Best Thai in Seattle — April 2025

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Explore Seattle’s top-rated Thai restaurants, with restaurant details, ratings, menus, maps, and Instagram highlights. Rankings based on a combination of online reviews and expert opinion.

1. Buddha Ruksa

Buddha Ruksa, situated in West Seattle, has been serving authentic Thai cuisine since 2003. The restaurant is known for its cozy ambiance and commitment to traditional flavors. Signature dishes include the crispy garlic chicken, panang curry, and fresh rolls.

📞 (206) 937-7676

🌐 Google rating: 4.5 — 1,400+ reviews

✏️ Yelp rating: 4.0 — 1,200+ reviews

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2. Thaiku

Thaiku, located in Seattle’s Phinney Ridge neighborhood, offers an authentic Thai dining experience rooted in tradition. The menu includes dishes such as meing kahm, som tahm, and kao soy, showcasing a balance of flavors characteristic of Thai cooking.

📞 (206) 706-7807

🌐 Google rating: 4.5 — 500+ reviews

✏️ Yelp rating: 4.1 — 300+ reviews

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3. Pestle Rock

Pestle Rock, located in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, focuses on the bold flavors of Isan, the northeastern region of Thailand. The menu features a variety of dishes including the traditional Kao Soi Noodle, and the Mee Ka Ti, a stir-fried rice noodle dish with chicken and coconut milk.

📞 (206) 466-6671

🌐 Google rating: 4.5 — 900+ reviews

✏️ Yelp rating: 4.3 — 900+ reviews

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4. Isarn

Isarn Thai Soul Kitchen, located in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, is also rooted in the culinary traditions of Thailand’s Isan region. The menu features Hat Yai fried chicken, Chiang Mai curry noodles, and Thai sour curry.

📍 2125 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

📞 (206) 596-2127

🌐 Google rating: 4.5 — 200+ reviews

✏️ Yelp rating: 4.3 — 100+ reviews

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5. Bangrak Market

Bangrak Market, located in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood, offers a colorful decor and lively atmosphere, providing an authentic backdrop for its diverse menu.​ The menu features a variety of traditional Thai street foods, including dishes like Kao Pad, Pad Thai, and Som Tum.

📞 (206) 735-7352

🌐 Google Reviews 4.4 — 2,100+ reviews

✏️ Yelp Reviews 4.3 — 1,700+ reviews

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6. Noi Thai

Noi Thai Cuisine, located in downtown Seattle, blends traditional Thai flavors with contemporary presentation. The menu showcases a variety of authentic Thai dishes, such as Pad Thai, drunken noodles, crispy garlic chicken and pineapple fried rice.

📞 (206) 787-8444

🌐 Google rating: 4.4 — 2,400+ reviews

✏️ Yelp rating: 4.0 — 1,300+ reviews

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7. Kin Len

Kin Len Thai Night Bites, located in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, brings the vibrant energy of Bangkok’s street markets to the Pacific Northwest. The menu is inspired by Thai street food, featuring dishes like spicy octopus carpaccio, clay-pot prawns with glass noodles, and the “2-in-1 Pork Rice” set. A standout is the “Hot Pot Everything,” a hearty bowl filled with beef cuts, tripe, tendon, and noodles in a rich broth.

📞 (206) 582-1825

🌐 Google rating: 4.3 — 1,100+ reviews

✏️ Yelp rating: 4.3 — 880+ reviews

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8. Silver Tray

​Silver Tray, located in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood, is a cozy setting with a menu featuring a variety of Thai classics, including curries, stir-fries, and noodle dishes.

📞 (206) 632-2300

🌐 Google rating: 4.7 — 300+ reviews

✏️ Yelp rating: 4.3 — 200+ reviews

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9. Thai Tom

Thai Tom, situated in Seattle’s University District, is a compact, no frills eatery renowned for its bold Thai flavors and energetic atmosphere. The restaurant gained a loyal following under the leadership of the late Chef Tom Suanpirintra, whose dynamic cooking style and commitment to authentic Thai cuisine left a lasting impression on the local food scene. ​The menu features a variety of traditional Thai dishes, including Pad Thai, panang curry, and swimming rama.

📞 (206) 548-9548

🌐 Google rating: 4.3 — 1,900+ reviews

✏️ Yelp rating: 3.5 — 2,500+ reviews

10. Araya’s Place

​Araya’s Place, established in 1987, is a vegan restaurant located in Seattle’s University District. Renowned for its plant-based approach to traditional Thai cuisine, the restaurant offers a diverse menu that includes curries, stir-fries, and noodle dishes, all crafted without animal products. A popular feature is their daily lunch buffet, providing a variety of dishes to sample.

📞 (206) 524-4332

🌐 Google rating: 4.5 — 1,000+ reviews

✏️ Yelp rating: 4.3 — 500+ reviews

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FAQ

What’s the top Thai restaurant in Seattle?

Our current top Thai restaurant in Seattle is Buddha Ruksa.

What Thai restaurant in Seattle has the most reviews?

The Thai restaurant with the most reviews is Noi Thai Cusine.

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