Lotus Thai Cuisine

906 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

Lotus Thai Cuisine
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Classic Thai cooking with draft beers & soju cocktails, plus happy-hour deals & lunch specials.

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Diner Review №1

Great Food and Service, there is a separate Vegan menu option which worked great for us!

Diner Review №2

If you’re vegan ask for the vegan menu! Even though I ordered tofu spring rolls from the vegan menu one of the sauces contained fish. Fortunately the server mentioned this when they brought the food out, but that is still unusual.

The yellow curry was so good!

The employees were very attentive to us during our meal.

Diner Review №3

Lunch special Drunken Noodle
Spicy is good.

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Diner Review №5

我住在附近的旅館,比較附近的亞洲餐廳後選後這家。我是一位亞洲旅客,這邊的綠咖哩相當到地,且竹筍與肉片,還有咖哩的份量充足,辣度也是適中,相當推薦。

店內的裝潢與氣氛都有泰國與佛教元素,都是又相當明亮,適合聚餐。

Diner Review №6

Would NOT recommend, would not come back.
Food was barely acceptable here. Black pepper with chili tofu was very fishy. They said they could take away the chili sauce? Curry was watery with almost no chicken and the chicken was dry and chewy.

Very disappointed!

Service was friendly and the decor was chic.

Diner Review №7

Have enjoyed this restaurant regularly, since they first opened. It is a charming atmosphere, with delectable cuisine.

Diner Review №8

Really nice, good food, staff was super friendly

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The server was super accommodating and friendly! The food was tasty and fairly priced. I love this place. I will come back.

Diner Review №10

I'd give this place a 4.5. It's good and the vibes and prices are very good. The food is also good I just can't give 5 stars if it's not the absolute best I've ever had. The tom yum IS the best though. I will be back. I'd recommend.

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ich finde es eine frechheit das die tips automatisch dazu gerechnet wurden! alles war top aber das ist eine unverschämtheit!

Diner Review №13

Loved everything about Lotus Thai. Classic Thai menu options made hot and delicious. Loved the drunken noodles with a side salad and egg roll.

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I was so looking forward to a delicious Thai meal! … this wasn’t it. It was fine. Close to our hotel, food was “fine”, staff was so so nice but sparse and neglectful. It was a Saturday evening and we were 1 of 4 tables. Waitress was so very nice but never checked on us and took SOOOO long to come with the bill. My food was cold and brought out way before my sons. I got garlic pepper tofu and it was brought out on a huge bed of lettuce with a few pieces of tofu (no one likes warm limp lettuce) and honestly I left a little hungry. My son said he liked his food but it was so so. Maybe we didn’t order the right dishes but I still expect hot food. I hate to leave disappointed reviews but I would love to see some improvement here and trying to help fellow travelers

Diner Review №16

So yummy! Added some spice and it was awesome! Servers were so friendly and chatty and I always had water. The happy hour appetizers were a great choice! Will definitely come back.

Diner Review №17

Good food took a long time to get drinks. At first then food came out good food delicious. Perhaps under staffed a lil

Diner Review №18

Transplanted to the West Coast. Needed a new Thai spot. FOUND IT! OMG, completely authentic and amazing. Such flavor!!!! Great wait staff and lovely, visually intriguing decor! The stir fry and the soup! I'm going right now 😂

Diner Review №19

Ordered the mild red curry two days in a row. Delectable is the only word. Other things I tried over the last 2 days include crispy spring rolls, pork bun dim sum, and sweet Mango sticky rice. I ordered it to go both times but pick up went smoothly, and the food was all FANTASTIC when I got back to my hotel. I only have 1 more night in San Diego, guess where I'm eating tonight?

Diner Review №20

Try the dessert.... sticky rice banana. REALLY nice!

