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The best Thai in Austin

Thai Fresh leads our ranking for Thai in Austin. It is named most often by local critics and food writers. Kiin Di and Titaya's Thai Cuisine come next.

  1. 1Thai FreshNamed by Eater Austin
  2. 2Kiin DiNamed by Austin Food Adventures
  3. 3Titaya's Thai CuisineNamed by Visit Austin

59 Thai restaurants are open in and around Austin. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

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How we rank

Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Austin’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.

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What is the best Thai in Austin?
Thai Fresh. Eater Austin (2025); On Visit Austin's Thai list (2025). Kiin Di and Titaya's Thai Cuisine come next.
How many Thai restaurants are in Austin?
59 are open in and around Austin as of October 2026, including Basil Thai, Chada Thai, Charoen Express, Chokdee Thai Cuisine Of Manor, Cilantro Grill By Sip Saam Thai and 54 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 12 more, in Dripping Springs, Leander, Kyle, Lago Vista, San Marcos, Georgetown and Spicewood.
Which Thai restaurants in Austin take reservations?
2 take online bookings: Sway Thai and Sway Thai. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
Where can I order Thai online in Austin?
28 have online ordering on their own websites: Basil Thai, Chada Thai, Dee Dee, Dee Dee - Northern Thai Street Food, Green Mango, KHON Thai Kitchen by Seeda, Kin Zen by Sarm Pun Mile, Lan Thai and 20 more.
Is Chaba Kitchen in Austin still open?
No. Chaba Kitchen has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Chiang Mai 620 in Austin still open?
No. Chiang Mai 620 has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Chokdee Thai Cuisine in Austin still open?
No. Chokdee Thai Cuisine has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is East Side King Thai Kun in Austin still open?
No. East Side King Thai Kun has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Im Thai Cuisine in Austin still open?
No. Im Thai Cuisine has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Little Thai Food in Austin still open?
No. Little Thai Food has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Mother Klucker in Austin still open?
No. Mother Klucker has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Sap's Ver Fine Thai Cuisine in Austin still open?
No. Sap's Ver Fine Thai Cuisine has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Super Thai Cuisine in Austin still open?
No. Super Thai Cuisine has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is TaLad Thai & Lao Streetfood in Austin still open?
No. TaLad Thai & Lao Streetfood has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Thai Esan in Austin still open?
No. Thai Esan has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Trai MAI Thai in Austin still open?
No. Trai MAI Thai has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Wok Ur World in Austin still open?
No. Wok Ur World has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.

Sources

  1. 1Eater Austin, Thai Fresh, September 2025. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  2. 2Visit Austin, The Best Thai Food in Austin, TX, August 2025. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  3. 3The Infatuation, The 11 Best Thai Restaurants In Austin - Austin, March 2024. Checked Oct 11, 2026.
  4. 4Do512, Top Spots for Thai Food In Austin. Checked Oct 11, 2026.
  5. 5Austin Food Adventures, Best Thai Food in Austin, TX, April 2026. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.
  6. 6Eater Austin, Best Thai Restaurants in Austin, February 2017. Checked Oct 11, 2026. Archived copy.

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