50 Best Thai Restaurants in San Francisco

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

“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.“

“Amazing food at a great price“

“Pyszne jedzenie. Polecam“

“The food is sooooooo delicious. We tried the Duck's Curry, Yellow Curry, Pineapple Chicken fried rice, Chicken fried rice, Salmon rolls, and Chicken Potstickers. All was amazing! Definitely order your curry with rice. Server was sweet and friendly.“

“Prik Hom was incredible, probably the best meal I've ever had. There was a large selection of vegetarian dishes and every bite was packed with flavor. The aromatic curry was one of the best curries I've ever had, with so much more depth than the typical Thai curries you find everywhere else. The smoked ice cream brought back a lot of nostalgia. Will definitely be coming back.“

“Great food quality and fantastic service.“

“We made a reservation for five, and they were happy to accommodate our group. We came in for a casual dinner celebration for my mom’s birthday, and the experience was great from start to finish. The staff was kind and patient, which made the evening feel even more relaxed and enjoyable.

We ordered a variety of dishes, including tom kha, Khmer salad with shrimp, crab fried rice, pad thai, pad see ew, pumpkin curry with rice, and mango sticky rice for dessert. Everything was delicious, and each dish was full of flavor.

Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and we’re looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu.“

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

“I enjoyed the grilled salmon simple and well done no flakes or dryness. Chicken satay was ok but hard and chewy .. Tom kha soup with chicken with 0 chilli was easy on the GI and still flavorful. Thanks for not going over the top with spices“

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

“I came here last night for a business dinner and had a great experience. The service was excellent-attentive, friendly, and professional without feeling overdone. The food was the highlight - it offers a creative, modern take on Thai cuisine through a set menu, which made the meal feel much more thoughtful and unique than a typical Thai restaurant. Each dish was well presented, flavorful, and clearly designed to complement the rest of the menu. The space also has a great atmosphere. The décor is modern and stylish, but still warm and comfortable enough for a business dinner or a special night out. Overall, the combination of great service, creative food, and a beautiful setting made for a memorable evening. I would definitely recommend it.“

“The fried rice was perfectly seasoned with that amazing, authentic wok-flavor, and the Tom Kha soup was incredible—rich, creamy, and beautifully balanced with just the right amount of lemongrass and tang. We also tried the sukiyaki, which was packed with fresh ingredients and had a deeply comforting taste.
​To top off the amazing food, the service was outstanding. Our waiter was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night without ever being intrusive.“

“Best Thai food in SF. I highly recommend“

“The food here is absolutely delicious, but there's one big problem: the heat levels are just not calibrated well. Mild seems to have no heat at all, but medium absolutely destroys me. If there was an actual medium tier, I'd be ordering here 10x as often

If you're reading this, please adjust the heat 🙏“

“One of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco! It's definitely their take on Thai food, but it was absolutely delicious. Every dish we ordered was flavorful and some had decent spice- both I find hard to replicate outside of Thailand. The ambiance was lovely, perfect date night spot. If I had to be picky, the service was okay (server came up to us without even saying hello, that kind of vibe), but he was able to answer every question we had so I really can't complain. Definitely would come back!“

“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!“

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

“Secret to avoiding long waits to probably the hottest restaurant in West Portal & one of the most popular & best in SF - No reservations … restaurant opens at 4pm . Arrive & line up at 3:45 oh about 20 or so diners ahead of us … 3:55 Server comes out & takes a head count for the 1st round of diners! !!!

Yay, we’re in & it IS Bangkok Delish !!! Meaning .. like the food in Thailand ..not watered down for western palate !!

Flavors r bold & portions r perfect .. they even have a beautiful French Cab .. yes a Cabernet .. that goes perfectly with Thai food“

“All the food is delicious and the place is nice and cozy. I would highly recommend for anyone willing to try Thai food in the area.

There was this ‘chili dipped in oil‘ which was included as a side along with hot sauce. We liked it so much that we ordered just the chili sauce. They were planning to sell this as a packaged food in near future and we happened to be the first customers for that item.“

“This place really knows how to leave its guests happy – with both the service and the food. The only staff member there was very friendly and welcoming. There was also an unfinished mural on the wall that somehow added to the homely charm.

The Tom Kha arrived piping hot, with lime flavors taking center stage. The Pad Kra Pao chicken was deliciously spicy, and full of chili flavor without being overwhelmingly hot. The jasmine rice was soft and comforting , while the Pad See Ew had lovely notes of soy sauce and garlic. Everything arrived quickly, and the portions were generous. We left feeling content, well-fed, and very happy.“

“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.“

“The best Thai food I’ve had to in SF so far. I love that they offer a decent Thai Boat Noodles and their special papaya salad is second to none (Tum Taad). I couldn’t help myself from over ordering the dishes from their menu since I’ve been craving Thai food. For our table of four, I spent around $50 per person, but each of their menu items are very reasonably priced and $20-$30 would be enough to get one feeling full. I highly recommend it and I’ll totally go there again soon.“

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

“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“

“My friend and I came here on a Wednesday night for dinner. We were seated immediately. Order was taken and the food was served very quickly.

