There is always a crowd at this South Lamar Thai restaurant, and for good reason. The food is good, the service is fast (and the tip is already included, so there is no need to calculate at the end), and everything, including the sauces, is homemade. Our faves include their Pad Thai, Gaeng Keow Wan green curry, and Tamarind Duck, but honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything.
Though Austin’s reputation for Thai cuisine isn’t quite the best in the state, that doesn’t mean it’s all doom and gloom. The city does have some solid, authentic Thai cuisine; you just have to search a little harder to sniff out those trusted spots that the locals have discovered over time. When you do, well, you’re in curry heaven (and more). The scene is growing, and what’s great about the best Thai here is that it’s still mostly hole-in-wall type of places, run by Thai families who bring their delicious fish sauces, herbs, and chiles to the far-east creations you’ve been craving.
Seriously, Asian food in Austin doesn’t deserve the bad rap it’s gotten over the years (check out the best Japanese, Chinese, and Indian restaurants to see for yourself!). If Thai’s what tickles your fancy, we’re pleased to bring you the best spots across town for pad thai, green curry, papaya salad, spicy soup, and even coconut ice cream.
