50 Best Thai Restaurants in San Francisco

“the Thai soup with the prawns in it I like mine spicy“

“Amazing food at a great price“

“The best and only one Thai style BBQ place in SF. Feel like you are eating in Thailand, only the meat here is better quality and well marinated. Service is friendly and very helpful.“

“Brilliant flavor combinations and beautiful presentation. The gaeng bumbai aubergine has the the right amount of heat without being overpowering.“

“Great food quality and fantastic service.“

“As a fried rice lover, I’ve had some of the best fried rice around the world — and Sriracha Thai Cuisine easily makes my top three. The flavors are super well balanced, and the basil leaves leave such a fresh, delicious taste at the end.

Highly recommend it!“

“Lovely dinner at Prik Hom. Scallop & lemongrass appetizer & dessert (coconut pancakes & coconut ice cream) were by far my favorites. Mushroom curry soup was light and subtle. Seafood curry was rich & tasty, but did not love the texture of the stir fried shrimp. They were out of a few things like white rice and coconut water. Quiet atmosphere conducive to casual catchup with friends. Like another reviewer said, def worth trying at least once!“

“We came as a group and ordered a bunch of different dishes. I got the yellow curry chicken and it was seriously bomb. The curry was rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced with the right balance of sweetness and warmth. The chicken was super tender and soaked up all that flavor.“

“We celebrated our civil ceremony with our families here and everyone absolutely loved it! It was the perfect quiet setting for families to gather. And the food quality for the price was top notch. I would 100% recommend this to others and I'm definitely coming back again. Thank you for the great service and for helping our day feel special!“

“Great people Great Food! Ask for the chicken skins.“

“Cozy space.
Ordered the regular beef set 28.95.
Each dish was fine alone.
Lovely to mix up.
Eggplant and beef soup is great.

Maybe don't bring out cold dessert at the same time as hot food. Are you rushing us to finish early before it warms up and leave :')“

“This place was way too empty for how incredibly delicious it was! First thing was the service was just lovely, such a nice lady who immediately offered a free appetizer and drink with a big smile. The Thai iced tea came first, and I know I’m a bit of a sweet tooth, but it was probably the best one I’ve ever had outside of Thailand. So incredibly creamy and rich! The food was just delectable, the crispy rolls so crunchy but tender, and the omurice was perfectly cooked, fresh and delightful. The portions were huge! Really such an excellent dinner experience, HIGHLY recommend and will be back 🤗“

“We stopped by after a long day of exploring San Francisco and we were ready for a delicious hot meal. I ordered the pad se ew (which has all but become my standard Thai dish when I try a new place). The chicken was tender but the broccoli was a bit tough — I think Chinese broccoli would’ve probably been a more suitable variant. The sweet and savory sauce was pretty typical for pad se ew! The portion size made for a nice leftover meal and the pricing was more than reasonable.“

“Stumbled upon this place randomly and the food didn’t disappoint. It wasn’t busy at all on Friday evening so we were able to easily walk in. Great Thai food with plenty of options as a vegetarian. The green curry was one of the best I had and they made it spicy yet super flavorful. Tom yum soup was great too. The service was very fast and friendly.“

“Loved the decor and the vibe，great place to hang out with friends.The food was absolutely delicious! The flavors were spot on.If you're in the area, this place is a must-try!“

“This place is AMAZING! From the time you walk in the door everyone greets you authentically and that love transfers into the food. I can’t wait to go back. Price, portions, taste, service…. The sweet and sour shrimp flavor was REAL…buss’’n. Muy delicioso… voy a volver pronto.“

“I definitely recommend trying this place out!

I'm on a mission to figure out which restaurant in SF makes a mean Khao soi and I think Khaosoi Thai Cuisine was a great start.

It's a very petite sit down spot with about a half dozen tables. The service is nice. My hostess was attentive and very sweet.

The food was very good. The Khao Soi was rich and the beef was SOOOO tender and a heardy proportion. I'd love to come back to try more dishes. I'm surprised to say but I wish the papaya salad was spicier 😅 but still very good. I also feel I will regret saying that when I get my next salad. Also I took the mango sticky rice to go (the rice was purple, fun!)...it was sooo good once I got home.“

“Delecious food and exceptional service. A must visit in the SAN Francisco area.“

“Had dinner at this Thai restaurant today and really loved the concept each dish represents a signature from different provinces in Thailand. The food was delicious, especially the Thai tea (cha chak), which was perfectly balanced and not too sweet. The staff were friendly and attentive, service was fast, and the restaurant felt clean and cozy just like being in Thailand. Highly recommended! 🇹🇭✨“

“This palce is a certain of community and history on Bernal Heights. Old friends come in to greetings of hugs and kisses from the staff. New patrons are welcomed in almost equal fashion! The food and vibe is hearty and made with love. No Reservations. Come over, put you name down, but you can enjoy wine or beer from a freat ludt inside or outsides as you wait. Shhh!!! Don't tell anyone else.“

