Sovereign

Cuisine

Thai, Lao

Michelin

selected

Price

$

Website

https://www.sovereignsandiego.com/

Description

Brother and sister team—Uthan Dejcomrunkul and Jumi Pitiwartarlai—have made it their mission to bring the authentic flavors of the Isaan region of Northeastern Thailand to San Diego, and this East Village outpost clearly succeeds. You'll be hard-pressed to make a wrong choice on the menu, whose small assortment of dishes are each made with unmistakable pride.Diners might start with spicy fermented pork sausage (nicely paired with a side of purple sticky rice and an ice-cold Singha); then move on to a spin on khao soi, or coconut curry noodles, given extra heft thanks to a crispy leg of duck co

Review score

4.4

Review count

80

Review summary

Sovereign in Romeoville offers Thai, Lao, and American fusion cuisine. Food quality is generally praised, with highlights including Paradise by the Dashboard Light, Wiccan Chicken, Golden Hour Old Fashioned, and House Morita Sauce wings. Fresh fish steaks and desserts are also noted. Service is described as collaborative and friendly, though meal pacing can be slow, with some waits reaching two hours. The atmosphere is cavernous and industrial, suitable for groups, but lighting is dim, noise levels are high, and seating near fans may cause discomfort. Value perceptions vary; while some find it worthwhile, others cite menu changes and long waits without reservations as drawbacks. The venue does not accept reservations, requiring guests to join the waitlist during peak times.

Best for

Suitable for groups who enjoy an industrial vibe and can tolerate a no-reservation policy with potential wait times.

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