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Popular nook for re-imagined takes on classic Thai dishes such as curries, salads & noodles.
Hours
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 13223-2 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129
Phone: (858) 780-0022
Website: http://www.original-sabelee.com/
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The Cat’s Meow Grooming & Suites
This is a fantastic thai restaurant. Flavorful, spicy, and interesting dishes not usually found in Thai spots. The duck and noodle soup was fab, with rich deep flavor and tons of meat. I would try anything they made with duck here if I wasn’t from another state! My husband’s flat noodle dish was excellent too. Everything came out extremely quickly and steaming hot. This is a must try!
… moreval
I’ve given this place three tries, hoping to see why it’s so popular but I’ve decided it’s just not for me. Here are my main reasons:
1. The food is overly sweet. From the curry to the pad see ew, I could taste more sugar than any of the other flavors. It really threw off the balance of the dishes.
2. They charge extra for rice with curry. This one is mind-boggling. A small curry is already around $17, and yet rice isn’t included so you have to pay extra. No one eats curry by itself! Most Thai restaurants I’ve been to include rice in the price but here it ends up being close to $20 for a basic curry dish.
3. Service is hit or miss. Sometimes it’s fine, but during my last visit, my friend and I tried to redeem the free Thai tea promo they were advertising at every table. We both checked in on Yelp, but my friend had some trouble finding it after she checked-in. The server was dismissive and said, “Then just try Instagram.” We eventually did get the tea, but the whole interaction felt awkward…if you’re promoting something, at least be friendly about it.
Overall, I wanted to like this place, but between the overly sweet food, confusing pricing, and inconsistent service, I don’t think I’ll be coming back.
… more1. The food is overly sweet. From the curry to the pad see ew, I could taste more sugar than any of the other flavors. It really threw off the balance of the dishes.
2. They charge extra for rice with curry. This one is mind-boggling. A small curry is already around $17, and yet rice isn’t included so you have to pay extra. No one eats curry by itself! Most Thai restaurants I’ve been to include rice in the price but here it ends up being close to $20 for a basic curry dish.
3. Service is hit or miss. Sometimes it’s fine, but during my last visit, my friend and I tried to redeem the free Thai tea promo they were advertising at every table. We both checked in on Yelp, but my friend had some trouble finding it after she checked-in. The server was dismissive and said, “Then just try Instagram.” We eventually did get the tea, but the whole interaction felt awkward…if you’re promoting something, at least be friendly about it.
Overall, I wanted to like this place, but between the overly sweet food, confusing pricing, and inconsistent service, I don’t think I’ll be coming back.
Jessica
Place is clean, staff was friendly and the food was felt pretty authentic Thai food.
The spice level is spicy!!! I have pretty high spice tolerance but this spice really was next level. The reason I gave it a four star is because I was extremely thirsty after the meal and the next day which leads me to believe a lot of MSG.. I am not sure just speculation. I have no issues with MSG but based on how thirsty I was , might have been a bit much.
But was the food delicious, it was very delicious haha. Price was typical price of Thai food.
They were busy but we had a lot of dishes on the table and it would have been nice to have some of the dishes cleared.
Overall, I still recommend the place.
… moreThe spice level is spicy!!! I have pretty high spice tolerance but this spice really was next level. The reason I gave it a four star is because I was extremely thirsty after the meal and the next day which leads me to believe a lot of MSG.. I am not sure just speculation. I have no issues with MSG but based on how thirsty I was , might have been a bit much.
But was the food delicious, it was very delicious haha. Price was typical price of Thai food.
They were busy but we had a lot of dishes on the table and it would have been nice to have some of the dishes cleared.
Overall, I still recommend the place.
Jason
Eaten here multiple times; got pad thai and pad see ew and wanted to try something new this time. Keep in mind their spice levels are adequate so if you dont have a tolerance, get ready to order a thai iced tea and have some napkins to wipe up the sweat.
I tried the beef salad this time and an order of the duck larb out of adventurous curiosity. The larb at level 5 spice was still spicy for me, very good!
10/10 service too, waters always refilled and waiters are attentive.
… moreI tried the beef salad this time and an order of the duck larb out of adventurous curiosity. The larb at level 5 spice was still spicy for me, very good!
10/10 service too, waters always refilled and waiters are attentive.
Rotphannee Rose
My husband and I went on Friday, and it wasn’t too crowded, which was nice. All of our ordered dishes were authentic, and my favorite is Thai Eastern sausage, which I like to eat with sticky rice, just like when I was young. This place reminds me of Thailand! I would definitely come back again!
