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    Similan Thai Restaurant

    4.3 (451 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    First bite was Phuket in North County!!! Wow
    Peter I.

    After living in PHUKET for a year, we have searched for a similar taste. Tonight we found it. The pad Thai was exactly what we had in Thailand and that is amazing. A chicken satay was different because it was cut off the stick, but it taste of it with the cucumbers sauce and the peanut sauce was exactly what we remember. Our friend mama had a food stall at Surin beach that was the spot, and the food tonight reminded us of mama it doesn't get any better than that. Save the trip and the points to Thailand and go to this restaurant.

    Ben H.

    A solid Thai spot with good portions and well-made dishes. Nothing mind-blowing but everything hit the spot. Panang Curry: Get Definitely the best thing we had. Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The chicken was tender and the sauce went great with rice. Glass Noodles with Chicken: Maybe? Nice texture and a light, savory flavor. It was enjoyable, but I usually prefer pad see ew or something a little heartier. Just a personal preference. Papaya Salad: Maybe This one came out very spicy. That was expected, but the balance was off for me. Not enough sweetness or tang to round it out. Still refreshing though. The service was friendly and the place felt clean and relaxed. Pricing was fair for the portions and overall quality. Food: 7/10 Service: 6/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Value: 7/10

    Mango sticky rice, so tasty!
    Cindy P.

    What a sweet treasure find in this tucked away spot of Solana Beach! It's right across the train station next to a car shop. If you're craving good Thai food, you need to add this to your list. Don't let the front entrance fool you into thinking this is a run down spot. When you walk in, it's beautifully and authentically decorated in Asian style. The seats were a bit worn but all the tables were filled with people chatting and enjoying their food. And the FOOD! Oh they know how to make the Thai dishes I love. We started with the Tom Kha broth, a delicious coconut based soup filled with complex flavors. Pad See Ew noodles, Crying Tiger dish, and Panang Curry filled our main course. The portions were generous, and we gorged ourselves til our bellies cried mercy! And yet, we still had to try their mango sticky rice dessert (what good Thai restaurant would not serve this seasonal delicacy?!) Yes, the sticky rice was soft with just the right amount of sweet and the mangos fresh! So definitely make room for it even when your stomach says no more! So thrilled to have found this local gem!

    Sacha M.

    This is *the* place to go if you're looking for Thai food in Solana Beach. Normally I'm a huge tom kha fan, but their tofu soup is To. Die. For. and I have to get it every time I'm here. The interior is really lovely and it's been calm and quiet every time I've been here. Service is always friendly and not overbearing like some places.

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    Steve P.

    Similan is a very good Thai restaurant in a non-descript little strip mall. Can barely see the sign from the street (see pic). The lunch special is a great value. Comes with a cup of soup, small salad, a couple of egg rolls and the main course. I had the Pad See Ew and it was excellent. Perhaps the best I've had in the US.

    Pad See Ew chicken, Panang Curry
    Angie B.

    Small tucked away spot in Solana Beach. Very friendly staff. I got the panang curry sauce and pad see ew. This was the best pad see ew I've had here in San Diego. This dish can seem so dry or light on flavor but the one here was delicious. Panang sauce was very good too. Definitely would return here! Parking is the only tough thing. Very small parking lot.

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    Donald R.

    Simlian Thai 4.5 My brother and I had dinner last week at Simlian Thai. The restaurant was not crowded as we arrived a bit early. Service was prompt. We had the customary Thai beer that is always refreshing. We ordered Thai Fresh Rolls as a starter. For main courses we ordered the Pad Thai with Chicken and the Pad See Ew with Chicken. Every dish was well prepared. Throughout our meal we noted that Simlian has a very active take-out order business. With good reason, our dinners were well prepared.

    Green Curry ,Protein Choice = Salmon
    Sandra S.

    Arrived at 11 15am , waited inside for my friend to arrive , I decided to order Green tea while waiting , Menu was very vast and great dishes to choose from plus service was impeccable, great portions or entrees to share , comfortable seating

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    We love this restaurant. Good food, service and pretty remodel. Our go to spot for Thai food.

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    Great food and friendly service! I love their pad Thai noodles and tom kha soup! They are always busy, but the wait is never too long.

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    Food was good, portion solid but for the price you could get more for sure. Like 17$ for a pad Thai

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    Top notch Thai restaurant perfect for dine in or take out. Excellent green curry and basil fried rice

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    pleasant place for dinner. Food was delicious energy was nice and comfortable. I would recommend this place

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    Excellent customer service by Enzo! Food is great as well! Just order mild and everything will taste great!

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    4.1(282 reviews)
    3.5 miCarmel Valley
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    Still our go-to place for delicious Vietnamese food. Love…read moretheir Vermicelli noodle bowl. Lettuce and noodles very refreshing on a hot day. Lots of grilled pork. This dish fills me up. They have the best Vietnamese iced coffee around!! Our server Maya is very friendly. We like that she recognizes us and says hello when we come in. Great service! Restaurant always clean. Love open feel. There is outside seating also.

