The food here was excellent! The dining area is rather small and all the surfaces are hard so it's pretty loud in the restaurant. We went to celebrate my daughter and her best friend's graduation and just kind of talk about their accomplishments and look forward to their journey in college. However, some of the people in the restaurant were so loud it was almost impossible to have a conversation. They have two very small tables outside that could be used to dine but we had a party of five so that wouldn't work. I would say it's great to dine outside outside of the noisy dining area. Food was also very reasonably priced so I do recommend this restaurant highly! Staff and service was just fine! read more

We had seen this place driving by several times and never stopped until recently. We usually frequent Ocean Thai but wanted to give this place a try. We were pleasantly surprised. Service wasn't great when we walked in, one cashier and server and the restaurant seemed very busy with pick up orders. There weren't many people dining in and we waited a while for drinks and even a chance to order. After ordering though, our food took about average time to arrive. Our plates came out before our kids dish and we would have liked the reverse to have happened. Their lychee lemonade was fantastic! We tried the Thai tea with oat milk and it was good but nothing special. The drunken noodle was good but what we loved was the holy basil with tofu. I really liked the crunch and flavoring of the green beans. Our girls shared the house fried rice w/out egg to be vegan with extra tofu. We also asked for extra white rice. Our girls were happy with their food. Oh, and we also ordered the veggie crispy rolls and they were good. I liked how their vegan was marked with what could be made vegan so it eliminated having to ask. The mango sticky rice was the only thing we had to ask about as far as if it was vegan or not. Service was friendly although initially slow. Limited indoor and outdoor seating but seems very popular for takeout. We will definitely return; however, may opt for takeout next time! read more

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Such a cute place for Thai food! I wanted to go here specifically bc they use Chinese brocolli in their pad see ew noodle dish as other places in the area tend to use American brocolli! This is how I personally determine how authentic a Thai place is but thats just me lol. The ladies were really nice even though we came in pretty close to closing time. We also ordered papaya salad and a curry and everything was really tasty. I appreciated the fresh and clean condiments on the table, and thought the fresh flowers were a great touch. read more

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Read reviews, thank you fellow yelpers! So we decided to give this place a try. It was small but we weren't dining in so no problem. Workers were nice. We preordered, first call I was on hold a long time, over 5 mins but I could hear he was working with a customer then possibly forgot. Two babies were crying in the background so I imagine he was distracted. No worries we called back and they took our order. Was super simple. And he was so nice to remind me to remind him of spice on the side once I arrive. I did. Hubby and I watched the sunset from our car as a mini date. Food wasnt messy, perfect for a little date at the beach! Hubby ate pad Thai and was better than other Thai in Oceanside. Much better. But that's not my repeat. My repeat will be the fried rice, that fried rice was absolutely delicious!!!!! Seriously! So good! We both loved it. Perfect amount of everything. They didn't skimp on anything. Tail on shrimp was fresh and delicious. This will be our go to fried rice place. Worth the drive out of the way. Y'all gotta try it! Seriously. I didn't need to add any spice. Flavor was so perfect I didn't wanna change a thing. Obviously others got the memo because they were slammed. Customer after customer. read more

Chiim Thai - Super yummy shrimp fried rice. Highly recommend - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Well, I had to come back two more times! I couldn't bear the thought that I was missing out on trying their other dishes. Please check out my previous review. This place is SERIOUSLY a must try. It's like taking a trip to the land of smiles without any airfare to Thailand. Be prepared to be patient as you have a small place, small staff, and LOTS of demand. This place is HOT! So so good. Everything that I have tasted did not disappoint. Serious eats here. The chicken satay melts in your mouth. The minced chicken dish is Bomb. Can't go wrong here... read more