Diner Review №21

미국식 멕시칸 음식에 질린 한국인에게 딱 어울리는 시원한 쌀국수 집이었습니다. 혼자와서 먹기도 분위기 나쁘지 않았습이다. Noodle soup beef 20불 정도로 먹었는데 citrus를 넣어주는게 특징인데, 전 제 취향대로 고수 달라해서 넣어서 먹으니 더 맛있었어요. 고추는 넣자마자 바로 행군뒤 빼내었고요. 추천드립니다.

Diner Review №22

Ngon đúng khẩu vị người Việt ko có ớt ngâm tươi.

Diner Review №23

Food was great and plentiful. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Diner Review №24

I ordered drunken noodles
Didn't like it at all..they have a different take with sweet sauce. I told the manager. He was so understanding. Offered to prepare with a different sauce. I ultimately changed my order to shrimp fried rice and it had great flavor. So this 5 stars is not just for the food but the great customer service. Also to note I always go to the bathroom before I commit to eating at a restaurant. The bathroom was clean with notes stressing the importance to wash your hands. Overall great experience. I love restaurants who give good customer service. I'll definitely come back for my next business trip to San Diego

Diner Review №25

It was my first time going there for dinner and even though the dumplings were good i was disappointed. The service needs work and when I got ice cream for dessert it tasted old.At one point it hurt my stomach.Let’s just say I will never be going back.

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Nice tofu fried rice, great customer service.
Overall, it was a nice place. I would not recommend the fried rice with chicken

Diner Review №30

Takeout order was quick & delicious! Loved the Green Curry & Crispy Tofu. Portions are HUGE. Wish I had taken a picture but we ate it too quick. Will definitely order again!

Diner Review №31

The best Tom Kha soup & Drunken Noodle! Service & cocktails were also fantastic!

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The worst !!! Oily , tasteless , rude , unhappy wait staff. This place is always empty,. 2 decades but hardly any customers. Money laundering business.

Diner Review №34

Good food, good service and great atmosphere

Diner Review №35

This Thai restaurant never disappoints. Very spacious, comfortable seats, great for groups, amazing food, and excellent customer service. I had the red curry and some eggplant dish which wasn’t in the menu. Make reservations in advance m because place is always packed.

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Good food but not the best

Diner Review №38

The waiter was so patient with my questions and he gave great recommendations. It’s a very cozy, authentic restaurant. The food is so tasty. I recommend the experience. They also have happy hour. Having a cocktail is a great way to end the day. Please like and follow me for more reviews.

Diner Review №39

We had 2 of the chef specials, the chicken dumplings and krathong thong, Tom kha soup, and Thai iced tea. All of it was great, at a reasonable price. The staff were extremely attentive and kind and the space itself is well decorated without feeling manicured. If I lived nearby, would definitely come here frequently!

Sorry - no photos as we were hungry and started eating too quickly.

Diner Review №40

Lotus Thai in San Diego exceeded our expectations with its delicious offerings and exceptional service. The red curry was perfectly spiced and bursting with rich flavors, while the LARB provided a refreshing and zesty contrast. Both dishes were reasonably priced and arrived promptly, making for a delightful dining experience. The Thai iced tea was also great, adding a sweet and refreshing touch to the meal. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Thai cuisine!

Diner Review №41

Nice food and good service staff is very helpful .thank you so much.

Diner Review №42

UH-MAZING flavors. Highly recommended.

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Incredible food! I had an amazing time!

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We took a chance and dined here one weekend night. It was a mediocre experience with taste of the food and overall service. After finishing soup and appetizers, we kept waiting for the main course which never came. Upon inquiring, the server told us that he forgot to put in the order and now the time is over to put any orders as chefs had left the kitchen. We left the place without finishing our meal and wanting for more food as well as better service.
The restaurant did not even offer to waive the bill or give any kind of discount. They just processed our payment and said good night. Perhaps the management could have done better !

The soup and appetizers we ate were average at best and did not wow us in any way.
I would recommend to find other options for good Thai food in the area if you can.

