Last night, my friend and I went to a marvelous restaurant; it was in the Rancho Bernardo/Poway area. Honestly, I hadn't been there yet, but had looked for something that was open late in the area. I normally live in NYC (the city that never sleeps!), and soon realized that not much in the No. Inland County of SD area is open late. So, since our friendship date was at 8 PM, this is the place that I chose. In other words, other than generally enjoying Thai food, our selection of this place was largely due to scheduling. Sometimes, it's about practicality. Yet, once we were there, we were both pleasantly surprised by the welcoming, relaxed vibe as well as both the quantity and quality of food that they shared. (Also, we didn't have a reservation; but they still promptly seated us, even though it was fairly busy then, which we appreciated.) We ordered countless items from the menu, and they were all tasteful and oh so filling. We went home with more than half a dozen to-go boxes, too! : ) I particularly enjoyed the coconut milk soup with veggies and the dessert, which was the fried banana rolls paired with coconut ice cream. Can you infer that I'm into coconut everything?? LOL Last but not least, big shoutouts go out to Ivan and Roberto, for their loving hospitality and epic service. Roberto was so patient, as we asked him plenty of questions about the menu and garnered his kind recommendations. And - per our request - everything came out with mild, rather than maximum spice levels. Thanks and brilliant! So grateful for this wonderful experience -- even their fortune cookies were spot on. : ) I wish them only good fortune from here on out! Only the Best, Katherine (& dinner companion) read more

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Good food, absolutely unacceptable service -- never coming back ! We've been coming to this restaurant for a while because the food is good, even though the service has always been mediocre. This was a lazy Monday night with less than 25% of the tables occupied, yet we sat for 15-20 minutes without anyone coming to take our order. No acknowledgment. Nothing. Eventually, the receptionist felt bad and took our order, which should have been our first red flag. No one even bothered to refill our water, even though servers were refilling glasses at the table right next to us and deliberately skipping ours. My young child was waiting for fried rice (his favorite). When I finally asked a waiter about it, his response was: "I don't know who your waiter is -- they forgot to place the order. Do you want the fried rice or are you done?" No apology. No ownership. No attempt to fix the situation. Just attitude. No one even came to give us the check. I had to walk to the front desk and deal with the same rude waiter just to pay and leave. Management should take this seriously: arrogant and discriminatory service kills businesses faster than bad food ever will. Loyal customers don't disappear quietly -- they stop coming and they warn others. Food is one thing, but no one goes out with their family to be ignored, talked down to, and treated as an inconvenience. Why would anyone pay to be insulted like this? read more

Have been eating at Urban Thai for a long time and finally decided it was time to leave a review. Located in Carmel mountain ranch in a large strip mall, there is plenty of parking so that should never be a concern. The restaurant itself is large with inside and outside seating available. There are two unisex bathrooms as well. For food we ordered the coconut shrimp and lemongrass (Tom Yum) soup with shrimp and shared the ginger chicken entree between us. The coconut shrimp was ok, I remember it being better but today it wasn't crispy and was a bit on the oily side in fact. The lemongrass soup with shrimp was delicious. Not as sour as you find in more authentic Thai restaurants, I feel Urban Thai caters more to the American palette than Asian, but full of veggies like mushrooms, broccoli, lettuce and carrots. The ginger chicken was average. I wanted to find more flavor in the dish and the sauce but it was kind of bland but spicy. The chicken was overcooked as well and a bit on the tough side as a result. Very average meal. read more

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Both the Green Curry and the Drunken Noodles were full of flavor and were delicious. Has been to this restaurant many times in the last few years and the level of quality and service has been consistently very good. Casual ambiance. read more

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Good Thai food, good attentive service and they are open late! Great place to go for a late dinner. My usual here is the Yellow curry with steamed sole fish. We came late on a Friday night and the ambience was a bit busy but was able to be seated right away. read more

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This place is set in a shopping center with plenty of parking around it. The music is soft in the background and was nice. I got the drunken noodles which were perfection. Everything about this tastes oh so good. However, my friend got the tangerine chicken which wasn't that great. The chicken was rather chewy and dry. The sauce helped but there wasn't much of it. The waiter was really nice and helpful. read more

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Good menu selection; food was good too; this is one of the few places open late; service was good: inside was clean and nice decor and nice read more

