There used to be a really good Thai place in South Coast Plaza on the top floor. They had a seafood green curry they served in a hollowed out pineapple that was delicious. Thai curry is pretty awesome in general. I prefer red curries, but they're all great.
I have a Thai aunt that makes awesome Thai food as well, her red curry beef was my favorite. Haven't seen her in years or had any of her cooking since I left CA though.
I really miss the awesome variety of food available in that area. Especially great Thai, Indian and Hawaiian (real Hawaiian, not just pork and teriyaki beef). We finally got some decent Indian restaurants here in the last couple of years. I was surprised it took so long considering how many Indian families live here because of Wal-Mart IT.