2789 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 795-9999

Menu

Chi stands for health, balance, blessings, abundance, and gratitude for all. We feel life is a celebration, and as long as we’re here we must create our heaven on earth. Food is a powerful way to start.

 

Chef'sRecommendations

Catfish Fillet
Our signature crispy fried fillet of catfish in an aromatic Thai red curry paste topped with crispy basil. A spicy Thai delicacy. $18.95
Fresh Wild Atlantic Salmon
Wild atlantic salmon braised in panang sauce, served on a bed of steamed bok choy. $18.95
Steamed Whole Pompano
Delectable, sweet, and saucy steamed pompano fish with soy ginger sauce. $18.95
Mussaman Kai
Jidori Chicken breast, potatoes, carrots, pineapple and peanuts braised in a delectable mussaman curry sauce. $14.95
Pad Cha Salmon
Wild Salmon sautée in spicy Thai Pad Cha sauce with peppercorn, lemongrass and fresh basil. $14.95
Sweet & Sour Fish
Crispy sole fillet in our chef specialty sweet and sour sauce. $14.95
Young Coconut Tom Yum
Chef Samorn specialty, spicy & sour soup with shrimp in coconut-water broth fragranced. $13.95

 
 

Starters

Triple Mushroom Rolls
Fried rolls with king oysters, beech and enoki mushrooms, minced vegetables, and glass noodles. Served with savory pineapple dipping sauce. $8.95
Miang Kham
Thai hors d'oeuvres at its finest. The magic is in experiencing the combined flavors of freshly grilled shrimp, rich toasted coconut, crunchy peanuts, zest of lime, pungent bursts of diced ginger, shallots, and sweet and tangy tamarind sauce. $6.95 (Tofu), $8.95 (Shrimp)
Fresh Spring Rolls
Organic tofu, carrots, cucumber, lettuce, cilantro and rice noodles wrapped in gluten free fresh rice paper. Served with spicy dipping sauce. $6.95 (Veg), $9.95 (Shrimp & Crab)
Herbal Salmon
Fresh salmon prepared with lime, shallots, cilantro, green onions, mint, and brown rice powder. Served with fresh vegetables and crispy wontons. $9.95
Coconut Shrimp
Fresh crispy fried shrimp covered in sweet golden coconut flakes. Served with sweet and sour sauce. $9.95
Satay
Grilled skewers of marinated Tofu or Jidori Chicken, served with peanut sauce and cucumber salad.$6.95 / $9.95

 

Nam Soup



Treasures of the Sea (Po Tak)
A large scrumptious seafood soup of shrimp, fish, green mussels, squid, scallops and king crab legs in a traditional Thai fragrant and spicy broth. Flavored with lime juice, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chili and basil. (Spice level 3 and higher only). $14.95
Tom Kah
A distinctively flavored Thai soup with coconut milk, mushrooms, chili, and lime juice. Choice of shrimp or vegetables.
Shrimp: Small ($5.95), Large ($11.95).
Tofu/Veggie: Small ($4.95), Large ($10.95).
Tom Yum
A savory sour soup with mushrooms, traditionally seasoned with lemongrass, fresh galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chili and lime juice.
Choice of shrimp or fish: Small ($5.95), Large ($11.95).
Tofu/Veggie: Small ($4.95), Large ($10.95).

YUM(Spicy Thai Salad)

Three Mushroom Salad
A delicious favorite. Enoki, king oyster, and beech mushrooms dressed in spicy Thai lime vinaigrette with red shallots and cilantro. $9.95
Somtom
Chi's fresh green papaya salad marinated in lime juice, fresh Thai chili, plum sugar, and crushed peanuts. The traditional classic dish is better than ever. $6.95 (Veg), $8.95 (Shrimp)
Plah Shrimp
A light and refreshing salad with big flavor. Freshly grilled shrimp in lemongrass dressing. A blend of lemongrass, mint, cilantro, kaffir lime, and chili jam. $12.95
Larb
An authentic Thai dish, sole fillet with fresh lime juice, fresh mint, green onion, cilantro, chili and brown rice powder. Served with sticky rice. $9.95

 
 

