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Bangkok Bay

4.2 (1.1k reviews)
ModerateThai
Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Pad Sew Ew
Ashley M.

right next the hotel & such a gem! i called ahead & ordered over the phone for takeout on the beach (can walk from the restaurant!) & it was PACKED with to-go orders and diners. my order was ready quickly, huge promotions & delicious! good amount of spice & even made my pad sew ew glute free.

Crab fried rice
Karen W.

First time visiting this restaurant. We've driven by for years but never went in. Then a friend was raving about the food, so we had lunch there. The food at Bangkok Bay is absolutely delicious. We started with the Tom Kha soup - it was delicious and not spicy. They gave us crushed red chili so we could adjust the spice level ourselves. This is the perfect solution for us as we each have different spice tolerances. The crab fried rice was a real hit. Tasty with a good amount of fresh crab. Triple Dragon with chicken is a fresh tasting stirfry with a brown garlic sauce. Can't wait to try other dishes. Our server was very helpful and made some good recommendations.

Inside booth seating with very cute decor
Amy D.

Absolutely my favorite little hidden gem in Solana Beach area, cozy seating and low lighting. Ordered drunken noodles with Chicken and Panang curry with shrimp! Both dishes came out hot, with fresh protein. They also served jasmine rice on the side (brown or white). Definitely make a stop next time you are in the area! Pro tip: they open for lunch with smaller serving sizes, little cheaper. Then close around 3 pm and reopen for dinner at 5 pm! It gets busy, so recommend to go earlier if you can.

Amazing summer rolls
Steph H.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Great food and service with a pleasant atmosphere. We were looking for a place for dinner before a show at The Sound and thought this looked the most appealing. The place was pretty good-sized, with aged but appealing Thai-centric decor. We ordered: - Summer rolls (fresh and huge with nice peanut & sweet and sour sauce) - Pad see ew tofu (med spicy but a little bland--asked for chili sauce) - Eggplant with tofu (med spicy, very good) The portions were big and the service was great. We'd definitely be down to try again the next time we're in the area.

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Felina V.

Wow, Bangkok Bay is absolutely delicious! My bestie and I popped in for dinner before a show at the Belly Up, and it was honestly the perfect choice. We started with the Bangkok Bay Boat, since we couldn't decide on a single appetizer. This was the correct decision, as we each item and sauce was superb. Then we shared the Roasted Duck Curry, and we were pleasantly surprised by the amount of duck. We were both perfectly happy and satisfied! Excellent service, and super cute, date night vibes. Highly recommend!

Spring Roll with Tofu
Chef M.

I know I say this almost every time (because it's true and we have great members) came for tonight's event for six (which turned into 7) at Bangkok Bay, Solana Beach and it was overwhelmingly the most enjoyable experiences that I I've had with this group. Members with amazing backgrounds and experiences. I guess I should start the restaurant review now, huh? We order three different kinds of Curries and one shrimp and vegetable dish along with a big pot of soup. We start with Tom Yum Soup with shrimp. Get the big pot and share it! And our vegetarians are enjoying soup with tofu and spring rolls. Wei says about the soup with shrimp: "It's the right amount of acidity. It's good." Lisa, who is eating a similar but vegetarian soup comments: "It's less fattening than some of the other soups with coconut milk." She comments: "This is my favorite restaurant. I adore it." Carolyn adds: The soup and the springs rolls are fabulous. Ten stars!". We move on to Penang Curry Chicken, Roast Duck Curry, Red Curry with Seafood, Green Curry with Chicken and red peppers, and asparagus and Shrimp. I'm not sure if we got all the proteins right, but we had pork, chicken and shrimp and seafood. And our vegetarians got mostly the same things but either with tofu, seitan or just veggies. Suzy, Carolyn and Theresa are enjoying every mouthful. Lisa just loves the food. Talking about the difference between TomYum and Tom Kai, Theresa chimes in: "Worth the calories". Wei says: "This is roasted duck done in fresh red curry. Very rich. You can feel the difference between that and the Penang Curry with Chicken, which is good but everyone is sweating from the level of spice". If you want to compare curries, Yellow is mild, creamy with warm spices. Red has medium heat, it's creamy, savory and balanced. Panang Red is medium heat, thick, rich and nutty. And Green is hot, lighter with fresh herbs. We actually did level 3, which is the heat level this restaurant starts at, figuring if anyone wants it hotter, they can always add more chili flakes or hot sauce. We nab a squeeze bottle of liquid heat off the shelf, and everyone is happy. Wei mentions that if you make a large quantity of curry, and let it sit overnight, the spices get more blended so it's always better next day. We agree that you can make a big batch and freeze most of it. Wei adds: "Just make sure it is air tight". I provide a cheat sheet about fixing Curry's that don't seem to work out at home. And I give an Instant Pot Sheet to teach you about that too. All of our members get that, no charge. It is a beautiful evening, with wonderful food and great company. By the way, our choice for wine is a Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Nicely priced. And you just can't go wrong with a wine from Russian River Valley! I have been coming here for decades and I will say the one thing you can count on is consistency. Their food is consistently tasty, and always surprisingly good when you try something new. Best, Chef Marian Meetup Organizer San Diego Foodies Carlsbad Foodies

