read more

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This place is a little tucked away Thai spot in Carlsbad. An easy miss if you drive through Carlsbad village area. Just about a mile or two inland from the main village hub. The pros: There is abundant parking as they have their own parking lot next to the business. The inside was nicely decorated with plant decor and small lights for ambiance. We ordered the chicken pad see ew and drunken noodles which had great flavor in every bite. They offer different spice options and we ended up going about medium on the spice scale which is just enough. If you can't handle that much spice or your tolerance is lower, I'd recommend going more mild. We also ordered Thai boba tea which was very tasty and refreshing. They also offer take out here which you can pick up inside at the cash register. The cons: Although abundant, the parking lot seemed a little run down. Went on a Saturday evening and there wasn't a ton of people, maybe like 2 families plus ourselves. We were able to seat ourselves where we wanted so naturally, service should be pretty fast, but was kind of slow. The food portions were a bit smaller compared to the price. Each dish was about $20 and it felt like a little more than an appetizer. Verdict: This is a great Thai spot if you're looking for something different in Carlsbad as this type of food seems slim in this area. I'd recommend coming here if you are a fan of the cuisine but I would probably find another Thai spot to try over coming back here any time soon. read more

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This restaurant replaced what was formerly Siam Queen. It's a nice change! The decor was revamped and looks brighter, warm and welcoming. There is now a bar with bar stools that's inviting. We were seated right away and the server was friendly & helpful. The menu has a lot of various dishes but we were here to try our staple thai dishes. We had Pad Thai, Panang Curry, Tom Yum Soup and the Sweet Roti for dessert. All these dishes were absolutely delicious! Perfectly flavored and well balanced. And the spice levels we requested for each dish were right on point to our liking. The Sweet Roti was new to us and it was the perfect end to our delicious meal. It was crispy with cinnamon dusting and drizzled with condensed milk. Delicious! Although we were sad that Siam Queen was gone, it was replaced with something more delightful! We're definitely returning! read more

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AROI THAI I was heavily craving for Thai food and my boyfriend and i were in the Area of Carlsbad, so we wanted to try this spot! It looks delicious, very homey, and a pretty good area. The parking lot itself was a bit odd, some graffiti, and the place's name was on a banner, the spot itself was above a floor, so it was a bit of a creepy walk inside up the stairs until the restaurant. No one was at the front, so we had to wait for a couple minutes, but a nice lady came to allow us to sit anywhere we wanted. It felt like a family restaurant kind of. It took a while to get our order in and the food, but once it came out, it was delicious and full of flavor! I really enjoyed getting the pad see ew, however, portion wasn't a lot for it being $19, and it was pretty oily. But what I really liked was the ambiance of the place, and how bright it was. We also got a thai tea which was overly sweet, but it was still your average tea. Overall, I'd come back to this place, but for take out rather than dining in as it took a while to get service. read more

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This place is cute and lowkey. Came with the fam at a quiet time and our server was great. She helped give recommendations and explained to us about their generous BOGO 50% promotion. Music was on point too (R&B). Foodwise - the crispy pork was the best thing we had. We finished it so fast I forgot to take a photo. Tom yum broth was more sour than other places we tried which we preferred. Only downside was the seafood in the tom yum didn't seem very fresh read more

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Ordered here through Grubhub because it stated there were some vegan options. We ordered tofu spring rolls, fried tofu appetizer, side of jasmine rice, Thai fried rice, spicy basil, pineapple curry, and phad Thai. I put under every item, "Vegan please" and yet our phad Thai arrived with egg in it. The curry also tasted a bit fishy to me. Sadly, I don't think I'll be ordering from here again. I feel as though people don't understand what vegan is sadly. I received a phone call from the manager who offered to remake my dish next time I am in the area but I just don't think I will return based on this experience. She also informed me that the curries cannot be made vegan because they use a shrimp paste. While I'm glad it confirmed my suspicion, I'm hoping the few bites I took won't make me sick. read more

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We found this place by accident. Originally we were going to check out the Mexican food restaurant located in the same building. When we saw that there was Thai food , we switched and had Thai instead. The place is small , clean , cozy. It wasn't busy at all , one other family was leaving as we came in. We had the place to ourselves. Our server was great! She checked on us often and refilled our waters without having to ask. I ordered the drunken noodles , wife ordered the Tom Yum soup , son ordered their orange chicken, and daughter had shrimp pad Thai. All the dishes were great. ! The portions were huge. We could have eaten family style. They are very well priced. We were very happy an and full at the end.My wife is very picky about her Thai food and she gave Aroi Thai her approval. So looks like we will be coming back whenever we are in the area! I highly recommend checking Aroi Thai out. read more