“Pyszne jedzenie. Polecam“

“Best Thai food in SF. I highly recommend“

“Such great food and people. We were hungry driving around looking for that magical parking spot next to an acceptable eating spot bingo! We found it all at Gai. Unsure of what kinda of cuisine I said take the chance they’ve got a chicken on the sign so it’s actually food. And boy was it good. Delicious. Freshly prepared Asian Thai or Vietnamese food. I got the Original Chicken Rice bowl with side of broccali. My friend got the salad with Tofu. Both great. He sauces are fresh and flavorful. One is quite hot which I love. I recommend it. And as we sat there from 1:30 pm to 2:30, there were multiple to go orders being picked up. I think there were about 5 orders at a time rotating. Fresh Fast Full of Flavor. We hit the jackpot!“

“Amazing, me and friends alone driving in the roads at night. Hungry af went there and had amazing time and yes dinner was amazing. Had a time never to forge“

“Khao Tiew San Francisco is a standout establishment, serving delicious, simple, and authentic local Thai dishes. They truly impress with creative and tasty twists on old favorites, such as their exceptional Khao Soi.
The baseline heat level is mild, which is perfect for most palates, but you can easily customize your spice level by adding the hot powder conveniently available on the table. Highly recommended!“

“On a recent trip to SF I got to experience this Resturant. Cozy intimate and comfortable, we had an awesome meal. Some of the group were Vegan and they were able to accommodate them with ease. But the BEST part was the waiter he was so sweet kind and attentive. I wish I knew his name. I can’t wait to visit my family again to visit this place and oh yeah the prices are great.“

“I visited Sawaan a couple months ago now and I still remember the fondness I felt after leaving the meal. They are a new modern Thai restaurant with a fresh take on a thai cuisine menu and trendy decor. The staff here are so sweet and considerate.

We ordered the tofu cloud, spicy drunken heaven, and the lemongrass catfish. The tofu cloud came with this thick and sweet peanut sauce. I enjoyed the aromatics in the drunken noodles. Our favorite was definitely the catfish. Make sure to eat everything while it is hot! You can taste the freshness in the catfish.

Food is most important at a restaurant, yet I’d like to highlight how well decorated Sawaan is. They put a lot of effort in the design choices from the ceramics to the light fixtures to the menu.“

“So delicious! We shared a hot tea after a windy spring day along with coconut tom kha soup, Thai fried rice, rolls and pad see ew. Perfect amount of food for three people. I even needed some juice for my phone as it was about to die, and they even helped with that! Amazing service. Will be returning.“

“Such great food and people. We were hungry driving around looking for that magical parking spot next to an acceptable eating spot bingo! We found it all at Gai. Unsure of what kinda of cuisine I said take the chance they’ve got a chicken on the sign so it’s actually food. And boy was it good. Delicious. Freshly prepared Asian Thai or Vietnamese food. I got the Original Chicken Rice bowl with side of broccali. My friend got the salad with Tofu. Both great. He sauces are fresh and flavorful. One is quite hot which I love. I recommend it. And as we sat there from 1:30 pm to 2:30, there were multiple to go orders being picked up. I think there were about 5 orders at a time rotating. Fresh Fast Full of Flavor. We hit the jackpot!“

“Authentic fresh ingredients/spices, excellent customer services and now my fav thai restaurant ! If you haven’t tried it do so soon😋“

“good food and great service“

“Top notch. I’d highly recommend the sizzling platters. The Sizzling Beef Bomb was excellent. Fresh with very tender beef. The Sizzling Salmon with curry sauce was very nicely done as well. 👍 all round“

“Cozy place for breakfast in town. Good foods mixture between American and Thai highly recommend friendly service .“

“Got a recommendation from the hotel, and it was great! Service was eh yet not bad. Kitchen was busy and quick. Food delicious. High prices - $15 for a bowl of soup… but overall I would go back.“

“Service was fast and efficient. Food was good.“

“Very authentic Thai food. Casual environment. Love their dessert and the shrimp paste fried rice.“

“Absolutely delicious, great service, outstanding dishes. Beautiful decor. Recommending highly.“

“Delicious, flavorful, and quick. My husband and I were looking for a place to have dinner before a show at the Orpheum and this did not disappoint. We arrived an hour before the show and were able to get chicken satay, yellow curry with rice, and pad Thai with more than enough time to walk back to the theatre. Beautiful mural and I enjoyed their music selection.
No photos because I couldn’t resist long enough to take a photo before eating.“

“I travel around the world for work and this Thai restaurant is quite possibly amongst the best I’ve tried. I will return every time I’m in San Francisco. Also, it’s a few blocks out of the way and was not busy on a Saturday at 6pm. Take advantage of excellent food without a wait before everyone finds it!“