Diner Review №47

i loved the tom yum soup!! amazing customer service, the employees were so nice :))

Diner Review №48

Moved from Los Angeles after 12 years, and back to San Diego in 1992, where I had enjoyed the best lemon grass soup entrees! I had not found that taste again!
My East Village neighbor, Laura Holland, took me to the Lotus Thai, just 3 short blocks away!
And JACKPOT, after 32 years of remembering the good lemon grass soup in L.A., the Lotus Thai's Tom Yum Lemongrass Soup has made me one happy and satisfied neighbor/customer!

Diner Review №49

We chose the red and green curry (spicy option) with tofu and it was one of the best i've ever had. I almost had to call the firefighters though.
Very friendly service.

Diner Review №50

Lunch is good value. Green curry bit spicy even as mild. Cashew chicken OK

Diner Review №51

Best spicy fried rice! actually has spice and a good kick.

Diner Review №52

Conveniently located nearby to lots of attractions in downtown San Diego. The atmosphere and service were outstanding. The food and drinks were very good. I would highly recommend.

Diner Review №53

Drunken noodles was great. Excellent service.

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If you have never been here, believe me my brother's and sisters, you are missing out. incredible food and atmosphere and employees, I'd go here everyday if I had the time, simply amazing!

Diner Review №56

There was a hefty amount of vegetarian/vegan options. I was not thrilled with the red curry but the yellow curry made up for it. The atmosphere was relaxing and the turnaround time for food was impressive. I would come back.

Diner Review №57

Great food, clean bathroom.

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I’ve

Diner Review №60

If you Love hot Thai you would love it. Sea bass was good veges cold service very good. It made me never want to go to Thailand. I told my boyfriend to go by himself.

Diner Review №61

Hands down, the worst Thai I've ever had. Tried this place multiple times and every time, it tastes like I scraped it off the bottom of a dumpster that's been baking in the sun.

Diner Review №62

Curry food there is my favorite. We Went there three time consequently for great food and convenient location. Waiters are so friendly. One of them kept saying sorry as Christmas night they were short of workers.
Curry food is my favorite.
Mango sweet rice is worth to try.

Diner Review №63

Food is not great in taste. Would not recommend.

Diner Review №64

Ate here two nights in a row while in San Diego. Food was excellent and servuce matches. I ordered medium spicy. The spice level was just right. I ordered the mango martini. It was unlike any I have ever had - mu h better and more refined.

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You should call the patron when order is made for delivery and I would stop using Uber eats since between the app and whatever order system you used left off one item as I result I paid 15:00 dollars for four egg rolls so I’m not coming back in there nor using Uber eats again. After I tipped the driver my order went to 23:00 dollars for 4 spring rolls!

Diner Review №67

Very kind waitress offered water and seats even when placing takeout order. Food came out quick, steak was delicious

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Don’t sleep on this great thai place. Delicious food, wonderful service, fun atmosphere. And crazy affordable

Diner Review №71

They added tofu to my chicken pad Thai which I AM ALLERGIC TO. Couldn’t eat anything obviously but got it via Uber so now I guess I order a different dinner

Diner Review №72

Fantastic food The service was great. And it's in walking distance of the gaslamp district. Try to go on a weekday when it's less busy.

Diner Review №73

Excellent plats, prix corrects, service sympa et rapide.
Je recommande avec grand plaisir 😀👍😀

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Love everything about this place. Great Thai food, wonderful curries, awesome people and nice atmosphere.

Diner Review №76

We took our friends (visiting from the east coast) to Lotus Thai for dinner. Overall we were very pleased with the food and service. We will go there again. We asked for outdoor seating, so cannot comment on the 'Atmosphere' inside the restaurant.

Diner Review №77

Chicken pad Thai, islander fried shrimp. Amazing. The service was perfect. Everyone was friendly and service was quick.

