Thai · East End · James Beard Winner (Best Chef: Texas 2023), Michelin Bib Gourmand
Chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter won Best Chef: Texas at the James Beards -- the first Houston chef to win the category. Bold, authentic Thai flavors in a casual Second Ward setting with a new happy ho...
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Thai Kun
Thai Street Food · Downtown · Bon Appetit Top 10
Bon Appetit Top 10-recognized Thai street food from the FAM Hospitality team at POST Houston. Pad thai, green curry, and larb are executed with care that belies the casual food hall setting. Thai Kun ...
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Vieng Thai
Thai · Spring Branch
A Spring Branch Thai restaurant open for over 15 years serving both familiar dishes like colorful curries and pad thai alongside more adventurous fare. The Long Point Road location puts it in the hear...
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Asia Market Thai Lao Food
Thai-Lao · Heights
A combination grocery corner store and quick-serve restaurant in the Heights offering authentic Thai-Lao food. Dishes start spicy, funky, tangy, sour, and acidic. The no-frills setting belies some of ...
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Kin Dee
Thai · Montrose
A fast-casual Thai restaurant on Westheimer offering a twist on traditional Thai cuisine. Opened in 2024, the menu includes snacks like crispy wonton pad thai and shrimp nuggets with sweet plum sauce....
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Sao Lao Thai Cafe
Thai-Lao · Heights
A small, casual spot serving vibrant Thai-Lao food on the Northside of Houston. The authentic flavors and homestyle cooking draw a loyal following. One of the few places in Houston serving genuine Lao...