History
The award-winning Saffron Thai is San Diego's first authentic Thai restaurant. Owner Su-Mei Yu opened the quaint take-out eatery on India Street's Restaurant Row in 1985, infusing spirituality with healthy cooking to develop an enticing menu of affordable and delicious dishes made using traditional Thai methods. Reasonable prices, a quick-service atmosphere, and fresh seasonal fare have made Saffron a continued favorite among San Diegans. Over the past 30 years, Saffron has been recognized as the