Walked into Chaba Thai Kitchen looking for specialty dish Khao Soi and found a family owned gem! A…read morecozy and simple dining experience in the plaza where there's matcha and yummy desserts. The crispy pork was so nicely made, my friend loved his bbq plate. I also savored the eggplant basil a lot it was delicious and fragrant. Khao soi was yummy, and since we got spice level 5 out of 10 it is not for the uninitiated. Shout out to the calamari, which was actually a really amazing appetizer and reignited my respect for calamari done right. Still thinking about the calamari it was that perfect. Our group finished off the night with a small coconut milk dessert and it really hit the spot perfectly. Safe to say we were all very impressed with the quality of both food and service and Chaba Thai, it was a welcoming dinner experience and is a Thai restaurant I would recommend!

Hands down the worst mango sticky rice I've ever had, and I've had over 200 of this dish. It was…read moreawful, dry, Lacked flavor, just terrible. Egg rolls were good, so I gave a second star.

the beat papaya salad i've had ever in san diego u guys should go and tryit out!…read more really authentic!

Came here for a family lunch cause we saw it was new and nearby. Although it's unassuming from the…read moreoutside you can see that they did take the time to decorate the interior. Compared to other southeast Asian restaurants the menu isn't super extensive which I usually see as a plus cause it helps prevent me from being overwhelmed by options. We ended up going with the laos papaya salad and the beef steak with jel som sauce. The papaya salad was delicious and did have a good balance between all the ingredients. We ended up getting a spicy and for me personally it was a little too hot so just a warning. For the beef steak tasted they did ask how we would like it prepared so we went medium rare. Flavor wise it was good; texture wise a little chewy but manageable. The sauce it came with was spectacular though I just ended up drowning every beef piece in that. Service wise no complaints, they constantly checked up on us all the time and asked if we needed anything. I didn't ask them but it does appear it's family owned and I always appreciate a good local business. Overall, worth a visit if you're looking for some solid Cambodian/laos food!

I came here with a group of 12 to celebrate a friend's birthday. The staff were friendly, and the…read morerestaurant has a large dining area. They also serve beer and wine, although the selection is fairly limited. We ordered: * Baked Catfish: this was a fun, interactive dish. The catfish is wrapped in rice paper with fresh garnishes and vermicelli noodles to create your own spring rolls. It comes with fish sauce, but since I'm not a fan, I opted for peanut sauce instead. The build-your-own experience made it feel authentic and unique. * Shrimp Fried Rice: the shrimp were large and plentiful, which was a plus. However, the dish itself was a little bland and could have used more seasoning. * Chicken Wings: these were phenomenal. They were packed with flavor and ended up being one of my favorite items of the meal. For wine, they only offer Merlot and Cabernet, no Pinot Noir. The house wine was decent, but this isn't really a destination for an extensive wine or cocktail selection. Service was a bit inconsistent. I arrived slightly late due to work and had to track down a server to place my wine order. Later, the peanut sauce for my spring rolls was forgotten, and I had to find someone again to get it. Since there were only a handful of other tables occupied, I expected a little more attentiveness. Overall, it's a solid spot. The vermicelli bowls are usually my go-to, although I didn't get a chance to try them here this visit. The highlight was definitely making our own spring rolls, which made for a fun and memorable dining experience.

Went here with my family on a Friday night after not wanting to wait 40 mins for different…read morerestaurants in Convoy. Parking was okay, and the wait time for this restaurant wasn't long at all. Even though it was full, there were still enough seats where we didn't have to wait with a party of 3. The food and service itself was pretty good. Absolutely loved their Extra Large Combo, definitely hit the nail with the basics. So if you're looking for some good pho this is the spot. The restaurant itself was clean and had a lot of tables, however, the male bathroom kinda stunk. Overall, I would definitely come back for the food but not use the restroom

We stopped here on our way home after flying into Tijuana Airport, and we're so glad we did!…read moreEverything was absolutely delicious. It's a shame we live so far away, but we'll definitely make a point to come back whenever we're in the area

They were having issues with the order. 20 minutes for 2…read morespring rolls. Sauce included was only enough for 1 roll.

Great service and food…read more The inside is smaller but it's very clean and bright. Thanks Thai Pepper Cuisine for the tasty plates and will definitely be back to try something else on the menu.

This place is a gem and so glad it's right by my house…read more The inside was clean and bright. The service was good. The food was so tasty, fresh and quick. We all shared the pineapple fried rice, pad thai noodles and the yellow curry. Thank you Thai Pepper Cuisine for your hospitality and tasty food. We will definitely be back.

This spot offers tasty varieties of pad Thai that's a great casual meal for takeout…read more I tried the southern style pad Thai, which had a richer coconut flavor. The fried peanuts and shallots also added a great contrast of texture and flavor. It also comes with a good amount of bean sprouts for an added crunch. The spicy level definitely has some heat to it, I think the medium was more than enough for me. The takeout process was smooth and service was great. Portions were generous for the price, it was very full and satisfied after!

Been coming to Pad Thai Stand for quite a few years now. I really like the simple pad Thai only…read morefocused menu. You choose your protein (chicken, shrimp, tofu, etc.) and then your style (Northern, Southern, Central. Etc.). Drink choices are Thai tea or water. Makes things very straightforward. Our favorite flavors are the southern (sweet and tangy) and northern (rich curry flavoring). I highly recommend you eat this right there hot off the wok as the flavors are significantly better while piping hot. Don't expect much for seating however, think more night-market outdoor seating - it's a bit grungy but the food makes up for it.

