Absolutely loved Koon Thai Kitchen! The food, atmosphere, and hospitality were all amazing. The flavors reminded me so much of the authentic Thai food I've had in Bangkok -- fresh, flavorful, and done right. A special shout-out to Mhee! He took great care of us and made the whole experience even better. The attention and service we received from everyone were excellent. Great food, great people, and a really welcoming atmosphere. Definitely one of my new favorite Thai spots in San Diego. We'll be back! read more

Mhee was our waiter and he was so nice ! Fast and very friendly! I would definitely come back! We love Mhee! read more

First time here and will definitely be back! We were seated quickly, food came out quickly, and the restaurant itself felt very clean. Our server Sophia was very attentive, and checked in with us probably every 5 minutes to refill waters and make sure we were okay. Panang curry is a must try! We also had pad see ew, chicken satay, and pineapple fried rice--all of which were hits. read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - (A5) Chicken Satay - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Authentic Thai food in the heart of SD! I'm honestly super basic when it comes to Thai food but I actually had an experienced local with me who knows all the yummy dishes and I was not disappointed! My favorite was the braised pork with rice and egg. It was sooo flavorful and tender. Even my picky 4 year old loved it! My hubby's favorite was the beef jerky. Apparently it's dried and marinated then fried. It was also flavorful and wasn't too chewy. It came with a chili sauce. Of course we had to try the pad thai because that's my usual order and it was even more saucy than in Hawaii. The noodles were also nice and chewy. Lastly, we got a second noodle dish with beef, broccoli, and thick noodles. That was super savory and beefy. I really liked it too. Overall, such a great experience. The place is super cute and decorated with flowers, balloons, a bike. read more

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First time here, celebrating dear friend's bday and bitter sweet bye-for-now get together. Service was excellent, very accommodating ( considering my allergies). Ambiance very laid back . Our group ordered quite few dishes to share. B7) Tom KA Soup [POT] that lime and coconut combo complimented each other amazingly. The deep fried whole fish perfectly cooked preserving the meat of the fish was moist- (C2) Yum Pla Tod sitting on that lime juice combined with sliced apple and lemon grass juice and more, just try it ! Make sure you bring the fish bone covered with crispy meat home and work on that more and not put it to waste . 1/5 - for the bathroom . Not sure how often they look , re-clean, re-check if the trash is over flowing, and what not. ( knocked down one bec of the bathroom) Lots of parking when we first got there. But after 1 1/2ish hour, the parking lot was full. read more

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Be careful they scam you with the tips !!! This restaurant like many, tricks you and steals money from you! That is an infuriating experience, and unfortunately, too Many point-of-sale systems are either intentionally programmed or deceptively configured to calculate tips based on the post-tax total--or worse, they covertly inflate the suggested percentages so that a button labeled "20%" quietly charges you 25% or more. This is what's happened: at Koon Thai in 3860 convoy St in San Diego Let's look at the math from my visit to see what happened: Food Subtotal: $63.00 Post-Tax Total: $67.88 We decided to give 20%. A True 20% Tip (on the $63 subtotal): $12.60 What the iPad Charged us (25.8%): $16.00(but the screen show %20....) I ended up paying $3.40 more in tip than a true 20% calculation on our food, just because the system calculated it off the wrong number and puffed up the percentages. My advice is , always choose the "Custom" or "Other" option and type in the exact dollar amount yourself. That way, you remain in control of your money, and you don't get tricked by sneaky software algorithms. I really don't care about the $3.4 extra , but I don't like to be a sucker by Believing this Restaurant Never again ! read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been wanting to try more Thai food and will definitely be back to try more of the menu! They were pretty busy on a weekday dinner, but we were still seated right away and food came out quickly. Good portions and service was attentive Sam chan tod nam pla (5/5): my first time having this dish and wow! I love how crispy it was and the flavor. Wasn't too fatty which was nice Pad see ew (4/5): yummy, no notes. Savory and slightly sweet. Spice level 4 (mild) was still a bit spicy for me lol Red curry (4/5): savory and came with lots of chicken and other veggies. Also a little spicy for me but I would try it again! read more

