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4.0 of 5 stars.
I celebrated my birthday here the other day. This spot really fools you. From the outside it looks really shabby and ghetto with the Christmas lights and abandoned shack right next door. However, once...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great and the price is right. They also let me have my dog with me on the patio. Everyone was so dog friendly. This place is great!
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amarin's is a nice balance between affordable and satisfying. I always leave feeling like I've got my money's worth. The service is good, the food, while not the best in San Diego, is quality, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Thai place, but last night the food was a bit bland. Different chef working? Maybe. I'll be back in search of the amazing bursting flavor I've experienced every other time I've dined at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when Amarin first opened five years ago, and my friends and I thought this place will be "swallowed up" by the more well-known places, like Celadon and Taste of Thai, but boy were we wrong!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews that I've read from here on Yelp, I took a chance to find out all about it.It's worth 5 stars from me! I ordered with the Thai fried shrimp roll for an appetizer, then ate...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Thai in San Diego. Their Tom Kha soup is amazig as is their currries. It's not too expensive and you get a good amount of food. I went to Thailand a year ago, and Amarin is the most...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Because I'm not originally from San Diego, I'm very picky with trying out new local Thai food restaurants mainly because it took me so long to find a good one back home. However, upon eating at Amarin...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me preface this review by saying had there been a bouncer at Amarin's door I would not have been let in --I was that drunk. Something else: when it comes to green curry I am VERY judgemental. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the food here. It tasted good. However, my 3 star rating is really due to the fact that they use lots of MSG. Some people do not have any ill-effects from eating MSG in food (lucky) but I am...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food! I love Thai food. Coming here on a Sunday for dinner, we were greeted by a very pleasant hostess who seated us right away. The ambiance of the place seems authentic with its ethnic...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I love there drunken noodles, chicken, most of the time.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I heard soo much hoopla about this place, that finally my day has arrived. First off, it was a Friday night at about 8:30, which was dinner rush, 15 minute wait at the most and when we were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely DE-LISH! I really enjoyed my meal at Amarin Thai...so far this is the best Thai food I've ever had. We had to wait a few minutes to be seated, but once we were at our table the service...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You want a great value? Go here for lunch. When you order a lunch entree it comes with a spring roll, fried wonton, salad and soup. There will be more food on your table than you know what to do...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently had the chance to visit some friends in San Diego, and the first place we went (literally straight from the airport) was Amarin. They had asked me what kind of food I wanted, and because...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Amarin Thai. Everything here is delicious and affordable. Whenever I crave thai food, Amarin is usually where I go. It does tend to get busy Friday nights so make a reservation!My favorites are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last night I was reminded why I love Amarin so much. The food here is just so amazingly delicious, and it has service to match. Seriously.My buddy and I arrived here in the middle of the dinner hour...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went here today ... the pad thai was ok, but the egg rolls were awesome ... good service and nice place for a date ...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am from the Bay Area and while visiting the San Diego area we checked Yelp to find a Thai Restaurant. We settled on Amarin and Yelp did not let us down. The wait staff was great and the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eat More Mock Duck!!!I am in-love with an imposter!Yes!Oh yea!Nowadays, it's completely acceptable to have fake things so long as it brings a dirty little grin to someone's face! Well, Amarin Thai...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good Thai food w/ awesome price tags! I used to go to this restaurant every week when I worked near it. They have good deals for lunch specials that are much better priced than Spices Thai next...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In Thailand, I was told by a local man that "if the food has no spice, then it has no taste." If spice is any indicator of authenticity, then Amarin is pretty much as authentic as it gets. Food:The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere was nice, pretty classy. I felt almost under dressed showing up in jeans.The food was flavorful, the rice was fresh, (had several curries and noodles served family style) and the tea...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I've been here for a total of I think 2 times. The outside seating is okay, but their indoor decor is what really excels. A lot of cool art on the walls which makes it a more pleasurable dining...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend isn't a huge fan of Thai, so it took us forever to get here, but boy I'm glad we finally did! He had the pad Thai (real original, I know), and I was feeling adventurous so I go the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
after trying all the thai restaurants in hillcrest, this one wins. they almost always can seat you right away. they know how to add spice if you insist you like it hot!their appetizers are great and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good curry, pad thai and mango sticky rice
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best Thai in san diego. I'm a huge fan of Thai food, and the best i've ever had is in Pasadena called Saladang. But in San Diego, Amarin's Pad Thai and Pan Set (spelling) is amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Thai place in San Diego, but with some reservations of late.They're great in terms of being willing to make vegetarian dishes without using fish sauce, which many other Thai restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It really says something when the hole-in-the-wall Thai place by my college campus tastes better than this place. Tom Kha Gai was so gross. Small portion and the coconut milk looked like it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i was meeting up with one of my friends in san diego for dinner and dessert and i was really feeling thai food so i yelped and came across this place...thought i'd give it a try and i'm glad i did!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amarin Thai is one of the best places for reasonably priced thai food in my opinion. They have really great Pad see eww here (Yes I had to look up how to spell it).They curry is great here as well and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not usually a big Thai food fan. In fact, for the most part, I avoid it unless someone else suggests it first. However this place is amazing and I want to go again already. Looking from the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW, is lunch ever cheap at this place! Got the basil eggplant with tofu and it came with soup, salad, eggroll and fried triangle "thingy" all for $5.99. I even substitued brown rice and they didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is the best Thai I had while living in SD, I like the outdoor patio with heatlamps, casual with a couple friends or would be good for a date too. The crab fried rice came in a cutout...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Amarin for lunch last week, for the first time... Verdict: Delicious and gasp-inducingly cheap!* *If you order from the decently varied lunch menu.I've eaten at nearly every Thai food place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amarin is THE best Thai in San Diego (and believe me, I've tried them all). Their peanut sauce is delicious (order a side regardless of what you order). My favorite dishes are the drunken noodles with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Thai place I have ever been to. Even though I get something incredibly boring sounding (Chicken Thai Fried Rice) you really don't realize how awesome it is until you try it....
