All across America you'll find outstanding Thai restaurants, from traditional set-ups to trendy spots combining Asian cuisine with creative cocktails. Whether your go-to dish is tom yum soup, panang curry, peanut-sprinkled pad Thai, or papaya salad, we've found the best Thai restaurant to try in every state.

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Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated.

Phuket Thai Restaurant is one of the stars of Huntsville's dining scene. It's owned by chef Tukky Phornroekngam, who was born and raised in Thailand and has won regional awards for her delicious Thai offerings. All the staples are expertly done, from fragrant basil chicken to kicking jungle curry, and the chef offers cooking classes, too. 

Alaska has a surprising number of top-notch Thai restaurants, and Anchorage's So Thai is the best of them all. Favored dishes include larb, a northeastern-style meat salad that's also popular in Laos. Pictured here is the equally meaty and delicious neua sawan (Thai-style beef jerky with a chili dipping sauce). 

Phoenix locals love chef-owned spot The Wild Thaiger, which is known for its well-executed classics, daily specials, and fabulous cocktails. It's the brainchild of Olashawn Hasadinratana-Weaver, who you might recognize from TV shows like Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. When she's not on the small screen, she's whipping up typical rice, noodle, and curry dishes, as well as her crowd-pleasing green papaya salad.

This restaurant has been the go-to place for Thai food in Fayetteville for just over two decades. It's got a wonderfully traditional dining room, with sitting Buddhas, gilded mirrors, and heavy drapes, and the menu is just as classic as the décor. Standard options like pad Thai and tom yum hot and sour soup get high praise from diners.

Though it looks unassuming from the outside, this spot in LA, which has been around since the 1970s, has got a serious reputation. It specializes in turmeric-rich southern Thai cuisine, and it's got something of a cult following, with a fan base that includes Ryan Gosling. Come here for pickled crab, a coco-mango salad, and a range of punchy regional curries.

Denver's Aloy Modern Thai is the vision of sisters Bo Bean and Arisa Chanchokpong, who grew up on the outskirts of Bangkok and moved to the US in 2006. The menu was also dreamed up in collaboration with some top Bangkok chefs, and the result is a roster of artfully plated, contemporary Thai dishes. Diners consistently rate the spice-packed curries, especially when they're made with Kobe beef.

Promising 'good food and great vibes,' Orange's Mai Thai Restaurant looks the part, with a dining room that's all wooden beams, colorful wall hangings, and leather booths. Happily, the menu follows suit. It's focused on Thai staples including aromatic spring rolls, pad Thai, roasted duck, and tom yum soup, plus mango with coconut sticky rice for dessert.

Family-owned and run, The Bangkok House has been serving the people of Wilmington since 1988 – and it's stood the test of time for good reason. The vibe is relaxed, and the sizeable menu is loaded with all the Thai standards you'd expect. Diners love the pad kee mao, or 'drunken noodles,' in a spicy chili-basil sauce.

Simply Tasty Thai's chef owner Nancy Straw is originally from Northern Thailand, and she's created a menu based on traditional family recipes, with everything – including the sauces – made from scratch. Diners love the friendly, cozy atmosphere and excellent service, and they particularly rate the curries, crispy jumbo shrimp, and Nancy's signature dish: black bean sauce with a choice of chicken, beef, or pork and chopped vegetables.

Atlanta's Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft is as hip as its name suggests. The venue is chic, with lots of wood, colorful oversized vases and twinkling string lights, and the menu is delightfully modern, too. Menu highlights include a selection of flavor-packed small plates, and the kai yang – marinated and grilled chicken served with papaya salad and sticky rice (pictured).

A glossy spot in Honolulu's Waikiki neighborhood, Noi Thai promises to bring 'the finest in Thai cuisine to Hawaii.'  Here, Thai chefs whip up elevated versions of the classics, from beautifully plated yellow curry and pad Thai (complete with edible flowers) to colorful desserts made with tropical fruits. There's a sizable vegetarian menu, too, featuring dishes such as fried tofu in a creamy cashew nut sauce.

