Thotsakan

Great spot with a parking garage across the street. Fresh ingredients, delicious and very well-made dishes with beautiful presentations. Extremely friendly staff and professional, pleasant and wonderful experience. Also, there is a huge vegan menu, which is something to mention!

+1

Excellently prepared veggie dishes with plenty of flavor. Spring Rolls were crispy, hot, & fresh. Spicy Eggplant with tofu loaded with veggies and tasty sauce. Mangoes and sticky rice were the perfect finish.

We got the pineapple fried rice, egg rolls, white rice, vegetarian delight with tofu that came with white rice , chicken pat see ewe and chicken satay. All were very delicious. Servers were friendly and accommodating.

+2

My curry was delicious. My wife had to request lemon to take some of the sweetness out of the Pad Thai, otherwise it was great.

Giving 5 stars! Sure is one of the best Thai food in San Diego. Ordered the Red Curry, Crying Tiger (grilled marinated beef) and Som Tum… everything is so on point. Great taste! Will come back for more if coming to San Diego.

We dropped in for lunch and were very happy with the lunch specials and the fast, friendly service. We got the potstickers to start with in addition to the vegan yellow curry and vegan pad thai. The curry was PHENOMENAL! It was packed full of delicious flavor and features peppers, potato, carrots, and onion. The pad Thai was also delicious and came on a heaping plate. I had to take some home (and I almost always finish my food at the restaurant.) Overall, we loved the restaurant and will definitely be going back for more!!

Large choice of vegetarian options that don’t feel like you are giving up the flavors. The Tom Yum soup was very good but some dishes had too many large pieces of bell peppers and onions. The larb was good but not great But I would come back and try more things

Amazing food me and wife are vegetarian and it’s hard to find good food. When out on a trip and we love Thai food. We had the vegan pad Thai and it was hands down the best one I’ve had in my life. 3 day trip we had this spot back to back days love it.

Oh my goodness. The food here was AMAZING! My boyfriend and I were definitely blown away by the flavors. He has been on a vegan kick lately and there was quite an extensive menu for him to choose from (we appreciated that). The service was very quick and we enjoyed! We’ll definitely visit again!

Amazing Thai food with vegetarian options. Tofu and mock chicken dishes both super delicious. Staff is very fast and attentive.

This is a favorite stop when going to the theater. The food is delicious and the staff is friendly. Both are very efficient and quick! The summer rolls are a nice appetizer to share (I think 6 pieces). I'm a creature of habit, so we always get the green curry with veggies and the drunken noodles with mock duck. Both are absolutely delicious.

Absolutely outstanding Thai dining experience! We came here tonight and were blown away, especially by their extensive vegan menu—one of the best I’ve seen at any Thai restaurant. So many thoughtful plant-based options that don’t feel like an afterthought. The highlights: the spring rolls were perfectly crispy and fresh, the Thai samosas had an amazing flaky pastry with flavorful curry filling, and the garden salad was surprisingly fantastic. I never knew I could love a warm salad dressing until tonight…it added such a cozy, delicious touch that elevated the whole dish. Service was friendly, portions generous, and everything tasted authentic and fresh. If you’re vegan (or just love great Thai food), this place is a must-visit.

Very delicious and authentic Thai food. I came here every day during my stay in San Diego, and tried various starters, mains and deserts. All were delicious. I particularly enjoyed the Panang curry, papaya salad and mango with sticky rice. They also have many vegan options.

Amazing Thai food at a great price. I recommend the pumpkin curry and the Po Tak. The summer rolls are also excellent. The staff is very friendly but if you have a large group just make sure everyone's order gets in.

Excellent first experience. Was one of the only ones there on July 4th at 3pm. The server was quick, kind and caring. Everything went great. The Chicken Satay and Pumpkin Curry was awesome! Thai iced tea was excellent too. Will definitely come back. Thank you!

The food here is fantastic. We had the Pad Thai, Tom Kha soup, and pumpkin red curry, and each dish was absolutely delicious. I've had a lot of Thai food in my life, and this was among the best, if not the very best. They offer amazing vegetarian options also and are very accommodating for those who prefer dishes without fish sauce. This is a super great restaurant and I highly recommend it.

If you’re doing your research for a good Thai place in the area - then you found it. We always struggle to find Thai that is as good as back home and this is the place that’s giving home a run for its money. We started with the Summer Rolls and those were the best I’ve had. I love the tofu in it - so different. Then our entree came and this is the most delicious Pad Thai. I ordered mine with duck because the charge for duck was very inexpensive. I loved the duck in it as there were bits of skin as well. We didn’t know they had cocktails until we asked to see if there was a menu. I got the Appletini and loved it. Lastly, we got the mango sticky rice and the mango wasn’t the most ripe however it was still incredible.