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Solid spot for Thai food in the area! We ordered the fresh spring rolls, pad Thai and green curry. Everything was delicious and flavorful. Staff was friendly and service was quick/efficient. There's decent amount of seating without feeling cramped. read more

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Pretty solid thai food! The papaya salad was very refreshing and crispy. The drunken noodles were very flavorful with just a hint of spicy! It was unique to pair it with crispy chicken and I was a little skeptical at first but it was so good! The chicken is crispy on the outside and glazed with a slightly sweet and sour glaze. The servers are very attentive and there's planets of seating to choose from outdoor and indoor! read more

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In my opinion, I felt the chicken or other meat slices are a bit too chewy but the thai tea is great and the variety of options all taste well. read more

We were staying at the Sonesta Hotel and needed a good spot for dinner, so we decided to order from Urban Thai Kitchen next door. It ended up being the perfect choice! We ordered the cheesy wontons, Pad Thai noodles with shrimp, and the vegetable red curry with rice, all with the "a little spicy" level. Everything was ready for pickup in about 15 minutes and was absolutely delicious. The flavors were fresh and balanced, the portions generous, and the spice level was just right. So happy we found this great Thai place to order from. read more

Urban Thai Kitchen - Vegetable Red Curry & Shrimp Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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I came here during a late Saturday afternoon with a group of 5 people. The place was fairly empty but the staff was very attentive and welcoming. We ordered the papaya salad, red curry, lemongrass soup, and pad see ew. The papaya salad was delicious. It had the right balance with the sweet, salty, spicy, sour and umami. The red curry and pad see ew were also great. As for the lemongrass soup, I don't know if my soup bowl had leftover soap from the dish washer in there but there was an aftertaste of soap. I do like lemongrass and am fine with cilantro so I don't think the soapy taste came from either of those. Overall, the 3/4 of the dishes we tried were great and the last one was delicious with the exception of that soapy undertone. read more

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Been coming here for a while now and it never disappoints! Staff is fast and friendly. The food is quite flavorful and generous portions. The Crab Fried Rice is my go to dish. Huge chunks of real crab. Delicious! A big bonus is that they are open late. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Nice decor. read more

Urban Thai Kitchen - Crab Fried Rice & Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

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Awesome food delivery by Grub Hub. Doc ordered lots for lunch as we watched Thai music videos and Thai movies on YouTube to get ready for our trip there in the fall. Perfect combination for a midday meal and entertainment. I could feel the spice even in the papaya salad and one other item ordered. I had to end with sticky rice cuz my tongue was on fire. I wanted and we sure did get veggies- lettuce wedges and also in the stir fry. read more

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Amazing Thai Food!! I really enjoyed that the curries have different veggies and not just the bell peppers. Had the Red Curry and it was really good, the eggplant definitely gave it a nice taste. The Drunken Noddles with Shrimp also has very good flavor. The place looks very clean and music was on point. Everyone was very nice, the waitress even brought a kids plate for our baby was very thoughtful. The only reason for the 4stars is because I didn't really understand the spicy level. But I will be coming here again. read more

Love this place so much that I had to come back a 2nd time. I can get over how delicious and well prepared the food is here. Great attentive customer service with a smile. Their curries rock, their freshly made Thai salads and appetizers all impress me. No complaints here and for sure will be back! read more

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My husband and I are new to the area. We came here after a long day of moving and brought my in laws with us. We came into the restaurant with no expectations and were pleasantly surprised. We got a round of waters for the table and then placed our order for food. I ordered the papaya salad, Thai lemon grass soup, pad see ew, and red curry (all my personal favorites). The papaya salad was well dressed and had the right combination of flavors that you would find in a papaya salad. It was tangy, salty, a little sweet, and a hint spicy. It was also very umami as well. The Thai lemon grass soup was my least favorite. I was the waitress if that was the same as tom yum soup and she said yes. The soup came out on a burner and was filled with veggies like squash, carrot, broccoli, and mushroom. I don't recall Tom yum soup ever having broccoli in it. Not what I'd call authentic but it was good. It reminded me of the soup tamarind mix from Knorrs. It was very one note (just sour) instead of the full flavor I was looking for. I don't think I'd order this again or recommend it. Red curry was probably the best of the dishes we ate. It came with a side of rice. I forgot to take a picture before we dug in because we were starving. It was tasty and was loaded with veggies and chicken. I'd be open to trying it again after trying out the other curries like the yellow, green, and panang curry. Lastly the pad see ew is always a favorite of mine. I like it more than pad Thai. The taste is what I'm used to but the veggies were not. I was missing the gai lan (Chinese broccoli). The dish instead came with broccoli and cabbage. An interesting choice but still delicious regardless. The food is definitely delicious and worth trying! I don't know if I'd say all the dishes are authentic but I'd still eat it. read more

