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    Bahn Thai

    4.5 (3.5k reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Felipe E.

    Looking for a lunch spot and remembered Bahn Thai was recommended to me a while ago, so we decided to check it out. Parking in the area can be a challenge but luckily we found a spot around the corner. The inside is just for ordering with a few tables outside under some umbrellas. As soon as we entered we were politly welcomed and attended right away. I got the Pad Thai with chicken and my girlfriend got the firecracker chicken with brown right. Both were ordered "hot" on the spicy level but it wasn't as spicy as we thought. Anyways, the food was amazing! Everything was so flavorful, best Pad Thai I have ever had. I almost forgot we also got a Thai tea and sticky mango rice. Needless to say we will return soon!

    Drunken Noodle
    siri g.

    I've been coming here for several years, and as a vegetarian, the yellow curry with soft tofu is always my go-to. I've also tried the drunken noodles, which are really good as well. The taste and quality have been consistently great over the years. It's a very small spot with no indoor seating, just a few outdoor tables that tend to fill up quickly during peak hours, so ordering to-go is probably the easiest option when it's busy. That said, it would be nice if they offered dine-in plates and cutlery for customers eating there.

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    Anna H.

    Came back after a couple years and it seemed the food lost its sparkle. The curry was very milky and didn't have a lot of taste. Not a lot of veggies in the yellow curry. I also felt the rice tasted stale. The chicken satay was good, but the cost has gone up and quality maybe started to go down. Service was friendly.

    Fried Tofu Appetizer
    Marissa S.

    Yes yes and more yes! I enjoyed the entire experience at Bahn Thai. The patio seating is pretty cool. Each area gives you a different experience. I enjoyed ordering at the table and being served with to go bags/containers. We had the drunken noodles with shrimp, Thai fried rice with eggplant, fried tofu, and the papaya salad! My favorite thing of all was the Thai iced tea! Woooooooah was it delicious!

    Spring rolls
    Heather H.

    Ordered take out and so glad we did this food was delicious! The tofu was crispy and came with plenty of dipping sauce. The chicken wings were saucy and cooked perfectly. The crab rangoon was so plump and full of a delicious cream cheese mixture, my favorite item! The spring rolls were a perfect mixture, not too thick, lots of dipping sauce. The drunken noodles were so good and filling. Food was delivered on time and tasted phenomenal. Would order again.

    Blain C.

    One of the best Thai food spots in the University Heights area!! The thai iced tea will have you levitating. Cues Dua Lipa ‼ The food was so flavorful and filling. Big portions here so keep that in mind if you don't like leftovers. We are foodies that don't throw away food. Give it to your mother or brother or sister or friend. You feel me. My hubby enjoyed the Pad Thai and Sweet Chili Wings. The ingredients, spices, and veggies took the Pad Thai to the next level. I ordered the Pad See Ew and tried a Sweet Chili Wing. Perfection. I ordered the medium spicy level and that was more than enough. There are spicier levels so do you! The only reason why I did not rate five stars was that it took almost an hour for our food to be ready. Very busy for a Monday night! Regardless I highly recommend!!

    Thai Fried Rice (bottom) and Bangkok (top)
    Luiza M.

    New favorite Thai takeout in San Diego! Decided to change things up and try Bahn Thai for takeout and I'm so glad I did! First, the Thai fried rice has a depth of umami flavor I wasn't expecting from a fried rice, truly delicious. The Bangkok stir fry was perfectly balanced with a slightly sweet, spicy sauce, fresh veggies and chicken. The place looked very small inside, definitely more of a takeout vibe, but the food was ready when they told us it would be and came hot and fresh

    Henri V.

    Bahn Thai Yelp search results showed Bahn Thai as the most reviewed thai restaurant in San Diego, so I had to find out... From their Yelp page, I already knew what to kind of expect: No indoor seating, No ceramic plates, No Silverware...all of which are almost dead breakers for Me so I ordered everything willing to try dining in the outdoor patio. While waiting, the flies outside was too disturbing and turned me off, so I immediately instructed the staffer to change my order TOGO, my potential dining vibe and ambiance were affected :( Service from the cashier and attitude from the cooking staff was cordial, helpful and nice. They understood my preference to eat with silverware, proper plates and no flies bothering me. They packaged the food order meticulously. I am aware their Hillcrest location which will have full service with all the dining accoutrements I prefer will open early 2026. When I got home, I plated every dish and enjoyed it All. The pad thai was delish. The curry had perfect viscosity: not too heavy thick and not too watery runny. The veggie egg rolls were scrumptious. I agree with many Yelpers, the food here at Bahn Thai is among the best and I look forward to visiting and dining when the Hillcrest location opens. Recommend.

    Mango sticky rice
    Maggie Z.

