Have you ever had a water feature in your back yard? It makes a patio feel like an oasis, and an oasis feel alive. You don't have to talk as much with it gently gurgling in the background. Anyway, they have a water feature. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They also have a breeze (weather permitting), and blue skies (ditto), and a beautiful array of succulents everywhere you look. Plus unobtrusive lo-fi music that I barely noticed for the first 15 minutes. All that to say, their ambience is cozy as hell.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food. - I don't know, I ordered the tom yum, which was dumb because I've never had tom yum. So I realized halfway through the first spoonful I had nothing to say here. I will say, it had lots of shrimp; they weren't cheap. - The chili dressing on the pork skewers was delicious. It never ceases to amaze me that Thai chefs can make fish sauce taste good. - My wife said the pad see ew was some of the best she's ever had. Service. It was all right. Courteous and fast. The fast kind of counts against them because we asked for my wife's appetizers at the same time as my soup, and they agreed but instead they brought them out right away. Not a big deal, all told. Don't miss stopping at Jaybird Superette next door, a quirky little store with wine, cheese, and more... so you can drive five minutes over to Mount Soledad Memorial Park after dinner, uncork it, and watch the sun dive into the great blue sea. read more

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We arrived during a low-volume time shortly after they opened, and we were seated right away. Our food arrived promptly as well. They offer different levels of spiciness, which was a nice touch. The curry was perfectly prepared--not overwhelmingly spicy like at some places where all you taste is heat. Here, the flavors were well-balanced and delicious. The mango sticky rice was okay. The mango was fresh and delicious, but the rice itself was a bit too sweet and not as creamy as I expected. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They offer both indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The patio was beautiful, decorated with a mix of real and artificial flowers, along with water fountains that created a relaxing atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, I would recommend this place if you're looking for great Thai food! read more

Turmeric Thai Garden - Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - La Jolla, California

Your Fam is getting the craving for Thai, but your fav Thai restaurant has been "Closed Temporarily" for what feels like an eternity. Guess it's time to branch out and try some other local spots. After a quick search came across Tumeric Thai Kitchen. Was more than pleasantly surprised just how close it was. While the map said La Jolla - it was far enough removed from all the major beach traffic. Packed up the whole family and jetted out to what would hopefully be a new Thai spot. Even leaving guests said its as amazing, sadly though things didn't quite worked out like we wanted. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is wonderful, it's the quaint little shop. Each of the tables had plenty of space from each other, which gave a very private feeling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outside looked ideal for eating, but there appeared to be a storm coming in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We looked over the menus and I was a touched confused, they had the standard curries: Green, Yellow, Red but Panang was by itself and served with Stew Beef... I asked if I could get it with Chicken, and the staff was very accommodating. My wife went with Green, and we got the kids a Red Curry and Satay Chicken. Once the food had arrived I became very confused, while there appeared to be a ton of spice on my Panang it was super bland. What made things even stranger were the wide range of temperatures. The Curry itself was lukewarm, and the chicken itself felt hot enough but still gave me pause with each bite. By the time I finished my food, I was wondering if I was going to have problems later on.The Green Curry was in a similar setup, very bland and kinda cold in places. The only one that was good was the Red Curry and Satay Chicken my kids loved it. With any Thai restaurant visit you gotta get some Fried Banana and Coconut Ice Cream. So we ordered that - while the food arrived in a timely fashion the dessert didn't. It literally took almost 20mins to get the dessert. During which time I was able to pay and get us packed up to leave. The dessert finally did show and everyone loved it. I'm not sure I would go back here again for a round 2. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While the atmosphere is really nice, tables have enough privacy and it felt very quaint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food seems to be all over the place, worse is it was very bland - I wanted some spice Here's hoping that it was just a fluke but 2 out of 3 Curries being bland and random temperatures seems concerning. read more

