Authentic Thai Street food from all regions of Thailand
Save your money and your stomach. THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE QUALITY OF FOOD BEING SERVED JUST MAKING MONEY OFF OF YOU. I am certain nobody working here has their food handlers card. We ordered a Crying Tiger bowl and asked for it Medium. When we got home it was still completely raw on the inside.
Called, let them know and they said they would make us another. When we got there they treated us horribly when trying to give them back the food and show them the issue. They gave us a half order and told us to eat the rest of the bowl with the raw meat in it... extremely unprofessional. Once getting home with our SECOND crying tiger we realized they had cooked it so long it had practically turned to rubber. What do they not understand about "medium"? We called them once again and the lady ignored our number. Called from another phone and she immediately answered. Talk about horrible customer service. We asked for our money back and she acted like she would have to talk to her boss, when we explained how food handlers should know better than this and asked if they had their food handlers card she all of the sudden became able to give us our refund right away. I will literally never come back. If I could give zero stars I would.
Waste of my time and money. Lost my appetite and can't imagine even feeding this food to my dog.
Began enjoying Soi - Thai Street Food when they opened in North Park in '17 and the flavors took me to the other side of this planet. When they opened on Cable in OB, I couldn't believe we were so lucky and I still have that feeling. Incredible flavors and authenticity. Never leave! 5 stars, EVERYTIME.
The service was awful. I came in on a Friday and ordered lunch, pad see ewe, the dish was so bland and had no spice ( they usually ask about spice level and didn’t) I asked if they could add spice, hoping it would make it edible, and the cashier was so annoyed saying I should have asked for the spice and just took the bowl to the kitchen. When she returned she looked very irritated and handed it back without saying a word. The dish was still very awful and now crunchy. I asked if they could remake it or if I could get something else as it usually is very good and not this way. The lady questioned when I came here before and on which days, she spoke with the kitchen and they rolled their eyes and seemed upset. They did end up making a different dish which was nice but the service completely ruined it for me. Not very OB at all.
I've been searching for moo ping like the kind I had in Bangkok, Thailand, and that search ended here! The moo ping transported me back to the moment I tasted that sweet smoked pork hot off the street food grill. We also tried the fried tofu; It was nice and crispy. The Holy Basil pork dish was super savory and flavorful. The tom yum noodles were delicious as well. But the absolute winner was the moo ping. I'll be coming back for that often!
This restaurant is an order and sit counter, so do not expect anyone to come get your order!
Bonus: Great parking!
Can only judge the Tom Yum and Khao soi but both were delicious! Tone of meat, chicken super tender and soup was extra flavorful!
Little shop without fanciness but you clearly come for the food. you eat and you leave no extra.
Ate here twice while on vacation in OB. Everything was done well, shrimp cooked perfectly, good flavor.
Began enjoying Soi - Thai Street Food when they opened in North Park in '17 and the flavors took me to the other side of this planet. When they opened on Cable in OB, I couldn't believe we were so lucky and I still have that feeling. Incredible flavors and authenticity. Never leave! 5 stars, EVERYTIME.
I used to be a 'regular' at Soi OB eating lunch or dinner here since 2020. However, service ( rude, impatient, angry front of house) has changed in past year. Food quality also is now very unpredictable. At times recieved crispy rolls still frozen in center, curry no flavor, chicken raw in dishes. Kept on trying throughout 2024, but often very disappointed
4th time ordering extra eggplant in our curry to not receive any extra and paid for on receipt 😡
Can only judge the Tom Yum and Khao soi but both were delicious! Tone of meat, chicken super tender and soup was extra flavorful!
Little shop without fanciness but you clearly come for the food. you eat and you leave no extra.