    The Pad Thai is the perfect mix of sweet and spice!! It was freshly made and the Pad See Ew was full of chicken and a the perfect mix of noodles and veggies. I got the hot spice level and when I tell you it was making me sweat! But I love spice so would definitely recommend if you can handle the kick. Had to finish off with the mango sticky rice that is well portioned. The mango was so sweet and tender and the rice the perfect texture. I love the service and how nice the workers are. It can get packed but they work fast! Will be going back :)

    Mango sticky rice
    Sonia V.

    This place was so good that my bf & I had to come back! And we love a spot that has vegetarian options with fake (mock) chicken/duck and tofu, veggies. First time I got the yellow curry at a level 5 (out of 5) spice with mock duck. And it was phenomenal! Very flavorful stuff!! For people who like spice but don't have a high tolerance, please do a 3. Everyone else, 1-2. Also got drunken noodles. Also bomb! The next time I tried the pineapple fried rice with mock duck and pro tip! Get the side of curry sauce (any flavor; I did yellow) and pour it over. It's so bomb! If I had to do it again, I would ask to add potatoes and bell peppers to the fried rice and then get two sides of curry sauce. BF had the firecracker chicken and it's good but we both agree that the curries here are the way to go with any protein preference. Ended with mango sticky rice that I wish did have more cream over it but that's just cuz I'm a saucy gal. Still delicious and very filling. Good portion size. This isn't a formal restaurant. More of a grab-n-go spot. There is very limited seating outside if you are trying to dine right outside (5 tables) and no indoor seating. It's fairy quick to get your food. You walk in, order, and wait for them to call your name.

    Chicken Satay Skewers
    Katherine N.

    Bahn Thai was highly recommended to me by San Diego locals, and I can understand why it's so beloved after trying it. It's not really a sit-down type of restaurant since it's a small establishment with very limited outdoor seating. Additionally, it was difficult to find street parking, especially since I went on a weekend. FOOD: Chicken Satay (4.5/5) - The skewers were very flavorful and nicely charred. The meat wasn't dry, and the peanut sauce it came with was a nice addition. Pad See Ew (3.5/5) - Definitely not the best pad see ew I've ever had. The taste was sweeter than most. The flavors were still great, but I also wish the noodles were a bit more caramelized/charred. I didn't mind that they used regular broccoli, but I thought that was interesting to point out. The beef that accompanied it was tender and not tough. I had to order my food mild since my friend can't handle spice, so I really did appreciate that they provided chili oil and other flavor enhancers on the side. SERVICE: Your food is definitely cooked to order. They're very nice, attentive, and accommodating. Overall, fast and friendly. TLDR// San Diego Thai gem that lives up to its hype. I can't say it was the best Thai food I've ever had, but I would definitely be back sometime in the future when I have a craving and am willing to fight for street parking.

    Mango sticky rice
    Kassie L.

    Oh my is Bahn Thai delicious! I ordered Pad See Ew with mock duck. I was so excited to see mock duck as a protein option. It was all perfect especially the noodles, though I wish I had eaten a little less because I also ordered the mango sticky rice and it was up there in tasty things I've eaten recently. I had to give up 1/3 of the way through but I'm confident it's going to make an amazing breakfast. (I'm on vacation--there are no rules).

    Garlic stir fry, this was the plate that actually had more vegetables. ‍

    I have been a loyal customer of Bahn Thai for over 10 years, which makes this review especially disappointing to write. Bahn Thai has always been one of my favorite go-to Thai restaurants because the food was consistently delicious, fresh, and satisfying. Unfortunately, over my last several visits, I have noticed a decline in both quality and consistency. The vegetable portions have become very inconsistent and skimpy, and the rice texture varies from visit to visit. Because of this, I decided to order sticky rice with my garlic stir-fry, hoping for a better experience. Sadly, both of my garlic chicken plates came with barely any vegetables at all and one of the sticky rice was dry and old. What saddens me most is that this Thai restaurant has been a favorite of mine for so many years. I have always enjoyed recommending it to friends and family, but my recent experiences have left me disappointed. Sadly, Bahn Thai has lost a regular customer who would often spend up to $350 in a week. I hope management takes customer feedback seriously and works to restore the quality, consistency, and generous portions that made Bahn Thai such a great place to eat for so many years.

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    Ask the Community - Bahn Thai

    Can I bring my dog?

    Yes! They have outdoor seating and I've seen plenty of dogs there.

    Which items can be made gluten-free and vegan?

    Thank you Tracy for your question. Please refer to the menus on our website which have the corresponding items labeled. Menu link (https://www.bahnthai.net/bahnthaimenu). Have a wonderful day.

    Is lunch and dinner menu separate?

    Thank you for your question. It is the same menu. It can be found here https://www.bahnthai.net/bahnthaimenu.

    Do you use MSG to prepare your dishes?