Diner Review №78

A good good man owns this restaurant. I was homeless and very pregnant, too far from the soup kitchen to get dinner, and I came in asking for any leftovers they were going to throw in the garbage. Not only was I given a full and fresh meal, the man prayed over me and my child, and God granted his prayer in fullness. I wish I could come back but I live far away now, so please, on my behalf, give this restaurant your business and a good rating. Thank you sir, I'll never ever forget the kindness you showed us, may God bless you abundantly forever.

Diner Review №79

One of my families favorites. So delicious and customer service is beyond fantastic. Their food is spectacular.

Diner Review №80

Awesome atmosphere and service. Unfortunately the food is not that good. It’s not bad, per se, just doesn’t taste Thai one bit. Tastes more like Chinese food.

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Had a good experience here for dinner. The waiter was very nice and professional. We were seated promptly and our food came out fast. The Thai Tea was the best thing in my opinion. We ordered the dim sum chicken dumplings, Holy Basil, and the chef special lemon grass chicken.

Diner Review №83

Had the lunch specials with soup and salad included. The Pad Thai and Drunken noodles were really good.

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Lovely. Friendly. Very fast service. As far as their food, it's top notch. I eat there frequently.

Diner Review №87

Pad Thai was good, thank you!

Diner Review №88

Vegetable dumplings were good. Drunken noodles were delicious 😋

Diner Review №89

来圣地亚哥第一天,停车后已经七点多了,快速盲选的一家,意外还不错,进门的时候里面没有一个人心里还犯嘀咕来着,接待的小哥聪慧灵巧看出了我们的疑虑并予以打消,事实证明确实还不错,分量很大,下次有机会再试试甜品,性价比挺高的~

Diner Review №90

Delicious Thai food in downtown San Diego!

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It's always an amazing place to visit. Food and staff are awesome

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Best Thai I've ever had!

Diner Review №97

The pad thai I tried was not bad, but it's not authentic at all for not having enough ingredients and tasted too sour.

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Yuck!

Diner Review №100

Food was Great ..
Service & Food was 💯

Diner Review №101

Meh

Fresh shrimp rolls are adequate but neither the sauce they come with nor the peanut sauce (which tastes like it has coconut milk in it and you pay extra for) is any good.

Mini buns are not fluffy steamed buns, more like soup dumplings. They’re ok, but again the sauce is off. Maybe I was brought the wrong thing….

Pad thai was unremarkable. Asked for medium spice level and got nothing so “spice” is clearly just controlled with chili and nothing that adds flavor.

Food is edible, but I wouldn’t come back.

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Very mediocre food. I had the lunch special which is a great deal, 1 spring roll, small cup of soup (rotates daily, mine was Tom Kha) and salad + whatever you order for the main dish. I had drunken noodles with chicken. The Total for everything was $14. The overall taste was okay but not what I would expect from drunken noodles and overall I was a bit disappointed in the dish but once again a decent value for everything.

Diner Review №104

Food was so good!

Diner Review №105

First time eating at this place. Not impressed. I won't return.

Diner Review №106

Some of the most disgusting thai food I have ever eaten. I paid extra for scallops, which were rubbery and inedible. The quality is extremely low for the price. Don't waste your money here.

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Very nice curry. Good quality and good amount of food. I got the masuman curry.

Diner Review №109

I am soooo picky about Thai, having visited there for two longish stays. This Thai is 5 stars. Trust me.

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Rating should be 3.5 stars as this is standard fare Thai food.

Diner Review №114

Super rude staff it's like they enjoy being rude and somehow are able to delete low reviews. I cant find my first review.. never coming back super unprofessional definitely no holiday spirits .

Diner Review №115

If thers 0 for service I would put . Horrible horrible horrible service . Super rude employees it's almost like they enjoy being rude .. specially the guy with the long gray hair and tatto on his hand . Disgusting

Diner Review №116

This is our go to Thai restaurant. So many yummy items but LOVE the spicy noodle, pad Thai, basil chicken/mock duck, and all their curry's are yum. Service always good too!

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Fresh, High quality, cooked to order food.
Cook are Asians.

