So here's what the outside looks like.
Inside is very tiny, only 6 tables. But that's good, because the rest of the space is devoted to their kitchen and the wonderful things that come out of it.
We started with the Papaya Salad, or Som Tam. Shredded green papaya, tomatoes and tiny green beans, dressed with pounded peanuts, dried shrimp, and lime juice, fish sauce, something sweet (maybe palm sugar) and chiles. This was amazing.
My husband had the BBQ Pork Neck, or Kaw Moo Yaang (thanks, Leela!). Extremely tender pork, served with a small bowl of a spicy dressing/sauce for dipping. We both loved it.
I had the Duck Larb (Larb Ped). Strips of grilled duck with the skin still on, with red onions, roasted rice powder and chiles. Spicy, tart, ducky, earthy. Delicious.
We're most definitely going back. There are so many other things on the menu that we have to try - Beef & Tendon Stew, Nahm Tok, Spicy Raw Beef, Thai Sausage...yes, I must really get back there soon.
Sab-E-Lee
2405 Ulric St.
San Diego, CA 92111
858-650-6868
11 comments:
Thanks Vic, This was amazing Thai food! I look forward to trying the Thai fried chicken next time....
Yup, and the bamboo shoot salad, and the pote-ak, and the squid salad...
Argh, I still haven't been to this location. Been to the second location in Santee several times. I really like the duck larb there. Thanks for the reminder!
Hi Dennis - I need to get to the 2nd location to compare the two. I'm sure I'll be happy with both!
Great to see you enjoyed this spot too! I haven't been back since the ownership change, but I need to go back soon!
Hey Kirbie - I had no idea ownership had changed. Whoever owns it, it's still the best Thai restaurant I've ever been to.
Hey Vicki - Yes, Kobe sold the place to the folks who were already working there. I'm glad you got to try Sab E Lee, it's one of our regular stops!
Hi Kirk - It's going to become one of my regular stops too!
hi vicki- if you haven't tried it yet, check out the newer sab e lee in santee, on mission gorge rd.kobey sold the other place and is now at the santee location full time.
oh yeah, my favorite is #48, the issan sausage. love it!!!!!
Hey CC - Sab-E-Lee 2 is definitely on my list!
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