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Panang Curry ($16.95) - I was blown away by how flavorful this curry was! It was the perfect blend of sweet, savory, spicy, and (surprisingly) fragrant. Highly, highly recommend and looking forward to trying more of their specialties!
Best Thai food I've had in along time. I ordered the spring rolls & Pad Se Ew. It was made quick and was hot and delicious. I ordered it medium spicy, and it wasn't spicy at all so I will definitely order it spicier next time! The restaurant is small, cute and clean. You can dine in or out. I will def order from here again!!
Everything we ate was so yummy. We got the pad Thai with shrimp, the house fried rice with chicken, the grilled pork neck with sticky rice and papaya salad. I was nervous about spice levels, so we did get mild everything and it was mild. They do give you chili and condiments on the side to add if you want extra spice. The space is small and doesn't seat too many people. We came on a Saturday for lunch and it wasn't too busy. The food came out really quickly. We would definitely come back again.
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!
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The best Thai food I've ever had! We got the pad Thai & the yellow curry and the spring rolls and they were all so good. Highly recommend!!
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
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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
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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
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
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Hi Han, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the spice level…
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I recently discovered a hidden gem for authentic Thai food, and I'm excited to share it with anyone who loves real Thai flavors. Living in Fallbrook, we don't have many great Asian restaurant options nearby, so I was browsing Yelp to see if anything new had opened around the area. That's when I came across a new spot in Oceanside called CHIIM Thai--about a 25-minute drive, the same distance as going to Temecula. After reading a few reviews and checking out the photos, I decided to give it a try. I ordered the Gra Pao ,chicken and a fried egg on top, and I must say, it instantly reminded me of the street-food style dishes I enjoyed during my travels in Thailand. The flavor was bold, authentic, and truly satisfying. The restaurant itself is small, but it's clean, simple, and modern. The waiter was very welcoming and friendly, which made the experience even better. Overall, the service and food both exceeded my expectations. I'll definitely be going back to try more dishes on their menu. If you're crazy about authentic Thai food--or just love discovering great Asian cuisine--you have to try CHIIM Thai. This is the kind of place that makes the drive absolutely worth it. read more
So here's the thing... I used to go to the Thai spot that was here before, and I adored the sweet grandma + grandson duo that ran it. Their food was always so comforting. But wow... Chim Thai really stepped in with something wonderful of their own. The food was outstanding, the drunken noodles, the curry, and oh my gosh, the fried banana ice cream were just so good. Next time I'm absolutely getting the mango sticky rice. The service wasn't amazing -we had to ask for basics like water and silverware but honestly, the flavors made up for it. Everything tasted so fresh, and I love that they'll actually give you that true Thai hot spice if you're feeling bold. 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
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
3 months ago
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
3 months ago
My groom of 21 years and I decided to celebrate a couple of decades of marriage with a Thai dinner. Thank you Yelp for directing us to Chiim! From the second we walked in until we wobbled out overstuffed it was a 10/5 star experience. I'm not exaggerating. Our greeter/server was immediately welcoming. We chose our own seats in the small dining area and went about narrowing down our menu choices. We went with fresh spring rolls, Tom Kha soup and braised beef Padang curry. This is going to sound dramatic... but I thought about that meal for MANY days after. I'm not exaggerating when I say I could eat there every day. I won't because I have bills to pay. But I WOULD! Please go and support this little hole in the wall restaurant. It epitomizes the concept of small but mighty. Mighty tasty! Mighty friendly! Mighty cozy! read more
8 months ago
This place is still yummy been here 4 months ago and the food is still delicious. Ordered the same food read more
1 year ago
I have yet to write many glowing reviews regarding restaurants in North County but this one- this one absolutely gets my double, bolded, italicized, exclamations, etc.!!!! Everything was perfect. Delicious. Stood up to some my favorite Thai hole-in-the-wall places in Portland. OR. I loved it so much, I came twice within the same week. Absolute perfection & I can't wait to get back! Don't walk- run there and see for yourself. read more
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I got the chicken drunken noodles. I asked for no spice as I'm very sensitive to it. It came out with a lot of spice, which wasn't good, and it had to be replaced. The wait time on the food was a bit long. My friend asked for theirs with mild spice but it was much more than mild. Without the spice, the drunken noodles were very bland and flavorless. It said it included bell peppers but my plate only had 3 slim slices of bell pepper to it. Got the chicken puffs as an appetizer which were good but the center of them were very cold and not heated. They tasted like it was kind of frozen at the center of it. The dipping sauce they came with complimented them well. Another concern was that they ran out of peanut so they had no dishes with peanut to it. That was quite strange for a Thai place for sure. They also ran out of some of the appetizers. Additionally, the menu didn't have many different Thai food staples on it. The place is set up like a long hall with tables along side of the walls. It has a strange ambiance and lay out to me. My friend said he used to frequent here often and they recently changed ownership. read more
