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Tried Aroi recently and overall it was a good experience! We ordered the tom yum, pad thai, and yellow curry. I liked that they let you choose spice levels from 1-10, but I did notice the spice felt a bit inconsistent across dishes. The pad thai was actually the spiciest even though we only chose level 5, so just a heads up if you're sensitive to spice. I think I would've enjoyed it even more at a slightly lower level, so that one's on me. The tom yum soup had great flavor, though it leaned a little sweeter than I personally prefer. The Thai tea was solid, but not very sweet, which made it taste a bit watered down to me. Overall still a good spot, just something to keep in mind with spice levels and sweetness preferences :) read more

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Tammy D.

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If you're in la Jolla craving Thai Food, Aroi it's definitely worth a stop just come hungry because there's a lot to try What we ordered: * Crispy Pork with Basil - 5/5 This was honestly unexpected. I thought the pork belly might be dry, but it was the exact opposite super juicy, flavorful, and easily one of our favorite dishes of the night. The fried egg on top just brought everything together. * Papaya Salad - 3/5 We got it at level 3 spice and the flavor was spot on. Super refreshing and perfect for cutting through the heavier, greasier dishes. * Crying Tiger Salad - 2/5 I've had their crying tiger before and loved it, but this time the steak wasn't very tender. Flavor was still there, but compared to everything else, this one fell short. * Tom Yum Soup (seafood) - 3/5 Good for what it was--reminded me a lot of Vietnamese sweet and sour soup. Solid, but nothing super memorable. * Drunken Noodles (beef) - 5/5 Another favorite of the night. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're craving drunken noodles. * Thai Boat Noodles (beef) - 2/5 It was alright, but I've definitely had better elsewhere, so this one didn't stand out. * Pad Thai (shrimp) - 4/5 You can't have Thai night without pad thai. This one was good and satisfying, just nothing particularly special. * Mango Sticky Rice - 3/5 Nice way to end the meal, but pretty standard. * Thai Iced Tea - 5/5 SO good. Definitely a must order. Overall: Service was super fast we spent more time deciding what to order than waiting for the food to come out. The space is on the smaller side, so it might be tricky for bigger groups, but the food and efficiency make up for it. If you're in the area, I'd definitely check them out! read more

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Grace F.

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I was in La Jolla with some friends and we were craving Thai food so we decided to look up nearby locations. Then we stumbled across this place which had really good reviews and decided to try it out! One thing I will note is that the parking is super easy. They share a parking lot with the Pavilions so there is no worry for finding street parking! The staff were so friendly and helpful. We ordered an entree each and the food tasted so fresh and delicious. They cooked it perfectly and I had no complaints! I would highly recommend the Pad See Ew on the menu and will 100% be coming back again!! read more

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AROI THAI @ LA JOLLA parking is available in their plaza and it's open to anyone visiting the shops there. my friends and i came on a sunday night, and i had actually been to their carlsbad location before, so i was excited to try the la jolla one. when you first walk in, the entrance is a little confusing since the staircase is only on the left side, so you kind of have to go around to find it. once you get upstairs, the restaurant is on your left. inside, it has a really cozy, family-style vibe. we were seated right away and the staff was super friendly. they even offered free thai tea if you leave a google or yelp review, which was a nice touch. for food, i got the pad see ew with combo meat (chicken, beef, and pork), which i loved because i like trying different proteins in one dish. my boyfriend got the pad kee mao (drunken noodles), which has wider noodles, a slightly different sauce, and bell peppers. my friend ordered the crispy pork with basil over rice, and that looked really good too. overall, i'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in la jolla and craving thai food. it is a bit on the pricier side (around $20 per dish), but the food and ambiance make it worth it. read more

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Xueyu Z.

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Foods here are phenomenal! We ordered panang curry, it's very tasty and full of flavor. Pineapple fried rice is also very tasty. The best dish is the tom kha soup, tasted very refreshing. read more

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I've been here a few times before but always for take-out. This was our first time dining in and loved it even more! My party of eight was seated immediately and enjoyed our private dining area. We started with iced coffees, Thai teas, and a few appetizers. We have two vegans in our party and they both claimed that they just had the best vegan meal ever. Our meaty dishes were pad prik king, papa's noodles, pumpkin curry, panang curry, crab fried rice, and more. Every dish was delicious and customized to the diner's spice level. Kudos to our waitress who constantly refilled our drinks, delivered dishes in a timely manner, and quickly removed empty dishes. Can't wait to eat here again! read more

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Courtney O.

