Vegan-friendly
Ovo
Thai
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Asian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Advertises vegetarian food and has a vegan menu with a few appetizers (spring rolls, mock chicken satay, veggie tempura), a couple of salads, and different entrees including different curries, pad thai, and drunken noodles. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
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500 Fifth Ave, San Diego, California, USA, 92101
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 10 Jun 2022 by Guest
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33 Reviews
First Review by JustBee
Physalis
Points +69
Good vegan option - Edit
We didn't have to wait long for seating. The waiters were friendly and the kitchen was fast.
Read morePros: Friendly waiters , Good food, Big potions
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DamienMcAnanyLuce
Points +40
Good food, exceptionally friendly service - Edit
We ordered takeout, got all kinds of food. Some good vegan selections. Was especially impressed by the warm reception from the wait staff.
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MariaAngelova
Points +22
Great food, fast service! - Edit
The food was so delicious and I'm amazed at how many vegan options there were. Thank you! The service was fast and the staff was incredibly attentive and nice. I'll definitely come back again. Next time I wanna try different vegan options, last time I had the Pad See Ew. The only reason why this place isn't getting a full five stars is that it's not a fully vegan restaurant. But maybe soon. ☺️
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ToeKneeOni
Points +309
Large selection of vegan/vegetarian dishes - Edit
There's a whole page of the menu dedicated to vegan/vegetarian options. All the classics you would expect; curry, pad Thai, spring rolls, and more. The staff was friendly, the food came out quickly, large portion at a fair price.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-16
Pros: Green curry, Spring rolls, Friendly staff
Guest
amyfoxinabox
Points +123
Vegan menu - Edit
They have an entire vegan section of their menu, which is nice because you know what you can eat but makes it difficult to choose just one thing. Had the vegetable pot stickers and vegan drunken noodles with tofu. Both were delicious. The drunken noodles were not too spicy.
Read morePros: Vegan menu section , Good atmosphere
Cons: Food not super hot when it came out
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RicanVegan
Points +431
Cozy Atmosphere - Edit
The vegan menu at Sab Lai Thai Kitchen offers a great variety of dishes that are packed with flavor. Highly recommend giving it a try!
Read morePros: Excellent service, Wide range of options available, Quality and freshness
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veganveg1
Points +359
Has a vegan menu - Edit
Extensive vegan menu with several options for appetizers & entrees. The Thai iced coffee can be made with non-dairy milk. Really good food! I recommend the tofu larb.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-22
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amsortino
Points +28
5 Stars - Edit
Wow, so many vegan options, I had a hard time choosing just one. So I had the vegan sampler platter. Excellent it came with 3 sauces, and a side salad. Could feed 2 people if you are a small eater like myself.
Read moreService, impeccable! Fast, friendly, and very accommodating.
Pros: The friendliness of all the staff members., Nice atmosphere , Nice decor
Cons: Nothin to complain about!
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peteycards
Points +1821
A full page of vegan dishes! - Edit
So many options! I had the vegan drunken noodles, and it was delicious. Friendly and fast service, as well.
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GMPotsyMD
Points +45
So many vegan appetizers! - Edit
This was a lovely place for dinner on a weekday. The service was fast and the restaurant is clean and comfortable. I ordered the vegan appetizer sampler plate, the ginger tea, and the mixed vegetables with rice (can’t remember what it was called on the menu). I filled. Up on the appetizers and ended up taking the entree home to eat for lunch the next night. Enough vegan options to visit again.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan appetizers , Lots of vegan entrees
Cons: Downtown prices
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VeganFamily23
Points +453
Easy and good take out - Edit
I had the vegan vegetable delight. Which I ordered for take out. Food was fast and good. They have a vegan section in their take out ordering which made it easy to see what was available.
