Best Date Night Magic Thai Restaurants in Fairfax
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
The Thai Thing
Bib Gourmand–recognized Thai stall delivering restaurant-level cooking inside a historic market.
Notable Picks
8.2
The Thai Thing at the Original Farmers Market is a counter-service operation that cooks far above its footprint, earning Bib Gourmand recognition for focused stir-fries, noodles, and curries. Market regulars rely on it for quick, seriously seasoned Thai plates before or after shopping.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Green Curry, Pad See Ew
What Makes it Special: Bib Gourmand–recognized Thai stall delivering restaurant-level cooking inside a historic market.
8.1
Chao Krung Thai, operating on Fairfax since the 1970s, is one of L.A.’s oldest Thai restaurants and now leans into curries, Northern-style specialties, and small plates. Locals come for dishes like kaeng hung-ley and panang red curry that blend family recipes with a slightly modernized dining room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kaeng Hung-Ley Braised Pork Belly Curry, Panang Red Curry, Lunch Khana Moo Pork Belly Over Rice
What Makes it Special: Decades-old Thai institution pairing family recipes with standout curries and Northern dishes.
Noree Thai on Beverly is a chef-driven Fairfax District restaurant from the team behind Luv2Eat, known for punchy flavors and more composed plates than a typical takeout spot. Specials like pad see ew with beef tongue and crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli make it a magnet for food-obsessed diners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad See Ew with Beef Tongue, Crispy Pork Belly with Chinese Broccoli, Pumpkin Stir-Fry with Egg
What Makes it Special: Chef-led Thai cooking with bolder dishes and riffs like beef-tongue noodles.