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187 rated Thai restaurants

Best Thai Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC

The best Thai restaurants across 31 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.

Moodap lists 187 rated Thai restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 31 neighborhoods. Jan Jao Kha Thai Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (22).

Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include cozy, casual, vibrant, intimate, and modern. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.

Top 10 Thai Restaurants in Manhattan

  1. Rank 1Jan Jao Kha Thai Restaurant

    Hell's Kitchen
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers put the food first, praise the service, and call it reliably good.

  2. Rank 2Godunk Thai Street Food

    NoHo
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced Thai restaurant in NoHo. Reviewers mention the Thai food, come for the drinks, and praise the service. Known for its Had Yai Fried Chicken.

  3. Rank 4SAPPEISAN

    Meatpacking District
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced Thai restaurant in the Meatpacking District. Reviewers single out the Thai food, suggest reserving a table, and describe a loud, buzzing room.

  4. Rank 5Valla Table

    Hell's Kitchen
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers talk about the Thai food, call the space cozy, and single out the staff. Known for its Pak Mor Cashew.

  5. Rank 6Chalong Southern Thai

    Hell's Kitchen
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers mention the entertainment, suggest it for a date, and single out the food.

  6. Rank 7Dagg Thai Restaurant

    Midtown
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers mention the Thai food, suggest it for an evening out, and describe a loud, buzzing room, though some mention long waits.

  7. Rank 8LALYN

    Midtown
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$

    An upscale Thai restaurant in Midtown. Insider tip: Book your Lalyn reservation on Resy.

  8. Rank 9Samsaen Thai

    Hudson Yards
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Hudson Yards. Insider tip: Book A Table.

  9. Rank 10Dahla

    Meatpacking District
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$

    An upscale Thai restaurant in the Meatpacking District. Reviewers talk about the Thai food, single out the drinks, and praise the service. Insider tip: Reservations via Resy recommended. Compared to Michelin-starred Thai dining in Bangkok. Known for its Hokkaido Scallop Crudo.

Midtown

8 spots

Midtown guide
  1. Rank 3LALYN

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  2. Rank 4Yezo Thai Isankaya

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  3. Rank 5Tam Mai Thai

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  4. Rank 6BKK New York

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  5. Rank 7Sawaan Thai

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  6. Rank 8Kati Shop

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

Hell's Kitchen

6 spots

Hell's Kitchen guide
  1. Rank 2Valla Table

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  2. Rank 4Elephant Ear

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  3. Rank 5LumLum

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  4. Rank 6ThongLor New York

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

Upper East Side

6 spots

Upper East Side guide
  1. Rank 2Up Thai

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  2. Rank 3Tha Phraya

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  3. Rank 4LENOXTHAI

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  4. Rank 5Koo Thai

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on Google
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  5. Rank 6Marwin

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

Gramercy

4 spots

Gramercy guide
  1. Rank 2Malii Gramercy

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  2. Rank 3Bangkok 2 Thai

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  3. Rank 4Kati Thai Cuisine

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

Meatpacking District

3 spots

Meatpacking District guide
  1. Rank 1SAPPEISAN

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  2. Rank 2Dahla

    Indoor
    5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Upscale
    • Romantic
    • Stylish
  3. Rank 3Tradicionale

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

Greenwich Village

3 spots

Greenwich Village guide
  1. Rank 1Pranakhon

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  2. Rank 2CHADA NYC

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  3. Rank 3ME CHICKEN RICE

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

Lower East Side

3 spots

Lower East Side guide
  1. Rank 1Kalye

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  2. Rank 37 Elephants

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

East Village

2 spots

East Village guide

East Harlem

2 spots

East Harlem guide
  1. Rank 1Plue

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  2. Rank 2Chu Ros Thai NYC

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

Times Square

2 spots

Times Square guide
  1. Rank 1SaiTong Thai

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy
  2. Rank 2Thai Eats

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

Upper West Side

2 spots

Upper West Side guide

NoHo

1 spots

NoHo guide

Hudson Yards

1 spots

Hudson Yards guide
  1. Rank 1Samsaen Thai

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

SoHo

1 spots

SoHo guide
  1. Rank 1Betong - Khao Man Gai

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5, 996 Google reviewsPrice level $
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

Financial District

1 spots

Financial District guide
  1. Rank 1Hey Thai

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

Chelsea

1 spots

Chelsea guide
  1. Rank 1Koon Taste of Siam

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

Murray Hill

1 spots

Murray Hill guide
  1. Rank 1Thai Food Near Me

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

Alphabet City

1 spots

Alphabet City guide
  1. Rank 1Terra Thai

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Casual
    • Vibrant
    • Cozy

Tribeca

1 spots

Tribeca guide

West Village

1 spots

West Village guide
  1. Rank 1MOON AND BACK

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Cozy
    • Authentic
    • Intimate

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Thai restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top Thai restaurants on Moodap are Jan Jao Kha Thai Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen (5.0 stars), Godunk Thai Street Food in NoHo (5.0 stars) and Mitr Thai Restaurant in Midtown (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most Thai restaurants?
Midtown has the most, with 22, followed by Hell's Kitchen (15) and Upper East Side (13).
Where can I find affordable Thai restaurants in Manhattan?
4 of the 50 Thai restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Betong - Khao Man Gai in SoHo, Chomp Chomp Thai kitchen in East Village and Kati Shop in Midtown.
How does Moodap rank Thai restaurants?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? Find Your Vibe™ picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.

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