The service was awful. I came in on a Friday and ordered lunch, pad see ewe, the dish was so bland and had no spice ( they usually ask about spice level and didn’t) I asked if they could add spice, hoping it would make it edible, and the cashier was so annoyed saying I should have asked for the spice and just took the bowl to the kitchen. When she returned she looked very irritated and handed it back without saying a word. The dish was still very awful and now crunchy. I asked if they could remake it or if I could get something else as it usually is very good and not this way. The lady questioned when I came here before and on which days, she spoke with the kitchen and they rolled their eyes and seemed upset. They did end up making a different dish which was nice but the service completely ruined it for me. Not very OB at all.
Yummy food! Many options!
Some of the best thai food ive ever had 🙌🏼
Overall 3star rating. The food is a bit overpriced. Expect to spend 50-60 per person on food alone.... if you want to get full.
Great food!
We went to the Soi on 30th and it was the 3rd best Khao soi I’ve ever had. Here, we came for lunch, and there was little consistency. The chicken was undercooked or left over night (or left over a couple nights it tasted like, not fall off the bone at all.) Also, we got about a 3rd of the noodles than our time before. The rule of thumb I’ve learned is if you see older Asian women cooking, it’s gonna be amazing. If not, just skip this place.
It’s ok. I’ve ordered here a handful of times and I’m less and less impressed the more I eat here. It’s also pretty expensive. No deals for locals.
They charged me with something i didnt recieved.
I live in Hawaii now and solely travel to San Diego to get Soi OBs chicken pad Thai and banana desert wraps. This place is incredible and the service is excellent. I can’t recommend a restaurant more than Soi OB!!!!!
First time trying them. My wife and I had the lemongrass wings, cream cheese wantons and fried pork belly. Very tasty and the wantons were the best we've ever had.
Save your money and your stomach. THEY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE QUALITY OF FOOD BEING SERVED JUST MAKING MONEY OFF OF YOU. I am certain nobody working here has their food handlers card. We ordered a Crying Tiger bowl and asked for it Medium. When we got home it was still completely raw on the inside.
Called, let them know and they said they would make us another. When we got there they treated us horribly when trying to give them back the food and show them the issue. They gave us a half order and told us to eat the rest of the bowl with the raw meat in it... extremely unprofessional. Once getting home with our SECOND crying tiger we realized they had cooked it so long it had practically turned to rubber. What do they not understand about "medium"? We called them once again and the lady ignored our number. Called from another phone and she immediately answered. Talk about horrible customer service. We asked for our money back and she acted like she would have to talk to her boss, when we explained how food handlers should know better than this and asked if they had their food handlers card she all of the sudden became able to give us our refund right away. I will literally never come back. If I could give zero stars I would.
Waste of my time and money. Lost my appetite and can't imagine even feeding this food to my dog.
El mejor Pad Thai que he comido y de muy buen precio, lo único que no me gustó tanto es que el personal de atención es insuficiente, pero igual no me quejo de su atención 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Food was great! Kids loved the pad thai, curry was plentiful and on point. Customer service was so good! Will be back.
Wow! When I visit the area, I’ll be sure to stop here! Yum!
I got the pad see ew with pork belly and a medium heat. The pork belly pieces were hot or miss, heat was perfect for enjoying though. The Chinese broccoli was a little under cooked, and it could use more of the smoky flavor in my opinion. My wife ordered the Khao Soi and said it was almost like what she had in Thailand. The fried noodles were a little stale though
Not sure if the people or owners are from Thailand but wow this is the closest food I've ever tasted that is resembled to authentic Thai food from Thailand. Too who ever owns this joint congratulations you've earned a life long customer to the staff thank you for your warm hospitality and hard work that goes in to everyday to make this place a delicious and comfortable environment
Great food good prices off the main drag. Look for em
Ordered Basil fried rice and was thoroughly disappointed to discover a complete absence of Basil—neither sight nor scent of it to be found. The rice itself was soggy, rendering the overall taste disappointingly bland. As for the crispy chicken wings, they were passable at best. However, the batter was utterly devoid of flavor, lacking even the most basic seasoning of spice or salt. We were left to contend with what was essentially soggy, fried, tasteless chicken. The entire experience was abysmal, a culinary disaster we were unfortunate enough to encounter while passing through SD. One can only hope to never endure such a dire taste debacle again.