SautéedEntrées

Red Sea
Seafood lover must! Shrimp, scallops, squid, king-crab legs, and green mussels stir-fried with chili paste, garlic, fresh chili, bell pepper, basil, and green peppercorns. $18.95
Kapow Seafood
Kapow turns things up a little...with shrimp, scallops, squid, king-crab legs and green mussels stir-fried with green beans, onion, and bell pepper in spicy garlic chili sauce, and Thai hot basil. $18.95
Chi Cashew Delight
House sauce with shiitake mushroom, onions, green onion, bell pepper, and dried chili. Served with your choice of rice. Vegan sauce available per request. $10.95 (Veg), $14.95 (Shrimp)

 
 

Curry

Our aromatic curries are made from scratch daily. Fresh ingredients include galangal, lemongrass, ginger, kaffir leaves, turmeric powder, and 100% coconut milk. Vegan and gluten free. Vegetable or Tofu ($10.95), Shrimp or Fish ($12.95), Mixed Seafood ($16.95)
Green Curry
House-made savory green curry with eggplant, bamboo shoots, and fresh basil.
Red Curry
House-made rich red curry with farm fresh eggplant, bell pepper, bamboo shoots and fresh basil.

 

Noodlesand Rice

Curry Noodle
Exotic stir-fried rice vermicelli sautéed with curry powder, bean sprouts, green onion, shrimp, and crab. $14.95
House Fried Rice
Option of jasmine rice, red berry rice blend, or organic brown rice, fried with green onion and farm fresh eggs. $10.95 (Tofu/Veg), $12.95 (Shrimp), and $14.95 (Crab)
Spicy Noodle
Our most popular, wide rice noodles sautéed in a delicious blend of garlic, chili, onion, fresh basil, bell pepper, and farm fresh egg. $10.95 (Tofu/Veg), $12.95 (Shrimp), $16.95 (Crab)
Old School Pad Thai
The difference is in our noodles. Rice vermicelli sautéed with farm fresh egg, tamarind sauce, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts. Always pleasing! $10.95 (Tofu), $12.95 (Shrimp)

 

Sides



Sticky Rice
$2.50
Brown and Red Berry Rice
$2.50
Jasmine Rice
$2.50
Sautéed Mixed Vegetables
$7.95
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
$3.50 (small), $6 (large)
Extra Mixed Seafood
$6
Extra Shrimp
$6
Extra Vegetables
$3
Curry Sauce
$4.95
Steamed Noodles
$2.50

 

Craft Beer



Modern Times Blazing World
$6.50
Wandering Aengus Anthem Pear
$6
Maui Coconut Porter
$6
Refugee Blood Orange Wit
$5
Eel River Organic California Blonde Ale
$5
Stone IPA
$5
Stone Delicious IPA
$5

Singha



Singha
$5

 

SignatureMartinis

$7

Mango Martini
Lychee Martini
Pomegranate Martini

 

IcedTea

The following iced teas are served unsweetened. Served with a side of cane sugar water. $3.50

Bael Herbal Tea
Light, smooth, and refreshing herbal tea made from bael fruit.
Roselle Herbal Tea
Delightful and calming red Thai roselle (hibiscus) tea.
Thai Iced Tea
Our famous Thai Tea is a sweet treat.
Black Iced Tea
Traditional black iced tea, deep, rich, and delicious.
Pomegranate Iced Tea
Tart and fresh pomegranate iced tea.
Raspberry Iced Tea
A beautiful raspberry iced tea to quench your thirst.
Mango Iced Tea
A sweet and tasty mango iced tea.

OrganicLoose Leaf Tea

Served with cane sugar water.
Hot: Cup ($3), Pot ($5)
Cold: Cup ($3).

White Coconut Creme
One of our most popular teas. A sweet and light white tea with corn flowers and a coconut finish.
Mate Siciliana
Invigorating and crisp citrus blend with fresh lemon and lemongrass to offset bold mate.
Jasmine Blossom
A wonderful sweet green tea with jasmine floral notes.
Tropical Green Passionfruit
An enticing green tea blend with calendula and marigold petals.
Spearmint
A soothing and aromatic herbal tea to calm the nerves and ease the mind.
Rose Parade
Infusion of magenta hibiscus blossoms, crisp rose petals, and immunity supporting marigolds. A tart, refreshing, and mood boosting herbal tonic.