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The best Thai in Richmond

Mom's Siam leads our ranking for Thai in Richmond. Readers voted it first in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst in 2025 and 2026. Sabai and The Patio Thai Restaurant come next.

  1. 1Mom's SiamReaders' choice, 2025, 2026
  2. 2SabaiReaders' runner-up, 2025
  3. 3The Patio Thai RestaurantReaders' runner-up, 2026

36 Thai restaurants are open in and around Richmond. The top 3 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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The top 3

How we rank
  1. The Patio Thai Restaurant
    Photo: patiothairva.com

    3The Patio Thai Restaurant

    Thai restaurant · Richmond
    • Runner-up in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2026 for Thai, voted by readers [1]
    • Finalist in Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 for Thai, voted by readers [2]

    “Thai food never tasted so good”

    Where
    103 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219
    Today
    Closed for the day
    On the menu
    Pad Thai $12.98 · Green Curry $12.98 · Spring Rolls $6.50 · Fried Rice $12.98
    Has
    Reservations · Takeout · Private dining · Catering · Outdoor seating
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 9:30 PM
    Tue11 AM to 9:30 PM
    Wed11 AM to 9:30 PM
    Thu11 AM to 9:30 PM
    Fri11 AM to 10 PM
    Sat12 PM to 10 PM
    Sun12 PM to 9:30 PM
    Book a tableDirectionsOrder onlineCallMenuWebsite

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More Thai in Richmond

8 more · A to Z
  1. Ginger Thai
    Photo: gingerthaitaste.com

    Ginger Thai

    Thai restaurant · Richmond

    “At Ginger Thai Taste we serve all of your favorite Thai food from rice or noodle dishes to tofu & vegetable dish.”

    Where
    3145 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
    Today
    Closed for the day
    On the menu
    Pad Thai $13.95 · Red Curry $14.95 · Fried Tofu Starter $7.95 · Ginger Fried Rice $14.95
    Has
    Takeout · Reservations
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 8:30 PM
    TueClosed
    Wed11 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 8:30 PM
    Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 8:30 PM
    Fri11 AM to 8:30 PM
    Sat11 AM to 8:30 PM
    Sun12 PM to 8:30 PM
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

  2. Pad Thai Restaurant
    Photo: padthairestaurantva.com

    Pad Thai Restaurant

    Thai restaurant · Mechanicsville
    Where
    8460 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
    Today
    Closed today
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 2 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM, 11:15 AM to 1:18 PM, 4:15 PM to 8:18 PM
    Tue11 AM to 2 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM, 11:15 AM to 1:18 PM, 4:15 PM to 8:18 PM
    Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM, 11:15 AM to 1:18 PM, 4:15 PM to 8:18 PM
    Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM, 11:15 AM to 1:18 PM, 4:15 PM to 8:18 PM
    Fri11 AM to 2 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM, 11:15 AM to 1:18 PM, 4:15 PM to 8:18 PM
    Sat12 PM to 2 PM, 4 PM to 9 PM, 12:15 PM to 1:18 PM, 4:15 PM to 8:18 PM
    SunClosed
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

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  3. Sea By Thai
    Photo: seabythai.com

    Sea By Thai

    Thai restaurant · Glen Allen

    “Visit us to enjoy an authentic Thai meal, lunch or dinner.”

    Where
    2452 Old Brick Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060-5841
    Has
    Delivery · Takeout
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

  4. Thai Diner

    Thai restaurant · Henrico
    Where
    8059 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23294
    On the menu
    Pad Thai $14.95 · Red Curry $14.95 · Fried Spring Rolls (2) $4.50 · Fried Rice $14.95
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

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  5. Thai Studio Restaurant

    Thai restaurant · Richmond

    “There is a large selection of authentic Thai dishes combining old world recipes with the freshest ingredients”

    Where
    516 N 2nd St Unit C, Richmond, VA 23219
    Today
    Closed for the day
    Has
    Takeout · Delivery
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM
    Tue11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM
    WedClosed
    Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM
    Fri11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM
    Sat12 PM to 10 PM
    Sun12 PM to 9:30 PM
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

  6. Thai Top Ten
    Photo: thaitoptentogo.com

    Thai Top Ten

    Thai restaurant · Glen Allen
    Where
    9986 Brook Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059
    Today
    Closed for the day
    All hours
    MonClosed
    Tue11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM
    Wed11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM
    Thu11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM
    Fri11:30 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM
    Sat12 PM to 10 PM
    Sun12 PM to 9 PM
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

  7. Tip Thai Restaurant

    Thai restaurant · Henrico

    “At Tip Thai, we honor traditions by bringing together fresh ingredients, family recipes, and a spirit of sharing, creating meals meant to be savored, celebrated, and enjoyed together.”

