Best Thai Restaurants in Soho (10012)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Thai Diner
A Michelin-recognized, diner-style Thai spot blending comfort food and Bangkok flavors on a buzzy Nolita corner.
Essential Picks
#1
Thai Diner
9.0
From chefs Ann Redding and Matt Danzer, Thai Diner fuses a classic New York diner format with deeply flavored Thai dishes and brunch plates, all in a packed Nolita room lined with bamboo, rattan, and counter stools. Michelin Bib Gourmand status, nonstop crowds, and thousands of strong reviews make it one of downtown’s most consistently celebrated Thai restaurants for both brunch and dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi, Thai Disco Fries (massaman curry fries), Crab Fried Rice
What makes it special: A Michelin-recognized, diner-style Thai spot blending comfort food and Bangkok flavors on a buzzy Nolita corner.
Notable Picks
8.5
Top Thai Greenwich is a busy Thai and halal restaurant on Sullivan Street, known for big-flavor curries, pad thai, and basil udon served with cocktails in a casual, tightly packed dining room. With well over 2,000 multi-platform reviews and steady praise for comforting classics, it’s a reliable Village standby for groups and weeknight dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Basil Udon, Top Thai Peanut Curry
What makes it special: Lively halal Thai spot with cocktails, late-ish hours, and consistently satisfying curries and noodles.
8.0
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Just off Washington Square Park, ME Chicken Rice focuses on Thai-style chicken rice—steamed, fried, or roasted—served fast at student-friendly prices. High ratings across delivery platforms and a devoted NYU-area following make it a go-to for quick, comforting plates rather than a long, sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
No.1 Steamed Chicken Rice, No.2 Fried Chicken Rice, Wing Zabb (Isaan-style fried wings)
What makes it special: Tiny counter-service shop specializing in Thai-style chicken rice with standout sauces and reliable takeout.
Worthy Picks
7.9
New in 2025 from chef Nate Limwong, Godunk brings regional Thai street food—Isaan spice, southern seafood, and Bangkok noodle-shop staples—to a moody, cinema-themed NoHo space with a serious cocktail program. Early reviews highlight deeply layered broths and fried rice alongside creative drinks from an Angel’s Share alum, with pricing and reservations reflecting its chef-driven ambitions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dry Pok Pok Noodles, Godunk Fried Rice, Yen Ta Fo Seafood Noodles
What makes it special: Chef Nate Limwong channels Thailand’s street food into a cocktail-driven, movie-inspired NoHo restaurant.
7.6
On Mott Street near the Nolita–SoHo border, Sakura Sushi & Thai Cuisine mixes a standard neighborhood sushi menu with a compact lineup of familiar Thai dishes. It’s more of an everyday local option than a destination, but solid feedback on value and friendliness keeps it in regular rotation for casual takeout or low-key dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Drunken Noodles, Miso Salmon, Red Curry with Chicken
What makes it special: Cozy Nolita spot where you can mix basic sushi rolls with familiar, affordable Thai stir-fries and curries.