My favorite place for Thai food here in South San Diego (Palm Ave/805) near Teresita Fruiteria. Come and check them out. Today ordered Tom Kha soup with shrimp, spice level 2; Curry puff pastry is like a Thai empanada with cucumber/vinegar dipping sauce, and Thai iced tea (no boba). Other items ordered before... crab fried rice (real crab meat), panang curry, pad thai. Have more menu items to try.. We usually see Tanny.. very friendly and courteous staff, great customer service. She shared what aree her favorite dishes here. Nice ambiance (clean & neat), spacious, not too crowded, decent parking. Worth trying read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Tom Kha soup, Curry puff pastry and Thai tea (no boba). - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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I ordered takeout from Palm Thai and found the food to be just okay -- not bad, but not especially memorable either. We ordered a variety of items to sample the menu, including the Spicy Basil Fried Rice, Drunken Noodles, Crispy Rolls, Chicken Wings, Cheesy Crab, and Potstickers. The fried rice, noodles and wings were decent, though could have used a bit more flavor. The highlights for us were the potstickers, which we enjoyed. Unfortunately, the crispy rolls and cheesy crab were a disappointment and not something we would order again. Overall, if I were to order again, I'd stick with the noodles or fried rice. It wasn't a bad experience, but it didn't really stand out. read more

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I normally make the drive to Bahn Thai if I'm craving good Thai , but today I was hungry and UberEats was my go to choice. I was so shocked that this hidden gem is here and has such amazing food. I went on the safe side and ordered a three for spicy not knowing if they'd get it right , but they nailed it on the noodles and curry. They packaged the food well and everything was perfect. read more

I have been coming for two years now. In addition to the chicken wings and curries I love the cucumber salad! Food and service are consistently great. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Cucumber salad - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

A nice place in an average strip mall. The food is stellar and my boyfriend said his drunken noodles was amazing. My curry was so yummy other than the potatoes were near raw and inedible. Give it a try the food and people are great. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Hidden gem for Thai food lovers. This place needs recognition. Food is really gooooood! Service is great. Place is clean and lots of parking

FOOD Pad Thai with tofu (rating 5/5)- it's a classic dish and they hit it exactly. The vegetables were fresh and the tofu was great. I had it at a spice level 1 and it was perfect! *not shown* Thai Tea. 5/5. I love it! I just wish there was a recipe without Red dye 40 but overall, I could drink this tea daily. PARKING 5/5- can always find parking since it's a shared lot. CLEANLINESS 5/5 - it's always really clean there. Tables are bussed and trash isn't on the ground. AMBIANCE welcoming vibes with the flowers - makes me miss Thailand. They have tables for couples, 4 seats and larger groups. SERVICE 5/5- whether I get me food to-go or eat it there, they are pretty fast and the food servings are large. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Pad Thai with tofu - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

First timer and liked it so much came back two days later! Loved my Thai tea with coconut milk, very large cup. I loved my tofu spring rolls with peanut sauce. Drunk noodles were okay , tried with combo and another time with just shrimp. I loved the yellow curry with mock duck, as my favorite. We also tried the cashew nut stir fry combo and that was very good. I would definitely come back. Service was friendly. Place is great to come and eat with family or order to go. read more

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Had door dash and ordered pick up. Items I ordered: Spring rolls with shrimp Chicken panang spicy level 3 Chicken pad thai noodles level 2 Took the food in and dug right in. The chicken panang had a good kick to it. I just wish they put more chicken in it. The pad thai was a little dry. I wish it was more saucy. The spring roll was good. I enjoyed the peanut sauce it came with. Overall had an OK experience. I think I need to dine in next time. I did order my food, take it home and waited 2 hours before eating. Maybe it would have been better if I ate it right away. I would come back and try this place again. read more

Went on a Thursday: Good: *Food was good and tasty ordered pineapple fried rice with shrimp. *Parking is decent. *Restaurant is clean and decent. Bad: *Customer service was bad. *I had spent a 45 minutes calling to place a to go order and all I kept receiving for 45 minutes was a busy signal. I let the gentleman upfront at the cashier know I have been attempting to call for about 45 minutes and he basically did not apologize, he turned around and walked away from me went to the back and came back with the phone, again no apology. *I have to say that that's pretty pricey for pineapple fried rice, chicken satay, and Thai iced tea at is over $90. Conclusion: I really had some high hopes based on the reviews, but I have to say I most likely will not be coming back. read more

