Best Thai Restaurants in Fairfax
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sticky Rice
Grand Central Market pioneer serving authentic Thai comfort food since 2013
Notable Picks
#1
Sticky Rice
8.4
The OG Thai comfort food stall inside Grand Central Market since 2013, founded by David Tewasart. This counter-service spot pioneered the market's modern food hall revival with bold Northern Thai flavors, generous portions, and open-kitchen energy. Sticky Rice emphasizes organic, free-range, and locally sourced ingredients while keeping the vibe casual and accessible - perfect for grabbing khao soi or pad Thai while watching the woks fire and downtown crowds flow past.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi Chicken Curry Noodles, Beef Panang Curry, Thai BBQ Chicken with Papaya Salad
What Makes it Special: Grand Central Market pioneer serving authentic Thai comfort food since 2013
8.3
Summer Buffalo is a compact Melrose Thai spot known for punchy curries, wok noodles, and a menu that balances comfort favorites with a few spicier, regional dishes. It works equally well for dine-in or delivery, with steady quality and portions that feel generous for the price.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai, Pad see ew, Green curry
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood Thai with bold curries and reliable noodle plates on Melrose.
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.
8
8E8 Thai Street Food brings a food-truck sensibility to Melrose with wok-fired noodles, fried rice, and curries that lean bold and spicy. It’s built for quick, satisfying meals with portions that travel well, making it popular for takeout and casual grab-and-go dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Drunken noodles, Pad Thai, Yellow curry
What Makes it Special: Food-truck-style Thai favorites with strong flavors and generous portions.
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.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Mee Dee Thai Kitchen is a casual La Brea spot where khao soi, spicy noodle dishes, and late-night-style fried chicken anchor a tight but punchy menu. It’s the go-to neighborhood option when you want full-flavor Thai plates at friendly prices in a compact, counter-service setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi Curry Noodles, Cry Baby Noodles, Midnight Fried Chicken
What Makes it Special: Punchy, noodle-forward Thai cooking with standout khao soi and fried chicken.