My friend ordered the stirred fried noodle and I ordered the crab omurice. Great flavor with generous portion. I honestly have to say the crab omurice is overrated since it is the signature. The amount of crab meat is lacking.

I would be back to try for different dishes since the flavors are definitely great.“

“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.“

“Best Thai restaurant in San Francisco, Ca. Food was delicious!“

“Great place with very delicious food.“

“Peacock Pansy is a fantastic spot with a lovely atmosphere and excellent service. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, and everything came together for a really enjoyable experience. The staff were welcoming and attentive throughout. Definitely a place I’d happily visit again—5 stars!“

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

“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.“

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

“good food and great service“

“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!“

“Had the tea tree salad, coconut paratha, and chicken garlic noodles. Everything was delicious. This place is much better than some of the more well known Burmese restaurants in SF. The service was very friendly and the restaurant was clean and comfortable. Will definitely be back!“

“Good! I love Laotian food and this is definitely well priced. I don’t have pictures but really loved their mango sticky rice too. We asked for one dish to be spicy and I wish we asked for all of them to be, but the none spicy eaters in the group couldn’t handle our one spicy dish.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Just landed in SF and was trying to find dinner not too far from where we stay in the city. We ordered through DoorDash which we were in the way to the hotel from the airport. No wait needed! Holyshred did not disappoint. The flavor was on point and the portion was generous. Really high recommend if you’re looking for authentic flavorful Thai street food. Would definitely order again!“

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

“We typically like Thai food and her we really liked their food. It was flavorful and not too spicy. The rolls were good.

As i and my wife was waiting for the food, i was seeing and appreciating the lady who single handedly taking orders, delivering food and managing other things. Appreciate her energy and dedication.“

“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“

“I’ve eaten here before and I’ve always like their food. I love all the types of curry they serve with the protein of choice. But recently I feel like their red curry with prawns has been a little off. The taste is there but I feel like their red curry sauce is a bit watery looking. And I ordered it with shrimp. They’re very skimpy on the protein. There was maybe three pieces of shrimp.

Service is ok. The staff are friendly enough and I can’t complain. The ambiance of the restaurant is beautiful. They have a walk with a great mural and good for photography.

I really love their fried tofu thought. Perfectly fried and so crispy and tasty.
The price is standard, not cheap but not expensive.“

“You know that moment when you walk into a restaurant and immediately feel like you’ve made the right decision? That was this whole meal. The welcome was so warm I almost forgot it was foggy outside, and the whole place has this cozy hum that makes you want to linger way past dessert.

I had a real crisis choosing what to order because everything on the menu sounded like my new favorite thing—so I did the only logical thing and got a little extra. Every bite confirmed I am not a wise person when it comes to portion control, and I regret nothing. Already wondering when I can go back and do it all over again.“

“If you are looking for a straightforward, high-value Thai meal in San Francisco, the special combination at Old Siam Thai hits the spot. For $18, you get a well-rounded plate featuring chicken satay, vegetable Pad Thai, Panang curry, and a side of egg rice.
​The chicken satay was tender and took on that classic turmeric yellow color, but the real star was the peanut sauce. It was exceptionally well-balanced and easily outclassed what you get at most neighborhood spots. The vegetable Pad Thai kept things simple—no unnecessary bells and whistles, just clean, delicious execution.
​The Panang curry came with a surprisingly hearty portion of chicken. Refreshingly, it was not nearly as sweet as what most restaurants serve, letting the richer curry flavors actually come through. Paired with the simple egg rice, the combination delivers solid quality and substantial food without any pretense. It is a reliable choice when you want good, honest Thai food.“

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

“Really enjoyed Bangkok Street! The food is flavorful, fun, and feels a little different from your typical Thai restaurant in SF. It's alot of fun vibe. There are a lot of interesting non-standard dishes on the menu – also better to share. Khao Soi Crispy Chicken, Wagyu Boat Noodles, and the Crispy Crab Rolls were amazing. Definitely a spot I’d come back to!“

“I visit almost every weekend. The food is amazing, especially my favorite BKK Street noodles! The server is incredibly welcoming and attentive, patiently answering all questions. She even remembers my usual order every time.

She is incredibly sweet. She handles everything alone, so please be patient and kind to her.

Even though it's a newly opened, family-run business with a small team, they are doing an amazing job. I highly recommend supporting this small business!

We love your food!“

“Ordered the dry tom yum noodle at Lers Ros Thai and it might genuinely be one of my favorite Thai dishes I’ve ever had. The balance of spicy and sour hits perfectly, and it pairs so well with the fish cakes and crispy pork tossed in. Every bite had that punchy, tangy kick without overwhelming the other flavors.

If you’re a fan of tom yum but haven’t tried it in dry noodle form, this is a must order. Simple dish, but they nailed the execution.“