Best Thai restaurant
Papaya Salad at Nan
YOUR PICKS
1) Nan in Midtown
You say, “Beautiful, sophisticated, great waitstaff and terrific food. Consistently!”
2) Little Bangkok on Cheshire Bridge Road
3) Tamarind Seed in Midtown
4) Thai Restaurant of Norcross
5) L’Thai in Tucker
6) Spoon (two locations)
Steamed Fresh Basil Rolls from Tamarind Seed Thai Bistro. Photo: Becky Stein / special
OUR PICKS
1) Tamarind Seed Thai Bistro
AJC dining critic Meridith Ford Goldman says, “No restaurant in Atlanta creates the fire show that is great Thai food with quite the amount of flavor and finesse as Tamarind Seed Thai Bistro. Along with some of the best fish dishes the city has to offer, the classic Thai salads are small universes of enjoyment.”
2) L’Thai in Tucker
3) L’Thai West
4) Thai Restaurant of Norcross
5) Tuk Tuk Thai Food
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109 comments Add your comment
RK
February 8th, 2010
11:28 am
Throughout the years and different locations, Tamarind (Seed) has never disappointed.
JK
February 8th, 2010
1:12 pm
Lemon Grass in Marietta is my favorite. Excellent food and consistency.
Lori
February 8th, 2010
1:44 pm
Tamarind
JDJ
February 8th, 2010
2:33 pm
Bankok Grill in Covington — hardworking family, wonderful home-cooked Thai. YUM!
ATLFoodie
February 8th, 2010
2:39 pm
It’s pricey, but I love Nan on 17th.
Jenna
February 8th, 2010
3:02 pm
King and I I LOVE IT!!!!!
ALD
February 8th, 2010
3:27 pm
Surin for affordable dining. Nan when you want to splurge.
Masaman man
February 8th, 2010
3:29 pm
Yum Yum Thai on Lawrenceville HIghway in Tucker
Meg
February 8th, 2010
3:30 pm
HARRY & SONS @ Virginia-Highlands
nana
February 8th, 2010
3:30 pm
thai chili
MB
February 8th, 2010
3:32 pm
Agree with Tamarind (Seed), followed by Annie’s Thai Castle
Kenbud
February 8th, 2010
3:32 pm
Little Bangkok – Cheshire Bridge! … it’s about the size of a living room, so tiny!
Pat C.
February 8th, 2010
3:33 pm
Thai Diner @ Discover Mills
Glenn
February 8th, 2010
3:36 pm
2nd for Lemon Grass . Strip center cuisine at its finest .
Snellville mom
February 8th, 2010
3:36 pm
Sri Thai !!!!!
ATL x KRN
February 8th, 2010
3:40 pm
Lime Juice is Alpharetta is by far the best I’ve had here in GA.
hagood
February 8th, 2010
3:42 pm
Thaicoon on the Marietta Square is the best hands down…Nan is a close 2nd!
YardDawg
February 8th, 2010
3:45 pm
Hometown favor: Bankok Grill in Covington. Family has been doing it right for many, many years.
Loveamonkee
February 8th, 2010
3:50 pm
I am a huge fan of Royal Orchid in Mid-town. Just fantastic food!
David
February 8th, 2010
3:52 pm
Panita Thai Kitchen in Virginia Highlands
KingRitz
February 8th, 2010
3:55 pm
Taste of Thai in Norcross, hands down. I never see it written up or anything, but it’s pretty much the best everything when it comes to Thai food. We make special trips outside the perimeter just to go there (a big deal when we live in Midtown without a car).
Full Belly
February 8th, 2010
3:56 pm
Thai Star
songbird
February 8th, 2010
3:58 pm
Mali in Virginia Highland is very good.
Jerald
February 8th, 2010
3:58 pm
Thai Restaurant of Norcross BEST!!!
Jeremy and April
February 8th, 2010
4:04 pm
Thai Star in Norcross!
lawgirl
February 8th, 2010
4:13 pm
Nan on 17th St. is the best! Hands down!!
Doug
February 8th, 2010
4:17 pm
Curry Curry on East-West Connector near Smyrna.
BigT
February 8th, 2010
4:18 pm
Simply Thai in Dunwoody…the Thai Drunken Noodles are awesome!
