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01
Bhan Kanom Thai
Awaiting marksClosed· opens today 9 AM$
Thai sweets, snacks, and pantry staples. Mango sticky rice, kanom krok, candy you can't find anywhere else.
02
Hoy-Ka Thai Noodles
Awaiting marksClosed· opens today 10:30 AM$
Tiny noodle shop. Massive flavor. Bone-broth boat noodles that pull regulars in from across the city.
03
Jitlada
Awaiting marksClosed· opens today 11:30 AM$$$
Cult-favorite southern Thai. Heat-seekers come for the crying tiger and dynamite-spicy curries.
04
Luv2eat Thai Bistro
Awaiting marksClosed· opens today 11 AM$$$
Phuket-style southern Thai run by two chefs who came up cooking on the island. The crab curry is the move.
05
Night + Market Song
Awaiting marksClosed· opens today 5:30 PM$$$
Kris Yenbamroong's wild-style Thai. Crispy rice salad, party wings, fish-sauce wings that started a movement.
06
Pa Ord Noodle
Awaiting marksClosed· opens today 10 AM$
Family-run noodle counter. Crispy pork boat noodles + tom yum noodle that'll wreck you in the best way.
07
Pailin Thai Cuisine
Awaiting marksClosed· opens today 11 AM$$
Reliable Thai Town comfort cooking. Crab fried rice, drunken noodles, and a tom kha that'll fix you up.
08
Ruen Pair
Awaiting marksClosed· opens today 11 AM$$
Late-night Thai Town institution. Crispy morning glory, sai oua, and the most reliable khao soi on the block.
09
Sapp Coffee Shop
Awaiting marksClosed· opens today 8:30 AM$
Don't let the name fool you — Sapp is the boat noodle GOAT of Thai Town. Order the jade noodles.
10
Spicy BBQ Restaurant
Awaiting marksClosed· opens today 11 AM$$
Isan-leaning Thai with a serious larb game. Fried catfish salad with green mango = top 5 in the city.