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At Star Anise, we offer refined, artfully presented takes on classic Thai dishes that will transport you to the heart of Southeast Asia. Our cosmopolitan atmosphere invites you to indulge in the bold flavors and spices of Thailand, from the rich aroma of our signature Massaman cu...

Star Anise

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About Star Anise

At Star Anise, we offer refined, artfully presented takes on classic Thai dishes that will transport you to the heart of Southeast Asia. Our cosmopolitan atmosphere invites you to indulge in the bold flavors and spices of Thailand, from the rich aroma of our signature Massaman curry to the vibrant h...

At Star Anise, we offer refined, artfully presented takes on classic Thai dishes that will transport you to the heart of Southeast Asia. Our cosmopolitan atmosphere invites you to indulge in the bold flavors and spices of Thailand, from the rich aroma of our signature Massaman curry to the vibrant hues of our hand-picked fresh herbs. As a haven for foodies, we've received rave reviews for our exceptional service, with reviewers praising our attentive staff and warm hospitality. Come experience the authentic taste of Thailand at Star Anise, where every bite is a testament to the art of Thai cuisine.

What Customers Say About Star Anise

Star Anise is a well-regarded Thai restaurant known for flavorful dishes, generous portions, and friendly service, especially from Tina. Popular dishes include Pad See Ew, Coconut Crusted Shrimp, and soft shell crab. Some find the spice levels mild.

Popular Dishes

Pad See Ew Chicken Fried Rice Coconut Ice Cream Tom Yum soup cashew chicken soft shell crab Coconut Crusted Shrimp Drunken Noodles

Best For

Casual Locals

Tip: Ask for your preferred spice level, as some find the default flavors mild. The staff is attentive and can customize dishes.

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian 🌱 Vegan Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 🤫 Quiet 💕 Romantic Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

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A 353m

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Explore the area around Star Anise

Star Anise is located in San Diego, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Religious Buildings

  • Congregation Beth Israel (A 353m) — Reform synagogue in San Diego, California, United States

Other Points of Interest

  • 4320 La Jolla Village Drive (A 931m) — building in San Diego
  • The Jewel at LUX (A 955m) — building in San Diego

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Frequently asked questions about Star Anise

Star Anise is located at 8935 Towne Centre Dr Suite 115, San Diego, CA 92122, San Diego.
Near Star Anise you can find points of interest such as Congregation Beth Israel, 4320 La Jolla Village Drive, The Jewel at LUX.
Star Anise offers thai cuisine.
Star Anise has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Star Anise offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Star Anise based on customer reviews are: Pad See Ew, Chicken Fried Rice, Coconut Ice Cream, Tom Yum soup, cashew chicken.
Star Anise is ideal for casual dining, locals.
Star Anise is a well-regarded Thai restaurant known for flavorful dishes, generous portions, and friendly service, especially from Tina. Popular dishes include Pad See Ew, Coconut Crusted Shrimp, and soft shell crab. Some find the spice levels mild.
Ask for your preferred spice level, as some find the default flavors mild. The staff is attentive and can customize dishes.
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Star Anise San Diego Reviews

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Reviews (40)
Mariah Candelaria
Mariah Candelaria

Stumbled upon this gem while Doordashing and had to come back and try it myself! The staff was immediately helpful and inviting. The food is amazing. Definitely recommended even as a Doordash option👌

Janjanlouie Ocampo
Janjanlouie Ocampo

we love coming to this restaurant, when we used to live in San Diego. its good to be back and eat their delicious food. Thank you to Tina, for recommending the Coconut Crusted Shrimp. The staff is always nice and very friendly here

Amme B
Amme B

I just went there with my friends today. The food is fantastic! I really appreciate the wait staff. They're super attentive and kind. I especially like their soft shell crab dish, hard to find in a Thai restaurant.

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L

Great portion sizes for the price you pay. Average price you would pay compared to other restaurants. I got the cashew chicken and that sauce was absolutely delicious. Told them I like spicy and they delivered that heat. Some places you tell you want spicy and they don’t really put it because they’re afraid people will send it back for being TOO spicy. But, not here. Will definitely be coming back. Got my bang for its buck here.

Haylee Jane Monteiro
Haylee Jane Monteiro

Definitely would not have found this place if a friend who lived in the area didn't mention it. A real hidden gem here when it comes to Thai food. I got the Tom Yum soup and it was so warm and cozy and actually so flavorful! Got it with some shrimp and really liked how they put such large shrimp in there. Overall it was also quite the perfect temperature. Not too hot. Not too cold and it was very nice going down the throat. Also got the Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls and asked for no vermicelli. I was a very nice, healthy way to get some veggies and protein in. Peanut sauce on the side was absolutely delicious. Also really like the plum sauce that came with. Husband got the Stir Fried Spicy Bamboo with Chicken. It really look like a nutritious meal with all the vegetables in there, including the bell peppers and eggplant along with a bamboo. They also use chicken breast here which was really nice. It came with a side of rice so overall a very nice source of protein, carbs and vegetables in one! Friend got the yellow curry with chicken and she seemed to like it! This also came with rice and she put it straight into the bowl with the curry and it seemed like a good one for sure! They also got the cream cheese puffs to share as the appetizer and I could actually see how well-stuffed they were with the cream cheese mixture! Shell also was really crispy and husband said they were pretty good and that the filling was actually very nice!

ritvik ivaturi
ritvik ivaturi

Our server was Tina and she did a great job! Excellent service, super quick and the food was delicious!

