Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in San Diego: 6:31 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (619) 574-7737 to confirm.
Location & directions
3737 India St BSan Diego, CA 92103
About Saffron Thai
Located at 3737 India St B in San Diego, California, Saffron Thai is a Thai restaurant. Our San Diego guide covers 1,904 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect moderate prices, around $15–30 per person.
Saffron Thai is open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Saffron Thai's menu features 137 dishes and drinks across 27 sections, including Egg Rolls, Golden Pouches, Salad Rolls, Salads, and Fried Rice. Listed prices range from $1.20 to $75.60, with a typical item around $17.40. Menu highlights include Chicken Egg Roll, Golden Pouches, and Tofu Salad Roll (1).
Available service options are outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, comfort food, healthy options, and quick bite.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (619) 574-7737 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Thai Restaurant
- Address
- 3737 India St B, San Diego, CA 92103
- Phone
- (619) 574-7737
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 137 items · $1.20–$75.60
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Thai restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Saffron Thai’s weekday schedule with 24 other Thai restaurants in San Diego. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 70 hours a week, 6 hours more than the local median of 64. 92% of Thai restaurants in San Diego open on Sundays, and Saffron Thai is one of them.
Compared with 24 other Thai restaurants in San Diego that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Thai restaurants in California
Based on 131 menus with 12,428 priced items from Thai restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $9.50 and $18.00.
At Saffron Thai the median listed price is $17.40, higher than the typical $14.95 for Thai restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai | 77% | $16.75 |
| Yellow Curry | 73% | $16.98 |
| Green Curry | 69% | $16.95 |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 67% | $17.00 |
| Red Curry | 63% | $16.95 |
| Panang Curry | 55% | $16.95 |
| Sticky Rice | 54% | $4.00 |
| Peanut Sauce | 53% | $3.00 |
Calculated from 131 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Saffron Thai there are 7 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 30 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (9), Mexican & Tex-Mex (5), Bakeries & Desserts (3), and Japanese & Sushi (2).
Saffron Thai is the only Thai restaurant within a mile (11 within three miles). The next closest is Veganic Thai, 1.8 mi away.
6 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexKarina's Ceviches & More< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsGelato Vero Caffe< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeRubicon Deli< 0.1 mi
- SeafoodBlue Water Seafood Market and Grill< 0.1 mi
- ItalianLittle Italy Ristorante Pizzeria0.6 mi
What to expect at a Thai restaurant
Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.
What to order
- Pad thai or pad see ew – the most popular noodle dishes
- Green, red or massaman curry – with rice; massaman is the mildest
- Tom yum or tom kha soup – hot-and-sour or coconut-based
- Larb or som tam – bright, spicy Isan salads
Good to know
- Spice is usually rated on a 1–5 scale; you can always add chili at the table.
- Lunch specials typically include soup or a spring roll at a lower price.
- Many Thai restaurants close between lunch and dinner on weekdays – check the hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Saffron Thai's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Saffron Thai open on Sunday?
Yes, Saffron Thai is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Saffron Thai located?
Saffron Thai is located at 3737 India St B, San Diego, CA 92103.
What is the phone number of Saffron Thai?
You can call Saffron Thai at (619) 574-7737.
Does Saffron Thai offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Saffron Thai offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Saffron Thai?
The typical price range at Saffron Thai is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $1.20 to $75.60.
Does Saffron Thai take reservations?
Yes, Saffron Thai accepts reservations.
Is Saffron Thai wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Saffron Thai open late?
No, Saffron Thai usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Saffron Thai?
There are 30 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Saffron Thai. Nearby options include Karina's Ceviches & More (< 0.1 mi), Gelato Vero Caffe (< 0.1 mi), and Rubicon Deli (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Thai restaurants near Saffron Thai?
None within a mile. The closest is Veganic Thai, 1.8 mi away.
How much do Thai restaurants in California cost?
Based on 131 menus with 12,428 priced items from Thai restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $9.50 and $18.00.
