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Thai food in Metro Vancouver has moved far beyond takeout pad Thai. Today you can eat fiery Isaan papaya salad on Fraser Street, refined Royal Thai tasting menus in Steveston, and creative Bangkok-style curries that win the city's top awards.
This guide picks the 14 best Thai restaurants in Metro Vancouver right now, covering fine dining, regional specialists and neighbourhood favourites.
Looking for another cuisine? Browse our full guide to the best restaurants in Vancouver by cuisine.
How We Chose These Thai Restaurants
We started with the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards for Best Thai and the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Vancouver, which lists Song as a Bib Gourmand and Maenam, Zab Bite and Jay Nok as Recommended. We added Baan Lao in Richmond, outside Michelin's coverage area but one of Canada's most awarded restaurants, plus long-running local favourites.
We checked every address and detail against the restaurants' own information and reliable local sources.
Best Thai Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance
| # | Restaurant | Area | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Song (by Kin Kao) | Mount Pleasant | Best overall | $ |
| 2 | Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine | Steveston, Richmond | Fine dining | $$ |
| 3 | Maenam | Kitsilano | Special dinners | $$ |
| 4 | Silom Thai Cuisine | Knight Street | Hidden gem | $ |
| 5 | Zab Bite | Fraser Street | Isaan food | $ |
| 6 | Jay Nok Modern Thai | Olympic Village | Groups | $ |
| 7 | Unchai | Burrard and Broadway | Noodles | $ |
| 8 | Sainam | West End | Isaan feasts | $ |
| 9 | Kin Kao | Commercial Drive | Neighbourhood dinner | $ |
| 10 | Sawasdee Thai Restaurant | Main Street | Classic Thai | $ |
| 11 | Bai Bua Thai Cuisine | Hastings-Sunrise, Vancouver | Neighbourhood Thai | $ |
| 12 | Thai Ni Yom | Kitsilano, Vancouver | Home-style Thai | $ |
| 13 | Zab Zaab Thai Cuisine | Yaletown, Vancouver | Thai curries in Yaletown | $ |
| 14 | Fat Mao Noodles | Downtown, Vancouver | Thai-style noodle soups | $ |
Top 14 Best Thai Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC
1. Song (by Kin Kao) – Mount Pleasant
Gold for Best Thai at the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, plus a Michelin Bib Gourmand every year since 2022.
What to order: Beef shank green curry and pomelo salad.
Why it made the list: Complex, distinctive cooking at a fair price.
Address: 317 E Broadway | Price: $
2. Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine – Steveston, Richmond
Chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng's Royal Thai tasting menus on the Fraser River, named Best Restaurant in Canada at the World Culinary Awards in 2024 and 2025.
What to order: The Royal Thai tasting menu.
Why it made the list: The most celebrated Thai restaurant in Canada.
Address: 4100 Bayview St, Richmond | Price: $$
3. Maenam – Kitsilano
Chef Angus An's Michelin-recommended flagship, which helped pioneer regional Thai cooking in Vancouver and tied for Silver in 2026.
What to order: Halibut green curry and massaman lamb shank.
Why it made the list: West Coast ingredients meet regional Thai technique.
Address: 1938 W 4th Ave | Price: $$
4. Silom Thai Cuisine – Knight Street
A tiny, bright room that tied with Maenam for Silver for Best Thai in 2026, praised for clean flavours and uncommon dishes.
What to order: Tom kha and grilled pork jowl.
Why it made the list: Award-level Thai in a neighbourhood setting.
Address: 3913 Knight St | Price: $
5. Zab Bite – Fraser Street
A Michelin-recommended E-Sarn specialist run by owners from northeastern Thailand.
What to order: Som tum, laab moo and boat noodles.
Why it made the list: Bold, spicy regional cooking.
Address: 4197 Fraser St | Price: $
6. Jay Nok Modern Thai – Olympic Village
From the family behind SalaThai, Vancouver's first Thai-owned restaurant. Added to the Michelin Guide as Recommended in 2026.
What to order: Omelette-wrapped pad Thai and panang curry.
Why it made the list: Lively street-food sharing plates.
Address: 127 W 2nd Ave | Price: $
7. Unchai – Burrard and Broadway
A tiny, award-recognised spot opened by two former Maenam staff, making its own curry pastes.
What to order: Pork boat noodles and pad kee mao.
