Bangkok Bay is one of my go-to spots in Solana Beach for consistently excellent Thai food. The cuisine is truly authentic--flavorful, well-balanced, and always satisfying. One standout for me is the green papaya salad with calamari--a crisp, vibrant Thai dish with layers of flavor. It's perfectly balanced with tangy lime, a touch of sweetness, savory depth, and just the right amount of heat. Refreshing, bold, and incredibly well executed. The service is warm and attentive, and the overall experience is always smooth and welcoming. The location is also very convenient, with ample parking, which makes it an easy choice for both casual meals and regular visits. Great food, great service, and very reasonable prices for the quality. Highly recommend. read more

Bay Puff, House Salad with Tofu and the Three Bay Brothers were the items ordered. Delicious! You're just gonna need to take my word for it. The food is very good. Each of the items ordered had their distinct flavors, which I loved. Service excellent! Ambience was a bit too dark for my taste, but the food hit the spot. read more

The ladies that work here are very nice. The decor is zen like. The dining area is quite small. A short wait at dinner should be expected. There were people waiting when I left at lunch on a weekday. The food is tasty but not the very authentic Thai food IMO. I tried the Tom Kha soup and thought it lacked the sweetness from coconut. I tried one of the house specialties, Twisted Sisters, which was fried shrimp and chicken n a simple, sweet chili sauce and very mid. The Panang curry had an overwhelmingly peanut forward taste which I've never experienced with a panang curry before even in my travels to Thailand. I've been here twice and there most likely be a third time for me. read more

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. read more

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Best thai we've had in all of San Diego county. Every dish was incredible! Drunken noodles, fried rice and panang curry....so tasty, perfect texture...can't say enough. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Bangkok Bay - Amazing summer rolls - Thai Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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! read more

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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. read more

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This looks like hidden gem in the woods, behind two trees there is a pass through to this amazing treasure. Great thai comfort in DelMar area. We ordered a pick up order for kids and adults and the food please everyone. Our repeated order includes Green and Red curries, Rice noodles, and seafood, and it is always consistency in taste. The food includes fresh ingredients and well-balanced flavors, especially for their Pad Thai and green curry. This place have great vibe, as I mentioned above the entrance is surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants The parking is in a small plaza if the on-site parking is full try nearby street parking read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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I have been coming to Bangkok bay for 13 years. I love this place. Their curries are the best ever. The waitresses and waiters work together and are absolutely supportive of every need. The scenery is very peaceful and quiet with every relaxing sound to eat in peace. I will never stop coming here. read more

The best Thai in all of San Diego. You will not find better tasting food elsewhere. I promise you. It helps that they are right next to my house as well but from all the other Thai I have experienced, nothing matches the flavor and authenticity of Bangkok. You can tell the ingredients are good as well on top of the richest flavors. read more

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. read more

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My family and I used to love Bangkok Bay in Solana Beach. For years, we considered it the best Thai food in the area. We were regular customers and visited often enough that many of the waiters and waitresses recognized us when we came in. Most of the staff were always friendly and welcoming. There were a couple employees over the years who seemed to have bad attitudes, but honestly, the food was so good that it never bothered us. Unfortunately, one experience completely changed our opinion of the restaurant. We were dining there as a family and had a male waiter who was very pleasant throughout the meal. At the end of the night, we accidentally left a 10% tip instead of our usual 20%+. We genuinely did not realize the mistake. After we paid, the waiter came back to our table and, very loudly, asked if there was something wrong with the food or the service. He wasn't asking politely--he was speaking so loudly that it felt like he was scolding us in front of the entire restaurant. We were shocked and embarrassed. Other tables were looking at us while he aggressively questioned us about the tip. We then realized that we had accidentally left 10% and immediately apologized, explaining that it was a mistake and that we would leave the rest in cash. What bothered us wasn't the mistake--we corrected it right away. What bothered us was how we were treated. Even if we had intentionally left a 10% tip, no waiter should ever confront customers in the dining room, demand a larger tip, or publicly embarrass them in front of other guests. We left feeling humiliated, and despite years of being loyal customers, we have never gone back. It's unfortunate because the food was genuinely excellent, but the way we were treated that night completely overshadowed all the positive experiences we had before. read more

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. read more

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

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Amazing Thai food! Don't let the fact that it's tucked away inside a strip mall fool you! This food is the real deal.

