Best Thai Restaurants in Tribeca & Soho (10013)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Lan Larb Chiang Mai
Northern Thai cooking that prioritizes herbs, heat, and depth over sweetness.
Notable Picks
8.4
A SoHo anchor for Northern Thai flavors where the best orders lean herbal, spicy, and rustic rather than sweet. Go for larb, curries, and noodle bowls that keep their edge, and let the kitchen’s Chiang Mai DNA do the talking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao soi, Larb (Northern-style), Nam tok (spicy grilled-meat salad)
What makes it special: Northern Thai cooking that prioritizes herbs, heat, and depth over sweetness.
8.1
A Tribeca room with modern energy that works best when you treat it as a polished dinner stop—share a couple of strong Thai staples, then add one “house” specialty and stop there. The move is focused ordering: one curry, one noodle, one grilled or wok dish, and you’re set.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad see ew, Massaman curry, Basil stir-fry (pad kra pao)
What makes it special: A modern Tribeca setting paired with a tight, repeatable Thai comfort playbook.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Quick Bites Champions
A Tribeca neighborhood Thai spot that’s most valuable for dependable staples and an easy, unfussy meal. Stick to classic curries and noodles, keep the spice level honest, and you’ll get a reliable weeknight rotation place.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad thai, Green curry, Tom kha gai
What makes it special: Classic Thai comfort dishes that stay dependable for Tribeca regulars.
#4
Soho Thai
7.7
A long-running SoHo/Chinatown edge Thai dining room that hits best when you treat it like a classics-first stop. Go for the familiar noodle-and-curry lane, keep additions minimal, and you’ll get a straightforward, repeatable Thai meal in a convenient location.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad kee mao (drunken noodles), Panang curry, Som tum (papaya salad)
What makes it special: A convenient, classics-driven Thai menu that stays easy to revisit.
#5
Gai Kitchen
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A Chinatown counter built around chicken-and-rice comfort, optimized for speed and repeat cravings rather than a sit-down occasion. Order the signature set, add one side, and treat it as a fast ritual—fresh, efficient, and satisfying when you keep it simple.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao man gai (chicken rice), Thai-style roasted chicken rice, Fried chicken rice set
What makes it special: Fast, focused chicken-and-rice Thai comfort with strong value.