TomKha is excellent!! All dishes were excellent, but Tom Kha was ridiculous, rich complex broth!!
Very solid Thai food in OB! The khao Soi is excellent and the pad thai is a staple. Our top takeout spot in OB
Always love it there. Just went there last night and I was so frazzled from a bad day and both the man who worked there and the woman at the register were so nice to me. I was being that annoying customer not able to decide on the menu. I was between curry and pad Thai and she gave me such a great recommendation to get the khao soi which is egg noodle with curry base so I kinda get both. I never had it before and I loved it and will now be part of my usual order when I want Thai.
Busy local spot. Honestly the pad Thai wasn’t the greatest but good service and locals seemed to like it so maybe I ordered wrong. They also don’t listen to your order, gave me chicken instead of tofu but oh well
Almost always order wonton soup w tofu. Add in the hottest ingredients...on the side. If you're sick..this soup will knock it out.
Don’t understand the hype. The curries are watery and they forgot the tofu in my tofu curry.
The egg rolls are obviously frozen and fried. Mine wasn’t even fully cooked. Make them from scratch!
holy spicy basil was amazing, best we've ever had. we're from out of town and we miss this place
I had the Crying Tiger, and mixed a little extra chili paste into my sauce. That was wonderful!
Food is decent, service is awful, do not use delivery service through their website, they will not deliver your food and the restaurant will not do anything about it, this happens each time I've tried. It'd be better if they just didn't offer delivery.
Showed up at 8:29pm he took order in front of us, we stood there until 8:35pm and then told us they were closed. I said you close at 9pm. He said kitchen closes at 8:30, and I told him we were there since 8:29pm. He said too bad. Not the kind of guy to leave a review like that, but I’ll never go there now.
Good food and cozy place. I initially underestimated this place but after tasting their food I was down to go for this place again. If you love spicy food and wanna try different cuisine I would highly recommend this place. Go for the mild spice version it will hit the spot
A real gem. We found this little place by accident and came back many times during our short visit. San Diego food and the staff are wonderful..
The pork belly is a little tough but otherwise this is a very pleasant neighborhood Thai restaurant in Ocean Beach that offers nice lunch specials.
Really delicious Thai food, love the pad see ew and the nam tok. Generous portions and options. A frequent, fast takeout spot for us
The Tom Kha and Khao Soi flavors are straight out of the places they were invented. Took me right back to Chiang Mai. Love this place
Happened upon this place while on a weekend get away in ocean beach. I had the Panang curry with tofu and my husband had the pad see ew. Both were delicious. Speedy service
Good food most of the time. Every once in a while it’s a miss. Problem is they constantly mess up to go orders, take 90 mins+ to fulfill orders, and refuse to fix mistakes or give refunds for their customers. The staff truly do not give a F.
Best Thai food in San Diego! I was sad when I moved away from OB, but now when I want Thai, I drive to OB! Worth it every time.
Ordered the Nam Tok with pork. This was soon good. The type of meal I will dream about later. Ordered as take out to watch sunset.
Would give the spring rolls 5+ stars, filling and oh my the sauces, but rice paper too dry.
Excellent quality at a very fair price. This place serves up delicious authentic Thai dishes with take-out convenience. Highly recommended!
Bad service, food is very spicy.
Pad thai noodles were chewy, the chicken was dry, the peanut crumble tasted stale. The tomato paste used for the Sauce was still clumped around some of the noodles.
Had a great time in late July getting some chicken curry!
This place is KILLER!!! The Kee Mao here very well may be the BEST I’ve ever enjoyed. I highly recommend this place.
