At every Thai restaurant do you order Pad Thai? If you do, we aren’t judging. But Austin Thai food places serve more than that. From the traditional Tom Yum soup or steamed dumplings, you’re sure to find your new favorite Thai entree.
Most Popular Thai Food in Austin
Thai food has mixtures of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. Thai food is prepared with a variety of proteins so anyone can eat. Some popular Thai dishes are Pad Thai, Tom Yum Soup, and Thai curries.
Pad Thai
Pad Thai usually has eggs, pasta sauce, fish sauce, garlic, chiles, and the protein of choice as a noodle stir fry.
Tom Yum Soup
Tom Yum Soup is a healthy choice for soup. A traditional cup has shrimp, veggies, and fresh spices.
Khao Pad and other Thai Curries
Khao Pad is fried rice. In Khao Pad, you can put any protein you want, but a common one is a crab. Curry is the classic combination of spices and herbs bathed with noodles.
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Best Thai Restaurants in Austin
Titaya’s Thai Cuisine
Titaya’s Thai Cuisine features classic Thai dishes and modern Thai cuisine. While many of the dishes are hot, like traditional Thai food, you can modify the spice to your liking. They even have Crab Kao Pad!
Where: 5501 N Lamar Blvd Suite C101, Austin, TX 78751
Thai Kun
This is one of the best Thai food restaurants in Austin. Thai Kun serves authentic Thai street food in a family-style serving. So, if you want to share that order of Pad Thai, you have the option to try other dishes… or keep it all to yourself.
Where: 11601 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758
Thai Taste
Looking for a quick taste of Thai? Try this Thai place in Austin! With chicken or tofu Tom Yum Soup or Pineapple Curry, you might forget you’re in a hurry.
Where: 7010 State Hwy 71 #180, Austin, TX 78735
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Basil Thai
This Thai restaurant in Austin offers a blend of Thai, Taiwanese, and Asian! With Vegan options, it’s a great place to eat Thai food. They even have a modern way of serving Hot Pot.
Where: 2501 W Parmer Ln #550, Austin, TX 78727
Thamnak Thai
Thamnak Thai is a Thai place near Austin. If you want authentic Thai with an atmosphere, come here. They have Tiger’s Cry, Fried Fish, all the way to Lemongrass Noodle.
Where: 200 Buttercup Creek Blvd # 128, Cedar Park, TX 78613
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Best Thai Restaurants in Austin – Continued
Thai-Licious
This Austin food truck serves delicious Thai for you to eat on picnic tables or to go. This style of Thai food is always a treat. Try this food truck if you want some tasty Thai Curry in Austin.
Where: 2730 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe
This small Austin Thai place is great for casual dining. Family-owned and operated, the dishes are sure to come fresh. If you want to try something other than pad thai, try their Hor Mok.
Where: 5517 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
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Best Thai Restaurants in Austin
Mai Thai Restaurant
This downtown Austin authentic Thai restaurant is a must-visit. If you’re looking for a plate to share or want leftovers, any dish you order will do fine. Take advantage of the lunch specials!
Where: 207 San Jacinto Blvd #201, Austin, TX 78701
East Side King
East Side King is one of the best Thai places in Austin. It started as a food truck but is now a brick-and-mortar location. While it’s not full thai because of their Asian twists, you’ll want to try everything. So make sure you come hungry.
Where: 2310 S Lamar Blvd c101, Austin, TX 78704
Hai Ky
Create your stir fry at Hai Ky. From Thai Curry to traditional Tofu Pad Thai you have the chance to try different dishes each time. You can also enjoy your meal with Thai Iced Tea!
Where: 1931 E Oltorf St Ste B, Austin, TX 78741
Are you hungry now? Don’t waste any time, order, or dine-in at one of these Austin Thai food places!
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