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    Plumeria

    4.5 (500 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Vegan
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    cashew nut stir fry
    Daniela A.

    I really enjoyed this restaurant! The food was delicious and cooked well. The waiter was extremely accommodating and was able to have the cook my mums food without oil and very little salt. The ambience was lovely with light zen music. I love the heart shaped rice too. I would happily return!

    Panang and rice.
    Simore M.

    It was the perfect overcast Encinitas day, perfect for a warm bowl of soupie like goodness. Overcast, but warm made outdoor seating perfect. Friendly staff service was great. I had the panang curry with a side of white rice and spring rolls. Peanut sauce was a hit and went perfectly with the spring rolls. My panang curry was absolutely delicious. They didn't ask for my heat level, but it was done perfectly. Im not a vegetarian but I loved it.

    Mango sticky rice
    Angelica L.

    Plumeria on 101 was amazing! I recently tried the Plumeria in University Heights, so I was excited to try the one here in Encinitas. Needless to say, this one was just as great. Food: I ordered the Panang curry with boiled tofu, and it was so flavorful, warm, and comforting. It was a bit too spicy for me (I should have asked for an adjustment), but I definitely recommend. My friend and I shared the spring rolls (the peanut sauce was warm and very flavorful) and the mango sticky rice (one of the best I have - sweet and salty, creamy). Service/Ambiance: My friend and I went when it was a little less busy and it was raining outside, so we were able to sit inside! Service was great - very kind, attentive staff. And the inside of this place has very cool decor - great ambiance! Vegan: Overall, this was a great place for vegans/vegetarians and meat eaters alike. They had mock meats for meat eaters and those who are curious to try, but also had options for extra veggies, tofu, and chickpeas/beans. Will definitely bring my vegan/vegetarian friends here. Excited to come back and try different dishes!

    Fried Banana and Coconut Ice Cream
    Alyssa N.

    I really liked the restaurant and the food here. Service was nice and we (party of 7) all got our food quickly. Food was delicious and everyone really liked what they ordered. Portion size is great and is ideal for family style dining. We got the appetizer sampler (not pictured) and all of it was pretty good - especially the Satay Chicken). Pad See Ew with the vegetarian duck and the tom yum was delicious. Drinks were also really good - Got the Thai Tea with Coconut Milk and Boba. Especially liked the fried bananas and coconut ice cream, that was super good. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10

    Somtom Authentic Clay Mantar
    Judy N.

    I have always wanted to try Plumeria as it is thai food AND added bonus is seeing their recipes as vegan! Sometimes certain restaurants add more "fishy" flavors and Im a bit more sensitive/picky with flavors but this restaurant kept the traditional flavors/taste and I definitely prefer Plumeria's flavors better :3 I got papaya salad to share with a friend and we both got the spicy noodles. The papaya salad is amazing - well coated with the lime juice and spices. We ate the whole thing. The spicy noodles was really good! It reminded me of pad see ew and I do love wide rice noodles. We sat outside at their patio so it can be noisy due to the traffic of cars but it was a nice sunny day. The server was super nice and attentive. I cant wait to come back and try more items!

    Tom kha large
    Laurel C.

    Never thought to come to the Encinitas location, delicious vegan Thai food. Tom Kah hit the spot, tangy and flavorful. We sat outside and people watched, great lunch at a good location.

    Pumpkin Curry
    Tena D.

    we had a great experience dining here for dinner! parking is a bit difficult as it is in a busy area, but there is a parking lot with free 1 hour parking two blocks down. they open at 4:30 for dinner, and that's around when we came, it got pretty busy later on so i would recommend coming early! we started with the fresh spring rolls, which were delicious! they were crunchy and paired well with the peanut sauce. i always order spicy noodles, so i had to try them out here. we got a medium (spice level 3) and it had a nice kick to it, so i would be careful if you're someone who doesn't eat spicy food. the fried tofu was done well, and the noodles and veggies were about what i would expect. the highlight of the meal was the pumpkin red curry! i am not usually a big pumpkin fan, but it was a nice variation to your typical thai curries and was so flavorful! the tangerine chicken was also delicious, it had a nice balance between sweet and citrusy, and so crispy!! service slowed down a bit as it started to get busy, but they were very friendly. i will definitely be back!

    Matin N.

    Great food, cool balcony -- but absolutely terrible service. Plumeria has amazing food and a really chill, beautiful balcony setup, it's such a shame the service completely ruins the experience. The staff are not friendly or attentive, and everything comes out painfully late. You can tell they're trying to cut corners by running the whole place with about two and a half servers, which just doesn't work when it's busy. If they fixed their service and hired enough staff, this place could easily be a 5-star spot. But as it stands, the vibe and food don't make up for how frustrating it is to actually dine here.

    Pad See lw with mock duck
    Andrew G.

    We got fresh spring rolls which were ok. The spicy noodles with mock duck and the pad see iw with mock duck were both delicious. Plumerias mock duck is the best. To be honest I like the location on park more for some reason. Maybe it's just nostalgia since that's our normal location. Parking is rough at either location.

    sautéed eggplant with mock chicken, Green Curry, Spicy Noodle with mock duck, Panang Curry
    Kelsey F.

    One of my top favorite vegan thai restaurants in San Diego! The staff is amazing and extremely kind. Some of my favorite dishes are their spicy basil fried rice (a must get!!) , panang curry, yellow curry, spicy noodles, and their tom kah soup. Also, their vegetarian/vegan proteins are some of the best I've tried!

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    Love this place. Great food, service and ambience. The crowd is very cool. The wait staff are knowledgably and kind.

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    Fav restaurant here, food is amazing and the staff are so sweet!! The curries here, best thing ever created

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    Why add $3 to all menu items on food delivery apps? $14.50 for veggie rolls is outrageous

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    Great service, lovely decor, safe and warm experience, the food was outstanding and delicious! Definitely recommend.

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    I'm confused, is this place not entirely vegan anymore? It says pescatarian friendly.

    We’re always entirely vegan and still be vegan set up.

    Are any menu items fully organic, vegan and gluten free?

    Not sure about organic, but lots of gluten-free and vegan options!

    Do they have lunch specials?

    Yes

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