Similan Thai Restaurant
Welcome to Similan Thai Restaurant, a hidden gem tucked away at 141 Lomas Santa Fe Dr in Solana Beach, CA. This traditional Thai restaurant offers a wide range of authentic dishes that are sure to please any palate. From starters like the Similan Platter, Chicken Satay, and Spring Rolls, to flavorful salads, comforting broths, and mouth-watering curries, Similan Thai Restaurant has something for everyone.
One of the standout features of this restaurant is its commitment to catering to a variety of dietary preferences. With vegan and vegetarian options, gluten-free choices, and a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients, Similan Thai Restaurant ensures that all guests can enjoy a delicious meal.
Customer reviews consistently praise the impeccable service, beautiful ambiance, and fast delivery of flavorful dishes. Dishes like the Spicy Chili Fish, Honey Ginger Glazed Duck, and Gai Yaang showcase the skill and expertise of the chefs at Similan Thai Restaurant.
Whether you're looking for a casual lunch spot, a cozy dinner setting, or a place to celebrate a special occasion, Similan Thai Restaurant has you covered. With a range of amenities including outdoor seating, catering options, and a welcoming staff, this restaurant is a must-visit for Thai food enthusiasts.
So why not indulge in a delicious Mango with Coconut Sticky Rice, sip on a refreshing Thai Iced Tea, and immerse yourself in the flavors of Thailand at Similan Thai Restaurant?
Similan Thai Restaurant Menu
Location
Address: 141 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: (858) 792-0950
Business info
- Takes ReservationsYes
- Offers DeliveryYes
- Offers TakeoutYes
- Vegan OptionsYes
- Many Vegetarian OptionsYes
- Wheelchair accessibleYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Apple PayNo
- Outdoor SeatingYes
- Casual, IntimateYes
- QuietYes
- Offers CateringYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good For KidsYes
- Good for Lunch, DinnerYes
- Private Lot ParkingYes
- Waiter ServiceYes
- Beer & Wine OnlyYes
- Gender-neutral restroomsYes
- Wi-FiNo
- Happy HourNo
- Dogs Not AllowedNo
- TVNo
- Covered Outdoor SeatingNo
- Bike ParkingYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Laura H.
Great place! Amazing food. Great service and fast. Beautiful ambiance. And immaculate food presentation
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Author: HockeyMom G.
Really authentic and fresh and tasty. I loved that they served the meat with stick rice and Papaya salad . The salad and sticky rice is a common way of serving and eating food in Thailand ! We also ordered The yellow and Panang curry which we loved also got the pad see ew and the shrimp Pad Thai which was all very fresh and tasty !
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Author: Q D.
Took my niece here for her Birthday and we loved everything. Great service and amazing food. We had the beef pad Thai, the chicken satay which was moist and delicious, a tofu panang curry and banana crisp with coconut ice cream. We were very satisfied. Can't wait to go back!
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Author: Caitlin D.
I was craving Thai food to celebrate my birthday and my aunt found this place in Solana Beach! I've been to Solana Beach several times and I just learned about this area. It's around the corner of Cedros Avenue (Design District). To the left of the restaurant, there is a liquor store. The exterior of the restaurant is nice. A white paint-coated wall with their name and their brand symbol. It's cute and the choice of blue waves is simple but beautiful. As you walk in you're greeted with a warm toned lit space and dark wooden tables. The tables are nicely proportioned for parties of 2-4 (probably could do more with pushing tables together). They play soft music which is nice because it's more of a background thing and adds to the ambiance. The only thing is that they still have their Christmas decoration up and I think the space would look much more charming without it. Upon walking in the place we were greeted with a sign that said to wait to be seated. It didn't take long before a waitress came around and welcomed us in. The restaurant wasn't too busy because we got there around 7:30 pm. It's up to you to dress casually or a little more dressy. My aunt had some red wine and I ordered an iced Thai tea (they also have Thai iced coffee which is very yum, but quite late to order a coffee for me). The Thai tea wasn't overly sweet like in other places (some places use too much half n half). It was more tea strong, which I enjoyed. And the little ice nuggets were a great touch. They also brought out glasses of ice water for us. The colored glass it came in was stunning! I love the weight it had to the glass. For appetizers, sadly they don't have money bags anymore --- but we went with the chicken satay. And OMG! I highly recommend ordering this. It's quite lovely because they take it off the stick and slice it for you. And honestly, I think you get more chicken this way. The chicken was juicy and well-seasoned. The peanut sauce was light and so delicious. On the plate was a small bowl of pickled cucumber spirals that refreshed our palette. In addition to that, there were cute slices of bread. We took a little bit of everything on the plate and ate it in one bite. 10/10 I will admit that I am a sucker for Pad Thai, the classic go-to for people in California. We asked for no chives, no crushed peanuts, and extra tamarind sauce! Some places underseason their Pad Thai, but not here! The noodles were super thin but they weren't overcooked. The sauce was well incorporated and we asked for it to be stir-fried with beef. The beef was so tender and flavorsome. I loved that there weren't too many add-ins (like fillers-- eggs and stuff like that). The main focus was the Pad Thai. Remember to give the plate a little mixing before eating so you can get all the bean sprouts well incorporated. We also asked for some lime because it gives extra moisture to the dish. 10/10 Then we also ordered a Green Curry with Fried Tofu. They have this as a medium spice but put in a note to make it a little less spicy (toward mild). I've never had green curry before, but my aunt usually orders this so I went with her recommendation. I think this is a new favorite of mine!! So long, panang curry!~ It included: eggplant, bamboo shoots (not a raw veggie, this is the texture it's supposed to have), bell peppers, and Thai basil. Well, I will admit there was a bit of heat to this curry but having it with the white rice helped lower the oomph of the heat. The flavor...can't describe it but it was light and unlike any curry I've tasted. The green curry was not too salty and the Thai basil was very fragrant in it. I loved the bell peppers as well. 9/10 I am a slow eater and to my surprise, I overheard that the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes!! I was freaking out inside because I thought I was too late to order dessert. Luckily our sweet waitress remembered I wanted to see the dessert menu and said they could prepare the dessert for us. I went with the Banana Delights because who doesn't like fried bananas? It was fried in a puff pastry-- so flaky and puffy. Hot banana inside-- reminding me of the fried banana I had in VN. So good!! I liked that the banana wasn't sweetened. It is served with a berry cream sauce and we also had a serving of coconut ice cream. The hot dessert paired with the ice cream was heavenly! My aunt and I were celebrating my birthday and so they came out with a candle in the ice cream and sang Happy Birthday to me. It was a kind gesture and a lovely surprise. There were only 4 pieces of the dessert on the plate and just to tell you how good it was-- I would pay them extra for a brown baggie filled with them. Just pop them in my mouth and eat it. 12/10!! The service was very satisfactory. The waitress and waiter were both accommodating, friendly, and fun! When we asked for extra bowls of the pickled veggies they brought more. They even gave us bigger plates to eat in so we could share the main dishes.