Diner Review №120

Very tasty food! Accommodates all taste buds and most diets- I can't do spicy and my meal was perfect, and then my boyfriend was able to get his meal "Thai spicy" (like another level up from regular spicy) and he loved his meal. Vegetarian and friendly. The drinks were tasty! And the service was great.

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We had a great meal. The power went out in the area for a few minutes and the wait staff was very attentive to ensure our comfort during the outage. Our entrees were delicious despite the challenge.

Diner Review №123

food is good but service not so much. I think they just need to hire more people because the staff seem to be overwhelmed

Diner Review №124

Very nice for vegetarian. Supe friendly staff

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Good food. Excellent service..!

Diner Review №126

I got the sea bass with basil lime pesto, and it was outstanding. I can’t speak for how good the other food is, but that sea bass was delicious.

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Stopped by for dinner today after seeing the 'Lotus Thai' sign from the corner. A friend and I were trying to escape the baseball madness after a visit to the library. The menu, to my relief, was very affordable considering the area. The waiter was exceptionally polite, they gave us an option to choose the level of spice for our meals, which I thought was great. They even gave us a gluten-free menu by request. The other staff were also attentive and very nice. The food was very good. They also have Boochcraft on draft (that's hard kombucha on draft, for the search engine haha) and free soda refills. And for whoever cares, it was not over-crowded during the baseball game or whatever. Every place we tried to go to nearby was just over-flowing with people and blaring TVs. This place was quiet and comfortable. I definitely recommend this place if you like Thai / Asian food.

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Food is DELISH!!!! I so loved the spicy fried rice!! The salmon was a great and the veggie dimsum was 🔥! Every bit was delicious. The seating is cozy, comfortable but modern. I will definitely be back!!

Diner Review №131

Amazing food and atmosphere! Best prices around really for a dinner meal.
Went back the next day for lunch!

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Diner Review №133

Best red shrimp Curry of my life

Diner Review №134

Good food quality and very affordable Thai restaurant. Solid proportions for a great price. The food was exactly what we were looking for: fast, efficient service with delicious Thai dishes. Also, they had an extensive menu to choose from.

Diner Review №135

Love this Thai Place. The food is great and when it comes to the spice they do it right. If your in the downtown area and looking for a solid Thai spot this will not be a bad choice. Hope you enjoy!

Diner Review №136

I ordered drunken noodles and papaya salad. The taste was very bad. The Worst Thai restaurant I have been in my life. There are so many great thai restaurants in town. This one s not it. The food made me feel sick. It s not not authentic, it s very Americanized and tasteless!

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Alex is da man!! Best energy!

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Great place to eat. I don't remember exactly what dish a got (was a little tipsy) but I do remember it being full of flavor. The service was a 8.

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There are many Thai restaurants in the San Diego area. The very best that I have been to is Thai Lotus. I go there often. Sometimes I have to drive around a bit to find a place to park, but it's worth the walk if you have to walk far. There are so many delicious dishes on their extensive menu, including vegetarian selections. I have my favorites that I always get; if you try them, you will agree. I always start with the steamed dumplings. You get 5 in an order with dipping sauce. It is the very best ever. The best soup is tom kha. It comes with your choice including vegetables, chicken, or shrimp. You can get a cup or a large hot pot with a little flame. If you get a dish with shrimp, the shrimp are very fresh and large, not the little bitty ones out of a box. Pad see you is one of my other favorites. You can ask for the degree of spiciness that you want. The spring rolls are also made there fresh; they are delicious and come with a dipping sauce. Also massaman curry is another favorite. All of these dishes can be made vegetarian. There's a large choice of drinks also; one of my favorites is Thai iced tea. Another great thing is the waitresses and waiters. They know the menu, the ingredients, anything you want to know about an item, they are well informed. If you are fortunate enough to pick the right day and time, you might get to meet the friendly owner, Tom. Their prices are very good too. You can also get your order for takeout. Since everything is made on the premises, give them enough time to have your order prepared. I have gone there many many times and will continue to go there. Enjoy your meal; I'm sure you will!

