Soi OB

First time and already a fan. The inside was super clean. The staff was very nice and polite. You place your order at the counter and grab a seat. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The food came out quick and fast. The food was super flavorful and fresh. We got the panang curry with beef. Love the spicy no joke it's pretty spicy. We shared the Pad Kee Mao Roasted Pork, they definitely did not skimp on the roasted pork. Both the dishes we had were very tasty. Thank you Soi OB for a delicious first time. I can't wait to come back and try something else on the menu.

THAI FOOD FROM THAILAND...and Thai people(5 stars + meteor shower + SpaceX starlinks) Have you ever been to OB, Thailand? Me neither until recently. When the food is THAT good it makes you feel like you been teleported from OB to Bangkok/Chiangmai/Sakhon/Phuket/Krab on every single bite. Took me 7+ years to find my favorite Thai restaurant in San Diego and it's in OB (not in Convoy area). Soi OB is next to a laundry mat in the heart of Ocean Beach. This place is the truth. It's also the sister to SoI 30 but the better sister. - FOOD: F-A-N.tastic- PRICE: affordable and fair- SERVICE: sweet owner- AMBIANCE: cute and simple humble shop:: FOOD::Had to test run the food with the go-to's and was not disappointment! Cooked per order, fresh tasting, clean. I left feeling full but not heavy afterwards.BEEF JERKY ($12.95) - fried beef jerky served with their house tamarind hot sauce. I never had a bad beef jerky at a Thai resultant but their version has meatier stripes than others. Nearly the same flavor but the portion was very generous. It comes with a side of sticky rice and their house tamarind hot sauce... hot is an understanding! HIGHLY RECOMMEND PAD THAI ($14.95) - rice vermicelli noodles stir fried in tamarind sauce, with egg, bean sprouts, green onion, crushed peanuts, cilantro, and a wedge of lime. I ordered this with tofu because I wanted protein but I wanted a protein that didn't add flavor to the dish so I could throughly taste their execution. OK! This was one of the best Phad Thai's I've had in SD/SoCal. It was perfect! Portion to price, ratio of ingredients, and the balance of flavor. It didn't have that overkill tamarind sauce nor flavor or any taste of fish sauce. Every ingredient folded in so well and complimented each other. It was clean tasting - you'll know what I mean. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Shame on me... I didn't leave room for dessert. That is very unlike me but will make up for it next time.:: SERVICE ::Order food, pay at the front, and seat yourself. The menu has some dishes I don't often see at other Thai restaurants. The owner and chef are from Thailand - everything about this place is authentic! The owner was so sweet and she ran the front and gave me tips since I couldn't make up my mind if I should try what I know or something new. There is a lady in the back doing all the cooking per order (if that be here orders or to-go orders). Small businesses have love and support. Show this place some love and tip generously. I'm about to be a regular and you know me I will eat the entire menu if I need to. I already know my next order and can't wait to come back. JABA APPROVED. Until the next bite.

I'll be back for sure. The place is pretty small on side street just of Newport and the signage is small (see pic) but so glad I found it. The other reviews were spot on. This place is GREAT!!! I ordered Pad Thai w/ veggies and some spicy Chicken Wings. Not sure how spicy you like things but this was perfect for me... I ordered everything at about a medium level and it was just right. There are a few tables inside and some large picnic tables on the street so plenty of room. Service was very friendly and food came out steaming hot. Loved it!!!

Great service: you order up front and the food gets to you very quickly. Everyone here is very friendly - and I also really like that when you wanted leftovers, you could get the containers yourself instead of needing to wait for someone to give you the boxes. We got the tom yum noodle soup and kaho soi at maximum spice levels. And they are not joking around when they mean "spicy"! The tom yum noodle soup was so spicy that I needed to slow down when eating it - and I have a high spice tolerance. This was about as spicy as eating a raw habernero pepper - very glad we had thai iced teas to help with the spice. Spice aside, the flavors were delicious and the toppings were incredible. You get very large portions of the food and all the ingredients mix well together. The broth is wonderfully seasoned and flavorful - I was extremely happy with the dishes and would be more than happy to return.

Our go to place for Thai whenever we are in San Diego. Food is consistently good. Pla Pad Cha (fish) is simply amazing. Pad Kee Mao is smoky and hot. Medium is spicy enough.Service is very quick. Friendly staff. They do a steady carry out business

Just wondering how we didn't discover this place sooner? This is the best spot for Thai in the OB area as of now. Everything we've had (minus the chicken satay) was super good. Yellow curry- delicious. Flavorful. Potatoes properly cooked (you'd think this would be a no brainer but many places undercook potatoes leaving them starchy and crunchy). Pad Thai was yummy. Not overly oily which we really appreciated.Tom kha was tasty too. Def recommend if you're in the area and wanting Thai.

Popped by this place on a whim while in Ocean Beach and was not disappointed! Food was fresh, quick, service was friendly, and the place was clean. You place your order and then can sit either inside or outside. As noted parking can be tricky depending on time and day in the heart of OB and this place is on Cable St just off Newport Ave. Ordered chicken Pad Thai & mixed Pineapple Fried Rice as recommended by staff! Food was hot and tasted quite authentic compared to many other Thai places we've tried. Portions were large and can easily be shared. Based off reviews we went mild spice level but it wasn't spicy enough..next time we will go medium.If you are in the area and craving Thai food be sure to check this place out!!

Followed my nose to this place while visiting OB. So glad I did it was some of the best pad Thai I have had in a while! I went with medium spice and definitely felt it in the best of ways. If it were a 1-5 heat I usually go 4 and this medium felt just right to me. Staff was friendly and fast, set up seems made for take out or street eating but like a lot of spots in California that could just be residual from the pandemic. I will for sure be back for more next time I am in town!

Disappointed that this papaya salad only comes with 2 shrimp.. would hope for at least three. Everything else is good but not sure it's worth the price.

I love this place!! Best thai in San Diego, and the service is amazing as well. I always go here as a reward when I'm doing my laundry next door :) The mango sticky rice and pad see yew lunch special are my favorites!