Plumeria Vegetarian Encinitas

I am not a vegetarian, I eat meat. This place is VERY good. I got the panang curry and the wife got the Tom Kah. Curry was super flavorful, rice was cooked really well and the spice was just enough to feel but not enough to stick around. Tom Kah was also very good, I don't usually like Tom Kah but the lemongrass flavor was actually perfectly mixed with coconut broth to be just right. Will come back!

I came to Plumeria on the 101 on Christmas evening with three friends, and am still in shock it has taken me this long to visit! Plumeria is beautifully decorated, and has a very tranquil feel upon walking in from the busy 101. They also have a wonderful outdoor section if you do want to dine outside. The menu was fantastic, we took ages to decide on what we all wanted as there were SO many great options. I ended up choosing the jackfruit pumpkin curry, and a week later I still can’t stop thinking about how delicious this was! My friends all loved their meals, and we all were so impressed with how fresh and high quality the food was. Pricing was extremely fair for the quality and area. Service was excellent, it was very busy on Christmas evening with many people dining in and many people with takeaway orders, and the staff did not miss a beat. Staff were all friendly, explained the menu clearly, and the food all came out in great timing. After having walked past this place so many times, I can now honestly say it is one of my new Encinitas favorites, and I absolutely cannot wait to be back! If you having been or are considering a stop in, I cannot recommend a visit enough!

What a wonderful lunch spot! We sat outside and received pleasant, prompt service. What a delight that two vegetarians, a vegan and a celiac could share entrees! Everything was gluten free and delicious. Recommend: Tangerine ‘Chicken’ Vegetable Fried rice with crispy tofu Pumpkin Curry with jackfruit

Favorite restaurant in the world! Such amazing, happy service. Incredible flavorful vegan food. The bubble teas are excellent to enjoy while eating. Perfect for a romantic experience. They sang happy birthday for my wife's birthday! For being top quality, it's also amazingly affordable. Enjoy!!!!

I recently visited this adorable and chill restaurant, and it totally stole my heart! Our server, Bea, was absolutely amazing—so attentive and funny, she really made the experience special. I kicked things off with some Roasted Coconut tea and then tried the Spicy Ginger Tea, which was just incredible! For my meal, I went with the Somtom Authentic Clay Mantar, which is my all-time favorite Thai salad—it’s so refreshing! I also had the Spicy Basil Fried Rice; they stir-fry jasmine rice with garlic, bell peppers, carrots, onions, chili, and fresh basil, and I opted for the mock chicken to top it off. It was bursting with flavor and so tasty! To finish off my lunch on a sweet note, I enjoyed some Fried Banana drizzled with agave syrup and paired it with Thai coffee. Overall, I had a lovely time and left feeling super happy and satisfied! 🍽️🌟

Beyond great! Such a fantastic find. My vegan daughter was beyond thrilled! Even the non-vegetarians were totally pleased. Just excellent!

Food was very good and the combination of spices were well put together. We ordered the spicy basil and it was not too hot. If we wanted add more heat, we asked for extra sauce. The service was very quick too so we didn’t have to wait too long to be served. I appreciate the manager’s service very much as she was pleasant during our time dining.

We are vegetarian with NO 5 pungent vegetables (Buddha vegetarian). They can accommodate all this for us and varies selection to choose from. Easy street parking in historical Encinitas village. Very nice environment.

Location is right in the heart of downtown Encinitas. Friendly staff work here. Casual and simple dining indoors or outdoor seating. I went with the pumpkin curry with steamed tofu and brown rice that came shaped like a heart. Ample portions. It came medium heat by default and had a good amount of heat yet not overbearing. I added a touch of the made in house chili oil yet proceed with caution as a little goes a long way since this packs some serious heat. Flavorful curry with plenty of veggies. I really enjoyed my meal here and recommend coming here!

We were here on a weekend for dinner. First of, place is small with limited seating and very popular with regulars and locals. Better to make reservations. But service is quick so we were seated with little wait time. Plumeria is a must for Vegetarians/ Vegans. We tried quite a few things and everything tasted good. What we had - Thai Crispy Roll - 5/5 A must IMO. Flower Cups Crispy Tofu Tom Kah Soup - 5/5 Absolutely delicious! We will go back to Plumeria just for this. Pad Thai - Good but the rice noodle was really really sticky Pumpkin Curry Really nice and cozy place for couples, small families and groups.