Christopher
February 8th, 2010
4:21 pm
Tamarind Seed
Jon
February 8th, 2010
4:22 pm
If the winner is not Tamarind or Nan, I may have to launch a jasmine rice-fueled protest. While there may certainly be some small treasure of a Thai restaurant buried in the ‘burbs or on Buford, I’ve still tried many of Atlanta’s best and those two remain on top. That said, there are no shortage of superb Thai options in this city and we should feel lucky to have such awesome options!
recovering south GA
February 8th, 2010
4:22 pm
Little Bangkok —see the line of people waiting to get in.
watcher16
February 8th, 2010
4:25 pm
Nothing beats Surin in Highlands for taste and affordability!
Jeff
February 8th, 2010
4:26 pm
Thai Restaurant of Norcross on Norcross Tucker Rd. Hands down the best Tom Yum soup in the metro area. Really nice family run restaurant. Seems like I even remember there being an AJC hanging up in the front of the store where it was named the best Thai restaurant in the metro.
beachwriter
February 8th, 2010
4:34 pm
Mint on Clairmont
beth
February 8th, 2010
4:35 pm
KoKai on Jimmy Carter is the most authentic Thai in Atlanta.
Nominator
February 8th, 2010
4:38 pm
Thai Heaven – Hapeville, GA
Thai Nomination
February 8th, 2010
4:49 pm
Little Bangkok by far – only true Thai in the city.
Amanda
February 8th, 2010
4:51 pm
Kokai Thai Bistro in Norcross is my absolute favorite
Jay
February 8th, 2010
4:59 pm
Dee Thai in Alpharetta….Seafood Talay and Tom Yum Soup is great! The food is authentic and do not forget the Mango and Sticky rice for dessert is excellent.
WarEagle
February 8th, 2010
5:01 pm
Lime Juice in Alpharetta is the best I’ve had. Great stuff that you don’t see on every menu, the chef even prepared us some things he was working on.
greg
February 8th, 2010
5:02 pm
Surin
GLH
February 8th, 2010
5:08 pm
longevity=best….been going to thai of nocross since mid 80’s and still the most authentic and best in atlanta. reasonable priced, large portions and can be ordered to any pallate. having been to thailand multiple times definately the closest to authentic. Nan Fine Dining is also very good but obviously tamed down a bit but very flavorable. the whole fried red snappper is to die for. expensive and white table cloth…a good date place before/after a show downtown.
jkw
February 8th, 2010
5:24 pm
I love Spoon, by Georgia Tech on the westside.
carlton
February 8th, 2010
5:24 pm
Lemon Grass in East Cobb.
snb
February 8th, 2010
5:29 pm
Tamarind Seed
Wooleybare
February 8th, 2010
5:51 pm
Little Bangkok….inexpensive lunch and wonderful dinner menus. never had a bad meal there and the service is swift, efficient and friendly.
Lauren Frutiger
February 8th, 2010
6:17 pm
Yum Yum Thai in Tucker…Amazing
MochaDLyte
February 8th, 2010
6:20 pm
I have to go with Red Garlic in Lawrenceville/Duluth as my first choice. Then KoKai Off Jimmy Carter as my second. Last but not least Surin off Highland
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Paulah
February 8th, 2010
7:57 pm
Taste of Thai in Norcross was the first Thai food that I tried and was instantly hooked. I’ve tried many other Thai restaurants since then but nothing else has topped it yet.
Msyvone
February 8th, 2010
9:01 pm
LITTLE BANGKOK! no contest!
tamia
February 8th, 2010
9:35 pm
Lime Juice.Alpharetta. Someone from my company order from them almost every day. we love the Basil fried rice.OMG!…pricey for lunch but well worth the flavor..Nice people too.
Stephanie
February 8th, 2010
11:11 pm
Thai Restaurant of Norcross — our standard since the 80’s. When we’re really in the mood for Thai, we always hop in the car to go there. It’s not in our neighborhood, but it’s worth the drive.
DJ Voltron
February 8th, 2010
11:19 pm
We all know the best Thai Restaurant in ATL is Nan. Go to any other thai restaurant and ask the workers and they will tell you the same.
mice
February 8th, 2010
11:42 pm
Little Bangkok – the classic and delicious choice!
Ken
February 9th, 2010
6:15 am
Dee Thai – Alpharetta!!
