The Ultimate Guide to Thai Food in Atlanta
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published August 20, 2020 and last updated August 11, 2022.
Part of what makes Atlanta such a great city to live is the availability of cuisines from all over the world. And lucky for Thai food lovers, there are countless top-notch spots all around Atlanta whether you’re craving a tasty Pad Thai, flavorful Tom Yum, or savory Massaman curry.
1. Chai Yo Modern Thai
Chai Yo Modern Thai is the place to be for a modern spin on Thai cuisine, all served in a sexy, elegant Buckhead atmosphere. Renowned Chef Dee Dee Niyomkul blends Thai flavors with modern cooking techniques to create mouthwatering dishes. Their cocktail service is also excellent.
2. Top Spice Thai & Malaysian Cuisine
Multiple Locations
Top Spice is a great spot for your weeknight Thai cravings, available on most delivery apps and with locations in Midtown, Toco Hills, and Akers Mill Square. They do a solid job on all the Thai classics–pineapple fried rice, panang curry, pad thai, and pad see ew. End your meal with their mango sticky rice or delicious kaya pancake, a sort of Malaysian roti pancake served with a sweet custard and vanilla ice cream.
3. Sri Thai
Multiple Locations
Sri Thai is an everyday sort of Thai spot that’s perfect when you just need your fix of Thai curry and noodles. Their papaya salad is excellent and spicy, and they’ve also got extensive sushi offerings. Locations in Duluth, Snelville, and now Atlantic Station.
4. Silom Thai & Sushi
3345 Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Silom Thai is a great addition to the Buckhead dining scene, with a chic dining room that makes this place perfect for a date night. Their Tom Kha Gai is especially flavorful, and the Pad Thai some of the best we’ve ever had. Their seafood hot spots are real show stoppers.
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5. Nan Thai Dining
1350 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
You can’t talk about Thai food in Atlanta without talking about Niyomkul family. Nan Thai Dining is upscale Thai food excellence, having served up food excellence since 1997. Chef Nan Niyomkul, the mother of Chef Dee Niyomkul of TukTuk and Chai Yo, is the woman behind the menu that’s as much about elegant presentation as it is about authentic Thai flavors.
6. 26 Thai Kitchen & Bar
Multiple Locations
The drunken noodles pack just the right amount of heat, and their pineapple boat is deliciousness served in style. You can enjoy a meal on their spacious patios in Midtown or Lindbergh!
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7. Bangkok Station
550 Pharr Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Bangkok Station is a solid Thai food option in the heart of Buckhead. We recommend that you try the Pearls of Bangkok appetizer sampler to try a little bit of everything. The decor is elegant and while their outdoor patio is closed at the moment for remodeling, there are plans for it reopen again quite soon.
8. Talat Market
112 Ormond St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Head to the Summerhill dining scene for this gem. Talat Market started out as pop-ups all over the town before opening up their very own brick & mortar spot. They’re operating as takeout only at the moment with an ever-changing menu with both old standbys and deeper cuts of Thai cuisine you may be unfamiliar with–Hoi Thawt Talay, a seafood pancake, and Yum Wun Sen, a glass noodle stir fry are on the menu for example. You can also grab one of their cocktail kits to enjoy at home!
9. Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft
1745 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
Tuk Tuk, named for the roaming rickshaws popular in Thailand, recently celebrated 10 years serving outstanding Thai cuisine in Atlanta. Chef DeeDee Niyomkul created this restaurant’s menu using her grandmother’s recipes and as a nod to the foods you can find in the streets of Bangkok from local vendors. Order the beef jerky, fried snapper, and Hoy Tod for the perfect meal.
10. Tum Pok Pok
5000 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341
Buford Highway has a new gem thanks to Tum Pok Pok! The menu is extensive, featuring typical Thai favorites like Pad Thai as well as hard-to-find dishes like Isan sausage from the Northern part of Thailand. The decor is also super cute, with authentic touches from all over Thailand.
11. Osha Thai Sushi
1820 Peachtree Rd #1, Atlanta, GA 30309′
This restaurant was opened by a group of friends and art school grads from Thailand, and you’ll see that in everything from the decor featuring interesting finds from Bangkok, hand-drawn art on the walls, and beautiful plating for every dish. The menu is Asian fusion, with a heavy emphasis on Thai cuisine. Try the crispy whole red snapper or seafood hot pot for a flavorful experience.
12. Yao Atlanta
237 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE, Dunwoody, GA 30346
Sleepy Dunwoody just got a whole lot cooler thanks to Yao, a Thai Chinese restaurant that’s serving up big flavors. It’s a bit of a splurge but worth every penny and perfect for date night! You must order their coconut ice cream for dessert, served over dry ice and just as delicious as it is a feast for the eyes.
Chai Yo Modern Thai is the place to be for a modern spin on Thai cuisine, all served in a sexy, elegant Buckhead atmosphere. Renowned Chef Dee Dee Niyomkul blends Thai flavors with modern cooking techniques to create mouthwatering dishes. Their cocktail service is also excellent.
Top Spice is a great spot for your weeknight Thai cravings, available on most delivery apps and with locations in Midtown, Toco Hills, and Akers Mill Square. They do a solid job on all the Thai classics–pineapple fried rice, panang curry, pad thai, and pad see ew. End your meal with their mango sticky rice or delicious kaya pancake, a sort of Malaysian roti pancake served with a sweet custard and vanilla ice cream.
Sri Thai is an everyday sort of Thai spot that’s perfect when you just need your fix of Thai curry and noodles. Their papaya salad is excellent and spicy, and they’ve also got extensive sushi offerings. Locations in Duluth, Snelville, and now Atlantic Station.
Silom Thai is a new addition to the Buckhead dining scene, with a chic dining room that makes this place perfect for a date night. Their Tom Kha Gai is especially flavorful, and the Pad Thai some of the best we’ve ever had. Their seafood hot spots are real show stoppers.
You can’t talk about Thai food in Atlanta without talking about Niyomkul family. Nan Thai Dining is upscale Thai food excellence, having served up food excellence since 1997. Chef Nan Niyomkul, the mother of Chef Dee Niyomkul of TukTuk and Chai Yo, is the woman behind the menu that’s as much about elegant presentation as it is about authentic Thai flavors.
The drunken noodles pack just the right amount of heat, and their pineapple boat is deliciousness served in style. You can enjoy a meal on their spacious patios in Midtown or Lindbergh. Another great reason to support them? They’ve been tirelessly donating meals to frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bangkok Station is a solid Thai food option in the heart of Buckhead. We recommend that you try the Pearls of Bangkok appetizer sampler to try a little bit of everything. The decor is elegant and while their outdoor patio is closed at the moment for remodeling, there are plans for it reopen again quite soon.
New to the Summerhill dining scene, Talat Market started out as pop-ups all over the town before opening up their very own brick & mortar spot. They’re operating as takeout only at the moment with an ever-changing menu with both old standbys and deeper cuts of Thai cuisine you may be unfamiliar with–Hoi Thawt Talay, a seafood pancake, and Yum Wun Sen, a glass noodle stir fry are on the menu for example. You can also grab one of their cocktail kits to enjoy at home!