Tumeric Thai Kitchen is a small restaurant located up the hills of La Jolla in a cul de sac of Windermere a gated community. Plenty of free parking in the lot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a casual restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was always curious about trying this restaurant from the raving reviews of some yelp friends. As someone who has visited Phuket in Thailand where the food was amazing, my expectation for any comparable thai food is high. Ordered my usual favorites: papaya salad, green curry with veggies tofu and pad thai noodles with shrimp. Every dish was presented nicely and the garden setting was ideal. After taking pics, I tried a taste of the small soup with tofu and enoki mushrooms and found it to be too sweet. The papaya salad looked lovely but was disappointed it lacked flavor, and the shredded papaya was hard to chew, perhaps a little too green. The green curry with tofu and veggies was delicious with the steamed brown rice. The shrimp pad thai noodles tasted too sweet and missing additional herbs. Felt disappointed as I so anticipated a great meal. I had everything boxed Togo. Service was ok but could use improvement by both the young male and female staffers. Although the garden setting was lovely, the food lacked the seductive flavors certainly incomparable to the same dishes I had in Phuket. If your taste buds are not as picky as mine, perhaps this place is worth trying. read more

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True Hidden Gem. No, really, it's actually hidden and hard to find. I ordered the chicken satay as an appetizer and pad Thai with chicken. Both were super delicious. Port Ayan sizes were great. I ended up taking some home with me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a really cool and relaxing outdoor dining area with tons of flowers and plants.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a smaller indoor dining area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is good for medium to small groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Finding the place was a little bit hard. I followed the GPS, but even that looked confusing when you're entering in, but trust the GPS and it'll take you to the parking lot that you need to be in. The sign is very small for the actual entrance to the restaurant. Take a look at my pictures maybe that'll help. Service was great as well very fast and friendly. Glad I found this place. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Loveee everything about this place, it was honestly a hidden gem. Went here mainly for their mango sticky rice because I was craving it and we came back a few more times during our vacation! I honestly miss this place because they had the best mango sticky rice ever! And the mango and thai iced tea were also refreshing. Definitely coming back. read more

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Overall, underwhelmed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute & comfy ambiance, with their own parking lot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But food was pretty mid -- nothing spectacular that I'd be willing to drive through the hills of La Jolla to get to. If I was a local, sure. But it's a bit of a trek for average Thai food (maybe slightly above average, it was still good, but so is most Thai food). read more

Soooooooooooo freaking good! I love Thai foo, especially the green coconut green curry. This place did not disappoint. 1st time here and definitely not the last. Huge portions, couldn't finish it all, had to take it to go. Waiters were very knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

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The quality and the taste of the food was OK. However, the quantity was terrible. We ordered the pad see ew and there was virtually no chicken in it with the chicken protein option. We ordered a side of cucumber salad and it was all dressing and no cucumber. Given the total cost, I feel like this was not a good value and probably will not order there again. read more

Turmeric Thai Garden - Side order of cucumber salad, where is the cucumber? All dressing. Kind of a rip off for four dollars. - Thai Near Me - La Jolla, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Turmeric Thai Kitchen, wow, what a delicacy. Hidden gem, tucked away in the Soledad mountain streets, feels like you're going to park in a random residents house then boom you're met with deliciousness.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got mango sticky rice 10/10, we got pad Thai with chicken 10/10 we got green curry 9/10. We drove like 20 mins to the house, food felt like it was fresh off the wok or grill whatever they use. Some nice lady also took our order so fast, she was so kind and so generous. She got a call mid ordering, put her on hold, the fastest hold I've ever seen. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, the area was dimly lit, perfect for a date.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Heaters on blast, felt nice and cozy as it was a chilly dusk evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Couldn't recommend this place more. Licked the plates clean, could even reuse them they're so clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

If you feed them they will come!!! This quaint little restaurant is a true hidden gem! Flavors are fresh and tantalizing. We had Tom yum soup 4.6/5 The true gem for me was the BEEF PANAG 6/5 the beef was crazy and unbelievably tender!! Marinated for over 24 hours. Drunken Noodles 4.5/5 The only downside is that they get crazy busy so the quality of service was like 3/5 They are very sweet but understaffed. The food came out reasonably quick. Again, it is tucked away. I thought our GPS lead us to the wrong location. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Turmeric Thai is a cute restaurant with a very nice outdoor space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were seated quickly and the server was attentive and nice. I tried the following: shrimp lemongrass (4/5; flavorful, light and tasty), Thai iced tea (5/5; made just right!), sea bass (4/5; moist, flaky, great sauce and veggies complimented the fish nicely. A light and satisfying fish), mango sticky rice (4.5/5; rice was sticky and just the right amount of sweet and the mango was ripe and tasty). Overall, a satisfying Thai dinner! read more