A consistent favorite with Boise residents, Mai Thai Restaurant dishes up modern takes on Thai standards, with a focus on top-quality ingredients (such as jasmine rice shipped in from Thailand). The menu is thoughtful, with popular street food–inspired plates including moo ping (sweet and salty grilled pork flavored with herbs, spices, and coconut milk, served on a stick).

This colorful and cozy restaurant is loved for its buzzy atmosphere and traditional, scratch-made dishes packed with bold flavors. Run by two chefs who grew up in Isan, northeastern Thailand, Tuk Tuk's menu highlights include ka prow moo krob (stir-fried crispy pork belly with basil, garlic, and Thai chili), and deep-fried red snapper topped with Thai-style three flavors sauce (spicy, sweet, and sour). The vibe, meanwhile, is cool yet relaxed.

Jasmine Thai's giant menu is packed with all the usual tempting Thai delights, from stir-fried noodles and basil-fried rice to kicking red, green, and yellow curries. Regular diners describe the place as a great 'no nonsense' spot and rave about its classic dishes – including crab Rangoon and creamy, coconutty tom kha soup. 

The vibe at Iowa City's Thai Spice is wonderfully charming – there's friendly service and a dining room decorated with patterned drapes, deep red paint, and bamboo. When it comes to food, it's just as traditional. You'll dine on curries packed with juicy prawns, creamy satay dishes, and zingy papaya salads.

The simply named Pad Thai Restaurant offers a sleek and modern setting for traditional Thai cuisine. There's a tempting selection of signature dishes, with chefs doling out options like gang pet pad yang (skin-on, slow-roasted duck in a red curry sauce). Scallops, shrimp, and squid are packed into a tasty yellow seafood curry, too. 

There are two outposts of this Louisville area Thai joint – one in Saint Matthews, and another in Middletown – and both focus on faithful versions of traditional dishes. They're a family affair, begun by Bangkok-born Chaveewan Santadsomruajkarn, whose great-grandma earned her stripes cooking for the King of Thailand. Diners particularly love the dishes packed with pineapple, from curry to fried rice. 

A relaxed restaurant in the New Orleans metro area, Thai Zaap Cafe concentrates on traditional crowd-pleasers, plus specialties from the northeastern region of the country. The pineapple curry, made with Thai basil, coconut, and plenty of vegetables, is the house favorite, while chef specials include a spicy seafood stir-fry and soft-shell crab whipped up with curry powder. Customers love the well-priced lunch specials, too.

One of the first Thai restaurants in the city, Saeng Thai House has been satisfying Portland locals for the best part of three decades. It's not just about the food here, either – a dose of warm Thai hospitality is served up alongside the made-from-scratch menu. Foodie favorites include the drunken noodles and the crispy duck.

In this little restaurant, wall-mounted sculptures and paintings bring a taste of Thailand before you've even tucked into your dinner – and the menu more than matches up to the traditional setting. Many diners praise the pad Thai, the tom kha soup, and the yum watercress: deep-fried cress with seafood, vegetables, and a spicy lime dressing.

Head to the Boston suburb of Malden for one of the finest Thai dinners in New England. The house-made dumplings are a crowd favorite, but you can't go wrong with the pad Thai or the Thai-style chicken wings either. The home-brewed Thai iced tea is the perfect accompaniment.

This is a no-fuss, quick-service spot in Motor City, but the menu really sings. As the name suggests, it's all about modern Bangkok-inspired street food here, with options like candied beef and sticky rice, crispy fried chicken with Thai-spiced aioli, and crab Rangoon. The setting has a trendy, industrial edge, too. 

Naviya's has been a staple of Minneapolis’s Linden Hills since 2004. It deals in sophisticated modern Thai food, with a carefully curated roster of classics on the menu. Try staples such as pad Thai or papaya salad, or test your taste buds with pineapple duck curry or red curry with wild cod. There's mock duck for plant-based eaters, too.

A front-runner in Jackson's restaurant scene, Thailicious offers a sleek, minimalist setting and a menu of well-turned-out Thai delicacies. Diners wax lyrical about the pad see ew – fat rice noodles with soy sauce, eggs, and vegetables – and the panang curry, with plenty of chili and Thai basil. Not only is the food delicious, but the service is also first rate.