Star Ton. Cream cheese wontons with avocado.  Perfectly cooked.
Craig W.

This tiny place is located in a little strip mall along the 101, and the Fire Marshal sign inside says that the maximum number of people allowed inside is 60. I'm not a math guy but I would have guessed 40 at most. I mean, this place is SMALL. But it's cozy, too. So make a reservation. I got denied the first time I came here because I had no reservation. Next, after making a reservation, make sure you order Thai food. Sounds easy, right? It's a Thai restaurant, after all. Well, depending on your company, sometimes it's not so easy. We started with the Star Ton which are cream cheese wontons with a twist: they also include avocado. It's just a tiny bit of an odd combo but they were perfectly cooked and delicious. I know that Thai Iced Coffee is just coffee and condensed milk but it's fantastic and I will always order it and it will help cool down those spicy Thiai dishes, assuming you order something spicy. Plus, here, you get a huge vat of the iced coffee. The unfortunately-named Siamese Twins is a huge platter (enough for two people) of sweet and sour shrimp and chicken. It's about as spicy as pancake syrup. The chicken was meager and the shrimp were even less meager. If this is a Thai dish, then I'm a professional basketball player. But if you love veggies and pineapple in a sweet red syrup, this dish is for you. And no worries. There is no heat to this dish whatsoever. Your Thai Iced Coffee has nothing to cool down. I'm not going to knock this restaurant because we didn't order Thai food in a Thai restaurant. Our server was absolutely wonderful in every way. The decor was great. I would come here again. I might even order spicy Thai food next time. I'm crazy like that.

Claire L.

We absolutely loved this place!! We were visiting from CO and it's been awhile since we've had really authentic Thai food. We fully enjoyed the food and can't get enough of their coconut ice cream. The place is really good so it can get crowded and service might rushed, but they didn't delay our food or their service.

Drunken Noodles
Juraab S.

Loved their Drunken noodles and Yellow curry. Can't wait to try more stuff. Really good service too

Massaman Beef
Melody K.

A reservation is a must at this restaurant unless you don't mind waiting... my mistake that I should of tried calling to ask (apparently they do take reservations over the phone). My friend and I arrived at 6:30 on a Friday. The wait was a good 30 minutes. The restaurant is very small and tables are close together filled with customers and busy servers. The decor is all tastefully done. We ordered a couple cocktails while looking over the menu. We chose the Bay Puffs, Small Tom Kha, Pad Thai w/Shrimp, Massaman Beef and the Crispy Chicken. Service is fast and the food and drinks arrive fast. The Puffs were good. The soup, pad thai and beef were excellent with the heat we requested. The chicken was the weakest, bland. All in all a very good meal and we would definitely be back. Atmosphere: small, busy, nice decor. Service: very good. Food: very good.

Star tons with plum sauce
Marc B.

Started off with the yummy 4-pointed "star ton" app, which were crispy wontons filled with avocado and cream cheese. It was served with plum sauce, which enhanced the flavor. The sauce didn't smell so good, but tasted great. Next we got fried spring rolls, which almost looked like mini-taquitos. They were excellent and the plum sauce also made the taste better. I got the Pad Thai with chicken for my main. Yelpers seemed to love this dish, but I thought it was too sweet. It was still solid though. Cool interior with tons of different style paintings and Thai kitschy stuff.

Basil Chicken Stir-fry
Nancy T.

