The Original Sab-E-Lee

Name: The Original Sab-E-Lee
Address: 13223-2 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, California, 92129, US
Telephone: (858) 780-0022
Price range: $
Rating: 4.30

Thai restaurant

The Original Sab-E-Lee shines as an authentic Thai restaurant located in Rancho Penasquitos Towne Center. With a cozy, casual atmosphere, it's a perfect spot for solo diners as well as family outings. The menu boasts a variety of comforting dishes, from hearty northern sausages to delightful small plates, all available for takeaway or dine-in. While food comes highly praised, be aware that the spice levels can surprise; some diners have noted that "medium" may pack more heat than anticipated. Overall, this restaurant is celebrated for its speedy service and impressive tea selection, making it a local favorite.

Contact Info

Location: 13223-2 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129
Located in: Rancho Penasquitos Towne Ctr.
Phone: (858) 780-0022
Price range: $

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:30 am-3:30 pm, 5-9 pm
Wednesday: 11:30 am-3:30 pm, 5-9 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am-3:30 pm, 5-9 pm
Friday: 11:30 am-3:30 pm, 5-9 pm
Saturday: 11:30 am-9 pm
Sunday: 11:30 am-9 pm

Services

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery

Fast service
Great tea selection

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine

Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Counter service
Dessert
Seating

Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi

Casual
Cosy

Family friendly
Groups
Tourists
University students

Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids
High chairs

Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Dogs allowed

Food & drink

Vibe

Curry

Thai tea

Beef soup

Drunken noodles

Chicken Wings

Noodle

Green curry

Pad thai

Spring roll

By owner

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Menus and Prices

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Menu 5

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Reviews

Very good.
However the entree prices are not including rice, which is about $2 extra.
As for the hotness scale, the waitress said that "3" is medium in their cooking on a scale of 1 to 10.
I went with 3 and it was on the hot side and I usually like things a bit spicy and not bland.
It was a bit over my limit.
Next time I will probably go with 2.

I went there on Sunday by myself since i would like to try Thai food at this restaurant because whenever i go to wonderful sushi which is next few steps away, this spot is always busy.
Finally I ordered thuam yum soup which is one of my favorite Thai food.
A server asked what level of spicy I want for this soup, I said medium spicy which is level 3 I found after talking with another server during my complaint of food being too spicy. Anyway, food was ok and very large, but I skim most of spicy part of soup off and put them on my plate.
It is ok to be trying spicy food as long as you are expecting it.
But when you order the food there is expectation on the taste of the dish being served because you have tried the same food before.
But with this kind of spicy level, there should be more detail explanation and at least warning post on the table since I almost got my stomach burned and upset after the first taste.
Also I requested rice to smooth the taste but server forgot and had to tell again although they must see me remove the spicy part and struggle to eat.

Thai place that is authentic.
I lived in Thailand many times and this place is very authentic and is probably my favorite thai place in San Diego.
Order it spicy! They can show you their spice.
Really good, come try it out.
Highly recommend the northern sausages