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Best authentic Thai definitely in San Diego. Quick service. Everything fresh. Soothing hot ginger tea. Spring rolls so light and healthy. The peanut sauce with it tasted like it had some curry flavors in it. I had every last drop. The pad see ew was perfect. The basil stir fry with beef & rice is probably one of the most flavorful things ever. read more

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Akhil M.

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Aroi Thai is a total gem! The atmosphere is super cute and charming, and the service was incredibly warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in. We ordered a feast of Spring Rolls, Red Curry, Chicken Egg Fried Rice, and Pad Thai, and honestly, every single dish was a hit. It's rare to find a place where the food, service, and vibes are all this good. If you're in La Jolla, you definitely need to stop by--highly recommend! read more

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Lindsey L.

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My friends and I came here after tidepooling in La Jolla and it was honestly pretty good! It wasn't too busy so we were seated immediately. The food came out pretty fast as well. Their pad see ew is slightly sweeter than other places I've been to. I am not a spice lover, so a 3/10 spice level was perfect if you want just a little kick. read more

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Amy P.

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Great find... really good food and service... Ginger tea was awesome We just found on Yelp decided to try it... Very pleased read more

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Christine M.

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One of my favorite Thai restaurants. I was in the mood for something different so I got Khao Soi chicken. It's essentially an egg noodle dish in very thick curry. A traditional northern Thai dish and was made popular by tourists who have been to Chiangmai. You typically eat it with fresh veggies and pickled cabbage. The pickled cabbage goes really well with the thick curry. Khao Soi was yummy. Some of the noodle is deep fried and gives different texture when soaked in the curry sauce. I definitely enjoy the dish. My friend ordered chicken drunken noodle and larb. Both dishes were great as usual. It was really hard for us to not overeat but we mustered up all of our self control and packed the leftover food home. They typically make really good stir fried noodle. So if you love Pad See Ew or drunken noodle, really give this place a try. Other dishes are good too but stir fried noodle is really the best. read more

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Amanda W.

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This food was really good, amazing lunch portion and wonderful customer service. I would definitely recommend. read more

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David T.

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Aroi Thai is honestly one of those spots I keep coming back to on Fridays at work. The food is so good..everything tastes fresh and full of flavor, like you can tell they actually care about what they're serving. The pad thai are . But what really makes it stand out is the service. The staff are super friendly and welcoming without being over the top. They check in just enough and make you feel taken care of. Definitely one of my go-to places when I'm craving Thai food. read more

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Reina A.

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The food was delicious. We shared the fried shrimp appetizer and I had the vegetable fried rice and hubby had the shrimp fried rice. The ginger lemonade was really refreshing. We visited on a Sunday evening at about 5pm and there was a steady stream of people coming in and by the time we left there was a full house. The servers were very kind, but it was very busy for two people handling orders for dining in and pick ups. When in La Jolla I will definitely come back. read more

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Bella P.

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Food was fire. The sauces on the sides really complimented the specific dish. Service was great!

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Carmen V.

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Rainy day in La Jolla with one of my besties and she invited me to have so hot soup to warm us up. I loved my coconut seafood soup and my friend enjoyed hers so much too. She goes there frequently as she works at a restaurant across the street. Nice small place, calm and fast service. read more

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Kyle S.

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Great Thai food with excellent flavors and spicing. The drunken noodles with beef were our favorite dish, while the red curry with chicken was incredible at a perfectly medium spice level. The crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli was phenomenal, and the tom yum soup rounded everything out nicely. Service was super friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Food came out together and hot, which we appreciated. The ambiance was great with good lighting and it stayed nice and quiet. Loved the music they had playing. It's a small restaurant that stays peaceful since it doesn't get overcrowded. Portions are quite large so the prices are reasonable for what you get. The restaurant was clean and well maintained. Will be coming back to try more dishes! read more

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They always have seats, and it's never a long wait for your food! Our server is so friendly and nice, my friend and I had a great time chatting with her! It's a very chill restaurant, a great spot to catch up with a friend or to even eat by yourself. I tried the yellow curry. Surprisingly, they have fish sauce in their yellow curry so it's not vegetarian unfortunately. It was still very good and enjoyed the fact that they have a combo (beef, chicken, pork). I highly recommend this place! read more

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Christopher T.