Busy gem! Small cozy restaurant completely filled with patrons the entire time. We didn't have to wait to be seated. Food came out fast. Recommendations were made based on what we liked and dietary restrictions. We ordered the Bangkok Bay Boat sampler, Basil Chicken stir fry, crab fried rice, & Tiger cry medium rare. The food was all amazing and our server packed our leftovers for us table side. (We rarely see that type of service anymore!) They gave my daughter complimentary ice cream. We'd definitely come back to support again.

Panang curry, vegetable delight, honey duck and Thai tea
Shandiin A.

You can't go wrong with Bangkok Bay! Their take out is great, but if you get a chance to eat in it's such a cozy, warm experience! The staff provide excellent service even when it is a packed house! They have a huge menu with many yummy bites, but the curries are what I come back to every time. Try the bankgkok bay boat to sample the appetizers and a Thai tea to really treat yourself!

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Bustling and busy business. Shows how much the local clientele appreciate it. The food and service are both great!

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10/10 Thai food! I absolutely recommend this place and will definitely be coming back. Great portions and prices.

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wow. fried rice 10/10. drunken noodles 10/10. Will definitely be coming back best thai food in the san diego area!

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Is there a Thai restaurant near Encinitas that will deliver "Family-Style" Thai food for a party of 10 for a lunch next week?…

I would try calling Bangkok Bay first. I believe you can get delivery. They do not list family style sizes but am sure they could accommodate. If they can't call Similan. Both places are in Solana Beach.

Is there handicap access here? My mom would love to explore but she is limited to sit on her transport chair which is like a wheelchair all of the time.

It is on the ground floor, it is a bit tight in there. But I believe there is a ramp from parking lot to walkway.

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4.1(282 reviews)
3.0 miCarmel Valley
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Family-owned & operated
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Still our go-to place for delicious Vietnamese food. Love…read moretheir Vermicelli noodle bowl. Lettuce and noodles very refreshing on a hot day. Lots of grilled pork. This dish fills me up. They have the best Vietnamese iced coffee around!! Our server Maya is very friendly. We like that she recognizes us and says hello when we come in. Great service! Restaurant always clean. Love open feel. There is outside seating also.

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4.2(730 reviews)
1.1 mi
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Healthy dining
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Saturday, 3-25-2026: After trying FC in Las Vegas, we had to try this one in Del Mar. We stopped…read morefor a late lunch here before continuing to the San Diego Home & Garden Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. When we first arrived, we noticed it had the same artsy, loft vibe & decor as the one in Las Vegas. At first glance it seemed like it had a small interior but then we noticed the stairs to get to a lower level to the left of us. This led to a very spacious room! Love the decor and the layout. There's more seating outdoors, which we attempted but it had too cold of a breeze so we decided to sit indoors. We were greeted warmly by a nice young man at the counter. My hubby told him we had eaten at the FC in Las Vegas and he told us he was going to train as a manager in Las Vegas. I ordered the Chicken Yakisoba Bowl and hubby ordered the Chicken Entree with brown rice and sweet potato fries with dip. We easily found a table in the lower level as there was hardly anybody down there. But, as the time progressed it became full with young soccer players and their respective families. Apparently, the soccer games ended in the nearby fields & they all descended upon FC. Our food came out quickly. I savored my Chicken Yakisoba Bowl chock full of crispy vegetables and flavorful chicken. It was huge so I had to take leftovers to go. My hubby loved his meal, too. We look forward to returning here where they serve delicious, healthy offerings and friendly customer service.

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4.5(496 reviews)
4.6 mi
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Plumeria on 101 was amazing! I recently tried the Plumeria in University Heights, so I was excited…read moreto try the one here in Encinitas. Needless to say, this one was just as great. Food: I ordered the Panang curry with boiled tofu, and it was so flavorful, warm, and comforting. It was a bit too spicy for me (I should have asked for an adjustment), but I definitely recommend. My friend and I shared the spring rolls (the peanut sauce was warm and very flavorful) and the mango sticky rice (one of the best I have - sweet and salty, creamy). Service/Ambiance: My friend and I went when it was a little less busy and it was raining outside, so we were able to sit inside! Service was great - very kind, attentive staff. And the inside of this place has very cool decor - great ambiance! Vegan: Overall, this was a great place for vegans/vegetarians and meat eaters alike. They had mock meats for meat eaters and those who are curious to try, but also had options for extra veggies, tofu, and chickpeas/beans. Will definitely bring my vegan/vegetarian friends here. Excited to come back and try different dishes!