Chenyan Yu
Chenyan Yu

I love the food and it taste really nice. The curry is cooked well and really delicious

Janice Y
Janice Y

Decent Thai restaurant in the area. Usually order takeout, but decided to try a sit down weekend lunch. Not too busy, however they did mention being short staffed. There was one waiter handling all the tables, but he was very cheerful and checked on us. I liked the appetizer plate since it is great for sharing and can try different things. My favorite dish is pad thai and their portions are quite large so I always have enough for another meal. Pad see ew was also good and flavorful.

Nulana Aierken
Nulana Aierken

Super delicious! Nice and clean environment. Definitely coming back to this restaurant.

Likhith Kumar Reddy Suram
Likhith Kumar Reddy Suram

I had an amazing dining experience at this Thai restaurant. The Chicken Puffs were a fantastic starter, setting a high standard for the meal. The Pad See Ew was undoubtedly the best I've ever had, and the Chicken Fried Rice was equally delightful. To top it off, the Coconut Ice Cream was a unique and delicious dessert choice. The ambience and service were top-notch, making it a five-star experience that I highly recommend.

Maya Bangalore
Maya Bangalore

Tina was such a wonderful server who gave us our delicious promptly!!! Highly recommend this restaurant.

Pinak Gupta
Pinak Gupta

food was served very quickly by Tina and the service was amazing

Jason Hacker
Jason Hacker

Entirely found by accident in a small strip mall. It has become one of my favorite places to get Thai food. So far everything I've tried is extremely good

Sins Of Wanderlust
Sins Of Wanderlust

Fantatsic Thai food in a cozy and modern space. The dishes are full of flavor and not overwhelmed with any single spice. We asked for spicy and it was just perfect. Dishes are generously sized and include lots of vegetables. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

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Pinak Gupta

food was served very quickly by Tina and the service was amazing

M
Maya Bangalore

Tina was such a wonderful server who gave us our delicious promptly!!! Highly recommend this restaurant.

C
Chenyan Yu

I love the food and it taste really nice. The curry is cooked well and really delicious

L
Likhith Kumar Reddy Suram

I had an amazing dining experience at this Thai restaurant. The Chicken Puffs were a fantastic starter, setting a high standard for the meal. The Pad See Ew was undoubtedly the best I've ever had, and the Chicken Fried Rice was equally delightful. To top it off, the Coconut Ice Cream was a unique and delicious dessert choice. The ambience and service were top-notch, making it a five-star experience that I highly recommend.

N
Nulana Aierken

Super delicious! Nice and clean environment. Definitely coming back to this restaurant.

r
ritvik ivaturi

Our server was Tina and she did a great job! Excellent service, super quick and the food was delicious!

J
Janice Y

Decent Thai restaurant in the area. Usually order takeout, but decided to try a sit down weekend lunch. Not too busy, however they did mention being short staffed. There was one waiter handling all the tables, but he was very cheerful and checked on us. I liked the appetizer plate since it is great for sharing and can try different things. My favorite dish is pad thai and their portions are quite large so I always have enough for another meal. Pad see ew was also good and flavorful.

ธิดารัตน์ นิลลาภานนท์

Pad Thai and grilled meat are my favorite here. The food tastes good and best price here!!!

A
Aikchon FMM,RTN

The Best Thai Restaurant in this area. You won't be disappointed dining here. The place is spacious and clean, perfect for a family dinner.

H
Haylee Jane Monteiro

Definitely would not have found this place if a friend who lived in the area didn't mention it. A real hidden gem here when it comes to Thai food. I got the Tom Yum soup and it was so warm and cozy and actually so flavorful! Got it with some shrimp and really liked how they put such large shrimp in there. Overall it was also quite the perfect temperature. Not too hot. Not too cold and it was very nice going down the throat. Also got the Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls and asked for no vermicelli. I was a very nice, healthy way to get some veggies and protein in. Peanut sauce on the side was absolutely delicious. Also really like the plum sauce that came with. Husband got the Stir Fried Spicy Bamboo with Chicken. It really look like a nutritious meal with all the vegetables in there, including the bell peppers and eggplant along with a bamboo. They also use chicken breast here which was really nice. It came with a side of rice so overall a very nice source of protein, carbs and vegetables in one! Friend got the yellow curry with chicken and she seemed to like it! This also came with rice and she put it straight into the bowl with the curry and it seemed like a good one for sure! They also got the cream cheese puffs to share as the appetizer and I could actually see how well-stuffed they were with the cream cheese mixture! Shell also was really crispy and husband said they were pretty good and that the filling was actually very nice!

