San Francisco has solid Thai scattered throughout the city, with the Tenderloin and Oakland offering particularly authentic options. The Bay Area Thai scene continues to grow.
Tenderloin & Downtown
Lers Ros
$$ • Tenderloin/Hayes
Outstanding Thai with serious spice. Multiple locations.
Zen Yai
$ • Tenderloin
Isaan authenticity in the TL. Great papaya salad.
Osha Thai
$$ • Multiple Locations
Upscale Thai with good cocktails.
Mission & Castro
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai
$$ • Mission
Northern Thai with beautiful presentation.
Baan Thai
$$ • Castro
Castro neighborhood favorite.
Thai House Express
$ • Castro
Quick, solid Thai. Great value.
East Bay
Champa Garden
$ • Oakland
Outstanding Lao-Thai in Oakland.
Daughter Thai
$$ • Oakland
Modern Thai in Jack London Square.
Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery
$$ • Oakland
Bangkok street food in the East Bay.
Pro Tip: SF's Tenderloin has some of the city's most authentic Thai—don't judge by the neighborhood.