Best Healthy Thai Restaurants in Los Angeles
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Hidden Garden Thai Cuisine
Fresh herb-focused Thai cooking blending garden ingredients with family recipes
Notable Picks
8.5
Garden-to-table Thai concept emphasizing fresh herbs and natural ingredients in traditional recipes with modern technique. Brussels sprouts with homemade sauce and Creamy Tom Yum pasta showcase creative interpretations, while classics like Boat Noodle Soup and Yellow Curry maintain authentic roots. Warm family atmosphere draws multi-generational regulars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Creamy Tom Yum Spaghetti, Signature Brussels Sprouts, Yellow Curry
What Makes it Special: Fresh herb-focused Thai cooking blending garden ingredients with family recipes
Chef Gunn Pankum's plant-based Thai kitchen transforms vegetables into complex, layered dishes without relying on mock meats. Since 2013, this Lincoln Boulevard veteran sources from local farmers markets to create inventive takes on classics like Khao Soi and Mung Bean Pad Thai alongside unique preparations like Southern Thai Fried 'Chicken' made from lion's mane mushrooms.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi, Southern Thai Fried 'Chicken', Mung Bean Pad Thai
What Makes it Special: Pioneering plant-based Thai cuisine in LA for over a decade with no fake meats
#3
LOVE
8.2
LOVE Organic Vegan Cafe approaches Thai-inspired curries, noodles, and salads through a plant-based, organic lens, turning Santa Monica Boulevard into a reliable stop for lighter, vegetable-forward comfort dishes. Portions are generous for the style, and the menu leans into gluten-free and allergy-friendly options without sacrificing flavor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Love on Fire curry, Rainbow salad, Green papaya salad
What Makes it Special: Plant-based Thai-style curries and noodles built around organic produce.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Thai Town's first all-vegan restaurant blending traditional Thai dishes with creative international fusion. Quality-obsessed owners deliver surprisingly convincing plant-based versions of orange chicken, duck curry, and Thai favorites using fresh vegetables, homemade vegan sauces, and sophisticated mock meats that satisfy omnivores and vegans alike.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plant-Based Orange Chicken, Duck Curry, LA Burger with Caramelized Onions
What Makes it Special: First all-vegan Thai restaurant in Thai Town with convincing mock meats
7.8
Spice & Spoon is a newer counter-service Thai restaurant off Vista Montana that leans into bright, aromatic flavors and a modern, casual dining room. The menu covers staples like pad thai and curries but also features boat noodles, papaya salad, and kana moo krob that appeal to locals looking for something fresher than standard takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Boat Noodle Soup, Kana Moo Krob (Crispy Pork Belly), Pad Thai
What Makes it Special: Modern, counter-service Thai spot with boat noodles and papaya salad.
7.7
Spelling Thai Bistro is a stylish La Brea café-bistro that brings Thai flavors into brunch plates, rice dishes, and noodle staples alongside strong coffee and tea. It feels more like an all-day hang than a traditional Thai restaurant, drawing neighborhood regulars for leisurely meals and photo-friendly plating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spelling Chicken & Waffles, Pad See Ew with Chicken, Thai Iced Tea
What Makes it Special: Thai-influenced brunch and bistro plates served in a bright, café-style space.
#7
Thai Vegan
7.6
Operating since 2010 in a shared food hall space near Main Street, this counter-service spot focuses on straightforward plant-based Thai classics. The casual setup with outdoor communal seating makes it ideal for quick takeout or a low-key meal, though the menu plays it safe with familiar preparations rather than pushing creative boundaries.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Green Curry, Papaya Salad
What Makes it Special: Affordable all-vegan Thai menu in shared food hall near the beach
#8
Her Thai
7.5
Her Thai in Miracle Mile serves a streamlined menu of curries, noodles, and salads built around family recipes and fresher-leaning flavors. It’s a casual, order-at-the-counter option that works as well for a quick solo meal as it does for small groups before or after plans nearby.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Larb, Drunken Noodles, Green Curry
What Makes it Special: Family-recipe Thai cooking with lighter, veg-forward options in a casual setting.