Palm Thai Cafe

4370 Palm Ave ste q, San Diego, CA 92154, United States

Palm Thai Cafe
About Us

Palm Thai Cafe is the best Thai restaurant in San Diego, CA! Our authentic Thai food is crafted with love and expertise, providing our guests with a taste of Thailand in the heart of Southern California. We take pride in offering a diverse menu, from classic favorites like pad Thai and tom yum soup to mouthwatering specialties such as drunken noodles and Thai curry.

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Customer Reviews
Diner Review №1

So disappointed today, not sure who the lady is behind the counter was charging me extra for light ice on their iced coffee.
The past couple times the cups have been full of ice and I don’t complain and I still pay.
I literally come here every other day for this coffee As a regular customer.
Have never been charged extra for light ice, so ridiculous.
What a disappointment!

Diner Review №2

The food is delicious, and the portions are very generous. I always find myself coming back.

Diner Review №3

Food was great, generous portions and the service is outstanding

Diner Review №4

I brought my family after shopping. We loved everything. Right amount of spicy flavor that makes you want more.

Diner Review №5

I loooove their fried rice!

Diner Review №6

Awesome place! Service was excellent. Great Food was delicious, and very authentic. They even have Chang Beer, which is Northern Thai’s #1 beer. You won’t be disappointed.

Diner Review №7

If you love thai food then this place is worth trying. Food is really good, portion size is also worth for the price and the staff is really good.

Diner Review №8

New to the area and was looking for a thai restaurant. I came across PTC and the 5 star rating is legit. Their beef salad (Nam tok) is authentic!

Diner Review №9

Our go-to spot for Thai food. Friendly service and great tasting food.

Diner Review №10

Great food and nice people. It’s got the fast casual feel where you order at a kiosk first then sit. Great overall

Diner Review №11

The food was amazing, prices were good for the quality of both the service and food! Would definitely recommend this place and to try their drunken noodles!

Diner Review №12

Visiting from Texas! This place was amazing. One of the best Thai places I’ve ever tried. Will come back if I’m in the area. Good portions and great flavors. The teas were also amazing

Diner Review №13

green thai tea was so good and the lady who worked there was so sweet and kind. definitely good prices as well.

Diner Review №14

Drunken noodles and shrimp fried rice are very good. Green chicken curry is good too, make sure you can handle the spice level. Their portions are very nice. Quick and friendly service. Definitely recommend this authentic Thai place.

Diner Review №15

Food was absolutely delicious! We ordered papaya salad, panang curry and basil spicy fried rice. We will definitely be back. My only complaint is that they switched from a traditional song to Taylor Swift and something else that had some inappropriate lyrics.

Diner Review №16

This was my first time ordering from Palm Thai Cafe. I discovered them through DoorDash. I have a lot of intolerances. I called them just to make sure that they read my order notes to avoid certain vegetables in my order. The young lady assured me that there would be no cross contamination with my food. And the food was picked up rather quickly after that. And was delivered within 20 minutes. I love the way that they packaged the plate of drunken noodles. The container kept the food really warm and fresh. The drink was very cold and tasty. Not too sweet. They did a great job answering my questions over the phone. The food was delivered in a timely fashion; it looked and tasted great. I will definitely be ordering from them again.

Diner Review №17

Everything I’ve had is delicious! We’ve had the drunken noodles, pad thai, satay, yellow curry, sticky mango and none have disappointed. The wait for food is also very reasonable, 6 PM seems to be peak, so arrive before or after.

Diner Review №18

Great food, excellent customer service, decent prices

Diner Review №19

My go to Thai spot in SY

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Diner Review №21

Did not disappoint! My husband and I had the drunken noodles and mango sticky rice for dessert. Portions were good, and the flavor was on point! I'm definitely going back.

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Amazing!

Diner Review №25

I couldn't leave the 5 star review fast enough. Must go thai place for this area. From my very first bite I knew the food was gonna be delicious and it was. Everything was tasty and perfect. I already want to go back and actually eat-in at the restaurant since it gave very calm and cozy energy. Reasonably priced. Five stars

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Diner Review №28

This was my first time visiting this place after looking it up on Google. The food is amazing and the service is too. It's not too far from the CBX so if I'm in the area again I will definitely be back.

Diner Review №29

Bomb! Amazing! Delicious! Must try. The yellow curry and the noodles are a must. The flavor is perfect. Service was friendly and quick, the place is so cute and has a very relaxing feel to it. Will be coming here a lot!

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Diner Review №32

Yellow Curry was super good along with the white rice. I also got a Thai Tea and it definitely hit the spot.

Diner Review №33

Wow! What a great find. It’s a lowkey, local spot, mom-and-popish but the food is delicious!!!!! Hands down some of the best Thai food I’ve had in a while. The drunken noodle and the pad see ew were so tasty and I highly recommend. My regular go to spot was Banh Thai but now that I moved to Chula Vista I’ll be coming here more often. They keep the place very clean as well.