It feels like they put love into every plate they make. Looking around, every meal looked like it could be put in an advertisement. Perfectly garnished, seasoned, and cooked. The food also came out super quickly even though the place was packed. I got the Green Curry Noodle Soup and my husband got the Pork Pad Phet. Loved them both!
So good! Highly recommend! The Ginger Fish was perfection. Great flavors. And my friend loved the Pad See Ew!
Amazing Thai food. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options.
Some of the best Thai food I’ve had. We ordered a couple appetizers and a couple of entrees and everything was well made and delicious. The pineapple fried rice had complex flavors and didn’t just rely on a ton of oil to make it delicious. Highly recommend
My friend and I decided to splurge and get the family meal so we could try a little bit of everything. I’m not sure if there was an issue with our ticket bc we placed the order online, but every dish had no spice/heat at all, and I selected medium spice level for each entree when I placed the order online. Kind of bummed because each dish had good flavor but the lack of heat left us wanting more. The pork belly was delicious and the fried bananas were a good way to finish the meal. After spending $60+ after tip on our meal, it was a little disappointing honestly.
Tried to order food online April 24th, it was with a gift card. It said that the order could not be accepted, that being said the Vanilla Visa card still said pending thought for $44.XX. When I called Soi OB they said they did not receive the order. So I just figured it would be pending for a few days and the money would go back on the card. I called Vanilla gift card today and they said Soi OB approved the transaction… even though it was originally declined by their third party ordering service Toast. So I never received food and I am now out a $50 gift card, I am more upset that it ended up being approved by Soi OB and they never reached back out to me. If they return the transaction I would happily take this review down. This has nothing to do with their food as I’m sure it’s delicious, just didn’t like the chain of events that happened with my order.
Food is good but they don’t follow instructions
I got yellow curry , my wife got pumpkin curry but vegetables weren’t cooked enough and to be honest in general I wasn’t satisfied with my meal and service
Superb flavors and not skimpy on the protein!!
4 stars just because I've only had their vietnamese coffee and it was good. I'll have to go back and try the food.
Amazing food, fast service, very reasonable prices. Loved the the tofu pad Thai and fried rice. Light on oil, healthy, fresh food. Love it. Thank you for feeding us and highly recommend for families since smaller portions sizes are are offered. Three of us ate two dishes and we ended up with leftovers!!! 👍 Awesome. We
So so good. The staff was super nice and helpful. They seemed happy that I was there which is always nice! And the food was awesome. Can't say enough good things about this place.
Best Thai food in San Diego hands down.
You wont be disappointed.
Owner is active and working her tail of to get you to quality, authentic dishes.
Highly recommend
Quite excellent. Try the Pad Thai with Pork Belly for a familiar dish with a little twist.
Fantastic food and good portions. Thai is my favorite and this is one of the hand down best Thai places I have ever gone.
Just so damn good. I was in Thailand for a month in December and the food at Soi OB was super legit!!!!
The place has 5 stars because they give you a free Thai Iced Tea if you rate it that way. The food was drowned in oil. It was so bad that I just took the $15 hit to my bank account and decided not to eat that night. Maybe instead of bribing customers to leave better reviews, they should cook better food.
Went here 2 nights in a row it’s that good! Curry is amazing and the pad Thai is great too
Simple and tasty.
Always love coming here. The food is amazing pretty much regardless of what you choose. Staff is always super friendly and inviting and love the small eatery vibe.
The pumpkin curry (Panang base) was DELICIOUS. Pad Thai sweet and sour (ask for extra limes!). Fried chicken was pretty ordinary but why would you order that even everything else was so yummy. Fried tofu was extra crispy and the dipping spice v flavorful. The Tom Yum noodle soup broth was intense and satisfying. Will def be back.
Really good, pad se ew with roasted pork is my favorite!
So delicious must try! Green curry noodle soup is my absolute favorite with a fried egg.
Great place!
Really nice spot. Good lunch/happy hour deals. Love the spice in the papaya salad.
