Thai Test Kitchen — Restaurant in San Diego

I want to like this place -- the food is pretty good, but it takes forever. I walked in around 11:30 the other day and ordered. No one was in line ahead of me, and there were only two other people waiting for food. But it took them 25 minutes to get my food to me (a simple noodle dish), and all the while they were stacking up a couple dozen take out orders on the counter that no one was picking up.

Call me crazy, but I think they should at least somewhat prioritize people who show up in person and order and are waiting there for their food.

I don't know what they are "testing," other than perhaps their customers' patience.

RESPONSE TO OWNER: Perhaps alternate between filling take out orders and in-person orders, especially when the person who placed the take out order isn't even there yet.

EDIT: Another observation: I really like their Pad Siew - it's the first one I've found in San Diego that is pretty authentic. But half the time I go there, it's...

Stumbled upon this place on social media and have been meaning to try it - but they keep odd hours so it was difficult to find a good time to go since I don't work in the area. Upon arriving here, it made a lot of sense why they're not open on the weekends and why the hours are basically 9-5 (excluding Friday). It is the ground floor of what appears to be office buildings, and there is really nothing else around.

I had the crispy pork belly with basil with a fried egg and roti as my dessert. The pork belly dish was absolutely fantastic, albeit a bit heavy so I saved a portion of it for dinner the same evening. My friend and I demolished the roti, it was excellent and the condensed milk was a nice touch! My friend had the pad see ew with chicken and she really enjoyed it.

We will definitely be back to try other dishes now that we know where it is. It's a great...

Real hidden gem. My wife and I have been enjoying Thai food and discovered this restaurant online.

It is surrounded by corporate businesses, but it means plenty of parking available and a very peaceful lunch.

The interior is very clean and has many retro throwbacks and pieces of art.

My wife had a wok fried dish which had a very nice wok mei (smokiness from the wok for all you non Asians... it's a good thing), and the beef boat noodles had a really nice and rich flavor. Spice level goes up to 10, and I recommend going for 10 if you are a real one. Also grab a papaya salad.

The owner is extremely nice and engaged in conversation with us a few times. Overall, we will be visiting again.

P.S. I even made an extra order to go because everything was so good, and I am excited about...