MongkutThai Information
Mongkut Thai, a family-owned and operated restaurant, first opened its doors in 1986 in the heart of San Clemente's picturesque downtown. Don and Ning Laitip, the owners of Mon…
Hands down the best Thai.
Everything I've had on the menu makes me want more of it. Not pictured is the Kao Neao Na Ma-Muang because I immediately indulged in that first. I order a side of #74. Steamed Rice/ Brown Rice/ Sticky Rice sticky rice and layer it on top to make like a mango sticky rice sandwich. Incredible mango stickyrice. and the #8. Thai Wraps are bomb.
Again, the absolute best Thai.
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Shanti A
Local Expert • 38 contributions
Liked
• 12/31/25
• DoorDash order
Ordered the #98. Emerald Curry and added potatoes. I love potatoes in Thai curry and hate that most places limit their addition to yellow curry only. These tasted like they've been stewing in green curry a while so it was a great addition! Curry was chock full of a variety of veggies, not just the eggplant that is typically cooked in most places' green curry. Only found about 2 small pieces of tofu in the curry so next time I would add additional tofu, though I would think more tofu would be standard. Thought that was a paltry amount. The #89a. Vegetarian Thai Spring Rolls (4) were bland and hardly had anything in them, so I'd give them a miss next time. I ordered to pick up and when I arrived there was hardly anyone in there, except a delivery man in the back, who ignored me. I could see my bag clearly sitting on a table, so I nearly just picked it up and left, until a woman who I had thought was a customer, gestured to the delivery man to give me my order. Nevertheless, best green curry I've had in a while, so I'd definitely order it again.
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Jessica R
Emerging Expert • 10 contributions
Didn't like
• 11/19/22
• DoorDash order
The flavors of the food were great but the consistency seemed off for the # 35. Mas - Sa - Mun Curry. It was so watered down and not thick like a normal curry. The ratio of chicken to anything else was so bad, there was SOOO much chicken and very little potatoes/veggies.
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Emily N
Local Expert • 31 contributions
Loved
• 8/13/22
• DoorDash order
EVERYTHING is made fresh and includes top-tier ingredients. Haven't had a dish we didn't love. Let it be known: Their fried tofu is heavenly. Their spring rolls are perfection. Prepare to fall in love with this place!
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Lisa P
1 contributions
Loved
• 9/25/24
• DoorDash order
Really good… the #5. Satay (6 Pieces) chicken was really good… I asked for a bit more peanut sauce … not provided.. probably because you can order a side of the peanut sauce.
The #36. Green Curry was REALLY saucy!!! OMG the veggies were wonderful ... LO VE the eggplant!
The most commonly ordered items and dishes from this store
Appetizers
Garden Salads
Grilled Salads
Dinner Salads
Soups
Individual
Curry
Made with coconut milk & spices. Rice is included. Substitute with shrimp for additional charges. Add mixed vegetables, add fried or steamed tofu or potatoes for additional charges.
Seafood
Rice is not included. Add fried or steamed tofu for an additional cost.
Poultry
Rice is not included.
Beef / Pork / Chicken Stir-Fries
Rice is not included. Choice of beef, pork, or chicken. White meat is used in the following chicken dishes. Substitute shrimp for additional cost. Add mixed vegetables or tofu, additional charge.
Rice
Substitute with brown rice for an extra cost. Substitute with shrimp for an additional charge. Add fried or steamed tofu for additional cost.
Noodles
Substitute shrimp for an extra cost. Add mixed vegetables and fried or steamed tofu for an additional cost.
Vegetarian Appetizers
Vegetarian Salads
Vegetarian Soups
Substitute with fried or steamed tofu for an additional charge.
Vegetarian Curry
Made with coconut milk & spices. Rice is included. Add meat and potatoes for an additional charge, and substitute fried or steamed tofu for an extra cost.
Vegetarian Entrées
Vegan. Rice is not included. Substitute with fried or steamed tofu for an extra cost.
Vegetarian Rice and Noodles
Substitute with brown rice for additional cost, Substitute with fried or steamed tofu for additional charge.
