Probably the best Thai/Lao food I've ever had at a restaurant. I'm half Laotian and it's comparable to the food I grew up having cooked for me. It is reasonably priced and the ingredients are very clean. I plan to go back next week because I keep thinking about the Phad Thai. I would recommend this to anyone, especially if you've never tried Thai! It will convert you to a Thai food lover, I promise. read more

Jake was so personable and so funny. I think he would appreciate that my name is Megan but my yelp name is Mike. Anyways, this guy is hilarious, great service. Honestly made my friend and I's night. Jake you rock. read more

Best Thai food in San Diego! Delicious family recipes passed down from her Aunt (Siamese Basil) and we are always excited to eat in or take out. Also happy to see some of the servers from the old restaurant carrying the family traditions at Birdseye. read more

Delivery service here is the worst ever! When you order from this place they lie about the delivery time...2 hours.

Is Birdseye Kitchen a restaurant or a ski slope? Because wow... this place has gone straight downhill. Let's talk about portion sizes. Ever seen Honey, I Shrunk the Kids? Yeah, pretty sure they filmed a scene in this kitchen. My Thai basil dish looked less like a meal and more like a bowl of bone broth with three lonely green beans doing the backstroke. If I wanted to leave a restaurant hungrier than when I arrived, I'd just go on a diet. But wait--here's the real kicker. The manager (or owner?) had an attitude so spicy it put their food to shame. No apology, no concern--just a whole lot of, "It's our main chef! If you didn't like it, order something else." Ma'am, how does a restaurant make it this far with that kind of customer service? The good news? I don't have a season pass, so I won't be returning to this failing slope anytime soon. Peace out! *I wouldn't even thought twice about leaving a review if the female manager didn't have that attitude and complete disrespect for their customers. read more

Absolutely would not recommend this place. The service was completely terrible, my boyfriend had to flag down a staff member for everything. Also the staff were either running around like chickens with no heads or standing around doing nothing. My bahn mi was unauthentic and the bread was so hard it was slicing my throat. My boyfriend's food was cold. The one star is for the decor, which is a facade for how awful the rest of my experience was. Please save yourself the stress and do not come here. read more

Came at the odd restaurant hour of 3 pm, there were a few other tables of customers. Ordered the pad see ewe with shrimp, miss spiciness. Flavor was a little spicier than I expected, portion was on the smaller side for the price. If there was either a little more food, or a touch cheaper for the size portion, I would 5-star this review. I've been spoiled by good Thai food, for a slightly lower price point. Service was good, the server was friendly and attentive. I probably wouldn't come back to eat by myself, but I would not refuse if a friend or client wanted to come here. read more

Birdseye Kitchen - Pad See Yew - Vietnamese Near Me - Encinitas, California

The food is great, the location is great and the people are nice (only reason we gave them 2 stars, not 1) but ever since they doubled the size of the restaurant we've been very frustrated how long it takes to get take out orders. Again tonight a pick up order that we were told would be ready at 7:00 PM wasn't ready until 7:45. And the order was placed 2 hours ago! The restaurant was packed with a line out the door. Simple solution-STOP TAKING ONLINE PICK UP ORDERS IF YOUR KITCHEN IS MAXED OUT! read more

2024 update: I lied because I finally went back. First I got takeout and it was ready in NINE minutes. I couldn't believe it. Then I went in person on a Saturday and also great service. I am hopeful that their service issues have been resolved, food is fantastic. read more

still love it here, best food, best service I am crossing my fingers they keep the fried egg salad on the menu! We got it as an appetizer along with the fried chicken (absolutely unreal if you eat it in house) and the imperial rolls (also delicious and we order it Every Time). but personally, if I didn't have to share w/ my table, I could have easily crushed that fried egg salad all. by. myself :)))) the chicken pad see ewe is a universal fave and is so good that I struggle to order it anywhere else. also love the house noodle soup, very delicious and comforting. definitely tastes homemade from start to finish! read more

Birdseye Kitchen - fried egg salad :) - Vietnamese Near Me - Encinitas, California

