Best Cheap Eats Thai Restaurants in Silver Lake (90026)
5 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.7
Chef Kris Yenbamroong's Silver Lake outpost serves boldly-seasoned Northern Thai street food in a bright, casual space opened in 2014. The crispy rice salad balances sweet-tart-spicy notes with textural punch, while pork toro showcases fatty pig neck perfection. Natural wine selection and no-reservation policy create energetic dining atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Rice Salad, Pork Toro, Pad See Ew
What makes it special: Chef Kris Yenbamroong's acclaimed Thai street food with natural wine focus
8.4
Katy Noochlaor and Amanda Kuntee of the Chao Krung family blend bold Thai cooking with natural wine since 2016. The panang curry achieves rich coconut-spice balance, while papaya salad delivers proper heat. Dim-lit wine bar atmosphere makes this Silver Lake corner spot ideal for weeknight dinners with biodynamic pours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Panang Curry, Papaya Salad, Khao Soi
What makes it special: Only Thai restaurant pairing serious natural wine program with street food
8.3
Chef Kong Wijitsunthornkun brings family recipes from Bangkok's markets to Silver Lake's charming garden patio. The wonton pad thai innovates with crispy textures, while tom kha soup showcases refined galangal-coconut balance. String-lit outdoor dining and lunch specials starting at $7.95 make this Thai Select-certified spot a neighborhood treasure.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wonton Pad Thai, Tom Kha Soup, Mango Sticky Rice
What makes it special: Thai Select certification and enchanting garden patio with string lights
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Quick Bites Champions
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Authentic Thai street food meets Echo Park cool since 2013. The khao soi delivers bold, rich curry broth with crispy noodles, while the crying tiger skirt steak pairs perfectly with sticky rice and spicy jeaw sauce. Colorful open-air setting with sidewalk and patio seating creates a vibrant neighborhood hangout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi, Crying Tiger Steak, Fish Sauce Wings
What makes it special: Street food authenticity with creative cocktails at Spirit House bar
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Family-owned neighborhood staple serving generous portions of Thai classics at unbeatable prices for over 18 years. The pad see ew features perfectly charred flat noodles with Chinese broccoli, while lunch specials starting under $10 make this a local go-to. Casual strip mall setting prioritizes value and consistency over atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad See Ew, Tom Yum Soup, Crab Rangoon
What makes it special: 18+ years serving Echo Park with exceptional value and generous portions