Diner Review №34

best crab fried rice and pad kee mao I have ever had.

Diner Review №35

The food is amazing and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere is also very nice for eating in :)

Diner Review №36

We visit here typically 1 or 2 times a month for take out orders. The staff is always extremely friendly and helpful. Food is always delicious and fresh and they have never messed up an order. Always a good experience here! Thank you!

Diner Review №37

Lovely little restaurant with outstanding food. We love Thai food and dishes here much better than in other, larger cities we have visited. Wish they were closer to our home!

Diner Review №38

A great spot for freshly made, and most importantly - absolutely delicious Thai Food 😋

Diner Review №39

Prices were good for what you get. The food flavour was average… okay but definitely not the best. Staff and service were really great.
A fast food takeout Thai place but you can eat in.

Diner Review №40

Prima lekkere authentieke Thai

Diner Review №41

Doordashed pad see ew and pad thai, flavor is standard, spicy level 1 turns out to be pretty spicy (feel like 3 for us), can’t beat the value with the price though

Diner Review №42

Solid food, very friendly staff, everything was hot, fresh and spiced per the order. Was ready right when they estimated so didn’t have to wait. They do curries and noodles as well as anywhere in SD or the Bay Area at a fair price. Hoping they are able to succeed in this spot, it’s nice to have a good Thai option in the neighborhood without having to go to IB or new Chula Vista!

Diner Review №43

Seriously love here the most. It’s better than my favorite place in Phuket😂 I will be regular for sure. See you soon🥹🫶🏼

Diner Review №44

Great food, cooked to order. Best in South By with out a doubt, one of the best in San Diego.

Diner Review №45

The food is great i have tried the Curry, Cashew Chicken, Pad Thai and my Favorite has been the Thai Tea Great atmosphere and very Nice Service Great addition to Palm 🌴

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Diner Review №47

The Thai spicy drunken noodles were fantastic! Great pad Thai and fresh spring rolls. The chicken skewers were great!!

Diner Review №48

This place is SO GOOD!! I'm so stoked to have good Thai food close to home! The yellow curry, tom yum soup, and Thai tea are AMAZING!! Highly recommend 😁

Diner Review №49

Nothing but perfect! Delicious✌🏽

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Diner Review №51

We had a nice time at Palm Thai. The atmosphere is nice and they go some led string lights giving off a warm glow. When you walk in their menu is available both printed and on big TV screens displaying it behind the register.

The food was also really good and they bring it to your table. The staff were friendly. The veggie pad Thai with fried tofu was a great vegetarian option. It had a tanginess from the like juice, crunchiness from peanuts and bean sprouts, and spiciness from the level of spicy you choose when you order.

The tofu egg rolls were also great and came with a sweet peanut sauce for dipping.

The shrimp tempura come with a sweet and sour sauce.

There's also self serve water dispenser if you want water and you can buy Thai tea/coffee and bottled and canned soft drinks.

Diner Review №52

Delicious, fast and plenty of vegan options!

Diner Review №53

Fresh and spicy. Their crab rice and drunken noodles were deliciously perfect. I can't wait to come back and try the curry. Only one problem, I couldn't stop eating.

Diner Review №54

Best crab fried rice and drunken noodles. I'll be back.

Diner Review №55

This place is a gem! They cook the food like my Thai friend did. Not watered down. My new go-to for Thai food!

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Diner Review №57

Sorry, No pictures because we ate it all before posting 😂 but let me say that everything we have tried has been amazing. We are regular customers and we highly recommend it!!!

Diner Review №58

Quality Thai food that tastes great!! It’s a minute drive away from Kaiser Otay and I’ve found myself stopping by after my appointments for lunch or for a Thai tea. For the $5, the size they offer their teas are a good price. All the times I’ve been here, service has been great and friendly. Plus points for always playing a throwback RnB music playlist. Parking is seamless and never an issue here.

Diner Review №59

Food is kind of plain, compared to other authentic Thai restaurants I've been to.

Diner Review №60

Place is quaint, clean and great tasting Thai food.

Diner Review №61

Stopped by for take-out this weekend and the service was great. I called in my order and was out the door with my food in less than 15 minutes--on a Friday! One of the best Thai restaurants in San Diego

Diner Review №62

Wow, they make such delicious Thai food, totally recommended!!

Diner Review №63

I was either super hungry or this was dang fantastic, because I couldn't stop eating. I had the Yellow curry Chicken. We also had the Red Tofu, Tom Yam/Kha. Everything was very well seasoned and spice level was right on. I especially liked that the meat was well trimmed of fat or stringy pieces. We are thankful for a closer location of a Thai place with very good food. The last photo almost empty as I couldn't stop eating before the review post!

