Food is very delicious and freshly cook. Service is quick but depends during rush hour since a lot of people order here.

If you're not running to Sab-e-lee after reading this, you're probably one of those people who doesn't get excited about food... and that's just sad. Ambiance: Imagine stepping into a Thai grandmother's living room--if she decided to open a tiny, packed restaurant and serve her entire extended family and then some. The place was buzzing with energy, or maybe that was just me vibrating with anticipation for the food. It's cozy, loud, and about as fancy as a flip-flop, but you're not here for a candlelit dinner; you're here to eat your body weight in the most flavorful food you've had in months. Plus, the decor is a solid mix of "We should hang something on this wall, right?" and "Here's an elephant statue, because Thailand." Food: Oh. My. God. The boat noodle soup should come with a warning: "May cause spontaneous tears of joy." It's the kind of dish that makes you question every other soup you've ever had--like, what have I been doing with my life until now? Then came the pad Thai, which had the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and a little bit of "I'll fight you for the last bite" tang. The chicken wings? Crispy little miracles. And the fried ribs? Just don't wear white, because you'll be getting in there, hands first, primal style. And to top it all off, the mango sticky rice--oh, the mango sticky rice! It's the dessert equivalent of a warm hug from your grandma who smells like fresh mangos. Picture this: an army of servers, all moving with the precision and enthusiasm of a flash mob. These guys know what they're doing, and they know you're there to eat, not wait. Our server must have had ninja training because I didn't see her coming, but suddenly our table was full of food. And she was everywhere at once, smiling, refilling drinks, and subtly judging us for not ordering more food. But hey, that's what dessert is for. Sab-e-lee isn't just a meal; it's an experience. If you're still reading this, I assume you're on your way there now. Don't forget to order the boat noodle soup. And maybe wear your stretchy pants.

I went here to take myself on a date around lunch time, and there was barely anyone. You know what I ordered - the boat noodles. I was having a great day but sh-t week and needed something to cheer me up. This brought me allll the way up. Especially, when I asked for the chili oil. Dude, that stuff is lethal. Just a little bit and your mouth will be on fire. I find that the quality here is always soooo consistent. I also love the efficiency, friendliness and service. Everyone is so attentive and I am happy to come back soon for another round!

Back in college, Sab-E-Lee was the go-to for Thai food and it's great to see how well it's doing still. The last two times I've come, I was seated promptly and service is always friendly. Plenty of parking. Tried the panang curry with chicken at spicy level 2 which wasn't very spicy for me but more creamy. Pretty good. The duck noodles, however, are what I crave from here. I literally never get duck noodles anywhere, nor is it my natural dish of choice but the flavor here is so, so delicious. Level 2 was perfect for me, level 3 last time was burning lol. Come here and try the duck noodles! You won't be disappointed.

I've been hearing a lot about Sab-E-Lee and finally had a chance to try it. I dined in once and ordered for takeout twice. All instances, the staff were super friendly and food came out quick. I've tried the papaya salad, chicken pad thai, crab noodles, spicy salmon fried rice, fried pork ribs, and nahm tok beef here. I think the portions are a little smaller than other restaurants, but overall it's a solid place for Thai food in the area. Also, a warning, the spicy levels are very spicy here! They have spicy levels 1-10, and 3 is their medium. We got a 3 and it was definitely spicy!

It's been many years since I've last had Sab-E-Lee and omg I fell in love with it all over again, even harder. I visited on a Saturday evening recently with no wait for 2 people, but a pretty full restaurant. We shared the Yellow Curry with Chicken, Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp, Thai Fried Rice with Beef, white rice, and Thai iced tea. Everything tasted great and had a lot of flavor. Service was nice. Will be back real soon!

A solid Thai restaurant with great menu options and family-owned/operated! It seems difficult to find good Asian food generally in northern San Diego-good Thai food in particular. Only been here once, but will definitely be back to try more! So far, I've tried the tom yum soup, duck wonton noodle soup, and red curry. Notes * Owners are from Isaan (Northern Thailand), so specialty dishes and flavors will reflect that! Menu offers a wide range of options. * Tom yum was some of the best I've had in a long time, although it's not served over a flame. * Duck wonton noodle soup was pricey; duck was the star of this dish. Heavy on the noodles. Wontons were OK, it came with 3. Soup was salty as it is a soy sauce base. * Red curry was too sweet for my liking. Next time I'd try a different one. * Food overall was on the sweeter side. * Weirdly, rice is sold separate and costs extra for both steamed and sticky rice. * I don't factor this into my reviews, but service was nice and attentive. Other notes: * Parking is plentiful and easy to find, as it's located in a plaza. Will definitely be back!