Service was outstanding as usual. The soft lights in the ceiling are a wonderful touch. We love chatting with the owner and Christian. Our appetizers and main meals were wonderful. There was an added touch. Christian suggested trying dishes we hadn't tried in all our years of coming here. And, he encouraged us to try a variety of sauces over our rice, which two of us did try. He explained which sauce went best with which meal. It made the rice very tasty, without making it too spicy, which they loved. We tried the Woonsen soup with the glass noodles. We got a large bowl of it to share. It was delicious. We may have it again, but I don't think it would replace the soups normally order. read more

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I've been coming there for over 20 years, but today was my last visit I had the lunch special. In previous years, we got dumplings as the appetizer. We now get a tasteless vegetable roll. I had beef added to my chef fried rice and barely found any beef in the dish at all. I asked for it to be medium spicy, it wasn't. The price isn't cheap so I was very disappointed in the lunch special. The owner is a gracious and sweet person, but I won't be eating there anymore. read more

Ordered food today for delivery fried shrimp! Got that plus a fried roach! Disgusting I will never eat here again. I can only imagine how infested they are with roaches if it came in my meal. DO NOT EAT HERE! read more

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Great place for when you're craving some delicious Thai comfort food. The Pad Thai is really good and a big portion. Not spicy, but lots of flavor. The Thai tea is really refreshing and it's not too sweet, the perfect balance. I've had their fried rice, spring rolls, and cream cheese wontons before. I've never had a bad experience here. Everyone is so nice and inviting. 10/10, Sala Thai for the win. read more

Sala Thai - Thai Tea - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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I ordered Tom Kha soup with chicken. It normally has coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaves, fish sauce, lime juice. THIS HAD NONE OF THESE FLAVORS. I am really disappointed. It was coconut milk and chicken....My husband's crispy duck was good. My soup was tasteless. read more

Newly remodeled and renovated still serving the SDSU college area! The menu is traditional Thai cuisine served in the beautiful indoor patio feel! Spices can be modified and served with organic tofu made fresh. Chera is your host and chef. read more

Sala Thai - Get together with friends - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I highly recommend coming here! I got the spicy noodle/drunkin noodle and the noodles were cooked to perfection Great atmosphere and service thank you Kristian! read more

I went on a Thursday evening to give Sala Thai a second chance. This time I was greeted by the server within a minute and was seated immediately. I met the owners tonight (the mom who is the chef in the kitchen and her son who helps with the front end). They were super friendly and attentive to their customers. I saw that the other customers enjoyed the food and were talking about how good their orders were. I had a variety of food this time around. The cream cheese and the fried shrimp rolls were crunchy and crispy. They were Paired with their sweet sauce and it went hand in hand with the fried appetizer. My most favorite appetizer of all was their garlic fried shrimp. It was crispy, garlicky, salty. There were green beans accompanied by the garlic shrimp and it balanced out the saltiness. I had 2 entrees: the shrimp pad Thai and the sausage fried rice. The shrimp pad Thai noodles were cooked well this time. There were plenty of the pad Thai sauce on it where I can taste the sauce with every bite of the noodles. The sausage fried rice was cooked well. Not too salty. Not too sweet. The owner recommended me to drizzle the spicy fish sauce on top and I loved the combo! Plenty of parking spaces and I love the vibes inside the restaurant. I would definitely come here again. I also found out that you can also order on their website at salathaisd.com read more

Hands down, Sala Thai has amazing food and amazing service! Walking into the restaurant, you're met with an amazing atmosphere. There are string lights illuminating the restaurant and sitting at a table, you feel not only cozy, but also at home. The staff here is also very friendly and make you feel super comfortable and welcomed in their establishment. Today I tried the yellow curry and the chicken khao soi, and needless to say, I would go back to try these dishes again. The yellow curry has a mild spice to it and it is more on the savory side and not overpowered by sweetness like other places. I ordered this dish with chicken, and they were not shy with the portion. It was also nice that the dish came with rice. The khao soi was also very tasty. It came with two chicken legs, noodles, and an array of garnishes. The soup base is their yellow curry, but it felt spicier than the yellow curry dish. With the addition of the lime, this dish was amazing and it had a refreshing aspect with the cilantro. Overall, this is a great and affordable restaurant if you're looking for a Thai restaurant that makes you feel at home. read more