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Amazing lunch. Nice chill atmosphere and great service. Green curry was phenomenal.

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Awesome food. My go to whenever I am in the area.

Diner Review №148

My favorite takeout Thai spot in downtown San Diego. The green curry is the best I’ve had.

Diner Review №149

Really not sure what went wrong here. I ordered drunken noodles for takeout and it was really bad. The noodles were stuck together and they were extremely gummy. The sauce was unpleasantly sweet and syrupy and not at all what I was expecting from drunken noodles. I hardly ate any of it. I ordered spring rolls as well and they were fine, but nothing special.

Diner Review №150

First time here. The food was fabulous. Chicken soup is a must have. The chicken fried rice was delicious. They gave you plenty to eat. I would recommend this place Enjoy!

Diner Review №151

Great Thai appetizers

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It's a solid experience with reasonable prices. I wasn't blown away by anything because there's so much good food in this area but the price gives you a lot of value for what you pay.

Diner Review №154

Very best food

Diner Review №155

Just okay, not great. Pretty standard Americanized Thai. Spice level was low. Spring rolls were good and fresh, other dishes were standard.

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Was welcomed, had great ambiance so the experience got off to a great start. Lunch menu was full of Thai favorites on special, waitress was friendly. Ordered 4 specials, two medium spicy curries one mild dish, one super spicy dish. Food came and portion size was a little small, but, came with soup and egg roll (won't be ordering lunch special again, too small for me). The two curries, both being medium should have been similar, but one scorched the palette leading me to belive they mixed up the order. The super spicy dish had a mild to medium kick, making me think they definitely mixed it up. All in all it was pretty darn good though. I will be returning.

Diner Review №158

Food was good. Price was little bit higher than other Thai restaurants nearby. As always with business in a major downtown city, parking was a bit of a hassle.

Diner Review №159

Great flavor ¥ Service!!

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Primera vez que vamos pero nos lo recomendaron unos amigos.

Teníamos ganas de probar “Thai”.

Todo muy rico, los arroces y la tempura fantásticos. El arroz Islander sobre todo.

Buen servicio y precio razonable.

Diner Review №161

I've been a resident in San Diego for over 2 decades, Lotus Thai is definitely one of the best Thai food restaurants in the city!

Diner Review №162

I ordered two dishes.
Drunken noodles is too mushy and green curry chicken tastes just okay.

Diner Review №163

The food was amazing and they have a Vegan menu!

Diner Review №164

Very friendly, convenient and welcoming place to eat thai food. The dishes are always so well presented when dining in and if you need some take out they will also serve you pretty quick.

Diner Review №165

The lady fingers were delicious. Papaya salad was bland. Mango martini way too sweet

Diner Review №166

Love the Panaang curry dish! So delicious!

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Best Thai around the area.

Diner Review №169

A friend took me for New Years eve. I had the Yellow curry which was delicious with roast duck. My friend had Massaman and we did spring rolls with coconut ice cream for dessert. Excellent service . I can't wait to go back to try the special roast duck in red curry. I think Carlos was our server.... he made our evening special and the owner also checked up on us. Great food and beautiful clean interior.

Diner Review №170

The tom kha had the perfect blend of lemongrass, coconut and galangal: heavenly! We also had prit king, larb with tufu, and pad Thai. Fabulous. The food was not spicey, but if you like hot, just ask for the chilis. They have a lovely set of four that we were very happy with. The wait staff was super friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes. Highly recommended!

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Good food but everything was cold. They forgot one of our items, very loud atmosphere, phone rings nonstop. Better management is needed. And more vegetarian options!

Diner Review №174

I literally was seated at 5:18 pm and got someone to help me at 5:36. There were only a total of 7 patrons including me at three tables. I was not brought water or offered anything to drink during my wait before having a server see me. The food was good but a big part of dining in a restaurant for me is the service and attentiveness to the patrons/customers.