CB
February 9th, 2010
7:41 am
Nan is by far the best Thai in Atlanta. Went to Surin a couple of weeks ago and it was not that great, and definitely not of Nan’s caliber.
mafia82
February 9th, 2010
8:21 am
HANDS DOWN THAI RESTAURANT OF NORCROSS. I’m thai myself so i know how it suppose to taste like. this place is the real deal, Even tho it don’t stick out with the rest of the other out their, it’s a family place that makes it great. All the other ones that was named on here are ok or they just sux. I go out my way and head to thai norcross plus their service is super fast!!! Believe me when it comes down to real asian food.
Andre Hylton
February 9th, 2010
8:54 am
Spoon is the best for the money. Nan is the best if money is no object.
ATLien
February 9th, 2010
9:22 am
Yum Yum Thai in Tucker!
Randi
February 9th, 2010
9:44 am
Little Bangkok on Cheshire Bridge
Melissa
February 9th, 2010
10:00 am
ANNIE’S THAI CASTLE!
Scarlett
February 9th, 2010
10:18 am
Annie’s Thai Castle!
Atlanta Thai
February 9th, 2010
10:38 am
There are many passable strip center options, but for serious Thai head for Tamarind Seed, Nan, or Spoon. The new Tuc Tuc Thai loft is also excellent and offers a different menu.
pockybeagle
February 9th, 2010
10:55 am
Thai Restaurant of Norcross if you don’t care for fancy place. The food is very authentic.
Egger
February 9th, 2010
10:56 am
Spoon
Ryan
February 9th, 2010
11:10 am
Both L’Thai in Tucker and Nan deserve to be on the ballot.
AJ
February 9th, 2010
11:27 am
I’m boring when it comes to Thai – I pretty much get Pad See Ew every time I go. Based on that criteria, I say Malaya on Collier in the shopping center just “below” the Publix shopping center.
S
February 9th, 2010
11:49 am
Yum Yum Thai! The food is always great and the service is fantastic! Best Thai food I’ve ever eaten.
Stephanie Haggerty
February 9th, 2010
12:52 pm
Nan Beautiful, sophisticated, great waitstaff and terrific food. Consistently!
Huffy
February 9th, 2010
2:11 pm
Mint on Clairmont south of PDK Airport is consistently wonderful, uses high-quality ingredients (never any gristle in the chicken, etc.), and has an extensive menu. I love Nan, but Mint is affordable and always great. Most people don’t know about it because of the location.
Stefan
February 9th, 2010
3:02 pm
Nan is very good but too expensive. Thaicoon is Marietta is just as good and reasonbly priced so it wins in my book. Surin is totally average but get votes because it’s in town. Yum Yum and Little Bangkok suck-out-loud. Tamerand is nice but more show than substance.
donkey200
February 9th, 2010
4:09 pm
Thai Diner – Vinings.
candybarssoapco
February 9th, 2010
5:09 pm
L’Thai
ziza
February 9th, 2010
5:34 pm
1. Little Bangkok – excellent food very reasonable prices
2. Nan – excellent food high prices
3. Panita – excellent food ok prices
4. Tamarind – excellent food ok prices
5. Thai Heaven in Hapeville good food good prices nice addition to southside
Lou
February 9th, 2010
5:35 pm
Lime Juice in Alpharetta. Very authentic, family run business, they always accomodate special requests.
Hester
February 9th, 2010
6:16 pm
Bangkok ok Piedmont
Jadzia
February 9th, 2010
7:13 pm
Siam Square on Windy Hill is an excellent and believe it or not “NYC feel” Thai restaurant. Similar to the gem that is Tasty China (the Szchuan place), Siam Square is worth driving to. It is also very well priced. Both are within a mile of each other.
The owners of Siam Square are Thai and very warm and gracious.
Trina
February 9th, 2010
7:38 pm
The King and I is the best in Atlanta!
Bee Pollen
February 9th, 2010
9:31 pm
Siamese Basil, Norcross!!!!!!!!!
Jess Bunny
February 9th, 2010
10:16 pm
Thai at Norcross on intersection of Jimmy Carter and South Norcross Tucker. Their Duck Curry is the best!
Matty C
February 10th, 2010
9:13 am
LITTLE BANGKOK for sure – the only place where you can get great, well-priced Thia food and watch a hooker get beat up all while sipping a Tsing Tau.
Debbie
February 10th, 2010
9:35 am
Little Bangkok is the best! Amy, Su and entire staff always make you feel at home while you enjoy their GREAT food.
Gregg
February 10th, 2010
9:36 am
Little Bangkok is the BEST!!!