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is fantastic, the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. It is located on a quiet side street in Hillcrest and definitely has charm. They have very intricate decor... classy, yet...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THAI STEAK, need I say more, this dish is awesome.This place is awesome. Plenty of vegetarian dishes, they'll even make a non vegetarian dish safe for the non carnivores. We searched for a good Thai...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far my favorite Thai restaurant I have ever been too. I consistently order the panang curry with chicken between a 3 and a 5. I'm never disappointed and I am convinced this place can do no worng...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
CLEAN UP YOUR ACTYou know...I went to Amarin the other night and I got seated in the dining room...After 3 seconds i asked the waitress if we could sit outside. The dining room decor was weak. After...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best in the area for sure. Patio or dining room seating, waiters in traditional garb, timely service. Sometimes too timely though. Was in on x-mas eve and they literally turned the lights up while...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for cheap Thai sit down and also for expensive...sound funny huh but its true if you stick to Currys and noodles it is very inexpensive but go to the other things and buy some wine...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I followed the advice of fellow yelpers and tried this place. I actually really enjoyed it! So much so I have been there 4 times in the last month! The flavors are fantastic and so is the price. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So it's been about 2 years and 3 visits since my last review. I am definitely more of a fan of Amarin, but I do think there are better Thai restaurants out there. Amarin's great because it's not as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Thai is my favorite food so i love exploring and trying different Thai restaurants. I'm originally from OC where i have found my holy grail for delicious and cheap thai food (Thai BBQ in long beach),...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so they have a great atmosphere and good service. I was not impressed with my pad thai. THe portion was small, the chicken was dry and the sauce was very tomato-ey. Not the way I like it . The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's a bummer everyone adores this place, because I didn't.There were remnants of a wooden... something... in my food. Like, a giant splinter. Half a chopstick. I don't know.When I showed it to my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is, in a word, kush.Inexpensive and consistently delicious. Try the Amarin Crater if you're a fan of fried rice, it comes in a hollowed out pineapple (yes, even if you order it as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best in downtown area for sure. and even better, they've got a great lunch special though the week from 11am-3pm. i suggest you give it a try. tons of selection, may i suggest salad wraps,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give Amarin 6 stars, I totally would. The seating is fast (no small feat in Hillcrest), the staff is very kind and attentive, and the food is TO DIE FOR. Seriously, I've tried a few Thai...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my friend suggested Thai food for lunch yesterday & I reluctantly agreed while having horrifying flashbacks of my last visit to Rama where my mouth was set afire with spicy pad thai noodles! I just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. I have yet to be disappointed. It's a great place to chillout and dine with good company. Ambiance is great. My usual order consist of the following: Thai Ice Tea Tom Kah Hot pot (on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thai food is hard to come by here in San Diego, or at least I just have not heard of enough places that were all the rage. But, I must say that I got my fill of Thai food at Amarin Thai. It is the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy spicy Thai. Great place for a date. =) Ordered the Larb Chicken Salad which was very good. My first time ever ordering a Larb salad, and I had no idea what i was missing. The combination of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a couple friends, and sat in the outdoor area which is actually covered, but with heat lamps. The food was really good. Most Thai places are average to me, as in they're good, but not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. Very romantic at night. I don't think i can add anything that hasn't been said, except to say: Ddefinately try the lunch specials. If you are a veggie-- the lunch specials start...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Thai Tea is perfect here. =) My boyfriend and I came to Amarin for a late night dinner & we ended up splitting an order of the Thai Fried Rice w/ beef (level 7) and the Drunken Noodles w/ Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yes its true Amarin is the best Thai in SD.. I have been to all of them and other than the panang at Katima.. this place wins hands down.. the thai tea.. the tom kah.. the love boat appetizer.....