“Food's good and place is cozy. Perfect for casual dinner. If you like spicy, order spicy (not the medium spicy). Portions are great. It's right at the edge of Tenderloin, but feels pretty safe. There are a couple of paid parking lots and paid street parking nearby, so parking isn't an issue. The hosts are really nice.“

“ThaINery – International Food Court is located on the corner of Bush and Kearny streets and in the heart of FD which is an affordable, authentic Thai and tasty place “lo major de mejores” and the only survivor of this once always packed popular lunch joint [*Lee’s Kitchen, French-Vietnamese Pho, Pao Jao Dumpling & Ramen, Pushkin, Taqueria Estrella and Bibim Soul Bunsik Korean Street Food are all gone together with very short-lived “Katsuya” and “Yucatown.”]
My all-year round favorite dish at the ThaiNery is tasty eggplant tofu over rice $15 (used to be $10) which imhv is a delicious, affordable and “safe bet” ingredients wise. The owners are a middle-aged sliding young couple originally from Thailand and several cooks currently and in the past are Yucatecos who have appreciated how to cook authentic Thai through “combat experience” with an attitude to learn, improve and master. 🫡
Support our backbone mom-and-pop shops as we ordinary citizens can make a difference and leave big shot businesses to the wealthy elite & politicians😉 such as the food court which is a silhouette in of The City’s economy in “reality check” (*not wishful thinking of so-called “rebound”). [Sabes que? “Tanto tienes tanto vales.” The Mid-market is literally dying{Emporium/San Francisco Centre is dead. Period.} so is South Market while Chinatown, Union Square/Downtown, North Beach and many other neighborhood commercial strips such as Richmond (Balboa, Clement, Geary) Mission (16th to 30th), Castro, Haight-Ashbury, Sunset (Irving, Judah {9th & 43rd}, Noriega, Taraval), Bernal/Excelsior (Cortland, Persia, Geneva), Noe Valley, Glen Park, Ocean, Parkside, San Bruno, Paul, West Portal, etc. are merely struggling except Japantown and Stonestown are arguably just returning to normal.] ⚠️Under the circumstances, fasten up your seatbelt & save your💰for rainy day! 👍“

“I went here on Saturday afternoon and it was certainly popular; I had to wait 15 min for a table.

I ordered drunken noodles at level 5 spice and honestly it wasn’t bad. My main disappointment with the restaurant comes with the portion sizes. I felt like it was a bit low but you can decide for yourself.“

“Great, friendly and quick service. Comfortable seating. Good vibe music. Super clean restaurant. We're greeted with Land of Smiles, indeed. Food was great, reasonable price. We also ordered Togo for a late night snack and was very well cared and packed. We got everything we ordered and wanted. So far...This place offers the closest to Authentic Thai.“

“No wait and lots of open tables. We came around 6:00pm on a Monday. We have been coming here since the original location was on Monterey Blvd. All their food is delicious and not Thai spicy unless you want that burn and I am sure they can help you with that.

They start you off with a basket of fried shrimp chips and a tamarind dipping sauce. Plus water for everyone.

Their Thai ice tea is always on point. Pad Se-ew with Chicken has been my go to dish. Double cooked Duck. 😋 Their whole menu has wonderful options.“

“Every time I go Basil Thai, I'm always impressed by each prepared dish. Each entree I have had has its own unique flavor and taste absolutely delicious. You will not be disappointed. ⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“I’ve been coming to Basil Canteen for more than ten years, and I just realized I’ve never actually written a review… which feels almost wrong given how often I’m here.

This place is just solid in the best possible way. The food is consistently good — every time. The service is always friendly and on point without being overbearing. And somehow, no matter how busy things get, it still feels easy and comfortable to eat here.

I live just one block away, so Basil Canteen has become one of those places I don’t even think twice about. Quick dinner? Basil. Meeting a friend? Basil. Don’t feel like cooking and want something I know will be good? Basil. It’s dependable in a way that’s honestly rare.

Restaurants like this don’t stick around for years unless they’re doing a lot of things right, and Basil Canteen clearly is. Great people, great food, great energy — and the kind of neighborhood spot you’re genuinely grateful to have nearby.

Very overdue five stars from me.“

“I had a special time here. The food tasted like original Thai food in Thailand. I love it 🥰❤️“

“Very cozy and friendly customer service. The food is amazing and strongly recommended.“

“Great food with excellent, fresh ingredients. Beautiful place and excellent addition to Glen Park!“

“Quiet night for dinner. Ample portions. Asked for medium spice and was pleased that the flavor and spice were perfect. Also got a young coconut which was fun. Fried banana with pistachio ice cream for dessert. Leftovers were packed up beautifully and tasted great the next day for lunch. Sweet servers. Recommend!“