A
Amme B

I just went there with my friends today. The food is fantastic! I really appreciate the wait staff. They're super attentive and kind. I especially like their soft shell crab dish, hard to find in a Thai restaurant.

L
L

Great portion sizes for the price you pay. Average price you would pay compared to other restaurants. I got the cashew chicken and that sauce was absolutely delicious. Told them I like spicy and they delivered that heat. Some places you tell you want spicy and they don’t really put it because they’re afraid people will send it back for being TOO spicy. But, not here. Will definitely be coming back. Got my bang for its buck here.

J
Janjanlouie Ocampo

we love coming to this restaurant, when we used to live in San Diego. its good to be back and eat their delicious food. Thank you to Tina, for recommending the Coconut Crusted Shrimp. The staff is always nice and very friendly here

M
Mariah Candelaria

Stumbled upon this gem while Doordashing and had to come back and try it myself! The staff was immediately helpful and inviting. The food is amazing. Definitely recommended even as a Doordash option👌

Jing
Jing

The food here is good, though the flavors are a bit mild for my taste. The service was excellent—attentive and quick. We didn’t have to wait for a table, which was a plus. There's plenty of parking available outside, making it convenient to visit.

Henry Zhang
Henry Zhang

Overall a good experience. The green curry and soft shell crab are both very nice. The interior looks great. Would be better if the beef in the curry can be more tender. The cream cheese puffs are crispy but the scallion is too strong and covers the cheese taste.

Drew Suthipongchai
Drew Suthipongchai

Quite like the food as a native Thai person. I think the food is quite authentic and well done. One note for diners is the portion is American size meaning they are quite big. The duck curry was worth it - especially with the sticky rice which I love. I would come back.

Jay Lee
Jay Lee

Some of the best Drunken Noodles I have ever had so much flavor. And if you want spice you can get it! The shrimp and chicken fried rice is also delicious. The shrimp is big enough in the dish to be a whole meal. The portions may look small but it is a lot. The fresh rolls with the gummy rice paper are like a bland salad but the sauce makes it so much better. Give this spot a try.

J
Jay Lee

Some of the best Drunken Noodles I have ever had so much flavor. And if you want spice you can get it! The shrimp and chicken fried rice is also delicious. The shrimp is big enough in the dish to be a whole meal. The portions may look small but it is a lot. The fresh rolls with the gummy rice paper are like a bland salad but the sauce makes it so much better. Give this spot a try.

D
Drew Suthipongchai

Quite like the food as a native Thai person. I think the food is quite authentic and well done. One note for diners is the portion is American size meaning they are quite big. The duck curry was worth it - especially with the sticky rice which I love. I would come back.

H
Henry Zhang

Overall a good experience. The green curry and soft shell crab are both very nice. The interior looks great. Would be better if the beef in the curry can be more tender. The cream cheese puffs are crispy but the scallion is too strong and covers the cheese taste.

J
Jing

The food here is good, though the flavors are a bit mild for my taste. The service was excellent—attentive and quick. We didn’t have to wait for a table, which was a plus. There's plenty of parking available outside, making it convenient to visit.

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Taufiq Habib

Went for lunch. We were served a complimentary salad. Then spring rolls and we tried the shrimp and pineapple fried rice. Service was wonderful. It was nice sitting out in the back plenty of parking.

Debjani Mitra
Debjani Mitra

Food was average. I have had better chicken satay. The fresh rolls were okay with the sauce. Pad thai was tasty but a little mushy. The server was grumpy and said things like "you can sit outside but there are no lights or heating"... when we asked for silverware (they don't give knife or serving spoons) we got "if you want something tell me at once" that was unexpected! If at all I may do a take out and not eat in there again.

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Robert Fremeau

I was treated rudely by the waitress when I arrived and the waiter reminded me about a previous negative review I posted. I lost my appetite and left embarrassed and disappointed. I think I understand now why they’re ranked at 119 in the Thai restaurants in San Diego. Even the Lebanese place next-door is ranked higher as a Thai restaurant lol!

Robert Fremeau
Robert Fremeau

I was treated rudely by the waitress when I arrived and the waiter reminded me about a previous negative review I posted. I lost my appetite and left embarrassed and disappointed. I think I understand now why they’re ranked at 119 in the Thai restaurants in San Diego. Even the Lebanese place next-door is ranked higher as a Thai restaurant lol!

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🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
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🍰 Desserts
🥗 Vegetarian Options
🌱 Vegan Options
🥡 Takeout
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🕐 Hours Today
11AM-3PM, 5-9:30PM
Rating
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💬 Reviews
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People typically spend 45 min to 3.5 hr here
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🌐 Website
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