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Wonderful! We were in Vista and did a search for thai food nearby, and Chiim Thai in Oceanside showed up. Glad we decided to go for it, because it was a delicious experience. We were seated immediately, and ordered the Lychee Lemonade, Crispy Rolls, Pad Thai with Chicken, and Drunken Noodle with Shrimp. Their spice levels are "mild, medium, spicy" instead of the number system other Thai restaurants use. We went with "medium" and it had a really good kick. We were sweating by the end of our meal, but it was the good (flavorful) kind of heat. The drinks and food were beautifully presented. If you like lychee, do not skip the lemonade. Worth it. Everything was fresh and delicious. Most of the menu items had options to be made vegetarian, too. It's a small little restaurant, super cozy, great date spot. They have a few small tables set up outside, too. We'll definitely be making the trek from Escondido to Oceanside for this restaurant in the future. read more

Chiim Thai - Lychee lemonade - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

My brother recommended having lunch here. It is a small restaurant and luckily we didn't have to wait for a party of five for lunch on Saturday. We ordered: Thai papaya salad Lao papaya salad Isaan style pork sausage Larb chicken Pad see ew chicken Pad thai chicken x2 Crab fried rice Sticky rice Thai iced tea Personally I love stronger and bolder flavor. I thought food was on the mild side in terms of flavor. Not completely bland. Pad Thai Chicken had a strong tamarind sauce flavor but everything else can use more flavor in my opinion. I believe they don't have pork at all. The server mentioned having crispy pork only so we ordered lots of chicken plates. Plenty of parking spaces in the plaza. One restroom available. read more

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First time here. Small place but with ample seating. Here's what I tried: * Thai tea - Good. Creamy. 4/5. * Crab Fried Rice - Tasty. Good lump of crab. A bit oily. Could do with less onions. 4/5. * Pad See Ew with Shrimp - Flavors were spot on. Lots of shrimp. Wish it had more noodles. 4/5. * Mango Sticky Rice - Mango sweet. Sticky rice tasty but small portion. 4/5. Friendly Service. Prices average. Comfy bench seating. 1 shared restroom. read more

Chiim Thai - Thai Tea - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

Yesssss! Finally a good Thai spot in the Tri City area. We had some decent options in Carlsbad before there was an ownership change, but nothing like this. Everything we got was as good as it was in San Diego metro. We ordered takeout. Everything was packaged securely. Papaya salad was fresh and just the right marinade. Drunken noodles with chicken was as expected, but with a generous protein serving. Penang beef was their specialty, and was one of the best Penang curries I've had. Looking forward to trying more dishes! read more

This is a small restaurant but gives big and delicious flavors. Limited seating but tonight seemed like people were coming and going at a good pace. Limited staff but the waitress was holding it down. Modest and clean. Limited seating for groups. But you can set up reservations on Yelp, which is nice. Food was bomb.com my husband enjoyed the spring rolls. Both the fried rice and pad Thai taste good on its own but when you add lime, it makes it so much more flavorful. I was pleasantly surprised by the pork belly, and feel like everyone needs to try this at least once. You'll be hooked. Was full but eating to satisfy my tastebuds. Will plan to return to try more options read more

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Made a spontaneous visit here for dinner and they did not disappoint. Although the place is small, it packs a mighty punch with the Thai cuisine. We ordered the Panang curry with pork belly, chicken thai fried rice, pad pad bam boong (story dri's pork belly with greens), crispy vegetable rolls, grilled pork neck and sticky rice, Tom Kha with tofu and the Tom Yum with shrimp. Every single delish was delightful! The service was quick and friendly; our waitress gave us great suggestions and was very attentive. The place had a few seating and I can tell they will be popular, and wait will come with it. This is your sign to try great thai tastes at Chiim Thai. read more

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Excellent, fresh, and authentic Thai food! I was looking for a Thai restaurant around the neighborhood. This spot is small and is a hole in the wall. I'm no expert on Thai food, but the flavors were phenomenal and hit the spot! We got the Lao papaya salad (sweet and spicy fish sauce with crunchy papaya), yellow curry with duck (the duck had perfect crispy skin; the curry was creamy with spice), and crab-fried rice. All dishes were so tasty! Only the salad was ordered with mild heat. The curry was mild already. I'm not a big fan of spicy food, so the heat was tolerable and good for plenty of bites. I would be happy to get takeout or dine here again. read more