    Where
    8131 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA 23228-2751
    Today
    Closed for the day
    Has
    Takeout · Delivery
    All hours
    MonClosed
    Tue11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 9 PM
    Wed11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 9 PM
    Thu11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 9 PM
    Fri11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 10 PM
    Sat12 PM to 10 PM
    Sun4:30 PM to 9 PM
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

Worth the drive

Within about half an hour of Richmond.

  1. Thai Gourmet Restaurant
    Photo: thaigourmetkitchen.com

    Thai Gourmet Restaurant

    Thai restaurant · Ashland

    “We serve only the freshest and finest ingredients.”

    Where
    9555 Kings Charter Dr, Ashland, VA 23005
    Today
    Closed for the day
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 9 PM
    Tue11 AM to 9 PM
    Wed11 AM to 9 PM
    Thu11 AM to 9 PM
    Fri11 AM to 9 PM
    Sat4 PM to 9 PM
    Sun4 PM to 9 PM
    Order onlineDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

No longer open

What Thai costs in Richmond

The lowest price for each, from each restaurant’s own menu, checked October 2026.

RestaurantNoodlesCurryStarterRice dish
Capital Thai$16.95 (Pad Thai)$16.95 (Red Curry)$5 (Spring Rolls)$15.95 (Thai Fried Rice)
Chadar Thai Restaurant$14.95 (Pad Thai stir fried thin rice noodle)——$14.95 (Pad Thai stir fried thin rice noodle)
Elephant Thai Restaurant$13 (Pad Thai Chicken Combo)———
Elephant Thai Short Pump$13 (Pad Thai Chicken Combo)———
Ginger Thai$13.95 (Pad Thai)$14.95 (Red Curry)—$14.95 (Ginger Fried Rice)
Mom's Siam 2$13 (Pad Thai (Noodles))$14 (Red Curry)—$13 (Traditional Fried Rice)
Ruang Tong Thai Cuisine$16 (Pad Thai)$16 (Red Curry)$9 (Fresh Spring Rolls (4))$16 (Thai Fried Rice)
Siam Paragon Thai Cuisine——$7.69 (Spring Rolls (Deep Fried))—
Thai Diner$14.95 (Pad Thai)$14.95 (Red Curry)$4.50 (Fried Spring Rolls (2))$14.95 (Fried Rice)
The Patio Thai Restaurant$12.98 (Pad Thai)$12.98 (Green Curry)$6.50 (Spring Rolls)$12.98 (Fried Rice)
iThaiz Restaurant$9.95 (Pad Thai)—$5.95 (Spring Rolls)$1.65 (Jasmine Rice)

How we rank

Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Richmond’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.

What changed

Questions

What is the best Thai in Richmond?
Mom's Siam. Won Richmond Magazine Best & Worst 2025 and 2026 for Thai, voted by readers. Sabai and The Patio Thai Restaurant come next.
How much does Thai cost in Richmond?
On the restaurants' own menus: noodles from $9.95 (iThaiz Restaurant) to $16.95 (Capital Thai); curry from $12.98 (The Patio Thai Restaurant) to $16.95 (Capital Thai); starter from $4.5 (Thai Diner) to $9 (Ruang Tong Thai Cuisine); rice dish from $1.65 (iThaiz Restaurant) to $16 (Ruang Tong Thai Cuisine).
How many Thai restaurants are in Richmond?
36 are open in and around Richmond as of October 2026, including Alex's Thai Cuisine, Bangkok Thai, Basil Thai Kitchen, Capital Thai, Chadar Thai Restaurant and 31 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 2 more, in Hopewell and Ashland.
Which Thai restaurants in Richmond take reservations?
1 take online bookings: The Patio Thai Restaurant. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
Where can I order Thai online in Richmond?
9 have online ordering on their own websites: Ginger Thai, Marigold Thai, Pad Thai Restaurant, Sea By Thai, Thai Diner, Thai Studio Restaurant, Thai Top Ten, The Patio Thai Restaurant and 1 more.
Is Balliceaux / Kampot in Richmond still open?
No. Balliceaux / Kampot has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Nisa Thai Asian Cuisine in Richmond still open?
No. Nisa Thai Asian Cuisine has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Pin Kan Thai Cuisine in Richmond still open?
No. Pin Kan Thai Cuisine has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Ratee | Thai Restaurant in Richmond still open?
No. Ratee | Thai Restaurant has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Thai Corner in Richmond still open?
No. Thai Corner has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.
Is Thai Diner Too in Richmond still open?
No. Thai Diner Too has closed. For Thai nearby, see the list above.

Sources

  1. 1Richmond Magazine Best & Worst, Best & Worst 2026: Food & Drink, 2026. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
  2. 2Richmond Magazine Best & Worst, Best & Worst 2025: Food & Drink, 2025. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
  3. 3Richmond Times-Dispatch, Sabai. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.

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