This place is truly a hidden gem! So happy to have found this place just a 15-minute drive from home in Chula Vista. Parking is easy, as its located inside a strip mall. As soon as you come in, you are greeted by the hostess/server. She sat us right away. We ordered two kinds of curry (green and panang), drunken noodles with beef, and the chicken wings. It was a lot of food for 3 people, portions are really generous. Food quality is excellent. We asked for level 1 spice and it was perfect for us. My personal favorites were the green curry and the drunken noodles. Also, the place has ample of seating and looks really clean overall. read more

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This is my safe go to Thai food place. I live in otay and don't mind the drive to imperial beach just so I can get the best seafood soup. I love their panang curry too. read more

We're always greeted by the friendly staff when we walk in. My husband and I stop in pretty much every Thursday, because it's conveniently close to where our daughter trains. The restaurant is small and cozy. You can either order at the counter or from the table. They do a 1-5 spice level, but could always ask for the chili caddy if you're up for more heat. My go-to is always pad thai tofu, but we've also had their yellow curry, yum woon sen, tom kha soup, garlic pepper beef and some tum. All of which is tasty and spicy! As the other reviews stated, they serve their food on paper plates, which isn't an issue for us. It's all about the food for me. Parking is in a shared lot, but there are plenty of open spots. read more

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The food and services were great when I visited! I got Pas ka prow and Papaya salad read more

Quick and easy, definitely hit the spot for Thai food cravings in the IB/Palm area! I came in on a Sunday evening and ordered some drunken noodles, extra chicken to-go. Employees were very nice and attentive. I waited about 10 minutes for my order. The portion of noodles is HUGE! It was a hefty package. But definitely glad I got extra chicken, normal amount would not have been enough. read more

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Pretty solid thai food that I wouldnt mind trying again, however I do have some notes. I did have it as take out but it doesn't change much in my opinion. The pad thai was pretty good and had a good burst of flavor, especially with extra lime! The drunken noodles had the moat perfect texture, however it lacked flavor unfortunately. It tasted like it needed more of a dark soy or oyster sauce type of taste but I did was add some soy sauce at home to make it more pleasant to eat, which was a shame because the texture of the noodle was absolutely perfect with the right amount of bounce and chew. Green thai tea was sweet and creamy but a bit overly sweet. If i could change the sweetness, I would probably get it again! read more

Food was so good, the flavor was there and the spice level was both 2/3 for the fried rice and pad thai. Definitely recommend this new place! read more

Palm Thai Cafe - pad thai with chicken, pineapple fried rice with chicken, thai tea, and curry puffs - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Had this Door Dashed for the evening. Ordered red curry with shrimp, garlic and pepper chicken, drunken noodles with beef, crab Rangoons, and mango with sticky rice. Everything was delicious! All the food was hot and fresh, and had a lot of flavor. Received the food pretty quickly so I'll give service a thumbs up as well. Everything was presented well and I'd say the prices were reasonable. Will definitely visit or order from this place again! read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food here is great and so is the ambiance. The drinks are what we come here for. It's right down the way from where I get my nails done. So we tend to have lunch here afterwards. read more

Great food, great flavor, amazing customer service! I have been there three times so far. I've ordered their drunken noodles & they never disappoint! Thank you! read more

Great food, the ambiance isn't going to transport you to Thailand or anything but still has a touch of class. The owner when they first opened gave my daughter a little toy so she won us over with that, the staff she hired as well are kind. Very glad to have a Thai spot in the neighborhood, highly recommend getting the curry :3 read more

Been here a couple times and ordered to go and this place hits. I never really thought it would be that good but the pad Thai with shrimp is always a must. The crab fried rice smacked also. The calamari was actually better than most calamari I had. The wings I felt was lacking. Definitely going back for more Thai food!!! read more

