Svangvitaya L.L.C., the operator behind San Diego’s long-running Sala Thai restaurant, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The San Diego restaurant plans to stay open while it works through the court-supervised restructuring.
Why Svangvitaya L.L.C. Filed for Bankruptcy
The official filing shows that Svangvitaya L.L.C., or Sala Thai, made its way to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California on December 3. The filing cites a significant gap between the restaurant’s assets and liabilities, prompting the need for restructuring.
Below is a summary of the details given in the official filing:
- Filing Date: December 3, 2025
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition, Subchapter V
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 25-05083-JBM11
- Estimated Assets: $0 – $50,000
- Estimated Liabilities: $1,000,001 – $10 million
- Reason for Filing: A wide gap between assets and liabilities requires business readjustment under court guidance
Sala Thai has been serving patrons in San Diego with a range of Thai items for the last 35 years. Some menu highlights at the Chiravan Svangvitaya-owned restaurant include Calamari, vegetable soup, Ka Prow, Red Curry, and Pad Woonsen.
What’s Been Filed So Far…