Papaya Salad
Pad Kee Mao to go
Entryway
a plate of food
Complimentary Dessert w/Take Out Order
Spicy Basil Noodle and Massaman Curry
November 16, 2020: Outside
Chicken pad thai
Menu
Pad Thai Lunch
Tom Kha soup
Chicken satay
Chicken Pad Thai Noodle - Level 4
Beef Salad
Chicken panang curry with brown jasmine rice
November 16, 2020: Chicken Wings
Mock Chicken
To go with office express
Spicy Basil Noodle (Drunken Noodle) Lunch
Tom kha
Danielle W.
Aug 15, 2024
One of my favorite Thai places in SD. The staff are the friendliest and will make you feel at home.My usual order is beef salad, catfish salad, and pad see ew.-Beef salad: very generous with the amount of beef and well seasoned. I like how much sauce and toppings (cucumbers, tomato, red onion) they give you.-Catfish salad: this is my favorite dish here because it's so unique. The catfish is ground into tiny pieces and fried, so it's a thin crispy layer on top of the salad. The sauce they give is very spicy but so delicious. It's sweet, salty, and sour. -Pad see ew: this is a solid pad see ew. They never skimp on the seasoning.The spice level is no joke here. Level 6-7 can be really spicy for me. I usually stick to level 3.Also sometimes they give a little dessert at the end. They make this coconut tapioca dessert with cateloupe, and it's so refreshing in the summertime.There's usually plenty of parking for this restaurant because it's in a good sized plaza for Convoy.
Read MoreRochelle N.
May 7, 2024
Great service here at this small joint! There's only a few tables inside but for a Saturday lunch there were still empty tables. The food was good. I got the chicken drunken noodles/spicy basil noodles but I think the beef was higher quality. The portion size was great though! The server was kind enough to offer us free dessert (tapioca).
Read MoreDaniella S.
Mar 18, 2024
I love it here , everyone is super sweet and great with recommendations.We ordered the pad Thai with chicken which was very good, As well as the yellow curry with fried tofu flavorful. And the Thai fried rice with shrimp the spice was nice. Would recommend and will be back :)
Read MoreMary K.
Aug 4, 2024
Chaba Thai's interior is very low-key and what I would consider "no frills". It was a tad more expensive than I had expected, but after my food came out, I noticed the portion size was enormous. I was given the option to make it spicy and I asked for a 4 on a scale of 1-10. It was spicier than expected. I also asked for more peanuts for garnish, which seemed to be no problem. When I was done, I was given this refreshing coconut dessert with melon balls at no charge. The lady helping me was very friendly and refilled my water multiple times as I was struggling with the spice. I enjoyed my dining experience a lot.
Read MoreDavid K.
Jul 27, 2024
Chana Thai is hands down our favorite Thai restaurant in San Diego. We have been coming here for over 10 years because it is a family run restaurant with super authentic and delicious Thai and Lao food. The owner is often there and she always comes to your table to say hello and answer any questions. On our last visit we came with our friend who grew up in Thailand and they spoke together in Thai and he made sure everything we ordered was "Thai Hot" which is crazy hot but so worth it (but you can of course order any spice level you like). The restaurant is small, intimate and very comfortable. The food is truly outstanding and affordable and we will be coming here for many many miles re visits in the years to come.
Read MoreStacey M.
Mar 10, 2024
Really busy at 8:00pm on a Sunday! We grabbed Togo food and every single table was taken so we took it as a sign that the food is really good.We were impressed! It was pretty good Thai food and they do NOT mess around with the spice level. If you order it extra hot, it will be very very spicy. Yellow curry had a nice flavor but we prefer it just slightly sweeter. The pad Thai was delicious! We would come back.
Read MoreHanna L.
Feb 26, 2024
This is a staple to go to when visiting San Diego because of the vibes and friendliness that they have when entering the store. They aren't too busy and they are pretty attentive when you need water, napkins and asking how your food is. I got the Mango Chicken Curry and it was such a good choice when you are feeling a soup to warm up your stomach. However, the chicken can a bit dry but the curry is super flavorful so you should eat both together. Another downside is that rice is not included in the curry so you have to order a bowl on the side and I feel like rice made the dish better and more complete.
Read MoreFiona M.
Feb 21, 2024
A hidden gem! Tucked away in a small strip mall is this charming little Thai restaurant. We were greeted right away and seated by friendly staff. Surprisingly, the place was quite full for a late lunch hour! We opted for the lunch specials and were quite pleased by the generous serving sizes. The flavors of the dishes were authentic and absolutely delicious. I really appreciated the amazing flavor without the intense spice. Of course if spice is your thing they will surely add it! I ordered the Pad Prik Thing which was a wonderful balance of of curry, herbs and green beans. My partner had the mixed vegetables medley with chicken which he gobbled up so fast I wasn't able to steal a bite. If you are looking for some authentic Thai flavor this place is a must try!
Read MoreKarl A.
Feb 10, 2024
This was an absolute gem! Chana was super quiet when I came in. I skipped the menu and ordered a Chicken Pad Thai. It came out pretty fast, and it was delicious! The flavors were popping and it was cooked well. The tapioca after the meal was a nice treat. It cleanses the palate well. Great food, great service!
Read MoreSeetha G.
Dec 27, 2023
Update as of 12/27/23:Returned to dine-in after what felt like ages! We chose to start off with a large order of the Potak Seafood Soup, followed by Spicy Drunken Noodles with Beef, Crispy Basil Chicken, Khao Kluk Kapi Fried Rice and Massaman Curry with Chicken. Loved depth of flavor in most of the dishes with the exception of the Crispy Basil Chicken which felt a little too chewy beneath the crispy exterior. We also had 3 Thai Iced Teas and they were so refreshing and delicious. We were so glad to note that CTK continues to serve authentic tasty Thai dishes, we will definitely be repeat customers.
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