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Great experience here for a graduation dinner! We were looking for somewhere that is open late night and fit for a group, as we did not have a reservation. We called ahead of time and they said we could come and have no problem being seated. The menu is very similar to your typical Thai restaurant, segmented by noodles, soups/curries, and protein dishes. I got the red curry, and I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful it was as well as how creamy the consistency was. Other group favorites included the coconut shrimp and the pineapple fried rice. Everyone was quite pleased with their meals! read more

Urban Thai Kitchen - Red Curry - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I think this restaurant is more Thai fusion than an authentic Thai spot. It's actually quite good, though some dishes were a bit too flavorful for my taste. It's located in a large plaza with plenty of parking. The space is pretty spacious inside--we came during holiday dinner time and were seated right away. Their most popular dish is the drunken noodles, which I also think was the best item we ordered. Prices are reasonable. read more

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We came in for dinner on a week night. We sat outside on their front patio since the weather was nice and it was a bit chilly inside with the AC on. The food came out really fast after we placed our orders. We really like the bbq pork drunken noodle, Chicken yellow curry, and the pineapple fried rice dishes. The Pad Thai was not very good. It was bland and dry. The rice noodles were stuck together. I ended up pouring the yellow curry sauce over it to make it better. The mango sticky rice dessert was perfect! Service was nice too. We were checked on often even though we were outside on the patio. read more

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Came here with a few friends for dinner during the week. The place is not very big but cozy and clean inside. We ordered the tangerine chicken which was kind of overcooked and dry. They didn't put nearly enough sauce on it. I did try the Drunken Noodles which were pretty good, and the green curry which I also really enjoyed. We were a bit disappointed to hear that they did not have the mango sticky rice even though it was on the menu. The prices are fairly reasonable however I feel that I have gotten much bigger portions of Drunken Noodles and Curry at some other places. The service was a bit slow but overall not bad. I'd say if you live or work nearby and are in the mood for Thai, it's not a bad place to check out. read more

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We did a take out order. I was impressed with how fast it took. I ordered at 6:15 on my phone and had it in hand by 6:29. Okay first things first. Let me help explain the spice level. This place does THREE levels. 1- not spicy. 2- spicy. 3- super spicy. If you don't like spice, just get a 1. Don't think you can handle a 2 if you don't like spice. If you like spicy food, get a 2. It's spicy. It's balanced though. If you need to feel something, want to second guess your choices, sweat a little, and clear your sinuses, get a 3. Okay on to the food: My wife got the lemongrass soup (tom yum) and the spring rolls. She added chicken to the soup and added shrimp to the spring rolls. She says the soup was too sweet and didn't taste like other tom yum soups she had. The spring rolls were broken which made it hard to eat, but she said they were great despite the spill. I got the green curry and was impressed. It was delicious. Plenty of meat. Full of flavor. The spice level was PERFECT (I got a 2). The papaya salad was light and sweet. I've never had it before so I can't compare it to another but it was light and enjoyable. Maybe on the sweet side but that might also be the standard. I'd come back, probably not for the soup or salad. read more

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Was just here the other week! Urban Thai has pretty much turned into one of my favorite Thai spots mainly bc it's close and service is always friendly/fast. In terms of somethin new: I'd recommend trying their gey-lee-cha, basically a lychee iced tea drink. I don't think you're able to find that at most Thai places If you're looking for something reliable and filling in terms of a good bite: - Crab Fried Rice never disappoints. I've tried different variations from similar spots but it just wasn't the same as Urban's - Tamarind Tofu is also yummy! - Cod Fish Fillet. Enough said. Thank you! I'll be back. :) read more