Sala Thai - Chicken Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Service here was outstanding. Locally owned restaurant and the workers were very passionate about providing the best service they can. They helped with recommendations and making sure we were set and happy the entire time. The food was great! I've had a lot of Pad See Ew before and was not disappointed at all. They were not cheap with the chicken and the taste was great. It was also very tastefully decorated and I was immediately impressed upon entering the restaurant. They are also opened late which was prefect for grabbing a bite to eat, especially since many places close early. I had a great experience and will be back! read more

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Great price and food! They have a really good yellow curry as well. One of the better Thai places in the area 92115

I come here every week, best Thai food I've ever had. As a vegetarian, love the variety of options available; SDSU discount doesn't hurt either. read more

Sala Thai - Pad Thai with Tofu - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I love the ambiance at Sala Thai. Kudos to making the ambiance of your restaurant so lovely! With a lighted-up tree in the back of the restaurant it creates such a cozy and magical vibe!! Sala Thai's customer service is impeccable!! We always feel so welcomed at their restaurant. So very thankful for Sala Thai for cooking me "Mee Krob." Next time, I can't wait to try it with pork! My family loves Mee Krob and sadly we don't see it anymore in the Thai restaurants we've been accustomed to going. Other than that, I also want to say that I really enjoyed Sala Thai's version of "Tom kha kai" - Thai coconut soup. I was also glad that I tried their Pad Thai Noodles with pork. It was delicious!! Thank you so very much Sala Thai for the invitation to try several of your delectable dishes!! Sala Thai is now my favorite Thai restaurant in San Diego. read more

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Sala Thai, a small spot on El Cajon Boulevard, was an absolute delight. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. While it isn't a fancy place, the food and service are extraordinary. I'd give it a 10/10. If you're ever in the San Diego area, I highly recommend visiting this restaurant. It has a distinct atmosphere and a unique menu that makes it worth the trip. Gil Tower read more

Sala Thai - Gil Tower music Producer from LA - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Christian, our server, was so friendly and helpful! The ambiance is so vibey after their remodel and I really enjoyed the beautiful presentation of their dishes. I tried their tofu pad sew ew and chicken panaang curry. Both were tasty and the right amount of spice. I will absolutely be back again soon! read more

Sala Thai - Ambiance - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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This review is just on the food alone, as I did takeout. Ordered Spicy Noodle & Pad See Ew. got a medium & mild spice, but both dishes had absolutely no flavor. it's a good thing i went back & asked for 2 peanut sauces. $2 for a little 2 oz. (she said it was 4 oz but no way was that tiny container 4 oz.) maybe it was 3 oz but it wasn't filled. so that was another down side. i get, you need to charge for peanut sauce but $4 just to add flavor...if it wasn't for the peanut sauce, these noodles would have no taste. but the worker was nice so thats why it gets 3 stars. but it was more of a 2.5 stars place. much tastier thai food along el cajon blvd thats for sure! read more

So delicious! Our family has been coming here since the 1990s. Delicious summer rolls. Great noodles and curries. read more

Sala Thai - Summer rolls - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Check this little place out! On the outside it looks very unassuming but inside the ambience is quite lovely! The food is really flavorful and not greasy at all. Great vegan options. Not just tofu but you can get just veggies, tofu, mock chicken and mock duck. The service is really personal. Its a small family establishment thats been around for 35 years. Its owned by a really sweet older lady and her son. He was very sweet and was talking with me about the place. He grew up in the restaurant basically and now helping to run it. How much more "family owned business" can you get? Glad I stumbled into this little gem after going to a yoga class next door at yoga box. Its one of very few places open till 11pm. I had the red curry with brown rice and a plain, clear vegetable soup. Really enjoyed my meal. read more