… moreWeon Lee
Spicy level 3 is middle.
I tried level 4, but it was very spicy.
I ate a Pad Thai, and it was very tasty.
Also, I tasted Crab fried rice.
It had a unique taste, and I enjoyed it.
… moreI tried level 4, but it was very spicy.
I ate a Pad Thai, and it was very tasty.
Also, I tasted Crab fried rice.
It had a unique taste, and I enjoyed it.
Vijay Shankar Balaji
This restaurant shows great potential with flavorful dishes and attentive service. I enjoyed Panang curry, a personal favorite whenever I dine Thai. Our party ordered delightful green curry and drunken noodles. It was a bit disappointing to have to order rice separately from the curries, but overall, I enjoyed.
A noteworthy tip: their spice scale is imbalanced, with 3 being medium on a scale of 0 to 10. However, they do clarify this on the menu. Stick to orders around level 3 or maximum 4; anything higher might be too intense for most.
… moreA noteworthy tip: their spice scale is imbalanced, with 3 being medium on a scale of 0 to 10. However, they do clarify this on the menu. Stick to orders around level 3 or maximum 4; anything higher might be too intense for most.
Dominic M
with plenty of parking in the plaza, this restaurant has delicious thai food and friendly service. it’s nice for a casual stop by, and the prices are by your choice of meat in each dish.
Pad Thai with Shrimp
the noodles were chewy and delicious and the textures of the crunchy bean sprouts and peanuts played together nicely. the flavor was a bit subtle. it was still enjoyable but i would’ve liked a little more flavor here.
Drunken Noodle with Chicken
we usually order this over pad-see-ew since it has more veggies, but this was the day i learned drunken noodles are also sweeter which i didn’t love.
Spicy Basil with Fish Fillets
spicy and refreshing, this dish had a lot of yummy veggies, but for the price the fish was pretty lacking which made me sad.
Pa-nang Curry with Chicken
this curry was smooth and savory with a subtle sweetness. it had plenty of meat and vegetables inside and was very enjoyable, although it didn’t come with rice so we had to order that separately.
Mango Sticky Rice with Sesame Seeds
the mangos were soft and sweet and the rice was warm and chewy without being overwhelmingly sweet. the sesame seeds on this dish added a nice new flavor and texture as well!
… morePad Thai with Shrimp
the noodles were chewy and delicious and the textures of the crunchy bean sprouts and peanuts played together nicely. the flavor was a bit subtle. it was still enjoyable but i would’ve liked a little more flavor here.
Drunken Noodle with Chicken
we usually order this over pad-see-ew since it has more veggies, but this was the day i learned drunken noodles are also sweeter which i didn’t love.
Spicy Basil with Fish Fillets
spicy and refreshing, this dish had a lot of yummy veggies, but for the price the fish was pretty lacking which made me sad.
Pa-nang Curry with Chicken
this curry was smooth and savory with a subtle sweetness. it had plenty of meat and vegetables inside and was very enjoyable, although it didn’t come with rice so we had to order that separately.
Mango Sticky Rice with Sesame Seeds
the mangos were soft and sweet and the rice was warm and chewy without being overwhelmingly sweet. the sesame seeds on this dish added a nice new flavor and texture as well!
Kirsten Goyette
Can’t say enough good things. Our server was kind, attentive, and repeated our choices back to us for clarity. We had the yellow and green curries, pad see ew, duck larb, pineapple fried rice, Chinese broccoli, eggplant, and spicy basil. Every dish was incredible! We love spice, but a level 3 was plenty of spice, I wouldn’t go higher. Can’t wait to return!
… moreMichael Petrillo
Waitress was amazing.
We had an order that was curry, with no meat and veggies.
On the phone, we were told they would put us in the records for messing up.
When we tried to use the credit, it wasn’t in the book. Our waitress tried to help but the manager told me it was impossible. I showed the call log, but she said it could never happen with the curry.
After debating, it turned out it did happen and the manager forgot to add the credit from the receipt and she was the person I talked to on 10/10/2025.
It was extremely embarrassing as I usually love eating here.
… moreWe had an order that was curry, with no meat and veggies.
On the phone, we were told they would put us in the records for messing up.
When we tried to use the credit, it wasn’t in the book. Our waitress tried to help but the manager told me it was impossible. I showed the call log, but she said it could never happen with the curry.
After debating, it turned out it did happen and the manager forgot to add the credit from the receipt and she was the person I talked to on 10/10/2025.
It was extremely embarrassing as I usually love eating here.