Try something different with these 5 authentic Thai restaurants in Hanoi.

Koh Yam Thai

Receiving many positive reviews from diners, Koh Yam Thai is a familiar restaurant for food connoisseurs with its traditional Thai menu. Originally a Thai-style beverage and dessert brand, "Koh Samui" changed its name to "Koh Yam". Currently, the restaurant serves nearly 100 authentic Thai dishes and desserts.

The restaurant's signature dish is Tom Yum hot pot. What could be better than gathering with family or friends around a steaming pot of Thai hot pot with plenty of toppings like beef, pork, seafood, vegetables, and especially the rich, authentic broth? Besides that, some must-try specialties include chilled chicken marinated in herbal sauce, spicy Thai-style pork ribs, green mango salad with catfish, naked shrimp salad with lime fish sauce, coconut ice cream, and mango sticky rice…

Krabi Thai Cuisine

Despite only recently opening, Krabi Thai Cuisine has quickly become a familiar spot for many Thai food lovers in Hanoi. True to its name, this Thai restaurant offers diners authentic seafood dishes prepared with flavors sourced from the Krabi region.

The restaurant transports diners to a culinary paradise of Thailand with dishes boasting the renowned sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors. The Thai hot pot is highly praised by customers for its fresh and diverse ingredients. In addition, the menu also includes other signature Thai dishes such as Pad Thai, fried rice, spicy papaya salad, and Tom Yum soup. The spacious and airy atmosphere is particularly suitable for family gatherings and large get-togethers.

TukTuk Thai Bistro

Located right on Trieu Viet Vuong street, TukTuk Thai Bistro boasts a spacious two-story layout, making it easily accessible. The restaurant wins over diners with its gentle yet classic style, creating a picture of Thai streets that is both modern and traditional. Therefore, the special feature of this Thai restaurant is its tranquility; customers can peacefully enjoy and fully savor the delicious food here.

Besides its impressive ambiance, the restaurant also amazes diners with its menu of nearly 100 dishes, including mango salad, papaya salad, spicy TukTuk ribs, seafood curry, and crayfish with bitter melon and sweet and sour sauce… You can order a set for 4 or 6 people to enjoy the most signature dishes. In addition, vegetarians can also visit the restaurant as TukTuk Thai Bistro offers an equally appealing vegetarian menu.

Meme Bistro

Meme Bistro is one of the restaurants serving Thai food with consistently high-quality dishes. A major plus is the extremely enthusiastic and well-trained staff who are adept at receiving and handling customer inquiries.

Meme Bistro is considered an authentic Thai restaurant in Hanoi, offering a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors. The menu features many signature Thai dishes, with the most popular being the piping hot Tom Yum soup, a rich and creamy dish with the fragrant richness of coconut milk combined with the tangy sourness of lime and lemongrass – a unique and delicious combination. When visiting, don't forget to try other impressive dishes such as Pad Thai, Tom Yum, and raw shrimp…

Khrua Baan Thai

Khrua Baan Thai boasts a unique fusion style, and its creative decor attracts a large number of customers. The restaurant's signature flavor is spicy, yet each dish impresses with its own distinct taste, preventing any blending of flavors.

The food presentation is also a major plus for the restaurant. The chefs skillfully focus on the natural colors of fresh ingredients, making the dishes very safe to eat. In particular, seafood dishes are very popular with diners, especially the crab noodles and lobster noodles.

Phuong Mai is a reporter for Travellive Magazine in Hanoi.

Phuong Mai