Warm bistro for curries, noodles & other classic Thai dishes incorporating seasonal produce.
Hours
| Friday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1315 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 270-8424
Website: http://www.orientthaipb.com/
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Dish spicy on that one was great!
Where I was most disappointed in our visit was the actual taste of the food. I ordered the drunken noodles which were supposed to be spicy and they had little to no flavor. I’m an avid Thai food fan and typically love how consistent it is but this food was just straight up bland. My buddies who got the same dish as well as a the Pad Se Ew both said the same about their meal. A few of the folks liked their food which is why the score isn’t lower.
Atmosphere wise it’s not a huge place with just about 5-6 tables so keep that in mind when coming in. The design feels a little dated but authentic and was charming. Sadly just given the food I wouldn’t rush back.
I had the Tom Yum with tofu and the Winter Roll. Our server must have known that I like spicy food. She brought the extra hot pepper selection with the soup without being prompted.
We have a knack for finding off the beaten path spots with traditional (read fantastic) dishes. This one might just rank top for Thai in SD.
Located next to a yoga spot, and a Taco shop, sharing a parking lot with 7-11, you would not see this place as the Mecca it is. (Did you see there is a parking lot, in PB!?! It’s unheard of!)
But since you got this far in my review, you trust me right?! So yes, next to a convenience store but once you walk thru the front entrance you are transported via all the senses to a quaint , family run restaurant deep in the heart of bustling streets of Thailand.
The decor is ornate and purposeful. A mix of quirky English signage and Thai language, buddhas and shrines adorn the walls. Deep rich colors, shiny bits mixed with natural wood decor, it is truly eye catching.
We eat a lot of Thai food, so we felt like we knew what to expect. But our goal in 2022 is to branch out of our typical choices, so while we were still at Thai, we forced ourselves to order something different than our standard fair. We were SO GLAD we did!
The rice paper wraps were soft and pliable, obviously made fresh! Our first entree was the Panang Curry with chicken, it was delicate and delish! I literally drank the sauce like soup! Added the Hot Basil with beef, which was over the top great. Fresh crunch on the veggies, perfect cut on the meat, and overall flavor was deep and rich without being too heavy.
We had to wrap with the mango sticky rice, because, did you even go to Thai food is you didn’t order the sticky rice!?!
The mangos were perfect, not overly ripe but sweet, my only suggestion was to use less sticky rice 😉 but it’s not really a bad thing to get a giant portion of that yummy gooey sweetness!
This place is a gem, a perfect little spot. Give it a try, you won’t be sorry!
Pro tip: eat at the restaurant! they seem to be using delivery services which overly complicate their ordering system. Other reviews mention similar issues but in person, the customer service was fantastic!