R&B FILIPINO CUISINE @ MIRA MESA…read more Parking was super easy since there's parking available right out front, and there were plenty of spots when I came on a Friday evening after work. Just note that they close pretty early, around 5:30 PM on weekdays and 4 PM on weekends, so definitely plan ahead if you're trying to make it there later in the day. The restaurant is located in a busier area with other restaurants and businesses nearby, but once you walk in, it has a really chill and welcoming vibe. They have a bunch of Filipino snacks and items displayed on the side, and the whole place feels very authentic and homey. The setup reminded me a little of places like Chipotle or Panda Express where you move down the line and choose what you want on your plate. I got plain white rice as my base, but you can also get pancit, which are glass noodles with veggies, for a small extra charge depending on the plate size. For my sides, I got the crispy pork sisig and lumpia rolls, which are thin crispy Filipino egg rolls. For two sides and one base, it came out to around $16, and they loaded the plate with so much food that it easily became two meals. My boyfriend got the spicy squid along with a pork and liver dish, and everything was super flavorful. Overall, I'd highly recommend stopping by here if you want authentic Filipino food that feels homemade and comforting. My boyfriend is Filipino and even he said it tasted really good, which definitely says a lot. The portions are huge, the food is flavorful, and the whole place really gives that classic mom-and-pop shop feel.

The more I visit turo-turo (point-point) joints such as R&B Filipino Cuisine, the more I'm…read moreconvinced that the food isn't supposed to be excellent. No one in the kitchen expects you to take a bite of lumpia, or taste a bit of lechon with its shatteringly crisp skin, and have a moment of ecstatic pleasure, where you think to yourself (and say to whoever is nearby), "God-DAMN! That's the best thing I've ever eaten. They expect you to have that reaction at your Tita's house, in her backyard, at a birthday party for someone you're sort of related to. Turo-turo is for sating your appetite with large portions of rich, flavorful food, then going back to work. It's for grabbing a mixed bag of dinner plates and side dishes and desserts, then heading home to your family, where everyone is hungry, that kind of hungry where you talk with your mouth full while you eat, but no one minds, because they're doing the same thing. It's for leftovers - awesome leftovers - that taste as good as they did the first day, maybe better, planned-for leftovers that help keep the kitchen clean and the family full and happy. It's for comfort food, though I can't imagine anyone eating a piled-high meal of pancit and adobo and pinakbet, then pushing back from the table and saying, "You know, I feel really... comfortable." R&B serves all these things, and more, for all of these reasons. And maybe it's not excellent, but it's damned good, and it does the job it's meant to do.

My Babies' Mama and I celebrated her greatness as a Mom a day early because she had to work on…read moreMother's Day. Today was all about her as we discovered our new favorite bakery in Ocean Beach called Azucar, then we shopped until we dropped looking for a dress for an upcoming special occasion, and after burning the pastry calories from the bakery walking around Fashion Valley shopping mall, we tried out Zab Linda for the first time because my life bestie craved Thai food. It was a blessing to celebrate the amazing mother of our kiddos while grubbing on delicious and memorable Thai food. Zab Linda can be found in the heart of Linda Vista specifically on Linda Vista Road, which is characterized by a diverse, predominantly Southeast Asian community, with a very high concentration of Vietnamese residents, along with significant Laotian, Cambodian, Hmong, and Filipino populations. Knowing the Asian communities that reside here should give you a sense of the authenticity of Asian restaurants like Zab Linda. The restaurant can be found in the Linda Vista Plaza shopping Center where Thuan Phat Supermarket, Rite Aid, Domino's, and Yum Yum Donuts are also located. There is plenty of parking. It's not a big restaurant, but it's a popular eatery, and it maximizes its seating capacity with table/chair settings, padded bench seating, and metal chair seating dining on a wooden plank while looking out their store window. Inside, the decor is Thailand personified with large wooden leaves as ceiling fans, Asian statues, framed pics and art depicting Thailand, decorative lighting, and other Thai accents. The staff is a mixed bag of welcoming, friendly, hard working, and all business employees. For my wife's early Mother's Day celebration, she craved Thai food and had been eyeing Zab Linda for sometime since she's a fan of that style of cuisine. We've eaten at several Thai restaurants throughout San Diego and have enjoyed the ones we've dined at in North County, East County, and the Coast. Since we were celebrating my life partner, she got to pick where and what she wanted to eat and do. For her celebration, she chose to experience a bakery we've never eaten at and for lunch, Thai restaurant we were eating at for the very first time. At every single Thai restaurant we've visited, our go dish is Pad Thai and Zab Linda was no exception as that was one of the dishes we ordered. Their pad thai are thin noodles with ground peanuts, egg, and bean sprouts. You get to choose one protein and we chose shrimp, which I highly recommend you do the same. The shrimp were hearty, seasoned really well, and they ate really well with the flavorful noodles and its accompanying components. Our second dish was their Crab Fried Rice, which was my favorite entree of the three. The crab fried rice is stir fried with a good amount of crab meat, eggs, onions, and green onions. Their rice was tasty, scrumptious, and make sure to mix everything together for a delightful dish. Our final dish was my wife's fave, which was Larb. Larb is steamed ground chicken mixed with spicy chili and lime sauce. We didn't get too spicy, but I enjoyed this savory dish that packs a lot of flavor in its unassuming presentation. Eat the larb with the rice and provided vegetables for a more fresh tasting bite. I'll always be indebted to God for blessing me with a life partner who is my best friend and the greatest Mom to our two blessings. I could never thank my wife enough for all that she's done for our kids and myself, but at least I can take her to Must Eat restaurants like Zab Linda.

I dined on 7/19 and it was the worst experience I had at zab Linda. The food quality fluctuates…read moresince the new ownership. First of all, I told them I'm deadly allergic to peanut and they still added peanut to my pad thai.. that's something serious and I could have died from it. Second, we had ants crawling on us when we sat there to eat. We found ant in the to go box. Management needs to seriously deep clean the place and educate the staff on the allergy issue.