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Beware if you an Uber eats driver. Food is not ready when you arrive to pick up. Asked about food and was told 10 more minutes. Asked again after 10 minutes and was told by another lady another 15 minutes. Typical Asian restaurant that lie about how long food will take to be ready. Multiple drivers waiting on food that was not ready. I cancelled order and left. Of course Uber eats doesn't compensate you for your time that was wasted. read more

Finally found a great Thai place in the SouthBay & now my favorite Thai place in the SouthBay. After trying so many Thai places because our original place lost its touch we came across this one & we're all about this place. Best Chicken Pad Thai & Drunken Noodles I've ever had, true story. If you like a lot of spice do a level 4 if you like a good kick do a 3 if you brave & don't mine the burn later go for the 5. Their fried rice is also very good, spice 3 on it is good. Portions are very generous, on those 3 items you can share with 2-3 people & trust me you'll love the flavor on all 3. Wings are ok but I rather double up on the Crispy Rolls, crunchy, fresh & flavorful. The inside is very clean & has a nice vibe & good customer service, food comes fast, fresh & with a smile. Usually the owner takes your order & she's so nice & very attentive. Their cups of water might be a bit small so it's ok you can bring your own water bottle/Stanley, if you like spice I say bring it or you can buy a drink there. Over all we love this place & happy it just opened a few months ago & we look forward to coming when we do come. Can't wait to try other items, keep up the great job Palm Thai & see you soon. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Best Pad Thai & Drunken Noodles I've ever had! True story! - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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it was amazing! came here looking for a quick eat before a movie and was craving something warm and yummy and they definitely delivered! you can choose a protein, rice/noodle/curry base (many different flavors!) and spice levels! i got a cashew nut stir fry rice with chicken and it was so delicious with GREAT portions and flavor! my partner got their pad see ew with chicken and it was so delicious as well, we had some leftovers to enjoy at home. thank you Palm Thai Cafe for a great meal on a rainy night! read more

It was my first time eating here. The server was so nice and helpful. I ordered the house salad with the peanut dressing and pad thai. The dressing was delicious. I wish I knew how to make it since this place is not close to home. It was a tangy peanut sauce, not too thick/runny. The pad thai was also good. They used the thinner rice noodles which I personally love. Just the right amount of sauce. I cant tolerate spicy food so I appreciate that they have different levels of spice. The bathroom was also clean which was a plus. The place is cute and clean. Definitely recommended coming here. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - House salad with Shrimp and peanut dressing. Pad thai with chicken. - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Yesss! Stopped by on a Sunday to pick up some lunch. We ordered food to go. The inside dining area has a clean, new look. The menu covers all the basic, popular Thai food. We ordered pad see ew, pad Thai, panang curry, and Thai fried rice... while the fried rice was a little muted when eaten with the other items, all the flavor was rich and savory with some sweetness and without being too salty. Use caution when choosing your spice level.. we are light weights, and a level one panang curry was spicy for us, lol. Interaction was minimal, I ordered ahead over the phone and paid at the counter, but I got very friendly, warm vibes from the kind lady. Definitely a spot worth checking out! read more

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Everything was delicious and the service was fantastic! I really enjoyed my meal of pad see ew and the Thai green tea was pleasantly floral and delicious! My husband had the Thai basil rice which was also very tasty. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Thai green tea - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Not going to lie, I'm a hard judge when it comes to pad Thai. I feel like it's a staple, and if you're a Thai restaurant- you should get it right. This place hit the spot. Good portions and very flavorful. You order at the counter and they bring out your food. Call ahead to avoid a wait. Place is clean and service is nice. read more

A great addition to the neighborhood. We wanted to try this place and we were not disappointed. We walked in, the place was set nicely. It is spacious and we were greeted warmly. We ordered; papaya salad, tom yum soup, chicken wings, and of course mango with sticky rice. We got our papaya salad first followed by the soup then the chicken wings. The service is great and you don't have a long wait for the food to arrive. The papaya salad is just like it is in Bangkok or even Chiang Mai. The Tom Yum soup was great the the chicken wings were flavourful and crunchy. We finished our meal with mango and sticky rice, it was a great ending! We are definitely going to be back for some more. read more