Tried this resto and I was not disappointed. I ordered Panang salmon and eggplant with fried tofu. Both were good. The panang salmon was kinda watery but it's still good. I took a star off because I ordered spring rolls but they were not delivered. I would definitely go back cuz the food is good and not that expensive. And service was fast. Highly recommended read more

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The is a casual Thai restaurant that seems like a hybrid of a Chinese and Thai cuisine. I ordered the green curry and was happy with my dish. Two of my friends ordered a fried chicken dish that they didn't care for. The chicken was dried and hard, almost like re-fried leftovers. The same friend who ordered the dried chicken said her tom kha soup was a bit on the sweet side. Another friend ordered wonton soup that she said was good. Another friend was pleased with her drunken noodles. It was a mixed review depending on what was ordered. Overall, I would say the food here was average and service wasn't too bad. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here again. read more

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Ordered via Grub Hub and the food was delicious. Pros: -they have different spice levels for their food. Medium spicy was perfect for me! -all the food items I ordered were great! Cons: -their iced coffee fine but it wasn't as strong as I typically prefer my drinks. Overall, great experience. Would love to re-order from here in the future. read more

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Every time I come here I HAVE to get the drunken noodles. I wish they offered beef as a protein, but it's still good with chicken. Service is quick and friendly and there are almost always people inside. Wash it all down with a Thai tea and you're golden! I love this place. read more

Honestly, the food is not bad . It's why I keep coming here. But every single time I come in, the service staff sucks so bad. I came in last night and the chick with the colorful sleeve tattoo was rushing me when it wasn't even close to closing time. Stood over my table when I took my wallet out, waiting as I reviewed the check, then dropped it back off. I signed, and she immediately came to pick it up and look at the tip I left while she was still basically in front of me. (It was 15% for a solo dinner) Don't even think she said thank you. There isn't a line out the door. You're not waiting to flip my table. So why rush me? I hadn't even been there 45 minutes. Coming from someone who also works in the industry, you guys hire people who do the bare minimum and it ruins the entire experience. Asian girl with high ponytail was nice though. But Not the first time this kind of thing has happened either. Fair skinned dude with black hair, kind of buzz cut. If he is working, he acts like I'm bothering him at his job. Every single time. Doesn't smile, say thank you, no manners or customer service skills. Nothing. 1 or 2 holes in the boat can make the whole ship sink.. hire people who know how to do their job. Best of luck. read more

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Yellow chicken curry with brown rice and raspberry iced tea under $25 with tax and tip. Easy parking. Comfortable ambiance and good service.

We had placed a to go order, and the staff was very communicative about being out of an item. They were very sincere and made sure that a refund would be issued, and to call if it didn't go thru in a timely manner. Aside from the great customer service, the food was decent! We had ordered some cheesy wontons and the drunken noodles. The wontons were crispy and flavorful, but the noodles fell short for us a little bit. The texture of the noodles were gummy and the flavor profile of the dish was more on the bland side. I would recommend this as a good spot to try out, especially for the customer service. Will visit again to dine in! read more

Best part of this place is that they close at 11:30PM!! The struggle is REAL when I'm craving Thai and half the places aren't serving past 8:30PM. This place is clean and very simple aesthetically. The bathroom is gender neutral and clean as well. You can tell they get a lot of to go orders with the huge wall of plastic tupperware. The food is delicious and very flavorful! The vegetables in the dishes still have a crunch, but was fully cooked which is very impressive. The steamed chicken in the curry is definitely a must. (Server recommended steamed because the fried chicken does not retain crispness and can get soggy from the curry). For the noodles, it is highly recommended to get the fried chicken because it allows for that extra texture of crispiness. The alcohol beverages look very fancy, and I can see this place as a cute little date night if you're in the Carmel Mountain area. I recommend trying this place out! read more

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I came here with a group of friends and we decided to indulge in some Thai cuisine. I absolutely loved their Pad Thai and the refreshing salad dish -- such vibrant flavors and textures. What I enjoy most about dining like this is not just the food itself, but the chance to learn about different cultures through their culinary traditions. It's even better when you have a Thai friend at the table to show you how the dishes are truly meant to be enjoyed. There's always a little tip or story that adds so much more meaning to the meal. read more

Urban Thai Kitchen - Beautiful decor - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

