Unfortunately I live over in Santa Monica, but every so often when I head down to San Diego I ALWAYS eat dinner at Siamese Basil! They have the best Tom ka gui (sp?) (its a coconut soup with lemon grass, mushrooms and chicken) soup in California! and their spicy rating scale is no joke. If you happen to drop by, also try their pineapple fried rice (which is served in a hollowed out pineapple!)
Pros: great food, homey feeling, nice owner!
Cons: parking
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