Thai in Phoenix
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Possibly the only Thai restaurant in south Phoenix, this tiny, unassuming spot from owner and chef Chanpen Ramonaitis is a hidden gem filled with satisfying, expertly prepared classic Thai dishes as well as a few more unique creations. Start with street food favorites like fried fish cakes and crispy Thai toast, then move on to […]
Chon Thai Food is a casual, family-run Thai restaurant in Chandler with a crowd-pleasing menu of classic Thai curries and noodle stir-fries. What the menu lacks in hard-to-find regional dishes, it more than makes up for in consistently fresh and delicious fare. The crispy garlic chicken is a house specialty, a generously portioned dish of […]
The former chef and owner of Siam in Glendale and Thai E-San in Central Phoenix, Pete (or, in Thai, Tossapis) Pholtosa’s newest venture at Cave Creek Road and Cactus features offerings of classic Thai cuisine as well as specific dishes from his former home in northeastern Thailand. In a bright room with white linen-topped tables […]
This vegetarian, vegan, and certified kosher eatery in Scottsdale puts a Vietnamese spin on meatless dishes, thanks to owner and chef Mai Ly, who, along with her husband, managed similar restaurants in Maui for more 20 years. On the corner of a strip mall, the atmosphere is casual and easygoing, with bright green walls, linen-topped […]
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This central Phoenix restaurant – the name translates to “far from home” – specializes in Thai street food and regional northeastern Thailand cooking. Chef and co-owner Pornsupak “Cat” Bunnag has roots in Bangkok and the Isan region of Thailand. That heritage is reflected in Glai Baan’s tight menu of small plates, noodles and street food […]
A satisfying, cozy Thai café on the city’s north side, Krua (“kitchen” in Thai) serves up nearly 80 menu items of traditional dishes as well as several more uncommon specialties. Some of the flavors are more cautious than you might prefer, but you can depend on the meats to be tender, the vegetables fresh, and […]
From the outside, LeDu Thai is unassuming. The white stucco building sits back from the sidewalk, with an Edison-bulb-strewn patio lighting the way. Inside, this new downtown Phoenix eatery pops, from its vibrant decor to its bold dishes. The name LeDu comes from a Thai word that means “season.” The owners aim to celebrate family […]
Spacious Thai restaurant from the former manager of Thai Rama, Rattiyaporn Chaiyasut, who has ventured out on her own and made a splash in Sun City. The place practically doubles as an art gallery, featuring huge Thai oil paintings and charming sculptures. The food ain’t half bad, either, with all the standards done well, from […]
Regional Thai restaurant Lom Wong, set in a black bungalow at Second and Portland streets in downtown Phoenix, packs a piquant punch. Owners Yotaka and Alex Martin have firsthand experience with the robust flavors. Yotaka grew up in San Maket, Chiang Rai, a village in northern Thailand. She spent her childhood cooking traditional dishes alongside […]
Some of the most satisfying Thai eats in the Valley, and well worth the drive to Gilbert, if you live elsewhere. On the other hand, if you reside in Gilbert, count your freakin’ blessings, dood! A big menu, scrumptious curries mixed with coconut milk and topped with peanuts, pork-stuffed chicken wings, and a plate of […]
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It seems like everyone has their own favorite place to grab Thai food in town, but if you seek fresh, flavorful Thai cuisine you absolutely have to try Nunthaporn’s Thai Cuisine in Mesa. You might think all pad Thai is created equal, but once you try Nunthaporn’s you’ll know what the dish should be. Feel […]
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What used to be a Wendy’s fast-food restaurant has been converted successfully into a tasteful, tranquil Thai eatery, complete with a full bar. Service can be spotty, but the food delivers on almost all fronts, whether it’s a handful of spicy curry dishes (especially the seafood green curry) or modern takes on old standbys such […]
Small, family-run Thai restaurant where the dishes are some of the freshest in the Valley. Chef Somsaun Pluemjit shops for produce every day before opening, and this comes through in her cooking, which is lighter than at most other Thai eateries and chock-full of cucumber, onion, tomato, and carrot. Those of you with a fetish […]
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A place to see and be seen, and suck down some topnotch sushi while doing so. This glitzy palace is packed with fine young professionals crowding a hip watering hole, but the chefs take their mission seriously. The concept is split into three themes: teppanyaki, Pacific Rim and sushi. With a special chef for each […]
Terrific Thai food in a funky ambiance you won’t soon forget. Wood paneling circa 1970, black leather booths from the same era, and a wall-size photo of an autumnal forest with a stream and plank wooden mill make Siamese Kitchen look like some old mom-‘n’-pop pancake house gone ethnic. After 9 on some nights, the […]
Known for its authentic Lao-Thai menu, Smile Lao Thai is a Tempe Thai spot serving curry, veggie egg rolls, noodle dishes, and more. Smile Lao Thai offers a lengthy menu of appetizers, salads, and soups, plus sections for fresh spring rolls, noodle soups, stir-fried entrees, curry entrees, fried rice, and barbecue. The avocado curry comes […]