Came here later on a Friday for an 8pm reservation and was met with really kind service. Our food came out almost instantaneously after ordering (which felt a little sus) but tbh, the food was delicious. Seeing a lot of negative reviews on taste - we had some really great options that packed a generous spice even at the recommended medium/mild 4 level. High key the duck three flavors (decent size share plate), the basil fried rice (perfect spice), and the pad thai (great serving size). Wildcard choice: the calamari (not just fried rings, but proper strips of lightly fried octopus) and the lao sausage (flavorful and with a nice crisp/char). The waiter who served us was also a delight - super sweet, full of recos, and did not push us out the door (despite our later linger post dinner with cocktails) read more

Pro tips: 1) avoid crowds and frustration by dining on a lazy Sunday afternoon or during the week for lunch ... not Friday night when everyone thinks it's a good idea to get away from Italian or Mexican. 2) parking lot/entrance in back to avoid further frustration Food is fresh and never disappoints! Great quality ingredients and tasty flavors. I've never had a dish I didn't like. Glad they took the space next door to add a full bar. read more

Birdseye Kitchen - Ckn-potato samosas, Shrimp special, and eggrolls (worth the red lettuce/herb upcharge) - Vietnamese Near Me - Encinitas, California

Customer service was great but food was very bland. I wouldn't say this is authentic Asian food. It's been catered to have more of Americanize taste. While the place this very aesthetically pleasing- I wouldn't come here again. read more

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Usually love this place. BUT have been waiting over 1 1/2 hours for to go. Ordered online and told 20 minutes. Not going to order here again. SO SAD!! read more

First time at Birdseye and last time. We thought we would try a different restaurant tonight, disappointed and grossed out. My husband had curry and after a few bites he saw what looked like a pubic hair! The service terrible, no one came to check on us, tried to wave down server, but they kept avoiding us. Loud and crowded. Not going back... disgusting. read more

Actual plastic trash in my first bite, zero food, safety standards actually putting trash into their food. Wish I took a picture.

Food (5/5 stars): Great Thai place, especially if you're looking for curry AND noodles in one dish. I also thoroughly enjoyed the crispy pork belly Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: quite reasonable * Wait Time: minimal on a weekday for lunch * Service: very good and friendly * Parking: street parking wasn't too bad * Ambiance: I got green/Earth-y vibes from here. It's a modern, spacious restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating read more

Birdseye Kitchen - Crispy Pork Belly, Curry Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Encinitas, California

My family gets Birdseye takeout at least 2-3 times a month, my mom is obsessed with it. We have a lot of dietary restrictions and they have been just above and beyond with their service and catering to our needs. Their staff are very friendly (and funny!), and the atmosphere is incredible. I love the decor and the dim lighting. I've only gone and ate inside the restaurant a handful of times, but when I have it's been great! I would say if you are sensitive to noise, it may be a little chaotic, but overall it is still a very family-friendly atmosphere. I was impressed by how many non alcoholic drinks they had available, I am always disappointed when I can't get a fun virgin drink and I've never had this problem here! They have a plethora of vegetarian options as well. We have had a couple of experiences where the orders are wrong, but they never fail to make it right by offering a solution. I would recommend ordering ahead of time, or coming in to the restaurant earlier than you actually want to eat, because they are very busy. But for good reason, their food and service is great! read more

Don't order takeout here on any weekend day. They are notorious for being extremely slow. Waited an hour and a half

The worst food we have had since living here .. inedible . Seriously we had delivery and the wings were a wet soggy mess and the satay was like chicken jerky , the pad Thai a rubbery glob of ugh ... had it not been so late I would have driven the entire order back to the restaurant . A complete waste of $100 . I'm not even sure it deserves one star. And as a side note it took 1 1/2 hours to get the food :/ read more

