We went in on Sunday right around noon. Lots of parking in the strip mall parking lot - though it can be busy at the intersections. The restaurant is small but has nice decorations and is cozy. We were greeted immediately and seated in a 4 person booth on the wall. They have single men & women's bathrooms. They brought us waters with an without ice by request which we loved and refilled when low. We ordered different pad thais, pad see ew & chow mein with pork & chicken. All had plenty of add ins - it wasn't all noodles. Delicious, filling & pretty presentation. You can pay at your table because they have a hand held credit card machine like you get in Europe. I think the star average on this place should be higher because some of the one star reviews seem unbelievable. If you want Thai, give them a try! read more

I don't know why it has taken me SO long to write a review! WE LOVE THIS PLACE. The lunch specials are every day and we always take half home because the portion sizes are so big. Service is always good and the food is the best. Best Thai food anywhere. I go for the red curry. Hubby loves the Pad See Ew. read more

Ocean Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Good stuff, sweet gals that work there. I go for the spicy basil fried rice, hot and sour soup is good too. Chicken wings were OK. Highly recommend. Pad thai is also a good one too read more

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Such good pad Thai from this place. I've been coming here for nearly 2 decades. The surfers are always very helpful and welcoming, and they never skimped me out on the portion sizes. Flavors are really vibrant and the pad Thai is so consistently good. read more

What a great place to eat! We went there tonight and it was absolutely delicious! Their menu is very good with a large variety of traditional Thai dishes. We began with the spring rolls (shrimp) and calamari. The spring rolls were absolutely delicious, but the peanut sauce is what really steals that show. We also had the calamari and although I enjoyed the sauce, it was a little chewy. The batter however, was light and well seasoned. For dinner we had the pad Thai with chicken and the Thai spare rib with jasmine rice. They were tender, and almost fell off the bone. He ordered number seven spice and it was very spicy, which was what he expected. I had the pad Thai six spice and it was really well presented. There was a plenty of chicken. We all enjoyed our entrées very much. Our servers were Nina and Rathipa and they made our visit special with excellent service. Their iced tea was delicious. The restaurant is not fancy but it's comfortable. I did notice they sell wine and beer, but I did not have any. We also were so full we did not order dessert. We brought home so much food! I highly recommend ocean Thai. They also have carry out and lunch specials. Ocean Thai is a great value restaurant. I highly recommend it. read more

Went here with a bunch of friends for a celebration. Food came out quick and hot. Everything tasted pretty good! I wish my friends could handle more spice cause I think the green curry hurt a little by making it mild so I think going At least medium would be the way to go! Nice restaurant too. Would come back. read more

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Decent spot for large parties in North county. Good lunch specials! Food runs a bit sweet, not the most authentic spot. Pad thai is decent though. I love the staff though they are so kind :) 3.5/5 read more

My son, daughter-in-love and 23 month old grandson went for lunch. The staff (I forgot their names) were friendly and attentive. My grandson caught their attention and they playfully interacted with him. It was very sweet. We ordered several items and everything was delicious. My grandson is allergic to dairy and they made a mistake on one food item for him and quickly corrected it before he ate. We will definitely be going back., Nice inviting establishment. And plenty parking. read more

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This has been our go-to Thai "fix" for over five years, but it seems to have recently changed ownership and, as a result, lost its quality and flavor. Sadly, both of my "go-to" meals went off the rails. The Tom Kha soup basically tasted like it had been stretched beyond recognition by dumping in cans of coconut milk to make it go further. Without adding more of the other ingredients that make this soup its usual heavenly elixir, it was beyond gross. Needless to say, I threw it out after the few bites I had. Also got the Phad Ga-Prao which I didn't finish as it just tasted flat and lacked its usual complexity. I was so stunned by the change that I dropped in when I was in the area to ask if they had changed ownership, and the answer was yes. I understand having an off day and/or taking some time to get your groove, but we won't be going back after such a disappointment. read more

Food was tasty , great service and ambiance. Many dishes to choose from. I had the spare ribs, my husband had fried tilapia with a sauce that could have been a soup read more

This is a wonderful Thai Restaurant my family and I happened to find for dinner! We were a group of 5, and they were quite busy so it took a little while to have a booth clear up and for us to get seated. We didn't know until later, but parties of 5 or more get charged 20% gratuity automatically on the check. We tried many dishes, the food coming one by one as soon as they were ready. The papaya salad and fried tofu spring rolls were incredibly fresh. The chinese hot and sour soup was tangy and great to warm up with. The panang chicken curry and spicy chicken fried rice were really good paired together. The mixed vegetables stir fry was an unexpected hit with everyone on the table - the sauce was sweet and savory. Overall, it was a good experience that had us leaving satisfied. Great service, and their manager was fun to talk to. read more

This is my new favorite thing to do...find a good, fast, home cooked, meal for less than I would spend at a Jersey Mike. This place nailed it. Lunch special includes egg roll, soup or salad and a meal for $12! Nice clean location with friendly staff and the food was delicious! Wheel of a deal! read more