Stumbled upon this place by accident. We've never tried a vegetarian Thai place before so we were a little confused on what to get. The employee was very friendly and happily explained each part of the menu and also recommended us a lychee iced tea. It tastes amazing. It doesn't taste like the super sugary syrup that other places use, it tastes like real lychee fruit. Super refreshing. We decided to get the appetizer platter because we wanted to try a bit of everything. SO GOOD. We both have a shellfish allergy and never get spring rolls because many other places add shrimp. It paired really well with the peanut sauce, we also paired the peanut sauce with the fried tofus as well, scraped the container clean. The flower cup exceeded my expectations. I wasn't sure what "served in a flower cup" meant, but it seemed to be fried, and it was really crispy. The cucumber salad was very tangy and refreshing, exactly how it should be. We started scooping it with a spoon towards the end. We ordered the yellow curry with tofu, and the cashew nut with chicken. The employee brought us a small container of chili oil, and we opened it to smell, it smells good. If you ever made your own chili oil, or you've ever had exceptionally good chili oil, you know exactly the smell. It's actually spicy, none of that Americanized supermarket chili oil. The yellow curry was really tasty, it wasn't artificially thick like store brought curry. It had an extremely rich flavor to it, and I love that the potatoes were cooked just right. Not too mushy, not undercooked. Firm but malleable. The cashew nut tasted amazing as well, the peppers had a mild sweetness to it. The portion size while it looks small, is actually a lot. We ate in silence, not stopping at all and kept putting more food in. Absolutely stuffed. Service was amazing, we were checked on a few times throughout our meal to make sure everything was ok. Each time the employee came over, we nodded and gave him thumbs ups because we just always had food in our mouths. Would absolutely come back to try more of their menu.

For being vegan, the chicken skewers are amazingggg. With the peanut sauce its chefs kiss!! Restaurant is clean and beautiful and the workers are so kind! We enjoyed the mango sticky rice at the end and wow 10/10!!! No complaints here :)

I love this restaurant. Great vegan and vegetarian selections to chose from. I tried the spring rolls with tofu. This was unique since they filled it with brown rice instead of white rice. I don't know any restaurants that give you that choice. Most places dont even put brown rice inside of their spring rolls! Then eggplant with duck and pumpkin curry duck. All choices were delicious!

Plumeria. Pretty name and nice restaurant off South Coast Highway and D street in Encinitas. Definitely busy on a Sunday given the open Moonlight Marketplace that takes place simultaneously. Had to do a couple of circles to find parking but the positive is that it's a beautiful area to walk around even if you park far. Was seated outside during an overcast/humid day. There is shade and enough space for me to fit my stroller in addition to a table for 2. Was seated and greeted immediately. Various food options esp for vegetarians. Friend got the spring rolls and I opted for the Thai tea (with almond milk) and fried tofu pad Thai. Came out quickly and beautifully presented. Was extremely flavorful and they did not shirk on quantity. All the dishes that came out of neighboring tables looked pretty and made my eyes turn into heart emojis. Thai tea was tasty as well. Was told it was freshly made each morning. Will definitely come back and try neighboring restaurants as well.

I've been to the other plumeria location and have always like their food. My friend and I were strolling around the Encinitas area around 4pm and since there is not a whole lot to do aside from eating, we decided to pop in and share a dish or some apps. After looking at the menu, we went for the pad Thai with mock duck but the male server expressed dissatisfaction on his face when we ordered only one dish to share a dish at 4pm. I'm not sure why because the pad thai costs $17.50 which is more than the average price charged by most thai restaurants so we are already paying a premium mid-day when it's not lunch or dinner. The pad thai was good and it's a decent portion to share when you're not hungry and just finding a reason to snack and hang out. The interior was lovely and the place wasn't busy.

