The Asian Bistro

About

Thai, Asian Fusion, Bars

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 414 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Phone: (619) 296-4119

Work Hours

Mon 5:00 pm-3:00 am
Tue 5:00 pm-3:00 am
Wed 5:00 pm-3:00 am
Thu 5:00 pm-3:00 am
Fri 5:00 pm-3:00 am
Sat 5:00 pm-3:00 am
Sun 5:00 pm-3:00 am

Business info

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    Health Score
    A
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    Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
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    Vegan Options
    Yes
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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    Yes
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Dinner, Late Night
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    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual, Classy
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Good For Dancing
    No
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    Alcohol
    Beer & Wine Only
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    Good For Happy Hour
    Yes
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    Best Nights
    Mon, Fri, Sun
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    Smoking
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
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    Wi-Fi
    Free
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    Has TV
    No
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    Dogs Allowed
    No
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    Caters
    No
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    Has Pool Table
    No
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    Gender Neutral Restrooms
    Yes

Reviews

  • Joyce B.

    star star star star star 16 September 2026

    Love this place.   The hours are great,  location is easy to get to,  is it nice and open,  food is delicious,  service is on point,  and their taro ice tea is everything!!!

    If your out at a long night,  don't waste your time with a drive through or slice of pizza, this place will not disappoint.   The service is quicker preparing a meal, then most pizza spots when ordering a slice.  

    Highly recommend

  • James E.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 7 September 2026

    RACIST MANAGER!!
    I would give negative stars if I could.  A restaurant that is open until 3 am, expect to get a crowd that came from bar hopping. Never in my life have I been so insulted. I will admit that my friend had too much to drink, but for the restaurant manager to have the audacity to say that my friend made a mess in the bathroom and said the policy was $50 dollars or for the customer to clean the bathroom. Never in my life have I been so INSULTED AND FELT DEGRADED AND PREJUDICED AGAINST!!!!  
    First they said that she had to take her food to go. Fine, ok we apologized and said we would do that. She ended up leaving and we stayed to order cuz we were hungry.  Then after we ordered food, they said that she made a mess in the bathroom and that we either had to pay $50 or we had to clean it.  We apologized and graciously said we would clean the bathroom. Expecting to see a big mess, there was no mess in the bathroom and as paying customers, we felt embarrassed for basically cleaning their bathroom. My friends and I dawned rubber gloves and were down on hands and knees wiping down the toilet, and it was no messier than a normal public bathroom. I've seen worse at your typical dive bar. No way in HELL am I going to pay them for insulting me and my friends that way!!!!  What kind of restaurant are you trying to run here!!. Even the other staff members thought it was ridiculous. Please FIRE the asshole manager who was working on September 14/15 cuz that douche does not deserve to work or converse with other human beings.  F*** YOU, burn in hell you racist piece of shit!!!!  You are worthless!

  • Shriman S.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 26 August 2026

    Was feeling lazy one evening and had food delivered from here. Now usually, my expectations are low on delivered food - the crispy is usually gone, food isn't that hot etc etc.

    Hence reviews on delivered food are also somewhat watered down in expectations.

    The one thing I have never complained about is portions. This is likely because I usually find American portions huge.

    However, that's one thing this restaurant fell short on. My noodles had almost no protein.

    The fried chicken dish came in with TWO PIECES OF CHICKEN IN THE PLATE (makes me wonder if it's a restaurant for kids only).

    Food was above par in taste but I finished my meal still feeling hungry.

    Paid about 50$ for my meal.

    Will not order again.

  • Porfirio G.

    star star star star star 25 August 2026

    This place is my new favorite spot to hit late night open til 3am the food is always spot on nice chill place i have never ordered the same thing and it has never done me wrong it's just really good

  • Jenna G.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 18 August 2026

    Worst experience ever. The serving portions are SO small and SO expensive. I seriously will never eat here again. I got $82 worth of food for four people, and the serving sizes were MINATURE. We were all starving after we ate, i could not believe it. We tried to call the restaurant and the guy on the phone claimed he was the manager but i don't believe him. He was such an asshole and refused to understand why we were upset for paying money for such little food. It's disgraceful how much money we paid for such little food. Especially Thai/ Chinese food, which you can ALWAYS count on to be large portions. I'm so upset and will never in my life eat here again, or recommend this place to anyone.

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