Paris offers no shortage of Thai restaurants, but finding the right can be tricky. Between neighbourhood canteens and more polished dining rooms, the quality varies, which makes a reliable shortlist all the more useful.
After more than nine years living in Paris, these are the Thai restaurants I return to regularly for consistently good food and a setting worth your time. Every address featured has been visited multiple times, and all photos are my own.
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Where to Eat Great Thai Food in Paris
The following addresses are listed in no particular order and reflect personal favourites built over time. Whether you’re looking for a quick meal or a more considered dining experience, these are the Thai restaurants in Paris I recommend.
Lao Siam
Lao Siam is without doubt an institution in the Belleville area and a must visit if you’re in the quartier. This family run restaurant was founded by 35 years ago by the parents of the current owner. Their parents immigrated to France from Thailand and Laos and brought their love for the two countries’ cuisine to Paris. Recently refurbished it’s got a lovely open, unpretentious dining space with low lighting creating a particularly welcoming ambiance.
The food is what hungry in-the-know Parisians come for and boy is it good. You’ll frequently see queues outside during peak times and especially during weekends but trust me – it’s worth the wait. The menu is on the larger side and can be a little confusing at first but the extremely helpful staff are on hand to advise if needed.
I’d recommend ordering the Laotian sausages which are incredible and have an awesome lemongrass flavour. Their papaya salads are always good and I’m a big fan of their grilled pork collar and tamarind sauce.
Finally I’d recommend getting at least 3 mains for 2 as well as two noodle or rice sides. Prices are very reasonable with mains coming in at between €9-12.
What to know before you visit
- You can’t reserve
- Expect to queue during peak times
- Open daily for lunch and dinner
- Closed on Tuesdays
Address: 49 Rue de Belleville, 75019
Tel: 01 40 40 09 68
Website: https://www.instagram.com/laosiam_paris/
Bang Bang
I have to include the excellent Bang Bang in this list. The chef-owner describes it as a ‘Thai-inspired’ restaurant, so not strictly Thai, but for me it’s one of the best and most authentic spots to eat Thai food in Paris.
Located in the Belleville area of the city, this tiny restaurant pumps out some great food. They have an indoor BBQ which really amps up the flavour in their dishes.
I eat here frequently (it’s about a 15-minute walk from where I live) and it’s always a treat. The menu changes regularly with the seasons, which I love. That said, they do have a few permanent fixtures such as their incredible tofu croquettes.
These are sublime. Crispy yet fluffy in the middle and covered in fermented tofu hot sauce and coriander mayo.
They usually have a Thai curry on rotation. I’ve previously had an incredible soft-shell crab red Thai curry that had plenty of chilli kick and attitude.
During my last visit I had their new red curry pork mince, wrapped in tofu skins, grilled on the BBQ and served with a side of nuoc cham. These are spicy, umami-rich and utterly addictive.
Finally, I also had their Thai take on buttered noodles with a green nam jim jaew sauce. This is insanely good and a great little fusion dish.
What to know before visiting
- Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
- You can reserve a table online
Address: 9 Rue du Liban, 75020
Tel: 07 82 43 82 26
Website: http://spicybangbang.com
Bambou
Bambou is a beautiful modern Thai restaurant in the 2nd arrondissement serving up refined Thai classics. It’s one of the priciest options (and easily the flashiest) in this list but I love it.
Located in an old workshop in the Sentier area, it’s one of the biggest restaurants that I’ve been too in a while. Fortunately they didn’t try to cram in as many tables as possible – there’s a lot of space and it makes it very comfortable.
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The food? It’s great. Yes it’s expensive but it’s consistently good. Chicken breast satay skewers are easy to mess up but they’re always juicy and their sauce is incredible. Crispy tofu croquettes with mushrooms pepper the palette with flavour and there’s a lovely level of chilli heat.
Classics such as shrimp Pad Thai and beef Massaman curry are cooked perfectly. The curry sauce is refined and has a perfect balance of sweet, sour and umami.
Finally they have a great selection of natural, organic and classical wines as well as some inventive cocktails.
What to know before you visit
- Expect to spend around €60+ per person
- Open every day of the week for lunch and dinner
- You can book online
Address: 23 Rue des Jeuneurs, 75002
Tel: 01 40 28 98 30
Website: https://www.bambouparis.fr
Street Bangkok
Street Bangkok has always been a takeout favourite of mine since I moved to Paris in 2016. It was one of the first modern Thai restaurant groups in Paris that was actually good. Over the years they lost their way a bit and the dishes became slightly confused. However, in 2026 the group behind Gros Bao bought them out and relaunched the brand as Street Bangkok 2.0.