We celebrated a Retirement/Bon Voyage intimate gathering here in May 2024. It was perfect! Made reservations for a party of 7 over the phone for brunch on a Monday. We were greeted upon entry and everything was delicious. From start to finish: Each dish ordered had a distinct flavor than the next. No two flavors were the sale. We started with a sampler appetizer. I was not quick enough to capture an image, it was quickly devoured soon after it was placed on the tableThough each of us ordered different and individual entrees, we shared a few bites from each other's plate. Loved the purple /black rice served with each entree (though you can also opt for the white rice). Service was excellent. Our water cups kept full. Serving sizes just plenty to satiate the appetite. Table service excellent. This is a MUST try for those searching for a yummy eats!! I would definitely return!!

Our FAVORITE Thai restaurant in CA, hands down! Not even exaggerating when I say everything tastes sooo good here. Veggies are fresh and crisp, and proteins are tasty. We first came across Plumeria in San Diego and fell in love. And were beyond thrilled to find the same establishment in Encinitas! Got the: 1. Rama (peanut based sauce) with extra veggies 2. Panang curry w/ the bean mix (what an amazing & unique concept.. wish more Thai places offered this as a protein option) 3. Pad See Ew noodles (w/ rice noodles & fried tofu) 4. Eggplant dish w/ fried tofu Everything comes with a choice of white or brown rice. The person at the counter was very helpful and suggested the best protein options based on the dish. We requested everything to have mild spice and it was made to perfection! The panang curry had a slight kick to it, but we had been forewarned about that by the wonderful lady. The menu is extensive. I craved food from Plumeria when I was pregnant -- THAT'S how incredible it is. Haven't been to the SD location in a while but glad to have found this gem here. Here's a request for the owner: PLEASE open a branch in LA. Given the quality and taste of your food, the restaurant will thrive!

My all time favorite Thai spot in Encinitas! Their fresh spring rolls, cucumber salad, and Thai tea are hard to beat! All the workers are super nice and the vibes are relaxing. Added bonus it's right off the main strip. Must try!

Having loved their original San Diego location last trip, we were excited to try their second location in Encinitas. We were not disappointed. My wife & I visited for lunch. Almost all dishes are vegan, and all mains are served with a choice of vegan protein. We split the penang curry with vegetarian duck ($17.50) and the rama with vegetarian (steamed) chicken ($17.50). We asked for the curry to be 5/5 spiciness and the rama to be 4/5, and were given a disclaimer that they actually do Thai spiciness -- awesome. We went for it and were very satisfied. The curry was incredibly richly flavoured, with endless depth and complexity, coming with plenty of bell peppers and carrots, and wonderfully prepared, slightly crispy vegetarian duck. Scintillating. The rama was also very good, served on a bed of steamed mixed veggies and steamed chicken, with plenty of spicy peanut sauce poured on top. Fantastic as well. Each main is served with white or brown rice, so you don't have to order more. Service is exceptionally friendly and quick. The place itself is beautifully designed, Simply some of the best vegan/vegetarian Thai food out there. My highest recommendation.

The food is DELICIOUS! I've been vegan for over seven years and this is the most realistic vegan crispy chicken I've ever had. So delicious! We were admiring the decor in there for a while. It's so cute and modern and I love it! However, the best part is absolutely the customer service. Our server was amazing. He was so nice and helpful. He gave us recommendations when we asked, and was attentive. The absolute best part is, I left my bag in there on accident and he RAN down the street to give it to me before I left- what an angel!!!! I will definitely be coming back :)

Delicious if you are vegetarian or vegan. Went with my international dining group. We all enjoyed our food, so got to sample several items. I had mock duck which was crispy and delicious. Husband had spicy rice whose protien came from two kinds of lentils. Not sure what was in the flower cups but they were light and crispy and so cute. I did try a bit of vegan cheesecake. It was just ok, I felt it was gritty and artificial tasting. But the person that ordered it liked it. Great location on the coast highway in Encinitas. We parked a few blocks away but a pleasant walk. The restaurant is bright and cheerful, with good service would go back.

Worthe the hype had these gorgeous spicy noodles and the pumpkin curry. Curry was well spiced and noodles were packed with veggies and totally addicting. My new favorite thai restaurant! Be sure to try the Thai Tea with coconut milk :) so yum

This restaurant is in a popular spot where there's a lot of restaurants and stores. I came here not knowing it was vegetarian. I was highly impressed with the food and flavors even though they don't use fish sauce. One of my favorites was the curry. The customer service was great and everything tasted really good. The mock meat was surprisingly tasty, I would recommend the fried duck for your dishes and chicken.

