If you love Thai food as much as I do, then you probably look for the tastiest Thai food wherever you go. Indianapolis has a lot to offer, and great Thai food is no exception. Check out these favorite Thai kitchens that’ll have you coming back for more.
One of my best friends is ½ Thai, and this is the onlyThai restaurant that she and her family have ever taken me to. The Thai Taste gets rave reviews all around. This locally-owned gem is open 6 days a week from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is closed on Mondays. This restaurant offers wonderful green curries, soft rolls, rum cake, and the best Lychee ice cream I’ve ever had.
This little Thai restaurant has won several of Indianapolis Monthly’s Awards over the years. The menu is appetizing and varied, and the food is known to be overall great Thai cuisine. The Indy Thai Café is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. And after dinner, the Thai Tapioca Pudding with coconut and water chestnuts is delicious!
Thai House, 8431 North Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana; (317) 871-0023
As the motto on their website says – “When you’re hungry, you miss Thai House . . . when you leave, Thai House misses you”. This local eatery is known for its authenticity when preparing Thai food and for the friendly couple who owns and operates it. They’ve recently added new dishes to their already extensive menu, including Pineapple Fried Rice and Spicy Padd Ped. Some other delicious items on the menu are the Sukiyaki, Som Tom Carrot, Grilled Chicken Peanut Salad and Sticky Rice with Mango.
This charming Thai restaurant is known for its great seafood and Thai Fresh Salad, which is topped with tomatoes, tofu and an optional dressing. The green curry is also a favorite. They will make it mild, medium or hot depending upon your preference and, if you ask, they will even bring out the traditional spices so you can spice it yourself!
Sawasdee Restaurant, 1222 West 86th St, Indianapolis, Indiana; (317) 844-9451
This restaurant is kid and vegetarian-friendly and has recently doubled in size to accommodate its many loyal patrons. Sawasdee is open nightly for dinner, and open for lunch Monday through Saturday. One of their best dishes is the Poh Taek, a soup entrée with ample portions of shrimp, mussels, squid and fish balls. Be sure to check out the daily specials written on the chalkboard when you walk in – you’ll likely find something tasty to try.
Thai Spice, 2316 East County Line Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana; (317) 881-2243
This Thai kitchen offers an extensive menu to please the palate of any Thai-loving patron. The drinks are tantalizing in themselves – honeyed chrysanthemum drink, hot and cold Thai coffee, Oolong tea, coconut juice, jasmine tea and more. They offer masaman, panang, yellow, red and green curries, and appetizers such as Yum Tofu, a spicy tofu salad with red onions, mint leaves and lime juice.
Thai One On, 7508 Beechwood Center Rd, Avon, Indiana; (317) 272-1115
This narrow little restaurant is highlighted by original artwork, and is often known to impress those who don’t think they will like Thai food at all! Their Thai Pork Salad is amazing, with ground pork, tomatoes, lime, garlic, cilantro, mint and hot peppers. A great vegetarian option is their spiced Mixed Vegetables With Tofu. Try this cute little restaurant out, and Thai One On!
Thai Garden, 247 South Meridian St, Indianapolis, Indiana; (317) 822-4151
The atmosphere of this restaurant is enhanced by murals and candle lighting, as well as a helpful and courteous staff. This restaurant offers good food at a good value, and a wonderful lunch and vegetarian buffet.