Great restaurant for our girls' night out. The cloth napkins and soft lighting create a classy and intimate atmosphere. To stay within our low-carb meal plan we ordered the chicken lettuce cups and chicken satay. Both had really great sauce accompaniments. It was my first time trying red curry (I usually go for the yellow) and I was pleased to find I didn't really miss the potatoes at all. We ordered just the right amount of food for two people and left with a small box of leftovers. read more

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I recently went to try out the food and it was delicious! I ordered the papaya salad and panang curry. Highly recommend and the ambiance was so nice! read more

I had such a great experience at Sala Thai! I ordered the Chicken Pad Thai and the sweet and spicy chicken wings with a side of sticky rice. The food was absolutely delicious, everything tasted very flavorful. You can really tell they put care into every dish. The service was just as amazing. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel welcoming and comfortable. The owners told me they've been around for quite some time now. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxing, making it a perfect spot for both casual meals and special occasions. I was told the artwork on the wall was all custom painted, and I am very impressed! Come check them out! read more

Me and my girlfriend just ate here and it was so delicious. The staff were extremely friendly and gave us complimentary samples (in this economy is crazy). The restaurant is "so cute and perfect for a date" as my girlfriend said. We will be regulars here! read more

I only leave a 1 star review when a business truly deserves it, and Sala Thai does. I ordered 4 food items and 2 drinks to go, totaling $70. 2 Thai teas- asked for 25% sweetness/sugar. Received full sweet (maybe even extra sweet), threw away. 2 Pad Thais were very sweet, overcooked, and containers were half full. Food itself, 1 star. Container filled halfway, 0 stars. 2 Yellow curries. Flavor was 1 star, and tasted like they put water in it for volume. And again, their unethical business practice filled each container only halfway. The containers aren't large to begin with, and filling them halfway is just stealing. Won't ever give this business another dime, and neither should you. There are plenty of delicious, ethical Thai businesses out there that care about both their food and customers to not do things like this. And the food here is less than mediocre. This is the McDonald's of Thai food read more

Sala Thai - I Poured it all into one container. This is not $34 of curry. This is stealing from customers - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food: 5/5 We ordered their chicken pad thai, yellow curry, caramelized wings, thai tea and thai coffee Togo. Their pad thai was extremely flavorful and they did not skimp on the protein or egg. Their yellow curry was also rich in flavor but only contained pork and potato (no other vegetables which was disappointing). The wings were definitely the star of the show - sweet, but salty and umami fish sauce flavor and the chicken itself was fall off the bone. The thai tea and coffee were good- overall everything was at or above par. Price: super reasonable for what you're getting. read more

Got the cream cheese wontons and a salad sooooo yummy ordered online and was ready in 20 minutes. Highly recommend. Service was amazing girl with beautiful pink hair greeted me. read more

This is the second time we have food catered. It is the BEST! We have had the curry, pad Thai, egg rolls, sticky rice and the like. I definitely recommend their food to anyone. Looking forward to dinning in! Try them out! read more

The Thai Chicken Curry's are always so watery. Like they add water to make it last longer.

The food is really good one hundred percent , i love Penang curry, the chicken and veggies Penang

Super great service and food! Definitely coming back. Shoutout to Christian our server for being awesome!