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AROI Thai food is adequate for quick food, but not if you want something really good. I got the pad thai and it was missing some flavor : compared to other places it was just bland. My friend curry and it was mostly sauce, there was very little chicken. The mango sticky rice wasn't bad. read more

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Shantee D.

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Cute little restaurant in La Jolla. Food was good. Service was good. It's missing something maybe alcohol. Half moons didn't have any crab meat. read more

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Roston Y.

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Food was delicious, and the spice levels can hit (be careful of 7+ spice! Great quiet ambience and service was fantastic

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Yue L.

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Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! The curry was rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of spice. The chicken was tender, and the fresh vegetables added great texture and flavor. The shrimp dish was beautifully presented and cooked to perfection--juicy, flavorful, and topped with a wonderful crunchy garlic garnish that made every bite even better. read more

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Gail U.

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We ordered Drunken Noodles to be delivered. The noodles were wide and delicious. The egg and meat pieces were flavorful. There was not a smooth taste but kind of grainy like texture to the sauce that sat on the wide noodles. The flavor was good but not the finished texture on the noodles. read more

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Allison L.

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it was quite crowded around the area on valentine's day, but we happened to stop by & im so glad that we stayed! first off, the service / environment was warm & intentional- we felt extremely taken care of. secondly, the food was INSANELY good! we started off with the wonton soup & pad thai-- both were fantastic, but the pad thai was the clear winner; packed with lots of flavor variety & just the right amount for two people. lastly, the dessert was the perfect end to this amazing meal, you must get the thai donuts-- i can't say i've had anything similar to them so make sure to grab some on your visit here! thanks for making our valentine's day extra special! read more

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Krystal T.

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Panache curry was delicious and service was very nice! Also love the lighting inside.

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Kyra K.

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Good service. Should get thee crispy pork with basill, a must. Fast customer serviceee read more

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Khan P.

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Awesome food, service and big portions. Stopped by for first time and will come back to try other items. This is my order. Before and after. Still a lot left . read more

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Han B.

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It was really good curry. You can request certain level of spice. I like the ambiance, good music.

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Yiling Y.

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Everything we ordered was very flavorful and good, the Tom Yom soup had a nice kick to it. Portions were big and we definitely enjoyed everything we ordered. read more

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Jaden W.

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Amazing! The ambiance is superb and the food was absolutely scrumptious! Will come again! Service was outstanding!

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Jamel D.

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The food was perfectly cooked. Service was fast and respectful The ambiance was relaxing and enjoyable read more

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Amazing Thai restaurant with very unique tasty dishes like Rad Na (OMG) and Century Egg with Crispy Basil! Definitely a winner. Great service (shout out to Mae for keeping my water glass full), relaxed atmosphere, and prices that were much less than other Thai restaurants. Also enjoyed the calamari appetizer. PS - Spicy level 3 is equal to 5 at other Thai restaurants. PPS - 10% discount with cash payment read more

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AROI Thai - Rad Na...ask for a bowl. Just the right amount of wide rice noodles. Scallops, shrimp, calamari. - Thai Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Popped in here before a show at the comedy club after reading such highly rated reviews on Yelp. The service was good, our waitress was friendly but the food was disappointing. We started with the fried summer rolls which were piping hot and came with a plum sauce. The hubby ordered the Pad Thai with chicken. The flavors were decent, but it was very saucy and the spice level was mild. I ordered the Pad Prink Khing and it was swimming in sauce, not spicy whatsoever, and lacked flavor. The chicken could've been stir fried more to add texture and the sauce reduced. I wouldn't recommend this place unless you're in a pinch. read more

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Jessi L.

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One of my favorite Thai places! Authentic and flavorful food!!! Fomemy is so sweet and the best. read more

AROI Thai - Green Curry, Crispy Pork w/ Basil, Crispy Pork w/ Chinese broccoli - Thai Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Kara S.

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We got the drunken noodles, tom yum soup, panang curry, edamame, and spicy basil stir fry. Loved the drunken noodles with beef. read more

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Sabi M.

