AROI at 7523 Fay Ave Ste A in La Jolla's Village, 92037, earned back-to-back Best Thai La Jolla recognition in 2019 and 2020 from this family-owned kitchen. The Khao Soi — northern Thai curry noodle soup with crispy noodle garnish — is the standout, while Drunken Noodles, crab fried rice, and Panang curry keep regulars on a rotation. Spice runs from 1 to 10 and the kitchen takes it seriously at the higher end. Curry puffs and crispy shrimp are strong openers. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am–9pm, Sat–Sun 12–9pm.