Why it made the list: Some of the city's best Thai noodles.
Address: 2351 Burrard St | Price: $
8. Sainam – West End
Angus An's 2025 Isaan eatery with a papaya salad bar, led by Khon Kaen-born head chef Poom Sikarin Sirisupanon.
What to order: Som tum and grilled pork neck.
Why it made the list: A playful room devoted to northeastern Thai food.
Address: 1235 Davie St | Price: $
9. Kin Kao – Commercial Drive
The 2015 original behind Song, with a tight menu of Thai comfort food in a stylish 25-seat room.
What to order: Red curry with BBQ duck and crispy pork belly.
Why it made the list: Consistently excellent everyday Thai.
Address: 903 Commercial Dr | Price: $
10. Sawasdee Thai Restaurant – Main Street
A family-run Main Street institution since 1986.
What to order: Tamarind pad Thai and crying tiger beef.
Why it made the list: Four decades of classic Thai cooking.
Address: 4250 Main St | Price: $
11. Bai Bua Thai Cuisine – Hastings-Sunrise, Vancouver
A Hastings-Sunrise Thai restaurant.
What to order: Curries and noodles.
Why it made the list: A 2026 Vancouver Magazine Best Thai finalist.
Address: 1-2443 E Hastings St | Price: $
12. Thai Ni Yom – Kitsilano, Vancouver
A small, cozy Kitsilano spot with home-style cooking.
What to order: Family-style dishes to share.
Why it made the list: On Noms Magazine's 2026 best Thai list.
Address: 2-2953 W 4th Ave | Price: $
13. Zab Zaab Thai Cuisine – Yaletown, Vancouver
A Yaletown Thai restaurant.
What to order: Green curry chicken, a house bestseller.
Why it made the list: On Noms Magazine's 2026 best Thai list.
Address: 1211 Hamilton St | Price: $
14. Fat Mao Noodles – Downtown, Vancouver
A noodle shop serving Thai-style bowls, with a second location in Chinatown.
What to order: A noodle soup.
Why it made the list: On Noms Magazine's 2026 best Thai list.
Address: 983 Helmcken St | Price: $
Thai Dishes to Know Before You Go
- Som tum: green papaya salad, the heart of Isaan food.
- Laab: spicy minced meat salad with toasted rice.
- Boat noodles: rich, spiced beef or pork noodle soup.
- Tom kha: coconut soup with galangal and lime.
- Green and massaman curries: central and southern Thai classics.
- Pad kee mao: spicy drunken noodles.
- Mango sticky rice: the classic dessert.
Where to Find Thai Food in Metro Vancouver
Mount Pleasant
Home to Song (by Kin Kao).
Steveston, Richmond
Home to Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine.
Kitsilano
Home to Maenam.
Knight Street
Home to Silom Thai Cuisine.
Fraser Street
Home to Zab Bite.
Olympic Village
Home to Jay Nok Modern Thai.
Burrard and Broadway
Home to Unchai.
West End
Home to Sainam.
Commercial Drive
Home to Kin Kao.
Main Street
Home to Sawasdee Thai Restaurant.
Hastings-Sunrise, Vancouver
Home to Bai Bua Thai Cuisine.
Kitsilano, Vancouver
Home to Thai Ni Yom.
Yaletown, Vancouver
Home to Zab Zaab Thai Cuisine.
Downtown, Vancouver
Home to Fat Mao Noodles.
Tips for Eating Thai Food in Vancouver
- Set the heat: Ask for mild, medium or Thai hot.
- Go beyond pad Thai: Try khao soi or som tam.
- Share dishes: Order several dishes for the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Thai restaurant in Vancouver?
Song (by Kin Kao) won Gold for Best Thai at the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.
Which Thai restaurants are in the Michelin Guide?
Song (Bib Gourmand), plus Maenam, Zab Bite and Jay Nok (Recommended).
Where is the best Thai fine dining?
Baan Lao in Steveston, Richmond.
Where can I get Isaan food?
Zab Bite and Sainam.
Where are the best Thai noodles?
Unchai is known for boat noodles.
What is the oldest Thai restaurant on this list?
Sawasdee, open since 1986.
Is Thai food in Vancouver spicy?
It can be; most places let you choose.
Do I need reservations?
For Baan Lao, Maenam and Song, yes.
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