The food was pretty good. My drunken noodles came out hot and the spice level was perfect. The waiter was pretty nice and I appreciated him telling me that the mangoes weren't ripe yet when I tried to order mango sticky rice. I feel like most places don't care but it was nice that he let me know before I ordered it. The restaurant was pretty and clean inside. I'd probably go back. read more

Urban Thai Kitchen - Drunken noodles - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered the yellow curry and got what seemed like food poisoning. I was up all night throwing up and felt terrible. Really disappointing experience, I will never order from them again. read more

I stopped in with my son for the first time to try his favorite, pad Thai. Service was quick and acceptable. We ordered lemongrass soup and chicken pad Thai. Both items we ordered were terrible. We took a few bites and decided we couldn't eat it and left. After a few bites I would've paid the $30 to NOT eat these items. Pad Thai tasted like the chicken was bad and texture was off in the dish. The soup also had a weird flavor and was basically inedible. read more

Edit: Thanks for the quick response. The restaurant was very much not busy when I walked in to claim my food 35 minutes later and it was very apparent that it had been sitting there and that the console just hadn't been updated. Your procedures could use some improvement. My experience with this restaurant is solely based on ordering through Grub Hub which is offered vicariously through their site when utilizing the "order online" option. I've faced the same issue now on multiple occasions where the person at the front counter doesn't update on their console that an order is ready for pickup and it's become frustrating and I think this is the last chance I'm giving this place. This very same thing happened again to me this evening, where I placed an order for pick up and after the amount of time estimated on GrubHub, I decided to make a little trip down to the restaurant to see what was going on. Not much to my surprise my food was sitting on the wire rack and the guy at the front visuslly acknowledged that he forgot to update the system. I am more than a little annoyed that this has happened now on several occasions. I'm not paying for food to sit on a rack and become stagnant while I decide to wait for half an hour before realizing that the restaurant simply didn't follow through on a very simple task. The food here is good, but almost every restaurant that I frequent has their online order pickup system dialed in and perfected except for this place. This is nothing new and this shouldn't be this common of an issue every time one person orders food for pickup. As I previously mentioned, this has happened now on several occasions and unfortunately, I think this is my last attempt at ordering food from Urban Thai. They have some areas of improvement. read more

Everything was Excellent Great vibe Super fun atmosphere it's 10 star great we enjoyed The sampler and the Cod entrée very impressed we'll be back again read more

Urban Thai Kitchen - What a treat So happy we came here Every thing we order was so great Best Thai In San Diego for sure Great atmosphere and super clean - Thai Near Me - San Diego, California

Staff is nice, restaurant is clean, bright and inviting. We did enjoy some of our dishes there only call out I have is the Tom yum soup, wish it was authentic, the flavors wasn't all there, it was just made very different. read more

Although I was craving a more authentic Thai dinner, this restaurant sufficed during our date night. Walked in craving Tom Yum soup and then realized they didn't have it on the menu. Instead, we ordered the Appetizer Sampler (fresh spring roll, potstickers, chicken, and salad), yellow curry, and shrimp fried rice. Pretty solid dinner. Everything tasted good. My favorite was the yellow curry because they gave us the option for crispy chicken. I've never been anywhere that did that and it tasted great. The thai tea was perfect and huge! Service was super friendly from each employee. Restaurant is clean and nice. Not my go-to restaurant, but overall good. read more

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Took a chance on a Sunday evening around 6pm and tried this place without any expectations. I would have to come back again to see if everything is consistent. But, I would say my first time experience was fine. Well worth the price. AMBIANCE: Walking in, this is definitely not your typical authentic thai restaurant vibe. It is a casual dining experience. But don't let the ambiance fool you, the food was very good! SERVICE: Good; prompt, respectful, and kind. My family and I were seated right away, but they do get busy! FOOD: - Pork egg rolls: Crispy, light, and flavorful - Kai Kra Pow & Pad Cha Chicken: Similar thai-basil flavor in both of these dishes, the difference was mostly how the chicken was prepared. Wonderfully balanced in flavor! - Crab fried rice: They actually put A LOT of crab. Not salty either! - Pad see ew: This dish is a classic and very telling for a good Thai place. Was not dry, really good too. Yum! - Yellow curry: Omg! The curry sauce is amazing. Perfect consistency and flavor profile. read more

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