Great customer service authentic Thai food with great flavor
My go to Thai spot in OB! Great Panang Curry and always hot on delivery.
So nice to have Asian Thai food in the area! Food looks amazing!
Best Curry in OB!:)
I've been searching for moo ping like the kind I had in Bangkok, Thailand, and that search ended here! The moo ping transported me back to the moment I tasted that sweet smoked pork hot off the street food grill. We also tried the fried tofu; It was nice and crispy. The Holy Basil pork dish was super savory and flavorful. The tom yum noodles were delicious as well. But the absolute winner was the moo ping. I'll be coming back for that often!
This restaurant is an order and sit counter, so do not expect anyone to come get your order!
Bonus: Great parking!
Every time I'm in town I force my brother to take me to SOI. This was my first time eating at the OB location, and it didn't disappoint. The service is always amazing and the pumpkin and panang curries are some of the best I've had. My parents absolutely loved their pad thai. The egg rolls and pork belly are delicious. I really don't think you can go wrong with anything you get here.
I ordered for pick up. paid online and when I got here the place was closed!!! Where is my food???? Unbelievable. I want my money back and compensation
Absolutely delicious!!
Best Thai food in town.
Very polite and welcoming with lots of options!
this place is good! authentic thai food! 10/10
Delicious 😍😍😍
Walked in while visiting the area with some friends. Good food and friendly staff
Everything has been so good!
I order the Tom kha everytime and it's amazing.
Great place in OB!
Best Thai street food spot in town! I recommend the panang curry with pork belly and tom yum soup :)
Love this place. Outstanding service and attention to detail. Would recommend to anyone in the area!
Amazing food and service.
Great service and tasty food, the fried rice is delicious!
do it it was wonderful. We love the Titian. All the food is excellent.
I love it’s location just off the main road of Newport Ave. Modern and artsy environment with good food! I’ll be returning!
They have a good selection, great vegan options, very quick and always exactly what I needed :)
The pad Thai was amazing and so was the service!
Delicious food, fast and courteous service
Incredible food, fast friendly service, delicious vegan and gluten free options galore. Love this place.
Quick service and the food was delicious!
Great service, tasty treats! Convenient location!
Great prices and great tasting pad see ew. The portions are also good.
Cute little place in OB. Great place to take friends. Food is really good and quick. The people are really nice as well.
Their food was excellent everything taste so good and authentic
The Thai tea here is really good! Really quick service with a mom-and-pop feel. They also do local collaborations with California Wild Ales next door. M-F, Soi OB offers a decent selection of HH appetizers. Check out this local Thai street food restaurant!
My favorite Thai in Ocean beach.
Khao soi is so delicious!
good service and food
Food is fresh and clean. Nice presentation. No utensils or napkins(takeout), attention to detail=5🌟
Soi ob is great! Try the basil fried rice with pork belly!
Best thai food in san diego!
I love this place!
Best Thai food in the area!!
The environment was clean and organized. The food tasted absolutely amazing pad Thai was delicious as was the Thai tea. 10/10 Would totally recommend!
Love this place!!!!
Good food!
Love it!
great place !
Best thai food in OB! And excellent Thai iced tea. We love the spring rolls :)
The food is over priced, salty and the rice is crunchy. The girl who takes your order is worthless. She has a messed up attitude and when she messes up your order she cusses at you in thai. The food takes forever. This place is a total fail. The only reason they get good reviews is because they bribe customers with a free Thai iced tea. AVOID!
If you or your significant other questions their ability to handle spice then suggest the mild. My girlfriend is dying. The flavors were great and the portions were very generous, prepare for leftovers.
Always fast friendly service and the quality of the food is terrific.