May
February 10th, 2010
11:11 am
Bangkok Grill in Covington, GA ans Baan Thai in Conyers,GA
Billy
February 10th, 2010
1:35 pm
Curry Curry on the East-West connector is killer. Little Bangkok is awesome also…
Stefan
February 10th, 2010
1:36 pm
Spoon (both Westside and Eastside locations)
Lisa
February 10th, 2010
2:26 pm
Thai Restaurant of Sandy Springs (corner of Roswell Rd and Hammond) is delicious! Everything I’ve tried on the menu has been great, and the people are very friendly! Best Thai food in Atlanta!
Stuck in D.C.
February 10th, 2010
2:39 pm
Tamarind Seed …. I wish I had a plate of sticky rice and panang curry right now!
xxljacket
February 10th, 2010
2:52 pm
Curry! Curry! in Smyrna is awesome.
Leslie
February 10th, 2010
3:33 pm
Thai House in Roswell
Martin
February 10th, 2010
3:48 pm
L’Thai
Michelle
February 10th, 2010
4:37 pm
I agree with Martin…L’Thai is really good.
Robyn
February 10th, 2010
4:54 pm
LEMON GRASS IN EAST COBB is terrific! Fast service, very friendly staff and consistently good food. The basil shrimp is always a favorite; very large, fresh shrimp and the portions are more than adequate — always plenty for lunch the next day!
Lisa
February 10th, 2010
4:54 pm
Nan and Tamarind. Look no further.
Don
February 10th, 2010
11:19 pm
Spoon in EAV…….authentic Thai cuisine at its best and urban chic ambience! Gotta love the place!
Jameson
February 11th, 2010
12:27 pm
L’Thai in Tucker is probably the best Thai in the metro area. Little Bangkok would be second.
TH
February 11th, 2010
4:31 pm
Thai Restaurant of Norcross
ajw
February 11th, 2010
5:07 pm
L’Thai in Tucker never lets me down and I have tried nearly everything on the menu. Its usually a very peaceful serene meal with impeccable service and very reasonable prices.
Marki
February 12th, 2010
11:22 am
Pattaya Thai off Powers Ferry Rd in Marietta is a great little joint. It is not big on atmosphere, but has tasty well priced food.
Rob
February 12th, 2010
1:07 pm
I agree with Massaman – Yum Yum Thai in Tucker! Awesome food, superb friendly service
Rosie Jones
February 12th, 2010
6:24 pm
MINT…a small place on Clairmont, just south of Dekalb-Peachtree Airport. Entrees under $10. I especially love the Panang and Massaman curry and green tea ice cream. Everything is fresh and delicious.
angelita a. ritz
February 13th, 2010
1:36 am
Without a doubt it’s Taste of Thai on Jimmy Carter Blvd. This restaurant was recommended by a Thai friend many years ago and we’ve never once been disappointed with anything we’ve had there. We have tried many other places including the most well-known and never found one as good. Their coconut milk soup, pad thai, basil and curry dishes are all great, service is good, no complaints at all.
Taste of Thai Norcross
February 13th, 2010
9:41 am
Been there done THAiT. I defy all of you Tamarind, Nam, etc. Thai lovers to find a better jewel of a restaurant with consistently terrific meals across the menu than Taste of Thai. You know you have been to a great ethnic restaurant when the folks who recommend and rave about the place are of the same cultural heritage. Travel a little, you’ll be glad you did.
Paul Winum
February 13th, 2010
6:50 pm
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Paul Winum
February 13th, 2010
6:53 pm
Bangkok on Piedmont in Midtown makes the best Pad Thai I’ve ever had in 30 years of eating Thai food. This is one of the first Thai restaurants in Atlanta and the owner operators are as gracious as they are skilled in the kitchen!
SM
February 13th, 2010
8:08 pm
It’s still young but I think the Nan progeny Tuk Tuk is stupendous. A novel concept and super fresh good food.
Brooke
February 14th, 2010
10:04 am
SURIN!!!! HANDS DOWN. CONSISTANTLY GREAT, FRESH FOOD!!!
SGW
February 14th, 2010
4:45 pm
Hope I’m not too late for my entry.
Thai Diner @ Discover Mills Mall
Jeanne
February 14th, 2010
10:47 pm
The Chaba Thai (http://chabathaiduluth.com/) in the Duluth/Johns Creek area is one of my favorite places to eat. The food is excellent and the staff is very personable.