Turmeric Thai Garden - Lemongrass Shrimps - Thai Near Me - La Jolla, California

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I'm writing this in the middle of the night because I cant stop thinking about their new Tom Yum soup. Its genuinely might have changed my life. Literally everything at Turmeric thai is off the charts food (especially their pineapple fried rice) but this new soup has me salivating just remembering it. read more

Turmeric Thai Garden - Tom Yum - Thai Near Me - La Jolla, California

If I could give ten stars I would! What a hidden gem! We celebrated a birthday dinner with ten of us present and it was the first time for all of us at this restaurant. I was greeted right away with warmth and kindness. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was very charming and romantic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was kind, patient and very accommodating the whole time even though I feel we were a challenging crew to handle with having a hard time making up our minds. The food came out fast and we all loved our dishes. Some of the dishes we ordered were fresh spring rolls, pumpkin curry, red curry, spicy cod and Turmeric seafood all delicious. It was a perfect experience and we had a hard time leaving. We all will be back and can't recommend Turmeric Thai Garden more highly! read more

Turmeric Thai Garden - Thai Near Me - La Jolla, California

I arranged for my team from work to have a going away lunch here. It was hard to find a place that was open on Monday for lunch and that would take a reservation, so I was really happy to find Turmeric Thai Kitchen. Everyone on my team loves Thai food, so it was a great choice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We probably would've enjoyed being outside more, but that week had been rainy often on, and it was great that they could actually accommodate our entire team indoors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff there was really nice and I thought our meals came out in a reasonable amount of time. Everyone absolutely loved their food. We all said we would definitely eat there again. We really appreciated how many different options there were on the menu and they were able to meet everyone's dietary needs easily. I would definitely recommend turmeric Thai kitchen. It's a wonderful spot for lunch, even with a big group. read more

The best secret for out outstanding Thai food. Dine in, take out and delivery service. You will be pleasantly surprised.

OMG this place is absolutely amazing. The food is great, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the outdoor seating is very quaint and cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend read more

Came here for a work lunch at 11:30AM on a Thursday. Relatively empty, as expected, but because they were just getting started up for the day the service was pretty slow. Had trouble getting waters out to the table and the kitchen staff had to come out to serve and was in a rush to get back in. I've been here multiple times for work lunches, and the food is alright. Pad thai is pretty greasy but at the same time could be a little more flavorful. The spicy cod that I ordered this time was a little dry, both the fish and the rice. Not particularly cheap either. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Every time I have been here there are bees and wasps flying around because of all the plants they keep in their outdoor dining area, which isn't really their fault, but might be a reason to opt to sit indoors for those who particularly mind. Passable lunch spot, but for a good pad thai, I would just make a quick stop at a little mom and pop type shop instead. read more

Turmeric Thai Garden - Spicy Cod w brown rice and an extra side of steamed vegetables - Thai Near Me - La Jolla, California

I got the chicken fried to-go! It was a good dish, but nothing special. Would maybe recommend trying one of the other dishes if you want something more unique. read more

The green curry is phenomenal! Can't go wrong with the chicken wings and all sauces are so unique. The papaya salad is crunchy and tangy and perfect! Our whole family loves the spring rolls because they don't have noodles and are super fresh and tasty. The sauce is also tangy and light compared to a thick peanut sauce. Their service is wonderful, always pleasant and warm and running around trying to get to everyone quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also love how their place has a mix of a patio like sitting in a garden backyard and an inside cozy section.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Very kind employees, we always feel very welcome whenever we come. The Pad Thai is amazing, and the Yellow Curry is out of this world! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Ambiance is amazing, very much feels like a place to take your significant other.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Turmeric Thai Garden - Pad Thai Yellow Curry Thai Iced Coffee - Thai Near Me - La Jolla, California