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Cheesecake Factory portions of Thai food!! Prices seemed high until you compared the amount with other Thai restaurants. Service was quick and friendly, ample indoor seating that's clean, bathroom was also clean though the type of tile on the floor looked dirty with black in the crevices. Sorry I didn't get a picture of their DUCK panang curry. Dove in as soon as it arrived, it was so good (full of duck meat) that I devoured it before taking a photo. Why did I deduct a star? A few reasons. 1) You can tell the Chicken used was water plumped, so lower quality than some other restaurants, for their satay (skewers). 2) Rice in pineapple fried rice wasn't plump and fresh. 3)their peanut sauce only comes piping hot so it melted the plastic to-go container for leftovers (huge carcinogen). All in all, good place to satisfy your thai food craving if you don't want to travel far, sit in traffic, or deal with parking. Ample parking spaces here in the Pavilion's shopping center. Restaurant is across the parking lot, facing Pavilion's. read more

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they served us even though their kitchen closed. Drunken Noodles were so good and spice level was good. read more

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7523 Fay Ave
Ste A
La Jolla, CA 92037
La Jolla
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(858) 729-1883
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Hours

What time does AROI Thai open?

AROI Thai opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.AROI Thai opens at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.AROI Thai opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does AROI Thai close?

AROI Thai closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.AROI Thai closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PMSat-Sun 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does AROI Thai take credit cards?

Yes, AROI Thai takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does AROI Thai have catering options?

Yes, AROI Thai does have catering options.

Does AROI Thai have a happy hour?

No, AROI Thai does not have a happy hour.

Does AROI Thai serve alcohol?

Yes, AROI Thai serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does AROI Thai have TVs?

No, AROI Thai does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does AROI Thai have bike parking?

Yes, AROI Thai has bike parking.

Does AROI Thai have outdoor seating?

Yes, AROI Thai has outdoor seating options.

Does AROI Thai have parking?

Yes, AROI Thai has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is AROI Thai wheelchair accessible?

Yes, AROI Thai is wheelchair accessible.

Does AROI Thai have free WiFi?

No, AROI Thai does not have free WiFi.

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La Jolla Light readers voted in Aroi Thai cafe is Best of Thai in La Jolla Reader’s Poll 3rd years in a row!! Thank you for the honor and continued support. We are humbled and eager to show you our gratitude for supporting...

History

Established in 2014.

"AROI" means "DELICIOUS!" Family owned and operated. We have shared flavors of authentic Thai food since 2005. Please come discover our fresh and authentic Thai in La Jolla. Thank you (Khob-Kun-Ka)

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3.0 mi

Really sad this place is closed…read more Came here for a weekday lunch with some coworkers. The service was decent. Our food came quickly and relatively together. The inside was large but there weren't many customers. There were plenty of seats for us. I got the sizzling steak bowl and really enjoyed it.

Here visiting while on vacay and the this is a more food court style with only entrees and limited…read moresides. Ordered seafood rice, double bulgogi, side jeyah (spicy pork), side of French fries. Everything came in a little hot plate, great portion, flavor, and prices were decent. The seafood rice consisted of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, vegetables ( carrots, onions, cabbage), a white sauce, top with toasted red cabbage, this was 3.5/5 due to limited sauce. The bulgogi was delicious and flavorful, tender and great portion, this is 4/5 due to unable to alter vegetables to add to dish, also an egg was added but only as scrambled not over easy as preferred. The Jeyah pork as a side order to put on the fries; great combination! Pork was tender, a settle kick, and juicy. Customer service was good as the cashier explained everything and what they could and couldn't adjust ingredients due to prepackaged for the vegetables mix. Great choice, experience, and quality of food and flavor. Check it out if you visit San Diego.

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Shan Xi Magic Kitchen

4.2(2.3k reviews)

7.0 mi•Kearny Mesa

Good music. Good food. The Biangbiang noodles here are unmatched in San Diego. If anyone finds…read morebiangbiang noodles better than here, lmk. My mouth tasted like garlic for a whole day but honestly worth it. You order through a QR code here which makes it pretty easy.