I have not been here in long time . The food was bad . Tastes off . Not flaverless just bad . I took a bite and threw everything away . $60 down the drain. I used to love this place . I had my old favorite, fried spring rolls, garlic veg w mok duck even the dessert of sweet rice w mango tastes like rice and old . So disappointed. I will not be returning.

Had lunch here today. The service was excellent and the food was great. I had the spicy noodles with the mock duck. My wife had the cashew nut with veggies and white rice. The food came out quickly with large portions and was delicious. I asked for medium spice and it was just right. My wife loved her meal as well. We will definitely be going back.

This is my first time checking out Plumeria and it was really delicious. I enjoyed their options for alternatives, keeping it vegetarian and vegan friendly. We did their mock chickens, both sautéed and fried so delicious. You wouldn't even even tell the difference. I am definitely coming back to check other items on the menu. Service is super friendly and efficient and the restaurant is gorgeous. I love the ambience and decorations.

Love their food, everything is delicious! My fav is their Pumpkin Curry dish. The staff is super nice, the vibe is calming and the restaurant is clean.

One of our favorite activities to do in San Diego is to spend an evening at Moonlight beach, catch the sunset and wrap up the evening with a delicious dinner at Plumeria! Plumeria is San Diego's well know vegetarian Thai restaurant! This is such a great place for any dietary preference! I still haven't had an omnivore friend complain that I have taken them to Plumeria! They love the food so much and forget that it is missing meat! Be prepared for a wait on a weekend. The tables are cozy and the ambiance is perfect for great meal! Start with some delicious soft spring rolls. This can be followed by their Tom Kha soup. One bowl is never enough , so get the family serving ! We love the salads as well! For mains - try the Pad Thai, spicy noodles and Penang curry! All are favorites with our family! The food comes out quickly and I just perfectly adjusted to your spice levels , which they ask about beforehand! Don't try Thai Hot - do yourself a favor on that one! No need for that level of epic bravery! The service has always been great here and we keep coming back for more! Hope Plumeria expands to even more locations in San Diego! Keep up the amazing delivery of vegetarian food in San Diego!

The food was amazing... incredibly delicious, fantastic service, definitely recommended! I'll be returning for sure!

I haven't been here in a while, and it was so nice to come back to my favorite vegetarian Thai restaurant! We were seated quickly and the atmosphere was pleasant as usual, along with service. My group ordered drinks, crispy egg rolls, fried rice, and curry. I ordered the pad see ew with mock duck, and my opinion echoes others - the mock duck is amazing! Pad see ew is my go-to Thai dish, and this protein option is by far my favorite. I'll definitely be back soon, nothing like some cozy Thai food during the fall and winter!

Neither my wife and I are vegetarians. That said, Plumeria is the kind of place that wants to make you be one. The virtue of this restaurant lies not in whether they serve meat or not, but in the quality of preparation and presentation. It has all of the favorites one comes to expect in a Thai restaurant: a variety of curries, noodle dishes (notably pad thai and pad see ew), and of course wok stir fries. All our well-spiced and the various mock meats (primarily chicken and other "fowl") prove eminently suitable for this particular cuisine. The tom yum soup, the red curry with mock chicken and the pad see ew with mock duck are personal faves. My only slight criticism is that sometimes the service can be minimalistic and slow. As we mostly get our meals to go, this is not a problem, but on a crowded weekend, there can be a noticeable diminution of service. That said, Plumeria is, in my opinion, the best Thai restaurant in Encinitas (if you don't count Birdseye, which is more Indochinese). That two meat-eaters such as ourselves should count it among our faves should say something about its quality and proves the old aphorism that cooking is more than just the ingredients.

I came to this restaurant this evening with my family and I absolutely loved not only the decor inside the restaurant, but also the food. The food was absolutely delicious and very very flavorful, and I definitely will come back again. If you are new to the Encinitas area or have friends in the area that want to go out to eat at a vegetarian place I highly recommend this particular restaurant. The staff is also very professional and helpful.