Bright and modern, Chao Baan is focused on the cuisines of Southern and Northeastern Thailand – the family behind the menu hail from Thailand's Yala and Loei provinces. Here, you can try typical delicacies like tom yum soup and panang curry alongside surprising highlights such as beef nam tok: grilled steak with anchovy sauce, toasted rice powder, and oodles of herbs and spices.

Khao soi – an egg noodle dish paired with house curries and crispy won ton – is the order of the day at this modern Bozeman spot. Thai Basil started out as a food truck, and it proved so popular that it opened as a bricks-and-mortar location in 2018. The classic dishes are also popular here; tuck into panang curry, drunken noodles, or spicy basil chicken.

A stellar Yelp rating is testament to the quality of this Omaha restaurant. There are few frills here, but visitors can expect a solid menu of failsafe Thai dishes like larb, papaya salad, and drunken noodles. The setting is simple but cheerful, and diners also describe the staff as very friendly.

When in Sin City, head to Flamingo Road for your Thai fix. Led by Chef Saipin – whose Northern Thai cooking is inspired by several family generations before her – the restaurant has established itself as a Vegas mainstay. Go for one of the chef's specials, which range from deep-fried lobster with special garlic sauce to sea bass with green papaya and crushed peanuts. 

Daw Kun Thai is a simple place in a Manchester strip mall – but looks can be deceiving. This joint dishes up some of the best Thai food in New England, with diners commending the drunken noodles, the Thai coconut soup, and the panang curry. It's a convivial spot with bright yellow walls and wooden booths. 

This popular New Jersey restaurant started out as a food truck and has gone from strength to strength, now with a sizable permanent location on Verona's Bloomfield Avenue. The menu is big and covers all the classics, including red curry and crispy spring rolls. A scoop of Thai ice cream, with flavors including green tea, vanilla and avocado, and Summer Love (coconut milk topped with palm fruit, coconut and roasted peanuts) is a must for dessert.

This is your typical Thai restaurant done just right – think friendly staff, a chilled-out dining room filled with traditional artworks, and a menu of tried-and-tested classics. You won't regret sticking to standard fare here. Diners give top points to the massaman curry, the pineapple fried rice, and the coconutty tom kha soup.

It's no surprise that a queue often forms outside Sripraphai, a 1990s-founded restaurant that's established itself as New York's go-to place for a Thai dinner. There are now two locations – one in Queens, and one in Long Island – and they proudly serve more than 100 dishes from across Thailand. You're spoilt for choice, so start with the chef's picks: green curry, watercress salad (with shrimp and chicken), and drunken noodles.

Open since 2020, this restaurant stands out – even in Asheville's chock-full food scene. Owner Chef May has impressive credentials: he was trained at Bangkok's Royal Palace, and he's worked alongside Michelin-starred chefs in Australia, too. Now his focus is turning out modern dishes at the Thai Pearl Restaurant, like chicken marinated in house brown sauce and butter. Since we're in Asheville, there's craft beer on offer, too. 

Operating from a cool, industrial-chic location, Sirirath Thai House opened its doors in 2020. It's a contemporary place with a modern menu of light, bright, fragrant dishes. There's plenty for seafood lovers, including an octopus salad, salmon with spicy red curry sauce, and mussels with basil and garlic. The basil pork belly with special house-made sauce is a particular hit. 

This Cleveland restaurant proves that you don't need a fussy menu or a trinket-filled dining room to keep punters pouring in. It promises the best food at great value, with failsafe options like soups, pad Thai, and Thai-style fish stir-fries. There are Chinese and Vietnamese delicacies on the menu here, too. 

There are four locations of this choice Thai restaurant in Oklahoma, including two outposts in Oklahoma City. The affordable set lunch menus draw in the crowds, pulling together spring rolls, pad Thai, perfectly spiced stir-fries, and green and red curries. Here for dinner? Plump for the Evil Jungle Chicken Curry, which is packed with spice and vegetables. 

Portland's Langbaan is tiny, with just 24 seats, but it has a small-but-solid menu of Northeastern Thai delicacies. Feast on delights like kanom krok (coconut pancakes), scallops with coconut cream, lemongrass and lime leaf, and chu chee nuea: New York steak and Thai cassia leaf curry. The cozy venue has a great buzzy vibe.