They’ve brought back the classics and cleaned up the menu to better reflect true Thai street food. It’s genuinely very good. There are a few locations across the capital and they’ve all had a proper makeover.
Expect casual dining here. No long, drawn-out sit-down meals. Food comes out as it’s ready and starters, sides and mains often land at the same time.
Starters are relatively simple. There’s a killer papaya salad that tastes exactly like it does in Thailand. Yes, it’s very spicy. They’ve also got a not-so-traditional sweet chilli fried chicken “salad” which is excellent. Well-seasoned, crunchy, juicy meat. It’s superb.
Their satay chicken skewers are fantastic. Big chunks of marinated thigh meat are grilled over an open flame, giving a proper charred flavour. The satay sauce is legit. Thick, sweet and well balanced. Thankfully, they’ve kept the delicious pickles from the previous iteration of Street Bangkok, which cut through the richness.
What to know before you visit
- Open every day – non-stop on weekends
- No need to reserve
Address: 112 Rue St Denis, 75002
Website: https://streetbangkok.fr
Thaï Spices
Just next to the River Seine on the right bank lies a gem of a Thai restaurant, Thaï Spices. Deservedly featured in the Michelin guide, Chef Willy Lieu (Jacques Chirac’s personal chef) produces fantastic, authentic Thai food. The restaurant space itself is small, friendly and very cosy.
On the menu are all the Thai classics that you’d expect. I really like the fact that their appetizers/starters include Tom Kaa and Tom Yam soups with different choices of protein. They’re well spiced and have a perfect level of heat.
There’s also a delicious chicken satay as well as classic Thai salads to choose from. The mains include green & red curries which have some real kick to them. Their Pad Thai’s are fantastic with a beautiful balance of flavours and the portions are decently sized.
What to know before you visit
- You’ll need to call to reserve
- Closed on Sundays
Address: 5-7 Rue de l’Ave Maria, 75004
Tel: 01 42 78 65 49
Website: https://thaispices.fr
Bien Bien
Bien Bien is a cracking Thai cantine-style family restaurant that’s been open since 1988. Located just next to the Bonne Nouvelle metro station, it’s perfectly situated to get some moreish Thai food after hitting the bars in the Grands Boulevards area.
The menu is extensive with all the classics well respected and served in a generous and authentic way. Their Pad Thai is awesome and comes in at only €13 for the chicken version or €14 with prawns.
I also absolutely love their Phad kee mao phed yang (‘drunk’ noodles with duck) which is well seasoned as packs a spicy punch. They’ve also got a large vegetarian selection and 4 seabass dishes that looked absolutely delicious.
What to know before you visit
- Vegetarian friendly
- Closed on Sundays
- You can book online
Address: 30 Bis Rue Bergère, 75009
Tel: 01 48 24 14 42
Website: https://www.instagram.com/bienbienfamily/
Kapunka
Kapunka is a great modern Thai cantine restaurant with 3 locations in the city. These casual restaurants are a spin-off from the main Maison Kapunka bistro which has a higher-end offering. Kapunka is a great spot to grab a quick lunch or dinner whilst enjoying genuinely good, spicy Thai food.
Specialising in gluten free & home made Thai food, their menu is on the smaller side yet there are plenty of options. To start there’s satay chicken, Tom Yam soup, crunchy spring rolls and a papaya salad to choose from.
On the main front, there’s Pad Thai and Green, Red and Yellow Thai curries. All their mains have different protein options and even have a Vegan and Vegetarian option.
What to know before you visit
- Vegetarian & Vegan friendly
- Gluten free
- You can book online
Addresses:
51 Rue Saint-Sauveur, 75002
32 Rue Delambre, 75014
139 Rue Cardinet, 75017
Website: https://kapunkagroup.com
Baan Issan
A few minutes walk from the Place d’Italie in the 13th and you’ll find Baan Issan – a great traditional Thai restaurant. It’s unpretentious kind of spot that won’t appear like much as first but the food is killer. The Chef originates from South West Thailand (Issan).
The menu is on the larger side with all the usual suspects well covered. Chicken stir fried with Thai basil was one memorable dish for me – it was well seasoned and had some lovely background heat.
The major of dishes have a lot of protein choices including duck, squid, prawns and minced pork. The massaman curry that I tasted was also very good and it’s no doubt a dish I’d try when I go back!
What to know before you visit
- Vegetarian friendly
- Closed on Sundays
- Open for lunch and dinner
- You can book online
Address: 12 Rue Véronèse, 75013
Tel: 01 77 15 83 19
Website: https://www.facebook.com/baan.issan13/
I have Baanbeck on my list!
Hi Nancy! Thanks for the recommendation – I’ll have to check Baanbeck out! Bonne journée, Richard.