Changing star rating after server/kitchen error. Order vegan veg tofu "flower cups" , 1st item on…read moretop of menu but they served the "tuna flower cups" version. They looked and smelled very fishy, too tuna fish-like for us. Complained to server and pointed out several times on menu what I ordered and the difference between the two. It was as if they were trying to convince me they were the same, seemed like they didn't want to go the trouble of remaking them, but did after I insisted. Much better. Also mentioned we were there for a birthday but they did nothing special food-wise, no embellishment to plate nor complementary dessert for birthday person which was a bit disappointing considering many places do.

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Plumeria - So warm & nice comfortable place. ^^

So warm & nice comfortable place. ^^

Plumeria - Flower cups

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4.4(125 reviews)
6.5 miSorrento Valley
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My preferred work lunch spot! I've never has an issue with the quality and freshness when I eat in…read moreperson or pick up take-out! The flavors are so spot on and always packed fresh with herbs, veggies, and generous slices of meat - the whole works! Definitely ask about spice levels before you order so you know what you're getting into - or don't complain after ;) Their thai tea and thai coffee is also a great pick up and has pushed me through the afternoon work slump mulitple times - I've even come by just to pick up coffee! Be prepared to wait a bit for your oder at peak lunch times - be patient, they're a small family business! But trust that it's going to be worth it!

THAI TEST KITCHEN @ SORRENTO VALLEY…read more I was looking for a Thai restaurant near Sorrento Valley, and this place popped up with really high reviews, so we decided to check it out. It's literally inside a corporate office building, super secluded, and definitely feels like it mainly caters to people working in the offices nearby. If you come here, just know it's more of a small corporate plaza vibe. Parking was very limited, and we were honestly a little nervous about getting towed since it's mostly corporate parking, but we parked right out front and it ended up being fine. The restaurant itself is very small, with only a few tables. There weren't many people dining in, which makes sense because it seems like most customers are office workers grabbing takeout and heading back to work. Despite that, the staff were extremely friendly, which made the experience really pleasant. We ordered the crispy pork dish, and it was incredible, super flavorful and definitely the highlight of the meal. The food overall was really good. It is on the pricier side for Thai food (around $15-$20 per entrée), but the quality matched the price. One thing to note: the bathroom is located outside of the restaurant. The staff will explain how to get there, but it's a bit of a walk and kind of tucked away in the corporate area. Overall, this place was solid, and I'm really glad we came. If you're in the Sorrento Valley area and craving Thai food, I'd definitely stop by.

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Thai Test Kitchen - Some seating (there's more than this and outdoor seating too)

Some seating (there's more than this and outdoor seating too)

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Crispy Pork With Basil (Spice Level: 7)

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4.3(178 reviews)
0.6 mi
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Visiting SD area and came across this hidden gem. Sisters Snack Shack what a find. My family…read moreordered an Ice Vietnamese Coffee and a Matcha (wife loved even though she's not a matcha fan) drink which were very tasty. We ordered a Banh Mi sandwich which was one of the best I've had. The vegetables were pickled In House and were Awesome, really made the sandwich in my opinion. The bread was from a local bakery, soft and airy....Soooo good. My daughter ordered Crispy Rice which was flavorful and fresh. The owner was friendly and interacted with her customers as they were family. I highly recommend this place and yes I will definitely be back.

2 words... Nailed it. I took my friend to the Banksy…read moreexhibition at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and we wanted a bite to eat after... When researching (we are not from this area -not familiar) we thankfully stumbled upon this establishment. Thank GOD. Garlic shrimp spring rolls! Reee Mix! Wow! Juat wow... Spring rolls will never be the same for me. (In a good way-now Ill have to come back) My friend, Eric, ordered the Katsu chicken curry bowl and loved it. They separated the curry so you just pour he amount you like and additionally it doesn't make the bomb @ss chicken soggy. The Bahn mi was Bomb for me. Definitely returning and highly recommend. We also got the pleasure to meet one of the sisters-Matty! She is awesome and a great chef. Thank you Matty!!! -Randy

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Sisters' Snack Shack
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