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EOP
Points +41
Great Thai in the Gaslamp District - Edit
Great (and many!) vegan choices. Food is yummy 😋
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Great food, Reasonable prices
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HimanshuJain
Points +21
Separate vegan menu - Edit
Nice choices, separate vegan menu, deducting one star because of too much oil in the food
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verenadakota
Points +197
Great vegan options - Edit
Had the drunken noodles and the pad Thai and both were tasty
Read morePros: Nice location , Pretty interior
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BrianCole
Points +82
Vegan option near ball park - Edit
I'm visiting from out of town and wanted to find a vegan option near Petco park before a Padres game. I did not want a veggie dog. I stepped in and I figured it would be pricy based on the decor but it was very reasonable. They have a vegan section in the pack of the menu. The veggie tempura was not bad but was much heavier than I have eaten in a while since it was deep fried. At first I thought the tofu pad Thai was going to be a bust, but after it cooled a bit the flavor really came out and it was delicious.
Read morePros: Separate vegan section of menu, Large portions, Good price
Cons: Heavy
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HaikuReview
Points +840
Haiku review - Edit
Great vegan sampler
Read moreService was a little slow
Location was good
Pros: Many vegan options, Spice tray upon request
Cons: Slow
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Schnicbert
Points +1888
Just great - Edit
Big vegan section on the menu, food tastes amazing and the atmosphere is great. So all in all nothing bad to say. I can recommend the drunken noodles with mock chicken!
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KelceyParrott
Points +48
Great Thai food - Edit
Loved eating here. They have a pretty large vegan section. Absolutely delicious!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan choices, Fast service, Amazing food
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Ellie143
Points +266
Fab spot - Edit
So happy we found Sab Kai Thai Kitchen while wandering around the gaslamp quarter. The staff were all great, service was very fast and they constantly refilled our drinks. The menu is a good size, lots of options without being worryingly big. They have a clearly labeled vegan section with starters, mains and desserts. We got the assorted vegan sampler with the spring rolls and satay chicken being our stand out favourites. My boyfriend isn't vegan but was thoroughly impressed. The main course portions were huge and we could have happily shared one!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-18
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Huge portions , Great service
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Dee258
Points +190
Great location - Edit
Great service , several vegan options . #Veganuary
Read morePros: Several vegan options , Very friendly service , No waiting
Cons: Inside only while we were there
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KenBeebe
Points +74
Lots of vegan options - Edit
Great vegan menu of their most popular non-vegan dishes. Great lil restaurant in the Gaslamp District
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu
Cons: None
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anniepm12
Points +47
Good option for vegetarian diet - Edit
I had the yellow curry with tofu and it was pretty good. Not option to requested it mild. Only CURRY, but still was good.
Read morePros: Some vegetarian options , Delicious fresh coconut water, Good service
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JustinWalz
Points +36
Great taste, a ton of vegan options - Edit
Good for meat eaters and vegans alike.
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JonJon
Points +20635
Delicious vegan options in a separate menu - Edit
This Thai restaurant in the very city center is convenient since it offers a separate vegan menu with many choices. I took the vegan mock-chicken with satay sauce and it was amazing (both the sauce and the mock-chicken). Their vegan pad thai was also very good. Portions were fair. The staff was friendly and helpful and the service was quick. Prices are a bit high but it's quality food, like in Thailand.
Read morePros: various vegan options clearly labelled, very good food, friendly staff
Cons: not 100% vegan, a bit pricey
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CharliSavage
Points +18
Impressed with vegan options - Edit
They had a dedicated vegan menu and the food was really delicious. Highly recommend the Mock Chicken with Satay sauce appetiser. So yum!
Read morePros: A decent amount of vegan options, Food was delicious
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Hezza
Points +167
Delicious! - Edit
I thought this place had some of the best Thai food I have had in a very long time. It could have been a little spicier but I did request medium and not hot. Tofu and soy "chicken" options for all dishes. Soy chicken was on it!! Clearly marked vegan foods.
Read morePros: Vegan section and foods clearly marked
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NeilGaudet
Points +349
Ok option for vegan Thai - Edit
I’ve had much better Thai food but this is certainly average which means good. Most people will like it.
Read morePros: Good food, Quick service , Plenty of clear vegan options
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