Photo: Julie Parent / GoogleThe Best Thai in San Francisco
What is the best thai in San Francisco?
By consensus across 5 independent sources, Kin Khao, Nari, Prik Hom lead the thai ranking in San Francisco.
How the consensus ranking works →The ranking
Kin KhaoⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · ★ · Eater · Infatuation · SF Standard #2 · r/sf #1
Nari's MICHELIN-starred sibling near Union Square — funk-and-spice-packed cooking and the most-mentioned Thai spot on Reddit.
NariⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · ★ · Eater · Infatuation · SF Standard #1 · r/sf #3
Pim Techamuanvivit's modern Thai in Hotel Kabuki holds a MICHELIN star and tops Time Out plus the Eater and Infatuation guides.
Prik HomⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Eater · Infatuation · SF Standard #5
A 2023 Laurel Heights arrival that landed on the MICHELIN Guide in its first year; on Eater, Infatuation, and Time Out.
Lers Ros ThaiⓘWhere it’s ranked
Eater · Infatuation · SF Standard #6 · r/sf #5
A Tenderloin mainstay since 2008 for unapologetically spicy, authentic dishes; on Eater, Infatuation, Time Out, and a Reddit favorite.
Farmhouse Kitchen ThaiⓘWhere it’s ranked
Eater · SF Standard #3 · r/sf #6
A festive, party-vibe Mission spot serving vibrant Thai fare; on Eater, ranked 3rd by Time Out, and a frequent Reddit pick.
Sai Jai ThaiⓘWhere it’s ranked
Eater · Infatuation · r/sf #9
A no-frills Tenderloin favorite praised for its BBQ pork fried rice; on Eater, Infatuation, and Reddit.
Muukata6395ⓘWhere it’s ranked
Eater · Infatuation
A Richmond Thai barbecue spot with tabletop grills, featured on both Eater and Infatuation.
House of ThaiⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation · SF Standard #8 · r/sf #7
A Lower Nob Hill standby for curries, noodles, and salads; cited by Infatuation, Time Out, and Reddit alike.
Marnee ThaiⓘWhere it’s ranked
SF Standard #4 · r/sf #2
A Sunset institution since 1986 for Central Thai classics; ranked highly by Time Out and one of Reddit's most-named spots.
The ThonglorⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation · r/sf #8
A tiny Lower Nob Hill room the Infatuation loves for hearty curries and papaya salad, also surfacing on Reddit.
Ben Thai CafeⓘWhere it’s ranked
SF Standard #9 · r/sf #10
An affordable Lower Nob Hill cafe rounding out Time Out's ranking and named in Reddit threads.