It was delicious yet the food was not extraordinary and at times felt too sweet to my tasting. The service was speedy and kind, and I enjoyed the decorations inside. read more

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. read more

Bangkok Bay - Pad Sew Ew - Thai Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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. read more

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I came here on a Friday afternoon around 12:30. It was pretty crowded, but we were seated right away. We started with the Bangkok Bay Boat appetizer--highly recommend! It came with five different sampler items, all delicious. My friend and I split the pineapple fried rice, which came with shrimp and chicken. The portion was huge. My personal favorite was the Crying Tiger--super flavorful and cooked perfectly. Our waitress was fantastic and took time to chat with us, which made the experience even better. Everyone we encountered was friendly and very attentive. Plus, there's plenty of parking outside. I'll definitely be back! read more

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What a spot! I started with the chicken satay, then had the massaman curry and the pad see ew and thought they complemented each other very well. The flavors were on point, especially the spice levels. I personally went for a 6 level spice and think it was a very good amount of spice, but not too much. Service was very friendly and quick! This restaurant feels very cozy inside. I'll definitely come back when I'm in Solana Beach. read more

Tucked away in a little corner shopping strip. The ambiance is old thai decorations , that reminds me of my favorite thai restaurant in the bay area . But the food here is just basic . The potstickers soup was a very mild chicken broth , the pad thai was good but definitely on the sweeter side. The fresh rolls were good but would have been better with some mint or shrimp in it . The koi swe was the best dish out of all the items read more

Bangkok Bay - Fresh rolls - Thai Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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Consistently delicious. Make a reso if it's a weekend. It's just really good Thai food. Spicy too!

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! read more

Bangkok Bay - Panang curry, vegetable delight, honey duck and Thai tea - Thai Near Me - Solana Beach, California

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

We have been regular customers of Bangkok Bay, their food is amazing (such as duck curry and bay buffs). Their service is very friendly, even though the place is packed all the time. We always order Togo to avoid the dinner crowd but sometimes like to dine there for the vibes! I highly recommend this place, it is the best Thai restaurant in Solan Beach. read more

Food is the best Thai I've had in both San Diego and L.A. Counties. Long wait but once inside service was fast and friendly. Cute and comfortable ambiance. Made my birthday extra special. Highly recommended. read more

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Cute hidden spot in Solana Beach. I loved earthy and natural décor of the place and coziness inside. If you plan on dining over the weekend during rush hours, be prepared to wait a little as there are not a lot of tables inside. However, once you are in, you are iiiiiiinnnn and food is really-really good. I am big sucker for pad thai and Bangkok Bay restaurant definitely knows how to prep it well! read more

Our hotel was right next door to this gem! The food was so good and the ambiance was cozy and very Thai feeling. The service was also very good and If we had not been staying next door would not have seen this place. It's tucked in a plaza but when you enter the while space is magical! read more

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This is by far my current favorite Thai restaurant. I wouldn't mind the 30 minutes waiting time (that's expected because the food is phenomenal) so people would love to go back and dine. I love the lighting and the decor it makes the place cozy. You don't have to shout at each other just to have a conversation because it's not noisy and it has a calming charm. It was just a random restaurant check for me and my husband but we ended up having a romantic dinner. I love everything at Bangkok bay. Serving is fast, big and generous portions and the staff are friendly and quick read more

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Incredible portions of extremely well made foods and kind service. We love Bancock Bay Thai and will always return to eat for lunch. Thank you! read more

This traditional Thai eatery is definitely on the smaller/cozy side, so you'll want to make a reservation if you're coming for dinner. There was all ready a line forming outside the restaurant before it opened again for dinner at 5pm. It seemed like there were a lot of regulars, which is a good sign. It's so pretty inside, and the servers are super efficient and attentive. The food was flavorful and the portions are generous. We enjoyed the shrimp fingers, summer rolls, tom kha soup, drunken noodles with beef, and Thai green curry with shrimp, and Thai teas all around. Good Thai food is such a treat. We will definitely be back. read more

Ordered takeout and the workers were Very friendly! Opted for the crab fried rice and Thai iced tea. The Thai iced tea was definitely yummy. The crab fried rice was ok... good but the crab wasn't hitting like it should if I'm making any sense; however, I did eat it all! Super cute inside and out!! read more

Bangkok Bay - Crab fried rice - Thai Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Charming little place, but the food was bland. Asked for medium (their 5 of 10) heat, but there really wasn't any. Both our dishes are represented as spicy, Drunken Noodles and Red Sea. But they were under sauced, and simply lacked flavor. So many positive reviews, we were looking forward to this meal, but it was just disappointing. read more

Don't let the strip mall location fool you. This place gets high marks across the board. The food is excellent as are the serving sizes. The service is always professional and timely. The inside can feel a little cramped, but that just reminds me of getting Asian cuisine in NYC. All the noodle dishes we have tried are great. The Crying Tiger was just OK. We get the twisted sister almost every time and make sure we don't leave any cashews behind. read more

We have tried a number of Thai restaurants in the San Diego area and by far Bangkok Bay is the most consistently fresh, varied, and delicious. Whether eating in their dining room or doing takeout, the service is always great. They can be very busy most nights there is a parking lot just adjacent to the restaurant, which makes it easy to both dine in and do take. This is not a large restaurant and the ambience inside is very low-key and Thai themed highly recommend. read more

Great place for Thai food. Our friends recommended this place for dinner and we got three dishes and all of them were nicely done and delicious. Pork fried rice, beef pad Thai and Siamese twins. All with the right level of seasonings and spices. Just a great place for take out....you can dine in too..... read more

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