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amarin is a lovely Thai restaurant located just off the main drag in the heart of Hillcrest, and also the location of my friend's birthday dinner. As you arrive in the area, you realize that there is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant. I went there for lunch for the first time and the lunch specials are GREAT! It's $6.99 for chicken or pork dishes (it goes up a bit depending on the protein you chose). But the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Freakin' FABULOUS restaurant!!! Exceptional Thai food and their lunch menu is incredibly good value. The service is outstanding and the restaurant itself is gorgeous. Eat there for lunch or dinner -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my only visit to this restaurant was very early in my thai-eating career. i went with a group that already had established their staple dishes. honestly i don't see the appeal of pad thai, never...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little place! I'm a huge ceviche fan (mexican style) and when I saw they had ceviche in their menu, I couldn't resist. Ceviche bowl (raw tuna cubes with spices and lemon juice) is served with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here with a restaurant.com certificate with a couple of buddies. I had egg rolls followed by massaman curry with mock duck w/ rice, it was great!! Place is small, we went on a weekend afternoon...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite Thai restaurant in San Diego. Just about everything I tried was good. Beaware that "5" spicy (scale 1-10) is not medium spicy. I am Korean and used to spicy food but even I sometimes sweat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place every time I have been it has been delicious and the people who work there are so friendly! If you like thai it is the best I have had in SD so far and love that each dish can be as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to bump them up to five stars because I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE. They haven't messed up an order since my last review. Thankfully, they were open on Christmas Day. I was home alone and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've driven past this place quite a bit and always wanted to stop in, and this weekend it worked out.My friend and I ordered drunken noodles and if I remember correctly a sunrise salad. The salad was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was never a big Fan of Thai food BUT now i know it's because I never had Thai food at 'Amarin Thai'. It's SOooooOoOoo good! If you're in the mood for Thai, I highly recommend this place. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was a big fan for a long time, then had a few dissapointing meals and stopped going. Went again last night and boy am I glad I gave them another chance. It was super busy but our food and service...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many Thai restaurants in Hillcrest & the greater uptown area, it took me a lot of eating out to decide which was my favorite. Amarin ended up the winner. There are plenty of Thai...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most famous Thai restaurant is Amarin Thai at San Diego. The atmosphere is very impressive. The service is really quick and nice all time we went there. The price of the foods is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super tasty!Stopped in here after reading the yelp reviews, and we weren't disappointed :) I had the green curry, which was pretty hot at level 4. The banana dessert was awesome! I'm going back for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we loved this place! We read all the reviews here on yelp and we weren't disappointed! My wife is veg and this place has a decent nbr of veg options. Food is nice n spicy which we loved! Great thai...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down - Amarin Thai is the best Thai in town!!!!!! I love this place. Their food is a step up from all the other Thai restaurants in town and I've tried quite a few before I found Amarin..
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i found good thai in san diego.finalllllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyymmm this place is so good. we had some awesome tom kah and yellow curry tofu. i wish we didn't eat it all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place for the first time today, only because the place I wanted to go to was closed.The friend that took me there assured me that this was a great place, and it was!The decor inside is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked Amarin Thai, but didn't love it. I ordered off the more traditional Thai menu and had Rama Chicken, which involves broccoli and other veggies and peanut sauce. The veggies were very good but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amarin has got to be one of my favorite Thai places in San Diego. I go here often for Sunday lunch with the family. The place itself is decorated well. From the outside looking in, it looks like a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So in the last year I've been now a number of times and although the flavor of the food are always good, the service here is awful. We always have to wait a really long for everything from getting...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So.... I don't know if anyone has actually sat down and counted how many Thai places there are in Hillcrest.... but needless to say, there's quite the selection. And no - I was not interested enough...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm starting to wonder if there is such a thing as five star Thai food. I love Thai food, but many of the best restaurants I've been to top out at about the same level. Maybe it's just San Diego.......
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Amarin is a good Thai restaurant. Is it great, the best Thai in San Diego, I don't think so. I'm still looking. The ambiance is nice and I like the water with lemon, but the food is all that....
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Thai I have had in SD. The pineapple fired rice comes in a pineapple for God's sake, what more do you what? Also the servers wear awesome gold genie pants. As for the rest of the food: peanut...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Always looking for a great thai place, I yelped and decided on Amarin Thai because it had great reviews....Maybe that's the problem........big expectations..........Also it seems almost unfair to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the lunch - $6.95 for a chicken, vegetable and garlic dish, salad, egg roll, won ton, and soup. Fast service, great food!
