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The best Thai restaurants in New York (2026)

Updated November 9, 2026 · 12 restaurants

12 restaurants in New York serve Thai food. Top of the list: Chalong Southern Thai, Unglo Thai Restaurant and Bar and Soothr. 8 of them have a Michelin distinction. Most are in Brooklyn. Prices range from $$ to $$$$.

How we built this ranking: We rank New York's Thai food restaurants by Pesto Score, which combines reviews, Pesto community ratings and recognitions like Michelin.

  1. 1 Chalong Southern Thai Chalong Southern Thai$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.79
  2. 2 Unglo Thai Restaurant and Bar Unglo Thai Restaurant and Bar$$ 4.75
  3. 3 Soothr Soothr$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.68
  4. 4 Tha Phraya Tha Phraya$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.67
  5. 5 Fish Cheeks Fish Cheeks$$$ 4.61
  6. 6 Pranakhon Pranakhon$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.58
  7. 7 MayRee MayRee$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.50
  8. 8 Bangkok Supper Club Bangkok Supper Club$$$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.50
  9. 9 LenLen LenLen$$ · Michelin Recommended 4.48
  10. 10 Ugly Baby Ugly Baby$$ · Brooklyn 4.28
  11. 11 Thai Diner Thai Diner$$ · Bib Gourmand 4.20
  12. 12 Zaab Zaab Zaab Zaab$$ 2.94
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Frequently asked questions

Where to eat Thai food in New York?

According to the Pesto Score, the best places for Thai food in New York are Chalong Southern Thai, Unglo Thai Restaurant and Bar and Soothr.

Where to eat cheap Thai food in New York?

Among the affordable spots ($ or $$), the top rated are Chalong Southern Thai, Unglo Thai Restaurant and Bar and Soothr.

How many places for Thai food are there in New York?

Pesto lists 12 restaurants in New York in this guide, with photos of their dishes, prices and location.

Which neighborhoods of New York are best for Thai food?

Most places are in Brooklyn.

Are there Michelin restaurants for Thai food in New York?

Yes: Chalong Southern Thai (Bib Gourmand), Soothr (Michelin Recommended) and Tha Phraya (Bib Gourmand).

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