From curry and fried rice to noodles and stir fry, these are the best Thai restaurants in Dallas you need to try.
Boasting authentic, homestyle Isaan cuisine with a Laotian influence, Bambu is a North Dallas staple. Specialty dishes are peppered with high-quality produce grown by owner Shelly Nan and her mother—think curries, fried rice, stir fry, noodles, soups and more. The Crying Tiger Beef is a fan favorite, served with sticky rice and citrus chile sauce topped with scallion and crushed toasted rice. 1930 N. Coit Road, Ste. 100
Presenting Thai and pan-Asian cuisine, the chefs at Pakpao draw inspiration from the diverse regions of Asia using fresh, traditional ingredients. Start with steamed edamame or spicy kimchi fries, then nosh on stunning mains like curry braised beef short ribs, Thai grilled chicken and green curry salmon. Don’t miss the resto’s daily specials, like Pad Thai Monday and Wine Down Wednesday. 1628 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 120
For the past 26 years, Bangkok City Restaurant has graced Dallas with deliciously authentic Thai cooking. The eatery boasts a healthy number of vegetarian options, including myriad tofu curries, as well as the option to choose your own spice level, from mild to the four-star “native Thai.” Our pick? The roasted duck curry with pineapple, tomatoes, bell pepper and basil is a must. 4301 Bryan St., Ste. 101
Created and owned by chef Nikky Phinyawatana, this Bangkok-style menu has it all: fried rice, noodles, stir fry, curries and so much more. Try the Kao Soy chicken, a tradition Northern Thai curry dish served with noodles, pickled cabbage, red onion, fresh lime and topped with crispy noodle. For dessert, the Thai coconut custard with sticky rice and the green tea ice cream cake are the perfect end to a sumptuous meal. Multiple locations
This authentic family-run eatery focuses on dishes from the Isaan region of Thailand. Start with one of the many scrumptious small plates, from fried chicken wings and fried veggie rolls to pork and shrimp dumplings. Other fan faves include the Hoi Tod, a crispy seafood pancake; spicy noodle soup with pork meatballs, peanuts and bean sprouts; and myriad spicy salads, from ground chicken to green papaya. 1011 S. Pearl Expressway, Ste. 190
This buzzy bistro led by husband-and-wife team Braden and Yasmin Wages serves up modern, from-scratch fare inspired by the couple’s extensive travels throughout Thailand and Vietnam. Each dish on the menu is made to order and features only lean meats like white chicken, beef tenderloin and seafood. Be sure to ask about the off-menu specials—past offerings include octopus carpaccio and wok-fried whole branzino. Multiple locations
No visit to Sakhuu is complete without an order of the famous boneless chicken wings stuffed with rice, herbs and spices and served with sweet sauce. Plus, owner Kyla Phomsavanh grows his own ingredients, so each Thai- and Laotian-inspired dish is mouthwateringly fresh. 4801 Bryan St., Ste. 100
Since 1992, Royal Thai has been serving up fresh, straightforward Thai cuisine with tons of fresh herbs and peppers. Try the delicate Tulip dumplings with steamed shrimp, pork and water chestnut or nosh on the Royal Thai Hot Plate, a combination of select seafood with asparagus, mushrooms and carrots with a sriracha-white wine sauce. Don’t miss out on the extensive wine, Champagne and sake menu! 5500 Greenville Ave., Ste. 608
This family-owned fast-casual eatery is famous for its drunken noodles—the dish was even featured on Food Network’s Diner’s, Drive-Ins and Dives with celebrity chef Guy Fieri. Stop by for a bowl of the lauded noodles, served with chicken, fresh Thai basil, Thai chile, green leaf lettuce, yellow onion and red and green bell peppers. 2688 Laclede St., Ste. 100
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