    Great news! We do not add MSG to our dishes. For more FAQ's please visit https://www.bahnthai.net/faqs. Thank you.

    Is there any way to get delivery?

    Hello Alex, thank you for your question. We are not providing delivery at this time however our Hillcrest location does offer online ordering for pickup https://www.bahnthai.net/order.

    It seems they aren't doing delivery apps anymore. Anyone else have this experience?

    Is there any Parking close, don't mind walking but is there much parking in the neighborhood?

    It's mainly metered street parking .

    Can we get a bigger location?

    I saw a location in Hillcrest. I wonder if it's the same owners? I'd love it since o can never enjoy my food there since it's so small 😭

    Does the curry contain gluten?

    I just asked and they said the curries are gluten-free and soy-free

    How do I get Bahn Thai delivered? Are they on any apps?

    We ordered online through postmates and they delivered it to us.

    What is wrong with their phone?

    I think they only have one line. If it's busy just keep trying.

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    I had very high expectations for this place given that it's a Michelin guide restaurant. Overall…read morefood was good, but not the best thai I've had. Crispy pork belly (7.5/10): MASSIVE pieces!! kinda dry. wish the pieces were smaller but the crisp was perfect and I enjoyed the sauce! Braised beef panang (8/10): they used chuck roast which isn't my fav. But the curry itself was sooooo addicting just wish it was a bit spicier Chicken and tofu pad see ew (7.5/10): again good but not the best I've had. kinda lacked the smokey/charred flavor and had a stronger citrusy taste. but the chicken wasn't dry & the presentation was perf Thai tea (9/10): perfect amount of sweetness yummmm Would consider going again to try diff dishes!

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    13.9 mi
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    The fact that they were vegan-friendly immediately earned a spot on my radar. After a long work…read moreweek, I pictured myself enjoying a quiet, peaceful dinner where I could decompress and recharge. Instead, I accidentally walked into what felt like the culinary cousin of a nightclub. The music was pumping, the energy was high, and any thoughts of a tranquil retreat disappeared faster than my appetizer. Maybe it's a completely different vibe during the day, but at night, this place is definitely alive. That said, once I adjusted my expectations (and accepted that my meditation session would have to wait), I had a great time. The restaurant is located inside Sky Deck, an indoor food hall with multiple vendors. Finding it felt a bit like a scavenger hunt since the signage wasn't very obvious, but after asking around, I eventually made my way there. I started with the garlic green beans after seeing another reviewer rave about them, and wow- they were not exaggerating. The dish arrived with a tiny umbrella perched on top, which was both adorable and unexpectedly glamorous for a plate of green beans. This appetizer was small but mighty. Every bite was packed with flavor, and if I hadn't already ordered an entrée, I absolutely would have ordered a second round. For my main course, I chose the Pad See Ew with fried tofu at medium spice. Apparently, their definition of "medium" and my definition of "medium" are not close relatives. This dish came with a kick! Halfway through, I found myself wishing I had ordered something sweet to balance things out. Instead, I bravely faced the spice armed only with hot water and a slice of lime. Um, it was a battle. While the portion size wasn't quite as large as what I've seen at similar restaurants, it ended up being exactly the right amount for me that evening. I left satisfied without feeling overly full. The service was wonderful as well. The waitresses were kind, and the hostess checked in during my meal, which made the experience feel welcoming and attentive. Although I didn't get the quiet, zen-like end to my work week that I had envisioned, I ended up enjoying something different: a fun solo date surrounded by great food, upbeat music, and the infectious energy of the crowd. Sometimes the universe gives you a peaceful retreat, and sometimes it gives you spicy noodles and a soundtrack. This time, I got the latter- and I'm not mad about it.

    Such a beautiful Thai restaurant located within the Del Mar Sky Deck with incredibly flavorful…read moredishes! We surely left sated and with full and happy bellies. What we tried: Thai Iced Tea with coconut milk Fresh Spring Rolls with shrimp Tom Kha with shrimp Moo Yang Mixture Set Braised Beef Panang Curry Thai Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango Everything was truly topnotch. Every dish we got was so tasty and just made with love. One thing that was worth noting though, was how soft and tender the proteins were on the chef's signature dishes that we ordered. The braised beef just melts in your mouth! Their Thai Iced Tea was not too sweet and the mango sticky rice was utter perfection! The ambiance was amazing as their decor was not only simply exquisite, but so eye catching and interesting too, and the staff--they were so kind and attentive. You get the kind of service that will make you want to come back. They just make you feel so welcome here. Overall, we're absolutely delighted to have had dinner here and it certainly won't be the last time.

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    Sautéed Garlic with Green Beans (GF,V)
    Sautéed Garlic with Green Beans (GF,V)
    Fish Fillet Pad Ped entree.

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    Fish Fillet Pad Ped entree.

    Bahn Thai - thai - Updated July 2026

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