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overated. Noodles are overly sweet & not really spicy. Dont sit inside next to the wine wall. The employees will be unattentive.EVERYTIME i wanted something, i had to get up & go to the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Thai restaurant in San Diego. They take reservations so if you call ahead, they can normally put you on the list and you won't have to wait when you get there. I really like their curry...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ever tried this was almost 3 years ago. I had never had Thai food before and a friend of mine wanted me to try it. I was really impressed. This place is cute, the service has always...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God. I thought I knew good Thai until I dragged my booty in here.A friend and I ate here on his recommendation. It was busy, smelled AMAZING, and everyone looked pretty happy eating their food, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a thursday night and sat right down. I am not a big fan of thai food but the spicey noodles and the love boat appetizer are the shizznit!
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to Thailand or experienced a lot of their ethnic culture, but everyone tells me that this is as close as it gets. I thought that it was very different. I tried one of the curries.....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went on Friday night for this first time in about 2.5 years and this place sure has gotten popular! I couldn't believe there was actually a wait.. but well worth it. The service was great and our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been dying to try this place for awhile. My husband and I finally went tonight. It was crowded on a Monday night, but not so crowded that we couldn't get a seat. The menu had a ton of options....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I think I want Thai food, I think of Amarin Thai.They have a great selection of vegan entrees with the option to order almost any main dish with vegetables, or tofu, (they also have mock duck)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've been able to come here but I still have fond and vivid memories of delicious curries...cozy/romantic ambiance...wine everywhere. Probably some of the best thai food I've...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I admit I haven't eaten here since the one waitress had so much cheap perfume on it ruined my taste buds. I'll have to give another try as I could literally stumble from my back door and be there....
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm ready to chalk this one up as my biggest let-down of 2008. Bottom Line: I came here in a good mood and I left pissed off. They weren't that busy, but the waitress made us feel extremely rushed....
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review update.The menu has changed a bit. The food is still pretty. The price is fair for the area. Parking still blows. That wine bar that turned into Amarin's little wine bar, is now a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They say that Thai food on the West Coast is better than on the East Coast, and from my recent visit to Amarin, that just might be true. Being of Thai descent, I rarely find Thai restaurants that have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just visited Amarin in Hillcrest again today and I have to say I am definitely a big fan. The Tom Kha is just what I need on a chilly fall afternoon - or a hot summer night, for that matter. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Impressive food, good service, nice decor and seating availability.The lunch specials are a pretty remarkable deal. Several curry and noodle dishes from which to choose, the price based on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to Amarin Thai, food is super delicious! Inexpensive place to have lunch.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try their Green Tea Salmon!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
138 reviews already so I won't blah blah blah about this place. I have gone here since they opened and would have rated them at 2 stars if I was on Yelp in 05. I went again on Sunday and asked for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay I had dinner last night there, get the thai princess appetizers. It's sooooo good. I've never enjoyed a combo like roasted coconut, ginger, onions lime, shrimp and peanuts like that before....
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went three times, first two times were GREAT! I thought they had the best Thai food in San Diego.First time I got their pad thai. Really tasty and not too much meat. It was sweet and spicy in all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the BEST! You have to give it a try.It is very cute, the people that work here are nice and the place is super clean. But the best thing is that their food is delicious. Plus they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is sooooo good. I would recommend making a stop here to check out the fare. We had the mambo chicken and the green curry chicken - so very delicious. They actually make the curry spicy like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unbelievable good and reasonably priced. Best Thai food in SAN DIEGO! Great service. Great little place. Good dishes are anything on the traditional Thai menu! Try the Mango Curry Chicken pot. Once...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the best Thai food in San Diego! Try the Choo Chi duck and the masaman beef. Oh my god, I almost forgot: get the MANGO STICKY RICE... you can thank me when you get back.Only beef I has...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best thai restaurants i've ever been to. I've been here twice and everything tastes wonderful. I am in love with the chicken satay because the peanut sauce is like sex in your mouth!! MMMM...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Evidentally, this place has changed hands however the current owners do a great job. I've tried a few other Thai places in San Diego and they've been just so-so. The wait staff is VERY attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amarin is my most favorite Thai Restaurant in San Diego. I used to go to the "other" popular Thai place in Hillcrest, but it just started to go down hill.Great menu and love the spicy meter;) I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amarin Thai has *great* food! We ordered Cashew Tofu and Drunken Noodles with veggies. Both were at a 6 in spiciness, which for the Cashew Tofu was nearly off the Richter Scale for me....
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so yummy for my tummy. You would never think it because its behind a local dive bar but it is. I never like curry until I had it here!