Noodle soup on a rainy & cool day sounds perfect to me! This nice establishment is right off the 101 coast highway in quaint Leucadia. I had never been here before so it was a nice change of pace. The servers were all nice. On our visit we had interaction with three individuals and all were very polite. I got a house noodle soup. I just loved the description on the Menu...Bone broth, chicken, gluten free noodles (that are hand cut), Bok Choy and available vegan as well if you prefer that. Mine was topped with bean sprouts. I like that the noodles were pretty much bite sized so I didn't have to fight the noodles with every bite. The spice dishes/topping options were on the table already. Only qualms here is if you are claustrophobic and don't like being involved in conversations next to you or them involved in yours you won't really have a choice but feel uncomfortable. Since you'll be automatically sat, at a small two seater table for party of two, right next to an already occupied table. I don't really need to know what strangers are baking and that they are stating their sourdough shenanigans and who's still in Rehab...& because of proximity...I didn't linger with my meal and enjoy my soup there. I decided to take it home after eating only some of it. It tasted good. Though my husband did finish his fried rice dish. I did try it and it was pretty tasty too. Practically a communal seating arrangement. So if you're okay with that then don't regard my one star removal. The tables and seating could have been a tad bit cleaner. I had to wipe food off from the bench seat prior to sitting down and the tables and benches next to us were left like that too. They sat people next to us without surveying that it needed a better wipe down. I'm an ambivert so those who know me best know I'm a social individual that needs downtime after my extroverted self is exhausted. I couldn't wait to get out for some fresh air. Maybe if I came with a group of friends here I'd feel better about being the loud and annoying ones there. The food tasted great and there was lots of takeout being had and perhaps being delivered to customers. Maybe on a sunnier day, I'd like to sit on the outside patio, we'll have another visit in the future. *They didn't have chopsticks or Asian soup spoons for our dishes. Although, we didn't ask if they were available for a more authentic experience. I'd use it. Hubby didn't mind not having to ask for a fork. ;-) read more

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This place is a must for foodies! The fried rice with basil is a must for foodies! So much flavor it is very addictive. Very nice staff takes a little bit to get your food, but it is well worth it! Ambience is eclectic nothing fancy but very cute, you're here for the delicious cuisine read more

The ambience was great, and everything seemed upscale! I think that you will enjoy this place if you haven't had authentic Vietnamese and Thai food. But sadly, I've have. This place is very expensive for not a lot of food. 3/5 read more

Birdseye Kitchen - Beef Pho, and drunken noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Encinitas, California

I have been to Birdseye Kitchen several times and always had a great experience. I almost always would order the thai basil chicken dish because it was so good! Recently, I decided to order takeout for the first time from the restaurant. The restaurant was busy and told me it would take 1.5 hours for the food to be ready. I was willing to wait, but when I didn't receive a text after 1.5 hours, I tried calling the restaurant several times and no one answered the phone. I finally drove to the restaurant to inquire and the food was still not ready. By the time I received it, it had been 2 hours since I had placed the order. The workers blamed it on the boxing fights on TV. Finally I brought the food home and noticed that the thai basil that I always order had so little food in the container, I was sure that someone made a mistake. The "meal" was literally 6 bites of food. I was so hungry after eating the meal, that I had to make myself something else to eat. I waited to complain until the following day (something I almost never ever do, but I was so sure that a mistake had been made). I went to the restaurant and the owner was there and informed me that no, a mistake had not been made and that the reason my meals had been larger in the past was because the cooks were accidentally giving me too much food and that she was now requiring them to weigh the food prior to cooking it. She also was quick to inform me that in thailand, thai basil is not a big meal. In thailand, food also costs $2, not $20. She told me that if i was unhappy with my portion, that i should order a different meal in the future that contains more vegetables (since the protein will always be weighed in the future). She never once apologized and made it seem like my experience was my problem, not hers. She also told me that this "one time" she would reimburse me the cost of the meal. I received a receipt that looked like the meal was reimbursed. I waited DAYS for the money to go back onto my card and it never did. I was never reimbursed for the food and was treated like I was trying to rip off the restaurant. Even though the food is decent at this restaurant, I will never be back because of the way I was treated. read more

Birdseye Kitchen - The entire Thai Basil meal for the cost of $17. - Vietnamese Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Great thai, lovely ambience. Highly love that they claim organic and clean ingredients. Pricing is as you would expect in Enci but the curry is killer. Pork cheek is delish with the little sauce they put on. read more

Every time we eat here the food is amazing. I'm always doing a little happy dance in my chair while I'm eating. The crispy coconut rice salad is a must! read more

Ordered the duck and yum woo sen. Server suggested getting it extra crispy with extra sauce and it was divine! What's even better than the food was the staff, who were so friendly and attentive. Our dog loved them. They tried to spoil her with treats, but unfortunately for them (and us) she is a very picky eater. read more

6:30 dinner on Thursday night. High quality ingredients and good food! The noise level is extremely LOUD. Impossible to have a conversation with a party of 5. Ambiance gets a big zero. Service is mediocre. read more

