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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33 Reviews

First Review by JustBee

Physalis

Points +69

Vegetarian
28 Aug 2024

Good vegan option

We didn't have to wait long for seating. The waiters were friendly and the kitchen was fast.

Pros: Friendly waiters , Good food, Big potions

DamienMcAnanyLuce

Points +40

Vegan
05 Jul 2024

Good food, exceptionally friendly service

We ordered takeout, got all kinds of food. Some good vegan selections. Was especially impressed by the warm reception from the wait staff.

MariaAngelova

Points +22

Vegan
08 May 2024

Great food, fast service!

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. ☺️

ToeKneeOni

Points +309

Vegan
16 Mar 2024

Large selection of vegan/vegetarian dishes

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.

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-16

Pros: Green curry, Spring rolls, Friendly staff

amyfoxinabox

Points +114

Vegan
01 Jan 2024

Vegan menu

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.

Pros: Vegan menu section , Good atmosphere

Cons: Food not super hot when it came out

RicanVegan

Points +431

Vegan
23 Jul 2023

Cozy Atmosphere

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!

Pros: Excellent service, Wide range of options available, Quality and freshness

veganveg1

Points +355

Vegan
22 Jul 2023

Has a vegan menu

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.

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-22

amsortino

Points +28

Vegan
08 Jul 2023

5 Stars

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.
Service, impeccable! Fast, friendly, and very accommodating.

Pros: The friendliness of all the staff members., Nice atmosphere , Nice decor

Cons: Nothin to complain about!

peteycards

Points +1821

Vegan
02 Jul 2023

A full page of vegan dishes!

So many options! I had the vegan drunken noodles, and it was delicious. Friendly and fast service, as well.

GMPotsyMD

Points +45

Vegan
30 Apr 2023

So many vegan appetizers!

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.

Pros: Lots of vegan appetizers , Lots of vegan entrees

Cons: Downtown prices

VeganFamily23

Points +425

Vegan
27 Apr 2023

Easy and good take out

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.

EOP

Points +41

Mostly Veg
03 Mar 2023

Great Thai in the Gaslamp District

Great (and many!) vegan choices. Food is yummy 😋

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Great food, Reasonable prices

HimanshuJain

Points +21

Vegetarian
07 Feb 2023

Separate vegan menu

Nice choices, separate vegan menu, deducting one star because of too much oil in the food

verenadakota

Points +197

Vegan
05 Oct 2022

Great vegan options

Had the drunken noodles and the pad Thai and both were tasty

Pros: Nice location , Pretty interior

BrianCole

Points +82

Vegan
22 Sep 2022

Vegan option near ball park

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.

Pros: Separate vegan section of menu, Large portions, Good price

Cons: Heavy

HaikuReview

Points +840

Vegan
23 Jul 2022

Haiku review

Great vegan sampler
Service was a little slow
Location was good

Pros: Many vegan options, Spice tray upon request

Cons: Slow

Schnicbert

Points +1828

Vegan
15 Jun 2022

Just great

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!

KelceyParrott

Points +48

Vegan
29 May 2022

Great Thai food

Loved eating here. They have a pretty large vegan section. Absolutely delicious!

Pros: Lots of vegan choices, Fast service, Amazing food

Ellie143

Points +260

Vegan
18 Feb 2022

Fab spot

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!

Updated from previous review on 2022-02-18

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Huge portions , Great service

Dee258

Points +190

Vegan
23 Jan 2022

Great location

Great service , several vegan options . #Veganuary

Pros: Several vegan options , Very friendly service , No waiting

Cons: Inside only while we were there

KenBeebe

Points +74

Vegan
08 Aug 2021

Lots of vegan options

Great vegan menu of their most popular non-vegan dishes. Great lil restaurant in the Gaslamp District

Pros: Separate vegan menu

Cons: None

anniepm12

Points +47

Vegetarian
25 Jan 2020

Good option for vegetarian diet

I had the yellow curry with tofu and it was pretty good. Not option to requested it mild. Only CURRY, but still was good.

Pros: Some vegetarian options , Delicious fresh coconut water, Good service

JustinWalz

Points +36

Vegan
22 Nov 2019

Great taste, a ton of vegan options

Good for meat eaters and vegans alike.

JonJon

Points +20593

Vegan
25 Sep 2019

Delicious vegan options in a separate menu

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.

Pros: various vegan options clearly labelled, very good food, friendly staff

Cons: not 100% vegan, a bit pricey

CharliSavage

Points +18

Vegan
05 Jul 2019

Impressed with vegan options

They had a dedicated vegan menu and the food was really delicious. Highly recommend the Mock Chicken with Satay sauce appetiser. So yum!

Pros: A decent amount of vegan options, Food was delicious

Hezza

Points +167

Vegan
04 Jul 2019

Delicious!

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.

Pros: Vegan section and foods clearly marked

NeilGaudet

Points +349

Vegan
27 Jun 2019

Ok option for vegan Thai

I’ve had much better Thai food but this is certainly average which means good. Most people will like it.

Pros: Good food, Quick service , Plenty of clear vegan options




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