So excited for a new thai spot to be in town! The restaurant is pretty small - has about 8-9 tables BUT it's worth the wait. We (group of 3 adults and 1 baby) got seated pretty quickly and ordered the papaya salad as a starter. Omg the salad was so good! The spice level was amazing! It got us spicy lovers hitttt with a boom. We ordered thai tea and it was so good. Very creamy! My friend ordered the pad see ew and wow, I need to order it next time because it was the best! The rest of the table, we ordered a pork belly dish with greens. It was very good! the pork belly was crispy! I also ordered myself the eggplant dish too which was good! overall, the food was great and we want to come back and order other items! read more

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It's the best Thai food I have had. The basil fried rice was actually spicy and the added spicy sauce just topped it ever more. We also had one of their beef curry and it was great, especially with the service size of the beef. My only regret was that I didn't order more food and try their Thai iced tea. I so wish my neighborhood has a place like this. read more

Super yummy. The chicken fried rice is probably the best I have ever had. We will be going back for sure. An Asian restaurant that gets it. You don't need 500 items of so so food. Just items of your best. People will go and pay for it. read more

As per the recommendations of many people, I decided to give CHIIM THAI KITCHEN a try. It's a small family-owned Thai restaurant that is a hole-in-the-wall in a plaza. They are located on Mission Ave & El Camino Real in the inland region of Oceanside California. I ordered their BASIL CHICKEN FRIED RICE and it was a great portion size and had spectacular flavor! I highly recommend that you customize the spice heat level on it if you're sensitive to heat. They have great control over the heat levels too. Service was fast, friendly and attentive. They aren't typically too crowded inside and that's a good thing, because the interior is VERY small. I think there's enough seating for 20 people max. But this leads to a very personalized experience; you will never be neglected. Their parking lot is shared with the shopping center and there's typically spots available facing the street. Overall, I love their mango sticky rice dessert & their fried bananas with coconut icecream for dessert too. I highly recommend checking out Chiim Thai Kitchen! read more

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I had their food in the past by ordering from Door Dash. I usually get their Pork Pad Thai. It's my favorite dish! They make the pork belly so crispy!! So yummy!! I tried their Edamame with garlic sauce. You must try this appetizer! It was delicious!Service was great and the place is full! Even though it's a small restaurant it has a unique atmosphere. I like it a lot! Love to come back and try their other dishes next time!! read more

Chiim Thai - Pad Thai pork - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