DON'T TRUST THE WEBSITE! I was quoted 15 mins for my order. I get there and there is an hour wait. I tried to call beforehand and got no answer so I couldn't check that way. Food is really good but omg not worth standing for over an hour. Again, I like the food but probably not going back after that. For reference, I ordered just before 7pm on a Sunday. I got my food around 8:30. Just to be fair and give that information. The staff is nice but still. I am sad to put this. I am. read more

Everything always goes well here! The owner, Dee is terrific! Alina is terrific always, with great suggestions and going the extra mile!! The glass noodles are great with chicken and bean sprouts added!:):): love this place! read more

Oh my God, the Thai food at this place is off the charts. We tried four different dishes and each one was a five out of five stars. It also has great atmosphere and even the music was on point. Definitely coming back! read more

Food was amazing, server was fantastic. This review is meant for what I'm assuming was the general manager / host and bussers. These guys were the rudest people I've ever met. Completely disrespectful, horrible attitudes. It was so unpleasant having to interact with these guys, we will not be coming back. And we'll make sure to let everyone else know this. If you feel like being belittled, ignored, or arguing, this is the place for you! read more

Used to eat here all the time before they expanded. Food quality and service has gone way down. Dropped by last Sunday to pickup a large to go, waited an hour and a half. The guy at the counter kept on cking and finally said that they were skipping making our order due to the size. Got home and the food was only so so and really bland. We are done, not coming back. read more

Seems like they are often getting my to go order wrong, forgetting items, and almost never ready when quoted. Today ordered our meal at 4 pm online to pick up at 545. It is 6 pm and still not ready. They usually don't apologize. Customer service is a dying art. So sad. read more

Ambience was gorgeous as we first walked in. It had the airy Southeast Asian vibe that makes a charming environment to meet a friend for lunch on a Thursday afternoon. Service was pleasant. For food, my friend and I ordered a Stirfried Glass Noodles, Grilled Pork Neck and Vietnamese Omelette. The noodles were great, but I had issues with the Grilled Pork and Omelette. For example, the Grilled Pork was served with Sticky Rice that were hard and dry... like it's leftover from yesterday. We told the server and she offered to replace it with Jasmine Rice because they were out of sticky rice. Another unpleasant discovery was the wilted herb served with the Omelette. The Omelette stuffed with fresh bean sprouts and fresh shrimp iwas delicious but it was accompanied with lettuce and sad-looking wilted herbs. If this restaurant could work on improving these little details, it would be great! read more

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Man what happened to this place. The wait for the food is horrendous and the portions are really small. It took 40+ minutes from the time we ordered to the time our food came out. We looked around and everyone seemed to be having the same experience. It's a bummer because the overall vibe and atmosphere is still great and the staff is really friendly and attentive but sitting there for that long is ridiculous especially when you're getting basically half the portions you'd get at other Thai restaurants. The food does taste good but they need to give you more especially with what you're paying. We ordered 3 entrees and left hungry. It's embarrassing for the waiting staff that they have to keep apologizing for how long the food is taking. I've always loved this spot but probably won't be back until they figure it out. read more

Food 5 stars Service 5 stars I have loved everything I have ever ordered here. The food is clean, organic, delicious and staff is so kind and welcoming. I love their curries, Tom kha, pad Thai, and even tried their Gai lan with pork belly, all so bomb!!! read more

Lunch time for sidewalk dining. The menu was Asian fusion, Thai, and Vietnamese and it was our first visit. Order the Phad Thai Organic Chicken and Garlic Rice Chicken. Both dishes were good, flavorful and filling, Service was efficient and friendly. It was nice way to spend the afternoon on Coast Hwy. read more

I enjoyed everything I ordered. Their sweet sauce that comes with their appetizers was soooooo goooood! I ordered the calamari and the egg rolls. Also ordered the pad sew ew and chicken pho. The broth was so good. I also ordered the Thai tea. They generously offer oat milk as a substitute. My husband is plant based and ordered the vegetable curry and loved it. He said it had a lot of flavor and had a subtle kick but wasn't too too spicy. The space was nice and open. Lots of lovely life plants as Decor. Parking is limited right outside on the main road but there's parking across the street in the dirt area. We cleaned up all our plates and left with nothing to take home for left overs. Server/waiter was super nice and attentive. read more

Food was great. Everyone at the table just loved all their dishes. The server was a young and very friendly person who made the meal more fun read more