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I came in 1 hour before they close on a Saturday night and wow every table was filled! They were poppin! I loveee the interior and the decor and lights they have inside, definitely made me feels like I was in Thailand for second. I got a tom yum veggie soup. This is my favorite dish I get everywhere at Thai restaurant and this one did Not hit the mark. The broth was salty. Although I can taste the sourness but it doesn't feel like tom yum. Also got the Pad Kra pow. This dish is ok... I also get this dish in every Thai restaurant as well. And for Koon, the sauce wasn't flavorful. It was more bland. The service was great. The staff were really nice, which I appreciate. read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - Pad kra pow - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place isn't bad but I don't understand why it's so hyped up. The menu is extensive which is always a bad sign for me. Not because I hate having options but I believe if a restaurant has too many options they might be trying to do too much and the quality goes down. The food is decent but nothing amazing. I do enjoy their crab fried rice whenever I have a craving for it. They give a good amount of crab meat and it is SPICY, just how I like it. The rice can be kinda dry sometimes and it's definitely on the oily side but I've seen worse. I've tried their other menu items such as their braised pork and rice dish and it was unremarkable. But it's okay because I only get their crab fried rice now. Service was fine. They brought out the food and the usual. My standards for service is rather low for Asian spots though so I'm not bothered by it. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice. I can see it being a nice date spot. It has that slightly dark moody, fancy-ish kind of vibe. Overall, it's not a bad Thai place but it's definitely not my first option. read more

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the service was excellent. Special thanks to Ann, our server, who was very friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our meal. She made us feel very welcome and took great care of us. Highly recommend this place. read more

We had a wonderful experience here; walking in, the beautiful decor instantly transports you to a Southeast Asia vibe. The servers were all incredibly friendly and greeted us with genuine smiles, which really set a great tone for the meal. ​For starters, we ordered the fried pork appetizer and the spring rolls. I didn't really care for the pork pieces, but they had a light crispy coating and was moist. However, I felt like it lacked any distinct marinated flavor to it. The spring rolls were excellent. They came out piping hot and very crispy, with a really nice crunchy and chewy texture on the inside. The filling had glass noodles, but instead of being soft, they had a great bite to them--almost like a pancit-style chew. ​The Pad Thai was easily my favorite dish of the night. The noodles had that perfect chewy texture, and the flavor and spice level were spot on. We ordered a level 6 spice with chicken, which gave it just the right amount of kick to enjoy. I did have to drink multiple glasses of water, but it was absolutely worth it. The chicken itself wasn't dry at all and was very enjoyable. ​We also tried the ISsan Wonder, which comes with papaya salad, beef jerky, wonton chips, and sticky rice. It was a little confusing to eat together, but it was still nice to try a sample of multiple items. The standout on this platter was definitely the papaya salad. ​Overall, I really enjoyed my time here. They give you very generous portions for the price, and the hospitality is top-notch. They also have a happy hour menu with some appetizers priced at $9, which is a great value. I would definitely come back here and bring some friends along next time. read more

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Walked in for dinner because the place we originally wanted to go was busy. We were sat immediately and I was shocked at how beautiful the interior was! I've seen this place advertised on DoorDash but I was not expecting it to be decorated the way it was. Our server was very quick in getting our order and the food came out very fast! We ordered the rangoons, pad thai, and drunken noodles. Everything was delicious and the portion sizes were huge! The only downside was that I ordered a strawberry lemonade cocktail and it didn't have a lot of alcohol so that was a bit disappointing. Other than that everything was great, highly recommend! read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Classic convoy staple that we have been going to throughout the years. The atmosphere is cute with very nice little decoration throughout the restaurant. Got pad kee mao (8 spicy, which was decently tolerable, I would consider getting more if you are preferring more hissing spicy). Papaya salad is a solid classic. Would recommend. Their pa nang curry was really yummy and had a strong kick so you will really feel that spice. Server was attentive, checking in on us to see if we needed anything. Overall would come back, perhaps get stronger spice as well nice time. read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Our new Thai restaurant spot! Welcoming atmosphere. First customers after opening @ 11AM. Got our orders within 10-15 mins. Som Tum (Thai Papaya Salad) - Crunchy and fresh papaya strips and veggies combined with the perfect balance of sour, sweetness and salty umami flavor with just a slight hint of spicy as we requested. 5/5 Shrimp Pad Thai - right amount and balance of sourness, sweet and saltiness. Perfectly cooked noodles and generous amount of shrimp. 5/5 Panang Curry (Beef) - tender beef and vegetables with the right thickness of rich/creamy coconut/peanut sauce the way we like it. We prefer meat cubes rather sliced beef. 4/5 Mango Sticky Rice - Rich and melt in your mouth sticky rice with thick not too sweet coconut sauce. Forgot to ask where they get their mangoes, it was sweet. 5/5 Staff were nice and attentive. Highly recommended if you're looking/craving for delicious Thai food! No issues with parking during our lunch. read more