I have eaten here 5 times and I can't rave about their food enough. The ingredients are all super fresh and high quality. The flavors are so good and everything I've had has been amazing. The curry puff is so delicious. Flaky pastry with yellow chicken curry inside is delectable. My husband says of he went alone he would just get those because the order of two is very filling. The drunken noodles are so flavorful. We had the garlic and black pepper tonight with chicken beef and shrimp and I was soooo impressed by how good the beef and chicken were and the shrimp were cooked I absolutely perfectly which I find rare. I highly recommend coming here and it's a perfect stop before or after a movie because the AMC is very close. read more

First time trying Palm Thai Cafe and it won't be the last! Best Thai food in South Bay compared to many places I've tried in the IB and Chula Vista area. 10/10 recommend the pot stickers, fried rice, drunken noodles and Thai tea! It has a great flavor and not greasy like other places. The dining area has a nice ambience and it's very clean. read more

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I used to frequent this location more often and recommend this place to friends but after my last experience dining in and tipping, I was given an attitude by the owner for asking for a lime wedge and immediately felt unwelcome eating my meal afterwards. I'm always polite and she made me feel like it was an inconvenience for her and that she'll give me a lime "this time" and that I was so wrong to not previously mention I wanted one side of lime at the time I was ordering. I've been in the restaurant business for years and this is something I would never make a big deal over, as customers do ask for some things after receiving their food. I find it weird to be stingy over a lime wedge because I spend over $30+ every time I come here. It's a bit ridiculous to now charge $1 for a single wedge of lime because other Thai restaurants don't bat an eye at this considering lime is something that often comes with the dishes. It's a shame because the food is great and the younger cashier was always nice but my last dine in experience here when the owner was working was awkward and off-putting. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Probably the best Thai I have had in a long time, food came out in weird order. But everything was excellent. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Food and service were great! The place is clean. I just wish they served it in breakable plates instead of plastics.

My family loves this restaurant. Food is very tasty. Tanny the owner is very kind & friendly. Our fav items to order...drunken noodles with shrimp, chicken Panang curry, chicken in yellow curry, and papaya salad. All very delicious! read more

I usually don't write reviews, but this experience was beyond unacceptable, especially in front of children. We walked in and there was no one at the front. The place wasn't full, and there was seating available, so we seated ourselves. A person in my party is hard of hearing, and according to the lady at the front, she told him to wait--though he didn't hear her. When I approached her at the counter to understand how the ordering system worked (do we order here, or do you come to the table?), she cut me off, clearly frustrated, and snapped that she already told us to wait. I tried to explain that I was just helping out so she wouldn't have to go to the table, but instead of appreciating that, she gave me the nastiest attitude. When I told her I didn't appreciate her tone, she actually had the audacity to tell me, "If you don't like it, the door is open. Go eat somewhere else!" The whole place went silent. It was shocking, unprofessional, and completely out of line. We were just trying to understand how to order and help her out, as she seemed overwhelmed, and instead we got treated like we were a problem. If you want to run a business, treating customers like an inconvenience isn't the way to do it. Absolutely disappointed. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Lady who was rude! - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered the Panang curry, drunken noodles, 2 Diet Cokes and for dessert the grass jelly. The drunken noodles were excellent. The Penang curry had a subtle hint of a flavor reminiscent of cleaning solution similar to "fabuloso". I had to throw it away, it tasted like mopping solution/liquid/cleaner/detergent. The grass jelly was excessively sweet and had very little grass jelly. It was mostly syrup. However, I was blown away by their amazing service and the fact that they offer you a cup with crushed ice. This is a delicacy to me. It makes the drinks so much better and elevates the flavor in a unique way. I will be back for the drinks and noodles. read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Green jelly - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

What a find tonight - been craving Thai food and we found this gem Food was delicious everything was made to order hot and steamy Service was friendly fast and efficient Ambiance is nice,clean space and lots of parking for customer read more

Palm Thai Cafe - Cucumber salad - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Delicious Thai food with great flavor! A must try if you're in the area. I usually order takeout a couple times a week and their food quality is always consistent. read more