Diner Review №175

Service was slow but the food was good.

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Lunch special affordable, great value, and delicious! Pad Thai is especially amazing.

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Very very good green curry, good service, and really interesting interior space. The Edamame was delicious, but I found the Drunken noodle to be just ok.

Diner Review №180

We love Thai food and wish we'd found this earlier during our vacation! We would have eaten here every night and tried a bunch of new dishes!

Diner Review №181

The Duck used for the buns were very dry, the sauce made a positive difference. Pad Thai had perfect amount of spiciness and flavor, only complaint is I wish all the noodles weren't all stuck together at the bottom

Diner Review №182

I ordered delivery today, it was delicious. But why didn't Tom Kha soup have mushrooms, tomatoes, etc.?

Diner Review №183

Excellent food! A little overwhelmed with clear staffing challenges, but great service if you’re patient. Amazing menu!

Diner Review №184

Yummy. Have ordered here many times I have not found anything we don’t like. ;-)

Diner Review №185

Ace is the best.. And the food to.

Diner Review №186

WOW

Diner Review №187

Good food

Diner Review №188

Great staff. Fast service. Good food.

Diner Review №189

Delicious food in San Diego for reasonable prices. Service is so good and so quick here and all taste very fresh.

The Tom Yum soup was special!

Diner Review №190

Excellent lunch spot for some classic Thai food!

Diner Review №191

Their tofu pad see ew is 🔥🔥🔥

Diner Review №192

This is a great place to eat authentic Thai food in downtown San Diego. It is a nice walk from hotels if you’re staying in the area for a convention or vacation.

They offer a vegan menu with various delicious options prepared fresh. I enjoyed having the potstickers as an appetizer. For the entree, we enjoyed the drunken noodle dish along with a vegetable fried rice dish served with brown rice.

The waiter was very attentive and checked on us to ensure everything was to our taste. I will go there again, when visiting San Diego.

Diner Review №193

This place is just the best. The absolute best.

Diner Review №194

Amazing Thai food and I make sure to visit each time I visit San Diego. The spring rolls are a great appetizer and all the dishes are great.

Diner Review №195

Great food, good overall experience, nice happy hour specials. Would come here again...

Diner Review №196

Great food, excellent service, good prices, very nice atmosphere.

Diner Review №197

Diner Review №198

Ordered some takeout after dine-in plans elsewhere fell through and it may have worked out for the best. The Chicken Pad Thai was great, even though their “medium” spice level was definitely on the spicier side and was more like a dish that warranted a level 4+ rating than the middle ground of 3. Even with that, the flavors throughout more than outweighed the strong need for water. The Red and Yellow Curries were also very tasty, but could’ve had a thicker consistency. Both were a little too watery and thin, but not enough to ruin the rest of the dish. I’d definitely recommend ordering from them, but would do so with the disclaimer about the spice levels!

Diner Review №199

Delicious food and amazing service!

Diner Review №200

Food, Service location was great. I am from AZ and already making plans to come back.

Details
  • 20 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.3 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 619-595-0115
  • Website: http://lotusthaisd.com/
  • Location: 906 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
  • Map: 32.7116611, -117.1563003
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
  • Asian restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Southeast Asian restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11 AM–3 PM–4–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–3 PM–4–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–3 PM–4–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–3 PM–4–9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–3 PM–4–10 PM
  • Saturday: 2–10 PM
  • Sunday: 2–9 PM
From the business
  • Identifies as Asian-owned: Available
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Available
  • No-contact delivery: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Great cocktails: Available
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Happy-hour drinks: Available
  • Happy-hour food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
  • Romantic: Available
  • Trendy: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
  • Groups: Available
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
  • Tourists: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Paid parking lot: Available
  • Paid street parking: Available
  • Parking: Available
Pets
  • Dogs allowed outside: Available