1 year ago
I'm Thai and this happened to be my new fave in Oceanside! -- Friendly vibe, chill spot Chiim Thai just opened and the food was so yummy!! We ordered Pad Thai Shrimp + Crispy Pork Belly, the Panang curry with braised beef was rich and tender, and the grilled pork neck was full of flavors and juicy. The crab fried rice was light, fluffy, and had plenty of real crab too They have thai condiments which has Prik Nampla (Chilly in fish sauce), Homemade Chilly Oil. I love eating my fried rice with chili fish sauce. Heehee So that made my dinner came out so perfect. The real star? Their homemade Thai tea ice cream. OMG you guys... you gotta try it. I won't say anymore words. --Definitely coming back! I definitely give you guys more than 5 stars if I could! Keep it up!! You guys deserved it read more
1 year ago
Saw this place mentioned on neighborhood local social media and then in the Hot and New filter on Yelp (thanks Yelpers!) and had to check it out. Opened about 2 weeks ago in the neighborhood and I'm so happy they are here. Come out and support a new business! We had dinner here tonight. Apple and James are the owners. Apple is the hostess/waitress up front and James is cooking in the back and helping out with plates/drinks etc. Both are super nice. Small, cozy restaurant with basically one row of tables along the wall - banquet seating on one side and chair on the other and then 2 small tables for 2 across in the front. Limited (2 tables) outside, but we saw some folks out there with their dogs, so that's a nice option. We ordered: Fresh Spring Rolls - 6 small (3 rolls cut in half) rolls. Nicely filled with noodles, tofu, mint, cilantro with 2 dipping sauces - peanut satay-type sauce and a very sweet plum sauce. Refreshing and light! Chicken satay - 5 medium-ish skewers. The chicken was extremely tender, but was a bit on the oily side for me. Same great peanut satay sauce and a small bit of cucumber salad. From the recommended dishes board we got the Braised Beef Panang Curry. This was excellent. Four nice size medallions of braised beef which was literally fork tender - good thing because we only had forks and spoons with it. Super rich and tasty curry - I'd be tempted to drink this like soup! Comes with a bowl of white rice. Mango and Sticky Rice for dessert - also great, especially now when the mangos are in season and at their best. I found the pricing to be extremely fair, especially with how much prices have gone up in most restaurants. Great, local place. We'll come back! read more
1 year ago
If you're wanting Thai food you must try this place!! Chiim Thai is now my new go-to Thai food! Oh my Lord the food was SO good! My boyfriend and I split the pad thai noodles, tom-kah soup and braised beef pangaan curry. Everything was so fresh and tasted exactly how I remembered I traveled to Thailand. The owner, Apple, was so sweet to talk to and get to know a little bit about herself and her husband (who is the head chef in the kitchen). The ambiance and decor was sleek and simple, felt like I was in a high-end Thai spot. The prices on everything were also great! $15 for pad Thai and $7 for tom kah soup, not too bad! I can't wait to go back to try the other dishes! read more
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Stunning, delicious, some of the best Thai food I've had. The green curry with duck was by far my favorite, but the basil fried rice and drunken noodles were excellent as well read more
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They have morning glory now. I don't have the picture of the morning glory, but it was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend. Absolutely best thai in north county read more
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9 months ago
The best pad thai I've had in all of San Diego. Panang curry was great, got the crispy pork belly but will give the braised beef a try next time! read more
9 months ago
It's a small little place in the strip mall that has maybe 14 different tables. I asked for a medium spice and I could barely eat it. Ask for mild, if you don't want your tongue to burn off. All the food was delicious. Definitely off the beaten trail unless you're driving on the 76 hwy. read more
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11 months ago
This is the place my friends. Recently moved to the north county area and desperately needing quality Asian food options, I'm so happy to have a place like Chiim, without the long waits like popular Thai restaurants in LA and OC. I ordered the pad thai with fried tofu and it was delicious. read more
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Wish I took a picture before we already devored everything. We ordered: chicken satay, grilled pork neck with sticky rice, chicken basil fried rice, shrimp drunken noodles. Everything was super delicious!!! I especially want to point out the portions, especially the fried rice. Lately when I order fried rice at a Thai restaurant it's usually a super small portion but here the portion was great could definitely feed more than two people, there was so much we had enough for leftovers (see pic). Only for a picture of the drunken noodles and fried rice leftovers . The cylinder basket thing has the sticky rice inside. Awesome customer service as well, super nice. read more
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3753 Mission Ave
Ste 106
Oceanside, CA 92058
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(858) 226-5547
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