Never would find this place on my own. This restaurant is in a small professional plaza buried on a side street in a residential neighborhood. The driveway to parking is easy to pass by; its about 50 feet BEFORE the security gates to a residential complex. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a cozy inside dining area and a cute contained outdoor patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered spring roll with chicken, beef Panang, and Pad Thai. All were very tasty. Both spring rolls were filled heavily with lettuce, some mint, and a small piece of white-meat chicken in the center. It was like eating a minty salad in a rice wrapper. The peanut sauce was good. However, it was a little pricey for what you got. The Panang - There were only seven 1" hunks of meat (tender), three equally sized pieces of potato in abundant broth/sauce and a small, insufficient, bowl of white rice. Again, pricey for the amount of food. The Pad Thai was just adequately portioned but the egg, along with other ingredients, were not mixed in well. Overall, cute, tasty, meager portions, a bit overpriced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is good place for a date.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would be top-notch with (even slightly) larger potions. read more

Tucked in the back of a small shopping plaza near Mount Soledad is a charming and delicious Thai spot. The chicken pad Thai was light and fresh with accommodations made for my gluten allergy by the kitchen. The pumpkin curry was recommended by the server and was a flavorful, warm dish perfect for a cold winter night. We dined in early so the service was good as the restaurant wasn't too crowded. Very much enjoyed my experience and can't wait to come back. read more

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Not sure why the review count is still under 1000. This place has been around a while and it's quite popular... or at least I thought it was? Here again after 6 years, quality hasn't changed much. Wouldn't exactly call it the best Thai food in San Diego anymore but it's still very good. I enjoyed the stir fried veggie dish as well as the spicy cod. The pad thai was still a nah. Lettuce with chicken... if you like the sweet sorta taste on the meat you'd like it. Service wasn't bad. The dude server sounded kinda rude though I don't think that's his intention... Kinda cold in the restaurant on the day, maybe add a few heaters would be nice during winter? read more

Came here with friends for a weekday lunch. It was pretty empty except for 2 other parties. We sat outside on the cute patio. That was where everyone was seated. The interior rooms had furniture that looked dated. The outdoor patio has nice succulent planters around and lots of shade. The service was great. The young man who was our waiter that day made sure we weren't going to feel forgotten. He checked on us often and always with a smile. We all got the lunch special. I'm used to spicy Thai food and ordered a level 7 for my vegetarian drunken noodles. It wasn't spicy, but it was still good with lots of vegetables and tofu. The salad was ok and the vegetarian egg roll was plain. read more

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The food here was absolutely phenomenal, the waiters and waitresses were attendant and nice, and lastly [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance of this place felt nice and comforting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is a rare hidden gemstone that was just uncovered for us read more

The tom kha soup was amazing!!! They were so busy And over booked tonight but the staff and kitchen did so well at working hard and accommodated us all. We are visiting from out of town and we would definitely come back to this Thai restaurant. Everything we ordered, family style, was great. Good job! read more

Turmeric Thai Garden - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - La Jolla, California

I had to almost stop myself from licking the bowl! It was some of the best green curry I've ever had. They do not serve alcohol, but you can bring your own bottle of wine. Some lovely people who had brought a bottle and could not finish it gave the rest to us. It was a delightful meal. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very nice outdoor garden area with a little fountain going.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Hidden, tucked away restaurant, in a good way.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The water doesn't taste very good. The jasmine tea is pretty good. The sea bass lime chili is good but you get tired of the taste after a while. The shrimp in the tom kha comes whole so it is a little tedious to separate the parts. Servers are nice and turned on the heat at request. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One thing about sitting outside around sunset is the mosquitos start coming out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Ambiance is awesome, food is really good too. Service was friendly and good, definitely will return. The Tom Kha was a great way to start the meal! read more