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Mhee was very attentive! Great service. My shrimp wrapped in egg noodles was a little overcooked - it should be golden not light brown. Usually their food is really good so I was surprised. My friend really enjoyed her food. My normal go to when I come here is shrimp pad Thai. Perhaps I should've stuck to my normal order read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - Spicy Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Whimsical decorations inside, with tables and booth, bench seating. A wide selection of dishes and spice levels. The tom yum noodle soup was delicious. Service was quick, staff was attentive and interior was clean. read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - (C1) Tom Yum Noodles - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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I had a very enjoyable meal on a Thursday night recently. I ordered a couple different dishes, and they were all good in their own ways! Service was good. They came by to remind us that kitchen was closing. E1 pineapple fried rice $18.95 - I always love cashews in pineapple fried rice B5 papaya salad $12.45 - spicy level 6 was good D3 Chiang Mai steak khao soi $32.95 - steak was sooo tender. Highly recommend! E4 Bangkok ribeye salad $32.95 - Steak was so good. Salad was so refreshing. I loved this dish! Parking is plentiful in this plaza shared with Nijiya market. Apple Pay accepted No outdoor seating read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - Drink menu from April 2026 - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

We got seated right away and l the restaurant was decorated with so many beautiful Thai pieces! The servers were so sweet and quick! Food was amazing!!! We loved the chicken larb! They even gave us extra spicy sauce on the side since my bf likes spicy and I can't do spicy. Tom yum with the giant prawns were good but definitely on the sweet side. But our favorite of the night was the soft shell crab pad Thai!! We still think about this dish & think of driving down from OC just for it! The crab was crispy and there were pieces of crab meat in the pad Thai mixed with the eggs!! So delicious! 10/10 read more

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Great food and Excellent service! Our waitress, Gigi was super friendly, attentive, and took great care of us. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the Crab Fried Rice and Khao soi with Chicken! read more

Finally stopped into this cute spot on Convoy after walking past it so many times! The interior is charming, but the experience was a bit of a mixed bag. We arrived around 8:00 PM, and even though the restaurant wasn't full, it took quite a while for us to be seated. It felt a bit odd since there was no line, though they do close at 9:00 PM. What we ordered: The Steak Salad was delicious - the apple slices added a perfect, crisp sweetness. The Pad See Ew with chicken was easily my favorite dish of the night. The Tom Yum Noodle Soup was just okay - I really wish it had vegetables to round it out. My friend also found the Thai Tea to be a bit too sweet for her taste. We asked for "Medium" spice level for everything, but it all came out spice-less. Having to add our own chili at the table definitely took away from the flavor profile. The staff began cleaning around us while we were still eating, which made the end of the meal feel a little rushed. We eventually headed out around 9:30 PM. Overall, it's a lovely restaurant with solid food, but the service timing and spice accuracy were a bit off this time around. read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Koon Thai is surprisingly decent, probably one of the better Thai places around San Diego! They have a variety of this dishes that aren't very common at other restaurants like boat noodles! Service was quick and attentive. The interior is really nice, very well decorated..perfect for a date night read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered takeout of the chicken pad Thai my first time at Koon Thai Kitchen. As someone who can't tolerate spicy I appreciated that mild was actually only lightly spicy. The menu is labeled clearly with allergens. The pad Thai was good, not great. The sauce was slightly greasy and heavy for my taste but the portion size was good. I would go back and try other options for sure. read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - (G9) Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Had a great time here with my boys! Gigi was our server and she took great care of us the whole time. We ordered a ton of food, and everything was delicious, but the highlight for me was definitely the Tom Yum Noodles and Pad See Ew. Both were so good! Great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely coming back! read more

Koon Thai is one of the better Thai restaurants in the area. Location wise - this is in one of the busiest plazas, so plan accordingly if you don't want to wait a ridiculously long time for dinner. Anyone that says theres plenty of parking hasn't been here during a weekend evening often enough and it shows. They do use yelp for reservations, so keep that in mind The aesthetic and vibe is bright, vibrant, and smells hella good once you get inside. It can seem a bit cramped, but it is quite accessible - my dad is in a scooter so they were able to accommodate despite it being such a busy place. The food always hits, even if its basic pad thai. Ive never had a complaint for their food quality. So definitely try everything on the menu, it has been quite consistent. Portions are huge, basically had a whole other meal for a midnight snack. read more