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not much to add about the food (delicious), but I found the service a bit slow. Like it took almost 10 minutes for my food to be boxed up and the check to be brought out. Other than that, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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One of the good Thai joints in Hillcrest. The food is super tasty. The...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Art Salad. The 3 of us simultaneously orgasmed eating this amazing creation.My next meal here will just be this salad alone.Just you and me, Art. Just you and... ME.(And for those who need to know...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This was seriously amazing. They definitely have the best lunch specials I've ever seen. Only $4.99 for a huge pile of vegetables and cashews, brown rice, salad, soup, an eggroll, and some sort...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like this place a lot, I really did, but Amarin had some misses (well really only one miss, but it was a biggie), that warranted only three stars.First of all, the place is beautiful....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm, I wish I loved it as much as the rest...I thought it was good but if I had to choose between Amarin and Saffron next door in Mission Hills I think it would be Saffron for sure...although Amarin...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could write for days and days about all the lovely treats this place has to offer. I have yet to order anything that I didn't like and I have been here many a times!!! Tom Yum is Heavenly, Som Tum...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just had Pad Thai with veggies!! After tax $5.38, left a $1 tip...full!Cup of soup, fried triangle, eggroll, small salad, lots and lots of noodles....Then I hit up the Yog-art...for under $10 I ate an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Thai place in San Diego. We all know that SD is swarming with Thai restaurants, and while I haven't tried them all, I have tried upwards of 15 and this one is the best.Prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Thai in San Diego thus far. Top four things you can't go wrong with here:1) Tom Yum with chicken (get the pot, the bowl is teenie)2) Som Tam, the papaya salad, they are quite generous with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only restaurant I've given 5 STARS to so far...When ever my friends want Thai food, this place is always my first suggestion. It is, by far, my favorite Thai restaurant in SD.Amarin's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a while, I was worried that I wouldn't find a place that would compare to a few of the Thai restaurants that I frequented, when living in the Bay Area. I was sadly disappointed that a few of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I want to go back here again! Just because I felt there's more to try.My boyfriend and I came here because he lost a bet to me (long story), so he had to take me out. YAY! I wanted Thai food mmmm. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a regular at Amarin and I was never disappointed with anything. Mad Fish, Broken Hearts Club, Duck Curry are my favorites and everything is very tasty. It's always a pleasant experience. I will be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go with the wisdom of the Yelp! crowd here, folks. Darn near perfect on all counts.I had no idea duck and shiitake mushrooms (different dishes) could be sent to such great heights!
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We searched on yelp to find a kid friendly Thai restaurant and was sold when we read Avery's comment below. We weren't let down! I now also want to make sweet love to the yellow curry, it was amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amarin now offers brown rice !
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars to Amarin Thai for giving me an out-of-this-world experience.Seriously. This little jewel, tucked just off the main restaurant drag in Hillcrest, fed me and pampered my senses so well that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Egads. I had the Choo-Chi duck, yuck. Of course, started with the fresh spring rolls, had sprouts in them that tasted like earth. We were seated next to the shiter, which is just lame. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Tom Kha soup or however you spell it here is awesome. I've tried to make it myself and can't even get close.Friendly waiter service, and the food was delicious. Looking forward to going here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Creamy, fragrant coconut milk danced with exotic Thai spices, tender potato chunks, and succulent shrimp -- all warmed by ripe onion slices and a spicy chili paste curry. This delicate concoction then...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
100 reviews can't be wrong -- Amarin Thai is the clear winner in my ongoing attempt to find really good Thai food in SD. On their ridiculously extensive menu, you'll find dishes that you've never...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my favorite Thai place in San Diego - I lament the fact that it's in Hillcrest and kinda out of my way, but I love their cozy feel and their innovative cuisine. I am absolutely in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is food you can really fall in love with, or bring a date and fall in love with it together! If you want to experience the wonder of Thai food, go here. The menu is huge. You could go to Amarin...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY yellow curry. Charming atmosphere. Polite servers and very reasonably priced.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually eat at the Amarin Thai in Mira Mesa but can't find it on here...Amarin Thai is amazing Thai food. Thai is my fave cuisine and I can eat it every day if you let me! My boyfriend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The other night I was craving Thai food and so I decided to give Amarin a try (again). I've had lunch there before but I've never had dinner. I decided to place an order for Pad Kee Mao aka Drunken...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my wife and parents here a few nights ago and it was a very enjoyable evening. I had the "cha cha cha" which was what the waitress said was her favorite. I would agree it was wonderful,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tasty thai! the spicier the better, my only problem with not only this place but most thai and indian restaurants, is when i ask for a 10 i dont want a 5. believe me i can handle a little sweat, white...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, well reviewed. Secret, I've never actually sat down and eaten here. BUT, I have a cool job that often gets me freebies and scored some tickets to Taste of Hillcrest last year. This was THE...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was inspired to try this place because of all the reviews. I was very pleased and so was my husband. After the RUNnoosh fiasco, I was sure he would be reluctant to try new restaurants for a while....