    Visit April 2026…read more Located in the Del Mar Highlands shopping center in the upper lot from Sky Deck. Tiny but popular little pho shop. Came here on a Saturday night and all the tables were in use so we settled for bar seating. I've never eaten inside truth be told and we had only stopped here for egg rolls to munch on whenever we head up to the OC or LA lol. Their fried egg rolls are really good so of course we started off with them, an order of 9. I do wish they had given more lettuce to wrap them in. More of a kitchen prep issue. There menu is fairly small, at least compared to other Vietnamese spots I have been to. I was torn between "The TCN", tai chin nam, which is rare steak, brisket, and flank, and the "The TNG", tai nam gau, which comes with rare steak, flank, and fatty brisket. I'm a nerd so TNG caught the attention of my Starfleet tricorder but lost me at fatty brisket. I liked my dish. The portion size to price ratio was fairly good. I've had similar size bowls at other places and they were $20+ while this was less than. Broth was bright and not too greasy. Tender pieces of beef. A good stop when you're in the area and craving pho.

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    Flower Child

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    4.2(726 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Healthy dining
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    Saturday, 3-25-2026: After trying FC in Las Vegas, we had to try this one in Del Mar. We stopped…read morefor a late lunch here before continuing to the San Diego Home & Garden Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. When we first arrived, we noticed it had the same artsy, loft vibe & decor as the one in Las Vegas. At first glance it seemed like it had a small interior but then we noticed the stairs to get to a lower level to the left of us. This led to a very spacious room! Love the decor and the layout. There's more seating outdoors, which we attempted but it had too cold of a breeze so we decided to sit indoors. We were greeted warmly by a nice young man at the counter. My hubby told him we had eaten at the FC in Las Vegas and he told us he was going to train as a manager in Las Vegas. I ordered the Chicken Yakisoba Bowl and hubby ordered the Chicken Entree with brown rice and sweet potato fries with dip. We easily found a table in the lower level as there was hardly anybody down there. But, as the time progressed it became full with young soccer players and their respective families. Apparently, the soccer games ended in the nearby fields & they all descended upon FC. Our food came out quickly. I savored my Chicken Yakisoba Bowl chock full of crispy vegetables and flavorful chicken. It was huge so I had to take leftovers to go. My hubby loved his meal, too. We look forward to returning here where they serve delicious, healthy offerings and friendly customer service.

    The service here was terrific! Emily kindly went through the menu and pointed out her favorite…read moredishes. I went with the Tofu w/ Sweet Corn Quinoa and Parmesan Broccoli. This was the tastiest vegetarian dish that I have ever had! The ambiance is very artistic & open with plenty of indoor & outdoor seating options. Also, there is plenty of parking, and this location is right off the freeway near the Via de la Valle exit. Thank you, Flower Child... I will definitely be back!

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    4.5(496 reviews)
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    Plumeria on 101 was amazing! I recently tried the Plumeria in University Heights, so I was excited…read moreto 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!

    Changing star rating after server/kitchen error. Order vegan veg tofu "flower cups" , 1st item on…read moretop of menu but they served the "tuna flower cups" version. They looked and smelled very fishy, too tuna fish-like for us. Complained to server and pointed out several times on menu what I ordered and the difference between the two. It was as if they were trying to convince me they were the same, seemed like they didn't want to go the trouble of remaking them, but did after I insisted. Much better. Also mentioned we were there for a birthday but they did nothing special food-wise, no embellishment to plate nor complementary dessert for birthday person which was a bit disappointing considering many places do.

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    Plumeria - So warm & nice comfortable place. ^^

    So warm & nice comfortable place. ^^

    Plumeria - Flower cups

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    4.4(124 reviews)
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    My preferred work lunch spot! I've never has an issue with the quality and freshness when I eat in…read moreperson or pick up take-out! The flavors are so spot on and always packed fresh with herbs, veggies, and generous slices of meat - the whole works! Definitely ask about spice levels before you order so you know what you're getting into - or don't complain after ;) Their thai tea and thai coffee is also a great pick up and has pushed me through the afternoon work slump mulitple times - I've even come by just to pick up coffee! Be prepared to wait a bit for your oder at peak lunch times - be patient, they're a small family business! But trust that it's going to be worth it!

    THAI TEST KITCHEN @ SORRENTO VALLEY…read more I was looking for a Thai restaurant near Sorrento Valley, and this place popped up with really high reviews, so we decided to check it out. It's literally inside a corporate office building, super secluded, and definitely feels like it mainly caters to people working in the offices nearby. If you come here, just know it's more of a small corporate plaza vibe. Parking was very limited, and we were honestly a little nervous about getting towed since it's mostly corporate parking, but we parked right out front and it ended up being fine. The restaurant itself is very small, with only a few tables. There weren't many people dining in, which makes sense because it seems like most customers are office workers grabbing takeout and heading back to work. Despite that, the staff were extremely friendly, which made the experience really pleasant. We ordered the crispy pork dish, and it was incredible, super flavorful and definitely the highlight of the meal. The food overall was really good. It is on the pricier side for Thai food (around $15-$20 per entrée), but the quality matched the price. One thing to note: the bathroom is located outside of the restaurant. The staff will explain how to get there, but it's a bit of a walk and kind of tucked away in the corporate area. Overall, this place was solid, and I'm really glad we came. If you're in the Sorrento Valley area and craving Thai food, I'd definitely stop by.

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    Thai Test Kitchen - Some seating (there's more than this and outdoor seating too)

    Some seating (there's more than this and outdoor seating too)

    Thai Test Kitchen - Crispy Pork With Basil (Spice Level: 7)

    Crispy Pork With Basil (Spice Level: 7)

    Thai Test Kitchen - We do lunch boxes catering!!

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    We do lunch boxes catering!!

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