Great food, tasty with good level of spiciness. Love that they offer the option of brown rice with their curries.

This place was great. Even our 18 month old son was eating everything he could get his hands on. Thai food is one of our favorite cuisines, and this place didn't disappoint at all. The atmosphere of the restaurant is casual but hip. The guests and layout can make for a bit of a loud talking environment, but we weren't bothered by it at all. Just typical restaurant chatter, but due to the box style of the building, you can hear most people's conversations even if you don't want to. Parking nearby was a pain in the butt (definitely do not park in the place across the street as it is $30...we parked about 2 blocks away for about $13).

Good food good service we didnt managed to take photos for the other food coz we were super hungry after a 5 hour drive from vegas..

Walked a few blocks down to get some good thai food and it did not disappoint! Got the yellow and green curry and both very similar but had some differences. I love the taste so much and would put it at the top for one of the best places ive been for curry! If you are looking for reliable,fast, and all around good, this is your place!

The food here is good, fast and reasonably priced. We had and enjoyed pumpkin curry with mock chicken which was really delicious. The yellow curry was also good. The drunken noodles were decent, but needed spicy. It wasn't spicy at all

I will start by saying that Thai is definitely not my first choice when going out. Walking into Thotsaken it was homey yet fancy with immediate service. I started with the summer rolls which were absolutely worth the order. Ordered the chicken drunken noodles for entree and they were amazing. The food was hot fresh and warmed up my heart couldn’t have asked for a better meal.

The dining room was small, but quiet during lunch time on a weekday. The service was average but did not take away from the experience. All of the food was so flavorful! I enjoy spicy food so the standard spice level was really good, but be warned if you like things more mild. The vegan curry puffs were my favorite item.

Lunch here was phenomenal everything was cooked to perfection and tasted great! Reasonable prices too!

Wish I could give this place 10 stars! I'm vegan and recently had a 2-week vacation in Thailand. This restaurant was SO authentic. I ordered the lunch special which is available from 11 am to 3 pm and it was such an incredible deal: for only $16 you choose an entree which comes with a small veggie soup, a side salad, an egg roll and 2 pieces of fresh fruit. 🤯 My entree was the Panang Curry with mock duck and OMG. I have no words. The soy meat, veggies, sauce, rice... everything was so well seasoned and tasted delicious!!! The server asked me to select a spice level from 0 to 10 and I went with 5 but my it ended up being too spicy for me! But that's ok, now I know to lower my spice level next time. Lol. The coconut ice cream was the perfect sweet ending to my heavenly experience. I'll most certainly return again and again! 🙏

A T

Absolutely outstanding Thai dining experience! We came here tonight and were blown away, especially by their extensive vegan menu—one of the best I’ve seen at any Thai restaurant. So many thoughtful plant-based options that don’t feel like an afterthought. The highlights: the spring rolls were perfectly crispy and fresh, the Thai samosas had an amazing flaky pastry with flavorful curry filling, and the garden salad was surprisingly fantastic. I never knew I could love a warm salad dressing until tonight…it added such a cozy, delicious touch that elevated the whole dish. Service was friendly, portions generous, and everything tasted authentic and fresh. If you’re vegan (or just love great Thai food), this place is a must-visit.

Casey Elliott

Amazing Thai food at a great price. I recommend the pumpkin curry and the Po Tak. The summer rolls are also excellent. The staff is very friendly but if you have a large group just make sure everyone's order gets in.

GolfnotGOFF Goffer

Excellent first experience. Was one of the only ones there on July 4th at 3pm. The server was quick, kind and caring. Everything went great. The Chicken Satay and Pumpkin Curry was awesome! Thai iced tea was excellent too. Will definitely come back. Thank you!

Todd McLeod

The food here is fantastic. We had the Pad Thai, Tom Kha soup, and pumpkin red curry, and each dish was absolutely delicious. I've had a lot of Thai food in my life, and this was among the best, if not the very best. They offer amazing vegetarian options also and are very accommodating for those who prefer dishes without fish sauce. This is a super great restaurant and I highly recommend it.

Joe “JoeColor”

If you’re doing your research for a good Thai place in the area - then you found it. We always struggle to find Thai that is as good as back home and this is the place that’s giving home a run for its money. We started with the Summer Rolls and those were the best I’ve had. I love the tofu in it - so different. Then our entree came and this is the most delicious Pad Thai. I ordered mine with duck because the charge for duck was very inexpensive. I loved the duck in it as there were bits of skin as well. We didn’t know they had cocktails until we asked to see if there was a menu. I got the Appletini and loved it. Lastly, we got the mango sticky rice and the mango wasn’t the most ripe however it was still incredible.