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Great Thai food. The khao soi and crispy pork belly were both delicious. The khao soi couldn't be made with no spicy, but the mild spicy isn't bad at all. Walked in Thursday evening with a group of 5 read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - (F5) KAPRAW Moo krob - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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I haven't been to Koon Thai since 2019, and coming back they seemed to have revamped the menu. For some reason I've never sat on the left hand side of the restaurant, so it came as a surprise to see how much more seating was revealed! Craving something soupy, I got a Tom Yum Noodle. The creamy tom yum was hearty and paired with chewy rice noodles, shrimps, chicken, half a boiled egg, sprinkled with peanuts, cilantro, and served with a lime. I ordered a spice level 3 and it was the perfect ratio of spicy to soup. I thought every bite was full of flavor and so heartwarming especially on these chilly days we've been experiencing. I also had some Pad Thai. Theirs was more heavy on the tamarind making it more red, for a mild flavor. It was more saucier than I prefer, but the portions were generous. The service is efficient but took awhile for the soup! Overall, I do think Koon Thai is a strong contender for Thai food here in SD! Their menu is extensive but the dishes are great quality. Hoping to try some newer dishes soon. read more

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Koon Thai Kitchen is literally one of my favorite Thai spots in San Diego. Their noodles are always on point, the pad thai and pad see ew come out super saucy (just how I like it) and packed with flavor every time. The tom yum soup is also a must, and honestly you can't really go wrong with anything on the menu. Thai tea is solid too. The staff is always friendly and quick, which I appreciate. Parking is pretty manageable during off hours, but it can get a little hectic during lunch since that plaza gets busy. The space itself feels really nice, kind of elevated and cute. It is perfect for a birthday dinner or a date night. Definitely one of my go-to spots when I'm craving Thai. read more

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Great food good service been going there for seven or eight years and will continue to do so great owner

I haven't actually been to this location; I usually GrubHub it, but I must say it's delicious, hence the reason for the 4 stars. My go-to is the ton Kha Kai soup with chicken, plus these delicious, juicy pork dumplings. I could eat a case of them. I do eventually plan on actually going just to experience the in-house experience. read more

Love Koon Thai's fun dining atmosphere. We ordered the Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Khao Kha Moo (Stewed Pork Shank), Pla Sam Rod, Chicken Wings and my favorite Ceviche with Wan Tan skin! Oh and the desserts! Best Mango Sticky Rice in all of San Diego! Our server Bomi was really sweet and wonderful! Will definitely be back soon! read more

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There sure are a lot of things to pick from the menu. Eventually I went with something I never tried. I also tried their thai tea, which is really sweet. The place is decorated with a lot of things. The pork was very crispy and the sauce in the noodle was tasty. read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - (F3) Tom Yum Noodle Moo Krob - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I think I came on an off day because the food was alright but the service... yeah that part was rough. I've honestly had better hospitality from understaffed fast food spots during a rush, just to give you an idea. I made reservations just in case but it wasn't busy so we were seated right away. The host was very sweet which gave me hope, but everyone else did not match that energy. The menu is fun though, bright, colorful, and packed with options. It was a little overwhelming because everything sounded good, so we ordered a few dishes to try a variety. It didn't take us long to decide, but when our server came over to drop off water and sharing plates, she assumed "you guys need more time huh." We said no, we're ready, but she walked away anyway. That already threw the vibe off. When she came back, asking about spice levels somehow turned into a whole situation. We have only ever been to other Thai restaurants that offer a 0-10 scale, so sorry we didn't know Koon Thai was different!! A little explanation for new guests seems reasonable to me. She said level 5 is "mild," which felt high, so I asked for a 3 and she responded with "we only have 5." It was confusing and honestly way more complicated than it needed to be. Food came out fairly quick but not together. One person asked for chili sauce, the food runner nodded and never came back, so we had to flag him down again. Not a busy night either, so not sure what that was about. Som Tum Thai (Papaya Salad) Chopped green papaya with green beans, tomatoes, peanut dressing This was actually one of the better dishes. Tangy, fresh, and I liked the garlic flavor. It had a nice balance and didn't feel heavy. Yum Pla Todd (Whole Fried Fish) Crispy fried whole fish with spicy lime dressing, apple, herbs, and peanuts The presentation was beautiful, but the flavor leaned way too sweet. It almost tasted like fish with a lemonade sauce. The apple herb salad on top was refreshing though and helped balance it a bit. Pad Kee Mao (Spicy Noodles with Beef) Wide rice noodles stir fried with bell peppers and basil This had good flavor and a really large portion. The downside was the beef, it was very dry and had that grey beige look which kind of threw me off. Kraprao Moo Krob (Crispy Pork Belly with Basil and Rice) Crispy pork belly with basil served over jasmine rice It was salty and dry, and some pieces weren't even crispy, just soft fat that didn't look appetizing. Almost like someone chewed up a piece and spit onto our plate. I did like the fresh basil though. We came here to celebrate a birthday so I really wanted it to be a good dinner, but we left pretty disappointed. I get that off days happen, but based on this visit, I'd probably go somewhere else. read more