Philly's Italian Market might seem an unlikely place for some great Thai food, but you'll find Kalaya Thai Kitchen and its associated market in this part of town. A mix of locals and visitors descend on the restaurant, which opened in 2019, to dig into specialties like steamed Thai-style shaw muang dumplings and pla sa tia (slow-cooked mackerel with soy sauce, ginger, and plenty of spice).

Run by a husband-and-wife team, Champa serves Lao and Thai cuisine, and it's praised by customers for its great food, welcoming ambiance, and excellent service. The menu features traditional dishes such as khao soi curry noodle soup (pictured), spicy pad Thai, vegetable-packed pho, and sticky rice with mango.

Taking a traditional approach to Thai cuisine, this South Carolina restaurant serves a recognizable menu of seafood stir-fries, spicy curries, fried rice dishes, and lemongrass-filled soups. Coming out top is the vibrant noodle salad, which comes with rice noodles, lemongrass, veggies, and a side of fish sauce.

You'll get the real deal at this Sioux Falls restaurant, which describes its typical Thai dishes as having 'strong aromatic components' and 'a spicy edge.' They're perfectly prepped in house, and the menu includes all the usual mainstays, like Thai-style teriyaki, larb salad, and an array of curries. There are also other Asian dishes on offer, from orange chicken to pho and gyoza. 

A funky, modern spot serving Thai street food, this Music City restaurant typically operates a food truck alongside its bricks-and-mortar location. The interior of the main restaurant is splashed with murals, and the menu is just as colorful. You'll tuck into bowls brimming with rice, aromatic curries, and noodle dishes piled high with beansprouts and cilantro.

You'll find a comfortingly familiar menu of Thai delights at this down-to-earth restaurant in Houston – pineapple-fried rice, green curry, tom yum soup, and pad Thai included. If you feel like trying something different, chef specialties include a Thai-style pepper steak, and soft-shell crab with stir-fried garlic. The spot is locally owned and run too, and customers praise the friendly staff and service. 

The recipes at Murray's Thai Spoon have been passed down for generations, and they're built around the four flavor profiles of Thai cuisine: salty, sweet, sour, and spicy. You'll get this full gamut of Thai flavors when sampling the restaurant's menu, which features everything from pad pra ram (a stir-fry served with house-made peanut sauce) to battered meats with rich chili and garlic sauce.

Burlington's Bangkok Bistro in the Alley isn't your traditional Thai joint. Instead, it's a loud and lively spot that draws a hip crowd with its street food–inspired menu and craft cocktails (look out for the weekly specials). If you're in luck, the flight of curry will be on the menu – you'll get a selection of red, yellow, and green curries, plus jasmine rice. 

Elephant Jumps has been going strong for more than a decade, and it offers a considered menu with traditional dishes that can be spiced to order. Get your teeth into appetizers like Thai-style shrimp flatbread, and follow up with reliable entrées like chicken satay. Pictured is the delicious-looking spicy pork noodle soup.

The brains behind Vashon's May Kitchen + Bar make a special promise: to deliver a true taste of Thailand, without the airfare. You'll dine in wood-clad, art-filled surrounds, and discover a menu that puts a modern twist on Thai classics. The yellow curry with kabocha squash is highly recommended.

Sumittra is modern and true to tradition at the same time, with dishes that place emphasis on local and organic ingredients. The carefully curated menu is a little smaller than your average Thai place, though the usual delicacies are featured. The roasted duck curry with lychee is a creative addition, and the restaurant's bubble tea is incredibly popular, too.

A pared-back and casual Milwaukee spot, Sweet Basil offers both modern Thai and Lao dining, done very well. You can choose between street food bites, Thai curries, and noodles, with unusual spins on the classics (like Buffalo chicken Rangoon). There are also family platters, if you're up for sharing. 

The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort at Teton Village is the best place to find great Thai cuisine in Wyoming. Teton Thai is named for the mighty mountain range where it's located, and it's got a menu of traditional Thai dishes that'll warm you after a day on the slopes. Beyond the usual dishes like pad Thai and green curry, try the meaty dumpling soup, packed full of garlic, pak choy, and beansprouts.

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