Thai This — Restaurant in Dana Point

Absolutely obsessed with Thai This—cozy Dana Point gem dishing out legit Thai cuisine that hits all the spots! The Papaya Salad is a standout starter: shredded raw green papaya with tomato, green beans, carrots, and crunchy peanuts in spicy som-tum sauce, plus cabbage to balance the kick. Grilled Pork Jowl was next-level—tender marinated pork jowl grilled smoky, served with lettuce wraps and a punchy spicy lime sauce that amps up every bite. The Crispy Duck? Golden-fried marinated duck with a vibrant red spicy wine sauce and fresh veggies—crispy outside, succulent inside, total winner. Their Famous Yellow Curry lives up to the hype: beef slices and potatoes in a creamy, mild coconut yellow curry that's comforting yet bursting with flavor. Ended on a high note with the Homemade Coconut Ice Cream—silky, tropical bliss. Service was warm, portions generous, and the authentic tastes transported me straight...

An old favorite in a new setting. Thai This was a Dana Point success story, putting Thai food on the list of popular ethnic choices.

Always crowded and frequented by the posh crowd of South Orange County. Beautiful ambiance, awesome Thai porcelain table settings, a clever selection of the most appealing Thai dishes, all with humorous names.

And then it was gone. Victim to a major development taking over blocks within the center of Dana Point.

The reincarnation of Thai This, in a cheap little strip mall, is a tiny place with a handful of cheap tables and chairs. It lacks the charm of its old self and looks more like a sandwich shop than a high-end eatery.

Despite its fall from grace as a four star restaurant, one thing remains: the same crazy menu with the same delicious food. You won't go there wearing your best outfit anymore but you will still love the...

We tried this place out for the first time based on a recommendation - our order was to go so I'm not sure how the atmosphere was there to eat in

The food was really good. The Drunken Noodles were delicious and the Pad Thai Noodles not too sweet. A good number of shrimp in the dish too

We had the Famous Yellow Curry as well which was meaty and good chinks of potatoes. Not too saucy so if you like a little extra sauce to pour over you might feel short changed here on the curry

Speaking of short changed....the quantity of rice provided by default for the order size was really meager. Way way too little and we were surprised that any order would have this little amount even for 1 person. Yes, I could of asked for more but why should I have too?

That would be my biggest complaint but I'm willing to go back and try a few...