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Stopped by Koon Thai after almost a decade and was pleasantly surprised to see that it had been remodeled or redecorated. The inside is now a lot prettier than I remembered, with colorful lights and lanterns. We sat down and were promptly attended to. For food we ordered the beef jerky, eggplant with beef and chicken larb. The food arrived within minutes and was fresh and hot. The beef jerky was thin strips of beef that were well cooked but still tender, accompanied by a sour chilly sauce to dip into. The eggplant with beef was also delicious, with a lot of beef slices and eggplant, very flavorful and just the right spice level at 6. The chicken larb was also delicious, though not as limey as some places. Overall it was a decent spot for Thai food and they give you a lot of choices. read more

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10 out of freaking 10!!! Everything we got was so yummy and I wasn't even that hungry when I came!!! Hands down this was the best Thai food I have ever had and I've been to Thailand!!! I'm from LA and I would drive down to SD just for this Thai food, it's really that good. Writing this review I'm already missing it... Need to come back ASAP!!! read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

The interior of Koon Thai Kitchen is so pretty. Very photo-worthy! We were there at lunch time on Friday and ordered tom yum noodles and bento box of the day (the protein changes each day, but it also comes with half hard boiled egg, rice, vegetable curry, and pad thai. Since it was a Friday, we had Kraprao Kai (ground chicken with basil) as the protein. It was a good assortment to try various items, and every item was tasty. The service was polite and timely. We also ordered Thai Iced Coffee and Thai Ice Tea. Both a little sweet for our preference. But menu is very extensive, and we can't wait to return to try other items. read more

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Everything here was a 10/10, but my favorite bite had to be the mango sticky rice. It truly was the BEST MSR I've ever had in my life... The mangos were perfectly ripe, the rice was so soft and just melted in your mouth, and the coconut cream adds an amazing richness and nuttiness to the dish. The restaurant was decked out with whimsical decor, and the staff were very helpful. There was a bit of a wait but I would do it a million times over again for the mango sticky rice read more

Koon Thai Kitchen - Mango Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is some of the best Thai food in San Diego and it's not crazy expensive. They offer dishes from all over Thailand and they are delicious! They have friendly and efficient service with a great ambience. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Met up with a girlfriend for what I thought would be a casual meal and loved how festively decorated this restaurant is, turning any occasion into a celebratory one! Our lunch specials (available weekdays 11 am - 3 pm, holidays excepted) - she got Pad Thai w/ Tofu while I opted for Pad See Ew w/ Beef - were well-portioned and well-prepared, except for her side salad which had way too much dressing on it. Pro tip: sign up for the Koon Rewards Program for perks, including a complimentary dessert during your birthday month (I was given a slice of Mango Mousse Cake). Service could be somewhat more friendly - the staff member who took our order (I think she may have been the manager) didn't seem to believe it was my birthday month, insisting I show her my ID, which of course I did, but it just felt a little off-putting. read more

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Ive tried many Thai spots in San Diego and Koon Thai is the BEST and my absolute favorite. Their dishes are authentic and full of flavor. The resteraunt has wonderful ambiance and decor. The staff are all very kind and attentive with quick service. Our server, Mhee, was wonderful and so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed talking with him and felt very comfortable and welcomed dining here as guests. The Panaang Curry is delicious and the Tom Yum with Crispy Pork Belly is a new favorite of ours. Their mango sticky rice is some of the best I've tried. I order from this resteraunt frequently on delivery apps too and the quality of top tier. I highly recommend this resteraunt and hope you get to experience the ambiance in person with Mhee as well! read more

So glad we found this Thai spot! Ordered family style to try multiple dishes and everything we got was delicious. Plenty of tables inside and a pretty decent size parking lot right outside the restaurant. Excited to come back and try some more dishes! read more

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