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This is my first time eating here. I am new to the Carlsbad area and have grown up loving Thai food. So I was looking for my new "Thai place" in Carlsbad. The lunch was fantastic. Generous portions. Had a good amount left over. Great flavor, wonderful customer service. And the lemon decorations are very comforting. My uncle is Thai and we grew up with a tree in the backyard, so it was very nostalgic. Will be back again. read more

Aroi Thai - Carlsbad - Lemon Decoration. Very comforting. - Thai Near Me - Carlsbad, California

5-star food. Service is slow (one server for full restaurant) and ambiance is meh (window looks over a parking lot, the surroundings are a bit shabby). But the food steals the show. We loved the massaman curry, Khao soi, tom yum soup, pad Thai and shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce. read more

We stopped by for dinner on a Monday. They weren't too busy. Food was a mixed bag: Pad Thai noodles were too sweet and the Pineapple curry was perfect. Being vegetarians, we were happy with the offered variety. Service was a tad bit slow. read more

First time visiting Aroi Thai...in Carlsbad for a wedding from LA and was craving some papaya salad. This place came up and it's about 10mins from our hotel. Did not disappoint, everything was delicious. The servers were super friendly and polite. They get busy, so just be patience. The Crispy Fish with Larb sauce 20/10, a MUST try. read more

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This place is a little tucked away so it's hard to see but it's definitely worth the stop. This was my first time here and the food was delicious. We got the red curry, drunken noodles and summer rolls. Everything was delicious. We got a 5 spice level on everything, which my husband thought was pretty hot, but I loved it. We will definitely be back soon. read more

When I was out in Carlsbad for work, I decided to stop by here with some friends before I headed back home. This location can be easily missed as it shares the location with a Mexican restaurant. You have to walk up a flight of stairs to make it inside. They have a private room for karaoke or for small groups. There's fake floral sunflowers everywhere for decor. Seafood Omelet Hot Pot 10/10 Shrimp Pad Thai 10/10 Duck Noodles 7/10 Pumpkin Curry 9/10 Half Moons 9/10 Curry Puffs 8/10 Crispy Basil Pork 9/10 Everything was delicious. This was the perfect meal before our long drive. Our service was wonderful with Dream. If ever I'm in the area again, would definitely come back! read more

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Wanted to try a new Thai place and have passed Aroi Thai several times so we looked forward to a new place Walked in and out it was empty and grossly dirty and run down No one was there to greet us so we left read more

Got takeout- Great salad, orange chicken not overly floured which was good and the crispy pork with veggies was great! Odd location but good for parking! Prices fair. read more

I wanted to love this place because it is the closest Thai restaurant to my house, but I was very underwhelmed. We tried the pad thai, drunken noodles, and summer rolls. None were particularly great and so we won't be returning. Still on the hunt for great Thai in North County! read more

Sweet little local place. Great size portions and very flavorful. Service was great too. Will definitely come back. read more

Aroi Thai - Carlsbad - Drunken Noodles, Satay Chicken, Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The foods taste really good.. and the decoration of the restaurant looks nice and fresh. The service is a little slow but I don't blame them because they have only one server. We got very satisfied with our experience overall. read more

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Excellent orange chicken! So good Loved the decore with greenery and lemons. The atmosphere was so cheerful. The service was outstanding. I will definitely be back read more

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Ate there for my first time today for lunch the restaurant was absolutely empty. Should've been clue number one. We ordered a pending curry entrée spring roll appetizer and drunken noodle entrée. I also ordered a Thai iced tea when I asked a little bit more coconut milk in my Thai in my Thai iced tea, she explained they don't use coconut milk. They use regular milk. I asked if she could please put coconut milk in it and she said no it was literally the worst iced tea I've ever drank. The drunken noodles were bland and lacked flavor. Curry looked like the cream split. It was completely unappetizing. Maybe it's because they are new or maybe they don't know how to make good food. I will not be back for a very long time if ever. read more

The food was very authentic and tasty, everything was solid! The server was soooo nice and helpful. The interior is super cute and chill, this is a great spot for a great, relaxing meal! read more

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Food portions were small and pricy. Beef was hard and chicken too dry. For their high prices, they can do better in maintaining their bathroom and kitchen more presentable. Server was a nice lady. read more

The food was so good!!! Our waitress was very understanding when we told her our dish was too spicy (you choose a number one through ten and we underestimated the spice level) and she had the dish made less spicy quickly. She was very nice about it. It's also cute inside, lots of lemon decorations. We had the papaya salad as an appetizer, which i recommend. The tom yum soup was nicely presented and super good, but warning it is spicy. You can choose how spicy the drunken noodles are, everyone should try them. read more