Ocean Thai Cuisine - Basil and Garlic (Phad Gra-prao)* Lunch special - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

My favorite restaurant! Every time I visit Carlsbad / Oceanside it's a must visit to this charming little place. One would never guess from the outside tiny sign and long line of shopping stores that such an enchanting taste experience awaits behind the door. I am obsessed with the Yellow Curry Chicken, Egg Fried Rice, my friend loves the Tom Yum soup, and we always get the Chicken Satay and Shrimp Batons appetizers. We always get our food mild - Spicy level 2. They are accurate with spicing your preference 1-10. When we lived in Carlsbad we would eat here once a week. It is like home away from home, comforting, delicious consistent recipes, friendly family service, still the same great experience for literally almost 20 years. This special little restaurant is small and can fill up fast. It seems like the tables are close together but once you start eating you are magically transported in your mind by such soothingly beautiful tastes of Thailand, and everyone is so happy to be there, it is like dining among friends. Can't believe it took me so long to write a review. Moved away and dreaming of their food! Thanks Ocean Thai for the fond dining memories over all these years and the fresh, high-quality meals made with caring. Will be back for a visit as soon as we can! read more

Ocean Thai has been 1 of our "go to" spots for years Always friendly servers & tasty food. Chicken dishes are quite yummy. Also, really like the shrimp spring rolls. Plenty of parking in the lot. No outside dining Several tables inside. read more

Ocean Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Great place for lunch, prompt service and nice ambiance. We had stir fry's and both dishes were very good.

Very Tasty food!! I'm full & Happy!! Good service and very flavorful. Thai Ice Tea...yummy. The fried shrimp..Thai Fried rice was customized to my liking.. not a fan of tomatoes in rice. Also the chicken wings were very tender and tasty as well. Everything we order was great and we had Saki to celebrate!! read more

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Surprised I haven't reviewed Ocean before. They used to be really good and I've been ordering from and eating here for years. We were actually quite a few miles south of Ocean Thai and I decided I'd drive up north because "I know this place is good." Man this was disappointing. We ordered a Panang curry and a Tom Yum. The curry was just really weak and bland. A Panang should be a richer more intense version of a red curry, no? This was almost indistinguishable from a VERY weak red curry. Visually you wouldn't be able to tell that it wasn't a red. Normally I'd just excuse this and say that dish was a miss. However, the Tom Yum was equally as disappointing! It just tasted like salty broth; not a hint of lemongrass, no icy galangal, hardly spicy at all. We thought maybe we had covid and lost our sense of taste. I wish I were being dramatic. I actually just grabbed a few things from my fridge and tasted them just now to make sure that's not the case. Like maybe their customer-base has shifted towards really *ahem* spice sensitive folks? Maybe the kitchen was having a bad night? I can't abandon Ocean Thai for one bad experience because of so many good ones I've had. I'll come back once to make sure but I fear that they've fallen off. The front of the house is great here. They're super sweet and attentive. It's the kitchen that seems to need help. Again, I'll come back and update my review. If this were my first time, it would be 2 stars but I've eaten here A LOT and it's never been this bland. read more

Best Thai food in San Diego north county!! Ive tried just about every Thai restaurant in north county and OceanThai is hands down the best! Consistent food quality and friendly staff. I highly recommend. read more

Ocean Thai Cuisine - Phad Thai lunch special w side salad also comes with egg roll. - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

The service was good. We ordered vegetarian egg rolls and they were delicious. The green papaya salad was ok. I have had better ones. For the main course we ordered Chow Mein with tofu and we loved it. Overall we enjoyed the meal very much! read more

Some of the best thai food ive had Excellent chicken curry Sticky rice and other rice a bit overcooked read more

This place is probably the best restaurant in Oceanside bar none, for the last 24 years ! I've been coming here since I was a little squirt and they have the most consistent and satisfying food you will ever try! Maybe I'm just a Thai food person but seriously this place will change your life, try the drunken noodles w chicken, or anything off the lunch special you won't be sorry. Service is always warm and kind here and the space is beautiful, you can easily sit here chatting w an old friend, w a large group, or simply alone to enjoy the lunch and calm setting! Always will be a fan and loyal customer to ocean Thai! read more

Had a solid meal from Ocean Thai! We ordered over the phone and grabbed takeout, which was ready within 15 minutes of ordering. It seemed fairly busy inside around 6pm on a weekend and is a nice space with some tables and a few booths. The chicken satay was pounded very thin which I always love, and it was super flavorful. The peanut dipping sauce was super silky and had a great nutty taste. The chicken fried rice was also quite good, but I wish it had a sauce to add a bit more flavor. read more

Ocean Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

This was a pleasant restaurant, quiet elevator music versions of popular songs. I was underwhelmed by the dish though. I ordered the Pad See Ew and there wasn't a hint of spicy to it. I added pepper flakes and it was just 'meh'. If you know Thai culture this doesn't fly. But it was filling and the staff were on par with what you'd expect. So 3 out of 5 stars. read more

We love this place! We have never eaten at the restaurant, but order online every time. It's always delicious and amazing. We get the yellow curry, coconut soup with chicken, and tofu spring rolls. 5 stars! read more

