Is there parking at So Good Thai Cuisine in Old Town?

The restaurant is located on Point Loma Boulevard in Old Town, which has street parking available, though availability varies depending on time of day. We'd recommend arriving early or checking for the lot situation when you pull up—it's a neighborhood spot, so parking isn't guaranteed on busy nights.

Do I need a reservation or can I just walk in?

So Good operates as a casual neighborhood spot that welcomes both walk-ins and reservations. Given its popularity (4.8-star rating with solid traffic), calling ahead during dinner hours isn't a bad idea, especially if you're bringing a group.

What should I order first?

Start with the pad see ew (diners rave it's the best in San Diego) or the fish cakes as an appetizer. Then go for the drunken noodles or crab fried rice—both are standouts. Don't skip the Thai tea to finish, and pro tip: the spice levels run milder than requested, so ask for one level higher if you like real heat.

Is this place good for kids?

Yes—the vibe is casual and family-friendly, and the huge portions mean you can easily share dishes. The Thai tea and milder curry options make it approachable for younger palates.

What are the dietary options?

So Good offers vegetarian options and can work with most dietary needs given their made-to-order approach. The glass noodles and curries are flexible, and they're used to customizing spice levels—just be clear with your server about what you're avoiding.

Why do people keep coming back to this spot?

It's authentic Thai food at reasonable prices with a genuine mom-and-pop warmth that feels homemade and lovingly cooked. This isn't a trendy place trying too hard—it's locals finding real quality in Old Town and telling their friends.

So Good Thai Cuisine — Thai in Old Town, San Diego

“So Good Thai Cuisine runs a mom-and-pop operation where the kitchen still cooks like someone's home stove got transplanted into a strip-mall corner.”

While the neighborhood's Indian spots lean on tandoor char and the breweries pour craft lagers, this place trades in wok heat and the kind of palm-sugar-forward flavor profiles you get when cooks aren't cutting corners for American palates. The drunken noodles arrive with actual wok hei—that smoky, slightly scorched edge you only get from high flame and fast hands—and the pad see ew hits with enough dark soy and caramelization that regulars drive from across town for it. The kitchen doesn't mess around with spice calibration either: ask for a 7 and you might get a 4, which means they're tempering heat for longevity rather than shock value.

The space itself reads as pure Point Loma functional—small dining room, counter service, the kind of setup where the owners work the floor and remember your usual order by visit three. Portions run large enough that lunch becomes dinner leftovers, and the menu covers the standards (tom kha, crab fried rice, glass noodles with fresh seafood) without trying to reinvent Thai food for Instagram. The fish cakes get called out as often as the noodles, which tells you the kitchen treats appetizers with the same attention as mains.

Parking's typical West Point Loma—strip mall lot that fills fast during lunch and dinner rushes, so plan accordingly. No reservations, no wait list, just show up and order. The Thai tea's worth getting, and if you're spice-averse, trust that their "medium" won't wreck you. This is the spot locals hit when they want actual Thai cooking at prices that don't require justification, served by people who care whether you come back.