Another review with no photos ‍‍. Another great vegan lunch. Cute little place with great food. Lovely Thai options - a lot of veggie/vegan but also some meat options. Place was hoppin ' for a Saturday afternoon. I will definitely be back. We also really appreciated the excellent service. We brought our own dessert and the restaurant totally accommodated us. Thank you Plumeria staff!

This is advertised as a vegetarian/vegan restaurant but it's really a Thai vegan/vegetarian restaurant. Reviews were excellent and it didn't disappoint! Entering the restaurant, quite small but roomy enough, the ambiance is excellent; decor or simple, very Asian, serene. It makes you wanting to sit and spend time there! Keep in mind that in the evening it may get cold inside since the keep the doors open for more ventilation and there is a draft; if you prefer to sit outside, on their makeshift patio, there are no heaters so a jacket is advisable either for indoor or outdoor dining. A suggestion to the owner(s): patio heaters would definitely add to the comfort of dining outside on a cold day/evening. The menu is very simple (pics attached), yet covers many flavors. Drink menu also simple, a few choices of craft beer abs a couple of white or red wines by the glass. Our server, Beez (I think that's his name), was super knowledgeable, forthcoming with his suggestions laced with a fantastic dose of humor! Always smiling, willing to bring whatever you needed. Two entrees were ordered; the red curry with vegetables along with eggplant stir fry medium spiced. Both were super however my favorite was the eggplant dish. I have had many eggplant dishes in many Thai restaurants, some good some plain average; this one was simply the best I have ever had! From the correct amount of heat (I told them 6 to 7, on a scale 0-10, it was truly 6-7), to the flavorful chili peppers inside the dish tk the shredded ginger, this was one super loaded with flavor, nutritious fish! It was all gone in short order! Oh, I added the faux chicken, it was unreal! Tasted like a real Another suggestion (other than bringing patio heaters) is to increase the amount of sauces available at the table. I wanted to have chili pepper oil for added spice to the rice, they only had chili peppers or Sriracha. At any rate, this is an excellent restaurant, food is amazing, great ambiance. And Beez was equally excellent, too!

My wife and I are big fans of Plumeria in University Heights so wanted to check out the Encinitas restaurant on one of our weekend vegan food expeditions. Grabbed a seat in the parkade out front and placed our orders. Draft Sapporo beers (yay!) plus a large hot sake and two orders of mock duck pad thai. The food was excellent. Generous portions and very tasty -- the mock duck wasn't too far off the real thing. Pretty much the same as what I recall from our previous experiences in University Heights. We'll be back!

Easily my favorite restaurant (and I'm not even vegan)! I have been lucky to try many things on the menu and it's all been delicious, fresh, high quality, and - importantly - makes me feel good after eating. My favs: spring roll / fresh roll, pumpkin curry, zen soup, pad thai, and the vegan curry rice. I also have grown to love their "duck" seitan better than the "chicken."

Absolutely, incredible delicious scrumptious and flavorful Thai food that is vegan and so so yummy! Anyone would be happy with this food highest quality so delicious and amazing. Happy friendly service!

I love plumeria! I have a shellfish allergy so even though I love Thai food, it's hard for me to eat at a lot of places because of the use of shrimp paste. But I can eat ANYTHING at plumeria with no fear, and everything tastes amazing. This location is very conveniently located close to the beach and lots of interesting shops nearby. Highly recommend.

my favorite place to eat in encinitas! :) i've been here many times with family and co-workers, and the food is always so clean and perfect! the staff is so kind and we always have an amazing time here. highly recommend for everyone, especially vegans/vegetarians!

Food (5/5 stars): Plumeria is an awesome plant-based Thai restaurant in Encinitas. The flavor of the Yellow Curry was spot-on and the mock chicken tasted like the real thing! Experience (5/5 stars): * Price: a little pricey * Wait Time: minimal on a Thursday evening * Service: good and friendly * Parking: parking in downtown Encinitas can be somewhat difficult * Ambiance: it's a nice restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating

Attention Vegans and Vegetarians: Plumeria is legit!This is now my favorite healthy Thai spot in downtown Encinitas. Hands down the best Thai food I've had. The food is delicious! Lots of wonderful vegan dishes!! Customer service is superb!!! It's affordable!!!! Need I say more. THANK YOU Plumeria

Found this place from Yelp while traveling with vegetarian family members and it was a great experience overall. The food and service were both perfect. My whole family (including kids) enjoyed the tom yum soup. The sampler appetizer and vegetarian chicken were also great options. Would definitely return regularly if I lived nearby.

