Sab Lai Thai Kitchen 500 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

"Really great restaurant which actually has spicy food! The decor is quite nice and the service super quick and friendly. We had the drunken noodles with seafood which was pretty big and had a good amount of seafood in it which was nice. For the other dish we did the chicken massaman curry. First time trying this dish anywhere and it was fantastic. The curry, coconut and mix of peanuts was delicious. This dish was definitely spicier than the drunken noodles. We had ordered this one as level 6 and the noodles 9 however this one proved to be spicier somehow. We both enjoy spicy food so it wasn't a problem for us. Would definitely go back if we were in the area again."

"FYI for plant-based folks: Sab Lai Thai Kitchen has a notable number of vegan and vegetarian dishes if you’re on a plant-based diet. I tried the drunken noodles with chicken. It took about 20 minutes for me to receive my food. The restaurant was busy and packed on a Monday evening. They had no seating indoors, so I was seated outside on a bar stool facing the streets. The food was spicy, but not unbearably spicy and it was flavorful with the basil. Since I was dining solo, I had eaten about half of the plate and asked for the rest to be packed to go. The staff were nice and checked to make sure I had utensils when I was packing my leftovers to go. I personally won't be returning since I experienced an allergic reaction with outbreak of hives."

"Love it! If you are looking for Thai food in San Diego, I’d definitely recommend this place in the Gaslamp district. We ordered mixed vegetables, green curry and Tom yum soup. Everything tasted good and Green Curry was amazing! Love it. Portion size was good."

"Terrific service! Fast, attentive and hospitable. The food was excellent. The Honey Duck was cooked to perfection, rich in flavor and crispy! It was quiet and relaxing even though they were pretty busy. I’d definitely eat here again."

"Hot soups are highly recommended. We ate lunch today and enjoyed it. Staff are polite with nice smiles. Food tastes were authentic, and it's located in the historic heart of San Diego, so the location is perfect. Try if you like thai food."