An incredible gem or an absolute flop -- depends heavily on what you decide to order. Luckily, I…read morearrived with a group of 7 so we all had the opportunity to find out the easy way. Beef noodle soup - excellent flavor overall, including a strong broth and a nice, soft texture to the noodles. Out of the countless Chinese restaurants I've visited for beef noodle soup, this makes its way into the top three. 5/5 Lamb skewers - wayyyyy too dry. This is certainly not their specialty, and asking for extra cumin to sprinkle on the lamb did not redeem the firmness. I struggled to slide the meat off the skewer and ended up just eating it while still on the stick. 1.5/5 Fish fillet - so good. Easy to eat texture-wise. Caution -- a bit saltier than it looks. The bell peppers in particular were seasoned spectacularly. 4.5/5 Dry fried green beans - a delicious option for vegetables to add to the table. Most people will enjoy this one in my opinion. A bit more crunch than I expected, which is not a bad thing. 4/5 Double cooked pork - I've never seen it cooked this way, and am not a fan. I'm used to a more oily version of this dish. It contained a bunch of dried and crunchy... yams? Potatoes? Overall, the dish was mainly crunch with no flavor, and contained a relatively small amount of pork. 1/5

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Yuk Dae Jang

4.5(425 reviews)

6.6 mi•Kearny Mesa

Had an awesome week night dinner experience at Yuk Dae Jang! This restaurant get very busy for…read moredinners on the weeknights and weekends. We happened to be free for dinner very early at 4 pm and the restaurant was empty! We were greeted by a very friendly waitress and we immediately ordered the original Yukgaejang with Ramyun and the brisket cold soup buck wheat noodles. We were served three banchan dishes: fresh kimchi, green onion salad, and fish cakes. The kimchi here is one of the best side dish kimchis - it's so fresh and bright we asked for 2 refills and demolished it. The Ramyun is my personal favorite dish here, the broth is rich and flavorful and I finished every drop. My favorite part of the brisket cold soup was surprisingly the radishes which were thinly sliced, fresh, and almost sweet like an Asian pear. Overall a delicious meal, pretty solid value, and excellent attentive service! Will definitely be back.

The service was warm and welcoming. The ambience was casual and clean…read more Really enjoyed the broth and purple rice refills -- would come back to try the other dishes.

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Ramen Nagi

4.4(713 reviews)

4.1 mi•University City

We recently brought friends here who requested a good place to eat and of the list of choices we…read moreprovided, they picked Ramen Nagi. My husband and I have been here several times before as it is both mine and my husband's favorite ramen eatery in San Diego. This is the best ramen in San Diego. After going on my own little ramen crawl around SD, this is the top of them all, bar none. If you really are craving something close to ramen in Japan, try this place. Everything is fantastic here but my favorite of all the ramen choices is the Red King (the spicy tonkotsu). The Black King is also good (squid ink) and has a nice umami punch to it with a good helping of garlic to seal the deal. The karage (fried chicken) is great as well. The texture is perfect and I think the sauce provided really added to the overall bite. The gyoza is also fantastic as well and they provide a dipping sauce that is not the standard dip but something better. If I recall, it is a lightly sweet pear-esque sauce with the consistency almost like apple sauce. It's very very good, don't knock it till you try it! The service is always quick and top-tier. They always have a jug of water with lemon slices and cups available to use at any time. Seating is both indoors and outdoors. Inside it can be a little cramped if you have a large group but outside has full tables next to the pond which is quite nice. This is not a traditional restaurant so there are a few things to keep in mind: 1) There are no reservations. 2) There is a dedicated queue outside and you need to wait in that to line to be seated. 3) They will not take you to be seated until your entire party is readily available so just be cognizant of that. 4) Everyone in your party will receive a red marker and a paper form to fill out your individual orders while you are in this line. If it is your first time, check the Chef Recommendation box at the top to make it easier. Sides are at the bottom (most ramen do not include an egg so if you want an egg make sure to mark it). 5) Your party may be seated at the same table as another party and share the space. If this is an issue for you, sit outside. 6) You get your receipt from your sever and pay at the register.

First time I tried this place I wasn't surprised and was irritated because of the long wait…read more But this second time around it was no line to get in, and the food was absolutely delicious. Ordered the original king ramen with an egg. Broth was so good, it reminded me of the one I had in Tokyo. The thin noodles are also my favorite. Spicy level at 1 for extra flavor. The gyoza on the other hand are decent and very small. I will definitely be coming back for more ramen.