Delicious! Looking further somewhere adventurous after visiting the meditation gardens. Right in the heart of downtown Ensenada.

Food was ok. I think they need to work on their service. Some of them don't speak English that well. Food was pretty good but not great. We are in search for a good vegetarian restaraunt but we haven't found one yet ! Shake 1 -10, I give it a 6. Very small place

I've had the other Plumeria location bookmarked for a while and didn't know that there is another location in Encinitas until I was walking around the area. We just wanted some drinks, since we didn't have much time to get a full meal, so I chose the tropical passionfruit green tea with boba, and my hubby got the mango iced tea with boba. The drinks were very refreshing, but was loaded with ice, so we finished the drinks pretty quickly. I would love to come back to either location and try the food next time!

Got the satay chicken and spicy noodle with vegetarian duck. The satay chicken was delicious and crispy and paired well with the peanut sauce. The vegetarian duck in the spicy noodle was very flavorful and yummy but the spicy noodles themselves were not spicy at all although they did taste good with the veggies. But they also got really oily towards the end and I couldn't keep eating. I also got a taro milk tea but it tasted kind of chalky. They definitely used a powder to make it and it was not that good. Love the veggie meats here but will probably get them in a different entree next time. I will skip the drinks or maybe just stick to the classic thai tea. Service here is really nice and I like that they have outdoor seating right next to another restaurant that had live music. We were able to benefit from that too so the atmosphere was great.

Just love it when I can simply order anything on the menu as it's a vegetarian restaurant. The food is very flavorful and the quality is sufficient.

The food came out quickly and in decent portions. The menu has a lot of variety and is tasty!! Very clean and cute decor! The staff was also very kind.

My husband and I used to love this place! Lately... the food quality has declined and the prices have increased pretty drastically.. today we ordered fresh spring rolls takeout and the rice paper was soooo soggy is stuck to the plastic wrap and peeled off an entire layer when we unwrapped them. The spring roll was no longer a roll but rather a salad laying in a plastic wrapping with soggy rice paper on the bottom...Sad and not worth $11... Also ordered spicy basil stir fry and the veggies were pretty soggy as well. My husband enjoyed the see-ew. We decided we won't be back anymore as it wasn't worth the $50 we paid for 2 entrees and 1 app.

Incredible food! Panang curry, yellow curry, and vegetable friend rice were delicious!

Encinitas is sorely lacking great Asian food. So the flavors of Plumeria really stand out from just about everything downtown. I enjoy the clear yet satisfying broth of the chi soup. And the stir fry ginger with tofu and vegetables always fills me up. I don't even notice that it's vegetarian! Everyone there is really friendly too.

Not a vegetarian. But u don't miss the meats with their curries and noodles. Excellent service!

LOVE the Tom kah soup!! Pricey but delicious We prefer real chicken and fish to the mock style but order the soup all day long (:

Super fresh and great portions. Service was prompt and attentive. Looking forward to another wonderful visit

I still like this vegan restaurant but I would avoid ordering their tangerine chicken - rather blah and non authentic thai - though healthy. We typically get the appetizer sampler which is really yummy and the pad Thai as well as the pad kee mao or spicy noodles. These dishes are all really good. Their spicy basil fried rice is pretty good too. We also got their eggplant which someone said was better than any other eggplant dish elsewhere. I beg to differ being asian Thai. I was a bit disappointed with this dish and the tangerine chicken. There was hardly any eggplant like other eggplant dishes I've had before. And, the dish was way over salty. I think I will just stick with the tried and true next time.

Excellent food. Once food is dropped on table there is zero customer service. No water refills. Drop check and that's it. Would come back for the food as it meets dietary requirements. But please focus on improving customer service.

I loved this place so much! We only found it on our last day here or I would have come multiple times! Delicious flavors!! Pad See Iw with crispy tofu was the best I've ever had. The ginger drink was so refreshing and the staff could not have been nicer. Eat here. You will be so happy