Diner Review №64

This place is always on point. Best thai food in san diego. This is as close to food in thailand as you can get. This spot has great customer service and clean too.

Diner Review №65

The workers are always friendly when I go here and the food is always delicious. I HIGHLY recommend the curry puffs. I always get chicken pad thai as well. The serving size is really good also.

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Diner Review №67

Bomb!!!!
This place is very much needed in our neighborhood. The yellow curry and pad Karpow our so good! So happy I can just grab a Thai tea or iced coffee, real close to home. Place is cute and has a good vibe. Great customer service. Can’t wait to try the rest of the food.

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So happy to have a great Thai spot in the neighborhood. Excelente dishes! Had Pad Woon Sen and Spicy Basil Fried Rice. Very clean tasting flavors with fresh ingredients and lots of crunch!!

Diner Review №70

I think I found a gem! I have been craving Thai food since 2019 when I was still in college and covid barely began. I hated that the nearest places were 30 min away and now here’s one just a couple minutes away!!

The food was delicious and piping hot! The place was also clean and great service! I got the pad Thai with chicken and absolutely devoured it. Along with their delicious Thai tea this meal was heaven. I can’t wait to go back and try more!

Definitely a place to go check out!! 10/10

Diner Review №71

Great Food! I have been waiting for a Thai food restaurant to open in our neighborhood and I am so glad it finally has. The food is delicious, and they have very good customer service. My favorite dish is the Panang Curry.

Diner Review №72

Great tasting food! Excellent customer service!

Diner Review №73

We got delivery and were pleased with all dishes. We sampled quite a variety!

Diner Review №74

Good flavors and great customer service.

Diner Review №75

Great food and customer service!! Best tasting Pad Thai in the area!

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Diner Review №78

The best curry I’ve ever had. I’m so glad we decided to stop by because this is now one of my favorites. I’ve tried their curry, noodles and mango sticky rice to which all were delicious. So glad we discovered this place.

Diner Review №79

Curry was delicious! And service was fast and friendly

Diner Review №80

Best green curry I’ve found in SoCal. And spicy 5 actually has a reasonable kick!

Diner Review №81

I benchmark every Thai restaurant I visit by their Pad Thai and the Pad Thai is delicious here.

Diner Review №82

So far Palm Thai Cafe has really good food. Online orders are always available on time. They'll prepare it to your desired spice level. IMHO, it's the best Thai Food in the area!

Diner Review №83

So excited about this place opening up! Their drunken noodles, pad see ew, and fried rice were great. They did a fantastic job renovating the space. Definitely my new go go to Thai spot.

Diner Review №84

They just opened but I have already manage to get take-out a few times. They are always super nice and the food is great. I am very glad there is finally a good Thai place in this area. Definitely recommend so give them a try.

Diner Review №85

Clean and quick and tasty.

Diner Review №86

A little pricey but I think everything is nowadays. Food is great! Love that we finally have a Thai food spot in the area.

Diner Review №87

Finally! A Thai place in a convenient location. No more having to drive out to IB. Excellent food and service.

Pictured is the Pad See Ew with Chicken 🍗 and a side of white rice. They are generous with their chili oil packets.

Diner Review №88

Great Thai food.

A bit of advice start at spice leve 0 of 5 and work your way up.

Diner Review №89

Very good authentic food, served with a smile. Keep it up and this will be a busy place

Diner Review №90

Finally, a good place to enjoy real Thai food! The atmosphere here is very nice to spend good time with our friends while enjoying the great food this restaurant provides! 😋

Diner Review №91

The food was amazing!! Great authentic Thai flavor. The service was a welcoming and relaxed vibe, which I really enjoyed. Loved the pad thai and curry great level of spiciness. I can't wait to come back!

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Diner Review №93

I highly recommend the Thai iced tea! The flavor and balance is amazing. The boba could be improved in flavor (it didn’t taste like sugar/brown sugar), but it was a nice texture. The dumpling are very good too! Nice and crispy and flavorful.

Diner Review №94

Omg! Great food! Relaxing atmosphere! Wonderful staff! Delicious food and amazing service 10/10 recommend. I had the crab fried rice and the vegetable rolls and they were amazing. Quick service very professional and clean.

Diner Review №95

Fresh, tasty, worth the price! Finally a Thai food place in our area! Really nice interior design that makes you really wanna sit down and eat! The pad Thai is amazing! Yellow chicken curry was A+ try it today!

Diner Review №96

This place is Dericious! Amazing food!

Diner Review №97

Great food! Was made in good timing and the workers were very helpful and welcoming. Made me feel at home!

Details
  • 10 photos
  • 97 reviews
  • 4.9 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 619-349-3434
  • Website: http://www.palmthaicafesandiego.com/
  • Location: 4370 Palm Ave ste q, San Diego, CA 92154, United States
  • Map: 32.5848134, -117.038811
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM–9 PM
Service options
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
Offerings
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available