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The server was very friendly and kind -- a great asset to the restaurant! My meal was delicious, too! And when I was ordering, the server helped me choose the correct dishes when I was confused about two similar choices. The only reasons I gave the place 4 stars are: 1) It is on the 2nd floor of a building that didn't seem very clean (smelled like urine when I stepped through the threshold, which isn't the restaurant's fault). 2) The portions were a bit smaller than expected. I had just been to another Thai place and was able to eat those leftovers for a couple days, so I naturally compared Aroi with that establishment. Other than that, I liked how Aroi offers dishes on its menu that I haven't seen at other Thai eateries. And, the parking is good for being so close to Carlsbad Village. read more

I love the friendly customer service here in the food is amazing! You can't find them special delicious around here! Thanks we definitely hit the spot for me read more

Aroi Thai - Carlsbad - We got the lunch special chicken curry number five and drunken noodle with duck number five - Thai Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I love the ambiance of the restaurant. It was very authentic and felt like paradise. Not located in the most safe area but nothing too bad. read more

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We stopped by and we immediately felt out of place. It was an empty restaurant with one person sitting at the bar. We decided to try their appetizers and go From there. The calamari and tofu was a bit overcooked and didn't taste as fresh. While the rolls didn't taste bad the price did not match quality. Maybe it was just an off day. read more

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This place had a big parking lot. It wasn't obvious where the front entrance was so we entered through the side entrance. It was pretty empty on a Sunday for lunch. Service was quick. I liked my drunken noodles, they were actually spiced well (I got a 7 out of 10). Portions were also good. I had some to take for leftovers. read more

! Drunken Noodles with Crispy Pork!! SOO Delicious! It's so hard to find good Thai food and finally this place is so totally worth it. I loved my order and the portion was a great size. I called in my order and it was ready pretty fast! I ate my food so fast I didn't have time to take a photo. Highly recommend read more

Best Thai food in the area! Good price! Nice environment! Friendly stuff! It's my favorite lunch and diner! read more

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Massaman curry was awesome! When life gives you lemons make lemonade and boy did they make it with the decor in the room! read more

I chose Arroi Thai for my mom's birthday dinner becuase she wanted Thai food, and the reviews looked promising. I placed a large to-go order that morning to be ready by 5:40PM, and Arroi Thai did an amazing job having it ready on time! On top of the good service, the food was SO good and very reasonably priced. I love all of the options available for proteins. We got Pad See Ew with chicken and one vegan style (fried tofu and no egg), 3 Pad Thais (beef, chicken, fried tofu no egg), 3 panang curries (chicken, beef, and fried tofu), and 1 thai fried rice (vegan style with fried tofu). I am not sure if their food has any fish sauce or paste, so I had to specify to not have any seafood because my cousin is severely allergic, and she did not react to any of the food. Looking forward to coming back and trying some of their other dishes! read more

We came as a party of 2 on a Thursday evening and service was quick and everyone was friendly. We ordered the calamari, seafood tom yum soup, and chicken rad na. We liked that there was a good selection of food and there were 10 spice levels to choose from. Would come back! read more

I am very impressed with this place. It had some big shoes to fill and I came in skeptical, but oh boy did they deliver!! Delicious from the coconut soup to the crispy pork to the drunken noodles 10/10 read more

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Oh wow. I had my doubts because of the location, but boy was I wrong. It is soooooo good!! Great service and delicious authentic Thai food. I had the drunken noodles with beef and the tom kha gai. The spice levels were perfect. I loved how they spiced it up with real Thai chilis. Definitely coming back!! read more

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Really great food. Wonderful service! Ambiance was vey quiet and intimate. Good place for a date or for families. There are large tables for bigger groups as well. Bar area is good with beer, wine, and sake! Also specialty drinks and lemonades!! read more

It's our first time trying this Thai restaurant, and I must say the flavors are pretty good! We ordered drunken noodles and Larb chicken. They were a bit salty, but overall, I would rate it as excellent! read more

Aroi Thai - Carlsbad - Drunken Shrimp Noodles and Larb Salad ( Chicken ) - Thai Near Me - Carlsbad, California

What a nice surprise! I went out of my comfort zone and I tried the Pork Belly with Basil. I was literally blown away with this dish. If you are in the mood for Thai then run, don't walk to this place. I am definitely coming back! My daughter had the drunken noodles and loved it as well. Great service and cozy place. I highly recommend!!! read more

Aroi Thai - Carlsbad - Thai Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The service is great. Food is great. The online orders are skimpy compared to other Thai restaurants. Will go to Ocean Thai for to go orders, but dine in at Aroi Thai. read more