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17 thai spots in San Francisco, scored and ranked for 2026.

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Nari
Thai · Japantown · Michelin 1 Star; James Beard Best Chefs in America (Pim Techamuanvivit) 2022 (finalist)
Pim Techamuanvivit's Japantown Thai restaurant inside Hotel Kabuki, and one of the most ambitious Thai kitchens in the country. The chef's tasting walks through grilled skewers, miang kham and massama...
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2
Kin Khao
Thai · Tenderloin · Michelin 1 Star (2025); James Beard Best Chef (Pim Techamuanvivit) 2023 (semifinalist)
Pim Techamuanvivit's regional Thai counter inside the Parc 55 hotel near Union Square. Michelin Recognized and a James Beard Best Chef: West winner. The pradik gai (chicken-and-rice curry), the rabbit...
91
3
Ka Kai Northern Thai
Northern Thai · The Castro
Ka Kai brought Northern Thai cooking to the Castro from a team with roots at Farmhouse Kitchen, arriving at a moment when San Francisco's Thai scene has gotten more specific about regional style rathe...
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4
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
Thai · Berkeley
A Thai kitchen at 1549 Shattuck Avenue in North Berkeley, serving a menu built on curries and stir-fries made fresh daily. The lineup runs from Panang, green, yellow, and red curries to noodle plates ...
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5
Jo's Modern Thai
Thai restaurant · Laurel · Bib Gourmand
Jo's Modern Thai works a tropical, region-spanning Thai menu through a Californian lens in Oakland's Laurel district. The kitchen blends traditional technique with local ingredients across dishes like...
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6
Lapisara Eatery
Thai-American Fusion · Lower Nob Hill
Lapisara Eatery opened in Lower Nob Hill in 2018, taking its name from the Thai word for great fortune and prosperity. The kitchen runs Thai-American fusion, serving breakfast and brunch daily from 8 ...
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7
Mama Mu's Bistro
Thai · Outer Sunset
A Thai and Asian-fusion bistro on Noriega Street in the Sunset, across from East West Bank, with a cozy, casual room good for groups. The menu travels across regions, from Pad Kee Mao and Gaeng Hungla...
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8
Muukata6395
Thai · Richmond District
Muukata6395 brings muu ka ta, the Thai tabletop grill-and-hotpot format, to the Richmond District on Geary Boulevard. Diners cook thin-sliced meats and seafood over a domed griddle while broth simmers...
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9
Tycoon Kitchen
Thai-Asian Fusion · SoMa
Tycoon Kitchen is a small Asian-fusion counter at 47 Minna Street in SoMa's East Cut, near the Salesforce Transit Center, built around the downtown workday lunch crowd. The menu leans on Thai staples ...
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10
Funky Elephant
Thai · Berkeley
A non-traditional Thai comfort food restaurant from former Hawker Fare chef Supasit Puttikaew, set in the Gilman Street corridor. The kitchen turns out spicy pad Thai, Thai-spicy party wings, khao mun...
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All 17 Thai Spots in San Francisco

Tanzie's Cafe
Thai / Breakfast · Berkeley
83
Lers Ros Thai
Thai · Hayes Valley
82
Bhan Mae Vane
Lao and Thai · Alameda
82
Kothai Republic
Thai · Sunset
81
Rise & Set
Thai · Nob Hill
80
The ThongLor SF
Thai · Union Square
80
Shoji
Cocktail Bar · SoMa
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