Manao Thai Street Eats

"If we had a dollar for every Thai restaurant in Seattle, we’d have a lot of dollars. But this laidback spot is one of our favorites. Get yourself a mason jar of Thai iced tea and a platter of crunchy, creamy lime zest chicken, gather some humans you don’t hate, and you’ve got a summer al fresco lunch perfect for people-watching on Pine Street." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"Manao means “lime” in Thai, and the name suits this vibrant fast casual Capitol Hill space and its flavorful renditions of Thai classics. They seem to do the standards a bit better here; the pad Thai is more savory and smoky than usual with plenty of wok hei, never sticky and sweet, and the curries are all deep and rich, not muted. The garlic trout’s at once juicy inside and crispy outside, and it’s served with a potent garlicky sauce that always hits, whether it stays the trout or is shared with your noodles and rice dishes. Prices are affordable, too, especially for the Hill." - Eater Staff

"Manao is a casual spot for Thai food that you can always rely on being consistently excellent. They have fantastic street dishes like drunken noodles, and some standout apps like pork belly nuggets with a chile paste dip and taro crispy rolls. Gather some humans you don’t hate, order a round of Thai iced teas and a platter of crunchy, creamy lime zest chicken (our favorite thing here), and you’ve got an outdoor lunch perfect for people watching on Pine Street. (Or, more realistically, if it’s raining—a fun, laid-back indoor setup for a Thai feast.)" - Aimee Rizzo

"Zesty Crispy Chicken “I’ve had the same significant other since 2008, and while trust, honesty, and affection are important to us, the core foundation of our relationship was built upon sneaking bites of each other’s food. And what have I stolen lately from my partner without asking? That would be Manao’s incredible zesty crispy chicken stir fry. The creamy coating has all the tartness and sweetness of a key lime pie filling, only here it’s wrapped around some nuggets of fried thigh meat. This dish alone makes this corner spot one of the best Thai restaurants in the city.” - Aimee Rizzo, Staff Writer" - julia chen 1, carlo mantuano, aimee rizzo

"One of the best places in Seattle for casual, counter-service Thai. It’s hard to feel too sorry for yourself and your sh*tty Monday when you’re sipping from a giant mason jar mug of Thai iced tea and eating some creamy lime chicken with turmeric rice. Not only that, but the noodle dishes here are also big enough that you’ll be set for lunch for the next day or two. Maybe you’ll even inspire your coworker who’s always microwaving fish at noon to branch out. That would be a real win." - aimee rizzo