I tried Sala Thai for this first time today. I placed a pick up order for pad Thai and it was so delicious. The staff was super friendly too. I will definitely be back! read more

Sala Thai - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

We have been dining here since they opened 35 years ago. incomparable food and service. Won't eat Thai anywhere else!! Interior is beautiful, calm space. Love it. read more

Wow!!!! At Christians recommendation I tried the Crispy Duck with added Eggplant. Mind blowing textures. Crispy yet moist yet savory with perfectly cooked green beans. Eggplant perfectly prepared seamlessly integrated. This dish will be calling me back as soon as possible. This explains why Sala Thai has survived 35 years. What a fabulous neighborhood find. Thank you!! The updated green & gold decor and low light g make it a cozy NYC vibe right here in Rolando. See you soon Christian and team. read more

Sala Thai, has absolutely been our favorite go to for authentic Thai food. Delicious every single visit. I can count on the Yellow Curry to be fragrant and creamy, just perfect amount of flavor and heat. The service is friendly, knowledgeable and fun! The Ambiance is quiet yet friendly, beautifully decorated with color, light and culture. Truly a long time 25 years or more of it being my favorite! Never has it disappointed me! read more

Love this Thai place! Portion sizes and prices are very good. The drinks and soups though are honestly the best - check out their Tom yum & Tom kha soups. The thai iced coffee and ice teas are both lit - definitely try it. Outside of the pad see ew, the rest were very good. I'd recommend getting the pad Thai and curries! Great service and nice indoor dining! read more

Sala Thai - Thai iced tea - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Went here a few weeks ago on an unexpected lunch trip. I was immediately sat and was greeted with kindness and open arms in trying this restaurant for the first time. We were given many alternative options to other Thai places we had eaten at before, and explanations on why we should try other dishes they had to offer instead of the usual so we did. And me and my girlfriend were so surprised to find out that we had a taste for more than Yellow Curry and Pad Thai! Great service, food came out quickly, absolutely no complaints! read more

3.5 so rounding to 4 When I used to work in the area, we used to stop here all the time! I would crave their egg rolls which had a good peanut flavor in them. We came to fulfill that craving after not coming here for years and unfortunately the egg rolls just aren't the same. If I had to compare them to something, it feels like it would be something I could get at the grocery store in the frozen section. Despite this, everything else seemed good. We ordered calamari, pad see ew, and the Chinese sausage fried rice. Calamari was solid. I definitely prefer rings and tentacles but these were strips. Mixed in with the calamari were other fried veggies which were ok. Pad see ew is good and is a a part of their lunch specials which allows you to select and entree and an appetizer. Lunch specials are M-F, 11-3. The Chinese sausage fried rice stole the show. There was something so satisfying about that rice and I would order it again if it were available. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to be a regular menu item as we just saw it on a board and not on the menu. Staff are nice and friendly, and service is quick. I think the owner was the one who came out and gave us extra sauces and recommended which ones go best with what. She recommended vinegar on the pad see ew and it enhanced the flavor - was so good! She recommended the fish sauce for the rice and that was another winner. read more

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Went for dinner here with my parents and had an amazing experience! The atmosphere is perfect! The murals on the walls were very artistic and nice as well as the dining area lighting. All the staff were super friendly and accommodating! Christian in particular was super nice and went above and beyond to make our dinner experience a good one! We were also informed that they now offer the option for dark meat chicken which is super unique for places to offer and it was delicious! Prices were reasonable too as well as portions! I highly recommend this hidden gem if you love Thai food :) read more

Sala Thai - Popeye chicken, Pad Thai, Massaman Curry (all with chicken) - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

The owner Kristian was an incredibly wonderful host with impeccable service. In addition the food was absolutely delicious. Will no doubt continue going back . Very reasonably priced especially the Thai tea. read more

The food here was okay. I've never had Pad Thai that is soupy and with carrots & broccoli. Flavor was not there as well, wasn't savory, just sweet. My daughter and I were the only ones there, so although we got our orders fairly quickly, no one came by to fill our water or ask if we needed anything.. they were just sitting at the front table on their phones. read more

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Gluten Free Options I got their Pad Thai and thought the dish was lacking in flavor. I mostly tasted the starch of the noodles and my meal consisted mostly noodles with a couple pieces of meat and veggies. Service was great and quick and they don't seem too busy. I may try some of their other dishes since I appreciate their awareness to gluten free offerings. read more