Best Thai restaurant Salt Lake City 2023

Thai food has to be one of the biggest International food success stories of the past two decades. It’s expansion and infusion into dining markets across the globe has been dramatic. Chances are, ask the person next to you where you can grab a Thai green curry or pad Thai – they’ll not only know what you mean, but have a couple great tips. Thai food in Salt Lake City is no exception, here are some of our picks.

Kao Thai

Tucked away on the East benches of Millcreek, you will find Kao Thai, a fabulous Thai restaurant. Inside the well appointed modern space, you will find both authentically cooked Thai classics, as well as contemporary spins too – Thai ceviche anyone?

The owners have been cooking away on the SLC dining scene for many years at a variety of restaurants you’ve probably enjoyed, and are now cooking up a great menu at Kao Thai. The menu also includes a range of Thai dishes you might not find elsewhere; check out that fork tender braised short rib above, and we have it on good authority that their Khao So is as good as you get in Chiang Mai.

3011 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(385) 202-7257
kaothai-slc.com

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Tuk Tuks

Tuk Tuk’s – Laos style larb

The menu at this West Valley City restaurant is one of our favorite Thai options in town. Alongside more routine Thai staples you will also find a number of Laotian dishes too. Tuk Tuls does not pull any punches when it comes to the vibrant and spicy flavors of this South East Asian cuisine – if you order something spicy – you’d better like spicy food!

2222 W 3500 S, West Valley City, UT 84119
(385) 227-8347

Sara Thai Kitchen

My favorite dish to date here has been the Khao Man Kai, a sort of Thai spin on Hainanese chicken. Simply cooked skin-on chicken is sliced and served over steaming Jasmine rice. On the side there’s a pot of liquid that needs no explanation, the surface quivers with rendered chicken fat making it clear this is for splashing over in gloriously waterfall fashion. The finishing touch to the otherwise subtle flavors is an assertive garlic and ginger sauce.

60 E 800 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 906-8945
sarathaikitchen.com

Mano Thai

Formerly Bon Appe Thai, the restaurant re-branded to the somewhat less punny Mano Thai Diner in 2014. You can read my full review under the former name here for the Salt Lake Tribune. The restaurant offers a range of classic Thai dishes, but is also remarkable for being the only restaurant on our list with a drive thru window! That’s right, you can call your order into Mano Thai, and rain or shine drive right up to the window, and drive away in comfort.

41 W 3300 S, South Salt Lake, UT 84115
(801) 485-1209
manothai.com

Coco Wok Thai Cuisine

Located along the bustle of Main Street just before you hit downtown SLC proper is this smart Thai spot. The restaurant. You might recall the location as the former home of Thai Siam. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, but I love to swing by for lunch where you can snag a great deal; pictured is their basil fried rice with a spring roll.

1435 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 474-3322
cocowokslcorder.com

ChaiYo Thai Togo

ChaiYo Thai is a modest grab and go spot on the edge of the Millcreek / Sugar House border. The restaurant is geared to pick up and delivery of your favorite Thai dishes; this means if you want to enjoy your pad ga prow on your sofa in pajamas tonight – this is the place to check out.

3804 Highland Dr, Millcreek, UT 84106
(801) 890-0036
chaiyotogo.com

Thai Spoon

You’ll find picture perfect Thai food at this Murray restaurant. Not only that, but the menu features a range of dishes not seen everywhere like the pictured khao soi.

6657 State St, Murray, UT 84107
(801) 590-8085
thaispoonutah.com

Skewered Thai

This refined Thai restaurant is located just opposite Trolley Square on the edges of downtown SLC. The exposed brick interior affords a contemporary cool space to enjoy dinner, not least with an impressive wine list. Perhaps the best of any Thai restaurant in the state.

575 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 364-1144
skeweredthai.com

Chanon Thai

Just a hop skip and a jump from the trendy center of the 9th and 9th neighbor is this authentic Thai restaurant. Chanon Thai routinely tops best of Thai restaurant lists for its impeccably on point cuisine. Side note, if you’re looking for authentically hot, these guys have you covered.

278 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 532-1177
chanonthai.com

Who did we miss?

If you think we’re missing a really great addition to this list, please email us at stuart@gastronomicslc.com – we’d love to hear from you. Let us know who you think should be on this list and why. If you have a really great picture of one of more dishes, please send that too! We’re always excited to check our more businesses!

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Stuart Melling

Hi, I’m Stuart, nice to meet you! I’m the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC; I’m also a former restaurant critic of more than five years, working for the Salt Lake Tribune. I’ve worked extensively with multiple local publications from Visit Salt Lake to Salt Lake Magazine, not least helped to consult on national TV shows.

I’m a multiple-award winning journalist and have covered the Utah dining scene for the better part of fifteen years. I’m largely fueled by a critical obsession with rice, alliteration and the use of big words I don’t understand. What they’re saying about me: “Not inaccurate”, “I thought he was older”, “I don’t share his feelings”. Want to know more? This is why I am the way I am.