Welcome to Original Sab-E-Lee
Original Sab-E-Lee is a popular Thai-Asian fusion restaurant located in San Diego, CA. Offering a diverse menu with vegan and vegetarian options, the restaurant prides itself on providing a casual dining experience with excellent service. With amenities such as outdoor seating, beer and wine selection, and even gender-neutral restrooms, Original Sab-E-Lee caters to a wide range of preferences. The restaurant also offers catering services and happy hour specials, making it a great choice for groups or families. Overall, Original Sab-E-Lee is a must-visit destination for delicious Thai-Asian cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere.
- 13223 Black Mountain Rd Ste 2 San Diego, CA 92129 Hotline: (858) 780-0022
Welcome to Original Sab-E-Lee, a delightful Thai-Asian fusion restaurant located in San Diego, CA. This cozy eatery offers a variety of options for diners, including takeout, reservations, delivery, and even vegan and vegetarian options for those with dietary preferences. The restaurant provides a casual atmosphere with moderate noise levels, making it ideal for groups, kids, and both lunch and dinner outings.
Original Sab-E-Lee also offers amenities such as outdoor seating, waiter service, beer, and wine selections, as well as TV for entertainment. Guests can enjoy their meal in the heated outdoor seating area or covered outdoor space, which includes gender-neutral restrooms for convenience. The restaurant is also environmentally conscious, providing reusable tableware and offering catering services for events.
Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely dining experience, Original Sab-E-Lee has something for everyone. With their focus on quality ingredients and authentic flavors, this restaurant is sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. Don't miss out on their happy hour specials and be sure to check out their delicious dishes that showcase the best of Thai and Asian fusion cuisine. Make a reservation today and experience the culinary delights of Original Sab-E-Lee for yourself.

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.

This will be our go-to for Thai, thanks to reddit /SanDiegan for the suggestion. A note about spice levels- spice level 3 is considered medium, red curry was delicious but I will go with 1 or 2 next time! (Waiter suggested 3 when we ordered 5, good recommendation). Yes I am a wimp. We also ordered drunken noodles level 5, honestly didn't seem any hotter. I didn't try the seafood salad, level 7...it looked scary though.. We had enough leftover to take away for another meal. We will be back!

Red thai curry with tofu and Panang curry is what we tried here. Loved every bit of it. Too Delicious!! We tried their pineapple fried rice which is really good . Don’t take their spice levels casually! When they mention ‘friendly warning’, they really mean it!! We ordered a spice level of 4 but later on felt 3 would have been better! Must try!! Highly recommend if in San Diego!! It has become our go to Thai restaurant in town .

I was brought to this place while visiting a friend. They recognized him which helps with a friendly atmosphere. Sitting outside but in the shade is nice. The food was delicious, and the server's recommendation of sticky rice to go with the spicy seafood and thai basil was on point. I've been told that the spice levels vary sometimes between different visits. I've only been the one time, and variety is the /spice/ of life, so no points are deducted.

My friend and I tried the wonton soup and the spicy eggplant stirfry (w steamed tofu and brown rice). The server asked how spicy I wanted the stirfry on a scale of 1 to 10, I said 4. Oh wow it had a kick! Both dishes were flavorful and just so yummy. I'm glad my friend introduced me to Sab E Lee. She said she and her fam like the usual fare like pad thai, drunken noodles, and green curry. I'll come back for more!

This you see here is the Tofu Pad Thai & the Eggplant ???? Tofu. The food is delicious ???? it’s cooked quickly and it’s affordable. They have many faux proteins available including mock-duck. The sticky rice is DIVINE if you’re a carb lover or mochi enthusiast. Come on down to Linda Vista and get some delicious food ???????? Oh and a quick WARNING ⚠️ the level of spicy you want is probably a 3 or lower. The level is equivalent to scoops of ???? chili they add so choose 5 and you will regret it. ????

The original. The best. Bring cash, as cards aren't accepted, not even debit, not even for a fee. Cash! Spicy scale is 1 to 10, but 5 is 'very spicy.' I go with an 8 or 9 everywhere else, but a 3 is usually perfect here. Try the spring rolls. They're literally the best I've ever had.

Omg!! One of the best drunken noodles. I can handle spice really well and so I ordered a level 6 in terms of spice and I was sweating while eating but I was loving it. Next time I am gonna order a level 4 or a 5. 3 is medium btw..also ordered crab fried rice which were nice too. I will definitely come back for lunch.

This place is amazing. Has great FLAVOR! Also they have authentic beer that pairs really well with food. Service was excellent. My drink never went dry. Need I say more.

Exceptional customer service. Their food is authentic, savory and delicious. The ambiance is family friendly, chill and relaxing. The owner of the restaurant is super sweet and a wonderful chef! 10/10