Best Thai Restaurants in the UK and Ireland

In total, there are 9 award winning Thai restaurants in the UK and Ireland, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more Thai restaurants listed? Remember, at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major food guides in the UK and Ireland; that's less than 3% of all restaurants here.

The best Thai restaurant in the UK and Ireland is AngloThai in London (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serves up award winning Thai Cuisine. AngloThai currently holds 1 Michelin Star.

There is currently a single listed Thai Michelin Star restaurant in the UK and Ireland which holds 1 Michelin star. There are also 4 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 2 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 2 listed AA Rosette Thai restaurants in the UK and Ireland consisting of 1 restaurant holding 2 AA Rosettes and 1 restaurant holding 1 AA Rosette.

The UK restaurant scene is awash with a plethora of establishments catering to the tantalising tastes of Thai cuisine. Embodying the very ethos of Thai foo which is centred around freshness, balance and variety, these establishments traverse the spectrum from homely, informal street-food offerings to high-end, Michelin starred dining experiences. The emphasis on attention to detail and striving for authenticity is indeed commendable. Undeniably, the crown jewel in the pantheon of these establishments is the venerable 'Nahm', located in London. Helmed by the globally renowned Australian chef, David Thompson, Nahm swiftly gained international recognition and is celebrated as the first Thai establishment to earn a Michelin star in Europe. Thompson, known for his deep-rooted love and respect for Thai culture and cuisine, serves exquisite dishes that truly honour the subtle complexities of the nation's gastronomy. Another notable mention is 'The Begging Bowl' in Peckham known for its rustic, well-curated menu teeming with traditional Thai dishes. In a similar vein, we have Chef Andy Oliver's 'Som Saa' in Spitalfields, where the Thai comeback king serves strikingly vibrant and fiery dishes showcasing regional Thai food. These establishments exemplify the rich tapestry that embodies Thai cuisine in the UK restaurant scene.