We came in for dinner and had pork belly, sticky rice, and a beef plate. The pork belly was overly salted and completely forgettable. The sticky rice was good. I asked for the beef to be extra spicy (choices were not spicy, spicy and extra spicy). It was completely inedible with a comically large amount of red pepper. I've been eating spicy food all my life and have been to Thailand and never been burnt like that. Maybe the cook was angry that day? To top off the beef really had no other discernable flavor.
Also, to go orders seem to require a ridiculous amount of plastic containers for every condiment. They can do better. Back to the Thai Time nearby.
Absolutely the best curry I have ever had!! The complex flavors and textures literally take your mouth on a journey to Thailand. It is slightly thicker and much more flavorful than what I have experienced at other Thai restaurants, more intense- similar to Indian curries.
The service was also exceptional, very efficient with big smiles. The price was very reasonable considering the portion sizes. I highly recommend this place!
Authentic casual spot!
Visiting from LA for a conference and was shocked by how authentic and delicious this Thai food was. The pad khee mao with shrimp and fresh spring rolls were delicious. I highly recommend this place
Thank you so much for the amazing service!
Nice staff and yummy food! Would def come back!
best Tom Kha soup outside of Thailand! Liquid coconut heaven! Made with LOVE ❤ I can taste the bliss 😊 $5 draft beers, Thai tea Far out IPA
very rude attitude and terrible waiting time. very disappointed
Delicious, authentic Thai street food. The papaya salad hits all the flavor notes-perfectly balanced between salty sweet tangy and spicy.
Wonderful place, super fast, good service and great food. The curry and pad Thai were excellent
Great price and amazing food!
Fantastic, authentic Thai food
Excellent Pad Thai with really good portion size in nicely furnished Thai Street Food place. My friend took the Khao Soi which was also great and really well spiced. The food comes on real plates and not on plastic single use trays which is great. The staff is friendly and the restaurant offers inside seating but also nice outside seating on nice benches. I would definitely recommend coming here if you are looking for really good and original Thai street food. Lots of vegetarian options available.
I‘m sorry to say that the Pad Thai I had was really not as good as I hoped it to be. Maybe get another dish. I liked the Thai tea with almond milk, though.
I am super grateful for this delicious spot close to my house! The food is crazy flavorful & fresh. I order here every Wednesday night and it’s consistently bomb! I’m eating my way through the entire menu, one order at a time!
Great food and service. :)
Quick and delicious.
Cute little hole in the wall thai restaurant. Food was delicious and reasonably priced!
Great Thai Chicken Salad!!! Just 4 minutes From the Black!!
Amazing food and great atmosphere. The Pad See Ew is some of the best i’ve ever had!
Best khao soi in SD they bribed me with Thai ice tea
Small portion of rice for take out. Not so friendly staff. They have great sticky rice for cheap, and they food is overall good.
Best Thai food in OB. I love their green curry, but every dish I have tried has been amazing. Our local favorite.
Reasonable prices and good portions
Great selections!
Amazing Thai spot and our neighborhood go-to for takeout! The food is fresh and tasty, and the customer service is on point
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- 200 reviews
- 4.6 Health Rating
- Contact: +1 619-230-5885
- Website: http://www.soiob.com/
- Location: 1916 Cable St, San Diego, CA 92107, United States
- Map: 32.7461523, -117.24921119999999
- Thai restaurant
- Monday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Thursday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Friday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Sunday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
- Delivery: Available
- Takeaway: Available
- Dine-in: Available
- Fast service: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Solo dining: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
- Alcohol: Available
- Beer: Available
- Comfort food: Available
- Happy-hour drinks: Available
- Healthy options: Available
- Quick bite: Available
- Small plates: Available
- Vegan options: Available
- Vegetarian options: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Dessert: Available
- Toilet: Available
- Casual: Available
- Cosy: Available
- Groups: Available
- Accepts reservations: Available
- Credit cards: Available
- Debit cards: Available
- NFC mobile payments: Available
- Credit cards: Available
- Good for kids: Available
- Free of charge street parking: Available
- Parking: Available