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Amarin Thai. I have been going here for a few years to help fulfill my Thai food cravings. They recently expanded the seating area and they have an excellent selection of wine. It has...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After having worked for an amazing Thai chef in the NW and having had amazing meals in Bangkok and Northern Thailand, it has been an ongoing search for anything decent in SD. Amarin isn't the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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I'm a huge fan of Thai food, have been ever since I spent several months in...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quietly tucked away from the bustling livelihood of University Ave., Amarin provides a laid-back and earthy environment for frequent diners. The service is spectacular. Upon entrance, we were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dined here a number of years ago when they were having an open house. Had not been back to this place until this past weekend. This restaurant has GREAT Thai Food! Lovely new patio dining area......
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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The three flavored fish is really amazing here. It has a combination of flavors that is well worth the price! They serve really good thai food and their prices are similar to other Thai restaurants. The only...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere, courteous service, tasty soup.My buddy ordered a shrimp appetizer that looked great and he enjoyed.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a Time I visited another Thai restaurant (one of my friend's favorite Thai places)...and I thought "oh I must hate Thai food."Let me tell 'ya - I don't hate Thai food! I even like Thai beer...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amarin Thai is a nice little restaurant. The parking sucks. I had to park across the street of university with my 4 yo and cross 2 stop lights. They only have 3 or 4 spaces right in front and the rest...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the great reviews on here by my peers I just had to check it out so, luckily for me, my friend wanted to buy me lunch there.The ambiance is great, a lovely semi covered courtyardy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM YUM YUMMMMERRRSS!!!! Okay, this will always and forever be one of my favorite Thai places. I came here before we even moved to San Diego, when we were here simply for a visit, and we came back...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My standards for Asian food in general is always compared to every great restaurant I've dined down Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa/Clairemont Mesa. What seemingly looks like a typical trendy Thai place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All 5 stars are well deserved. The only reason that I came here is because a friend of mine swears by this place. Taste of Thai is my spot, so I felt like I was cheating by coming here, but my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if Thai food can be any better!! I have been to Amarin a handful of times and it's Thai perfection!! The curries are amazing. They are so good that It's hard for me to try anything else...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amarin Thai is a nice little cozy Thai restaurant that is unlike I've ever been to. Their menu can be a bit overwhelming with all the choices, but imagine a Thai restaurant menu with traditional thai...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I haven't raved about this place yet. Dayum I love this place. Even at it's busiest Saturday eve - you can mosey on down come 8 pm and score a table within 15 minutes. Parking is a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great options not available at a more generic Thai restaurant. The curry is a must-have here. Beautiful decor, authentic food... sometimes a bit busy, but since they opened up the additional room it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second visit in a couple of weeks. Mombo Chicken is great. On my second visit I decided to do Mombo again but I changed it to Shrimp(small price upgrade). This may be my favorite food of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Review update: 5/2/08. Upgraded from 4 to 4.75 stars. Some friends and I dropped into Amarin after a couple of drinks at the Alibi. The entire place was comfortably packed, but we got a table after...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After my fiasco with my friend on my birthday, i decided to book dinner plans for him today on HIS birthday. I called all my friends to join us at the Prado to wish him a Happy Birthday since his...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I read a ton of great reviews but I wasn't impressed at all. In fact, I left very disappointed. I don't know - maybe it was the dishes I happened to order? Don't remember what I ordered, but we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What else can this person say that the other 74 people haven't said? GOOD num nums.Spicy even for me at spicy level 7.Burning ring of fire.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I am looking for genuinely good Tom Yum Soup and Pad Thai - the first place the comes to mind is always Amarin, always!Sure its a little pricey - but it's always soo damn worth it. If you care...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best thai food in san diego, hands down. maybe the best thai food i've ever had (and i travel a lot). try the curries, anything with peanut sauce, and the see eu noodles. i haven't ventured to the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place definately lives up to the hype. Very good food, good options for whatever you are looking for. I wanted an aluminum duck that was on fire, and got it in the CK Volcano (definately...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a new yelper, I thought it only appropriate that my first review stroke my favorite-ever Thai place, which I just so happened to visit two nights ago. And I'm still wanting more. -All noodle dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never been disappointed. I work close so I "take-out" here often and have sit down meals frequently. Love the service but the food is key. Fresh rolls are delicious, presentation is thoughtul and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the little woman and i always take guests here for dinner for the "all round" experience...pretty atmosphere, great wine list, excellent service. yeah, then we look like big shots. we're cool like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Scrumptious, reasonably priced Thai food- whats not to love?Lunches during the week are so cheap and very flavorful and filling! This is my favorite Thai place in SD.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place after reading so many rave reviews - and I was disappointed. I used to live in Thailand, so I expected the food to be more "Thai Style". The tom yum was too sweet, just okay....