This has been my favorite thai place for like 7 years and I am writing a super overdue review. It's a really cute spot with cute ambiance that's truly comes off like a hole in the wall. Parking lot is small but never full. I've never had anything from here that I didn't like. For the entrees, you can choose your spice level from 1-10. I've also asked for spice on the side before. * Pad see ew - i think my favorite thai noodle dish in general. I just love the soy sauce-y x wide noodles seared on high heat taste in general. Plus the slightly bitter cut of the chinese broccoli hits. More savory. * Drunken noodles - i do love the basil taste that shines through. It has a delicious mix of many types of veggies. More sweet i think * pad thai - I haven't gotten this in a long time but i remember enjoying it a lot and you can't go wrong. Kind of a sweet, savory, and tangy mix plus peanutty * Larb with ground chicken - super healthy and I'm obsessed with the unique taste that manifests from the toasted rice powder. It's mostly limey with the rice powder toastiness. * Curry - red curry, yellow curry, green curry... i think I've had them all and they're all good. Comes with rice. I usually have some extra for my next meal. * Pineapple fried rice - I liked this a lot, but personally the noodles and curries have an overall better tasting spices and sauces plus better texture. * Basil lime mussels - a random item that surprise, turned out to be one of my favorites. It tastes like what it sounds like * Thai tea - can't go wrong. It's very strong on caffeine * Tom yum soup - I won't bother trying to explain how this tastes but if you like the tom yum taste (which is worth trying if you've never tried), you'll like the soup. read more

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I absolutely love this restaurant and it's a hidden gem. Food is delicious and priced reasonably. Ambiance is relaxing with a beautiful outdoor patio. Service quick with a smile. High quality authentic Thai cuisine at its finest. 5 stars!!!!! read more

I ordered online and it took ONE HOUR for it to be ready. I had to check with the host multiple times and it seemed like they were cooking one dish at a time. So when we got all our food, some of the dishes were cold. Ridiculous. I'm not coming back here. UPDATE: I'm one of those people who care more about the food than the service so here we go. Food review: Food was disappointing. The noodles for the Pad Thai were too overcooked and soft. Pad see ew was decent but not amazing. Drunken noodles were my favorite of all the noodles but I've had better. Papaya salad came with 2 quarter-sliced lettuce that took up half the container, so that was disappointing. Tom yum soup was good but I've never had a bad one before. Overall, I wouldn't come back here even if the food came out quickly. read more

Good basic Thai restaurant. We asked for 10 on the hotness scale. And it was hot but in a delicious way. Food healthful. Nice use of herbs. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Buy wine from shop next door. No corkage fee. read more

My favorite Thai spot in San Diego! The location is quaint and the outdoor patio is cozy. I love a byob so that's a plus as well. Here's what I recommend: - papaya salad (huge portion, very flavorful) - pad see ew (a classic and delicious!) - yellow curry They have varying spice levels for everyone and are good at adjusting it based on your preference read more

Turmeric Thai Garden - Papaya Salad - Thai Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Yellow curry was great. Husband got an eggplant dish that he very much enjoyed, and we shared some pork fried rice and white rice. We will definitely come back. This was a success. read more

Turmeric Thai Garden - Yellow curry, so delicious! - Thai Near Me - La Jolla, California

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This is definitely a hidden gem in La Jolla! Do not let the drive there spook you, you are heading in the right direction!! The drive there is all residentials, but this restaurant is in a tiny plaza with plenty of parking and a market. Cute ambiance and decoration. The seating is outdoors - feels homey and Christmas-like with all the lights wrapped around the trees. The food was delicious and came in big, sharable portions. They have you rate the spice level 1-10. Unfortunately, our server did not speak English well and kept insisting to give a rating of 1-10 on spice level. I tried a level 5 on my tom yum soup and that gave it the perfect kick! We ordered: tom yum chicken, fried egg rolls, chicken fried rice, and vegetable pad see ew. The soups are served in individual portion sizes, rather than the large sharable bowl most Thai restaurants traditionally do. If you are ever visiting San Diego, stop by this delicious restaurant! read more

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Wow! Blown away with the food here! So amazing. My new favorite Thai dish is the Panang Beef! The flavor will knock your socks off. My other favorite was the Spicy Jicama Salad. Every dish was incredible. My new favorite Thai a restaurant! read more

Have been coming here for years!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing service and super cute spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is amazing, and the Green Curry and Spring rolls are my go too. Definitely try this place out!!! read more

Got food poisoning... on a Friday night. I got uber eats. Maybe it was the heavy oil? But maybe it was sitting out at the restaurant too long? I'm not sure , but I'm not having fun read more