This location in University Heights is really busy and is like a 'controlled madhouse'. Ordering was really easy and straightforward. We didn't have to wait more than 5 minutes to order, but waiting for our food took about 20 minutes. We went during peak dinner hours on a Saturday so this was expected, but it was interesting to see the layout of this restaurant. Inside is used just for ordering (they had 4 cashiers) and you wait outside for your food to be called. There are a few tables outside but these go quick. The lack of seating is also why there are so many people just picking up their orders and taking it to go. We got lucky and were able to get a table. Get the Pineapple Fried Rice! Super flavorful and had a hint of curry taste in it too. A little sweetness from the pineapple gave it a nice touch. The Yum Nuea is their beef salad and oh man this was packkkeddd with flavor! Super zesty and citrusy from the lime and fish sauce, this was amazing. I also got a cup of tom yum soup and I was honestly disappointed. It didn't pack as much of a zesty flavor than what I'm used to and so I felt that the soup was overall a bit lacking (something that I never would think to say about Thai food). The Panang Curry was also good but I've definitely had better. I didn't get much flavor from the kefir lime leaves and so the curry while still good, felt a bit lackluster.

Hands down, my favorite Thai places in all of SoCal. I travel wide n far to seek great food and for some reason San Diego/Carlsbad have some of the best food. Everytime I visit SD, I have to make a stop here. I order a bunch of dishes so it can last a week and I can savor the food when I get back to LA Co. The food is high quality and fresh. The food is very authentic. It reminds me of high quality hotel/restaurant style Thai food that I had in Thailand. I cannot pick a favorite dish because everything is good but their Tom Yum soup, Papaya Salad, Chicken Satay, Pai Grapow, Pad Thai.... I love how ypu can customize the level of spiciness. Man~~ it hits the spot. I love their chili oil. The food is perfectly seasoned..not too salty, not yoo sweet, just right. I've been craving Thai food lately and I have to make a trip to San Diego just for the food.

I love this place! I have been in person to pick up food and have doordashed as well. Everything I have tried was excellent. As of today my favorite is the yellow curry with tofu. The tofu was so creamy and went very well with the curry. They also have the BEST crab Rangoon I'm not sure what magic they do to it cause it's essentially just cream cheese and crab but it's the best I've ever had. I order it at every place I see on the menu. You can't leave without trying their mango with sticky rice get extra coconut cream you won't be sorry. The service is always pleasant and smiling. The ambiance is not lacking cause most just order to pick up due to just a few tables outside. So like most people I don't take it all in just grab and go. Either pick up or door dash it's always delicious.

Small restaurant; order inside and seating is outdoors. Weather was nice and the wait wasn't too bad. The chicken satay was juicy and delicious! The massaman curry with chicken had a good balance of sweet and savory. Ended a late lunch with a sweet & refreshing dessert, sticky rice + mango. This is a food spot I would revisit in the future!

Beautiful food, very kind service, asked for our spice levels. Takes about 20 minutes for an order to be prepared, and it is not exactly a restaurant, but more like a take-out place that has some tables out in front where you can wait. We'd planned to eat there, not realizing it wasn't a regular sit-down restaurant, but after 20 minutes chose to take the food home as the sitting section is set up on a super busy sidewalk with lots of dogs and folks passing around us, so it got uncomfortable. But the food was excellent and I would definitely pick-up take out from here. Canned Diet Coke was icy cold, thank you. Really nice food, vegetarian options, too, but the ambiance is more take-out than a restaurant.

One of the most frustrating parts of Bahn Thai is the lack of parking and the chaos that ensues around dinner time. The food itself is good, I've had better Thai and I've had worse Thai, so I feel like it's solid middle of the road Thai. The portion sizes are appropriate for cost and comparable to similar places. Not a bad spot, but definitely aim to be there at an off-peak time if able!

We were in SD for the weekend and so I came onto yelp just browsing through food options and ended up here. What we ordered: Medium spicy pad thai with chicken Medium spicy roasted duck yellow curry - comes with rice Egg Rolls Medium spicy Drunken Noodles with beef The pad thai was soo good and not spicy at all, I ended up adding a ton of chili oil so I could probably go up in spice level next time. The curry was also soo good! Not overwhelmingly sweet, the veggies (potatoes, onions, bell peppers & carrots) could be chopped a bit smaller but they paired well with the duck and curry! Egg rolls (5 count) tasted fresh and they were good! Drunken noodles taste like regular chow mein from any other take out spot- good but that was my fiancé's dish that he chose last min anyways and he really enjoyed it. We were lucky enough to get parking right in front of the restaurant and we didn't wait longer than 15 mins for our order. When our number was called a table had cleared out and we were able to dine there. We had a good lunch! Price was very reasonable considering how full we were and we took leftovers home. Service was super friendly! As first timers I appreciated Gema's suggestions and patience.

I still think this place is overpriced but their flavors have always been on point. I really wanted some Tom Ka soup this morning and this was absolutely delicious. It came out to about $14 which I think is pretty over the top for a bowl of soup so it's hard to come back, but I will say the food is always good.

Let's begin by saying THIS IS THE PLACE to eat that Delicious !!! Tasty and full of flavors thai food. By far one of my favorites in the San Diego Area . The Pad Thai OMG soooo delicious , the pineapple rice soo good as well . This place is small but don't be fooled it has a lot of choices to pick from . If you're in this area of North Park Please come on down , Trust me you won't be disappointed !!! The service is on point the food comes out fresh and quick .

Probably the most legit Thai food place in San Diego!!! I've had A LOT of different menu items and everything I've had has been nothing short of amazing. My go to is the drunken noodles usually but I decided to try the Duck Curry this time (since my last duck curry from another whack place was such a disappointment- see my other reviews for more info) Duck curry was divine, might even be my new go to. Well worth the $18. Spice level here is spicier than your typical American Thai eateries. "hot" will have a nice kick but not overpowering. Only outdoor seating at the place, limited. They pack your order to go already so you can eat it at one of their outside tables or just take it with! Enjoy the best Thai in San Diego!!!