Chiim has our hearts, and our wallets! I've been eyeing this place for a while since they've opened and I'm so glad we finally went! The food was AMAZING, and service was attentive and detailed given there was one host tending to all the tables (even the ones outside) plus managing online and walk-in orders. There were so many things we wanted to try, so in a way it was good they were sold out of a few items (chicken wings and Thai tea ice cream) - it helped us make up our minds when ordering, lol. Food. + som dtam (aka papaya salad). Good for sharing or for one! Wish the papaya was a little more mature but nonetheless it was still delicious! + gailan w/pork belly. Loved the veggies and the pork, crisped perfectly! + crab fried rice. So good. Love the way they do it here, and there are lumps of crab on top with the egg. This and the gailan are two of their most recommended items. + pad siew (some people might be used to reading it as pad see eu). We ordered this with tofu and the dish was perfect! The way they season and cooked the tofu was packed with flavor, I'd get this again in a heartbeat. + mango sticky rice. We placed an order and our kids devoured it, so we ended up placing another one. They were thoughtful enough to give a few extra mango slices for our kids. That small gesture means so much to us Drinks. + Thai tea. I am a sucker for good Thai tea and they do it right here, packed with flavor! + Mango tea. This is the BEST mango tea we've had (and we've had a few). I'd pick this over Thai tea in a heartbeat. We also had someone join us about 40 minutes after dining, and the waitress / server quickly grabbed another chair so they could sit. She also got them their own place setting and some water. Her attention to detail was timely and on point. It's been forever since we've had service like this! We arrived on a Saturday night before 5pm and the restaurant was full by 5:30. This is a small no- frills family owned restaurant, with undoubtedly the best Thai food in town! Believe the reviews, they are legit. Give this place a try if you're in the area! Chiim has our hearts, and our wallets! I've been eyeing this place for a while since they've opened and I'm so glad we finally went! The food was AMAZING, and service was attentive and detailed given there was one host tending to all the tables (even the ones outside) plus managing online and walk-in orders. There were so many things we wanted to try, so in a way it was good they were sold out of a few items (chicken wings and Thai tea ice cream) - it helped us make up our minds when ordering, lol. Food. + som dtam (aka papaya salad). Good for sharing or for one! Wish the papaya was a little more mature but nonetheless it was still delicious! + gailan w/pork belly. Loved the veggies and the pork, crisped perfectly! + crab fried rice. So good. Love the way they do it here, and there are lumps of crab on top with the egg. This and the gailan are two of their most recommended items. + pad siew (some people might be used to reading it as pad see eu). We ordered this with tofu and the dish was perfect! The way they season and cooked the tofu was packed with flavor, I'd get this again in a heartbeat. + mango sticky rice. We placed an order and our kids devoured it, so we ended up placing another one. They were thoughtful enough to give a few extra mango slices for our kids. That small gesture means so much to us Drinks. + Thai tea. I am a sucker for good Thai tea and they do it right here, packed with flavor! + Mango tea. This is the BEST mango tea we've had (and we've had a few). I'd pick this over Thai tea in a heartbeat. We also had someone join us about 40 minutes after dining, and the waitress / server quickly grabbed another chair so they could sit. She also got them their own place setting and some water. Her attention to detail was timely and on point. It's been forever since we've had service like this! We arrived on a Saturday night before 5pm and the restaurant was full by 5:30. This is a small no- frills family owned restaurant, with undoubtedly the best Thai food in town! Believe the reviews, they are legit. Give this place a try if you're in the area! read more

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It's so good. We try and order at least once a week. Its our favorite Thai place in North County. I got our friend hooked on it too

Best Pad Thai I've had. Crab fried rice had chunks of real crab (not imitation)! You must try this place!!

Pickup food very good. Ready in time despite being very busy. Restaurant has a limited amount of seating. No waiting area. But worth the wait. read more

I ordered through DoorDash and selected that our meals be prepared mild. Unfortunately, the dishes arrived extremely spicy--far beyond what would be considered mild--which made them difficult to enjoy and, for us, essentially inedible. That said, the food had a very good flavor profile, and it's clear that the restaurant has potential. The ingredients seemed fresh, and the overall taste was promising aside from the excessive heat level. I was initially inclined to give a 2-star rating because the spice level significantly impacted our dining experience. However, because the flavors were enjoyable and I believe the issue can be corrected, I'm giving 4 stars instead. My suggestion to the restaurant is to pay closer attention to customers' spice-level options. When a customer orders "mild," it should truly be mild. There is definitely room for improvement, and with better consistency in honoring special requests, I believe this restaurant could provide a much better experience. read more

What a shame, this place isn't near where I live it would be my favorite local Thai place!! Oceanside is lucky to have a excellent Thai spot I honestly can't tell you any better eggplant stir fry I've had anywhere. Apple gave us the best service and it's a small cozy ambiance!! Don't miss out on this one it's the best I have found in all the years I've been Thai food! It's my favorite cuisine besides Mexican food!! Enjoy! read more

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Chiim Thai may be my new place to go for Thai food in San Luis Rey Oceanside. The menu is incredibly easy to navigate, with a simple layout but a variety of options to suit your appetite. The layout is also very simple as the tables are setup in a shotgun style format with a single line from the entrance to the back. It was less than 5 minutes from ordering our appetizer to having it arrive. I recommend the Chicken Puff for a very savory treat before your meal. For dinner we each had Pad Thai, one order with chicken and another with pulled pork. Each came out at the perfect temperature and exactly at the desired spice level. Points to my server for giving me "Thai spicy hot" by request, and confirming that I wanted this extra level of hot, because I welcome and encourage very spicy hot Thai. The meals were the perfect size for us to be full and to have leftover to take home once we finished. Our server Apple was a delight. She took care of us from start to finish. On top of being incredibly friendly, she made sure every part of our meal was exactly as requested and that we were happy overall. She really made our dinner memorable. Overall, we loved our visit and plan on returning. read more