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ate there tonight, on a Monday. Wow- had to wait a few minutes for a table. That's never happened anywhere in San Diego except for the Cheesecake Factory (on a Monday, that is). Every other place we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's nice to see San Diego has some legit Thai food in those parts. This little restaurant is tucked away on Richmond just off of the main University Ave strip. We ate lunch here yesterday in their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is very good. Excellent peanut sauce. Tough to go wrong with anything on the menu.The covered semi-outdoor seating is romantic, and includes heat lamps.The service is usually pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is authentic, small and sometimes busy. It has really good food though and the pricing is excellent for what you are getting. The decor can use a lot of improvement.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Thai food...small, romantic, and not too busy. The food tastes fresh and comes out in a timely fashion. One of my dishes came out rather cold one time, and the server took care of it right...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend took me here a few weeks ago - we ate outside underneath a tent-ish-roof (charming in its own way), with space heaters to keep the night chill away. It was packed, so make reservations.For an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars because this is the best Thai food I have had in SD. I absolutely love the duck curry! Service is better than other Thai places too. I never do wine with Thai food, but they have a good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hello, I love this place! Me and my girlfriend are always bickering about which Thai place we like the best (choices are: Taste of Thai, Celedon, Thai House, Bai Yook) and I always say Amarin is the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic!Amarin is one of my favorite Thai places in CA. The soups are great and curries are very flavorful. The absolute best dish I've had is the mango chicken curry (comes in a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I try not to give five stars to many things, but in my opinion, Amarin Thai in Hillcrest is THE best Thai food in San Diego. Hands down.It's a little hard to spot, as it's located behind The Alibi,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place because the food is great and it's cozy and unassuming. Great entrees, especially on their specialty menu. Try them all I say because they're all great! I come here about once or...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Amarin, oh Amarin! My sister and I had a hard time trying to decide what Thai restaurant were we going to try. With all of the great reviews on Yelp about Amarin we had to try it. And boy were our...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The prices are about $1 more per entree than usual for Thai places but the food is good and there is a nice variety of entrees. The atmosphere is nice and there is outside seating as well as window...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We usually go to Amarin for the lunch specials, which are a great deal. I usually have enough for a snack later. I do like going for dinners there to because they do have a wonderful selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amarin Thai has quickly shot up my list of favorite Thai restaurant in San Diego. I am a huge sucker for their Drunken Noodles, just delicious. I would highly recommend Amarin for anyone with a Thai...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amarinlovewithyou....and your super friendly and always coiffed looking staff...and your veggie spring rolls with peanut sauce...and your red wine that i always get, but can never remember the name...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love amarin...art salad for the win
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can I just reiterate how happy I am to be living in the North Park/Hillcrest area? That just makes Amarin close enough to walk to, and now I don't have to worry about trying to find parking. But even...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my faborite Thai's restaurant in San Diego. I used to like Thai House a lot, but lately it just went down hill. The portion at Amarin is very reasonalbe for the price. Service is nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To My Dearest Amarin Thai,Oh how I love thee! Let me count the ways...1) Tom Yum2) Tom Kah3) Thai Princess4) Egg Rolls5) Pork Larb6) Green Tea Salmon Steak7) Choo-Chi Duck8) Thai BBQ ChickenParting...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best thai in Hillcrest. I like that it's sort of hidden, not directly on University so only those who know are the ones who dine here. Yes, service is slow but only because the food is so darn good....
