9 of the best Thai restaurants in Hong Kong

With four locations across the city, Kin Kao has built a steady following for its comforting, well-executed Thai fare. The compact menu covers all the essentials, making it ideal for a quick lunch or a casual group dinner, especially with its generous portions and relaxed setting. Noodles are a particular strength. Think deeply savoury boat noodles, rich and aromatic khao soi (Chiang Mai-style curry noodle soup) and a fiery, sour noodle soup that brings serious heat. The stewed pork knuckle is a standout among the rice dishes. A generous heap of tender meat, rendered fat and soft, gelatinous skin, slow-braised until yielding. It comes with a green chilli vinegar sauce that cuts straight through the richness, bringing sharpness and balance.

Must-try dishes:

• Boat noodles
• Stewed pork knuckle rice
• Khao soi (Chiang Mai curry noodle soup)

Kin Kao
Address: G/F, Tai Wong Building, 3 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (with additional locations across Hong Kong) 

Thai Pai Dong is one of Jordan’s buzziest Thai kitchens, led by a Samsen-trained chef and fuelled by the kind of bold, street-style cooking that doesn’t hold back. The vibe is loud, the tables stay full, and the dishes come out swinging. Think rich, deeply savoury Wagyu beef boat noodles and golden crab meat omelettes with laced, crispy edges. The standout? Stir-fried spicy flat noodles. Choose between Wagyu beef or tiger prawn, both tossed through chewy ribbons of rice noodles slicked in a fiery, aromatic sauce and finished with a hit of wok hei. 

Must-try dishes:

• Wagyu beef boat noodles
• Crab meat omelette
• Stir-fried spicy flat noodles

Thai Pai Dong 
Address: 24 Man Yuen Street, Jordan, Hong Kong 

Since opening in January 2023, Asura has built a steady following across its three locations, thanks to a menu of thoughtful, flavour-driven Thai dishes. The signature here is khanom jeen, thin, fermented rice noodles traditionally served at room temperature with curry ladled over the top. Asura offers both green and red variations, each clinging to the springy noodles and finished with an array of toppings like pickles, shredded cabbage, and a crisp fried egg. For dessert, skip the usual suspects and go for their house-made canelé. With a caramelised crust and custardy centre, delicately scented with coconut or pandan.

Must-try dishes:

• Mum’s homemade fried fish cake
• Khanom jeen with green or red curry
• Coconut canelé

Asura 
Address: G37-38, G/F, Peninsula Centre, 67 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong (with additional locations across Hong Kong) 

Thai Fat, a Thai-owned and operated spot, has earned a loyal following for its broad, regional approach to Thai cooking. This no-frills neighbourhood favourite is known for its sprawling menu, which covers the country’s diverse culinary landscape. It’s best tackled with a group, ideal for sharing the kind of hearty, offbeat dishes that give the place its charm. Highlights include the Thai Fat fish salad, smoky char-grilled beef, and a baked seafood curry served in a whole coconut. But the most divisive, and talked-about, dish is the mango crab fried rice. Packed with juicy mango, soft-shell crab and fragrant grains, it’s a sweet–savoury mash-up that raises eyebrows but wins over more diners than it loses.

Must-try dishes: 

• Thai Fat fried fish salad  
• Century egg prawn cake
• Mango crab fried rice 

Thai Fat Restaurant  
Address: G/F, Tung Sing Court, 8 South Wall Road, Kowloon City, Hong Kong (with additional locations across Hong Kong) 

Arguably Hong Kong’s most recognisable Thai restaurant, Samsen has drawn queues since day one, and its popularity hasn’t waned since opening in 2018. With each branch in Wan Chai, Sheung Wan, and Central offering a few location-specific signatures, there’s always something new to come back for. Bring a group and come early, the tables fill fast and a shared feast is the only way to do it justice. The noodles are a clear crowd-puller, but don’t overlook the coconut ice cream. Smooth and gently sweet, it offers the natural richness of coconut without tipping into excess, and is finished with sweet corn and roasted peanuts.

Must-try dishes: 

• Coconut ice cream 
• Wok-fried rice with crab meat 
• Wagyu beef boat noodles 

Since opening in 2021, Baan Rao, meaning “our house” in Thai, has become a favourite among Mui Wo locals. True to its name, this family-run spot offers warm, unpretentious hospitality and a cosy atmosphere that keeps regulars coming back. Originally from Northern Thailand, Nuch Pearson brings regional pride to the plate, particularly with her sai oua: a herbaceous pork sausage packed with fresh spices, grilled, and served with sweet chilli sauce for a taste of Chiang Mai. Finish with a classic mango sticky rice that balances the sweetness beautifully.

Must-try dishes: 

• Sai oua (Chiang Mai Thai sausage)
• Soft-shelled crab mango roll  
• Mango sticky rice  

Baan Rao
Address: Shop D, Grandview Mansion, 11 Mui Wo Ferry Pier Road, Mui Wo, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Tamarind draws a steady stream of diners daily, and with good reason. This casual spot specialises in affordable, flavour-packed Thai street food that doesn’t mess with the classics. The pad thai is a standout: well-balanced, anchored by the tang of tamarind paste, and executed with just enough finesse to let the flavours shine. Seafood lovers should head straight for the deep-fried seabass. Served whole, with crisp, scale-on skin and flaky flesh, it’s a study in textural contrast. 

Must-try dishes: 

• Thai-style deep-fried seabass
• Crab meat omelette
• Pad thai 

Tamarind
Address: G/F, Witty Commercial Building, 1 Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong 

Founded by two former team members of Chachawan, another well-loved Thai eatery in Hong Kong, Pak Soi offers a menu that’s roughly 80% Thai, 20% Southeast Asian, and entirely flavour-driven. It’s the sister restaurant to Krua Walaiphan, also run by business and life partners Walaiphan Hanyut and Renee Dancel, whose talent for bold, crowd-pleasing cooking is on full display here. With an extensive menu and generous portions, Pak Soi is ideal for groups with diverse tastes and a shared love of vibrant, satisfying Southeast Asian fare.

Must-try dishes: 

• Pad see ew 
• Pomelo salad with prawns
• Tom kha gai (coconut chicken soup with galangal)

Pak Soi Asian Kitchen
Address: 111 High Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong

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