Chiim Thai - Pad Thai with pulled pork - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

Absolutely amazing Thai food! As a true Thai food lover, I can say this place is in a league of its own. I've tried many Thai restaurants, and none have come close to the incredible flavors and authenticity of this spot. Every bite was 100% on point -- fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Chiim Thai - Lao Papaya Salad Pad Pak Gai Lan + Crispy Pork Belly Ordered it as Thai HOT!! AMAZING - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

So there was a little bit of a revolving door at this location between the last Thai restaurant and Chiim. I really did love the previous owner. I was definitely worried about what would come afterwards, but I did not worry for a very long because the food here is excellent! Don't hesitate just come! I definitely have long bouts of hiatus when it comes to Yelp reviews, but after tonight's meal, I just couldn't help myself and wanna share what a success this place is and has been and it has a really bright future ahead. I am very fortunate enough to be able to speak Thai and the one place I get to practice is here. The service is amazing whether I'm speaking Thai while ordering my meal in Thai or I'm speaking English. The owner and the staff aim to please as they always react to you when you walk in and they're constantly making sure people are OK while receiving phone calls and people walking in to pick up their food. For the restaurant itself it does feel a little tiny, but it feels crowded enough to feel fun to be in. It has definitely picked up pace since it's opened but I absolutely love it and I'm really happy for them. So the dishes themselves well they're delicious! My go to is always Pad See Ew and it is a 10 out of 10!! My absolute favorite right now is their gaprao, which is minced chicken with basil, red bell pepper and green onions. It is served next to a bed of rice with a fried egg on top. It is to die for and I would eat it every day if I could! I have also had their Pad Thai, Tom Kha Gai, Drunken noodles, Basil fried rice and they are all A+ dishes! I would say that the cook pays very close attention to the texture the taste, and the temperature of all the dishes! Wow! Another awesome thing that they do is they serve Thai tea there with oat milk! Definitely a different take and if you want to half-and-half, then they do that as well, of course. But it is refreshing with oat milk and I really like it. I hope this place never changes and never leave leaves because since I live close by, I want to go there at least once a week for the rest of my life. The end. read more

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Great food and service, I went with a large group so we shared family style and I was able to try a couple of dishes. the Tom Kha was really rich and the drunken noodles were amazing! The service was excellent read more

Thai food you unlike any other restaurant. They do serve smaller portions, but the food is really good.

i could do just one sentence: Best fried rice in town! Super friendly owners who care about authenticity, small hole in the wall deserving of your visit. It is a strong 4. i would give 4.5 if possible. The fried rice is a 5 though :-) Having visited Chiim Thai Restaurant in Oceanside three times in slightly more than a week, I can confidently say it's a standout spot. Without a doubt, Chiim serves the best fried rice in the area, hands down. I've sampled fried rice from various Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese places, and Chiim's crispy pork belly fried rice is simply THE BEST. It's a dish that truly satisfies and leaves a lasting impression. Crispy pork belly, rice with an awesome texture and char from the wok. No frills or hiding with a lot of ingredients and add-ons. Simple goodness. The Tom Kha soup is creamy, rich, and bursting with flavor, very aromatic. For appetizers, the crispy garden rolls were a good surprise: interesting balance, feeling like a delicious cross between a crispy vegetable egg roll and a Vietnamese chả giò. While the noodle dishes are good and certainly tasty, they tend to be a bit more "run off the mill" from a taste and flavor profile. Good, not wow. Finally, mango sticky rice... see that everywhere, right? Well not like this one: there is a super interesting originality with a hint of salt that really helps making it memorable, striking a savory/sweet balance I had not seen before. The menu is not extensive but I still have to try unique dishes that I have not seen anywhere, like a beef braised panang curry, or the thai tea ice cream. I sure will be back soon. read more