Neil Sandford

Great food, tasty with good level of spiciness. Love that they offer the option of brown rice with their curries.

Isaac Kuhlman

This place was great. Even our 18 month old son was eating everything he could get his hands on. Thai food is one of our favorite cuisines, and this place didn't disappoint at all. The atmosphere of the restaurant is casual but hip. The guests and layout can make for a bit of a loud talking environment, but we weren't bothered by it at all. Just typical restaurant chatter, but due to the box style of the building, you can hear most people's conversations even if you don't want to. Parking nearby was a pain in the butt (definitely do not park in the place across the street as it is $30...we parked about 2 blocks away for about $13).

DCY CrisLe

Good food good service we didnt managed to take photos for the other food coz we were super hungry after a 5 hour drive from vegas..

_Loganbishop

Walked a few blocks down to get some good thai food and it did not disappoint! Got the yellow and green curry and both very similar but had some differences. I love the taste so much and would put it at the top for one of the best places ive been for curry! If you are looking for reliable,fast, and all around good, this is your place!

Rachael Harbes

The food here is good, fast and reasonably priced. We had and enjoyed pumpkin curry with mock chicken which was really delicious. The yellow curry was also good. The drunken noodles were decent, but needed spicy. It wasn't spicy at all

jebadiah parillo

I will start by saying that Thai is definitely not my first choice when going out. Walking into Thotsaken it was homey yet fancy with immediate service. I started with the summer rolls which were absolutely worth the order. Ordered the chicken drunken noodles for entree and they were amazing. The food was hot fresh and warmed up my heart couldn’t have asked for a better meal.

Emerald C.

We got the pineapple fried rice, egg rolls, white rice, vegetarian delight with tofu that came with white rice , chicken pat see ewe and chicken satay. All were very delicious. Servers were friendly and accommodating.

Pearson Smith

The dining room was small, but quiet during lunch time on a weekday. The service was average but did not take away from the experience. All of the food was so flavorful! I enjoy spicy food so the standard spice level was really good, but be warned if you like things more mild. The vegan curry puffs were my favorite item.

PJ

Lunch here was phenomenal everything was cooked to perfection and tasted great! Reasonable prices too!

Jackie Cuba

Wish I could give this place 10 stars! I'm vegan and recently had a 2-week vacation in Thailand. This restaurant was SO authentic. I ordered the lunch special which is available from 11 am to 3 pm and it was such an incredible deal: for only $16 you choose an entree which comes with a small veggie soup, a side salad, an egg roll and 2 pieces of fresh fruit. 🤯 My entree was the Panang Curry with mock duck and OMG. I have no words. The soy meat, veggies, sauce, rice... everything was so well seasoned and tasted delicious!!! The server asked me to select a spice level from 0 to 10 and I went with 5 but my it ended up being too spicy for me! But that's ok, now I know to lower my spice level next time. Lol. The coconut ice cream was the perfect sweet ending to my heavenly experience. I'll most certainly return again and again! 🙏

Kirti Vashee

Large choice of vegetarian options that don’t feel like you are giving up the flavors. The Tom Yum soup was very good but some dishes had too many large pieces of bell peppers and onions. The larb was good but not great But I would come back and try more things

Nai'lah Carter

Oh my goodness. The food here was AMAZING! My boyfriend and I were definitely blown away by the flavors. He has been on a vegan kick lately and there was quite an extensive menu for him to choose from (we appreciated that). The service was very quick and we enjoyed! We’ll definitely visit again!

Food is quite delicious, and everything we ordered was really good. The curries all had amazing flavor. If only they had a nicer location.

+3

I went there today and ordered larb salad and spicy eggplant with chicken. The ambiance is nice with a wall full of Thai statues . They have s nice setting area . The staff was friendly and attentive. My larb had a good taste , I recommend it but I would liked more eggplants in my eggplant dish and more spices. I chose it because it was supposed to be spicy and it was mild . The prices are correct . They have a good lunch menu . A great lunch

+2

Visited during covid and we were glad they were allowing dine in on the patio. The food was actually delicious, which is not what you expect when you first see the place. I would give it five stars for food, but they could make more of an effort keeping the place clean. It is not a very welcoming or aesthetically pleasing space to hang out, maybe this is just bc of lockdown. However, the food was really good. The menu is mostly vegan but there are still meat options. We got the Tom Kah soup which is amazing, and the Drunken noodles are great too. Medium spicy is quite spicy so beware! I will come back!