I had this poor experience a few times now with lunch chicken drunken noodles dish, there are barely any noodle most of it is chicken breast that has no taste and is chewy like rubber. Not recommending this at all. They have other great dishes on the menu and I would avoid this particular one. read more

It didn't look busy her on Saturday evening when I arrived. They had LOTS of take out orders. It took a little bit of time to get to me which was fine. The kitchen sounded like my mom's-things dropping microwave beeping (which I thought was different for a restaurant!) My meal arrived quickly after I ordered it and I couldn't help but wonder if it was microwaved lol! Anyways, it was great and the Iced Tea was so refreshing! Service was good :) read more

Ocean Thai Cuisine - Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Oceanside, California

Delicious Tom Kha. Also had Hawaiian fried rice, liked except for raisins. And a noodle dish that was good. But loved the Tom Kha, converted 2 people into fans read more

Food, service, large menu. Everything is excellent. Easy parking in front of the restaurant

The food was delicious, and portion sizes are decent! Customer service was excellent, the ladies were super kind and attentive, if anything was needed/okay. Would come back and recommend to a friend. read more

This place has changed ownership. The ingredients are fresh, but the flavor is lacking. I can make tasteless food at home, that's why I dine out! I have been here several times since the change, I wont eat here again. I believe the location on Mission and El Camino Real is still run by the original owner. read more

Rathipa was our server and she was outstanding...helpful, patient, efficient and most kind. The food - top notch, every time. I wish we had this restaurant in Florida where we live. Thank you all!! read more

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Stopped by for dinner on our way back and so glad we did! It was a weekday, but they were extremely busy, not only with phone orders, pick ups and then dine-ins. Staff were gracious and courteous despite how slammed they were. Food came out relatively fast considering how busy they were and short staffed too. We really enjoyed everything we ordered. It was scrumptious-- especially the spare ribs and rice! We couldn't stop eating it. What a comforting meal before heading home. This will be our stop every time we head to San Diego for sure. read more

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I order the Tom Kha soup with seafood everytime we have Ocean Thai. This is a regular spot for our family take out.

MY FAVORITE THAI SPOT!! I love everything about this place and have been dining here for 8+ years! The food, staff, portions, and ambiance bring a deeply familial energy and I can't stay away. read more

Tasty food, but a overpriced. I ordered the vegetables with seafood. More green veggies and just a little more seafood (and more tender calamari) would have been welcome. I paid over $55 for two entrees, a glass of wine, tax, and tip, which was too much for what we ordered. Clean restaurant, cozy booths. Ample parking, as it's in a strip mall. read more

Best meal - duck curry and Thai ribs also the service amazing! Such amazing sweet staff

Great food, but when ordering to go you'll be charged for extra hot sauces. I ordered drunken noodles, red curry and asked for 4 hot sauces. they only allowed 2. anything past the 2 would be charged extra. when I have a sit down meal there I get all the sauce I want. Makes no sense! read more

It's the best Thai food around. Simple as that. They have lunch specials everyday. The hot and sour soup is one of a kind delicious! Fresh rolls and papaya salad for a light lunch. Just a few Of my favorites but honestly everything I've tried is so satisfyingly yummy. I'm working on getting through the menu now. Will post updates :) read more

Business operating during the pandemic, "thank you" Review #13 not quite sure if OCEAN THAI CUISINE is better than i remembered or if i'm so tired of eating my own cooking anybody else's tastes especially good. wasn't up to making dinner and the kids talked me into picking-up takeout Thai. Juliana wanted DUMPLINGS (Thai-style shumai with minced pork, shrimp, and imitation crab meat wrapped in wonton skins and steamed) and Wyatt had the BATON SHRIMP (shrimp in egg roll wrappers, deep-fried, and served with sweet chili sauce). both were quickly devoured. he raved about the GRILLED SALMON CURRY (salmon fillet with Pa-naeng curry sauce, green beans, red and green bell peppers, and basil) and she raved about the PAD THAI with tofu (pan-fried rice noodles, sweet and sour tamarind sauce, egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and crushed peanuts). the desert goal (sweet STICKY RICE with sliced MANGO) was trying not to lose a finger in the feeding frenzy free-for-all. read more

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We went in for dinner. We were greeted and seated right away. Staffs were friendly and attentive. Ambience of the restaurant was nice and relaxing. We were served our appetizer first of calamari strips. They had a nice crunch to them from the batter, but lacked flavoring, even with the sauce and lime provided. For our main dishes, we had drunken noodles (medium spice) & the specialty shrimp curry (mild spice) with green beans that also came with a side of rice. Drunken noodles were okay. Again, I felt like they were a bit bland. The Thai basil definitely brought out nice flavorings with the red & green bell peppers. The specialty curry were filled with creamy coconut flavor, but it was on the salty side Would we try it again? Absolutely. Just hope for better luck next time. Overall, we enjoyed our dining experience and service. We will have to give this location another try, because they do have a different variety of food choices on their menu. read more

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