Thai Food in Austin (2025)

Chef Jam Sanitchat’s landmark blends market-driven Thai cooking with a gluten-free bakery and vegan coconut-milk ice creams. Regularly recommended by Eater Austin and praised by Austin Chronicle readers, it’s a south-side staple with community roots and cooking classes.

Titaya's Thai Cuisine - Review - North Loop - Austin - The Infatuation

Titaya’s straddles a middle ground between classic Thai staples (like tom yum, pad see ew, and pad ka prao) and fusion-y creations (think fried polenta crab cakes with sweet corn). It’s that reliable Thai spot that everybody wishes was in their neighborhood—show up at dinner time and you’ll inevitably find a small crowd of people waiting by the door for a table. We like some of the contemporary dishes, but Titaya’s is at its best with the classics. Start with a fire pot of tom kha, order some pad see ew with large, perfectly cooked shrimp, and grab some fried rice to share with the table. The dining room is semi-dark and cozy, but with plenty of space—it’s just upscale enough to make Titaya’s fitting for a casual-ish date night, but not so relaxed that you should show up in sweats (unless you’re getting takeout). photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel Pause Unmute - Nicolai McCrary

Austin Restaurant P Thai’s Khao Man Gai Reopens in New Address | Eater Austin

I found P. Thai’s Khao Man Gai at 4807 Airport Boulevard in North Loop (the former Vamonos space), where chef-owner Thai Changthong has relocated the short-lived food-stall concept into a larger, Eater Award–winning casual counter-service restaurant that began as a stall in the Hong Kong Supermarket. The namesake khao man gai is the Thai iteration of Hainanese chicken — tender steamed chicken served with chicken-fat rice, a sweet chili sauce, cucumbers, and chicken broth — and they also offer a fried chicken version and a combination plate of the two; don’t skip the noodle soups or the daily specials. With the bigger kitchen Changthong plans to expand into broader Thai-Chinese dishes inspired by Bangkok’s Chinatown (Yaowarat), including boat noodles, Thai sukiyaki, and fried pork belly. The restaurant reopened here on April 30 after an initial July 2023 opening and a January 2024 closure when the supermarket shut; it’s currently operating limited service (dine-in dinner hours around 5–9 p.m., limited menu and availability) while he hires more cooks, though listings show service for lunch and dinner, takeout can be placed online, and there are indoor (diner-like, family-friendly) and outdoor dining options. Know before you go: all P. Thai’s dishes contain meat, so take vegetarian friends elsewhere. - Nadia Chaudhury

Family-run for years, this South Manchaca stalwart turns out generous portions and soulful staples; locals swear by the hor mok and tom kha. Regularly included on Eater Austin’s Thai lists and operating with steady hours per the official site.

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When you’re sick of Thai restaurants that seem to just shuffle around the same dozen or so menu items, head to Kiin Di instead. You’ll find dishes like Rip & Dip Roti, Killer Noodles, and Dang! Curry that all add a little bit of intensity to an otherwise chill Thursday night dinner run. The Thai-style fried chicken successfully tests the upper limits of poultry crispiness, and crispy soft shell crab swimming in a pool of creamy egg curry might just be one of the best curries we’ve eaten out of a food truck. It doesn’t hurt that this truck is parked at Corner Bar, a chill, mostly outdoor sports bar in South Austin. Grab a beer from inside—it’ll help with the spice, or at least help you forget about it. photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel photo credit: Richard Casteel Pause Unmute Food Rundown Spicy Tamarind Wings These are sweet, sticky, and a little bit spicy. If you’re watching sports at the bar, they’re almost a necessity. photo credit: Richard Casteel Killer Noodles Basically spicy stir-fried ramen noodles served in a decorative Chinese-style takeout container and topped with a fried egg and deep-fried fried pork belly. These are fun to look at, but manage to pack enough heat and savory flavor to show us that they’re not just eye candy. photo credit: Richard Casteel Creamy Crab Curry The fried soft-shell crab is sweet, crunchy, and a great textural counterpart to the creamy egg-based curry it’s all swimming in. If you’re a fan of seafood, you’ll want to order this. photo credit: Richard Casteel - Nicolai McCrary

Cherrywood’s family-operated truck cooks halal-friendly wings, noodles, and curries with bright, homey flavors. Called out by Eater Austin and appreciated by neighbors for consistent hours and value, it’s a low-key weeknight go-to.

Sprawling menu, late hours, and a devoted South Austin following—think spicy green beans, noodle soups, and curries. Frequently mapped by Eater Austin and highlighted by local outlets for comforting tom kha, this independent spot still hums.

A Westlake-area trailer turning out lively papaya salad, panang, and pad krapow with friendly, owner-led service. A favorite among neighborhood regulars and noted on local guides, it offers a mellow patio stop away from downtown’s bustle.

Just east of the airport, this family-run classic serves old‑school favorites—red curry with roast duck and bright pad gra prow—in a warmly personal setting. Eater Austin has long urged the short trek, and regulars cherish its unhurried hospitality.