Plumeria visit photograph by Roger Ma
Roger’s original visit photograph · 2014-03-08

Thai · Vegetarian

Plumeria

University Heights, San Diego$$Roger’s pick

A vegetarian Thai favorite where the panang curry is Roger's personal starting point and the menu gives mixed groups plenty of room.

“Though the menu is not entirely vegan (it’s a vegetarian Thai joint), there is something for everyone and my personal favorite there is their panang curry!”
Roger, Shoutout SoCal interview (2022)

The call

Start with panang curry, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.

What to order

  • Panang curry

Best for

  • Vegetarian Thai food
  • A flexible group dinner

Source-backed notes

Visit history

Checked in 10 times on Yelp, most recently Jan 23, 2023. See the check-in log

2019year precision · inferred
★★★★☆

Rated 4 out of 5 on Roger’s Google Maps profile, without a written review.

Roger’s Google Maps reviews ↗

google maps
2014-03-08day precision · source explicit
★★★★☆
“If you're a carnivore, this place will change your mind about having vegan food from time to time.”

Praises the flower cups appetizer (tofu, onions, peas, carrots in a crispy shell), the pumpkin curry with mock duck, and sticky rice with ice cream for dessert; the group liked it enough to return twice within four hours.

Source 1 ↗

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