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best Thai restaurant in San Diego, unique recipes and a direct approach to food that's not pretentious or fake.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got to be a bit of a Thai food junkie in the Bay Area, where good Thai places are plentiful. It took me awhile to find what I think is the best Thai place in the area, but so far, this is it. At...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say, I love Amarin Thai. The curries are great and the lunch specials kick ass. Service has always been top notch and while it's a small place, the decor is tasteful and thankfully lacks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once so this review may be edited after another visit.I thought this place was pretty good...more on the "ok" side. We had the stuffed chicken wings (dry), drunken noodles w/ duck...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge Thai food fan but I like this place. The food is realatively healthy and quite fresh. The wine list is exceptional for such an unassuming place. Parking can be tough after 5pm but its...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for decent Thai food in San Diego, you really don't have a lot of choices... and trust me, I've tried most of them. If you're not afraid to venture from the typical Thai dishes,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a couple friends and i wondered in around 3ish, super-hungry. there was only about one other couple there, so the place was pretty much to ourselves. it was a really nice restaurant, i felt like the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Being a big fan of peanut sauce & Thai dishes, I've been to quite a few Thai restaurants in San Diego including others in Hillcrest & Downtown, & La Jolla, & have to say this one is probably the best one in...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pros...amarin thai, great place, excellent food. this is one of the hot little secrets for thai food in san diego. they offer a huge menu, and have a lot of unique dishes, along with the usual...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent Thai food and great service. Best Pad Thai I've ever had, and the yellow curry and tom kah soup are wonderful.What's even better is I can get all three for about $25 and it lasts until the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm. LOVE this place.Love the funky little inside-outside patio with the hanging star lights and the booths. Love the friendly service and the wait staff's outfits. Love the grapow (sp?) and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my FAVORITE Thai food in San Diego.It is unpretentious, and the food is amazing. Really relly good.Really.I mean it.The wine selection is great too. I have mostly tried the Curries...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tend to judge a Thai restaurant based on its Pad Thai. if it's not good, then the restaurant isn't good, and I won't go back.Amarin Thai does not disappoint. In fact I've yet to try something here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm officially addicted to Duck. Duck in any way...with noodles, with veggies, with rice, with ANYTHING!Needless to say, we ordered the Duck (note the capitalization) with red coconut curry & veggies...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well I love Amarin. I don't think I've ever ordered the Pad Thai before- but clearly people need to try OTHER things... the eggplant dish is phenominal. The drunken noodles are great with mock duck...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything here is good.Favorites: duck pad thai and the panang curry over rice. Oh my freakin' god, it is amazing. Also, the spring rolls are huge. Good service, good location, good food. Also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit it took me over a year to try the place, and I live a few blocks away. I've tried Lotus, I've tried Taste of Thai, I've tried Rama, I've tried Bangkok Bay and never hit up Amarin until this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I love Thai food, but recently we've been strained to find a Thai place that lives up to our hunger for this delicious cuisine. That all changed last night when on a whim we went to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without a doubt, this is my favorite place to eat in San Diego!!! I could only eat here for the rest of my life and be completely happy! Every dish I have tried has been great! I am a vegetarian and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy Amarin. The food selection is nice, the decor is really really pleasant, with good service and tasty dishes. There are even a few random and very tasty desserts I tried when I was out with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far one of the best Thai restaurants in San Diego. There are so many amazing dishes on the menu. Their Tom Kah soup is some of the best I've ever had. The Panang Curry is awesome, and it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm on the fence with Amarin Thai- If you know what real Thai food tastes like, you may not like it.. but if you're like most of us who have have an americanized Thai food pallet, this place is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish there was the possibility of half-stars, because sadly this place really only deserves 3 1/2. Maybe if I had written this review earlier, it would have been different. But last night's meal was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars = I wouldn't mind eating here for the rest of my life.I love the atmosphere of this place. It's just so darn classy but casual too. It's Clasual. Bring a chill date here, they'll love it....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I almost started this review with "I can't believe Amarin doesn't average five stars!" You know what though? I get it. Amarin really ISN'T a five start establishment. It IS one of my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Thai restaurants are a dime a dozen these days but Amarin definitely shines above them with an extensive menu of authentic thai delicacies and service that can't be beat. One of the things my wife and I enjoy...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We lived around the corner from Amarin for several years and I miss it a lot. Have not found a suitable sub yet in SF that is close to home, though I'm sure there are loads of great Thai places...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great place for thai food. you usually need a reservation and parking can be a hassle but it's worth it. the thai princess appetizer is perfect and light. it's a lettuce wrap featuring charbroiled...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is not certain if this place is trying to be casual or fine dining. Either way, the layout makes things crowded and loud. The food, although not bad, was not amazing. We ordered an array of items...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amarin isn't quite as good as my favorite, Di Chan (in Clairemont) but it's a close second. Everything I've had here has been excellent. They also have a nice wine list (which isn't all that common...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who knows me, knows that I like my pad thai noodles. They were good here, but nothing to write home about. The biggest disappointment for me was when we ordered from the wine list, we...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, the yellow curry duck dish was good, although the curry lacked a subtle kick to it. The portions of that dish were scant, but enough for a light eater like me. However, the garlic salmon fried...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amarin Thai rocks! Take delicious Thai food, mix with a wine bar atmosphere, tasteful plate presentations and reasonable prices and you get Amarin Thai. On the creative side of the menu, Amarin's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I've made up my mind. Amarin Thai is the best Thai restaurant in San Diego. It wasn't easy. I really like Celadon and Lotus Thai, but I think Amarin wins because of consistency.The mock duck...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to experience great thai cuisine. I went for dinner and the retaurant is quaint and inviting. On the outside it looks like any other old place, but it oozes something more than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to go for lunch. They have really good curry and noodle dishes. Lunch specials run $7-10. Service is always prompt, and I've never had to wait for a table.
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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My friend took me here for dinner for my birthday. Yummy, yummy thai food and very friendly staff. I can't wait to go back. Parking is easy, given it's on a side street in the busy Hillcrest neighborhood.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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This resturaunt met and exceeded my expectations. The service was excellent and the food was amazing! The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is very traditional. If you have room for dessert, the mango...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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