+2

They are open from lunch on. The lunch specials on menu are only M-F though. The Tom gum soup was tasty and I tried the sampler. Wasn't a fan of the deep fried avocado cream cheese dumplings, but chicken satay was good as well as veggie spring roll. There was also a shrimp offering, also good.

Modest ambience. Great one person server army who took the order and served as well. Food very flavorful. Great service. Ordered satay, green curry, crispy duck, sticky rice with mango and tom yum soup with Singha beer. All came out very well. Recommended.

+6

The staff were very friendly and the food is alright. The portions are larger but the taste is ok, nothing to take home. At least the pad Thai I had. There's a strong smell inside the place which felt unsanitary. May be they should explore more hygienic options for the sauce tray as that really is out open

+1

4.5 / 5 Red Curry & Ka Pow are exceptional. Peanut Sauce was one of the best ever. Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles and Eggplant were also very good.

This is based on order to go. I ordered eggplant with tofu. The food is good. I take it 4 stars because I think it could have used a little more flavor, but it’s very good. They have a lot of tofu and vegetables, with brown rice. Very nice portion. The place is nice and clean. Looks cozy. The server took my order fast and was welcoming. It’s worth trying again.

I tried the Jungle Curry with tofu, and the taste was excellent—rich, flavorful, and well-balanced. However, the service was just okay; it could have been more attentive. Overall, a great spot for authentic Thai flavors.

I seeked out Thotsakan as they were highly rated on Google reviews for Thai restaurants in SD. I ordered the Thai Basil as I do throughout the US. The service was quick and my dish was served even quicker. Vegetables were very fresh and crisp and the flavor was fantastic. Aside from there being very little parking options in downtown SD...I only wish there was a little more Chicken/protein on my dish. It was not a deal breaker as once I finished the dish...I was comfortably full. Great job Thotsakan...and if you're in the downtown area of SD and are craving Thai...please visit Thotsakan.

I went for dinner over here. Overall the place is nice. I would still say it qualifies for 4 stars for me. We were a party of two and ordered Pot Stickers for starters (the picture shows two less because I missed to click it and started eating) Drunken noodles and Pad See iw for main course. Pot stickers were overly fried and lacked the flavors. We have had better at different places. For the main course there wasn't much a difference between Drunken noodles and Pad See iw. They had the same look and feel. The only difference was in the level of spice which we selected individually for our dish. The food is still ok, family oriented place, but can do better.

FINESS917

This is based on order to go. I ordered eggplant with tofu. The food is good. I take it 4 stars because I think it could have used a little more flavor, but it’s very good. They have a lot of tofu and vegetables, with brown rice. Very nice portion. The place is nice and clean. Looks cozy. The server took my order fast and was welcoming. It’s worth trying again.

Pragathi P

I tried the Jungle Curry with tofu, and the taste was excellent—rich, flavorful, and well-balanced. However, the service was just okay; it could have been more attentive. Overall, a great spot for authentic Thai flavors.

Kevin Hendershot

I seeked out Thotsakan as they were highly rated on Google reviews for Thai restaurants in SD. I ordered the Thai Basil as I do throughout the US. The service was quick and my dish was served even quicker. Vegetables were very fresh and crisp and the flavor was fantastic. Aside from there being very little parking options in downtown SD...I only wish there was a little more Chicken/protein on my dish. It was not a deal breaker as once I finished the dish...I was comfortably full. Great job Thotsakan...and if you're in the downtown area of SD and are craving Thai...please visit Thotsakan.

Food was ok but not anything wow as compared to other thai place I visited. Firstly chicken satey was so bland and had no flavors. But Dunken noodles was fine and at least had some good flavors. Three flavored fish was a new experience for me and it surprised me. All those salmon fillets had different flavor and it stole the limelight from other dishes.

Fresh, affordable Thai food in a casual downtown setting. The food is good and service is fast. Great place for a weekday lunch, but get there early as tables fill up quickly. Lunch specials come with a fresh salad and wonderful consomme-like soup. The ginger with veggies was very good with a nice assortment of al dente veggies in a tasty sauce with strips of young ginger. A "5" out of "10" was plenty hot for me. Will probably notch it down to a "4" next time. This would be a great addition to your workweek rotation.

Worst Thai food I have ever had. The noodles were drowned inside sort of bottled sauce, the tofu was hard to pierce, the pot stickers were small fried bits, the supposed jasmine rice in the fried rice was short grain rice. I am very tolerant, but this was honestly bad.