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Ordered take out. Drunken Noodles were interesting with a smoky peppery flavor. Not sure if the peppers were over cooked or? But the shrimp was nicely cooked. The eggplant with tofu was tasty. The panang curry was nicely flavored. Need to try again and eat there to see about the service. read more

The food is tasty! We ordered panang curry, pad thai and tom kha, for a takeout order. The chicken and vegetables were fresh and the service was quick and friendly. It's a new restaurant with space for small or large groups and it's really quaint inside the restaurant. Plenty of parking in this complex which is a plus. There are a few Thai spots in Oceanside now, and I would definitely come back here. read more

Chiim Thai - Pad Thai noodles and panang curry. - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

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People's reviews are a bit different from my experience. Got papaya salad with the crispy pork belly. pork is crispy but it was either overcooked or pork was low quality. papaya salad was standard. there was thai chili in there even though i got mild. so hot and so unpleasant. read more

Chiim Thai - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

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i had a pleasant experience at chiim thai! they were able to accommodate for vegans so i ordered a vegan pad kee mao. this pad kee mao is honestly the best that i have had, flavor was amazing and noodles are very soft. my party also got the mango sticky rice which was solid. i would def recommend coming with a moderate sized party to share dishes/to try lots of different things, because i had my one dish and split the mango sticky rice and it was quite expensive. service was friendly. ambiance is very nice! def seems like a date night spot - inside, space is a bit limited but i think its because this place makes do with what they have. rating a 4 out of 5 for its excellent food, and only dinking a star off because of the price and small space. excited to see this place grow! read more

Chiim Thai - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Try auhentic thai cuisine at the quaint and friendly restaurant. Dont be scared to try spice on the 3-5 heat scale. Yummy!

Small but mighty! Easily the best Thai I've had south of Los Angeles. Cute, clean, inviting. Not white tablecloth so look elsewhere if that's your priority. But if high quality Thai food is what you want, you'll find it in abundance here. TomYum soup was super fragrant, super fresh enoki mushrooms and herbs....delicious. Stir fried eggplant + tofu was a master class in fresh deliciousness. I live an hour away but will absolutely be back - next time with my Sweet wife. A culinary jewel tucked beside a strip mall barber college. Who knew?! read more

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Great Thai food and a really delicious The crispy pork dish was so good and the vegetables were fresh and flavorful. Love it read more

Chiim Thai - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

Wow! So happy we found this place. It's unassuming and in a plaza with other small restaurants. We got the Panang braised beef curry- the layered complex flavor was so good. We also got the drunken noodles (spicy) which I don't typically like because it's too spicy but I couldn't stop eating it! The flavors here are unmatched and I can't wait to try every dish! Service was quick/ great and owners are so nice! read more

Chiim Thai - Panang braised beef curry and drunken noodle - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

This place is sooooo yummy! Don't sleep on this delicious Thai place in Oceanside. My favorite dish is the crab fried rice and the drunken noodles were so yummy too. Pair it with a Thai tea boba and it's the perfect meal before heading out to a music festival or just going on a dinner date even with family. read more

Chiim Thai - Drunken noodles - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

Food was good however it seemed that they were either understaffed or just super busy. Ordered ahead of time and showed up to pick up my order having to wait over 5 min to even speak with an employee since they were all in the back putting orders together. Makes sense when I tried to call them earlier no one picked up since they're all in the back. read more

I was in the area and decided to check them out. It was pretty small inside and kinda busy when I arrived. I only saw 1 girl at the front handling the tables, guest entering and phones. I ordered the crab fried rice to go as that seemed to be the most popular dish. Once I got home, I took a few bites and it was really good had nice big chunks of crab which was nice. Sadly a few more bites later I kept getting a weird crunch sound and realized it was an egg shell. I was hoping that was just that bite, but sadly a few more bites later and still more weird crunch sound. It was hard to eat, and finally I had to throw the rest away. I ended up giving them a call just to notify them of the issue and hoped they would be more cautious for other dishes. The lady I spoke with was super kind and apologetic which was comforting. Overall, this dish was good, and I may give them a try again, but probably avoid egg dishes. read more

Chiim Thai - Egg shell - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California